STUDENT CATALOG
Of
Policies and Procedures
Location:
10960 Three Chopt Road
Suites A, B, C & D
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 290-0980
www.lotusva.com
Revised 11/1/2017
Certificate to operate issued by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Table of Contents
Topic Page number
Mission statement 5
History of the Lotus School of Integrated Professions 5
(Hereinafter the Lotus School)
General physical facilities and equipment 5
Academic calendar 5
Programs offered 6
Program start and end dates 6
Admissions procedures 6-7
Grading system 7
Policy on tardiness 7
Policy on expulsion 7
Honor policy 8
Policy on satisfactory progress 8
Cancellation, settlement, withdrawal, expulsion, and refund policy 8-10 Except for Veterans eligible for Veterans benefits
Cancellation, settlement, withdrawal, expulsion, and refund policy 10-11
for Veterans eligible for Veterans benefits
Job placement 12
Student services 12
Policy on non-discrimination 12
Policy on sexual harassment 12-13
Policy on complaint resolution 13-14
Policy on leave of absence 15
Policy on Probation 15
600 Hour Massage Therapy Program
Faculty & staff 16
Admissions prerequisites and requirements 16
Educational goals and objectives 16-17
Number and definition of clock hours 17
Breakdown for length of each course 17
Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 17-18
Class size 18
Policy on attendance 18-19
Student practicum clinic attendance policy 19
Policy on make-up work 19-20
Tests, mid-terms and final examination 20
Student clinic practicum hours 20
Demonstration massage 20
Policy on conduct 20-21
Required levels of performance for graduation 21-22
Type of document awarded upon graduation 22
Tuition and other student charges 22
Methods and terms for tuition payment 22
Student transfer policy 23-24
Pre-admission placement tests 24-25
Commonwealth of Virginia requirements for Licensure 25
Massage class hours 26
Student practicum clinic hours 26
600 Hour Esthetics Program
Faculty and staff 27
Admission prerequisites and requirements 27
Educational goals and objectives 27
Professional curriculum 27-28
Number and definition of clock hours 28
Breakdown for length of each course 28
Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 28
Class size 28
Policy on attendance 28
Policy on make-up work 28-29
Student clinic practicum performance 29
Policy on conduct 29-30
Required levels of performance for graduation 30
Type of document awarded upon graduation 30
Tuition and other student charges 30-31
Additional costs 31
Methods and terms for tuition payment 31
Student transfer policy 31-32
Esthetics class schedules 32
600 Hour Master Esthetics Program
Faculty and staff 33
Admissions prerequisites and requirements 33
Educational goals & objectives 33
Professional curriculum 600 hour advanced esthetic program 33
Practical performance requirements 34
Number and definition of clock hours 34
Breakdown for length of each course 34
Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 34
Class size 34
Policy on attendance 34
Policy on make-up work 34-35
Student clinic practicum performance 35
Policy on conduct 35-36
Required levels of performance for graduation 36
Type of document awarded upon graduation 36
Tuition and other student charges 36-37
Methods and terms for tuition payment 37
Additional costs 37
Student transfer policy 37-38
Master esthetics class schedules 38
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Faculty & staff 39
Admission prerequisites and requirements 39
Educational goals and objectives 39
Number and definition of clock hours 39
Breakdown for length of each course 39-40
Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 40-41
Class size 41
Policy on attendance 41
Policy on make-up work 41
Tests, mid-terms and final examinations 41
Policy on conduct 41-42
Required levels of performance for graduation 42
Type of document awarded upon graduation 42
Tuition and other student charges 42-43
Methods and terms for tuition payment 43
Student transfer policy 43
Leave of absence 43
Pre admission placement tests 43
Commonwealth of Virginia educational requirements 43
Yoga class schedules 43
Mission Statement
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions (Lotus School) is dedicated to creating an environment conducive to students learning a career integrating various modalities. Students through their chosen careers are supported by Lotus School in working from a place of connectedness and oneness to benefit the profession and society.
History of Lotus School of Integrated Professions
The Lotus School was established in 1996 as the American Institute of Massage, and is owned and operated by Dr. Joseph L. Schibner, IV. The American Institute of Massage was operated as a massage school solely until June of 2015 when it became the American Institute of Healing Therapies. In February, 2016 the American Institute of Healing Therapies became the Lotus School of Integrated Professions and began offering professional training in several modalities.
General Physical Facilities and Equipment
The Lotus School is located at 10960 Three Chopt Road. The facility is approximately 4,300 square feet encompassing four classrooms, two lobbies, multipurpose room, student center, and administrative office, faculty office, five restrooms, storage room and a Wellness Center with four treatment rooms.
Equipment consists of but is not limited to: desks, massage tables, chairs, charts, skeletons, marker board, digital projectors, professional subscriptions, library books, reference books, towels, sheets, product, office equipment, computers, various massage equipment, yoga mats, blankets & straps, treatment tables, magnifier lamps, steamers, adjustable stools, instrument tables, Wood’s lamps, sterilization machines, dermabrasion machines (both crystal and non-crystal), towel cabbies. There is enough equipment to meet the required ratios of students to equipment for each section taught, to ensure each student has access to all necessary equipment.
Academic Calendar - Official Holidays
September 4, 2017 Labor Day
November 23-24, 2017 Thanksgiving
December 18-31, 2017 Winter Break
January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day
May 28, 2018 Memorial Day
July 4, 2018 Independence Day
September 3, 2018 Labor Day
November 22-23, 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 17-31, 2018 Winter Break
Programs offered at Lotus School
600 hour massage therapy program
600 hour esthetics program
600 hour esthetics master program
200 hour yoga teacher training program
Program Start and End Dates for 2017-2018 Academic Year
Spring day master esthetics program April 4, 2017 to November 11, 2017
Spring night massage program May 1, 2017 to March 21, 2018
Fall day massage program September 11, 2017 to May 20, 2018
Fall yoga teacher training program September 11, 2017 to March 31, 2018
Fall night massage program September 14, 2017 to August 12, 2018
Fall day esthetics program October 2, 2017 to May 21, 2018
Spring day massage program April 2, 2018 to December 2, 2018
Spring night massage program May 7, 2018 to April 11, 2018
Spring day master esthetics program June 6, 2018 to February 2, 2019
Fall day massage program September 10, 2018 to May 20, 2019
Fall night massage program September 13, 2018 to August 11, 2019
Fall yoga teacher training program September 11, 2019 to March 30, 2020
Admissions Procedures
All students wishing to enroll in the Lotus School must follow identical procedures applicable to any of the programs they wish to pursue. Prospective students must tour the facility and have and interview with a school representative.
An applicant must complete a practical requirement specific to the respective program they wish to pursue.
An application form must be competed and accompanied by a $100.00 registration fee, a brief written statement as to why the student wishes to pursue a career in his or her desired program of study, proof of high school diploma or equivalent, copy of prospective student’s identification, as well as any other prerequisites for their respective program.
The admissions representative will evaluate the submitted information and determine if the student meets the requirements for admission. Students may be accepted up to one week past the start date of a particular class. Once a student has met the admissions requirements and is accepted into a program the student will sign an enrollment agreement and arrange to pay; a deposit, one month’s tuition; the full tuition; or provide proof of funding by a third party agency which will pay the school directly.
All acceptances are processed based on a first –come, first-served and space available basis. Once the Lotus School’s enrollment for classes is at capacity, accepted students will be placed on a waiting list for admissions.
Lotus School will provide reasonable assistance to students seeking credit approval for student loans after such students are formally enrolled in the Program.
Grading System
The grading system is based on the following scale:
90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
65 – 69 = D
64 and Below = F
The scale compares to the customary scale of an A equaling a 4.0.
Policy On Tardiness
Whenever a student arrives more than 5 minutes late to class or leaves before the instructor has dismissed the class that student will be deemed to be tardy for that class period unless they fall under the guidelines for the absence time frame of 15 minutes early or late.
Policy On Expulsion
The Director of Education has the authority to dismiss any student from the program for good cause or to place a student on probation subject to conditions the Director, and is solely within his discretion. However, in any event, good cause shall include but not be limited to any of the following:
· A material breach of the policy relating to conduct set forth in this catalog;
· An instance of “prohibited conduct” as set forth in the policy relating to conduct;
· Failure by the student to meet his/her obligations as set forth under the enrollment agreement;
· Violation of attendance policy as set forth in the policy relating to attendance;
· Conduct which is or has the potential to be damaging to the reputation or image of the program or to the Lotus School clinic;
· Unprofessional, disorderly or disruptive conduct;
· Violation of honor policy, and
· Failure to meet financial obligations.
Honor Policy
Students are expected to do their own work. Students should not look at/copy from any other student’s work. Assignments given by an instructor are to be completed by the student given the assignment. Test materials are not to be taken from the school or copied in any form. It will be up to the Director of Education to decide the punishment for breaking the honor policy which may include expulsion.
Policy On Satisfactory Progress
· Students must have at least a D (65) aggregate score at the end of the first quarter. The students must have a D+ (68) aggregate score by the end of the second quarter. Students must have a C (70) aggregate score by the end of the program.
· Any student who falls below this level of performance will be placed on probation for the next section, having been advised of this in writing. At the end of the next section if the student has not met the level of performance required then the student will be dismissed. The student will be allowed to reapply for admission to the Lotus School at the beginning of the next session as a prospective new student.
· The student must complete the program requirements in no more than (3) three-months after the last scheduled day of class. The student is assigned a grade of incomplete until all requirements have been completed within the 90 day time frame. If the student does not complete the requirements within that three-month time frame he or she will not be issued a certificate of completion and the incomplete grade becomes permanent. A student who fails to meet all of the requirements but wants to earn a certificate of completion must re-enroll and restart the program as a new student.
· If a student withdraws from the program, an “Incomplete” will be given for the overall grade; therefore, the satisfactory progress policy no longer applies. All other students will be required to follow the policy relating to make-up work.
Cancellation, Settlement, Withdrawal, Expulsion and Refund Policy Except for Veterans Eligible for Veterans Benefits for Education and Training Services
I. (a) Applicants who submit their application and pay the registration are not entitled to a refund of the registration fee unless they enroll and meet the requirements for a refund described below in parts b, c, and d of this section.
(b) The Student may cancel the enrollment agreement within three (3) business days of signing it (weekends and holidays are excluded in the calculation of the three (3) business days). All fees paid by a student including the registration fee shall be refunded.
(c) A student may cancel the enrollment agreement after three (3) business days have passed since signing the agreement (weekends and holidays are excluded in the calculation of the three (3) business days) but before the first day of class, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid minus the registration fee of $100.00.
(d) Written notice of a student’s decision to cancel the enrollment agreement must be hand-delivered or sent via registered/certified mail the Lotus School, 10960 Three Chopt Road Suite A, Henrico, VA 23233.
II. (a) A student may withdraw from the program on or after the first day of class by written notice of his/her decision to withdraw either hand-delivered or via registered/certified mail to the Lotus School, 10960 Three Chopt Road Suite A, Henrico, VA 23233.
(b) The Student hereby agrees that in the event he/she withdraws or is dismissed, if the tuition has not been paid in full, either directly or through a student loan, the student shall be responsible for the balance of tuition owed to Lotus School. Also, if tuition has been paid up front, in full, the Lotus School will refund the student according to the following schedule:
(i) If a student withdraws or is dismissed during the first one-fourth of the program, the student shall be responsible to pay an amount equal to twenty-five (25) percent of the total tuition, with any balance owing on this amount due within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the student’s notice of withdrawal or the date upon which the student was expelled. The Lotus School will refund any money due to the student which has been paid over that amount within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the student’s notice of withdrawal or from the date the student was expelled.