CAREER PLACEMENT SERVICES
The primary purpose of the Career Services Department is to assist American School of Technology graduates in obtaining employment in their areas of specialization. Satisfactory completion of program course work and development of personal qualities by the student are the first steps in the employment process. Students are responsible for creating the recommendations that the school can submit to prospective employers.
The student’s class record, personal characteristics, manners, attitude and general demeanor will determine the school’s evaluation. The Career Services Department will conduct a one-on-one interview with each student.
The Career Services Department will work with each student prior to graduation to determine areas of employment interest and to explore placement options. Students are then notified of appropriate opportunities as they arise. Job placement assistance is available to all American School of Technology graduates who have met graduation requirements. Although it is impossible, as well as prohibited by certain regulations, to guarantee set wages or a job to each graduate, the Career Services Department does work diligently to provide job leads and to send graduates on appropriate interviews.
STUDENT ADVISING
The faculty of American School of Technology is composed of qualified professional men and women who are willing to devote the time necessary to assist students who seek individualized help and guidance. This individualized help is used in place of remedial classes. A student who encounters difficulty in financing his/her education should consult with the Financial Aid Office for information and assistance in applying for student aid. Placement assistance is available for students. The Director of Student Services will assist the student in resolving academic, attendance and personal problems which may be interfering with the student’s educational progress.
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
(1974 RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT)
Under the authority of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student has the right to examine certain files, records, or documents maintained by the school which pertains to him/her. The school must permit a student to examine such records within forty-five (45) days after the submission of a written request and to obtain copies of such records upon payment of the cost of reproduction. There will be a minimum charge of $5.00 for up to three (3) copies. Additional copies will cost $1.00 each.
A student may request that the school amend his/her educational records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of his/her right of privacy. In the event the school refuses to so amend records, a student may follow that school’s grievance procedure.
“Educational Records” are files, records, or documents maintained by the school, which contain information about the student. Examples include: the student file, placement file and financial aid file. Such records are maintained by the Student Services Department.
The following items are exempt from the Act:
1. Parent’s Confidential Statement, Financial Need Analysis Report, and the Pell Grant Student Eligibility Report.
2. Confidential letters of recommendation received by the school prior to January 1, 1975. As to such letters received after 1974, the Act permits a student to waiver his/her right of access if the letters are related to admissions, honors, or employment.
3. Records about the student made by a teacher or administrator which are maintained by the school and which are accessible only to him/her.
4. School security records.
5. Employment records for school employees who are not also current students.
6. Records compiled or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or para-professional acting or assisting in such capacity, for treatment purposes, and which are available only to persons providing the treatment.
It is the policy of the school to monitor education records to insure that they do not contain information which is misleading, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate. The school has the right to destroy records which are no longer useful or pertinent to the student’s circumstances.
Directory information is the information that may be unconditionally released without the consent of the student unless the student has specifically requested that the information not be released.
Directory information includes: student’s name, address, telephone number, date of birth, course of study, last school attended, post-graduate employment, job title, and dates of attendance.
The school may release student information without the written consent of the student to:
1. Other school officials who have legitimate interests.
2. Other schools where students have applied for admission. In this case, the student may be required to sign a form giving permission for the records to be sent and may request a copy of or an opportunity to review and challenge the records.
3. Authorized representatives of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare or the Comptroller General of the United States.
4. State and local authorities where required.
5. Accrediting agencies.
6. Parent(s) of a student who is a dependent for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code. However, the school is not required to release such records.
7. In connection with student applications for or receipt of financial aid.
8. To comply with a court order or subpoena.
9. In the event of a health or safety emergency, where such release without consent is necessary under the circumstances.
In all other cases, the school shall obtain the written consent of the student prior to releasing such information to any person or organization.
