Non-Discrimination & Diversity
The school offers opportunities, without distinction or discrimination because
of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
disability or any other protected status, in its program of study and services.
The school also encourages cultural and ethnic diversity in its faculty, staff
and student body. The school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll
non-immigrant alien students.
Student Right -To-Know
The Student Right-To-Know Act requires an institution to provide information on the completion
rates of its fulltime students to potential and current students. This
information is available from the Education or Financial Aid Office to all
prospective students before they enter into any financial obligation to the
school. This information is also posted in the school’s main corridor.
Drug & Alcohol Policy
NYIM is committed to helping its students and its employees achieve their educational goals.
Having determined that the use of illicit drugs and alcohol is not compatible
with the school’s commitment in this area, NYIM requires students, faculty,
staff, officers, and visitors to refrain from unlawful drug activity and the use
of alcohol on school property and at school sponsored events. Violators of this
policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement and oversight
agencies and may also be disciplined by the school. Sanctions imposed by the
school and such oversight agencies may include expulsion, loss of eligibility
for federal funding and approvals, and termination of employment.
Pregnancy
Students at any stage of pregnancy will not be permitted to attend class, clinic or community
service events without written documentation from treating physicians releasing
students to participate with no limitations or restrictions.
Student Complaint Policy and Procedures
NYIM’s grievance/complaint procedure consists of a student, staff or faculty
member submitting a letter of grievance form within seven (7) days of occurrence
and handing it to the direct supervisor, unless that supervisor is involved in
the grievance. In that case, that department head or the head of another
department will handle the grievance. The handling supervisor must notify the
other department heads of the grievance and call a meeting within seven (7) days
of the grievance filing. Departments are: faculty, education, and
administration. In the hearing, three (3) department heads will be present and
in certain cases, a staff member, a faculty member, or the students peers will
be asked to join in. During this meeting, the grievance will be reviewed and all
sides of the story will be heard. Any evidence will be presented at this time.
The grievance committee will have seven (7) days to deliberate and answer the
complaint. No more than twenty-one (21) days shall pass from incident start to
finish.
Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student
complaints. If a student does not feel the school has adequately addressed a
complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting
Commission. All complaints considered by the Commission must be in written form,
with permission from the complainant(s) for the Commission to forward a copy of
the complaint to the school for a response. The Commission will keep the
complainant(s) informed as to the status of the complaints, as well as to the
final resolution.
Please direct all inquires to:
Accrediting Commission on Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC)
2101 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 302
Arlington, VA. 22201
(703) 247-4212
If requested, a copy of the Commission’s Complaint Form is available at the
school and can be obtained by contacting Diane Dinsmore.
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