Ridley-Lowell
Business & Technical Institute
116 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
607.724.2941
2 Court St.
Binghamton, NY 13901
607.724.2941
www.ridley.edu
CATALOG ADDENDA
Volume XIV
This Addenda accompanies School Catalog Volume XIV and shall go into
effect on the issue date 3/23/15 and shall replace all previous versions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Administration and Faculty ................................................. Addendum A
Curricula Costs ................................................................... Addendum B
Calendars............................................................................Addendum C
OEDS Data .........................................................................Addendum D
Medical Assisting Exam Outcomes .................................... Addendum E
Student Consumer Information .......................................... Addendum F
 Drug/Alcohol Policies and Penalties
 Campus Security
 Information Security Program
 Treatment of Title IV Aid for Student Withdrawals
 Rights Under Fair Credit Reporting Act
 Voter Registration for New York State
 Campus Security Plan
 Emergency Procedures
Evening Medical Administrative Assistant Program……..Addendum G
New Medical Assisting Curriculum…………………………Addendum H
Constitution and Citizenship Day…………………………..Addendum I
ADDENDUM A
ADMINISTRATION
W.T. WEYMOUTH, President
C.A.S. Fordham University
M.S. Syracuse University
B.S. Husson College
NORMA WEYMOUTH, Vice President
M.S. Fordham University
B.S. St. John’s University
REBECCA SCALES, Executive Director
B.A. Wilkes University
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
RICHARD C. GRIFFIS, JR., Financial Aid Director , Director
B.S. Binghamton University
ALLAN MERRELL, Registrar
B.A. Binghamton University
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
HOLLY GANISIN, Director of Admissions
Certificate Cosmetology, OCM BOCES
BRENDA McINTYRE-PORTZ, Administrative Assistant
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
DONNA WELLS, Career Services
ADDENDUM A
BUSINESS SCHOOL FACULTY
REBECCA SCALES, CMA (AAMA), Medical Assisting-Clinical and Office; General
Adademics
B.A. Wilkes University
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
JESSICA STETTS, CMA (AAMA), Medical Assisting-Clinical
A.O.S. Medical Assisting, Elmira Business Institute
JUDY TILLMAN, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assisting-Clinical and Office
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
FELIDIA MADDI, MA Medical Assisting-Clinical and Office
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
MICHAEL SMITH, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assisting-Clinical and Office
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
TONYA SKIDMORE, LPN, A&P and Medical Terminology
Certificate, Broome-Tioga BOCES
CATHERINE McGOVERN, CMA (AAMA)
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
DANIEL BRADFORD, Networking Technologies, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software
Applications, Internet / Help Desk
A.A.S. Lincoln Tech
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
SHERI CHAPEL, General Academic, Criminal Justice
J.D. Oklahoma City University
B.S. University of Central Texas
RICHARD C. GRIFFIS, JR., Accounting and Related Subjects
B.S. Binghamton University
ALLAN MERRELL, General Academics
B.A. Binghamton University
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
ADDENDUM A
BUSINESS SCHOOL FACULTY (Cont.)
ANNA LAKE, General Academic
M.L.S. University at Buffalo
B.S. SUNY Oneonta
A.S. Broome Community College
SAMSON THOMPSON, Electronic Service Technician
IC Electrician, US Navy
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL FACULTY
GINA STACCONI, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
A.S. Tompkins Cortland Community College
Certificate Cosmetology, Broome/Tioga BOCES
SAMANTHA SOLAK, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
Certificate Cosmetology, Triple Cities Beauty School
DENISE SMITH, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
Certificate Cosmetology, Triple Cities Beauty School
DEBRA SWEET, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
M.S. Vocational Education, SUNY Oswego
B.S. Teacher of Trades, SUNY Oswego
Certificate Cosmetology, Cortland Madison BOCES
MINDY GARRIS, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
Certificate Cosmetology, Triple Cities Beauty School
RACHEL COOPER, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
Certificate Cosmetology, Broome/Tioga BOCES
ADDENDUM A
COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL FACULTY (Cont.)
JENNIFER BALLARD, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
Certificate Cosmetology, WD Ormsby Center
JULIE SIFERT, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
M.S.E.D. Binghamton University
B.A. SUNY Cortland
Certificate Cosmetology, Broome/Tioga BOCES
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
SHERI CHAPEL, Criminal Justice
J.D. Oklahoma City University
B.S. University of Central Texas
GINA STACCONI, Hairdressing/Cosmetology
A.S. Tompkins Cortland Community College
Certificate Cosmetology, Broome/Tioga BOCES
REBECCA SCALES, CMA (AAMA), Medical Assisting-Clinical and Office; General
Academics
B.A. Wilkes University
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
SAMSON THOMPSON, Electronic Service Technician
IC Electrician, US Navy
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
DANIEL BRANDFORD, Information Technology
A.A.S. Lincoln Tech
Diploma, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
ADDENDUM B
CURRICULA COSTS
DAY CURRICULA
______________________________________________________________________________
Curriculum
Instructional
Quarter
Total
Total
Fees
Total
Hours
Tuition
Tuition
Books
Cost
Cosmetology
(3 Semesters)
1,000
4,250
12,750
1,500
250
14,500
Medical
Administrative
Assistant
(3 Semesters)
930
3,300
9,900
2,100
250
12,250
Medical
Assistant
(4 Semesters)
1,260
3,425
13,700
2,800
250
16,750
960
4,000
12,000
2,250
250
14,500
Networking and
Technical Support
Specialist
(3 Semesters)
EVENING CURRICULA
______________________________________________________________________________
Curriculum
Instructional
Term
Total
Total
Fees
Total
Hours
Tuition
Tuition
Books
Cost
______________________________________________________________________________
Evening
1000
2,125
12,750
1,500
250
14,500
Cosmetology
(5 Terms)
______________________________________________________________________________
Evening Medical
Administrative
Assistant
(3Terms)
720
2,600
7,800
1,680
250
9,730
Evening
Medical Assistant
(5Terms)
1,260
2,740
13,700
2,800
250
16,750
ADDENDUM C
2015 AND 2016 CALENDARS
2015 Calendar
DAY DIVISION
EVENING DIVISION
WINTER
WINTER
Monday, January 5 - Thursday, April 2
Wednesday, Jan. 7 - Monday, April 27
Registration:
First Day of Classes:
M idterm:
Last Day of Classes:
Holidays:
Registration:
First Day of Classes:
M idterm:
Last Day of Classes:
Holidays:
Friday, January 2
Monday, January 5
Tuesday, February 17
Thursday, April 2
Martin L. King-Mon. Jan. 19
President's Day-Mon. Feb. 16
Tuesday, January 6
Wednesday, January 7
Monday, March 2
Monday, April 27
Martin L King-Mon. Jan. 19
(Two snow days built in)
(Two snow days built in)
SPRING
SPRING/SUMMER
Monday, April 13 - Monday, June 22
Wednesday, May 6 - Wednesday, August 19
Registration:
First Day of Classes:
M idterm:
Last Day of Classes:
Holidays:
Registration:
First Day of Classes:
M idterm:
Last Day of Classes:
Holidays:
Thursday, April 9
Monday, April 13
Friday, May 15
Monday, June 22
Memorial Day-Monday, May 25
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
Monday, June 29
Wednesday, August 19
Memorial Day-Monday, May 25
SUMMER
FALL
Monday, July 6 - Monday, September 14
Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Monday, December 21
Registration:
First Day of Classes:
M idterm:
Last Day of Classes:
Holidays:
Registration:
First Day of Classes:
M idterm:
Last Day of Classes:
Holidays:
Wednesday, July 1
Monday, July 6
Friday, August 7
Monday, September 14
Labor Day-Monday, September 7
FALL
Tuesday, September 22 - Friday, Dec. 18
Registration:
First Day of Classes:
M idterm:
Last Day of Classes:
Holidays:
Thursday, September 17
Tuesday, September 22
Tuesday, November 3
Friday, December 18
Columbus Day-Monday, Oct. 12
Veterans' Day-Wednesday Nov. 11
Thanksgiving-Thursday, Nov. 26
& Friday, Nov. 27
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 2
Monday, October 26
Monday, December 21
Thanksgiving-Wed. Nov. 25
& Thurs. Nov. 26
ADDENDUM C
2015 AND 2016 CALENDARS
ADDENDUM C
2015 AND 2016 CALENDARS
2014-15 Calendar
Cosmetology Day (October Start)
Module 1
Wednesday, October 22 - Tuesday, December 9
Registration:
Monday, October 20
First Day of Classes:
Wednesday, October 22
Holidays:
Veterans' Day, November 11
Thanksgiving, November 27-28
Last Day of Classes:
Tuesday, December 9
Makeup Times:
December 10-12
Module 2
Monday, December 15 - Monday, March 30
First Day of Classes:
Monday, December 15
Holidays:
Martin L King Day, January 19
Presidents' Day, February 16
Winter Break:
December 22- January 2
Last Day of Classes:
Monday, March 30
Makeup Times:
February 4-6
March 31-April 2
Module 3
Monday, April 6 - Tuesday, June 23
First Day of Classes:
Monday, April 6
Holidays:
Memorial Day, May 25
Last Day of Classes:
Tuesday, June 23
Makeup Times:
May 13-15
June 24-26
ADDENDUM C
2015 AND 2016 CALENDARS
Ridley-Lowell
2014 - 2015 Calendar
Evening Cosmetology (July Start)
Module 1
Tuesday, July 22 - Wednesday, October 1
Registration:
First Day of Classes:
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
Holidays:
Labor Day - September 1
Last Day of Classes:
M akeup Time:
Wednesday, October 1
October 2 - October 9
Module 2A
Tuesday, October 14 - Thursday, February 12
First Day of Classes:
Tuesday, October 14
Holidays:
Winter Break:
Veterans Day - November 11, Thanksgiving - November 26-27
Martin L King - January 19
December 22 - January 1
Last Day of Classes:
Thursday, February 12
Module 2B
Tuesday, February 17 - Thursday, June 4
First Day of Classes:
Tuesday, February 17
Holidays:
Presidents Day - February 16, Memorial Day - May 25
Last Day of Classes:
M akeup Time:
Thursday, June 4
June 8 - June 18
Module 3A
M onday, June 22 - Thursday, September 17
First Day of Classes:
Monday, June 22
Holidays:
Labor Day - September 7
M akeup Time:
Last Day of Classes:
September 8 - September 10
Thursday, September 17
Module 3B
M onday, September 21 - Wednesday, December 9
First Day of Classes:
Monday, September 21
Holidays:
Columbus Day - October 12, Veterans Day - November 11
Thanksgiving - November 25-26
Last Day of Classes:
M akeup Days:
Wednesday, December 9
December 8, 10, 14 - 17
ADDENDUM C
2015 AND 2016 CALENDARS
ADDENDUM D
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION DATA SURVEY (OEDS)
ADDENDUM E
OEDS
ADDENDUM D
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION DATA SURVEY (OEDS)
ADDENDUM D
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION DATA SURVEY (OEDS)
ADDENDUM D
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION DATA SURVEY (OEDS)
ADDENDUM D
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION DATA SURVEY (OEDS)
ADDENDUM D
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION DATA SURVEY (OEDS)
ADDENDUM E
MEDICAL ASSISTING EXAMINATION OUTCOMES
Medical Assisting
National Credentialing Exam Outcomes
January—December 2013
PARTICIPATION
Total # of Graduates
Total # Who Took the CMA (AAMA)
Total # Who Took the NCMA (NCCT)
Total # Who Took Both Exams
Percent Participated
21
6
21
6
100%
PASSAGE
Total # Who Took an Exam
Total # Passing CMA (AAMA)
Total # Passing NCMA (NCCT)
Total # Passing More Than One Exam
Total Percent Passage Rate
21
5
20
5
95%
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations Acknowledgement
A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify you for Federal Student Aid (FSA)
funds if the offense occurs during a period of enrollment for which you receive federal
student aid. The chart below illustrates penalties and the period of ineligibility for
FSA, depending on whether the conviction was for sale or possession and whether
you had previous offenses. (A conviction for sale of drugs includes convictions for
conspiring to sell drugs.)
Possession of Illegal Drugs
1st Offense
1 year from date of conviction
2nd Offense
2 years from date of conviction
3rd Offense
Indefinite Period
Sale of Illegal
Drugs
2 years from date
of conviction
Indefinite Period
If you were convicted of both possessing and selling illegal drugs, and the periods
of ineligibility are different, then you will be ineligible for the longer period. You may
regain eligibility the day after the period of ineligibility ends (i.e. for a 1 st or 2nd
offense); or when you successfully complete a qualified drug rehabilitation program
that includes passing two unannounced drug tests given by such a program.
Further drug convictions will make you ineligible again.
For further information for regaining eligibility after being denied eligibility for an
indefinite period of time, please visit
http://studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility/criminalconvictions.
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
In accordance with section 1213 of the Drug-Free School and Communities Act Amendment to the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (PL 101-226, 20 U.S.C. 1145g), Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
maintains a strict drug prevention policy. The abuse of alcohol and/or controlled substances can have
serious physical and legal implications. The school office has detailed information concerning both the
physical and legal effects of illegal chemical usage, as well as information on local agencies specializing in
counseling and treatment of these dependencies. This information may be obtained by contacting the school
director. In addition to the federal, state, and local laws regulating these substances, Ridley-Lowell has the
following specific policies regarding drug and alcohol abuse:
The unlawful possession, dispensation, manufacture, distribution, or use of a controlled substance or alcohol
on school premises or at any school function is strictly prohibited. Any student found in violation of this
policy is subject to immediate dismissal. Any employee found in violation is subject to termination of
employment. Any misdemeanor or felony committed on school grounds will be reported to local law
enforcement officials.
Any employee or student taking a controlled substance by prescription on school premises must inform the
school office in advance.
Any employee or student convicted of a felony involving illegal substances or alcohol while in attendance at
or employed by Ridley-Lowell is subject to immediate dismissal.
Any student convicted of a violation or misdemeanor involving substance abuse will be required to submit to
evaluation by a qualified agency and to attend any counseling recommended by that agency. A second
conviction during the period of attendance at the school will lead to dismissal.
Any employee convicted of a violation or misdemeanor offense involving the illegal use of a controlled
substance or alcohol will be required to attend a chemical dependency out-patient treatment program, the
length of which is to be determined by the evaluating agency. A second conviction within a two-year period
will result in termination.
Any employee or student suspected by the director of a chemical dependency, such behavior being
evidenced while on school premises, will receive a written warning. A second occurrence within one year
will require the employee/student to submit to an evaluation by a recognized agency and adherence to the
agency’s recommendations. Any subsequent occurrences will lead to dismissal.
All actions described in the preceding paragraphs are subject to the discretion of the school director. Any
exception to the policies described will be fully documented and made available for audit by any authorized
agencies.
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
CAMPUS SECURITY STATISTICS
This information is required under Public laws 102-26. The following date will provide you with campus
security policies and statistics concerning the occurrence of criminal offenses on campus, non-campus
building/property, public property, and dorms/residential facilities on campus.
Should you witness a crime in process or area victim of a crime, Ridley-Lowell requests that you follow this
procedure:
During school hours, notify the Director or the Admissions Director and the Binghamton Police
Department immediately.
Remember: Preserving evidence for proof of a criminal offense is very important.
Ridley-Lowell does not recognize any off campus student organizations that would be covered under this
act.
The purpose and authority of campus security personnel is limited to securing the premises and protecting
the facility. The enforcement authority of campus security personnel is limited to the enforcement of campus
rules and regulations. Incidents that go beyond the scope of campus security personnel are referred to and
investigated by the local law enforcement agency. To ensure the accurate and prompt reporting of all
crimes, authorized administrative personnel will take a full written statement from involved parties and
witnesses at all reported emergency or criminal incidents. The written statements are included as part of a
written report, and such statements may be used by campus security personnel (if applicable) and
local/state law enforcement authorities for the purpose of criminal apprehension and/or crime prevention.
Criminal incidents may also be reviewed by the institution’s administrative staff for the purpose of
disciplinary action.
All students are informed about campus security procedures and practices at orientation.
Everyone should remember that personal safety begins with you. The following should be considered:
 When walking on campus, be aware of who and what is around you. Try not to walk alone and
avoid streets and secluded pathways or alleyways.
 Do not carry large amounts of cash.
 Keep your motor vehicle in good running condition. Always lock your car and remove all packages
and any valuables. Try to park in a well-lit area.
 Do not leave books or personal property unattended in the classroom, student lounge, or hallway.
Sexual assault prevention programs are available at the Binghamton Police Department in Binghamton,
New York.
If applicable and reasonably available, the institution will change the academic and living situation of a
student after an alleged sex offense.
If any disciplinary proceedings are held in cases of an alleged sex offense, both the accuser and the
accused have the opportunity to have others present. Both the accuser and accused will be informed of the
institution’s final determination of any institution disciplinary proceedings and any sanction imposed against
the accused.
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
CAMPUS SECURITY STATISTICS (Cont.)
The institution is in compliance with the Drug Free School and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101226). All students and employees should refer to the section “Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program” for
information concerning the campus policies and individual responsibilities required under this Act. The
crime data reported by the institution has not been subjected to independent verification by. ED. Therefore,
the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
Criminal Offenses: On campus
a)
b)
c)
d)
2011
2012
2013
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
Negligent manslaughter
Sex offenses – Forcible
Sex offenses – Non-forcible
(Incest, Statutory Rape)
e) Robbery
f) Aggravated assault
g) Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
h) Motor vehicle theft
(Does not include theft from vehicle)
i) Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Offenses: Public property
a)
b)
c)
d)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
Negligent manslaughter
Sex offenses – Forcible
Sex offenses – Non-forcible
(Incest, Statutory Rape)
e) Robbery
f) Aggravated assault
g) Burglary
h) Motor vehicle theft
2011
2012
2013
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(Does not include theft from vehicle)
i)
Arson
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
CAMPUS SECURITY STATISTICS (Cont.)
Criminal Offenses: Hate Crimes: On campus
2011
2012
2013
The following criminal offenses that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual
orientation, gender, disability or ethnicity and can be classified as Hate Crimes as prescribed by the hate
Crimes Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. 534) occurred.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
Negligent manslaughter
Sex offenses – Forcible
Sex offenses – Non-forcible
(Incest, Statutory Rape)
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
(Doesn’t include theft from vehicle)
Arson
Simple Assault
Larceny-theft
Intimidation
Destruction/damage/vandalism of property
Criminal Offenses: Hate Crimes: Public property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2011
2012
2013
The following criminal offenses that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual
orientation, gender, disability or ethnicity and can be classified as Hate Crimes as prescribed by the hate
Crimes Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. 534) occurred.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
Negligent manslaughter
Sex offenses – Forcible
Sex offenses – Non-forcible
(Incest, Statutory Rape)
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
(Doesn’t include theft from vehicle)
Arson
Simple Assault
Larceny-theft
Intimidation
Destruction/damage/vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
CAMPUS SECURITY STATISTICS (Cont.)
Arrests: On campus
a) Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
b) Drug abuse violations
c) Liquor law violations
Arrests: Public property
a) Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
b) Drug abuse violations
c) Liquor law violations
Disciplinary Actions: On campus
a) Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
b) Drug abuse violations
c) Liquor law violations
Disciplinary Actions: Public property
a) Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
b) Drug abuse violations
c) Liquor law violations
2011
0
0
0
2011
0
0
0
2011
0
0
0
2011
0
0
0
2012
2013
0
0
0
0
0
0
2012
2013
0
0
0
0
0
0
2012
2013
0
0
0
0
0
0
2012
2013
0
0
0
0
0
0
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
Information Security Program
OVERVIEW:
Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute strives to provide administrative, technical, and physical
safeguards to assure the security and integrity of student/employee data against the anticipated threats and
hazards of external access and unauthorized internal access. This Program has been instituted to ensure
the security and confidentiality of non-public student/employee information, including student/employee
health and financial information.
SECURITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
In conjunction with the School President, Campus Director, the Security Program Coordinator is responsible
for achieving the goal of adequate safeguards and ensuring accountability. Please contact the Security
Coordinator immediately if you suspect a security breach has occurred:
Rebecca Scales
116 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Tel: (607) 724-2941
Email: bgdirector@ridley.edu
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RISKS:
The building is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:35 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday,
and remains locked and secured by an ADT alarm system during closed hours and weekends. Each
administrator has the pass code for the alarm system and a front door key, along with the department
Directors of the teaching staff. As necessary document gathering for enrollment in our programs, hiring of
employees, and for the purposes of determining financial aid eligibility, our administrative staff collects and
maintains student/employee records containing personal demographic, financial, and health information
records.
SAFEGUARDS:
All administrators are trained at the time of hire regarding the confidentiality of student/employee data. The
administrative staff is responsible for maintaining and storing all student/employee records in locked storage
areas at all times when unattended.
The database used for storing student records has been set up with restricted access so that each
administrator has an individual password and each administrator has only been granted access to the
modules of the database that are relevant to their respective departments. Each department performs a
daily backup of important information to the main server, which includes a backup of the student database.
The main server is backed up periodically and stored in a secure off-site location.
The network server remains in a locked room when unattended and is maintained by our Networking &
Technical Support Department. This department also maintains all systems which use current anti-virus,
anti-spyware, and firewall software which scan and update each system daily. All systems use MS Windows
XP, MS Windows 7, or MS Windows Server with all currently available service packs and hotfixes. The MS
Automatic Update feature assures this is kept current, which also includes the practices for detecting,
preventing, and remedying system failures/attacks/intrusions on the system.
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM Continued
The CISCO router provides NAT, Network Address Translation feature, and all ports are disabled.
Administration of the router is protected by password and can only be accessed from the System
Administrators workstation. Server group policies are in place, limiting access to files, folders, and systems
on the Domain. This isolates these systems from the rest of the school providing additional privacy. All
unnecessary services and software are disabled.
All areas of concern are audited with administrative alerts being sent to the Security Coordinator and the
System Administrator. All log-on and permission change requests attempts are also logged and audited.
PERIODIC EVALUATION:
The Coordinator does perform an annual review to evaluate and modify the Program in response to any
material changes. Each Department within the Institution is expected to participate in identifying security
risks and in evaluating the effectiveness of current systems and procedures in place to ensure that the
safeguards are effective across all operational levels of the Institution.
RESPONSE TO SECURITY BREACH:
The School will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation in tandem with local law enforcement and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. If more than 5,000 persons are affected, the Secret Service will be
notified. The Networking and Technical Support Department will immediately secure the affected
databases, temporarily shut down network access, reset all passwords, and notify all effected users. In the
case of a physical breach, all storage facilities will be secured and locks changed immediately. A notice of
any breach will be issued by the Coordinator to all administration, faculty/staff, students, and any
actually/possibly exposed persons. A security breach notice will contain at least the following information:
1. Description of breach and data effected
2. Remedial actions by affected person – contact information for credit bureaus
3. FTC identity theft website www.consumer.gov/idtheft
4. Contact information for law enforcement officer working on case
5. Encouragement to any student/consumer who learns of misuse of his/her personal data to file a
complaint with FTC 1-877-ID-THEFT
A breach that involves employees or others acquiring student identity data and Title IV data for a scheme to
falsely obtain Title IV aid will be reported to the Office of Inspector General. If names and social security
numbers are accessed the following major credit bureaus will be notified:
Equifax Information Services, LLC
678-795-7090
chris.jarrard@equifax.com
Experian Security Assistance
businessrecordsvictimassistance@experian.com
TransUnion
P.O. Box 72, Allen, TX 75012
800-372-8391
Any other applicable business (e.g. credit card issuers) or state agencies will be notified as well.
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
TREATMENT OF TITLE IV AID WHEN A STUDENT WITHDRAWS
The law specifies how your school must determine the amount of Title IV program assistance that you earn
if you withdraw from school. The Title IV programs that are covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants,
Academic Competitiveness Grants, National SMART grants, TEACH Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans,
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs), and Federal Perkins Loans.
When you withdraw during your payment period or period of enrollment (your school can define these for
you and tell you which one applies) the amount of Title IV program assistance that you have earned up to
that point is determined by a specific formula. If you received (or your school or parent received on your
behalf) less assistance than the amount that you earned, you may be able to receive those additional funds.
If you received more assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be returned by the school and/or
you.
The amount of assistance that you have earned is determined on a prorated basis. For example, if you
completed 30% of your payment period or period of enrollment, you earn 30% of the assistance you were
originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment period or period
of enrollment, you earn all the assistance that you were scheduled to receive for that period.
If you did not receive all of the funds that you earned, you may be due a post-withdrawal disbursement. If
your post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, your school must get your permission before it can
disburse them. You may choose to decline some or all of the loan funds so that you don’t incur additional
debt. Your school may automatically use all or a portion of your post-withdrawal disbursement of grant
funds for tuition, fees, and room and board charges (as contracted with the school). The school needs your
permission to use the post-withdrawal grant disbursement for all other school charges. If you do not give
your permission (some schools ask for this when you enroll), you will be offered the funds. However, it may
be in your best interest to allow the school to keep the funds to reduce your debt at the school.
There are some Title IV funds that you were scheduled to receive that cannot be disbursed to you once you
withdraw because of other eligibility requirements. For example, if you are a first-time, first-year
undergraduate student and you have not completed the first 30 days of your program before you withdraw,
you will not receive any FFEL or Direct loan funds that you would have received had you remained enrolled
past the 30th day.
If you receive (or your school or parent receives on your behalf) excess Title IV program funds that must be
returned, your school must return a portion of the excess equal to the lesser of:
1. Your institutional charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of your funds, or
2. The entire amount of excess funds.
The school must return this amount even if it didn’t keep this amount of your Title IV program funds. If your
school is not required to return all of the excess funds, you must return the remaining amount. Any loan
funds that you must return, you (or your parent for a PLUS Loan) repay in accordance with the terms of the
promissory note. That is, you make scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time.
Any amount of unearned grant funds that you must return is called an overpayment. The maximum amount
of a grant overpayment that you must repay is half of the grant funds you received or were scheduled to
receive.
You do not have to repay a grant overpayment if the original amount of the overpayment is $50 or less. You
must make arrangements with your school or the Department of Education to return the unearned grant
funds. The requirements for Title IV program funds when you withdraw are separate from any refund policy
that your school may have. Therefore, you may still owe funds to the school to cover unpaid institutional
charges. Your school may also charge you for any Title IV program funds that the school was required to
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
TREATMENT OF TITLE IV AID WHEN A STUDENT WITHDRAWS (Cont.)
return. If you don’t already know what your school’s refund policy is, you can ask your school for a copy.
Your school can also provide you with the requirements and procedures for officially withdrawing from
school.
If you have questions about your Title IV program funds, you can call the Federal Student Aid Information
Center at 1-800-4-FEDAID (1-800-433-3243). TTY users may call 1-800-730-8913. Information is also
available on Student Aid on the Web at www.studentaid.ed.gov.
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT
The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of
information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. There are many types of consumer reporting
agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as agencies that sell information about
check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records). Here is a summary of your major rights
under the FCRA. For more information, including information about additional rights, go to
www.ftc.gov/credit or write to: Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600
Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
 You must be told if information in your file has been used against you. Anyone who uses
a credit report or another type of consumer report to deny your application for credit,
insurance, or employment – or to take another adverse action against you – must tell you, and must
give you the name, address, and phone number of the agency that provided the information.
 You have the right to know what is in your file. You may request and obtain all the information about you
in the files of a consumer reporting agency (your “file disclosure”).
You will be required to provide proper identification, which may include your Social Security number. In
many cases, the disclosure will be free. You are entitled to a free file disclosure if:
o a person has taken adverse action against you because of information in your credit report;
o you are the victim of identity theft and place a fraud alert in your file;
o your file contains inaccurate information as a result of fraud;
o you are on public assistance;
o you are unemployed but expect to apply for employment within 60 days.
In addition, by September 2005 all consumers will be entitled to one free disclosure every 12
months upon request from each nationwide credit bureau and from nationwide specialty
consumer reporting agencies. See www.ftc.gov/credit for additional information.
 You have the right to ask for a credit score. Credit scores are numerical summaries of your creditworthiness based on information from credit bureaus. You may request a credit score from consumer
reporting agencies that create scores or distribute scores used in residential real property loans, but you
will have to pay for it. In some mortgage transactions, you will receive credit score information for free
from the mortgage lender.
 You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. If you identify information in your file
that is incomplete or inaccurate, and report it to the consumer reporting agency, the agency must
investigate unless your dispute is frivolous. See www.ftc.gov/credit for an explanation of dispute
procedures.
 You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. If you identify information in your file
that is incomplete or inaccurate, and report it to the consumer reporting agency, the agency must
investigate unless your dispute is frivolous. See www.ftc.gov/credit for an explanation of dispute
procedures.
 Consumer reporting agencies must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information.
Inaccurate, incomplete or unverifiable information must be removed or corrected, usually within 30 days.
However, a consumer reporting agency may continue to report information it has verified as accurate.
 Consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information. In most cases, a consumer
reporting agency may not report negative information that is more than seven years old, or bankruptcies
that are more than 10 years old.
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT (Cont.)
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Access to your file is limited. A consumer reporting agency may provide information about you only to
people with a valid need -- usually to consider an application with a creditor, insurer, employer, landlord,
or other business. The FCRA specifies those with a valid need for access.
You must give your consent for reports to be provided to employers. A consumer reporting agency may
not give out information about you to your employer, or a potential employer, without your written
consent given to the employer. Written consent generally is not required in the trucking industry. For
more information, go to www.ftc.gov/credit.
You may limit “prescreened” offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit
report. Unsolicited “prescreened” offers for credit and insurance must include a toll-free phone number
you can call if you choose to remove your name and address from the lists these offers are based on.
You may opt-out with the nationwide credit bureaus at 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688).
You may seek damages from violators. If a consumer reporting agency, or, in some cases, a user of
consumer reports or a furnisher of information to a consumer reporting agency violates the FCRA, you
may be able to sue in state or federal court.
Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have additional rights. For more information, visit
www.ftc.gov/credit.
States may enforce the FCRA, and many states have their own consumer reporting laws. In some cases,
you may have more rights under state law. For more information, contact your state or local consumer
protection agency or your state Attorney General. Federal enforcers are:
TYPE OF BUSINESS:
Consumer reporting agencies, creditors and others
not listed below
National banks, federal branches/agencies of foreign
banks (word "National" or initials "N.A." appear in or
after bank's name)
Federal Reserve System member banks (except
national banks, and federal branches/agencies of
foreign banks)
Savings associations and federally chartered savings
banks (word "Federal" or initials "F.S.B." appear in
federal institution's name)
Federal credit unions (words "Federal Credit Union"
appear in institution's name)
State-chartered banks that are not members of the
Federal Reserve System
Air, surface, or rail common carriers regulated by
former Civil Aeronautics Board or Interstate
Commerce Commission
CONTACT:
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Response
Center – FCRA Washington, DC 20580 1-877-3824357
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Compliance Management, Mail Stop 6-6
Washington, DC 20219 800-613-6743
Federal Reserve Consumer Help (FRCH) P O Box
1200 Minneapolis, MN 55480 Telephone: 888-8511920 Website Address:
www.federalreserveconsumerhelp.gov Email
Address: ConsumerHelp@FederalReserve.gov
Office of Thrift Supervision Consumer Complaints
Washington, DC 20552 800-842-6929
National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke
Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-519-4600
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Consumer
Response Center, 2345 Grand Avenue, Suite 100
Kansas City, Missouri 64108-2638 1-877-275-3342
Department of Transportation , Office of Financial
Management
Washington, DC 20590 202-366-1306
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
Campus Security Plan
Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
116 Front St. & 2 Court St. Binghamton, NY
Emergency Contact Information:
116 Front St. Campus: (607)-724-2941
26 Court St. Campus: (607)-724-2941
Binghamton Police: (607) 723-5321
Fire: 911
Evacuation Procedures
If the fire alarm sounds or you are instructed to evacuate:
 Evacuate your area immediately
 Leave all personal belongings behind, unless instructed otherwise.
 Walk without delay, do not run. Do not use elevators.
 Assist those with temporary or permanent disabilities needing special assistance evacuating
 Evacuate using the primary evacuation route
 Avoid any dangerous areas
 Notify School Administration if anyone is missing or injured.
 Do not re-enter the building until told to do so by Security, School Administration, Fire or Police
Department
Local Television and Radio News
In the event that the school has important information to convey to the campus community regarding
weather emergencies, school closings or other circumstance/emergencies that effect the operation or safety
of the campus, information will be broadcast on all major local television and radio news channels.
Campus Security
Our 2 Court St. location is locked 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. All students and staff use a key card to
enter the building. Our 116 Front St. location has an electronic lock that can be accessed by the main office
in the event of an emergency. In the event of suspicious activity, a faculty member should be notified
immediately.
ADDENDUM F
STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MAIN OFFICE/
CAMPUS DIRECTOR:
POLICE:
FIRE:
(607) 724-2941
(607) 723-5321 or 911
911
Upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the
health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus the following procedures will be followed.
Ridley-Lowell will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the
content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless the notification will, in the professional
judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or
otherwise mitigate the emergency. Ridley-Lowell’s phone/intercom system will be used as the primary
notification system in the building.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Please contact the Campus Director in the event of a significant emergency or dangerous threat. If the
Director is unavailable, contact another on-site staff member: Administrator or Faculty Member (in this
order). The Director or other staff member will notify the appropriate “communities” (i.e. Police, Fire, etc.)
of an emergency, and the on-site Designated Medical Responder in the event of a medical emergency. If the
Director is unavailable, notification should still be made to the Director at the number listed above.
Administration will alert all students/staff members of any emergency situation using the codes below.
CODE RED:
CODE BLUE:
CODE ORANGE:
CODE GREEN:
LOCKDOWN, THREAT OF VIOLENCE WITH A WEAPON
THREAT OF VIOLENCE/COMMUNITY DISTURBANCE
EVACUATION
CLEAR TO ENTER THE BUILDING OR RESUME MOVEMENT
MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Staff members who have any amount of medical certification, are certified in CPR, who are
comfortable performing in the time of a medical need should make this known to the Campus Director
and the Medical Program Director. See attached list of Designated Medical Responders.
2. All staff members should be aware of the location of the first aid kit (located in the Clinical Rooms and
Electrical Room).
3. When a medical emergency arises during school hours the first person on the scene should instruct
someone to contact the Designated Medical Responder to respond these emergencies. If another
medical instructor is closer, that instructor should respond, but only until the Designated Responder
arrives.
4. The Designated Responder will take charge of the scene and will call 911. The Designated Responder
may charge another staff member(s) to do this, as well as to perform the following:
5.
6.
7.
8.
a. Notify the Director or another administrator of the situation.
b. Clear the hallways or classroom to protect the privacy of the aided being cared for by
emergency personnel.
c. Direct emergency personnel who may need to use the elevator or to the incident location upon
initial arrival.
d. Obtain the student/faculty member Medical Emergency Form from their student/faculty member
file to notify emergency personnel of any current medications/health concerns.
Only the person(s) told to do so by the Designated Medical Responder should remain on the scene to
help him/her out.
The Designated Medical Responder at the scene should record the student/staff member name and
where the ambulance will be transporting the student/staff member to. This information should be
given to the main office for notification to emergency contacts.
The Designated Medical Responder must complete an Incident Report Form and meet with the Campus
Director.
All Employees must follow the rules and regulations as stated in the company Bloodborne Pathogens
Policy.
LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES
THREAT OF VIOLENCE WITH A WEAPON
CODE RED
1. Instructors are to utilize the phone/intercom system located in each classroom/office to contact the
Director, administration, and/or police and fire, if there is an incident in their vicinity that requires us to
initiate a lockdown. A cell phone may be used if the classroom/office phone is unable to be used.
2. Administration will alert all students and staff of any emergency lockdown situation.
3. Each instructor should shut and lock their classroom door, except where the threat of violence may be
occurring.
4. If there is a threat of violence with a weapon it is not suggested to remove the class from the threatened
area; the less movement the better. The offender may take movement as an opportunity to hurt
someone.
5. Administrators should shut and lock their office doors. Front office staff should report to the nearest
office during a lock down situation.
6. Emergency personnel will handle the situation upon their arrival.
THREAT OF VIOLENCE/COMMUNITY DISTURBANCE
CODE BLUE
1. It is suggested to secure the room and contact the Director or another administrator, as well as to call
911 if you feel someone’s safety is at risk via the phone/intercom system located in the
classroom/office.
2. Administration will alert all students and staff of any emergency situation.
3. Instructors should clear the hallways and remain with students in their classroom until cleared. In any
heightened situation, the less movement in the halls and classrooms the better.
4. The administrative personnel will instruct any indirect students/staff in or around the situation to report
to the front office upon arrival and assessment of the situation.
5. Emergency personnel will handle the situation upon their arrival, should it not be resolved by
administrative personnel.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
CODE ORANGE
1. When an evacuation situation arises during school hours the first person on the scene should contact the
Director, another administrator, or a faculty member (in this order) via the phone/intercom system in
the classroom/office.
2. In the event of an evacuation, every staff member and student must immediately exit the building using
the fire evacuation procedures posted in each classroom/office.
3. All teachers should make sure their cell phones are on once they leave the building. Cell phones should
not be used until at least 250-300 feet from the building.
4. The Director or another administrator will notify all parties with further information as needed.
TEST PROCEDURES
Ridley-Lowell will test its emergency response and evacuation procedures at least one time per calendar
year. A description of the exercise, including the date and time, and whether it was announced or
unannounced, will be published in the Student Right’s To Know packet.
DESIGNATED MEDICAL RESPONDERS
(All Designated Medical Responders must be certified in CPR)
Monday thru Friday Days
Main Office –
Rebecca Scales –
Jessica Stetts –
Judy Tillman –
(607) 724-2941
x 223
x 228
x 228
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings
Main Office –
(607) 724-2941
Michael Smith –
x 228
Catherine McGovern –
x 228
Monday and Wednesday Evenings
Main Office –
Judy Tillman –
Tonya Skidmore –
(607) 724-2941
x 228
x 228
ADDENDUM G
EVENING MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTING PROGRAM
ADDENDUM H
NEW MEDICAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM
ADDENDUM H
NEW MEDICAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM (Cont.)
ADDENDUM H
NEW MEDICAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM (Cont.)
ADDENDUM H
NEW MEDICAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM (Cont.)
ADDENDUM H
NEW MEDICAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM (Cont.)
ADDENDUM H
NEW MEDICAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM (Cont.)
ADDENDUM H
NEW MEDICAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM (Cont.)
ADDENDUM H
NEW MEDICAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM (Cont.)
ADDENDUM I
CONSTITUTION AND CITIZENSHIP DAY
The school is responsible for holding activities related to Constitution and Citizenship Day by September 17
of each year or the nearest day of scheduled classes. On that day, materials and presentations will be made
available to inform students on this important topic.