Consumer Disclosures

16375 N.E. 18th Avenue, Suite 304
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
USA

Administrative Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday

Offices are closed on legal and Jewish holidays

Woodmont College is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, universal education with the goal of professional employment and personal development. The institution is able to make education accessible by offering courses online, via distance education. Woodmont College believes that education is the key to personal growth and success, and that students should be imbued with professional skills together with moral development and education for values. The values Woodmont College hopes to impart to students are G-d’s instructions for humanity as expressed in His revelation of the Torah.

Applicants are notified via email with an acceptance letter or a denial of acceptance letter.

A copy of the Enrollment Agreement along with instructions for signing and returning the agreement is sent with the acceptance letter. Students must sign and return the Enrollment Agreement prior to registering for the first class. If an applicant is not accepted, all monies paid are refunded to the applicant, with the exception of the application fee.

Non-matriculation

All new students begin as non-matriculated students until they have earned 18 credits.

Woodmont College is located in North Miami Beach Florida at 16375 N.E. 18th Street Avenue, in The Baylee Executive Center, less than one mile from the intersection of NE 163rd Street and US Highway 1. Woodmont College is housed in Suite 304, with a separate entrance identified for students and visitors.

All courses offered through Woodmont College are offered online. Computers used for college coursework must meet the following technology requirements:

Adequate access to tech resources is the key to student success in an online learning environment.

Additional Fees may be changed each semester.

Disclaimer:

Failure to uphold some terms of scholarships may result in students being retroactively charged full tuition for courses.

All scholarships and financial assistance packages refer to tuition fees only. There is no reduction for other fees or textbooks. All scholarship awards are at the discretion of the institution.

Non-matriculating and auditing students may not be eligible to apply for scholarships.

Some scholarships are limited to students pursuing their first degree.

Woodmont College does not offer discounts on tuition.

Should a student be terminated or cancel for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:

Non-refundable items – Testing/Proctoring Fees, Application and Registration Fees, Lab Supplies, Software/Technology, and Books. Nonrefundable fees regarding admission and registration of students shall not exceed $150.

If Woodmont College does not offer a class that students have registered and paid for, Woodmont will refund the cost of the course to students. If students choose to withdraw from a course, their tuition refund depends on the date they withdraw from the course. Withdrawal dates and refunds are printed below:

Woodmont College is a religious institution. Students behaving in a manner that offends other students and their religious beliefs may be disciplined or expelled. Unprofessional conduct that might discredit the school will be subject to termination of any student. The school reserves the right to terminate any student for one or more of the following:

Academic Engagement Requirements:

Students are responsible for all material taught in a course. This includes material taught via lecture, interactive class session, or discussion board. Assignments must be submitted on time. The teacher may reduce the grade for an assignment as penalty for discussion posts or work submitted late. Graded work that receives below a 70% will require a discussion with the instructor.

Instructor Interaction:

Instructor’s interact with students via the Learning Management System, during weekly Office Hours, and via phone and email.

Office Hours: 

Instructors offer up to two hours per week to meet with students live. The office hours are posted on the course homepage as well as in the syllabus. These sessions  take place either via conference call, or online via web conferencing. Additionally, students may email the professor directly. Every professor informs students of his/her email address and any other contact information of their choice, and responds within 24-hours, unless it is a holiday or weekend. Students may post general questions or comments in the appropriate venue within the course.

Students may request a Leave of Absence (LOA) for up to one calendar year. To request a LOA, the student submits the Leave of Absence form to the Registrar. Included in the request is the expected date of return. The Registrar maintains contact with the student during the LOA to monitor the student’s plans to return to studies.

• Any student who has a grievance with the school or an instructor should first discuss the problem with the instructor or Dean of Students.
• If a resolution is not reached, the student should make a written complaint and submit it to the school director asking for a written response.
• When a satisfactory resolution of the problem is not obtained, the student may contact
   

  Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414
  Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
  Telephone: (888) 224-6684

• Out‐of‐State Distance Education students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non‐instructional complaints to the FL‐SARAPRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL‐SARA Complaint Process page: http://www.fldoe.org/sara/complaint-process.stml

• Students may also contact the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, regarding their complaint:

  DEAC
  1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808
  Washington, D.C. 20036
  Tel: 202.234.5100

• See this page from the Florida Board of Education that contains additional addresses to be contacted if a student or employee has a complaint that has not been addressed by the institution.

Woodmont College aims to provide a high quality service to all students. The student complaint procedure consists of a straightforward and informal method of resolving student concerns, with an option of a more formal, written procedure in cases where all efforts for resolutions have been attempted. 

The following procedure is intended for complaints about service, support, or assistance provided by academic, administrative or support departments. Complaints can be of academic matters such as instruction methodology or supervision arrangements or nonacademic matters such as IT support, university services, policies etc. 

Complaints and appeals relating to the appeal process for policies and violations and academic appeals will not be considered under this procedure. In such instances, the student should refer to the appeals process as outlined in this catalog. The complaints procedure depends upon the ability to collect appropriate information from all parties involved, therefore anonymous complaints are not normally considered. All information submitted to Woodmont College while a student complaint is under investigation shall be treated as confidential and will only be available to the appropriate/involved parties. It is equally important that the student also respect the need for confidentiality throughout the complaint process. Students who submit a complaint should be aware that complete confidentiality cannot always be guaranteed if effective action is to be taken. Where a complaint is in reference to a specific individual, the complaint cannot be investigated if the student does not wish the allegation to be made known to that individual. 

Informal Student Complaint Procedure 

1. A student should initially discuss concern(s) with those directly responsible. If the student is not comfortable or willing to approach that person, the student’s Faculty Advisor or appropriate staff member may be approached. When possible, student complaints should be resolved during this initial and informal stage without the need to resort to formal proceedings. 
2. If the complaint is in reference to an issue relating to a specific staff or faculty member, the student should raise the concern with that person either orally or in writing. 
3. If a student is dissatisfied with an issue that relates to a specific staff member or a policy that the student is not willing to raise with that person, the student should present his/her concerns orally or in writing to any staff member. At this stage, student complaints will be responded to within five (5) business days. 
4. If the student completes the above procedure and believes that the complaint was not resolved to the standard which could reasonably be expected from the College, he/she may opt to proceed to the formal student complaint procedure which is outlined below. 

Formal Student Complaint Procedure When a student believes that the complaint has not been resolved to his/her satisfaction, or if the student wishes to present the complaint formally, the student is encouraged to submit the complaint on the Official Student Complaint Form to the School Director. 

1. The student complaint form is available online through the website, or by contacting the Student Services Department at student.services@woodmontcollege.edu. 
2. The School Director will either personally investigate the complaint or formally appoint a designee with no prior involvement in the matter to undertake the investigation. 
3. The School Director or designee will undertake the investigation with the intention of arriving at a solution that is acceptable to all parties involved. He/she may consult with the student or other persons as appropriate. The student will be advised in writing within 30 days of the receipt of the Student Complaint Form of the outcome of their complaint and of any consequential action to be taken. This will include a summary of the reasons for the decision. 
4. A copy of the letter to the student will be kept in a confidential student complaint file to be securely maintained at the College. 
5. When a satisfactory resolution of the problem is not obtained, the student may contact Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 Telephone: (888) 224-6684 
6. Out‐of‐State Distance Education students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non‐instructional complaints to the FL‐SARAPRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL‐SARA Complaint Process page: http://www.fldoe.org/sara/ complaint-process.stml 
7. Students may also contact the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, DEAC, regarding their complaint:

DEAC

1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808

Washington, D.C. 20036

202.234.5100 Tel

• The school supports federal and state laws which prohibit discrimination against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
• The school prohibits and will not tolerate discriminatory practices, harassment, hazing or assault of anyone connected to the school’s community.
• Sexual harassment of employees is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Sexual harassment of students is prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
  Assault is the commission of an act with the intent to cause fear in another or immediate bodily harm or death, or the intentional infliction or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another. Sexual assault is forced sexual activity without the expressed consent of both parties.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution.) These rights include:

See the list below of the disclosures that postsecondary institutions may make without consent.
FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ education records, without consent of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education records without obtaining prior written consent of the student –
To other school officials, including teachers, within Woodmont College whom the school has determined to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors, consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional services or functions, provided that the conditions listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) – (a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met.(§99.31(a)(1))

• To officials of another school where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer, subject to the requirements of §99.34. (§99.31(a)(2))
• To authorized representatives of the U. S. Comptroller General, the U. S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or State and local educational authorities, such as a State postsecondary authority that is responsible for supervising the university’s State-supported education programs. Disclosures under this provision may be made, subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federal- or State-supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements that relate to those programs. These entities may make further disclosures of PII to outside entities that are designated by them as their authorized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or enforcement or compliance activity on their behalf. (§§99.31(a)(3) and 99.35)
• In connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received, if the information is necessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine the amount of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. (§99.31(a)(4))
• To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school, in order to: (a) develop, validate, or administer predictive tests; (b) administer student aid programs; or (c) improve instruction. (§99.31(a)(6))
• To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. ((§99.31(a)(7))
• To parents of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§99.31(a)(8))
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. (§99.31(a)(9))
• To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10))
• Information the school has designated as “directory information” under §99.37. (§99.31(a)(11))
• To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, subject to the requirements of §99.39. The disclosure may only include the final results of the disciplinary proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of the finding. (§99.31(a)(13))
• To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding, subject to the requirements of §99.39, if the school determines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non- forcible sex offense and the student has committed a violation of the school’s rules or policies with respect to the allegation made against him or her. (§99.31(a)(14))
• To parents of a student regarding the student’s violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or policy of the school, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if the school determines the student committed a disciplinary violation and the student is under the age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15))

Students completing courses at Woodmont College were surveyed and responded as follows to satisfaction questions:

Did you achieve, or will you have achieved upon completion of your studies, the goals you had when you started this course or program?

Would you recommend these studies to a friend?

All things considered, were you satisfied with your studies with us?

The first number indicates the grade level for the course and the last number indicates which semester one can expect the course to be offered. Courses that are part of a sequence usually have a 1 or a 2 as the third number and courses that are not part of a sequence often have a 0 to indicate that they may be offered equally between semesters. The second number identifies that course. Sequences generally have the same middle number but different end numbers. Those with higher middle numbers often indicate electives.

The Woodmont College Academic Calendar notes latest dates for students to withdraw from a course with or without a W. Enrollment in courses should take place one week before semester start; the last date a student can enroll in a course is the final date for Withdrawal with a W.

Woodmont College uses the following grading scale:

Students earning below a C must retake the class. If a student retakes a class, the full tuition will be assessed. All assignments are graded using standard grading rubrics.

Woodmont College offers all degree programs on a semester credit hour basis with one contact hour equivalent to 15 lecture, 30 laboratory, and 45 externship hours. The credit measure is based upon outcomes of the course, not time input, with monitoring of time logged into a class, including streaming or downloading videos and/or working on tests and quizzes. A semester is defined as sixteen weeks of instruction, learning experience, and out of class assignments.

The following table outlines the number of credits required for graduation from each program offered at Woodmont College:

The minimum standards considered for satisfactory progress in a course or program for credit earned and to graduate are:

• Eighty percent (80%) participation in online discussion board
• Completion of all tests and assignments at 70% or better
• Final grades and student evaluations are issued at the end of each semester
• A student must maintain a CGPA of 2.0

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a tool that is used to evaluate whether students are progressing in their programs and are on track to graduate in a reasonable timeframe. Both qualitative and quantitative standards are used to evaluate student progress. SAP contains three elements : Cumulative Grade Point Average, Completion Ratio, and Maximum Time Frame.

Each of these components is integral to SAP. If a student does not reach each benchmark, then he or she is out of SAP. Students who do not maintain SAP are notified and put on academic probation. A student on academic probation meets with student services staff and together, they develop a plan for improving the student’s performance at the institution. Students may appeal their status.

Appeals

Students may appeal if unusual and/or mitigating circumstances affected academic progress. Such circumstances may include a severe illness or injury to the student or an immediate family member, the death of a student’s relative, student military service activation or other circumstances as deemed appropriate for consideration by the Dean.

To appeal, the student must submit a letter and supporting documentation to the Dean. These must explain in detail why the student failed to meet the minimum academic standards, what unusual and/or mitigating circumstances contributed to the failure, and how their situation has changed to allow the student to meet SAP requirements by the next calculation.

Submit appeals to the SAP Appeals Committee care of: registrar@woodmontcollege.edu Appeals are reviewed within 15 working days of receipt of all required documentation. Students will be notified by email if the above timeframe is revised during peak processing times.

Academic Probation

• A student who does not maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) annually will be placed on academic probation for the next term.
• The student must meet with student services staff to create a plan for improving the student’s performance at the institution.
• Students will be evaluated at the mid-term and end of term to assess progress.
• Students meeting the standards for satisfactory academic progress at the end of the probationary term will return to satisfactory status.
• Students who do not meet the standards for satisfactory academic progress at the end of the probationary term must meet with student services personnel again in order to modify their academic plan.
• Students may be withdrawn from the institution if they do not improve for two semesters. They may be withdrawn for lack of progress through the program.
• Students have the right to appeal any decision for withdrawal.

Academic Dismissal

• At the end of probation, a student must have brought his or her grade point average to a CGPA of 2.0. If this does not occur, the student may be dismissed from Woodmont College.
• The student has a right to appeal the decision to the school director. The appeal should be submitted in writing within one week of the dismissal.

DISCUSSING, REPORTING AND ADJUDICATING VIOLATIONS

Any form of academic dishonesty or inappropriate conduct that a faculty member discovers must be reported in directly to the Dean and will result in penalties ranging from a personal warning to dismissal from the College, depending on the nature and severity of the infraction. In the case of a first offense, faculty members have the option to allow students to re-do an assignment with a grade penalty. After a second infraction, the student will be placed on Academic Probation or dismissed from the College.

A student enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program must declare his/her chosen major by the end of his/her sophomore year. A student enrolled in an associate’s degree program must declare his/her chosen major by the end of his/her third term at the college. During this time students are advised to take general education courses common to all programs. At the time a major is declared, each student will meet with a member of the administration to go over the courses already taken and plan out the course of study until graduation. Once a student feels s/he is ready to graduate, s/he must meet with a member of the administration again to go over his/her records to verify all requirements for graduation have been met. Once the student has met all requirements, s/he receives a signed form from the administrator declaring that s/he is eligible to graduate. This form will be submitted to the Bursar, who will confirm that the student does not owe any money to the college. The form is then submitted to office of the registrar, who will complete the necessary documents and diploma for graduation. To qualify for graduation, the student must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA overall.

Students who have completed coursework at a different institution may submit a request to transfer credit. Transfer credit can be used to satisfy either a major or general education requirement or elective. To request transfer credit the following conditions must be met:

In order for approved transfer credit to be awarded, students must submit an official transcript that clearly indicates all of the following information for each course:

The official transcript should be submitted along with a Transfer Credit Request Form Coursework will only be evaluated for transfer credit once the student has registered at Woodmont College.

Faith-based (Yeshiva and Seminary) Program Credit Transfer:
Woodmont College’s extensive familiarity with Jewish faith-based programs provides the opportunity for students to transfer Judaic Studies credits ONLY from faith-based programs. These faith-based programs maintain a very rigorous schedule of study, where students often learn for 12 hours daily.

Course Descriptions or Syllabi may be requested (Certain course titles are self-explanatory, such as Laws of Shabbos, but others may require submission of their course description to be validated.)

The official transcript should be submitted along with a Transfer Credit Request Form.
Coursework will only be evaluated for transfer credit once the student has registered at Woodmont College.

Exams:

Woodmont College accepts proficiency exams for transfer credit. These include but are not limited to:

• Advanced Placement
• ALEKS
• DANTES
• CLEP
• StraighterLine
• Sophia
• NCCRS credit recommendation

Up to 25% of a student’s degree may be earned through proficiency examinations.

Applicants desiring to “place out” of any given course may take a placement exam, with the Dean’s approval. Students will not receive credit but may gain exemption from prerequisites.

Procedure for Transferring Credits:

To transfer credit, students should:

• Submit Official Transcripts
• Complete the Transfer Credit Request Form
• Pay one-time $50 Official Credit Evaluation fee

Official transcripts can be submitted in either of the following methods:

• E-transcripts – send to registrar@woodmontcollege.edu
• Sealed paper transcripts – deliver in-person or via mail to the Woodmont College address: 16375 N.E. 18th Avenue, Suite 304 North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone: (305) 944-0035 Fax: (305) 944-0335

Students may be required to submit course descriptions or syllabi to complete the transfer credit process.

For Students requesting a transcript from an international school:

Students are encouraged to purchase a third-party, course-by-course international transcript translation and evaluation service. Some examples of these services are:

• World Education Services
• FIS (Foundation for International Services, Inc.)
• Educational Credential Evaluators
• International Education Services by AACRAO

Unofficial transcripts and all application documents must be received before class registration. Official transcripts must be submitted in order for an official credit evaluation to take place.

The transferability of Woodmont College credits is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is each student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution.

Woodmont College will accept credits that meet the school’s standards. Classes offered by accredited institutions, Israeli yeshivot and seminaries, and some advanced high school courses are eligible for credit. Students should submit official course descriptions for the courses they wish to transfer to Woodmont College.

Students may transfer credits earned at and transferred from other postsecondary institutions, when congruent and applicable to the Woodmont College program, and when validated and confirmed by Woodmont College. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the transferring institution. Students must also submit official course descriptions for a course which they wish to transfer to Woodmont College.

Credits can also be earned upon successful completion of challenge examinations or standardized tests demonstrating learning at the credential level in specific subject matter areas. Prior learning, as validated, evaluated, and confirmed by qualified instructors at Woodmont College, can also earn credits. Department heads, Assistant Educational Director or the Academic Dean have the authority to approve specific courses or credits that a student has previously earned as substitutes for required courses in a given program, at their discretion.

Up to 75% of a program’s credits can be transferred from other institutions to Woodmont College.

Student Satisfaction – Program Level (2018-2019 Academic Year)

Passing Rate:

Course Completion Rate:

The numbers below reflect the small cohort size of the initial students enrolled at Woodmont College.  These numbers are based on cohorts of less than five students each and are therefore statistically insignificant.