Join Our Alumni Board
January 9, 2025 at 6:30 pm Metropolitan Club 50 E Rivercenter Blvd # 1900, Covington, KY 41011
Join us for an impacting reunion. Reconnect with old friends. Work to support your alma mater and encourage alumni engagement. We welcome alumni from all programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As an alumnus, you will be a part of an integral group of volunteers who work to support your alma mater and encourage alumni engagement. If you are not able to serve on the Alumni Board, we encourage you to complete the form below to participate in other actvities. Submit a testimony. Let us feature your accomplishments and follow us on social media.
Encouraging Alumni Engagement
Our board members work to encourage alumni to get involved with the school by attending events, volunteering, and donating.
Raising the School's Profile
Board members willl help to raise the profile of the program by supporting a network of former graduates.
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Our Vision
Making A Change (MAC) mission is to serve as a defining force in the community of Cincinnati as an agent for change. MAC is a non-profit organization (501C3). We are registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (Registration Number 2183)
Vision:
Our focus is to provide a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment maximizing training and education in in-demand fields of Healthcare, socioeconomic growth and personal development, which connects the classroom to post-secondary education and careers.
Making A Change Cincy is committed to high expectations which include a high degree of academics, professionalism, accountability, and respect. We create an innovative curriculum to prepare our students for exciting post-secondary, career, or technical field opportunities. We promote an atmosphere of respect for all students and staff, with all stakeholders being held accountable for their performance. We offer a supportive, structure and safe environment that fosters academic excellence, social growth and person development.
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Our Policies
Entrance Requirements
The school does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, or disability.
Prospective students must have a high school diploma or equivalency diploma to be accepted for enrollment. Prospective students may not have any criminal offense as describe in the Ohio revised
code 3701-13-06 . Should said student have any of the disqualifying offense, prospective student will not be accepted for enrollment.
Placement Assistance
Making A Change Cincy offers employment assistance to graduates, consisting of job lead referrals and job skills development. While assisting in your job search, we make no guarantee, expressed or implied, of future employment. Current law prohibits any school from guaranteeing job placement as an inducement to enroll students.
Attendance Requirements
Students are expected to arrive on time for class with proper materials. An overall attendance rate of at least 85% (no more than 2 absences) is required. Instructors may request your withdrawal from a course or program if absences or tardiness exceed 70%.
Students who are unable to continue classes for medical reasons or severe personal problems will be required to take a leave of absence until they are able to return to class. Proper documentation must be submitted in writing to substantiate a student’s withdrawal.
Progress Policy
Students must maintain an 85% grade point average. Those who do not will be placed on probation for 30 days. During the probation period students must raise their grade average to passing or higher. The student may be terminated if grades are not satisfactory at the end of the probationary period. Termination shall be at the school Director’s discretion. The Director has final authority and shall notify the student of the final decision.
Grading System
Range determined by individual school
- 90 – 100= A – Excellent
- 80 – 89=B – Above Average
- 70 – 79 = C – Average
- 60 – 69 = D – Below Average
- Under 66 = U -Unsatisfactory
Every five weeks, progress reports with grades will be issued to students throughout the program. Students enrolled in short-term courses will be issued grades at course end.
Conduct Policy
All students are expected to act maturely and are required to respect other students and faculty members. Possession of weapons, illegal drugs, and alcohol of any kind are not allowed at any time on school property. Any violation of school policies may result in permanent dismissal from school.
Dismissal
Any student may be dismissed for violations of rules and regulations of the school, as set forth in school publications. A student also may be withdrawn from classes if he or she does not prepare sufficiently, neglects assignments, or makes unsatisfactory progress. The director, after consultation with all parties involved, makes the final decision.
The Director may temporarily suspend students whose conduct is disruptive or unacceptable to the academic setting. After appropriate counseling, students who demonstrate a genuine desire to learn and conform to school standards of conduct, may be allowed to resume attendance. The director will review each case and decide upon re-admittance.
Facilities
Day classess take place at 800 Bank St, Cincinnati, OH 45214. Our night classes take place at 7005 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45237. Our classrooms are furnished with modern equipment. Computer programs, charts, diagrams and videos to enhance classroom activities are available.
Educational Services
Students with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation within the scope of practice. Tutoring services are available: Please see the instructor during open office hours
Previous Credits
Credits from another institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Making A Change Cincy does not guarantee transferability of our credits to another institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution.
Grievance Procedure
Students must make all grievances in writing and may not exceed fifteen days following the incident. Students will not receive any form of punishment as a result. Grievance forms are made available at student’s request. Please see the Executive Director.
Student Complaints
Attempting to resolve any issue with the School first is strongly encouraged. Student Complaints may be brought to the attention the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools in writing at State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, 30 East Broad Street, Suite 2481, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, Phone 614-466-2752; toll free 877-275-4219. There is a statute of limitations for the Board to take action on a student complaint. Make reference to School Registration No. 2183.
Refund Policy
If the student is not accepted into the training program, all monies paid by the student shall be refunded. Refunds for books, supplies and consumable fees shall be made in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code section 3332-1-10.1. There is one (1) academic term for this program that is 254 clock hours in length. Refunds for tuition and refundable fees shall be made in accordance with following provisions as established by Ohio Administrative Code section 3332-1-10:
(1) A student who withdraws before the first class and after the 5-day cancellation period shall be obligated for the registration fee.
(2) A student who starts class and withdraws before the academic term is 15% completed will be obligated for 25% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee.
(3) A student who starts class and withdraws after the academic term is 15% but before the academic term is 25% completed will be obligated for 50% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee.
(4) A student who starts class and withdraws after the academic term is 25% complete but before the academic term is 40% completed will be obligated for 75% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee.
(5) A student who starts class and withdraws after the academic term is 40% completed will not be entitled to a refund of the tuition and fees.
The school shall make the appropriate refund within thirty days of the date the school is able to determine that a student has withdrawn or has been terminated from a program. Refunds shall be based upon the last date of a student’s attendance or participation in an academic school activity.
**Please Note: Stop payment on a check, failure to pay bill that is due or failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal.
*Note:
1. If the school closes, cancels or discontinues a course or program, the school will refund to each currently enrolled student all monies paid by the student for tuition and fees.
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2. Students are requested to notify the School Director or Administrator, or the Director of Studies if they are withdrawing from the course, program or school. The school requests written notification of cancellation or withdrawal.
3. Refunds are based on the last date of attendance. The last date of attendance is the last date the student attended scheduled instructions.
Our Areas of Expertise
Chemical Research
Process specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing.
Medical Assistants
Reports patients’ body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and more.
Sample Preparation
Prevent contamination, improve accuracy, and minimise the risk of results distortion.
Coaching
career readiness
Support
Mentoring
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Happy clients
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Online courses
100%
Satisfaction
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