Learner Disclosures

General Learner Disclosures

CalSouthern distributes a variety of publications that contain information regarding the University and its financial assistance programs, including the Catalog.   If you do not have any of the following information and wish to obtain it, it will be furnished upon request by emailing what you need to Ombudsman@calsouthern.edu.

• A description of any institution-based financial assistance programs that are available to learners, including:
  • The procedures and forms by which learners apply for assistance and eligibility requirements, and
  • Criteria for selecting recipients from the group of eligible applicants and criteria for determining award amounts.
• The rights and responsibilities of learners receiving assistance, including:
  • Criteria for continued learner eligibility under each program,
  • The method by which assistance will be disbursed and the frequency of those disbursements,
  • The general terms and conditions applicable to any employment that is part of the financial assistance package,
  • The terms of any loan received, a sample loan repayment schedule, and the necessity of loan repayment.
• Information about academic programs, including:
  • The current degree programs and other educational and training programs,
  • The instructional, laboratory, and other facilities that relate to the academic programs,
  • CalSouthern faculty and other instructional personnel,
  • Any plans by the University to improve academic programs upon a determination by CalSouthern that such a plan exists, and
  • A description of the written arrangement the University has entered into with a school or organization for the purpose of having that entity provide a portion of the University’s educational programs. Note: The University currently does not have any written arrangement with other postsecondary institutions for the purpose of instructional delivery.
  • Information about whether completion of a program meets educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification needed for employment in an occupation in a state if the program is designed to do so or is advertised as doing so.
• The names of regulatory agencies, associations, or governmental bodies that accredit, approve, or license CalSouthern and its programs; procedures by which documents describing that activity may be reviewed; and contact information for filing complaints with these agencies.
• Costs of attending CalSouthern (tuition and fees for full-time and part-time learners and estimates of charges for books and supplies, room and board, and applicable transportation costs) and any additional costs of the program in which the learner is enrolled or has expressed an interest.
• The requirements and procedures for officially withdrawing from CalSouthern, any refund policy with which the University is required to comply for return of unearned tuition and fees or other refundable portions of costs paid to the University, and a summary of the requirements for the return of loan funds, if applicable.
• General information about the University’s services and facilities available to learners with disabilities, including learners with intellectual disabilities.
• The titles of persons designated by the University to provide information to enrolled and prospective learners and information regarding how and where those learners may be contacted.
• University policies on transfer of credit, including the criteria it uses regarding the transfer of credit earned at another school, a list of any postsecondary schools with which it has established an articulation agreement, and criteria used to evaluate and award credit for prior learning experience including service in the armed forces, paid or unpaid employment, or other demonstrated competency or learning.
• If applicable, a notice that the school is required by its accrediting agency to maintain a teach-out plan and the reason for that requirement.
• A notice when an enforcement action or prosecution is brought against the school by a state or federal law enforcement agency and a final judgment, if rendered, would cause an adverse action by an accrediting agency against the school; revocation of state authorization; or limitation, suspension, or termination of title IV eligibility.
• Learner body diversity as well as learner activities, if applicable.

Textbook Information

To the extent practicable, the University will post verified textbook pricing information on its Learner Portal for all required and recommended materials for all classes.  This pricing information will include the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and retail price, if applicable, for each course listed. Currently, CalSouthern does not use textbooks in its programs.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible learners certain rights with respect to their education records.  An “eligible learner” under FERPA is a learner who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution.  Information about FERPA can be found in the University’s catalog.

Completion, Graduation, Transfer, Retention, and Placement Rates

Each year, the University publishes required learner outcome information, including the following:

• the completion or graduation rate of its certificate- or degree-seeking first-time, full-time undergraduate learners reported to the U.S. Department of Education via the IPEDS website,
• its retention rate reported to IPEDS,
• the types of graduate and professional education learners enroll in after graduating from the University’s bachelor’s degree programs, and
• any placement rates it must calculate for a state agency or accreditor.

Currently CalSouthern is not required to publish placement rates for any of its programs.

Learner Body Diversity Information

The link in the prior section also includes information about the University’s learner body diversity.   This document contains information about the composition of the learners at CalSouthern, including the percentage of enrolled, full-time learners who are (1) male, (2) female, and (3) self-identified members of a major racial or ethnic group.

Additional information can be found by visiting the College Navigator website. CalSouthern is a member of the American InterContinental University System.

Improvements to Academic Programs

The University reviews its academic programs on a regular basis to ensure relevancy with current employment requirements and market needs. As deemed appropriate, the University may change, amend, alter or modify program offerings and schedules to reflect this feedback. If you have questions about this process, contact the institution’s education department.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.

Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed.  For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed.  A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.

Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at https://copyright.gov.

The University prohibits use of its information technology systems for the unauthorized downloading and uploading of copyright-protected material, or for maintaining or storing unauthorized copyright-protected material. Disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the University, will be taken against learners who engage in unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using the University’s information technology system.

The University’s online library offers subscription databases with copyrighted materials learners can print, download, or email to themselves.  Materials include print publications such as books, journals, magazines, newspapers, images, and videos.  These materials are only available to authorized users authenticated through the learner, staff, and faculty portals.

Vaccinations

Good health practices are encouraged for all learners. However, CalSouthern does not require any specific vaccinations beyond those required by state and other laws as a condition for admission. Learners are encouraged to consult with their health care professional to discuss obtaining or updating vaccinations.

Campus Crime and Safety Information

The University prepares a report annually to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).  A copy of this report is available for review at the following URL: https://www.calsouthern.edu/CalSouthern_Annual_Security_Report/

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information

In accordance with the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 101-690), our University provides all learners and employees with the following information concerning University policies and the consequences of the manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of any drug made illegal as a matter of federal, state or local law or the illegal possession and/or use of alcohol.  Detailed information is included in the Annual Security Report, which is available on the website at the link in the previous section.

Campus security information

The University prepares a report annually to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).  A copy of this report is available for review at the following URL:  https://issuu.com/calsouthern/docs/calsouthern_annual_security_report_2022

 Sexual assault prevention and awareness

Throughout the year, the University provides ongoing prevention and awareness programs for learners and employees, which focus on preventing dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking through risk reduction and increased bystander intervention.  At a minimum, information will be provided on the portal and distributed via e-mail.  Additional descriptions of these campaigns can be found in the ASR, available at the link in the previous section.

Substance Abuse Information

CalSouthern distributes information relative to substance abuse to all current and prospective learners. Additional information on this topic can be found in the ASR, available at the link above.

Consumer Information

CalSouthern distributes a variety of publications that contain information regarding the University and its financial assistance programs. If you do not have any of the following information and wish to obtain it, it is available on the University website, catalog or can be furnished upon request.

• A description of all federal, state, local, private, and institutional need-based and non-need-based financial assistance programs that are available to learners including:
  • The procedures and forms by which learners apply for assistance and the eligibility requirements, and
  • Criteria for selecting recipients from the group of eligible applicants and criteria for determining award amounts.
• The rights and responsibilities of learners receiving assistance, including:
  • Criteria for continuing learner eligibility under each program,
  • The method by which assistance will be disbursed and the frequency of those disbursements,
  • The general terms and conditions applicable to any employment that is part of the financial assistance package,
  • The terms of any loan received, a sample loan repayment schedule, and the necessity of loan repayment,
• Information about academic programs, including:
  • The current degree programs and other educational and training programs,
  • The instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities that relate to the academic programs,
  • CalSouthern faculty and other instructional personnel,
  • Any plans by the University to improve academic programs upon a determination by CalSouthern that such a plan exists, and
  • A description of the written arrangements the University has entered into with a school or organization for the purpose of having that entity provide a portion of the University’s educational programs. Note: The University currently does not have any written arrangement with other postsecondary institutions for the purpose of instructional delivery.
  • Information about whether completion of a program meets educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification needed for employment in an occupation in a state if the program is designed to do so or is advertised as doing so.
• The names of regulatory agencies, associations, or governmental bodies that accredit, approve, or license CalSouthern and its programs; procedures by which documents describing that activity may be reviewed; and contact information for filing complaints with these agencies.
• Costs of attending CalSouthern (tuition and fees for full-time and part-time learners and estimates of charges for books and supplies, room and board, and applicable transportation costs) and any additional costs of the program in which the learner is enrolled or has expressed an interest.
• The requirements and procedures for officially withdrawing from CalSouthern, any refund policy with which the University is required to comply for return of unearned tuition and fees, or other refundable portions of costs paid to the University, and a summary of the requirements for the return of loan funds, if applicable.
• General information about the University’s services and facilities available to learners with disabilities, including learners with intellectual disabilities.
• The titles of persons designated by the University to provide information to enrolled and prospective learners and information regarding how and where those persons may be contacted.
• University policies on transfer of credit, including the criteria it uses regarding the transfer of credit earned at another school, a list of any postsecondary schools with which it has established an articulation agreement, and criteria used to evaluate and award credit for prior learning experience including service in the armed forces, paid or unpaid employment, or other demonstrated competency or learning.
• If applicable, a notice that the school is required by its accrediting agency to maintain a teach-out plan and the reason for that requirement.
• A notice when an enforcement action or prosecution is brought against the school by a state or federal law enforcement agency and a final judgment, if rendered, would cause an adverse action by an accrediting agency against the school; revocation of state authorization; or limitation, suspension, or termination of title IV eligibility.
• Learner body diversity as well as learner activities offered by CalSouthern, if applicable.
• Penalties and institutional policies associated with copyright infringement, including:
  • A statement that explicitly informs learners that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject the learners to civil and criminal liabilities,
  • A summary of penalties for violation of federal copyright laws,
  • A description of the school’s policies with respect to unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary actions that are taken against learners who engage in illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using the school’s information technology system, and
  • The legal alternatives for downloading or otherwise acquiring copyrighted material, based on the school’s periodic review.

Completion, Graduation, Transfer, Retention, And Placement Rates

CalSouthern calculates graduation rates as required by the federal Student Right-to-Know Act.  Currently the University is not required to publish any placement rates for any of its programs.  Learner outcomes information is posted on the school’s website.

Family Education Rights And Privacy Act (Ferpa)

Information regarding your rights under the Family Educational and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 are provided in the catalog as well as on the Learner Portal.

Vaccinations

Good health practices are encouraged for all learners. However, CalSouthern does not require any specific vaccinations beyond those required by state and other laws as a condition for admission.  Learners are encouraged to consult with their health care professional to discuss obtaining or updating vaccinations.

The Annual Security Report includes information about the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, the Campus Crime Statistics Report, and information about Title IX. Information is provided to prospective learners and employees as required by the U.S. Department of Education. A paper copy is available upon request.

• Sexual Harassment Policy Under Title IX

All learners, faculty and employees are encouraged to report incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence to the University Title IX Coordinator or designee, whose information is set forth below:

Brandie Riegle
Ombudsman & Title IX Coordinator
2200 East Germann Road, Suite 100
Chandler, AZ 85286-1585
Ombudsman@CalSouthern.edu

The University is required to provide its training materials for review by learners, employees, and other interested parties.

CalSouthern welcomes all adult learners and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, marital or relationship status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, religion, spiritual beliefs and/or socioeconomic status, disability and/or health status in any of its policies, practices, or procedures involving applicants, learners, faculty mentors, employees, and the public, including with regard to recruitment, admission, codes of conduct, hiring, retention, or dismissal of learners, faculty mentors, or other staff. Please note, however, CalSouthern reserves the right to refuse admission to and to terminate enrollment of anyone the University believes does not meet its academic, ethical, or professional standards. CalSouthern is committed to equal opportunity and challenge for all academically qualified learners and does not discriminate on the basis of disability.

CalSouthern discloses data that addresses the broad variety of its learners populations and programs, and that is appropriate for the AIUS mission and goals for all learners. Read more about learner outcomes.

Pursuant to 34 CFR § 668.43, the institution makes readily available to enrolled and prospective learners information about specific professional licensure or certification requirements for employment in an occupation if an educational program is designed to meet such requirements in a State. Information about CalSouthern’s programs that are designed to lead to additional licensure or certification can be found on applicable program pages.

Learners who wish to process a grievance or perceive that their rights may have been denied may seek assistance through the University Ombudsman’s Office. The Ombudsman staff is responsible for answering learner inquiries and serving as a liaison between the learner and university departments. Additional details about this process and the University grievance procedure, including contact information, are available.

Information about program and University policies, including admissions, academics, transfer credit, financial aid, and graduation requirements can be found in the California Southern University Catalog.