Tardiness
Anyone clocking in after 8:00 a.m. from Wednesday through Friday will be considered
tardy. Anyone clocking in after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays or after 7:50 a.m. on Saturdays
will be considered tardy. Students are required to notify the school as soon as
possible when they anticipate a late arrival. The school maintains a 24-hour answering
service for student convenience, which can be reached by calling the school's business
phone number. Disciplinary action will be taken regarding excessive tardiness. If
a student clocks in 1-10 minutes late they will incur a 15-minute loss for the day.
Eleven through 59 minutes late results in the loss of an hour.
Conduct
Students are required to conduct themselves as professionals at all time and treat
clients with courtesy and respect. They must respect the rules and regulations of
good citizenship and be able to accept constructive criticism. Students not in compliance
will be put on conduct probation, which may result in temporary expulsion. All staff
members, receptionist to instructors, have the authority to issue a temporary expulsion.
Termination may result depending on the seriousness of the infraction.
Dismissal
A student may be dismissed from school if prohibited student conduct is displayed.
Any conduct that causes or may cause a disruption or interference with the health,
safety, well-being, or rights of others is prohibited.
Student Council
Each class elects two representatives to the student council. Student council meets
periodically for the purpose of student government and activity planning.
School Calendar/ Holidays
The school observes the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The school calendar can be found in
the school brochure and catalog.
Administrative Offices
The administrative offices are located on the main floor. Alyce Howard, President
and Financial Aid Officer, and Greg Howard, Vice President and School Director,
are available to answer your questions and aid you in any way possible.
A portion of the mezzanine is reserved for the instructors' office area and a staff
lounge, which are used by instructors for class preparation and student consultations.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the College of Hair Design and receive a diploma in cosmetology
or barber styling, you must acquire the necessary credits in hours as regulated
by the State of Nebraska. You must successfully complete all phases of the course
by achieving a grade point average of 75% or better, upon graduation, and 80% or
better, in both the practical and theoretical portions of the final examinations.
License to Practice
Graduation from the College of Hair Design does not constitute a license to practice
nor is a license to practice guaranteed by the school. Upon completion of the course,
the graduate is eligible for examination by the Nebraska Board to determine their
fitness to receive a license.
Student Services
Housing - Adequate housing is available throughout
Lincoln. Six fully furnished (sofas, beds, large appliances, etc.) apartments are
available exclusively to College of Hair Design Students. These apartments offer
the close community feeling of a college dormitory with the spaciousness of an apartment.
The school office personnel will be glad to assist you in arranging accommodations.
A floor plan is located in the inside back cover pocket.
Academic Advising - The school provides academic
advising to assist students as they progress through their program(s).
Personal Counseling - CHD is able to provide
suggestions for outside help in personal counseling.
ChildCare - The school has access to a listing
of child care givers in the student's area of town.
Part Time Jobs - A listing of companies that
hire students for part-time jobs in the Lincoln area is available in the school
office. Parking and Transportation - CHD provides a free shuttle bus service to
and from the school. The students are then able to park in a residential area at
no cost.
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