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WELCOME TO EAST WEST COLLEGE

OOUURR MMIISSSSIIOONNThe mission of East West College is toeducate and enrich our community throughthe art and science of massage. To fulfill thismission, the college provides comprehensivetraining in the arts and sciences required topass massage board exams and beginprac6cing massage.

OOUURR CCOORREE IIDDEENNTTIITTYYIn our interac6ons with all members of thecommunity, the staff and faculty of East WestCollege strive to model a7ributes that areessen6al to success for professional massagetherapists. These include: communica6ngclearly and respec5ully; engaging in cri6calthinking; being crea6ve problem solvers;having clear and appropriate boundaries; andbeing warm, open and nurturing.

OOUURR HHIISSTTOORRYYEast West College was founded in 1972 as theMidway School of Massage. In 1981, DavidSlawson bought and renamed that college asa part of his commitment to healing theenvironment. Under his direc6on, the collegethrived, expanding into ever larger facili6esthroughout Portland. In July 2019 the schoolmoved to a newly remodeled space indowntown Portland. Our goal in our newhome is to provide an accessible, beau6ful,safe environment in which to nurture thehealers of our future.

AACCCCRREEDDIITTAATTIIOONNEast West College's curriculum was approvedin 1997 by the Commission on Massage TherapyAccredita6on (COMTA), which was then adivision of the American Massage TherapyAssocia6on (AMA). In 2002, COMTA wasrecognized by the U.S. Department of Educa6onas an approved accredi6ng agency of massagetherapy schools and programs. With thisapproval, East West became eligible topar6cipate in federal student aid programs.As a COMTA-accredited school, the college hasbeen carefully examined by an organiza6onthat iden6fies and acknowledges educa6onalins6tu6ons and programs for achieving andmaintaining a level of quality, performance, andintegrity based on educa6onal and professionalstandards. East West is one of only four massagecolleges on the West Coast accredited by COMTA.

LLIICCEENNSSIINNGG AANNDD AAPPPPRROOVVAALLSSEast West College’s program is licensed by theOregon Higher Educa6on Coordina6ngCommission and is also approved by thefollowing: • Oregon Board of Massage Therapists• Oregon Voca6onal Rehabilita6on Division • Oregon Commission for the Blind• US Department of Immigra6on and

Naturaliza6on• US Department of Veterans Affairs• Na6onal Cer6fica6on Board for

Therapeu6c Massage and Bodywork(NCBTMB) – Assigned School

Welcome to East West College, an outstanding place to start your career as amassage therapist! We have grown a lot since our start in 1972, but we give ourstudents genuine personal care and educa6onal excellence. When you come to ourspace in the heart of downtown Portland, you will immediately feel at home andexperience the difference our facility offers. Our dedica6on to excellence is shownby its accredita6on by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accredita6on(COMTA). Welcome to a great place to learn and succeed!

– David J. Slawson, East West College Owner and Director

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO EAST WEST COLLEGE 1OUR CAMPUS 2OUR CITY 3OUR CLINIC 4OUR PEOPLE 4

Management Team 4Administra,ve Staff 4Faculty 4

OUR PROGRAM 8Massage Courses 9 Science Courses 10 Professional Development Courses 10 Elec,ve Courses 11 Program Schedule 12

ADMISSIONS 15Applying For Admission 15 Interna,onal Applicants 16 Veterans Benefits 16

ENROLLING AND REGISTERING 16Enrollment Status 16 Registra,on 16 Orienta,on 17

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION 17Tui,on, Fees & Addi,onal Expenses 17 Payment Methods 19Late Payments & Interest 19 Federal Financial Aid 19 Free Applica,on for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 19 Outside Scholarships 20Cancella,on and Refund Policies 20

STUDENT SERVICES 22Dean of Students 22 Registrar 23 Changes in Enrollment Status 24

ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES 25A-endance 25 Assignments 26 Tests 26 Grades 26 Course Evalua,ons 27 Clock Hours 27 Academic Credits 27 Sa,sfactory Academic Progress 27 Academic Proba,on and Dismissal 28 Academic Appeals 28

NON-ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES 29Professional Conduct 29 Professional Ethics 29 Sexual Harassment 29 Non-Discrimina,on 29 Conflict Resolu,on 29 Non-Academic Warning, Proba,on and Dismissal 29 Drug and Alcohol Abuse 30Complaint Procedure 30

GRADUATION & LICENSING 31Gradua,on 31 Licensing Requirements 31 Comple,on and Placement 31

ALUMNI SERVICES 31Placement Assistance 31 Con,nuing Educa,on 31 Program Elec,ves 31 Campus Store 31

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East West College’s space was designed withyour learning experience in mind. Classroomshave modern, top quality tables andequipment. There are open areas with abundantnatural light where students can gather onbreaks. The library has reading, listening, andviewing materials, and there is a study areawith computers for student use. The StudentClinic is a warm and suppor6ve environmentwhere you can prac6ce the skills you’velearned in class. There is a full-service café inthe building, 24/7 security, covered bicycleparking, and an ideal opportunity to reduce

our carbon footprint by taking advantage ofthe plen6ful public transporta6on op6ons.

SSUUSSTTAAIINNAABBIILLIITTYYEast West College’s culture is one ofmindfulness and connectedness. As you learnabout the human body, you will naturallybecome more aware of the environment’seffects on health.

To support this, the college is commi7ed tosustainability and uses recycling, compos6ngand post-consumer recycled productswhenever possible to minimize our carbon

footprint. We also employ natural cleaningproducts, energy-saving ligh6ng, reusable airfilters, and low-flow plumbing fixtures.

By making our campus as sustainable aspossible, we have created a culture that givesstudents the peace of mind that comes withgaining an educa6on in a healthyenvironment.

CCLLAASSSSRROOOOMMSSSmall student-to-teacher ra6os allow for amore in6mate and hands-on educa6on whilelarge classrooms with plenty of natural light

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provide ample learning space. The StudentClinic is where you can gain prac6calknowledge by applying your skills to thepublic in a spacious and peaceful se8ng.

LLIIBBRRAARRYYEast West College’s library contains a wideselec6on of the books and materials neededfor all massage therapy training programcourses, as well as several computers forstudent use. It also has a variety of othermassage and bodywork books, journals,magazines, videos and CDs for student use.Library holdings are updated each term toreflect the diversity of literature on massagetherapy and bodywork.

SSTTUUDDEENNTT LLOOUUNNGGEEEast West College has a comfortable Student

Lounge that stretches along the perimeter ofthe building bringing in plenty of natural lightwhere students can study, relax, and socializebetween classes. There is also a kitchen areawith a refrigerator, microwave oven, and sinkso students can prepare food.

CCAAMMPPUUSS SSTTOORREEThe store serves as a resource for students,alumni, and Portland massage professionals.We carry massage tables and accessories,massage oils and lo6ons, massage tools,learning aids and posters. You can also findthe required and recommended textbooksfor all of our courses, in addi6on to booksused in our CE classes. We are happy toaccommodate special orders, and offer a 10%discount on massage-related items to EWCalumni in good standing.

Located at the confluence of the Willame7eand mighty Columbia Rivers, in a valleyformed between the Coast Range and thespectacular Cascade Mountains, and onlysixty miles from the beaches of the Pacific,Portland strikes a perfect balance betweenthe ameni6es of city living and accessibility tothe pris6ne natural world that surrounds it.

AA DDIIVVEERRSSEE UURRBBAANN AARREEAAEast West College is located on the edge ofPortland’s University District, a vibrant anddiverse neighborhood that is also home toPortland State University. Within steps,students can find food trucks and a farmers’market, art galleries, museums, theaters andshops, including Powell’s Books. Just a fewblocks away is the Tom McCall WaterfrontPark along the Willame7e River, whichcontains paths for walking and biking, andhosts several cultural and music fes6valsthroughout the year. Within a few miles, youcan visit Forest Park, one of the largest urbanforests in the U.S. and Mill Ends Park, at twosquare feet, the smallest park in the world.

SSUURRRROOUUNNDDEEDD BBYY NNAATTUURRAALL BBEEAAUUTTYYVenture just one hour outside of the city andyou can be skiing the year-round slopes onMt. Hood, windsurfing world-class waves inthe Columbia Gorge or hiking old-growthforests in the region’s numerous state andna6onal parks.

SSUUSSTTAAIINNAABBLLEE TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTAATTIIOONNWant to explore the city’s many uniqueneighborhoods or need to get to class butdon’t have a car? Aside from its renowned bikeinfrastructure, Portland also has one of thena6on’s top-rated public transporta6on systems,and East West College is located in the center ofdowntown’s transit mall.

Streetcar. Bordering East West College onMarket Street is the Portland Streetcar. Withstops in the Pearl District, on Northwest 21st,at Portland State University and in the inner-Southeast industrial district, the Streetcaroffers an easy, relaxed ride to many of thecity’s vibrant communi6es.

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Light Rail. TriMet’s MAX light rail system isan above ground light rail that connects thecity’s outlying neighborhoods and suburbsthrough its five lines: Blue, Red, Green,Yellow and Orange. The five lines currentlyserve the ci6es of Gresham, Clackamas,Hillsboro, Beaverton and Milwaukie, withstops at many loca6ons throughout Portland.The Green, Yellow and Orange lines stopvirtually at our door; the Blue and Red linesstop several blocks to the north.

Bicycle. With hundreds of miles ofdesignated bike routes, brightly painted lanes

and clearly marked signage, naviga6ng thecity by bike can be as easy and efficient asdriving a car. Students have easy access toon-street bike routes and motor vehicle-restricted bike paths that can safely connectthem to almost anywhere in the city, and tosecure bike parking in our building.

Bus. As close to East West College as boththe MAX and the Streetcar, the region’sextensive public bus system, TriMet, hasfrequent service to prac6cally anywhere inthe Portland-Metro area, with buses stoppingwithin blocks of the school every 15 minutes.

East West College operates a Student Clinicwhere clients can experience a variety ofmassage techniques at affordable prices fromcurrent students.

Experienced instructors supervise theStudent Clinic where students close to

gradua6on apply the techniques and skillsthey have learned in their East Westprogram. Appointments are typicallyavailable in the day and evening and the costis minimal so clients are usually abundantlyavailable for this excellent service.

MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT TTEEAAMMEast West College is managed by a Presidentand an Oversight Commi7ee. The OversightCommi7ee consists of the college’s Directorand President, David Slawson, BS; theDirector of Opera6ons, Edie Moll; and theDirector of Educa6on, Erika Baern, LMT, MA.The Management Team supports its missionby carefully administering day-to-day EastWest opera6ons as well as performingstrategic and long term planning.

AADDMMIINNIISSTTRRAATTIIVVEE SSTTAAFFFFThe college’s administra6ve staff supports itsmission by offering highly competent andcompassionate services. It includes ourAssistant Director of Educa6on, Jamie Fields,ND; Dean of Admissions, Lori Johnson;

Director of Financial Aid, Ana Dugan; Dean ofStudents, Tina Smith, LMT, BS; and Registrar,Jan Sto7, BFA.

FFAACCUULLTTYYEast West College’s excellent faculty supportsthe college’s mission by providing expert andcompassionate teaching skills in a learningenvironment that fosters each student’spersonal and professional growth. Instructorsare hired for their professional training andexper6se as well as their teaching ability.Bodywork instructors have a minimum of twoyears of educa6on and prac6ce in the subjectthey teach. Science instructors have auniversity degree in science or a health-related field or appropriate undergraduatecoursework.

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All East West College instructors con6nuallystrive to inspire excellence and provide anenvironment that encourages studentsuccess. They are warm, caring,compassionate, well trained and experienced.

Dusty Bodeen, LMT, LAc Dusty grew up inSpringfield, Oregon and was a three-sportathlete whose sports career was cut short bya devasta6ng collarbone injury playing varsityfootball. A&er gradua6on from the Universityof Oregon, Dusty le& for an adventure in NewZealand, living and working at a retreat centerwhere he began medita6ng, doing yoga andreceiving massage therapy for his old injury.A&er years of pain, Dusty finally found reliefand a new dream was born – living a lifededicated to the healing of oneself andothers.

Today, Dusty is owner of EpiphanyAcupuncture, LLC. He graduated from EastWest College and from the Oregon College ofOriental Medicine. Dusty uses his enthusiasmfor personal growth, massage and EasternPhilosophy to inspire and guide his students.

Crystal Calanca, LMT Crystal is a 2008graduate of East West College. Her mission isto increase the health of her communitythrough massage therapy and encourage thepresence of compassionate touch in ourculture. In her private prac6ce in NE Portland,she tailors her massage treatments to eachunique client, blending Swedish, deep 6ssue,and sports-focused massage, Tui Na (ChineseMassage), Thai massage and aromatherapy.She enjoys working with clients during theirreproduc6ve journeys, including infer6litysupport. “I love massage so much that I wantto tell everyone about it. It nourishes me justas much as it nourishes my clients.”

Sarah Davis, BA, LMT Sarah earned her BAwith honors from Bard College and receivedher massage therapy educa6on at LaneCommunity College. Her professionalbodywork studies include geriatric massage,Thai massage, and Spa therapies such as

aromatherapy and stone massage. Sarah hasworked in a variety of massage se8ngs,including her own prac6ce focusing on injuryrecovery, chronic illness management, on-siteand outcall massage, spa therapies andgeriatric massage. She is inspired by thedynamic power of massage to facilitatehealing of the body, mind, heart and spirit. Aperpetual student of the human body and ofhuman rela6onships, Sarah hopes to inspirein her students the same passion for learning,discovery and service.

Danielle Engles, ND Danielle is a board-cer6fied primary care physician who earnedher medical degree from Na6onal College ofNatural Medicine. She believes in trea6ng thewhole person and focuses on the root causesof illness. Dr. Engles is trained in conven6onaldiagnos6c methods and specializes in naturaltherapeu6c modali6es such as nutri6on,botanical medicine, essen6al oils andBiotherapeu6c drainage. To help pa6entsiden6fy their unique strengths and ac6vatetheir self-mo6va6on, she counsels with theMo6va6onal Interviewing approach. Sheenjoys working with women on hormonebalancing and skin care, and has a specialaffinity for trea6ng mental health in the teenpopula6on. When she is not working, sheenjoys cooking, yoga, and being outdoorswith her family.

Jamie Fields, ND Jamie received her B.S. inkinesiology and exercise science from IndianaUniversity. She completed her Doctor ofNaturopathic Medicine degree from Na6onalCollege of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland.Jamie is a primary care physician at OregonCity Medical where she prac6ces familymedicine. She teaches Anatomy, Physiology& Pathology at East West College. Aside frommedicine and teaching, Jamie spends her6me with her husband Kevin and their twobaby girls.

Mary Gunter, LMT Mary is a graduate ofEast West College and has been prac6cing

since 2001. Her approach to massageintegrates both subtle, more sensi6vetherapies like craniosacral and lympha6cdrainage and more physical Swedish-style anddeep 6ssue techniques. Mary became amassage educator in 2004 and has been apart of East West College’s faculty since 2007,teaching courses ranging from introductoryscience and techniques to advancedmodali6es. She feels that teaching at EastWest College is a unique and wonderfulopportunity to share with students both thescience and the art of this amazing field.

Kevin Hilbert, BS, MS Kevin is a graduateof Indiana University in Bloomington. Heearned bachelor’s and master’s degrees inKinesiology and also holds a minor inpsychology. He can be found on mostweekends riding his road bike, hiking orbackpacking, rock climbing, gardening, andtalking to local farmers at the market. He hasexperienced the posi6ve benefits ofconsistent bodywork and encourages themonthly prac6ce to all. He loves thechallenge of making science fun, and enjoyswatching people learn and appreciate howcomplicated and amazing the body truly is.

Samuel Hobbs, BS, LMT Samuel has beenan instructor of movement and athle6cs since2007, working with professional dancers,athletes, and children, and is the currentAr6s6c Director of the Portland based dancecompany push/FOLD. U6lizing theosteopathic methods of Visceral, Neural, andVascular Manipula6on, Samuel's bodyworkprac6ce specializes in working with deep-seated condi6ons affec6ng the structure,movement, balance, and pelvic health of hisclients. Outside of the clinic, Samuel enjoyssharing his passion for the human body as ateaching assistant with the Barral Ins6tute,and as an instructor of massage andbodywork with East West College,endeavoring to inspire the next genera6onsof manual therapists.

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Linda Hunt, LMT Linda graduated from EastWest College in 1990 and has been a LicensedMassage Therapist since 1991. A&er gradua6onshe held the posi6ons of Director of Admissionsand Dean of Students before joining the facultyin 1993. Over the years she has taught intro-ductory massage techniques and PolarityTherapy; she currently teaches Student Clinic.She took her advanced training in Polarity Therapyand earned her cer6fica6on of Associate PolarityPrac66oner through the American PolarityTherapy Associa6on in 1997. Linda has an eclec6cprac6ce in SW Portland specializing in Polarity,craniosacral therapy and shamanic prac6ces.She also mentors students in their journeytoward understanding the subtle nuances ofbeing a bodyworker. Linda blends technique,knowledge, intui6on and a sense of fun tocreate a very posi6ve learning experience forher students.

Marta Lange, BA, LMT Marta is a 1993graduate of the Evergreen State College and a2007 graduate of East West College. Marta’sapproach to bodywork is rooted in her studyand prac6ce of hatha yoga, medita6on, andecsta6c dance. She offers therapeu6cmassage in her private prac6ce, specializing indeep 6ssue and myofascial release. Martateaches a variety of courses from introductoryto advanced techniques.

Kim Magraw, MS, LMT Kim is a graduateof the Potomac Massage Training Ins6tute inSilver Spring, Maryland. He also holds abachelor’s degree in biology from ColoradoCollege and a master’s degree in Ecology fromColorado State University. He is the owner ofConcordia Wellness, a massage therapy studioin northeast Portland. In addi6on to hisprivate prac6ce, Kim volunteers with severalPortland- based organiza6ons. He hasadvanced training in oncology massage andend-of-life caring touch. He believes thatardor, devo6on, and achievement find rootand flourish when we live and work from ourcore values. Kim teaches Business forMassage Therapists at EWC.

Imuya McDaniel, LMT Imuya received aBachelor of Arts from the University of AlaskaFairbanks, where she studied music andbusiness. A&er gradua6ng from East WestCollege, Imuya received her massage licensesin both Oregon and Washington. She hasworked in a variety of massage businesses asan employee and an independent contractor,and has opened her own business, RootedSpruce Massage and Bodywork. She enjoysworking with all clients, but has had extra6me and training working with MVAs, injuries,chronic illness, athletes and prenatal massage.Imuya believes that teaching the next massagetherapists how to build the life they wantthrough massage is an incredible blessing.Beyond her prac6ce and teaching, Imuyaenjoys kayaking, hiking, dancing, reading andlistening to all people’s thoughts and ideas.

Stephanie O’Donnell-Peters, LTM, RYTStephanie is a 2010 graduate of East WestCollege. She holds a degree in Psychology andhas been a licensed massage therapist since2011 and a Yoga Teacher since 2014. Herprac6ce includes Craniosacral Therapy, DeepTissue, Relaxa6on and Swedish massage, aswell as spa-like add-ons. Stephanie loves tobring humor and curiosity for students toexplore and laugh in her classes whetherthose classes are in the Yoga studio or in themassage classroom.

Samantha Paque1e, LMT Samanthagraduated from East West College in 2016.Since then, she has been prac6cing bodyworkfull-6me in spa, clinical and home office se8ngs.She con6nues to be fascinated by the humanbody and the myriad of ways we can be healedthrough touch. She prac6ces a blend of Easternand Western modali6es, including neuro-muscular techniques, myofascial release, tuina, acupressure, cupping/gua sha, and Swedishmassage. She has also studied aromatherapyfor the past nine years and enjoys incorpora6ngessen6al oils into her prac6ce when called for.In her free 6me, Samantha enjoys listening tospooky podcasts, spending 6me with her

husband and cat, and heading out to theOregon coast whenever possible.

Carly Samish, LMT, LAc Carly is anacupuncturist, massage therapist, andeducator based in Olympia, WA. Shegraduated from East West College in 2003,and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicinein 2016. In addi6on to clinical prac6ce, sheteaches workshops on gua sha and cupping,writes about Chinese medicine, and providesacupuncture and advocacy for hospice care.When not working, she is playing drums invarious projects, exploring Olympia, andspending 6me with friends and family.

Renee Stenbjorn, BS, LMT Reneegraduated from East West College in 2000 andhas been prac6cing, teaching and researchingin the field since then. She teaches all aspectsof massage therapy science, crea6ng a funand interac6ve learning environment focusedon the marvels and adapta6ons of the humanbody. She is a classically trained anatomistthrough her studies of Anatomy &Neurobiology at the Medical College ofVirginia and presented research at twona6onal conferences. She also co-founded theAlbuquerque School of Massage Therapy.Renee con6nues to prac6ce massage therapy,focusing on integrated Western modali6eswith a focus on pain reduc6on and recovery.

Pamela Sundin-Hart, MA, LMT Pamela isa 2003 graduate of East West College andholds a Master’s Degree in Educa6on fromthe University of California at Santa Barbarawhere she also worked in Student Services.Combining a passion for learning withexperience both in busy clinics and privateprac6ce as an LMT, Pamela’s courses are focusedon her students ge8ng the most informa6onand guidance possible while having fun. Shefeels privileged to work with students alongevery step of their program at East West College,teaching courses at every level from introductoryscience and massage techniques throughadvanced techniques in the final terms.

Lisa Ann VanAls0ne, BA, LMT Lisa Anngraduated from East West College in 1998,and earned a BA in Spanish from PortlandState University in 2003. In addi6on to being aprac6cing massage therapist, Lisa Ann is alsoa Sto7 Pilates Cer6fied Instructor and apersonal trainer. Her passion for healing andhelping others translates into a crea6ve,hands-on classroom environment. Lisa Annjoined the EWC faculty in 2006 and has taughtKinesiology and all levels of massagetechnique classes.

Krista Weikel Delaplane, ND Kristareceived her Bachelor of Science from MillikinUniversity where she studied biology andpsychology. She completed her Doctor ofNaturopathic Medicine at Na6onal Universityof Natural Medicine. A&er several years ofprac6cing naturopathic family medicine inNew Hampshire and Oregon, she is taking asabba6cal from clinical prac6ce to focus onteaching and research. Krista is a strongadvocate for integra6ve and natural medicine

as the best model for op6mal wellness andpa6ent care. She loves teaching Anatomy,Physiology and Pathology to massage therapystudents and empowering them to workcollabora6vely with other licensed naturalmedicine providers. Her favorite ac6vi6es arespending 6me with friends and family, naturewalks, singing and herbal medicine making.Krista has been a faculty member at East WestCollege since 2015.

Tony Wittinger LAc Tony received hisBachelor of Science in Human Physiologyfrom the University of Oregon. He completedhis Masters of Acupuncture and OrientalMedicine from Oregon College of OrientalMedicine. He teaches Kinesiology, Anatomy,Physiology, and Pathology at East WestCollege. In his free 6me he enjoys bicycletouring, running and spending 6me withfamily and friends.

Erin Wright, LMT Erin is a graduate ofArizona State University and East West

College. She has been a licensed massagetherapist since 2007 and, in her privateprac6ce, she specializes in Thai massage. Sheteaches Eastern and Energe6c Massage &Bodywork at EWC and is excited to share herpassion for massage with others. When she’snot teaching or prac6cing massage, she lovestraveling, reading, cooking, ea6ng, andspending 6me with her family and friends.

Cyr Zeeberg-Foote, BA, LMT Cyr is agraduate of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg,Florida and the Suncoast School of Massage.They hold a degree in social work and havebeen a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1991.Their prac6ce encompasses many modali6esincluding craniosacral therapy, myofascialrelease, pregnancy massage, aromatherapy andreflexology. They have teaching experience inkinesiology, massage technique andcraniosacral therapy. Cyr feels the opportunityto teach is a gi&, and through it strives to giveback and share their endless sense of aweand fascina6on with the human body.

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PPHHIILLOOSSOOPPHHYYAt East West College, students gain deepknowledge of human anatomy, physiologyand pathology, and learn several massagemodali6es. This technical knowledge issupported by educa6on in ethical prac6ces,effec6ve communica6on skills, individualizedtreatment planning approaches andprofessional prac6ce strategies to meet thestudents’ personal goals. Students’experience in hands-on sessions in the EastWest College Student Clinic helps them developconfidence in their ability to bring nurturing,respec5ul touch to those around them.

Throughout the program students areencouraged, challenged and inspired tointegrate their abili6es to engage in cri6calthinking and to follow their intui6on. Our

small class sizes reflect this commitment andallow our teachers to give personal a7en6onto all students. This means that the ra6o ofstudents to teacher in our massage classesaverages about 14 to one and in lecture classesaverages about 20 to one. This comprehensiveapproach prepares students to becomesuccessful members of the community ofprofessional massage therapists and to bringtheir healing touch to the world.

AA BBRRIIEEFF OOVVEERRVVIIEEWWEast West College offers a comprehensiveprogram whose graduates are in highdemand – and for good reason. Our 800-hour program is designed to help yougradually develop the skills needed to be aneffec6ve massage therapist, able to work

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with individuals who are seeking relaxa6onmassage or massage that addresses pain,stress and injury. In your first quarter, you’llbegin developing basic skills in massagetechniques, start learning the loca6on andac6ons of major muscles, and discuss andprac6ce crea6ng a therapeu6c rela6onshipwith clients. In the second quarter, you’llcon6nue learning the loca6ons and ac6ons ofmajor muscles, and begin exploring theworkings of the body in health and disease.You’ll also start integra6ng your knowledge ofthe muscles and how they work with yourknowledge of massage as you learn a varietyof Western massage and bodyworkmodali6es.

When you reach the third quarter, you’ll befinishing your explora6on of the body inhealth and disease as you begin to considerhow to work with common client condi6ons(such as whiplash, scia6ca, or fibromyalgia).You’ll also learn how a variety of Eastern andenerge6c modali6es approach working withclients. You’ll develop skills for working withclients in a clinical se8ng – everything frominterviews to documenta6on to 6ming asession. Your final term of the program is anintegra6on of previous learning, andprepara6on for working as a massagetherapist. In addi6on to learning businessskills, and considering how to work withmembers of various specific popula6ons (suchas athletes or individuals with chronicdisease), you’ll have the opportunity toprac6ce with members of the general publicin the Student Clinic. In your final term, you’llalso have the opportunity to choose from avariety of elec6ves, to enhance yourknowledge in specific massage & bodyworkmodali6es.

The program is the same number of totalhours for everyone, but it is offered in both12-month and 15-month formats. The longerformat is designed for those who want to gothrough it a bit more slowly. This is a verythorough training program and it will allow youto emerge from the college feeling confidentabout star6ng your new profession. As evidenceof the program’s quality, the percentage of

East West College graduates who pass theirlicensing exams is consistently higher than thena6onal and state average pass rates.

PPRROOGGRRAAMM OOBBJJEECCTTIIVVEESSLearning massage therapy and its relatedsciences requires a lot of study and prac6ce,so the East West College program allows 6mefor you to integrate and absorb the material.Our 800-hour Massage Therapy Programcovers anatomy, physiology, kinesiology,pathology, massage techniques, therapeu6crela6onships, professional development andbusiness prac6ces. It will prepare you to:• Describe your philosophy of the role of massage

and bodywork in client health and healing.• Create, implement and document

personalized treatment plans through theintegra6on of client goals, assessmentfindings, knowledge of the human body,understanding of the effects of massageand bodywork, and intui6on.

• Perform massage and bodywork safely,effec6vely, compassionately and inresponse to client needs.

• Establish and maintain professional,therapeu6c rela6onships with clients.

• Develop and implement strategies for a7aininga sa6sfying, successful and ethical professionalprac6ce or employment situa6on.

• Develop and implement strategies forsuppor6ng a life-long prac6ce, throughself-care, self-reflec6on, professionaldevelopment, and professional supportand referral networks.

Because of our comprehensive approach, youwill have an excellent opportunity to succeedin the exci6ng and growing field of massageand bodywork.

MMAASSSSAAGGEE CCOOUURRSSEESSThe required massage courses emphasizedeveloping the knowledge and skills requiredto give a high-quality massage therapytreatment for the purpose of enhancingwellness, reducing stress, relieving muscletension and improving overall flexibility,movement and fitness.

Founda0ons of Massage103 clock hours; 5 academic credits

Founda6ons of Massage provides anintroduc6on to the massage profession,including a history of massage, an overview ofmassage regula6on, a brief summary of variousbodywork modali6es, and a focus on thedevelopment of massage skills used for generalwellness and relaxa6on massage. A&er anintroduc6on to sanita6on and hygiene, studentsexplore the basic strokes and varia6ons ofSwedish massage, compression and myofascialtechniques, including their use, effects andprecau6ons. They learn to assess client needs,select and apply appropriate techniques, andprovide a personalized full body massage.Students develop skills in proper draping,lubrica6on, bolster use and turning procedures,as well as appropriate uses of pressure,rhythm, movement and hot hydrotherapy toenhance the massage’s effects. Students alsolearn self-care skills such as centering,grounding, and efficient body mechanics.

PREREQUISITES: none COREQUISITE: Therapeu6c Rela6onships

Western Massage & Bodywork99 clock hours; 5 academic credits

The overall focus of the Western Massage &Bodywork course is on developing theassessment, planning and treatment skillsnecessary to provide safe and effec6ve massageand bodywork for a wide variety of clientneeds. Students learn the general principlesof deep 6ssue massage, including how to workdeeply without causing pain, apply a varietyof advanced strokes, and use fingers, knuckles,fists, forearms and elbows as massage tools.Students also learn basic techniques for aselec6on of Western bodywork modali6es,including myofascial techniques, neuromusculartherapy/trigger point therapy, and muscleenergy techniques. Throughout the course,students develop the ability to conduct intakeinterviews, perform postural analysis and painassessments, and analyze joint range ofmo6on to iden6fy areas of tension andlimita6on. Using this informa6on, students

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plan and implement treatment sessionsblending deep 6ssue massage, movementtherapy, hydrotherapy and other Westernbodywork modali6es to address client needs.

PREREQUISITES: Founda6ons of Massage;Kinesiology I; Kinesiology II (may be takenconcurrently); Anatomy, Physiology &Pathology I (may be taken concurrently)

Massage for Common Condi0ons66 clock hours; 3 academic credits

In Massage for Common Condi6ons, studentscombine their knowledge of Anatomy,Physiology and Pathology with their newlyacquired bodywork skills to address thedisorders and condi6ons typically encounteredin a massage prac6ce. Students learn uses of,modifica6ons for and contraindica6ons tomassage, movement therapy and hydrotherapyfor clients with a variety of joint, muscular,connec6ve 6ssue, and neurological condi6ons,as well as inflamma6on, stress and pain.

PREREQUISITES: Kinesiology II; WesternMassage & Bodywork; Anatomy, Physiology &Pathology I; Anatomy, Physiology & PathologyII (may be taken concurrently)

Eastern and Energetic Massage &Bodywork33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

This course is an introduc6on to tradi6onaland modern theories of energy, health andhealing, including Tradi6onal ChineseMedicine and Ayurveda. Students receive abrief overview of a variety of Eastern andenerge6c bodywork modali6es, including TuiNa, Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Polarity Therapyand Reflexology. They also learn basicbodywork techniques and energe6c self-carestrategies which they can incorporate intotheir daily prac6ce. Students are prepared tomake informed choices of elec6ves, takemassage licensing exams, choose con6nuingeduca6on workshops a&er gradua6on andmake appropriate client referrals.

PREREQUISITES: Founda6ons of MassagePrac6ce

Massage for Specific Popula0ons33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

Massage for Specific Popula6ons provides anintroduc6on to adjus6ng treatment plans toaddress the needs of clients based on theirgoals, age, abili6es, ac6vity level, se8ng ormedical condi6ons. Students consider theadjustments to make for a variety of specificpopula6ons, such as: seated clients, athletes,infants and children, clients with disabili6es,clients with obesity, individuals with chronicmedical condi6ons, individuals who are dyingand others.

PREREQUISITES: Massage for CommonCondi6ons; Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II

SSCCIIEENNCCEE CCOOUURRSSEESSLearning the sciences that relate to massagetherapy is essen6al for students who wish tobecome successful and well-roundedprac66oners.

Kinesiology I66 clock hours; 3 academic credits

Kinesiology I introduces students to the skeletaland muscular systems. They learn the namesand basic landmarks of the bones and jointsof the head, neck, face, shoulder, arm, forearmand hand, as well as the origins, inser6ons andac6ons of the major muscles of these regions.For each of the muscles studied, students learnhow to palpate, shorten and lengthen themuscle. In addi6on, students explore learningstyles, studying and test taking strategies.

PREREQUISITES: none

Kinesiology II66 clock hours; 3 academic credits

Kinesiology II con6nues the study of the skeletaland muscular systems. Students learn thenames and basic landmarks of the bones andjoints of the spine, thorax, pelvis, thigh, legand foot as well as the origins, inser6ons andac6ons of the major muscles of these regions.For each of the muscles studied, students willlearn how to how to palpate, shorten andlengthen the muscle.

PREREQUISITES: Kinesiology I

Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I33 clock hours; 3 academic credits

In Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I, studentsstudy the structure, func6on and dysfunc6onof the human body. They explore the structuralorganiza6on and physiological processes ofthe body, from the molecular and cellular levelthrough the 6ssue, organ and system levels,focusing in this course on the integumentaryand nervous systems. Students learn how toiden6fy common diseases and disordersinvolving these systems, and develop cri6caldecision making skills as they determineappropriate uses of and contraindica6ons tomassage, movement and hydrotherapy forclients with those condi6ons.

PREREQUISITES: none

Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II66 clock hours; 6 academic credits

In Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II, studentscon6nue their study of the structure, func6onand dysfunc6on of the human body. In thiscourse, they explore the skeletal, muscular,cardiovascular, endocrine, reproduc6ve,lympha6c/immune, respiratory, diges6ve andurinary systems. Students learn how to iden6fycommon diseases and disorders involving thesesystems, and develop cri6cal decision makingskills as they determine appropriate uses of andcontraindica6ons to massage, movement andhydrotherapy for clients with those condi6ons.Students also study scien6fic research in thefield of massage and bodywork.

PREREQUISITES: Anatomy, Physiology &Pathology I

PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL DDEEVVEELLOOPPMMEENNTT CCOOUURRSSEESSIn these exci6ng courses, you will prac6ceapplying the skills you have learned in class toreal clients in a clinical se8ng.

Therapeu0c Rela0onships33 clock hours; 3 academic credits

Therapeu6c Rela6onships provides an intro-duc6on to the knowledge and skills needed todevelop successful client-therapist rela6onships.Students begin by examining of the role and

effects of touch, cultural differences regardingtouch, personal touch history, strategies forestablishing trust and emo6onal responses totouch. They learn about the legal and ethicalrequirements for massage therapists, includinglicensing regula6ons, standards of prac6ce, scopeof prac6ce and professionalism. In addi6on,students explore the issues that contribute toeffec6ve communica6on with clients, includingse8ng boundaries, ac6ve listening, asser6vecommunica6on, managing transference andcountertransference. Throughout the course,students work on developing professionalism,therapeu6c presence and self-care skills.

PREREQUISITES: NoneCOREQUISITE: Founda6ons of Massage

Introduc0on to Clinic33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

Introduc6on to Clinic prepares students forworking in a clinical se8ng. Students begin bylearning effec6ve interview and documenta6onprac6ces, including confiden6ality and HIPAArequirements. They prac6ce handling all aspectsof a massage session, including preparing ahygienic and comfortable treatment space,interviewing the client, performing appropriatephysical assessments, developing a treatmentplan, applying suitable hydrotherapy treatments,performing massage and movement therapies,and conduc6ng exit interviews. In theseprac6ce sessions, students focus on connec6ngwith the clients as individuals and employinga holis6c approach to treatment for pregnantclients, elderly clients, and for relaxa6on andtreatment oriented sessions. At the end ofthe course, students perform two massagesessions on members of the EWC community.

PREREQUISITES: Western Massage &Bodywork; Anatomy, Physiology & PathologyI; Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II (may betaken concurrently)

Business for Massage Therapists 33 clock hours; 3 academic credits

All massage therapists, whether they chooseto work as an employee, be an independentcontractor or open their own massage prac6ce,

need a basic understanding of the principlesand prac6ces of business. This course providesthe basic skills and knowledge students willneed to make an informed choice about theircareer op6ons, obtain employment, launchand manage a successful prac6ce, maintainfinancial records, a7ract and retain clients,and engage in self-care prac6ces that lead tosuccess. By the end of this course, studentswill have a plan for crea6ng a massage careerthat meets their individual goals.

PREREQUISITES: None

Clinic 70 clock hours; 2.5 academic credits

Clinic gives students the opportunity toprovide massage to the general public underthe supervision of an experienced instructor.Students handle all aspects of a massagetreatment, including giving intake and exitinterviews, performing appropriate physicalassessments, developing a treatment plan,preparing a hygienic and comfortable massagearea, performing massage and movementtherapies, and applying suitable hydrotherapytreatments to their clients. Students alsocreate and maintain client charts to recordthe specifics and results of all treatments, andthey receive evalua6ons from both theirclients and the instructor. Throughout thecourse, students present client cases forclassroom discussion and learning.

The Student Clinic is the highlight andculmina6on of the East West Collegecurriculum and prepares students to starttheir prac6ce as professional massagetherapists. This course includes a four-hourweekend class on preparing for licensure.

PREREQUISITES: Introduc6on to Clinic;Massage for Common Condi6ons; Massagefor Specific Popula6ons (may be takenconcurrently)

EELLEECCTTIIVVEE CCOOUURRSSEESSEast West College’s elec6ve courses aredesigned to enhance your ability to performmassage therapy at a high level. Not allelec6ves are offered every term.

Craniosacral Therapy 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle yet powerfultype of bodywork that is used to ease painand improve health by directly affec6ng thecentral nervous system. A craniosacraltherapist evaluates the mo6on ofcerebrospinal fluid by monitoring thecraniosacral rhythm at various loca6ons in thebody. Using very light touch, restric6ons inthe craniosacral rhythm are released,s6mula6ng the body’s own healingmechanisms. Its techniques are safe andeffec6ve for almost any popula6on. In thiscourse, students will enhance their palpa6onskills and deepen their intui6ve percep6on asthey learn to palpate the craniosacral rhythmand assess and release restric6ons in thecraniosacral system. By the end of the course,students will be able to perform a full

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craniosacral therapy bodywork session andblend craniosacral techniques with otherbodywork modali6es.

PREREQUISITES: Western Massage &Bodywork or LMT

Chinese Massage (Tui Na)33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

Tradi6onal Chinese Medicine (TCM) usesmassage, acupuncture, and herbs toencourage healing. The massage aspect ofthis healing approach is called Tui Na, whichmeans “push, grasp.” In this course, studentswill learn how to use so& 6ssue manipula6on,joint mobiliza6on techniques and acupressurepoint treatment to enhance energy flow andincrease client health and well being. In thisprocess, they will apply the TCM concepts ofQi, the Five Element cycle, the fourteenmeridians, and the Qi points. By the end ofthe course, students will be able to perform abasic full-body Tui Na rou6ne that can be easilyintegrated into a general massage prac6ce.

PREREQUISITES: Eastern and Energe6c Massage& Bodywork; or LMT

Neuromuscular Therapy 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

Neuromuscular Therapy is a powerful tool thatfocuses on pain relief, performance enhance-ment and rehabilita6on using a variety oftechniques to bring the body’s central nervoussystem and musculoskeletal system into balance.A primary component of neuromuscular therapyis deac6va6ng trigger points in muscles or fascia,which can cause pain and tension as well asdecrease sports, recrea6onal and occupa6onalperformance. Trigger points can also refer painsensa6ons to other areas of the body, crea6ngproblems that are difficult to analyze and treat.This course teaches students how trigger pointsdevelop and persist, how to assess for them,how to map and track their pain referralpa7erns, and how to relieve them with safe,effec6ve and comfortable techniques.

PREREQUISITES: Western Massage &Bodywork or LMT

Shiatsu33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

Shiatsu is an Asian bodywork modalitydeveloped in Japan to help clients increasetheir energy and well-being. It is based onTCM (Tradi6onal Chinese Medicine) and isincreasingly popular in the West. The coursebegins with a review of the func6ons of themeridians and the theory of Kyo and Jitsu.Students learn how to use finger pressure onspecific points as well as stretching andmovement exercises to move energy throughthe meridians. By the end of the course,students will be able to give a basic full-bodyShiatsu session.

PREREQUISITES: Eastern and Energe6c Massage& Bodywork or LMT

Spa Therapies 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

In this course, students study the therapeu6cuses of essen6al oils, mud, clay, seaweed, sugar,salts and stones. The historical roots of spatechniques are traced forward to their modernapplica6ons. Students learn basic techniquesin aromatherapy, exfolia6on, body wraps, foottreatments, fangotherapy, thalassotherapy,Ayurvedic-inspired techniques and stonemassage.

PREREQUISITES: Founda6ons of MassagePrac6ce or LMT

Structural Bodywork 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

Based on the pioneering work of Ida Rolf, PhD,Structural Bodywork introduces structuralintegra6on. Its basic premise is two-fold. First,if the body is balanced well in gravity, it func6onsmore smoothly, has be7er ease of mo6on ando&en feels more spacious. Second, fasciafunc6ons in the body as an organizing force. Astructural bodyworker iden6fies where thebony segments of the body have distortedrela6onships and works with the fascia tobring segments into a be7er rela6onship.During this course students assess posture todiscern where the fascia has become shi&ed,

shortened or otherwise distorted. Then theymanipulate the fascial system of the body toachieve a more balanced orienta6on in thegravita6onal field. Body mechanics andcommunica6on will also be emphasized.

PREREQUISITES: Western Massage & Bodyworkor LMT

Thai Massage 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits

Rooted in tradi6onal Thai medicine, Thai massageuses a variety of therapeu6c bodyworktechniques such as compression, passivestretching, and joint mobiliza6on to supportthe natural flow of energy throughout the body.Tradi6onally prac6ced on a mat with the clientfully clothed, Thai massage therapists use theirpalms, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet tomassage, stretch and release the whole body.Tradi6onal Thai massage also incorporates theBuddhist philosophies of mindfulness andloving kindness. This course provides anintroduc6on to the theory and prac6ce of Thaimassage. Students learn Thai massagetechniques that can be applied on their own orin combina6on with other forms of massage.By the end of the course, students will be ableto give basic full-body Thai massage sessions.

PREREQUISITES: Eastern and Energe6c Massage& Bodywork; or LMT

PPRROOGGRRAAMM SSCCHHEEDDUULLEEEast West College’s massage training programsbegin four 6mes each year, in January, April,July and October. Academic quarters aretwelve weeks in length with a one-weekbreak between quarters. Most courses meeteither one or two 6mes per week for threehours per class session. The Founda6ons ofMassage and the Western Massage &Bodywork courses meet three days per week.Classes start at 8:00am, 11:30 am, 3:00 pmand 6:30 pm.

Learning massage therapy and its relatedsciences requires intensive study and prac6ce.Because of this, the East West Collegeprogram is designed to allow 6me to integrateand absorb the material. The program is

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OUR PROGRAM

offered in 12-month and 15-month formats.Students with academic difficul6es or thosewho are working while a7ending college shouldconsider enrolling in the 15-month schedule,taking fewer courses at a 6me and comple6ngtheir studies over a longer period of 6me.

The program can be completed in waysother than those published as long as allcourse prerequisites are met. An East WestCollege Admissions Representa6ve can helpyou determine which pace is best for you. Tohelp plan for success, you should expect tospend at least one to two hours out of class

studying and performing course assignmentsfor every hour you spend in class.

880000--HHOOUURR MMAASSSSAAGGEE TTHHEERRAAPPYY PPRROOGGRRAAMMThe 800-hour (44 academic credit) MassageTherapy Program meets all of the Commissionon Massage Therapy Accredita6on (COMTA)accredita6on requirements and is designed togive students an excellent educa6on in thefundamentals of therapeu6c massage andbodywork, preparing them to take the stateboard exams for which they qualify, obtain amassage license, and start prac6ce. The

program includes two elec6ve courses thatprovide skills and knowledge to enhance astudent’s ability to succeed as a professionalmassage therapist.

The program can be completed in 12months or in 15 months by following one ofthe course progressions described below. Itcan also be completed in ways other thanthose published in this catalog as long as allcourse prerequisites are met. Applicantsshould consult an Admissions Representa6veto discuss scheduling op6ons. Currentstudents should consult with the Registrar.

12-MONTHAcademic Hours per Total

Credits Week Clock Hours1st Academic Quarter

Founda6ons of Massage* 5 9 103Kinesiology I 3 6 66Therapeu6c Rela6onships 3 3 33

1st Quarter total 11 18 202

2nd Academic Quarter

Western Massage & Bodywork 5 9 99Kinesiology II 3 6 66Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I 3 3 33

2nd Quarter total 11 18 198

3rd Academic Quarter

Massage for Common Condi6ons 3 6 66Eastern and Energe6c Massage & Bodywork 1.5 3 33Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II 6 6 66Introduc6on to Clinic 1.5 3 33

3rd Quarter total 12 18 198

4th Academic Quarter

Clinic* 2.5 6 70Massage for Specific Popula6ons 1.5 3 33Business for Massage Therapists 3 3 33Elec6ve 1 1.5 3 33Elec6ve 2 1.5 3 33

4th Quarter total 10 18 202

TOTAL 44 800

* Includes one 4-hour Saturday class.

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15-MONTHAcademic Hours per Total

Credits Week Clock Hours1st Academic Quarter

Founda6ons of Massage* 5 9 103Kinesiology I 3 6 66Therapeu6c Rela6onships 3 3 33

1st Quarter total 11 18 202

2nd Academic Quarter

Western Massage & Bodywork 5 9 99Kinesiology II 3 6 66Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I 3 3 33

2nd Quarter total 11 18 198

3rd Academic Quarter

Massage for Common Condi6ons 3 6 66Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II 6 6 66

3rd Quarter total 9 12 132

4th Academic Quarter

Eastern and Energe6c Massage & Bodywork 1.5 3 33Introduc6on to Clinic 1.5 3 33Massage for Specific Popula6ons 1.5 3 33Business for Massage Therapists 3 3 33

4th Quarter total 7.5 12 132

5th Academic Quarter

Clinic* 2.5 6 70Elec6ve 1 1.5 3 33Elec6ve 2 1.5 3 33

5th Quarter total 5.5 12 136

TOTAL 44 800

* Includes one 4-hour Saturday class.

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AAPPPPLLYYIINNGG FFOORR AADDMMIISSSSIIOONNYou can apply for admission to East WestCollege throughout the year by following theeasy steps below.

Determine Your Eligibility. You must beat least 18 years of age before the start dateof your program and have a GED or a diplomafrom an accredited US high school (or itsequivalent as determined by the College). Youmust also physically be able to perform andreceive regular massage safely. East WestCollege welcomes students of any gender,sexual orienta6on, marital status, race, color,na6onal or ethnic origin, and/or religion.

The Application Process. 1. Fill out the Applica0on Form: Filling out

this form is easy. Click on the “ApplyOnline” bu7on on the Admissions page ofwww.eastwestcollege.edu. If you haveques6ons, you can either call (503) 233-6500 or make an appointment with one ofour friendly and helpful Admissions staff.

2. Fees and Documents: The non-refundableapplica6on fee is $25. You’ll need toprovide proof of educa6on (your officialhigh school transcript or GED transcript)and a valid ID as part of the admissionsprocess.

3. Meet with the Admissions Staff: We wantyou to feel completely comfortable with

your choice, so a&er you have filled out theapplica6on form, call us at (503) 233-6500to set up a friendly, no-pressure, informalmee6ng with one of our Admissions staff toanswer ques6ons and show you around theen6re campus. For applicants who resideoutside of the Portland metropolitan area,a telephone interview may be arrangedwith an Admissions Representa6ve.

4. Take an Entrance Test: We will give you astandard entrance test called the WonderlicScholas6c Level Exam to make suremassage college is right for you. There are50 ques6ons on the test and the minimumpassing score is 15. The Admissions staffmember will give this to you during your visit.

Acceptance and Enrollment. We will letyou know if you are accepted as an East WestCollege student within fourteen days of theAdmissions interview. A&er you are accepted,here’s what you do to enroll in the college:1. Enrollment Agreement: The Admissions

staff will prepare this agreement. It outlinesthe program you will be taking, what itcosts, how you will pay for it, and otherterms and condi6ons of enrollment. Youwill be responsible for all financial,academic and other policies in effect at the6me you sign this agreement.

2. Registra0on Fee: You will pay a $100registra6on fee when you sign the

Enrollment Agreement. If you elect tocancel your enrollment within five days ofthe date of enrollment, and before thecommencement of classes, this registra6onfee is refunded.

3. Complete any Missing Documenta0on:The Admissions staff will let you know ifthere are any missing applica6on materials.You will have to submit these before thefirst day of classes.

4. Financial Arrangements: Students who arenot able to pay their tui6on in full arerequired to meet with a Financial AidRepresenta6ve prior to star6ng school tosolidify their tui6on payment plan.

5. Cancella0ons: If all of the above steps inthe enrollment process are not completewithin seven days of the start of the term,your enrollment could be canceled.

6. Reapplica0on: Applicants who are deniedadmission may reapply a&er a minimum ofthree months. They must complete theadmissions procedures in this catalog aswell as submit an essay outlining how theyhave addressed the issues that caused theirprevious denial of admission. They are alsorequired to meet with the Dean ofAdmissions for their personal interview.The Dean of Admissions will then consultwith the Director of Educa6on to determinewhether acceptance into East West Collegeis appropriate.

ADMISSIONS

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IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL AAPPPPLLIICCAANNTTSSEast West College is approved by theUnited States Department of Immigra6onand Naturaliza6on to issue an I-20 form andto enroll qualified non-immigrant studentsfrom other countries. Here are therequirements:• You must have the financial resources to

pay for school and living expenses duringyour stay.

• If you cannot speak, read and understandEnglish fluently, you must get a score of atleast 80 on the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL). Informa6on on this testis available from www.ets.org.

• If you can’t provide a transcript showingyou have graduated from an accredited UShigh school, college or university or itsequivalent, or provide a wri7en reportshowing you have passed a GED exam, youmay be required to submit evidence thatyou graduated from a school that providesan educa6on equivalent to that of anaccredited US high school.

Our Admissions office can help you throughthis process.

VVEETTEERRAANNSS BBEENNEEFFIITTSSThe 800-hour Massage Therapy Program atEast West College is approved by the OregonState Approving Agency for the use of GI Bill®benefits as a non-college degree program.

Informa6on about veterans benefitsis available online at www.gibill.va.gov.Veterans and other eligible individuals mayapply for GI Bill® benefits on this website. TheDepartment of Veterans Affairs will determinegeneral eligibility for benefits, as well as thespecific benefits paid to veterans a7endingEast West College.

Once enrolled in the program, veteransshould contact the Registrar regardingcer6fica6on of enrollment. Veterans receivingGI Bill® benefits while a7ending East WestCollege are required by the Departmentof Veterans Affairs to submit transcripts fromany previous educa6on or training forevalua6on, gran6ng of prior credit, andshortening the length of the program.

Any individual who is en6tled toeduca6onal assistance under chapter 31,Voca6onal Rehabilita6on and Employment, orchapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, maya7end the program a&er having providedEast West College a Cer6ficate of Eligibility, aStatement of Benefits obtained from the VAwebsite, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter31 authoriza6on purposes). EWC will notimpose any penalty, including the assessmentof late fees, the denial of access to classes,libraries, or other ins6tu6onal facili6es, or therequirement that a covered individual borrowaddi6onal funds due to the delayeddisbursement funding from VA under chapter31 or 33.

For the purposes of GI Bill® benefits, the12-month program at East West is consideredto be full-6me enrollment (18 hours of classesper week) and the 15 month program isconsidered to be full-6me enrollment (18hours of classes per week) for the first twoacademic quarters, and 3/4-6me enrollment(12 hours of classes per week) for the finalthree academic quarters.

EENNRROOLLLLMMEENNTT SSTTAATTUUSSStudents who have signed an EnrollmentAgreement with East West College and a7endclasses are considered to be enrolled in theCollege.

Student Classification. There are twotypes of student at East West College:Program and Non-Diploma.• A Program Student is enrolled in the East

West College 800-hour Massage Therapyprogram, and has commi7ed to comple6ngthe program within the maximum 6meframe permi7ed by the Sa6sfactoryAcademic Progress Policy outlined in thiscatalog. Program Students have priority incourse registra6on and are not affected bytui6on increases a&er their enrollment date

as long as the terms and condi6ons of theirEnrollment Agreement are met.

• A Non-Diploma Student is enrolled inindividual East West College courses ratherthan in the en6re program. Non-DiplomaStudents sign new Enrollment Agreementseach quarter for the course(s) they wish totake and pay the Non-Diploma Studenttui6on rate in effect at the 6me of signingthe Enrollment Agreement. Non-Diplomastudents receive neither a diploma nor acer6ficate of comple6on for individualcourses. Transcripts of courseworkcompleted are available upon request.

RREEGGIISSTTRRAATTIIOONNNew Students. Registra6on for newstudents is completed during the enrollment

process.

Continuing Students. Course registra6onfor the upcoming academic quarter begins inweek 7 of the previous academic quarter.Students are registered for courses basedon course prerequisites, course size and 6meof registra6on submission. Completeregistra6on instruc6ons, as well as the courseschedule, are available from the Registrarduring week 6.• Course Schedules. Course schedules,

showing the courses for which a studentis registered as well as any wait list status,are placed in student mail folders duringweek 9.

• Sec0on Changes. Students who need toa7end class at a different 6me may,

ENROLLING & REGISTERING

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depending on availability, change coursesec6ons. In general, sec6on changes arenot permi7ed a&er week 2 unless there areserious mi6ga6ng circumstances. Studentswishing to change course sec6ons mustcontact the Registrar.

• Course Add or Drop. Students who wish toadd or drop courses must speak with theRegistrar to receive informa6on aboutpossible academic effects. Students whodrop a course during the first two weeksreceive a nota6on of DRP (drop) on theirtranscript. DRP grades do not affectSa6sfactory Academic Progress asdescribed in the “Sa6sfactory AcademicProgress Review” in this catalog. Droppinga course in weeks 3 through 8 resultsin a grade of W (withdraw) appearing onthe student’s transcript. Dropping a coursein weeks 9 through 12 results in a grade ofWF (withdrew failing). W and WF gradesdo affect Sa6sfactory Academic Progress.

• Course Repeats. If a student receives a “nopass” grade in a required course, s/he mustretake that course. A student who receivesa “no pass” in an elec6ve course may eitherretake that course or take a differentelec6ve to fulfill the elec6ve requirement.Normal tui6on and fees for the course

apply and are due and payable prior torepea6ng the class.

Students repea6ng a course must meetwith the Financial Aid Representa6ve to discusshow the repeated course will affect his/herFinancial Aid award and with the StudentAccount Representa6ve to arrange payment.

Because the EWC program is designed tobuild upon previous coursework as itprogresses, in most cases the student willhave to repeat the course before proceedingwith more advanced coursework. In certaincases, adjustments to the course progressioncan be made. Students should meet with theRegistrar to discuss whether an alterna6vecourse progression is possible.

Transferring Academic Credit. EastWest College may accept transfer of credit fora previous educa6onal experience, such as acourse completed at another college, aprofessional development program offered byan organiza6on, or a training program in awork environment. The course or programmust be substan6ally equivalent in length andcontent to the corresponding East West Collegecourse, must have a pre-planned curriculum,and must be taught or led by an individualwith suitable training and experience.

Students must submit their transcript orcer6ficate showing comple6on of priorcoursework, and evidence of course contentand instructor, such as a syllabus or coursedescrip6on. Upon review and approval by theDirector of Educa6on, students are eligible totake an East West College challenge exam todemonstrate they have the requisiteknowledge and skill.

There is a $150 fee per course for takingchallenge exams. Students who passchallenge exams will get credit for the courseon their transcript and have their tui6onreduced. Depending on the course(s), thelength of the program may be shortened.Students may transfer a maximum of 50% ofthe required credits toward programcomple6on.

OORRIIEENNTTAATTIIOONNOn the first day of the program, all newstudents a7end an orienta6on thatintroduces them to the College, its policiesand procedures, the staff and faculty,and each other. New students will also a7endthe first class of the Founda6ons of Massagecourse. Dates of orienta6on are listed in theAcademic Calendar at the end of this Catalog.

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TTUUIITTIIOONN,, FFEEEESS AANNDD AADDDDIITTIIOONNAALLEEXXPPEENNSSEESSYou can a7end East West College either as aProgram student or a Non-Diploma student,depending on what works best for you.• Program Students. Program Students agree

to complete the 800-hour EWC programwithin a limited 6me period and to fulfill allof the terms in their Enrollment Agreement.For this, the college guarantees a tui6onrate that is currently $15,800 for the completeprogram (excluding repeated courses).

• Non-Diploma Students. Non-diplomastudents do not enroll in the 800-hour

program, but take any classes they wish,provided they have met the prerequisites,according to their own schedule. Inexchange for this independence, they haveto re-enroll each term, pay the tui6on ratein force at that 6me, and have secondpriority a&er program students whenregistering. A non-diploma student maycomplete the en6re 800-hour program, butwill receive an academic transcript ratherthan a Cer6ficate of Comple6on orDiploma. Current tui6on for non-diplomastudents is $21 per hour, and may changeat the beginning of any term.

Application Fee. There is a non-refundablefee of $25 for applying to East West College.Your applica6on will remain ac6ve for sixmonths a&er you submit it, but you will beresponsible for all financial, academic andother policies in effect when you actually startclasses.

Registration Fee. There is a one-6meregistra6on fee of $100 when you sign theEnrollment Agreement. If you elect to cancelyour enrollment within five days of the date ofenrollment, and before the commencementof classes, this registra6on fee is refunded.

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Additional Fees. In addi6on to the feeslisted above, students are charged for thefollowing ac6vi6es. Fees may change at thebeginning of any term.

Challenge Exam for Transfer Credit $150

Course Withdrawal Fee $25

Late Library Book $25

Late Payment Fee $5 or 5% whichever is greater

Late Registra6on $25

Late Tui6on Payment $25

Make-up Assignment $25

Missed Quiz or Exam Make-up $25

Prac6ce Room Use $2 - $5

Program Withdrawal Fee $25

Returned Check $25

Spa Therapies Lab Fee $50

Student ID Replacement $10

Other Expenses. The es6mated cost oftextbooks, supplies and a massage table isapproximately $1,200 for the 800-hourProgram. For your convenience, the EWCCampus Store stocks all of these items.Unopened, unused merchandise from theEWC Campus Store may be returned withinseven days of purchase with receipt or proofof purchase for a full refund. Textbooks arenonrefundable. You may also obtain theseitems elsewhere, use textbooks in the library,and use the EWC Prac6ce Room (for a Prac6ceRoom Use fee) instead of purchasing amassage table. In addi6on, you are required toreceive and pay for a professional massage insix courses. While rates for massage sessionscan vary widely, you should plan to spend$300-350 over the course of the program.Other expenses such as room and board,transporta6on and loan origina6on fees willvary depending on your own needs.

Fee Waivers. If you believe you should havea fee waived due to mi6ga6ng circumstances(such as a death in the family, serious illness,injury, or emergency), you may file a feeappeal. Appeal forms are available in theStudent Services Office, and must be

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submi7ed within two weeks of the date ofthe event being appealed. Appeals arereviewed by the Dean of Students. Studentsreceive wri7en no6fica6on of the outcome oftheir appeal, typically within one week of thedate of their appeal. Students shouldcon6nue to a7end classes and completecourse requirements while their appeal ispending.

PPAAYYMMEENNTT MMEETTHHOODDSSEast West College is commi7ed to helpingstudents achieve their educa6onal goals. OurFinancial Aid Department counsels studentsabout their financial op6ons, and helps themdevelop affordable and feasible paymentplans.

Students may make full payment of tui6onand fees at the 6me of enrollment, apply forfederal financial aid, obtain tui6on assistancefrom agencies, or set up a payment plan.

Full Payment of Tuition. Due to federalfinancial aid regula6ons, there is no discountfor tui6on paid in full prior to the start of theprogram. Non-diploma students are requiredto make full payment of tui6on at the beginningof each term. Interna6onal students arerequired to make full payment of the programtui6on on or before the first day of the programdue to visa requirements. Payments may bemade by cash, check, money order or credit card.

Term by Term Tuition Payments.Students may pay their tui6on on or before thefirst day of each term in payments equal to thenumber of terms the students will be a7ending.A retail installment contract is required. See afinancial aid representa6ve for further details.

LLAATTEE PPAAYYMMEENNTTSS AANNDD IINNTTEERREESSTTTui6on payments are due within the first weekof each academic quarter. A $25 Late Tui6onPayment Fee will be assessed for paymentsreceived a&er 14 days from the date thescheduled payment was due. All otherstudent fees will be due within 30 days of thedate of the invoice for such fees. A Late PaymentFee of 5% or $5, whichever is greater, will be

assessed on amounts received a&er 14 daysfrom the date of the invoice. Late paymentswill also accrue interest at a rate of 1% permonth un6l paid in full.

Students whose accounts are not up-to-dateby Monday of the third week of the term aresubject to withdrawal from the college, collec6onfees, and a7orney’s fees in addi6on to the latefees and late payment interest noted above.

In addi6on, the College does not issue adiploma or a transcript to any individual withan unpaid balance.

FFEEDDEERRAALL FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL AAIIDDEast West College is eligible to offer FederalFinancial Aid to students who qualify.

Types of Federal Financial Aid. Thereare two types of federal financial aid availableto East West College Students. (Special benefitsfor Veterans are discussed under “VeteransBenefits” elsewhere in this publica6on.)1. The Federal Pell Grant Program. Grants are

funds given to a student that don’t have tobe repaid. In the federal financial aidsystem, these funds are called the FederalPell Grant Program. They are available toEast West College students. Awards arebased upon demonstrated financial needand the cost and length of the program.

2. The Federal Direct Loan Program. Loansare funds given to a student that have to berepaid. In the federal financial aid system,these funds are called the William D. FordFederal Direct Loan Program. Direct loansare designed to help students and parentspay for the student’s educa6on a&er highschool. At this 6me the lender is the U.S.Department of Educa6on rather than abank or other financial ins6tu6on. Interestrates on Direct Loans are low and fixed forthe life of the loan. Students are notrequired to make payments while enrolledfor at least 12 hours of classes per week.There is a six-month grace period thatbegins when a student enrolls for fewerthan 12 hours of class, withdraws from allclasses, or graduates. Only one graceperiod per loan is granted during a

student’s borrowing history.

Types of Direct Loans. The Federal DirectLoan Program offers three types of loans:Subsidized Stafford Loans, UnsubsidizedStafford Loans, and PLUS Loans.• Subsidized Stafford Loans. Subsidized

Stafford loans are for students withdemonstrated financial need as determinedby federal regula6ons. No interest ischarged while a student is in school at leasthalf-6me (12 hours of classes per weekminimum), during the grace period, andduring deferment periods.

• Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. UnsubsidizedStafford loans are not based on financialneed. Interest is charged while the studentis in school and during the grace period.Students may elect to either pay theinterest but not the principal while inschool or postpone paying interest while inschool and add it to the principal of theloan. The amount cannot exceed thefederal annual limit for combinedsubsidized and unsubsidized loans.

• PLUS Loans. PLUS Loans are unsubsidizedloans designed for parents to help pay fortheir dependent student’s educa6on. ThePLUS loan is a credit-based loan that maybe borrowed per academic year. Themaximum amount of a PLUS loan isdetermined by subtrac6ng the student’spackaged aid from all sources from the costof a7endance as determined by the school.Interest begins accruing with the firstdisbursement of funds. Repayment alsobegins immediately and the first payment isdue sixty days a&er the first disbursementof loan funds. Parent, as borrowers, may beable to defer payments if indicated at the6me of the PLUS applica6on submission.This informa6on is available once you havebeen assigned a servicer.

FFRREEEE AAPPPPLLIICCAATTIIOONN FFOORR FFEEDDEERRAALLSSTTUUDDEENNTT AAIIDD ((FFAAFFSSAA))Create an FSA ID. Comple6ng the onlineFree Applica6on for Federal Student Aid, orFAFSA, is quick and easy. The first step is to

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create a Federal Student Aid Iden6fica6on(FSA ID) by visi6ng fsaid.ed.gov. Once you havecompleted this step, you can complete theFAFSA online by logging in to fsaid.ed.gov.

FAFSA Filing Options. You may chooseany of these three methods to file a FreeApplica6on for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):• Login into fafsa.gov to apply online

(Recommended)• Complete a PDF FAFSA (Note: PDF FAFSAs

must be mailed for processing)• Request a paper FAFSA by calling

1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or319-337-5665. If you are hearing impaired,contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.

Your Financial Aid Award Package. Thefederal government will send the results ofyour FAFSA to the East West College FinancialAid office within 3 business days of youcomple6ng the FAFSA. EWC will then be ableto determine your financial aid eligibility.

Award Counseling. A&er we havecalculated your financial aid eligibility, ourFinancial Aid office will contact you to set up amee6ng to review your available aid andanswer any ques6ons you may have. Therewill be four items in your Financial Aid AwardPackage:1. Budget Worksheet. This shows the cost of

your program, the total aid you have beenawarded and the budget that was used tocalculate your need. It also shows anyamounts that will not be covered by yourFinancial Aid Award.

2. Financial Aid Award Le1er. This will tellyou the type and amount of aid you willreceive and when you can expect toreceive it.

3. Parent PLUS Worksheet (if relevant).This worksheet is only for the parents ofdependent students with PLUS loans. Itshows the cost of a7ending East WestCollege, the amount of the student offerand the remaining balance. Thisinforma6on will allow parents to borrowaddi6onal funds to help with living

expenses while their student is a7endingschool.

4. Financial Aid Summary. This documentgives a breakdown of the types andamounts of aid being received and when toexpect the disbursements to your account.

Entrance Counseling and MasterPromissory Note. A&er your awardcounseling, you will be directed to complete a“Master Promissory Note” as well as an“Entrance Counseling” document thatdescribes your legal obliga6ons regarding thefederal financial aid award. You can completethese required documents online ath1ps://studentloans.gov.

OOUUTTSSIIDDEE SSCCHHOOLLAARRSSHHIIPPSSScholarships are free aid given to studentswho meet par6cular criteria (such asacademic achievement, background, financialneed, service or leadership skills). East WestCollege does not currently have a scholarshipprogram, but students may be able to applyfor scholarships through outside organiza6onsor agencies. For example, East West Collegestudents have received financial assistancefrom Americorps; Army Emergency Relief(AER); Confederated Tribes Agency; JobTraining Partnership Act; NAYA; the OregonCommission for the Blind; the Oregon StudentAccess Commission (also includes ChafeeGrant-Foster Care to Success); Voca6onalRehabilita6on; the Washington Departmentof Labor and Industries (L&I) Voca6onalTraining; and others. Individuals currentlyworking with these agencies or organiza6onsare encouraged to talk with their caseworkers to see if any financial assistance isavailable. EWC also accepts employer-provided tui6on assistance and is approvedfor the Oregon 529 College Savings Plan.

CCAANNCCEELLLLAATTIIOONN AANNDD RREEFFUUNNDD PPOOLLIICCIIEESSRefund Policy. EWC bases its refund policyon Oregon Administra6ve Rules, Chapter 715,Division 045 (Cancella6on and RefundPolicies: Resident Instruc6on.)

(1) A student may cancel enrollment by givingwri7en no6ce to the school. If the no6ceoccurs within five business days of thedate of enrollment, all monies paid shallbe refunded. If it occurs a&er five businessdays of the date of enrollment and priorto the commencement of classes, theschool retains only the publishedregistra6on fee (not to exceed $150).

(2) If training is terminated by the student orthe school a&er commencement ofclasses, unless the school hasdiscon6nued the program of instruc6on,the student is financially obligated to theschool according to the following formulasor maximum charges:(a) If a student withdraws before

comple6on of 60 percent of anacademic quarter, the student shallbe en6tled to a pro rata refund of thetui6on charged and paid for suchacademic quarter, lessregistra6on/applica6on fees, supplyfees, and any other legi6matecharges owed by the student.

b) If a student withdraws a&er comple6onof 60 percent or more of theacademic quarter, the student shallbe obligated for the tui6on chargedfor the en6re academic quarter andshall not be en6tled to any refund.

c) The term “pro rata refund” means arefund of the tui6on paid for thatpor6on of the academic quarterbeyond the last recorded date ofa7endance.

d) The por6on of the academic quarterfor which the student will be chargedis determined by dividing the totalclass hours into the number of classhours accrued according to thepublished class schedule as of the lastdate of a7endance.

(3) In calcula6ng charges, the term “tui6oncost” shall include direct tui6on chargesincluding any lab fees. EWC does not issuecredits or refunds for books and suppliesor any other fees except for lab fees. The

school shall not charge a withdrawal feeof more than $25. The student shall notbe charged for a leave of absence grantedaccording to the school’s wri7en Leave ofAbsence policy in the calcula6on ofrefunds.

(4) When withdrawal occurs, a calcula6on ofall allowable charges shall be made, usingthe last recorded date of a7endance as abaseline. If such calcula6ons evidencethat the school received total paymentsgreater than its allowable charges:(a) Within 30 days a&er no6fica6on of

withdrawal, the school shall deliver tothe student a wri7en statementshowing allowable charges and totalpayments received;

(b) In the event payments to a studentaccount are derived from federal and/or state tui6on assistance program(s),including student loan programs,regula6ons governing refundno6fica6on and awarding withinrespec6ve program(s) shall prevail;

(c) In the event payments to a studentaccount are derived from asponsoring public agency, privateagency, or any source other than thestudent, the statement of chargesand payments received together withan appropriate refund may bedelivered instead to such part(ies) ininterest, but only with respect to thecovered por6ons thereof.

(5) In case of illness or disabling accident,death in the immediate family, or othercircumstances beyond the control of thestudent that cause the student towithdraw from school or in case of thecollege termina6ng the student’senrollment for any reason, the school atits sole discre6on may arrange a proratedtui6on se7lement that is reasonable andfair to both par6es.

(6) When calcula6ng refunds, a failed courseis considered to be completed eventhough it was not passed.

(7) Students who receive Federal Financial Aidin any program are subject to the FederalReturn of Title IV Funds regula6ons asoutlined by the U.S. Department ofEduca6on as well as East West Collegerefund policies. By federal regula6on,students are allowed to receive financialaid only for those periods of 6me for

which they are enrolled and a7ending.Students who withdraw from schoolduring a period for which they havereceived federal financial aid or withdrawfrom all of their classes in a term may berequired to return a por6on of the federalaid as well as pay any outstanding balancedue to East West College.

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Return to Title IV Policy. Title IV fundsinclude Federal Pell Grants, Stafford Loansand PLUS loans. Title IV funds are awardedunder the assump6on that the student willa7end school for the en6re period for whichthe assistance is awarded. When the studentwithdraws, they may no longer be eligible forthe full amount of Title IV funds that thestudent was originally scheduled to receive. Ifthe funds are not disbursed prior to thestudent’s date of withdrawal, the studentmust sign a Post-Withdrawal Authoriza6onform to receive any earned funds to theiraccount. Direct Loan funds cannot be broughtin without this signed authoriza6on. Upthrough the 60% point in each paymentperiod, a pro rata schedule is used todetermine the amount of Title IV funds thestudent has earned at the 6me of withdrawal.A&er the 60% point, a student has earned100% of the Title IV funds they were

scheduled to receive during the period. Thewithdrawal date is defined as the last day ofa7endance at a school-related ac6vity.

A Return to Title IV calcula6on is performedprovided that the student has met allrequirements for admission and Title IVeligibility. The Return to Title IV Policy followsthese steps:• Determine the percentage of the payment

period completed by the student. (DaysScheduled ÷ Days in Payment Period =Percentage Completed). If the calculatedpercentage exceeds 60%, then the studenthas earned all Title IV aid for the period.

• Apply the percentage completed to theTitle IV aid awarded to determine thestudent’s eligibility for aid prior to thewithdrawal. (Total Aid Disbursed xPercentage Completed = Earned Aid)

• Determine the amount of unearned aid tobe returned to the appropriate Title IV aid

program. (Total Disbursed Aid - Earned Aid= Unearned Aid to be Returned)

If the aid already disbursed equals theearned aid, no further ac6on is required. Ifthe aid already disbursed is less than theearned aid, the College requests permissionfrom the student for a late disbursement. Ifthe aid already disbursed is greater than theearned aid, the difference must be returnedto the appropriate Title IV aid program.• Return the Title IV aid, based on the type of

aid disbursed, in the following order:(1) Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford

Loan(2) Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan

(3) Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan (4)Federal Pell Grant

Title IV funds are returned as soon aspossible, but not later than 45 days a&er thedate of withdrawal.

East West College provides a variety ofservices to its students. The staff is dedicatedto helping students have a posi6veexperience while a7ending the College.Informa6on on services available to students,including the library, Campus Store, StudentLounge, Student ID card and liabilityinsurance are provided in the East WestCollege Student Handbook.

DDEEAANN OOFF SSTTUUDDEENNTTSSThe Dean of Students helps students in avariety of ways, including understandingcollege policies, dealing with personal issuesand non-academic policy viola6ons, helpingdetermine accommoda6ons for students withdisabili6es, coordina6ng tutoring lists,keeping the campus security and safetyreport, and several other responsibili6esdescribed elsewhere in this catalog and theEWC Student Handbook.

Understanding College Policies. TheDean helps students manage problems theyencounter. This includes helping themunderstand college policies, class schedules,course requirements and other academicma7ers.

Personal Issues. The Dean also assistsstudents with personal difficul6es that ariseduring their massage educa6on. While theDean of Students provides short-term supportfor students, students who would benefit fromcounseling are referred to outside resources.

Non-Academic Policy Violations. TheDean also coordinates the inves6ga6on ofnon-academic policy viola6ons as describedelsewhere in this catalog.

Students with Disabilities. East WestCollege is commi7ed to providing equaleduca6onal opportuni6es for qualified

students with disabili6es in accordance withthe Americans with Disabili6es Act (ADA) of1990 and Sec6on 504 of the Rehabilita6onAct of 1973 and agrees to make reasonableaccommoda6ons in order to do so.

In order to provide such accommoda6ons,a student must self-disclose and providedocumenta6on of a disability to the Dean ofStudents who works with the student toiden6fy reasonable accommoda6ons. TheDirector of Educa6on manages thedetermina6on of reasonableaccommoda6ons and compliance with ADA.

Tutoring. Students who are experiencingacademic difficulty or who have a diagnosedlearning disability may be eligible for freetutoring. The tutoring must be completedwith a tutor on the College’s Approved TutorList. This list as well as further informa6on isavailable from the Dean of Students.

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from addi6onal support in learning but donot qualify for free tutoring may scheduletutoring sessions with individuals on the EWCApproved Tutor List but they must make theirown payment arrangements with that tutor.

Campus Safety and Security. Campussecurity and safety is an important feature ofeduca6on and East West College iscommi7ed to providing students a safeenvironment in which to learn and keepingstudents and employees well informed aboutcampus security.

The Dean of Students has available byrequest a copy of the annual CampusSecurity Report. This report explains how theCollege reports and handles crime andemergency situa6ons on or near Collegeproperty. It also has informa6on aboutcrimes commi7ed on or near campus duringthe last three years and describes theschool’s policies on campus security.

These goals are advanced by the JeanneClery Disclosure of Campus Security Policyand Campus Crime Sta6s6cs Act, 20 USC §1092 (f). Addi6onal informa6on about safetyand security is available in the EWC StudentHandbook.

Confidentiality. The Dean of Studentsmakes every effort to ensure your privacyand confiden6ality. However, there may becases in which confiden6ality cannot beguaranteed, such as the inves6ga6on of non-academic policy viola6ons as outlined in theEWC Student Handbook, or as mandated bystate and federal laws. There may also beoccasions when student informa6on isshared on an as-needed basis with otherschool staff or faculty, in support of youracademic and/or non-academic progress.The Dean of Students can provide referrals tooutside confiden6al resources upon request.

RREEGGIISSTTRRAARRThe Registrar maintains student records,coordinates student requests for changes inenrollment status, and performs several

other du6es described elsewhere in thiscatalog and the EWC Student Handbook.

Student Records. The Registrar maintainsstudent records in compliance with theOregon Higher Educa6on Coordina6ngCommission, the Commission on MassageTherapy Accredita6on and the federal FamilyEduca6onal Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Family Educational Rights and PrivacyAct (FERPA). FERPA is a federal law thatprotects the privacy of student educa6onrecords. The law applies to all schools thatreceive funds under an applicable program ofthe U.S. Department of Educa6on. FERPA issummarized in the East West College StudentHandbook.• Student Access to Files. Students have the

right to inspect and review theireduca6onal records and may schedule anappointment with the Registrar to do so.

• Transcript Requests. The College sendstranscripts a&er receiving a request bystudents, former students and graduateswho are in good financial standing with theCollege. Official transcripts are $5.00 each.

• Confiden0ality of Records. Student recordsare confiden6al and any informa6on in themmay not be released without the student’swri7en permission. There are a limitednumber of cases where this does notapply. These include release to schoolofficials with a legi6mate educa6onalinterest, to specified officials for auditpurposes, and to accredi6ng agencies. Acomplete list of situa6ons in which recordscan be released without student consent isprovided in the FERPA sec6on of the EastWest College Student Handbook.

• Directory Informa0on. Unless otherwiseno6fied by the student, East West Collegemay disclose without a student’s consentdirectory informa6on such as a student’sname, telephone number and dates ofa7endance. Students who do not wantdirectory informa6on released must no6fythe Registrar.

CCHHAANNGGEESS IINN EENNRROOLLLLMMEENNTT SSTTAATTUUSSLeave of Absence. Students may requesta leave of absence (LOA) from the College fora maximum of one academic quarter in anyone 12-month period. The College reservesthe right to grant leaves of absence at its solediscre6on and, except in the case ofunforeseen circumstances, will consider onlythose requests for leaves of absence that arereceived prior to the reques6ng student’s lastdate of a7endance.• Procedure. Before taking an LOA, the

student must sign and date an official Leaveof Absence Request form (available fromthe Registrar). The student must providethe reason for reques6ng the LOA andindicate their expected date of return toclass. If unforeseen circumstances preventa student from submi8ng a wri7en andsigned request before the start of the LOA,the College may s6ll grant it if the College isable to document the unforeseencircumstances and receives the student’ssigned wri7en request at a later date.

• Approval Criteria. A leave of absence maybe granted at the sole discre6on of theCollege if the College is able to determinethat there is a reasonable expecta6on thatthe student will return to school followingthe LOA. If the College does not grant anLOA, the student must either register forand a7end classes or withdraw from theprogram.

• Financial Effects. If the student is arecipient of Federal Financial Aid prior tothe College gran6ng the LOA, the student isinformed in wri6ng of the effects that thestudent’s failure to return from an LOA may

have on their loan repayment terms. Theseeffects may include the exhaus6on of someor all of the student’s grace period. If thestudent has any outstanding financialobliga6ons to the College, they must makeappropriate arrangements with the StudentAccounts Representa6ve, or the accountmay be sent to a collec6on agency.

• Effect on Sa0sfactory Academic Progress.If the LOA begins prior to the start of aterm, there is no effect on the Sa6sfactoryAcademic Progress calcula6on. If a studentbegins an LOA a&er a term has started theyare dropped from their current courses andthere is no effect on the SAP calcula6on.

• Return from Leave of Absence. Upon thestudent’s return from the LOA, they arepermi7ed to con6nue the coursework theybegan prior to the LOA. If a student on LOAdoes not resume a7endance on the dateset forth on the approved LOA request,they will be withdrawn from the College.

Withdrawal from the College. Studentswho wish to withdraw from the College mustspeak with the Dean of Students. Upon astudent’s withdrawal, the Registrar completesa Withdrawal Form that includes a calcula6onof the percentage of classes a7ended basedon the student’s last date of a7endance. TheStudent Accounts Representa6ve then makesadjustments to the student’s bill and theFinancial Aid Director makes any necessaryadjustments in the Financial Aid package.

Withdrawn students receive an adjustedbill indica6ng either the balance due or theamount of the refund. Refunds are processedwithin 40 days of the date of determina6on ofthe withdrawal. Students who have

withdrawn must fulfill all financial obliga6onsto the College to receive a transcript.

Termination. A student’s enrollment withthe College may be terminated for academicreasons as described in the “AcademicPolicies and Procedures” sec6on of thiscatalog, or non-academic reasons, asdescribed in the “Non-Academic Policies andProcedures” sec6on of this catalog. A studentwhose enrollment has been terminatedreceives wri7en no6fica6on from the Directorof Educa6on.

Upon termina6on of a student’s enrollment,the Registrar completes a Withdrawal Formthat includes a calcula6on of the percentageof classes a7ended based on the student’slast date of a7endance. The Student AccountsRepresenta6ve then makes adjustments tothe student’s bill and the Financial AidDirector makes any necessary adjustments inthe Financial Aid package. Dismissed studentsreceive an adjusted bill indica6ng either thebalance due or the amount of the refund.Refunds are processed within 40 days of theCollege making a decision to terminate astudent’s enrollment. Students who have hadtheir enrollment terminated must fulfill allfinancial obliga6ons to the College in order toreceive a transcript.

Re-entry. A student who wishes to re-enterthe College a&er withdrawal or termina6onmust complete the admissions procedures asdescribed in the “Admissions” sec6on of thiscatalog. In addi6on, they must submit anessay outlining how they have addressed theissues leading to their previous withdrawal ortermina6on. They are required to meet withthe Dean of Admissions for their personalinterview. The Dean of Admissions consultswith the Director of Educa6on in a review ofthe applicant’s prior academic and non-academic record, to determine whetherre-entry into the East West College program isappropriate. This review also includes adetermina6on of any condi6ons that apply tothe re-entry, such as retaking courses or re-instatement of proba6onary status.

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AATTTTEENNDDAANNCCEEStudents are responsible for the materialcovered in their courses and are expected toa7end all classes. Classes are scheduled inthree-hour periods and students are expectedto be present for the en6re three-hour class.Late arrivals and early departures will counttoward absences.

Absences. In cases of illness or emergency,a student may be unable to a7end class asscheduled. These absences are excused if thestudent is able to provide documenta6onfrom medical, emergency or legal personnel.Absences for which documenta6on cannot beprovided are unexcused absences. Studentswith a pa7ern of unexcused absences (morethan 25% of the scheduled classes) will havetheir academic performance reviewed todetermine whether con6nued enrollment inthe course is appropriate. Students who areabsent for two weeks without applying forand being approved for an official Leave ofAbsence are withdrawn from the program.Students remain responsible for all contentcovered during excused and unexcusedabsences. Students who miss more than sixclasses in three-day-a-week courses, four classesin two-day-a-week courses, two classes in one-day-a-week courses, and one class in Introduc6onto Clinic and elec6ves are required to makeup those classes in order to receive a passinggrade. All missed client sessions in Clinic mustbe made up in order to receive a passing grade.

Lateness. A student who is between fiveand fi&een minutes late to or absent fromclass is marked “Late.” Students with aconsistent pa7ern of tardiness are required tomeet with the Dean of Students and may beplaced on non-academic proba6on.

Half Absence. A student who is more thanfi&een but less than ninety minutes late to orabsent from class is marked “Absent” for half

the class.

Make-ups. A student who is absent on thedate a quiz is due has three days from the dateof return to school to complete a make-up.Quizzes or exams that are not made up by thisdeadline receive a “0”.

Students are required to make up anyhours missed over the maximum permissiblehours in any course. Make-up assignmentswill be placed in the student’s mail folder andmay include a7ending another sec6on of thesame course, comple6ng addi6onal assignments,or comple6ng tutoring at their own expense.

A $25 fee will be charged to the studentaccount for make-up quizzes, exams orassignments. This fee will be waived in thecase of excused absences, so long as the feeappeal and documenta6on of illness, injury oremergency is submi7ed to the Dean ofStudents within two weeks of the absence.

Class Par0cipa0on. Students are expectedto ac6vely par6cipate in classroom ac6vi6esand complete course requirements asoutlined on the course syllabus. Students withmedical condi6ons that make them unable toperform any or all course requirements forone day should contact their course instructorabout how to par6cipate in class. Studentswith medical condi6ons that make themunable to perform any or all courserequirements for more than one day mustobtain documenta6on from a licensedprimary care provider and meet with theDean of Students to outline a plan forcon6nued class par6cipa6on. The Director ofEduca6on must give wri7en approval to anymodifica6ons in course requirements due tomedical condi6ons. Course instructors are notpermi7ed to make ongoing excep6ons tocourse requirements based on medicalcondi6ons.

Clock Hours and Breaks. A “clock hour”

at EWC consists of 50 minutes of class 6meand 10 minutes of break 6me. Each three-hour class therefore consists of 150 minutesof class 6me and 30 minutes of break 6me.The instructor decides the distribu6on of thisbreak 6me, but the maximum length of anyone break is 15 minutes.

Cancelled Classes. Classes are cancelledon official academic holidays and may becancelled at other 6mes due to instructorillness or inclement weather.

Holidays. Academic holidays are MemorialDay, Independence Day, Labor Day,Thanksgiving Day and the two days a&erThanksgiving.

Instructor Illness. If an instructor mustmiss a class because of illness or anotheremergency, a subs6tute teacher may beappointed, or the class may be cancelled. Inthe case of a cancella6on, the Dean ofStudents will post a no6ce on the classroomdoor and a7empt to no6fy studentsindividually.

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Weather. In case of inclement weather, EastWest College may cancel classes. Studentsshould check flashalertportland.net or theEWC website, or call EWC at (503) 233-6500for informa6on on class cancella6on.Informa6on is available according to thefollowing schedule: a decision for 8am classesis made by 6am, for 11:30am classes by9:30am, for 3pm classes by 1pm and for6:30pm classes by 4:30pm.

Rescheduling Cancelled Classes. If aclass has been cancelled, the material fromthe cancelled class may be incorporated intosubsequent classes or the class may berescheduled. The decision to incorporateclass material into remaining classes orreschedule the class is made jointly by theDirector of Educa6on and the courseinstructor. However, cancelled classes inexcess of one in a 33-hour course, two in a66- or 70-hour course and three in a 99- or103-hour course must be rescheduled. Make-upclasses are scheduled by mutual arrangementbetween the instructor and the students.

AASSSSIIGGNNMMEENNTTSSOut-of-Class Assignments. Students areexpected to complete out-of-classassignments to support their learningprocess. Depending on the course, theseassignments may include reading, wri6ng,comple6ng a project, receiving a professionalmassage or bodywork session, or prac6cingmassage. The following policies apply to allout-of-class assignments.• Professional Behavior. Students performing

massage assignments, whether on or offcampus, are subject to normal massagetherapy standards of prac6ce and to theProfessional Conduct Policy and theMassage Policies and Procedures publishedin the EWC Student Handbook. Theseinclude, but are not limited to, usingprofessional draping procedures, followingcommunicable disease control procedures,using screening and documenta6onprocedures, and prac6cing professional

ethics. Professional ethics includes theavoidance of any sexual ac6vity, sugges6onor language while carrying out suchassignments.

• Prac0cing Massage without a License.According to Oregon law, students are notallowed to perform massage off campusunless the massage specifically fulfills anassignment for an EWC course. Studentsare also not permi7ed to refer tothemselves by any term that could beinterpreted to mean that they are ac6ng asa licensed massage therapist.

• Receiving Payment. According to Oregonlaw, individuals who are not licensed asmassage therapists are not permi7ed toreceive any payment, including 6ps, forperforming massage. Bartering for massageis also not legal.

Late Assignments. Assignment due datesand penal6es for late assignments aredescribed in each course syllabus. Lateassignments are accepted without penaltyonly in the case of unavoidable emergency, asdetermined by the instructor.

TTEESSTTSSIn addi6on to assignments, each course usesquizzes and exams to assess whether studentshave met the course objec6ves.

Written and Practical Quizzes andExams. Wri7en tests require students todescribe, outline, apply or iden6fy theconcepts taught in the course. Prac6cal testsrequire students to demonstrate hands-onskills taught in the course. The course syllabiindicate when quizzes and exams areadministered as well as the material that iscovered on each of them. The course syllabialso outline how the quizzes and exams figureinto the final course grade.

Tardiness and Quizzes and Exams.Students who are late to a class are not givenextra 6me to take quizzes or exams inprogress unless the instructor determines

that the tardiness was due to an unavoidableemergency. Their quiz or exam must becompleted by the deadline that applies tostudents who were on 6me for class. Quizzesor exams that have already been completedby the 6me the student arrives for class areconsidered to be missed.

Missed Quizzes and Exams. Studentshave three days from the date of return toschool to make-up missed quizzes and exams.Those that are not made up by this deadlinereceive a “0”.

Make-up Written Quizzes and Exams.Make-ups for wri7en quizzes and exams canbe taken in the Student Services Office duringregular business hours.

Make-up Practical Quizzes and Exams.Make-ups for prac6cal quizzes and examsmust be completed with an approvedinstructor. Students should a7empt toschedule these make-ups with their courseinstructor. If their course instructor isunavailable, students should contact the Deanof Students for assistance in scheduling theprac6cal make-up with an alternateinstructor.

GGRRAADDEESSCourse grades are calculated using the courserequirements and grade componentinforma6on included in each syllabus, andgenerally include wri7en and prac6cal tests,homework assignments and classroompar6cipa6on. All course grades are calculatedon a percentage basis. Students who earn 90 -100% of the course points available receive anA, which indicates excellent comprehensionand performance of the course material.Students who earn 80% to 89% receive a B,which indicates a solid comprehension andperformance of the course material. Studentswho earn 75-79% receive a C, which indicatesa minimum acceptable comprehension andperformance. Students who earn less than75% receive a NP (no pass), which indicates

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they have not met the minimum standards incomprehension and/or performance. Incertain courses, students must earn at least a75% average in mul6ple grading components,such as wri7en and prac6cal assessments, inorder to pass the course. East West Collegedoes not issue plus (as in A+), minus (as in A-)or D grades.

Grade Reports. The Registrar mails finalgrade reports to students on or before Fridayof week 13 of each academic quarter.Students who believe their grade report isincorrect should contact the Dean of Studentsto review the grade calcula6on. Assignmentsor assessments that have been incorrectlyrecorded will be changed if the student is ableto provide evidence of the error. If the gradecalcula6on shows missing assignments orassessments, students can file an academicappeal to complete the missing work asdescribed in the “Academic Appeals” sec6onof this catalog. Students who have NP gradesare contacted by the Dean of Students.

Challenge Exams. The Director ofEduca6on reviews grades for students whofail the wri7en or prac6cal por6on of acourse. Based on this review, the student maybe permi7ed to take a comprehensivechallenge exam, which covers all of thematerial in the course.

Procedure. The Dean of Students contactsstudents eligible to take challenge exams atthe end of each academic quarter. The Deanof Students administers wri7en challengeexams and arranges for an instructor otherthan the student’s regular instructor toadminister prac6cal challenge exams.

Deadline. Challenge exams must becompleted prior to the start of the nextacademic quarter.

Results. Results are available from the Deanof Students the next business day a&er thechallenge exam is taken.

CCOOUURRSSEE EEVVAALLUUAATTIIOONNSSStudents can provide formal wri7en feedbackabout courses and instructors on the EWCCourse Evalua6on form, distributed at the end of the quarter in each course. Students whowant to provide more immediate feedbackare encouraged to speak directly with theirinstructor or to contact the Dean of Students.

CCLLOOCCKK HHOOUURRSSOne clock hour is defined as a minimum of 50minutes of instruc6on during a 60-minute period.

AACCAADDEEMMIICC CCRREEDDIITTSSFor the purposes of federal financial aid, EastWest College’s massage therapy program isconsidered to be a credit hour program. Oneacademic credit hour is equal to ten clockhours of lecture, 20 clock hours of lab or 30clock hours of externship.

SSAATTIISSFFAACCTTOORRYY AACCAADDEEMMIICC PPRROOGGRREESSSSStudents must demonstrate that they aremaking Sa6sfactory Academic Progress (SAP)toward the successful comple6on of theirprogram of study. SAP consists of both aqualita6ve and a quan6ta6ve component,and is measured at the end of each term.

Grade Point Average (QualitativeProgress). Students must maintain aminimum cumula6ve grade point average(GPA) according to the following scale:

Cumula0ve Credits MinimumA1empted Cumula0ve GPA

3 - 11 1.7511.1+ 2.00

Credit Completion Ratio (QuantitativeProgress). Students must maintain aminimum credit comple6on ra6o (CCR). Thismeans that students must earn a passing grade(A, B, or C) in a given percentage of the creditsa7empted according to the table below:

Cumula0ve Credits MinimumA1empted Cumula0ve CCR

3 - 11 50%11.1+ 67%

Maximum Time Frame. Students mustcomplete their academic program within itsmaximum 6me frame (MTF), defined as 150%of the published length of their program. The800-hour program is 44 credits; therefore, theprogram must be completed with no morethan 66 credits a7empted.

Satisfactory Academic ProgressReview. East West College reviews eachstudent’s academic progress at the end ofevery term. Students who meet the College’sstandards for both qualita6ve progress (GPA)and quan6ta6ve progress are determined tobe making SAP. In conduc6ng this review, theCollege takes into considera6on:• Courses dropped in weeks 1 and 2 of the

academic quarter appear as DRP (Drop) onthe transcript, but are not counted ascredits a7empted, and do not affect the GPA.

• Courses dropped in weeks 3 through 8 ofthe academic appear on the transcript witha grade of W (Withdrawn). Courses with agrade of W count as credits a7empted anddo affect the GPA. They affect both thequalita6ve and quan6ta6ve SAP measurement.(See Course Add or Drop, p. 23.)

• Courses dropped in weeks 9 through 12 ofthe academic quarter appear on thetranscript with a grade of WF(Withdrawn/Fail). Courses with a grade ofWF count as credits a7empted and doaffect the GPA. They affect both thequalita6ve and quan6ta6ve SAPmeasurement.

• No Pass grades. Courses with a grade of NP(No Pass) count as credits a7empted andaffect the GPA. They affect both thequalita6ve and quan6ta6ve SAPmeasurement.

• Repeated courses. Students who repeat acourse have their GPA recalculated toinclude only the highest grade received forthe course. The quan6ta6ve SAPmeasurement includes both the ini6alcredit hours a7empted and the repeatedcredit hours a7empted.

• Transfer credits. Transfer credits that havebeen awarded are included in the

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calcula6on of credits a7empted andearned, but do not affect the GPA.

Academic Warning. Students who do notmeet the College’s standards for eitherqualita6ve or quan6ta6ve progress are placedon academic warning for one term. Theyreceive a le7er from the Registrar informingthem of their academic warning status andreminding them of the SAP standards.Students in academic warning status areexpected to take correc6ve ac6on to meetthe SAP standards by the next SAP review.Students who meet the SAP standards at thenext SAP review have the academic warningli&ed. Students who do not meet the SAPstandards at the next SAP review are placedon academic proba6on.

Academic Probation. Students who donot meet the SAP standards at the end of theacademic warning period are placed onacademic proba6on. They receive a le7erfrom the Registrar informing them that theymust meet the SAP standards by the next SAPreview, or file an appeal of their SAP statuswithin a week of receiving the le7er from theRegistrar and have that appeal approved. Ifthey meet the SAP standards by the next SAPreview, they will be removed from academicproba6on. If they do not meet the SAPstandards by the next SAP review but theirappeal is approved, they will remain onacademic proba6on un6l they meet the SAPstandards. If they do not meet the SAPstandards by the next SAP review, and theirappeal is not approved, they are not eligibleto remain in the program.

Financial Aid Warning. Students who donot meet the College’s standards for eitherqualita6ve or quan6ta6ve progress are placedon financial aid warning for one term. Theyreceive a le7er from the Registrar informingthem of their financial aid warning status.Students remain eligible for financial aid whilethey are in the financial aid warning status.Students in financial aid warning status areexpected to take correc6ve ac6on to meet

the SAP standards by the next SAP review.Students who meet the SAP standards at thenext SAP review have the financial aidwarning li&ed. Students who do not meetthe SAP standards at the next SAP review areplaced on financial aid proba6on.

Financial Aid Probation. Students whodo not meet the SAP standards at the end ofthe financial aid warning period are placed onfinancial aid proba6on. They receive a le7erfrom the Registrar informing them that theyare not eligible to receive financial aid funds,unless they file an appeal of their SAP statusand that appeal is approved. If the appeal isapproved, students may con6nue to receivefinancial aid funds so long as they meet thecondi6ons of the academic plan. If the appealis not approved, students are not eligible forfurther financial aid funds un6l they meet theSAP standards. Once the student meets the SAPstandards, financial aid proba6on is removed.

Appealing SAP Status. A student mustfile an appeal of SAP status with the Directorof Educa6on within one week of receivingno6fica6on of being on academic proba6onor financial aid proba6on due to not mee6ngSAP standards. This appeal must include: anexplana6on of the factors leading to thestudent not mee6ng the SAP standards; adiscussion of the steps the student will take toimprove their academic standing; and anacademic plan developed in consulta6on withthe Dean of Students that, if followed, willensure the student is able to meet the SAPstandards by the end of the program.Students receive wri7en no6fica6on of theoutcome of their appeal within one week.

AACCAADDEEMMIICC PPRROOBBAATTIIOONN AANNDDDDIISSMMIISSSSAALLAcademic Probation. Students may beplaced on academic proba6on for a variety ofreasons, including:• Not mee6ng SAP standards.• Receiving more than one “no pass” in any

one course.

• Receiving a “no pass” in three or morecourses during their program

• Dropping mul6ple courses.• Exceeding the maximum allowable

absences in mul6ple courses.• Any other ac6ons that indicate a pa7ern of

academic difficulty.

A student who is placed on academicproba6on receives a le7er from the Registrarsta6ng that they have been placed onacademic proba6on and specifying thefollowing:• The length of the proba6onary period.• Any condi6ons that must be met during the

proba6onary period. • What s/he must do to be removed from

academic proba6on and what happens ifs/he does not meet its condi6ons.

At the end of a proba6onary period, thestudent’s academic record is reviewed. Thosestudents who have met the condi6onsassociated with their academic proba6onhave it li&ed.

Academic Dismissal. Students who havefailed to meet the condi6ons of academicproba6on at the end of their proba6onaryperiod have their enrollment in the Collegeterminated.

AACCAADDEEMMIICC AAPPPPEEAALLSSStudents who have mi6ga6ng circumstancessuch as death in the family, serious illness, orinjury may appeal any academic policy orprocedure (such as make-up fees, homeworkdeadlines, grades, etc.).

Academic Appeal forms are available fromthe Dean of Students, and must be submi7edwithin two weeks of the date of the eventbeing appealed. Academic Appeals arereviewed by the Director of Educa6on.Students receive wri7en no6fica6on of theoutcome of their appeal, typically within oneweek of the date of their appeal. Studentsshould con6nue to a7end classes andcomplete course requirements while theirappeal is pending. Decisions of the Director ofEduca6on are final.

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East West College’s non-academic policies andprocedures are designed to foster a comfortableand professional learning environment.Students who fail to adhere to any of the campuspolicies may be placed on non-academicproba6on or dismissed from the College.

PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL CCOONNDDUUCCTTEast West College is a professional school. Assuch, students, faculty and staff are expectedto maintain high standards of professionalconduct as outlined in the East West CollegeStudent Handbook. These standards includeprohibi6ons against verbal, physical, sexualand/or any other type of harassment as wellas drug or alcohol use on campus or duringoff-campus assignments. Students who fail toadhere to any of the standards of professionalconduct may be placed on non-academicproba6on or dismissed from the College.

PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL EETTHHIICCSSEast West College expects the higheststandards of ethics on the part of studentsand teachers. EWC has adopted for use theOregon Board of Massage TherapistsStandards and Objec6ves of ProfessionalConduct (Oregon Administra6ve Rule 334-030-0005). These standards are printed in theEast West College Student Handbook.

Students are required to adhere to theseethical standards while on campus, whenperforming any out-of-class assignments forCollege courses, or when represen6ngthemselves as an East West College student inany other way. Students who fail to follow anyof the standards of professional ethics may beplaced on non-academic proba6on ordismissed from the College.

SSEEXXUUAALL HHAARRAASSSSMMEENNTT East West College prohibits sexual harassmentby College employees and students during anyac6vity associated with the College. Sexualharassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual

advance, request for sexual favors, and/or verbal,visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Viola6ons of this policy may result indisciplinary ac6on up to and includingdismissal from the College. Any student whobelieves this policy has been violated shouldreport the problem to the Dean of Studentswho follows the Non-Academic Policy Viola6onsprocedure outlined in this East West CollegeCatalog and the EWC Student Handbook. If thecomplaint involves the Dean of Students, itshould be reported to the Director of Educa6on.

The results of the inves6ga6on arepresented to the complainant, and whendetermined by the College to be appropriate,to the person accused.

NNOONN--DDIISSCCRRIIMMIINNAATTIIOONN East West College does not discriminatebased on race, gender, marital status, religion,na6onality, age, disability, sexual orienta6on,creed, ethnic origin, or any other statusprotected by law.

Any applicant or student who believes anEast West College faculty or staff member hasdiscriminated against him or her may file acomplaint with the Dean of Students or theDirector of Educa6on. Any East West Collegestaff or faculty member who has been foundto have engaged in discriminatory behavior issubject to disciplinary ac6on by the Collegeup to and including dismissal from theCollege. This policy also applies to any EastWest College employee. The policies andprocedures in place to deal with suchsitua6ons are described in the East WestCollege employee handbook.

Any person unlawfully discriminated against,as described in ORS 345.240, may file a complaintunder ORS 659A.820 with the Commission ofthe Bureau of Labor and Industries.

CCOONNFFLLIICCTT RREESSOOLLUUTTIIOONN East West College encourages students,teachers and staff members to manage conflicts

by mee6ng individually with the involvedperson(s) in a spirit of coopera6on and tryingto resolve the issues. If this does not succeed,however, the involved par6es should use theconflict resolu6on procedure described in theEast West College Student Handbook.

NNOONN--AACCAADDEEMMIICC WWAARRNNIINNGG,,PPRROOBBAATTIIOONN AANNDD DDIISSMMIISSSSAALL Non-Academic Policy Violations.Individuals who wish to file a complaint abouta student who may be viola6ng any of thenon-academic policies (including CampusPolicies, Professional Conduct, or ProfessionalEthics) should contact the Dean of Students.The Dean of Students meets with thatindividual to take and record their statement.The Dean of Students then meets with theperson about whom the complaint was filedto obtain a statement about the possibleviola6on. If necessary, the Dean of Studentsmay interview other individuals (includingteachers, staff or students) in theinves6ga6on of the complaint.

The Dean of Students begins to inves6gateall complaints within five business days. Thenature of the concern or complaint may haveto be disclosed to witnesses, to persons whomay have per6nent informa6on, to personsinvolved in the ma7er such as any personaccused of wrongdoing, and/or to persons oren66es determined by the College to have alegi6mate interest in being informed. Anysuch disclosure takes into considera6on issuesof confiden6ality. However, confiden6alitycannot be guaranteed.

The Dean of Students meets with the Directorof Educa6on to present the informa6on gatheredat these mee6ngs, plus any addi6onal availableevidence about the situa6on. The Director ofEduca6on determines whether to dismiss thecomplaint, place the student on non-academicproba6on, or make a recommenda6on to theEWC Oversight Commi7ee to dismiss the

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student from the College. The EWC OversightCommi7ee is made up of the Directors of theCollege and its departments.

Non-Academic Warning. A non-academic warning is a wri7en no6ce to thestudent that they have violated a massageprac6ce or other non-academic policy. Thewarning is intended to ensure that thestudent is aware that the viola6on hasoccurred and delineates the steps to be takento prevent addi6onal infrac6ons. Furtherviola6ons will result in the student beingplaced on Non-Academic Proba6on.

Non-Academic Probation. Students maybe placed on non-academic proba6on for avariety of reasons including:• Viola6on of any non-academic policies

including massage prac6ce, campus, orprofessional conduct policies

• Non-adherence to Professional Ethicsstandards

• Refusal to par6cipate in required mee6ngswith school administrators

• Any other ac6on or series of ac6onsdeemed by the College to indicate a pa7ernof non-academic difficulty

A student may be placed on non-academicproba6on without having received a priornon-academic warning. This determina6onwill be made by the Director of Educa6on inconsulta6on with the Dean of Students basedupon the circumstances and the severity ofthe viola6on.

Students who are placed on non-academicproba6on receive a le7er from the Director ofEduca6on or the Dean of Students sta6ng:• The reason• The length of the proba6onary period• Any condi6ons that must be met during the

proba6onary period• What happens if the student does not meet

those condi6ons• What the student must do to be removed

from proba6on

Reported viola6ons of the condi6ons of theproba6on during the proba6onary period willbe inves6gated and may result in further ac6on.This ac6on may include, but is not limited to,extension of the proba6onary period, theaddi6on of other restric6ons or condi6ons tothe proba6onary agreement, and dismissal.

At the end of the proba6onary period, thestudent’s non-academic record is reviewed bythe Director of Educa6on. Based on thatreview, the proba6on is li&ed, the proba6onis extended, or it is recommended to the EWCOversight Commi7ee that the student bedismissed from the College.

Non-academic proba6on does not affect astudent’s federal financial aid eligibility.

Non-Academic Dismissal. The Directorof Educa6on may make a recommenda6on tothe EWC Oversight Commi7ee to dismiss astudent from the College if they havecommi7ed a substan6al viola6on of the EWCNon-Academic Policies, or has been on non-academic proba6on, and has not met thecondi6ons of proba6on during theproba6onary period.

The EWC Oversight Commi7ee may decideto place the student on non-academic proba6onor extend the period of non- academic proba6on,terminate the student’s enrollment in the Collegeand allow them to apply for re-admi7ancea&er having met specific condi6ons, orterminate their enrollment in the Collegewithout any possibility of re-admi7ance. Thedecision of the Oversight Commi7ee is final.

DDRRUUGG AANNDD AALLCCOOHHOOLL AABBUUSSEEIt is the policy of the College to provide a safe,healthy and produc6ve educa6onal and workenvironment for its students and employees.This policy complies with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communi6es Act and thefederal Drug-Free Workplace Act. Forcomplete informa6on, see the East WestCollege Student Handbook.

CCOOMMPPLLAAIINNTT PPRROOCCEEDDUURREEStudents aggrieved by an ac6on of the Collegeshould a7empt to resolve the problem withthe appropriate school official(s).

Oversight Committee. If the resolu6on isnot achieved, the student may file a wri7encomplaint with the Oversight Commi7ee who willinves6gate it and communicate their decisionto the student in wri6ng within thirty (30) days.

Should this procedure fail, students maycontact:• Private Career Schools Licensing Unit

Higher Educa0on Coordina0ng Commission255 Capitol Street NE, Third FloorSalem, OR 97310 Phone (503) 947-5751

A&er consulta6on with appropriateCommission staff and if the complaint allegesa viola6on of Oregon Revised Statutes345.010 to 345.470 or standards of theOregon Administra6ve Rules 715-045-001through 715- 045-210, the Commission willbegin the complaint inves6ga6on process asdefined in OAR 715-045-0023.

COMTA. Students may also file a complaintwith the Commission on Massage TherapyAccredita6on (COMTA) by obtaining a COMTAComplaint Form from the Dean of Studentsand submi8ng it to:• Commission on Massage Therapy

Accredita0on 2101 Wilson Blvd, Ste 302Arlington, VA 22201Phone (202) 888-6790

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GGRRAADDUUAATTIIOONNTo graduate from East West College, you musthave passed the required program courses andfulfilled all of your financial obliga6ons withthe College. If you received Title IV funding,you also have to complete a Financial Aid exitcounseling mee6ng. All East West Collegegraduates receive a diploma iden6fying theiraccomplishment. Gradua6on ceremonies areheld in the second week of the spring quarterfor fall and winter quarter graduates and inthe second week of the fall quarter for springand summer quarter graduates.

LLIICCEENNSSIINNGG RREEQQUUIIRREEMMEENNTTSSMassage licensing requirements vary fromstate to state. Below are the Oregon andWashington requirements and those for otherstates can be found online at sites such asmassagetherapy.com or amtamassage.org.

Oregon• Complete an educa6onal program

approved by the Oregon Board of MassageTherapists (the East West College 800-hour

Massage Therapy Program is approved).• Pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing

Exam (MBLEx) given by the Federa6on ofState Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).

• Pass the Oregon Massage Board law exam. • Be cer6fied in Cardiopulmonary

Resuscita6on (CPR).• Pass a fingerprint background check.

Washington• Complete an educa6onal program that

meets the Washington Board of Massageeduca6onal requirements. As of July 2017,Washington no longer approves educa6onalprograms located outside Washington.Applicants who were educated outsideWashington must either transfer their creditsto a school approved by the WashingtonBoard, or get a massage license in anotherstate and submit proof of that ac6ve license.

• Pass the Massage & Bodywork LicensingExam (MBLEx) given by the Federa6on ofState Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).

• Complete a four-hour course in HIV/ AIDSeduca6on.

• Be cer6fied in First Aid andCardiopulmonary Resuscita6on (CPR).

• Pass a fingerprint background check.

Oregon and Washington may ins6tute otherrequirements that postdate the publica6on ofthis catalog, so you should check their websitesat www.oregon.gov/OBMT and www.doh.wa.gov/licensing.htm. Other states and localmunicipali6es have their own requirements andthe East West College Admissions Departmentcan provide informa6on on them. You areresponsible for determining that your East WestCollege program will meet the requirementsof the area where you want to prac6ce.

CCOOMMPPLLEETTIIOONN AANNDD PPLLAACCEEMMEENNTTThe Student-Right-to-Know and CampusSecurity Act of 1990 (34 CFR 668.45) requirescolleges to disclose to all current andprospec6ve students the comple6on ratefor cer6ficate-seeking, full-6me, first-6meundergraduate students. This informa6on isupdated annually and published in the EastWest College Student Handbook.

GRADUATION & LICENSING

PPLLAACCEEMMEENNTT AASSSSIISSTTAANNCCEEEast West College offers its graduates helpwith job placement and volunteeropportuni6es. This assistance includes but isnot necessarily limited to:• Students and graduates can meet individually

with the Alumni Services Coordinator forhelp with job search techniques, resumewri6ng and interview techniques.

• The Alumni Services Coordinator alsoprovides support and referrals toindividuals wishing to work as independentcontractors or to start their own businesses.

• East West College regularly receives joblis6ngs, space rental lis6ngs and volunteerrequests. These lis6ngs, including informa6onabout how to apply, are available tograduates at the College and via email.

• The College also maintains a referral list, for

members of the general public who arelooking to work with licensed massagetherapists who are graduates of the school.

East West College does not guarantee that itsgraduates will find employment, but itencourages them to make use of all of theseplacement assistance resources as theydevelop their massage therapy prac6ces.

CCOONNTTIINNUUIINNGG EEDDUUCCAATTIIOONNThroughout the year, East West College hostsa wide variety of con6nuing educa6on seminarsand workshops focusing on massage andbodywork taught by highly qualified instructorswho provide excellent graduate-level instruc6on.The schedule is available on the East West Collegewebsite, as well as in a con6nuing educa6onflyer that is available at the College. East WestCollege alumni in good standing are eligible

for a 10% discount on many of the con6nuingeduca6on courses offered at the College.

PPRROOGGRRAAMM EELLEECCTTIIVVEESSAll alumni in good standing can register for33-hour elec6ve courses at a 50% discount ona space available basis. This is a great way foralumni to complete state con6nuing educa6onrequirements, learn new skills and stayconnected to faculty and current students. Toregister, contact the Dean of Admissions.

CCAAMMPPUUSS SSTTOORREEAll alumni in good standing receive a 10%discount on purchases of massage suppliesin our Campus Store. Our Store carries anextensive line of massage lo6ons and oils, inaddi6on to bolsters, face cradle covers,massage tables, and massage accessories. TheStore is also happy to handle special orders.

ALUMNI SERVICES

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Fall Quarter 2019: Saturday, September 28 First Day of Classes for New StudentsSeptember 28 – December 21 Monday, September 30 First Day of Classes for Returning Students

Sunday, October 13 Spring and Summer Gradua6onSaturday, November 2 Gradua6on & Licensing Review (Clinic students)

Monday, November 11 Registra6on for Winter Quarter BeginsThursday – Sunday, November 28–December 1 Thanksgiving (Academic Holiday)

Saturday, December 21 Last Day of ClassesDecember 22 – January 3 Break

Winter Quarter 2020: Saturday, January 4 First Day of Classes for New StudentsJanuary 4 – March 28 Monday, January 6 First Day of Classes for Returning Students

Saturday, February 8 Gradua6on & Licensing Review (Clinic students)Monday, February 17 Registra6on for Spring Quarter Begins

Saturday, March 28 Last Day of ClassesMarch 29 – April 5 Break

Spring Quarter 2020: Saturday, April 4 First Day of Classes for New StudentsApril 4 – June 26 Monday, April 6 First Day of Classes for Returning Students

Sunday, April 19 Fall and Winter Gradua6onSaturday, May 9 Gradua6on & Licensing Review (Clinic students)

Monday, May 18 Registra6on for Summer Quarter BeginsMonday, May 25 Memorial Day (Academic Holiday)

Friday, Jun 26 Last Day of ClassesJune 27 – July 5 Break

Summer Quarter 2020: Wednesday, July 1 First Day of Classes for New StudentsJuly 1 – September 25 Friday - Sunday, July 3-5 Fourth of July (Academic Holiday)

Monday, July 6 First Day of Classes for Returning StudentsSaturday, August 8 Gradua6on & Licensing Workshop (Clinic students)

Monday, August 17 Registra6on for Fall Quarter BeginsMonday, September 7 Labor Day (Academic Holiday)

Monday, September 25 Last Day of ClassesSeptember 26-29 Break

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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Fall Quarter 2020: Wednesday, September 30 First Day of Classes for New StudentsSeptember 30 – December 23 Thursday, October 1 First Day of Classes for Returning Students

Sunday, October 11 Spring and Summer Gradua6onSaturday, November 7 Gradua6on & Licensing Review (Clinic students)

Monday, November 16 Registra6on for Winter Quarter BeginsThursday – Sunday, November 26-29 Thanksgiving (Academic Holiday)

Wednesday, December 23 Last Day of ClassesDecember 24 – January 3 Break

Winter Quarter 2021: Monday, January 4 First Day of Classes for New StudentsJanuary 4 – March 27 Monday, January 4 First Day of Classes for Returning Students

Saturday, February 6 Gradua6on & Licensing Review (Clinic students)Monday, February 15 Registra6on for Spring Quarter Begins

Saturday, March 27 Last Day of ClassesMarch 28 – April 2 Break

Spring Quarter 2021: Saturday, April 3 First Day of Classes for New StudentsApril 3 – June 25 Monday, April 5 First Day of Classes for Returning Students

Sunday, April 11 Fall and Winter Gradua6onSaturday, May 8 Gradua6on & Licensing Review (Clinic students)

Monday, May 17 Registra6on for Summer Quarter BeginsMonday, May 24 Memorial Day (Academic Holiday)

Friday, Jun 25 Last Day of ClassesJune 26-30 Break

Summer Quarter 2021: Thursday, July 1 First Day of Classes for New StudentsJuly 1 – September 24 Friday – Sunday, July 2-4 Fourth of July (Academic Holiday)

Monday, July 5 First Day of Classes for Returning StudentsSaturday, August 7 Gradua6on & Licensing Workshop (Clinic students)

Monday, August 16 Registra6on for Fall Quarter BeginsMonday, September 6 Labor Day (Academic Holiday)Friday, September 24 Last Day of Classes

September 25 – October 1 Break

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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