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2016 Student Catalog & Facility Handbook

823 Gervais Street Suite 120 Columbia SC 29201

803.814.1772 www.seestheticsinstitute.com [email protected]

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Our Passion & Goals

In today’s modern & competitive environment, with ever-changing advancements in client needs, it’s important for Esthetic practitioners to demonstrate they can compete - and understand the knowledge level necessary in our present market. Esthetics is a booming industry that requires detailed knowledge to care for the skin on a results-oriented level. Our goal at Southeastern Esthetics Institute is to prepare you for a modern Esthetics career not found at any other school in the southeast. It is our passion to change the skincare industry and mold Estheticians into top-of-the-line employees & business entrepreneurs, in order to assist consumers in achieving maximum results with their advanced skin rejuvenation goals.

SEEI Mission Statement

Our mission is simple: to produce top quality, Licensed Estheticians with exceptional knowledge of the skin from a scientific and clinical level - in order to obtain gainful employment and make a difference in the lives of

their clients.

The Future of Esthetics Education

The desire for anti-aging and advanced skin care services has increased at an incredible rate over the past decade and has a bright future. This demand has created a strong need for highly trained professionals focused on clinical & advanced Esthetics. Medical spas & esthetics practices have become commonplace, and the fusion of beauty and medicine has provided a number of safe and effective solutions to many common esthetics needs. The use of advanced technology creates a specific and often significant enhancement to the clients’ physical appearance and self-image.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute has created a curriculum that is centered on the FUTURE of Esthetics Education by focusing on the in-depth studies of clinical Esthetics. Our small classes allow individual attention to each student. The main objective of the highly trained and experienced staff and faculty at SEEI is to assist each student in realizing their full potential in the clinical Esthetics industry, allowing them to achieve their educational goals - and create a career & life they love!

SEEI Governing Principles

Southeastern Esthetics Institute supports their mission statement by adhering to the following Governing Principles: - Maintain facilities that are clean, modern & well-equipped - Employ experienced, licensed & dynamic instructors - Ensure students have access to state-of-the-art equipment, products and methodologies - Regularly review & update the curriculum to ensure that SEEI provides the most up-to-date and

progressive education for its students - Provide students the opportunity to shadow Estheticians currently working in the field of Advanced

Esthetics

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- Maintain a student-operated, on-campus Advanced Esthetics Student Clinic that provides the public with access to the most advanced spa services in a modern, beautiful facility

- Offer on-going access to post-graduate Continuing Education Courses through our facility - Commit to extensive marketing campaigns to support client traffic through the Student Clinic - Maintain an open environment that allows students access to all faculty members at all times - Maintain relationships with industry experts through our Advanced Esthetics Advisory Board - Ensure that students are well-prepared for state board examinations by offering well-organized,

detailed instruction and on-going mock testing - Provide extensive support services for students such as: Financial Assistance, Resume & Interview

Skills Activities, and Career Placement

SEEI Facilities

Out of sheer passion for skin care, and by way of advanced knowledge in the medical spa industry, Southeastern Esthetics Institute was found. Because of a serious lack in advanced education for Estheticians and the changing trends in the industry, our owner, Courtney G. Freeman, observed a niche that needed to be filled. Students will experience a level of teaching style & hands-on training that is unmatched in South Carolina. Students will come to class excited to learn - and leave class wanting to learn more!

Our modern & trendy learning facility in downtown Columbia, South Carolina resides in the exquisite social district, The Vista, at 823 Gervais Street Suite 120, Columbia SC 29201 (803)468-4643. SEEI is a licensed institution under the South Carolina LLR Board of Cosmetology located at 101 Centerview Drive, Columbia SC 29201 (803)896-4300.

LLR Board of Cosmetology License No. 1190

SEEI Equipment

As part of our guiding principles, Southeastern Esthetics Institute is committed to training students with cutting edge technology. We own all of our own training equipment such as a Microdermabrasion Machine, LED Light Therapy Shield, Magnifying Lamps & Steamers, Esthetics Treatment Tables, Waxing & Hair Removal Equipment, Airbrush Tanning Machine, Hot Towel Cabinets, and Woods Lamps.

Advanced Esthetics Student Clinic & SEEI Training Facility

- Reception Area - 10-Treatment Table Open Clinic Area - Airbrush Tanning Booth - Waxing & Hair Removal Station - Student Dispensary - Laundering Facility - Instructor Preparation & Administration Office - 2 Educational Classrooms

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- 1 Practical Room - 2 Restrooms

Owners, Administrative Staff & Faculty

- Chief Executive Officer & Licensed Esthetics Instructor - Courtney Griffin Freeman - Licensed Esthetics Instructor - Tamara Palmer - Licensed Esthetics Instructor - Renee McCord

Admission & Enrollment

The school does not discriminate in its employment, admission, instruction, or graduation policies on the basis of sex, race, age, color, ethnic origin, or religion. SEEI has a zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, drug, or alcohol abuse within its staff, workplace and classrooms. SEEI complies with the American Disabilities Act of 1990; the school facility is wheelchair accessible. SEEI does not recruit students already attending or admitted to another school offering similar programs of study.

Students must complete a Student Eligibility Test, compiled of simple mathematic equations that are crucial to the business portion and advanced curriculum of our Esthetics Licensure Program, in addition to reading comprehension & writing.

Pre-Requisites

- Applicants must be at least 17-years old with a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants must be a legal US citizen and have had no involvement with crimes related to drug or moral turpitude.

- Applicants must be of sound mind & good character. It takes many characteristics to become a successful Esthetician, with examples consisting of being a good listener, strong director, and team player to excel in any Esthetics career. It is preferred that students have this general understanding before beginning this course.

- Applicants must contain strict promptness when it comes to time management during contact with the school as well as professional appearance and attitude. Applicants must possess certain life experiences that have matured the candidate, enabling them to communicate positively and effectively to clients, students, and staff.

- Applicants must also possess financial stability and thoughtful consideration as to the cost of training and how they will budget for this additional expense.

- Students will need to provide a copy of: TWO forms of Identification & Copy of High School Diploma/Transcripts or GED Equivalent.

Admissions Process

1. Complete the Student Application Form from our website or Student Enrollment Packet. The application can be downloaded through the “Student Info Packet” link on the homepage > www.seestheticsinstitute.com by requesting via e-mail, or by visiting the institution.

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2. Read & review the Student Catalog, which can be downloaded from our website, by requesting via e-mail, or by visiting the institution.

3. Schedule a Student Interview & Facility Tour with our Administrative Staff to discuss your goals in Advanced Esthetics, tour our modern learning facility, and meet the students/staff.

4. Submit the completed Student Application Form with the required $100 Application Fee via check or credit card. The fee is an addition to the cost of tuition and is non-refundable.

5. Contact our Admissions Office at 803-468-4643 for Tuition & Financial Arrangements and to complete the Enrollment Contract.

6. Provide two copies of the required documents: 2 Valid Forms of Identification & Copy of High School Diploma/Transcripts or GED Equivalent.

7. Provide Certified Transcripts for transfer hours from a state licensed cosmetology or esthetics school, if applicable.

8. Once accepted, a deposit may be required to hold your placement in your start date of choice - dependent on the Financing Option chosen.

9. Full tuition payment is due by the end of the course. Any tuition fees not paid within the time frame of the course will be subject to interest. Credit Card, Check or Cash is accepted.

Personal Data Collection & Verification of Student Identity

Southeastern Esthetics Institute maintains proper accounting & data collections software within its administrative office to accurately store student information pertaining to their tenure as a student, along with all financing information and personal data. This information is stored and backed up daily into a fireproof external hard drive.

Student identity is extremely important to SEEI - and is verified through the collection of a student’s social security number, in addition to two forms of government-issued identification.

Students have private access to their grades and assessments through the MyStudentsProgress portal and website. Students gain access to this system during the first week of their program at Southeastern Esthetics Institute.

Evaluating the Validity of High School Diplomas

Southeastern Esthetics Institute requires the validity of high school diplomas, diplomas obtained through “home schools”, or foreign diplomas obtained outside the United States. SEEI may require further documentation in the form of a certified copy of final high school transcripts for the high school in question or information from a company that evaluates foreign diplomas. Students self-certification is not considered sufficient proof of validity. In addition to checking online for further information about the school issuing the diploma and accreditation, the school may also contact the Department of Education in the state in which the diploma was issued to determine if the school listed on the diploma is on the state list of recognized schools.

South Carolina Board Approved Entities to Validate Foreign Credentials 1. Aequo International 2. Educational Credential Evaluators

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3. International Consultants of Delaware 1-844-882-3786 (414)289-3400 (215)222-8454 www.aequointernational.com http://www.ece.org http://www.icdeval.com

Enrollment Contract

Prior to the first day of school, a meeting must be arranged to review important pre-enrollment information including SEEI’s completion, licensure, and placement rates. At this meeting and after thoroughly reading the Student Catalog, students must read and sign the Enrollment Contract prior to being fully accepted. Students will receive a signed copy of the completed Enrollment Contract at that time.

Compensation Rates

A successful graduate of SEEI working in the Esthetics industry may reasonably expect compensation of $12-$30 per hour, or more. Experienced and talented Estheticians employed in the Esthetics industry can reasonably make $30,000-$60,000 per year. The US Department of Labor provides current job information at http://www.careerinfonet.org. This website includes information by job position to include state & national wages, occupational profiles/descriptions, state & national trends, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for each position.

Transfer Students & Out-of-State Students

SEEI welcomes transfer students. Students must fill out an Enrollment Application and provide a certified transcript of hours completed at the former school. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and approved transfer hours will be applied toward graduation, in accordance to the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology Rules & Regulations. The possibility does exist that no transfer hours will be granted. Transfers must complete all assignments, testing and activities required of SEEI students prior to graduation, regardless of hours obtained. If students meet the state hour-requirement but fail to complete all required testing and assignments, the student will not graduate the course nor receive documents needed to move forward to state board testing.

Student Transfer Hours from a Cosmetology Program do not exceed a total of 150 credit hours. Transcripts from a South Carolina LLR Board-Approved institution must be provided in order to transfer in from a Cosmetology Program to the Southeastern Esthetics Institute Esthetics Program.

Students looking to obtain licensure in South Carolina and/or other states within the US must comply with that specific state board hour-requirement. SEEI is happy to assist students in achieving the hour requirements of other states, with an additional cost per clock hour due to the institute for the obtainment of those hours. Please refer to current tuition rates and/or tuition rates within your personal student contract at SEEI for current clock-hour rates. Please consult with Administrative Staff for clock-hour rates and an additional contract for the obtainment of hours beyond the South Carolina requirement.

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Check out this link for Esthetics Licensure Requirements by State >> https://www.nacams.org/estheticians/states/

Course Start=Dates & Schedules

All course start-dates are subject to change - however, our general licensing program provides start-dates for the Advanced Esthetics Licensure course every 5 weeks in accordance with the following Course Breakdown. Please request a Start-Date Calendar for the current year by email/phone or by visiting our facility.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

20-Week Advanced Esthetics Licensure Course: 600-Clock Hours Weekly Schedule: 9AM-3PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

Holiday Schedule

SEEI reserves the right to make changes to the holiday schedule, but currently acknowledges the following Holidays & time frames for facility closure: - Week of Independence Day (Summer Break) - Thanksgiving Day - Friday & Saturday after Thanksgiving - One week at the end of the calendar year to include Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve &

New Years Day (Winter/Holiday Break)

Attendance Policy

As per students contracted schedules, all students are expected to attend school regularly and on time. The basic responsibility for the regular attendance of the student lies with the student. Attendance is monitored daily by way of computerized time clock system and through instructor implementation of daily attendance through the MSP System. Attendance is also monitored and calculated monthly, to abide by the rulings and regulations of the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology. Students will receive a certified document through the LLR Board of Cosmetology on a monthly basis with their total hours clocked. Students are required to adhere to the Make-Up Hour Requirements & Options listed below.

On a regular schedule of 6-clock-hours per day, students will obtain approximately 30 hours of study per week. Students utilizing Make-Up Hours may only clock up to 40-clock-hours per week.

Absence & Tardy Requirements & Policies

Students must contact the school by email or telephone by 7:30am if they are to be absent for any class time the day of. Students must make at least one faculty member aware of their absence. Contact Information: [email protected] | 803-814.1772

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If students have unexcused absences totaling over three complete days, the institution has complete

authority to either pull the student from the program, or restart the student to another start-date. If

students have unexcused tardies totaling over three class days, the institution has complete authority

to pull the student from the program, or restart the student to another start-date. The institution

administration withholds the right to suspend students for a designated period of time if unexcused

absences or tardies extend more than three days.

Definition of excused tardies or absences: The student must provide adequate proof of a tardy or absence, such as a physician note. Any non-documented proof of tardy or absence will count against the student and be recorded in their official attendance documentation by an instructor within the MSP system. Regardless, students will have to make up the hours they have missed from either an excused or unexcused absence or tardy.

Full-Time Day Schedule 20-Week Program 30.0 Hours per Week Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM

Students will not receive their Certificate of Completion from SEEI nor their required documents to send off for State Board Testing until their 450-Hour Requirement has been met, in addition to all tests & assignments put into place by Southeastern Esthetics Institute.

Student Make-Up Hours

Student make-up hours are always subject to change - however, the current calendar for Make-Up time is listed as follows:

TWO SATURDAYS PER MONTH FROM 9AM-5PM. CONTACT ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM FOR SPECIFIC DATES.

It is required that all students log their Make-Up Hours in the Administrative Office in the Make-Up Hours

Log, with an instructor signature attached. Make-Up Hours will also need to be clocked on the regular student time cards for submission to the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology.

Student Code of Conduct

Southeastern Esthetics Institute requires all students enrolled into the Esthetics Program and all certification courses and/or CEU classes conduct themselves with the highest regard of professionalism. Respect for fellow students, instructors, and administrators is paramount. Students must display a positive attitude in all classroom activities and settings within the facility. Any behavior that counteracts these policies is subject to review. Southeastern Esthetics Institute holds the right to terminate a student through a formal expulsion if the institution finds the student to be in violation of any of the following: - Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty

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- Providing false information to any institutional official or faculty member - Forgery, alteration or misuse of any documents or records - Disruptive activity that causes the obstruction of teaching, learning, research, administration,

conduct, or infringement upon the rights of others - Failure to comply with the directions and regulations of the institution under South Carolina LLR

Rules & Regulations for the Esthetics Curriculum - Drug use of any kind and/or smoking in or around the institution - Theft of any kind, including seizing, receiving, or concealing property with knowledge that it has

been stolen - Damage to, or destruction of, property or actions that have the potential for such damage or

destruction - Actions which result in physical harm, have the potential for physical harming of another person,

which creates conditions that pose a risk of physical harm - Harassment: Conduct that creates or attempts to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive

environment for another person - such as other students, instructors, or administrators - The use of weapons, firearms, or explosives - or the use or display of any object deemed dangerous by

the administration - Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that is considered pervasive and

objectively offensive by institutional administration

Suspension & Expulsion : Standards & Regulations

Southeastern Esthetics Institute upholds the right to suspend a student, temporarily or permanently, through an official Expulsion Ruling. Expulsion Ruling documents are detailed as to the matters that led up the expulsion decision and are recorded on the student’s academic record. The document is then notarized by a certified official and delivered to the student. Students are not allowed on the premises after a suspension or expulsion - and any trespassing after a suspension documentation or Expulsion Ruling has been delivered is not permitted.

Student Grievance Policy

Should students have a formal complaint, the student must fill out a formal Grievance & Student Complaint document within the administrative office of Southeastern Esthetics Institute. The institution promises to provide exceptional feedback and support when dealing with student grievances. Students should expect to receive a written formal reply, with enclosed methods and standards of resolution of complaint, within 10 business days of the initial complaint.

Any grievances of students that have not been properly dealt with through the administrative team are welcome to send all grievances and responses to the Council of Occupational Education at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia 30350. Students may additionally contact by phone at 1-800-917-2081.

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Completion Policy

Students at Southeastern Esthetics Institute are required to complete all course work; view a completed transcript that includes all assignments, attendance records, and student clinic requirements checked off by their supervisory licensed instructors; and meet all requirements of the clock-hour total originally contracted before the administrative office will sign any documents pertaining to state board licensing examinations for both theory and practical through the testing authority of Professional Credential Services.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute upholds the right to also withhold any student from taking the state licensing examinations if tuition is not paid for in full, regardless of any long-term payment methods agreed upon.

Tuition & Program Costs

Please reference the current Advanced Esthetics Program: Enrollment Packet to receive current tuition rates, application fees, and financing options. Our Administrative Team is happy to help you configure a financial arrangement that suits your lifestyle and needs.

With any long-term financing beyond the Graduation Date of the student, Southeastern Esthetics Institute reserves the right to withhold their Certification of Completion and any state board testing documents and testing until payment is received in full.

Refund Policy

Please reference the Current Advanced Esthetics Program: Enrollment Packet to receive Refund Policy listed in full.

Bring the First Day of Core Class

- Highlighters, pencils, pens & plenty of paper for taking notes - 3 inch white, 3-ring binder with a front cover insert sleeve - 100 clear, 3-hole sheet protectors - Black/red/blue fine tip permanent marker - 1 box of 3x5 index cards

Course Syllabus: 450-Hour Esthetics Licensure Course

Description: The primary purpose of the Esthetician Course is to train the student in the manipulative skills safety judgement, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to achieve competency in the field of Advanced Esthetics, as well as obtain licensure & gainful employment.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to: - Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence

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- Practice effective communication skills, visual poise, and proper grooming - Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employer-employee relationship - Perform the manipulative skills in the area of facial massage, facial techniques, effective use of

implements and equipment, proper application of facial makeup, hair removal procedures, and lash/brow tinting

- Perform the basic analytical skills to determine the appropriate skin care and makeup services to achieve the best results for each client

- Apply academic and practical learning and related information to ensure sound judgements, decisions, and procedures

To ensure continued success, the graduate will continue to learn new & current information related to the skills, trends, and methods for career development in Esthetics and related career positions.

REFERENCES: A comprehensive resource center of references, periodicals, books, texts, audio/video tapes, and online resources are available to support the course of study and supplement student training. Students should avail themselves of the opportunity to use these extensive materials.

TEACHING METHODS: The clock-hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps that address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation, and job entry-level skills. Student treatment room equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career-oriented activities. The course is presented through comprehensive lesson plans that reflect effective educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of interactive lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audiovisual aids, guest speakers, projects, activities, and other related learning methods are incorporated throughout the course of study.

GRADING PROCEDURES: Students are assigned academic learning units and a minimum number of practical experiences for course completion. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical skills learning is evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion only when rated as satisfactory or better. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures as set forth in the Practical Skills Competency Criteria. Students must maintain a written grade average of 80 percent or higher. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale: 93-100 EXCELLENT (A) 85-92 VERY GOOD (B) 75-84 SATISFACTORY (C) 0-74 BELOW STANDARD - UNSATISFACTORY (F)

SC LLR Board of Cosmetology Requirements for Licensees & Estheticians

Clock-Hour Requirements for the Esthetics Program: South Carolina

Professional Practices - 50 Hours - Bacteriology & Sanitation - Personal Hygiene - Public Health

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- Methods - Procedures - Business Practices - Management Practices - Salon Development - Insurance - Client Records - Salesmanship Sciences - 120 Hours - Histology of the Skin - Cell - Tissue - Dermatology - Structure of the Skin & Glands - Function of the Skin & Glands - Conditions & Disorders of the Skin - Elasticity - Color - Skin Types - Nutrition - Nourishment of the Skin - Healthful Diet - Structure & Functions of the Human Systems - Skeletal - Muscular - Nervous - Circulatory - Cosmetic Treatments Facial Treatments - 125 Hours - Facial Massage - Benefits - Analysis - Preparation - Types of Massage - Manipulations - Safety Measures - Electrical Current & Facial Treatments - Types of Current - Procedures - Purpose & Effects - Safety Measures - Equipment - Other kinds of Facial Treatments - Purpose & Effects - Types & Treatments - Preparation

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- Procedures - Safety Measures Hair Removal - 50 Hours - Depilatories - Tweezing - Waxing - Threading Makeup - 50 Hours - Purpose & Effects - Preparation - Procedures - Safety Measures Body Wraps - 40 Hours - Purpose & Effects - Types of Treatments - Supplies & Instruments - Preparation - Procedures - Safety Measures State Law, Rules, Regulations & Codes - 15 Hours

TOTAL 450 Hours

Section 40-13-110: Grounds for Revocation, Suspension, or Restriction of License; Penalties.

The board may revoke, suspend, or restrict a license upon a satisfactory showing to the board that the holder of the license has violated or failed to comply with any provision, or an order of the board; permitted a person in one’s employment or under supervision as a cosmetologist, nail technician or esthetician without that person being licensed; obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraudulent misrepresentation; willfully failed to display a salon license; practiced or attempted to practice cosmetology in any place other than a licensed salon; violated any and all sanitary regulations; engaged in misconduct or illegal activity.

Section 40-13-130: Denial of Licensure on Same Grounds as for Disciplinary Actions.

The board may deny licensure to an applicant based on the same grounds for which the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee.

Section 40-13-140: Denial of License Based on Prior Criminal Record.

A licensee may be denied based on a person’s prior criminal record.

Section 40-13-150: Voluntary Surrender of License by Licensee Under Investigation.

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A licensee under investigation for a violation of this chapter may voluntary surrender the license in accordance.

Section 40-13-160: Right of Aggrieved Party to seek Review of Board Decision.

A person aggrieved by a final action of the board may seek review of the decision in accordance.

Section 40-13-170: Payment of costs by Violator.

A person found in violation of this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the base in accordance.

Section 40-13-180: Collection of costs + fines.

All costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions.

Section 40-13-200: Violations of Chapter or Submission of False Information for Licensing; Revocation of License; Penalty.

A person who practices or offers to practice cosmetology in this state in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both, for a first offense and for a second or subsequent offense may be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.

The board permanently shall revoke the license of a person convicted of or who pleads guilty to a violation.

Section 40-13-230: Qualifications for Licensure: Esthetician.

A license as an Esthetician must be issued by the board to a person who is at least sixteen years of age and possesses at least a tenth grade education or the equivalent as established by tests used in the public schools or tests approved by the board; has completed at least 450 hours in cases in skin care in a school approved by the board; has passed the examination prescribed by the board and pays the required fees.

Examinations; Re-examinations.

Upon determining that an applicant is eligible for examination, the board shall notify the applicant at least ten days before the examination. If the applicant fails to appear for a scheduled examination, the examination fee shall be forfeited. The board may subscribe to the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Testing Service or such other testing service as selected by the board for the theory portion of the examination. The examination shall be administered in two separate parts: theory examination with passing score of 80; practical examination with a passing score of 80.

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Continuing Education Requirements; Expired Licenses.

All persons licensed by the board as cosmetologists, nail technicians and estheticians must show satisfactory evidence of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction during the preceding licensing year. At least three (3) hours of instruction shall be in sanitation and safety for clients.

Any personal shall not be required to complete continuing education during the first licensure period. During the second licensing period and thereafter, the continuing education requirement shall apply.

Any license expired for up to three (3) years may be reinstated if the applicant pays the reinstatement fee and submits proof to the board of completion of continuing education requirements for renewal.

After three (3) years, the license is no longer renewable by payment of fees. After three (3) yes expiration of a license, the full examination must be repeated. The license will then be considered on the same basis as a newly licensed individual.

Certification Courses

Eyelash Extensions Certification Receive one-on-one training with Eyelash Extension techniques, safety & sanitation. Student Kit included. Tuition: $600

Electrolysis Certification Receive one-on-one training with the only form of permanent hair removal in the world, along with proper safety & sanitation. Tuition: $500

Dermaplaning Certification Includes in-depth lecture and hands-on training in the theory, safety precautions, sanitation practices, and mechanism of the Dermaplaning procedure. Student Kit included. Tuition: $500

Microneedling & Medical-Grade Chemical Peels: Certification Bundle Receive hands-on practice in Microneedling & TCA/Phenol Peels, along with proper sanitation & safety training. Tuition: $500

Cosmetic Laser Certification 3-Day Intensive Didactic Course. Including national laser standards & testing, along with training on IPL technology and hybrid fractional laser techniques. Tuition: $950

Microblading Certification

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2-Day Certification Course dedicated to the art of Microblading for the eyebrows. Course involves complete study of infection control, proper shaping & measurements of the brow, and Microblading techniques. This hands-on course comes with a complete Student Kit. Tuition: $2900

Course dates vary throughout the year. Check the Course Calendar on the school website for all training dates.

Student Support Services

New Student Orientation SEEI conducts orientation for new students on the first day of class. New Student Orientation is part of the enrollment process and attendance is mandatory. Orientation will review and provide information on all program information, program goals, the student catalog, school policies, and student support services.

Advising & Professional Assistance Policy SEEI students are encouraged to talk to Directors & Instructors whenever problems arise in personal or school life. When students need counseling that is not available in-house, a contact list of local professionals is given to the student to call for assistance. If professional assistance is necessary, SEEI will maintain record of this referral. SEEI staff members have been instructed that if a student should require, either by request or instructor observation, professional assistance, the following resources are available:

Domestic Violence Information 800-897-5465 Hotline Rape Recovery Center 801-467-7273 Suicide Prevention Hotline 801-483-5444 Depression, suicide information/referrals for emotional + substance abuse programs: 800-LIFENET (800-543-3638)

Voter Registration

The school encourages its students to be registered voters and to exercise their right to vote. Students can register to vote in South Carolina online http://www.scvotes.org

Continuing Education

SEEI Students & Alumni are privy to many continuing education classes held on a monthly basis on Sundays within the institute. Please stay updated through our website online calendar + booking system. You may register online for Continuing Education Courses at www.seestheticsinsitute.com

Employment Assistance & Placement Policy

SEEI prides itself on offering extensive and personalized job placement opportunities, resume-building, and interview prep to its students & graduates. Southeastern Esthetics Graduates are employed at Day Spas, Medical Spas, Resort/Hotel Spas, Cruise Ship Spas, Cosmetology & Esthetics Schools, Product

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Companies, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Centers, Wellness Centers, and more. SEEI networks with local employers and creates life-long relationships with business owners, product representatives, Esthetics entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

Students are able to view consistently updated job postings through our password-protected Job Postings portal through the Southeastern Esthetics Institute website. Password is available through the Administrative Office upon request - in addition to being given to each student during Orientation Day - and is only available for use by SEEI students & alumni.

The administrative office of Southeastern Esthetics Institute provides resume creation support upon request, in addition to beautifully written Letters of Recommendation tailored to each student’s character traits and qualities, written by our institution owner. Southeastern Esthetics Institute maintains a list of employers, contact names, and contact phone numbers for all employers in the South Carolina area, in addition to the surrounding states of Georgia and North Carolina. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is happy to assist students with job placements in other states, and even internationally. Students must request a personal meeting with the administrator of the institution, in order to take advantage of additional, personalized placement advisement.

Professional letters of recommendation from the Employers of our Alumni are available upon request and line the walls of our Administrative Office. We are extremely proud of the relationships and contact we’ve made, in order to assist our students in achieving the best careers possible, right out of school.

Academic Policies & Rules

Cell Phone Policy

Students are required to keep their cell phones within their bags or purses at all times - and not on the desks during lecture or clinic room activity. Students are also required to keep their cell phones on “silent” - and step away from the classroom with permission for important phone calls. The instructors of SEEI reserve the right to remove students from the classroom for excessive cell phone and/or rude behavior that would prevent the student(s) from the best learning experience possible.

Advanced Esthetic Student Spa Clinic Hours Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Saturdays 9am-5pm (When open for Make-Up Hours)

Hours are always subject to change.

Spa Scheduling Requirements

- Students must arrive 15-30 minutes prior to their first appointment to set up their treatment table, prepare towels & implements, etc. Students that are not available for Spa Appointments at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time will be sent home with no further hours to be obtained that day.

- Student Schedules will be assigned on Orientation Day. The student calendar will be available online through MindBody. Students will have access to usernames & passwords to access their schedule

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from the facility computers and their personal smart phones. Students will want to download the MindBody Express App on their smartphones to gain instant access to appointment bookings. Students may suggest clients download the MindBody Connect App on their smartphones for easy online booking.

- All schedule change requests must be submitted in advance to the Administrator through a “Time-Off Request”. 24-Hours notice must be given.

- SEEI staff may dictate student schedules at any time. - Students may be denied requested schedule due to scheduling needs in the Spa Clinic.

Rules of the Student Spa Clinic

In order to maintain a professional standard on the clinic floor, the following standards will be observed: - Any student who is disrespectful or abusive to a client will be subject to disciplinary action - Students are required to complete all services for which they are scheduled - Client consent forms must be completed and signed for all services, and placed in alphabetical order

in the client file cabinet in the Administrative Office - Students are responsible to ensure treatment area is cleaned + stocked - Students are responsible to acquire needed supplies from the Dispensary - Students must maintain a quiet voice while working in the Clinic Area - Students may not congregate at the reception desk while waiting for the next client - Students may not visit with other students in any area visible to a client - Students may not move supplies or rearrange cupboards or drawers without direct interaction from

Clinic Instructors - All clients must be checked out by the Guest Services individual on duty - Students must clean and restock rooms to “Tour-Ready” condition immediately after they have left

their guest - Students are required to handle & implement all cleaning, mopping, laundering, disinfection &

sanitation required in and around the school at the end of each school day - with a positive attitude. Cleaning duties are dispersed in a fair manner between all students by instructors on staff - and will be charter on the Dispensary Bulletin Board.

Student Dress Code

It is required that students wear proper attire for all classroom and/or clinic work in our school setting at all times. Esthetics students are required to wear black scrub clothing and comfortable, close-toed shoes during all classroom activity. Students are always required to wear a Student Name Tag daily.

Long-sleeve lab coats or scrub jackets are allowed in the color of either black or white.

Hair & makeup are also required to be in good taste, along with minimal jewelry. Students must wear their nails short and well-manicured.

If students fail to comply with the dress code listed above, students may be sent home with loss of hours for that class day.

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Safety Hazards & Physical Demands

Keep in mind that there are physical demands associated with the profession that each prospective student must be aware of before enrolling. By following safety precautions and proper ergonomics, you can contribute to the health, welfare, and safety of the clients and employees in the workplace. The school provides First Aid Kits, sharps containers, proper cleaning + disinfection products, UV sanitizers for all implements, hand sanitizing units in all bathrooms, dispensary, and clinic areas; as well as quaternary ammonium compounds solution for metal implements.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute complies with all safety & infection control regulations put into place by the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology. All safety & infection control guidelines are posted daily on the Dispensary Bulletin Board & students will sign and date during each new enrollment period.

OSHA Requirements

In compliance with the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration requirements, the school advises its students of the chemicals used in cosmetology/related training. During the course work, the students learn about the importance of safety in the workplace and how to use and follow the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used in cosmetology or related training. During each unit of study, students are apprised of the various chemicals used and safe practices that apply. A complete file containing MSDS for the chemicals used is available in the Dispensary. The school endeavors to facilitate a safe environment for all staff and students by teaching proper usage of equipment, tools, and products. The school does not assume responsibility for injuries resulting from improper or unsafe use of equipment, tools, and products.

Off-Campus Events/Training

Occasionally, students will be required to attend off-campus events, facility tours, trainings, seminars, or shadow days. SEEI, its proprietors, officers. agents or any of its operators are not responsible for lost items, personal injury, or damages that arise from such activities. All policies of SEEI are applicable to off-site events. Students will only obtain hours for off-site events when they are accompanied by a Licensed Esthetics Instructor.

Campus Parking Students are obligated to obtain a parking pass from the Washington Street Parking Garage, two blocks behind the SEEI facility, for the duration of their time as a student with us. Parking fees and passes are a separate fee that the student is solely responsible for. Contact information for the Washington Street Parking Garage Office is as follows:

Washington Street Parking Garage Office 820 Washington Street Columbia SC 29201

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Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (803) 545-4015

SEEI Evacuation Plan - All occupants should proceed to the nearest available exit in an orderly, calm manner - Leave all personal belongings behind - Assist the elderly, handicapped, and children to the nearest exit - Do not attempt to contain fire; Evacuate immediately and leave containment to the trained

professionals - Once safety outside, meet at the Washington Street Parking Garage, where all students and employees

park their vehicles - Instructors will take a count to ensure no one is still inside - The Administrator will call fire officials or delegate it to one person - Stay calm and help calm others

The school is a non-smoking facility. Students at no time should have an open flame within or near the school premises.

Institutional Written Plans

Institutional Written Plan : Program & Institutional Outcomes

Southeastern Esthetics Institute administers specific processes by the administration to obtain relevant content and data for the coagulation of yearly assessments of Student Passing Rates, Student Placement Rates, Program Efficacy & Program Quality.

Follow-Up Activities of the Institution :

- Student Program Completion SEEI ensure all students in attendance of the Esthetics Licensing Program are in compliance with completing the course, and will receive a Certificate of Completion of the clock hour requirement, in addition to completed Training Affidavits/Transcripts from the Administrative Team.

- Student Pass Rate : State License Exam The administration reaches out to all students once they leave the institution to obtain the examinations grades provided by Professional Credentials Services Headquarters. It is then recorded within the Student Pass Rate Report.

- Student Placement Rate The administration reaches out to each graduating class to obtain information on the placement of individual students approximately two months after their graduation date. This data is then recorded within the Student Placement Report.

- Employer Evaluation of Graduates The administration reaches out to employers on a monthly basis to gather evaluations of graduates which are recorded on the Employer Evaluation Report, in order to collect relevance to job requirements & program efficacy reviews.

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Program Quality & Efficacy - Placement Documentation The administration reaches out to each graduating class to obtain information on the placement of each individual student approximately two months after their graduation date. - Follow-up Documentation Students must complete an Institutional Review upon graduation, in order for the institution to evaluate the program quality, competency, program efficacy, modes of education delivery

Placement & follow-up information is made available on an annual basis to all instructional personnel & administrative staff.

Completion, Licensure & Placement Rates

Completion 100% Licensure 100% Placement 90%

Institutional Written Plan: Strategic Plan

Our mission is simple: to produce top quality, Licensed Estheticians with exceptional knowledge of the skin from a scientific and clinical level - in order to obtain gainful employment and make a difference in the lives of their clients.

The institutional vision of esthetics excellence provides students with both technical skills and problem-solving capabilities through a clinical approach, to graduate students that are competent experts in their field - while also providing a level of expertise that provides employers with the skilled Estheticians needed in their facilities.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute is an established esthetics institute that does many things well. The strength of our institution lies in:

• academic excellence • strong and dedicated faculty • successful student advisement & admissions • intellectual environment • moral and ethical teachings • sense of community • science-based skin education • school-wide traditions • small class-size • open-door policy between students & teachers • individualized attention to students • training students in critical thinking • intellectual freedom • diversity • deep respect for learning and culture of academic rigor • strong student body with vigorous work ethic • fostering a sense of self-reliance in students • culture of respect, tolerance, and kindness

Because Southeastern Esthetics Institute’s mission statement - our idea of excellence - was strongly affirmed, this extraordinary declaration of principle has guided us throughout.

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It is with great pleasure — and deep gratitude for the help of our Institutional Advisory Committee, Instructors & Administrative Team — that we present here the strategic planning goals and recommendations for Southeastern Esthetics Institute for the next 3-5 years.

Identity. Goal. Southeastern Esthetics Institute will ensure that we are living true to our mission- driven understanding of ourself as a vibrant educational community animated by the core commitments that have defined the student experience : the centrality of the conversation between inspiring, challenging, caring teachers and curious, hard-working, engaged students; high academic and ethical standards maintained with integrity and understanding; attentiveness to the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical needs of students; and a governing vision of education as a lever for societal improvement and a cradle for civic engagement. Strategies. • Examine the range of academic abilities that SEEI is best positioned to serve. • Improve the culture and practice of open communication within the school community — among faculty; between faculty and administrators; and between the school and students — that leads to collegiality and shared understandings that serve the best interests of the “whole person” and assures that students, teachers, and administrators build a supportive partnership. • Examine our requirements, expectations, practices, and assumptions based on the recognition that student success is driven in part by well-being, balance, and social connection; enable students at every stage in the program to experience “the promise and joy of Southeastern Esthetics Institute; this will involve scrutiny of: > the evolving roles and responsibilities of advisors > the extensive course load and academic responsibilities of students > the ways in which the school can address issues of school-life balance for each student • Assure that our program provides students with opportunities and connections needed to excel in advanced esthetics careers • Maintain the current size of the student population while taking care of our alumni - and creating relationships with new and upcoming students

Academic Program. Goal. Southeastern Esthetics Institute will enrich its academic program by strengthening curriculum with updated information from all perspectives and through all disciplines, with special emphasis on science-based skin education; increasing inter-disciplinary studies; and expanding opportunities for students to distinguish themselves in areas of special interest or ability. Strategies. • All academic disciplines at SEEI will regularly conduct comprehensive curricular review, involving both internal and external assessments, with the intention of spurring dialogue about curricula and professional practices which will enhance Southeastern Esthetics Institute’s educational excellence. • The school will examine the structure and organization of our offerings - specifically the additional

certification courses students are able to add to their license. • The institute will examine their core competencies to be sure they provide students with the foundation

needed to engage successfully in meaningful work as a Licensed Esthetician. Administration will also regularly analyze and update offerings to ensure they align with state regulations and school-wide mission and vision.

• The school will provide the faculty with the support needed to integrate, into their teaching, technologies that will enhance instruction and provide students with essential educational tools to enhance their learning experience in the classroom. • The school will actively seek partnerships with industry leaders, employers, and other civic organizations that will augment students’ learning experiences and help students apply what they learn in real-world settings wherever possible.

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Global Industry Excellence. Goal Southeastern Esthetics Institute will ensure that its academic program and opportunities actively prepare students to be engaged citizens of the esthetics industry within the city, nation, and world. Strategies • Examine our curriculum for worldly esthetics protocols and treatment that set our students apart in any setting. • Add culturally diverse spa protocols and standards to our curriculum and activities that expand student mindsets and horizons on opportunities available in other parts of our country - and worldwide. • Re-examine our philosophy and practice around local, national, and international industry practices in order for students to receive the most enriching, possible experiences at every level; ensure that funding is in place so that no student is precluded from participating in these opportunities. • Seek to increase and broaden opportunities for students seeking employment in other parts of the country and other parts of the world ; add these options to our Job Postings page regularly for students to view. • Re-conceive our community service initiatives to include service learning (i.e., community service tied

to the curriculum and characterized by “research, reach out, and reflection”) that offers internal, local, national, and international service opportunities as appropriate for all students.

• Provide education and information on national trade shows through our website - for students to obtain education beyond their tenure within our institute.

Professional Development. Goal Southeastern Esthetics Institute will make professional conversation about excellence in teaching and learning central to the institutional culture and will ensure that this dialogue animates and informs an enhanced professional development program. Strategies • Identify and then prioritize critical professional development topics that are school-wide—as well as specific to each level of the course —by examining the curriculum and other priorities that emerge from the Institutional Advisory Committee meetings. • Ensure that faculty and staff work with their supervisors each year to set—and re-visit periodically throughout the year— individual professional development goals specific to their areas of academic program, teaching, or responsibility as well as ones related to identified institutional topics; these individual goals should engage the faculty and staff as they work to challenge the mindsets of our students. • Create time in faculty and staff’s schedules for individual and collaborative learning on the topics identified, and also for faculty and staff to share with each other the expertise, information, and skills they have gained from all resources. • Increase funding for faculty and staff professional development to approximately 1% of the school’s operating budget. • Clarify criteria for professional excellence so that the faculty and administration have a shared understanding about outstanding classroom teaching, effective goal-setting, the importance of continuous professional growth, valuable community contributions, and more. • Develop a revamped faculty and staff evaluation system which assesses and recognizes faculty and staff for their professional excellence (whether in the classroom, on the field, or elsewhere), including their dedication to continuous professional growth and improvement; consider a more frequent evaluation cycle for faculty (including department heads) and staff than presently exists.

Facilities. Goal Southeastern Esthetics Institute will create a physical environment that improves the efficacy of student outcomes while meeting the goals of this strategic plan - and providing students with the modern learning facility they deserve, for constant inspiration and stimulation for the enhancement of their educational experience.

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Strategies • Expand and enhance Southeastern Esthetics Institute’s facilities within the current campus footprint in order to provide needed additional space; this expansion may include additional instructional and learning space through a second-floor mezzanine within 12 months - in addition to media supplies needed within this new addition. • Address in the expansion and renovation plans the specific facilities needs associated with enhanced esthetics education. • Review, revise, and prioritize the elements in the existing facilities master plan in light of the recommendations contained in this strategic plan. • Develop, with the School’s architects, a time-, program-, and priority-based implementation plan that delineates needed additional square footage and gains in use-efficiency through renovations. • Ensure expansion and renovation planning is consistent with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines and a commitment to creating — to the greatest degree achievable — an environmentally responsible and sustainable facility.

Financial Plan. Goal Southeastern Esthetics Institute will develop a financial model that enhances the learning objectives of each student, provides financial security for its team members, and produces quality licensed providers for years to come. Strategies • Provide the resources — compensation, professional development, technology, and facilities — that will enable Southeastern Esthetics Institute to attract and retain teachers, administrators, staff, and students who will continue to build the dynamic learning environment expressed in the mission statement. • Consider compensation models that emphasize and reward excellence in teaching and continuous professional growth as well as contributions to the life of the school. • Maintain our present budgetary commitment to tuition assistance (as a percentage of tuition revenue) while seeking new endowment resources that would enable expansion of the financial aid program consistent with other strategic initiatives; seek, as a matter of priority, to increase socio-economic diversity through appropriate re-allocation of current funding and expanded outreach efforts. • Develop a long-term financial model aimed at reducing SEEI’s tuition dependence and increasing our ability to respond to new and emerging educational opportunities. • Provide the resources necessary to achieve the goals and aspirations of this strategic plan through enhanced fundraising efforts and endowment growth.

The strategic plan is reviewed by faculty, administration, and institutional advisory committee and revised annually, and as necessary. The results of the evaluation of progress towards achieving the objectives are documented annually.

Institutional Written Plan : Media Services

Southeastern Esthetics Institute evaluates and implements a variety of media to support the learning and educational methods and modes within its modern learning facility for the purposes of advancing its students towards ‘esthetics excellence’.

Scope & Availability of Services The institution provides its students with available media through personal textbooks from its applied curriculum, personal exam review booklets from its applied curriculum for the purposes of appropriate state board exam prep, reference books within its media center, periodical usage within the classroom from industry trade magazines, manuals from vendors utilized within the student clinic, internet access, and student access to tablet computing devices within its media center for use during all classroom

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activities when appropriate. Students must sign in and out all educational materials on the Media Center documentation sheets within the administrative office at Southeastern Esthetics Institute. Instructors must supervise the removal of materials from the Media Center by all students.

Current & Relevant Educational Materials The institution provides its students with the most updated version of the Advanced Esthetics Curriculum and all other relevant learning materials containing modern and advanced esthetics content. Students at Southeastern Esthetics Institute deserve the most modern and updated information available, which sets them apart as industry experts in their field.

Media Services Coordinator & Roles/Responsibilities Courtney Freeman, owner of Southeastern Esthetics Institute, is responsible for media services. Other administrative staff that Freeman may appoint are also responsible for maintaining media services and making certain media is available to students upon request or need. Instructors employed by the institution are required to maintain the efficacy of all educational materials removed from the media center for classroom usage. The maintenance of all technical educational materials or textbook-based media are to be reported to the administrative office as needed, for immediate replacement.

Orientation for User Groups Students are taken through a complete Orientation Program during the first day of their class time at Southeastern Esthetics Institute, which includes orientation for all media services. This orientation includes: proper signing in and out of all educational materials from the Media Center, the supervision of removal and submission of educational materials by the instructional staff to the Media Center, the inventory of media resources available within the institution, and the capacity of usage of all media resources.

Facilities & Technical Infrastructure Southeastern Esthetics Institute provides proper facilities for all educational activities and provides appropriate technical infrastructure related to wireless internet access, in addition to wireless interfacing with Apple products - specifically Apple TV.

Annual Budgetary Support The institution provides an appropriate line item for budgetary support in reference to media resources, in order to maintain consistent maintenance opportunities when necessary for tech-based education materials - as well as the purchasing of new items when needed.

Annual Evaluation of Efficacy The Institutional & Occupational Advisory Committee at Southeastern Esthetics Institute is committed to the success of each student within the Advanced Esthetics Licensing Program. Twice per year, the committee meets and discusses all aspects of the institution, which includes media resources available to students for a modern, effective learning experience. Annual reports on all of these items are applied to the COE Annual Report, evaluated by the Commission of the Council of Occupational Education.

Institutional Written Plan : Operation & Maintenance

Southeastern Esthetics Institute maintains a detailed written plan for operational and maintenance details within its modern learning facility. Specific personnel such as the administrative team and all clinic floor instructors are in charge of daily checking and maintenance of all equipment and supplies relevant the learning experience of the students at Southeastern Esthetics Institute, maintaining strict rules and regulations put into place by the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology, in reference to the equipment required of an esthetics education facility.

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As part of its guiding principles, Southeastern Esthetics Institute is committed to training students with cutting edge technology. Southeastern Esthetics Institute owns all of its educational and training equipment such as a Microdermabrasion Machine, LED Light Therapy Shield, Magnifying Lamps & Steamers, Esthetics Treatment Tables, Waxing & Hair Removal Equipment, Airbrush Tanning Machine, Hot Towel Cabinets, and Woods Lamps.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute maintains the rules and regulations of the equipment required by a licensed cosmetology school for the specifics required of an esthetician program by the South Carolina LLR Board of Cosmetology.

The Operation & Maintenance plan is available to students & employees at all times - and is regularly evaluated and revised by the Institutional & Occupational Advisory Committee along with institutional instructors and administrators. Institutional Written Plan : Health & Safety

Students are to keep in mind that physical demands associated with the profession that each prospective student must be aware of before enrolling. By following safety precautions and proper ergonomics, you can contribute to the health, welfare, and safety of the clients and employees in the workplace. The school provides First Aid Kits, sharps containers, proper cleaning + disinfection products, UV sanitizers for all implements, hand sanitizing units in all bathrooms, dispensary, and clinic areas; as well as quaternary ammonium compounds solution for metal implements.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute complies with all safety & infection control regulations put into place by the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology. All safety & infection control guidelines are posted daily on the Dispensary Bulletin Board & students will sign and date during each new enrollment period.

In compliance with the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration requirements, the school advises its students of the chemicals used in cosmetology/related training. During the course work, the students learn about the importance of safety in the workplace and how to use and follow the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used in cosmetology or related training. During each unit of study, students are apprised of the various chemicals used and safe practices that apply. A complete file containing MSDS for the chemicals used is available in the Dispensary. The school endeavors to facilitate a safe environment for all staff and students by teaching proper usage of equipment, tools, and products. The school does not assume responsibility for injuries resulting from improper or unsafe use of equipment, tools, and products.

Students and/or faculty are to report to the administration any incidents or accidents. All accidents are investigated and taken into high regard with immediate action.

Safety regulations are of daily concern to the students and faculty of Southeastern Esthetics Institute, and are practiced through every daily task, both in the theory classroom and on the clinic floor. Students are made aware of all regulations and are able to view safety rules and standards throughout the school in all theory classrooms, the clinic floor, and in the dispensary. The safety & health plans are regularly evaluated/revised with appropriate input from employees & students. The institutional & occupational Advisory Committee additionally reviews this information during their fall and spring meetings annually.

Institutional Written Plan : Placement Services

SEEI prides itself on offering extensive and personalized job placement opportunities, resume-building, and interview prep to its students & graduates. Southeastern Esthetics Graduates are employed at Day

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Spas, Medical Spas, Resort/Hotel Spas, Cruise Ship Spas, Cosmetology & Esthetics Schools, Product Companies, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Centers, Wellness Centers, and more. SEEI networks with local employers and creates life-long relationships with business owners, product representatives, Esthetics entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

Students are able to view consistently updated job postings through our password-protected Job Postings portal through the Southeastern Esthetics Institute website. Password is available through the Administrative Office upon request - in addition to being given to each student during Orientation Day - and is only available for use by SEEI students & alumni.

The administrative office of Southeastern Esthetics Institute provides resume creation support upon request, in addition to beautifully written Letters of Recommendation tailored to each student’s character traits and qualities, written by our institution owner. Southeastern Esthetics Institute maintains a list of employers, contact names, and contact phone numbers for all employers in the South Carolina area, in addition to the surrounding states of Georgia and North Carolina. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is happy to assist students with job placements in other states, and even internationally. Students must request a personal meeting with the administrator of the institution, in order to take advantage of additional, personalized placement advisement.

Professional letters of recommendation from the Employers of our Alumni are available upon request and line the walls of our Administrative Office. We are extremely proud of the relationships and contact we’ve made, in order to assist our students in achieving the best careers possible, right out of school.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute maintains records of job placements of all graduates of its institution - and maintains a quarterly record of graduates and their current facilities of employment.

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Acknowledgment and Receipt

I have received my copy of the Southeastern Esthetics Institute Student Catalog & Facility Handbook.

The handbook describes important information about Southeastern Esthetics Institute and I understand that I should consult with the administrative team regarding any questions not answered in the handbook. I have entered into my relationship as a student with Southeastern Esthetics Institute voluntarily and acknowledge all of the rules and regulations put into place at Southeastern Esthetics Institute, and my promises as a student to the facility and faculty. Accordingly, either I or Southeastern Esthetics Institute can terminate the relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.

This manual and the policies and procedures contained herein supersede any and all prior practices, oral or written representations, or statements regarding the terms and conditions of the student experience at Southeastern Esthetics Institute. By distributing this handbook, Southeastern Esthetics Institute expressly revokes any and all previous policies and procedures which are inconsistent with those contained herein.

I understand that any and all policies and practices may be changed at any time by Southeastern Esthetics Institute. All such changes will be communicated through official notices, and I understand that revised information may supersede, modify, or eliminate existing policies. Only the administrative team of Southeastern Esthetics Institute has the ability to adopt any revisions to the policies in this handbook.

I have received the handbook, and I understand that it is my responsibility to read and comply with the policies contained in this handbook and any revisions made to it.

________________________________________ Student’s Signature

________________________________________ Student’s Name (Print)

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