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2016 –17 Catalog & Student Handbook
Live your dream at one of the
top graphic design colleges
in the country.
Welcome to the School of Advertising Art.
We are a nationally recognized, award-winning
graphic design college located in Kettering, Ohio.
We’ll educate you to become a Hybrid Designer
who has an essential combination of skills in
graphic design, web design, photography,
illustration, and video and motion design.
Year after year, our students produce awardwinning work and go on to have successful
careers in the advertising industry.
Students choose SAA to pursue their dream
of art and design. We invite you to be a part
of our family.
The School of Advertising Art is accredited
by the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges [ACCSC].
Approved by the State Approving Agency
for Veterans Training, Ohio State Department
of Education, Columbus, Ohio.
SAA receives its Associate Degree
authorization and Certificate of Registration
from the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges
and Schools, Columbus, Ohio.
SAA has been consistently approved to fund
students through the Workforce Investment
Act [WIA].
Certificate of Registration #85-03-0958T
State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
100% of graduates eligible for career services
who began the program on August 31, 2011
(35 out of 35) gained employment in the
advertising field by July 2014.
©2015 by SAA. All rights reserved.
Published February 2015
Artwork is SAA students’ original
artwork throughout, all rights reserved.
School of Advertising Art
1725 East David Road
Kettering, Ohio 45440
877-300-9866
www.saa.edu
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We’re a small college
building on more than
30 years of success.
SAA is a tight-knit family of creative
individuals who are passionate about art
and design. We take pride in being small,
knowing your name, and providing
personal one-on-one attention in and out
of the classroom. We’re here to help you
succeed—to land that first job interview,
to push you further than you ever thought
possible, and to cheer you on when you get
your first promotion. Let us help you take
the steps toward living your dream.
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Students are transformed
into Hybrid Designers, and
are valuable to employers.
Employers need Hybrid Designers who are
versatile. Because of this, SAA recognizes the
importance of teaching a combination of skills
in graphic design, web design, illustration,
photography, and video and motion design.
As a Hybrid Designer, you can design a magazine
ad and brochure, code a website, design a mobile
app, develop illustrations for a gig poster, shoot
photography for an event, and produce graphics
for a video or TV commercial. Our curriculum is
frequently updated to stay in line with the industry
and changing technology. We’re focused on training
you to be accomplished in many areas of design
so that you are equipped to reach your long-term
career goals.
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Package Design by Ben Griffen
Graphic design is all around us in packaging,
billboards, magazine ads, posters, online sites,
and brochures. SAA teaches you to use creativity
to solve problems by brainstorming, thinking
conceptually, sketching thumbnails,
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and researching brands and products.
Typography by Cody Rayn
Event Poster by Elizabeth Anderson
Personal Identity by Rodney Crimes
Book Cover by Mark Wilson
Print Ad by Brenden Schindler
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Responsive Website by Hannah Clegg
Mobile App by Amber Dee
SAA Hybrid Designers develop responsive
websites for desktop computers, laptops, tablets,
and mobile devices. They also design original
mobile apps and create marketing campaigns
to promote ideas to potential investors.
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Video by Kyle Sheridan
Motion Design by Kelsey Prenger
Video by Taylor McGohan
Video by Taylor McGohan
Motion Design by Madison Reese
Using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro,
SAA Hybrid Designers write video and TV
commercial scripts, develop storyboards,
shoot and edit video, and design motion
graphics. View student video projects on our
website at saa.edu/videos.
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Photo by Alexandra Carroll
Photo by Nicholette Baldwin
Photo by Kaitlyn Kirk
Photo by TJ Lindsey
Photo by Marissa Sofalvi
SAA Hybrid Designers shoot original
photography with digital SLR cameras for their
website, brochure, poster, and print ad designs.
Students are taught both natural lighting
and studio lighting.
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Illustration by Sydney Graf
Illustration by Taylor Lugar
Illustration by Lauryn Koehler
Illustration by Brittnee Estep
Illustration by Lauren Landes
SAA instructor Michael Bonilla challenges
students to create illustrations in a variety of
mediums and styles and to see beyond the
obvious. Hybrid Designers are encouraged to
incorporate original illustrations into their
graphic design and web design projects.
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Our two-year program trains students to become well-rounded Hybrid Designers as they earn an
Associate Degree of Applied Business in Advertising Art. The first year you are introduced to our core
technical courses—graphic design, web design, photography, illustration, video and motion design—
and learn the Adobe Creative Cloud software applications. The second year you continue to enhance
your skills as well as perfect 10 to 15 pieces for your portfolio. In the spring, you are placed in an
externship to gain industry experience that may possibly turn into a full-time job.
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Year One, Semester One
Year One, Semester Two
Year One, Spring Term
APP101 Introduction to Applications
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GRD101 Design Basics
and Print Production
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WEB101 Web Design I
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PHT101 Photography
Fundamentals
GRD151 G
raphic Design I
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WEB102 Web Design II
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ILL101 Illustration
Fundamentals
ELT101-1
Advertising Art Elective
ENG101 English
Composition
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ARH101 Art History
ENG102 Creative Writing
PRO101 Professional
Communication I
PRO102 Professional
Communication II –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
HIS121 History of Advertising in America
PRO103 Professional
Communication III
15 Weeks/18 Credits
15 Weeks/16 Credits
4 Weeks/4 Credits
By the time you graduate you
will have a professional portfolio,
a personal website, and business
cards and stationery. SAA prepares
you to have everything you need
to interview and land your first job
after graduation.
Year Two, Semester One
Year Two, Semester Two
Year Two, Spring Term
GRD251 Graphic Design II
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GRD252 Advanced
Typography
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WEB201 W
eb Design III
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ELT201-1
Advertising Art Elective
GRD299 Portfolio Completion
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ELT299-1 Portfolio
Elective
PRO299 Externship
MKT201 Marketing I
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PRO261 Business and Ethics of Graphic Design
MKT202 M
arketing II
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PRO251 Advanced Professional Development
15 Weeks/17 Credits
15 Weeks/17 Credits
4 Weeks/3.5 Credits
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Top (l–r):
Sara Hinegardner (‘14),
Linsey Free (‘09), Matt Gregg (‘05),
Susan Jauss (‘10),
Matt Zollman (‘95) at Real Art
Bottom left (l–r):
Mike Savory (‘86),
Helen Owens (‘14),
Jon Brooks (‘86) at
Upward Brand Interactions
Bottom center:
Roxann Patrick,
Director of Career Services
Bottom right:
Matt Gregg (‘05) at Real Art
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We take our 100%* job placement
rate very seriously.
SAA provides career service assistance to
students and alumni. Our Director of Career
Services, Roxann Patrick, has over 30 years of
experience in the graphic design and advertising
field and networks with employers nationwide.
SAA has a strong reputation among employers
for educating Hybrid Designers who are creative
and prepared for the demands of the advertising
industry. Recent graduates have received
starting salaries up to $43,000.** Career services
are always provided to alumni—for your first job
and as you advance in the field.
*100% of graduates eligible for career services who began the
program on August 31, 2011 (35 of 35) gained employment in
the advertising field by July 2014.
**Graduates who completed the program in 2014 and who
reported their salaries earn up to $43,000.
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Abbie Heaney, Housing Coordinator
Georgetown of Kettering Apartments
Kettering is a great place to
study, work, and play.
Kettering, Ohio is a safe, quiet town
and a fun place to live. Nearly 70% of
all SAA students move to Kettering and
live just minutes from campus. Our Housing
Coordinator, Abbie Heaney, will put you
in contact with other students just like
you, let you know about apartment
community discounts, and even provide
help for your move-in day. SAA will
assist you so that your move to Kettering
is stress free.
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ADMISSIONS
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
O
nline Application: Complete
online application at saa.edu.
O
fficial Transcripts: Submit official
high school and/or college transcript
[or dated GED score report].
If the high school and/or college
transcript reflects a grade point
average below a 2.0 cumulative grade
point or higher than 10% cumulative
absenteeism during junior or senior
years of high school, the student
must complete the following steps:
a] Submit a 1–2 page essay describing
how the student plans to achieve
satisfactory progress at SAA.
b] S
ubmit two letters of
recommendation. These letters
should be written by academic
educators or work supervisors
who are familiar with the student’s
work ethic and potential for
success at SAA.
T
hese applications will be reviewed
and accepted at the President’s
discretion. Each applicant will be
notified by mail regarding his or her
acceptance to SAA.
If students participate in nontraditional education, students must
send a dated GED score report in
place of a transcript.
Interview and Tour: Schedule
an appointment to tour the college
and meet with an admissions
specialist for an interview.
During the interview, the admissions
specialist evaluates students by using
the following criteria to determine
acceptance: artistic ability, computer
skills, communications skills, and past
academic achievement.
Students are required to present
samples of their artwork. Variety
in medium and subject is greatly
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encouraged. Examples of acceptable artwork include: drawings, paintings, sketchbooks, digital artwork, video, and photography. Presenting original artwork is recommended. If artwork was created digitally or you are not
able to bring the original work, it is acceptable to present artwork on a
CD or flash drive. Most students
bring 8–10 pieces, but feel free to
bring fewer or more.
Interviews may also be completed
during an Open House. SAA Open
Houses provide a casual, open forum
for learning more about SAA without an
appointment or interview. Students, their
families, and friends are invited to view
dozens of examples of student artwork
as well as obtain information about
financial aid, housing, and much more.
Interviews for admission are available
on a first-come, first-served basis.
If traveling to SAA for an admissions
interview is not possible, you may
contact the Admissions Department
to request an online portfolio review.
SAA strongly encourages prospective
students to visit the campus for a tour
and interview, but we understand that
this is not always feasible.
Acceptance: Applicants are notified
by mail as to the status of their
acceptance. Acceptance will be
honored for three years.
Enrollment:
After an applicant is
accepted, he or she is invited to
enroll by filling out and returning the
enrollment agreement and paying the
$100 enrollment fee [$50 if paid by
December 31, 2015]. The enrollment
agreement packet and fee may be
mailed or personally delivered to
SAA. The enrollment fee must be
in the form of check or money
order if received by mail.
Enrollment is complete only after the student submits a copy of one of the following that meets the stated criteria: high school diploma, official final transcript, or GED score report. Students cannot begin classes until enrollment is complete.
If a student chooses not to attend
SAA after enrollment is complete but
decides to begin classes within two
years of initial enrollment, the student is
required to complete a new enrollment
agreement. The student is not required
to pay another enrollment fee.
Financial
Aid: After you have filed
your 2015 Federal Income Tax Return,
call to schedule your Financial Aid
Appointment at 877-300-9866.
TRANSCRIPTS AND DIPLOMAS
Students submitting diplomas and/
or transcripts awarded by online or
correspondence high schools must
provide proof that the awarding school
or organization complies with one of
the following criteria:
a] School or organization is authorized
to offer online or correspondence
high school diplomas by the state
they are located within.
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chool or organization is accredited
by an accrediting agency recognized
by the US Department of Education
and authorized to issue high school
diplomas by that accrediting agency.
c] School or organization is approved in
writing by the State Board of Career
Colleges and Schools.
SAT/ACT SCORES
Although not required, SAA encourages
students to take the Scholastic Aptitude
Test [SAT] and/or the American College
Testing Assessment [ACT]. Scores
should be sent directly to SAA through
the appropriate testing report service.
SAA Code Numbers
SAT: 5953 ACT: 6578
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
SAA welcomes international students
whose previous courses of study and
English proficiency have prepared them
for a collegiate program. An international
student who requires an F-1 [student]
Visa must apply through the international
admissions process.
When applying for admission, the
student might wish to inquire at the U.S.
Consular Office in their home country
about general immigration requirements
he/she would need to meet if accepted
for admission. An international applicant
will also be required to give proof
of financial responsibility for his/her
education. This information will not be
used in the admissions process but is
required in order to issue the I-20.
Each enrolling student must also have
adequate health and accident insurance.
Students needing an F-1 or an M-1
Visa for fall enrollment must have
completed the admissions process
by May 1. Details regarding admission
of international students can be
found at saa.edu.
Note: SAA does not provide English
as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
International student applicants must be
fluent in English, both written and verbal.
International and ESL applicants must
successfully complete an English
Proficiency Exam prior to admission.
TRANSFER OF CREDITS TO SAA
Any student wishing to transfer to
SAA from an accredited college must
adhere to the regular admissions
process, beginning with the application
and interview.
A student’s postsecondary schooling
and experience will be evaluated and
appropriate credit may be granted.
This is a subjective assessment based
on a review of course/grade transcripts
and the catalog and/or syllabus from
the college course[s] taken. In certain
instances and at the discretion of the
Director of Education, a combination
of courses may be considered as
a transfer credit.
Submit a college transcript and detailed
syllabi/detailed catalog listings to the
Director of Education for review and
possible acceptance of credits. Design
and academic courses with a grade
of “B” or higher will be considered
for transfer.
Additional Requirement for
Transfer of Design Credits:
Students must submit a portfolio to
the President of SAA to receive possible
credit for design courses. Due to the
nature of the program, the student
may still need to take all offered and
required SAA design courses in order
to successfully complete the program
and graduate.
The Art Institute of Jacksonville
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
The Art Institute of Michigan–Detroit
The Art Institute of Michigan–Troy
The Art Institute of Ohio–Cincinnati
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
The Art Institute of Phoenix
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh–
Online Division
The Art Institute of Portland
The Art Institute of Salt Lake City
The Art Institute of Seattle
The Art Institute of St. Louis
The Art Institute of Tampa
TRANSFER OF COLLEGE
CREDITS FROM SAA
The Art Institute of Tennessee–
Nashville
Although SAA is accredited, there is no
guarantee that other colleges will accept
credit or credit hours for coursework
completed at SAA. Transcripts can be
sent by the registrar at the request of
the student, if the student is in good
financial standing with SAA.
The Art Institute of Tucson
BACHELOR DEGREE OPTIONS
The Art Institute of Wisconsin
Transfer your SAA credits and earn a
bachelor degree in approximately two
years or less at the following colleges.
The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago
Antioch University Midwest
Yellow Springs, Ohio
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
The Art Institute of Washington
Arlington, Virginia
The Art Institute of Washington–
Dulles
The Illinois Institute of Art–
Schaumburg
The Illinois Institute of Art–Tinley Park
Regent’s University London
London, England
Miami International University
of Art & Design
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Transferability of credits is determined
individually by each college. Articulation
agreements are subject to change.
Students applying for transfer of credit
must initiate the process through SAA.
The Art Institute of Atlanta–Decatur
The Art Institute of California–
Hollywood; Inland Empire; Los Angeles;
Orange County; Sacramento; San Diego;
San Francisco; Silicon Valley
The Art Institute of Charleston
The Art Institute of Colorado–Denver
The Art Institute of Indianapolis
SAA consistently pursues new
articulation agreements. For updated
information or to apply for transfer of
credit, contact the SAA Director of
Education at 877-300-9866.
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FINANCIAL AID
PROGRAM TOTAL COSTS
[AUGUST 2016–MAY 2018]
YEAR ONE TUITION
First semester............................$12,174
Second semester/spring term... $13,527
Total Year One Tuition............ $25,701
YEAR TWO TUITION
First semester............................ $11,958
Second semester/spring term.....$14,419.
Total Year Two Tuition............$26,377
SUPPLIES
Art supplies.....................................$520
Books..............................................$730
Digital camera.................................$600
Personal website............................$250
Business cards & stationery..........$500
Software...................................... $1,700
MacBook Pro laptop.....................$2,950
Total Supplies............................ $7,250
FEES
Printing fee.....................................$600
Photography fee.............................$350
Student activity fee........................$360
Total Fees................................... $1,310
2-YEAR PROGRAM TOTAL.....$60,638
ll fees, costs, and tuition are subject to
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change. All students will be notified by
July 30 of any changes in tuition, fees,
and/or costs for the upcoming school
year. Tuition amounts do not include
supplies or fees.
EXPLANATION OF FEES
Enrollment Fee
A $100 Enrollment Fee [$50 if paid by
December 31, 2015] must be paid by
the applicant to be officially placed on
the roster. Only Year One students pay
this fee. The entire fee will be refunded
if the college is notified of withdrawal
in writing within five days of signing
the enrollment agreement.
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Art Supplies
Business Cards and Stationery
Students are required to purchase a
variety of art supplies. SAA has arranged
with United Art and Education to offer art
kits that contain the required supplies.
Students will be charged Year One art
kit fees of $350 for Semester 1 and
$20 for Semester 2. Students will be
charged Year Two art kit fees of $20
for Semester 1 and $130 for Semester 2.
The total cost of art supplies for both
years is $520. The art kits also include
a flash drive and a portfolio binder kit.
During the second semester of Year
Two there is a $500 fee for the printing
of letterhead, resumes, business cards,
envelopes and/or note cards. These
items are created by the student to
showcase his or her artwork and skills.
These pieces are instrumental in the
job search process.
If payment for art supplies has not been
included in the student’s financial aid
package or prior payment arrangements
and the student has not purchased the
art supplies by 3:00pm on the fourth
school day of the term, the student
will be dismissed from SAA.
Books
Students are charged Year One book
fees of $475 for Semester 1 and $90
for Semester 2. Students are charged
Year Two book fees of $165 for Semester 1.
The total cost of books for both years is
$730 and includes access to ebooks and
videos on Creative Edge. Students have
the option of purchasing their own books.
Digital Camera
Students are charged a Year One,
Semester 1 fee of $600 for the purchase
of a digital camera. If students already
own a digital camera, the purchase of
the camera and fee might be waived
by obtaining the photography
instructor’s approval.
Personal Website
Students are charged a fee of $250 for
the purchase of a unique domain name
and a three-year hosting plan for the
student’s personal portfolio website.
Software
Students are charged $700 for Year One
and $1,000 for Year Two [$1,700 total for
two years] for the purchase of software.
The software package includes a 3-year
subscription to the Adobe® Creative
Cloud, a 4-year subscription to Microsoft
Office 365, and Coda, a Web design
software application.
Laptop
Each student is required to purchase,
own, and bring to class each day a
MacBook Pro laptop computer.
Updated information in regard to
purchasing a laptop, prices, and
information about possible changes
in technology can be downloaded
at www.saa.edu. It is the student’s
responsibility to purchase his/her own
Macintosh laptop computer. Please
contact the Financial Aid Office regarding
ordering your laptop. Availability and
pricing of equipment will vary and
information given by SAA may change,
as technology and pricing vary.
As of the printing of this catalog,
the laptop package is priced at $2,950.
The package includes a MacBook Pro
15 inch laptop computer with retina
display, AppleCare Protection Plan,
MacBook Pro protective sleeve,
keyboard cover, and external backup
hard drive.
Printing Fee
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST
Students are charged $150 per semester
[$600 total] for color and black and white
printouts from SAA printers. This fee
covers only prints and copies produced
for SAA related projects. Use of the
printers is monitored. Excessive use
or abuse by a student will be addressed
by administration and additional fees
may be required. Wide format prints
are $10 each.
To begin the financial aid process,
schedule an appointment to meet
with the Financial Aid staff at SAA
to discuss your options. At your
scheduled appointment, a Financial Aid
representative will guide you through the
entire Financial Aid application process.
It is not necessary to complete any
Financial Aid paperwork before your
scheduled appointment.
Students and parents must bring
the following items to the Financial
Aid appointment:
Photography Fee
If you are under the age of 24, we
strongly recommend that your parent[s]
or guardian accompany you to the
appointment. Generally, anyone under
the age of 24 [unless married] is
considered financially dependent upon
their parents or guardian [even if your
parents or guardian are no longer paying
for your living expenses]. If you are
over the age of 24 and are financially
independent, we still may require
additional information from your
parents or a cosigner.
During Year Two, Semester 1, a $350
fee covers a professional photography
session. The session includes four
hours at a professional advertising
photographer’s studio.
Student Activity Fee
The Student Activity Fee is $90 per
semester [$360 total for two years].
The Student Activity Fee is for the
improvement and enhancement of
student life while attending the School
of Advertising Art. This fee will cover
portions of extracurricular activities such
as events, luncheons, guest speaking
engagements, student senate, fine
art club, and recreational equipment.
The fee also covers membership to
the Dayton Art Institute and a YMCA
activities pass.
Late Fee
When tuition and/or special fees are
not paid on or before the due date,
an additional fee is assessed. A $25 fee
is assessed if paid within the first 10
school days and a $50 fee is assessed
if paid thereafter. A student will not be
allowed to begin classes in a term until
all fees from the previous term have
been paid in full unless arrangements
have been made with the Director of
Financial Aid.
Returned Check Fee
There is a $30 charge for returned
checks. Payment is required in cash
or cashier’s check only.
Federal Income Tax returns and W2s
are absolutely necessary to begin the
process, as it is extremely difficult for
the Financial Aid office to accurately
estimate your financial aid eligibility
without your current income figures.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
STUDENT AID [FAFSA]
Students begin the application process
at their scheduled Financial Aid
appointment by completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid,
known as the FAFSA. With information
from your 2015 Federal Income Tax
returns, the SAA Financial Aid staff can
process your FAFSA electronically during
your appointment. The information on
your completed FAFSA determines
your eligibility for grants and loans,
and provides information for completing
all other necessary financial aid forms.
1. A
signed copy of the student’s
2015 Federal Income Tax return,
all schedules, and W2s.
2. If student is financially dependent,
a signed copy of the parents’ 2015
Federal Income Tax return, all
schedules, and W2s. This is required
in addition to the student’s Federal
Tax Income return. [Most students
are financially dependent on parents;
there are many federal guidelines
that must be met to show financial
independence.]
3. If student is an eligible non-citizen,
bring qualifying documents.
Other items you may be required to
supply include your Social Security
card, marriage certificate, proof of
cleared default status for prior student
loans, contact references, guardianship
documents, proof of untaxed income,
and/or driver’s license.
If you are selected for verification by the
Department of Education after applying
for financial aid, you may be required to
provide further documentation to the
Financial Aid Office.
After you and your parents have
completed all necessary financial aid
paperwork at your appointment,
you will be given an estimate showing
the total financial aid for which you are
eligible, and a listing of the types of aid
you will be receiving for the upcoming
school year.
If you do not have a copy of your 2015
Federal Income Tax return, you can
request form #4506 from the IRS
website, www.irs.gov, or by calling
800-829-3676 or 800-829-1040.
Forms can also be obtained from
the SAA Financial Aid Office.
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FINANCIAL AID
DEADLINES
The Financial Aid process needs to
be completed for Year One before July
15, 2016. The process needs to be
completed for Year Two before May 20,
2017. The Financial Aid office assists
Year One and Year Two students with
the process.
Tuition for the first semester is due no
later than July 30, 2016. A late fee will
be assessed if payment is received
after that date.
WITHDRAWAL OR DISMISSAL
A student who wishes to withdraw or is
dismissed from the college must notify
the SAA Director of Financial Aid either
in writing, in person, or by telephone.
For additional information, please refer
to the refund policy.
APPEAL OF AID TERMINATION
If a student feels his/her student aid
was terminated unjustly due to mitigating
circumstances, the student has 30 days
to appeal to the President of SAA or
termination is considered final.
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC
PROGRESS FOR FINANCIAL
AID PROGRAMS
Students must be enrolled in at least
twelve semester credit hours to be
eligible to receive federal financial aid.
FUNDING OPTIONS
There are many ways in which you
can fund your education at SAA.
The following sections outline various
grants, loans, and tuition reduction
and award programs that may work
for you. Additional sources of funding
may be discussed in your Financial
Aid appointment.
Pell Grant
Eligibility is determined at the time the
FAFSA is processed. This grant is
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awarded based on financial need. Grants
are free money, so you will not repay
the award amount. In order for SAA to
determine your eligibility for the Pell
Grant, you must complete the FAFSA.
Federal Direct Loan Programs
Direct Loans are low-interest loans for
students and parents to help pay for
the cost of a student’s education after
high school. The lender is the U.S.
Department of Education rather than
a bank or other financial institution.
These loans will be discussed in the
financial aid appointment. For additional
information prior to your appointment
please visit www.studentloans.gov.
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan:
This is a student loan, and it must be
repaid. The federal government pays
the interest on this loan while you are
attending college. The maximum
amount a Year One student can borrow
is $3,500. A Year Two student can
borrow a maximum of $4,500. Your first
payment on this loan will not be due until
six months after you graduate or your
last date of attendance. The first step in
applying for the Federal Direct Subsidized
Loan is completion of the FAFSA.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan:
This is a student loan available to
independent students, dependent
students whose total family income
makes them ineligible for a Direct
Subsidized Loan, and dependent
students whose parents have applied
for and been denied the Federal Direct
PLUS Loan. This loan must be repaid.
The student is responsible for the
interest that accrues on this loan while
the student is attending college. Interest
begins to accrue on this loan after the
first disbursement has been received.
If you choose to defer the interest while
you are attending college, the accrued
interest will be capitalized and added
to the principal balance of the loan
quarterly. The maximum amount to
borrow for Year One or Year Two
is $6,000.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan: The Federal
Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate
Students (PLUS) allows parents to
borrow money to cover any costs
not already covered by the student’s
financial aid package, up to the full cost
of attendance. There is no cumulative
limit. Like the Federal Direct Subsidized
and Unsubsidized Loans, Federal PLUS
Loans are available from the Department
of Education.
Direct PLUS loans are the financial
responsibility of the parents, not the
student. If the student agrees to make
payments on the PLUS loan, but fails to
make the payments on time, the parents
will be held responsible.
Eligibility for the PLUS loan depends on
a credit check that determines whether
the parent has an adverse credit history.
Payment Plans
The School of Advertising Art offers
payment plans to students under certain
limited conditions. Students must have
explored and been denied all other
options for funding their remaining
balance in order to qualify for a payment
plan. The details of the payment plan
must be agreed upon in writing by both
SAA and the student. SAA reserves the
right to cancel the agreement at any
time due to nonpayment.
Out-of-pocket Payments
Out-of-pocket payments are accepted in
the form of credit card, cash, personal
check, money order, or cashier’s check.
Cash will be accepted only if submitted
in person. SAA is not responsible for late
or lost payments in the mail.
Additional Financial Aid Information
Find additional Financial Aid information
and a Net Price Indicator at: saa.edu.
Tuition Reduction
This section lists Tuition Reduction
opportunities for incoming Year
One students.
Need-Based Tuition Reduction:
Students accepted and enrolled to start
Year One classes in August 2016 will be
considered for a Tuition Reduction of a
maximum of $5,000. Tuition Reduction
is awarded on a first-come, first-served
basis. [The reduction is not renewable
for Year Two.]
To qualify, the student must have a
FAFSA Expected Family Contribution
[EFC] that results in Pell Grant eligibility,
and the parent[s] must have received
a denial on a PLUS loan credit check
[for dependent students]. The student
would first need to borrow all the Federal
Direct Loan money for which the student
is eligible and receive all the grants for
which the student qualifies.
Career Center Graduate Tuition
Reduction: Students accepted to start
Year One classes in August 2016, have
earned a grade point average of 3.0
or higher, and will graduate from a
Career Center high school are eligible
for a Tuition Reduction of $5,000. [The
reduction is not renewable for Year Two.]
Out-of-State Tuition Reduction:
Out-of-state students accepted to start
Year One classes in August 2016 who
have earned a grade point average of
3.0 or higher are eligible for a Tuition
Reduction of $5,000 [$2,500 per year].
SAA Tuition Awards
This section lists Tuition Award
opportunities for incoming Year One
students. The deadline for submission is
March 9, 2016. Application requirements
can be found at saa.edu.
Art and Academic Achievement
Awards: Up to four students who
reflect excellence in both design and
general academics will be offered a
$10,000 award [$5,000 per year] Art
and Academic Achievement Award.
Students must be accepted to begin
classes in August 2016.
Daniel E. Johnson Memorial Award:
Students accepted to start classes in
August 2016 may apply for this award.
One student who reflects excellence in
both design and general academics will
be offered a $10,000 award [$5,000
per year].
Multicultural Awards: Applicants for
this award must be accepted to start
classes in August 2016 and must be
identified as members of the African
American, Latina/Latino, Native
American, Asian American, Pacific
Islander, or other ethnic minority.
Up to four students will each be offered
a $5,000 award [$2,500 per year].
Portfolio Competition Awards
for Enrolled Students: Up to four
students will be offered a $5,000
award [$2,500 per year] for the
Portfolio Competition. Students
must be accepted and enrolled
to begin classes in August 2016.
Other SAA Tuition Award
Opportunities
This section lists other Tuition Award
opportunities for incoming Year
One students.
Business Professionals of America
Awards: Students who are awarded
first place at the Ohio or Indiana
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Website Design, Advertising Promotion,
Photography, or Video competitions at
the state level are eligible for this award.
Up to ten students will each be offered
a $2,500 award [$1,250 per year].
Congressional Art Award: Students
who win first place in their home
district’s Congressional Art Competition
are eligible for this award. Students will
be offered a $2,500 award [$1,250 per
year]. Visit house.gov for information
about this competition that recognizes
and encourages artistic talent.
Governor’s Show Awards: Students
whose artwork is selected for display in
the Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition are
eligible for this award. Students will each
be offered a $10,000 award [$5,000
per year]. Visit govart.org for more
information about the Governor’s Show.
SkillsUSA Awards: Students awarded
first place in the Ohio Southwest
Regional Advertising Design Contest
or in the State SkillsUSA Advertising
Design, Web Design, Photography,
or Video Contests are eligible for this
award. Students will each be offered
a $2,500 award [$1,250 per year].
Outside Scholarships
Much like grants and tuition awards,
scholarships are free money, and will
not need to be repaid. There are many
private scholarships available that are
not associated with SAA. You should
begin research on these other potential
scholarship options as soon as possible.
Your high school guidance counselor
can be a helpful resource for information
about locally awarded grants and
scholarships. You might also look into the
possibility of receiving scholarships from
employers, trade associations, churches,
and social/service organizations such
as Rotary Club and Lions Club, local
businesses, community organizations,
etc. The Financial Aid staff may have
other ideas for you to look into, as well.
Additional Scholarship Resources
scholarshipamerica.org
• fastweb.com
• finaid.org
• collegescholarships.com
• scholarships.com
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ABOUT SAA
MISSION
Our mission is to educate, prepare,
and guide students to become
innovative hybrid designers.
PHILOSOPHY
At SAA you will develop your artistic
abilities, professional work ethic, and
time management skills. Beyond these
essential career elements, one of the
most important things you are going to
learn at SAA is how to think creatively.
The goal is to be able to provide new
and unique creative ideas for clients
in a professional work environment.
You will develop thinking and problemsolving capabilities that will enable you
to respond with innovative conceptual
ideas. As you grow as an artist and a
person, your work will connect with
people on a deeper level.
HISTORY
Incorporated in 1983, SAA was founded
by entrepreneur and graphic designer
Tim Potter of Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Classes began in 1984, and the first SAA
students graduated by earning a Diploma
of Advertising Art in 1986. In 1999,
Tim Potter purchased the current site
of SAA and constructed a new facility.
SAA expanded enrollment and began
awarding Associate Degrees of Applied
Business in 2000.
In 2007, Jessica Barry was named
president of SAA and began leading a
new administration comprised of Vice
Presidents Matthew Flick and Nathan
Summers. Tim Potter retired from the
daily operations in 2009. Jessica Barry
formed Advertising Art Educational
Services, Inc. in 2011 and purchased
the college in 2013. Advertising Art
Educational Services now does business
as School of Advertising Art. Jessica
Barry is the sole owner.
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For over 30 years, SAA has been
providing advertising agencies, design
firms, publishers, and corporate art
departments throughout the United
States and abroad with highly skilled
professionals for three decades—
a generation of graphic designers.
Employers consider each SAA graduating
class as a premiere source of talent.
ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL
The School of Advertising Art
is accredited by the Accrediting
Commission of Career Schools
and Colleges [ACCSC].
SAA receives its Associate Degree
authorization and Certificate of
Registration from the Ohio State
Board of Career Colleges and Schools,
Columbus, Ohio.
SAA holds Certificate of Registration
#85-03-0958T with the State Board
of Career Colleges and Schools.
This institution is authorized by:
The Indiana Board for
Proprietary Education
101 W. Ohio St., Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984
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o provide expert guidance and training
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for our students in areas relevant to
today’s advertising field.
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o graduate students who are focused,
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creative, and well prepared for a career
in advertising and design.
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o assist advertising agencies, design
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departments by being one of the most
valuable resources in their search for
entry-level graphic designers.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Associate Degree Program
objective is to graduate highly skilled
and creative hybrid designers to be
employed by advertising agencies,
design firms, publishers, and corporate
art departments as entry-level
graphic designers, web designers,
photographers, and production artists.
DEGREE GRANTED
Students earn an Associate Degree
of Applied Business in Advertising Art
after successfully completing the
two-year program.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
This institution is authorized by:
The Kentucky Commission on
Proprietary Education
Capital Plaza Tower, Room 302
500 Mero Street,
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
The Associate Degree Program is 21
calendar months in length. The program
consists of a two-year, full-time daily
program. Each year includes two fifteenweek semesters and a four-week term
[34 weeks total per year].
SAA is approved by the State Approving
Agency for Veterans Training, Ohio
State Department of Education,
Columbus, Ohio.
Each semester consists of 315–420
clock hours, or 16 to 18 semester credit
hours of courses. Over the two-year
period, this is a total of 1,658 semester
clock hours.
SAA has been consistently approved
to fund students through the Workforce
Investment Act [WIA].
SAA OBJECTIVES
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o review, accept, and enroll students
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who show creative potential as
tomorrow’s hybrid designers.
Clock Hours
Clock hours are the number of actual
hours in class [lecture/discussion] or
laboratory [“hands-on” experience].
A clock hour is one hour of attendance
that may, at the college’s discretion,
contain a 10-minute break. Thus a clock
hour is at least 50 minutes of instruction.
State of Ohio Credit Hour Policy
LOCATION & FACILITY
One credit is earned for every lecture/
discussion hour per week, assuming
two outside preparation hours for each
class hour. One credit is earned for every
two hours of laboratory work per week,
assuming an additional hour of follow-up
work for every two laboratory hours.
SAA is located on the corner of East
David Road and Hempstead Station
in Kettering, Ohio. A quiet residential
neighborhood sits adjacent to the
college. RTA bus lines are accessible
at the corner of the college property.
SCHEDULE
Classes are held Monday through Friday
within the hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm.
CLASS SIZES
The small college environment at SAA
means you’ll have the benefit of small
class sizes. You won’t be a number in
a huge lecture hall. The small class sizes
enable SAA instructors to work with
students one-on-one. The instructors
will know your first name, and you’ll be
able to get help when you need it. The
small college environment also nurtures
a strong sense of community among
students. Class sizes range from
10–20 students per class.
INSTRUCTORS
With the most up-to-date knowledge
of software and design trends, SAA
instructors work one-on-one with
each student. They guide students
to design projects that hit the target
audience, are amazingly creative, visually
appealing, and professionally executed.
These award-winning instructors have
been honored by every major graphic
design organization in the region. Matt
Flick was named Educator of the Year
by the Greater Dayton Advertising
Association in 2009 and 2012.
Design instructors also work as freelance
graphic designers, web designers, and
photographers, which ensures that they
know the market as well as the art of
graphic design. Being immersed in the
field enables instructors to be excellent
mentors as students work on their
skills and explore the variety of design
opportunities available.
Kettering is a safe, friendly city of 56,000
people within an hour’s drive of Dayton,
Cincinnati, and Columbus. There are
enough parks, shopping malls, skating
areas, and restaurants to please anyone.
SAA is contained in one 15,000square-foot air conditioned, welllit facility. Eight studio classrooms
accommodate graphic design, web
design, photography, illustration, motion,
video, and general education courses.
Wi-Fi service is available throughout
the facility.
The facility is open to students
Monday–Thursday from 8–5:30
and Friday from 8–5.
The SAA library is open to students
Monday–Thursday from 8–5, and Friday
from 8–3:30. The collection focuses on
advertising art, including graphic design,
typography, color, painting, illustration,
art history, fine art, advertising, and
marketing. A wide range of periodicals
includes Communication Arts, Print,
Advertising Age, Photo District News,
Lurzer’s Archive, and HOW, to name
a few. Online resources include
Bridgeman Education Art and Creative
Edge. Bridgeman offers over 640,000
digital images of art, history, and culture.
Creative Edge offers over 13,000 online
books and videos filled with the most
current design information and inspiration.
The building includes an accessible
entrance ramp and restroom facilities
for persons with physical disabilities.
As well as the studio classrooms
and library, the building features
a print center, faculty and staff offices,
conference rooms, and an atrium
commons area. Our café has vending
machines and microwaves, a refrigerator,
toaster, and coffee brewer. The outdoor
area offers covered patio seating and
a bike rack. Green space includes a
volleyball court and recreational areas.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment provided by SAA includes
color scanners, laser printers, a wide
format printer, black and white and color
laser copying machines, binding and
adhesive machines, and digital video
equipment. Each classroom has
a projector, which enables instructors
to display their computer screen
to the class.
The photography and video studio offers
professional continuous lighting and
electronic flash lighting. Five shooting
bays are each equipped with digital SLR
cameras, tripods, and an array of lighting
modifiers such as reflectors, grids,
softboxes, and diffusion screens.
GRADUATION RATE
The graduation rate is the percentage
of Year One students who complete
the two-year program within 150%
of the program’s length.
Students who began the program
in 2011: 59% (35 of 59)
in 2010: 69% (43 of 62)
in 2009: 63% (38 of 60)
PLACEMENT RATE
The placement rate is the percentage
of graduates eligible for career services
who gained employment in the
advertising field.
in 2011: 100% (35 of 35)
in 2010: 93% (40 of 43)
in 2009: 89% (32 of 36)
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This section outlines the courses
that are required for each term of the
two-year curriculum. A total of 75.5
semester credits earned during two
years meets all requirements to earn
an Associate Degree of Applied
Business in Advertising Art.
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER 1
Total hours/credits: 18
APP101 Introduction to
Applications: 2 credits
Students learn the basics of Adobe
Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator,
and Photoshop). Students work on
fundamental tutorials and learn the
program tools and other basic
aspects of design.
GRD101 Design Basics and
Print Production: 3 credits
Students learn the basics of design,
design terminology, typography, and
the grid. Other basic principles including
hierarchy, shape, pattern, and texture
are also covered.
WEB101 Web Design I: 3 credits
Students learn the fundamentals of
web design, including how the web
works, navigation, and the importance
of usability, user experience, and
interactivity. App concepting is explored.
ILL101 Illustration
Fundamentals: 3 credits
Students focus on the fundamentals
of traditional illustration by exploring
different types of drawing tools
and mediums.
topics, both personal and advertising
related, and produce several essays
and a research paper.
ARH101 Art History: 3 credits
Students study Western art history,
starting with the Early Renaissance,
continuing into the 20th century.
Special emphasis is placed on how
historically significant sculpture, painting,
and artifacts as well as cultures can be
used in today’s artistic environments.
Students develop critical awareness
of art movements.
PRO101 Professional
Communication I: 1 credit
Students work to: understand email
protocols and the differences between
personal and professional email
practices; understand texting habits in
a professional environment; understand
the beneficial and professional uses
of social media; develop a draft letter
of inquiry for positions of interest;
understand telephone professionalism;
develop a plan for attire appropriate for
the workplace; visit workplaces and see
firsthand what professionalism looks like.
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER 2
GRD151 Graphic Design I: 3 credits
Prerequisites: APP101 and GRD101
Students begin working on print design
projects for various clients that will
be used to develop their portfolio and
help develop their understanding of
the design process.
ENG101 English
Composition: 3 credits
WEB102 Web Design II: 3 credits
This course addresses the mechanics of
clear, effective writing and composition
for both professional and academic
settings, as well as the methods of
academic research. Students master the
use of MLA formatting and reference
style, review a variety of genres and
Students focus on learning Hyper-Text
Markup Language (HTML) coding,
XHTML with Cascading Style Sheets
(CSS), and web standards-compliant
design and production.
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Prerequisite: WEB101
PHT101 Photography Fundamentals:
3 credits
Students gain an in-depth understanding
of photographic elements. This course
focuses on the technical aspects of using
a digital SLR camera in manual mode to
shoot still photography. Documentary
photography and studio lighting are
also covered.
ENG102 Creative Writing: 3 credits
This course explores various genres
of fiction and poetry in order to inspire
creativity and help students perfect their
ability to make appropriate and effective
word choice. Students write several
poems and short stories throughout the
semester, creating and revising work for
a final portfolio.
HIS121 History of Advertising
in America: 3 credits
This course examines the history of
advertising in relation to the graphic arts,
the impact of advertising on our culture,
and, conversely, the impact of our culture
on advertising. Students develop critical
awareness of methods, practices,
and strategies employed by the
advertising industry.
PRO102 Professional
Communication II: 1 credit
Prerequisite: PRO101
Students work to: complete a working
resume to be updated regularly;
complete a cover letter to serve as
a foundation for future job searches;
become familiar with professional
organizations in the field of advertising
art; contact and develop a complete list
of professional references; understand
how to proofread written material.
YEAR ONE, SPRING TERM
ELT101-1 Advertising Art Elective:
3 credits
Students choose an elective to further
develop their skills and work toward
a complementary concentration to their
graphic design focus. Course offerings
vary as design trends evolve.
PRO103 Professional
Communication III: 1 credit
Students learn from professionals who
visit the classroom, develop projects for
their “First Year Presentation,” and write
resumes to be prepared for summer
internship opportunities.
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER 1
GRD251 Graphic Design II: 3 credits
Prerequisite: GRD151 and ENG101
Students work on a series of projects
to develop both copy and creative for
a client. The students also work with
professional photographers while art
directing their photography and learn
how to present their work.
GRD252 Advanced Typography:
3 credits
Prerequisite: GRD151
Students work on print design projects
for various clients that will be used
to develop their portfolio and help
develop their understanding of the
design process with an emphasis on
typography.
WEB201 Web Design III: 3 credits
Prerequisite: WEB102
Students continue learning HTML/CSS
and hand coding. Students select
a domain name, purchase hosting,
and build and launch a personal
website. Students are also introduced
to App design and responsive Web
design that adjusts for different devices
and screen sizes.
MKT201 Marketing I: 3 credits
MKT202 Marketing II: 3 credits
Prerequisites: GRD151 and ENG101
Prerequisite: MKT201
Students are introduced to the
fundamental theory and concepts
of marketing, basic marketing planning,
and the competencies required of
a marketing team.
Students are required to work in groups
to simulate a Marketing Team and
complete a holistic Marketing Plan
for an actual client.
PRO261 Business and Ethics
of Graphic Design: 2 credits
Students work to: explore and
understand ethical concepts such
as intellectual property, trademark,
copyright, fair use laws and policies,
plagiarism, stock image use, Internet
source use, “truth in advertising,”
sexual harassment in the workplace,
etc.; learn to read and create contracts
for employment, proposals for freelance
work, and time sheets; learn how
to document work for tax reporting
and how to locate insurance as a
freelance artist; learn how to balance
full-time employment with freelancing;
understand online project management
systems; master use of Dropbox
and Hightail; learn about employer
expectations through guest speakers.
ELT201-1 Advertising Art Elective:
3 credits
PRO251 Advanced Professional
Development: 3 credits
Projects include: resume and cover
letter content and design, and creation
of personal identity set. Job readiness
seminars, speakers, and guests include:
portfolio reviews and mock interviews;
introduction to regional professional
organizations and networking; business
etiquette presentations; introduction
to creative and professional placement
services; discussions of transitioning
from student to design professional.
ELT299-1 Portfolio Elective: 3 credits
Prerequisites: GRD251, WEB201,
and MKT201
Students choose one elective to create
portfolio projects using all the skills
they have acquired over two years
in a particular concentration.
YEAR TWO, SPRING TERM
Students choose an elective to further
develop their skills and work toward a
complementary concentration to their
graphic design focus. Course offerings
vary as design trends change.
Total hours/credits: 3.5
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER 2
This course exposes students to the
experience of working in a professional
graphic design environment, offering a
work/learning experience where they
apply what they have learned in the
classroom in a professional setting.
Students are assigned to design firms,
advertising agencies, corporate art
departments, or small businesses
for a four-week externship.
GRD299 Portfolio
Completion: 8 credits
Prerequisites: GRD251, WEB201,
and MKT201
Students create a final portfolio using
all the skills they have acquired over
two years. The students work to refine
projects and prepare themselves for
employment in the design industry.
PRO299 Externship: 3.5 credits
Prerequisites: GRD299, ELT299,
PRO251, and MKT202
Curriculum is subject to change.
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CAREER SERVICES
CAREER SERVICES
The School of Advertising Art is
dedicated to providing ongoing
employment assistance to all alumni,
including recent and past graduates
interested in advancing in the fields
of advertising, graphic design, and
web design. 100% of graduates eligible
for career services who began the
program on August 31, 2011 (35 of 35)
gained employment in the advertising
field by July 2014.
SAA is personally committed to
upholding these high standards of
employment assistance and enhancing
the employment success SAA has
achieved to date.
SAA promises to assist graduates until
they are gainfully employed and serve
as a resource throughout their careers.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
The graduate of SAA will be ready to
enter the job market by having prepared
a professional portfolio of artwork,
a resume, and a personal website.
SAA graduates receive a comprehensive,
updated list of prospective employers
and professional contacts as well as
a weekly report of current advertising
employment leads. The Director of
Career Services communicates with
each graduate regularly by providing job
leads, offering advice, and evaluating
interviews. This communication
continues with each interested
graduate until he/she secures full-time
employment in the advertising field.
SAA offers continuing employment
assistance and a graduate may request
employment assistance again at
any time throughout their career.
SAA will assist its graduates in choosing
where to seek advertising employment
depending on the interests and strengths
of the individual student. SAA cannot
guarantee employment for any student.
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The quality of the graduates’ professional
education and portfolio in accordance
with the job-seeking skills they have
been taught will qualify them for
entry-level positions in advertising
agencies, design firms, publishing,
and corporate art departments. Prior
to graduation, each student signs a
Graduate Employment Policy indicating
agreement with SAA regarding the
obligations of the graduate to receive
employment services.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COURSES
These courses educate students
in methods of obtaining full-time
employment as graphic designers.
Topics may include: interviewing skills
and follow-up strategies; business
etiquette and professional networking;
creating a five-year career plan; cover
letter workshop; operating a freelance
graphic design business; working with
a corporate human resource department;
mock interviews and portfolio reviews;
grooming and professional attire; sexual
harassment, diversity, ethics, and other
issues in the contemporary workplace;
pre-press; copywriting and editing.
Guest lectures by advertising company
owners, portfolio reviews by advertising
art directors, and visits to local agencies
and printing companies are also included.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SAA encourages students to work
at advertising agencies, design
departments. Through affiliations with
advertising professionals, the Director
of Career Services provides contacts
and guidance regarding part-time
opportunities. Interested students should
contact the Director. No college credit
is given and students are not permitted
to work during SAA class hours. (This
information does not apply to the Year
Two Externship course.)
EXTERNSHIPS
Each Year Two student is assigned to
an externship for Spring Term. Design
firms, advertising agencies, corporate
art departments, and small businesses
participate in the program. Students
are exposed to the experience of
working in a professional graphic design
environment, where they can apply
what they have learned. Occasionally,
SAA externships turn into full-time
employment following graduation.
PORTFOLIO SHOW
SAA’s annual Portfolio Show is a display
of graduates’ artwork for nearly 200
industry professionals from Dayton,
Cincinnati, Columbus, and beyond.
SAA hosts the event each year for
visiting professionals, giving them the
opportunity to talk to graduates about
their work, exchange business cards,
and schedule interviews.
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
In recent years, the following companies
have hired SAA graduates:
Apple, Inc., ACCO, Atari, Inc.,
Atlantis Sportswear, Bath & Body Works,
Blue Whitespace, Bridge Worldwide,
Clear Channel, Communicore, Cox Ohio
Publishing, Dayton Art Institute,
EA Games, Forty Nine Degrees,
F+W Publications, Ghirardelli Chocolate,
Hafenbrack Marketing, Harvey
Advertising, Hewlett Packard, Holloway
Sportswear, Honda America, Journeys,
Landor, Lexis-Nexis, Limited Brands,
LPK, Marathon Oil, Marketing Formula,
Marketing Results, MCM Electronics,
Midmark, Moody-Nolan, MOTO Franchise
Corp, Mound Printing, Nationwide
Insurance, Northlich, Nova Creative,
Omnispear, Oregon Printing, The
Ohlmann Group, Pearl Drums, Promatch
Solutions, Pulse Creative Partners, Rdio,
Real Art, Red Capital Group, Resource
Interactive, Reynolds & Reynolds, RSVP
Ohio, sbc advertising, Skreened, Schlegel
Creative, Sunoco-Trident, TDH Marketing,
Think TV, Ulingo, VisionMark.
POSITIONS HELD BY
SAA GRADUATES
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers create visual concepts,
both digitally and traditionally. The graphic
designer develops the idea, direction,
and format of advertising. SAA graduates
typically start their careers as graphic
designers or junior graphic designers.
Web Designer
SAA graduates are also employed
as Web designers. The Web designer
creates the ideas, directions, and
formats of websites while using
CSS and X/HTML to make
websites function on the web.
Photographer
Photographers use their artistic vision
to communicate a message through
photos. Photographers may meet
with clients, scout for locations, and
set up lighting, backgrounds, props,
and other equipment. Many freelance
opportunities are available, as well
as positions at design firms and
advertising agencies.
Production Artist
Production artists digitally complete
the design of any given advertising
and prepare the files for printing.
Art Director
After several years of experience working
as a graphic designer in a design firm
or advertising agency, SAA graduates
are sometimes promoted to the
position of art director. The art director’s
responsibilities include interacting with
the client, copywriter, and account
executive while establishing advertising
choices and approaches. Art directors
supervise graphic designers and the
production of art.
Creative Director
After working as a successful graphic
designer or art director for a design firm
or advertising agency, SAA graduates
are sometimes promoted to creative
director. The creative director is
responsible for the administration and
direction of new and existing client
work, supervision of art directors, and
all creative work. Creative directors are
key to the development of strategy and
marketing approaches. They often are
involved in presenting new campaigns
and ideas to clients.
Owner
SAA graduates have gone on to
open and operate successful design
firms or advertising agencies. Their
responsibilities are both artistic and
administrative. They also oversee
the development and growth of
the company.
Freelance Designer
SAA graduates also work as freelance
graphic designers. Freelance graphic
designers work with a variety of clients
or advertising agencies and design
firms. They typically work in an in-home
office to create all types of advertising
and design projects. Freelance graphic
designers are not only responsible for
the creation of advertising and design
campaigns, they also interact with the
client, develop new client relationships,
and keep records of hours worked
and billing.
INCOME EARNED BY RECENT
SAA GRADUATES
SAA graduates who completed the
program in 2014 and who reported
their salaries earned up to $43,000.
ALUMNI SERVICES
In addition to career placement
assistance, SAA provides a variety of
ongoing support services for alumni
at any stage in their careers. SAA’s
experienced administration and faculty
are available for professional portfolio
reviews and consultations. Alums also
seek resume reviews and long-range
career planning advice.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
DISCLOSURE
As required by the U.S. Department of
Education, SAA provides information
about programs in order to comply
with Gainful Employment regulations.
For the most up-to-date disclosures of
gainful employment information,
visit www.saa.edu/gainful-employmentdisclosure/.
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STUDENT SERVICES
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Kettering is a safe environment for
study, work, and play. About 70 percent
of SAA students move to the Kettering
area, while others commute. SAA works
with area apartment communities to
assist students with the best options
for housing. Many offer discounts to
SAA students.
While having your own transportation
is recommended, it is not a necessity,
as both the college and many of the
apartment communities have access to
the RTA bus line. Also, some rentals are
within walking distance of the college.
Typical monthly rent paid by SAA
students during a recent school year
for a one-bedroom apartment was
$530–$690. With one roommate, a twobedroom apartment was $300–$350 per
student. With two roommates, a threebedroom apartment was $250–$300 per
student. Keep in mind you will also have
utility bills, which may be up to $100 per
month per student (water, gas, electric,
Wi-Fi, and cable, for example). Students
may have the ability to borrow funds to
cover living expenses. Please check with
the Financial Aid Director.
Please note that SAA does not provide
or guarantee housing.
ROOMMATES & CARPOOLING
To help with budgeting housing or
commuting expenses, students receive
Roommate and Rideshare Questionnaires
prior to Orientation, or can download
them at saa.edu/student-life-housing.
Data is shared with students looking for a
roommate or for a person to carpool with.
The Roommate Questionnaire asks for
information about tastes in music and
lifestyle habits. Both Questionnaires ask
for limited personal information, such as
phone number and hometown, which
is shared, with permission, with other
students looking for a roommate or
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someone to carpool with. SAA does not
assign roommates or carpooling groups,
and in the event that either group is late
to class, the SAA Attendance Policy
is still in effect for that entire group.
PART-TIME JOBS
A majority of SAA students have parttime jobs at local businesses, including
retail stores, restaurants, and fast-food
chains. SAA recommends that students
limit employment to 20-25 hours per
week in order to have ample time to
devote to college assignments. SAA
does not provide assistance in finding
part-time jobs.
STUDENT AWARDS
SAA is recognized by industry
professionals as one of the most awardwinning colleges in the nation. SAA
staff selects student work to enter into
graphic design competitions, and SAA
pays applicable fees. Students gain
recognition in the advertising industry,
which enhances SAA’s reputation as an
excellent graphic design college, and
benefits all students.
This year, students and graduates have
been recognized by GDUSA magazine,
the Columbus Society of Communicating
Arts Creative Best awards, the American
Advertising Federation-Dayton Regional
ADDY awards, the District Five Regional
ADDYs, and the National ADDYs.
2014 SAA graduates Christian Smith
and Brenden Schindler were selected
from graphic design students across the
nation as two of 23 “Students to Watch
in 2014” by GDUSA magazine. Ethan
Muller, SAA Class of 2012, was awarded
both a Gold and Silver ADDY at the
national recognition event in Phoenix.
FINE ART CLUB
SAA’s Fine Art Club gives students an
opportunity to create artwork not subject
to the expectations of an instructor or a
client. Interested students attend weekly
meetings at no cost.
STUDENT SENATE
Student Senate provides students with
a voice to share ideas for improving their
college experience. Students can choose
to run for election, and representatives
from both the Year One and Year Two
classes are chosen by the student
body. Senate members meet regularly
to present student ideas about college
life, curriculum, grading, events, and/or
concerns for discussion, and ultimately
action by SAA.
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
MEMBERSHIP
Each student receives a membership
to the Dayton Art Institute located in
downtown Dayton. The collection spans
5,000 years of art history, and includes
European and American art, as well as
Oceanic art, Asian art, and decorative
art. Themed exhibitions are scheduled
regularly, and SAA student artwork has
been featured in the museum’s Leo
Bistro. Visit daytonartinstitute.org.
YMCA ACTIVITY PASS
Full-time students are given an Activity
Pass to the South Dayton YMCA. Just
blocks from SAA, it offers activities
such as Zumba, weightlifting, intramural
athletics, and swimming. Students
present their active SAA student ID
card to gain access to the facilities.
The Pass is valid September 1 through
August 31 each academic year that
the student is enrolled full-time.
The Pass is valid only at the South
Dayton branch at 4545 Marshall Road,
Kettering. Visit ymcaonline.org.
SAA EMAIL ACCOUNTS
SAA students receive an saa.edu
email account with 30GB of storage.
Students are given account login
information the first week of class, and
are encouraged to check their accounts
daily. Accounts do not expire due to
inactivity, and remain open for one year
after graduation. The account can/will be
suspended if SAA receives complaints
of improper conduct or misuse. The
account will be deleted if a student
fails or withdraws from SAA.
TUTORING
SAA instructors are available for tutoring
time outside of regular class hours.
Students schedule time directly with their
instructor; available hours vary by instructor.
PROVISION OF REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION[S] FOR
EDUCATION PROGRAMS,
ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER
SERVICES
Policy of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the School of
Advertising Art not to discriminate against
qualified individuals with disabilities and
to provide reasonable accommodation(s),
as required by law, to otherwise qualified
applicants for admission of students with
disabilities in all education programs,
activities, services and practices,
including application procedures,
admission, student projects, course
projects, the awarding of degrees,
discipline, and dismissal. Educational
opportunities will not be denied to an
otherwise qualified applicant or student
because of the need to make reasonable
accommodation(s) or modification(s)
for the physical or mental impairments
of any such individual.
Although this policy and procedure
is largely described in terms of
accommodations that may allow an
applicant or student with a disability
to meet the academic standards
requisite to admission or participation
in education programs, activities, and
services, the policy is also applicable to
accommodations involving the application
process and to accommodations that
would enable an applicant or student with
a disability to enjoy equal benefits and
privileges of education as are enjoyed
by other similarly situated applicants
or students without disabilities.
The procedures contained herein are
not exclusive of other education-related
inquiries that the school, in its discretion,
may make as permitted or required
by local, state, or federal law and in
conformance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. To receive any
special service or accommodation, the
student must contact the President of
SAA and complete paperwork to initiate
the process.
COUNSELING SERVICES
SAA is concerned with the whole student,
not just the student’s artistic and creative
abilities. Life issues can impact a student’s
performance and a student may need
assistance with coping skills, relationship
issues, or other personal problems. SAA
offers brief counseling [one to six sessions]
conducted by a licensed professional
counselor to any student who requests
it, free of charge. Students can request
counseling sessions by notifying Vice
President Nathan Summers.
STUDENT ADVISING
The School of Advertising Art provides
assistance to students identified as
struggling by SAA faculty or staff.
Instructors provide SAA administration
with feedback about student performance
and curriculum concerns weekly. The
President, Vice Presidents, and Director
of Education meet weekly to discuss
the feedback. Students identified with
persistent issues and/or concerns
are advised by Vice President Nathan
Summers in a student advising session.
Assistance is given depending on the
issue listed below.
General Academic Issue: The advisor
meets with the student to discuss the
issue and advise the student in ways to
address the problem. Potential solutions
include creating a daily work schedule with
the student to help better manage time,
recommending removing distractions in
the classroom, encouraging the student
to place the importance of their education
in its proper perspective, etc.
Specific Academic Issue: Academic
issues may include difficulty with software
or struggling to come up with concepts.
The advisor meets with the student and
encourages him or her to meet with the
appropriate instructor for one or more
tutoring sessions.
Life Issues: The advisor meets with the
student to determine the exact nature
of the issue. If the issue is minor, it is
addressed in this meeting. If the issue
is beyond the scope of this informal
meeting, the student is referred to a more
appropriate resource. A licensed counselor
is available to meet with students, free of
charge, on a limited basis. If the student’s
issues require this level of intervention,
the student is put in contact with the
counselor to schedule an appointment.
Financial concerns that require further
intervention are referred to the Director
of Financial Aid.
Learning, Physical, or Psychological
Disability Issue: If a student has
indicated that they may have a disability
that affects their ability to learn in
the classroom, the advisor gives the
student SAA’s Disabilities Disclosure
and Accommodations Request Form.
The student is advised to complete
the form, and is required to present
supporting documentation from their
treatment professional. Once the form is
complete, the school determines whether
or to what extent to provide reasonable
accommodation(s).
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STUDENT EVENTS
2016–2017 ADMISSIONS
EVENTS & DEADLINES
Summer Open House
July 25, 2015
Fall Open House
November 7, 2015
Early Enrollment Deadline
December 31, 2015
Winter Open House
January 16, 2016
VIP Day
January 30, 2016
Semester 1 Ends +
Student Holiday Party
December 14, 2016
Winter Break, College Closed
December 15, 2016–
January 2, 2017
Semester 2 Begins +
Classes Resume
January 3, 2017
Martin Luther King Day,
College Closed
January 16, 2017
Tuition Award Entries Due
March 9, 2016
Spring Break,
College Closed
March 27–March 31, 2017
Spring Open House
March 19, 2016
Classes Resume
April 3, 2017
Summer Open House
July 23, 2016
Semester 2 Ends
April 26, 2017
College Closed
April 27–28, 2017
2016–2017 FIRST-YEAR
CALENDAR
Spring Term Begins
May 1, 2017
Orientation,
Semester 1 Tuition Due +
Laptop Orders Due
July 30, 2016
Spring Term Ends
May 26, 2017
Bowling Party
August 21, 2016
2017–2018 SECOND-YEAR
CALENDAR
Semester 1 Begins
August 22, 2016
Semester 1 Tuition Due
July 29, 2017
Labor Day, College Closed
September 5, 2016
Bowling Party
August 27, 2017
Fall Picnic
September 16, 2016
Semester 1 Begins
August 28, 2017
Columbus Day, College Closed
October 10, 2016
Labor Day, College Closed
September 4, 2017
Halloween Party
October 28, 2016
Fall Picnic
September 15, 2017
Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 17, 2016
Halloween Party
October 27, 2017
Fall Break, College Closed
November 18–25, 2016
Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 15, 2017
Classes Resume
November 28, 2016
Fall Break, College Closed
November 16–24, 2017
December 1, 2016
Classes Resume
November 27, 2017
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December 1, 2017
Semester 1 Ends +
Student Holiday Party
December 20, 2017
Winter Break, College Closed
December 21, 2017–
January 3, 2018
Semester 2 Begins + Classes Resume
January 4, 2018
Martin Luther King Day,
College Closed
January 15, 2018
Spring Break, College Closed
April 2–6, 2018
Classes Resume
April 9, 2018
Semester 2 Ends
April 26, 2018
College Closed
April 27, 2018
Spring Term Begins
April 30, 2018
Honors Luncheon
May 19, 2018
Spring Term Ends
May 25, 2018
Memorial Day, College Closed
May 28, 2018
Portfolio Show
June 1, 2018
Graduation
June 2, 2018
All dates are subject to change.
GUEST SPEAKERS
ORIENTATION
SAA invites nationally renowned graphic
designers, photographers, illustrators,
animators, art directors, and industry
leaders to speak with SAA students.
Guest speakers from across the nation
share their thoughts on subjects such
as creativity, execution, and time
management, along with their own
personal experiences in the industry.
Year One students attend Orientation
a few weeks before classes begin.
Lunch is served, photo IDs are taken,
rules and regulations are reviewed,
and questions are answered. Students
meet classmates as well as SAA staff
and faculty, and find out what to expect
the first day. Each student can bring
two guests to Orientation.
The following companies and influential
design professionals have visited SAA.
BOWLING PARTY
Chuck Anderson/No Pattern
Chicago, Illinois
Joey Ellis
Charlotte, North Carolina
Viktoria Harrison/charity: water
New York, New York
Mikey Burton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tad Carpenter/Tad Carpenter Creative
Kansas City, Missouri
Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Miami, Florida
Aaron Draplin/Draplin Design Co.
Portland, Oregon
Von Glitschka/Glitschka Studios
Salem, Oregon
Jeff Hamada/Booooooom
Vancouver, Canada
Matt Lehman/Matt Lehman Studio
Nashville, Tennessee
Erik Marinovich/Friends of Type
San Francisco, California
Alison Yard Medland
Chicago, Illinois
Modern Dog
Seattle, Washington
Allan Peters/Target
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jessica Walsh/Sagmeister & Walsh
New York, New York
On the eve of the first day of classes,
SAA hosts a Bowling Party. Students
have the opportunity to see old friends
and meet new ones. Bowling costs and
shoe rental are covered by SAA.
FALL PICNIC
Students get to know classmates,
and enjoy friendly games of volleyball,
touch football, frisbee, and tug-of-war.
Food is provided by SAA. In recent
years, fabulous chalk art and crazy
skateboarding filled the parking area.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Ghoulish, scary fun. Prizes for the most
creative, over the top costumes are
voted on by secret judges. The atrium
rocks with music and dancing, and
there’s always lots of great food.
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON
Students and staff enjoy a catered
luncheon the day before Fall Break.
HOLIDAY PARTY
SAA provides lunch for students and
staff on the afternoon before Winter
Break. Student Senate plans the event.
AREA EVENTS
Information about local art and
entertainment events is posted regularly
in the SAA library. Students can enjoy
concerts at the Fraze Pavilion, art
galleries in downtown Dayton, exhibits
at the Dayton Art Institute, and minor
league baseball at the Dayton Dragons
stadium. Five Rivers Metro Parks offers
bikeways, hiking trails, and boating.
Several local festivals are popular,
including the annual Greek Festival,
the Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest,
and the Italian Fall Festival. Short trips
south lead to King’s Island, Reds and
Bengals games, the Cincinnati Art
Museum, and Newport Aquarium.
HONORS LUNCHEON
SAA recognizes the top ten graduating
students for their high academic
achievements. This annual event
includes a talk by a professional from
the advertising industry, presentation
of certificates to the honored students,
and a luncheon for the graduates,
their families, and SAA faculty.
PORTFOLIO SHOW
With over 200 professionals in
attendance, each graduating student
displays their work in a gallery setting.
Advertising associates get a preview
of the future of graphic design in the
region during the professionals’ lunch
or when they drop by after work to visit
with other professionals in the design
community. Families are welcomed
during the afternoon. Each SAA student
displays their portfolio of illustrations,
photography, websites, and advertising.
Great hors d’oeuvres add to the after
work enjoyment, conversation, and
networking with SAA students.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Family, friends, and SAA students and
staff celebrate graduation at the Dayton
Art Institute. Following a video of SAA
student portraits and artwork, the
valedictorian reflects on their time at
SAA and shares thoughts on the future
of graduating classmates. A professional
from the industry is also invited as the
commencement speaker. Associate
Degrees are awarded to students.
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FACULTY & STAFF
Jessica Barry
Matthew Flick
Nathan Summers
Sondra Armstrong
Sally Athmer
Natasha Baker
Mariesa Bloom
Michael Bonilla
Alexis Branham
Jon Brooks
Kim Coughnour
Robin Crum
Cathy Graves
Tracy Gardner
Amanda Green
Carla Hale
Nate Hansen
Abbie Heaney
Karen Abney Korn
Jennifer Patterson
Lorenzetti
Harriet Meehan
Kelly Mercer
Lindsey Meredith
Michelle Moor
Tony Neary
Sam Parker
Craig Patrick
Roxann Patrick
Andrea Renner
Wil Rowland
Rachel Summers
Allison Thompson
Karen Walker
Anthony Wartinger
Betsy Woods
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Jessica Barry, President, Owner,
& Creative Director
Ms. Barry is a 1997 graduate of SAA,
holds a BA in management from Antioch
University Midwest, and has 17+ years
of experience as an award-winning
art director. Jessica has been honored
with four Gold ADDY/Hermes and three
Judge’s Choice Awards by the Greater
Dayton Advertising Association. She
was also awarded a Gold and Silver
ADDY from the District Five Advertising
Federation. Jessica’s work has also
been honored by GDUSA magazine, the
American Institute of Graphic Arts [AIGA],
the Columbus Society of Communicating
Arts [CSCA], Art Center Dayton, and the
Admissions Marketing Report. In 2011,
Jessica received a Dayton Business
Journal “Forty Under 40” award, which
honors the region’s leaders. In 2009,
2010, 2013, Jessica was nominated
as Educator of the Year by the Greater
Dayton Advertising Association.
Jessica is SAA’s president overseeing
the admissions process, advertising,
and the future growth of SAA.
Matthew Flick, Vice President,
Creative Director, & Instructor
Mr. Flick has 18+ years of industry
experience as an award-winning art
director, and holds an Associate Degree
in Visual Communications from Sinclair
Community College. His clients have
included Titleist, FootJoy Worldwide,
IMG Canada, PGA Tour professional
Mike Weir, Duncan Seawall, and others.
Matt’s work has received numerous
awards by organizations including the
Greater Dayton Advertising Association,
the District Five Advertising Federation,
the American Institute of Graphic
Arts [AIGA], the Columbus Society
of Communicating Arts [CSCA],
Admissions Marketing Report, and
GDUSA magazine. Matt was featured
as one of 29 graphic design professional
“People to Watch” by GDUSA in 2013.
He has been awarded four Gold ADDY/
Hermes awards by the Greater Dayton
Advertising Association and two Silver
ADDYs from the District Five Advertising
Federation. In 2011, Matt received a
Dayton Business Journal “Forty Under
40” award, which honors the region’s
up-and-coming leaders. Matt was
named Educator of the Year by the
Greater Dayton Advertising Association
in 2009 and 2012. Matt serves as
vice president, creative director, and
instructor, teaching Graphic Design.
in management information systems
and management. She has experience in
marketing, public relations, social media,
and event planning. Mariesa conducts
admissions interviews, plans admissions
events, and assists with college
admissions strategy.
Nathan Summers, Vice President
of Student Affairs & Director of
Human Resources
Michael Bonilla, Instructor
Mr. Summers has a Bachelor’s of
Science Degree in Biology from the
University of Notre Dame. Nathan has
served SAA in a variety of positions
over the last 14 years. He now serves
as vice president, registrar, and director
of human resources.
Sondra Armstrong,
Admissions Assistant
Ms. Armstrong has a BS and MA in
Organizational Management, and eight
years of experience in college recruiting.
Sondra works on the admissions team,
scheduling visits with prospective
students.
Sally Athmer, Librarian & Editor
Ms. Athmer has a Bachelor Degree
in English from Bowling Green State
University. She has experience in both
public school libraries and college
libraries. She worked in the educational
publishing field for more than fifteen
years as an editor, and has experience
in technical writing and newsmagazine
publishing. Sally is the SAA librarian
and also assists staff and students with
researching, editing, and proofreading.
Natasha Baker, Admissions Assistant
Ms. Baker holds a BA in Communications
from the University of Dayton. She
has experience in public relations and
communications management, and
magazine editing, and has served as
an advertising agency account executive.
Natasha works on the admissions team.
Mariesa Bloom, Assistant
Admissions Director
Ms. Bloom has an Associate Degree
in marketing management from Sinclair
Community College and a Bachelor
Degree from Wright State University
Mr. Bonilla has 40+ years of experience
in advertising and fine art. His awardwinning paintings are sought after
nationally and internationally. During his
career, he has received many advertising
illustration awards from: New York
Art Director’s Club, The Visual Club
N.Y., Print Regional Design Annual,
Art Director’s Club of Cincinnati, CSCA,
Greater Dayton Advertising Association,
and others. His work has been featured
in many exhibits, most recently in the
Annual Dayton Area Works on Paper
juried show at Rosewood Gallery in
Kettering. Michael teaches traditional
drawing and painting, and oversees
the Fine Art Club.
Alexis Branham, Instructor
Ms. Branham is a 2005 graduate of SAA,
and has 10 years of experience in graphic
design and web design. As a senior web
designer with private firms, she handled
project management and specialized in
front-end development. Clients include
Purina, Scotts Lawn Care, Ford, P&G,
United Way, Midmark, Dayton Children’s
Hospital, CareSource, Newpage, and
Holloway Sportswear. Alexis teaches
Web Design.
Jon Brooks, Instructor
Mr. Brooks is a member of the first
graduating class of SAA, and has 28
years of experience in the advertising
field. As Director of Creative Services
at Hafenbrack Marketing, Genessa
Health Marketing, and Oxiem Brand
Interactions, Jon produces strategic and
creative marketing solutions. In addition
to overseeing the firm’s creative output,
he’s hands-on in design, illustration, and
art direction, and has won regional and
national advertising awards. Jon teaches
Advanced Typography.
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FACULTY & STAFF
Kim Coughnour, Instructor
Carla Hale, Instructor
Ms. Coughnour is owner of Red Leaf
Photography, and has over 23 years of
experience in film and digital photography,
specializing in portrait and commercial
work. She has a Diploma in Professional
Photography from the Ohio Institute of
Photography, where she taught for many
years. At SAA, Kim teaches Photography.
Ms. Hale holds a BS in Marketing from
Wright State University, and has over
six years of experience in marketing and
social media management. Carla is the
Director of Client Services at C-3 Group
in Dayton, and was awarded “Best Social
Media Rep” by the Dayton American
Advertising Federation in 2014. Carla
teaches Marketing.
Robin Crum, Instructor
Ms. Crum holds both an MA and a BA
in History of Art from the University
of Michigan. She has many years of
teaching experience at the University of
Dayton, and also worked as Coordinator
of Public Programs for the Dayton Art
Institute. Active in promoting arts in
the community, she speaks several
languages. Robin teaches Art History.
Tracy Gardner, Financial Aid Director
Ms. Gardner has 20+ years experience
in higher education. Throughout her
career she has worked in financial
aid, career services, and recruiting.
She serves as financial aid director,
managing the financial aid process
and administering student accounts.
Cathy Graves,
Admissions Coordinator
Ms. Graves has been working with
children and young adults for nearly 30
years. She calls prospective students
and schedules interviews with the
admissions team, and also coordinates
the admissions process. Cathy enjoys
sharing what SAA has to offer with
prospective students and hearing them
get excited about their future plans.
Amanda Green, Instructor
Ms. Green holds a BA in English and
an MA in Composition and Rhetoric
from Wright State University. She has
extensive experience as a technical
writer, as well as in teaching English
at the college level. Amanda has been
nominated by students and recognized
for excellence in teaching. She teaches
English Composition and Creative Writing.
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Nate Hansen, Recruiter
Mr. Hansen holds an MBA from Everest
University, and a teaching degree from
Buena Vista University. He is also a
graduate of Iowa Lakes Community
College, where he was a member of
the Laker golf team. Nate has 9
years of experience in academic
and athletic recruiting.
Abbie Heaney, Admissions,
Marketing, & Facilities Coordinator
Ms. Heaney coordinates the admissions
process and marketing campaigns, as
well as the work necessary to ensure
a safe and comfortable facility. As
Housing Coordinator, she meets with area
apartment communities so that she can
inform students of rental opportunities.
Prior to coming to SAA, Abbie attended
Smith College and worked in the travel
industry for over 20 years.
Karen Abney Korn, PhD,
Director of Education & Instructor
Dr. Korn earned a PhD at the University of
Dayton in Educational Leadership in 2012.
Her previous education includes an MA in
Anthropology from Indiana University, and
a BA in Art History from the University
of Cincinnati, DAAP. Her academic
research agenda includes: student use
of social media, alternative models of
higher education, sustainability studies,
social movements, and student activism
on campus. As director of education,
Karen’s duties include preparation of the
academic curriculum and supervision
of all academic instructors. She teaches
Art History and History of Advertising
in America.
Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti,
Instructor
Ms. Lorenzetti holds an MS in College
Student Personnel Services and a BA
in History, both from Miami University.
The owner of Hilltop Communications,
she has 16 years of experience in
technical, corporate, and magazine
copywriting; marketing research; editing;
and professional speaking. She teaches
History of Advertising in America.
Harriet Meehan, Instructor
Ms. Meehan holds an MA in
Management from Antioch University
McGregor and a BA in Communication
Design from Carnegie Mellon University.
She has over fourteen years of experience
in marketing, including strategic planning
and corporate positioning. As founder and
CEO of Spark Services, she works with
both corporate and nonprofit clients to
improve revenue growth and marketing
effectiveness. Harriet teaches Marketing.
Kelly Mercer, Instructor &
Admissions Specialist
Ms. Mercer, a graduate of the University
of Dayton, has nearly a decade of
experience as an award-winning producer
and media design director, working for TV
stations and advertising agencies in the
Dayton region. Kelly has worked with
The WB and CW Networks, The Daily
Buzz, and various clients across the U.S.
Her awards include three Emmy Awards
from the National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences, eight Gold and more
than 30 Silver and Bronze ADDY awards,
and various other awards for writing,
editing, and producing. She serves as
the Executive Vice President for the Ohio
Valley Region of the National Academy
of Television Arts and Sciences. Kelly
teaches Video and Motion Design and
is also an admissions specialist.
Lindsey Meredith, Instructor
Ms. Meredith earned an AAS in
Visual Communications from Sinclair
Community College. She has more than
11 years of experience as a graphic
designer, illustrator, and Web designer,
and has taught design at the University
of Dayton. Lindsey teaches Introduction
to Applications.
Michelle Moor, Instructor
Ms. Moor earned a Bachelor of Fine
Arts Degree from the Columbus College
of Art and Design, where she majored
in Advertising Design. Her professional
advertising career spans 20+ years,
including positions as graphic designer,
art director, and creative director at
various art studios and advertising
agencies. She has been awarded
numerous national graphic design and
marketing awards. Michelle teaches
Graphic Design.
Tony Neary, Instructor
Mr. Neary holds an Associate of Arts
degree in Visual Communications from
Al Collins in Arizona. Tony was founder
and creative director of an award-winning
design firm in Cincinnati and now
owns a new design company. His past
experience includes serving as design
director with Deskey in Cincinnati, and
as art director with both Jacobson Rost
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Krueger
Marketing in Champaign, Illinois. He has
worked with clients such as P&G, GoPro,
NBA, ArtWorks, Kroger, Coca-Cola, and
Bicycle. Tony teaches Graphic Design.
Sam Parker, Instructor
Ms. Parker holds a BA in Public Relations
from Franklin College. She has several
years of experience as a marketing
coordinator and manager for Commuter
Advertising, whose national clients
include McDonald’s, Burger King,
and Yuengling. Sam has served as a
marketing and social media lecturer at
Miami University, and teaches marketing
at SAA.
Craig Patrick, IT Administrator
Mr. Patrick’s career spans 30+ years
in the graphic arts industry with
responsibilities ranging from customer
service manager to vice president of
the largest typographer in Cincinnati.
Craig owns an IT business targeting
the educational and graphic art
industries. He is responsible for IT
functions and system maintenance
and also assists students with
hardware and software issues.
Roxann Patrick, Director
of Career Services
Ms. Patrick has over 30 years of
experience in graphic design, marketing,
and advertising. She has received more
than 100 ADDY awards, and many other
awards from DMA, Graphic Design USA,
WBENC, the New York Times, and Cox
Newspapers. Roxann works with graphic
design professionals and professional
associations, exploring ways SAA can
meet their unique needs. She mentors
students and learns their individual
strengths in order to match the talents
of SAA graduates with opportunities
available in the design industry.
Andrea Renner, Recruitment
Coordinator & Recruiter
Ms. Renner is a 2004 graduate of SAA,
and has worked as a senior computer
graphics artist for The Berry Company
located in Dayton, Ohio. Andrea is
currently serving as both recruitment
coordinator and as a recruiter for
SAA. She also works as a freelance
photographer and graphic designer
with clients to create print advertising.
Wil Rowland, Recruiter
Mr. Rowland graduated from Cecil
Community College in Northeast
Maryland with three degrees in art:
Graphic Design, Drawing/Painting,
and Ceramics/Sculpture. Wil is an
award-winning artist and has had work
published by Word Aflame Publications,
created COSI’s mascot design, and
continues to work as a freelance artist.
Wil is currently a recruiter and loves
sharing the world of art with students.
Rachel Summers,
Ms. Summers has 13+ years experience
in financial aid administration, office
management, and legal assistance.
She has held a variety of positions
at SAA, and currently works as an
admissions assistant.
Allison Thompson, Recruiter
Ms. Thompson is a 2004 graduate
of SAA. She most recently worked for
seven years as a senior graphic artist
at Berry Network in Dayton, Ohio.
She also works as a freelance artist in
print advertising. Allison loves meeting
new students and seeing the awesome
talent they possess.
Karen Walker, Admissions Assistant
Ms. Walker is a graduate of Bowling
Green State University. She has been
teaching in the Dayton area for over
20 years and has lived in Kettering,
Ohio, her entire life. Ms. Walker calls
prospective students and schedules
interviews with the admissions team.
Karen loves to see the beautiful artwork
and talk with prospective students about
their future goals and dreams.
Anthony Wartinger, Instructor
Mr. Wartinger holds an Associate Degree
from SAA. Since graduating in 2009 he
has worked as a senior web designer,
most recently for Fine Citizens, a design
agency in Columbus. Clients include
Nationwide Insurance, Columbus Zoo,
Victoria’s Secret, DSW, and McGraw-Hill.
Anthony teaches Web Design.
Betsy Woods, Director of
Communications, Instructor,
& Admissions Specialist
Ms. Woods holds a BS in
Communications and Media Studies
from Manchester College. She
has experience in media relations,
public relations, and marketing
communications, as well as video and
sound production. Betsy handles public
relations and social media for SAA,
conducts admissions interviews, and
teaches Professional Communication.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students with more than four
unexcused absences from any course
will automatically fail that course, with
the exception of PRO299 Externship.
Students with more than two unexcused
absences from the PRO299 Externship
course will automatically fail that course.
A student is considered absent if not in
the assigned classroom at the beginning
and end of each period of class. Students
out of class for 10 minutes or longer
will be marked absent. A student, at
the discretion of an instructor, may be
granted verbal permission to be out of
class for a period of time that exceeds
10 minutes, to be working on course
projects outside of the classroom. Note
that if such permission is not granted,
the student will be marked absent.
Sleeping during class is not permitted.
If any student is observed sleeping by
an instructor, the student is immediately
dismissed for the remainder of the
class. This dismissal is recorded as
an unexcused absence.
Excused Absences
The following is a list, which includes,
but is not limited to, absences from
regular classes that SAA may possibly
excuse. All decisions regarding excused
absences from regular classes are
at the discretion of the President of
SAA. Formal documentation must be
submitted to SAA to verify that they
conform to the requirements listed here.
Documentation must include a phone
number, which SAA may call
for verification.
Hospital care/surgery
Medical appointments
• Death of immediate family member
• Funeral service and visitation
• Required court appearance
• Jury duty
•
•
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Note: This list is subject to change at
any time. Excused absences will be
evaluated, and possibly limited, at the
discretion of the president. Excused
absences will be reviewed on a caseby-case basis for the Externship course.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC
PROGRESS POLICY
Students receive a numeric grade
for assignments, a term average grade
for each course, and a cumulative
grade point average. In order to make
satisfactory progress toward an
Associate Degree, students are
required to pass each course with
a 77% term average or higher and
maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or
higher at the end of each term. Students
are informed of their academic progress
twice during each semester and at the
end of each term by receiving either
an interim grade report or a final grade
report that lists their term average grade
in each course and cumulative GPA.
GRADING POLICY
Students receive reports of their grades
at the end of each term. SAA uses the
following grading scale:
93–100 A Excellent
85–92 B Good
assignment within the general education
or applied general education courses.
Year Two students are not permitted
to submit redo assignments.
LATE PROJECT POLICY
Ten [10] points will be deducted from
the original grade each day a project is
late. For example, if the original grade
is 87% and the project is turned in two
days late, the final grade will be 67%.
If a student has an excused absence
on the day a project is due, the student
may turn in the project to the librarian by
3:30pm on the day the student returns,
without losing points. If the absence
is unexcused, the student will lose ten
points for each day the project is late.
Only the student may turn in the project.
In other words, no other person may
turn in the project for the student. It is
the sole responsibility of the student
to personally hand the project to the
librarian. It is not the responsibility of the
SAA instructor or librarian to request the
student to turn in the assignment.
MAKE-UP POLICY
Listed below are two circumstances
where a student may qualify for a
make-up schedule.
77–84 C Satisfactory
Attendance Make-up Policy
0–76
If a student is absent for three or more
complete consecutive days, the student
may develop a make-up plan with each
instructor whose projects were affected
by the student’s absence. The registrar
will accept or deny the request for a
make-up schedule agreement based
upon, but not limited to, the following:
current term status of the student’s
attendance, grades, and regular
scheduled class time remaining
in the term.
F
Failing
REGRADE POLICY
Year One students are permitted to
redo one assignment within a technical
course per semester. The assignment
may be redone once with the second
grade substituted for the first, if better.
Please note that a redo assignment will
be graded no higher than 77%. In other
words, any assignment receiving a grade
of 77% or higher does not qualify for a
redo. All redo assignments are due by
5pm on the last day of each semester
and must be submitted to the Librarian.
Students are not permitted to redo any
If the student does not meet the
deadline for make-up work, the policy
regarding late projects goes into effect.
Please note that if a student is not able
to return to college before the end of any
term in either Year One or Year Two,
the student will not have the opportunity
to make up any missed project[s]. If the
student fails due to zeroes on projects,
the rules regarding failure go into effect.
Hardware Make-up Policy
If a student’s laptop or digital camera
requires unavoidable maintenance
or repair, the student may develop
a make-up plan with each instructor
whose projects were affected by
the student’s hardware issues. The
student must provide written proof
to the registrar [invoice or work order]
listing the dates of their hardware’s
maintenance. After supplying written
proof, the student must request a
make-up schedule agreement from
the registrar and negotiate new due
dates with instructors.
The student has one week from the
date their hardware maintenance issues
are resolved to complete the make-up
schedule agreement.
If the student does not meet the
deadline for make-up work, the policy
regarding late projects goes into effect.
Please note that if a student is not able
to resolve their hardware maintenance
issues before the end of any term in
either Year One or Year Two, the student
will not have the opportunity to make up
any missed project[s]. If the student fails
due to receiving zeroes on projects, the
rules regarding failure go into effect.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The School of Advertising Art promotes
a high level of academic integrity to
ensure that students master the required
skills needed for employment after
graduation and to set a strong foundation
for the future careers of its graduates.
Students are responsible for meeting the
SAA Standards of Academic Integrity
and will face discipline if these standards
are violated.
Standards of Academic Integrity
The School of Advertising Art expects
students to complete all assignments
with a high level of academic integrity
by respecting the work of others
and presenting their own work
honestly. Students are responsible for
understanding the requirements of each
assignment regarding research, writing,
collaborative work, the appropriateness
of collaboration, and other issues.
Violations and Consequences
Plagiarism Violation
Students are prohibited from plagiarizing
the work of another and submitting it as
their own. Plagiarism includes, but is not
limited to, the presenting as one’s own:
ideas, designs, drawings, photography,
Web coding, or words of another.
SAA shall have the sole discretion to
determine whether a student’s work
is plagiarism. If there is any suspicion
on the part of the instructor regarding
whether the work being turned in is the
student’s work, SAA reserves the right
to verify its origin in the following ways:
1. R
eviewing the source files for
the assignment[s].
2. R
equiring the student to demonstrate
their skills in front of their instructor
and/or other SAA faculty and staff.
3. Requiring the student to show
thumbnails, notes, research materials,
and/or brainstorming materials used in
the creation of the assignment[s].
A student who has submitted
a plagiarized assignment[s] shall
be subject to, but not limited to,
the following consequences:
1. P
lagiarism [first time]: The student
will receive a written warning and will
be required to redo and submit the
assignment[s] by the end of term
in order to qualify for a regrade.
Regrade may not exceed 77%.
2. P
lagiarism [second time]: The student
will be immediately and permanently
dismissed, with no option of returning
to SAA.
3. Final grades from previous SAA
terms will be subject to change.
4. If a student fails a course after the
regraded plagiarized assignment[s]
is calculated into his or her course
grade, the student will fail such
course[s] according to rules and
regulations regarding grading in
this catalog.
5. A
ny student who receives a
written warning for plagiarizing an
assignment[s] will not be eligible for
the SAA Honors List or Dean’s List.
Cheating Violation
Students are prohibited from cheating
on assignments. Cheating includes,
but is not limited to, submitting
assignments containing falsified data,
using unauthorized aids to complete
assignments, receiving inappropriate
assistance from another, and copying
the work of another. SAA shall have the
sole discretion to determine whether
a student has cheated on an assignment.
If there is any suspicion on the part
of the instructor regarding whether a
student has cheated, SAA reserves the
right to verify the origin of the student’s
work in the following ways:
1. R
eviewing the source files for
the assignment[s].
2. R
A student who has cheated shall be
subject to, but not limited to, the
following consequences:
1. C
heating [first time]: The student
will receive a written warning and
will be required to redo and submit
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RULES & REGULATIONS
the assignment[s] by the end of
term in order to qualify for a regrade.
Regrade may not exceed 77%.
2. C
heating [second time]: The student
will be immediately and permanently
dismissed, with no option of returning
to SAA.
3. Final grades from previous SAA terms
will be subject to change.
regraded assignment[s] is calculated
into his or her course grade, the
student will fail such course[s]
according to rules and regulations
regarding grading in this catalog.
5. A
ny student who receives a
written warning for cheating on an
Inappropriate Assistance Violation
SAA promotes collaboration in the
classroom and on assignments when
deemed appropriate by instructors.
Students are prohibited from assisting
other students on individual assignments
or aiding other students in presenting
their work dishonestly. Inappropriate
assistance includes, but is not limited
to, assisting others on individual
assignments and allowing another
student to submit one’s work as their
own. SAA shall have the sole discretion
to determine whether a student has
provided inappropriate assistance to
others on an assignment. If there is any
suspicion on the part of the instructor
regarding whether a student has
another student on an assignment, SAA
reserves the right to verify the origin of
the assignment in the following ways:
1. R
eviewing the source files for the
assignment[s] of the student thought
to have provided inappropriate
assistance, as well as source files
for the assignment[s] of the student
thought to have received inappropriate
assistance.
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2. R
equiring the student thought to have
provided inappropriate assistance,
as well as the student thought to have
received inappropriate assistance to
show thumbnails, notes, research
materials, and/or brainstorming
materials used in the creation of
the assignment[s].
A student who has provided
inappropriate assistance to another
student on an assignment[s] shall
1. Inappropriate Assistance [first time]:
The student will receive a written
warning.
2. Inappropriate Assistance [second
time]: The student will be immediately
and permanently dismissed, with no
option of returning to SAA.
3. Final grades from previous SAA terms
4. Any student who receives a written
warning for providing inappropriate
assistance to another student on an
Second Violation of Any Type
A second violation of SAA Standards
of Academic Integrity, whether the
violation is the same type of violation as
the first offense or a different type of
violation, will result in the student being
immediately and permanently dismissed,
with no option of returning to SAA
PROBATION POLICY
A student is placed on probation
if either the student’s average in any
course drops below 77% or if the
student fails to earn a cumulative grade
point average of 2.0 or higher when
interim grade reports are distributed
and at the end of each term. A student
placed on probation remains on probation
until the student earns a 77% in each
course and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of all courses
with a 77% term average or higher and
a cumulative grade point average of
2.0 or higher are required. Full payment
of all tuition and fees are also required
for graduation.
Upon graduation, each student will
receive an Associate Degree of Applied
Business in Advertising Art documenting
his/her education at the School of
Advertising Art. Associate Degrees are
presented to the graduating students
at the SAA graduation ceremony.
FAILURE POLICY
A term average below 77% in any
course or a cumulative grade point
average below 2.0 is considered failing.
Students are not eligible for graduation
until they pass each course and earn
a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Students who fail a course by earning
a term average below 77% or do not
complete a course are encouraged to
make up the course either by repeating
the course at SAA or by successfully
completing (with a grade of B or
better) a comparable course at another
institution of higher education. This
transfer course is subject to the same
rules and regulations as any other course
transferred into SAA. The student must
check with the Director of Education
before registering for a course at another
college to ensure compliance with
SAA requirements.
At the discretion of the Director of
Education, the student may also repeat
the course by independent study with
an academic instructor in the discipline.
Students interested in pursuing this
option are encouraged to meet with
the Director of Education as soon
as possible.
After the student successfully completes
the failed course, the passing grade will
replace the original grade. The student’s
grade point average then reflects the
most current completed courses. If a
student fails a course on the second
attempt, the student is not able to
re-take the course and will not be
eligible for graduation.
Students may repeat failed courses
by registering for any course within
150% (3 years from the initial start date
of the program) of the program length.
If students request to repeat a course
beyond 150% of the program length,
the president must approve registration
for the course.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Students who withdraw from a course
on or before the last day of week 1 of
classes will receive no notation on their
transcript about enrollment in the course.
Students who withdraw from a course
between the first day of week 2 of the
term and the last day of week 14 of the
term will receive a transcript notation
of “W.” Students who withdraw from
a course from the first day of week 15
through the end of the term will receive
a “WP” if their class average is passing
at the time of withdrawal and a “WF” if
their class average is failing at the time
of withdrawal. Grades of “W,” “WP,”
and “WF” are not calculated into the
final GPA.
Students who wish to permanently
leave SAA with no intention of returning
are able to withdraw from SAA. The
student is required to meet with SAA’s
Director of Financial Aid to complete any
necessary paperwork and to arrange
for payment of any remaining balance
on their account. Students who have
officially withdrawn but who wish to
return to SAA must go through SAA’s
Readmission Policy.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY
Students who wish to take up to two
semesters off, with the intention of
returning to SAA to complete the
program at a later date, are able to take
a leave of absence from SAA.
Students may choose to take a leave
of absence for a variety of reasons,
including health or financial reasons,
or other life circumstances. These
students are encouraged to meet
with SAA administration to discuss
their options and to learn how a leave
of absence will affect their progress
through the program and their projected
graduation date. Students will be asked
to complete a leave of absence form for
their academic and financial aid files.
Taking a leave of absence from classes
may affect a student’s financial aid. In
accordance with federal regulations, the
Director of Financial Aid will recalculate
the student’s Title IV eligibility based on
the student’s final date of attendance
prior to their leave of absence. The
student is responsible for any remaining
balance due after this recalculation.
Students may take one leave of absence
from SAA for a maximum of two full
consecutive semesters (for the purposes
of the Leave of Absence Policy, Spring
Term is considered a part of Semester
2). In the case that a student was not
enrolled in courses or withdraws from
all courses in a semester, that semester
will count as one full semester of leave.
Student saa.edu email addresses remain
active during the student’s leave of
absence. Any revisions or addendums to
SAA’s curriculum, policies, or procedures
apply to students returning from a leave
of absence.
Students returning from any leave
of absence must contact the SAA
administration for the purposes of
financial aid and course scheduling.
If a student is absent in excess of the
two full semesters allowed by the Leave
of Absence Policy, SAA’s Readmission
Policy will apply.
READMISSION POLICY
A student who has completed one or
more terms and has withdrawn for a
period of one term or more may be
permitted to re-enter the following year,
at the discretion of the President of SAA.
The student may be required to forfeit
previously completed terms.
To be considered for readmission,
students must meet the criteria of
having paid all past fees, and they must
not have exhibited conduct detrimental
to the education or welfare of other
students or themselves, extreme
absenteeism, or destruction of property.
When the student repeats a term or
a course, the new grades replace the
grades for the failing term. If the student
returns and fails an additional term,
the President of SAA will make the
final decision regarding readmission.
Approval for Readmission
The President of SAA will evaluate
and make the decision to approve any
requests for readmission. The president
will consider the work ethic, attitude,
and motivation that were exhibited
by the student while attending SAA.
A student granted readmission may
be required to take additional terms of
instruction for programs and/or courses
that have been added since the student
attended SAA due to changes in
the curriculum.
REQUIRED COMPLETION RATE
No part-time program is available.
Thus all students are advised to
complete the Associate Degree Program
in the prescribed two-year period.
STUDENT CANCELLATION/
TERMINATION POLICY
Applicants who have not visited the
school prior to enrollment will have
the opportunity to withdraw without
penalty within three business days
following either the regularly scheduled
orientation procedures or following a tour
of the school facilities and inspection of
equipment where training and services
are provided.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
All monies paid by an applicant must
be refunded if requested within five days
after signing an enrollment agreement
and making an initial payment. An
applicant requesting cancellation
more than five days after signing an
enrollment agreement and making an
initial payment, but prior to entering
the school, is entitled to a refund of all
monies paid minus the enrollment fee.
REFUND POLICIES
No payments will be accepted by SAA
until a student is formally accepted and
an enrollment agreement is completed.
All tuition and fees paid are refundable
prior to the commencement of classes,
with the exception of the enrollment fee.
The $100 enrollment fee [$50 before
December 31] is refundable if the college
is notified in writing within 5 days of
signing the enrollment agreement, but
prior to the commencement of classes.
A student’s enrollment may be
terminated temporarily or permanently
by SAA for nonpayment of tuition
and fees. Refunds will be made within
30 days of the date of withdrawal
determination and may be credited
to a student’s account. SAA will calculate
refunds under the Statutory Pro Rata
Refund Policy [first-time, first-term
students only] or State of Ohio Refund
Policy and the Institutional Refund Policy.
The method providing the most favorable
refund to the student will be used.
All refunds are based on the specific
amounts of each term’s tuition and
fees. Each semester is 15 weeks.
A student who wishes to withdraw
from the college must notify the SAA
Director of Financial Aid either in writing,
in person, or by phone. In the absence
of any notification a student will be
assumed to have withdrawn after
10 consecutive days of absence.
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Statutory Pro Rata Refund Policy
[This applies only to students in the first
payment period, first term, of their first
year]. Withdrawal within the first 60%
of the term - Pro Rata refund less any
unpaid charges.
Return of Title IV Funds Policy
For any student terminating their
program of study after entering the
School of Advertising Art and before
completing at least 60% of the payment
period or period of enrollment [the term
the student was currently enrolled in],
the statutory Return of Title IV Funds
policy will be implemented. This policy
will calculate the amount of financial
aid funds earned by the student during
their enrollment.
The School of Advertising Art will
calculate the amount of Title IV aid that
was earned based on a payment period
basis [per term]. Refunds will continue
to be calculated by the enrollment
period. The institution will determine:
1. T
he Title IV aid disbursed or that
could have been disbursed.
2. T
he percentage of Title IV aid
earned by the student.
3. The amount of Title IV aid earned
by the student.
4. The total Title IV aid to be disbursed
or returned.
5. T
he amount of unearned Title IV
aid to be returned by the School
of Advertising Art.
6. The amount of unearned Title IV
funds to be returned by the School
of Advertising Art.
The following is the SAA policy for
refunds back to Title IV programs:
1. F
irst to receive refund: Federal Direct
Loans, up to amount disbursed.
2. S
econd to receive refund: Federal
Direct PLUS, up to amount disbursed.
3. Third to receive refund: Pell, up to
amount disbursed.
4. Fourth to receive refund: Student.
The student will be responsible for any
tuition, fees, books, or equipment not
covered by Title IV funds.
INFORMATION REGARDING
THIRD-PARTY REFUNDS/RETURN
OF FUNDS
The best source of information regarding
third-party refunds or return of funds is
the Director of Financial Aid. Important
information is also available in the
document titled “The Student Guide,”
for the current financial aid year from
the U.S. Department of Education.
State of Ohio Refund Policy
Withdrawal within 1st calendar week:
75% Refunded
Withdrawal within 2nd calendar week:
50% Refunded
Withdrawal within 3rd calendar week:
25% Refunded
Withdrawal within 4th calendar week:
0% Refunded
Institutional Refund Policy
Withdrawal within 1st calendar week:
25% Retained
Withdrawal within 2nd calendar week:
50% Retained
7. T
he initial amount of unearned Title IV
funds to be returned by the student.
Withdrawal within 3rd calendar week:
75% Retained
8. T
he final amount of unearned Title IV
funds to be returned to each program
by the student.
Withdrawal within 4th calendar week:
100% Retained
Special Cases
In case of a prolonged illness, accident,
or a death in the family, a judgment will
be made by the President of SAA to
consider as to whether a refund is fair
and reasonable to both parties. Fees for
special projects will be refunded in full
if the projects the fees were intended
to cover have not begun. All late fees
are nonrefundable.
LATE FEES
When tuition and fees are not paid
on or before the due date, a late fee
is assessed. A $25 late fee is assessed
for payments made 2–10 days late, and
a $50 late fee is assessed for payments
made thereafter. All late fees
are nonrefundable.
LATE BALANCE
If a student’s SAA tuition balance has
not been paid in full by the 15th business
day of the current term, that student will
be immediately dismissed from SAA and
receive no credit for any courses taken.
An exception may be made if one of the
following special circumstances applies:
1. S
tudent has initiated a consultation
with the SAA Financial Aid Director,
prior to the above deadline.
2. S
tudent has met with the SAA
Financial Aid Director and arranged
a comprehensive payment plan for
the total balance of their tuition,
3. Student has returned all requested
financial aid paperwork to the SAA
Financial Aid Director to be processed,
4. Student and SAA Financial Aid
Director have made a payment
agreement and student is currently
showing cooperation in said
agreement, prior to the
above deadline.
The student’s balance, including all fees,
must be paid by graduation. If a student
has an outstanding balance at the time of
graduation, the student will be permitted
to walk at the graduation ceremony, but
their Associate Degree will be withheld
until their balance has been paid in full.
SUPPLIES
Students are required to purchase a
variety of art supplies. SAA has arranged
with United Art and Education to provide
art kits that contain the needed and
required supplies. If a student has been
informed that their financial aid being
processed by SAA will not pay for their
required art kit, the student is required
to purchase the art kit by check or
money order [payable to SAA] on the
first day of the term. If a student’s
financial aid paperwork is being
processed, but is not completed as of
the first day of class in the current term,
the student is obligated to purchase the
art kit on the first day of the term. When
the student’s financial aid paperwork is
completed and if it is determined that
the financial aid may cover all or part
of the art kit fee, the student will be
reimbursed at such time. If the student
does not pay the full amount for the art
kit, he/she will not receive the kit.
Note: The student will be unable to
begin design projects without the art kit.
If the student has not purchased the art
kit by 3:30pm on the fourth school day
of the term, the student will be
dismissed from SAA.
LIBRARY RULES & REGULATIONS
Students have access to the SAA
library and SAA printers only while the
college is open and specifically during
the following hours: Monday through
Thursday, 8am to 5pm; Friday, 8am to
3:30pm. All books and materials may
be checked out for one day and must
be returned on their due date or
renewed. Knowing the correct due
date is the responsibility of the student.
Removing any materials from the library
without checking them out is grounds
for immediate and permanent dismissal
from SAA.
Late fees are $1.00 per day. If an item
is not returned within two days of its
due date or returned damaged, the
cost of the item will be added to the
student’s account. All library fees must
be paid in full in order to qualify for
entering the next term and in order
to graduate.
DRESS CODE
Students who choose to wear clothing
with offensive, inappropriate, or racist
statements, or clothing that does not
cover their bodies appropriately, may
be dismissed for the day with penalty
of an unexcused absence.
PRINTING ABUSE
Use of the color printers will be
monitored. Excessive use or abuse
by an individual student will be
addressed by administration and
additional fees may be required.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS
Students’ rights include, but are not
limited to, the following: access to their
college records, confidentiality regarding
personal data, and the appeal of any
grade they believe to be unfair.
CONDUCT AND DISMISSAL
The School of Advertising Art reserves
the right to permanently dismiss any
student whose conduct is detrimental:
to the learning environment within the
classroom, to the well-being of fellow
students and/or faculty members, to
the appearance or structure of the
college facility; or who otherwise
displays conduct detrimental to his/her
own progress in learning and ultimate
success in advertising art. Students
may also be dismissed for exhibiting
poor progress, financial delinquency,
or excessive absenteeism. In the event
that dismissal becomes necessary,
SAA will adhere to the approved
refund policies.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Damage to SAA property is prohibited.
This includes all SAA property and
belongings, such as vending machines,
furniture, equipment, carpeting,
computer hardware or software, parking
lot, lawn, etc. Action taken following
any physical damage inflicted on the
aforementioned may include payment
for damage and permanent dismissal
from SAA. Permanent dismissal of
any student may be determined by the
amount of monetary damage to SAA
property and is at the discretion of
the President of SAA.
WARNING AGAINST
ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING
Students must not illegally download
creative content, including but not limited
to any licensed materials or intellectual
property of another, music, movies,
or other entertainment media using
the Internet connection provided by
the School of Advertising Art. It is
against the law, and also against
SAA policy to illegally download such
materials. If it is discovered that a
student has ignored this ban on
downloading, the student takes
full responsibility for his/her actions
and will indemnify and hold harmless
the School of Advertising Art, Inc.
including all costs, attorney fees, or
lost instructor and/or administration
staff fees associated with the defense
of any claim.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips to advertising agencies, design
studios, printers, museums, etc. are not
required. However, it is recommended
that students participate in such trips
away from SAA in the presence of an
instructor. Valuable information may
be learned by students who choose
to attend these field trips. SAA holds
no responsibility for a student’s safety,
personal belongings, or well-being.
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Students will not hold SAA liable for
any injuries incurred traveling to,
returning from, and while participating
in such optional field trips. If the student
does not attend the field trip, the student
will be required to complete additional
work and/or remain in class during the
time of the field trip or he/she will be
considered absent.
RECREATIONAL OR SPORTS
RELATED ACTIVITIES ON SAA
PROPERTY
SAA provides various leisure and sports
equipment for students who choose to
participate in recreational activity on the
physical property of SAA. Please note
that SAA holds no responsibility for a
student’s well-being at SAA, neither
inside the building nor on the outside
physical property at any time.
DRUG FREE SCHOOL &
WORKPLACE POLICY
The unlawful possession, use, or
distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs in
the building, on school property including
the parking lot, or in connection with any
college activity is strictly prohibited. This
prohibition applies to all SAA students,
their guests, and all employees.
Legal Sanctions
Persons suspected of violating laws
dealing with alcohol or illicit drugs can
be charged under local, state, or federal
laws. In Kettering, Ohio, charges are
usually brought under the laws of the
State of Ohio if you are arrested by
the Kettering Police Department.
Examples of State of Ohio Drug
and Alcohol Penalties
1. T
rafficking of drugs—Mandatory
minimum fine of up to $20,000;
6 months to ten years imprisonment.
If the offense is on the grounds of a
school, penalties are more severe.
2. P
ossession of cocaine—6 months
to 10 years imprisonment and a
maximum fine of $20,000 for
first-time offenders.
3. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated
—3 days mandatory imprisonment
to a maximum of 6 months; license
suspension, up to $1,000 fine,
6 points on driver’s license, and
high-risk insurance [average yearly
cost of $1,500–$2,000].
Examples of Health Risks
There are various risks associated with
the use of illicit drugs and the abuse
of alcohol. Some of the more common
problems are listed here:
1. M
arijuana: Use can lead to an increase
in heart rate up to 50%, acute anxiety,
and tremendous mood swings. There
is a potential for long-term physical
and psychological damage.
2. C
ocaine: Use can effect the brain
in seconds and can result in heart
or respiratory failure.
3. Crack: Use can lead to deep
depression and intense dependency
in a short period of time.
4. Amphetamines: Use increases heart
and breathing rates, raises blood
pressure while causing blurred vision,
dizziness, lack of sleep, and anxiety.
Body chemistry is upset, which can
lead to long-term physical problems.
5. A
lcohol: Use can lead to a false and
misleading feeling of confidence and
control. Liver, brain, heart and stomach
destruction goes on even without
apparent symptoms. Use for a period
of time often causes dependency and
may be fatal. Symptoms of intoxication
include dizziness, blurred vision,
staggering, delayed reflexes, and bad
judgment due to the feeling
of confidence.
6. Heroin: Effects can include liver
disease, kidney disease, pulmonary
complications, skin abscesses,
respiratory failure, and
accidental overdose.
Referral Assistance Policy
Help is available to employees and
students struggling with substance
abuse. SAA offers a completely
confidential employee and student
referral program. Contact Nathan
Summers, SAA Vice President, for
further information on organizations
providing counseling and/or treatment.
Any student who is a drug or alcohol
offender may have disciplinary action
imposed by the college. These sanctions
may include: mandatory counseling,
mandatory attendance at a local
treatment center, mandatory completion
of a drug rehabilitation program,
mandatory probationary period not to
exceed one month, discharge from
employment, or expulsion from college.
Students should be aware that illegal
drug trafficking and/or possession may
seriously affect their qualification for
educational financial aid.
CAMPUS SAFETY & ANNUAL
SECURITY REPORT
The School of Advertising Art is
required to provide the following
information under the Federal Crime
Awareness and Campus Security Act
of 1990. This information is current
as of September 18, 2014. The term
“campus” as used in this section
refers to all SAA property including
the classrooms, offices, parking lot,
and grounds.
Any student, faculty, or staff member
witnessing a crime or other emergency
situation will immediately report the
situation to the President of SAA who
will contact the proper authorities.
If the President of SAA is not available,
students will report the situation to
another faculty member who will then
contact the proper authorities or call the
Kettering Police [937-296-2555] or 911.
In order to promote campus safety,
students are allowed access to the
campus only during regular business
hours. The School of Advertising Art has
no personnel designated as “Security
Personnel” and has no special working
relationship with State or Local Law
Enforcement agencies. In the absence
of School of Advertising Art personnel
or faculty members, any student
witnessing a crime on the School of
Advertising Art campus should promptly
and accurately report it to the Kettering
Police. All students and faculty members
are responsible for maintaining the safety
of their own property and persons.
Students are advised to mark all personal
property with their name. Vehicles
should be locked at all times.
Theft of any property, removal of any
materials from the library without being
checked out, or any other actions or
behaviors that violate the law, rights, or
property of others may be grounds for
immediate dismissal. This notice is the
only time these issues will be addressed.
Number of arrests for the following
crimes on campus during the current
and previous two calendar years:
Liquor Law Violations: 0
Drug Abuse Violations: 0
Weapons Possessions: 0
The following list shows the number
of reported incidences of the specified
crimes on campus during the current
and previous two calendar years.
Motor Vehicle Theft: 0
Sexual Offenses: 0
Rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Murder: 0
Aggravated Assault: 0
Burglary: 0
The School of Advertising Art does
not recognize any off-campus student
organizations and thus does not monitor
or report any criminal activity other
than that occurring on the School
of Advertising Art campus.
All students are required to read the
School of Advertising Art’s Drug Free
School and Workplace Policy. The only
exceptions to this policy are events for
SAA alumni and/or professionals. Only
individuals who are 21 or older and who
can provide valid, legal documentation
may consume alcohol at these events.
Federal law requires all colleges
to publish a policy dealing with sex
offenses. The School of Advertising
Art does not condone and will
not tolerate the commission of any
sexual or criminal offense. The School
of Advertising Art advises all students
to remain alert at all times and to be
aware of their surroundings. If at any
time you feel unsafe in or upon entering
any of the listed campus areas, notify
a staff member and they will escort
you to your destination on campus.
Any student or staff member witnessing
or who experiences a sexual offense
or assault is advised to immediately
report the situation to the president
who will contact the proper authorities.
Students also have the right to contact
the police directly in case of a sexual
offense and may have a staff member
assist them in doing so. Students
wishing education material on rape
awareness, acquaintance rape, and
other forcible and non-forcible sex
offenses are encouraged to call
Montgomery County’s Victim Witness
Program at 937-225-5623. Victims of
sexual assault may meet with the SAA
counselor or receive off-campus mental
health assistance by contacting a local
mental health service organization.
WEAPONS POLICY
The School of Advertising Art does
not permit weapons of any kind on
its campus, including the building,
surrounding parking lot, and property.
Bringing a weapon on campus will
result in permanent dismissal.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
In addition to the above, the School of
Advertising Art does not condone and
will not tolerate sexual harassment.
In general, sexual harassment is defined
as any unwanted sexual remark, any
unwanted physical touching, and unwanted
exposure to sexual materials. Anyone who
feels they have been the victim of sexual
harassment should report the incident to
the president or counselor immediately.
The School of Advertising Art will attempt
to assist the victim in resolving any such
situation. All parties will be informed of
any actions taken. Perpetrators of sexual
harassment may be subject to immediate
dismissal.
ADDITIONAL SECURITY POLICY
No recreational sports activities with
frisbees, balls, etc. are permitted in the
building due to potential injury to people
and/or property. Students are advised to
participate in such recreational activities
away from the building in the lawn area
on the east side of the property.
No paper cutters of any type or size
are permitted at SAA due to obvious
safety concerns.
No spray adhesives or fixatives are
permitted inside the building or outside
the building [sidewalks, green space, or
in parking lot areas]. No airbrushing is
permitted in the building or on the
grounds of SAA.
CHANGE OF POLICIES
SAA reserves the right to change its
policies at any time. Policy changes that
occur over the summer will be reviewed
with new and returning students on the
first day of class. When a policy change
occurs during the school year, students
will be informed of the change in writing,
one week before the policy change
goes into effect. Students will sign
a form indicating that they have been
informed of the policy change and it is the
responsibility of the student to inform their
parents or other interested parties.
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COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE
The School of Advertising Art is licensed
by the State of Ohio Board of Career
Colleges and Schools. If a student feels
that a complaint or concern has not
been adequately addressed, he/she
may follow this three-step procedure.
Internal Grievance Process
1. D
iscuss the concern with
an instructor.
2. D
iscuss the concern with
the President of SAA.
3. If after following steps 1 and 2, you still
feel that your area of concern has not
been adequately addressed, you may
contact the Executive Director of the
State of Ohio Board of Career Colleges
and Schools; 30 East Broad St., Suite
2481; Columbus, OH 43215-3414; 614466-2752, 877-275-4219.
Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges
The School of Advertising Art is accredited
by the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges. Colleges accredited
by ACCSC must have a procedure and
operational plan for handling student
complaints. If a student feels that the
college has not adequately addressed a
complaint or concern after following the
internal grievance process listed above,
the student may consider contacting the
Accrediting Commission.
All complaints considered by the
Commission must be in written form, with
permission from the complainant[s] for
the Commission to forward a copy of the
complaint to the college for a response.
The complainant[s] will be kept informed
as to the status of the complaint as well
as the final resolution by the Commission.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite #302
Arlington, VA 22201
703-247-4212 // www.accsc.org
A copy of the Commission’s complaint
form is available by contacting the SAA
Director of Financial Aid.
FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE
KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON
PROPRIETARY EDUCATION
To file a complaint with the Kentucky
Commission on Proprietary Education,
each person filing must submit a
completed “Form to File a Complaint”
(PE-24) to the Kentucky Commission on
Proprietary Education by mail to Capital
Plaza Tower, Room 302, 500 Mero Street,
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. This form can be
found on the website at www.kcpe.ky.gov.
STUDENT PROTECTION FUND FOR
KENTUCKY STUDENTS ONLY
KRS 165A.450 requires each school
licensed by the Kentucky Commission
on Proprietary to contribute to a Student
Protection Fund which will be used to pay
off debt incurred due to the closing of a
school, discontinuance of a program, loss
of license, or loss of accreditation by a
school or program. To file a claim against
the Student Protection Fund, each person
filing must submit a completed “Form
for Claims Against the Student Protection
Fund.” This form can be found on the
website at www.kcpe.ky.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF
VETERANS AFFAIRS
SAA is approved by the State Approving
Agency for Veterans Training, Ohio State
Department of Education, Columbus, Ohio.
Department of Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box 4616
Buffalo, NY 14240-4616
GIBILL.va.gov; 888-442-4551
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
SAA does not discriminate against or deny
admission to any person on the grounds of
race, age, creed, color, sex, gender identity
and expression, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, or national origin. Reasonable
accommodation will be made for persons
with disabilities as required by applicable law.
INDEX
Academic Integrity............................39
Acceptance....................................... 18
Accreditation................................. 1, 24
ACT Scores....................................... 18
Admissions........................................ 18
Anti-Discrimination Policy.................46
Appeal, Financial Aid.........................22
Application for Admission................. 18
Applying for Financial Aid.................. 21
Art and Academic
Achievement Awards........................23
Art Supplies.......................................20
Associate Degree Program......... 12–13
Attendance Policy.............................38
Bachelor Degree Options.................. 19
Books................................................20
Bus Routes........................................49
Business Cards and Stationery.........20
Business Professionals
of America Awards............................23
Calendars..........................................32
Campus Safety........................... 45–46
Career Services.....................15, 28–29
Carpooling.........................................30
Change of Policies.............................46
Class Size..........................................25
Clock Hours....................................... 24
College Visit...................................... 18
Conduct and Dismissal......................43
Cost...................................................20
Counseling Services.......................... 31
Course Descriptions....................26–27
Course Schedule......................... 12–13
Credit Hours......................................25
Curriculum................................... 12–13
Dayton Art Institute Membership.....30
Department of Veterans Affairs........46
Digital Camera...................................20
Directions..........................................49
Dress Code........................................43
Drug Free Policy................................44
Early Enrollment Deadline................. 18
Email Accounts.................................. 31
Employment Assistance...................28
Enrollment......................................... 18
Enrollment Fee............................18, 20
Equipment.........................................25
ESL Requirements............................ 19
Excused Absences............................38
Externship................................... 27, 28
Faculty........................................ 34–37
FAFSA [Free Application
for Federal Student Aid].................... 21
Failure Policy.....................................40
Fall Picnic...........................................33
Federal Direct PLUS Loan.................22
Fees.............................................20–21
Field Trips..........................................44
Financial Aid................................20–23
Financial Aid Checklist....................... 21
Financial Aid Deadlines.....................22
Fine Art Club.....................................30
Gainful Employment Disclosure........29
GED Score Reports........................... 18
Governor’s Show Awards.................23
GPA................................................... 18
Graduate Employment......................28
Graduation Requirements.................40
Graduation Rates...............................25
Graphic Design Positions..................29
Grants................................................22
Grievance Procedure.........................46
Guest Speakers.................................33
History............................................... 24
Honors Luncheon..............................33
Housing Assistance...........................30
How to Enroll..................................... 18
Income Potential.........................15, 29
International Applicants..................... 19
Internship Opportunities...................28
Kettering, Ohio............................ 17, 25
Laptop...............................................20
Late Balance......................................43
Late Fees...........................................43
Late Project Policy.............................38
Leave of Absence Policy................... 41
Length of Program............................ 24
Library Rules and Regulations...........43
Loans.................................................22
Location and Facility..........................25
MacBook Pro.....................................20
Make-up Policy........................... 38–39
Mission.............................................. 24
Multicultural Awards.........................23
Objectives......................................... 24
Official College Transcripts............... 18
Official High School Transcripts........ 18
Open Houses.................................... 18
Orientation.........................................33
Out-of-Pocket Payments...................22
Part-Time Jobs..................................30
Payment Plans...................................22
Pell Grant...........................................22
Personal Website..............................20
Philosophy......................................... 24
Photography Fee............................... 21
Plagiarism..........................................39
Portfolio Competition Awards
for Enrolled Students.........................23
Portfolio Show...................................33
Positions Held by Graduates.............29
Printing Abuse...................................43
Printing Fee....................................... 21
Probation Policy.................................40
Program Objectives........................... 24
Property Damage..............................44
Provision of Reasonable
Accommodation................................ 31
Readmission Policy........................... 41
Recreational or Sports Related
Activities on SAA Property...............44
Refund Policies..................................42
Regrade Policy..................................38
Required Completion Rate................ 41
Return of Title IV Funds Policy..........42
Rideshare..........................................30
Roommates.......................................30
Rules and Regulations................ 38–46
Safety on Campus...................... 45–46
SAT Scores........................................ 18
Satisfactory Progress Policy..............38
Scholarship Resources......................23
Scholarships......................................23
Security Report.................................45
Sexual Harassment Policy.................46
SkillsUSA Awards..............................23
Software............................................20
Staff............................................ 34–37
State of Ohio Refund Policy..............42
Statutory Pro Rata Refund Policy......42
Student Advising............................... 31
Student Awards.................................30
Student Complaints...........................46
Student Events............................32–33
Student Senate..................................30
Student Services.........................30–31
Students’ Rights................................43
Subsidized Federal
Direct Loan........................................22
Supplies.............................................20
Third-party Refunds/
Return of Funds.................................42
Transcripts......................................... 18
Transfer of Credits............................. 19
Tuition................................................20
Tuition Awards...................................23
Tuition Reduction...............................23
Tutoring............................................. 31
Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan.....22
Weapons Policy.................................45
Withdrawal Policy.............................. 41
Workforce Investment Act [WIA]....... 24
YMCA Activity Pass..........................30
CREDITS
Concept and Design: Jessica Barry,
Matt Flick, Betsy Woods, Tony Neary,
and Candy Niemeyer
Editing: Sally Athmer
Photography: AGI Studios, John Rossi,
and Cody Rayn
Printing: Oregon Printing Communications
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DIRECTIONS TO SAA
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FROM THE NORTH
FROM THE EAST
BUS ROUTES
I-75 South to US 35 East to I-675 South.
Exit at Wilmington Pike [Exit 7]. Turn
right [north] on Wilmington Pike and go
2 miles. Turn left on East David Road.
Turn right on Hempstead Station to
enter parking lot on right.
I-70 or US 35 West to Dayton to I-675
South. Exit at Wilmington Pike [Exit 7].
Turn right [north] on Wilmington Pike and
go 2 miles. Turn left on East David Road.
Greater Dayton RTA Routes 16 and
23 conveniently stop at the corner of
East David Road and Hempstead Station,
directly in front of SAA. Find route and
schedule information at iriderta.org.
FROM THE SOUTH
FROM THE WEST
I-75 North to I-675 North to Wilmington
Pike [Exit 7]. Turn left [north] on
Wilmington Pike and go 2 miles. Turn
left on East David Road. Turn right on
Hempstead Station to enter parking
lot on right.
I-70 or US 35 East to Dayton to I-675
South. Exit at Wilmington Pike [Exit 7].
Turn right [north] on Wilmington Pike and
go 2 miles. Turn left on East David Road.
Greater Dayton RTA leads the region
in public transportation options. All
RTA vehicles are climate-controlled,
clean and comfortable, and every bus
includes wheelchair lifts and bike racks.
Destination and route signs are easy to
read and all major stops are announced.
ADDENDUM TO THE CATALOG
FACULTY AND STAFF UPDATES
Brent Presley, Instructor
Mr. Presley is a 2005 graduate of SAA,
and has 10 years of experience as a
graphic designer. His work as a senior
designer included art direction, concept
development, branding, print design
and production, and trend research.
Brent teaches Introduction to
Applications, Design Basics and Print
Production, and Advanced Typography.
Kristin Schindler, Office Coordinator
Ms. Schindler attended Bowling Green
State University and Anderson College,
and has many years of experience as
an office administrator. As SAA Office
Coordinator, Kristin connects students
with staff members and the resources
they need to get the most out of
their education.
Brian Suddith, Instructor
Mr. Suddith has many years of
experience as a business executive and
local government professional. He has
worked as a social media analyst, digital
communications manager, and political
campaign consultant. Bryan teaches
Professional Communication.
Society, and Miller Valentine. Mark
teaches Photography Fundamentals.
Jessica Wetzel,
Admissions Specialist
Ms. Wetzel has a BA in Communication
Studies from Wright State University,
and has experience as an Events
Coordinator for Dayton History.
Jessica conducts portfolio reviews
with prospective students, helps with
events, and handles the admission
team’s administrative responsibilities.
The following faculty and staff
no longer work at SAA: Sondra
Armstrong, Natasha Baker,
Jon Brooks, Kim Coughnour,
Carla Hale, Harriet Meehan,
and Tony Neary.
UPDATED LIST OF BACHELOR
DEGREE OPTIONS
years or less at the following colleges.
Antioch University Midwest
Yellow Springs, Ohio
The Art Institute of Austin
Lauren Thompson, Art Director
of SAA and has experience as a graphic
designer and web content administrator.
Lauren helps develop and implement
SAA’s marketing campaigns, and also
designs event invitations, signage,
and recruiting literature.
Orange County; Sacramento; San Diego;
San Francisco
Mark Werle, Instructor
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Mr. Werle earned a BS in Professional
Photography from Rochester Institute
of Technology. He has more than 30
years in the industry, which has taken
him from the film and darkroom era to
the digital age. Mark is a photographer,
videographer, and mobile/web app
developer. Commercial clients include
Huffy Bicycles, Marriott, the Leukemia
The Art Institute of Michigan–Detroit
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The Art Institute of Charleston
The Art Institute of Colorado–Denver
The Art Institute of Indianapolis
The Art Institute of Phoenix
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh–
Online Division
The Art Institute of San Antonio
The Art Institute of Seattle
The Art Institute of Tampa
The Art Institute of Tennessee–
Nashville
The Art Institute of Tucson
The Art Institute of Vancouver
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
The Art Institute of Washington
Arlington, Virginia
The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago
Schaumburg
Miami International University
of Art & Design
TRANSFER OF CREDITS TO SAA
A student wishing to transfer credits
to SAA must adhere to the regular
admissions process, beginning with the
application and interview. A student’s
postsecondary schooling and experience
will be evaluated and appropriate credit
may be granted.
This is a subjective assessment based
on a review of course/grade transcripts
the college course[s] taken. In certain
Director of Education, a combination
of courses may be considered as
a transfer credit.
SAA considers transfer credits from
a variety of credit-granting institutions.
Design and academic courses with
a grade of “B” or higher are eligible
for transfer consideration. Advanced
Placement (AP) Exam scores
of 4 and 5 are also eligible for
consideration of credit.
SAA reserves the right to request
a review of student work as a part
of the transfer credit process.
To apply for transfer credit for design
or academic courses, submit a college
transcript as well as a detailed syllabi
and/or a detailed catalog listing to the
Director of Education for review and
possible acceptance of credits.
To have AP Exam scores considered,
visit apscore.org to request that AP
scores be reported to SAA.
Ohio students who participate in the
College Credit Plus program may be
eligible to transfer college credits to
SAA. The Director of Education will
review student transcript submissions
to determine transfer eligibility. Please
be sure to have all transcripts from
CCP courses sent to SAA for review.
Additional Requirement for
Transfer of Design Credits:
Career Center Graduate Tuition
Reduction: Students accepted to start
Year One classes in August 2016, have
earned a grade point average of 3.0 or
higher, and will graduate from or have
earned credits from a Career Center high
school are eligible for a Tuition Reduction
of $5,000 [$2,500 per year].
Classes are held Monday through Friday
within the hours of 8:30am to 6:00pm.
Amendments of 1972, which prohibits
discrimination (including sexual
harassment and sexual violence)
based on gender in SAA’s educational
programs and activities, including
admissions and employment. Title IX
also prohibits retaliation for asserting or
otherwise participating in claims of sex
discrimination. Inquiries regarding Title
IX and the Title IX regulations should be
directed to SAA’s designated Title IX
Coordinator:
LOCATION & FACILITY
Nathan Summers
The facility is open to students Monday
through Thursday from 8am to 9pm
and Friday from 8am to 5pm. During
second semester, the facility is also open
Saturday from noon to 4pm. All hours
of operation are subject to change.
Vice President of Student Affairs
SCHEDULE
To have design course credit considered
for transfer, a student is required to
submit a portfolio to the President of
SAA. Due to the nature of the program,
the student may still need to take all
offered and required SAA design courses
in order to successfully complete the
program and graduate.
GRADUATION RATE
FUNDING OPTIONS
in 2011: 59% (35/59)
Need-Based Tuition Reduction:
Students accepted and enrolled to
start Year One classes in August 2016
will be considered for a Tuition Reduction
of up to a maximum of $7,500. Tuition
Reduction is awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis. [The reduction
is not renewable for Year Two.]
To qualify, the student must have
a FAFSA Expected Family Contribution
[EFC] that results in Pell Grant eligibility,
and the parent[s] must have received
a denial on a PLUS loan credit check
[for dependent students]. The student
would first need to borrow all the Federal
Direct Loan money for which the student
is eligible and receive all the grants
for which the student qualifies.
The graduation rate is the percentage
of Year One students who complete
the two-year program within 150%
of the program’s length.
in 2012: 71% (50/70)
in 2010: 69% (43/62)
PLACEMENT RATE
The placement rate is the percentage
of graduates eligible for career services
who gain employment in the
advertising field.
in 2012: 100% (49/49)
in 2011: 100% (35/35)
in 2010: 93% (40/43)
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The School of Advertising Art
complies with Title IX of the Education
937-294-0592 x107
nathan@saa.edu
Individuals may also seek additional
information on Title IX or file a complaint
with the Department of Education’s
Office for Civil Rights regarding an
alleged violation of Title IX by visiting the
U.S. Department of Education’s website
(http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/
ocr/complaintintro.html) or calling
1-800-421-3481.
TITLE IX POLICY & PROCEDURES
The School of Advertising Art does not
discriminate against or deny admission
to any person on the grounds of race,
age, creed, color, sex, gender identity
and expression, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, genetic information, military
status, veteran status, familial status,
national origin, or any other protected
category under applicable local, state,
or federal law, ordinance, or regulation.
Anyone who believes they have been
subjected to gender based or sexual
discrimination and harassment is
encouraged to report these incidents.
Upon receiving a report, the School of
Advertising Art will respond promptly to
resolve the complaint. SAA is committed
to providing a learning environment free
from discrimination or harassment. To
that end, SAA complies with Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972,
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which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of gender in education programs
and activities.
The grievance procedures below are
designed to resolve complaints of sex
and gender-based discrimination and/
or harassment, when such complaints
involve SAA students, faculty, staff, and/
or third parties and SAA’s educational
programs and activities. This includes
complaints of sexual violence. Inquiries
regarding Title IX can be referred to the
Title IX Coordinator or to the Office
of Civil Rights.
Title IX Coordinator
Nathan Summers
937-294-0592 x107
nathan@saa.edu
Office of Civil Rights
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/
ocr/complaintintro.html
1-800-421-3481
Important Note About Confidentiality
SAA will make all reasonable efforts
to maintain the confidentiality of the
parties involved in sexual harassment or
discrimination investigations. Breaches
of confidentiality will be reviewed and
may be considered a violation of the
Policy and may result in additional
disciplinary action. Any action that
could be deemed retaliatory will be
dealt with according to this procedure
(see ‘Retaliation’).
Definitions and Examples
Gender-based Misconduct
Gender-based misconduct comprises
a broad range of behaviors focused on
sex and/or gender discrimination that
may or may not be sexual in nature.
Sexual harassment, sexual assault,
sexual exploitation, gender-based
harassment, stalking, and intimate
partner violence are forms of gender
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-based misconduct under the policy.
Sex and gender-based misconduct
can be committed by men or by women,
and it can occur between people of the
same or different sex.
Examples of gender-based misconduct
•Pressure for a date or a romantic
or intimate relationship
•Unwelcome touching, kissing,
hugging, or massaging
• Pressure for or forced sexual activity
•Unwelcome references to various
parts of the body
•Belittling remarks about a person’s
gender or sexual orientation based
on gender-stereotyping
spreading sexual rumors; rating students
on sexual activity or performance;
or circulating, showing, or creating
emails or websites of a sexual nature.
Responsible Employee
Responsible Employee is any employee
who meets at least one of the following
criteria: (1) has the authority to take
action to redress sexual violence or
other misconduct; (2) has been given
a duty of reporting incidents of sexual
violence or other misconduct to the
Title IX Coordinator (or designee); or
(3) is an employee whom an individual
could reasonably believe has the above
authority or duty.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
•Use of email, the Internet, or other
forms of digital media to facilitate
any of the above referenced behaviors
Alcohol and other drugs can lower
inhibitions and create confusion
over whether consent is freely and
affirmatively given. The perspective
of a reasonable person will be the basis
for determining whether one should have
known about the impact of alcohol and
other drugs on another person’s ability
to give consent. Providing alcohol or
other substances to another person
without their knowledge or for the
purpose of incapacitation to coerce
sexual activity is a violation of the Policy.
The personal use of alcohol and other
drugs never makes someone at fault
for being sexually assaulted.
Sexual Harassment
Filing a Report
Sexual Harassment is unwelcome
conduct of a sexual nature, which can
include unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, or other
verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct
of a sexual nature. Thus, sexual
harassment prohibited by Title IX can
include conduct such as touching
of a sexual nature; making sexual
comments, jokes, or gestures; writing
graffiti or displaying or distributing
sexually explicit drawings, pictures,
or written materials; calling students
sexually charged names; stalking;
Any SAA official (e.g., faculty member,
administrator, etc.) informed of an
allegation of sexual harassment or
discrimination involving students or
other members of the SAA community
is required to file a report with the Title
IX Coordinator (or designee) within
one business day. All SAA employees
(with one exception, listed below) are
designated as mandatory reporters and
must report any instance of possible
harassment or discrimination. The SAA
college counselor is not required to file
a report with the Title IX Coordinator
•Inappropriate sexual innuendoes
or humor
•Videotaping and/or photographing
activity of a sexual or personal
nature without consent of those
being recorded
•Obscene gestures of a sexual
or gender-based nature
•Offensive sexual graffiti, pictures,
or posters
• Sexually explicit profanity
(or designee) because conversations
with the counselor are confidential,
except in certain situations as defined
by law.
Students are advised that the Title IX
Coordinator (or designee) is obligated to
investigate any report of alleged sex and
gender-based misconduct and ensure
measures are taken to stop adverse
behavior that is found and prevent its
recurrence, as appropriate. It is important
to note, however that not every report
leads to a disciplinary process. Each
report is reviewed individually.
Individuals reporting criminal acts of
sexual or gender-based misconduct
may also choose to file a report with
the Kettering Police Department. SAA’s
disciplinary system and the police/legal
system work independently from one
another. Individuals can file reports with
SAA, or with the police, or with both.
Individuals also have the right to decline
reporting. Because the standards for
finding a violation of criminal law are
different from the standards in this
policy, criminal investigations or reports
are not determinative of whether
gender-based misconduct, under this
policy, has occurred.
SAA encourages prompt reporting,
but does not limit the time frame for
filing a report of sex and gender-based
misconduct. Reports can be submitted
at any time following an incident,
although SAA’s ability to take any action
may be negatively affected by the length
of time between the alleged incident and
its reporting. The current relationship
to the alleged perpetrator may also
limit the available range of disciplinary
actions (e.g. if an individual is no longer
employed by SAA or no longer enrolled
as a student).
Jurisdiction
SAA is able to respond formally to
alleged incidents of sex and genderbased misconduct:
• that occurred on campus,
•that were part of official SAA
programs or activities (regardless
of location), or
•where the Complainant and
Respondent are students, members
of the faculty, staff, or administration
of the School of Advertising Art
(regardless of location).
If the offender is unknown or is not a
member of the SAA community, the Title
IX Coordinator (or designee) will assist
individuals in identifying local authorities
if the individual desires to file a report.
SAA will provide a list of potential
community resources.
Reports from Others or
Anonymous Reports
In cases where the sex and genderbased misconduct is reported
anonymously or by an observer/
concerned individual to the Title IX
Coordinator (or designee), those
allegedly involved will be notified by
the Title IX Coordinator (or designee) that
a report has been received.
The Title IX Coordinator (or designee) will
meet with the Complainant to discuss
her/his options and available resources at
SAA and in the community. SAA faculty
and staff cannot report these incidences
anonymously.
Self-Help
An individual who believes that she
or he is the subject of discriminatory
or harassing behavior may choose
to deal with the alleged offender directly
through a face to face discussion,
a personal phone conversation, email
correspondence, or other written
correspondence. In some cases, this
approach may resolve the situation;
in others, it may be ineffective or place
the individual in an uncomfortable,
insecure, or compromised position.
Under no circumstances should an
individual feel pressured to address
the alleged offender directly or otherwise
handle the matter alone, and a decision
not to confront an individual she or
he believes to be discriminatory or
harassing will not be viewed negatively.
An individual may always choose to
report the situation and pursue other
methods of resolution as described in
these procedures.
Complainant Request for Anonymity
A Complainant may make a request for
anonymity. This type of request means
that the Complainant does not want his/
her identity known to the respondent
or witnesses, or that the Complainant
wishes that the institution not pursue
the investigation. In these situations,
SAA will make all reasonable attempts
to comply with this request; however,
the college’s ability to investigate and
respond may be limited.
In addition, Title IX requires SAA
to weigh the Complainant’s request
for anonymity with the college’s
commitment to provide a reasonably
safe and non-discriminatory
environment. This means that the
identities of a Complainant and an
accused may be subject to disclosure
during the investigation or resolution
of a report. If SAA cannot maintain
a Complainant’s request for anonymity
she/he will be notified by the Title IX
Coordinator (or designee). In situations
where a member of the college
community becomes aware of a pattern
of behavior by a single Respondent,
SAA will take appropriate action in an
effort to protect the college community.
There may be the rare circumstance
where the institution is required
to conduct an investigation.
Retaliation
Any attempt by a member of the
School of Advertising Art community
to penalize, intimidate, harass, or retaliate
in any way against a person who makes
a report of or who is otherwise involved
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in an investigation of discrimination or
harassment is completely prohibited.
Any person who believes that he or she
has been the victim of retaliation for
reporting discrimination or harassment
or cooperating in an investigation
should immediately contact the Title IX
Coordinator (or designee). Any person
who retaliates against a person in
response to a report or cooperation
in an investigation will be in violation
of policy and will be subject to SAA’s
discipline processes.
Interim Measures
During the investigation and until
resolution of the matter, interim
measures may be issued, including but
not limited to: restrictions on contact
between the Complainant and the
Respondent, bans from areas of campus,
and/or appropriate changes in academic
course schedule. Failure to adhere to
the parameters of any interim measures
is a violation of policy and may lead
to additional disciplinary action.
Mediation
Mediation is not an option for resolution
in cases involving allegations of sexual
assault. In cases involving other forms
of alleged sex and gender-based
misconduct, the Title IX Coordinator
(or designee) will determine whether
mediation is an appropriate mechanism
for resolution based on information
provided about the incident.
In cases where mediation is deemed to
be an option, parties wishing to pursue
this form of resolution will confirm such
request in writing addressed to the Title
IX Coordinator (or designee). The parties
should not contact each other to discuss
mediation. Mediation will be pursued
only with the consent of both parties.
If the mediation results in a resolution,
the formal disciplinary procedure will be
concluded and the case will be closed. If
the parties are unable to reach
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a resolution in a timely manner, or
if either party requests to terminate
mediation, the investigation and
disciplinary process will proceed. It is
anticipated that mediation efforts can
be completed within thirty (30) calendar
days, unless both parties agree to an
extension of time and such extension is
approved
by the Title IX Coordinator (or designee).
Informal Resolution
In instances where it is deemed
possible and safe, reports may be
resolved through informal means.
If it is determined that an informal
resolution may be appropriate, the Title
IX Coordinator (or designee) will speak
with the Complainant about this option.
If the Complainant agrees, the Title IX
Coordinator (or designee) will speak
with the Respondent. If a satisfactory
resolution is reached through this
informal conversation, the matter will be
considered closed. If these efforts are
unsuccessful, or if either party requests
to terminate informal resolution or
mediation, a formal investigation process
may commence. It is anticipated that
informal resolution efforts can
be completed within sixty (60)
calendar days.
Investigation
Following the receipt of a report,
information will be reviewed by the
Title IX Coordinator (or designee)
to determine if there may be a reason
to believe that a policy may have been
violated, or if further information is
necessary to determine if a formal
investigation must commence. If
investigation is to commence, the
Respondent will be notified that a report
has been filed and he/she will have the
opportunity to submit a written response
statement within five (5) business days,
whenever possible. The Respondent
and Complainant will be given the
opportunity to meet separately with
the Title IX Coordinator (or designee)
to review the Policy and procedure.
The Title IX Coordinator (or designee)
will interview the Complainant,
Respondent, and, as applicable,
any witnesses.
The Complainant and Respondent may
each have a “support person” present
at all interviews in which they participate.
The support person may be a licensed
attorney, but the support person is only
permitted to sit and observe, and not
speak. The Investigator will also gather
any pertinent evidentiary materials (this
may include, but is not limited to, emails,
written documents, or photographs).
During the investigation process, both
the Complainant and the Respondent
will have the opportunity to provide the
investigator with evidence and/or specify
witness information. The Investigator
will then prepare a report detailing the
relevant content of the interviews and
the documentation materials gathered.
It is anticipated that the investigation can
be completed within thirty (30) calendar
days. Complex investigations may
require a longer investigatory period,
but any extension will be reasonable
and in accordance with the
circumstances presented.
Directly following the conclusion of
the investigation, a determination of
whether to proceed to the next step
will be made by the Title IX Coordinator
(or designee). This determination will
be based on whether reasonable cause
exists to believe that a policy violation
may have occurred. The next step, the
Adjudication process, is described below.
If reasonable cause to proceed does not
exist, the report will not be forwarded
to the Adjudicator (as defined below).
Such outcome will be communicated
in writing to the Complainant and
Respondent. However, the college
will implement educational initiatives
and/or trainings, as appropriate under
the circumstances.
Administrative Resolution
If sufficient information exists to proceed
to the next step, the Respondent and
Complainant will each individually
have the opportunity to review the
investigative report in the presence
of the Title IX Coordinator (or designee).
All names and identifying information
not bearing directly on the validity
of the grievance will be removed from
the records viewed by the parties.
Federal and state law may also prevent
the Respondent and Complainant from
reviewing all of the information.
Following this review, the Respondent
will be given the opportunity to respond
to the alleged violation of policy in the
following ways: 1) No response; 2) Not
Responsible; or 3) Responsible.
If the Respondent accepts responsibility,
SAA’s Vice President of Education will be
notified. The Vice President of Education
will determine the appropriate sanctions
and corrective action. The Complainant
and Respondent will be made aware
of the decision within five (5) business
days, whenever possible. The reason
for any delay will be communicated
to both parties. The Respondent
and Complainant will then have the
opportunity to appeal the Vice President
of Education’s sanctioning decision.
The acceptance of responsibility,
however, is not appealable (see Appeals
Process). If the Respondent declines
responsibility, or chooses not to respond,
the case will be reviewed by the Title IX
Coordinator (or designee) to determine
the next steps.
Adjudication Process
Upon a review of the investigative
materials, the Vice President of
Education will determine, based
on a preponderance of the evidence,
whether it is more likely than not that
an SAA policy has been violated.
If a violation is found, the Vice President
of Education will then determine the
appropriate sanction to be imposed.
other information deemed relevant by
the Vice President of Education.
Review of Investigative Materials
The Vice President of Education will
render a sanctioning decision within
five (5) business days of the date the
decision is rendered. Both Respondent
and Complainant will be notified in
writing of the outcome and sanctions (if
applicable), and/or remedies.
SAA’s Vice President will review the
materials within five (5) business days
of receiving the investigative file. If the
Vice President of Education requires
clarification on any of the materials,
the Title IX Coordinator (or designee)
will assist the President in obtaining
such clarification. Though it is typically
not necessary, the Vice President of
Education may consult with the Title IX
Coordinator (or designee) to request to
meet with the Respondent, Complainant,
and/or any of the witnesses (separately)
in order to clarify information in the
investigative materials. However, if the
Vice President of Education requests to
meet with either the Complainant or the
Respondent, the other party will also be
given an opportunity to meet with the
Vice President of Education.
Final Findings
decide, based on a preponderance of
the evidence, whether there has been
a violation of any sex and gender-based
misconduct policies upon a complete
review of the investigative report and
materials. Preponderance of evidence
means that the adjudicator is convinced
based on the information provided that
a violation of policy was more likely to
have occurred than not have occurred.
render a decision within fifteen (15)
business days following the delivery
of the investigative materials.
If the Vice President of Education
determines that a violation has occurred,
the Vice President of Education will then
determine the appropriate sanctions
and corrective action. Consideration
may be given to the nature of and the
circumstances surrounding the violation,
prior disciplinary violations, precedent
cases, SAA safety concerns, and any
Range of Sanctions
Faculty, staff, or administrators who
are found in violation of any sexual
or gender-based misconduct policy are
subject to disciplinary action, up to
and including termination. Students
are subject to disciplinary action, up
to and including expulsion. Sanctions
may include reassignment of work
duties; reassignment of class meetings;
restrictions on contact with Complainant;
access restrictions to SAA property
and/or events, disciplinary probation,
or expulsion. Guests and other persons
who are alleged to have engaged in sex
or gender-based misconduct are subject
to corrective action, which may include
removal from campus, ban from campus,
and/or termination of contractual
arrangements. Vendors or other agencies
in contract with SAA will be promptly
notified if any of their employees are
alleged to have violated policy, and such
employees may be banned from any
or all SAA properties and may also be
subject to action deemed appropriate by
their respective employer. Restrictions
regarding access to SAA property or
events may also be imposed.
Regardless of how a matter proceeds in
this process, remedies may be made by
SAA as appropriate to its commitment
to provide a learning environment free
from discrimination and harassment,
such as reviewing protocol, providing
or enhancing training to staff and/or
students, issuing no-contact directives
or access restrictions, or considering
request for accommodations.
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Accommodation requests are reviewed
on a case-by-case basis.
The Appeals Process
The Respondent or Complainant may
request an appeal of the decision and
sanctions rendered by the Vice President
of Education. The three grounds upon
which an appeal of the decision or
sanctions may be made are:
1. T
he party believes a procedural error
occurred, which the party feels may
change or affect the outcome
of the decision;
2. T
he party has substantive new
evidence that was not available to the
investigator at the time of the hearing
and that may change the outcome
of the decision;
Outcome Notification
Every effort will be made to ensure that
both the Complainant and Respondent
are updated at several points during
the investigation and process. Both the
Complainant and Respondent will be
simultaneously notified, in writing,
of the following events:
•Upon approval of request for
mediation and upon resolution
(or termination) of such mediation;
• SAA’s College Counselor
• Kettering Police Department
• Dialing 911 for emergencies
•Dialing 937-296-2555 for nonemergencies
•After the conclusion of the
investigation; If the Respondent
accepts responsibility for being
“in violation”;
•Kettering Medical Center
3535 Southern Blvd.
Kettering, OH 45429
937-298-4331
For Emergencies, dial 911
3. The party feels that the severity
of the sanction is inappropriate given
the details of the case.
Disagreement with the finding or
sanctions is not, by itself, grounds
for appeals.
•The Vice President of Education’s
finding of “in violation” or “not
in violation” of SAA policy;
The request for an appeal, including
the grounds upon which the request
is based, should be submitted in writing
to the Title IX Coordinator (or designee)
within five (5) business days following
the date listed on the outcome letter.
Each party will be notified if an appeal
request will be considered and be
provided the opportunity to respond.
•If the finding is “in violation,” the
sanctions and corrective action
determined by the Vice President
of Education;
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• SAA’s Title IX Coordinator
•Upon completion or termination
of an Informal Resolution process;
•The sanctions and corrective action
determined by the Vice President
of Education after the Respondent
accepts responsibility;
Any Appeals process will be conducted
in an impartial manner by SAA’s
President. The President will review
the information relating to the report
and investigation and make a final
decision. This appeals decision is final.
Appeals decisions will be rendered
within ten (10) business days after the
receipt of the formal appeal request.
Both parties will be notified in writing
of the appeal’s outcome.
of our community. If you or someone
you know may have experienced any
form of gender-based misconduct,
we urge you to seek immediate
assistance. Student assistance
can be obtained from:
Relevant Government Resources
Inquiries concerning the application
of Title IX and its implementing
regulations may be referred to the
Title IX Coordinator (or designee). The
government agencies below may provide
additional resources for anyone wishing
to file a complaint of gender-based
misconduct:
U.S. Department of Education
•If an appeal has been filed by either
party at any point in the outcome
phase; and
Office for Civil Rights
•The final resolution of the appeals
process, if applicable.
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Time Frames
If the time frames provided in this
procedure cannot be met, the Title IX
Coordinator (or designee) will notify the
Complainant and Respondent in writing
of the delay and will provide a date by
which the appropriate undertaking will
be completed.
Resources for Anyone Who Experiences
Gender-Based Misconduct
SAA’s primary concern is the health,
safety, and well-being of the members
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of Education Bldg
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
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Office on Violence Against Women
http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/
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available to them.
•Technology.
To discuss alternatives
to procedures,
of
He has more
than 30
years
in
the
industry,
which
has
taken
where alternatives may be reasonable
him
from
the
film
and
darkroom
era to
and acceptable to involved parties.
the digital age. Mark is a photographer,
•To refrain from
self- app
videographer,
andmaking
mobile/web
incriminating
statements.
However,
developer.
Commercial
clients
include
the Bicycles,
Vice President
of Education
and
Huffy
Marriott,
the Leukemia
President
make
determinations
Society,
and will
Miller
Valentine.
Mark
teaches
Fundamentals.
basedPhotography
upon the information
available
to him/her.
Jessica
Wetzel,
Admissions
Specialist
•To appeal the
decision made and the
sanctions
and
by
Ms. Wetzel has aaction
BA in determined
Communication
Studies
from
Wright State
University,
the Vice
President
of Education.
and has experience as an Events
•To be notified, in writing, of the case
Coordinator for Dayton History.
resolution
— including
outcome
Jessica
conducts
portfoliothe
reviews
of
any
appeal.
with prospective students, helps with
events,
and handles
the admission
•To report
the incident
to law
team’s administrative responsibilities.
enforcement if she/he wishes
Al to
Yarcho,
do so.
•To understand that information
Mr.collected
Yarcho has
experience
anbe
in this
process as
may
advertising account manager and
subpoenaed in criminal or civil
marketing advisor, and is executive
proceedings.
director of a local community theater
and
art gallery.
Al works on the
Independent
Investigation
admissions team, scheduling visits
The School of Advertising Art, at its
for prospective students.
discretion, may conduct an investigation
The
followingof,
faculty
staff to, the
independent
or in and
addition
no
longer
work
at
SAA:
Sondra
procedures provided herein at any time.
Armstrong, Natasha Baker,
The investigation may involve complaints
Jon Brooks, Kim Coughnour,
or allegations concerning gender-based
Carla Hale, and Tony Neary.
misconduct against SAA or any of its
UPDATED
OF BACHELOR
employees LIST
or students.
DEGREE OPTIONS
NOTICE OF
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The School
Artcolleges.
does not
years
or lessofatAdvertising
the following
discriminate
on
the
basis
of
race,
Antioch University Midwest age,
creed, color,
sex,
gender identity and
Yellow
Springs,
Ohio
expression, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, genetic information, military
The
Artveteran
Institute
of Austin
status,
status,
familial status,
national
origin,
or
any
other
protected
category
under
applicable
local,
state
or federal
law, ordinance,
or regulation
Orange
County;
Sacramento;
San Diego;
in itsFrancisco
programs and activities.
San
The following
person
has been
The
Art Institute
of Charleston
designated to handle inquiries regarding
The
Art
Institute of Colorado–Denver
SAA’s
non-discrimination
policies:
The
ArtSummers
Institute of Indianapolis
Nathan
Vice Art
President
of Student
Affairs
The
Institute
of Las Vegas
937-294-0592 x107
The
Art Institute of Michigan–Detroit
nathan@saa.edu
WARNINGS AND NOTIFICATIONS
The
Art Institute
of CAMPUS
Phoenix
OF THREATS
ON
The
Institute
of Pittsburgh
The Art
School
of Advertising
Art takes
the safety
of its students
and employees
The
Art Institute
of Pittsburgh–
seriously
and seeks to provide a secure
Online
Division
campus environment. It will issue a
notification upon the confirmation of
The
Art Institute
of San Antonio
an emergency
or dangerous
situation
occurring
on campus
that involves an
The
Art Institute
of Seattle
immediate threat to the health or safety
of those on campus. SAA will also issue
The
Art Institute
of Tampa
a warning
for any crime
that represents
an ongoing
threat to
safety of
The
Art Institute
of the
Tennessee–
students or employees.
Nashville
The
Art Institute
of Tucson
Emergency
Notifications
– In the event
of
an
actual
emergency,
the
campus
The Art Institute of Vancouver
community will be notified by group
The
Institute
Virginia
Beach
text Art
message
and of
school
email.
Students
should
responsibility
for regularly
The
Arttake
Institute
of Washington
Arlington,
Virginia
checking their
school email and texts.
In
order
to
receive
these
emergency
The Illinois Institute
of Art–Chicago
notifications, students and employees
must have an active SAA email account
Schaumburg
and have provided SAA a current cellular
Miami
International
phone number
capableUniversity
of receiving
of
Art
&
Design
text messages.
TRANSFER
OF CREDITS
TO SAA
Timely Warnings
– In the event
that a
situation
arises
on
or
off
campus
that
A student wishing to transfer credits
to
SAAadministration
must adhere to
the regular
SAA’s
considers
to be an
admissions
process, beginning
the
ongoing or continuing
threat to with
the safety
application
and community,
interview. A astudent’s
of the campus
campuspostsecondary
schooling
andtoexperience
wide warning will
be issued
students
will
be
evaluated
and
appropriate
credit
and employees through the school
email
may be granted.
system and via a posting at the building’s
This
a subjective
basedbe
frontisentrance,
bothassessment
of which should
on
a review
course/grade
checked
on of
a regular
basis. transcripts
Students
encountering
difficulties
the
college
course[s] taken.
In certain
accessing
their
school-sponsored
email
accountsofshould
notifyaNathan
Summers,
Director
Education,
combination
Vice
President
Affairs,
of
courses
mayof
beStudent
considered
as
asotransfer
credit. can be addressed.
those concerns
SAA
considers
transfer credits
from
Anyone
with information
they believe
awarrants
variety of
credit-granting
institutions.
an emergency notification
or a timely warning should immediately
57
report those circumstances to SAA’s
or its President, Jessica Barry.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC
PROGRESS POLICY FOR FEDERAL
FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS
Federal regulations (General Provision
CRF 668.1) require that the School
of Advertising Art review the academic
progress of students who receive Title
IV Aid. Satisfactory academic progress
is comprised of three areas as required
by federal regulations. A student must
complete their degree within a specified
period, demonstrate they are making
progress toward the completion of their
degree by earning a minimum number
of credits each semester, and achieve
a GPA that is consistent with meeting
graduation requirements. This regulation
applies to each financial aid applicant,
whether a previous recipient or not.
This Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy relates specifically to full-time
students who apply for and/or receive
federal financial aid. In addition
to meeting the standard for receiving
financial aid, students must also meet
the academic standards of the college.
Title IV Financial Aid
Programs Affected
Federal Direct Student Loans
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
Pell Grants
Annual Evaluation
Annual financial aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) evaluations
will be completed at the end of each
academic year when final grades are
posted. This review will determine
academic eligibility for the upcoming
academic year. Every student who
applies for financial aid must be making
Satisfactory Academic Progress,
regardless of whether they are a firsttime applicant or have received financial
aid in the past. Any financial assistance
58
offered for the academic year ahead
is subject to cancellation if the minimum
standards of satisfactory academic
progress were not met in the academic
year prior.
Incoming first-year students and new
transfer students will be considered
for financial aid for one academic year
prior to the evaluation of Satisfactory
Academic Progress. At the end of the
first academic year of attendance at
SAA, all students’ academic progress
will be evaluated. They will then be
reviewed annually until graduation.
Student records will be reviewed by
the Director of Financial Aid and the Vice
President of Student Affairs. If a student
fails to meet the SAP guidelines, the
student will be notified via a letter from
the Director of Financial Aid.
Maximum Time Frame
for Degree Completion
Federal regulations specify that a student
must complete their degree within 150%
of the published length of the program.
Therefore, the maximum time frame to
complete the two-year Associate Degree
program cannot exceed three academic
years, or six semesters (Spring Term
is considered a part of Semester 2 for
these purposes). A Leave of Absence
does not count toward the time frame
for degree completion.
The following courses do not count
toward the SAP GPA:
• Incomplete courses
• Courses student has withdrawn from*
• Courses completed by transfer credits
The following courses do count toward
the SAP GPA:
• Completed courses
• Failed courses**
*Federal regulations do not allow for the
exclusion of courses in which a student
has remained past the withdrawal
deadline.
**If a student successfully completes
a previously failed course, the passing
grade replaces the failing grade.
Per SAA’s Failure Policy, students
who fail a course a second time
will be dismissed from the program.
Required Completion Rate
Federal regulations require that a student
make steady progress toward degree
completion by earning a minimum
number of credit hours each semester.
Progress is measured for all students
by semester. Students must earn
at least 12 credit hours per semester
to be eligible for federal financial aid.
Required Grade Point Average
Federal regulations require the student
to meet minimum cumulative GPA
standards to retain eligibility for aid.
By the end of the student’s first year
(two consecutive semesters plus Spring
Term), a student must attain a C average
or 2.0 GPA. For the purposes of this
regulation, the cumulative GPA will
be used. Credits that have been
transferred to SAA are not included
in this GPA.
SAP Status
Financial Aid Warning Status
The first time a student does not meet
SAP standards, they will be placed in
Financial Aid Warning. This means the
student is one term away from losing
financial aid eligibility. The student
is still eligible for financial aid.
Financial Aid Suspension Status
If a student is in Financial Aid Warning
and does not meet SAP standards,
they are immediately placed on Financial
Aid Suspension. The student cannot
receive federal financial aid. The student
will be notified of their Suspension
Status in writing by the Director
of Financial Aid. If a special or unusual
circumstance contributed to the
student’s lack of satisfactory academic
progress, they may appeal the denial
of financial aid.
Students in Financial Aid Suspension
Status can reestablish eligibility by
successfully completing the required
number of credit hours and by attaining
the overall required grade point average
by the end of the next semester.
Financial Aid Probation Status
If the student successfully appealed
a Financial Aid Suspension, they will
be placed on Probation for one term.
If the student meets the SAP standards
at the end of the Probation term, their
SAP Status will reset and they will
be eligible for federal financial aid.
If the student does not meet the SAP
standards at the end of their Probation,
they will be placed back into Suspension.
Reinstatement of SAP Status
If a student is in Financial Aid Warning
Status, Financial Aid Suspension Status
or Financial Aid Probation Status,
the Vice President of Student Affairs
will review the student’s file at the end of
their current term to determine whether
they now meet the requirements for
Satisfactory Academic Progress. If the
student is back in SAP status, the VP
of Student Affairs will send the student
a letter indicating their change in status,
and place a copy of the letter in their file.
Appeal Process
The letter of denial from the Director
of Financial Aid will describe the appeal
process and an appeal form will be
provided. Examples of special or unusual
circumstances are a personal injury
or illness, death of a relative, or other
circumstances as determined by the
college. The appeal must explain how
the special or unusual circumstances
have been resolved so that the student
will now be able to complete the
required number of credit hours
or attain the required grade point
average. An appeal may also be based
on the student’s inability to retake
a course because it was not offered
during the semester the student was
in Warning Status.
The appeal must be submitted to the
Vice President of Student Affairs for
evaluation. The Vice President of Student
Affairs will respond to the appeal
in writing within two weeks of receiving
the completed appeal. A copy of the
appeal and SAA’s response will be
provided to the President and the
Director of Financial Aid.
If the appeal is approved, the student’s
financial aid will be reinstated for one
semester and the student will be in
Probation Status. By the end of that
semester, the student must have
successfully completed the required
number of credit hours and attained the
overall required grade point average.
Students who fail to make SAP by the
end of that semester will revert back
to Suspension Status.
There is no limit to the number
of appeals a student can submit
if they can document that there
are new circumstances preventing
them from making SAP.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
SAA is not certified by the Student
and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
to accept non-immigrant international
students. For more information,
please contact the Vice President
of Student Affairs.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The School of Advertising Art promotes
a high level of academic integrity to
ensure that students master the required
skills needed for employment after
graduation and to set a strong foundation
for the future careers of its graduates.
Students are responsible for meeting the
SAA Standards of Academic Integrity
and will face discipline if these standards
are violated.
Standards of Academic Integrity
The School of Advertising Art expects
students to complete all assignments
with a high level of academic integrity
by respecting the work of others
and presenting their own work
honestly. Students are responsible for
understanding the requirements of each
assignment regarding research, writing,
collaborative work, the appropriateness
of collaboration, and other issues.
Violations and Consequences
Plagiarism Violation
Students are prohibited from plagiarizing
the work of another and submitting it as
their own. Plagiarism includes, but is not
limited to, the presenting as one’s own:
ideas, designs, drawings, photography,
Web coding, or words of another.
SAA shall have the sole discretion to
determine whether a student’s work
is plagiarism. If there is any suspicion
on the part of the instructor regarding
whether the work being turned in is the
student’s work, SAA reserves the right
to verify its origin in the following ways:
1. R
assignment[s].
2. R
A student who has submitted a
plagiarized assignment[s] shall be subject
to, but not limited to, the following
consequences:
1. P
lagiarism [first offense]: The student
receives a written warning and a
zero on the assignment, and will be
required to redo the work in order
59
to qualify for a grade. The regrade
cannot exceed 77%.
2. F
inal grades from previous SAA terms
regraded plagiarized assignment[s] is
calculated into his or her course grade,
the student will fail such course[s]
4. Any student who receives a
written warning for plagiarizing an
assignment[s] will not be eligible
for the SAA Honors List.
5. P
lagiarism [additional offense(s)]:
The student fails the course that
included the assignment in question.
The student is required to retake
and successfully pass the course
before being eligible for graduation.
Repeated violations or violations
that are deemed especially
egregious by the President may
result in permanent dismissal.
Cheating Violation
Students are prohibited from cheating
on assignments. Cheating includes,
but is not limited to, submitting
assignments containing falsified data,
using unauthorized aids to complete
assignments, receiving inappropriate
assistance from another, and copying
the work of another. SAA shall have the
sole discretion to determine whether a
student has cheated on an assignment. If
there is any suspicion on the part of the
instructor regarding whether a student
has cheated, SAA reserves the right to
verify the origin of the student’s work in
the following ways:
1. R
assignment[s].
2. R
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A student who has cheated shall be
subject to, but not limited to, the
following consequences:
1. C
heating [first offense]: The student
receives a written warning and a
zero on the assignment, and will be
required to redo the work in order
to qualify for a grade. The regrade
cannot exceed 77%.
2. F
regraded assignment[s] is calculated
into his or her course grade, the
student will fail such course[s]
4. Any student who receives a
written warning for cheating on
an assignment[s] will not be eligible
for the SAA Honors List.
5. C
heating [additional offense(s)]:
The student fails the course that
included the assignment in question.
The student is required to retake
and successfully pass the course
Repeated violations or violations
that are deemed especially egregious
by the President may result
in permanent dismissal.
Inappropriate Assistance Violation
SAA promotes collaboration in the
classroom and on assignments when
deemed appropriate by instructors.
Students are prohibited from assisting
other students on individual assignments
or aiding other students in presenting
their work dishonestly. Inappropriate
assistance includes, but is not limited
to, assisting others on individual
assignments and allowing another
student to submit one’s work as their
own. SAA shall have the sole discretion
to determine whether a student has
others on an assignment. If there is any
suspicion on the part of the instructor
regarding whether a student has
another student on an assignment, SAA
reserves the right to verify the origin of
the assignment in the following ways:
1. R
assignment[s] of the student thought
assistance, as well as source files
for the assignment[s] of the student
assistance.
2. R
equiring the student thought
assistance, as well as the student
assistance to show thumbnails,
notes, research materials, and/or
brainstorming materials used in
A student who has provided
inappropriate assistance to another
student on an assignment[s] shall
1. Inappropriate Assistance [first
offense]: The student will receive
a written warning.
2. F
3. Any student who receives a written
warning for providing inappropriate
assistance to another student on
an assignment[s] will not be
eligible for the SAA Honors List.
4. Inappropriate Assistance [additional
offense(s)]: The student fails the
course that included the assignment
in question. The student is required
to retake and successfully pass
the course before being eligible
for graduation. If the student is not
currently enrolled in the course in
question, the President will determine
an appropriate sanction. Repeated
violations or violations that are deemed
especially egregious by the President
may result in permanent dismissal.
Additional Violations of Any Type
Additional violations of SAA’s Standards
of Academic Integrity, whether the
violation is the same type of violation as
the first offense or a different type of
violation, will result in the student failing
the course that included the assignment
in question. The student is required to
retake and successfully pass the course
Repeated violations or violations that
are deemed especially egregious by
the President may result in permanent
dismissal.
Rev. February 16, 2016
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A Nationally Recognized College for Graphic Design
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877-300-9866 // Fax: 937-294-5869
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our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important
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