General Institutional Information

Please visit our Mission and Accreditation page.
Please visit our Privacy Policy and our FERPA Policy.
For HJI data at a glance visit our Fact Sheet.
Information on Student Diversity can be found on our Fact Sheet.
Please visit our Facilities and Resources page.
Please visit our Due Process/Grievances Procedures for academic and general grievances.

Following is a list of agencies with whom students may address complaints:

NYSED (New York State Education Department)

The Office of College and University Evaluation handles only those complaints that concern educational programs or practices of degree-granting institutions subject to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Please see details at http://www.nysed.gov/college-university-evaluation/complaints

New York State Education Department
Office of Higher Education and the Professions
Central Education Center, Room 5B28
Albany, NY 12230
Phone: (518) 474-1551

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

Student complaints concerning alleged failures by HJI to comply with the requirements of FERPA can be filed with the U.S. Department of Education. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202.


MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)

Complaints to MSCHE are a means of providing information and evidence regarding an institution’s compliance with the Commission’s standards for accreditation, requirements of affiliation, and policies and procedures outside of a scheduled accreditation review. For more information please visit https://www.msche.org/complaints MSCHE’s address is:

Complaints
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1007 North Orange Street
4 th Floor, MB#166
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) Procedure

Students engaged in Distance Learning at HJI have the right to lodge complaints or grievances about their distance learning experience. SARA consumer protection provisions require the New York State, HJI’s home state, through its SARA State Portal Entity, to investigate and resolve allegations of dishonest or fraudulent activity by the state’s SARA-participating institutions, including the provision of false or misleading information.

Only those complaints resulting from distance education courses, activities and operations provided by HJI to students living in other SARA states than New York come under the coverage of SARA.

The complaint process is as follows:

1. Students must first attempt to resolve their complaint using the procedures as outlined above.

2. To appeal the outcome of the institutional process for handling complaints regarding Distance Education issues (except for complaints about grades or student conduct violations) students may submit a SARA Complaint to the SARA State Portal Entity within two years of the incident. (http://www.nysed.gov/college-university-evaluation/filing-complaint-about-college-or-university)

SARA State Portal Entity
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234

3. More information about the SARA complaint procedure can be found at (https://www.nc-sara.org/student-complaints)

 

Academics


For the graduate programs please visit our Academic Programs page.
HJI maintains a memorandum of understanding with the International Peace Leadership College (IPLC) in Antipolo City, Philippines. The purpose of the agreement is to facilitate graduates of the IPLC who wish to earn a Master of Religious Education, Master of Arts in Religious Studies or a Master of Divinity degree.
See our academic policies page concerning Transfer Credit policies.
Please visit the Course Schedule page to download Required Textbook Information for current course offerings.
You can find information on our faculty on the Fact Sheet, the Catalog, and the Faculty page

Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Assessment of student learning is a critical aspect of the mission of HJ International. Assessment assures the quality of our academic programs, supports the faculty in their efforts to improve the quality of courses, and assures you, the students, that the programs at HJI are delivering a tested, quality product.

Assessment of student learning, which is conducted using reliable and valid measures, can demonstrate whether students are in fact learning what a HJI program claims they should be learning. If an assessment result uncovers a deficit, it alerts the faculty that improvements are needed. Then our committed faculty can make the needed adjustments.

The Year-End Assessment Report includes the Assessment Plan, Program Learning Outcomes, and the results each year. The Reports for the past three years are available from the links below.

2019 - 2020

2020 - 2021

2021 - 2022

The federal government requires only institutions with first-time, full-time undergraduate students to report retention and graduation rates. HJI is a professional, exclusively graduate institution of higher education, and therefore this data is not available.

Time to Completion

For its graduate degree programs the following chart depicts the time to completion for the most recent three academic years:



student outcomes table


Financial Information/Aid

Please visit our Financial Information page concerning tuition, fees, cost of attendance and refund policies.
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information

Mr. Henry Christopher: h.christopher@uts.edu
212-563-6647 ext. 105

Institutional scholarships are available, please visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
  • General information about eligibility for federal financial aid and the application procedure can be found on the Financial Aid page.
  • Refund policies and requirements for withdrawal and return of federal financial aid can be found here.
  • Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers: http://www.studentloans.gov
  • Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers: http://www.studentloans.gov
  • HJI has no Preferred Lenders and Preferred Lender Arrangements.

Student Services

HJI will provide reasonable accommodation in the form of auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities. These accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case and course-by-course basis when the need exists based on documentation, and may include test accommodations, assistive technology, tutoring services, and similar types of services. The Associate Provost administers and coordinates services for those graduate students with special needs.
HJI Student Government regularly coordinates student programs and social events, [potluck meals are probably not legal] and assists with various extra-curricular activities. These may include weekly Chapel Service, musical gatherings, and holiday celebrations for students, faculty, and staff. Student clubs may organize cultural and recreational outings to New York City locations, [UN Visits should be handled through the Peace Studies program; we want to gain UN status and need to be on our best behavior], museums, and other sites of cultural and historical significance. Supported by HJI faculty, students tour places of worship such as Christian Churches, Jewish synagogues, Muslim mosques, Buddhist and Hindu temples. In addition, student-led service projects are organized to serve and support the members of these and other communities. If a club does not exist in their area of interest, students may take the necessary steps to create one through the Student Government and the Office of Enrollment Management and Student Life. (See: Student Handbook.)
The Office of the Provost and the Office of Enrollment Management and Student Life offer regular Career Development programs designed to prepare students for applying for positions in their field of choice after graduation. Workshops cover key topics such as resume building, job search, job application, interview preparation, and related areas. Guidance is provided for the development of a strong resume and a LinkedIn profile as an important career path tool; special workshops are regularly held on these matters. Field Education and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) are led by the Office of the Provost and the Chair of the Doctor of Ministry program respectively. While career advisement is predicated on the understanding that each student is ultimately responsible to find his or her own placement, staff and faculty are a valuable resource to guide and support students seeking internships and permanent placement.
Please visit our Student Handbook.

Health & Safety Information

COVID

For on-campus events (class sessions, meetings, etc.): All students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Appropriate social distancing should be maintained. Other health and safety measures may be implemented as necessary. The current COVID-19 guidelines can be found here.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

For students born after January 1, 1957, immunization or evidence of vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), or proof of immunity is required by New York State.

"Exclusion" is the process whereby noncompliant students are not permitted continued attendance at the institution; "attendance" meaning the student's physical presence on campus (i.e., exclusion from classes, dorm residence and other curricular and extra-curricular campus activities). Exclusion will begin immediately after a 30 day grace period, or after 45 days if a student is from out of state or from another country and can show a good faith effort to comply, or when a disease outbreak occurs.

Meningococcal Meningitis

A completed “Meningococcal Meningitis Response Form” is required from all students.

Students who do not intend to enroll in on-campus classes are not required to submit Health Forms as a part for admission. If students subsequently decide to take courses on campus, they will be required to submit the Health Forms.

HJI reserves the right to update its policies as health authorities’ guidelines and as circumstances demand.

Exclusion of students will begin immediately after the 30 day grace period elapses. The 30 day grace period may be extended to 60 days if a student can show a good faith effort to comply. If a student is granted the extended grace period, then exclusion begins immediately after the 60 days elapse.

HJI maintains campus security through a schedule of closing hours and a night patrol. The campus buildings meet local fire-safety codes, and there are regular fire inspections and fire drills. No crimes or instances of sexual harassment were reported on either the Barrytown or Extension Center campus in the 2021 - 2022 academic year.  See also the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, and "Campus Security" on College Navigator.


Campus Safety is a 24-hour service on the Barrytown campus. When an emergency safety, security (or after-hours maintenance) problem occurs, students can call Campus Safety at x211. If a stranger is around the building without cause, or if they feel unsafe for any reason, Campus Safety is available.

For more detailed information contact: Dr. Michael Mickler via email mm@uts.edu

Additional information on Security and Safety policies can be found in the Student Handbook.
  1. HJI Policy applies to all employees, applicants for employment, interns, whether paid or unpaid, contractors and persons conducting business with HJI.
  2. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Any employee or individual covered by this policy who engages in sexual harassment or retaliation will be subject to remedial and/or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
  3. Retaliation Prohibition: No person covered by this Policy shall be subject to adverse employment action including being discharged, disciplined, discriminated against, or otherwise subject to adverse employment action because the employee reports an incident of sexual harassment, provides information, or otherwise assists in any investigation of a sexual harassment complaint. HJI has a zero-tolerance policy for such retaliation against anyone who, in good faith complains or provides information about suspected sexual harassment. Any employee of HJI who retaliates against anyone involved in a sexual harassment investigation will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Any employee, paid or unpaid intern, or non-employee working in the workplace who believes they have been subject to such retaliation should inform a supervisor, manager, or the Vice President. Any employee, paid or unpaid intern or non-employee who believes they have been a victim of such retaliation may also seek compensation in other available forums, as explained below in the section on Legal Protections.
  4. Sexual harassment is offensive, is a violation of our policies, is unlawful, and subjects HJI to liability for harm to victims of sexual harassment. Harassers may also beindividually subject to liability. Employees of every level who engage in sexual harassment, including managers and supervisors who engage in sexual harassment or who knowingly allow such behavior to continue, will be penalized for such misconduct.
  5. HJI will conduct a prompt, thorough and confidential investigation that ensures due process for all parties, whenever management receives a complaint about sexual harassment, or otherwise knows of possible sexual harassment occurring. Effective corrective action will be taken whenever sexual harassment is found to have occurred. All employees, including managers and supervisors, are required to cooperate with any internal investigation of sexual harassment.
  6. All employees are encouraged to report any harassment or behaviors that violate this policy. HJI will provide all employees a complaint form for employees to report harassment and file complaints.
  7. Managers and supervisors are required to report any complaint that they receive, or any harassment that they observe to the Vice President.
  8. This policy applies to all employees, paid or unpaid interns, and non-employees and all must follow and uphold this policy. This policy must be posted prominently in all work locations and be provided to employees upon hiring,

Complete HJI Sexual Harrassment Policy

HJI Complaint Form for Sexual Harassment

 

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