General Institutional Information
*The Title IX Act (1964) was passed to end discrimination in various fields based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the areas of employment and public accommodation.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to policies of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, veteran’s status, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students who have learning disabilities should contact the Dean of Student Services for assistance. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the Dean of Student Services who is the Art Academy’s Title IX coordinator.
• Privacy of student records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Services for students with disabilities
• Student body diversity
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Master of Arts in Art Education
• Instructional Facilities
• Faculty
• Transfer of Credit Policy
• Accreditation, Approval and Licensure of Institution
• Copyright Infringement / AI – Policies and Sanctions
• Student Technology Policy
• Student Activities
• Office of Professional Development (Career Services)
• AAC General Information (NCES)
• AAC Admissions (NCES)
• AAC Enrollment (NCES)
• Graduation Rate by Gender and Ethnicity 2010-2018
• AAC Enrollment Profile (NCES)
College Employee Profile (May 2024)
• 97 employees
• 51.5% full time
• 48.5% part time
• 10.3% (10) administrators
• 54.6% (53) faculty
• 45.3% (44) staff
• 0.8% (8) Community Educations instructors
External Complaint Process.PDF
Art Academy of Cincinnati Student Complaint Policy and Procedures
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (“AAC”) is committed to fostering an educational environment in which student concerns are addressed fairly, promptly, and equitably. Students are encouraged to first utilize the Academy’s internal grievance and complaint procedures whenever appropriate, as many concerns can be resolved through the institution’s established processes.
External Student Complaint Policy and Procedures
Nothing in the Academy’s policies limits a student’s right to file a complaint with an appropriate external agency. Students may submit complaints to the following organizations, as applicable.
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
Students have the right to file a complaint with the Ohio Department of Higher Education regarding matters within the Department’s jurisdiction. Information regarding the complaint process, eligibility requirements, and instructions for submitting a complaint is available at:
Ohio Department of Higher Education – Student Complaints
https://highered.ohio.gov/students/current-college-students/student-complaints
Submit an Ohio Department of Higher Education Student Complaint
https://highered.ohio.gov/students/current-college-students/student-complaints/submit-complaint
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
The Art Academy of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Students who believe the Academy is not meeting the HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation and other accreditation requirements may submit a complaint directly to the Higher Learning Commission. The HLC reviews complaints that raise concerns regarding an institution’s compliance with its accreditation requirements. The HLC complaint process does not adjudicate individual disputes or provide individual remedies. Information about the Higher Learning Commission’s complaint process and instructions for filing a complaint is available at:
Higher Learning Commission – File a Complaint Against an Institution
https://www.hlcommission.org/for-students/file-a-complaint-against-an-institution/
The availability of these external complaint processes does not preclude students from utilizing the Academy’s internal complaint and grievance procedures. Students are encouraged to seek resolution through the Academy’s established procedures before pursuing an external complaint whenever appropriate. However, students retain the right to contact the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Higher Learning Commission, or any other governmental or accrediting agency authorized to receive complaints at any time.
