CHCS Student Handbook 2018-2019

ACADEMIC CENTER SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION..................... 67 Building Hours..................................................... 69 Charges and Payments........................................ 69 Late Payment Fee................................................. 69 Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals.................................................. 69 Short-Term Preloans.............................................70 Health Professions Division Library.....................70 Lost and Found.................................................... 72 Computer Labs. ................................................... 72 Student Lounge/Student Area. ............................ 72 HPD Policies and Procedures. ....................... 73 Acceptance of Professional Fees......................... 73 HIV/AIDS Policy.................................................... 73 Attendance Policy................................................ 73 Background Checks..............................................74 Health Forms Requirements ................................75 Certificate of Physical Examination...................75 Immunization Requirements.............................75 Urine Drug Screen ............................................76 Dress Code........................................................... 77 Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics..................................... 77 Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites................................. 77 Email.................................................................... 77 Notices, Messages, and Posters.......................... 77 Parking Lot/Garage...............................................78 Photographs and Recordings...............................78 Post-Exposure Policies and Procedures...............78 Return of University Property...............................79 Security Checks....................................................79 Social Events and Extracurricular Activities.........79 Student Assistance Program................................79 Student Employment. .......................................... 80 Student Insurance Requirement.......................... 80 Affirmative Opt-Out Required .......................... 80 Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices..........................................81 Visitors..................................................................81 Visits to Other Institutions....................................81 DR. PALLAVI PATEL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES. ............. 83 Administration. .................................................... 85 Department Chairs............................................... 85 Program Directors............................................... 86 Yearly Fees and Expenses (fees subject to change)....................................... 88 Reservation of Power........................................... 88 Discrimination...................................................... 89 Harassment.......................................................... 89 Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement.............. 89 Disability.............................................................. 89 Academic Affairs........................................ 90 Requirements for Graduation............................... 90 Attendance........................................................... 99 General Guidelines............................................ 99 Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments. ................................. 99 Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments. ................................. 99 Clinical Rotations, Placements, Fieldwork, or Externship.................................. 99 Promptness...................................................... 99 Religious Holidays...........................................100 Academic Advising..............................................100 Email Accounts...................................................100 Computer Requirements and Recommendations.......................................100 Internet Service Provider....................................100 Audio and Videotaping........................................100 Examinations and Grading...........................101 Policy on Returning Examinations......................101 Grading System..................................................101 Transcript Notations...........................................101 Grade Disputes....................................................102 Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty .......102 Academic Standing....................................103 Transcripts..........................................................103 Course Failures...................................................103 Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program... 103 Leave of Absence................................................104 Chancellor’s List. ................................................104 Dean’s List..........................................................104 Graduation with Honors......................................104 Committee on Student Progress. .......................104 Process and Procedure.......................................105 Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal ...........105