Table of Contents 1 240

CHCS Student Handbook 2018-2019

05-003-18 PGA Health Care Sciences HBK_Web.pdf 14
Message from the President 14
Foreword/Reservation of Power 15
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 17
Statement on Student Rights 19
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 19
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 20
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 22
Statement on Student Responsibilities 23
Student Code of Conduct 25
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 27
A.1 Alcohol Policy 27
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 29
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 29
A.4 Health Policies 31
A.5 Holds on Student Records 33
A.6 Indebtedness to the University 33
A.7 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 34
A.8 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 34
A.9 Off-Campus Residency 34
A.10 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 34
A.11 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 35
A.12 University Copyright and Patent Policy 39
A.13 University Sexual Misconduct Policy 39
B. Specific Conduct Violations 39
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 39
B.2 Animals 40
B.3 Assault 40
B.4 Bribery 40
B.5 Cheating 40
B.6 Complicity 41
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 41
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 41
B.9 Dangerous Items (Explosives, Firearms, Fireworks, and Weapons) 41
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 41
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 42
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 42
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 42
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 42
B.15 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 42
B.16 Fire 43
B.17 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 43
B.18 Guests 43
B.19 Harassment or Harm to Others 43
B.20 Hazing 43
B.21 Health and Safety 44
B.22 Identification Cards 44
B.23 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 44
B.24 Lake Swimming 45
B.25 Littering/Projecting Objects 45
B.26 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 45
B.27 Noise 45
B.28 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 45
B.29 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 46
B.30 Plagiarism 46
B.31 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 46
B.32 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 46
B.33 Requests or Orders 46
B.34 Residential Life Policies and Procedures 47
B.35 Retaliation 47
B.36 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 47
B.37 Solicitation 47
B.38 Sorority and Fraternity Life Manual/Policies 47
B.39 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 47
B.40 Unauthorized Entry 48
B.41 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 48
B.42 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 48
B.43 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 48
B.44 Worthless Checks 48
C. University Sexual Misconduct Policy/Title IX 48
C.1 Dating Violence 48
C.2 Gender-Based Harassment 48
C.3 Hostile Environment 48
C.4 Relationship Violence 49
C.5 Retaliation 49
C.6 Sexual Assault 49
C.7 Sexual Violence 49
C.8 Sexual Exploitation 49
C.9 Sexual Harassment 50
C.10 Stalking 50
C.11 Unwelcome Conduct 50
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 50
D.1 Introduction 50
D.2 Judicial Conference 52
D.3 Judicial Hearing 55
D.4 University Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 57
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 57
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 57
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 62
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 64
Alumni Association 64
ATMs 64
Bookstore 64
Campus Shuttle 64
Division of Student Affairs and The College of Undergraduate Studies 65
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 65
Office of International Affairs 65
Office of Orientation 65
Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising 66
Office of Student Career Development 66
Office of Testing and Tutoring 66
Office of Student Communication and Support 66
Office of Residential Life and Housing 66
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 67
Office of Special Events and Projects 67
Office of Recreation and Wellness 67
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 67
Office of Student Media 67
Office of Student Conduct 68
Office of Student Disability Services 68
Office of Administrative Services and Marketing 68
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 68
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 68
Enrollment and Student Services 68
Office of Student Financial Assistance 69
Office of the University Bursar 69
Office of the University Registrar 69
One-Stop Shop 69
SharkCard Services 69
University Call Center 70
NSU Athletics 70
NSU Student Counseling (Henderson) 71
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 71
SharkPrint 71
Student Medical Center 71
Public Safety 72
Shark Dining Services 72
University Health Care Centers 72
University Libraries 73
Veterans Resource Center 73
Wireless Networking—NSU Wings 73
University Administrators 74
Colleges and Academic Units 76
Deans 77
Accreditation 78
Academic Center Specific Policies and Procedures 80
Health Professions Division 80
Student Lounge/Student Area 85
Computer Labs 85
Lost and Found 85
Health Professions Division Library 83
Short-Term Preloans 83
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 82
Late Payment Fee 82
Charges and Payments 82
Building Hours 82
HPD Policies and Procedures 86
Acceptance of Professional Fees 86
HIV/AIDS Policy 86
Attendance Policy 86
Background Checks 87
Health Forms Requirements 88
Certificate of Physical Examination 88
Immunization Requirements 88
Urine Drug Screen 89
Dress Code 90
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 90
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 90
Email 90
Notices, Messages, and Posters 90
Parking Lot/Garage 91
Photographs and Recordings 91
Post-Exposure Policies and Procedures 91
Return of University Property 92
Security Checks 92
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 92
Student Assistance Program 92
Student Employment 93
Student Insurance Requirement 93
Affirmative Opt-Out Required 93
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 94
Visitors 94
Visits to Other Institutions 94
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 96
Disability 102
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 102
Harassment 102
Discrimination 102
Reservation of Power 101
Yearly Fees and Expenses (fees subject to change) 101
Program Directors 99
Department Chairs 98
Administration 98
Academic Affairs 103
Requirements for Graduation 103
Attendance 112
General Guidelines 112
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 112
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 112
Clinical Rotations, Placements, Fieldwork, or Externship 112
Promptness 112
Religious Holidays 113
Academic Advising 113
Email Accounts 113
Computer Requirements and Recommendations 113
Internet Service Provider 113
Audio and Videotaping 113
Examinations and Grading 114
Policy on Returning Examinations 114
Grading System 114
Transcript Notations 114
Grade Disputes 115
Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty 115
Academic Standing 116
Transcripts 116
Course Failures 116
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 116
Leave of Absence 117
Chancellor’s List 117
Dean’s List 117
Graduation with Honors 117
Committee on Student Progress 117
Process and Procedure 118
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 118
Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure 120
Disciplinary Warning/Probation/Suspension/Dismissal 120
Course Remediation Cost 122
Course Remediation—Applies to Professional Programs Only 122
Student Appeals 123
Policy and Procedure 123
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 123
Appeals Committee Membership 124
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 124
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 125
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 125
Behavioral Standards 125
Dress Code 125
Classroom Behavior 126
Netiquette 126
Drug Screening 126
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 127
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 127
Department of Anesthesia 127
Department of Audiology 127
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 128
Department of Health and Human Performance 128
Department of Health Science 128
Department of Occupational Therapy 128
Occupational Therapy Program—Tampa 129
Department of Physical Therapy 129
Department of Physician Assistant 129
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 129
Student Organizations Officially Recognized by the University 130
Health Professions Division 130
Department of Audiology 130
Department of Health and Human Performance 130
Department of Health Science 131
Department of Occupational Therapy 131
Department of Physical Therapy 132
Department of Physician Assistant 132
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 132
Department of Anesthesia 134
Master of Science in Anesthesia 134
Fort Lauderdale and Tampa 134
Grading Policies and Procedures 134
Advanced Placement and Transfer of Credits 134
Academic Promotions and Progression 134
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 135
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 136
Clinical Rotations 136
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 136
Additional Specific Policies 136
Department of Audiology 137
Academic Promotions and Progression 137
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 138
Withdrawal from a Course 138
Incomplete Coursework 139
Accreditation 139
Clinical Experience and Placement 139
Affiliation Policy 140
Attendance 140
Essential Functions of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Student 141
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 141
Palm Beach Gardens 141
Bachelor of Science—Respiratory Therapy Post-Professional Program 141
Academic Promotions and Progression 141
Academic Warning 141
Attendance 142
Grading Policies and Procedures 142
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 142
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 143
Textbooks 143
Add/Drop 143
Withdrawal from a Course 143
Continuous Enrollment 143
Administrative Withdrawals 143
Program Leave of Absence 143
Military Leave of Absence 143
Dress Code 144
Computer Use 144
Email 144
Course Registration and WebSTAR 144
Online Course Access and Canvas 144
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 144
Graduation with Honors 144
Bachelor of Science—Respiratory Therapy Professional Program 145
Grading Policy 145
Academic and Clinical Promotion 145
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 145
Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 146
Academic Advisors 146
Dress Code 146
Course Failures/Remediation 146
Clinical Rotations 147
Department of Health and Human Performance 147
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Minor in Exercise Science Master of Science in Athletic Training 147
Accreditation 147
National Recognition 148
Academic Calendar 148
Academic Progression 148
Grading Policies 148
Attendance 148
Clinical and Practicum Experience 149
Academic Advising 149
Textbooks 149
Professional Dress Code 149
Student Grievance Policy 149
Community Relations 149
Student Organizations 149
Department of Health Science 150
Departmental Policies for Online Health Science Degree Programs 150
Course Registration and WebSTAR 150
Online Course Access and Canvas 151
Email and Course Communication 151
Military Leave of Absence for Online Programs 151
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 151
Graduation Ceremonies 151
Departmental Policies for All Health Science Programs 152
Textbooks 152
Computer Use 152
Program Leave of Absence 152
Incomplete Coursework 152
Dress Code 152
Additional Departmental Policies for On-Campus Programs 152
Military Leave of Absence for On-Campus Programs 152
Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, Committee on Student Progress, and Student Disciplinary/Appeals Policies and Procedures 153
Bachelor of Health Science—Online Degree Completion Program 153
Academic Promotions and Progression 153
Academic Warning 153
Attendance 153
Grading Policies and Procedures 154
Transfer Credits 154
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 155
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 156
Textbooks 156
Add/Drop 156
Withdrawal from a Course 156
Continuous Enrollment 157
Administrative Withdrawals 157
Program Leave of Absence 157
Military Leave of Absence 157
Dress Code 157
Computer Use 157
Email 157
Course Registration and WebSTAR 158
Online Course Access and Canvas 158
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 158
Graduation with Honors 158
Nondegree-Seeking Students 158
Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography 159
Academic Promotions and Progression 159
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 160
Grading Policies and Procedures 161
Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 161
Incomplete Coursework 161
Dress Code 162
Clinical Externships and Assignment 163
Duties and Expectations in Clinical Externships 163
Clinical Extension of Program 164
Electronic Communications 164
Computer Requirements 165
Training Laboratory 165
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 166
Concurrent Master of Health Science Option 166
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography 167
Program Objectives 167
Academic Calendar 2018–2019 167
Academic Promotions and Progression 167
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 168
Grading Policies and Procedures 169
Graduation with Honors—B.S.–M.S. 169
Incomplete Coursework 169
Clinical Externships 170
Electronic Communication 170
Clinical Site Requirements 171
Training Laboratory 171
Accreditation 172
Course Registration and WebSTAR 172
Online Course Access and Canvas 172
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography/Master of Health Science 172
Academic Calendar 2018–2019 172
Academic Promotions and Progression 173
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 174
Grading Policies and Procedures 175
Graduation with Honors—M.H.Sc. 175
Incomplete Coursework 175
Clinical Externships 176
Electronic Communication 176
Clinical Site Requirements 177
Training Laboratory 177
Accreditation 178
Course Registration and WebSTAR 178
Online Course Access and Canvas 178
Master of Health Science Program 179
Attendance 179
Grading Policies and Procedures 179
Requirements for Graduation 179
Graduation with Honors 180
Retake Policy 180
Credit Transfer 180
Continuous Enrollment 180
Continuing Services 180
Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program 180
Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree 181
Doctor of Health Science Program 181
Attendance 181
Continuous Enrollment 181
Continuing Service 181
Dress Code 182
Grading Policies and Procedures 182
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 182
Credit Transfer 182
Online Student Center 182
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science (Ph.D.) Program 182
Credit Transfer 183
Attendance 183
Continuous Enrollment 183
Continuing Services 183
Academic Withdrawals 183
Withdrawal from a Course 183
Grading Policies and Procedures 184
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 184
Incomplete Coursework 184
Comprehensive Examination 185
Dissertation 186
On-Campus Institutes 186
Dress Code 186
Online Student Center 186
Department of Occupational Therapy 187
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 187
Grading Policies and Procedures 187
Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List 188
Academic Promotions and Progression 188
Incomplete Coursework 188
Fieldwork Experiences 188
Attendance 189
Program Leave of Absence 190
Academic Advising and Professional Development 190
Essential Functions 190
Dress Code 191
Professional Membership 191
Professional Engagement 191
Mobile Device Use 191
Email 191
Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Occupational Therapy Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 191
Academic Promotions and Progression 192
Grading Policies and Procedures 192
Incomplete Coursework 192
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 192
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—Tampa 194
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 194
Academic Promotions and Progression 194
Grading Policies and Procedures 194
Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable 194
Participation in the Virtual Learning Environment of the Blended (Hybrid) O.T.D. Program 195
Participation During On-Campus Institutes 195
Participation in Research Project 196
Submission of Assignments 196
Incomplete Coursework 196
Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements 197
Computer Requirements, Proficiency, and Services 197
Mobile Device Use 197
Email 197
Travel, Housing, and Parking 197
Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard 198
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 198
Essential Functions 198
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 198
Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Residency 200
Professional Membership 201
Program Leave of Absence 201
Textbooks 201
Dress Code 201
Department of Physical Therapy 202
Professional D.P.T. Programs—Fort Lauderdale and Tampa 202
Level I and II Background Checks 202
Academic Promotions and Progression 202
Grading Policies and Procedure 202
Incomplete Coursework 203
Attendance 203
Conferences and Community Service Requirements 203
Submission of Assignments 203
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale 204
Academic Progression 204
Communication with Faculty Members 204
Professional D.P.T. Program Student Dress Code 204
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa 205
Academic Progression 205
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Student Dress Code 205
On-Campus Institutes for Professional D.P.T. Students 205
Scheduling of Remediation Examinations 206
Course, Instructor, Guest Instructor, and Lab Assistant Evaluations 206
Physical Therapy Postprofessional Programs (Ph.D. and Transition D.P.T.) 206
Textbooks 206
Web Access and Registration: SharkLink, Email/Webmail, Canvas, and WebSTAR 207
Computer Services 207
Travel, Housing, and Parking 207
Student ID Cards: The SharkCard 207
On-Campus Institutes for Professional D.P.T. Students in Tampa 207
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 208
Grading Policies and Procedures 208
Administrative Withdrawals 208
Suspension/Dismissal 208
Academic Promotion 209
Incomplete Coursework 209
Withdrawal from a Course 209
Comprehensive Examination 209
Dissertation 209
Students Rights and Responsibilities 210
Specific University Policy and Procedures 210
Department of Physician Assistant 210
Fort Lauderdale 210
Dress Code 210
Academic Promotions and Progression 210
Grading Policies and Procedures 211
Incomplete Coursework 211
Academic Advising 211
Clinical Rotations 212
Student Organizations 212
Additional Specific Policies 212
Fort Myers 212
Dress Code 212
Physical Exam (Physical Diagnosis) Lab Attire 213
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 213
Academic Promotions and Progression 213
Grading Policies and Procedures 214
Incomplete Coursework 214
Clinical Rotations 214
Orlando 215
Dress Code 215
Academic Promotions and Progression 215
Grading Policies and Procedures 216
Incomplete Coursework 216
Clinical Rotations 216
Additional Specific Policies 217
Jacksonville 217
Dress Code 217
Academic Promotions and Progression 218
Grading Policies and Procedures 218
Incomplete Coursework 219
Clinical Rotations 219
Additional Specific Policies 219
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 220
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders (B.S. in SLCD) 220
Academic Calendar 220
Academic Progression 220
Grading Policies 220
Attendance 221
Academic Advising 221
Transfer Credits 221
Add/Drop 221
Withdraw from Course 221
Incomplete Coursework 221
Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 221
NSU Email Policy 222
Textbooks 222
Professional Dress Code 222
Student Grievance Policy 222
Community Relations 222
Student Organization 222
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program (M.S.-SLP) 222
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 222
M.S.-SLP Program Outcomes 223
New Student Orientation 223
Instructional Delivery System 223
Professional Dress Code 224
Academic Promotions and Progression 224
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 224
Withdrawal from an Academic Course 225
Withdrawal from a Clinical Course/Placement 226
Incomplete Grades 226
Course Failure 226
Academic Warning 226
Academic Probation 226
Dismissal 227
Student Conduct 227
International Students 227
Transfer of Credit 227
Program Requirements Regarding the SLP Praxis Examination and Capstone 228
Course Load and Program Completion Time Line 228
Computer Requirements 228
Telecommunications: SharkMail and Internet Access Account 229
Photographs, Recordings 229
Clinical Experience and Placement 229
Student Organizations 230
Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) 231
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) 231
Credit Transfer 231
Attendance 231
Continuous Enrollment 232
Add/Drop Period 232
Continuing Services 232
Academic Withdrawals 232
Withdrawal from a Course 233
Grading Policies and Procedures 233
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 233
Incomplete Grades 233
Applied Dissertation 234
On-Campus Residency (Summer Institute) 234
Dress Code 234
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 234
Appendix 236
NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 238

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