CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Health Science 2019–2020 143 Incomplete Coursework A grade of incomplete ( I ) is issued because of unexpected emergencies and must be made up within one semester following the final class date of the course, as stipulated by the course instructor and with approval of the program director. Students requesting extensions due to medical or military reasons are expected to provide official documentation. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the instructor and submit the Incomplete Grade Agreement Form (download available in each student center) prior to the end of the course. The form must be signed by the student and the course instructor and approved by the program director. The student must have completed at least 50 percent of the assignments prior to course end and prior to requesting an incomplete grade. The instructor will not accept assignments received after the date indicated on the agreement, and the student’s grade will be assigned according to the work the student completed by the end of the course. A grade of I cannot be given if less than 50 percent of the assignments have been completed by the official end date of the course. An incomplete grade that has not been changed by the official date in this agreement will be converted to an F by the program director and chair of the Department of Health Science. Dress Code When on the NSU campus during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) B.H.Sc., M.H.Sc., D.H.Sc., and Ph.D. in Health Science students are to comply with the Health Professions Division’s dress code previously outlined in the Health Professions Division section of the student handbook. Students in the on-campus programs will also comply with the HPD dress code while on clinical rotations. Additional Departmental Policies for On-Campus Programs Military Leave of Absence for On-Campus Programs Students in the military—whether active, reserve, or National Guard—desiring to take a leave of absence because of military deployment or changes in orders may request a leave of absence for the duration of the time indicated in their orders. In order to request military leave of absence, the student must contact and supply the Department of Health Science and program director with a copy of his or her orders. Since the medical and cardiovascular sonography programs are lock-step programs, students will be required to meet with the directors upon returning from leave in order to assess and determine the method in which they may continue their studies. Students who are in progress of coursework and require a military leave of absence will be given a grade of I (Incomplete) for the duration of their deployment and waiting period. Upon the completion of military duty and return to the program, the student will be required to start at the beginning of the courses that were in progress at the time of his or her leave. Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, Committee on Student Progress, and Student Disciplinary/Appeals Policies and Procedures The Health Science Department adheres to the Nova Southeastern University Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility, the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Committee on Student Progress, the Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure, and the Student Appeals Policy and Procedure sections located in the university and college sections of this handbook.