CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

02-019-19 NOM Health Care Sciences HBK.pdf 14
Message from the President 14
Foreword/Reservation of Power 15
Foreword 15
Reservation of Power 16
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 17
Vision 2020 Statement 17
Mission Statement 17
NSU Core Values 17
Statement on Student Rights 19
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 19
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 20
Release of Student Information 22
Conduct Notifications 22
Deceased Student Records 22
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 22
Statement on Student Responsibilities 23
Code of Student Conduct 25
Academic Standards 25
Conduct Standards 27
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 Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy 39
B. Specific Conduct Violations 40
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 40
B.2 Animals 40
B.3 Assault/Violence 41
B.4 Bribery 41
B.5 Cheating 41
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 42
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 43
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 43
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 43
B.17 Fire 43
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 44
B.19 Guests 44
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 44
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 44
B.22 Hazing 44
B.23 Health and Safety 45
B.24 Identification Cards 45
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 45
B.26 Lake Swimming 46
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 46
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 46
B.29 Noise 46
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 46
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 47
B.32 Plagiarism 47
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 47
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 47
B.35 Requests or Orders 47
B.36 Residential Life Policies and Procedures 48
B.37 Retaliation 48
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 48
B.39 Solicitation 48
B.40 Sorority and Fraternity Life Manual/Policies 48
B.41 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 49
B.42 Unauthorized Entry 49
B.43 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 49
B.44 Unauthorized Recording 49
B.45 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 49
B.46 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 49
B.47 Worthless Checks 49
C. University Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy 50
C.1 Gender-Based Harassment 50
C.2 Hostile Environment 50
C.3 Intimate Relationship Violence 50
C.4 Retaliation 50
C.5 Sexual Assault 50
C.6 Sexual Violence 51
C.7 Sexual Exploitation 51
C.8 Sexual Harassment 51
C.9 Stalking 51
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 51
D.1 Introduction 51
D.2 Judicial Conference 53
D.3 Judicial Hearing 56
D.4 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 58
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 59
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 59
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 64
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 65
Alumni Association 65
ATMs 65
Bookstore 65
Campus Shuttle 65
Division of Student Affairs and The College of Undergraduate Studies 66
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 66
Office of International Affairs 66
Office of Orientation 67
Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising 67
Office of Student Career Development 67
Tutoring and Testing Center 67
Office of Student Academic Service 67
Office of Residential Life and Housing 68
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 68
Office of Recreation and Wellness 68
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 68
Office of Student Media 69
Office of Student Conduct 69
Office of Student Disability Services 69
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 69
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 69
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 70
Henderson Student Counseling Services 70
Office of Veterans Affairs 70
Enrollment and Student Services 70
Office of Student Financial Assistance 71
Office of the University Bursar 71
Office of the University Registrar 71
One-Stop Shop 71
SharkCard Services 71
University Call Center 72
NSU Athletics 73
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 73
SharkPrint 73
Student Medical Center 74
Public Safety 74
Shark Dining Services 74
University Health Care Centers 75
University Libraries 75
Wireless Networking 75
University Administrators 76
Colleges and Academic Units 78
Deans 79
Accreditation 80
Academic Center Specific Policies and Procedures 82
Health Professions Division 82
Student Lounge/Student Area 88
Computer Laboratories 87
Lost and Found 87
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 85
Short-Term Preloans 85
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 84
Late Payment Fee 84
Charges and Payments 84
Building Hours 84
HPD Policies and Procedures 88
Acceptance of Professional Fees 88
HIV/AIDS Policy 88
Background Checks 88
Health Forms Requirements 89
Certificate of Physical Examination 89
Immunization Requirements 89
Urine Drug Screen 90
Dress Code 91
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 91
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 91
Email 91
Notices, Messages, and Posters 91
Parking Lot/Garage 92
Photographs and Recordings 92
Post-Exposure Policies and Procedures 92
Return of University Property 93
Security Checks 93
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 93
Student Assistance Program 93
Student Employment 95
Student Insurance Requirement 95
Affirmative Opt-Out Required 95
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 95
Visitors 96
Visits to Other Institutions 96
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 98
Disability 104
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 104
Harassment 104
Discrimination 104
Reservation of Power 103
Yearly Fees and Expenses (fees subject to change) 103
Program Directors 101
Department Chairs 100
Administration 100
Academic Affairs 105
Requirements for Graduation 105
Attendance 114
General Guidelines 114
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 114
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 114
Clinical Rotations, Experiences, Placements, Fieldwork, or Externship 114
Promptness 114
Religious Holidays 115
Academic Advising 115
Email Accounts 115
Computer Requirements and Recommendations 115
Internet Service Provider 115
Audio and Videotaping 116
Examinations and Grading 116
Policy on Returning Examinations 116
Grading System 116
Transcript Notations 116
Grade Disputes 117
Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty 118
Academic Standing 118
Transcripts 118
Course Failures 118
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 119
Leave of Absence 119
Chancellor’s List 119
Dean’s List 119
Graduation with Honors 119
Committee on Student Progress 120
Process and Procedure 120
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 121
Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure 122
Disciplinary Warning/Probation/Suspension/Dismissal 123
Course Remediation Cost 125
Course Remediation—Applies to Professional Programs Only 125
Student Appeals 126
Policy and Procedure 126
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 126
Appeals Committee Membership 126
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 127
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 127
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 128
Behavioral Standards 128
Dress Code 128
Classroom Behavior 129
Netiquette 129
Drug Screening 129
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 129
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 130
Department of Anesthesia 130
Department of Audiology 130
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 130
Department of Health and Human Performance 130
Department of Health Science 131
Department of Occupational Therapy 131
Occupational Therapy Program—Tampa Bay 131
Department of Physical Therapy 132
Department of Physician Assistant 132
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 132
Student Organizations Officially Recognized by the University 133
Health Professions Division 133
Department of Audiology 133
Department of Health and Human Performance 134
Department of Health Science 134
Department of Occupational Therapy 134
Department of Physical Therapy 135
Department of Physician Assistant 135
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 136
Department of Anesthesia 137
Master of Science in Anesthesia 137
Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay 137
Grading Policies and Procedures 137
Advanced Placement and Transfer of Credits 137
Academic Promotions and Progression 137
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 138
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 139
Clinical Rotations 139
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 139
Additional Specific Policies 139
Department of Audiology 140
Academic Promotions and Progression 140
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 141
Withdrawal from a Course 141
Incomplete Coursework 142
Accreditation 142
Clinical Experience and Placement 143
Affiliation Policy 144
Attendance 144
Essential Functions of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Student 144
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 144
Palm Beach Gardens 144
Bachelor of Science—Respiratory Therapy Post-Professional Program 144
Academic Promotions and Progression 145
Academic Warning 145
Attendance 145
Grading Policies and Procedures 145
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 146
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 146
Textbooks 146
Add/Drop 146
Withdrawal from a Course 146
Administrative Withdrawals 146
Program Leave of Absence 147
Military Leave of Absence 147
Dress Code 147
Computer Use 147
Email 147
Course Registration and WebSTAR 147
Online Course Access and Canvas 147
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 148
Graduation with Honors 148
Bachelor of Science—Respiratory Therapy First-Professional Program 148
Grading Policy 148
Academic and Clinical Promotion 149
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 149
Course Failures/Remediation 149
Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 149
Academic Advisors 150
Dress Code 150
Clinical Rotations 150
Department of Health and Human Performance 151
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Minor in Exercise Science Master of Science in Athletic Training 151
Accreditation 151
National Recognition 151
Academic Calendar 151
Academic Progression 152
Grading Policies 152
Attendance 152
Clinical and Practicum Experience 152
Academic Advising 152
Textbooks 153
Professional Dress Code 153
Student Grievance Policy 153
Community Relations 153
Student Organizations 153
Department of Health Science 154
Departmental Policies for Online Health Science Degree Programs 154
Course Registration and WebSTAR 154
Online Course Access and Canvas 154
Email and Course Communication 154
Military Leave of Absence for Online Programs 155
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 155
Graduation Ceremonies 155
Departmental Policies for All Health Science Programs 155
Textbooks 155
Computer Use 155
Program Leave of Absence 155
Incomplete Coursework 156
Dress Code 156
Additional Departmental Policies for On-Campus Programs 156
Military Leave of Absence for On-Campus Programs 156
Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, Committee on Student Progress, and Student Disciplinary/Appeals Policies and Procedures 156
Bachelor of Health Science—Online Degree Completion Program 157
Academic Promotions and Progression 157
Academic Warning 157
Attendance 157
Grading Policies and Procedures 157
Transfer Credits 158
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 159
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 160
Textbooks 160
Add/Drop 160
Withdrawal from a Course 160
Continuous Enrollment 160
Administrative Withdrawals 160
Program Leave of Absence 161
Military Leave of Absence 161
Dress Code 161
Computer Use 161
Email 161
Course Registration and WebSTAR 161
Online Course Access and Canvas 162
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 162
Graduation with Honors 162
Nondegree-Seeking Students 162
Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography 163
Academic Promotions and Progression 163
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 164
Grading Policies and Procedures 165
Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 165
Incomplete Coursework 165
Dress Code 166
Clinical Externships and Assignment 167
Duties and Expectations in Clinical Externships 167
Clinical Extension of Program 168
Electronic Communications 168
Computer Requirements 169
Training Laboratory 169
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 170
Concurrent Master of Health Science Option 171
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography 171
Program Objectives 171
Academic Calendar 2018–2019 171
Academic Promotions and Progression 171
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 172
Grading Policies and Procedures 173
Graduation with Honors—B.S.–M.S. 173
Incomplete Coursework 174
Clinical Externships 174
Electronic Communication 175
Clinical Site Requirements 175
Training Laboratory 175
Accreditation 176
Course Registration and WebSTAR 177
Online Course Access and Canvas 177
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography/Master of Health Science 177
Academic Calendar 2018–2019 177
Academic Promotions and Progression 177
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 178
Grading Policies and Procedures 179
Graduation with Honors—M.H.Sc. 180
Incomplete Coursework 180
Clinical Externships 180
Electronic Communication 181
Clinical Site Requirements 181
Training Laboratory 182
Accreditation 183
Course Registration and WebSTAR 183
Online Course Access and Canvas 183
Master of Health Science Program 183
Attendance 183
Grading Policies and Procedures 184
Requirements for Graduation 184
Graduation with Honors 184
Retake Policy 185
Credit Transfer 185
Continuous Enrollment 185
Continuing Services 185
Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program 185
Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree 186
Doctor of Health Science Program 186
Attendance 186
Continuous Enrollment 186
Continuing Service 186
Dress Code 186
Grading Policies and Procedures 186
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 187
Credit Transfer 187
Online Student Center 187
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science (Ph.D.) Program 187
Credit Transfer 187
Attendance 188
Continuous Enrollment 188
Continuing Services 188
Academic Withdrawals 188
Withdrawal from a Course 188
Grading Policies and Procedures 189
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 189
Incomplete Coursework 189
Comprehensive Examination 190
Dissertation 191
On-Campus Institutes 191
Dress Code 192
Online Student Center 192
Department of Occupational Therapy 192
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 192
Grading Policies and Procedures 192
Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List 193
Academic Promotions and Progression 193
Incomplete Coursework 193
Fieldwork Experiences 194
Attendance 195
Program Leave of Absence 195
Academic Advising and Professional Development 195
Essential Functions 196
Dress Code 196
Professional Membership 196
Professional Engagement 196
Mobile Device Use 197
Email 197
Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Occupational Therapy Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 197
Academic Promotions and Progression 197
Grading Policies and Procedures 197
Incomplete Coursework 197
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 198
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—Tampa Bay 199
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 199
Academic Promotions and Progression 199
Grading Policies and Procedures 200
Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable 200
Participation in the Virtual Learning Environment of the Blended (Hybrid) O.T.D. Program 201
Participation During On-Campus Institutes 201
Participation in Research Project 202
Submission of Assignments 202
Incomplete Coursework 202
Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements 202
Computer Requirements, Proficiency, and Services 203
Mobile Device Use 203
Email 203
Travel, Housing, and Parking 203
Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard 203
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 204
Essential Functions 204
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 204
Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Residency 206
Professional Membership 207
Program Leave of Absence 207
Textbooks 207
Dress Code 207
Department of Physical Therapy 208
Professional D.P.T. Programs—Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay 208
Level I and II Background Checks 208
Withdrawal 208
Academic Promotions and Progression 208
Grading Policies and Procedure 209
Incomplete Coursework 210
Attendance 210
Conferences and Community Service Requirements 210
Submission of Assignments 210
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale 210
Academic Progression 210
Communication with Faculty Members 210
Professional D.P.T. Program Student Dress Code 211
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay 211
Academic Progression 211
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay Student Dress Code 212
On-Campus Institutes for Professional D.P.T. Students 212
Scheduling of Remediation Examinations 213
Course, Instructor, Guest Instructor, and Lab Assistant Evaluations 213
Physical Therapy Postprofessional Programs (Ph.D. and Transition D.P.T.) 213
Textbooks 213
Web Access and Registration: SharkLink, Email/Webmail, Canvas, and WebSTAR 213
Computer Services 213
Travel, Housing, and Parking 214
Student ID Cards: The SharkCard 214
On-Campus 214
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 214
Grading Policies and Procedures 215
Administrative Withdrawals 215
Suspension/Dismissal 215
Academic Promotion 215
Incomplete Coursework 216
Withdrawal from a Course 216
Comprehensive Examination 216
Dissertation 216
Students Rights and Responsibilities 216
Specific University Policy and Procedures 216
Department of Physician Assistant 217
Fort Lauderdale 217
Dress Code 217
Academic Promotions and Progression 217
Grading Policies and Procedures 218
Incomplete Coursework 218
Academic Advising 218
Clinical Rotations 219
Student Organizations 219
Additional Specific Policies 219
Fort Myers 219
Dress Code 219
Physical Exam (Physical Diagnosis) Lab Attire 220
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 220
Academic Promotions and Progression 220
Grading Policies and Procedures 221
Incomplete Coursework 221
Clinical Rotations 222
Orlando 222
Dress Code 222
Academic Promotions and Progression 222
Grading Policies and Procedures 223
Incomplete Coursework 223
Clinical Rotations 224
Additional Specific Policies 224
Jacksonville 224
Dress Code 224
Academic Promotions and Progression 225
Grading Policies and Procedures 225
Incomplete Coursework 226
Clinical Rotations 226
Additional Specific Policies 226
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 227
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders (B.S. in SLCD) 227
Academic Calendar 227
Academic Progression 227
Grading Policies 227
Attendance 228
Academic Advising 228
Transfer Credits 228
Add/Drop 228
Withdraw from Course 228
Incomplete Coursework 228
Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 229
NSU Email Policy 229
Textbooks 229
Professional Dress Code 229
Student Grievance Policy 229
Community Relations 229
Student Organization 229
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program (M.S.-SLP) 230
M.S.-SLP Program Outcomes 230
New Student Orientation 230
Instructional Delivery System 230
Dress Code 231
Academic Promotions and Progression 231
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 232
Withdrawal from an Academic Course 233
Withdrawal from a Clinical Course/Placement 233
Incomplete Grades 234
Course Failure 234
Academic Warning 234
Academic Probation 234
Dismissal 235
Student Conduct 235
International Students 235
Transfer of Credit 235
Program Requirements Regarding the SLP Praxis Examination and Capstone 236
Course Load and Program Completion Time Line 236
Computer Requirements 237
Telecommunications: SharkMail and Internet Access Account 237
Photographs, Recordings 237
Clinical Experience and Placement 237
Student Organizations 238
Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) 239
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) 239
Credit Transfer 239
Attendance 239
Continuous Enrollment 240
Add/Drop Period 240
Continuing Services 241
Academic Withdrawals 241
Withdrawal from a Course 241
Grading Policies and Procedures 241
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 241
Incomplete Grades 242
Applied Dissertation 242
Continuing Dissertation Services 242
Summer Institute 243
Dress Code 243
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 243
Appendix 244
NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 246
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