2024–2025 Student Handbook Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
I Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. This handbook and the policies and programs set forth herein are effective through the academic year 2024–2025 or until superseded. Changes in the content of the student handbook may be made, at anytime, by the university, division, or college administration. Adequate notice of anticipated changes will be given to the student, whenever possible. This student handbook supersedes all previous handbooks, documents, and directives where they may be in conflict. The student handbook is the governing document for all program-related information. Students are required to comply with all policies and procedures written in the entire handbook. Please become familiar with the policies and procedures listed within. Failure to read this handbook does not excuse students from the rules, policies, and procedures contained in it. The university recognizes that individual programs require different times for the completion of academic studies leading to a degree. Therefore, the time frame is a matter within the discretion of each academic program. All program/center catalogs, bulletins, and handbooks carry this information. Students should refer to their individual program’s or center’s catalog and/or student handbook for further information about academic programs, policies, and procedures. Nova Southeastern University Student Handb ok I 25-02-032SAT
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook III Table of Contents FOREWORD/RESERVATION OF POWER.............2 Foreword. .............................................................2 Reservation of Power...........................................3 UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT, MISSION STATEMENT, AND CORE VALUES.........4 NSU’s Vision..........................................................4 NSU’s Mission. ......................................................4 NSU Core Values...................................................4 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY..........5 STATEMENT ON STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES........................................ 7 University Equal Opportunity/ Nondiscrimination Policy....................................7 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). ...........................................8 Release of Student Information........................... 10 Conduct Notifications............................................. 10 Deceased Student Records................................... 10 Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement.......... 10 Degree Conferral Process................................... 11 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY......................12 Academic Standards.......................................... 12 Academic Inactivity Policy................................ 14 Conduct Standards. ........................................... 15 NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy..................................................... 15 NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar...................................................... 16 A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines.................................................... 18 A.1 Alcohol Policy......................................................18 A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy. .............................................. 20 A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses............. 20 A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities. ............................................21 A.5 Flexibility in Policies. .......................................22 A.6 Health Policies...................................................22 A.7 Student Account Holds...................................24 A.8 Image Use Statement......................................24 A.9 Indebtedness to the University....................25 A.10 Leave of Absence Policy...............................27 A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program....................................27 A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures.........................................................28 A.13 Off-Campus Residency. ................................28 A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities.................................................28 A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy..........................29 A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy..............................................................32 A.17 University Title IX/ Sexual Misconduct Policy......................................33 A.18 Bathroom Policy..............................................33 B. Specific Conduct Violations......................... 34 B.1 Alcoholic Beverages. ....................................... 34 B.2 Animals............................................................... 34 B.3 Assault/Violence. .............................................35 B.4 Bribery.................................................................35 B.5 Cheating..............................................................35 B.6 Complicity...........................................................35 B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University.....35 B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property..............36 B.9 Dangerous Items...............................................36 B.10 Disorderly Conduct. .......................................36 B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media........36 B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia...........................36 B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures.........................................................37 B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty..............37
IV Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses........37 B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records)...................38 B.17 Fire.......................................................................38 B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance. .........38 B.19 Guests.................................................................39 B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others..................39 B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations. ................39 B.22 Hazing................................................................39 B.23 Health and Safety.......................................... 40 B.24 Identification Cards. ..................................... 40 B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records................................................................. 40 B.26 Lake Swimming................................................41 B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects........................41 B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology). ....................41 B.29 Noise...................................................................41 B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage....................................................41 B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy...............42 B.32 Plagiarism.........................................................42 B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures.........................................................42 B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event.................................42 B.35 Requests or Orders........................................43 B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures.........................................43 B.37 Retaliation.........................................................43 B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy...................43 B.39 Solicitation........................................................43 B.40 Stalking............................................................ 44 B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies........................................................ 44 B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession........... 44 B.43 Unauthorized Entry. ..................................... 44 B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property................................................ 44 B.45 Unauthorized Recording............................. 44 B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation. ................................................45 B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions....................................................45 B.48 Worthless Checks. .........................................45 C. University Title IX/ Sexual Misconduct Policy................................. 45 D. University Disciplinary Procedures..............47 D.1 Introduction.........................................................47 D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR).............. 50 D.3 Judicial Conference......................................... 50 D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding............53 D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures. ........................................56 E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available.........................................56 E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability..................................................56 E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure............ 61 NSU RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES.................................62 ATMs....................................................................62 Bookstore. ..........................................................62 Campus Shuttle..................................................62 Center for Academic and Professional Success..........................................63 Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being...................................................63 Mako Media Network. ........................................63 Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center...... 64 NSU Alumni Association................................... 64 NSU Athletics..................................................... 64 NSU Health..........................................................65 Student Medical Center..........................................65 NSU Public Safety Department.........................65 Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement........................................ 66 Office of Financial Aid. ......................................67 Office of Innovation and Information Technology....................................67 Office of International Affairs...........................67 Office of Pre-Health.......................................... 68 Office of Recreation and Wellness. ................. 68 Office of Residence Life.................................... 68
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook V Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses. ......................................... 68 Office of Student Affairs Marketing................. 69 Office of Student Conduct................................ 69 Office of Student Disability Services............... 69 Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement............................................. 69 Office of the University Bursar......................... 70 Office of the University Registrar.................... 70 Office of Undergraduate Admissions.............. 70 Office of University Housing. ........................... 70 One-Stop Shop.................................................. 70 Shark Dining Services........................................ 71 SharkCard Services............................................ 71 SharkPrint...........................................................72 Student Activity Fee Accounts Office. .............72 Title IX/Sexual Misconduct ...............................72 Tutoring and Testing Center..............................72 University Libraries............................................73 Wireless Networking. ........................................73 Writing and Communication Center (WCC). ...73 COLLEGES AND ACADEMIC UNITS. ...................74 ACCREDITATION...................................................74 DIVISION-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION. ........... 75 HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION......................77 Building Hours....................................................77 Charges and Payments......................................77 Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals................................................77 Short-Term Preloans..........................................78 Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library..................................................78 Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library.............. 80 Lost and Found................................................... 81 Computer Laboratories. .................................... 81 Student Lounge/Student Area.......................... 81 HPD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.....................82 Acceptance of Professional Fees......................82 Background Checks. ..........................................82 Health Forms Requirements. ............................83 Certificate of Physical Examination....................83 Immunization Requirements. ...............................83 Urine Drug Screen................................................... 84 Dress Code..........................................................85 Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics...........................................................85 Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites.....................................85 Email....................................................................85 Notices, Messages, and Posters........................85 Parking Lot/Garage. ......................................... 86 Photographs and Recordings........................... 86 Postexposure Policies and Procedures........... 86 Return of University Property...........................87 Security Checks..................................................87 Social Events and Extracurricular Activities...................................87 Student Assistance Program.............................88 Student Employment........................................ 89 Student Insurance Requirement...................... 89 Opt-Out Required................................................... 90 Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices............................................. 90 Visitors............................................................... 90 Visits to Other Institutions. .............................. 90 COLLEGE-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DR. PALLAVI PATEL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES............................91 DR. PALLAVI PATEL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES.....................................93 Administration. ..................................................93 Department Chairs............................................ 94
VI Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Program Directors............................................. 94 Yearly Fees and Expenses (fees subject to change)................................... 96 Reservation of Power.........................................97 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS. ...........................................98 Requirements for Graduation.......................... 98 Attendance.......................................................108 General Guidelines.................................................108 Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments..............................................108 Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments..............................................108 Clinical Rotations, Experiences, Placements, Fieldwork, or Externship. ............108 Promptness..............................................................108 Academic Advising. .........................................109 Email Accounts.................................................109 Computer Requirements and Recommendations....................................109 Internet Service Provider. ...............................109 Audio and Videotaping. ...................................110 EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING........................110 Policy on Returning Examinations...................110 Grading System.................................................110 Transcript Notations. .........................................111 Grade Disputes...................................................111 Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty Members................................................111 ACADEMIC STANDING........................................ 112 Transcripts. ........................................................ 112 Course Failures.................................................. 112 Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program............................................. 112 Leave from Studies. .......................................... 113 1. Leave of Absence. ............................................... 113 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment.............. 113 President’s List.................................................. 113 Dean’s List..........................................................114 Graduation with Honors. ..................................114 Committee on Student Progress (CSP)...........114 Process and Procedure.....................................114 Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal....... 115 Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure.......116 Disciplinary Warning/Probation/ Suspension/Dismissal. ..................................... 117 Course Remediation Cost.................................119 Course Remediation—Applies to Professional Programs Only.............................119 STUDENT APPEALS............................................ 120 Policy and Procedure....................................... 120 Appeals Committee Responsibilities............. 120 Appeals Committee Membership................... 120 Hearings Protocol and Procedure.................... 121 Appeals Committee Hearing Process.............. 121 Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision. ....................................... 122 BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS. .............................. 122 Dress Code........................................................ 122 Classroom Behavior......................................... 123 Netiquette......................................................... 123 Drug Screening................................................. 123 Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance........................... 123 Drug Testing Policy.......................................... 124 ACCREDITATION, NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS, AND LICENSURE................... 125 Department of Anesthesia. ............................. 125 Department of Audiology. .............................. 125 Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences. .. 125 Department of Health Science........................ 126 Department of Occupational Therapy............ 127 Occupational Therapy Program— Fort Lauderdale...................................................... 127 Occupational Therapy Program— Tampa Bay................................................................ 127 Department of Physical Therapy. ................... 127 Department of Physician Assistant. ............... 127
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook VII Department of Speech-Language Pathology. ........................ 128 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNIVERSITY.................. 128 Department of Audiology. .............................. 128 Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences. .. 129 Department of Health and Human Performance........................................ 129 Department of Health Science........................ 129 Department of Occupational Therapy............ 129 Department of Physical Therapy. ................... 130 Department of Physician Assistant. ................ 131 Department of Speech-Language Pathology. ......................... 131 DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA........................ 132 Master of Science (M.S.) in Anesthesia— Fort Lauderdale, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Denver, and Orlando........................................ 132 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 132 Policy on Returning Examinations.................... 132 Advanced Placement and Transfer of Credits.................................................................. 133 Academic Promotions and Progression.......... 133 Retake/Repeat/Remediation............................. 133 Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal....... 134 Withdrawal............................................................... 134 Clinical Rotations.................................................... 134 Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos................ 135 Electronic Communications................................ 135 Additional Specific Policies................................. 135 Graduate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (Pre-AA Certificate)........... 135 Academic Promotions and Progression.......... 136 Graduate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (Pre-AA Certificate)............ 136 Attendance. ............................................................. 136 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 136 Incomplete Coursework....................................... 137 Advising.................................................................... 137 Textbooks................................................................. 137 Electronic Communications................................ 138 DEPARTMENT OF AUDIOLOGY.........................140 Academic Promotions and Progression..........140 Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures. ....................................................... 141 Withdrawal from a Course. ................................. 142 Incomplete Coursework....................................... 142 Accreditation Compliance................................... 142 Clinical Experience and Placement................... 143 Affiliation Policy. ....................................................144 Attendance. .............................................................144 Essential Functions of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Student..................................144 Readmission Following Dismissal. .................... 145 DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCES...................... 146 Palm Beach. ......................................................146 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy—Postprofessional.............................146 Academic Promotions and Progression.......... 146 Academic Warning ............................................... 146 Attendance. ............................................................. 146 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 146 Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit..................................................... 147 Academic Advising and Administrative Support........................................ 147 Textbooks................................................................. 148 Add/Drop................................................................. 148 Withdrawal from a Course. ................................. 148 Administrative Withdrawals. .............................. 148 Course Registration and SharkLink. ................. 148 Online Course Access and Canvas.................... 148 Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication........................................ 148 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy—First-Professional. .......................... 149 Grading Policy......................................................... 149 Academic and Clinical Promotion..................... 149 Retake/Repeat/Remediation............................. 149 Course Failures/Remediation.............................150 Academic Advisers................................................150 Dress Code...............................................................150 Clinical Rotations..................................................... 151 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE.................................... 152
VIII Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Minor in Exercise Science Master of Science in Sports Science. .............. 152 National Recognition............................................. 152 Academic Calendar............................................... 152 Academic Progression.......................................... 152 Grading Policies...................................................... 152 Attendance. ............................................................. 153 Clinical and Practicum Experience.................... 153 Academic Advising................................................ 153 Textbooks................................................................. 154 Professional Dress Code...................................... 154 Student Grievance Policy..................................... 154 Community Relations............................................ 154 Retention and Remediation Policy.................... 154 Withdrawal............................................................... 154 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCE................ 156 Departmental Policies for Online Health Science Degree Programs................... 156 Course Registration and Self-Service Banner............................................... 156 Online Course Access and Canvas.................... 156 Email and Course Communication.................... 156 Academic Advising and Administrative Support........................................ 157 Commencement Ceremonies............................. 157 Departmental Policies for All Health Science Programs........................... 157 Textbooks................................................................. 157 Incomplete Coursework....................................... 157 Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, Committee on Student Progress, and Student Disciplinary/Appeals Policies and Procedures....................................................... 157 Bachelor of Health Science (B.H.Sc.)— Online Degree Completion Program.............. 158 Academic Promotions and Progression.......... 158 Academic Warning................................................ 158 Attendance. ............................................................. 158 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 158 Transfer Credits. ..................................................... 159 Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit.....................................................160 Academic Advising and Administrative Support......................................... 161 Textbooks.................................................................. 161 Add/Drop.................................................................. 161 Withdrawal from a Course. .................................. 161 Continuous Enrollment.......................................... 161 Administrative Withdrawals. ............................... 161 Email. .......................................................................... 161 Course Registration and Self-Service Banner............................................... 162 Online Course Access and Canvas.................... 162 Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication........................................ 162 Nondegree-Seeking Students............................ 162 Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.—CVS)................................. 163 Academic Promotions and Progression.......... 163 Retake/Repeat/Remediation.............................164 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 165 Incomplete Coursework....................................... 165 Dress Code............................................................... 166 Clinical Externships and Assignment............... 167 Duties and Expectations in Clinical Externships. .............................................. 168 Clinical Extension of Program............................ 168 Electronic Communications................................ 169 Computer Requirements. .................................... 169 Training Laboratory............................................... 169 Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email. ........................................................ 171 Concurrent Master of Health Science Option......................................................... 171 Bachelor of Science— Medical Sonography (B.S.—MS)...................... 171 Program Objectives— Minimum Expectations.......................................... 171 Academic Calendar............................................... 172 Academic Promotions and Progression.......... 172 Retake/Repeat/Remediation............................. 173 Medical Sonography Program Clinical Hours........................................................... 174 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 174 Incomplete Coursework....................................... 175 Dress Code............................................................... 175 Clinical Externships and Assignment............... 176 Electronic Communications................................ 178
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook IX Clinical Site Requirements................................... 178 Training Laboratory............................................... 179 Accreditation...........................................................180 Course Registration and Self-Service Banner...............................................180 Online Course Access and Canvas....................180 Bachelor of Science— Medical Sonography/Master of Health Science (B.S.—MS/M.H.Sc.).................181 Academic Calendar................................................ 181 Academic Promotions and Progression........... 181 Retake/Repeat/Remediation............................. 182 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 183 Incomplete Coursework.......................................184 Dress Code...............................................................184 Clinical Externships and Assignment............... 185 Electronic Communications................................ 188 Clinical Site Requirements................................... 188 Training Laboratory............................................... 188 Accreditation...........................................................190 Course Registration and Self-Service Banner...............................................190 Online Course Access and Canvas....................190 Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) Program. ..........................................190 Attendance. .............................................................. 191 Grading Policies and Procedures. ...................... 191 Requirements for Graduation.............................. 191 Retake Policy........................................................... 192 Credit Transfer. ....................................................... 192 Continuous Enrollment......................................... 192 Continuing Services............................................... 192 Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/ Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program.................. 192 Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree Program. ......................................... 192 Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program. ................ 193 Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree Program. ......................................... 193 Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program............................................ 193 Attendance. ............................................................. 193 Continuous Enrollment......................................... 193 Continuing Service.................................................194 Grading Policies and Procedures. .....................194 Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal.................194 Credit Transfer. .......................................................194 Online Student Center..........................................194 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program. ................................. 195 Credit Transfer. ....................................................... 195 Attendance. ............................................................. 195 Continuous Enrollment......................................... 195 Continuing Services............................................... 195 Academic Withdrawals. ....................................... 195 Withdrawal from a Course. ................................. 196 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 196 Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal................. 196 Incomplete Coursework....................................... 196 Comprehensive Examination.............................. 197 Policy on Examinations Reviews. ...................... 198 DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY...............................200 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)— Fort Lauderdale...............................................200 Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure (Applicant Program).........................200 Academic Promotions and Progression.........200 Grading Policies and Procedures. .....................201 Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable......201 Participation in Research Project..................... 202 Submission of Assignments............................... 202 Incomplete Coursework...................................... 202 Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements....................... 202 Mobile Device Use................................................. 203 Email. ........................................................................ 203 Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard. ...................................................... 203
X Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Academic Advising and Administrative Support....................................... 203 Essential Functions............................................... 203 Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy................................................................204 Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Capstone................................................ 205 Professional Membership. ..................................206 Textbooks................................................................ 207 Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy.................... 207 Academic Promotions and Progression......... 207 Grading Policies and Procedures. .................... 207 Incomplete Coursework...................................... 207 Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy................................................................208 Dual-Degree Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program.......... 209 Academic Promotions and Progression.........209 Grading Policies and Procedures. ....................209 Incomplete Coursework.......................................210 Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy.................................................................210 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)— Tampa Bay. ........................................................211 Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure.................................................................... 211 Academic Promotions and Progression........... 211 Grading Policies and Procedures. ..................... 212 President’s List and Dean’s List. ........................ 212 Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable...... 212 Participation in the Virtual Learning Environment of the Blended (Hybrid) O.T.D. Program—Tampa Bay............................... 213 Participation During On-Campus Institutes........................................... 213 Participation in Research Project...................... 213 Attendance. ............................................................. 214 Submission of Assignments................................ 214 Assignment Resubmission.................................. 214 Incomplete Coursework....................................... 214 Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements........................ 214 Computer Requirements, Proficiency, and Services. ........................................................... 214 Mobile Device Use.................................................. 215 Travel, Housing, and Parking.............................. 215 Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard. ....................................................... 215 Academic Advising and Administrative Support........................................ 215 Essential Functions................................................ 216 Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy................................................................. 216 Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Capstone Experience.................. 218 Professional Membership. ..................................220 Textbooks................................................................220 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY...........222 Professional D.P.T. Programs— Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay.....................222 Background Checks.............................................. 222 Health and Vaccine Requirements .................. 222 Academic Promotions and Progression......... 222 Essential Functions/Technical Standards...... 222 Grading Policies and Procedure. ...................... 223 Incomplete Coursework...................................... 224 Withdrawal ............................................................. 224 Professional D.P.T. Program— Fort Lauderdale............................................... 224 Attendance. ............................................................ 224 Academic Progression......................................... 224 Communication with Faculty Members.......... 225 Professional D.P.T. Program— Fort Lauderdale Student Dress Code. ............ 225 Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay. .....225 Attendance. ............................................................ 225 Academic Progression......................................... 225 Communication with Administration and Faculty and Staff Members................................ 226 Professional D.P.T. Program— Tampa Bay Student Dress Code— Dressing Strategically.......................................... 226 On-Campus Institutes for Professional D.P.T. Students............................... 227 Scheduling of Remediation Examinations After Course Failures. .......................................... 227 Course, Instructor, Guest Instructor, and Lab Assistant Evaluations................................... 227 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy. ............................................ 228
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XI Textbooks................................................................ 228 Web Access and Registration: SharkLink, Email/Webmail, Canvas, and Self-Service Banner.............................................. 228 Computer Services............................................... 228 Travel, Housing, and Parking............................. 228 Student ID Cards: The SharkCard..................... 228 On-Campus Component..................................... 228 Academic Advising and Administrative Support....................................... 229 Grading Policies and Procedures. .................... 229 Administrative Withdrawals. ............................. 229 Suspension/Dismissal..........................................230 Academic Promotion...........................................230 Incomplete Coursework......................................230 Comprehensive Examination.............................230 Dissertation.............................................................230 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT......232 Fort Lauderdale................................................232 Dress Code.............................................................. 232 Academic Promotions and Progression......... 232 Grading Policies and Procedures. .................... 232 Incomplete Coursework...................................... 233 Academic Advising............................................... 233 Clinical Rotations................................................... 233 Additional Specific Policies................................ 234 Fort Myers........................................................ 234 Dress Code.............................................................. 234 Physical Exam (Physical Diagnosis) Lab Attire................................................................. 235 Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos............... 235 Academic Promotions and Progression......... 235 Grading Policies and Procedures. .................... 235 Incomplete Coursework...................................... 236 Clinical Rotations................................................... 236 Orlando............................................................ 236 Dress Code.............................................................. 237 Academic Promotions and Progression......... 237 Grading Policies and Procedures. .................... 238 Incomplete Coursework...................................... 238 Clinical Rotations................................................... 238 Additional Specific Policies................................ 239 Jacksonville..................................................... 239 Dress Code.............................................................. 239 Academic Promotions and Progression.........240 Grading Policies and Procedures. ....................240 Incomplete Coursework....................................... 241 Clinical Rotations.................................................... 241 Additional Specific Policies................................. 241 DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY.................. 242 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders.............................. 242 Academic Calendar.............................................. 242 Academic Progression......................................... 242 Grading Policies..................................................... 242 Attendance. ............................................................ 243 Academic Advising............................................... 243 Transfer Credits. .................................................... 243 Add/Drop................................................................ 243 Withdraw from Course........................................ 243 Incomplete Coursework...................................... 243 President’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors......................................244 NSU Email Policy...................................................244 Textbooks................................................................244 Student Grievance Policy....................................244 Community Relations...........................................244 Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology Program......... 244 Program Outcomes..............................................244 New Student Orientation.................................... 245 Instructional Delivery System............................ 245 Dress Code.............................................................. 245 Academic Promotions and Progression......... 246 Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures. ..................................................... 246 Withdrawal from an Academic Course........... 247 Withdrawal from a Clinical Course/Placement................................................ 247 Incomplete Grades. .............................................. 247 Course Failure. ....................................................... 248 Academic Warning............................................... 248 Academic Probation............................................. 248 Dismissal.................................................................. 248 Student Conduct................................................... 249 International Students......................................... 249
XII Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Transfer of Credit. ................................................. 249 Program Requirements Regarding the SLP Praxis Examination and Capstone...........250 Course Load and Program Completion Time Line.................................................................250 Computer Requirements. ...................................250 Telecommunications: SharkMail and Internet Access Account...................................... 251 Photographs, Recordings.................................... 251 Clinical Experience and Placement................... 251 Student Organizations......................................... 252 Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)................................................... 252 Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.)...........................................252 Credit Transfer. ...................................................... 252 Attendance. ............................................................ 252 Continuous Enrollment........................................ 253 Add/Drop Period. ................................................. 253 Continuing Services.............................................. 254 Academic Withdrawals. ...................................... 254 Withdrawal from a Course. ................................ 254 Grading Policies and Procedures. .................... 254 Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal................ 255 Incomplete Grades. .............................................. 255 Applied Dissertation. ........................................... 255 Continuing Dissertation Services..................... 256 Winter Research Institute................................... 256 Dress Code.............................................................. 257 Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email................................................................ 257 APPENDIX.................................................. 259 NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map. ...260
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2 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Foreword/Reservation of Power Foreword For the purpose of promoting its educational mission, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has the inherent right to preserve order and maintain stability through the setting of standards of conduct and the prescribing of procedures for the enforcement of such standards. In addition to maintaining order and stability, whenever possible, the university aims to utilize its disciplinary procedures as a developmental process. In accordance with this philosophy, educational assignments may be added to any disciplinary penalties. The foundation underlying such student standards relies on the tenet that the exercise of individual rights must be accompanied by an equal amount of responsibility. This assures that the same rights are not denied to others. By becoming a member of the university community, a student acquires rights in, as well as responsibilities to, the whole university community. These rights and responsibilities are included in this handbook. Students are required to comply with all NSU regulations as well as all local, city, county, state, and federal laws at all times. All students are subject to the policies and procedures as contained herein. The term “students” includes any individual enrolled in a course or academic program offered by NSU, whether in a degree-seeking program or not. In addition, any student residing in university residence facilities is subject to these policies and procedures for violations occurring within those facilities. Any act that constitutes a violation or an attempt to violate any of the policies or procedures contained herein may establish cause for disciplinary and/or legal action by the university. In circumstances where this handbook defines a violation more stringently or differently than local/state law, the handbook’s definition shall supersede. The university is not limited to or bound by the definitions contained in the local/state statutes or case law in addressing student conduct violations. Students are also subject to rules and regulations that apply to academic programs of the various schools and colleges of the university, including, but not limited to, the Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility. Students should familiarize themselves with their individual college academic, conduct, and professionalism standards, in addition to the information contained in the NSU Student Handbook. Students who engage in conduct that endangers their health or safety, or the health or safety of others, may be required to participate and make satisfactory progress in a program of medical evaluation and/or treatment if they are to remain at the university, reside in university housing, participate in any program, service, or activity offered by NSU, or if their physical presence is to be permitted on campus or university properties. The determination as to the student’s participation and progress is to be made by the NSU Student Behavioral Concerns Committee. The university reserves the right to place conditions upon or require the withdrawal of a student from enrollment, university housing, or participation in any program, service, or activity offered by NSU, and/or to prohibit the student’s physical presence on university campuses and properties when the student’s continuation or presence therein, in the university’s judgment, is detrimental to the health or safety of the student or others. Policies and procedures associated with the Student Behavioral Concerns Committee can be found on the NSU Student Conduct website at nova.edu/studentconduct/Student%20Behavioral%20Concerns%20 Committee%20Policies.html.
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 3 In lieu of, or in addition to, disciplinary action, NSU also reserves the right to impose fines, take legal action, rescind housing privileges, revoke study abroad privileges, withhold student records, revoke other privileges, and impose other penalties as may be deemed appropriate. Students should also be aware that disciplinary action may impact eligibility for scholarships or other institutional financial aid. Furthermore, admission of a student to NSU for any semester does not imply or guarantee that such student will be reenrolled in any succeeding academic semester. Students may also be subject to disciplinary proceedings for acts committed before their admission and/or enrollment at NSU. Reservation of Power The NSU Student Handbook is not intended to be a contract or part of a contractual agreement between NSU and the student. From time to time, it may be advisable for the university to alter or amend its procedures or policies. Reasonable notice may be furnished to the university community of any substantive changes, but is not required. Whenever specific titles are used in these procedures, they shall include the appropriate designee of the person bearing these titles. Whenever references to the singular appear in this handbook, the plural is also intended; whenever the plural is used, the singular is also intended. Wherever a reference is made to the masculine gender, the feminine gender is included. Failure to read this handbook does not excuse students from the rules, policies, and procedures contained within the student handbook. The rights and responsibilities that follow take effect immediately upon publication of this document.
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