CHCS Student Handbook 2024-2025

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Appendix 279
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 277
Dress Code 277
Winter Research Institute 276
Continuing Dissertation Services 276
Applied Dissertation 275
Incomplete Grades 275
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 275
Grading Policies and Procedures 274
Withdrawal from a Course 274
Academic Withdrawals 274
Continuing Services 274
Add/Drop Period 273
Continuous Enrollment 273
Attendance 272
Credit Transfer 272
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) 272
Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) 272
Student Organizations 272
Clinical Experience and Placement 271
Photographs, Recordings 271
Telecommunications: SharkMail and Internet Access Account 271
Computer Requirements 270
Course Load and Program Completion Time Line 270
Program Requirements Regarding the SLP Praxis Examination and Capstone 270
Transfer of Credit 269
International Students 269
Student Conduct 269
Dismissal 268
Academic Probation 268
Academic Warning 268
Course Failure 268
Incomplete Grades 267
Withdrawal from a Clinical Course/Placement 267
Withdrawal from an Academic Course 267
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 266
Academic Promotions and Progression 266
Dress Code 265
Instructional Delivery System 265
New Student Orientation 265
Program Outcomes 264
Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology Program 264
Community Relations 264
Student Grievance Policy 264
Textbooks 264
NSU Email Policy 264
President’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 264
Incomplete Coursework 263
Withdraw from Course 263
Add/Drop 263
Transfer Credits 263
Academic Advising 263
Attendance 263
Grading Policies 262
Academic Progression 262
Academic Calendar 262
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders 262
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 262
Additional Specific Policies 261
Clinical Rotations 261
Incomplete Coursework 261
Grading Policies and Procedures 260
Academic Promotions and Progression 260
Dress Code 259
Jacksonville 259
Additional Specific Policies 259
Clinical Rotations 258
Incomplete Coursework 258
Grading Policies and Procedures 258
Academic Promotions and Progression 257
Dress Code 257
Orlando 256
Clinical Rotations 256
Incomplete Coursework 256
Grading Policies and Procedures 255
Academic Promotions and Progression 255
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 255
Physical Exam (Physical Diagnosis) Lab Attire 255
Dress Code 254
Fort Myers 254
Additional Specific Policies 254
Clinical Rotations 253
Academic Advising 253
Incomplete Coursework 253
Grading Policies and Procedures 252
Academic Promotions and Progression 252
Dress Code 252
Fort Lauderdale 252
Department of Physician Assistant 252
Dissertation 250
Comprehensive Examination 250
Incomplete Coursework 250
Academic Promotion 250
Suspension/Dismissal 250
Administrative Withdrawals 249
Grading Policies and Procedures 249
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 249
On-Campus Component 248
Student ID Cards: The SharkCard 248
Travel, Housing, and Parking 248
Computer Services 248
Web Access and Registration: SharkLink, Email/Webmail, Canvas, and Self-Service Banner 248
Textbooks 248
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy 248
Course, Instructor, Guest Instructor, and Lab Assistant Evaluations 247
Scheduling of Remediation Examinations After Course Failures 247
On-Campus Institutes for Professional D.P.T. Students 247
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay Student Dress Code— Dressing Strategically 246
Communication with Administration and Faculty and Staff Members 246
Academic Progression 245
Attendance 245
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay 245
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale Student Dress Code 245
Communication with Faculty Members 245
Academic Progression 244
Attendance 244
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale 244
Withdrawal 244
Incomplete Coursework 244
Grading Policies and Procedure 243
Essential Functions/Technical Standards 242
Academic Promotions and Progression 242
Health and Vaccine Requirements 242
Background Checks 242
Professional D.P.T. Programs—Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay 242
Department of Physical Therapy 242
Textbooks 240
Professional Membership 240
Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Capstone Experience 238
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 236
Essential Functions 236
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 235
Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard 235
Travel, Housing, and Parking 235
Mobile Device Use 235
Computer Requirements, Proficiency, and Services 234
Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements 234
Incomplete Coursework 234
Assignment Resubmission 234
Submission of Assignments 234
Attendance 234
Participation in Research Project 233
Participation During On-Campus Institutes 233
Participation in the Virtual Learning Environment of the Blended (Hybrid) O.T.D. Program—Tampa Bay 233
Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable 232
President’s List and Dean’s List 232
Grading Policies and Procedures 232
Academic Promotions and Progression 231
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 231
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—Tampa Bay 231
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 230
Incomplete Coursework 230
Grading Policies and Procedures 229
Academic Promotions and Progression 229
Dual-Degree Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program 229
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 228
Incomplete Coursework 227
Grading Policies and Procedures 227
Academic Promotions and Progression 227
Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy 227
Textbooks 227
Professional Membership 226
Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Capstone 225
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 224
Essential Functions 223
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 223
Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard 223
Email 223
Mobile Device Use 223
Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements 222
Incomplete Coursework 222
Submission of Assignments 222
Participation in Research Project 222
Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable 221
Grading Policies and Procedures 221
Academic Promotions and Progression 220
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure (Applicant Program) 220
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—Fort Lauderdale 220
Department of Occupational Therapy 220
Policy on Examinations Reviews 218
Comprehensive Examination 217
Incomplete Coursework 216
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 216
Grading Policies and Procedures 216
Withdrawal from a Course 216
Academic Withdrawals 215
Continuing Services 215
Continuous Enrollment 215
Attendance 215
Credit Transfer 215
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program 215
Online Student Center 214
Credit Transfer 214
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 214
Grading Policies and Procedures 214
Continuing Service 214
Continuous Enrollment 213
Attendance 213
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program 213
Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree Program 213
Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program 213
Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree Program 212
Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/ Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program 212
Continuing Services 212
Continuous Enrollment 212
Credit Transfer 212
Retake Policy 212
Requirements for Graduation 211
Grading Policies and Procedures 211
Attendance 211
Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) Program 210
Online Course Access and Canvas 210
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 210
Accreditation 210
Training Laboratory 208
Clinical Site Requirements 208
Electronic Communications 208
Clinical Externships and Assignment 205
Dress Code 204
Incomplete Coursework 204
Grading Policies and Procedures 203
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 202
Academic Promotions and Progression 201
Academic Calendar 201
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography/Master of Health Science (B.S.—MS/M.H.Sc.) 201
Online Course Access and Canvas 200
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 200
Accreditation 200
Training Laboratory 199
Clinical Site Requirements 198
Electronic Communications 198
Clinical Externships and Assignment 196
Dress Code 195
Incomplete Coursework 195
Grading Policies and Procedures 194
Medical Sonography Program Clinical Hours 194
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 193
Academic Promotions and Progression 192
Academic Calendar 192
Program Objectives—Minimum Expectations 191
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography (B.S.—MS) 191
Concurrent Master of Health Science Option 191
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 191
Training Laboratory 189
Computer Requirements 189
Electronic Communications 189
Clinical Extension of Program 188
Duties and Expectations in Clinical Externships 188
Clinical Externships and Assignment 187
Dress Code 186
Incomplete Coursework 185
Grading Policies and Procedures 185
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 184
Academic Promotions and Progression 183
Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.—CVS) 183
Nondegree-Seeking Students 182
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 182
Online Course Access and Canvas 182
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 182
Email 181
Administrative Withdrawals 181
Continuous Enrollment 181
Withdrawal from a Course 181
Add/Drop 181
Textbooks 181
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 181
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 180
Transfer Credits 179
Grading Policies and Procedures 178
Attendance 178
Academic Warning 178
Academic Promotions and Progression 178
Bachelor of Health Science (B.H.Sc.)—Online Degree Completion Program 178
Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, Committee on Student Progress, and Student Disciplinary/Appeals Policies and Procedures 177
Incomplete Coursework 177
Textbooks 177
Departmental Policies for All Health Science Programs 177
Commencement Ceremonies 177
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 177
Email and Course Communication 176
Online Course Access and Canvas 176
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 176
Departmental Policies for Online Health Science Degree Programs 176
Department of Health Science 176
Withdrawal 174
Retention and Remediation Policy 174
Community Relations 174
Student Grievance Policy 174
Professional Dress Code 174
Textbooks 174
Academic Advising 173
Clinical and Practicum Experience 173
Attendance 173
Grading Policies 172
Academic Progression 172
Academic Calendar 172
National Recognition 172
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Minor in Exercise Science Master of Science in Sports Science 172
Department of Health and Human Performance 172
Clinical Rotations 171
Dress Code 170
Academic Advisers 170
Course Failures/Remediation 170
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 169
Academic and Clinical Promotion 169
Grading Policy 169
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy— First-Professional 169
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 168
Online Course Access and Canvas 168
Course Registration and SharkLink 168
Administrative Withdrawals 168
Withdrawal from a Course 168
Add/Drop 168
Textbooks 168
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 167
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 167
Grading Policies and Procedures 166
Attendance 166
Academic Warning 166
Academic Promotions and Progression 166
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy— Postprofessional 166
Palm Beach 166
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 166
Readmission Following Dismissal 165
Essential Functions of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Student 164
Attendance 164
Affiliation Policy 164
Clinical Experience and Placement 163
Accreditation Compliance 162
Incomplete Coursework 162
Withdrawal from a Course 162
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 161
Academic Promotions and Progression 160
Department of Audiology 160
Electronic Communications 158
Textbooks 157
Advising 157
Incomplete Coursework 157
Grading Policies and Procedures 156
Attendance 156
Graduate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (Pre-AA Certificate) 156
Academic Promotions and Progression 156
Graduate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (Pre-AA Certificate) 155
Additional Specific Policies 155
Electronic Communications 155
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 155
Clinical Rotations 154
Withdrawal 154
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 154
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 153
Academic Promotions and Progression 153
Advanced Placement and Transfer of Credits 153
Policy on Returning Examinations 152
Grading Policies and Procedures 152
Master of Science (M.S.) in Anesthesia— Fort Lauderdale, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Denver, and Orlando 152
Department of Anesthesia 152
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 151
Department of Physician Assistant 151
Department of Physical Therapy 150
Department of Occupational Therapy 149
Department of Health Science 149
Department of Health and Human Performance 149
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 149
Department of Audiology 148
Student Organizations Officially Recognized by the University 148
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 148
Department of Physician Assistant 147
Department of Physical Therapy 147
Occupational Therapy Program—Tampa Bay 147
Occupational Therapy Program—Fort Lauderdale 147
Department of Occupational Therapy 147
Department of Health Science 146
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 145
Department of Audiology 145
Department of Anesthesia 145
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 145
Drug Testing Policy 144
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 143
Drug Screening 143
Netiquette 143
Classroom Behavior 143
Dress Code 142
Behavioral Standards 142
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 142
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 141
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 141
Appeals Committee Membership 140
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 140
Policy and Procedure 140
Student Appeals 140
Course Remediation—Applies to Professional Programs Only 139
Course Remediation Cost 139
Disciplinary Warning/Probation/Suspension/Dismissal 137
Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure 136
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 135
Process and Procedure 134
Committee on Student Progress (CSP) 134
Graduation with Honors 134
Dean’s List 134
President’s List 133
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 133
1. Leave of Absence 133
Leave from Studies 133
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 132
Course Failures 132
Transcripts 132
Academic Standing 132
Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty Members 131
Grade Disputes 131
Transcript Notations 131
Grading System 130
Policy on Returning Examinations 130
Examinations and Grading 130
Audio and Videotaping 130
Internet Service Provider 129
Computer Requirements and Recommendations 129
Email Accounts 129
Academic Advising 129
Promptness 128
Clinical Rotations, Experiences, Placements, Fieldwork, or Externship 128
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 128
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 128
General Guidelines 128
Attendance 128
Requirements for Graduation 118
Academic Affairs 118
Reservation of Power 117
Yearly Fees and Expenses (fees subject to change) 116
Program Directors 114
Department Chairs 114
Administration 113
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 113
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 111
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 111
Visits to Other Institutions 110
Visitors 110
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 110
Affirmative Opt-Out Required 110
Student Insurance Requirement 109
Student Employment 109
Student Assistance Program 108
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 107
Security Checks 107
Return of University Property 107
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 106
Photographs and Recordings 106
Parking Lot/Garage 106
Notices, Messages, and Posters 105
Email 105
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 105
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 105
Dress Code 105
Urine Drug Screen 104
Immunization Requirements 103
Certificate of Physical Examination 103
Health Forms Requirements 103
Background Checks 102
Acceptance of Professional Fees 102
HPD Policies and Procedures 102
Student Lounge/Student Area 101
Computer Laboratories 101
Lost and Found 101
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 100
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 98
Short-Term Preloans 98
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 97
Charges and Payments 97
Building Hours 97
Health Professions Division 97
Health Professions Division 95
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 95
Accreditation 93
Colleges and Academic Units 92
University Administrators 90
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 89
Wireless Networking 89
University Libraries 88
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 88
Shark Dining Services 87
SharkPrint 87
SharkCard Services 86
Office of University Housing 86
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 86
NSU Public Safety Department 85
Student Medical Center 85
NSU Health 85
NSU Athletics 84
NSU Alumni Association 84
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 83
Mako Media Network 83
One-Stop Shop 83
Office of the University Registrar 83
Office of the University Bursar 83
Tutoring and Testing Center 83
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 82
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 82
Office of Student Success 82
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 82
Office of Student Disability Services 82
Office of Student Conduct 81
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 81
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 81
Office of Residence Life 81
Office of Recreation and Wellness 80
Office of International Affairs 80
Office of Financial Aid 80
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 79
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 79
Center for Academic and Professional Success 78
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) 78
Campus Shuttle 78
Bookstore 78
ATMs 77
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 77
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 77
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 72
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 72
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 71
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 68
D.3 Judicial Conference 66
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 65
D.1 Introduction 63
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 63
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 61
B.48 Worthless Checks 61
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 61
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 60
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 60
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 60
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 60
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 60
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 60
B.40 Stalking 59
B.39 Solicitation 59
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 59
B.37 Retaliation 59
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 58
B.35 Requests or Orders 58
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 58
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 58
B.32 Plagiarism 58
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 57
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 57
B.29 Noise 57
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 57
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 57
B.26 Lake Swimming 57
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 56
B.24 Identification Cards 56
B.23 Health and Safety 55
B.22 Hazing 55
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 55
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 55
B.19 Guests 54
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 54
B.17 Fire 54
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 54
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 53
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 53
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 53
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 52
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 52
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 52
B.9 Dangerous Items 51
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 51
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 51
B.6 Complicity 51
B.5 Cheating 51
B.4 Bribery 51
B.3 Assault/Violence 51
B.2 Animals 50
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 50
B. Specific Conduct Violations 49
A.18 Bathroom Policy 48
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 48
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 48
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 45
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 44
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 44
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 43
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 43
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 43
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 41
A.8 Image Use Statement 41
A.7 Student Account Holds 40
A.6 Health Policies 38
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 38
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 38
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 36
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 36
A.1 Alcohol Policy 34
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 34
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 32
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 31
Conduct Standards 31
Academic Inactivity Policy 31
Academic Standards 29
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 28
Degree Limits Policy 28
Degree Conferral Policy 28
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 27
Deceased Student Records 27
Conduct Notifications 26
Release of Student Information 26
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 25
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 23
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 23
Nova Southeastern University 21
Policies and Procedures 21
NSU Core Values 19
Mission Statement 18
Vision 2025 Statement 18
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 18
Reservation of Power 17
Foreword 16
Foreword/Reservation of Power 16
Message from the President 15

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