2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 308 G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior No student shall display disorderly conduct; public intoxication; or lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on the campus or at any college-sponsored or college-supervised function or event. No student shall intentionally or recklessly endanger or threaten the mental or physical health or well-being of any other member of the college community or any visitor to the campus. Students who exhibit illegal, inappropriate or unprofessional behavior will be referred to the SPAC and/or proper authorities for disciplinary action and may be subject to dismissal. H. Authenticity/Plagiarism Academic integrity is highly valued by the faculty and program who take a firm stand on submitting original work. Acts of plagiarism, whether intentional or accidental, are subject to disciplinary action as a violation of academic integrity. A student who breaches the Code of Conduct may receive academic penalties up to, and including, dismissal from the program. Student work submitted to courses in this program will be screened for similarity scores. Copying personal work from another class or sharing materials between students for individual assignments are forms of plagiarism. Professional Practice Concentration (RDN) A. Accreditation Statement Effective, January 20, 2019, the professional practice concentration (RDN) in the Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition degree program has been granted Candidacy for Accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as a Demonstration Program for the Future Education Model. It is the only pathway offered within the Department of Nutrition by which students become qualified to take the national credentialing examination issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Students on premises—and enrolled after candidacy is granted—will be considered graduates of an accredited program upon successful completion of the program. Students who successfully complete the RDN will be issued verification statement requirements and procedures ensuring that all students completing requirements as established by the program receive verification statements. B. Mission and Goals The mission of the professional practice concentration is to provide innovative education and training to effectively prepare competent, entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who collaboratively lead nutrition practice to enhance human health and quality of life in the communities they serve.