2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 353 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. G. Background Checks The Department of Couple and Family Therapy will follow the college policy for background screening and drug testing as set forth in the KPCOM Student Handbook . Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations Any member of the college community may file a written complaint with the department chair or the program director setting forth specific violations. During the period of time of any disciplinary action, except dismissal, the student may be directed to comply with the specific requirements intended to rehabilitate or monitor the student. These requirements may include counseling, having medical treatment, preparing scheduled reports, or any other requirement intended to rehabilitate the student and/or to ensure that the student is able to continue with his or her education without further monitoring. Records of dismissal, suspension, or leave of absence and the date of each determination shall be placed in the student’s permanent records. The SPAC shall have nonexclusive authority to evaluate all alleged student violations of misconduct, whether academic, moral, professional, or ethical. Exceptions to this authority include, but are not limited to, the following: • Nothing shall limit the right of the KPCOM to immediately remove a student from the college if the student has been accused of a violent act or threat or any act that constitutes a violation of state, local, or federal criminal law subject to further proceedings consistent with these rules. A student who has been removed from the college shall not return until given permission to do so by the dean. • Nothing shall prevent the dean from taking action deemed necessary, including removing a matter from the committee’s consideration, whenever, in the dean’s judgment, such action may prevent harm to the health, safety, and welfare of any individual; to school property; or to the integrity of the educational process. • Nothing shall limit the right of the college or any of its representatives or students to file a report with any law enforcement or civil agency.