2022–2023 Student Handbook DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook I 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. Policies and programs set forth in this handbook are effective through the academic year 2022–2023. 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. 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. 22-0610-2022SAT 22-0440-2022SAT 22-0599-2022SAT
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Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook V Table of Contents MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. ........................1 FOREWORD/RESERVATION OF POWER.............2 Foreword...................................................................... 2 Reservation of Power................................................ 3 UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT, MISSION STATEMENT, AND CORE VALUES.........4 Vision 2025 Statement.............................................4 Mission Statement......................................................4 NSU Core Values. .......................................................4 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY................... 7 STATEMENT ON STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES........................................9 University Equal Opportunity/ Nondiscrimination Policy.........................................9 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)....................................... 10 Release of Student Information........................12 Conduct Notifications..........................................12 Deceased Student Records................................12 Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement............12 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY......................13 Academic Standards............................................... 14 Conduct Standards.................................................. 16 NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy......................................... 16 NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar................................17 A. G eneral Administrative Policies and Guidelines............................................... 19 A.1 Alcohol Policy..................................................... 19 A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy...................21 A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses...............21 A.4 E xcused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities.....................................22 A.5 Flexibility in Policies. .......................................23 A.6 Health Policies...................................................23 A.7 Holds on Student Records.............................25 A.8 Image Use Statement......................................25 A.9 Indebtedness to the University....................26 Force Majeure........................................................27 University Fees. ....................................................27 A.10 Leave of Absence Policy...............................28 A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program............................28 A.12 J urisdiction of University Policies and Procedures................................................28 A.13 Off-Campus Residency. ................................28 A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities. ......................................29 A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy................ 30 A.16 U niversity Copyright and Patent Policy............................................33 A.17 U niversity Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy...........................................33 B. Specific Conduct Violations..........................33 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..............35 B.9 Dangerous Items...............................................35 B.10 Disorderly Conduct. .......................................36 B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media........36 B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia...........................36
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook VI B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures...37 B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty..............37 B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses........37 B.16 F alse 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.................................................................38 B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others..................39 B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations. ................39 B.22 Hazing................................................................39 B.23 Health and Safety...........................................39 B.24 Identification Cards. ..................................... 40 B.25 I nterference 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 O nline/Internet Social Networking Usage..........................................41 B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy................41 B.32 Plagiarism.........................................................42 B.33 R ecWell Center Policies and Procedures...............................................42 B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event.......................42 B.35 Requests or Orders........................................42 B.36 U niversity Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures...............................42 B.37 Retaliation.........................................................43 B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy...................43 B.39 Solicitation........................................................43 B.40 Stalking.............................................................43 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. ..................................... 44 B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions.......................................... 44 B.48 Worthless Checks. .........................................45 C. U niversity Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy......................................... 45 D. University Disciplinary Procedures............. 46 D.1 Introduction........................................................ 46 D.2 Judicial Conference......................................... 49 D.3 Administrative Judicial Proceeding. ...........52 D.4 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures. .........55 E. A dditional Grievance Procedures Available.....................................55 E.1 G rievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability...............55 E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure............ 61 NSU RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES.................................62 ATMs. ...........................................................................62 Bookstore...................................................................62 Campus Shuttle........................................................62 Division of Student Affairs and the College of Undergraduate Studies..............62 Center for Academic and Professional Success...........................................63 Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being..............................................................63 Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement..........................................63 Office of International Affairs.......................... 64 Office of Orientation.......................................... 64 Office of Recreation and Wellness................. 64 Office of Residence Life.....................................65 Office of Student Academic Services............65 Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses...............................................................65 Office of Student Affairs Marketing................65
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook VII Office of Student Conduct. .............................. 66 Office of Student Disability Services............. 66 Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement............................................... 66 Office of Undergraduate Admissions............ 66 Student Activity Fee Accounts Office............67 Tutoring and Testing Center. ............................67 Enrollment and Student Services........................67 Office of Student Financial Assistance..........67 Office of the University Bursar.........................67 Office of the University Registrar................... 68 One-Stop Shop. ................................................... 68 SharkCard Services. ........................................... 68 Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center....... 69 NSU Alumni Association....................................... 69 NSU Athletics. .......................................................... 69 NSU Health................................................................ 70 NSU Public Safety Department........................... 70 Office of Innovation and Information Technology..................................................................71 Office of Student Media..........................................71 Office of University Housing..................................71 SharkPrint....................................................................71 Shark Dining Services.............................................72 Student Medical Center..........................................72 Title IX/Sexual Misconduct . .................................72 University Libraries..................................................73 Wireless Networking...............................................73 Writing and Communication Center (WCC). ...73 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS.........................74 COLLEGES AND ACADEMIC UNITS. ...................76 DEANS. ..................................................................77 ACCREDITATION...................................................78 DIVISION-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION......................82 Building Hours...........................................................82 Charges and Payments. .........................................82 Late Payment Fee....................................................82 Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals..........................................82 Short-Term Preloans................................................83 Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library....................83 Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library................85 Lost and Found........................................................ 86 Computer Laboratories......................................... 86 Student Lounge/Student Area............................ 86 HPD Policies and Procedures............................87 Acceptance of Professional Fees.........................87 HIV/AIDS Policy........................................................87 Background Checks.................................................87 Health Forms Requirements................................ 88 Certificate of Physical Examination............... 88 Immunization Requirements. .......................... 88 Urine Drug Screen............................................... 90 Dress Code................................................................ 90 Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics. ..................................... 90 Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites. ............................... 90 Email. .......................................................................... 90 Notices, Messages, and Posters........................... 91 Parking Lot/Garage................................................. 91 Photographs and Recordings............................... 91 Postexposure Policies and Procedures.............. 91 Return of University Property..............................92 Security Checks........................................................92 Social Events and Extracurricular Activities. ...92 Student Assistance Program................................93 Student Employment............................................. 94 Student Insurance Requirement......................... 94 Affirmative Opt-Out Required. ....................... 94 Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electroni Devices........................................................................95 Visitors.........................................................................95 Visits to Other Institutions.....................................95
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook VIII COLLEGE-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. .............................97 Administration. ........................................................ 99 Mission Statement...................................................101 Reservation of Power............................................ 102 Discrimination......................................................... 102 Harassment.............................................................. 103 Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement......... 103 Disability................................................................... 103 Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program...... 103 Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities...................................104 Interpersonal Communication........................104 Motor Skills...........................................................105 Strength and Mobility.......................................105 Hearing..................................................................105 Visual. ....................................................................105 Tactile. ...................................................................105 Sensory.................................................................106 Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Graduate Degree Programs...................................................106 Yearly Fees and Expenses...................................108 DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE PROGRAM.........................................109 Administration. .......................................................109 Office of Preclinical Education...........................109 Office of Clinical Education..................................110 Office of Graduate Medical Education..............110 Mission Statement...................................................110 Program Goals.........................................................110 Professional Accreditation. ................................... 111 Accreditation Standards and Grievance Procedures................................................................. 111 Academic Services and Student Support........ 112 KPCOM Office of Student Affairs....................... 112 KPCOM Office of Medical Education................. 112 A. Advising................................................................ 113 1. Academic Advising......................................... 113 2. Career Counseling/Advising. ...................... 114 3. Administration/Faculty Office Hours....... 114 B. Student Health.................................................... 114 1. Health Insurance.............................................. 114 2. I mmunizations and Physical Examination Requirements......................... 115 3. S tudent Health and Safety Requirements for Clinical Training. ........... 116 4. Student Health Services............................... 117 5. Student Behavioral/Mental Health Counseling. ......................................... 118 6. I ncidents of Exposure to Contagious Diseases. ............................... 118 7. Anatomy Lab Personal Protective Equipment.................................... 118 C. Background Investigation and Screening... 119 1. Prior to Matriculation...................................... 119 2. For Clinical Training. ...................................... 119 D. H ealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).................... 119 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ..................................119 A. General.................................................................. 119 1. Student Contact Information....................... 119 2. S tudent Responsibility to Obtain Information...................................................... 120 3. Academic Records. ....................................... 120 4. Course and Instructor Evaluations........... 120 5. American Heart Association Certification Requirements.......................... 121 6. Library Skills.................................................... 122 7. Funding of Student Travel to Represent the KPCOM.................................. 122 8. Tuition Payment............................................. 123 B. Graduation. ......................................................... 123 1. Requirements.................................................. 123 2. Commencement Ceremony Participation............................... 124
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook IX 3. Degree Conferral/Graduation.................... 125 C. Academic Standing. ......................................... 125 1. O MS-I and OMS-II Course Years of Study.................................................. 125 2. O MS-III and OMS-IV Course Years of Study................................................. 126 3. M atriculation and Continuous Enrollment................................ 127 4. Satisfactory Academic Progress. ............. 127 D. Academic Promotion....................................... 127 1. Student Grades............................................... 127 2. Preclinical Grade Calculations. .................. 129 3. Preclinical Course Reexamination............ 129 4. Preclinical Course Remediation. ............... 129 5. Clinical Rotation Grading. ............................ 131 6. C linical Rotation Reporting on Transcript .................................................. 132 7. Course Completion and Promotion.......... 133 8. Matriculation into OMS-IV Year................. 133 9. Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan During OMS-I and OMS-II Years................ 133 10. During OMS-III and OMS-IV Years.......... 134 E. Clinical Education.............................................. 135 1. Transitioning to Clinical Rotations............. 135 2. C linical Rotations/Core Clinical Campus.............................................. 135 3. C ore Campus Site/Clinical Training Site Selection Process.................. 135 4. OMS-III and OMS-IV Core Rotations........ 136 5. OMS-IV Selective and Elective Rotations.......................................... 136 6. O MS-III and OMS-IV—Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine Rotations. ............ 137 7. Housing for Rural Rotations........................ 138 8. Meals at Clinical Training Sites................... 139 F. Transitioning to Graduate Medical Education. ............................................ 139 1. M atch Participation—National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). ........................ 139 2. M edical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).............................................................. 139 3. E lectronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)..............................................................140 G. Academic Deficiencies....................................140 1. Course Examination Failures.......................140 2. Course Failures...............................................140 3. Eligibility for Remediation...........................140 4. N BOME COMLEX Examination Failures.................................... 142 5. Rotation Failures............................................ 142 6. R otation Failures, Reevaluation, Remediation, and Dismissal Appeal Process. ............................................. 143 7. In Progress Rotation Policy......................... 143 H. Leave of Absence (LOA)................................. 143 1. Leave of Absence (LOA)...............................144 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment.........144 3. C ourse Status during an Administrative Break in Enrollment ...................................... 145 4. C ommunication with KPCOM during a Leave of Absence/ Administrative Break in Enrollment......... 145 5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment....................................... 145 6. L eave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment Records...................... 146 I. Withdrawal. .......................................................... 146 1. Withdrawal from the College...................... 146 2. Withdrawal from a Course.......................... 147 Code of Behavioral Conduct. .......................... 147 A. Professional Conduct....................................... 147 B. Academic Dishonesty...................................... 148 C. Attendance. ........................................................ 148 1. For OMS-I and OMS-II Courses of Study. 148 2. For OMS-III and OMS-IV Rotations........... 149 3. For Medical Outreach Trips......................... 153 4. Religious Holiday Policy.............................. 153 D. Behavior............................................................... 153 1. Classroom Behavior....................................... 153 2. S tudent Behavior on Clinical Rotations..................................... 153 3. S tudent Involvement on Clinical Rotations..................................... 154
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook X 4. Title and Salutations..................................... 154 5. Practicing of Medicine.................................. 154 E. Dress Code.......................................................... 155 1. On-Campus Dress Code............................... 155 2. D ress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations............................. 156 3. Z oom Meetings/Remote Testing Dress Code. ...................................... 157 F. Examinations....................................................... 157 1. In-Person Test Day Procedures.................. 157 2. Examinations Administered Virtually...... 158 3. Makeup Examinations.................................. 159 4. Emergencies During Examinations .........160 5. Board Examinations......................................160 6. USMLE Examination Guidelines................164 G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior.................................164 H. Violation of Public Laws.................................. 165 I. Failure to Report a Violation............................ 165 J. Social Media Guidelines. .................................. 165 O nline Social Networking: A Brief Definition ............................................... 165 Potential Consequences of Online Unprofessional Behavior ................... 166 Best Practice Guidelines for Online Social Networking................................ 166 K. Cultural Competence....................................... 167 L. Interprofessional Collaborative Practice. ... 168 M. Drug Testing Policies....................................... 168 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Violations of the Code of Behavioral Conduct................. 169 A. Alleged Violations and Complaints............. 169 B. S tudent Progress Committee Meeting Protocols and Process..................... 170 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions. ..................................... 171 A. Warning................................................................ 171 B. Probation.............................................................. 171 1. Academic Probation....................................... 171 2. Professional/Behavioral Probation.......... 173 C. Suspension.......................................................... 173 D. Dismissal.............................................................. 174 E. Readmission Policy........................................... 175 Grievances and Appeals.................................. 175 A. Grievances Not Related to Grades............... 175 B. Grievances Related to Grades....................... 176 1. Examination Question Challenge. ............. 176 2. C ourse Grades, Including Examination and Assignment Grades..... 176 3. Rotation Grade............................................... 177 C. Appeals Board. .................................................. 177 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines........... 177 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................. 178 3. Appeals Board Membership....................... 178 4. Hearings Protocol.......................................... 178 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process. .............. 179 6. N otification of the Appeals Board Decision............................................... 179 Student Honors, Awards, and Scholarships...180 Academic Honors...................................................180 President’s List....................................................180 Dean’s List............................................................180 Graduation with Honors...................................180 Senior Awards.........................................................180 KPCOM Awards and Scholarships..................... 183 College Committees, Councils, and Boards...184 Academic Curriculum Committee.....................184 Admissions Committee........................................184 Appeals Board. .......................................................184 Continuing Education and Faculty Development Committee. ................................... 185 Dean’s Council......................................................... 185 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.... 185 Faculty Council. ...................................................... 185 Faculty Interview Committee............................. 185 Faculty Appointment and Credentialing Committee. ................................... 185 Gold Humanism Honor Society Committee... 185 Infectious Disease Committee . ......................... 186 KPCOM Connect Committee.............................. 186 Medical Outreach Programs Committee......... 186
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XI Patient Safety Committee................................... 186 Peer Review Committee for Promotion and Continuing Contracts............................................ 186 Policy Review Committee.................................... 186 Quality Improvement Committee..................... 187 Research Committee............................................. 187 Scholarships, Honors, and Awards Committee................................................ 187 Strategic Planning Committee........................... 187 Student Progress Committee (SPC)................. 187 Technology and Innovation Committee.......... 187 Student Organizations..................................... 188 Student Activity Groups....................................... 188 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. ................. 201 Administration. .......................................................201 Professional Accreditations. .............................. 202 Academic Services.......................................... 202 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............. 202 Department of Public Health Office................ 202 Academic Advising............................................... 202 Psychological Counseling .................................. 203 Career Advising .................................................... 203 Bachelor of Science in Public Health............... 203 Mission.................................................................. 203 Vision.................................................................... 203 Program Director.............................................. 203 Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog............................................. 203 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ................................204 A. General................................................................204 1. Academic Records........................................204 2. Addresses.......................................................204 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations..........204 4. D isabilities and Academic Accommodations..................... 205 5. Student Health Insurance........................... 205 6. Library Skills Policy...................................... 205 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................206 8. Sexual Harassment Policy..........................206 9. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts.....................................206 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................ 207 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 207 12. Student Files and Information.................208 13. Registering for Courses.............................208 14. Tuition Payment...........................................208 15. Drop/Add Period.........................................208 16. Withdrawal from a Course.......................208 17. Tuition Credit Policy— Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal...........209 18. Leave from Studies.....................................209 19. Withdrawal from Program. .......................210 20. Readmission.................................................. 211 21. Academic Progress....................................... 211 22. S tudent Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)..................... 211 23. Student Support Services.......................... 211 24. Concurrent Degree Programs.................. 211 B. Academic Standing. ......................................... 212 1. Student Grades............................................... 212 2. In Progress (IP). ............................................. 213 3. Incomplete Coursework............................... 213 4. Repeat Course/Grade Replacement........ 213 5. Examinations and/or Coursework............ 214 C. Graduation Requirements.............................. 214 Code of Conduct............................................... 215 A. Academic Dishonesty...................................... 215 B. Attendance. ........................................................ 215 C. Classroom Behavior. ........................................ 215 D. Student Assistance Program......................... 216 E. Failure to Report a Violation.......................... 216 F. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior.................................. 216 G. Authenticity/Plagiarism.................................. 216 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ....... 217 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process.......................... 217
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XII Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions. .................................... 218 A. Reprimand. ......................................................... 218 B. Probation............................................................. 218 C. Suspension.......................................................... 219 D. Dismissal.............................................................. 219 Grievances and Appeals................................. 220 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance. .....................220 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes........... 221 Course Grade. ..................................................... 221 C. Appeals Board. ................................................. 222 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines.......... 222 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................ 222 3. Appeals Board Membership...................... 222 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 222 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process. ............. 223 6. N otification of the Appeals Board Decision.............................................. 223 Program Committees...................................... 224 Admissions Committee....................................... 224 Community Advisory Council............................ 224 Curriculum Committee........................................ 224 Evaluations Committee....................................... 224 Research Committee............................................ 225 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)...................................................................... 225 Honors and Awards..........................................225 Graduation with Highest Honors and Honors.............................................................. 225 President’s Award................................................. 225 Dean’s Award. ........................................................ 225 Public Health Service Award. ............................ 225 Public Health Research Award.......................... 226 Morton Morris Award........................................... 226 Judy Morris Award................................................ 226 Golden Apple Award............................................ 226 Delta Omega Honors. .......................................... 226 Student Organizations.................................... 226 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATICS.......227 Administration. ...................................................... 227 Mission Statement................................................. 228 Vision........................................................................ 228 Academic Services.......................................... 228 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............. 228 Department of Health Informatics Office...... 228 Academic Advising............................................... 228 Psychological Counseling................................... 229 Career Advising..................................................... 229 Services for International Students. ................ 229 Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics.....230 Program Director..............................................230 Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog.............................................230 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ................................. 231 A. General................................................................. 231 1. Academic Records......................................... 231 2. Addresses........................................................ 231 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations........... 231 4. D isabilities and Academic Accommodations...................... 231 5. Student Health Insurance............................ 231 6. Library Skills Policy...................................... 232 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................ 232 8. Sexual Harassment Policy.......................... 233 9. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts..................................... 233 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................ 233 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 234 12. Student Files and Information................. 234 13. Registering for Courses............................. 234 14. Tuition Payment........................................... 235 15. Drop/Add Period......................................... 235 16. Withdrawal from a Course....................... 235 17. Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal............................... 235 18. Leave from Studies..................................... 235
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XIII 19. Withdrawal from Program. ...................... 237 20. Readmission................................................ 237 21. Academic Progress..................................... 237 22. S tudent Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)................... 238 23. Student Support Services........................ 238 24. Concurrent Degree Programs................ 238 B. Academic Standing. ........................................ 238 1. Student Grades.............................................. 239 2. In Progress (IP). ............................................ 239 3. Incomplete Coursework..............................240 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement.....240 5. Examinations and/or Coursework............ 241 C. Graduation Requirements.............................. 241 Code of Conduct............................................... 241 A. Academic Dishonesty..................................... 242 B. Attendance. ....................................................... 242 C. Student Assistance Program........................ 242 D. Failure to Report a Violation......................... 242 E. I llegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................ 242 F. Authenticity/Plagiarism.................................. 243 G. Background Checks. ....................................... 243 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ...... 243 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process.........................244 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions. ................................... 245 A. Reprimand. ........................................................ 245 B. Probation............................................................ 245 C. Suspension......................................................... 246 D. Dismissal............................................................. 246 Grievances and Appeals................................. 246 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance. ..................... 246 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes.......... 247 Course Grade. .................................................... 248 C. Appeals Board. ................................................. 248 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines.......... 248 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................ 248 3. Appeals Board Membership...................... 248 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 249 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process. ............. 249 6. N otification of the Appeals Board Decision .............................................250 Program Committees...................................... 250 Admissions Committee.......................................250 Curriculum Committee........................................250 Program Advisory Committee........................... 251 Research Committee............................................. 251 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). ............................. 251 Honors and Awards.......................................... 251 President’s Award.................................................. 251 Dean’s Award. ......................................................... 251 Director’s Award for Outstanding Achievement.................................. 251 Golden Apple Award............................................ 252 Graduation with Honors...................................... 252 Research Award. ................................................... 252 Service Award........................................................ 252 DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. ...............................253 Administration. ...................................................... 253 Mission Statement................................................. 253 Academic Services.......................................... 254 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............. 254 Disaster and Emergency Management Program Office............................ 254 Academic Advising............................................... 254 Psychological Counseling................................... 255 Career Advising..................................................... 255 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. .................................255 A. General................................................................ 255 1. Academic Records........................................ 255 2. Addresses ...................................................... 255 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations.......... 255
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XIV 4. D isabilities and Academic Accommodations..................... 256 5. Student Health Insurance........................... 256 6. Library Skills Policy...................................... 256 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................ 257 8. Sexual Harassment Policy.......................... 257 9. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts..................................... 257 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................ 258 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 258 12. Student Files and Information................. 259 13. Registering for Courses............................. 259 14. Tuition Payment........................................... 259 15. Drop/Add Period......................................... 259 16. Withdrawal from a Course....................... 259 17. Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal...............................260 18. Leave from Studies.....................................260 19. Withdrawal from Program. ....................... 261 20. Readmission................................................ 262 21. Academic Progress..................................... 262 22. S tudent Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)................... 262 23. Student Support Services........................ 262 B. Academic Standing. ........................................ 262 1. Student Grades.............................................. 263 2. In Progress (IP). ............................................ 263 3. Incomplete Coursework..............................264 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement.....264 5. Examinations and/or Coursework........... 265 C. Graduation Requirements............................. 265 Code of Conduct.............................................. 266 A. Academic Dishonesty..................................... 266 B. Attendance. ....................................................... 266 C. Classroom Behavior. ....................................... 267 D. Student Assistance Program........................ 267 E. Failure to Report a Violation......................... 267 F. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................. 267 G. Authenticity/Plagiarism................................. 267 H. Background Checks. ....................................... 268 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ...... 268 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process......................... 268 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions. ................................... 269 A. Reprimand. ........................................................ 269 B. Probation............................................................ 270 C. Suspension......................................................... 270 D. Dismissal.............................................................. 271 Grievances and Appeals.................................. 271 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance. ...................... 271 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes.......... 272 Course Grade. .................................................... 272 C. Appeals Board. ................................................. 273 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines.......... 273 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................ 273 3. Appeals Board Membership...................... 273 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 273 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process. ..............274 6. N otification of the Appeals Board Decision...............................................274 Program Committees.......................................275 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). .............................275 Admissions Committee........................................275 Curriculum Committee.........................................275 Honors and Awards..........................................275 Graduation with Honors.......................................275 President’s Award................................................. 276 Dean’s Award. ........................................................ 276 Service Award........................................................ 276 Golden Apple Award............................................ 276 MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM....................276 Administration. ...................................................... 276 Mission Statement................................................. 277
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XV Academic Services...........................................277 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............. 277 Program Office. ..................................................... 277 Academic Advising............................................... 278 Psychological Counseling................................... 278 Career Advising..................................................... 278 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. .................................279 A. General................................................................ 279 1. Academic Records........................................ 279 2. Addresses....................................................... 279 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations.......... 279 4. D isabilities and Academic Accommodations..................... 279 5. Student Health Insurance........................... 279 6. Library Skills Policy......................................280 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................280 8. Sexual Harassment Policy........................... 281 9. Student Identification................................... 281 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information...................................... 281 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 282 12. Student Files and Information................. 282 13. Registering for Courses............................. 282 14. Tuition Payment........................................... 283 15. Drop/Add Period......................................... 283 16. Withdrawal from a Course....................... 283 17. Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal............................... 283 18. Leave from Studies..................................... 283 19. Withdrawal from Program. ...................... 285 20. Readmission................................................ 285 21. Academic Progress..................................... 285 22. S tudent Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)................... 286 23. Student Support Services........................ 286 24. Concurrent Degree Programs................ 286 B. Academic Standing. ........................................ 286 1. Student Grades.............................................. 287 2. In Progress (IP). ............................................ 287 3. Incomplete Coursework.............................. 288 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement..... 288 5. Examinations and/or Coursework........... 289 C. Graduation Requirements............................. 289 Code of Conduct.............................................. 289 A. Academic Dishonesty.....................................290 B. Attendance. .......................................................290 C. Classroom Behavior. .......................................290 D. Student Assistance Program........................290 E. Failure to Report a Violation.........................290 F. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior.................................. 291 G. Authenticity/Plagiarism.................................. 291 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ....... 291 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process......................... 292 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions. ................................... 293 A. Reprimand. ........................................................ 293 B. Probation............................................................ 293 C. Suspension.........................................................294 D. Dismissal.............................................................294 Grievances and Appeals................................. 294 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance. .....................294 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes.......... 295 Course Grade. ....................................................296 C. Appeals Board. .................................................296 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines..........296 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................ 296 3. Appeals Board Membership......................296 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 297 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process. ............. 297 6. N otification of the Appeals Board Decision.............................................. 298 Program Committees...................................... 298 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). ............................ 298 Honors and Awards......................................... 298
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