Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate/Professional Degree Programs 2025–2026 209 • Legal representation or any other form of representation is prohibited during the meeting. • If necessary, the student will provide the chair with a list of any witnesses the student may have, in writing, no later than two business days before the meeting date. The student will be responsible for ensuring the presence of the student’s witnesses. • Any witnesses will be called in individually to be questioned and to provide any statements. Any witnesses may be asked to remain outside the meeting room for later recall. The student will not be present during the questioning of any witnesses. • The student will be given the opportunity to present statements to the committee. The student will only be present during the student’s statements and to respond to any questions from the committee. • The chair will dismiss the student and any witnesses and close the meeting for discussion. • At the conclusion of the discussion, the committee shall make a recommendation to the dean. The various disciplinary actions that may be recommended by the SPAC include, but are not limited to, warning, probation, suspension, and dismissal. • The dean shall review the committee’s recommendation. The dean may either accept, modify, or overturn the recommendation. The dean may also remand the matter back to the SPAC for further review. The student shall then be notified of the dean’s decision by certified mail (return receipt requested) or personal delivery. • The recommendations of the SPAC and all reports, letters, and investigative records shall be maintained in the files of the dean for not less than five years. This information is not part of the student’s permanent records or the student’s transcript. Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions A. Reprimand A reprimand is an oral or written notification to the student that continuation of repetitive wrongful conduct may result in more severe disciplinary penalties. Whether the reprimand is oral or written, it is recommended that the student signs a document in which the reprimand is explained, and a copy of the document be given to the student and placed in the student’s file. B. Probation Probation is defined as a trial period during which a student has the opportunity to demonstrate that the student can academically redeem failing grades or can effectively cease behavioral misconduct.
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