Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

College of Nursing 119 Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, and Student Disciplinary Procedures The College of Nursing adheres to the Nova Southeastern University Code of Student Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, and Student Disciplinary Procedures located elsewhere in this College of Nursing Student Handbook . Additionally, nursing students are expected to adhere to the NSNA Code on Academic and Clinical Conduct. Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure Academic dishonesty is addressed in the university-wide section of this student handbook, under NSU Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility, Student Rights and Responsibilities, as defined under Academic Standards. The following policy and procedure applies specifically to the College of Nursing as a supplement to the policy in the university-wide student handbook. Faculty members, directors, and/or associate deans, with reasonable cause to believe that a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty, must refer the infraction directly to the college’s Committee on Student Progress (CSP), whose recommendation must then be forwarded to the program director. If the student appeals the decision of the program director, the appeal must be in writing and submitted to the chair of the Academic Honesty Committee (AHC) within five business days (excluding holidays and weekends) after the date of receiving notification of the program director’s decision. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all relevant facts and the result sought. Participation by legal representatives with regard to preparation of the written appeal is prohibited. The appeal may be submitted in hard copy, including a mailing address, and should also be emailed to the chair of the AHC to expedite committee response. The AHC will hear all student appeals of decisions recommended by the CSP and upheld by the program director or designee of the College of Nursing. The Academic Honesty Hearing is an informal proceeding conducted by the AHC upon the written request of the student in question. No rules of evidence will be used. The AHC will convene a hearing which shall be internal, private, and closed to those not associated with the university. Nonuniversity personnel are not available for consultation during these hearings. Legal representation or any other form of representation during the appeal hearing is prohibited. No recording devices will be permitted during the hearing process. All procedures and actions are aimed to safeguard and preserve the educational and developmental mission of the College of Nursing. Based on the review by the Academic Honesty Committee, a recommendation will be sent to the associate dean of the student’s affiliated program for final disposition. Actions taken in these cases may include, but are not limited to, no action, assignment failure, course failure, suspension, or dismissal. The Academic Honesty Committee is composed of faculty representatives from each discipline within the Health Professions Division. • Once the student appeals to the AHC, the student is notified in writing as to his or her right to a formal hearing before the committee. • The student’s program director or designee is also notified once the hearing date and time are set or if the student waives his or her right to be heard. • The AHC chair advises the associate dean of the committee’s recommendations, following review of the testimony and evidence. • The associate dean will review the recommendations of the AHC and notify the student, the program director, the dean, and the AHC chair in writing of the final disciplinary decision. • Students have the right to appeal the associate dean’s decision only in cases resulting in dismissal of