Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook V Administration. .................................................. 97 Mission Statement and Program Goals............99 Accreditation......................................................99 Fees and Expenses.............................................99 Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress..................................100 Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities...............................................100 Interpersonal Communication...........................100 Motor Skills...............................................................100 Strength and Mobility............................................101 Hearing....................................................................... 101 Visual.......................................................................... 101 Tactile......................................................................... 101 Behavioral and Social Attributes.......................101 Disability........................................................... 102 Grievance Procedures for Nonacademic Disputes....................................102 Email. ................................................................ 102 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.......................................... 103 Traditional, Extended, and Advanced Standing Optometry Programs......................103 Honors Program...............................................103 Curriculum. ....................................................... 104 Grading Policies and Procedures....................104 Grade Point Average (GPA)................................105 Grade Disputes.......................................................105 Incomplete Coursework.......................................106 Penalty for Late Registration.............................106 Academic Standing..........................................106 Academic Dismissal.........................................107 Academic Honors.............................................108 President’s List.......................................................108 Dean’s List................................................................108 Graduation with Honors......................................108 Leave from Studies..........................................108 1. Leave of Absence (LOA)..................................108 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment.............109 3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment ..............................................109 4. Communication with the CO During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment................................................110 5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment............................................................110 6. Leave of Absence Records..............................110 Student Examinations......................................110 Clinical Remediation..........................................111 Reexamination and Remediation Policy..........111 Didactic Courses......................................................112 Clinic Courses............................................................113 The Student Progress Committee (SPC)........113 Procedure to Appeal Mandated Academic Dismissal..........................................114 Procedure for Review of Alleged Violations of the CO Code of Behavioral Conduct...........114 Appeals Board...................................................115 Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines....................115 Appeals Board Responsibilities...........................115 Appeals Board Membership................................116 Hearing Process and Protocol............................116 Notification of the Appeals Board Decision...116 Readmission Policy...........................................116 Requirements for Graduation..........................117 Lab Group Assignments...................................118 Volunteer Service..............................................118 Clinical Patient Encounter Log........................118 Course and Instructor Evaluation....................118 Computer-Related Requirements Specific to the College of Optometry............................119 Address Change/Name Change......................119 Religious Holidays............................................119 Intersession Policies........................................120 Advisers. ........................................................... 120 Student Counseling...............................................120 Tutoring..................................................................... 120 Board Examination..........................................120 Class and Examination Schedules......................121 Externships........................................................ 121
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