Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (PCHCS)—Department of Occupational Therapy 2024–2025 209 Mobile Device Use Cell phones, tape recorders, laptops/cameras, etc. will be turned off during class sessions unless otherwise directed by the class instructor. Use of computer devices or phones for nonclassroom activities during class may result in referral to the CSP, due to lack of professional behavior. Email Students are expected to check their NSU email daily, including during the fieldwork and capstone experiences, Monday through Friday, and respond to faculty members’ emails within 24 hours during the workweek. It is recommended to continue to check NSU email regularly after all components required for completion of degree are met. Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard NSU requires that students wear the NSU SharkCard (ID card) at all times. Students can complete and submit an NSU SharkCard application (available online) after which an email will be sent so they can upload their photo. Students also can obtain the SharkCard on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus at the SharkCard Services Desk located in the Horvitz Administration Building (open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). The SharkCard provides access to all buildings, libraries, and the fitness center located in the Don Taft University Center. All students are given a $75 print allocation at the start of each university fiscal year (July 1–June 30) toward printing costs associated with printing at the computer labs on campus. Academic Advising and Administrative Support The department has a policy and procedure in place for academic advising. The program director assigns an O.T.D. faculty member as the academic adviser to each student; an initial meeting between student advisees and an academic adviser occurs at a dedicated session during orientation. The role of an academic adviser is to provide students with assistance and support to attain the most from their educational experiences; provide academic guidance, direction, and encouragement; monitor overall progress; and identify appropriate resources. Students should schedule a meeting with their adviser as necessary, via videoconferencing or face to face when on campus. Each student’s academic adviser, being aware of many valuable resources, can assist in every facet of the program if the student is having problems that might interfere with the student’s studies or progress. Students should not hesitate to contact their adviser for needs related to academics or policy. Also, it is expected that students will respond to any email communication from their academic adviser within 24 hours of receipt. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to develop a relationship with their adviser and be proactive in their academic preparation. Essential Functions Most educational programs have technical standards or essential function policies that guide and protect the program and its students regarding reasonable expectations for admission, retention, and graduation. Essential functions, as distinguished from fund of knowledge standards, refer to those abilities required for satisfactory completion of all aspects of a curriculum, including clinical education, and the development of professional attributes required of all students at graduation. The Entry-Level O.T.D. program has a responsibility to the public to assure that its graduates can become
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