2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XI Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ...... 209 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process....209 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions.....................................210 A. Reprimand..........................................................210 B. Probation.............................................................. 211 C. Suspension........................................................... 211 D. Dismissal.............................................................. 212 Grievances and Appeals.................................. 212 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance....................... 212 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes........... 213 Course Grade. ..................................................... 213 C. Appeals Board................................................... 214 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines........... 214 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................. 214 3. Appeals Board Membership....................... 214 4. Hearings Protocol.......................................... 214 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process............... 215 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision............................................... 215 Program Committees....................................... 216 Admissions Committee........................................ 216 Curriculum Committee......................................... 216 Evaluations Committee........................................ 216 Public Health Advisory Council.......................... 216 Research Committee............................................. 217 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). ............................. 217 Honors and Awards.......................................... 217 Graduation with Highest Honors and Honors............................................................... 217 Chancellor’s Award................................................ 217 Dean’s Award.......................................................... 217 Public Health Service Award.............................. 217 Public Health Research Award........................... 218 Morton Morris Award............................................ 218 Judy Morris Award................................................. 218 Golden Apple Award............................................. 218 Delta Omega Honors............................................ 218 Student Organizations..................................... 218 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATICS....... 219 Administration........................................................ 219 Mission Statement.................................................. 219 Vision......................................................................... 219 Academic Services.......................................... 220 Administration/Faculty Office Hours..............220 Department of Health Informatics Office......220 Academic Advising...............................................220 Psychological Counseling.................................... 221 Career Advising...................................................... 221 Services for International Students.................. 221 Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics...... 221 Program Director............................................... 221 Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog.............................................. 221 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. .................................222 A. General................................................................ 222 1. Academic Records........................................ 222 2. Addresses....................................................... 222 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations.......... 222 4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations..................... 223 5. Student Health Insurance........................... 223 6. Library Skills Policy...................................... 223 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................ 224 8. Sexual Harassment Policy.......................... 224 9. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts..................................... 224 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................ 225 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 225 12. Student Files and Information................. 226 13. Registering for Courses............................. 226 14. Tuition Payment........................................... 226 15. Drop/Add Period......................................... 226 16. Withdrawal from a Course....................... 226 17. Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal............................... 227 18. Leave of Absence (LOA)........................... 227 19. Withdrawal from Program....................... 228 20. Readmission................................................ 228 21. Academic Progress..................................... 228 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)................... 228 23. Student Support Services........................ 229