2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

XII Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 24. Concurrent Degree Programs................ 229 B. Academic Standing......................................... 229 1. Student Grades..............................................230 2. In Progress ( IP ).............................................230 3. Incomplete Coursework..............................230 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement...... 231 5. Examinations and/or Coursework............ 231 C. Graduation Requirements............................. 232 Code of Conduct...............................................232 A. Academic Dishonesty..................................... 233 B. Attendance........................................................ 233 C. Student Assistance Program........................ 233 D. Failure to Report a Violation......................... 233 E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................ 233 F. Authenticity/Plagiarism.................................. 233 G. Background Checks........................................ 234 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ...... 234 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process.... 235 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions.................................... 236 A. Reprimand......................................................... 236 B. Probation............................................................ 236 C. Suspension......................................................... 237 D. Dismissal............................................................. 237 Grievances and Appeals..................................237 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance...................... 237 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes.......... 238 Course Grade. .................................................... 238 C. Appeals Board.................................................. 239 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines.......... 239 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................ 239 3. Appeals Board Membership...................... 239 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 239 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process..............240 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision .............................................. 241 Program Committees....................................... 241 Admissions Committee........................................ 241 Curriculum Committee......................................... 241 Program Advisory Committee........................... 241 Research Committee............................................ 242 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). ............................ 242 Honors and Awards......................................... 242 Chancellor’s Award............................................... 242 Dean’s Award......................................................... 242 Director’s Award for Outstanding Achievement................................. 242 Golden Apple Award............................................ 242 Graduation with Honors...................................... 243 Research Award. ................................................... 243 Service Award........................................................ 243 DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM............................... 244 Administration.......................................................244 Mission Statement.................................................244 Academic Services.......................................... 245 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............. 245 Disaster and Emergency Management Program Office............................ 245 Academic Advising............................................... 245 Psychological Counseling................................... 246 Career Advising..................................................... 246 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ................................ 246 A. General................................................................ 246 1. Academic Records........................................ 246 2. Addresses ...................................................... 246 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations.......... 246 4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations..................... 247 5. Student Health Insurance........................... 247 6. Library Skills Policy...................................... 247 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................ 248 8. Sexual Harassment Policy.......................... 248 9. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts..................................... 248 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................ 249 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 249 12. Student Files and Information.................250 13. Registering for Courses.............................250 14. Tuition Payment...........................................250 15. Drop/Add Period.........................................250 16. Withdrawal from a Course.......................250