2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XIII 17. Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal................................ 251 18. Leave of Absence (LOA)............................ 251 19. Withdrawal from Program....................... 252 20. Readmission................................................ 252 21. Academic Progress..................................... 252 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)................... 252 23. Student Support Services........................ 252 B. Academic Standing......................................... 253 1. Student Grades.............................................. 253 2. In Progress ( IP )............................................. 254 3. Incomplete Coursework.............................. 254 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement..... 254 5. Examinations and/or Coursework........... 255 C. Graduation Requirements............................. 255 Code of Conduct.............................................. 256 A. Academic Dishonesty..................................... 257 B. Attendance........................................................ 257 C. Student Assistance Program........................ 257 D. Failure to Report a Violation......................... 257 E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................ 257 F. Authenticity/Plagiarism.................................. 257 G. Background Checks........................................ 258 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ...... 258 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process.... 259 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions.................................... 260 A. Reprimand.........................................................260 B. Probation............................................................260 C. Suspension.......................................................... 261 D. Dismissal.............................................................. 261 Grievances and Appeals.................................. 261 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance....................... 261 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes.......... 262 Course Grade. .................................................... 262 C. Appeals Board.................................................. 263 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines.......... 263 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................ 263 3. Appeals Board Membership...................... 263 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 263 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process..............264 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision.............................................. 265 Program Committees...................................... 265 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). ............................ 265 Admissions Committee....................................... 265 Curriculum Committee........................................ 265 Honors and Awards......................................... 266 Graduation with Honors...................................... 266 Chancellor’s Award............................................... 266 Dean’s Award......................................................... 266 Service Award........................................................ 266 Golden Apple Award............................................ 266 MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM....................267 Administration....................................................... 267 Mission Statement................................................. 267 Academic Services...........................................267 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............. 267 Program Office...................................................... 268 Academic Advising............................................... 268 Psychological Counseling................................... 268 Career Advising..................................................... 269 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ................................ 269 A. General................................................................ 269 1. Academic Records........................................ 269 2. Addresses....................................................... 269 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations.......... 269 4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations..................... 269 5. Student Health Insurance........................... 270 6. Library Skills Policy...................................... 270 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................ 270 8. Sexual Harassment Policy........................... 271 9. Student Identification................................... 271 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................. 271 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 272 12. Student Files and Information................. 272 13. Registering for Courses............................. 273 14. Tuition Payment........................................... 273 15. Drop/Add Period......................................... 273 16. Withdrawal from a Course....................... 273