2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

XIV Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 17. Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal............................... 273 18. Leave of Absence (LOA)............................274 19. Withdrawal from Program........................274 20. Readmission.................................................275 21. Academic Progress......................................275 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)....................275 23. Student Support Services.........................275 24. Concurrent Degree Programs................ 276 B. Academic Standing......................................... 276 1. Student Grades.............................................. 276 2. In Progress ( IP )............................................. 277 3. Incomplete Coursework.............................. 277 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement..... 277 5. Examinations and/or Coursework........... 278 C. Graduation Requirements............................. 278 Code of Conduct...............................................279 A. Academic Dishonesty..................................... 279 B. Attendance........................................................ 279 C. Student Assistance Program........................280 D. Failure to Report a Violation.........................280 E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................280 F. Authenticity/Plagiarism..................................280 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ...... 280 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process..... 281 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions.................................... 282 A. Reprimand......................................................... 282 B. Probation............................................................ 282 C. Suspension......................................................... 283 D. Dismissal............................................................. 283 Grievances and Appeals................................. 284 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance......................284 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes.......... 285 Course Grade. .................................................... 285 C. Appeals Board.................................................. 285 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines.......... 285 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................ 285 3. Appeals Board Membership...................... 286 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 286 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process.............. 286 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision.............................................. 287 Program Committees.......................................287 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). ............................ 287 Honors and Awards......................................... 288 Chancellor’s Award............................................... 288 Dean’s Award......................................................... 288 Graduation with Honors...................................... 288 Golden Apple Award............................................ 288 DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION.......................... 289 Administration....................................................... 289 Vision Statement...................................................290 Professional Accreditations...............................290 Academic Services........................................... 291 Administration/Faculty Office Hours............... 291 Department of Nutrition Office.......................... 291 Academic Advising................................................ 291 Psychological Counseling................................... 292 Career Advising..................................................... 292 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition........ 292 Mission Statement............................................ 292 Program Director.............................................. 292 Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog............................................. 292 Master of Science in Nutrition (M.S.)............... 293 Program Mission................................................ 293 Program Goals................................................... 293 Program Director.............................................. 293 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ................................ 294 A. General................................................................294 1. Academic Records........................................294 2. Addresses.......................................................294 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations..........294 4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations.....................294 5. Student Health Insurance...........................294 6. Library Skills Policy...................................... 295 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................ 295 8. Sexual Harassment Policy..........................296 9. Student Identification..................................296