2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XV 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................296 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 297 12. Student Files and Information................. 297 13. Registering for Courses............................. 297 14. Tuition Payment........................................... 298 15. Drop/Add Period......................................... 298 16. Withdrawal from a Course....................... 298 17. Assessment of Prior Learning.................. 298 18. Leave of Absence (LOA)........................... 298 19. Withdrawal from Program....................... 299 20. Readmission................................................ 299 21. Academic Progress.................................... 300 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC).................. 300 23. Student Support Services....................... 300 24. Concurrent Degree Program................. 300 B. Academic Standing........................................ 300 1. Student Grades...............................................301 2. In Progress ( IP )............................................. 302 3. Incomplete Coursework.............................. 302 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement..... 302 5. Examinations and/or Coursework........... 303 C. Graduation Requirements............................. 303 Code of Conduct.............................................. 304 A. Academic Dishonesty.....................................305 B. Attendance........................................................305 C. Classroom Behavior........................................305 D. Dress Code.........................................................305 1. On-Campus Dress Code..............................305 2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations............................ 307 3. Professional Online Presence.................... 307 E. Student Assistance Program........................ 307 F. Failure to Report a Violation.......................... 307 G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................308 H. Authenticity/Plagiarism.................................308 Professional Practice Concentration (RDN). 308 A. Accreditation Statement................................308 B. Mission and Goals.............................................308 C. Assessment of Prior Learning......................309 D. Annual Assessment..........................................310 E. Career Counseling.............................................310 F. Background Checks..........................................310 G. Disciplinary/Termination Procedures.......... 311 H. Graduation Requirements............................... 311 I. Leave of Absence................................................ 312 J. Professionalism................................................... 312 K. Student Concerns.............................................. 313 L. Nutrition Practicums for Supervised Practice.................................... 313 1. Supervision....................................................... 313 2. Technology Access........................................ 314 3. Professional Communication..................... 314 4. Completion of SP Hours.............................. 314 5. Site Change..................................................... 314 6. Transportation................................................ 315 7. Student Illness at the Practicum Site....... 315 8. Emergency Operations................................ 315 9. Meetings and Conferences......................... 316 10. Program Schedule, Vacations, and Holidays.................................................. 316 11. Religious Holidays......................................... 316 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. ....... 316 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process..... 317 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions..................................... 318 A. Reprimand.......................................................... 318 B. Probation............................................................. 318 C. Suspension.......................................................... 319 D. Dismissal.............................................................. 319 Grievances and Appeals................................. 320 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance...................... 320 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes........... 321 Course Grade. ..................................................... 321 C. Appeals Board................................................... 321 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines........... 321 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................. 321 3. Appeals Board Membership...................... 322 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 322 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process.............. 322 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision.............................................. 323 Program Committees.......................................323 Admissions and Advisory Committee............ 323 Curriculum Committee........................................ 324