2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XVII Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process.... 354 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions.....................................355 A. Reprimand......................................................... 355 B. Probation............................................................ 355 C. Suspension......................................................... 356 D. Dismissal............................................................. 356 Grievances and Appeals................................. 356 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance...................... 356 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes.......... 357 Course Grade. .................................................... 357 C. Appeals Board.................................................. 358 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines.......... 358 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................ 358 3. Appeals Board Membership...................... 358 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 358 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process.............. 359 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision .............................................360 Program Committees...................................... 360 Admissions Committee.......................................360 Curriculum Committee........................................360 Program Advisory Committee..........................360 Research Committee............................................. 361 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). ............................. 361 Honors and Awards.......................................... 361 Chancellor’s Award................................................ 361 Dean’s Award.......................................................... 361 Director’s Award for Outstanding Achievement.................................. 361 Golden Apple Award............................................ 362 Graduation with Honors...................................... 362 Research Award. ................................................... 362 Service Award........................................................ 362 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATION PROGRAM......363 Administration....................................................... 363 Program Goals....................................................... 363 Academic Services and Student Support...... 364 Advising...................................................................364 Academic Advising...............................................364 Administration/Faculty Office Hours..............364 Student Health Services......................................364 Student Behavioral/Mental Health Counseling................................................. 365 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ................................ 365 A. General................................................................ 365 1. Academic Records........................................ 365 2. Student Contact Information.................... 366 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations.......... 366 4. Health Insurance........................................... 366 5. Library Skills................................................... 366 6. Matriculation.................................................. 366 7. Graduation Requirements.......................... 367 8. Posting Exam Grades.................................. 367 9. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information.................................. 367 10. Tuition Payment.......................................... 368 11. Withdrawal from the College................... 368 12. Withdrawal from a Course....................... 368 B. Academic Standing......................................... 369 C. Academic Promotion...................................... 369 1. Student Grades.............................................. 369 2. Grade Calculations....................................... 369 3. Course Reexamination, Remediation, and Retakes......................... 370 D. Leave of Absence (LOA)................................ 370 1. Administrative Leave of Absence............. 370 2. Voluntary Leave of Absence...................... 371 3. Communication with KPCOM During a Leave of Absence......................... 371 4. Return from Leave of Absence.................. 371 5. Leave of Absence Records.......................... 371 Code of Conduct............................................... 371 A. Academic Dishonesty..................................... 372 B. Attendance........................................................ 372 C. Classroom Behavior........................................ 373 D. Dress Code......................................................... 373 E. Examinations..................................................... 374 1. Test Day Procedures..................................... 374 2. Make-Up Examinations............................... 375 F. Failure to Report a Violation.......................... 376 G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior..................................... 376 H. Violation of Public Laws................................. 376