2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

XVIII Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook I. Social Media Guidelines................................... 377 Online Social Networking: A Brief Definition............................................... 377 Potential Consequences of Online Unprofessional Behavior................... 377 Best Practice Guidelines for Online Social Networking............................... 378 J. Cultural Competence....................................... 379 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. .......379 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process....380 Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions..................................... 381 A. Warning............................................................... 381 B. Suspension.......................................................... 381 C. Dismissal.............................................................. 381 D. Readmission Policy.......................................... 382 Grievances and Appeals..................................382 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance...................... 382 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes.......... 383 1. Examination Question Challenge............. 383 2. Class Grades................................................... 383 3. Course Grade.................................................384 C. Appeals Board..................................................384 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines..........384 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities................384 3. Appeals Board Membership......................384 4. Hearings Protocol......................................... 385 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process.............. 385 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision.............................................. 386 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL MEDICINE PROGRAM......................387 Administration....................................................... 387 Academic Services...........................................387 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............. 387 Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program Office....................... 388 Academic Advising............................................... 388 Psychological Counseling................................... 388 Career Advising..................................................... 388 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ................................ 389 A. General................................................................ 389 1. Academic Records........................................ 389 2. Addresses....................................................... 389 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations.......... 389 4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations..................... 389 5. Student Health Insurance........................... 389 6. Library Skills Policy......................................390 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................390 8. Sexual Harassment Policy........................... 391 9. Student Identification................................... 391 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................. 391 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 392 12. Student Files and Information................. 392 13. Registering for Courses............................. 392 14. Tuition Payment........................................... 393 15. Drop/Add Period......................................... 393 16. Withdrawal from a Course....................... 393 17. Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal............................... 393 18. Leave of Absence (LOA)........................... 393 19. Withdrawal from Program.......................394 20. Readmission................................................394 21. Academic Progress.....................................394 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)................... 395 23. Student Support Services........................ 395 24. Concurrent Degree Programs................ 395 B. Academic Standing......................................... 395 1. Student Grades.............................................. 396 2. In Progress ( IP )............................................. 396 3. Incomplete Coursework.............................. 397 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement..... 397 5. Examinations and/or Coursework........... 398 C. Graduation Requirements............................. 398 Code of Conduct.............................................. 398 A. Academic Dishonesty..................................... 399 B. Attendance........................................................ 399 C. Student Assistance Program........................ 399 D. Failure to Report a Violation......................... 399 E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................ 399 F. Authenticity/Plagiarism................................. 400