2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Public Health 2021–2022 203 18. Withdrawal from Program A student enrolled in the Master of Public Health Program may voluntarily withdraw and surrender all rights and privileges as a student enrolled in the program. The student must complete and sign a program withdrawal form, which is available in the Master of Public Health Program office. 19. Readmission To be considered for readmission after dismissal or withdrawal from the Master of Public Health Program, the student must appear before the Graduate Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). The candidate must provide adequate evidence that the conditions and/or factors that caused the prior dismissal or withdrawal have changed. Only courses taken within five years of the new graduation date will be accepted towards the degree. The SPAC committee will review the case and make recommendations to the dean for the final decision. 20. Academic Progress The academic progress of each student enrolled in the Master of Public Health Program is based on continuous satisfactory academic performance. It is also contingent on the student’s adherence to the policies and procedures of the Master of Public Health Program, KPCOM, HPD, and NSU governing his or her professional conduct and other responsibilities as outlined in this handbook. A student who experiences academic difficulty has the responsibility to contact his or her course director and/or academic adviser promptly. Such matters may be further addressed by the Graduate Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) and may include a meeting with the student. Please review the university policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) found at nova.edu /financialaid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html . 21. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) The Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) reviews the progress of all students, including those referred with behavior issues or academic deficiencies, and makes recommendations to the dean of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. The associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education shall review the SPAC’s recommendation and make a recommendation to the dean. The student shall then be notified of the dean’s decision through written communication. The decision of the dean is final. In cases of decisions on dismissal or disciplinary actions, the student may appeal to the college’s Appeals Board. (See the Appeals Board section in this handbook.) 22. Student Support Services Students in good standing have full access to all amenities and services from NSU and the program. This includes health services, counseling, tutoring, testing, and financial aid resources. Please refer to both the NSU and HPD Student Handbook for more details. The college also offers program-specific support such as academic advising, professional mentoring, instructional support, and other assistance.