2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Public Health 2021–2022 211 B. Probation Probation is defined as a trial period during which a student has the opportunity to demonstrate that he or she can academically redeem failing grades or can effectively cease behavioral misconduct. Probation can be for the remainder of a current term or may be for the remainder of the time the student is enrolled in the Master of Public Health Program at the college. While on probation, the student is prohibited from (1) participating in NSU-sponsored student activities, e.g., mission trips, health fairs; (2) holding office in any NSU organization clubs, fraternities, and sororities; and (3) being elected to any honorary or other school organizations. Participation in any of the aforementioned activities by a student on probation is a violation of the probationary period. A student shall be placed on probation if a final failing grade has been posted on the transcripts. The program director shall notify the student, in writing, that he or she has been placed on academic probation. During probation for disciplinary reasons, the student must show appropriate behavioral, professional, and personal good conduct as defined in the conditions of his or her probation. Additionally, the student is required to refrain from any further violation of the code and may be required to perform community service or comply with any other requirements intended to rehabilitate the student. If, while on probation, the student violates the terms of his or her probation, actions may be taken up to, and including, dismissal from the Master of Public Health Program. The Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) will make a recommendation for continued academic probation to the program director when • a student has any unremediated failures or is otherwise not making satisfactory progress toward meeting degree requirements • a student has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct (see Code of Conduct section in this student handbook) Once the student has corrected all academic deficiencies, the SPAC may recommend to the program director to remove the student from probation for academic reasons. C. Suspension Suspension bars a student from attending school for a defined period of time if, in the opinion of the dean, the student has not attained the academic level and/or has deviated from the academic standards and/or standards of behavior established by the college. A suspended student will be removed from the academic enrollment with revocation of all other privileges or activities, including the privilege of entering the campus for a specified period of time. A student who chooses to appeal a suspension must do so within 10 business days of the date of suspension. While appealing a suspension, a student may continue to attend classes and take all examinations in the usual manner. Suspension is included in the calculation of the five-year (15-semester) limit for completing all graduation requirements. Suspension cannot be less than the remainder of the academic year if the interruption to classes and field experiences will result in the failure of current courses.