2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Health Informatics 2021–2022 241 i. The board members will render a decision on the student’s appeal by a majority vote of the voting members in attendance. The board may delay the vote if it determines that additional information or facts are needed before a vote. j. The chair will participate in the voting process only in the case of a tie or if the chair is counted to make a quorum. 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision The decision of the Appeals Board will be forwarded, in writing, by the chair to the dean who will forward it to the student by certified mail to his or her last official address or by hand delivery with receipt. All decisions of the Appeals Board will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered. Program Committees Admissions Committee This committee consists of the faculty members and the admissions counselor. The program director chairs the committee. This committee reviews standards for admissions to the program, reviews application for admissions, reviews student recruitment plans, and monitors the implementation of policies and procedures related to admissions and student recruitment. The Admissions Committee recommends the most qualified candidates for admission. The Admissions Committee recommendations are made to the program director. Curriculum Committee This committee consists of community representatives, faculty members, alumni, and students. A faculty member chairs the committee. The Curriculum Committee monitors the academic program; reviews course structure, content, and delivery; approves course syllabi; reviews the curriculum; and makes recommendations that contribute to the enhancement of the academic program and maintenance of high academic standards. Committee recommendations are made to the program director. Program Advisory Committee Members of this committee are appointed by the program director, with input from faculty members and students. The committee is composed of community representatives, distinguished leaders in the field of biomedical informatics, representatives of the Department of Health Informatics’ Student/ Alumni network, and faculty members. The function of the Program Advisory Committee is to advise the program relative to community needs—especially in the areas of education, research, and service— and on program development. The committee meets on a quarterly basis and at the request of the program director.