2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Disaster and Emergency Management Program 2021–2022 246 and community service activities. The academic adviser also assists in career advising and referring students for further advice or counseling. For these and other reasons, the student is strongly encouraged to adopt a pattern of regularly scheduled meetings with his or her adviser. Psychological Counseling See the NSU Student Handbook Resources section on NSU Student CARE Team. Visit the web page nova.edu/studentcare or call (954) 262-7482 for more information. Career Advising Career advising is available to students by appointment through Disaster and Emergency Management faculty members, the program office, or the NSU Office of Student Affairs ( nova.edu/career ) . Students can take advantage of career recruiting tools available through the career office to engage with prospective employers and networking opportunities ( nova.edu/career/students ) . Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures A. General 1. Academic Records All documentation placed in the students’ permanent records will be maintained in the university registrar’s office. 2. Addresses It is the responsibility of the student to keep the Disaster and Emergency Management Program office up to date via Self-Service Banner regarding his or her current mailing address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact information. 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations Each student has a responsibility to his or her professional development to provide constructive evaluation for each course, instructor, and the program. This responsibility will be met by participation in course evaluations, student surveys, and student feedback sessions that are routinely administered by the program. The college expects each student to sincerely accept this responsibility and obligation in a constructive manner, so that optimal feedback can be provided. This input will facilitate student welfare by promoting changes that will improve the educational effectiveness of the curriculum, as