2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Disaster and Emergency Management Program 2021–2022 265 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 it will be hand delivered with receipt. All decisions of the Appeals Board will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered. Program Committees Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) The committee consists of faculty members and the assistant dean of Student Affairs or designee. The associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate and Community Education chairs the committee. This committee is responsible for monitoring student academic progress ensuring student adherence to professional and behavioral standards, reviewing the student handbook, and overseeing the student advising process. Committee recommendation are made to the dean of the KPCOM. Admissions Committee This committee consists of faculty members, an alumnus, and the admissions counselor. A faculty member chairs the committee. This committee reviews standards for admissions to the program, reviews applications 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. Committee recommendations are made to the program director. Curriculum Committee This committee consists of faculty members, an alumnus, and students. A faculty member chairs the committee. The Curriculum Committee monitors the academic program; reviews course structure, content, and delivery; receives input from the Evaluations Committee; 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.