2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Disaster and Emergency Management Program 2021–2022 266 Honors and Awards Graduation with Honors Presented to students graduating with a GPA of 3.95-4.0. Students will receive a diploma inscribed with the words “highest honors.” Students graduating with a GPA of 3.85 to 3.94 and above will receive a diploma inscribed with the word “honors.” Chancellor’s Award Presented to a graduating student who best exemplifies the characteristics of a fine disaster management professional through a combination of scholarship, leadership, integrity, humanity, and loyalty to the profession. (Disclaimer: Programs with ten or more graduates within an academic year are eligible for this award.) Dean’s Award Presented to a student graduating with the highest scholastic average and/or academic excellence (program engagement, scholarly presentations, and publications). Service Award Presented to a graduating student who demonstrates sincere interest in community service and has, through personal and professional actions, contributed to their community by engaging in community service or community projects related to disaster management or preparedness. Golden Apple Award Presented by the graduating class to the faculty member deemed most outstanding by the graduating class.