2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Medical Education Program 2021–2022 280 C. Student Assistance Program See HPD Policies and Procedures section for Student Assistance Program. D. Failure to Report a Violation Every member of the college community (e.g., students, administrators, faculty members, and employees) has the duty to file a complaint with the SPAC whenever it is felt a substantial violation of the code has occurred. Failure to report a violation of the code is itself a violation. All members of the college community have an affirmative duty to participate in the inquiry or investigative complaint process. E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior No student shall display disorderly conduct; public intoxication; or lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on the campus or at any college-sponsored or college-supervised function or event. No student shall intentionally or recklessly endanger or threaten the mental or physical health or well-being of any other member of the college community or any visitor to the campus. Students who exhibit illegal, inappropriate, or unprofessional behavior will be referred to the SPAC and/or proper authorities for disciplinary action and may be subject to dismissal. F. Authenticity/Plagiarism Academic integrity is highly valued by the faculty and program who take a firm stand on submitting original work. Acts of plagiarism, whether intentional or accidental, are subject to disciplinary action as a violation of academic integrity. A student who breaches the Code of Conduct may receive academic penalties up, to and including, dismissal from the program. Student work submitted to courses in this program will be screened for similarity scores. Copying personal work from another class or sharing materials between students for individual assignments are forms of plagiarism. Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations Any member of the college community may file a written complaint with the program director setting forth specific violations. During the period of time of any disciplinary action, except dismissal, the student may be directed to comply with the specific requirements intended to rehabilitate or monitor the student. These requirements may include counseling, having medical treatment, preparing scheduled reports, or any other requirement intended to rehabilitate the student and/or to ensure that the student is able to continue with his or her education without further monitoring.