2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Medical Education Program 2021–2022 286 appeal is prohibited. Any appeals not submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within this time frame shall not be heard. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all relevant facts and the result sought. Participation of legal representatives in the preparation of the written appeal is prohibited. 3. Appeals Board Membership The Appeals Board shall consist of the chancellor of the Health Profession Division or designee, six faculty members (including one from the graduate programs), and a chair from the college faculty appointed by the dean of the college. The assistant dean of Student Affairs, and the chair of the SPC and/or graduate SPAC will attend the hearing, but will not participate during the vote of the board’s decision. 4. Hearings Protocol a. The Appeals Board hearing will proceed under the direction of the chair. b. Summary notes of the hearing may be taken. c. The student will be notified of the date, place, and time of the hearing via certified mail to the student’s last known address or hand delivered with receipt. Any student who fails to appear at the designated date and time will automatically waive his or her right to appeal. d. A quorum must be present to convene an official appeal hearing and will be constituted by 50 percent or more of the voting membership, including the chair. e. The student will provide the board chair with a list of any witnesses he or she may have, in writing, no later than two business days before the hearing date. Only witnesses with direct information that is new and relevant and has not been presented previously to the dean or the SPAC will be considered. f. The student will be present only during his or her testimony. g. Witnesses, if any, may be present only during their testimony. Each witness will be housed in a separate waiting area to avoid any contact among witnesses or with the student. h. The Appeals Board may question any witnesses present during the hearing. i. The Appeals Board will have the option of calling more witnesses. The student shall not be present during the questioning of any witnesses. j. The assistant dean of Student Affairs and the chair of the SPAC shall be nonvoting, shall serve only in an advisory capacity, and may be present throughout the entire hearing. 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process a. The chair will convene the hearing with only board members present. b. The chair will advise the board members of the charge(s) and the dean’s decision, review the evidence, respond to any questions, and provide opportunity for any additional input from ex officio members.