2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Medical Education Program 2021–2022 287 c. Witnesses will be called individually by the board and questioned without the student being present. d. Witnesses may be asked to remain outside the hearing room for later recall or dismissed at the board’s discretion. e. When all evidence has been heard and witnesses questioned, the chair will call the student into the hearing room. f. The chair will introduce the student to the board members. g. The student will have an opportunity to present his or her appeal, provide statements and evidence in defense of the alleged violation(s), appeal the degree of disciplinary action, summarize his or her position, and respond to any questions from the board members. h. The chair will then dismiss the student from the hearing. 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 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) This committee consists of faculty members and the director of Student Affairs, or designee. A faculty member 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. Applications for transfer of credits into the Medical Education Program are also handled by the SPAC. Committee recommendations are made to the program director.