2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 300 21. Academic Progress The academic progress of each student enrolled in the Department of Nutrition is based on continuous satisfactory academic performance. It is also contingent on the student’s adherence to the policies and procedures of the Department of Nutrition, KPCOM, HPD, and NSU governing his or her professional conduct and other responsibilities as outlined in this handbook. A student who experiences academic difficulty has the responsibility to contact his or her course director and/or academic advisor promptly. Such matters may be further addressed by the (SPAC) and may include a meeting with the student. Please review the university’s policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) found at nova.edu /financialaid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html . 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) The Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) reviews the progress of all students, including those referred with behavior issues or academic deficiencies, and makes recommendations to the dean of the KPCOM. The associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education shall review the SPAC’s recommendation and make a recommendation to the dean. The student shall then be notified of the dean’s decision through written communication. The decision of the dean is final. In cases of decisions on dismissal or behavioral violations, the student may appeal to the college’s Appeals Board. (See the Appeals Board section in this handbook.) 23. Student Support Services Students in good standing have full access to all amenities and services from NSU and the program. This includes health services, counseling, tutoring, testing and financial aid resources. The College also offers program-specific support such as academic advising, professional mentoring, instructional support, and other assistance. 24. Concurrent Degree Program HPD students have an opportunity to pursue the M.S. in Nutrition degree or Graduate Certificate in Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy concurrently, with schedules that allow students the opportunity to achieve both degrees within a three- to four-year scope of time, while meeting the requirements of both degrees. This pathway is achievable for students in the KPCOM, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Optometry, and Health Care Sciences. Students must be in good academic standing. B. Academic Standing The Office of the University Registrar compiles a transcript of each student’s academic record. A copy of this transcript is available to the student, the program director’s office, the dean’s office, the Student Progress and Advising Committee, the Office of Student Financial Assistance, and other individuals or facilities when authorized by the student, program director, or dean.