2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 305 The Department of Nutrition students shall act honorably and ethically. Dishonesty, unethical behavior, or other designated inappropriate conduct shall not be tolerated. It is not possible to enumerate all forms of inappropriate behavior, some of which could raise serious questions concerning a student’s ability to continue in the academic program. Below, however, are the general rules and policies that shall apply to all students. A. Academic Dishonesty The college holds its students to the highest standards of intellectual integrity. Therefore, any student attempting to take any examination by improper means, presenting work that he or she has not performed, aiding and abetting any other student in any dishonest academic act, or having direct knowledge of such without reporting it may subject the offending student to a meeting before the Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) and subsequent dismissal from the college. Students shall be afforded the opportunity for an internal and private (no nonuniversity participants) meeting with the SPAC in matters relevant to academic dishonesty. B. Attendance Each student holds the responsibility for attending classes and abiding by the specific enforcement policies regarding attendance within a course, whether the course is offered in the classroom or via a distance- learning format. This includes policies and penalties for unexcused absences and nonparticipation within the parameters of the HPD. If missed assignments, course activities, or examinations are to be made up, they will be done at the discretion of the course director. Although the Department of Nutrition programs are offered online, students are encouraged to participate in program events for enhancing networking and professional development. Courses may have evaluation methods for participation that are coordinated as part of the course requirements. Students are required to attend an orientation at the beginning of the program and as required for successful completion of the capstone course. C. Classroom Behavior Talking during lecture to those nearby is disturbing to others who desire to hear the lecture and class interactions. The instructor may dismiss anyone from class who is involved in disruptive behavior. D. Dress Code 1. On-Campus Dress Code Students in the HPD must maintain a neat and clean appearance befitting those attending professional school. Therefore, attire should convey a professional appearance whenever the student is present on the campus, attending official program events, in classes or laboratories, and at off-campus experiential rotations.