2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 307 proper use of on-campus auditoriums, library and recreational facilities, offices, laboratories, and certain restricted parking areas. These badges are given to the students at no charge, except for replacement. Students inappropriately dressed or groomed may be dismissed from the classroom and/or the clinical site and be referred to the SPAC. Noncompliance with the dress code requirements may be designated in a student’s performance record. Questionable or disputed cases of dress or grooming shall be presented to the dean, whose decision shall be final. Repeated violations will be considered improper professional behavior and may result in disciplinary action. When a class requires special dress (such as the wearing of scrub suits in laboratory), it will be the only exception to the dress code allowed during that time. The dress code is to be observed at all times, including examination periods. 2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations Students must present themselves in professional attire and must have their university identification (I.D.) at all times. For men, this means a white coat, shirt and tie, dress pants, and dress shoes that completely protect the foot. For women, this means a white coat, a dress or slacks/skirt with a blouse, and shoes that completely protect the foot. On some rotations, students may be permitted to wear scrubs. This is typically for clinical rotations that require the students to be in the patient care setting. This will be at the discretion of the preceptor and any violations will be reported to the program office. Regardless of the dress code at the clinical training site, students are expected to comply with the Dress Code Policy when they are on the KPCOM campus. 3. Professional Online Presence Due to the nature of the graduate nutrition programs, students may attend classes through online platforms. Appropriate attire is expected of students in accordance with the dress code. E. Student Assistance Program See HPD Policies and Procedures section for Student Assistance Program. F. 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.