2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 316 9. Meetings and Conferences Attendance at professional meetings, outside lectures, food and restaurant shows, etc., does not substitute for regularly scheduled supervised practice experiences, unless designated as part of course requirements stated in the syllabus or approved by the site preceptor as SP hours. The student should attend such events as a future professional in dietetics, to become acquainted with the field, to gain knowledge in topics of interest, and to network with practitioners. 10. Program Schedule, Vacations, and Holidays The RDN follows the policy of NSU regarding observance of religious and holidays without penalty to the student. Students will provide advance notice to their instructors in order to make up required work, including an examination, which is missed as a result of absence from class due to observance of religious holidays. If satisfactory arrangements cannot be made with the appropriate instructor(s), students may appeal to the program director and then to the head of the department in which the course is offered. If a student misses any SP due to personal religious beliefs, the student is responsible for making the hours up at the convenience of the facility or preceptor. Students may be required to attend supervised practice experiences on university holidays or breaks. 11. Religious Holidays See the NSU Student Handbook , Religious Holidays Policy section. Visit nova.edu/studentconduct /religious-holiday-policy.html for more information. If a student will be unable to attend class, scheduled examinations, or other activities/events that require his or her attendance due to the observance of a work-restricted religious holiday, he or she must notify the assistant dean for Student Development within three calendar days after the start of the semester. Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations Any member of the college community may file a written complaint with the chair of the Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) setting forth specific violations. During the period of time of any disciplinary action, except dismissal, the student may be directed to comply with the specific requirements intended to rehabilitate or monitor the student. These requirements may include counseling, having medical treatment, preparing scheduled reports, or any other requirement intended to rehabilitate the student and/or to ensure that the student is able to continue with his or her education without further monitoring.