2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 332 Academic Services Administration/Faculty Office Hours The KPCOM administration endorses an open-door policy and encourages students to meet with the appropriate administrator, either by walk-in, if available, or by appointment. Faculty members will be available during office hours, as stated in the syllabus, by email, and/or by appointment. Department of Couple and Family Therapy Office Any inquiries or concerns regarding the Department of Couple and Family Therapy may be directed through the Department of Couple and Family Therapy office (Mailman-Hollywood Building, third floor) or via email to the program directors. Students must access the department website and the student’s NSU email regularly for current information on the department, including the schedule and announcements. Academic Advising The goal of the academic adviser is to provide students with assistance to enable them to work toward obtaining the most from their educational experiences. The role of the academic adviser is to • provide the student with guidance, direction, and encouragement • monitor the overall progress of the student • direct the student to appropriate college or university resources • assist in planning a schedule of coursework • assist the student in identifying research areas to pursue during his or her coursework of graduate study The department chair supervises the assignment of academic advisers. Students wishing to switch academic advisers during the academic year may request so by contacting the program director. The student-academic adviser relationship is essential in ensuring the professional development of the student. This relationship can contribute significantly to greater understanding of the couple/marriage and family therapy profession and performance expectations as a student of the Department of Couple and Family Therapy. The academic adviser serves as a source of information and assistance on a wide range of issues, including enhancing the student’s interests in pursuing academic and professional opportunities in couple/marriage and family therapy, recommending research topics and couple/ marriage and family therapy projects, and encouraging the student to attend and participate in couple/ marriage and family therapy conferences and community service activities. The academic adviser also