2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 338 Students are responsible, for example, for being aware of their grades, the procedures for remediation, and the times and locations of all examinations, regardless of whether or not they have received written or formal communication. The university’s advising software tool, through SharkLink, is a useful resource for students to monitor their academic progress toward the degree. Students can access this through nova.edu/registrar /capp-degreeworks.html . SharkLink, via the NSU website, is an essential site for students to access program information. Students can access this through sharklink.nova.edu . Every online and on-site student of the Department of Couple and Family Therapy must be able to access and utilize Canvas and Zoom as required by the department courses. Students are responsible for following the technical recommendations of the university that are available at the SharkLearn center on the NSU website. Additionally, students are responsible for mastering the tutorials that would allow them to become acquainted with the appropriate use of Canvas tools. For more information about Canvas, visit nova.edu/canvas . Students are encouraged to access this Canvas center on a weekly basis. Students can access this through sharklearn.nova.edu . Official college communications may be sent via NSU email. All students are required to maintain and access their NSU email account regularly for any communications that have been forwarded. See the HPD section on Specific University Policies and Procedures. Background Investigation and Screening 1. Prior to Matriculation Students entering the couple and family therapy programs are required to submit Level 1 and Level 2 background screenings prior to the deadlines set by the Office of Admissions and the Office of Student Affairs. Failure to meet these requirements by the deadlines may result in forfeiture of the seat with KPCOM. Incoming students must go to the designated website to fill out their background screening form. Students are required to enter their NSU email address. Students will be responsible for the costs of the required Level 2 background screening. 2. For Clinical Training To be eligible for any practicums/internships, or clinical experiences, Couple and Family Therapy students must complete and pass Level 1 and Level 2 background screenings, as well as any additional screenings required by their practicum/internship sites. Students will be responsible for the costs associated with any such required screenings. As indicated in the HPD Policies and Procedures section of the NSU Student Handbook (see page 80), students enrolled in the NSU HPD have a continuing duty to disclose any arrest, conviction, guilty or no contest plea, or participation in a pretrial diversion program, or its equivalent, for any criminal offense. Students are required to notify the dean’s office within 10 days of any arrest or subsequent conviction, guilty, or no contest plea, or participation in a pretrial diversion program, or its equivalent, for any criminal offense. While enrolled at NSU, students have a continuing duty to disclose all of the above, along with any arrests or pending criminal charges within 10 days of any arrest or charges