2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 339 being filed. Students must notify the assistant dean for Student Affairs, or designee, of any arrests or pending criminal charges. A failure to timely disclose any arrests or pending criminal charges may result in disciplinary action, up to, and including, dismissal from NSU. In addition to the background investigation, immunizations are required prior to entering the program. Students must upload all immunization and physical records to the designated website. These records should not be sent to KPCOM. • The KPCOM Office of Student Affairs will monitor the designated website and track when students have uploaded proof of completing the immunization and physical examination requirements. Background checks and immunizations are required of all students, and must be completed prior to entering the program. Failure to meet these requirements by the deadlines may result in forfeiture of the seat with KPCOM. 11. Student Concerns The program follows the policies and procedures of the University regarding addressing student concerns. Refer to this guideline at the following web page: nova.edu/academics/student-complaint-process.html . Students should proactively contact the course instructor for any concerns related to individual courses. If the matter is unresolved, the concern may be elevated to the program director. Concerns a student has regarding programmatic issues should be dealt with on an individual level. The program director is available in person or via phone. The student may email the program director to schedule an appointment. If resolution of the concern is not achieved via the program director, the student may take his or her concern to the department chair; to the associate dean for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education; and then to the KPCOM dean. 12. Student Files and Information Access to personal student records are kept secure within the program office. Upon written request, and with proof of identification, copies of the student’s file will be provided by the Office of the University Registrar. The department chair, program director, faculty and staff follow the guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of current and former students’ educational records and afford students certain rights with respect to their education records. To view the entire FERPA policy, please visit nova.edu/registrar/services . 13. Registering for Courses Application and enrollment for the Department of Couple and Family Therapy is processed electronically. Following acceptance into the Department of Couple and Family Therapy, students will be eligible to begin enrollment in their courses. Students will be notified via email with the information for courses each term. Students may register via SharkLink at sharklink.nova.edu . Students must complete the Student Enrollment Agreement (SEA) or course registration will not occur. Please note that employees of NSU cannot enroll in courses using the electronic system and will need to complete a Student Transaction Form provided by the program director or program coordinator.