2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 352 Institutional Review Board (IRB) NSU encourages the conduct of research in and among its colleges and centers, and in collaboration with other educational institutions, agencies, and organizations. While respecting the right of faculty to full academic freedom in research, the university is firmly committed to adhering to basic ethical principles underlying the acceptable conduct of research involving human subjects. Students must process all proposed research through the KPCOM Institutional Review Board (IRB) representative. Please consult the program director and the IRB web page for additional information. The IRB web page is nova.edu/irb . Any violation of this process is considered a breach of ethics and grounds for dismissal. B. Attendance Each student holds the responsibility for attending classes and abiding by the specific enforcement policies regarding attendance within a course, whether the course is offered in the classroom or via a distance-learning format. This includes policies and penalties for unexcused absences and nonparticipation within the parameters of the HPD. If missed practicums, assignments, or examinations are to be made up, they will be done at the discretion of the department chair. C. Student Assistance Program See HPD Policies and Procedures section for Student Assistance Program. D. 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. E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior No student shall display disorderly conduct; public intoxication; or lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on the campus or at any college-sponsored or college-supervised function or event. No student shall intentionally or recklessly endanger or threaten the mental or physical health or well-being of any other member of the college community or any visitor to the campus. Students who exhibit illegal, inappropriate or unprofessional behavior will be referred to the SPAC and/or proper authorities for disciplinary action and may be subject to dismissal. F. Authenticity/Plagiarism Academic integrity is highly valued by the faculty and program who take a firm stand on submitting original work. Acts of plagiarism, whether intentional or accidental, are subject to disciplinary action as a violation of academic integrity. A student who breaches the Code of Conduct may receive academic