2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program 2021–2022 381 • The dean shall review the committee’s recommendation and the student shall then be notified of the dean’s decision by certified mail (return receipt requested) or personal delivery. • The recommendations of the SPAC and all reports, letters, and investigative records shall be maintained in the files of the dean for not less than five years. This information is not part of the student’s permanent records or the student’s transcript. • If a student is unable to physically attend a scheduled meeting of the SPAC because of distance or location, an alternate means of communication by which to conduct the meeting will be established by the committee upon written request by the student to the chair of SPAC. Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions A. Warning A warning is an oral or written notification to the student that any continuation of repetitive wrongful conduct will result in additional disciplinary action. Whether the warning is oral or written, the student will sign a document in which the warning is explained, and a copy of the document will be given to the student and placed in the student’s file. B. Suspension Suspension bars a student from attending school for a defined period of time if, in the opinion of the dean, the student has not attained the academic level and/or has deviated from the academic standards and/or standards of behavior or ethics established by the KPCOM. A suspended student will be removed from academic enrollment (see Withdrawal from Courses) with revocation of all other privileges or activities, including the privilege of entering the campus for a specified period of time. A student who chooses to appeal a suspension must do so within 10 business days of the date of suspension. While appealing a suspension, a student may continue to attend classes and take all examinations in the usual manner. C. Dismissal Dismissal is the permanent termination of a student’s academic enrollment if, in the opinion of the dean, the student has not attained the academic level and/or has deviated from the academic standards and/or standards of behavior or ethics established by the college. As with all disciplinary actions, the dean is responsible for imposing this recommendation. A student who chooses to appeal a dismissal must do so within 10 business days of the date of dismissal. While appealing a dismissal, a student may continue to attend classes and take all examinations in the usual manner.