2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program 2021–2022 382 D. Readmission Policy If a student is dismissed or withdraws from the college, he or she may not apply for admission for the following year’s class. Any applicant applying for readmission must do so through the Office of Admissions of the HPD and must follow the same procedure as any new applicant. All readmissions are determined solely at the discretion of the dean. The student’s prior academic record will remain part of his or her overall academic record and will be recorded on the permanent transcript. If readmitted, none of the student’s prior grades will be used in calculating his or her new grade point average. Grievances and Appeals A. Nongrade-Related Grievance Any student has the right to seek redress of a grievance with immunity from disciplinary action or retaliation consistent with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws. For a student to redress a grievance, he or she must use the following procedures: 1. The student will present the grievance to the Post Baccalaureate Pathway Program Director. If the Post Baccalaureate Pathway Program Director cannot affect a resolution to the problem, the student may then consult with the assistant dean of Student Affairs. 2. The assistant dean of Student Affairs will hear the grievance. 3. If a satisfactory solution cannot be achieved, the student will be advised to prepare a written, signed request setting forth the grievance and requesting a hearing with the Graduate Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). 4. Copies of appropriate and relevant documentation must be appended to this request, which will include a statement to redress the student’s requests. The student will submit the request to the assistant dean of Student Affairs, who will present it to the chairperson of the SPAC. 5. The chairperson of the SPAC shall convene the committee after receipt of a written request. 6. The student will be notified in advance of the date, time, and place of the meeting. 7. The meeting shall be internal, private, and closed to nonuniversity persons. Nonuniversity personnel are not available for consultation during these meetings. Legal representation or any other form of representation is prohibited during the hearing. The student will be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present the grievance and to respond to relevant questions posed by members of the committee.