2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program 2021–2022 392 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 onsite student of the Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program must be able to access and utilize Canvas and Zoom as required by the medical education 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. Within your Canvas courses, you will find a link to the Student Center, which is an active course that facilitates communication with students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program. Students are encouraged to access this in Canvas on a weekly basis. Students can access this through sharklearn.nova.edu . Official college communications may be sent via 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. 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 director 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 associate dean for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education and then the dean of the KPCOM. 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. The 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 Following their acceptance into the Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program, students will be eligible to begin enrollment in 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) each semester, 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 course director or program coordinator.