2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program 2021–2022 395 in this handbook. A student who experiences academic difficulty has the responsibility to contact his or her course director, program director, and/or academic adviser promptly. Such matters may be further addressed by the SPAC and may include a meeting with the student. Support services are available for students with academic difficulties. Visit KPCOM Student Services’ web page at osteopathic.nova.edu/students/current.html for more information. These services include, but are not limited to, mentoring, consultations to identify potential difficulties that may be contributing to the student’s lack of success, and other services deemed to enhance the student’s opportunity for success. Please review the university policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) found at nova.edu /financialaid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html . 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) The Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) reviews the progress of all students, including those referred with behavior issues or academic deficiencies, and makes recommendations to the dean of the Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. The associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education shall review the SPAC’s recommendation and make a recommendation to the dean. The student shall then be notified of the dean’s decision through written communication. The decision of the dean is final. In cases of decisions on dismissal or behavioral violations, the student may appeal to the college’s Appeals Board. (See the Appeals Board section in this handbook.) 23. Student Support Services Students in good standing have full access to all amenities and services from NSU and the program. This includes health services, counseling, tutoring, testing, and financial aid resources. Please refer to both the NSU and HPD Student Handbook for more details. The college also offers program-specific support such as academic advising, professional mentoring, instructional support, and other assistance. 24. Concurrent Degree Programs HPD students have an opportunity to pursue a Emergency Medicine Certificate with a schedule that allows students the opportunity to achieve both degrees within a three- to four-year scope of time, while meeting the requirements of both degrees. This pathway is achievable for students in the KPCOM, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Optometry, and Health Care Sciences. Students must be in good academic standing. B. Academic Standing The Office of the University Registrar compiles a transcript of each student’s academic record. A copy of this transcript is available to the student, the program director’s office, the dean’s office, the SPAC, the Office of Student Financial Assistance, and other individuals or facilities when authorized by the student, program director, or dean.