2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program 2021–2022 407 j. The chair will participate in the voting process only in the case of a tie or if the chair is counted to make a quorum. 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision The decision of the Appeals Board will be forwarded, in writing, by the chair to the dean who will forward it to the student by certified mail to his or her last official address, or hand delivered with receipt. All decisions of the Appeals Board will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered. Program Committees Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) This committee consists of faculty members and the director of Student Affairs, or designee. A faculty member chairs the committee. This committee is responsible for monitoring student academic progress, ensuring student adherence to professional and behavioral standards, reviewing the student handbook, and overseeing the student advising process. Applications for transfer of credits into the Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program are also handled by the SPAC. Committee recommendations are made to the program director.