College of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2024-2025

134 Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 2024–2025 regardless of adjudication, in a court of this state or other jurisdiction, of a crime which directly relates to the ability to practice pharmacy or to the practice of pharmacy may constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action. This includes misdemeanors, felonies, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and driving under the influence (DUI). Crimes must be reported even if they are a suspended imposition of sentence. A plea of nolo contendere constitutes a conviction. If the arrest is not reported, it becomes an actionable administrative complaint, and the college reserves the right to report such information to the board and may result in the student’s license being revoked by the board. In addition to the reporting requirements to the Florida Board of Pharmacy, students must adhere to the criminal offense reporting requirements outlined in Section B.15 of the NSU Student Handbook. Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia See the Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia statement in the NSU Student Handbook portion of this book. A Silverman College of Pharmacy student in violation of the drug-free policy will be referred to the NSU Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being by Henderson Behavioral Health. Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Behavioral Conduct Violations Any member of the college community may file a written complaint with the chair of the Student Professional Conduct Committee (SPCC) setting forth specific violations. See the SPCC section. During the period of time of any disciplinary action (except dismissal), the student may be directed to comply with the specific requirements intended to rehabilitate or monitor the student. These requirements may include counseling, medical treatment, preparing scheduled reports, or any other requirement intended to rehabilitate the student and/or to ensure the student is able to continue with the student’s education without further monitoring. Records of dismissal, suspension, or leave of absences and the date of each determination shall be placed in the student’s permanent records. The SPCC shall have nonexclusive authority to evaluate all alleged student violations of misconduct, whether legal, moral, professional, or ethical. Exceptions to this authority include, but are not limited to, the following: • Nothing shall limit the right of the Silverman College of Pharmacy to immediately remove a student from the college who has been accused of a violent act or threat or any act that constitutes a violation of state, local, or federal criminal law subject to further proceedings consistent with these rules. A student who has been removed from the college shall not return until given permission to do so by the dean. • Nothing shall prevent the dean from taking action deemed necessary, including removing a matter from the committee’s consideration, whenever, in the dean’s judgment, such action

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