Dental Medicine Predoctoral Handbook 2024-2025

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NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 174
Appendix 173
Reservation of Power 171
Combination Courses (Orientation or One-time Sessions, Preclinical Laboratory Rotations) 170
Unexcused Absences from Laboratory Courses 170
Unexcused Absences from Lecture Sessions Only 170
Policy Regarding Attendance in Lectures, Seminars, or Classes 169
Attendance Policy 169
Personal Grooming and Appearance Policies 168
Dress Code 167
Professional Personal Appearance Policy 167
6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 167
5. Appeals Board Hearing Process 166
4. Appeals Board Hearings Protocol and Procedure 166
3. Appeals Board Membership 165
2. Submission of Appeals 165
1. Policy and Procedure 165
Appeals 165
Dismissal 164
Readmission Following Suspension 164
Suspension 164
Probation 163
Academic, Behavioral and Disciplinary Actions 163
Good Standing 162
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 162
Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance 162
Program Policies 161
Academic Remediation 161
Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures 161
B. Academic Standing 161
8. Leave of Absence (LOA) 161
7. Withdrawal 160
6. Grades 160
5. Library Skills Policy 159
4. Course and Instructor Evaluations 159
3. Course Syllabi 159
2. Academic Records 159
1. Faculty Access 159
A. General Information 159
Academic Affairs 159
C. Fees and Expenses 158
ExamSoft 158
Course Evaluations 158
NSU and CDM Distance and Traditional Education Systems and Processes for Securing Student/Resident Identity and Privacy 157
Distance Education Policy 156
Online Course Access and Canvas 155
Office 365 155
Self-Service Banner 155
B. Technology Resources for Students 155
A. Student Access to Grades 155
Student Affairs 155
Behavioral and Social Attributes 154
Sensory 154
Tactile 154
Visual 154
Hearing 154
Strength and Mobility 153
Motor Skills 153
Interpersonal Communication 153
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 153
M.D.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 153
Master of Dental Science (M.D.S.) Certificate Program 153
D.M.D./M.P.H. Program 152
D.M.D./M.H.L. Program 152
D.M.D./M.B.A. Program 152
Related Educational Programs 152
6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 151
5. Appeals Board Hearing Process 150
4. Appeals Board Hearings Protocol and Procedure 150
3. Appeals Board Membership 149
2. Submission of Appeals 149
1. Policy and Procedure 149
C. Appeals Board 149
B. Grievance(s) Not Related to Grades 148
2. Clinical Course /Rotation Grade 147
1. Classroom (Didactic) and/or Laboratory Grade 147
A. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes 147
Grievances and Appeals 147
B. Admission Policy for Students Who Have Previously Withdrawn or Been Dismissed 146
9. Dismissal 146
8. Suspension 145
7. Extension of Program Length 145
6. Repeat of Didactic, Laboratory, and Clinical Courses 144
5. Probation 143
4. Academic Warning 143
3. Restitution 143
2. Written Censure 143
1. Verbal Reprimand 143
A. Disciplinary Actions 143
Academic, Behavioral, and Disciplinary Actions 143
General Information 142
B. Policies for Code of Behavioral Conduct Violations 142
10. Guests on Campus 142
9. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior 141
8. Failure to Report a Violation 141
7. Dress Code 140
6. Classroom Behavior 139
5. Predoctoral Student Attendance Policies 136
4. Postings Prohibited 136
3. Plagiarism Policy 136
2. Academic Dishonesty 135
1. Professional Attributes 133
A. Code of Behavioral Conduct Policies 132
Code of Behavioral Conduct 132
B. Title 132
A. Responsibilities and Duties 131
Predoctoral Preclinical and Clinical Education 131
G. Notification Regarding a Student’s Extended Absence or Dismissal from the CDM 131
F. Graduation Requirements 130
3. SPC Meeting Protocols and Process: Academic Deficiencies and/or Behavioral Issues 128
2. SPC Membership 128
1. Purpose and Responsibilities 127
E. Student Progress Committee (SPC) 127
D. Academic Deficiencies (Didactic/Laboratory/Clinical Courses) 127
6. Transcript Notations 126
5. Makeup Examinations 125
4. Course Failures, Remediation, and Reexamination 124
3. Incomplete Coursework 123
2. Examination Policies and Procedures 121
1. Student Grades and Performance Evaluation 120
C. Academic Promotion 120
B. Academic Standing 119
12. Leave from Studies 117
11. Withdrawal from a Course 117
10. Withdrawal from the CDM 116
9. Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) 116
8. Dean’s Letter 115
7. State /Regional Board Examinations 115
6. National Board Dental Examinations 115
5. Library Skills Policy 115
4. Course and Instructor Evaluations 114
3. Course Syllabi 114
2. Academic Records 114
1. Faculty Access 114
A. General Information 114
Predoctoral Academic and Curricular Policies and Procedures 114
2. Student Organizations 112
1. Student Activity Groups 112
F. Extracurricular Student Activities 112
E. Deferral Policy 112
D. Fees and Expenses 111
C. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information and Respond to Program Communications 111
ExamSoft 110
Course Evaluations 110
NSU and CDM Distance and Traditional Education Systems and Processes for Securing Student/Resident Identity and Privacy 109
B. Student Career Counseling 109
A. Student Access to Grades 108
Student Affairs 108
Hearing 108
Strength and Mobility 108
Motor Skills 107
Interpersonal Communication 107
Behavioral and Social Attributes 107
Sensory 106
Tactile 106
Visual 106
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 106
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 105
Predoctoral Dental Medicine 105
Reservation of Power 104
Vision Statement 104
Mission Statement 104
Administration 102
College of Dental Medicine 102
College of Dental Medicine Predoctoral Degree and Master of Dental Science Certificate Programs 101
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 101
Visits to Other Institutions 100
Visitors 100
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 100
Opt-Out Required 100
Student Insurance Requirement 99
Student Employment 99
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 97
Security Checks 97
Return of University Property 97
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 96
Photographs and Recordings 96
Parking Lot/Garage 96
Notices, Messages, and Posters 95
Email 95
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 95
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 95
Dress Code 95
Urine Drug Screen 94
Immunization Requirements 93
Certificate of Physical Examination 93
Health Forms Requirements 93
Background Checks 92
Acceptance of Professional Fees 92
HPD Policies and Procedures 92
Student Lounge/Student Area 91
Computer Laboratories 91
Lost and Found 91
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 90
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 88
Short-Term Preloans 88
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 87
Charges and Payments 87
Building Hours 87
Health Professions Division 87
Health Professions Division 85
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 85
Accreditation 84
Colleges and Academic Units 84
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 83
Wireless Networking 83
University Libraries 83
Tutoring and Testing Center 82
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 82
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 82
SharkPrint 82
SharkCard Services 81
Shark Dining Services 81
One-Stop Shop 80
Office of University Housing 80
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 80
Office of the University Registrar 80
Office of the University Bursar 80
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 79
Office of Student Disability Services 79
Office of Student Conduct 79
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 79
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 78
Office of Residence Life 78
Office of Recreation and Wellness 78
Office of Pre-Health 78
Office of International Affairs 77
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 77
Office of Financial Aid 77
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 76
NSU Public Safety Department 75
Student Medical Center 75
NSU Health 75
NSU Athletics 74
NSU Alumni Association 74
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 73
Mako Media Network 73
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 73
Center for Academic and Professional Success 72
Campus Shuttle 72
Bookstore 72
ATMs 72
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 72
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 71
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 66
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 66
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 65
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 63
D.3 Judicial Conference 60
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 60
D.1 Introduction 57
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 57
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 55
B.48 Worthless Checks 55
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 55
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 55
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 54
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 54
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 54
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 54
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 54
B.40 Stalking 54
B.39 Solicitation 53
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 53
B.37 Retaliation 53
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 53
B.35 Requests or Orders 53
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 52
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 52
B.32 Plagiarism 52
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 52
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 51
B.29 Noise 51
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 51
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 51
B.26 Lake Swimming 51
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 50
B.24 Identification Cards 50
B.23 Health and Safety 50
B.22 Hazing 49
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 49
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 49
B.19 Guests 49
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 48
B.17 Fire 48
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 48
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 47
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 47
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 47
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 46
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 46
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 46
B.9 Dangerous Items 46
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 46
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 45
B.6 Complicity 45
B.5 Cheating 45
B.4 Bribery 45
B.3 Assault/Violence 45
B.2 Animals 44
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 44
B. Specific Conduct Violations 44
A.18 Bathroom Policy 43
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 43
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 42
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 39
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 38
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 38
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 38
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 37
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 37
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 35
A.8 Image Use Statement 34
A.7 Student Account Holds 34
A.6 Health Policies 32
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 32
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 31
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 30
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 30
A.1 Alcohol Policy 28
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 28
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 26
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 25
Conduct Standards 25
Academic Inactivity Policy 24
Academic Standards 22
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 22
Degree Conferral Process 21
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 20
Deceased Student Records 20
Conduct Notifications 20
Release of Student Information 20
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 18
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 17
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 17
Nova Southeastern University 15
Policies and Procedures 15
NSU Core Values 14
NSU’s Mission 14
NSU’s Vision 14
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 14
Reservation of Power 13
Foreword 12
Foreword/Reservation of Power 12
Student Assistance Program 98
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