2024–2025 Student Handbook Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
I Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. This handbook and the policies and programs set forth herein are effective through the academic year 2024–2025 or until superseded. Changes in the content of the student handbook may be made, at anytime, by the university, division, or college administration. Adequate notice of anticipated changes will be given to the student, whenever possible. This student handbook supersedes all previous handbooks, documents, and directives where they may be in conflict. The student handbook is the governing document for all program-related information. Students are required to comply with all policies and procedures written in the entire handbook. Please become familiar with the policies and procedures listed within. Failure to read this handbook does not excuse students from the rules, policies, and procedures contained in it. The university recognizes that individual programs require different times for the completion of academic studies leading to a degree. Therefore, the time frame is a matter within the discretion of each academic program. All program/center catalogs, bulletins, and handbooks carry this information. Students should refer to their individual program’s or center’s catalog and/or student handbook for further information about academic programs, policies, and procedures. 24-02-084SAT 24-03-076SAT 24-01-015SAT 24-01-058SAT Nova Southeastern University Student Handb ok I
II Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Table of Contents MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. ........................1 FOREWORD/RESERVATION OF POWER.............2 Foreword. .............................................................2 Reservation of Power...........................................3 UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT, MISSION STATEMENT, AND CORE VALUES.........4 Vision 2025 Statement. .......................................4 Mission Statement................................................4 NSU Core Values...................................................5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY..........7 STATEMENT ON STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES........................................9 University Equal Opportunity/ Nondiscrimination Policy....................................9 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). .......................................... 11 Release of Student Information............................12 Conduct Notifications..............................................12 Deceased Student Records....................................13 Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement.......... 13 Degree Conferral Policy. ................................... 14 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY..................... 14 Academic Standards.......................................... 15 Academic Inactivity Policy................................ 16 Conduct Standards. ........................................... 17 NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy..................................................... 17 NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar.......................................................18 A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines................................................... 20 A.1 Alcohol Policy.................................................... 20 A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy. ...............................................22 A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses..............22 A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities. ...........................................23 A.5 Flexibility in Policies. .......................................24 A.6 Health Policies...................................................24 A.7 Student Account Holds...................................26 A.8 Image Use Statement......................................26 A.9 Indebtedness to the University....................27 A.10 Leave of Absence Policy...............................28 A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program....................................29 A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures.........................................................29 A.13 Off-Campus Residency. ................................29 A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities.................................................29 A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy......................... 30 A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy............................................................. 34 A.17 University Title IX/ Sexual Misconduct Policy..................................... 34 A.18 Bathroom Policy............................................. 34 B. Specific Conduct Violations..........................35 B.1 Alcoholic Beverages. ........................................35 B.2 Animals................................................................36 B.3 Assault/Violence. .............................................36 B.4 Bribery.................................................................37 B.5 Cheating..............................................................37 B.6 Complicity...........................................................37 B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University.....37 B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property..............37 B.9 Dangerous Items...............................................37 B.10 Disorderly Conduct. .......................................38 B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media........38 B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia...........................38 B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures...38 B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty..............39 B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses........39 B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records)...................39 B.17 Fire...................................................................... 40
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook III B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance. ........ 40 B.19 Guests................................................................ 40 B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others................. 40 B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations. .................41 B.22 Hazing.................................................................41 B.23 Health and Safety............................................41 B.24 Identification Cards. ......................................42 B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records..................................................................42 B.26 Lake Swimming...............................................42 B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects.......................42 B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology). ...................43 B.29 Noise..................................................................43 B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage...................................................43 B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy...............43 B.32 Plagiarism........................................................ 44 B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures........................................................ 44 B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event................................ 44 B.35 Requests or Orders....................................... 44 B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures........................................ 44 B.37 Retaliation........................................................ 44 B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy.................. 44 B.39 Solicitation........................................................45 B.40 Stalking.............................................................45 B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies.........................................................45 B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession............45 B.43 Unauthorized Entry. ..................................... 46 B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property................................................ 46 B.45 Unauthorized Recording............................. 46 B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation. ............................................... 46 B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions................................................... 46 B.48 Worthless Checks. ........................................ 46 C. University Title IX/ Sexual Misconduct Policy................................. 46 D. University Disciplinary Procedures..............47 D.1 Introduction.........................................................47 D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR)................51 D.3 Judicial Conference..........................................52 D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding........... 54 D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures. ........................................57 E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available.........................................57 E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability..................................................57 E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure............62 NSU RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES.................................63 ATMs....................................................................63 Bookstore. ..........................................................63 Campus Shuttle................................................. 64 Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA). ................................... 64 Center for Academic and Professional Success.............................................. 64 Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being................................................................. 64 Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement..............................................65 Office of Financial Aid. ...........................................65 Office of International Affairs.............................. 66 Office of Recreation and Wellness..................... 66 Office of Residence Life........................................ 66 Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses.................................................67 Office of Student Affairs Marketing....................67 Office of Student Conduct. ...................................67 Office of Student Disability Services..................67 Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement....................................................67 Office of Student Success..................................... 68 Office of Undergraduate Admissions................ 68 Student Activity Fee Accounts Office............... 68 Tutoring and Testing Center. ............................... 68 Office of the University Bursar............................ 68 Office of the University Registrar....................... 69 One-Stop Shop. ....................................................... 69 Mako Media Network. ....................................... 69 Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center...... 69 NSU Alumni Association................................... 70 NSU Athletics..................................................... 70
IV Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook NSU Health......................................................... 70 Student Medical Center...........................................71 NSU Public Safety Department......................... 71 Office of Innovation and Information Technology....................................72 Office of University Housing. ............................72 SharkCard Services............................................72 SharkPrint...........................................................73 Shark Dining Services........................................73 Title IX/Sexual Misconduct ...............................74 University Libraries............................................74 Wireless Networking. ........................................75 Writing and Communication Center (WCC). ...75 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS.........................76 COLLEGES AND ACADEMIC UNITS. ...................78 ACCREDITATION...................................................79 DIVISION-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION. ............ 81 HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION......................83 Building Hours....................................................83 Charges and Payments......................................83 Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals................................................83 Short-Term Preloans......................................... 84 Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library................................................. 84 Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library.............. 86 Lost and Found...................................................87 Computer Laboratories. ....................................87 Student Lounge/Student Area..........................87 HPD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.....................88 Acceptance of Professional Fees......................88 Background Checks. ..........................................88 Health Forms Requirements. ........................... 89 Certificate of Physical Examination................... 89 Immunization Requirements. .............................. 89 Urine Drug Screen................................................... 90 Dress Code.......................................................... 91 Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics........................................................... 91 Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites..................................... 91 Email.................................................................... 91 Notices, Messages, and Posters........................ 91 Parking Lot/Garage. ..........................................92 Photographs and Recordings............................92 Postexposure Policies and Procedures............92 Return of University Property...........................93 Security Checks..................................................93 Social Events and Extracurricular Activities....93 Student Assistance Program............................ 94 Student Employment.........................................95 Student Insurance Requirement.......................95 Affirmative Opt-Out Required. ........................... 96 Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices............................................. 96 Visitors............................................................... 96 Visits to Other Institutions. .............................. 96 COLLEGE-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. ......................... 97 DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE....................................99 Administration. ................................................. 99 Mission Statement............................................ 102 Reservation of Power....................................... 102 Yearly Fees and Expenses. .............................. 103 DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE PROGRAM.........................................104 Administration. ................................................104 Office of Preclinical Education........................104 Office of Clinical Education............................. 105 Office of Graduate Medical Education. .......... 105
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook V Mission Statement............................................ 105 Program Goals.................................................. 105 Professional Accreditation..............................106 Accreditation Standards and Grievance Procedures......................................106 Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program............................................ 107 Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities. .............................................. 107 Interpersonal Communication............................108 Motor Skills...............................................................108 Strength and Mobility...........................................108 Hearing......................................................................109 Visual. ........................................................................109 Tactile. .......................................................................109 Sensory.....................................................................109 ACADEMIC SERVICES AND STUDENT SUPPORT. ...........................................110 KPCOM Office of Student Affairs.....................110 KPCOM Office of Medical Education. ..............110 A. Advising. ........................................................111 1. Academic Advising.............................................. 111 2. Career Counseling/Advising............................ 112 3. Administration/Faculty Office Hours. .......... 112 B. Student Health.............................................. 113 1. Immunizations and Physical Examination Requirements.................................. 113 2. Student Health and Safety Requirements for Clinical Training................................................. 114 3. Student Health Services................................... 115 4. Student Behavioral/Mental Health Counseling................................................... 116 5. Incidents of Exposure to Contagious Diseases.............................................. 117 6. Anatomy Lab Personal Protective Equipment............................................ 117 C. Background Investigation and Screening. . 117 1. Prior to Matriculation.......................................... 117 2. For Clinical Training............................................ 117 D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). ............................118 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES............................ 118 A. General..........................................................118 1. Student Contact Information........................... 118 2. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................................. 118 3. Academic Records. ............................................ 119 4. Course and Instructor Evaluations................ 119 5. American Heart Association Certification Requirements................................. 120 6. Library Skills........................................................ 120 7. Funding of Student Travel to Represent the KPCOM................................................................ 121 8. Tuition Payment................................................. 122 B. Graduation. .................................................. 122 1. Requirements. ..................................................... 122 2. Commencement Ceremony Participation. ...................................... 123 3. Degree Conferral/Graduation........................ 123 C. Academic Standing...................................... 123 1. M1 and M2 Course Years of Study.................. 123 2. M3 and M4 Course Years of Study, Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice and Research Fellowships................... 124 3. Matriculation and Continuous Enrollment......................................... 125 4. Satisfactory Academic Progress................... 125 D. Grading and Academic Promotion............. 125 1. Recusal of Academic Assessment ................ 125 2. Student Grades. ................................................. 127 3. Preclinical Grade Calculations. ...................... 128 4. Preclinical Course Reexamination................ 128 5. Preclinical Course Remediation..................... 128 6. Clinical Rotation Grading. ............................... 130 7. Clinical Rotation Reporting on Transcript ........................................................... 133 8. Course Completion and Promotion.............. 133 9. Matriculation into M4 Year.............................. 133 10. Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan During M1 and M2 Years....................................... 133 11. During M3 and M4 Years, Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice and Research Fellowships............................................ 134 E. Clinical Education. ....................................... 135 1. Clinical Rotations/Core Clinical Campus..... 135 2. Core Campus Site/Clinical Training Site Selection Process................................................... 135 3. M3 and M4 Core Rotations.............................. 136
VI Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 4. M4 Selective and Elective Rotations............ 136 5. Virtual Rotations................................................ 138 6. M3 and M4—Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine Rotations................................................ 138 7. Housing for Rural Rotations............................ 139 8. Meals at Clinical Training Sites.......................140 F. Transitioning to Graduate Medical Education............................................140 1. Match Participation—National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).................................140 2. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).................................................140 3. Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).......................................................140 G. Academic Deficiencies.................................141 1. Course Examination Failures............................ 141 2. Course Failures.................................................... 141 3. Eligibility for Remediation................................ 141 4. NBOME COMLEX Examination Failures...... 143 5. Rotation Failures................................................ 143 6. Rotation Failures, Reevaluation, Remediation, and Dismissal Appeal Process.......................................................144 7. In Progress Rotation Policy.............................144 H. Leave from Studies......................................144 1. Leave of Absence (LOA)...................................144 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment (ABE).145 3. Course Status during an Administrative Break in Enrollment .............................................. 145 4. C ommunication with KPCOM during a Leave of Absence or an Administrative Break in Enrollment. ......................................... 146 5. Return from a Leave of Absence or an Administrative Break in Enrollment.................. 146 6. Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment Records............................................... 147 I. Withdrawal.................................................... 147 1. Withdrawal from the College.......................... 147 2. Withdrawal from a Course.............................. 147 CODE OF BEHAVIORAL CONDUCT. ................. 148 A. Professional Conduct.................................. 148 B. Academic Dishonesty.................................. 149 C. Attendance................................................... 149 1. For M1 and M2 Courses of Study.................... 149 2. For M3 and M4 Rotations................................150 3. For Medical Outreach Trips............................. 153 D. Behavior. ...................................................... 154 1. Classroom Behavior........................................... 154 2. Student Behavior on Clinical Rotations....... 154 3. Student Involvement on Clinical Rotations.................................................... 154 4. Title and Salutations......................................... 154 5. Practicing of Medicine...................................... 155 E. Dress Code.................................................... 155 1. On-Campus Dress Code................................... 155 2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations.................................................... 157 3. Zoom Meetings/Remote Testing Dress Code............................................................... 157 F. Examinations................................................ 159 1. In-Person Test Day Procedures...................... 159 2. Examinations Administered Virtually..........160 3. Makeup Examinations....................................... 161 a. Late Arrival to an Examination. ...................... 161 4. Emergencies During Examinations ............. 162 5. Board Examinations.......................................... 162 6. USMLE Examination Guidelines.................... 166 G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................. 166 H. Violation of Public Laws.............................. 167 I. Failure to Report a Violation........................ 167 J. Social Media Guidelines............................... 167 Online Social Networking: A Brief Definition ................................................... 168 Potential Consequences of Online Unprofessional Behavior ..................................... 168 Best Practice Guidelines for Online Social Networking.................................................. 168 K. Cultural Competence................................... 169 L. Interprofessional Collaborative Practice... 170 M. Drug Testing Policies. ................................. 170 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF BEHAVIORAL CONDUCT. ................................... 171 A. Alleged Violations and Complaints. ........... 171 B. Student Progress Committee Meeting Protocols and Process...................................... 172
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook VII ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS................................173 A. Warning........................................................ 173 B. Probation...................................................... 173 1. Academic Probation.......................................... 174 2. Professional/Behavioral Probation. ............. 175 C. Suspension................................................... 175 D. Dismissal....................................................... 176 E. Readmission Policy...................................... 177 GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS. ........................... 178 A. Grievances Not Related to Grades............. 178 B. Grievances Related to Grades..................... 178 1. Examination Question Challenge. ................. 178 2. Course Grades, Including Examination and Assignment Grades....................................... 179 3. Rotation Grade................................................... 179 C. Appeals Board..............................................180 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines...............180 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities.....................180 3. Appeals Board Membership...........................180 4. Hearings Protocol..............................................180 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process. ................... 181 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision........................................................ 182 STUDENT HONORS, AWARDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS......................................... 182 Academic Honors............................................. 182 Graduation with Honors....................................... 182 Senior Awards. ................................................. 182 KPCOM Awards and Scholarships................... 185 COLLEGE COMMITTEES, COUNCILS, AND BOARDS...................................................... 186 Academic Curriculum Committee................... 186 Admissions Committee. .................................. 186 Appeals Board.................................................. 186 Continuing Education and Faculty Development Committee................................ 186 Dean’s Council.................................................. 186 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee... 187 Faculty Council................................................. 187 Faculty Interview Committee.......................... 187 Faculty Credentials Committee...................... 187 Gold Humanism Honor Society Committee... 187 Infectious Disease Committee . ...................... 187 KPCOM Connect Committee. .......................... 187 Medical Outreach Programs Committee........ 188 Patient Safety Committee............................... 188 Peer Review Committee for Promotion and Continuing Contracts....................................... 188 Policy Review Committee. .............................. 188 Quality Improvement Committee................... 188 Research Committee. ...................................... 188 Scholarships, Honors, and Awards Committee. ......................................... 189 Strategic Planning Committee........................ 189 Student Progress Committee (SPC)............... 189 Technology and Innovation Committee......... 189 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.............................. 189 Student Activity Groups.................................. 189 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS. ........................................................190 Administration. ................................................190 Public Health. ...................................................190 Health Informatics. ...........................................191 Disaster and Emergency Management. ..........191 Medical Education.............................................191 Nutrition.............................................................191 Couple and Family Therapy..............................191 Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences.............................................. 192 Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program............................................ 192 CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESS—GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS.......................................... 193
VIII Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ........................................... 196 A. General......................................................... 196 1. Academic Records............................................. 196 2. Addresses............................................................ 196 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations. .............. 196 4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations............................... 196 5. Student Health Insurance................................ 196 6. Library Skills Policy........................................... 197 7. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts....................................................... 197 8. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................................ 198 9. Student Concerns.............................................. 198 10. Student Files and Information...................... 198 11. Registering for Courses................................... 199 12. Tuition Payment................................................ 199 13. Drop/Add Period.............................................. 199 14. Withdrawal from a Course............................ 199 15. Leave from Studies.........................................200 16. Withdrawal from Program............................201 17. Readmission...................................................... 202 18. Academic Progress. ....................................... 202 19. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). ............................ 202 20. Student Support Services. .......................... 202 21. Concurrent Degree Programs..................... 202 B. Academic Standing..................................... 203 1. Student Grades.................................................. 203 2. In Progress (IP)..................................................204 3. Incomplete Coursework..................................204 4. Repeat Course/Grade Replacement...........204 5. Remediation Examinations and/or Coursework............................................... 205 CODE OF CONDUCT.......................................... 205 A. Academic Dishonesty................................. 206 B. Attendance.................................................. 206 C. Classroom Behavior.................................... 206 D. Failure to Report a Violation...................... 207 E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................ 207 F. Authenticity/Plagiarism. ............................ 208 G. Drug Screening Policy................................ 208 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALLEGED CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS.................................... 209 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process..........................210 ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS................................ 211 A. Reprimand.....................................................211 B. Probation.......................................................211 C. Suspension................................................... 212 D. Dismissal....................................................... 212 GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS. ........................... 213 A. Nongrade-Related Grievance..................... 213 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes. ........ 214 C. Appeals Board.............................................. 214 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines............... 214 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities..................... 214 3. Appeals Board Membership........................... 215 4.Hearings Protocol. ............................................. 215 5. Appeals Board Hearing Process. .................. 215 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision........................................................ 216 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. ................. 218 Professional Accreditations............................ 218 ACADEMIC SERVICES. ....................................... 218 Administration/Faculty Office Hours............. 218 Department of Public Health Office. .............. 218 Academic Advising. ......................................... 218 Career Advising ............................................... 219 Bachelor of Science in Public Health.............. 219 Mission....................................................................... 219 Vision......................................................................... 219 Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog... 219 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.......................... 220 A. Graduation Requirements. ........................ 220 PROGRAM COMMITTEES................................... 221 Admissions Committee. .................................. 221
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook IX Community Advisory Council. ........................ 221 Curriculum Committee. ................................... 221 Evaluations Committee. .................................. 221 Research Committee. ...................................... 221 Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)...........................................222 HONORS AND AWARDS. ...................................222 Graduation with Highest Honors and Honors. ......................................................222 President’s Award............................................222 Dean’s Award....................................................222 Public Health Service Award...........................222 Public Health Research Award........................222 Golden Apple Award........................................223 Delta Omega Honors........................................223 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS..............................223 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATICS...... 224 Professional Accreditation............................. 224 Mission Statement........................................... 224 Vision. .............................................................. 224 ACADEMIC SERVICES. ...................................... 224 Administration/Faculty Office Hours............ 224 Department of Health Informatics Office. .... 224 Academic Advising. .........................................225 Career Advising................................................225 Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics Found in the Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog ...........................................225 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...........................226 Graduation Requirements.............................. 226 PROGRAM COMMITTEES...................................227 Admissions Committee. ..................................227 Curriculum Committee. ...................................227 Program Advisory Committee........................227 Research Committee. ......................................227 HONORS AND AWARDS. ...................................228 President’s Award........................................... 228 Dean’s Award................................................... 228 Golden Apple Award....................................... 228 Graduation with Honors. ................................ 228 Research Award. ............................................. 228 Service Award. ................................................ 228 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS..............................229 DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. .............................. 230 Mission Statement........................................... 230 ACADEMIC SERVICES. ...................................... 230 Administration/Faculty Office Hours............ 230 Disaster and Emergency Management Program Office................................................ 230 Academic Advising. ......................................... 231 Career Advising................................................ 231 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...........................232 Graduation Requirements...............................232 DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEES...................................233 Admissions Committee. ..................................233 Curriculum Committee. ...................................233 HONORS AND AWARDS. .................................. 234 Graduation with Honors. ................................ 234 President’s Award........................................... 234 Dean’s Award................................................... 234 Service Award. ................................................ 234 Golden Apple Award....................................... 234 MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM....................236 Mission Statement........................................... 236 ACADEMIC SERVICES. .......................................236 Administration/Faculty Office Hours............ 236 Program Office................................................ 236 Academic Advising. .........................................237
X Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Career Advising................................................237 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...........................238 Graduation Requirements.............................. 238 HONORS AND AWARDS. ...................................239 President’s Award........................................... 239 Dean’s Award................................................... 239 Graduation with Honors. ................................ 239 Golden Apple Award....................................... 239 DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION.......................... 240 Vision Statement............................................. 240 Professional Accreditations........................... 240 ACADEMIC SERVICES. ....................................... 241 Administration/Faculty Office Hours............. 241 Department of Nutrition Office. ..................... 241 Academic Advising. ......................................... 241 Career Advising............................................... 242 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition. ...... 242 Mission Statement................................................. 242 Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog.. 242 Master of Science in Nutrition (M.S.)............. 243 Program Mission.................................................... 243 Program Goals....................................................... 243 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...........................243 A. General........................................................ 243 Assessment of Prior Learning. .......................... 243 B. Graduation Requirements.......................... 244 CODE OF CONDUCT.......................................... 245 A. Attendance.................................................. 245 B. Dress Code. ................................................. 245 1. On-Campus Dress Code.................................. 245 2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations................................................... 246 3. Professional Online Presence........................ 247 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CONCENTRATION (RDN)...................................247 A. Accreditation Statement.............................247 B. Mission and Goals. .......................................247 C. Assessment of Prior Learning.................... 248 D. Assessment of Student Competence........ 248 E. Career Counseling....................................... 249 F. Background Checks and Drug Screening.. 250 G. Disciplinary/Termination Procedures....... 250 H. Graduation Requirements. ......................... 251 I. Professionalism............................................. 251 J. Student Identity. .......................................... 251 K. Student Concerns. .......................................252 L. Nutrition Practicums for Supervised Practice.........................................252 1. Supervision.......................................................... 253 2. Technology Access........................................... 253 3. Professional Communication........................ 253 4. Completion of SP Hours................................. 253 5. Site Change. ....................................................... 254 6. Transportation................................................... 254 7. Student Illness at the Practicum Site........... 254 8. Emergency Operations................................... 255 9. Meetings and Conferences. ........................... 255 10. Program Schedule, Vacations, and Holidays........................................................... 255 11. Student Remediation and Retention.......... 255 PROGRAM COMMITTEES...................................256 Admissions and Advisory Committee........... 256 Curriculum Committee. .................................. 256 Program Advisory Board................................ 256 Honors and Awards Committee..................... 256 HONORS AND AWARDS. ...................................257 President’s Award............................................257 Dean’s Award....................................................257 Golden Apple Award........................................257 Honors Designation. ........................................257 Nutrition Research Award...............................257 Service Award. .................................................257 Outstanding Student Dietitian Award............257
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook XI DEPARTMENT OF COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY...............................................258 Accreditation................................................... 258 Governance of the Program. .......................... 258 ACADEMIC SERVICES. .......................................259 Administration/Faculty Office Hours............ 259 Department of Couple and Family Therapy Office................................................. 259 Academic Advising. ........................................ 259 Career Advising............................................... 260 Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching Found in the Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog. ........................... 260 Master of Science (M.S.) in Couple and Family Therapy................................................ 260 Mission Statement.................................................260 Vision......................................................................... 261 Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes.......................................... 261 M.S. Program Goals (PGs)................................... 261 M.S. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)................................................... 261 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy................................................ 262 Mission Statement................................................. 262 Vision........................................................................ 262 Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes......................................... 262 Ph.D. Program Goals (PGs)................................ 262 Ph.D. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).................................................. 263 Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.)............................... 263 Mission Statement................................................. 263 Vision........................................................................ 263 Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes......................................... 264 D.M.F.T. Program Goals (PGs)............................264 D.M.F.T. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)..................................................264 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...........................265 A. General........................................................ 265 1. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information............................................... 265 2. Registering for Courses.................................. 266 3. Academic Progress.......................................... 267 B. Academic Standing..................................... 269 In Progress (IP)...................................................... 270 C. Graduation Requirements........................... 271 CODE OF CONDUCT...........................................272 Academic Dishonesty......................................272 Institutional Review Board (IRB).......................274 PROGRAM COMMITTEES...................................275 Admissions Committee. ..................................275 Curriculum Committee. ...................................275 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee ..275 Brief Therapy Institute (BTI) Committee. ......275 HONORS AND AWARDS. ...................................276 President’s Award............................................276 Dean’s Award....................................................276 Golden Apple Award........................................276 Graduation with Honors. .................................276 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS..............................277 The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Club........................................................277 Delta Kappa Omicron (DKO)...........................277 FOUNDATIONAL AND INTEGRATED MEDICAL SCIENCES PROGRAM........................278 Program Goals..................................................278 ACADEMIC SERVICES. .......................................278 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............278 Advising............................................................278 Academic Advising. .........................................279 Student Health Services. .................................279 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...........................279 A. General.........................................................279 1. Academic Records............................................ 279 2. Matriculation. .....................................................280 3. Graduation Requirements..............................280
XII Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 4. Course Remediation......................................... 281 B. Academic Standing...................................... 281 1. Grade Calculations............................................. 281 2. Course Reexamination, Remediation, and Retakes............................................................. 281 CODE OF CONDUCT...........................................282 A. Attendance.................................................. 282 B. Dress Code. ................................................. 283 C. Examinations............................................... 284 1. Test Day Procedures......................................... 284 2. Makeup Examinations..................................... 285 D. Violation of Public Laws............................. 286 E. Social Media Guidelines. ............................ 286 Online Social Networking: A Brief Definition................................................... 287 Potential Consequences of Online Unprofessional Behavior..................................... 287 Best Practice Guidelines for Online Social Networking................................................. 288 F. Cultural Competence. ................................. 289 ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS.............................. 289 Readmission Policy......................................... 289 GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS. .......................... 290 Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes............. 290 Examination Question Challenge.....................290 HONORS AND AWARDS. .................................. 290 Dean’s Award................................................... 290 Graduation with Honors. ................................ 290 Golden Apple Award....................................... 290 President’s Award........................................... 290 Wallace-Ross Society Award. ......................... 291 PROGRAM COMMITTEES................................... 291 Admissions Committee. .................................. 291 Curriculum Committee. ................................... 291 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL MEDICINE PROGRAM......................292 ACADEMIC SERVICES. .......................................292 Administration/Faculty Office Hours............ 292 Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program Office................................................ 292 Academic Advising. ........................................ 292 Career Advising............................................... 293 ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...........................293 Graduation Requirements.............................. 293 APPENDIX.................................................. 295 NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map. ...296 298
Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 1 Welcome to Shark Nation, with the Mako Shark, Razor, as our mascot! As Sharks, you’re beginning a journey full of new possibilities and experiences. Part of this journey is academic, as you learn from our diverse and experienced faculty. You and your colleagues will benefit from their expertise, and you’ll learn to work together as you tackle new challenges. I encourage you to take a wide latitude with your academic courses and explore subjects that can both excite and enrich. Studies have shown that a student who is engaged outside of the classroom will remain enrolled at the university and ultimately graduate as a leader. As such, NSU has much to offer outside the classroom. We have many on-campus clubs and organizations to join, as well as internship opportunities across multiple disciplines. Also, our Shark student-athletes compete in a variety of sports and have won 11 NCAA national championships over the years. We even have an art museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale that is free for all students to explore. I always advise students to keep their aim above their reach and set goals for which they can track their progress throughout the year. I know you’ll make the most of your time at NSU and surpass those goals you set—Mako Sharks swim faster, jump higher, and always swim forward! Go Sharks, and FINS UP! Sincerely, George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and CEO Nova Southeastern University Message from the President
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