KPCOM Student Handbook 2024-2025

ED-V1_25-02-022_KPCOM OSTEO Handbook Updated Feb 28 2025 3
NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 304
Appendix 303
Graduation Requirements 301
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 301
Career Advising 301
Academic Advising 300
Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program Office 300
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 300
Academic Services 300
Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program 300
Curriculum Committee 299
Admissions Committee 299
Program Committees 299
Wallace-Ross Society Award 298
President’s Award 298
Golden Apple Award 298
Graduation with Honors 298
Dean’s Award 298
Honors and Awards 298
Examination Question Challenge 297
Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes 297
Grievances and Appeals 297
Readmission Policy 297
Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions 297
F. Cultural Competence 296
Best Practice Guidelines for Online Social Networking 295
Potential Consequences of Online Unprofessional Behavior 295
Online Social Networking: A Brief Definition 295
E. Social Media Guidelines 294
D. Violation of Public Laws 294
2. Makeup Examinations 293
1. Test Day Procedures 292
C. Examinations 292
B. Dress Code 291
A. Attendance 290
Code of Conduct 290
2. Course Reexamination, Remediation, and Retakes 289
1. Grade Calculations 289
B. Academic Standing 289
4. Course Remediation 288
3. Graduation Requirements 288
2. Matriculation 288
1. Academic Records 287
A. General 287
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 287
Student Health Services 287
Academic Advising 287
Advising 286
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 286
Academic Services 286
Program Goals 286
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences Program 286
Delta Kappa Omicron (DKO) 284
The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Club 284
Student Organizations 284
Graduation with Honors 283
Golden Apple Award 283
Dean’s Award 283
President’s Award 283
Honors and Awards 283
Brief Therapy Institute (BTI) Committee 282
Curriculum Committee 282
Admissions Committee 282
Program Committees 282
Institutional Review Board (IRB) 281
Academic Dishonesty 279
Code of Conduct 279
C. Graduation Requirements 278
In Progress (IP) 277
B. Academic Standing 277
3. Academic Progress 275
2. Registering for Courses 274
1. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information 272
A. General 272
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 272
D.M.F.T. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 272
D.M.F.T. Program Goals (PGs) 271
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes 271
Vision 271
Mission Statement 271
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.) 271
Ph.D. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 270
Ph.D. Program Goals (PGs) 270
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes 270
Vision 270
Mission Statement 270
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy 270
M.S. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 269
M.S. Program Goals (PGs) 269
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes 269
Vision 269
Mission Statement 268
Master of Science (M.S.) in Couple and Family Therapy 268
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching Found in the Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 268
Career Advising 268
Academic Advising 267
Department of Couple and Family Therapy Office 267
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 267
Academic Services 267
Governance of the Program 266
Accreditation 266
Department of Couple and Family Therapy 266
Outstanding Student Dietitian Award 265
Service Award 265
Nutrition Research Award 265
Honors Designation 265
Golden Apple Award 265
Dean’s Award 265
President’s Award 265
Honors and Awards 265
Honors and Awards Committee 264
Program Advisory Board 264
Curriculum Committee 264
Admissions and Advisory Committee 264
Program Committees 264
11. Student Remediation and Retention 263
10. Program Schedule, Vacations, and Holidays 263
9. Meetings and Conferences 263
8. Emergency Operations 263
7. Student Illness at the Practicum Site 262
6. Transportation 262
5. Site Change 262
4. Completion of SP Hours 261
3. Professional Communication 261
2. Technology Access 261
1. Supervision 260
L. Nutrition Practicums for Supervised Practice 260
K. Student Concerns 260
J. Student Identity 259
I. Professionalism 259
H. Graduation Requirements 259
G. Disciplinary/Termination Procedures 258
F. Background Checks and Drug Screening 258
E. Career Counseling 257
D. Assessment of Student Competence 256
C. Assessment of Prior Learning 256
B. Mission and Goals 255
A. Accreditation Statement 255
Professional Practice Concentration (RDN) 255
3. Professional Online Presence 255
2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations 254
1. On-Campus Dress Code 253
B. Dress Code 253
A. Attendance 253
Code of Conduct 253
B. Graduation Requirements 252
Assessment of Prior Learning 251
A. General 251
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 251
Program Goals 251
Program Mission 251
Master of Science in Nutrition (M.S.) 251
Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 250
Mission Statement 250
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition 250
Career Advising 250
Academic Advising 249
Department of Nutrition Office 249
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 249
Academic Services 249
Professional Accreditations 248
Vision Statement 248
Department of Nutrition 248
Golden Apple Award 247
Graduation with Honors 247
Dean’s Award 247
President’s Award 247
Honors and Awards 247
Graduation Requirements 246
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 246
Career Advising 245
Academic Advising 245
Program Office 244
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 244
Academic Services 244
Mission Statement 244
Medical Education Program 244
Golden Apple Award 242
Service Award 242
Dean’s Award 242
President’s Award 242
Graduation with Honors 242
Honors and Awards 242
Curriculum Committee 241
Admissions Committee 241
Disaster and Emergency Management Program Committees 241
Graduation Requirements 240
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 240
Career Advising 239
Academic Advising 239
Disaster and Emergency Management Program Office 238
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 238
Academic Services 238
Mission Statement 238
Disaster and Emergency Management Program 238
Student Organizations 237
Service Award 236
Research Award 236
Graduation with Honors 236
Golden Apple Award 236
Dean’s Award 236
President’s Award 236
Honors and Awards 236
Research Committee 235
Program Advisory Committee 235
Curriculum Committee 235
Admissions Committee 235
Program Committees 235
Graduation Requirements 234
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 234
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics Found in the Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 233
Career Advising 233
Academic Advising 233
Department of Health Informatics Office 232
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 232
Academic Services 232
Vision 232
Mission Statement 232
Professional Accreditation 232
Department of Health Informatics 232
Student Organizations 231
Delta Omega Honors 231
Golden Apple Award 231
Public Health Research Award 230
Public Health Service Award 230
Dean’s Award 230
President’s Award 230
Graduation with Highest Honors and Honors 230
Honors and Awards 230
Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) 230
Research Committee 229
Evaluations Committee 229
Curriculum Committee 229
Community Advisory Council 229
Admissions Committee 229
Program Committees 229
A. Graduation Requirements 228
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 228
Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 227
Vision 227
Mission 227
Bachelor of Science in Public Health 227
Career Advising 227
Academic Advising 226
Department of Public Health Office 226
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 226
Academic Services 226
Professional Accreditations 226
Department of Public Health 226
6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 224
5. Appeals Board Hearing Process 223
4. Hearings Protocol 223
3. Appeals Board Membership 223
2. Appeals Board Responsibilities 222
1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines 222
C. Appeals Board 222
B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes 222
A. Nongrade-Related Grievance 221
Grievances and Appeals 221
D. Dismissal 220
C. Suspension 220
B. Probation 219
A. Reprimand 219
Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions 219
Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process 218
Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations 217
G. Drug Screening Policy 216
F. Authenticity/Plagiarism 216
E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior 215
D. Failure to Report a Violation 215
C. Classroom Behavior 214
B. Attendance 214
A. Academic Dishonesty 214
Code of Conduct 213
5. Remediation Examinations and/or Coursework 213
4. Repeat Course/Grade Replacement 212
3. Incomplete Coursework 212
2. In Progress (IP) 212
1. Student Grades 211
B. Academic Standing 211
21. Concurrent Degree Programs 210
20. Student Support Services 210
19. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) 210
18. Academic Progress 210
17. Readmission 210
16. Withdrawal from Program 209
15. Leave from Studies 208
14. Withdrawal from a Course 207
13. Drop/Add Period 207
12. Tuition Payment 207
11. Registering for Courses 207
10. Student Files and Information 206
9. Student Concerns 206
8. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information 206
7. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts 205
6. Library Skills Policy 205
5. Student Health Insurance 204
4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations 204
3. Course and Instructor Evaluations 204
2. Addresses 204
1. Academic Records 204
A. General 204
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 204
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Graduate Degree Programs 201
Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program 200
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences 200
Couple and Family Therapy 199
Nutrition 199
Medical Education 199
Disaster and Emergency Management 199
Health Informatics 199
Public Health 198
Administration 198
Graduate/Professional Degree Programs 198
Student Activity Groups 197
Student Organizations 197
Technology and Innovation Committee 196
Student Progress Committee (SPC) 196
Strategic Planning Committee 196
Scholarships, Honors, and Awards Committee 196
Research Committee 196
Quality Improvement Committee 195
Policy Review Committee 195
Peer Review Committee for Promotion and Continuing Contracts 195
Patient Safety Committee 195
Medical Outreach Programs Committee 195
KPCOM Connect Committee 195
Infectious Disease Committee 194
Gold Humanism Honor Society Committee 194
Faculty Credentials Committee 194
Faculty Interview Committee 194
Faculty Council 194
Dean’s Council 194
Continuing Education and Faculty Development Committee 194
Appeals Board 194
Admissions Committee 193
Academic Curriculum Committee 193
College Committees, Councils, and Boards 193
KPCOM Awards and Scholarships 192
Senior Awards 189
Graduation with Honors 189
Academic Honors 189
Student Honors, Awards, and Scholarships 189
6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 189
5. Appeals Board Hearing Process 188
4. Hearings Protocol 188
3. Appeals Board Membership 188
2. Appeals Board Responsibilities 187
1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines 187
C. Appeals Board 187
3. Rotation Grade 187
2. Course Grades, Including Examination and Assignment Grades 186
1. Examination Question Challenge 186
B. Grievances Related to Grades 186
A. Grievances Not Related to Grades 185
Grievances and Appeals 185
E. Readmission Policy 184
D. Dismissal 184
C. Suspension 183
2. Professional/Behavioral Probation 182
1. Academic Probation 181
B. Probation 181
A. Warning 181
Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions 180
B. Student Progress Committee Meeting Protocols and Process 179
A. Alleged Violations and Complaints 179
Policies and Procedures for Alleged Violations of the Code of Behavioral Conduct 179
M. Drug Testing Policies 178
L. Interprofessional Collaborative Practice 177
K. Cultural Competence 177
Best Practice Guidelines for Online Social Networking 176
Potential Consequences of Online Unprofessional Behavior 175
Online Social Networking: A Brief Definition 175
J. Social Media Guidelines 175
I. Failure to Report a Violation 175
H. Violation of Public Laws 174
G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior 174
6. USMLE Examination Guidelines 174
5. Board Examinations 170
4. Emergencies During Examinations 169
a. Late Arrival to an Examination 168
3. Makeup Examinations 168
2. Examinations Administered Virtually 168
1. In-Person Test Day Procedures 166
F. Examinations 166
3. Zoom Meetings/Remote Testing Dress Code 165
2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations 164
1. On-Campus Dress Code 163
E. Dress Code 163
5. Practicing of Medicine 162
4. Title and Salutations 162
3. Student Involvement on Clinical Rotations 162
2. Student Behavior on Clinical Rotations 162
1. Classroom Behavior 161
D. Behavior 161
3. For Medical Outreach Trips 161
2. For M3 and M4 Rotations 158
1. For M1 and M2 Courses of Study 157
C. Attendance 157
B. Academic Dishonesty 157
A. Professional Conduct 156
Code of Behavioral Conduct 156
2. Withdrawal from a Course 155
1. Withdrawal from the College 155
I. Withdrawal 155
6. Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment Records 155
5. Return from a Leave of Absence or an Administrative Break in Enrollment 154
4. Communication with KPCOM during a Leave of Absence or an Administrative Break in Enrollment 154
3. Course Status during an Administrative Break in Enrollment 153
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment (ABE) 153
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) 152
H. Leave from Studies 152
7. In Progress Rotation Policy 152
6. Rotation Failures, Reevaluation, Remediation, and Dismissal Appeal Process 152
5. Rotation Failures 151
4. NBOME COMLEX Examination Failures 151
3. Eligibility for Remediation 149
2. Course Failures 149
1. Course Examination Failures 149
G. Academic Deficiencies 149
3. Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) 148
2. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) 148
1. Match Participation—National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) 148
F. Transitioning to Graduate Medical Education 148
8. Meals at Clinical Training Sites 148
7. Housing for Rural Rotations 147
6. M3 and M4—Rural and Urban Heightened-Need Medicine Rotations 146
5. Virtual Rotations 146
4. M4 Selective and Elective Rotations 144
3. M3 and M4 Core Rotations 144
2. Core Campus Site/Clinical Training Site Selection Process 143
1. Clinical Rotations/Core Clinical Campus 143
E. Clinical Education 143
11. During M3 and M4 Years, Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice and Research Fellowships 142
10. Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan During M1 and M2 Years 141
9. Matriculation into M4 Year 141
8. Course Completion and Promotion 140
7. Clinical Rotation Reporting on Transcript 140
6. Clinical Rotation Grading 138
5. Preclinical Course Remediation 136
4. Preclinical Course Reexamination 136
3. Preclinical Grade Calculations 136
2. Student Grades 135
1. Recusal of Academic Assessment 133
D. Grading and Academic Promotion 133
4. Satisfactory Academic Progress 133
3. Matriculation and Continuous Enrollment 133
2. M3 and M4 Course Years of Study, Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice and Research Fellowships 132
1. M1 and M2 Course Years of Study 131
C. Academic Standing 131
3. Degree Conferral/Graduation 131
2. Commencement Ceremony Participation 131
1. Requirements 130
B. Graduation 130
8. Tuition Payment 130
7. Funding of Student Travel to Represent the KPCOM 129
6. Library Skills 128
5. American Heart Association Certification Requirements 128
4. Course and Instructor Evaluations 127
3. Academic Records 127
2. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information 126
1. Student Contact Information 126
A. General 126
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 126
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 126
2. For Clinical Training 125
1. Prior to Matriculation 125
C. Background Investigation and Screening 125
6. Anatomy Lab Personal Protective Equipment 125
5. Incidents of Exposure to Contagious Diseases 125
4. Student Behavioral/Mental Health Counseling 124
3. Student Health Services 123
2. Student Health and Safety Requirements for Clinical Training 122
1. Immunizations and Physical Examination Requirements 121
B. Student Health 121
3. Administration/Faculty Office Hours 120
2. Career Counseling/Advising 120
1. Academic Advising 119
A. Advising 119
KPCOM Office of Medical Education 118
KPCOM Office of Student Affairs 118
Academic Services and Student Support 118
Sensory 117
Tactile 117
Visual 117
Hearing 117
Strength and Mobility 116
Motor Skills 116
Interpersonal Communication 116
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 115
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program 115
Accreditation Standards and Grievance Procedures 114
Professional Accreditation 114
Program Goals 113
Mission Statement 113
Office of Graduate Medical Education 113
Office of Clinical Education 113
Office of Preclinical Education 112
Administration 112
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program 112
Yearly Fees and Expenses 111
Reservation of Power 110
Mission Statement 110
Administration 107
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 107
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 105
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 105
Visits to Other Institutions 104
Visitors 104
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 104
Opt-Out Required 104
Student Insurance Requirement 103
Student Employment 103
Student Assistance Program 102
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 101
Security Checks 101
Return of University Property 101
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 100
Photographs and Recordings 100
Parking Lot/Garage 100
Notices, Messages, and Posters 99
Email 99
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 99
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 99
Dress Code 99
Urine Drug Screen 98
Immunization Requirements 97
Certificate of Physical Examination 97
Health Forms Requirements 97
Background Checks 96
Acceptance of Professional Fees 96
HPD Policies and Procedures 96
Student Lounge/Student Area 95
Computer Laboratories 95
Lost and Found 95
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 94
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 92
Short-Term Preloans 92
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 91
Charges and Payments 91
Building Hours 91
Health Professions Division 91
Health Professions Division 89
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 89
Accreditation 88
Colleges and Academic Units 88
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 87
Wireless Networking 87
University Libraries 87
Tutoring and Testing Center 86
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 86
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 86
SharkPrint 86
SharkCard Services 85
Shark Dining Services 85
One-Stop Shop 84
Office of University Housing 84
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 84
Office of the University Registrar 84
Office of the University Bursar 84
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 83
Office of Student Disability Services 83
Office of Student Conduct 83
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 83
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 82
Office of Residence Life 82
Office of Recreation and Wellness 82
Office of Pre-Health 82
Office of International Affairs 81
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 81
Office of Financial Aid 81
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 80
NSU Public Safety Department 79
Student Medical Center 79
NSU Health 79
NSU Athletics 78
NSU Alumni Association 78
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 78
Mako Media Network 77
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 77
Center for Academic and Professional Success 77
Campus Shuttle 76
Bookstore 76
ATMs 76
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 76
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 75
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 70
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 70
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 70
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 67
D.3 Judicial Conference 64
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 64
D.1 Introduction 61
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 61
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 59
B.48 Worthless Checks 59
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 59
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 59
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 58
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 58
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 58
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 58
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 58
B.40 Stalking 58
B.39 Solicitation 57
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 57
B.37 Retaliation 57
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 57
B.35 Requests or Orders 57
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 56
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 56
B.32 Plagiarism 56
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 56
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 55
B.29 Noise 55
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 55
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 55
B.26 Lake Swimming 55
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 54
B.24 Identification Cards 54
B.23 Health and Safety 54
B.22 Hazing 53
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 53
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 53
B.19 Guests 53
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 52
B.17 Fire 52
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 52
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 51
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 51
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 51
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 50
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 50
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 50
B.9 Dangerous Items 50
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 50
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 49
B.6 Complicity 49
B.5 Cheating 49
B.4 Bribery 49
B.3 Assault/Violence 49
B.2 Animals 48
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 48
B. Specific Conduct Violations 48
A.18 Bathroom Policy 47
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 47
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 46
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 43
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 42
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 42
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 42
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 41
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 41
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 39
A.8 Image Use Statement 38
A.7 Student Account Holds 38
A.6 Health Policies 36
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 36
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 35
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 34
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 34
A.1 Alcohol Policy 32
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 32
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 30
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 29
Conduct Standards 29
Academic Inactivity Policy 28
Academic Standards 26
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 26
Degree Conferral Process 25
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 24
Deceased Student Records 24
Conduct Notifications 24
Release of Student Information 24
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 22
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 21
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 21
Nova Southeastern University 19
Policies and Procedures 19
NSU Core Values 18
NSU’s Mission 18
NSU’s Vision 18
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 18
Reservation of Power 17
Foreword 16
Foreword/Reservation of Power 16
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