HPD Student Handbook | 2019 - 2020

College of Medical Sciences 2019–2020 95 Behavioral and Social Attributes Candidates and students must possess the emotional health required for full use of their intellectual abilities; the exercise of good judgment; and the ability to take responsibility for their own actions with respect to policies, protocols, and process with faculty and staff members, students, and administration during the student’s educational program. Candidates and students must be able to physically tolerate taxing workloads, adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients. Compassion, diversity, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all personal qualities that will be assessed during the admissions and education process. 7. Dress Code Students in the Health Professions Division must maintain a neat and clean appearance befitting those attending professional school. Therefore, attire should convey a professional appearance whenever the student is on campus and in classes or laboratory. The following constitute acceptable attire: Shirt, tie, pants, socks, and regular shoes for men, or matching scrub sets, socks, and shoes. For women, it should be pants or skirt with blouse, or a dress and appropriate shoes, or matching scrub sets, socks, and shoes. Students may not wear the following: • shorts • cut-offs • miniskirts (higher than mid-thigh) • jeans • see-through clothing or halter tops • open-toed shoes—including beach/flip-flops, sandals, thong footwear, or plastic clogs with holes on sides or top (Croc type) • T-shirts (as the outer shirt) • jogging or exercise clothing • hats or caps, unless of a religious nature Identification badges will be issued at the One-Stop Shop in the Health Professions Division building and must be worn and visible at all times when the student is on campus. Please note that ID badges are necessary for proper use of on-campus auditoriums, library and recreational facilities, offices, laboratories, and certain restricted parking areas. These badges are given to the students at no charge, except for replacement.