Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook V Interpersonal Communication.............................96 Motor Skills.................................................................97 Strength and Mobility.............................................97 Hearing........................................................................97 Visual. ..........................................................................97 Tactile. .........................................................................97 Behavioral and Social Attributes........................98 Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement......... 98 Disability............................................................ 98 Grievance Procedures for Nonacademic Disputes..................................... 98 Email................................................................... 98 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS............................................99 Baccalaureate Degree...................................... 99 Honors Program................................................ 99 Curriculum. ........................................................ 99 Examination Policies and Procedures............. 99 Grading Policies and Procedures....................100 Grade Point Average (GPA).................................101 Grade Disputes........................................................101 Incomplete Coursework........................................101 Penalty for Late Registration..............................102 Academic Standing..........................................102 Academic Dismissal.........................................102 Academic Honors.............................................103 President’s List........................................................103 Dean’s List................................................................104 Graduation with Honors.......................................104 Leave from Studies..........................................104 1. Leave of Absence (LOA)...................................104 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment.............104 3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment ..............................................105 4. Communication with the CO During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment...........................................................105 5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment...........................................................106 6. Leave of Absence Records.............................106 Student Examinations......................................106 Clinical Remediation........................................107 Readmission Policy..........................................107 Reexamination and Remediation Policy........108 Didactic Courses.....................................................108 Clinic Courses..........................................................109 The Student Performance Advisory Committee (SPAC)............................................110 Procedure to Appeal Mandated Academic Dismissal..........................................110 Appeals Board....................................................111 Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines.....................111 Appeals Board Responsibilities...........................111 Appeals Board Membership................................112 Hearing Process and Protocol.............................112 Notification of the Appeals Board Decision....112 Requirements for Graduation..........................113 Volunteer Service..............................................113 Clinical Patient Encounter Log.........................113 Course and Instructor Evaluation....................114 Computer-Related Requirements Specific to the College of Optometry............................114 Address Change/Name Change.......................114 Attendance........................................................ 115 Religious Holidays...................................................115 Intersession Policies.........................................115 College of Optometry Dress Code...................115 Development of Professional Maturity...........117 Advisers. ............................................................ 117 Student Counseling................................................117 Tutoring...................................................................... 117 National Board Examination............................117 Class and Examination Schedules......................118 Externships........................................................ 118 CODE OF BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS...............118 Honor Court.......................................................119 Article I. Purpose.....................................................119 Article II. Jurisdiction.............................................119 Article III. College of Optometry Rules of Conduct.................................................................119
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