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'''3.5. Personal Leave of Absence''' | '''3.5. Personal Leave of Absence''' | ||
:3.5.1. A Personal Leave of Absence may be requested in writing from the student to the Program Director. A request for a Personal Leave of Absence for documented medical or ADA reasons may not be denied. A denial of a Personal Leave of Absence request requires approval by the | :3.5.1. A Personal Leave of Absence may be requested in writing from the student to the Program Director. A request for a Personal Leave of Absence for documented medical or ADA reasons may not be denied. A denial of a Personal Leave of Absence request requires approval by the Dean for Academic Affairs. | ||
:3.5.2. If a Personal Leave of Absence request is denied, a student may appeal that decision, as outlined in section 3.9 of this document. Notation of Personal Leave of Absence will appear on a student’s transcript as Leave of Absence. | :3.5.2. If a Personal Leave of Absence request is denied, a student may appeal that decision, as outlined in section 3.9 of this document. Notation of Personal Leave of Absence will appear on a student’s transcript as Leave of Absence. | ||
:3.5.3. If the Personal Leave of Absence is approved, the Program Director or designee must propose a plan of study to be followed on return to the program, including a specified timeline of activities, and a deadline for satisfactory completion of the plan. The | :3.5.3. If the Personal Leave of Absence is approved, the Program Director or designee must propose a plan of study to be followed on return to the program, including a specified timeline of activities, and a deadline for satisfactory completion of the plan. The ''Proposal for Return'' must include the following: | ||
::3.5.3.1. Any administrative actions that should accompany this change of status, including consultation with financial aid for financial implications of taking a leave of absence; | ::3.5.3.1. Any administrative actions that should accompany this change of status, including consultation with financial aid for financial implications of taking a leave of absence; | ||
::3.5.3.2. Notice of the date by which the student must provide to the Program Director and the CAHP Director of | ::3.5.3.2. Notice of the date by which the student must provide to the Program Director and the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management written ''Notice of Intent to Return'' to the program; | ||
::3.5.3.3. A plan of study to be completed upon the student’s return to the program, noting if the student will be placed on a decelerated plan of study upon return, and specifying the student’s academic standing at the time of return. | ::3.5.3.3. A plan of study to be completed upon the student’s return to the program, noting if the student will be placed on a decelerated plan of study upon return, and specifying the student’s academic standing at the time of return. | ||
:3.5.4. Once the plan of study is agreed upon and signed by both the student and the Program Director, the Program Director or designee must provide a copy to the student and the CAHP Director of | :3.5.4. Once the plan of study is agreed upon and signed by both the student and the Program Director, the Program Director or designee must provide a copy to the student and the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management. | ||
:3.5.5. The student is required to consult with the UNMC Financial Aid Office prior to finalizing a Leave of Absence, as the LOA can affect a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress status and eligibility for future financial aid (UNMC LOA Policy) | :3.5.5. The student is required to consult with the UNMC Financial Aid Office prior to finalizing a Leave of Absence, as the LOA can affect a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress status and eligibility for future financial aid (UNMC LOA Policy) | ||
:3.5.6. The student must consult with the CAHP Director of | :3.5.6. The student must consult with the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management prior to beginning the Personal Leave of Absence. The CAHP Director of Enrollment Management will then file a Change of Status form for the student with the UNMC Registrar. | ||
:3.5.7. Upon receipt of the student’s notice of intent to return from leave of absence, the CAHP Director of | :3.5.7. Upon receipt of the student’s notice of intent to return from leave of absence, the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management will file a Change of Status for the student with the UNMC Registrar to facilitate the student’s return to the program. | ||
'''3.6. Withdrawal''' | '''3.6. Withdrawal''' | ||
:3.6.1. The student must consult with the Program Director regarding decision to withdraw prior to submitting a written | :3.6.1. The student must consult with the Program Director regarding the decision to withdraw prior to submitting a written Request for Withdrawal. The student must request a withdrawal in writing to the Program Director and the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management. | ||
:3.6.2. Withdrawn is a final status. If a withdrawal request is denied because the Program Director believes there are grounds for dismissal of the student at the time of the request for withdrawal, the student may appeal that decision, as outlined in section 3.9 Appeal Process. Notation of Withdrawn will appear on the student’s transcript with the date that the withdrawal is effective. | :3.6.2. Withdrawn is a final status. If a withdrawal request is denied because the Program Director believes there are grounds for dismissal of the student at the time of the request for withdrawal, the student may appeal that decision, as outlined in section 3.9 Appeal Process. Notation of Withdrawn will appear on the student’s academic transcript with the date that the withdrawal is effective. | ||
:3.6.3. Once the Program Director accepts the written documentation of withdrawal from the student, the Program Director must acknowledge approval of the withdrawal in writing and provide a copy to the student and the CAHP Director of | :3.6.3. Once the Program Director accepts the written documentation of withdrawal from the student, the Program Director must acknowledge approval of the withdrawal in writing and provide a copy to the student and the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management. | ||
:3.6.4. The student must consult with the CAHP Director of | :3.6.4. The student must consult with the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management prior to leaving the program. The CAHP Director of Enrollment Management will file a Change of Status for the student with the UNMC Registrar. | ||
:3.6.5. The student will be advised to consult with financial aid. | :3.6.5. The student will be advised to consult with financial aid. | ||
'''3.7. Academic Dismissal''' | '''3.7. Academic Dismissal''' | ||
:3.7.1. The Program Director must consult with the | :3.7.1. The Program Director must consult with the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs prior to informing a student of an impending Academic Dismissal. At that time, the Program Director must provide to the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs the rationale for and policies relevant to the proposed Academic Dismissal. | ||
::3.7.1.1. In situations of compromised safety in a clinical setting, the Program Director may issue an | ::3.7.1.1. In situations of compromised safety in a clinical setting, the Program Director may issue an Academic Suspension. All clinical activities will be suspended pending a decision on the appropriate action to be taken. | ||
:3.7.2. Dismissed is a final status mandated by the program for unsatisfactory academic performance, and does not require student assent. A student may appeal this action, as outlined in section 3.9 of this document. Notation of Dismissed will appear on the student’s transcript along with the effective date of the dismissal. | :3.7.2. Dismissed is a final status mandated by the program for unsatisfactory academic performance, and does not require student assent. A student may appeal this action, as outlined in section 3.9 of this document. Notation of Dismissed will appear on the student’s transcript along with the effective date of the dismissal. | ||
:3.7.3. The Program Director and the CAHP | :3.7.3. The Program Director and the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs should meet jointly with any student being informed of academic dismissal. At that time, the Program Director must provide the student with written notice of the dismissal, including reasons for dismissal and any relevant policy citation. | ||
:3.7.4. The CAHP Director of | :3.7.4. The CAHP Director of Enrollment Management and the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs will then meet with the student to advise the student of the appeal process. The CAHP Director of Enrollment Management will file a Change of Status for the student with the UNMC Registrar and advise the student to consult with financial aid. | ||
'''3.8. CAHP Minimum Requirements for Graduation''' | '''3.8. CAHP Minimum Requirements for Graduation''' | ||
:3.8.1. Students must successfully complete all required courses with final grades deemed satisfactory based on program-specific criteria. | :3.8.1. Students must successfully complete all required courses with final grades deemed satisfactory based on program-specific criteria. | ||
:3.8.2. A student’s Academic Standing upon completion of the program must be Satisfactory. Confirmation of Satisfactory Academic Standing must be documented by the CAHP Director of | :3.8.2. A student’s Academic Standing upon completion of the program must be Satisfactory. Confirmation of Satisfactory Academic Standing must be documented by the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management prior to graduation. | ||
'''3.9. Formal Appeal Process''' | '''3.9. Formal Appeal Process''' | ||
:3.9.1. A student may formally appeal any of the following academic decisions within one month of written notification to the student: | :3.9.1. A student may formally appeal any of the following academic decisions within one month of written notification to the student: | ||
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::3.9.1.2. Denied request for Personal Leave of Absence; | ::3.9.1.2. Denied request for Personal Leave of Absence; | ||
::3.9.1.3. Denied request for Withdrawal, or | ::3.9.1.3. Denied request for Withdrawal, or | ||
::3.9.1.4. Mandated Dismissal. | ::3.9.1.4. Mandated Dismissal. | ||
:3.9.2. A student may appeal any of these decisions to the CAHP | :3.9.2. A student may appeal any of these decisions to the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs. Such an appeal must be in writing and include the rationale for the appeal. The student will then be scheduled to meet with the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs to discuss the student’s circumstances and rationale for the appeal. After that consultation with the student, the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs must either: | ||
::3.9.2.1. Uphold the academic decision (See 3.9.3), or | ::3.9.2.1. Uphold the academic decision (See 3.9.3), or | ||
::3.9.2.2. Overturn the academic decision (See 3.9.4). | ::3.9.2.2. Overturn the academic decision (See 3.9.4). | ||
:3.9.3. If the CAHP | :3.9.3. If the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs upholds the academic decision, the student may: | ||
::3.9.3.1. Accept the decision by the CAHP | ::3.9.3.1. Accept the decision by the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs, or | ||
::3.9.3.2. Appeal the decision by the CAHP | ::3.9.3.2. Appeal the decision by the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs and request in writing that the appeal be presented to the CAHP Faculty-Student Appeals Committee. The student must submit this request no later than two weeks after the decision was upheld. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.1. The CAHP | :::3.9.3.2.1. The CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs will then submit the written request from the student, along with the rationale presented from the student, to the Chair of the CAHP Faculty-Student Appeals Committee. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.2. Upon receipt of the request, the Chair of the CAHP Student Appeals committee will forward copies to all members of the committee and to appropriate faculty. | :::3.9.3.2.2. Upon receipt of the request, the Chair of the CAHP Faculty-Student Appeals committee will forward copies to all members of the committee and to appropriate faculty. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.3. The CAHP Student Appeals committee will meet to determine how to best handle the appeal. The committee may, but is not required to, grant the request for a hearing, or may decide that a closed investigation is adequate. The committee must grant a formal hearing if one is requested by the student in cases involving academic dismissal. | :::3.9.3.2.3. The CAHP Faculty-Student Appeals committee will meet to determine how to best handle the appeal. The committee may, but is not required to, grant the request for a hearing, or may decide that a closed investigation is adequate. The committee must grant a formal hearing if one is requested by the student in cases involving academic dismissal. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.4. The Chair will request that the Program Director or designee submit any materials that were used in making the original decision. The committee may also request that the student supply additional clarification in writing or by interview. | :::3.9.3.2.4. The Chair will request that the Program Director or designee submit any materials that were used in making the original decision. The committee may also request that the student supply additional clarification in writing or by interview. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.5. If the committee schedules a formal hearing, the student will be notified of the hearing time and place, no less than one week prior to the hearing date. The Chair will: | :::3.9.3.2.5. If the committee schedules a formal hearing, the student will be notified of the hearing time and place, no less than one week prior to the hearing date. The Chair will: | ||
::::3.9.3.2.5.1. Conduct the hearing proceedings | ::::3.9.3.2.5.1. Conduct the hearing proceedings | ||
::::3.9.3.2.5.2. Determine the order of presentation and the relevance of any evidence submitted; | ::::3.9.3.2.5.2. Determine the order of presentation and the relevance of any evidence submitted; | ||
::::3.9.3.2.5.3. Direct the questioning of any witnesses, and | ::::3.9.3.2.5.3. Direct the questioning of any witnesses, and 3.9.3.2.5.4. Insure the hearing is conducted fairly. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.6. The student must show by the weight of the evidence that the academic decision was improper or unfair. The student may use any evidence deemed proper by the Chair, including affidavits, exhibits and oral testimony. If a student chooses to have a witness testify on their behalf, the student must procure the witness. At any time during the appeal process, the student will be entitled to examine his or her academic records and any materials which were used to make the original decision. | :::3.9.3.2.6. The student must show by the weight of the evidence that the academic decision was improper or unfair. The student may use any evidence deemed proper by the Chair, including affidavits, exhibits and oral testimony. If a student chooses to have a witness testify on their behalf, the student must procure the witness. At any time during the appeal process, the student will be entitled to examine his or her academic records and any materials which were used to make the original decision. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.7. The student may be assisted by an advisor of their choice during the hearing. The student must inform the Chair of the committee of the advisor’s name at least 24 hours before the hearing. The advisor may assist in formulating the student’s case and may be present at the hearing, but the advisor may not actually participate in the proceedings unless the Chair specifically permits. | :::3.9.3.2.7. The student may be assisted by an advisor of their choice during the hearing. The student must inform the Chair of the committee of the advisor’s name at least 24 hours before the hearing. The advisor may assist in formulating the student’s case and may be present at the hearing, but the advisor may not actually participate in the proceedings unless the Chair specifically permits. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.8. The | :::3.9.3.2.8. The administrative staff assigned to the committee will keep minutes of any of its proceedings. The minutes will not include verbatim testimony except in hearings involving academic dismissal. The student may, at their expense, record any hearing or procedure at which the student is present. | ||
:::3.9.3.2.9. At the conclusion of the formal investigation and hearing (if one is conducted), the committee will | :::3.9.3.2.9. At the conclusion of the formal investigation and hearing (if one is conducted), the committee will make a decision from the evidence whether to uphold or overturn the academic decision. | ||
::3.9.3.3. The CAHP Dean will make the final decision based on the findings of the CAHP Student Appeals Committee and notify the student and Program Director. Decisions made by the CAHP Dean are final and cannot be appealed by the program or | :::3.9.3.2.10. If the decision of the committee is to overturn the academic decision, the committee shall also specify the academic status of the student. The Chair will submit a report of the committee’s decision in writing to the CAHP Dean. | ||
:3.9.4.If the CAHP | :::3.9.3.2.11. If the committee’s decision is to uphold the academic decision, the student may appeal the decision of the committee to the CAHP Dean. Decisions made by the CAHP Dean are final. | ||
::3.9.4 | ::3.9.3.3. The CAHP Dean will make the final decision based on the findings of the CAHP Faculty-Student Appeals Committee and notify the student and Program Director. Decisions made by the CAHP Dean are final and cannot be appealed by the program or the student. | ||
:3.9.4. If the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs overturns the academic decision, he or she will submit in writing the reasons for overturning the decision to the Program Director, the student, and the CAHP Director of Enrollment Management. The Program Director may appeal the decision of the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs in writing to the CAHP Dean within ten days of receipt of the decision. | |||
::3.9.4.1. Either the Program Director chooses not to appeal, or the Program Director Appeals and the Dean does not overturn the decision of the Dean for Academic Affairs: | |||
:::3.9.4.1.1. The Dean for Academic Affairs shall determine the academic status of the student and request that the Program Director propose either a plan of study or a remediation plan for the student. | |||
:::3.9.4. | :::3.9.4.1.2. Upon receipt of the requested plan from the Program Director, the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs will either approve that plan or make changes to that plan as he or she deems appropriate, after which the Program Director will oversee that plan as approved or amended by the CAHP Dean for Academic Affairs . | ||
:::3.9.4.2 | ::3.9.4.2. Decisions made by the CAHP Dean regarding such an appeal by a Program Director are final and cannot be appealed. | ||