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=== Retention of Evaluation Materials === | === Retention of Evaluation Materials === | ||
Materials used in the Academic Evaluation of Students must be retained in accordance with the policy set by the University of Nebraska. That policy can be reviewed in the [http://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Handbook.pdf ''UNMC Student Handbook''] | |||
=== Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid === | === Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid === | ||
Federal law requires that institutions participating in federal financial aid programs establish standards of “satisfactory progress” for receiving federal financial aid eligibility. These standards have been created for the University of Nebraska Medical Center for students enrolled full-time and can be reviewed in the [http://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Handbook.pdf ''UNMC Student Handbook'']. | |||
In addition to those standards, the College of Allied Health Professions has defined Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid for students enrolled part-time, which meets the federal requirement and also provides a consistent policy for equitable distribution of limited financial aid resources. | |||
:'''Measurable satisfactory progress for part-time students''' | |||
:Students admitted to a degree/certificate program who are enrolled less than full-time, but at least half-time at the start of an academic year (6-11 hours in professional/undergraduate programs and 5-8 hours in graduate programs) must, each academic year: | |||
::* Maintain the same GPA standard as full-time students. | |||
::* Successfully complete all course work for which registered each academic year or, if applicable, progress to the next grade level in their degree/certificate program. | |||
:Students not meeting these standards who are approved for continued enrollment shall be placed on financial aid probation, but must fulfill these standards by the end of the next academic year of enrollment. In addition, if applicable, part-time students must progress one grade level in their degree/certificate program after every two academic years. Students not meeting these standards shall be suspended from financial aid eligibility unless an extension is approved due to mitigating circumstances. | |||
Additionally, a student, full-time or part-time, who at any time is placed on academic probation or is suspended by the College or program, regardless of the above standards, is automatically placed on financial aid probation or suspended from financial aid eligibility. | |||
:'''Appeal and reinstatement of financial aid eligibility''' | |||
:Students wishing to appeal their status of financial aid probation or suspension may do so, in writing, to the Financial Aid Office using the outlined procedure in the [http://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Handbook.pdf ''UNMC Student Handbook''] | |||
=== Student Appeals of Academic Evaluation === | === Student Appeals of Academic Evaluation === | ||
Any student who believes that evaluation of his or her academic progress has been prejudiced or capricious may appeal that evaluation using the outlined procedure in the [http://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Handbook.pdf ''UNMC Student Handbook'']. | |||
Students’ appeals will be reviewed by the faculty-student appeals committee. Students should note, however, that this committee shall not have jurisdiction over appeal by students where disciplinary action is proposed because of violation of law or of university rules or regulations, disruptive or insubordinate behavior, or academic dishonesty such as cheating or plagiarism. Such matters are the jurisdiction of the College’s student discipline hearing board. | |||
=== Academic Probation === | === Academic Probation === | ||
Each program in the College of Allied Health Professions will establish minimum standards that a student must meet to continue progress toward a degree or certificate. If a student fails to meet those standards, he or she may be placed on academic probation if the program deems such action appropriate. | |||
Academic probation will be allowed for only one semester during a student’s course of study. Failure of the student to raise his or her cumulative grade point average or to earn minimum required grades during the probationary semester and all subsequent semesters will result in dismissal from the program. Each program’s minimum standards for academic probation can be found in the appendices in the program-specific policies and procedures sections. | |||
=== Leave Time === | === Leave Time === | ||
Each program within the College of Allied Health Professions will determine policies and practices for its students in the areas of vacation, sick leave, pregnancy leave and leave for other personal matters. These are outlined in the program-specific sections. | |||
=== Absences and Withdrawals === | === Absences and Withdrawals === | ||
A leave of absence (LOA) for a limited time, under exceptional circumstances, may be granted by the program director. Any such leave of absence granted shall be solely within the discretion of the program faculty, and ultimately the program director, based upon the merits of the request, evaluated on a case-by-case basis. This is merely a justification for absence and not an excuse from any course requirements. | |||
If a student in good standing finds it necessary to withdraw from the University before the close of a current term, the Dean of the College of Allied Health Professions may grant that permission. If the student is a minor, withdrawal is granted at the request of the parents or guardian. | |||
Students who wish to request a withdrawal or LOA must complete the appropriate paperwork prior to the effective date of the withdrawal or LOA and be counseled by the Director for Academic & Student Affairs, as well as the UNMC Financial Aid Office, if applicable. | |||
=== Student Discipline === | === Student Discipline === | ||
Each student in the College of Allied Health Professions shall be afforded due process in matters relating to student discipline. Each program director holds primary responsibility for student discipline. The CAHP is part of an educational institution in which there is an atmosphere of learning, as well as a sense of community. The College prides itself upon the principles of academic integrity, self-respect, and individual responsibility. | |||
Students enrolled in the CAHP assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with these principles. Those who choose not to do so may be subject to disciplinary action by individuals or duly constituted groups within the College. Examples of misconduct for which students are subject to disciplinary action include, but are not limited to, the following: | |||
# Dishonesty in any form, such as cheating, academic misconduct, fabrication, plagiarism, misuse of identification cards and furnishing false information to the College or college. | |||
# Obstruction or disruption of any academic, social or administrative activity. | |||
# Threats, physical harm, or verbal abuse of any person on institutional property or at institutional-sponsored activities. | |||
# Theft of or damage to property of the institution. | |||
# Unauthorized entry into UNMC facilities. | |||
# Violation of rules governing institution facilities. | |||
# Use, possession, sale or distribution of narcotics or abusive drugs or stimulants. | |||
# Drunkenness, or use, possession, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages on institution property. | |||
# Gambling on institution property. | |||
# Unauthorized possession or use on campus of explosives or firearms. | |||
# Failure to comply with the directions of institution officials acting in the performance of their duties. | |||
For detailed information on student disciplinary procedures, refer to the [http://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Handbook.pdf ''UNMC Student Handbook'']. Specific program policies on academic dismissal and other student discipline may be found in the program-specific sections. | |||
=== Students Called to Active Duty in Military Service === | === Students Called to Active Duty in Military Service === | ||
The policy regarding all University of Nebraska students that may be called to active duty is outlined in the [http://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Handbook.pdf ''UNMC Student Handbook'']. | |||
=== Requirements for Graduation === | === Requirements for Graduation === | ||
The certificate or degree in any program is granted only under the following conditions: | |||
# The candidate for certificate or degree must have proven his or her competence in the health profession of his or her academic major. | |||
# The candidate must have passed all required courses in which he or she has been registered, unless a waiver is approved by the program director. | |||
# The candidate must have discharged all indebtedness to the University of Nebraska. | |||
All students must complete an Application for Degree; instructions for this process will be provided to eligible students by CAHP Academic & Student Affairs. | |||
=== Degrees and Honors === | === Degrees and Honors === | ||
Degrees are conferred by the Board of Regents upon recommendation by the academic faculty of the College of Medicine, following the recommendation of the faculty of each program, and of the Dean of the College of Allied Health Professions. | |||
The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 for those credit hours specified by his or her professional program and be enrolled as a full-time student to be eligible for graduation with honors. | |||
Awarding of degrees with honors will be based on grade point average. Additional criteria may be considered. Three categories of honors may be awarded: | |||
# Highest Distinction | |||
# High Distinction | |||
# Distinction | |||
No more than 20 percent of each graduating class will be eligible for graduation with honors. Within this 20 percent, the following percentages of students may receive the indicated designations for honors. | |||
# 2% Highest Distinction | |||
# 8% High Distinction | |||
# 10% Distinction | |||