Institutional Federal Compliance Report 2021

Student Handbook

Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................6 Nondiscrimination Policy............................................................................................................................ 6 The Optometric Oath ................................................................................................................................. 8 Student Code of Ethics ...................................................................................................................................9 Formal Complaint Procedure for Students ................................................................................................ 9 Student Conduct Code .................................................................................................................................12 Procedures for Enforcing the Student Conduct Code ..............................................................................16 Health Policy.................................................................................................................................................28 Alcohol and Drug Policy ..........................................................................................................................30 College Policy Statement on Drug and Alcohol Use by Students .............................................................31 Tobacco-Free Policy .................................................................................................................................33 Emergency Services......................................................................................................................................35 Campus Safety Information....................................................................................................................36 Security and Access to the College (College Hours) ..............................................................................36 Sexual Harassment & Violence.................................................................................................................37 SafeInSigh App .........................................................................................................................................40 Health Services.............................................................................................................................................41 Immunization ...........................................................................................................................................41 General Health Services..........................................................................................................................41 Health Insurance Program Options ..............................................................................................................43 Professional Standards of Dress ...................................................................................................................45 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy ...........................................................................................47 Academic Information and Policies..............................................................................................................48 CourseDescription...................................................................................................................................48 PolicyforStudent LeaveRequests fromCoursesandClinic .....................................................................48 Examinations............................................................................................................................................49 Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials..............................................................................50 Faculty Office Hours .................................................................................................................................51 AcademicProgressandDegreeRequirements ........................................................................................51 GradingSystem........................................................................................................................................51 GradePosting...........................................................................................................................................52

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