Institutional Federal Compliance Report 2021

Course Remediation ................................................................................................................................52 Student Grievances and Appeals of Final Grade.....................................................................................53 Dean’ s List................................................................................................................................................54 Academic Probation: Professional Program ...........................................................................................54 Ineligibility to Advance: Professional Program .......................................................................................55 Academic Dismissal.................................................................................................................................55 Appeal of Academic Dismissal.............................................................................................................55 Readmitted Student.................................................................................................................................55 Students Repeating a Year of Study .........................................................................................................56 DisciplinaryAction ...................................................................................................................................56 Leave of Absence.....................................................................................................................................56 WithdrawalProcess .................................................................................................................................57 Refunds ....................................................................................................................................................57 Exemption from Course Requirements ...................................................................................................57 Auditing Courses .....................................................................................................................................57 Transfer Credit .........................................................................................................................................58 Student Coursework................................................................................................................................58 Degrees....................................................................................................................................................58 National Board Examination for the Doctor of Optometry .....................................................................59 State Licensure for the Doctor of Optometry.........................................................................................59 Commencement.......................................................................................................................................59 Registration and Maintenance of Matriculation......................................................................................59 Course and Faculty Evaluation ................................................................................................................60 Religious Observances Policy .....................................................................................................................60 Policy on Externships Abroad and Mission Trips ......................................................................................62 Student Support Services .............................................................................................................................65 Academic Advising ...................................................................................................................................65 Clinical Enhancement Program ................................................................................................................65 Mental Health Services ............................................................................................................................66 11th Floor Safe Zone ............................................................................................................................66 Mental Health Professional Counseling ...............................................................................................67 Tea Chats..............................................................................................................................................67 Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room...............................................................................................67 Suicide Prevention ...............................................................................................................................67

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