Student Handbook

Student Handbook

Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Nondiscrimination Policy........................................................................................................................... 7 The Optometric Oath ................................................................................................................................ 9 Student Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................ 10 Formal Complaint Procedure for Students.............................................................................................. 10 Student Conduct Code ................................................................................................................................ 13 Procedures for Enforcing the Student Conduct Code ............................................................................. 18 Health Policy................................................................................................................................................ 30 Alcohol and Drug Policy.......................................................................................................................... 33 College Policy Statement on Drug and Alcohol Use by Students............................................................. 34 Tobacco-Free Policy ................................................................................................................................ 36 Emergency Services..................................................................................................................................... 39 Campus Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 40 Security and Access to the College (College Hours) ............................................................................. 40 Sexual Harassment & Violence ................................................................................................................ 41 SafeInSight App ....................................................................................................................................... 44 Health Services ............................................................................................................................................ 45 Immunization .......................................................................................................................................... 45 General Health Services ......................................................................................................................... 45 Health Insurance Program Options ............................................................................................................. 47 Professional Standards of Dress .................................................................................................................. 49 Information Technology Policy .................................................................................................................... 52 Academic Information and Policies ............................................................................................................. 53 Faculty Office Hours ................................................................................................................................ 53 Curriculum............................................................................................................................................... 53 CourseDescription.................................................................................................................................. 54 Course Credits ........................................................................................................................................ 54 Class Scheduling ...................................................................................................................................... 54 Elective Courses...................................................................................................................................... 54 Guest Lectures ........................................................................................................................................ 55 Student Leave Requests from Courses and Clinic.................................................................................... 55

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