Student Handbook

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 .................................................... 17 Health Policy ................................................................................................. 29 Alcohol and Drug Policy .................................................................................. 32 College Policy Statement on Drug and Alcohol Use by Students ......................................... 33 Tobacco-Free Policy ....................................................................................... 35 Emergency Services ......................................................................................... 37 Campus Safety Information ............................................................................. 38 Security and Access to the College (College Hours) .................................................... 38 Sexual Harassment & Violence ........................................................................... 39 SafeInSight App ........................................................................................... 42 Health Services .............................................................................................. 43 Immunization ............................................................................................. 43 General Health Services ................................................................................. 43 Health Insurance Program Options .......................................................................... 45 Professional Standards of Dress ............................................................................. 47 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy ............................................................. 50 Academic Information and Policies ......................................................................... 51 Faculty Office Hours ...................................................................................... 51 Curriculum ................................................................................................ 51 CourseDescription ....................................................................................... 52 Course Credits ............................................................................................ 52 Class Scheduling .......................................................................................... 52 Elective Courses .......................................................................................... 53 Guest Lectures ............................................................................................ 53 Student Leave Requests from Courses and Clinic ........................................................ 54

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