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 ............................................................................................. 11 Student Conduct Code ................................................................................................................................ 12 Procedures for Enforcing the Student Conduct Code............................................................................. 17 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 .................................................................................................................................... 38 Campus Safety Information .................................................................................................................. 39 Security and Access to the College (College Hours) ............................................................................. 39 Sexual Harassment & Violence ............................................................................................................... 40 SafeInSight App ....................................................................................................................................... 43 Health Services ............................................................................................................................................ 44 Immunization .......................................................................................................................................... 44 General Health Services ......................................................................................................................... 44 Health Insurance Program Options ............................................................................................................. 46 Professional Standards of Dress ................................................................................................................. 48 Information Technology Policy ................................................................................................................... 51 Academic Information and Policies ............................................................................................................ 53 Faculty Office Hours................................................................................................................................ 53 Curriculum............................................................................................................................................... 54 CourseDescription ................................................................................................................................. 54 Course Credits ........................................................................................................................................ 54 Class Scheduling ...................................................................................................................................... 54 Elective Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 55 Guest Lectures........................................................................................................................................ 55 Student Leave Requests from Courses and Clinic ................................................................................... 56

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