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..................................................................................................................................... 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 ............................................................................................................. 52 Faculty Office Hours ................................................................................................................................ 52 Curriculum............................................................................................................................................... 52 CourseDescription.................................................................................................................................. 53 Course Credits ........................................................................................................................................ 53 Class Scheduling ...................................................................................................................................... 53 Elective Courses...................................................................................................................................... 53 Guest Lectures ........................................................................................................................................ 54 Student Leave Requests from Courses and Clinic.................................................................................... 54

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