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 .................................................... 16 Health Policy ................................................................................................. 28 Alcohol and Drug Policy .................................................................................. 30 College Policy Statement on Drug and Alcohol Use by Students ......................................... 31 Tobacco-Free Policy ....................................................................................... 33 Emergency Services ......................................................................................... 36 Campus Safety Information ............................................................................. 37 Security and Access to the College (College Hours) .................................................... 37 Sexual Harassment & Violence ........................................................................... 38 SafeInSight App ........................................................................................... 41 Health Services .............................................................................................. 42 Immunization ............................................................................................. 42 General Health Services ................................................................................. 42 Health Insurance Program Options .......................................................................... 44 Professional Standards of Dress ............................................................................. 46 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy ............................................................. 49 Academic Information and Policies ......................................................................... 50 Faculty Office Hours ...................................................................................... 50 Curriculum ................................................................................................ 50 CourseDescription ....................................................................................... 51 Course Credits ............................................................................................ 51 Class Scheduling .......................................................................................... 51 Elective Courses .......................................................................................... 52 Guest Lectures ............................................................................................ 52 Student Leave Requests from Courses and Clinic ........................................................ 53

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