STUDENT HANDBOOK - Liberty University

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4

1.1. Mission...................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Non-Discrimination Statement.................................................................................... 6 1.3. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Code of Ethics .................................... 6

Chapter 2. Campus Facilities............................................................................................... 9

2.1. Building Hours and Utilization .................................................................................... 9 2.2. Regulations for All Rooms........................................................................................ 10 2.3. Privacy Rooms ........................................................................................................ 10 2.4. Room Reservations................................................................................................. 10 2.5. Medical Library........................................................................................................ 12 2.6. The Medical Collection and Access to Information.................................................... 12 2.7. Food and Beverage................................................................................................. 12

Chapter 3. Standard of Conduct for Teacher-Learner Relationship...................................... 13

3.1. Guiding Principles.................................................................................................... 13 3.2. Commitments of Faculty .......................................................................................... 14 3.3. Commitments of Students........................................................................................ 14 3.4. Reporting of Student Mistreatment........................................................................... 15

Chapter 4. Academic Services........................................................................................... 16

4.1. Access to College Administration............................................................................. 16 4.2. Faculty Office Hours................................................................................................ 16 4.3. Academic Advising .................................................................................................. 16 4.4. Professional and Career Counseling and Resources................................................ 17 4.5. Academic Counselors.............................................................................................. 18 4.6. Tutorial Program...................................................................................................... 18

Chapter 5. Student Services .............................................................................................. 19

5.1. Flames Pass............................................................................................................ 19 5.2. Parking Decals ........................................................................................................ 19 5.3. Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) ........................................................... 20 5.4. BankMobile Card ..................................................................................................... 20 5.5. Lockers ................................................................................................................... 20 5.6. Mental Health Services............................................................................................ 21 5.7. LU Health Center..................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 6. Student Organizations ...................................................................................... 25

6.1. Student Government Association ............................................................................. 25 6.2. Class Officers.......................................................................................................... 25 6.3. Honor Court............................................................................................................. 26 6.4. Student Activity Groups ........................................................................................... 26

Chapter 7. Student Honors & Awards................................................................................. 31

7.1. President's List........................................................................................................ 31 7.2. Dean's List .............................................................................................................. 31 7.3. Graduation with Honors ........................................................................................... 31

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7.4. Student Awards....................................................................................................... 31 7.5. General Awards and Recognition Ceremony............................................................ 32

Chapter 8. Academic Policies & Procedures....................................................................... 33

8.1. FERPA ? Privacy of Student Records: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.... 33 8.2. Course and Instructor Evaluations............................................................................ 33 8.3. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations............................................................. 33 8.4. Academic Accommodations Process........................................................................ 34 8.5. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information ............................................................ 34 8.6. Incomplete Course Work.......................................................................................... 35 8.7. Examinations........................................................................................................... 36 8.8. Make-up Examinations ............................................................................................ 36 8.9. Reexamination Grade Calculations .......................................................................... 37 8.10. Remediation......................................................................................................... 37 8.11. Repeat Policy....................................................................................................... 38 8.12. Grade Reports, Records, and Transcripts............................................................. 40 8.13. Attendance .......................................................................................................... 40 8.14. Classroom Behavior............................................................................................. 42 8.15. Faculty and Student Relationship ......................................................................... 42

Chapter 9. Academic Standing........................................................................................... 43

9.1. Academic Promotion................................................................................................ 43 9.2. Academic Deficiencies............................................................................................. 44 9.3. Good Academic Standing........................................................................................ 44 9.4. Academic Probation................................................................................................. 44

Chapter 10. Leave of Absence.......................................................................................... 45

10.1. 10.2. 10.3. 10.4. 10.5. 10.6.

Administrative Leave of Absence.......................................................................... 46 Voluntary Leave of Absence................................................................................. 46 Leave of Absence Records................................................................................... 47 Withdrawal from College ...................................................................................... 47 Withdrawal from a Course.................................................................................... 48 Auditing ............................................................................................................... 48

Chapter 11. General Policies & Procedures ...................................................................... 49

11.1. 11.2. 11.3. 11.4. 11.5. 11.6. 11.7.

Addresses............................................................................................................ 49 Incident/Exposure Policy...................................................................................... 49 Dress Code.......................................................................................................... 52 Acceptable use of Computing Resources.............................................................. 53 Access to Computer Account................................................................................ 55 Web Pages--Use of Material................................................................................ 55 Social Media ........................................................................................................ 56

Chapter 12. Clinical Rotations Policies & Procedures........................................................ 60

12.1. 12.2. 12.3. 12.4. 12.5. 12.6.

Treatment of Students.......................................................................................... 61 Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter) ...................................... 62 Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)................................................. 62 COMLEX Board Exams........................................................................................ 62 Rotation Site Selection Process............................................................................ 66 Practicing Medicine.............................................................................................. 67

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Chapter 13. Academic Conduct Standards........................................................................ 68

Chapter 14. General Conduct Standards........................................................................... 69

14.1. 14.2. 14.3. 14.4. 14.5. 14.6.

Harassment and Assault ...................................................................................... 71 Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence Policy.......................................... 71 Racial Harassment and Discrimination.................................................................. 74 Impaired Student Program.................................................................................... 75 Failure to Report a Violation ................................................................................. 76 Penalty ................................................................................................................ 76

Chapter 15. Policies & Procedures for Code of Conduct Violations.................................... 77

15.1. Student Progress Committee Meeting Protocols and Process............................... 77 15.2. Academic & General Conduct Disciplinary Sanctions............................................ 79

Chapter 16. Grievances & Appeals................................................................................... 84

16.1. 16.2. 16.3. 16.4.

Non-academic Grievance..................................................................................... 84 LUCOM Policy or Procedure Grievance................................................................ 84 Academic Grievances .......................................................................................... 85 Appeals of Academic, Disciplinary or Dismissal Action.......................................... 86

Chapter 17. Appeals Process............................................................................................ 87

17.1. 17.2. 17.3. 17.4.

Appeals Request Process .................................................................................... 87 Review Board ...................................................................................................... 87 Appeals Procedures............................................................................................. 87 Notification of the Dean's Decision........................................................................ 88

Chapter 18. Complaints Regarding COCA Accreditation Standards................................... 89

Chapter 19. Reservation of Power .................................................................................... 90

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Mission

1.1.A. Mission Statement

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) exists to educate osteopathic physicians in a Christian environment. LUCOM prepares physicians who dedicate themselves to excellence in the practice of osteopathic medicine through servicetoward their fellowman, lifelong learning, and the advancement of medical knowledge. Instilling the Christian values of integrity and professionalism, LUCOM trains physicians who will provide ethical, compassionate, competent, and patient-centered osteopathic medical care.

1.1.B. Values

Scholarship Teamwork Leadership Service Professionalism Integrity Commitment to incarnational Christianity Diversity Ethical treatment of people

1.1.C. Goals 1. To recruit and graduate osteopathic medical students who have a servant's heart and are

committed to providing care to underserved and underrepresented patients in Virginia, the Southeastern United States, the United States of America, and the globe. a. To recruit a diverse student body that has a desire to serve disadvantaged urban and

rural underserved populations. b. To place an emphasis on recruitment of students from Virginia and the Southeastern

United States who share our mission, vision and values and are likely to practice in the region and help advance its health and economic status. 2. To honor and preserve the history and philosophy along with the art and science of osteopathic medicine through the teaching of historical principles and practices and the incorporation of up-to- date scientific knowledge, research, clinical, and biomedical sciences.

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