/Institutions/Elon-University/json/2023-2024/Elon-University-Department-of-Physician-Assistant-Studies-Student-Handbook-Class-of-2025-local.json

/Institutions/Elon-University/json/2023-2024/Elon-University-Department-of-Physician-Assistant-Studies-Student-Handbook-Class-of-2025.json

Communication Expectations

Phone - The phone number for the DPAS is (336) 278-6847. The fax number is (336) 278-2898.

 

E-Mail - Each student will be assigned an e-mail account and will be instructed in its use during orientation. A listserv will be developed for each class. The listserv address for all members of the class entering in January 2023 is pa2024@elon.edu. E-mail accounts are automatically created for new students. If you have any questions concerning your e-mail account, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 336-278-5200. The Elon e-mail account is the only electronic mailing address recognized by the university. The university and its employees are not responsible for forwarding e-mail to students at personal e-mail accounts. Not receiving a communication due to a faulty e-mail address is not an excuse for failing to complete a course requirement.

Expectations for email:

1. Faculty and staff business hours are Monday-Friday 8am -5pm. Students can expect an email response within 2 BUSINESS days.
2. Likewise, students should be mindful of communications from DPAS faculty and staff, returning communications as soon as possible, within 2 business days.

    

   Violations of Standards for Academic or Professional Conduct

    

   Good academic standing implies that a student follows all Program policies, is not on academic probation or suspension and has not been dismissed.

    

   A student whose performance falls below the minimum acceptable standard(s) for any area of study will be notified of such deficiency by the course director, his/her academic advisor, and/or the Program Director as soon as evidence of such substandard performance is available.

    

   Students who do not meet the Standards for Academic and Professional Conduct or do not adhere to program policy may be candidates for probation or dismissal.

   Violations of the policies will be reported to the Program Director. The Program Director may elect to deal with the matter directly or refer the matter to DPAS Academic and Professional Progress Committee for assessment and recommendation of appropriate sanctions. Decisions may be appealed by filing a formal appeal to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences or their Designee.

   Appeals are considered under the following circumstances:

   1. The dismissal occurred as a result of policy not addressed in the DPAS Student Handbook
   2. Appropriate procedure for dismissal was not followed by DPAS.
   3. Evidence of bias in the dismissal decision is available.
   4. New information has been discovered that was not available at the time the dismissal decision was rendered.