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Suspension

Each student is expected to govern his/her conduct with concern for other individuals and for the entire university community. Actions that threaten or endanger, in any way, the personal safety and/or well-being of others, or which disrupt or interfere with the orderly operation of the university are cause for immediate disciplinary action. Either the President, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, DPAS chair, or University Administrative designee has the authority to summarily suspend a student when, in the opinion of the President, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of the School of Health Sciences or DPAS Chair, such action is appropriate to protect the health or safety of any individual, or to preserve the orderly operation of the university. When a student is summarily suspended, the student shall be informed, in writing, of the specific charges on which such suspension is based. Such notice shall be delivered personally to the student, or mailed by certified mail, within forty- eight (48) hours of the imposition of the suspension. Such conduct by a student shall be considered a violation of the standards of academic and professional conduct and suspected violations will be handled by the procedures outlined under Violations of Standards of Academic or Professional Conduct section of the DPAS Student Handbook.

 

If a student is suspended for any reason, all student financial aid will be withheld until the appeal process is resolved by reinstatement of the student or dismissal of the student. If reinstated, the financial aid funds can be released to the student. If the student is dismissed, the funds will be returned to the proper agency/lender respectively.

 

Dismissal

The following conditions will result in a student being subject to dismissal from the program:

1. Violation of the Standards for Academic and Professional Conduct
2. A second course grade of “U”
3. A second cumulative GPA < 3.00 at an academic checkpoint
4. A third EOR exam grade < 70% or SCPE course grade < 79.5%
5. Failure to receive APPC recommendation for promotion from the academic to clinical phase of the program
6. Lack of professional or personal attributes considered appropriate for continuance in the program and profession
7. Failure to meet the technical standards of the program
8. Any event that could result in either academic or professional probation for a student already on academic or professional probation
9. Violation of the terms of probation as stated in a letter at the time the student is placed on probation
10. Being convicted of a crime that will preclude the student from participating in clinical education. A record of conviction, or entered plea of guilty, or nolo contendere with respect to any felony, or any crime against a dependent population, specifically including but not limited to, elder abuse, child abuse, or child molestation, may prevent a PA student from participating in clinical education experiences.
11. Falsification of records or materials pertinent to the application to the PA program