COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
GRADUATE BULLETIN 2020 - 2021
College of Veterinary Medicine
Long Island University
2020 - 2021 Graduate Bulletin
720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, New York 11548
www.VetMed.liu.edu
Email: [email protected]
Notice to Students: The information in this publication is accurate as of September 1, 2020. However, circumstances may require that a given course be withdrawn or alternate offerings be made. Therefore, LIU reserves the right to amend the courses described herein and cannot guarantee enrollment into any specific course section. All applicants are reminded that the
University is subject to policies promulgated by its Board of Trustees, as well as New York State and federal regulation.
The University reserves the right to effect changes in the curriculum, administration, tuition and fees, academic schedule, program offerings, modes and methods of instruction, and other phases of school activity, at any time, without prior notice. The University assumes no liability for interruption of classes or other instructional activities due to fire, flood, strike, war, epidemic, government action, or other force majeure. The University expects each student to be knowledgeable about the information presented in this bulletin and other official publications pertaining to his/her course of study and campus life. For additional information or specific degree requirements, prospective students should call the campus Admissions
Office. Registered students should speak with their advisors.
Bulletin 2020 - 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS Absence from Final Examination 12
Withdrawal 12 ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY 4 Graduation Requirements 12 Overview 4 Degrees with Distinction 12 Accreditation and Program Registration 4 Academic Standards 13 University Policy 4 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 13 ABOUT LIU COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 4 Early Intervention 13 Inagural Years 4 Minimum GPA 13 Mission and Vision 4 Remediation 13 LIU-CVM Goals 4 Academic Probation 13 Professional Degree 5 Academic Suspension 14 Accreditation 5 Academic Dismissal 14 CVM Student Organizations 5 Appeals Process 14
LIU-CVM FACILITIES 5 Related Curricular Matters 15
Veterinary Learning Center (VLC) 5 Time Limit 15
Teaching and Research Center (TRC) 5 Public Information Policy 15
Roth Hall 5 POLICIES & REGULATIONS AFFECTING STUDENTS 15 The North Shore Equestrian Center 5 Academic Policy on the Observance of Religious Holidays 15
LIU-CVM OFFICES AND SERVICES 5 I. Policy Requirements 15
CVM Leadership and Goverance 5 II. Recognized Holidays 16
CVM Administration 5 Appendix A. New York Law § 224-a 16
DIRECTORY 6 Standards of Professional Ethical Behavoir 16 Academic Conduct Policy 16 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 7 Student Conduct 16 ADMISSIONS 8 Criminal Backround and Drug Testing 16 Application 8 Academic Ethics 16 Admission Requirements 8 LIU CVM Honor Code 17 Application for First Semester Admission 8 I. Statement of Philosophy 17 Transfer from other Colleges of Veterinary Medicine 8 II. Academic Integrity 17 Technical Standards for Admission and Program Continuation 9 Plagiarism 17 English as a Second Language 9 Cheating 17 Immigration Requirements 9 Copyright Infringement 17 New York State Immunization Law 10 Academic Dishonesty Related to Clinical Practice 17
ACADEMIC POLICY 11 Abuse of Academic Materials 17
Academic Responsibility 11 Other 17
Academic Status 11 III. Professional Intergrity 17
Grades and Symbols 11 Representations 18
Quality Points and Grade Point Average (GPA) 12 Demeanor 18
Dean's List 12 Appearance 18
Attendance 12 Impairment 18
Tardiness 12 IV. Pledge of Honor 18
Examinations 12 REGISTRATION 18
Absence from Progress Examination 12 Registration for New DVM Students 18
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LIU-CVM Official Correspondence 18 Psychological Services Center 30
LIU-CVM Picture Student Identification 18 Steinberg Museum of Art 30
Registration for Continuing DVM Students 18 Student-Run Businesses 30
Late registration 18 Tilles Center for the Performing Arts 30
Audit Policy 19 Winnick Student Center 30
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS 19 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE FOUR-YEAR 31 TUITION AND FEES 20 VETERINARY MEDICINE DEGREE
Rate Schedule 20 Introduction 31
Residential Life Rates 20 Degree Requirements 31
Financial Policies 20 The Profession of Veterinary Medicine 31
Payment Plans 22 Learning Outcomes/Core Compentencies 31
Student Health Insurance 22 COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 32
Enrollment Waiver Periods 22 CVM Quality Indicators 32
Annual Rate 22 On-Time Graduation Rate 32
FINANCIAL AID 23 Veterinary Licensing Examinations (NAVLE) 32
Application Process 23 Post-graduation Placements 32
Renewal Eligibility 23 Other Quality Indicators 32 Withdrawal 23 VETERINARY MEDICINE COURSES 33 Financial Sources 23 LIU TRUSTEES AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM 37 Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 24
STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES AT LIU POST 25 LIU CVM FACULTY 38
Bookstore 25
Disability Support Services 25
Information Technology 26
Key Resources 26
Instructional Technology Centers 26
Browse 26
MYLIU 26
Veterans and Military Affairs 26
LIU LIBRARY 27
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AT LIU POST 28
Community Services and Interfaith Center 28
LIU Promise 28
Living on Campus 28
Public Safety 28
Recreational Sports 29
LIU POST FACILITIES 29
Benjamin and Elizabeth Abrams Communication Center 29
Center for Healthy Living 29
Hillwood Commons 29
Jerrold Mark (J.M.) Ladge Speech and Hearing Center 29
LIU Post Community Arboretum 29
Pratt Fitness and Recreation Center 29
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ABOUT LONG ISLAND • To foster scholarshop that contributes to Accreditation and Program enhancing the veterinary health profession. UNIVERSITY • To produce globally competent, practice-ready Registration and entrepreneurial veterinarians.
Long Island University (LIU) was founded in Long Island University is accredited by the 1926. Long Island University's mission is to Long Island University's mission is to provide Middle States Commission on Higher Education, provide excellence and access in private higher exelllence and access in private higher education 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 267- education to people from all backgrounds who to people from all backgrounds who seek to 284-5000; website: www.msche.org. The Middle seek to expand their knowledge and prepare expand their knowledge and prepare themselves States Commission on Higher Education is an themselves for meaningful, educated lives and for for meaningful educated lives and for service to institutional accrediting agency recognized by the service to their communities and the world. their communities and the world. Students benefit U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for from the multi-campus resources of one of the Higher Education Accreditation. The degree and LIU Brooklyn enables students to realize their full nation's largest private universities and from the certificate programs are approved and registered potential as ethically grounded, intellectually unparalleled cultural and professional resources of vigorous, and socially responsible global citizens. by the New York State Department of Education. New York City and Long Island. The campus offers more professional programs in LIU students develop strong critical and health care than any other campus in the New University Policy expressive abilities, a sense of civic responsibility,
York metropolitan area, including the Arnold and and a mature understanding of the ideas, events Long Island University does not discriminate on Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health and forces shaping the modern world. LIU-CVM the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, Science, and The Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn aligns its mission in accordance with that of LIU. disability, or age in its programs. The following School of Nursing. LIU Brooklyn is home to The College of Veterinary Medicine will provide person has been designated to handle inquiries Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, a students from all backgrounds the opportunity to regarding the non-discrimination policies dynamic performance venue designed to nourish become veterinarians. The Doctor of Veterinary Ronald Edwards students’ artistic exploration, and Division I sports Medicine (DVM) program mission will be rooted Title IX Coordinator Long Island University teams. in a commitment to promoting professionalism, 700 Northern Boulevard scholarship and research, community service and Brookville, New York 11548 LIU Post is a scenic, historic, and scholarly competence. The College’s overarching objective Phone: (516) 299-4236 campus that offers a small-school environment is to strengthen the veterinary profession, and For assistance related to Title IX or other civil with the access and resources of a major serve the veterinary needs of the local and global rights laws, please metropolitan university. The University's 330-acre communities. contact OCR at [email protected] or 800-421-3481, campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Professional Degree Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York TDD 800-877-8339 The LIU-CVM offers a four-year professional City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus degree, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). houses the College of Veterinary Medicine, the ABOUT LIU COLLEGE OF first professional School of Accountancy, an VETERINARY MEDICINE Accreditation AACSB-accredited Business School, and an The Long Island University College of Veterinary award-winning theater program. LIU is home to Inaugural Years Medicine (LIU-CVM) recieved a letter of the world-renowned Tilles Center for the LIU began the development of a college of reasonable assurance from the American Performing Arts and the Bethpage Federal Credit veterinary medicine in 2017. The founding dean, Veterinarian Medical Association, Council on Union Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer Dr. Carmen Fuentealba was hired in August of Education (AVMA-COE) on October 16, 2019 on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program. 2017 and developed the documents to submit to and, Provisional Accredidation was granted April the New York State Education Department and the 14, 2020. LIU-CVM is accepting applications for LIU Global offers a one-of-a-kind bachelor’s accreditation body of veterinary medicine, the students to begin the Doctor of Veterinary degree around the globe. It spans eight countries American Veterinary Medical Association Council Medicine (DVM) program. on five continents, preparing students for careers on Education (AVMA-COE). as global leaders in business, policy, humanitarian CVM Student Organizations relief, social entrepreneurship, economic Mission and Vision The college will have similar club offerings as development, and environmental sustainability. The mission of Long Island University College of those at other Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) is to awaken, These will be formed with the help of faculty From the shores of Long Island, to the epicenter of enlighten and expand the horizons of its students mentors. The clubs will be affiliated with the business and tech innovation in Brooklyn, to the through a commitment to innovation in teaching, Student American Veterinary Medical Association far corners of the world, LIU offers a unique research and service to society. (SAVMA). SAVMA provides financial support for college experience for every student seeking clubs through the administration, composed of a academic enrichment and professional LIU CVM Goals: student-elected president, vice president, treasurer opportunity. Upon graduation, our students join a • To develop an innovative curriculum based on and secretary. All affiliated clubs are under the community of more than 265,000 alumni to transformative experimental learning, support of the SAVMA umbrella. Clubs could become global leaders in fields that include the scholarship and research, and mutually include all or some of the following: Aquatic arts, health sciences, media, education, pharmacy, beneficial community collarborations. medicine club, canine club, food animal club, business, technology, public service, and • To provide a vibrant learning enviorment that feline club, pathology club, Christian Veterinary professional sports. promotes academic excellence, discovery and Fellowship, exotic medicine club, equine club,
social accountability. VOICE chapter, emergency medicine club, animal • To offer an innovative, accredited and behavior club, etc. CVM student’s clubs will contemporary veterinary program that meets receive strong central campus support through the local and gloval society needs. Post Promise office, led by the LIU Dean of
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Students. LIU-CVM OFFICES AND 516-299-4102
LIU-CVM FACILITIES SERVICES Office of the Associate Dean for Clinical Programs The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will CVM Leadership and Governance Dr. Robert Mason, Associate Dean for Clinical be located on the LIU Post campus and will (1) LIU-CVM Dean is responsible for overall Affairs occupy three campus buildings: the Veterinary administration of the College, with budgetary and 516-299-2575 Learning Center, the Veterinary Teaching and supervisory authority; CVM Associate Deans and Research Center, and Roth Hall (totaling 89,420 Department Heads report to the Dean. Office of the Associate Dean for Research Gross Square Feet [GSF]). The CVM has Dr. Thomas Inzana, Associate Dean for Research reasearch facilities in Pell Hall and the Life (2) LIU-CVM Associate Dean of Academic and Graduate Studies Science Building. CVM student will also have Affairs is responsible for coordination and 516-299-3685 access to the North Shore Equestrian Center. oversight of all academic activities of the Doctor Melody Bauer, Administrative Assistant to the of Veterinary Medicine program, from preclinical Associate Dean The Veterinary Learning Center (VLC) will and clinical training to graduation. 516-299-3690 meet CVM research and teaching needs. The VLC will have three large lecture theaters, a Clinical/ (3) LIU-CVM Associate Dean for Clinical Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs Professional/Communication skills laboratory, a Programs is responsible for recruitment, training and Outcomes Assessment simulation laboratory (clinical, surgery and and oversight of clinical practice sites. Dr. Karen Dyer Inzana, Associate Dean for communications), a multidisciplinary teaching Student Affairs and Outcomes Assessment laboratory (for bacteriology, clinical pathology, (4) LIU-CVM Associate Dean of Research is 516-299-3688 histology, parasitology, theriogenology, etc.), a responsible for setting and implementing an Tamara Basile, Administrative Assistant to the diagnostic imaging laboratory, two tutorial rooms, innovative and impactful research program that Asscociate Dean and two student lounges. Renovations were will attract outstanding graduate students, ensure 516-299-4102 completed in the adjacent Pell Hall and the Life engagement of DVM students in research Science Building to house two common research activities, and gain substantial extramural research Department Head, Veterinary Biomedical spaces (839 GSF and 544 GSF), and a core funding. Sciences histology facility (490 GSF). Additionally, a Dr. Oscar Illanes second vivarium (700 GSF) was added to an (5) LIU-CVM Associate Dean for Student Affairs 516-299-3689 existing animal resource space (2,200 GSF) in and Outcomes Assessment works closely with the Melody Bauer, Administrative Assistant to support of the CVM. LIU Dean of Students to provide adequate support the Department Head services to DVM Students and is responsible for 516-299-3690 The Veterinary Teaching and Research Center coordination, oversight of all students and (TRC) building will further support CVM’s activites, and for the outcome assessment Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences teaching, diagnostic and research mission. The functions of the CVM. Dr. Karen Rosenthal TRC will be part of an extensive renovation 516-299-2697 project utilizing current facilities. TRC will house (6) LIU-CVM Department Head of Veterinary Tamara Basile, Administrative Assistant to the anatomy laboratory, three research Biomedical Sciences supervises and mentors the Department Head laboratories, the histopathology laboratory and faculty delivering basic sciences and para-clinical 516-299-4102 autopsy room, including capacity to conduct post - courses in years 1, 2 and 4 of the curriculum. mortem examinations on large and small animals. Department faculty will participate in research, A conference room, technician offices and multi - postgraduate education (MS and PhD) and headed microscope room also will be located in diagnostic services. this building. The second floor of the TRC will have a viewing gallery for pathology rounds. (7) LIU-CVM Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences supervises and mentors faculty Roth Hall with 13,100 GSF was re-purposed to delivering and/or leading courses in years 1 to 4 of house CVM conference rooms, and adequate the curriculum. Department faculty will participate spaces to accommodate CVM administrative staff, in research, postgraduate education (MS and PhD) faculty, and graduate student offices. and clinical services at off -campus sites. CVM Administration The North Shore Equestrian Center (NSEC) is Office of the Dean located on the LIU Post campus and serves Dr. Carmen Fuentealba, Dean students completing a minor in Equine Studies. Anayka Rodriques-Carter, Administrative This 35-acre equine facility includes a 25,000 GSF Assistant to the Dean indoor arena, three buildings with in-place fire- 516-299-3679 sprinkler systems, 151 box stall accommodations, outside paddocks (41 dirt and 71 grass), and Office of the Associate Dean for Academic pasture to house 140-150 horses. Students enrolled Affairs in the DVM program will have access to the Dr. Shelley J. Newman, Associate Dean for NSEC to learn animal handling skills, equine Academic Affairs behavior, core clinical skills, routine diagnostics, 516-299-3684 and preventive care. Tamara Basile, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean
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LIU POST DIRECTORY
Department Name Phone Office Hours E-Mail Website
9 am to 7 pm; Mon - Thurs www.liu.edu/post/admisson
Admissions 516-299-2900 9am to 5pm; Fri [email protected]
Dean of Students 516-299-3085 9am to 5pm; Mon - Fri [email protected] www. liu.edu/campuslife
Kumble Hall 9 am to 7 pm;
Mon - Thurs
post- Enrollment Services 516-299-2323 9 am to 5 pm; Fri www.liu.edu/post/es [email protected]
Facilities Services 516-299-2277 9 am to 5 pm; Mon - Fri
Healthy Living 516-299-3468 9 am to 5 pm; Mon - Fri [email protected] www.liu.edu./campuslife
Interfaith Center 516-299-2416 [email protected] www.liu.edu/campuslife
International
Student Services 516-299-1452 [email protected] www.liu.edu/campuslife
8 am to 6 pm; Mon - Tues
Learning Support 8 am to 5 pm; Wed - Thurs
Center 516-299-3057 9 am to 5 pm; Fri [email protected] www.liu.edu/learningsupport
Vary by Semester Please
Library 516-299-2305 Check Website [email protected] www.liu.edu/post/library
Pratt Fitness and
Recreation Center 516-299-3608 Check Website www.liu.edu/post/pratt
9 am to 7 pm; Mon - Thurs
9 am to 5 pm; Fri
Promise 516-299-3737 9 am to 2 pm; Sat [email protected] www.liu.edu/post/promise
516-299-2222 9 am to 5 pm; Mon - Fri
Public Safety 516-299-2214 Emergencies 24/7 [email protected] www.liu.edu/post/publicsafety
Technology Help
Desk 516-299-3300 9 am to 5 pm; Mon - Fri [email protected] http://it.liu.edu
Box Office Box Office 1 pm to 6 pm;
Tilles Center 516-299-3100 Mon - Sat [email protected] www.tillescenter.org
Veteran & Military
Affairs 516-299-2256 9 am to 5 pm; Mon - Fri [email protected] www.liu.edu/post/veterans
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021
Fall 2020
Classes Begin August 24
Labor Day-No Classes/University Holiday September 7
Election Day-No Classes November 3
Thanksgiving Recess-No Classes/University Holiday November 25-27
Last Day of Regular Classes December 2
Laboratory Final Examinations December 3-4
Final Examinations December 7-11
Final Exam Make-up Days December 14-16
Grades Due December 18
Winter Recess Begins December 21
Spring 2021
Classes Begin January 11
Martin Luther King Day-No Classes /Admin. Offices January 18 Open
Presidents' Day-No Classes/University Holiday February 15
Spring Recess- March 15-16 • SAVMA Meeting March 13-15
Classes Resume March 17
Last Day of Regular Classes April 21
Laboratory Final Examinations April 22-23
Final Examinations April 26-30
Final Examination make up days May 3-5
Grades Due May 7
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Canada. Non-academic factors reviewed as part of the ADMISSIONS admissions process will include: Admission Requirements 1. Quality of writing and knowledge of the Application veterinary profession as evidenced in the Academic and non-academic elements will be applicant's CV / essays that include a Applicants may apply for admissions utilizing the included in the selection of candidates. description of relevant work experience. Veterinary Medical Colleges Application Service Academic requirements include: 2. Evaluation of three letters of reference ideally (VMCAS) for fall of 2021. International applicants 1. Completion of at least 60 credits of full time one of which must be from a Veterinarian. unable to access the VMCAS site can alternatively postsecondary education at a recognized 3. Contribution to class diversity. apply through the online portal. university, or at a college providing university- 4. Interview (by invitation only). Based on review equivalent courses. of the applications by the College of Veterinary 1) Veterinary Medical College Application 2. Preference will be given to applicants that have Medicine, the most competitive applicants will Service (VMCAS) completed a baccalaureate degree with a be invited to interview.
VMCAS is the centralized application service for minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of applying to veterinary medical colleges. Complete 3.0. Applications for First Semester details for the 2021 application cycle will be 3. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the following required Admission posted to the VMCAS website. For additional pre-requisite courses: information applicants may call VMCAS at 617- In order to be considered for admission to LIU-
612-2884, or send e-mail inquiries to CVM, applicants must: [email protected]. Visit www.vmcas.org to • Have fulfilled all prerequisites, access instructions and/or the online application • Submitted official undergraduate transcripts from
(https://vmcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant- all colleges/universities attended Course Credits ux/#/login). • Provided proof of English competency, if Biology 1 3 needed. Applicants must deliver the VMCAS application Biology 2 3 • Submitted a complete application through and other application materials (three letters of VMCAS or directly to LIU. General Chemistry with reference, transcripts, CV and essays) to VMCAS 4 • Submitted additional documentation if applying Laboratory by the designated deadline of September 15, to transfer or as an international applicant 2020. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply Organic Chemistry with 4 (semester 2-5 only). early to avoid system overload created by too Laboratory many concurrent applications. Biochemistry 3 Transfer from other Colleges of Please note that when applying through VMCAS, Mathematics or transcripts, the three letters of reference, CV 3 Veterinary Medicine and essays must be sent directly to VMCAS. Statistics Genetics 3 Veterinary students in good standing, who have been enrolled in a veterinary school accredited by 2) Direct admission to CVM-LIU English Composition 3 The preferred method for direct application is use the AVMA-COE may apply for transfer to LIU- Public Speaking 3 of the online portal available through the CVM. Applicants with a minimum overall GPA of veterinary website at www.liu.edu/vetmed. TOTAL pre-requisite 3.0 at the school of origin are eligible to transfer 29 courses on a space available basis and must meet all admission requirements, including having attained For those without internet access, direct all pre-requisites. Official transcripts will be applications may be mailed to our admissions Minimum pre-requisite GPA is set at 2.8. evaluated by the Associate Dean for Student office. This is not the preferred method and could Applicants must complete all pre-veterinary Affairs and Outcomes Assessment, and personnel result in delays. prerequisite course work with a C grade or better from the office of Graduate Admission, prior to Applicants can send all their admissions materials to be competitive. The pre-requisite courses must evaluation of the files by Admissions Committee. to: be taken within the previous 6 years. Exceptions Due to the experiential nature of the LIU-CVM Graduate Admissions Office may be granted to members of other health curriculum, students will only be considered for Mullarkey Hall professions, or individual with postgraduate transfer into semesters 2 through 5. The applicant LIU-CVM training (MSc and PhD level) who are actively must submit evidence that the curriculum at the 720 Northern Boulevard involved in research endeavors in the public or school of origin is comparable to that at LIU- Brookville, N.Y. 11548-1300 private sector. CVM, and must remediate missing learning 4. The following courses are not required but outcomes prior to joining LIU. Students on LIU-CVM recruitment and admissions ensure a highly recommended: Cellular Biology, probation, suspended or dismissed from an fair and consistent assessment of all applicants. Sociology, Psychology and Medical Terminology. These practices aim to attract and admit highly AVMA-COE accredited institution are not eligible qualified applicants with demonstrated academic to transfer to LIU-CVM. competence, understanding of the veterinary profession, and motivation toward a career in veterinary medicine. Consistent with applicable law, the admissions process is designed to be holistic, transparent, reliable and consistent with the diverse and inclusive admission practices used in accredited veterinary schools in the US and
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below: Technical Standards for Behavioral and Social Attributes – Students a) A written appeal must be submitted to the Dean should demonstrate maturity, integrity, within 5 working days of the communication of Admission and Program compassion and respect for others. The student the decision. The appeal must state the technical Continuation must possess the emotional and mental health standard in question. required for full use of their intellectual abilities b) The appeal is reviewed by the Academic The following technical standards describe the and must be able to tolerate and work effectively Standing Committee and a recommendation is non-academic qualifications required in addition to under mentally and emotionally challenging given to the Dean. academic performance that the college considers situations. c) A final decision by the Dean will be rendered essential for admission to, and continuance in, the within 10 days of such written appeal. DVM program. A candidate for the DVM degree Motor – The student must have sufficient strength, must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities gross and fine coordination, postural and English as a Second Language required to provide safe veterinary medical care in neuromuscular control and stamina necessary to the clinical, didactic and in all fields of Veterinary perform profession-specific tasks such as animal English language proficiency must be Medicine. Depending on the circumstances, restraint, physical examination, medical and demonstrated by all applicants for whom English reasonable accommodations for disabilities may be surgical procedures (on all species). is their second language. The English language possible and made available, however candidates requirement can be waived only if the applicant and continuing students are ultimately responsible Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative and submits an ELS 112 completion certificate or if for performing in a reasonably independent Quantitative Ability – Students must have he/she has completed 2 years of academic study in manner. effective and efficient learning skills to master an an approved English speaking country. English entry-level doctorate program. They must be able proficiency can be demonstrated by one of the The DVM Program has established these technical to learn through a variety of teaching methods (e.g. following: standards in the context of the following interests: classroom instruction, small group activities, • A minimum score of 85 on the internet based 1) the rights of applicants and students; 2) the individual study, experiential activities, and self- TOEFL, with a minimum score of 50 on the safety of students and patients; and 3) the learning). Students must be able to read, Test of Spoken English and a minimum significant experiential education requirements of comprehend, analyze and interpret data in order to listening score of 22; 225 on the Computer- the curriculum. These interests and the nature of problem-solve and respond to information related based or 550 Paper-based, the educational activities in the DVM program to medical situations in an organized manner. • A minimum ILTS score of 7, may prevent some prospective students with Intellectual abilities must be sufficient enough to • A minimum Cambridge English advanced and disabilities from qualifying for admission and analyze and synthesize information from a large proficiency overall score of 185 or continuing students with disabilities from variety of sources in a timely manner. • A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) of completeing the program. 67. The College will not discriminate against qualified The technical standards described below are those disabled individuals and works with the Immigration Requirements that allow an individual to perform at the minimal university’s campus-based Office of Disability acceptable level in the identified activity. Support Services to support qualified students with An admitted international applicant who intends to Applicants and students must be able to satisfy, documented disabilities in fully participating in all apply for a F-1 student visa must submit an I-20 with or without the use of appropriate auxiliary college programs and activities. Methods toward application showing that he/she can finance his/her aids (including prosthetic devices), the following achieving success and/or equal opportunities educational and living expenses. Financial technical standards which relate to physical, include academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and documents from the student and/or sponsor, and a cognitive, and behavioral abilities relevant to services, and other reasonable accommodations, copy of a valid passport must be submitted in successful completion of the DVM program. that may be provided to individuals to remove or support of the I-20 application. Upon notification lessen the effects of disability-related barriers. of admission, the student will be requested to send Observational – Through the use of visual, a non-refundable deposit fee of $500, which will auditory, and somatic senses, students must be The applicant should evaluate him/herself for be applied toward the first semester’s tuition and able to observe lectures, demonstrations, and compliance with these technical standards. fees, and a sponsor’s affidavit of support and experiments, read information from a computer Submission of an affidavit will serve as testimony official bank statement. Upon receipt of all screen, and observe a patient at a distance and the student has read and understands these required financial documentation, each eligible close-at-hand to accurately assess a patient’s standards and acknowledges compliance with student is sent a "Certificate of Eligibility for physical condition, obtain a patient history, and them. Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status" (also called a perform physical assessments. Form I-20). This form may be used to apply for an The CVM Admissions Committee and the F-1 entrance visa to the U.S. issued by American Communications – Students should be able to individual faculty of the College of Veterinary embassies abroad. Students are also responsible speak, hear, and observe patients in order to elicit Medicine are responsible for applying these for the visa requirements, and costs associated information and perceive nonverbal standards with respect to applicants and students with attainment of immigration paperwork for any communication such as facial expressions, affects, enrolled in the professional curriculum. family members that will join them in the US. and body language. Communication skills include Similarly, students are responsible for all the appropriate use of spoken and written English Candidates who have their admissions rescinded or documentation for pets to enter the US. For and the ability to communicate effectively and who receive notification of dismissal from the detailed information visit LIU’s International sensitively in both oral and written form. college for failure to meet these technical Admissions website at standards will be contacted by the Office of the www.liu.edu/post/international; 1-516-299-2900; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Candidates email [email protected]. who believe that an appeal of that decision is necessary must follow the procedure outlined Applications and all supporting documents from
Page 9 College of Veterinary Medicine 2020 - 2021 Bulletin 2020 - 2021 international applicants must be received by the application deadline for fall admission. Students should not make plans to come to the United States until they have received appropriate nonimmigrant forms. Students should be aware of the cost of living and studying on Long Island. It is advised that students make realistic plans to finance their education. Health insurance coverage is compulsory for all international students and for their dependents. Information pertaining to the health insurance coverage may be obtained from the Office of International Student Services.
New York State Immunization Law
The New York State Health Department requires college and university students born on or after January 1, 1957 to be immunized against measles, mumps and rubella. All students attending the university, including matriculants and non-degree students, must show proof of immunity if they wish to register for classes. In addition, New York State requires that LIU Post maintain a record of each student’s response to the meningococcal disease and vaccine information. The form must be signed by the student and contain either a record of meningitis immunization within the past 10 years OR an acknowledgement of meningococcal disease risk and refusal of meningitis immunization signed by the student. For information on student procedures for complying with this law, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 516-299-2323. For the veterinary program, all students are expected to maintain current rabies and tetanus vaccinations.
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ACADEMIC POLICY Criteria for evaluation of student performance in there will not normally be any effect on financial Veterinary skills courses aid. An INC in Veterinary Clinical Skills I through V must be removed before the end of the next Percentage of semester or the student will receive an “F” for the Academic Responsibility Description of Date of Exam overall course course. An INC in Veterinary Clinical Skills VI exam Candidates for a professional degree from LIU- grade must be removed before starting the fourth year clerkships. CVM are expected to know the graduation Graded R: A remediated grade. A student who receives an requirements set forth in this publication. It is the assignments to “F” in a course will not be able to advance to the responsibility of the student to know and comply include next semester unless they repeat the course or with the academic requirements and regulations of financial plan, undergo successful remediation (see Remediation the college as well as those of LIU. Students must construction Throughout the 10% (P/F) Policy). In order to repeat the course the student also meet basic standards of performance and evaluation course must have a successful appeal through the established for each class with respect to of medical Academic Standing Committee (ASC) be able to attendance, promptness in completing records and take the course again the next time it is offered. A assignments, correct English usage, accuracy in practice student who receives two “F’s” in a required calculations, neatness and general quality of management. workmanship. Fulfillment of these fundamental course will be dismissed from the program. The Specific skills- responsibilities must be recognized by the student student can appeal for readmission by writing a will be checked as an essential prerequisite to achieving letter to the ASC; if the appeal is successful, the Completion of off during class satisfactory academic standing and to being student can repeat the course the next time it is all semester- lab period. recommended by the faculty for a degree. offered. If the student receives a grade of “C” or specific skills Case-logs will 20% (P/F) higher, the initial grade of “F” is replaced by an checklists and be checked off “R”. The “R” grade is not counted in the GPA Academic Status case-logs once calculation. If a student receives two “F’s” in one observation It is expected that students will fulfill the semester or receives another “F” in a subsequent visit is complete requirements for the degree by registering over semester they will not be eligible to repeat the successive semesters. A degree candidate who Sign-off by Sign offs will course(s) and will be dismissed from the program. instructors of be done at If a student receives an “F” in a course they are does not re-register for classes must apply to the 20% (P/F) Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for semester- hands-on sites repeating they will be dismissed from the maintenance of matriculation before or during the specific skills by instructors program. registration period. A fee must be paid during the Communication W: The symbol W (Withdrew) is assigned when a Week 15 15% (P/F) registration period of each inactive semester. skills evaluation student officially withdraws from a semester Maintenance of matriculation does not extend the during year 1 - 4 course in which the student was Final Exam time limits specified under Requirements for Week 15 35% (P/F) doing satisfactory work at the level of a C grade or (OSCE) Degrees. Students serving in the armed forces of better. Students may withdraw from a clerkship in the United States maintain their standing TOTAL 100% the fourth year providing it is before the midpoint automatically during their time of service. of that clerkship. Students must obtain a Criteria for evaluation of student performance Withdrawal Form from Enrollment Services and Grades and Symbols during clerkships have this form signed by the instructor of the Based on the rubrics “Evaluation of Clinical course(s) concerned and by the Associate Dean for Final grades and GPA are calculated as follows: Rotations”, grades will be assigned as follows: Academic Affairs. The deadline for withdrawal A= 54- 60 points during semesters 1-6 is up until the last day of Percentage Grade GPA B= 47-53 points week 10. C= 41-46 points WF: The symbol WF (Withdrew while failing) is equal to or > 90 A 4 F= below 40 points assigned when a student withdraws from a course 88 - 89* A- 3.667 in which the student was failing. Students must obtain a Withdrawal Form from Enrollment 85 - 87* B+ 3.333 Grading: Credit is granted for courses completed Services and have this form signed by the 80 - 84* B 3 with the grade of (A), (A-), (B+), (B), (B-), (C+), instructor of the course(s) concerned, and the (C), (F) or (P). 78 - 79* B- 2.667 Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. A student
may not receive more than two semesters of WF’s 75 - 77* C+ 2.333 The following symbols are used: or they will be dismissed from the DVM program 70 - 74* C 2 P: A grade of (P) signifies pass. The symbol P is The deadline for withdrawal while failing is up not computed in the student’s average. <69.5* F 0 until the last day of week 14 for years 1-3. INC: An Incomplete (INC) is assigned, instead of *Any final grade with a decimal greater than 0.5 Students may withdraw from a rotation in the a letter grade, if the required coursework is not will be rounded to the next higher whole interger. fourth year in which they are failing, providing it completed by the end of the semester. An INC in is before the midpoint of that rotation. any course during semester 1-5 must be removed UW (Unauthorized Withdrawal): The symbol UW before starting the next semester. An INC in is assigned when a student unofficially withdraws semester six course must be removed before from a course. The UW is not computed in the starting the fourth year clerkships. In all courses, student’s average. An unauthorized withdrawal an INC grade that is not made up before the will result in dismissal from the DVM program. second Friday of the next semester becomes an F. The student will register for the next semester and
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must: (1) Notify the course director and the Quality Points and Grade Point Attendance Associate Dean for Academic Affairs within 24 hours and provide a reason for the absence. A Average (GPA) Successful work in LIU-CVM is dependent upon deferred final examination is a privilege that may
regular class attendance. All students are be granted only to a student who complies with the Quality Points: A credit is defined as 50 minutes encouraged to attend classes and to participate in notification regulations outlined above, whose of classroom work and/or 2-3 laboratory hours per classroom activities during the first semester. work during the semester is satisfactory and whose week, completed in one 16-week semester, or its Faculty have the right to weigh attendance and reason for missing the scheduled examination is an equivalent, plus appropriate out of class class participation in determining grades. authorized excuse. Deferred exams are assignments and readings. Consequently, excessive absences may impact coordinated through the Associate Dean for Quality points are computed by multiplying the negatively on the evaluation of a student’s Academic Affairs' Office. The student receives an number of credits in a course by: 4.000 for grade performance. Attendance is mandatory for all INC and will normally take a make-up exam by A, 3.667 for grade A-, 3.333 for grade B+, 3.000 students in laboratories, clinical skills courses, and the end of the following week. In instances, where for grade B, 2.667 for grade B-, 2.333 for grade clerkships. Attendance in laboratories is required. there is a serious medical condition or other C+, 2.000 for grade C, and 0.000 to F. To Because of scheduling restrictions, students are not extenuating circumstances, the ASC may extend determine the quality points for a specific course, able to switch lab sections. Regrettably, most the time to take the make-up examination beyond multiply the corresponding quality points (see laboratories and all case discussions cannot be the one week deadline. above) for the grade received in the course by the made up. Students in the experiential programs number of credits awarded for the course. To may be permitted to leave the sites from time to determine the total quality points, add all quality Withdrawal time when returning to the college for special points for all courses. events, upon the approval of the supervising In order to withdraw from a course, a student must
veterinarians. complete an official withdrawal application and Grade Point Average (GPA) submit it to the Enrollment Services Office before The grade point average (GPA) is obtained by the last day of week 10 for a W or the last day of dividing the total quality points by the total Tardiness week 14 for a WF. The withdrawal is noted on the number of credits, including those of failed Students are expected to be present from the student’s transcript with a grade of (W) or (WF). A courses. The grades W, UW, and P are not counted beginning of classes and laboratories until the student who stops attending classes without in the GPA computation nor are the grades for instructor dismisses them. Students are expected to officially withdrawing, will be given either of the courses taken at another college or university. comply with the hours set by supervising grades UW (unofficial withdrawal) or F. Please GPA computations are carried to the third decimal veterinarians for experiential courses. If students refer to the University’s withdrawal policy section place from which rounding takes place to the arrive late, they may be denied admission or for further details regarding official and unofficial second decimal place. For example, a computed marked absent. Habitual tardiness and/or failure to withdrawals. GPA of 2.994 will be rounded down to 2.990. A attend hours set by supervising veterinarians for computed GPA of 2.995 will be rounded up to experiential courses may impact negatively on the 3.000. On all official LIU transcripts, a GPA will Graduation Requirements evaluation of a student's performance. be displayed to three decimal places with the third Additionally, disciplinary action may be Upon recommendation of the faculty and approval decimal place always being zero due to rounding. undertaken for students with habitual by the Board of Trustees, the Doctor of Veterinary For example: In a semester, a student earns an A- inattentiveness to punctuality and attendance. Medicine is conferred by LIU upon a candidate in a 4 credit course (3.667 x 4 = 14.668), a B- in a who has met the following requirements: 3-credit course (2.667 x 3 = 8.001) and a B in 1. Satisfactory completion of the full prescribed another 3-credit course (3.000 x 3 = 9.000). The Examinations curriculum. student has earned 31.669 total quality points Absence from a Progress Examination 2. Maintenance of at least a 2.0 or “C” cumulative based on 10 total credits. Dividing 31.669 by 10 Any student who for any reason is absent from a GPA in all coursework. yields a cumulative GPA for this semester of 3.167 progress examination and who wishes to take a 3. Settlement of all accounts with the university, before rounding. Based on the rounding policy, the deferred examination is required to: (1) notify the including the graduation fee. cumulative GPA for this semester will be reported Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and course 4. Evidence of good ethical and professional on the student's official LIU transcript as 3.170. director within 24 hours, and (2) apply, in writing, character. within five days to the Associate Dean for Students have until the time of their graduation to Dean's List Academic Affairs to ask for permission to take a have changes made on their academic records.
deferred examination, giving the reason and Once a student has graduated, the academic record The Dean’s List for each semester of each class official documentation for the absence from the cannot be changed retroactively. year consists of those matriculated students who examination. The student will need permission are registered in that class year, have completed all from the course instructor, as noted in individual courses during that semester, received a passing Degrees with Distinction syllabi. If the absence was caused by sickness or grade in every subject for that semester and injury, the letter must be accompanied by a Students who have achieved a grade point average achieved a semester GPA of > 3.500. Students medical certificate stating when the illness began of 3.500, 3.700, or 3.800 may receive a Doctor of who earn an F, W, UW, U, R or INC in any or the injury was sustained, and the number of Veterinary Medicine degree cum laude, magna semester, even though the symbols are days of confinement recommended by the cum laude, or summa cum laude, respectively. subsequently changed to grades, may not be placed physician. If the absence was caused by death in on the Dean’s List for that semester. A student the immediate family, the student must indicate the who does not receive an official grade in any date of death and the relationship to the deceased. semester will not be placed on the Dean’s list until the official grade is handed in, excluding those Absence from Final Examination circumstances listed above. A student who is absent from a final examination
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eligible to appeal this decision if extenuating Academic Standards circumstances played a factor in their academic Remediation performance. Examples of such circumstances Satisfactory progress is ordinarily demonstrated by could include an illness, accident, separation or A remediating program is available for those completing the four-year Doctor of Veterinary divorce, or the death of a relative. students who fail a course based on a poor Medicine program in the projected four-year time Failure to satisfy any of the above-listed indicators performance on the final examination. The frame; completing the necessary required and of satisfactory progress is cause for academic remediation policy allows a student to write a elective courses; maintaining an overall dismissal, suspension or probation and any one or “make up” examination providing: cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater in all courses more of the three (dismissal, suspension, or • The student was passing at the time of the final attempted: achieving a GPA of 2.0 or greater for probation) will be applied immediately upon examination. each semester, term or session attended. failure to maintain satisfactory progress. If • The student had a final course grade of > 65. To be in good standing, a student must make dismissal or suspension are not applied, then • The student can only remediate one course per satisfactory progress toward fulfilling all probation will apply. semester. requirements of the program in which he or she is Academic probation is most typically the initial • The student can only remediate three courses enrolled. Failure to do so will be cause for official action for a student failing to make over the entire curriculum. academic dismissal. The college reserves the right satisfactory progress. Every attempt is made by to dismiss, suspend, or probate, at any time, a LIU-CVM to duly notify students that they have Academic Probation student whose academic record is unsatisfactory. been placed on probation. Students in LIU-CVM Prior notification or prior academic probation is are expected to be fully aware of the requirements Academic probation is the initial official action for not a necessary precursor to academic dismissal or for satisfactory progress and are expected to be a student failing to make satisfactory progress. suspension of students who have unsatisfactory fully capable of determining whether their own Students will be notified by email that they have academic records or progress. Any student, who at academic progress is in compliance with the been placed on probation and it is up to the student any time, fails to demonstrate satisfactory requirements for satisfactory progress. As such, all to check that system regularly for notifications. progress, as indicated above, shall be subject to students are further expected to understand that if Students in LIU-CVM are expected to be fully immediate academic dismissal or suspension. This academic dismissal or suspension is not aware of the requirements for satisfactory progress can occur upon determination or opinion of the immediately applied in their case that their status and are expected to be fully capable of college that the noncompliance with satisfactory is probationary, whether or not they receive determining whether their own academic progress progress is of such nature, that a period of notification from LIU-CVM in that regard. All is in compliance with the requirements for academic probation shall not be afforded to the students failing to make satisfactory progress are satisfactory progress. All students failing to make student. expected to take initiative towards remediation of satisfactory progress are expected to take initiative unsatisfactory progress. Satisfactory academic towards remediation of unsatisfactory progress. Satisfactory Academic Progress progress for financial aid program eligibility is Students who are not in compliance with the discussed in the financial aid section below. standards of academic progression for any reason (SAP) are not permitted to enroll and/or participate in any
courses. Satisfactory academic progress is measured at the Early Intervention Causes for and conditions of a student’s academic end of each semester, for each student enrolled in The college has developed an early intervention probation are as follows: the DVM program, after all grades have been program for at risk students experiencing academic • Students on probation are required to meet with submitted. Any student receiving a grade below C difficulty. The program recognizes the early the academic standards committee to discuss in a course, as a semester GPA and/or overall feedback from assessment tools, addressed reasons for unsatisfactory progress. GPA, is reviewed by the ASC. The ASC will academic challenges in a proactive manner, and • A student on academic probation may be evaluate any such student’s academic performance focuses the retention efforts on those students who required to participate in academic counselling and make recommendations to the Dean as it need it the most. Any student with a semester and/or enroll in a remedial program of study. deems appropriate within the guidelines stated GPA of less than 2.3 will be enrolled in the early • Any student that is re-admitted as a repeating below. intervention program. A student will be contacted student. • Pre-clinical students failing for the first time by email as part of the early intervention program • A student who has been placed on academic with one “F” or with one “WF” grade will be and must meet with an advisor for counseling and probation or is “at risk” is limited in notified of their Academic Warning and will be referred to professors and/or the participation in extracurricular activities. A Financial Aid (FA) warning status. Students on appropriate academic support services. probationary student may hold membership in Academic Warning may continue their clubs, organizations, and fraternal societies. A education without having to go through the probationary student may attend lectures and appeal process. The Academic Warning status Minimum GPA other events sponsored by such clubs, will be removed upon satisfactory completion A student’s cumulative GPA in the DVM program organizations, and fraternal societies and/or by of the immediately subsequent semester with may be no less than 2.0. A student with a the college that are deemed to be of an passing grades in all subjects. If a student on cumulative GPA below 2.3 will be placed on early educational nature. Any student, with a GPA Academic Warning fails (receives an “F”) or intervention program. Any student who receives below 2.5 should be discouraged from running withdraws while failing (receives a “WF”), that grades below (C) in two courses in the same for office in a student club. A probationary student is subject to dismissal. semester will be dismissed from the DVM student is barred from holding any office, chair • Students must pass all courses while on program. A student who accumulates three grades or committee seat in such clubs, organizations, Academic Warning or Academic Probation. A below (C) during the DVM program will be or fraternal societies. student who receives a grade of “F” or “WF” dismissed. Students whose cumulative GPA is Any student with a cumulative GPA of less than while on Academic Warning or Academic below 2.3 are at a significant risk for dismissal and 2.0 will be placed on probation. Typically, the Probation is subject to dismissal. Students a student with a semester GPA of less than 2.3 will maximum number of semesters of academic failing to meet the criteria stated below are be determined to be “at risk”. probation permitted in the DVM program is two.
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The two semesters may be either consecutive or the following: separate. Any student who is on probation for a Academic Dismissal • Further documentation not available to the third semester will, with great probability, be committee, dismissed from the college for academic reasons. The college reserves the right, as previously noted, • Extenuating circumstances or alternative On rare occasions, upon review by the college’s to academically dismiss a student at any time if a solutions to the decision, ASC, additional semesters, of academic probation determination is made, after a thorough review by • Documented bias of one or more of the parties may be afforded the student, in order for the the ASC of the college, that the student’s academic involved, or student to remedy his or her noncompliance with record is unsatisfactory or otherwise does not • Procedural error. the standards of SAP. When such extension of comply for any reason with the standards of SAP. academic probation is granted, it shall not be Typically, academic dismissal occurs whenever a Dismissal Appeal construed that further extensions will be granted or determination has been made by LIU-CVM that a A student may appeal an academic dismissal once that the possibility of academic dismissal or student’s failure to maintain satisfactory progress by petition to the ASC of the college. The petition suspension is lessened should noncompliance with is of such severity or length of time, as defined by should present a thorough analysis by the student the standards of academic progress continue to the following guidelines, that the student should be of the reasons for having failed to maintain exist at the conclusion of the extended permanently withdrawn from the college. When satisfactory academic progress and a probationary period. Students on extensions of applying a standard of length of time to an comprehensive plan for rectifying his/her academic probation are typically required to academic dismissal, except in those rare instances, deficiencies within a reasonable period of time, conform to a written agreement regarding their as noted above, where an extension of academic preferably after one semester of study but not academic progress. Failure to achieve the levels of probation may be granted, dismissal will be exceeding two semesters of study, and that academic performance as specified in the applied whenever the student has maintained, for conforms with all other academic regulations of agreement is cause for academic dismissal from two semesters, an overall cumulative GPA of less the college. The petition is considered by the ASC, the college. than 2.0 in all courses attempted, or two semesters which may request that the student appear before of maintaining a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 this committee to substantiate his/her position and Academic Suspension in all DVM courses attempted. When applying a answer questions. The committee then makes its standard of severity to an academic dismissal, a recommendations on the petition to the Dean of Suspension is for students in otherwise good dismissal may be applied at any time that a student LIU-CVM, or designee. Students are advised that standing but facing non-academic misconduct and has acquired an overall GPA of 1.750 or less in all successful appeals of academic dismissals are rare in need of time away to deal with extenuating courses attempted or a GPA of 1.750 or less for a and usually occur only in those circumstances circumstances affecting their effective semester attended. where substantive underlying causes for participation in the program. Suspension may be Causes for dismissal include: unsatisfactory academic progress were previously offered at the discretion of the Dean and following a) a UW unknown to the college. Generally, as noted above, recommendation by the ASC. Suspension may b) 2 “F’s” in one semester in cases where substantive underlying causes exist occur in those cases where a period of time away c) 3 cumulative “F’s” for unsatisfactory progress, an extension of from the college would likely improve the d) An “F” in the same course upon repeat academic probation will have been granted to prospects for remediation of unsatisfactory e) 2 or more “WF’s” from different semesters allow the student additional opportunity to remedy progress when the student is permitted to resume his/her noncompliance with satisfactory academic his/her studies. By way of example, suspension Appeals Process progress. Decisions of the ASC that a student might be prescribed when a student indicates that believes may demonstrate arbitrary and capricious his/her failure to maintain satisfactory progress is Grade Appeal treatment or to be fundamentally unfair may be due to some type of personal circumstance, such as Generally, students who wish to appeal a course appealed, to the Dean of LIU-CVM. infirmity, family problems or economic grade should first attempt to resolve the issue with An appeal must be made in writing to the Dean of difficulties. In such cases, the college may require the course director. The student may also consult LIU-CVM and include an explanation of the a period of suspension from two semesters of the chair of the academic department that offers circumstance(s) that may have adversely affected study until such time that the extenuating causes the class. Failing a satisfactory resolution, the the student’s ability to meet the academic that have been determined to be factors in the student may appeal the grade in accordance with requirements, and the plan or changes that have student’s unsatisfactory progress have been the procedures outlined below. occurred which will allow them to make reasonably ameliorated. Academic time away may Following receipt of the grade in dispute the satisfactory academic progress in the future. All also be applied when the student’s academic student may appeal the grade in writing to the appeals must be accompanied by supporting difficulties have created a situation where he/she Associate Dean for Academic Affairs within 24 documentation, such as a letter from a doctor. If an may need to repeat courses in order to meet the hours. The appeal should include the reason why appeal is granted, the student will either be placed pre-requisite qualifications to move forward into the student is appealing the instructor’s grade. on probationary status for one semester during the next term of study. Students who have failed a The appeal will be sent to the ASC for review. which the student must meet academic progress course and are required to retake it are considered The committee advises the Associate Dean of guidelines, or must successfully adhere to an to be repeating students. In the case of suspension, Academic Affairs regarding the matter. The individualized academic plan that was developed the student is not required to re-apply for student will be contacted with the decision on for them by the ASC and Associate Dean for admission. grade appeal. If the student should seek further Academic Affairs as part of their appeal. recourse the student may appeal the decisions to the Dean. The student should provide a written petition within 5 working days of the receipt of the decision. The Dean may choose to consult with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the ASC prior to making a final decision. The Dean may grant an appeal only if a student can demonstrate
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Its mission is to awaken, enlighten and expand the In all cases, when in conflict with a department Related Curricular Matters minds of its students. bylaw, New York Education Law § 224-a, must be At LIU, all students find an academic community followed. Time Limit where cultural, ethnic, religious, racial, sexual, and Degree requirements for a doctoral degree must be individual differences are respected and where Section II: Recognized Holidays completed within five years from the term for commonalities are affirmed. This requires the Holidays observed by many members of the which the candidate is admitted and enrolled campus to be open and welcoming, even as it university community include, but are not limited (exclusive of time spent in military service). maintains respect for intellectual, cultural and to: Id al-Fitr, Id al-Adha, Ramadan, Rosh LIU-CVM is cognizant that there may be a variety academic traditions. LIU recognizes the character Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Purim, Passover, of reasons why students may not complete the of its diverse student body as its greatest strengths Shavuot, Diwali, Ash Wednesday, Easter, Doctor of Veterinary program in the projected and challenges. Christmas and Good Friday. Information about four-year time frame. All requests for an extension Although Long Island University does not, as an these holidays and the dates of their observance is must be in writing and submitted to the Associate institution observe religious holidays, the available at the Office of Academic Affairs. Dean for Academic Affairs for review by the ASC. academic calendar is designed to avoid conflicts Please note: Students should include in their request an with observed holidays, such as July 4, Memorial • All Islamic holidays begin at sundown on the explanation of the circumstances under which they Day, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and evening before the given date. Islamic holidays require an extension to complete their degree Christmas. As the diversity of our community has are based on the lunar calendar and may vary requirements. The student will be duly notified, as increased, additional religious holidays now affect by one or two days from what is scheduled to whether or not the request for an extension has a significant number of students and faculty. based on the sighting of the new moon. been granted by the ASC. Consistent with our commitment of creating an • Professors should be aware and considerate academic community that is respectful of and that during the entire month of Ramadan Public Information Policy welcoming to persons of differing backgrounds, students are fasting all day. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of we believe that every reasonable effort should be • Observance of Jewish holidays begins before 1974 (FERPA) specifically states that a school made to allow members of the university sundown of the date listed. Due to their may provide what they deem "directory community to observe their religious holidays preparation and travel restriction, all these information," and only this information, without without jeopardizing the fulfillment of their polices apply to two and a half hours before the student's consent or as provided by the law. academic obligations. sunset for all Jewish holidays as well on every Directory information at Long Island University Friday afternoon for the Sabbath. includes the following: the student's name, Section I: Policy Requirements • Christian Orthodox holidays begin at sundown enrollment status, major field of study, dates of In accordance with the commitment stated above on the evening preceding the holiday. attendance, degrees and awards received, past and and New York State law, see appendix A for full LIU is committed to maintaining a learning and present participation in officially recognized sports law, students shall not be penalized for their working environment that is free of bias, and non-curricular activities, physical factors absence due to their observance for recognized prejudice, discrimination and harassment and an (height, weight) of athletes and the most previous religious holidays. LIU recognizes and values the environment that supports, nurtures, and rewards educational agency or institution attended. significant role of religion and faith in the lives of career and educational advancement purely on the Students who wish to have their directory students, and will ensure that no members of the basis of ability and performance. Discrimination or information withheld can make this election by university community are compelled to attend harassment based upon race, color, religion, sexual filing the appropriate form at Enrollment Services. classes in a way that impacts their ability to orientation, gender and/or gender identity or practice their faith. expression, marital or parental status, national POLICIES AND In accordance with NYS law, it shall be the origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or responsibility of the faculty to make available to military status, age, disability or any other legally REGULATIONS AFFECTING each student who is absent from school, because of protected basis is prohibited by law and STUDENTS his or her religious beliefs, an equivalent undermines the character and purpose of the opportunity to register for classes or make up any University. Such discrimination or harassment is This section is provided for informational examination, study or work requirements missed. illegal, against University policy, and will not be purposes. It should not be construed to be a In accordance with NYS law, students cannot be tolerated. comprehensive presentation of all policies and penalized for class absences because of religious LIU strives for high standards of courtesy, regulations that affect students of LIU-CVM but holidays. When possible, students should notify integrity and discipline, and as we learn more rather as a distillation of those policies and the faculty member of conflicts due to religious about our community we will update this policy. regulations of which every student should be holidays in advance of any anticipated absence. If Any questions regarding this policy please contact aware. asked, the student should provide accurate the Office of Academic Affairs. information about the obligations entailed in the Academic Policy on the observance of that particular holiday or a letter Appendix A: New York Education Law § 224-a from their clergy. In the event, however, that a Students unable because of religious beliefs to Observation of Religious professor and student cannot reconcile, or a register or attend classes on certain days, Holidays student believes that there has been a violation of 1. No person shall be expelled from or be refused the policy, the student should contact the admission as a student to an institution of higher LIU prides itself as being one of the most diverse ombudsman office or the CVM Associate Dean for education for the reason that he or she is unable, multicultural private universities in the country. Student Affairs and Outcomes Assessment. because of his or her religious beliefs, to register The mission of LIU since 1926 has been to open It is advisable that faculty provide course syllabi at or attend classes or to participate in any the doors of the city and the world to men and the beginning of each term that specify dates of examination, study or work requirements on a women of all ethnic and socioeconomic exams and due dates of assignments. Every effort particular day or days. backgrounds who wish to achieve the satisfaction should be made to avoid scheduling exams on 2. Any student in an institution of higher education of the educated life and to serve the public good. religious holidays. who is unable, because of his or her religious
Page 15 College of Veterinary Medicine 2020 - 2021 Bulletin 2020 - 2021 beliefs, to attend classes on a particular day or other religious functionaries or for the purpose of Public Safety assistance, the faculty member, or days shall, because of such absence on the propagating religious doctrines. As used in this academic department will report the incident to the particular day or days, be excused from any section, the term "religious belief" shall mean Department of Public Safety so that a report can be examination or any study or work requirements. beliefs associated with any corporation organized generated. A faculty member, Head of Department 3. It shall be the responsibility of the faculty and of and operated exclusively for religious purposes, or Dean also has the right to make a formal the administrative officials of each institution of which is not disqualified for tax exemption under grievance against a student by filing a written higher education to make available to each student section 501 of the United States Code. statement with the Dean of Academic Affiairs' who is absent from school, because of his or her office. The information will then be reviewed by religious beliefs, an equivalent opportunity to Standards of Professional Ethical the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to register for classes or make up any examination, determine whether or not any violations of the study or work requirements which he or she may Behavior Ethos Statement and Code of Conduct were have missed because of such absence on any committed. When applicable, the student will then Academic Conduct Policy particular day or days. No fees of any kind shall be proceed through the established Student Conduct In cases of academic irregularities or dishonesty in charged by the institution for making available to adjudication process. In addition, the Dean of the examinations or class work, responsibility for the said student such equivalent opportunity. College of Veterinary Medicine will also be disciplinary action is governed by the faculty 4. If registration, classes, examinations, study or notified of the incident. policy contained in the Academic Conduct Policy. work requirements are held on Friday after four Final determination as to whether or not the Please see the LIU website at o'clock post meridian or on Saturday, similar or student will be permitted to continue as a member www.liu.edu/post/academicconduct . Plagiarism makeup classes, examinations, study or work of the class, department or school would be the and cheating are not only serious violations of the requirements or opportunity to register shall be decision of the Dean or their designee. For rules, but also may reflect adversely on the made available on other days, where it is possible additional information outlining the Student student’s reputation as well as on the reputation of and practicable to do so. No special fees shall be Conduct disciplinary process, please refer to the the college and the University. Faculty, charged to the student for these classes, Student Handbook. The handbook, which is administrators and the student body share examinations, study or work requirements or updated annually, is also available on the LIU responsibility for academic integrity. A student in registration held on other days. CVM website. violation of accepted academic procedures may be 5. In effectuating the provisions of this section, it subject to disciplinary action, up to and including shall be the duty of the faculty and of the Criminal Background and Drug Testing expulsion from the campus. Faculty members will administrative officials of each institution of A criminal conviction and/or the use of illegal report to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs higher education to exercise the fullest measure of drugs may impede or bar the student's entry into a any case of irregular or dishonest behavior that good faith. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall chosen field of study. Students should be aware occurs in the class or in his or her observation. result to any student because of his or her availing that a criminal record can result in the refusal of Students may likewise make such a report to the himself or herself of the provisions of this section. licensing/certification/registration agencies to faculty member or Associate Dean. The Associate 6. Any student, who is aggrieved by the alleged issue the credential needed to practice Veterinary Dean for Academic Affairs will write a summary failure of any faculty or administrative officials to Medicine. Prospective students are urged to of the case and turn all documents over to the comply in good faith with the provisions of this contact the pertinent state and/or federal licensing Academic Standing Committee. The ASC will section, shall be entitled to maintain an action or agency to inquire whether a criminal record will determine the best way to proceed with the proceeding in the supreme court of the county in have an impact on licensure or certification allegation(s). The ASC will then communicate its which such institution of higher education is eligibility. decision to the student, the Associate Dean for located for the enforcement of his or her rights Many clinical/field experience affiliates now Academic Affairs and the Dean of LIU-CVM. under this section. require the completion of criminal background The student may appeal the decision to the Dean 6-a. It shall be the responsibility of the checks and/or drug testing for employees, of LIU-CVM. If the student continues to disagree administrative officials of each institution of volunteers and students affiliated with the site. with the decision, one last appeal can be made to higher education to give written notice to students Therefore, students who plan to participate in a the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. In of their rights under this section, informing them clinical/field experience may be asked to undergo the case of repeat academic offenses, the student that each student who is absent from school, a criminal background check, and/or a drug screen. may be subject to suspension or expulsion from because of his or her religious beliefs, must be Students should be aware that LIU-CVM's clinical the DVM program. If current non-academic given an equivalent opportunity to register for affiliates may reject or remove a student from the disciplinary action is pending for a student, further classes or make up any examination, study or work site if a criminal record is discovered or if a drug disciplinary action may result, up to and including requirements which he or she may have missed test is positive. In the event that a student is expulsion from the campus. because of such absence on any particular day or rejected from a clinical/field site due to days. No fees of any kind shall be charged by the information contained in the criminal background Student Conduct institution for making available to such student check, or drug screen, the student may be unable Discipline in the classroom is the responsibility of such equivalent opportunity. to complete a required clerkship. In such an event, the faculty member in charge of the class. 7. As used in this section, the term "institution of the student may be advised to withdraw from the Misbehavior that interferes with the educational higher education" shall mean any institution of program. efficiency of a class will be considered sufficient higher education, recognized and approved by the cause for suspension of a student from a class. A regents of the University of the State of New York, Academic Ethics student who is suspended from class for which provides a course of study leading to the Students are expected to conduct themselves in disciplinary reasons must first attempt to resolve granting of a post-secondary degree or diploma. accordance with the highest academic standards of the problem with the faculty member. If this is not Such term shall not include any institution, which honesty and integrity. The acts of, or the intent to possible, the problem can be referred to the Office is operated, supervised or controlled by a church engage in the acts of, cheating, plagiarism, of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. or by a religious or denominational organization illegitimate possession and/or disposition of In instances where a faculty member or an whose educational programs are principally examinations, and similar acts, are grounds for academic department requires Department of designed for the purpose of training ministers or suspension or dismissal from the university.
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Students are advised that plagiarism consists of in a manner similar to that of students enrolled in author(s) with footnotes, citations, or any act involving the offering of the work of the professional program. bibliographical reference or direct quotation of someone else as the student’s own, including the the work of others without applying quotation use of work authored by a paid or volunteer person marks, and fully and properly crediting the or organization contracted by the student. Students II. Academic Integrity author(s) with footnotes, citations, or participating in experiential courses must adhere to Students shall deal honestly with people, including bibliographical reference. all rules and regulations of the specific hospital, colleagues, faculty, university representatives, • Reproduction of copyright material (e.g., long-term care facility, industry site, etc. patients, and health-care providers. Students are textbooks, handouts, examinations) without expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity obtaining written permission from the copyright throughout all aspects of their education. owner. LIU-CVM Honor Code Specifically, students are responsible for: • Web-casting/taping or emailing lectures Understanding the types of conduct that are I. Statement of Philosophy without permission of the faculty member or deemed unacceptable and, therefore, are prohibited As students enrolled in a professional program, instructor. by this policy. Refraining from committing any act students of LIU-CVM represent the university, the of cheating, plagiarizing, facilitating academic college, and the veterinary profession. As such, it Academic Dishonesty Related to Clinical dishonesty, abusing academic materials, stealing, is imperative that students conduct themselves in a Practice professional misconduct, or similar activities. professional manner, both academically and in any • Falsification of a patient’s medical records or Maintaining a “duty to report” every instance in other situation where they are viewed as providing fabricated information regarding a which students may have knowledge that academic representatives of the university, the college, patient’s medical status or treatment presented misconduct has occurred; the student must report and/or the profession. It is imperative that CVM either verbally or in writing. any infraction of the Honor Code to a faculty students shall be of good moral character and • Multiple submission of assignments from member or other appropriate authority (i.e., course recognize a responsibility to participate in various practice sites. director, preceptor, Associate Dean for Academic activities contributing to an improved community. Affairs, etc.) CVM students caring for animal patients must not Abuse of Academic Materials Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are be harmful, dangerous or negligent to the welfare • Destroying or making inaccessible academic not limited to, the following: of the animal patient. Therefore, standards of resource materials. Examples include, but are professional and ethical behavior have been not limited to the following: Plagiarism is the use or presentation of ideas, developed as a guide for students to prepare them • Destroying, hiding, or otherwise making works, or work that is not one's own and that is not to meet the standards of the profession. unavailable for common use, library, common knowledge, without granting credit to the With all professions, it is the responsibility of the computer, personal digital assistants originator. Plagiarism is a practice that is not only individual to be aware of all applicable standards (PDAs), or other academic reference unacceptable, but which is to be condemned in the (including academic, professional, ethical, and materials. strongest terms possible on the basis of moral, legal) and to follow them to the best of his/her • Destroying, hiding, or otherwise making educational and legal grounds. For further ability at all times. Not knowing these standards is unavailable, another’s notes, experiments, information about what constitutes plagiarism, the considered to be unprofessional, and does not computer programs, or other academic student is referred to: provide defense in the case of errors in practice or work. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/3/33. unprofessional behavior. Therefore, each CVM student is required to become aware of and follow Other Cheating these standards, and adhere to the rules and • Falsification of signatures, transcripts, grade • Use of unauthorized assistance (written, verbal, regulations of the university, LIU-CVM, the off- reports, attendance records or other official electronic or other sources of aid), except campus sites, and the profession. documents. during recitation sessions, quizzes, The elements of the professional commitment • Provision of false information regarding a examinations, or CVM practice experiences. required of CVM students are outlined in the missed examination or assignment. • Dependence upon the aid of unauthorized Veterinarian’s oath taken by CVM students, which • Providing a false statement to any instructor in sources in writing papers, solving problems or reads as follows: “Being admitted to the an attempt to gain an advantage or exceptions. completing other assignments which includes profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly • Reusing, possessing, photocopying, selling, purchasing a paper or research work for one’s swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for stealing, or soliciting, in its entirety or in part, submission as his/her own work. the benefit of society through the protection of instructor-prepared examinations, lecture • Acquisition or possession, without permission, animal health and welfare, the prevention and materials or assignments unauthorized for of examinations or other academic material relief of animal suffering, the conservation of release to all students. belonging to a member of the university faculty animal resources, the promotion of public health, All students are required to read the LIU Post or staff. and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will Pride Student Handbook, to find the Academic • Multiple submissions of work by a student that practice my profession conscientiously, with Conduct Policy regarding A.) Academic Respect has been used in an identical or similar form to dignity, and in keeping with the principles of for the Work of Others, B.) Academic Self- fulfill any academic requirement at the veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong Respect, C.) Academic Honesty, D.) Academic university or any other practice site. obligation the continual improvement of my Originality and E.) Academic Fairness. The LIU • Provision of assistance to others who are professional knowledge and competence.” Post Student Handbook can be found at participating in the behaviors or activities The standards of academic conduct, outlined in the www.liu.edu/post/studenthandbook. mentioned above. sections that follow, apply not only to students • Falsification of statements or data. enrolled in the professional program, but also to • Listing sources that have not been used. III. Professional Integrity students enrolled in any of LIU-CVM's graduate A student must not be harmful, dangerous, or programs. As such, violations of the Honor Code Copyright Infringement negligent to the mental or physical health of by students enrolled in these programs are handled • Paraphrasing without properly crediting the patients, colleagues, faculty, or the public.
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Students must be familiar with and abide by the responsibility to discuss this with his/her advisor, address is not acceptable unless the student is rules and regulations of their assigned experiential faculty member, or preceptor at the college or off- currently in residence with the parent. practice sites, as well as federal, state, and local campus site. Students should protect the public Address changes should be submitted to the Office laws pertaining to the practice of veterinary from an impaired colleague and assist an impaired of Enrollment Services within three days of a medicine. colleague in receiving appropriate help with change of residence. his/her drug or alcohol problem. Students must Official correspondence from LIU-CVM that is Representation: A CVM student shall accurately also refer to the Alcohol Policy and Regulations, intended for delivery by the United States Postal represent himself/herself to others, including, but detailed in the LIU Post Student Bulletin. System by first class, third class or other classes of not limited to, colleagues, faculty and staff of the mail will be mailed to the address the student lists university, clients, preceptors, and other health- Members of LIU-CVM are expected to comply with the Office of Enrollment Services. care providers. with the College policies regarding food and drink Official correspondence from the college is also in the classroom or clinical setting. Smoking is not regularly sent to students by electronic mail. Every Demeanor: The student is expected to be permitted in any part of the LIU-CVM facilities. student of LIU-CVM is considered to be on notice thoughtful and professional when interacting with of the information contained in email messages faculty, clients, patients and their families, In addition to the Honor Code, students are sent by the college to the student’s official email physicians, preceptors, other students, and other expected to follow the policies and procedures for address. All students of LIU-CVM are assigned an members of the health-care team. Likewise, criminal background check and drug screening official LIU email alias students must be respectful of and adhere to LIU- policies for LIU-CVM and, when applicable, the ([email protected]) that serves as the CVM’s rules and regulations. affiliated experiential practice site. official LIU email address. Official email Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited correspondence from LIU-CVM is sent to that to: address. • Absence from, or lateness to, required College IV. Pledge of Honor All students are expected to sign the following professional activities, LIU Student Picture • Use of offensive language or gestures, Pledge of Honor upon matriculation to LIU-CVM: • Intimidation or coercion of fellow students, “As a student of the College of Veterinary Identification
faculty, staff, and patients, Medicine at Long Island University, I will actively All students of LIU-CVM are expected to obtain • Posting of offensive and/or unauthorized pursue behaviors that are consistent with and retain an official LIU student identification material on websites where the students are professional conduct, as outlined in the college’s card that bears their individual photograph. In identified as being from LIU-CVM, Honor Code. I will maintain a professional addition to other uses on campus, students in the • Defacing university property. relationship with faculty, colleagues, other health college are expected to present this form of care providers, and patients, and will maintain identification at the start of most examinations academic integrity, as outlined in the Code. I fully recognize that violation of any of the standards of administered by the college.
the Code may result in disciplinary actions, Appearance including possible dismissal from the college.” Registration for continuing Students shall maintain a neat, clean appearance, Students are reminded that failure to sign this document does not relieve them from the DVM Students and dress in attire that is appropriate for the setting. While in practice experiences and during professional and academic responsibilities set forth Registration beyond the first semester depends on official college professional events, students must in the LIU-CVM Honor Code and/or other satisfactory progress in fulfilling college graduate be dressed in professional attire. Students must documents delineating student conduct and programs’ conditions. For further information follow the professional appearance expected at the behavior. about grade requirements, see the section veterinary affiliates practice. For men, this “Academic Standards”. For continuing students in includes a dress shirt, tie, and dress slacks or neat- REGISTRATION good standing, registration for approved degree appearing khaki pants. Women should be similarly program courses outlined in the LIU DVM bulletin appropriately and conservatively attired such as in Students will register online. Students should is required. Students not fulfilling the requirements a blouse with skirt or dress pants, or in a dress. routinely and closely monitor notifications while should make an appointment with the Associate Sneakers, open-toe shoes of any kind, work boots they are logged into MyLIU.edu regarding times Dean for Academic Affairs in order to obtain or shoes that look like work boots, T-shirts, shorts, for self-service registration for upcoming approval. and jeans of any color are examples of what is not academic semesters. permitted. In the classroom, students should be Late Registration dressed in clothes that are clean and neat and are Registration for New DVM not considered offensive or embarrassing to the Students The period of Late Registration begins the first day faculty or students. Tattoos should be covered if of classes for a session and continues for that is the requirement at the clinical veterinary Newly admitted students to the DVM program approximately two weeks. Within the late affilates. Additional/specific dress code should closely follow the registration procedures registration period, a student may register for requirements may be outlined in individual course provided to them during the admissions process. courses with the consent of the Associate Dean for syllabi. Student Affairs and Outcomes Assessment.
LIU-CVM Correspondence Impairment The student will not use alcohol or drugs in ways Every student is required to report his or her that impair his/her ability to perform required correct residential address to the LIU Post Office work or result in compromised patient care. When of Enrollment Services. This address must be the a student uses a medication that may impair his/her student’s actual residing address while in ability to care for patients, it is his/her attendance at LIU-CVM. Reporting the parent’s
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inaccurate information is included in the original Audit Policy request. Except during peak periods at the conclusion of Auditing of courses (without credit) is allowed each semester, requests are usually processed only to students enrolled in the DVM program and within two business days. If the transcript is to be with permission of the course director and the held for completion of any courses in progress, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The audit processing will occur within 10 days after the fee is set at one-half the regular tuition fee. grades are posted. For more information, visits the LIU Post Enrollment Services' website at: TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS http://liu.edu/CWPost/Enrollment- Services/Registration/Transcript-Orders. Official transcripts for professional and graduate schools, prospective employers and other institutions must be requested in writing. Please note: if you owe the university any funds or have certain blocks on your account, your request cannot be processed. The university adheres to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. A student's record will not be released without prior written consent from the student. Enrolled students may use the secure student portal (My LIU) (https://my.liu.edu) to check their financial and academic status. Students have the four following options to secure transcripts:
Currently Enrolled Students - Login to the My LIU portal and select "Order Transcripts Online." Cost: $7.00 per transcript.
Alumni or Students Not Currently Enrolled - Order transcripts online (Credentials, Inc.) through TranscriptsPlus. You can submit a transcript request 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Be assured that TranscriptsPlus uses current web encryption technology and your information is secure. Cost: $7.00 per transcript.
Customer Service Telephone Requests - By calling the toll free customer service number at 1- 800-646-1858, you can request a transcript over the phone. An additional $10 processing fee will be added to your order. Cost $17 total per transcript order.
In-Person "On Demand" Transcripts - You may come to the campus Enrollment Services Office, show picture ID, and official transcripts can be printed for you on the spot. Please call 516- 299-2323 for office hours. Cost: $25.00 per transcript If you wish to release your transcripts to a third party for pick up, you must provide signature authorization for that request. The third party will be required to show photo id. Essential information to be furnished should include: • Full name, address, social security number, dates of attendance • Name while enrolled, if different from above. • Complete name and address (written clearly) of recipient including institution, department name, address, city, state and zip code. Many transcripts do not reach their proper destination in time because incomplete and
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TUITION AND FEES Compact Single 5,467 Compact Single* 5,692 Students are billed for tuition and fees at the time of registration. Room and Double 4,536 board charges, if living on campus, are reflected at the time of room Double* 4,755 assignment. Students must make satisfactory payment arrangements prior to Triple 4,339 the start of each term or before moving into residence halls to remain in good Triple* 4,547 financial standing. * Temperature Controlled Acceptable payment arrangements include: • Payment in full using check or credit card; Intersession Rate: • Approved financial aid covering all charges; Per week 305 • Enrollment in an online University Payment Plan; and/or MEAL PLANS (per term) • Participation in an approved third-party payment agreement. Residential Meal Plan 1 (unlimited meals plus $300 dining 2,796 A student who complies with any combination of the above shall be considered dollars) in good financial standing, so long as all conditions are met throughout the Residential Meal Plan 2 (14 meals per week plus $300 dining 2,564 term. All payment arrangements must be completely satisfied or late payment dollars) fees and/or penalties will be applied to your account. Students who fail to make Residential Meal Plan 3 (10 meals per week plus $300 dining 2,322 satisfactory payment arrangements on delinquent past due balances may be dollars) referred to an outside collection agency or attorney, where additional fees and Dining Dollars+ Plan ($200 additional dining dollars) 200 penalties may be charged to their account (up to 30 percent of unpaid charges), including reasonable attorney's fees, as permitted by applicable law. Accounts Commuter Meal Plan 1 (25 meals plus $50 dining dollars) 246 referred to outside collection agencies may also be reported to one or more of Commuter Meal Plan 2 (50 meals plus $50 dining dollars) 395 the national credit bureaus. All policies can be found online at All resident students are required to participate in a meal plan. Dining www.liu.edu/post/es. dollars can be used at point of sale locations across the campus.
Rate Schedule Financial Policies Application Fee (non-refundable) $50 Payment Due Dates Tuition Deposit (non-refundable) 500 Term Bill Available Bill Due Date Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, per 27,500 Fall June 1 August 19 term Spring November 1 January 6 Dining Dollars, 9+ credits, per team 75 Please note that your invoice is subject to change. Charges are subject to Universtiy Fee: change based on changes made to courses, credit loads, housing and meal selections. Charges may also change to reflect fees and fines. Anticipated aid 12+ credits, per term 977 and financial aid credits are not guaranteed. Students must meet and maintain Other Fees: all program eligibility requirements, complete all required procedures, and submit all requested documents. Financial aid is traditionally based on full- First and Second Late Payment Fee 100 time status and is therefore subject to proration and/or termination if you are Third Late Payment Fee 150 not enrolled full-time. Your MyLIU portal makes it easy to manage your college finances and to pay your bills online, 24/7, so that you can concentrate Maintenance of Matriculation Fee 250 on your studies and make the most of your education. To view your bill, log in Late Registration Fee 200 to your MyLIU account. Your My LIU Student Center page will be displayed. Click on the “Account Inquiry” link from within the “Finances” section, and Returned Check/Credit Card 25 your balance will appear. To pay your bill online by using a credit card, check, Chargeback Fee or by wire transfer, click on the “Make a Payment” link from the Student Replacement Student ID Card 25 Center home page, or from within the “Account Inquiry” section to access the My LIU Payment Gateway. The LIU Payment gateway a secure online Diploma Replacement Fee 35 terminal that allows you to make a deposit, pay your bill, or set up an online Official Transcript, on demand, per 25 payment plan. request Late Payment Assessment Fall Term & Spring Official Transcript, online, per request 15 Amount Terms
Residential Life Rates 2nd Day of Classes $100 30th Day of Term 100 ACCOMMODATIONS (per term) 60th Day of Term 150 Housing Deposit (non-refundable) $300 Single Room 7,127 Liability Calendar Students are responsible for knowing that they are registered for classes, Single Room* 7,346 that they are expected to pay for these classes in a timely manner, and must Medical Single Room 5,577 understand and follow the correct procedures to withdraw from classes. Non- Medical Single Room* 5,806 attendance and/or non-payment do not consititute official withdrawal
College of Veterinary Medicine 2020 - 2021 Page 20 College of Veterinary Medicine, LIU from the University. The calculation of your tuition and fee liability, if any, is based on the date of your official withdrawal or drop in accordance with University policy:
Traditional Fall/Spring Terms Withdrawal Date Liability
Week 1 0%
Week 2 25%
Week 3 50%
Week 4 75%
Week 5+ 100% Room and board charges must be cancelled through the Residence Life Office. Liability for these charges will be pro-rated based on occupancy dates and assessed at the time of cancellation. Students requesting a review of their tuition and fee liability must complete the University's Appeals Form for Student Withdrawals in accordance with University policy and submit all required supporting documentation.
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Payment Plans
Payment Plans The University offers students and families the ability to pay your tuition bill in installments using our new online payment plan system. These plans can help families budget the cost of tuition and fees by spreading out the cost over a number of payments each term. Enrolling in a payment plan is easy - simply log into the LIU Payment Gateway, pick a plan that meets your needs, and enroll. You can pay online using a credit card or e-check, knowing your information is secured by industry-leading security features. The payment plan system will automatically notify you if your installments increase or decrease due to changes in your student account. The University offers the following payment plans each semester: Fall Payment Plan Spring Payment Plan
Enrollment Fee $35 $35
Enrollment Dates Jun 15 - Oct 31 Nov 1 - Feb 28
All applicable charges, less any approved financial aid. Your plan will automatically recalculate if changes are made to Balance Calculation your student account or financial aid during the payment plan term.
First Payment 20% plus fee upon enrollment 20% plus fee upon enrollment
Four equal installments due 30, 60, 90 Four equal installments due 30, 60, 90 Remaining Payments and 120 days from your enrollment and 120 days from your enrollment date date
Late Payment Fee $25 if payment is not received within 5 days of the scheduled due date.
Payment Methods Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, or ACH/Checking Account; auto deduction options are also available.
Log into your MyLIU account and select "Make a Payment." Then log into the LIU Payment Gateway and select How to Enroll "Payment Plans."
Authorized User Access Yes. You must first set up an authorized user.
Student Health Insurance
Long Island University has partnered with Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk to develop a cost-effective Student Health Insurance Plan that provides our students and families with robust medical coverage at school, back home, and while traveling or studying abroad. The plan is fully compliant with Federal Health Care Reform and offers students access to a network of doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies throughout the country. All international students, clinical students, residential students, LIU Global students and intercollegiate athletes are automatically enrolled in the Plan but can waive participation online at www.gallagherstudent.com/liu if they have comparable coverage under a family plan or other policy. Students who enter during the spring and summer terms can also participate in the plan with shorter coverage period, reduced rates, and specific enrollment/waiver deadlines. Beginning on July 1st, students can go to their MyLIU account and click on the “Student Health Insurance” link from the Student Center Home Page to enroll in the Plan, print ID cards, check claims, or waive coverage. Coverage begins on August 15, which represents the start of the plan year, and extends through August 14. Remember that if you have been automatically enrolled in the plan and wish to waive coverage, you must go online and receive confirmation by the waiver deadlines listed below. If you require additional assistance, please call the Office of Student Financial Services at 516-299-2553.
Enrollment Waiver Periods Annual Plan: July 1 - September 30 Spring Plan: January 1 - February 15
Annual Rate • Mandatory and Compulsory/Hard Waiver Students - $3,348*
NOTES: • New students who enter during the spring or summer terms will participate in the Plan with prorated coverage periods and rates.* • Please note that the rates listed above are subject to change based on claims paid in the current year. *2019-2020 Rate
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FINANCIAL AID be classified either as US citizens or as eligible same amount in subsequent years. noncitizens, be officially admitted to LIU or Long Island University’s scholarship programs Long Island University awards financial aid in an matriculated in a degree program and making are designed to reward students who demonstrate effort to help students meet the difference between satisfactory academic progress toward degree outstanding academic achievement. We are their own resources and the cost of education. All requirements. Students in certain advanced committed to providing you with an affordable, awards are subject to availability of funds and the certificate or diploma programs may also be high-quality education. Awards are given to student’s demonstrated need. Renewal of eligible for consideration. Generally, University students who demonstrate academic achievement, assistance depends on annual re-evaluation of a administered aid is awarded to full-time students. athletic talent, or strong leadership as well as student’s need, the availability of funds, the Part-time students may be eligible for Federal performers and artists. Aid is also awarded based successful completion of the previous year, and loans but must also maintain satisfactory academic on financial need. satisfactory progress toward completion of degree progress. requirements. In addition, students must meet the PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT published filing deadlines. Detailed information on Renewal Eligibility Graduate Assistantships financial aid is forwarded with the admission A limited number of Graduate Assistantships application and is also available on the Enrollment Financial aid awards are not automatically and University Fellowships are granted to various Services Office website at www.liu.edu/es. renewed each year. Continuing students must academic departments within each school and Many awards are granted on the basis of submit a FAFSA each year by the LIU deadline, college of the University. Graduate Assistantships scholastic merit. Others are based on financial continue to demonstrate financial need, make are also available in administrative departments. need. However, it is also possible to receive a satisfactory progress toward degree requirements, combination of awards based on both. Thus, and be in good academic standing. For ALL OTHER SOURCES OF AID University scholarships or fellowships may be institutional scholarships, students must generally New York State and other states offer a variety granted by themselves or in conjunction with maintain full-time enrollment and a cumulative of grants and scholarships to residents. Although student loans. In order to receive the maximum GPA of 3.2 to have their awards renewed. Any application is made directly to the state and grants amount of aid, students must apply for financial break in enrollment without an approved are awarded by the state, the amount each student aid by the appropriate deadline. deferment on file with the Enrollment Services is expected to receive is estimated and taken into It is the student’s responsibility to supply office will result in a loss of your scholarship. account by the University when assembling the correct, accurate, and complete information to the Please visit our renewal policy on the web at student’s financial aid package. LIU’s New York Enrollment Services Office and to notify them www.liu.edu/es. State school code is 5403. For complete immediately of any changes or corrections in his information, contact the New York Higher or her financial situation, enrollment status, or Withdrawal Education Services Corporation (HESC) at 888- housing status, including tuition remission 697-4372, or visit their website at benefits, outside scholarships and grants, and state Those receiving federal aid who withdraw www.hesc.ny.gov. sponsored prepaid college savings plans. completely may be billed for remaining balances Veterans Tuition Awards - Vietnam, Persian A student who has received a financial aid resulting from the mandatory return of funds to the Gulf, Afghanistan, or other eligible combat award must inform the Enrollment Services Office U.S. government. The amount of federal aid veterans matriculated at an undergraduate or if he or she subsequently decides to decline all or “earned” up to that point is determined by the graduate degree-granting institution or in an part of that award. Failure to do so may prevent withdrawal date and a calculation based on the approved vocational training program in New use of the award by another student. If a student federally prescribed formula. Generally, federal York State are eligible for awards for full or part- has not secured his or her award by the close of the assistance is earned on a pro-rata basis. time study. drop/add period, the award may be canceled, and States Other Than New York the student may become ineligible to receive Financial Sources Some students from outside New York State scholarship or fellowship aid in future years. may qualify for funds from their own state Determination of financial need is also based on UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED AND scholarship programs that can be used at Long the student’s enrollment status – a change in ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS Island University. Contact your state financial aid registration therefore may result in an adjustment Through the generosity of its alumni and other agency (call the Federal Student Aid Center at 1- to his or her financial aid. concerned donors, as well as from funds supplied 800-433-3243 for the address and telephone by the federal government, the University is able number) for program requirements and application Application Process to provide an extensive financial aid program for procedures. When you receive an eligibility notice its students. Awards are competitive and based on from your state program, you should submit it to Students must submit the Free Application for academic achievement, test scores, and, in most the Enrollment Services office in advance of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online at cases, financial need. registration. www.fafsa.gov, which is the basic form for all student aid programs. Be sure to complete all SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FEDERAL GRANTS AND BENEFITS sections. Students should give permission on the Long Island University maintains an extensive Veterans Benefits FAFSA for application data to be sent directly to program of scholarships and grants-in-aid based on Various programs provide educational benefits Long Island University (the LIU federal school academic merit and demonstrated financial need. for spouses, sons, and daughters of deceased or code number is 002751 and our New York state Awards are made during the admissions process. permanently disabled veterans as well as for graduate code number is 5403). New students Institutional scholarships may be combined with veterans and in-service personnel who served on should submit the application by February 15 for government supported grants and loans into a active duty in the United States Armed Forces the fall term or by November 1 for the spring term. single financial aid package. Scholarships and after January 1, 1955. In these programs, the Returning students should apply no later than grants are normally applied to tuition and fees; amount of benefits varies. Applications and further March 1. they can range from $500 to full tuition and fees information may be obtained from the student’s To be considered for financial aid, students must and do not require repayment. Need-based regional office of the Department of Veterans scholarships do not automatically renew for the Affairs. The University is also an annual
Page 23 College of Veterinary Medicine 2020 - 2021 Bulletin 2020 - 2021 participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. choice. To see your choice of lenders, log onto university and include an explanation of the Additional guidance may be obtained from the www.elmselect.com and select Long Island circumstance(s) that may have adversely affected Enrollment Services office or at the US University. the student’s ability to meet the academic Department of Veterans Affairs website at If you have considered applying for a private requirements, and the plan or changes that have www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/index.asp. loan, you may be required to complete the Free occurred which will allow them to make SAP in Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (see the future. All appeals must be accompanied by SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FROM above for application instructions) in order for the supporting documentation, such as a letter from a OTHER ORGANIZATIONS University to certify your loan eligibility. Private doctor or attorney. If an appeal is granted, the In addition to the sources of gift aid described loans that are used to cover prior semesters may student will either be placed on probationary status above, students may also be eligible for a private require additional information for approval, such for one semester during which the student must scholarship or grant from an outside agency or as letters certifying indebtedness, attendance meet SAP guidelines, or must successfully adhere organization. Some sources to explore are verification, official transcripts, etc. As such, to an individualized academic plan that was employers, unions, professional organizations, and when requesting funding for prior terms, be sure to developed for them by ASC and the Associate community and special interest groups. reference the correct academic year on your Dean for Academic Affairs as part of their appeal. application. Failure to meet these criteria will result in loss of FEDERAL LOANS The basic process involved with securing eligibility for Title IV funds. Federal Direct Student Loan Program private loans is the electronic filing of an The criteria below outline the progress that is The Federal Direct Student Loan is obtained application, institutional certification, and approval required for a full time graduate student to be from the U.S. Department of Education. The total information. Generally speaking, electronic filing considered in good standing: amount borrowed in any year may not exceed the processing requires at least 72 hours before a Completion rate requirements: cost of education minus the total family lender will respond. The University will assist you • All students must earn at least 67% of their contribution and all other financial aid received in this process and will determine for you the attempted hours. that year. Interest rates are fixed at 6% for maximum loan amount you will be allowed to • Students may not receive federal aid for graduate loans. borrow based on your estimated cost of attendance classwork that exceeds 150% of their degree Direct loan payments are co-payable to LIU and pre-existing financial aid awards. The requirements. and the student, and funds are applied first to any complete process normally takes 7-14 business GPA requirements: outstanding balance on the student’s account. An days. • Students with 12 or less credits must maintain a origination fee will be deducted from the loan 2.5 GPA. funds. A student may borrow up to a total of EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PLANS • Students who have earned 13 credits or more $20,500 per year. For additional details, visit the Many companies pay all or part of the tuition of must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. US Department of Education website at their employees under tuition refund plans. Notes: www.studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans. Employed students attending the University should • Progress standards for part-time students are ask their personnel officers or training directors prorated based upon the criteria above. Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program about the existence of a company tuition plan. • Qualifying transfer credits are counted as both The PLUS loan enables qualifying graduate Students who receive tuition reimbursement and attempted and earned credits but have no effect students to borrow up to the full amount of an LIU LIU employees who receive tuition remission must on the GPA. education less other aid. There is no aggregate notify the Enrollment Services Office if they • Grades of W (Withdrawal), UW (Unofficial loan limit, and individual lenders will evaluate receive this benefit. Withdrawal), and INC (Incomplete) are point history. The interest rate is fixed at 7%. An counted as credits attempted but not completed, origination fee will be deducted from the loan Standards for Satisfactory and do not affect the GPA. funds. PLUS loan disbursements are made co- • Repeated classes will count only once towards payable to LIU and the student, and funds are Academic Progress (SAP) credits completed. A student may receive aid applied first to the current term’s outstanding for a repeated class that has been successfully balance on the student’s account. To apply for a Federal Financial Aid Programs completed once. PLUS loan, log into www.studentloans.gov and Federal regulations require students to make • Any departmental requirements that exceed select Apply for a PLUS Loan in the satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward the these standards must be adhered to for the graduate/professional student section. completion of a degree or Title IV eligible purposes of evaluating SAP. advanced certificate program in order to receive PRIVATE LOANS Title IV financial aid through the Federal Direct New York State Awards A private (non-federal) loan may be a financing Loan Program. Satisfactory academic progress is Graduate students receiving New York State option for students who are not eligible for federal measured qualitatively and quantitatively by two scholarship awards must meet the academic aid or who need additional funding beyond the components: a student’s cumulative grade point standing requirements established by the New maximum amounts offered by federal loans. These average (GPA) and the amount of credits they York State Education Department. These loans are not guaranteed by the federal have earned relative to their year in school and requirements are different from those set forth by government. LIU urges all students and parents to enrollment status. the federal government, and apply only to New research any lender they are considering for this Satisfactory academic progress is measured York State awards. type of funding and to specifically ask a number of annually, at the end of the spring semester, after all The basic measures for good academic standing key questions, including: current interest rates; co- grades have been submitted. Students failing to for New York State awards include the following: signer requirements; repayment options, both in meet the criteria stated below are eligible to appeal • Pursuit of Program: A student must receive a school and out; and whether or not the loan may be this decision if extenuating circumstances played a passing or failing grade (A-F) in a certain sold to another provider. factor in their academic performance. Examples of percentage of courses each term. The university does not have a preferred lender such circumstances could include an illness, • Satisfactory Academic Progress: A student for private loans; each student has the right to accident, separation or divorce, or the death of a must accumulate a specified number of credits select the educational loan provider of his or her relative. An appeal must be made in writing to the
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and achieve a specified cumulative grade point increases as the student progresses in payment average (GPA). points. The requirements for meeting these standards • A student who is not making progress may Accommodations increase as the student progresses, and are based request a one-time waiver if extenuating Academic accommodations are provided to upon the number of state awards that the student circumstances affected their academic students with disabilities by their individual has already received. Students failing to meet the performance. A student may only receive this professors within the academic departments. required criteria are eligible to request a one-time waiver once for New York State awards. Accommodations will be made by other campus waiver if extenuating circumstances played a departments as required for non-academic matters. Accommodations will be considered reasonable factor in their academic performance. Examples of STUDENT SERVICES AND such circumstances could include an illness, when they do not fundamentally alter the nature of accident, separation or divorce, or the death of a RESOURCES a program, course or service or present an undue administrative burden on the university. Students relative. An appeal must be made in writing to the university and include an explanation of the requesting accommodations are required to submit circumstance(s) that may have adversely affected Bookstore documentation to verify eligibility under the the student’s ability to meet the academic Americans with Disabilities Act, As Amended, The official bookstore for LIU Post is where you requirements, and the plan or changes that have and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. can buy and rent textbooks. The store carries LIU occurred which will allow them to make SAP in Appropriate documentation of the disability must Post and Pioneer apparel. The LIU Post Bookstore the future. All appeals must be accompanied by be provided so that DSS can: 1) determine the carries gifts, accessories, supplies and electronics. supporting documentation, such as a letter from a student's eligibility for accommodation; and 2) if Textbook requirements can be viewed via the doctor or attorney. If a waiver is granted, the the student is eligible, evaluate appropriate online ordering system. Students may choose to student will be eligible for the state award for the academic and/or non-academic accommodations. purchase their textbooks through this system or semester for which they were granted the waiver. Disability documentation must include a written take the International Standard Book Number The student must continue to meet the academic evaluation from a physician, psychologist or other (ISBN) and purchase their books from a different progress and pursuit of program requirements to qualified specialist that establishes the nature and vendor. Textbooks purchased through the LIU receive further awards. extent of the disability and includes the basis for Post online bookstore are delivered to LIU Post's the diagnosis and the dates of testing. The bookstore. Visit the bookstore at The chart below outlines the progress that is documentation must establish the current need for liunet.bncollege.com. an accommodation. More specific information on required for a graduate student to be considered in good standing: documentation requirements can be obtained by Disability Support Services (DSS) going to the DSS website at
Graduate Semester Based Program Chart http://www.liu.edu/post/learningsupport . A DSS provides advocacy and coordination services Before Being Certified for Payment: student may contact the office of Disability at no charge to students with all types of Support Services by calling 299-3057 or emailing Semester Minimum Minimum GPA disabilities including: physical, neurological, post- [email protected] credits accrued emotional, social, a specific learning disability,
1st 0 0 attention deficit disorder, and students with temporary impairments. Students are assisted in Determining Eligibility 2nd 6 2.0 arranging reasonable accommodations as Accommodations are determined on a case-by- 3rd 12 2.5 mandated by federal/state laws, Section 504 of the case basis, taking into account the needs of the Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with student, and the course standards. The 4th 21 2.75 Disabilities Act As Amended (ADAAA). determination of an appropriate and reasonable accommodation is based on approved 5th 30 3.0 documentation and through interaction with the 6th 45 3.0 Policy for Students with Disabilities student. Specifically, accommodations are In compliance with federal and state laws, LIU 7th 60 3.0 determined by DSS in consultation with the Post is committed to providing qualified student and with input from the faculty and staff, 8th 75 3.0 individuals with disabilities the opportunity to as needed. • A student may not receive a New York State participate in all university programs and In reviewing the specific accommodation award for repeating a class that they have activities, curricular and extracurricular, which are requested by the student or recommended by the already successfully completed (i.e. the credits available to non-disabled individuals. physician/evaluator, DSS may find that while a for a repeated class for which the student has Students with disabilities who desire recommendation is clinically supported, it is not already received a satisfactory grade will not accommodations must submit appropriate the most appropriate accommodation given the count towards the full-time requirement). documentation of their disability to the office of requirements of a particular student's academic • A student is placed on the chart above based DSS located in the Learning Support Center. program. In addition, DSS may propose clinically upon their total state aid received, including Professional staff will review and evaluate this supported accommodations that would be any award(s) received at a previous documentation, interview the student, and provide appropriate and useful for the student, but which institution(s). the student with completed accommodations forms neither the student nor the evaluator have • To continue to receive New York State for presentation to the CVM Associate Dean for requested. funding, a minimum number of credits must be Academic Affairs. The CVM Associate Dean for completed each term, as well as on a Academic Affairs will be notified, as necessary, of cumulative basis. the need for additional accommodations noted in • A student must maintain a minimum grade the student’s documentation. Accommodations point average (GPA) prior to being certified for forms must be obtained each semester, before the a New York State award payment. This average semester begins. DSS files are confidential.
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Denial of Accommodations Academic Affairs to implement a unified, The university reserves the right to deny services comprehensive learning management system and or accommodations in the event the request is not online education initiatives. Student Email clinically supported. If the documentation Each student is assigned a university email address provided by a student does not support the to use for corresponding with university faculty Key Resources and staff. Students can check their email by existence of a disability or the need for a requested logging into https://my.liu.edu. If you have any accommodation, the student will be so advised. Instructional Technology Centers trouble accessing your My LIU account, please Students will be given the opportunity to LIU’s Instructional Technology centers promote check with the helpdesk at Browse at LIU Post in supplement the initial documentation with further excellence in teaching throughout the university. Hillwood Commons. information from a physician, psychologist or This includes face-to-face, online, and blended IT Website: http://it.liu.edu other specialist. settings. Our mission is to provide pedagogical IT Email: [email protected] The university is not required to provide an support for every situation across campus. The Phone: 516-299-3300 accommodation that compromises the essential instructional design team provides faculty training For 24 Hour Emergency Service Call: requirements of a course or program, that is on a wide variety of pedagogical issues, 516-299-2222 unreasonable, or that poses a direct threat to the curriculum design consultation, and one- on-one health or safety of the student or others. support for anyone looking to build or improve outstanding courses. We also collaborate with Veteran & Military Affairs administrative offices to create an exceptional Student Appeal Services teaching and learning environment at LIU. Our A student who disagrees with a DSS determination Instructional Technology center is located in the LIU Post has a proud and distinguished history of of eligibility or accommodation is encouraged to campus library and facilitates utilization of the e- serving its nation’s military veterans, veteran meet with an administrator for DSS to resolve the learning management system along with other dependents, and active duty service members. A matter informally. Students may appeal the denial teaching and learning tools. participant in the Veterans Administration Yellow of the DSS determination to the Dean of Students. Ribbon Program, LIU Post offers excellent
educational opportunities to our nation's finest. Browse Information Technology Our supportive community of staff and faculty is Browse, LIU’s technology store is an authorized dedicated to seeing you succeed in your education, George Baroudi, Vice President for Information technology products retailer that offers popular your career and your life. To accomplish this Technology & CIO Information Technology’s (IT) technology brands and products, from tablets and mission, LIU Post provides the resources you need role has transformed from being two divisions of notebooks to all-in-one desktop computers and to pursue your education while balancing the academic computing and administrative computing gaming consoles, as well as accessories, at demands of life both inside and outside the services into a single unit that facilitates and discounted rates for LIU faculty, students, and classroom. fosters technology innovations across the staff with a valid LIU ID. Students who are hired Our team of professionals is ready to help you institution –moving the university ahead of the at Browse as store associates play an important learn more about admissions requirements, technology curve to build a competitive edge in role in the Browse’s day-to-day operations and veterans’ benefits and financial aid, academic and higher education and to offer modern tools to our gain professional skills as they work alongside career advising, health and wellness counseling, students, faculty, staff members and certified service helpdesk technicians. disability support services, tutoring, and student administrators. Following a single one-stop shop model, Browse activities. We’re here to help you access these The Office of Information Technology is also has recently been expanded to include services and assist you every step of the way. For responsible for managing all aspects of the helpdesk services, with students serving as the more information please contact our Veteran and university’s information technology operations front line for service desk request handling. Military Affairs Coordinator at post- including academic and administrative systems Browse’s helpdesk, run by student store associates, [email protected] or visit and computing, databases, dashboards, offers campus community members with www.liu.edu/post/veterans. networking, audiovisual, video and technology purchasing support and IT helpdesk telecommunications infrastructure, academic services. Escalation to various tiers and divisions computer labs and smart classroom spaces. IT of Information Technology takes place based on maintains 30,000 internet-capable devices, 894 the type of request being handled. analog/digital telephones and 1,234 Cisco IP phones. That includes fiber optic and copper infrastructure throughout the buildings, firewall My LIU and security access, and wireless internet access. My LIU is the university’s portal, which provides IT provides facilities technical support to campus students with convenient access to information residence halls, Pratt Recreation Center, Tilles about their records. By logging onto Center, and Riverhead campus. IT also maintains https://my.liu.edu, students may view the schedule the campus’ security camera systems, cafeteria and of classes, register for courses, obtain their grades, retail space cash registers, Kronos Timekeeper for and requests transcripts. They may also view the facilities staff, campus videoconferencing and financial aid awards, billing information, make campus plasma displays, electronic and web online payments, accept and decline Federal Loans signage. and Federal College Work Study, and make an Information Technology also provides oversight appointment to see counselors. For more for university-wide information systems, information, please visit or contact Browse. compliance and security in accordance with policies set forth by University Counsel. Information Technology collaborates with
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LIU POST LIBRARY
The Library supports and expands the educational and research capabilities of Long Island University (the University, or LIU), providing the highest level of instruction, services, resources, and facilities. In accordance with this mission, the LIU Post Library is committed to supporting veterinary medicine study by maintaining relevant materials and electronic collections in a welcoming environment conducive to the pursuit of knowledge and education, and with an expert team of library faculty members and staff committed to LIU student success. LIU Post Library’s physical materials and service desks are located in the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library. The LIU Post Library (the Library) is a multi- purpose building, housing academic departments and cultural entities including the Student Art Gallery, and the Steinberg Museum of Art. The Library is part of the LIU Libraries System that serves a combined total of over 20,000 students, and more than 500 full-time faculty members across residential campuses (LIU Post and LIU Brooklyn), and regional campuses (LIU Hudson, LIU Brentwood and LIU Riverhead). Dedicated library space seating can accommodate 390 users. Library spaces include 42 individual study carrels in the book stacks, and a quiet study room. Students also may use other available spaces in the building for study when these spaces are not in use, e.g., Incubator Space on the lower level. Thirty-two computer workstations and a printing and scanning station are located on the library’s main floor. Forty-five additional computer stations are available in the library instruction lab in the Instructional Media Center, and students may use these machines when classes are not in session. Collectively, LIU Libraries share the thousands of online resources available through subscription, or other acquisition models. Remote access is provided to more than 300,000 online journals (including those in aggregate databases); 240 online databases; 180,000 electronic books, and 150,000 streaming media files. LIU Libraries currently provide access to a number of resources in support of veterinary medicine, and plans are in place to purchase additional resources. Specifically, a Spring 2017 examination of the LIU-Libraries’ journal list indicated access is provided through subscription, or via aggregated full text databases to over 300 journals in zoology or veterinary medicine. Recently LIU Libraries added two databases: VetMed Resource (http://liu.cwp.libguides.com/az.php?s=149508), and AGRICOLA. A complete listing of all veterinary-related library resources can be found online at www.liu.edu/cwpost/post-campus-library. LIU Libraries subscribe to major electronic resources in the health sciences, including SCOPUS, CINAHL Complete, and Science Direct (Elsevier). The LIU- Libraries subscribe to MEDLINE via EbscoHost and provide links to the open access version, PubMed. Connected to veterinary medicine business operations and entrepreneurship, LIU Libraries have access to business related databases, including Ebsco, Business Source Complete and Proquest Health Management – that together provide coverage for over 6,000 journals. These electronic resources are accessible via the LIU Post Library homepage at www.liu.edu/post-library. The LIU Libraries share an online catalog (Millennium integrated library system) and maintain a discovery layer (Innovative’s Encore) for simultaneous catalog searching, and a wide selection of databases. Collectively, LIU Libraries house approximately 649,000 print books and more than 15,000 non-print media items. A Spring 2017 LIU Libraries’ cataloged book collections (print and electronic) title count indicated there were 5,751 titles in zoology, animal agriculture, and aquaculture subject areas. Ebsco provides the LIU Libraries’ primary subscription eBook platform. Demand-driven acquisition programs established with Proquest Ebook Central and the R2 Digital Library provide additional title offerings. Library faculty respond to submitted purchase requests, and the library maintains an online form for users to make requests. Physical volumes placed on reserve are available at the circulation desk. Users can borrow these reserve materials by showing a valid LIU ID. Scanned items may be stored and accessed using the electronic reserve system, a module within Millennium. Students and faculty researchers are encouraged to archive their scholarly work in LIU’s digital repository, Digital Commons @ LIU, an open-access resource, where researchers world-wide can discover works by LIU constituents. Digital Commons can serve as a venue for archiving grant-sponsored research with data- sharing requirements. The Library offers information literacy classes and curriculum-integrated instruction. Library faculty and staff are available to help faculty and students with reference questions and research strategies.
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AT Involvement Fair each semester. If you do not find Officers at LIU Post are licensed by the State of a student organization that fits your interest, New York and are trained, certified and registered LIU POST starting a new one is easy. pursuant to the New York State Security Guard To find out more about Campus Life, visit Act of 1992.
www.liu.edu/post/campuslife, call us at 516-299- Community Service and 3737, or email [email protected]. The Public Safety Department administers a
Interfaith Center comprehensive public safety program, including traffic enforcement, crime prevention programs, Living on Campus Our students give back to the local and global fire prevention exercises, escort services, an communities through service organizations, As a LIU Post residential student, you will be part emergency alert system, and a network of sirens charity events and social awareness initiatives of an exciting college community that attracts and loudspeakers in the event of outdoor throughout the year. The LIU Cares initiative students from all over the world. Seven campus emergencies. The Department of Public Safety connects our 20,000 students, 3,500 faculty and residence halls of over 1100 students are tailored works closely with the Old Brookville and Old staff, and 200,000 alumni to the power of service to individual needs, from honors college housing Westbury Police Departments, Roslyn Fire through volunteerism and community engagement. to semi-private suites. Living on campus allows Department and the Nassau County Office of Visit www.liucares.org to find out more. Students you to become totally immersed in college life. Emergency Management to ensure the safety of can support a cause that is important to them or You will enjoy the freedom of living on your own, the campus community. In addition, the create their own. Our students devoted more than while meeting new people and making lasting department models its security procedures by the 60,000 hours in community and donated over friendships. Living at LIU offers: guidelines of the United States Department of $75,000 to service last year. For more information • Options for singles, doubles, triples, and suite- Homeland Security. on service opportunities, contact liucares.org or the style LIU Promise at 516-299-3737 or email • All utilities and laundry included The department maintains and promotes respect [email protected]. • Convenient online housing and roommate for the individual rights and dignity of all persons The Interfaith Center celebrates the diversity of selection process and continually attempts to instill public religious experience and faith traditions • Late-night access to Pratt Fitness and confidence by maintaining a high degree of represented in the LIU Post community. At the Recreation Center, library and other facilities professionalism, dedication and expertise in the Interfaith Center, individuals are encouraged to • Affordable housing rates delivery of the service it provides. develop a deeper understanding of one's own • Several meal plan options and dining locations traditions and to learn about, respect and Lounges in each building with TVs and Annual Campus Security Report appreciate the religious traditions of others. computers Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, The • Free express shuttle service to local train Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security LIU Promise stations, malls, and other stores Act of 1990, requires that current and prospective • Professional and peer staff in each residence hall students and employees are notified of the LIU Promise offers a variety of programs and for 24/7 assistance availability of the annual report and statistics and services that enhance your experience at LIU Post. • ID access and evening security for all buildings security policies. A copy of LIU Post’s annual Whether you are looking for ways to make life- • Floor and Hall programming through the security report includes statistics for the previous long friendships, explore professional and career Resident Student Association and National three years concerning reported crimes that interests, or enhance your leadership skills, we are Residence Hall Honorary occurred on the campus; in certain off-campus certain there is a club, organization, group, or Residence Halls buildings or property owned by or controlled by program for you! • Brookville Hall LIU Post; and on public property within, or LIU Promise, housed in Hillwood Commons, • Kings Hall immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the offers the following programs: • Nassau Hall campus. The report also includes institutional • Campus Concierge • Post Hall policies concerning campus security such as • Campus Programming & Involvement • Riggs Hall policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime • Career Success • South Residence Complex prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault • Community Standards • Queens Hall and other matters. Please reference the student • Commuter Life To find out more about campus life and see the handbook which provides you the contact • Diversity and Cultural Programs complete listing of residential policies and information of the Title IX Coordinator. You can • Greek Life procedures, please see the student handbook or obtain a copy of this report by contacting: Director • International Student Programming contact LIU Promise at 516-299-3737 or of Public Safety, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., • Leadership Programs [email protected]. Brookville, NY 11548 or by accessing the
• LIU Cares Service and Volunteer Programs following website: • Living on Campus/Residence Halls Public Safety www.liu.edu/Post/PublicSafety. You can also • New Student Orientation obtain a PDF copy of the Annual Security and Fire • Post Pride & Traditions Emergencies: 516-299-2222 Report by accessing the following website: • Student Organizations Non-Emergencies: 516-299-2214 www.liu.edu/Post/PublicSafety. A hard copy will • Study Abroad Email: [email protected] be mailed with in ten (10) days of the request.
• Transfer & Graduate Student Initiatives Getting involved at LIU Post is easy and fun. With The Department of Public Safety is committed to over 70 student organizations, and over 700 providing a safe and secure environment for student events per year, LIU Promise has students, faculty, staff and visitors at LIU Post in something for everyone. You can learn more about Brookville, NY. We provide safety and security opportunities by participating in the Campus services by foot, bicycle and vehicle patrol 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Public Safety
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Center for Healthy Living communication sciences and disorders. All Emergency Management services are provided by supervisors with years of In event of emergency, the LIU Post Emergency Wellness is essential to academic success. The experience and graduate clinicians, both working Alert System is designed to instantly and Center for Healthy Living is open Monday through together to provide quality care that family simultaneously contact LIU Post students, faculty Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offers individual members can observe. We offer state-of-the-art and staff via notifications to their official Long counseling for anxiety, depression, stress, self- care for discounted fees and at flexible times. For Island University email account, a text message to esteem, nutrition, crisis management, LGBTQ more information, call the Ladge Speech and their cell phone (if registered) and general support and advocacy, and adjustment to college Hearing Center at 516-299-2437 or view our announcements on LIU Post’s homepage life. The center also provides educational website at: www.liu.edu/post, as well as the campus official programming in alcohol and drug prevention and http://www.liu.edu/CWPost/Academics/College- Facebook and Twitter accounts. An efficient snow referrals for both on-campus and off-campus of-Education-Information-and- and emergency school closing system is in place to resources. The staff is dedicated to helping our Technology/Centers-Resources/Ladge-Speech- ensure our students, faculty and staff is informed students feel comfortable discussing personal Hearing-Center. of closings immediately via LIU Post homepage, issues and having a successful college experience. text, emergency closing hotline (516-299-EMER) Our medical services include a nurse on staff. LIU Post Community as well as local radio and television stations. Students in need of further medical attention from Arboretum doctors are referred to the NYIT Academic Health Recreational Sports Center located a short distance from LIU Post. LIU Post is nationally recognized as one of the
NYIT Academic Health Center is open Monday most beautiful college campuses in the nation. The The Department of Recreational Sports serves as a through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students scenic campus is famous for its magnificent formal vital and integral part of campus life at LIU Post. require health insurance to be seen by the doctors gardens, rolling green lawns and 4,000 trees – The department is committed to providing the of NYIT. some among the largest on Long Island. finest programs, services, facilities and equipment Center for Healthy Living In 2002, a 20-acre portion of the campus was to enrich the university learning experience and to LIU Post designated as an arboretum featuring more than foster a lifetime appreciation of and involvement 720 Northern Blvd. 125 trees (some very rare). Each tree contains a in wellness and recreational sports and activities Post Hall, South Entrance label with interesting horticultural facts and origin for our students, staff, faculty, and alumni as well Brookville, New York 11548-1300 information. The trees are located along a self- as members of the local community. 516-299-2345 guided walking trail that encircles the campus main academic buildings. LIU POST FACILITIES For 24 Hour Emergency Service Call: The arboretum is open to the public seven days 516-299-2222 a week from dawn to dusk, free of charge. A self- Hours: guided walking trail starts and ends at Hillwood Benjamin and Elizabeth Abrams 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Commons and lasts anywhere from 30 to 45
Communication Center minutes. LIU Post students studying biology and Hillwood Commons earth and environmental science often use the The Abrams Communication Center contains arboretum in their field research of plant life, floral four radio broadcast facilities all of which are Hillwood Commons is the student and development and structure, photosynthesis and equipped with digital equipment. These include community hub of LIU Post. The commons ecology. For more information visit the arboretum LIU Post Public Radio WCWP 88.1 FM, Internet features multiple dining options, programming website at www.liu.edu/arboretum. radio stations myWCWP and WCWP Talk & space, the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Bank, Sports, as well as production and live performance the LIU Post Bookstore, and various student run Pratt Fitness and Recreation studios. businesses. Hillwood is also home to LIU Promise, Broadcasting 24 hours a day, WCWP 88.1 FM, Conference Services, and the Dean of Students. Center is a non-commercial community public radio Hillwood Commons provides LIU Post The Pratt Fitness and Recreation Center station. WCWP serves the community with an students, faculty, staff and guests with a provides LIU Post students with a modern fitness eclectic mix of public service programs, music, comfortable and accessible gathering place for all facility where they can exercise, play, compete or and sports programming. Journalism students types of social activity, both formal and informal. work out. From high-action basketball games to create and deliver a nightly newscast during the Hillwood Commons is adjacent to the Tilles leisurely laps in an eight-lane swimming pool, the academic year. All students are invited to join the Center for the Performing Arts. Hillwood Pratt Fitness and Recreation Center is outfitted for staff of WCWP. Commons is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a variety of recreational, intramural and myWCWP.org is a multi-formatted, student- a.m. to midnight. competitive activities and sports. operated Internet radio station and learning If you have any questions, please contact the The center is home to an elevated running laboratory for the Communications and Film Campus Concierge at 516-299-2800. track, an 8-lane swimming pool, racquetball courts Department as well as for students majoring in and a gymnasium that features basketball and other disciplines. myWCWP can be heard on the Jerrold Mark Ladge Speech and volleyball courts with seating for 3,000. Campus cable channel and on the internet every Hearing Center The fitness area features free weights and state- day of the year at www.myWCWP.org. of-the-art exercise equipment, including, The joint mission of WCWP Radio is to foster The J.M. Ladge Speech and Hearing Center at LIU treadmills, stationary bicycles and arc trainers. A the individual and collective growth of the Post has the dual mission of assisting those with multipurpose room houses classes in aerobics, students and staff while providing programming communication and related disorders by offering a dance and exercise. that serves the needs and interests of the campus full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services The Pratt Fitness and Recreation Center is and off-campus communities. for infants, children and adults (individually or in conveniently located in the athletics complex, next groups) and training graduate students in to the football field and field house. It is open
Page 29 College of Veterinary Medicine 2020 - 2021 Bulletin 2020 - 2021 days, evenings and weekends seven days a week. every facet of operations, from product selection events. The Box Office can provide current For more information visit the website at and marketing to sales management and schedules and prices at 516-299-3100 or www.liu.edu/post/recreationcenter. bookkeeping. Profits from LIU’s student-run www.tillescenter.org. businesses support student scholarships, along Psychological Services Center with new business initiatives to create real-world Winnick Student Center business experiences for more students. The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program The Arnold S. Winnick Student Center, located operates the Psychological Services Center (PSC). The Student Body, Clothing Boutique in the Residential Quad, contains a modern food The PSC is an independent community mental LIU’s first student-run business, The Student court with an “all-you-care-to-eat” menu offering health facility whose purpose is to provide low Body, sells clothing and accessories in Hillwood meal choices ranging from home cooking to fat- cost psychological services to the community and Commons while providing real-world experience free, vegetarian, and health-conscious meals. The to serve as a training facility for graduate students for business students, funds for scholarships and seating area contains several dining tables, as well in the doctoral program. Each doctoral candidate is start-up capital for future ventures. as wireless communications and a big-screen TV. required to complete a one-year externship at the Also located in Winnick Center is the Gold Coast PSC in their second year in the doctoral program Hutton and Post Room, which is used for large banquets, as well as while supervised by a licensed clinical Looking for a tasty treat, grab and go salad or assemblies. Located on the lower level is the Long psychologist. frozen yogurt? Visit Hutton and Post located in Island Room, which serves as meeting space. The The PSC offers individual, group, family and Hillwood Commons! Supporting products from facility also has a convenience store. The building couples psychotherapy in cognitive-behavioral and local vendors, Hutton and Post has everything you is named for the father of LIU Post alumnus Gary psychodynamic theoretical orientations for child, need to satisfy your breakfast, lunch or snack Winnick. adolescent, adult and older adult clients. Specialty cravings. services include programs for individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and/or relationship Browse difficulties, psychological testing, trauma and loss Browse offers a selection of popular technology counseling, parent training and anger management brands and products, and is an authorized Apple training. products retailer. Students will find all the tools The doctoral students also provide community they need to power their LIU Post experience, outreach including psychoeducation on a variety of from tablets and notebooks to all-in-one desktop mental health topics and psychological first aid computers and gaming consoles, as well as following the occurrence of traumatic events and accessories. Students will benefit from the IT help disasters. desk, which they can use as a resource for The PSC is a state-of-the-art facility on the LIU technological needs and questions. In addition, Post campus which contains two-way mirrors for students working in the store will gain expertise as observation of sessions by clinical supervisors, a they work alongside certified Apple service help room for play therapy with children, audio and desk technicians. video equipment for recording of supervised cases, conference rooms, and ample office space for Sharks Nation Spirit Store testing and therapy sessions. The Sharks Nation spirit store sells LIU Sharks apparel, including clothes, gifts and accessories, Steinberg Museum of Art especially anything a die-hard Sharks’ fan needs for Saturday football games and all days in Steinberg Museum of Art serves as an integral between. The store also features the Sharks Pantry part of the cultural resources at LIU Post. Each with convenience items such as shampoo, year the museum features exhibitions accompanied conditioner and tissues and Greek Row selling by lectures, demonstrations and symposia to items for the LIU Post Greek Life community. enrich, explain and educate all students. Steinberg Museum of Art also serves as Tilles Center for the Performing custodian to the university’s permanent collection consisting of more than 4,000 objects from ancient Arts
Roman glass to contemporary photography. The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts provides extensive collection offers opportunities for LIU Post with an internationally recognized venue scholarly research in many areas. The recording, for great performances, featuring the most conservation and display of the collection serve as important classical and popular artists of our time. an educational platform for student museum The 2,200-seat concert hall, which adjoins assistants interested in pursuing a career in arts Hillwood Commons, is the Long Island home to management, curatorial studies, art history studies many of the world’s finest performers, ensembles, or art education. Broadway tours and comedians. Tilles Center For more information on exhibitions or presents nearly 70 performances annually, educational programs call 516-299-4073. incorporating every style from classical music, dance and opera to jazz, rock and hip-hop, Student-Run Businesses including programs designed especially for
families and children. LIU students receive LIU students learn what it takes to run a business substantial discounts on many Tilles Center by running a business. Students are involved in
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PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM based decisions that consider animal and client other stakeholders and demonstrates skills a leader needs, available resources, and social context. and inter-professional team member to improve FOR THE FOUR-YEAR 1.1 Gathers and assimilates relevant information outcomes and reduce error. VETERINARY MEDICINE about animals 6.1 Solicits respects and integrates contributions 1.2 Synthesizes and prioritizes problems to arrive from others DEGREE at differential diagnosis 6.2 Functions as leader or team member based on 1.3 Creates and adjusts a diagnostic and/or experience skills and context
treatment plan based on available evidence 6.3 Maintains ongoing relationship to provide Introduction 1.4 Incorporates animal welfare, client continuity of collaborative support expectations, and economic considerations into the 6.4 Demonstratives inclusivity and culture LIU Veterinary Medicine offers a four-year diagnostic or treatment plan competence curriculum leading to the degree of Doctor of 1.5 Prioritizes situational urgency and allocates Veterinary Medicine. resources Domain 7 – Professionalism and professional The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is classified as 1.6 Adapts knowledge to varied scenarios and identity – the graduate demonstrates behaviors a "doctor's degree-professional practice" by the contexts expected of the veterinarian, including ethical U.S. Department of Education. It consists of at 1.7 Recognizes limitations of knowledge, skill and reasoning, reflective practice, self-regulation, least four full-time years of academic study resources and consults as needed professional development, and personal following achievement of at least 60 credits of wellbeing. university course work and 29 mandatory pre- Domain 2 Individual animal care and 7.1 Adopts an ethical approach to meeting requisite credits for preparation. management – the graduate performs preventive, professional obligations
diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures for the 7.2 Practices time management Degree Requirements health, wellness and treatment of animals, 7.3 Reflects on personal actions appropriate to the context and life stage. 7.4 Engages in self-directed learning and career Upon recommendation of the Faculty, and 2.1 Performs veterinary procedures and post- planning approval by the Board of Trustees, the degree of procedural care 7.5 Attends to wellbeing of self and others Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is conferred by 2.2 Promotes comprehensive wellness and Long Island University upon a candidate who has preventive care Domain 8 – Financial and practice completed the required curriculum, containing a management – the graduate utilizes business minimum of 148 academic credits. Matriculants Domain 3 – Animal population care and acumen to manage professional decisions, must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of management – the graduate designs and complies with legal and regulatory requirements at least 2.0 to remain in good academic standing. implements programs in herd/flock health and ensures safety of the workplace.
prevention and control to improve the health, 8.1 Weighs economic factors in personal and The Profession of Veterinary welfare and productivity of animal populations. banking decision-making Medicine 3.1 Applies population management practices in 8.2 Delivers veterinary services compliant with compliance with legal regulations and economic legal and regulatory requirements Dramatic changes taking place in veterinary realities 8.3 Advocates for the health and safety of patients, medicine are creating many new and exciting roles 3.2 Recommends and evaluates protocols for clients and members of the team within the for veterinarians. The veterinarian, not only plays biosecurity workplace a role in the responsible and ethical treatment of 3.3 Advises stakeholders on practices that promote companion and food animals, but is also finding animal welfare Domain 9 – Scholarship – the graduate roles in industry, the armed forces, research, demonstrates the systemic identification, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, and public Domain 4 – Public health – the graduate responds evaluation, integration and adaptation of evidence health. to issues at the interface of animals, humans, and and experience to formulate questions and The entry-level veterinarian needs to be competent the environment, utilizing a global perspective and solutions, and educate others. ready on day one and will be expected to sensitivity to local cultures. 9.1 Evaluates health-related information participate fully in the team-based management of 4.1 Recognizes zoonotic diseases and responds 9.2 Integrates, adapts, and applies knowledge and the patient, including the rendering of independent accordingly skills clinical judgments. The veterinarian must be 4.2 Promotes the health and safety of people and 9.3 Disseminates knowledge and practices to proficient in the primary care of the patient, the environment stakeholders utilization of appropriate diagnostic tests, As reflected in these learning development of individualized care plans, Domain 5 – Communication – the graduate outcomes/competencies, LIU-CVM has defined communication with patients, documentation in communicates effectively with diverse clients, the general educational and professional outcomes medical records, and oversight of financial colleagues, other health care professionals and the and abilities expected of today’s graduates. The decisions. public to promote animal human and curriculum was designed to prepare students for an environmental health and well-being. entry-level position in any aspect of the Learning Outcomes/Core 5.1 Listens attentively and communicates profession. Moreover, the curriculum prepares professionally students to continue their education through the Competencies 5.2 Adapts communication style to colleagues and pursuit of a graduate degree or by participating in clients residency and/or fellowship programs. The The following competencies are listed below: 5.3 Prepares documentation appropriate for the development of higher-level thinking, active intended audience learning, and life-long learning skills are liberally Domain 1 Clinical reasoning and decision sprinkled throughout the curriculum. making – the graduate demonstrates critical Domain 6 – Collaboration – the graduate The professional phase of the curriculum consists thinking and problem solving to arrive at evidence collaborates with diverse colleagues, clients and of studies that are of such depth, scope, timeliness,
Page 31 College of Veterinary Medicine 2020 - 2021 Bulletin 2020 - 2021 quality, sequence and emphasis as to provide the foundation for and support of the intellectual and Veterinary Licensing clinical objectives of the professional program. Most of the courses are part of a sequence and as Examinations (NAVLE) such are coordinated within a lock step approach, Holders of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine i.e. Students master a given topic after which degree who have fulfilled the scholastic additional material is presented to bring the requirements may sit for the North American student to a higher level. Within each discipline, Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). the courses are vertically and horizontally Graduating students are advised to carefully integrated and coordinated to ensure that the consult with the state veterinary boards for any curricular endpoints and specific course objectives states in which they are considering practicing to are met. ensure they comply with regulations concerning Experiential education components of the internship and licensure requirements. professional program are of such intensity, breadth and duration as to support the achievement of the curricular endpoints. Experiential education Post-graduation Placements begins virtually the first day the student enters the As this is an inaugural program, we do not yet professional program and continues until have this data. graduation.
Other Quality Indicators COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Academic honors are not yet reported for this inaugural program.
CVM Quaility Indicators
In compliance with accreditation guidelines, LIU- CVM regularly makes available various quality indicators for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program. These are presented below and include on-time graduation rates, veterinary licensing examination results, post-graduate placements, and other quality indicators.
On-Time Graduation Rate
As this is an inaugural program, we do not yet have this data.
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VETERINARY MEDICINE Every Fall integration of knowledge acquired across the DVM program. Using deliberate practice and constant COURSES DVM 516 Integration I feedback the course involves development of This course reviews selected topics of first semester manual dexterity, handling and restraint of
courses (Anatomy, Animal Behavior and Welfare, common domestic animals, and improvement of DVM 510 Veterinary Anatomy I Histology, Immunology and Physiology) based on communication skills. Students are also This course studies the gross anatomy of organ scenarios commonly seen in the practice of incorporated into the daily operation of partner systems in domestic animals with emphasis on Veterinary Medicine. The course is designed to institutions where they observe live animal canine anatomy. Students are expected to integrate promote horizontal and vertical curricular procedures, progressively build professional acquired knowledge and skills with other courses integration, and to enhance student's problem competence, and participate in supervised case taught during the semester and the DVM program. solving and critical thinking skills. management and other activities routinely Credits: 4 Credits: 1 conducted in the practice of Veterinary Medicine. Every Fall Every Fall Credits: 2
DVM 511 Veterinary Physiology I Every Spring DVM 520 Veterinary Anatomy II This course studies the function of the body at This course studies comparative gross anatomy of DVM 526 Integration II cellular levels; and will concentrate on functions of organs systems in domestic animals with emphasis This course reviews selected topics of second the musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, nervous, on equine and bovine. Students are expected to semester courses (Anatomy, Parasitology, Pathology pulmonary and cardiovascular systems in integrate acquired knowledge and skills with other and Physiology) based on scenarios commonly seen mammalian and avian species. courses taught during the semester and will in the practice of Veterinary Medicine. The course Credits: 3 integrate this knowledge and skills with professional is designed to promote horizontal and vertical Every Fall courses. curricular integration, and to enhance student's Credits: 4 DVM 512 Veterinary Histology problem solving and critical thinking skills. Every Spring Credits: 1 This course studies the microscopic anatomy of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, Every Spring DVM 521 Veterinary Physiology II hematopoietic, lymphatic, respiratory, This course studies the function of the body at DVM 527 Research Topics in Veterinary gastrointestinal, urogenital, and endocrine systems cellular levels; it will concentrate on renal and acid- Medicine in mammalian and avian species. Students are base physiology; the gastrointestinal (regulation of This course reviews the role of research in the expected to integrate knowledge and skills gained in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism), advancement of veterinary knowledge. Students will this course to veterinary medical practice. endocrine and reproductive system. conduct literature searches, critically evaluate Credits: 3 Credits: 3 manuscripts, review study design and approval Every Fall Every Spring process required to conduct research using animals,
explore career opportunities in Veterinary Medicine DVM 513 Veterinary Immunology DVM 522 Animal Nutrition and discuss the role of research in the Veterinary This course reviews molecules, cells and organs that This course reviews the classification and functions profession and its contribution to society. make up the immune system and their impact on of nutrients, basic nutrient requirements in the Credits: 1 disease control, and the improvement of animal main domesticated species (Canine, Feline, Equine, health. Every Spring Swine, Beef and Dairy cattle, Poultry), and exotic Credits: 3 pets. Common clinical problems associated to DVM 610 Systemic Pathology I Every Fall nutritional imbalances are also discussed. This course builds on the foundations acquired on Credits: 3 DVM 514 Animal Welfare and Behavior General Pathology to enhance basic pathology Every Spring knowledge while focusing on the pathogenesis and This course reviews animal welfare and ethical morphological manifestation of disease in animals. issues commonly encountered in the practice of DVM 523 Veterinary Parasitology The course reviews the main diseases of the veterinary medicine. Animal behavior of common This course reviews common helminth parasites musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, cardiovascular, domestic and captive species will be discussed. (nematodes, trematodes, cestodes, endocrine, integumentary, reproductive and urinary Credits: 2 acanthocephalans), protozoan and arthropod systems. Every Fall parasites commonly found in domestic species. The Credits: 3 course will also integrate with practical courses DVM 515 Veterinary Skills I Every Fall delivered during the semester. This course engages students in the application and Credits: 3 integration of knowledge acquired across the DVM DVM 611 Introduction to Pharmacology Every Spring The course reviews the basic principles of program. Using deliberate practice and constant pharmacology with emphasis on drug disposition, feedback the course involves development of DVM 524 General Pathology pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and basic manual dexterity, handling and restraint of This course studies the basic reactions of cells and drug calculations. The course reviews drugs classes common domestic animals, and improvement of tissues to injury. Topics will include disease used in Veterinary Medicine and includes communication skills. Students are also processes such as cell injury, cell death, growth classification of drugs, drug labels and incorporated into the daily operation of partner disturbances, circulatory disturbances, prescriptions. institutions where they observe live animal inflammation, repair, and neoplasia. Credits: 3 procedures, progressively build professional Credits: 2 competence, and participate in supervised case Every Fall Every Spring management and other activities routinely DVM 612 Principles of Surgery conducted in the practice of Veterinary Medicine. DVM 525 Veterinary Skills II This course provides students with basic training in Credits: 2 This course engages students in the application and preoperative planning, and surgical techniques.
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Students improve surgical technical skills utilizing alimentary, respiratory and nervous system, liver, procedures, progressively build professional models and cadavers and progress to performing exocrine pancreas and special senses. competence, and participate in supervised case common surgical procedures in live patients under Credits: 3 management and other activities routinely the close supervision of faculty surgeons. Every Spring conducted in the practice of Veterinary Medicine. Credits: 3 Credits: 2 Every Fall DVM 621 Clinical Pathology Every Spring This course reviews concepts of laboratory DVM 613 Veterinary Bacteriology & Mycology medicine, including use and interpretation of DVM 627 Integration IV This course reviews bacterial and fungal agents of clinical pathology test results, the physiologic This course reviews selected topics of Clinical infectious diseases affecting domestic and wildlife principles that underlie these tests, application of Pathology, Epidemiology, Systemic Pathology, animals. Characteristics of the main bacterial and laboratory tests to diagnoses and monitor common Toxicology, and Veterinary Pharmacology based on fungal including pathogenesis, morphologic diseases of domestic species. selected scenarios commonly seen in the practice of changes, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and Credits: 3 Veterinary Medicine. The course is designed to prevention are discussed in detail. Every Spring promote horizontal and vertical curricular Credits: 3 integration, and to enhance student's problem Every Fall DVM 622 Veterinary Epidemiology solving and critical thinking skills. This course reviews the basic concepts and Credits: 1 DVM 614 Veterinary Virology approaches to population problems in veterinary Every Spring This course reviews common viral diseases affecting medicine, and provides a framework for disease domestic and wild animals. Topics include virus prevention. Topics include investigation of disease DVM 710 Small Animal Medicine I classification, structure, chemical composition and outbreaks, surveillance of animal disease, and This course reviews pathophysiology, clinical signs, replication of viruses, DNA and RNA virus families design of epidemiological studies. As part of the diagnosis, differential diagnoses, treatment, with emphasis on mechanisms of disease and course, students will complete the initial stage of prevention and prognosis of common conditions of pathogenesis, host responses, clinical signs, USDA accreditation. dogs and cats. The course includes disorders of the morphologic changes, general diagnosis, prevention Credits: 3 cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory and nervous and control measures of important diseases, Every Spring systems as well as selected infectious diseases. including viral zoonosis. Credits: 5 Credits: 3 DVM 623 Veterinary Pharmacology Every Fall Every Fall This course reviews the elements of therapeutic decision making, the effects of disease processes on DVM 711 Small Animal Surgery DVM 615 Veterinary Skills III drug disposition and clinical pharmacology of This course reviews the major pathophysiologic This course engages students in the application and infectious, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases changes, diagnostic procedures, and treatments of integration of knowledge acquired across the DVM commonly encountered in the practice of veterinary surgical diseases of the dog and cat. Emphasis will program. Using deliberate practice and constant medicine. be on the integration and utilization of this feedback the course involves development of Credits: 3 information in clinical decision-making. manual dexterity, handling and restraint of Every Spring Credits: 5 common domestic animals, and improvement of Every Fall communication skills. Students are also DVM 624 Veterinary Toxicology incorporated into the daily operation of partner This course reviews the principles of toxicology, and DVM 712 Anesthesia institutions where they observe live animal the pathogenesis, detection, clinical signs, diagnosis This course integrates physiological and procedures, progressively build professional and treatment of common poisonings in domestic pharmacological principles in anesthesia, and competence, and participate in supervised case animals. reviews the principles and practice of anesthesia, management and other activities routinely Credits: 3 analgesia and fluid therapy for veterinary species. conducted in the practice of Veterinary Medicine. Every Spring Laboratory sessions are designed to provide
Credits: 2 students with practical experience in anesthetic DVM 625 Public Health and Food Safety Every Fall techniques and equipment. This course reviews principles of safe food Credits: 3 DVM 616 Integration III production and handling from farm to table, food Every Fall This course reviews selected topics of Animal borne infections, and the general role of Nutrition, Bacteriology, General Pathology, veterinarians in public health. Food hygiene and DVM 713 Diagnostic Imaging Principles of Surgery, Pharmacology and Virology inspection, humane slaughter, and food-borne This course reviews the principles of diagnostic based on selected scenarios commonly seen in the diseases are also discussed. image formation, radiation protection and practice of Veterinary Medicine. The course is Credits: 2 identification of common abnormalities seen in designed to promote horizontal and vertical Every Spring images of domestic animals. curricular integration, and to enhance student's Credits: 3 DVM 626 Veterinary Skills IV problem solving and critical thinking skills. Every Fall This course engages students in the application and Credits: 1 integration of knowledge acquired across the DVM DVM 714 Equine Medicine Every Fall program. Using deliberate practice and constant This course reviews important equine diseases DVM 620 Systemic Pathology II feedback the course involves development of affecting the different body systems. The This course builds on the foundations acquired on manual dexterity, handling and restraint of pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and General Pathology to enhance basic pathology common domestic animals, and improvement of treatments are reviewed. knowledge while focusing on the pathogenesis and communication skills. Students are also Credits: 3 morphological manifestation of disease in animals. incorporated into the daily operation of partner Every Fall
The course reviews the main diseases of the institutions where they observe live animal
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DVM 715 Veterinary Skills V veterinarian to develop strategies to deal with Every Fall This course engages students in the application and common and uncommon surgical disease diagnosis. integration of knowledge acquired across the DVM Credits: 3 DVM 802 Small Animal Surgery Clerkship program. Using deliberate practice and constant Every Spring In this core clerkship students will be provided an feedback the course involves development of opportunity to apply and further develop practice manual dexterity, handling and restraint of DVM 724 Theriogenology skills, techniques and principles learned in the common domestic animals, and improvement of This course reviews reproductive function, third year surgery course. Students are expected to communication skills. Students are also pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and participate in and (under supervision) perform incorporated into the daily operation of partner prevention of common reproductive diseases surgery on routine (spays, neuter, excise small mass) institutions where they observe live animal observed in domestic animals. The course includes and complex surgical cases commensurate with the procedures, progressively build professional mammary gland, endocrine regulation of animal¿s condition and the student¿s ability. Under competence, and participate in supervised case reproduction and lactation, and breeding direct supervision of a surgery team member, management and other activities routinely soundness evaluation. students ideally will ideally assume responsibility for conducted in the practice of Veterinary Medicine. Credits: 3 the management of individual cases, and will be Credits: 2 Every Spring encouraged to participate in the decision-making
Every Fall process and clinical reasoning. This core rotation is DVM 725 Veterinary Skills VI 4 weeks in length. Time commitment is a minimum DVM 720 Small Animal Medicine II This course engages students in the application and of 40 hours per week per student, and emergency This course reviews pathophysiology, clinical signs, integration of knowledge acquired across the DVM and off-hour duties may be required. diagnosis, differential diagnoses, treatment, program. Using deliberate practice and constant Credits: 4 prevention and prognosis of common conditions of feedback the course involves development of Every Fall dogs and cats, including ophthalmology and manual dexterity, handling and restraint of oncology. The course reviews disorders of the liver, common domestic species, and improvement of DVM 803 Anesthesia Clerkship pancreas, and the urinary, alimentary, hemo- communication skills. Students are also This is a core clerkship designed to provide clinical lymphatic, and integumentary systems. incorporated into the daily operation of partner experience in the use of anesthetics in small Credits: 5 institutions where they observe live animal companion animals. The student will develop an Every Spring procedures, progressively build professional understanding of the selection, dosage, and competence, and participate in supervised case administration of anesthetic drugs and other life DVM 721 Large Animal Medicine management and other activities routinely supportive therapy. Under direct supervision of the This course reviews the health management, conducted in the practice of Veterinary Medicine. anesthesia team, students will be given diagnosis and treatment of important diseases of Credits: 2 responsibility for the management of individual food-producing animals at the individual and herd Every Spring cases and are encouraged to participate in the levels. The pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs decision-making process and clinical reasoning. The and prevention are also discussed. DVM 800 Large Animal Medicine Clerkship core rotation is 2 weeks in length; students can Credits: 4 This core clerkship provides students with enroll for additional 2 weeks as an elective. Time Every Spring opportunities to participate in the diagnosis and commitment is a minimum of 40 hours per week treatment of common diseases and conditions seen per student, and emergency and off-hour (7 DVM 722 Exotics and Laboratory Animal in contemporary large animal medicine. Under the days/week) duties may be required. Medicine direct supervision of a veterinarian, ideally students Credits: 2 This course reviews basic concepts of clinical will assume responsibility for the management of Every Fall medicine and husbandry of laboratory animals, pet individual cases, and will be encouraged to rabbits, ferrets, rodents and reptiles. The course participate in the decision-making process and DVM 804 Clinical Pathology Clerkship also introduces students to topics such as the laws clinical reasoning. This core rotation is 4 weeks in This core clerkship provides students with case and regulations governing animal research, the use length. Time commitment is a minimum of 40 oriented review of veterinary hematology, cytology, of non-human primates in research and animal hours per week per student, and emergency and off- clinical chemistry. Students gain experience with welfare issues. hour (7 days/week) duties may be required. fine needle aspiration, recognition and Credits: 3 Credits: 4 interpretation of alterations in peripheral blood Every Spring Every Fall smears, cytologic samples, and biochemistry panel from serum and other body fluids. Time DVM 723 Large Animal Surgery DVM 801 Small Animal Medicine Clerkship commitment is a minimum of 40 hours per week This course reviews common surgical conditions In this core clerkship, students participate in the per student, and emergency and off-hour duties seen in horses and cattle. Clinical signs observed in practice of clinical veterinary medicine. Students may be required. The core rotation is 2 weeks in the common surgical diseases of the horse and develop a detailed knowledge of the principles and length; students can enroll for additional 2 weeks as ruminants will be described and used to establish a techniques used in small animal medicine with an elective. problem list, which includes the pertinent emphasis on patient evaluation, diagnosis and Credits: 2 differential diagnosis that must be considered. The treatment of common diseases. Under direct Every Fall rationale for the selection of specific diagnostic supervision of an internal medicine team member, tests, including response to therapy, and the ideally students will assume responsibility for the DVM 805 Anatomic Pathology Clerkship implication of medical or surgical treatment versus management of individual cases, and will be This core clerkship involves hands-on exposure to non ¿ treatment relative to the prognosis of return encouraged to participate in the decision-making diagnostic autopsies of species presented to the to normal health and function will be emphasized, process and clinical reasoning. This core rotation is pathology room. Students perform autopsies under based on the current understanding of the 4 weeks in length. Time commitment is a minimum the guidance of pathology faculty and/or resident. pathophysiology involved. The primary emphasis is of 40 hours per week per student, and emergency The core rotation is 2 weeks in length; students can directed towards developing the skills, knowledge and off-hour duties may be required. enroll for additional 2 weeks as an elective. and attitudes that will permit the entry¿level Credits: 4 Credits: 2
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Every Spring medicine, neurology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, pathology, production animal DVM 806 Diagnostic Imaging Clerkship medicine, soft tissue surgery, zoo animal medicine, In this core clerkship, students develop etc. Elective clerkships are 2-3 weeks in length. interpretation skills and ability to perform common Time commitment is a minimum of 40 hours per procedures used in diagnostic imaging. Depending week per student, and emergency and off-hour (7 on caseload students will use radiographic, CT, days/week) duties are commonly required. ultrasonography techniques to evaluate animal Credits: 2 to 3 patients. Time commitment is a minimum of 40 Every Spring hours per week per student, and emergency and off- hour duties may be required. The core rotation is 2 DVM 810 Elective Clerkships weeks in length; students can enroll for additional 2 These fourth year elective clerkships may cover a weeks as an elective. variety of disciplines including but not limited to Credits: 2 anesthesia, animal behavior, aquaculture/aquatic Every Spring animal medicine, avian medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, DVM 807 Emergency/ Critical Care Clerkship emergency medicine, equine medicine, exotic This core clerkship provides the student with animal medicine, integrative and rehabilitative opportunities to develop skills in assessment and medicine, internal medicine, laboratory animal evaluation of critically ill patients. Students medicine, neurology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, participate in discussions about evaluation, triage, ophthalmology, pathology, production animal and management of emergency and critically ill medicine, soft tissue surgery, zoo animal medicine, patients, stabilization of the trauma patient, and etc. Elective clerkships are 2-3 weeks in length. management of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, Time commitment is a minimum of 40 hours per and neurological disorders. Under direct week per student, and emergency and off-hour (7 supervision of a team member, ideally students will days/week) duties are commonly required. assume responsibility for the management of Credits: 2 to 3 individual cases, and will be encouraged to Every Spring participate in the decision-making process and clinical reasoning. The core rotation is 2 weeks in DVM 811 Elective Clerkships length; students can enroll for additional 2 weeks as These fourth year elective clerkships may cover a an elective. Time commitment is a minimum of 40 variety of disciplines including but not limited to hours per week per student, and emergency and off- anesthesia, animal behavior, aquaculture/aquatic hour (7 days/week) duties are commonly required. animal medicine, avian medicine, cardiology, Credits: 2 dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, Every Spring emergency medicine, equine medicine, exotic animal medicine, integrative and rehabilitative DVM 808 Elective Clerkships medicine, internal medicine, laboratory animal These fourth year elective clerkships may cover a medicine, neurology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, variety of disciplines including but not limited to ophthalmology, pathology, production animal anesthesia, animal behavior, aquaculture/aquatic medicine, swine medicine and production, shelter animal medicine, avian medicine, cardiology, medicine, soft tissue surgery, theriogenology, zoo dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, animal medicine, etc. Elective clerkships are 2-3 emergency medicine, equine medicine, exotic weeks in length. Time commitment is a minimum animal medicine, integrative and rehabilitative of 40 hours per week per student, and emergency medicine, internal medicine, laboratory animal and off-hour (7 days/week) duties are commonly medicine, neurology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, required. ophthalmology, pathology, production animal Credits: 2 to 3 medicine, soft tissue surgery, zoo animal medicine, Every Spring etc. Elective clerkships are 2-3 weeks in length. Time commitment is a minimum of 40 hours per week per student, and emergency and off-hour (7 days/week) duties are commonly required. Credits: 2 to 3 Every Spring
DVM 809 Elective Clerkships These fourth year elective clerkships may cover a variety of disciplines including but not limited to anesthesia, animal behavior, aquaculture/aquatic animal medicine, avian medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, equine medicine, exotic animal medicine, integrative and rehabilitative medicine, internal medicine, laboratory animal
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Board of Trustees
CHAIRMAN Lynne Greene H'14 TRUSTEES EMERITI Eric Krasnoff Steven S. Hornstein ’80 John R. Bransfield, Jr. Bob Jahelka '84 Eugene H. Luntey H’98 SENIOR VICE CHAIR Alfred R. Kahn ’84, H’05 Theresa Mall Mullarkey Michael P. Gutnick '68 Leon Lachman H’12 Thomas L. Pulling Brian K. Land ’86 Edward Travaglianti H'14 SECRETARY Sarabeth Levine ’64, H’14 Michael Best Howard M. Lorber ’70, ’91, H’01 Winnie Mack '76, '85 EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Michael Melnicke Kimberly R. Cline Rao Subba Anumolu Kuni Nakamura Roger L. Bahnik Richard P. Nespola ’67, ’73 H - indicates honorary doctorate from LIU Mark A. Boyar ’65 William R. Nuti ’86 Thomas M. Buonaiuto '87 Chintu Patel Daniel B. Fisher ’67 Cherie D. Serota Peter W. Gibson ’82 Sharon Sternheim Ronald J. Sylvestri ’66
Senior Leadership Team
Kimberly R. Cline Christopher Fevola '12 Charles J. Rasberry President Vice President and Chief Financial Officer University Advancement 516-299-2501 516-299-2535 516-299-2784 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jessica Hayes ’96, ’02 George Baroudi Chief of Staff Joseph L. Schaefer Vice President for Information Technology 516-299-3515 Chief of Administration and Student Affairs 516-299-3790 [email protected] 516-299-2463 [email protected] [email protected] Gale Stevens Haynes ’72, ’76 Michael Best Vice President of Academic Affairs, Brooklyn Ed Weis Chief University Counsel Chief Operating Officer Vice President of Academic Affairs, Post 516-299-4246 718-488-1001 516-299-2822 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
William Biddle Mary M. Lai ’42, H’86 Deirdre Whitman Executive Director of Tilles Center for the B.S., M.S., D.H.L., D.B. Vice President of University Admission Performing Arts Senior Advisor and Treasurer Emerita 718-488-3411 516-299-2357 516-299-2502 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Randy Burd Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs 516-299-2917 [email protected]
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LIU CVM FACULTY Faculty Dr. Irina Irimescu, DVM, MS, PhD Dr. Reta Abdi, DVM, MSc, PhD Assistant Professor, Veterinary Anatomy D.V.M., Cluj-Napaco University of Agricultural Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine Assistant Professor Veterinary Bacteriology Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, Romania Ph.D., University of Ghent, Belgium M.Sc., Cluj-Napaco University of Agricultural Dr. Carmen Fuentealba, DVM, MSc, PhD, M.Sc., Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, Romania (F)AMEE D.V.M., Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Ph.D., Cluj-Napaco University of Agricultural Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, Romania Ph.D., University of Liverpool, England Dr. Meir Barak, DVM, PhD M.Sc., Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile Associate Professor, Veterinary Anatomy D.V.M., Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Ph.D., Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel Dr. Soo Jin Jeon, MS, PhD Chile D.V.M., Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Aquatic Health Ph.D., University of Florida Dean's Council B.Sc. Faculty of Agriculture, Food and M.S., Stony Brook University Dr. Oscar Illanes, DVM, PhD, DACVP Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem M.S., Pukyong National University, Busan, South (Anatomic Pathology) Korea Department Head, Veterinary Biomedical Science Dr. Christine Barron, DVM, MSc B.S., Pukyong National University, Busan, South Ph.D., University of Liverpool, England Assistant Professor, Veterinary Anatomy Korea D.V.M., Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, D.V.M., Ross University School of Veterinary Chile Medicine, St. Kitts, West Indies Dr. Ben Kitchen BFA, MFA, DVM
M.Sc., Texas Tech University Associate Professor, Veterinary Skills Dr. Karen Dyer Inzana, DVM, PhD, DACVIM B.S., Texas A&M University D.V.M., The Ohio State University (Neurology) M.F.A., University of Illinois Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Outcomes B.F.A., Oklahoma State University Assessment Dr. Elena Contreras, DVM, MS, PhD Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Assistant Professor, Veterinary Behavior M.S., University of Wisconsin D.V.M., Ross University School of Veterinary Dr. Anait S. Levenson, MD, PhD D.V.M., University of Tennessee Medicine, Saint Kitts, West Indies Professor, Cancer Research and Pharmacology B.S., King College, Bristol, TN Ph.D., Colorado State University M.D., Second Moscow State Medical Institute,
M.S., Colorado State University Moscow, Russia Dr. Thomas Inzana, PhD, DABMM, B.A., University of North Texas Ph.D., Institute of Tuberculosis, Moscow, Russia DACVMH, (F)AAM
Associate Dean, Research Ph.D., University of Rochester Dr. Margaret Fordham, DVM Dr. Rodolfo Nino-Fong, DVM, MSc, PhD M.S., University of Georgia Clinical Assistant Professor, Veterinary Skills Associate Professor, Veterinary Immunology B.S., University of Georgia D.V.M., Cornell University Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, Canada M.Sc., Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon, Residency training: Special Species Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, México Dr. Robert Mason, DVM, MS University of Pennsylvania D.V.M., Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon, Associate Dean, Clinical Programs B.A., Smith College, MA México M.S., Western University of Health Sciences,
Pomona, CA Dr. Tara Piech DVM, MS, DACVP D.V.M., University of Minnesota Dr. Maria Forzan, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical Pathology) B.S., University of Minnesota (Anatomic Pathology) Assistant Professor, Clinical Pathology M.S., University of Hawaii Assistant Professor, Veterinary Histology and M.S., College of Veterinary Medicine, University B.S., University of California, Davis, CA Pathology of Missouri Ph.D., Atlantic Veterinary College, University of C.P.H., College of Veterinary Medicine, Prince Edward Island, Canada University of Missouri Dr. Shelley Newman, DVM, DVSc, DACVP M.Sc., Atlantic Veterinary College, University of D.V.M., College of Veterinary Medicine, (Anatomic Pathology) Prince Edward Island, Canada University of Missouri Associate Dean, Academic Affairs D.V.M., Universidad Autónoma de México, B.S., Drexel University D.V.Sc., Ontario Veterinary College, Canada México City, México D.V.M., Ontario Veterinary College, Canada Dr. James Q. Robinson, DVM Clinical Associate Professor, Veterinary Skills Dr. Jose Godoy, DVM, PhD Dr. Karen Rosenthal, DVM, MS D.V.M., Michigan State University Assistant Professor, Veterinary Physiology Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences B.S., Michigan State University Ph.D., Justus Liebig University of Giessen, D.V.M., North Carolina State University Germany M.S., University of Houston (foresight) D.V.M., Catholic University of Temuco, Chile M.S., Duke University (zoology) B.A., State University of New York at Oswego, NY
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Dr. Fabio Rosa, DVM, MS, PhD Assistant Professor, Anatomic Pathology D.V.M., Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil M.S., Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Ph.D., Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
Dr. Jonathan Stockman, DVM, DACVN Assistant Professor, Veterinary Nutrition D.V.M., The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel B.Sc., The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Dr Xiaolei Tang, MD, MS, PhD Associate Professor, Physiology and Immunology Ph.D., University of Arizona M.S., Shanghai Medical College, Fundan University, China M.D., Wannan Medical College, China
Dr. Omar Tliba, DVM, MS, PhD Professor, Pharmacology Ph.D., University of Tours, Tours, France M.S., Pasteur Institute, Paris, France M.S., University of Paris XII, Paris, France M.S., University of Rennes I, Rennes, France D.V.M., El-Tarf Veterinary School, El-Tarf, Algeria
Dr. Helen Tuzio, DVM, DABVP (Feline) Clinical Associate Professor, Veterinary Skills D.V.M., Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St Kitts, West Indies B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY
Dr. Raphael Vanderstichel, DVM, PhD Associate Professor, Veterinary Epidemiology Ph.D., Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada D.V.M., Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
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