2020-21 CHSU Student Catalog and Handbook
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2020-21 July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Improving health care outcomes of people in the Central Valley Table of Contents Message from the President 6 COVID-19 Information 7 COVID-19 Notice 8 Using the Student Catalog and Handbook 9 Catalog Disclosure: Student Responsibility and Conditions of Accuracy 11 About CHSU 12 Mission, Vision and Values 13 CHSU General Information 14 Accreditation 15 Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Disclosures 15 Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC) 16 Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 16 Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) 16 Complains Concerning Approval to Operate or Accreditation Standards Policy 17 CHSU Academic Calendar 2020-2021 19 Professionalism and Conduct 21 University Code of Ethical Conduct 22 Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement 26 CHSU Awards and Recognition Policy 26 Completion of Evaluations and Surveys 26 Confidentiality of Information Policy 27 CHSU Due Process 27 CHSU Teach Out Policy 27 CHSU Policy and Procedure for Disease Prevention Caused by Exposure to Infectious and Environmental Hazards 28 Campus Facilities 31 Campus Facilities 32 CHSU Safety, Security and Emergency Response Policy 37 CHSU Student Injury on Campus Policy 47 2 | Page Financial Services/Financial Aid 48 Financial Services 49 Tuition Refund Policy - Withdrawal and Eligibility for Tuition Refund 50 CHSU Financial Disclosure 50 Student Rights Under the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) 51 Student Financial Aid Information 52 Federal Student Loans 53 Scholarships 56 Private Alternative Loans 57 Academic Affairs/Academic Services 58 Global Learning Outcomes (GLOs) 59 Team-Based Learning (TBL) Methodology 60 Interprofessional Education Policy 62 Curriculum Structure and Delivery Policy 62 Student Registration 62 Semester Length Definition 63 CHSU Credit Hour and Course Load Policy 63 Elective Courses 64 Student Research and Scholarly Activity Policy 64 HIPAA Training Policy 65 Research Misconduct Policy 65 Student Withdrawal Policy 67 Office of the Registrar 68 Confidentiality of Information Policy 70 Disclosure of Information Policy 70 Directory Information 72 Student Personal and Emergency Contact Information Policy 73 Application for Graduation 74 Information Technology Services 75 Acceptable Use of Technology for Students 76 Library Services 82 Health Sciences Library Resources 83 Student Services/Health and Wellness 85 CHSU Wellness Policy 86 CHSU Accessibility Services Policy 86 3 | Page Student Conduct and Professionalism Policy 92 Student Health Insurance Policy 94 Student Physical Health Policy 94 Student Supplemental Medical Insurance Policy 94 CHSU Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy 95 Policy on Non-Academic Health Professionals 101 Off-Campus Housing 102 Student Conflict Resolution and Complaints Policy 102 CHSU Policy and Procedures for Claims of Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Title IX Misconduct 104 CHSU Academic Freedom, Intellectual Honesty and Academic Integrity Policy 117 College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) 119 Message from the College of Osteopathic Medicine Dean 120 COM Mission, Vision, and Goals 121 COM Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 122 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program Description 124 COM Admissions Policy 124 COM Admissions Process Flow Chart 129 COM Tuition, Fees and Costs Policy 138 COM Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 141 COM Academic Policies and Procedures 143 COM Curriculum Requirements 145 COM Grading System and Quality Points Policy 146 COM Course Repeats Policy 148 COM Clinical Learning and Patient Care Policy 148 COM Clincial Education Policy 150 COM Final Course Grade Appeal Policy 150 COMLEX-USA Policy 151 COM Student Progress Committee Policy 154 COM Absence and Leave of Absence Policy 157 COM Degree Requirements 159 COM Licensure Information - Post-Graduation Training 160 COM Student Mental Health Policy 161 COM Dress Code Policy 163 COM Academic Support and Development Policy 165 4 | Page COM Career Counseling and Graduate Medical Education Readiness Policy 165 COM Course Descriptions 167 College of Pharmacy (COP) 176 Message from the College of Pharmacy Dean 177 Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program Description 178 COP Mission, Visions, and Goals 178 COP Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 179 COP Admissions Policy 180 COP Articulation Agreements Policy 193 COP Intern License 193 COP Licensure 194 COP Tuition, Fees and Costs Policy 195 COP Academic Alerts and Promediaiton 198 COP Satisfactory Student Progression Plan 199 COP Academic Policies and Procedures 204 COP Grading System and Quality Points 205 COP Course Add/Drop and Withdrawal Policy 206 COP Final Course Grade Appeal Policy 206 COP Course Numbering System 206 COP Lunch Time Co-Curriculum Hours Policy 207 COP Annual Progression Examination Policy 207 COP Student Exam Policy 208 COP Academic Performance and Standards Committee Policy 209 COP Absence and Leaves of Absence Policy 211 COP Graduation Requirements Policy 215 COP Course Curriculum 216 COP Career Services Policy 218 COP Student Counseling Policy 218 COP Professional Dress and Demeanor Policy 218 COP Course Descriptions 219 CHSU Directory Faculty and Staff 228 5 | Page Message from the President We are honored and proud that you have selected California Health Sciences University to help you achieve your education and career goals! At CHSU, we strive to inspire and prepare you and all others in our diverse campus community to continue advancing our mission - to improve the health care outcomes of people living in the Central Valley. To help you and your fellow student colleagues achieve your goals, we are committed to providing a quaint and supportive campus culture, developing a distinctive approach to education, and ensuring our programs are accessible to and affordable for all students – especially those from our region. Because only together, can we resolve the dire health provider shortages in the Central Valley and help to support the underserved communities in our region and beyond! We hope you feel the CHSU pride in being part of our history in the making! We are accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), we offer the first and only Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine programs in the Central Valley. You’ll benefit from the inter-professional collaboration and learning about our current and future programs as the University continues to expand. We are grateful for the opportunity to help you achieve your career and personal goals to help treat, heal, and serve the precious members of our community. You will have an amazing impact on our world! From the founders and the board of trustees to the leadership, faculty and staff at CHSU, please know that you have the entire campus community and the local community here to support you. With dedication and compassion, together we can improve the health care outcomes of the great people in our region. Florence T. Dunn President California Health Sciences University (CHSU) 6 | Page COVID -19 INFORMATION 7 | Page COVID-19 Notice As you know, we are living in unique and uncertain times. None of us can know what the future holds for sure, but at CHSU, we know this – in charting a path forward amid the unprecedent circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, CHSU is committed to providing students, faculty and staff with an environment where learning continues to thrive. CHSU is closely monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our community, on and off campus. Having said that, none of us can guarantee what shape COVID-19 will take, and none of us –including CHSU – can guarantee a COVID-19- free environment. It would be disingenuous to suggest otherwise. Taking steps to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections (or any other spread of disease) at CHSU is a shared responsibility and CHSU cannot do it alone. Every member of our community – including you –must do their part. This means adhering to national, state, and local health guidelines and requirements, and adhering to those measures CHSU deems safe and appropriate for its campus. Specific details will be provided as circumstances dictate, but this may include such things as: social distancing, wearing masks or other facial coverings, not reporting to class or work if sick, and isolating and quarantining when required. We also agree that helping to keep the campus clean is a shared responsibility as well, you can do your part with wiping off surfaces after you have touched them, etc. You agree to do all of this not just for yourself, but for the safety of others, and because this is consistent with the spirit of CHSU. In complete transparency, then, you understand that if you return to the physical campus of CHSU there is a risk you may contract COVID-19 and while we hope everyone remains safe and healthy, we cannot categorically guarantee that this will not happen. 8 | Page USING THE STUDENT CATALOG AND HANDBOOK 9 | Page Welcome to the Academic Year 2020-2021 Student Catalog and Handbook (“Catalog”) to our new and returning students. To our students returning to CHSU, thank you for your feedback on our processes over the past years, which along with evolving trends in health sciences education, have informed the content and structure of the Student Catalog. To our new students, welcome to CHSU! You selected CHSU because our vision to improve the health care outcomes of people living in the Central Valley is what will motivate you to succeed every day. Our purpose in assembling the catalog is to ensure that all students have a source of guidance to consult when you have questions about the various processes you will encounter. In some cases, the catalog will provide you with introductory content that will refer you to an additional area of the CHSU website; in other cases, the catalog will cover an issue it its entirety. Our education programs demand much of our students: as CHSU graduates, you will be expected to do whatever it takes to expand your core competencies to ensure that all your patients get the very best care from you.