School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Student Handbook PharmD 2018-2019 SPHS| 2 Table of Contents I. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 9 A. About This Handbook B. KGI Philosophy and Expectations II. Message From The Dean ....................................................................................................... 10 III. Mission, Vision, and Goals ..................................................................................................... 11 A. KGI Mission B. SPHS Mission C. SPHS Vision D. Core Values E. Goals F. Four Pillars of the Program IV. Institute Organization ............................................................................................................ 12 A. Board Of Trustees B. SPHS Board of Advisors C. Administration D. SPHS Practitioner Network Council E. The Claremont Colleges V. School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Directory ............................................................ 14 VI. School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Academic Calendar .......................................... 14 VII. Admissions Requirements .................................................................................................... 15 Technical Standards VIII. Financial Aid Information ...................................................................................................... 15 A. Student Rights and Responsibilities B. Tuition and Fees and Cost of Attendance C. Types of Financial Aid D. Financial Aid Process E. Disbursements and Refunds F. Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid Eligibility G. Total Withdrawal Refund Policy and Return of Title IV Funds Return to Table of Content KGI SPHS 2018-19 SPHS| 3 H. Consumer Information I. Financial Literacy J. Yellow Ribbon And Education Programs IX. Pre-matriculation Requirements ........................................................................................... 19 A. Criminal Background Check Requirement B. Drug Screening Requirement C. Physical Examination & Immunization Health Requirements D. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification E. Intern Licensing Requirements F. Laptop Program G. Transportation H. Student Health Insurance I. Liability/Malpractice Insurance J. HIPAA Privacy and Security Certification Training K. Universal Precautions Training L. Laboratory Safety Training X. Disclosures ............................................................................................................................. 23 A. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) C. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 D. Nondiscrimination Policy E. WASC Accreditation Statement F. ACPE Accreditation Disclosure Statement G. KGI School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ACPE Accreditation Status H. KGI SPHS Student Accreditation Disclosure Statement Receipt XI. Student Grievance Policy and Procedures ........................................................................... 32 A. Non-Grade-Related Grievances B. Grade-Related Grievances C. Admissions-Related Grievances D. Intercampus Complaints E. Complaints Related to ACPE Standards F. Complaints Related to WASC Standards Return to Table of Content KGI SPHS 2018-19 SPHS| 4 G. State of California Complaint Process XII. Student Professionalism and Conduct ................................................................................. 37 A. Campus Computing and Network Resources B. KGI Faculty, Staff and Student Policy and Guidelines for Personal Use of Social Media 1. Scope 2. Purpose 3. Definition 4. General Policy 5. Prohibited Uses 6. Violations/Enforcements 7. Employee Affirmation/Acknowledgement 8. Guidelines for Ethical and Professional Behaviors C. Scientific or Research Misconduct D. Dress Code Policy E. Honor Code 1. Statement of Philosophy 2. General Principles 3. Prohibited Activities with Respect to Academic Matters 4. Prohibited Activities with Respect to Nonacademic Matters 5. Violation of Civil Law 6. Penalties 7. Honor Code Procedures a. General Statement b. Organization of Student Conduct Committee c. Process 8. Appeals 9. Rights of the Student 10. Notes and Definition F. Student Clinical Code of Conduct G. Protocol for Bias Related Incidents 1. Statement of Purpose 2. California Law Regarding Hate Crimes 3. California Penal Code § 422.6: Return to Table of Content KGI SPHS 2018-19 SPHS| 5 4. Responding to Incidents H. Sexual Discrimination, Harassment and Misconduct Policy 1. Title IX XIII. Academic Policies & Procedures .......................................................................................... 58 A. Academic Freedom B. Academic Standards C. General Matriculation Rules and Guidelines D. Standards for Graduation E. Credit Hour Policy F. Cross Registration for Summer Courses G. Registration and Enrollment Procedure for the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences H. Attendance for Online Courses I. Attendance at Instructional Periods, Assessments, and Extended Learning J. Class Start Time, Assessment Start Time, and Class Hours Policies K. Tardiness Policy L. Canceling Classes M. TCCS Policy on Recording and Taping N. Academic Mentoring and Advising Policy O. KGI SPHS Elective Policy P. Academic Progression Q. Curricular Design R. Method of Evaluation of Student Progression S. Grading and Transcript Validation T. Academic Honors U. Student Assessment Policy V. Progression Examinations W. Academic Standards of Progress X. Consequences of Unsatisfactory Achievement of Academic and/or Professional Standards Y. Leave of Absence XIV. School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Curriculum ........................................................ 88 A. Goal of the Curriculum B. Four Year Schedule Return to Table of Content KGI SPHS 2018-19 SPHS| 6 C. Sample Schedule D. Pharm.D. Course Descriptions E. Assessment Plan XV. Student Life ............................................................................................................................ 93 A. Student Support Services Information 1. Services and Contacts 2. Housing 3. Family Resources 4. Student Health Services 5. Counseling Services 6. Student Disability Resource Center 7. Health Education Outreach 8. EmPower Center 9. Bookstore 10. Library 11. International Place 12. Office of Black Student Affairs 13. Office of Latino Student Affairs 14. Office of the Chaplains 15. Queer Resource Center 16. Parking Information 17. Campus Safety 18. KGI Safety Policy 19. Reporting When a Stalker is Sighted on Campus 20. Minor Children on Campus 21. Presence of Minors on Campus 22. Environmental Health and Safety 23. Smoking and Vape Free Campus B. Student Organizations and Leadership 1. Establishing a Chapter or New Student Organization 2. Procedures For Posting and Distribution of Materials XVI. Additional Policies and Procedures .................................................................................... 102 Return to Table of Content KGI SPHS 2018-19 SPHS| 7 A. KGI Student Drug Free Campus Policy B. KGI Drug Free Campus and Workplace Policy C. Student Use of Alcoholic Beverages on and off Campus D. Use of Alcoholic Beverages at KGI-Sponsored Events E. Intellectual Property Rights F. KGI Copyright Policy (students) G. Policy on Banning Disruptive Persons from Campuses H. Explosives, Firearms, and Other Weapons I. Demonstrations at the Claremont Colleges J. Using Bicycles on Campus K. After Hours Room Access L. Alcohol Policy APPENDICES Appendix A Technical Standards Appendix B Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FERPA Appendix C Use of Campus Computing and Network Resources Appendix D Discrimination and Harassment Policies and Procedure Appendix E Credit Hour Policy Appendix F Professional Student Outcomes Appendix G Program Outcomes, Faculty Outcomes, General Student Outcomes Appendix H Safety Policy Appendix I Reporting When a Stalker is on Campus Appendix J Minor Children on Campus Appendix K KGI’s Drug-free Campus Policy Appendix L KGI Student Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy Appendix M Student Use of Alcoholic Beverages on and off Campus Appendix N Use of Alcoholic Beverages at KGI-Sponsored Events Appendix O Copyright Policy for Students Appendix P Explosives, Firearms, and other Weapons Appendix Q Demonstrations at the Claremont Colleges Appendix R Using Bicycles on Campus Return to Table of Content KGI SPHS 2018-19 SPHS| 8 Appendix S After Hours Room Access Appendix T Alcohol Policy Appendix U Smoking Policy Return to Table of Content KGI SPHS 2018-19 SPHS| 9 I. Introduction A. About This Handbook This Student Handbook provides information about Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) policies and procedures, as well as resources available to students. The School, Institute, and The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) have student rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to all students. It is the responsibility of every student to fully read this Student Handbook to abide with the regulations, familiarize themselves with, and utilize the many resources available. The expectation is for all students to maintain standards of personal conduct that are in harmony with the educational and professional ideals of KGI and The Claremont Colleges Services, in addition to conducting themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the Institute. We hope you take advantage of the co-curricular learning opportunities available on and off campus. B. KGI Philosophy and Expectations