VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society (SCOMS), the Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association (ALOMA), or the Louisiana Osteopathic Medical Association (LOMA). Appointment of Members of the Honor Code Council Student appointments to the Honor Code Council are made by the campus specific Campus Dean. Students may submit a written letter of intent if they wish to be put into consideration and individuals are also nominated by the Administration and current Honor Code Council Officers. Initial appointments are typically for a period of one year. Appointments are reviewed annually and may be renewed based on the college's and council's needs. Some members will be rotated off annually to provide additional students with the professional experience of serving on this committee. The Chair and Vice Chair are appointed by the Campus Dean from the current membership and typically serve for one year in that capacity. The Campus Dean has the authority to alter the timeframe for appointment to the Council and Chair positions based on the needs of the Council. Appointment of VCOM Student Ambassadors and Other Admissions Volunteer Opportunities VCOM Student Ambassadors are appointed annually by the Campus Dean in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Interested students may submit a letter of intent and students are also nominated by faculty, staff or other students. Ambassadors are asked to complete a minimum of three events annually, including at least one off-campus visit to pre-med clubs at colleges and universities (preferably one at their alma mater) and at least two other events such as volunteering for on-campus open houses or the orientation or graduation program. Ambassadors are appointed in the fall and appointments are initially made for one year. The needs of the overall VCOM recruitment program are reviewed annually and some Ambassador appointments may be renewed, and some students may be rotated off so that others can participate. Ambassadors who fulfill all three events for two or more years are recognized at VCOM’s Graduation Awards Banquet and in the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE or Dean’s Letter). Students who are not official Ambassadors are encouraged to volunteer to participate in admissions events. Contact the VCOM Office of Admissions for ways to get involved. Student Appointment to College Committees Students are appointed to college committees by the Campus Dean or Provost in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Students serving on college committees must be in good academic standing, represent the interests of the entire class on the committee, and must report on those committees to the class. Students serving on the committee should call for input for the committee from the class prior to the scheduled meeting, must attend all scheduled meetings, and must report back to the class electronically on the outcomes. Students serve on the Facilities Committee, the Library Committee, the Campus Pre-Clinical and Clinical Curriculum Committees, the Via Wellness Committee, and the IT Committee. Students are also chosen for the Alumni Board as ex-officio members. Student Officer Positions The Student Government Association (SGA) is a student-run organization that serves as the governance body for medical students. SGA plans activities that help to involve and excite the students, handles any issues that may arise with the student body to ensure that the students obtain the best school experience possible, and works closely with administrators, professors and clinicians to provide an environment for students to promote learning and discovery while emphasizing community, collaboration, and a spirit of unity and enjoyment for the people that we interact with on a daily basis. SGA is excited to be able to do great things for fellow classmates and join with administration to make medical education a great experience.

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