VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

Release of Information................................................................................................ 58 Release of Third-Party Information................................................................................. 58 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND APPOINTMENTS International and Appalachian Outreach ........................................................................... 60 Student Research, Publication, and Presentation Opportunities and Requirements at VCOM ............ 65 Clinical Shadowing .................................................................................................... 67 Recreational Activities ................................................................................................ 68 Release from Liability for Participation in Activities ............................................................. 69 Appointed, Elected, and Other Extracurricular Memberships ................................................. 70 Company Ambassadors/Representatives and Endorsements/Promotions............................... 70 AOA and State Society Membership........................................................................... 70 Appointment of Members of the Honor Code Council ..................................................... 70 Appointment of VCOM Student Ambassadors and Other Admissions Volunteer Opportunities .... 71 Student Appointment to College Committees ............................................................... 71 Student Officer Positions........................................................................................ 71 Student Organizations ........................................................................................... 72 EXPRESSING CONCERN, GRIEVANCES,AND RESOLUTION ROCEDURES Academic Concerns ................................................................................................... 76 Non-Academic Concerns............................................................................................. 77 Discrimination Grievances ........................................................................................... 78 Appeal................................................................................................................... 80 Complaints Regarding Non-Compliance with American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Accreditation Standards ............................................................................................................... 81 Complaints by Students Regarding Non-Compliance with State Commission on Higher Education Standards ............................................................................................................... 82 South Carolina Commission on Higher Education................................................................ 83 State Council of Higher Education for Virginia ................................................................... 83 University of North Carolina Board of Governors................................................................ 83 Formal Federal Agency Grievance Procedures.................................................................... 84 GI BILL® Feedback System.......................................................................................... 84 CAMPUS FACILITIES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Safety Mission.......................................................................................................... 86 Building and Grounds Etiquette ..................................................................................... 86 Campus Safety and Access............................................................................................ 86 Fire Safety .............................................................................................................. 87 Cell Phones, Beepers, iPads and Computer Usage ............................................................... 88

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