VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

Release of Information............................................................................................... 249 Release of Third-Party Information................................................................................249 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND APPOINTMENTS International and Appalachian Outreach ..........................................................................251 Student Research, Publication, and Presentation Opportunities and Requirements at VCOM ...........256 Clinical Shadowing ................................................................................................... 258 Recreational Activities ............................................................................................... 259 Release from Liability for Participation in Activities ............................................................260 Appointed, Elected, and Other Extracurricular Memberships ................................................261 Company Ambassadors/Representatives and Endorsements/Promotions..............................261 AOA and State Society Membership..........................................................................261 Appointment of Members of the Honor Code Council ....................................................261 Appointment of VCOM Student Ambassadors and Other Admissions Volunteer Opportunities ...262 Student Appointment to College Committees ..............................................................262 Student Officer Positions....................................................................................... 262 Student Organizations .......................................................................................... 263 EXPRESSING CONCERN, GRIEVANCES,AND RESOLUTION ROCEDURES Academic Concerns .................................................................................................. 267 Non-Academic Concerns ............................................................................................ 268 Discrimination Grievances .......................................................................................... 269 Appeal.................................................................................................................. 271 Complaints Regarding Non-Compliance with American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Accreditation Standards .............................................................................................................. 272 Complaints by Students Regarding Non-Compliance with State Commission on Higher Education Standards .............................................................................................................. 273 South Carolina Commission on Higher Education...............................................................274 State Council of Higher Education for Virginia ..................................................................274 University of North Carolina Board of Governors...............................................................274 Formal Federal Agency Grievance Procedures...................................................................275 GI BILL® Feedback System.........................................................................................275 CAMPUS FACILITIES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Safety Mission ......................................................................................................... 277 Building and Grounds Etiquette ....................................................................................277 Campus Safety and Access........................................................................................... 277 Fire Safety ............................................................................................................. 278 Cell Phones, Beepers, iPads and Computer Usage ..............................................................279

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