VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

Student Research, Publication, and Presentation Opportunities and Requirements at VCOM..............245 Clinical Shadowing ......................................................................................................... 247 Recreational Activities ..................................................................................................... 248 Release from Liability for Participation in Activities ................................................................. 249 Appointed, Elected, and Other Extracurricular Memberships..................................................... 250 Company Ambassadors/Representatives and Endorsements/Promotions ....................................250 AOA and State Society Membership ................................................................................. 250 Appointment of Members of the Honor Code Council ........................................................... 250 Appointment of VCOM Student Ambassadors and Other Admissions Volunteer Opportunities.........250 Student Appointment to College Committees ..................................................................... 251 Student Officer Positions ............................................................................................... 251 Student Organizations................................................................................................... 252 EXPRESSING CONCERN, GRIEVANCES, AND RESOLUTION ROCEDURES Expressing Concerns, Grievances, and Resolution Procedures .................................................... 255 Academic Concerns ........................................................................................................ 255 Non-Academic Concerns ............................................................................................... 256 Discrimination Grievances ............................................................................................. 257 Appeal...................................................................................................................... 259 Complaints Regarding Non-Compliance with American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Accreditation Standards .................................................................................................................. 260 Complaints by Students Regarding Non-Compliance with State Commission on Higher Education Standards .................................................................................................................. 261 South Carolina Commission on Higher Education................................................................. 262 State Council of Higher Education for Virginia..................................................................... 262 University of North Carolina Board of Governors................................................................. 262 Formal Federal Agency Grievance Procedures ..................................................................... 263 GI BILL® Feedback System............................................................................................ 263 CAMPUS FACILITIES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Safety Mission ............................................................................................................... 265 Building and Grounds Etiquette ......................................................................................... 265 Campus Safety and Access ................................................................................................ 265 Fire Safety.................................................................................................................... 266 Cell Phones, Beepers, iPads and Computer Usage ................................................................... 267 Classrooms................................................................................................................... 267 Clery Crime Statistics Report and Clery Annual Safety Report.................................................... 267 Email .......................................................................................................................... 268

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