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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