Reviewed:
8/20/2024, 11/12/2024, 12/17/2024
Revised:
12/13/2023, 2/12/2024, 8/20/2024, 9/25/2024, 11/12/2024, 12/17/2024
Locations
Date |
Policy # |
Policy Name |
Revisions |
Handbooks |
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| 12/17/2024 | 5.1.114 | Student Standards of Conduct | Self-report language added, timeframe policy applies to students/applicants added, standards 29 & 30 added | Administrative Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAPC Handbook, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 12/17/2024 | 5.4.102 | Clinical Evaluation Policy | Added to PD Handbook | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 12/17/2024 | 5.1.114 | Student Dress Code Policy | Minor revisions to language to increase clarity | Administrative Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAPC Handbook, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
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11/12/2024 |
3.3.120 | Anatomy Lab Care, Maintenance, and Safety Policy | NEW - Policy lays the groundwork for rules and regulations for the lab | Administrative Manual | Link to new policy | |
| 11/12/2024 | 5.2.113 | Self Evaluation Examination (SEE) Policy | Updated to match language in the PD Handbook | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 11/12/2024 | 5.3.108 | Attendance & Absentee Policy - DNAPC | Policy retired - no longer in use |
Administrative Manual |
Link to old policy | |
| 11/12/2024 | 5.3.107 | Continuation Status Plan for DNAP Completion Program - Student Withdrawal | Policy retired - no longer in use | Administrative Manual | Link to old policy | |
| 11/12/2024 | 5.1.305 | Enrollment Deferral Policy | New Policy - Policy was created as there is no information in the handbooks regarding enrollment deferrals. Deferrals are occasionally granted to accepted applicants prior to enrollment for extenuating circumstances. | Administrative Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAPC Handbook, DNAP PD Handbook | Link to new policy | |
| 10/15/2024 | 3.3.118 | Catastrophic Event and Continuity of Operations Policy | Changes were mostly grammatical or typographical | Administrative Manual | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/24/2024 | 3.3.111 | Suspected Substance Abuse Protocol | policy RETIRED | Administrative Manual | Link to old policy | |
| 9/24/2024 | 3.2.301 | Drug Free Workplace | policy RETIRED | Administrative Manual | Link to old policy | |
| 9/24/2024 | 3.2.404 | Drug Free Workplace & Substance Abuse | This new policy combines 3.2.301 and 3.3.111 with updates for HR compliance. Added employee assistance section and sanctions for employees. Resources were updated to what we offer. | Administrative Manual and Employee Handbook | Link to new policy | |
| 9/24/2024 | 5.1.110 | Student Lines of Communication | Text messages added as an additional line of communication for some deadlines and reminders. Students must opt in/out. It was noted not to send any confidential or sensitive information in SMS messages. | Administrative Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAPC Handbook, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/24/2024 | 3.2.304 | Employee Protection (Whistleblower) | Last policy update was 2013. There was an overhaul of the policy with HR consultation and input from our legal department to bring practices up to date, with approval from Executive Administration (EA) and PRC. | Administrative Manual and Employee Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/24/2024 | 3.2.105 | Recruitment, Employment, & Evaluation of Non-Faculty Employees | Last policy update 2019. Policy was updated with HR consultation and input from Executive Administration (EA) and approval by EA and PRC. | Administrative Manual | Compare Revisions | |
| 8/20/2024 | 5.1.118 | Student Representation in Committees |
Language changes: Updated name of School Life Committee to School Life and Wellness Committee, changed DNAP-C to "post-graduate", and added School Life and Wellness Committee to post-graduate |
Admin Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 7/25/2024 | 4.1.101 | Faculty Appointments Policy |
Faculty members must have a terminal degree. Remove "[or are engaged in completing terminal degrees]" |
Admin Manual and Faculty Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 7/25/2024 | 5.1.119 | Student Dress Code Policy | Added statement about Nurse Educator Track (NET) | Admin Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
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7/25/2024
6/17/2024
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5.1.110 | Student Lines of Communication |
Updating to current or best practice Language change Change "email-only" to "limited access" Add a statement about evaluations being a good place to submit feedback and statement about class reps (explains each class rep position) Added paragraphs at the end updating current practice for student Microsoft Office accounts.
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Admin Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 7/25/2024 | 5.3.109 | Grading Policy (DNAPC & ASPMF) |
Changed name to "Grading Policy from "Completion and Fellowship" to "Post-Graduate" Change wording to apply to all post-graduate programs. |
Admin Manual, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 6/17/2024 | 5.1.303 | Accommodations Request Policy | Added email address for test accommodations and requests are reviewed by the Office of the Executive Vice President. | Admin Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 6/17/2024 | 3.3.109 | Sabbath (Saturday) Scheduling | Wording changed to current practice in the clinical area. | Admin Manual and DNAP-PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 5/20/2024 | 5.1.113 | Honor Code | Updated language to incorporate current processes. Changed "incorporate" to "integrate". | Admin Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 4/16/2024 | 5.1.116 | Student Appeals | Some content was relocated within the policy to the appropriate order. | Admin Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 2/8/2024 | 5.5.102 | ASPMF Late Policy | A new policy was created as assignments are being turned in late or not at all. It states, assignments submitted after the due date without prior approval will receive a grade no higher than 80%. Failure to submit any assignment by the end of course without a request for an extension will result in a failing grade. | Admin Manual, ASPMF Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 2/8/2024 | 5.6.102 | Non-Degree Course Grading Policy | Name change to Non-Degree, and statement "No grades, including final grades, will be rounded up. | Admin Manual | Compare Revisions | |
| 1/16/2024 | 5.6.101 | Community Course Refund Policy | Changed name from "Community Course" to "Non-Degree Course." Removed the Pro-rata refund section. Added section about administrative withdrawals. | Admin Manual | Compare Revisions | |
| 1/16/2024 | 5.4.103 | Policy of MTSA Clinical Standards | Correcting grammatical errors/reflecting current practices. | Admin Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 1/16/2024 | 5.4.101 | Attendance Policy and Expectations | Correcting grammatical/and reflecting current practices. | Admin Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 1/16/2024 | 5.1.303 | Accommodations Requests | Updated language to include a statement about complying with ADA regulations. | Admin Manual, DNAP PD Handbook, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 12/13/2023 | 5.1.113 | Honor Code Declaration of Honor | Updated to match current processes. | Compare Revisions | ||
| 12/13/2023 | 5.4.108 | Grading Policy DNAP-PD | Changed rounding statement to "no grades, including final grades, will be rounded up." | Administrative Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 12/13/2023 | 5.3.109 | Grading Policy DNAP-C and ASPMF | Changed rounding statement to "no grades, including final grades, will be rounded up." |
Administrative Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook |
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| 11/16/2023 | 5.1.303 | Accommodation Request |
This policy had a duplicate statement that has been removed. Also removed language “that you are requesting” as it did not make sense. |
Admin Manual, DNAP PD Handbook, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 11/16/2023 | 5.3.109 | Grading policy (DNAP- C and ASPMF) |
No final course grades will be rounded up. Grading scale was updated accordingly. An incomplete grade requires written understanding between the instructor and student acknowledging when the course will be completed, in the form of an Incomplete Contract. |
Admin Manual, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks |
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| 11/16/2023 | 5.4.108 | Grading Policy DNAP PD Practice Doctorate |
No final course grades will be rounded up. Grading scale was updated accordingly. If a student is unable to meet all the requirements of a course by the end of the semester |
Admin Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 10/17/2023 | 4.2.105 | Development of Library Collections | Library position title changed to Research and Library Assistant. | Admin Manual, Faculty Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 10/17/2023 | 4.1.111 | Faculty Input for Student Services |
Title change from Academic Schedule Coordinator to Registrar. Revised the following to current practice: Providing the School with a list of required textbooks prior to enrollment each semester so a list can be distributed to students. Upload course syllabi to Learning Management System prior to each semester start date. |
Admin Manual, Faculty Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 10/17/2023 | 5.1.101 | Hooding Policy for Graduation | Instead of listing titles such as President or Vice-President, the language was changed to two people from Administration. | Admin Manual |
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| 10/17/2023 | 5.1.110 | Student Lines of Communication |
There was a discrepancy in the amount of time students must respond to emails from MTSA Staff and Faculty. The Technology page in each states the following: "Failure to respond to emails from MTSA faculty and staff within two MTSA business days is considered unprofessional conduct, which is addressed in the Standards of Conduct". |
Admin Manual, DNAP PD Handbook, ASPMF and DNAP-C Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/19/2023 | 5.1.305 | Animals on MTSA Property | NEW policy stating that no animals are permitted on campus with the exception of service animals (dogs). | Admin Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | N/A | |
| 9/19/2023 | 5.1.304 | Minor Children on MTSA Property | NEW Policy stating that no children are allowed in class/lab, etc., and addresses students bringing children on campus for brief school business with guidelines. | Admin Manual, PD Handbook | N/A | |
| 9/19/2023 | 5.4.109 | PD Program Student Drug Testing |
Changed wording to include "additional" testing. If a student is unable to complete their drug screening within 24 hours or provide urine, |
Admin Manual, PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 8/14/2023 | 5.6.101 | Community Course Refund Policy | Updated language indicating that the withdrawal date is the date a student submits the signed withdrawal form to the Registrar's Office and update the Internal Withdrawal Procedure language to reflect the current procedure. | Admin Manual | Compare Revisions | |
| 7/25/2023 | 5.3.109 | Grading Policy (DNAP-C & ASPMF) | References to special circumstances were removed in the incomplete grades section. | Admin Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 7/25/2023 | 5.3.103 | Course Audit Policy | Approval to add language indicating only students enrolled in the Nurse Educator Track program may audit course in the Nurse Educator Track program. | Admin Manual, DNAP-C Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 7/25/2023 | 5.4.105 | Evaluating and Awarding Academic Credit Policy (Formerly Transfer Policy) | Approval to add language indicating that no transfer credits are accepted in the Nurse Educator track. | Admin Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook, DNAP-PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 7/25/2023 | 5.1.106 | Refund Policy/Withdrawal Procedures | Approval for change in the determination of the withdrawal date to the date the student signs the withdrawal form and update the withdrawal procedure to include the current procedure for the withdrawal form. | Admin Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook, DNAP-PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 7/25/2023 | 5.4.103 | Admission Requirements Across All Programs (RETIRED) | Approval was given to retire this policy Information is duplicated in other places in each student handbook. |
Admin Manual, ASPMF Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook, DNAP-PD Handbook |
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| 6/23/2023 | 5.4.109 | Practice Doctorate Program Student Drug Testing | Policy change allows this to be a truly random drug testing policy, with random selection throughout the year. A confirmation drug screening test will be done after a failed medical review. Red cards receive constitute drug testing. |
Admin Manual DNAP-PD |
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| 3/23/2023 | 5.1.106 | Refund Policy/Withdrawal Procedures | Program contacts were updated for DNAP-C and ASPMF |
Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook, DNAP C Handbook, ASPMF Handbook |
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| 2/20/2023 | 5.1.304 | Student Recruitment Information Policy | New policy created in response to the Solomon Amendment, a federal law mandating that institutions receiving certain Federal funding must fulfill military recruitment requests for access to campus and lists containing student recruiting information. | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | New Policy | |
| 1/17/2023 | 5.4.109 | Practice Doctorate Program Student Drug Testing | For Cause Drug Screening change: Language change to show that any listed reasons listed in the policy will result in a required drug screen. | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 1/17/2023 | 5.1.119 | Student Dress Code Policy | Request was made in a Faculty meeting in December. The policy was amended to exclude workout clothes from the classroom. | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD, DNAP C, ASPMF Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
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1/17/2023 & 2/20/2023 |
5.1.114 | Student Standards of Conduct | Policy (#24) was updated to include that each student participating in clinical rotations must submit a current copy of any prescription to the Clinical Support Coordinator, and if there are changes to the prescription, notification is also required. | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD, DNAP C, and ASPMF Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 1/17/2023 | 5.4.101 | Attendance Policy and Expectations | Changes were made related to compensatory time, as shown: Only one student at a time may take an earned comp day in any affiliate, and then only with approval from the Coordinator of Clinical Support. Typically, one student is scheduled as a relief student, and this person can assume another student's position in an assigned affiliate on the weekday they request off (weekends and MTSA approved holidays excluded.) No Comp Days can carry over to another year, unless earned late in the calendar year and approved by the Program Administrator. | Administrative Manual and DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 12/14/2022 | 5.1.104 | Student Exam Taking Policy |
Language changes not recorded in all the necessary places were added to make the policy consistent. |
Administrative Manual and DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 12/14/2022 | 5.1.103 | Accommodations Requests (new) | This addresses that accommodation requests for courses and examinations will now be directed to the Office of the Executive Vice President. | Administrative Manual and DNAP PD Handbook | New Policy | |
| 12/14/2022 | 5.3.110 | DNAP-C Program Student Evaluations (new) | Policy was updated because it was discovered that the DNAP-PD Student Evaluations policy was copied and used for the DNAP-C program. | Administrative Manual and DNAP C Handbook | New Policy | |
| 12/14/2022 | 5.5.101 | ASPMF Program Student Evaluations (new) | Policy was updated because it was discovered that the DNAP-PD Student Evaluations policy was copied and used for the ASPMF program. | Administrative Manual and ASPMF Handbook | New Policy | |
| 10/13/2022 | 5.1.106 | Refund Policy/Withdrawal Procedures | Updated language per decision in PRC on 9/20/2022 to change deadline to drop from 72 hours to 5 MTSA business days. Also updated language for withdrawal procedures - students are now required to complete a withdrawal form instead of sending an email to their Program Director with their intent to withdraw. Program Directors will send the students a copy of the form, as needed. | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD, DNAP-C & ASPMF Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 10/12/2022 | 5.3.103 | Course Audit Policy | Updated language to 5 MTSA business days to drop the class being audited. | Administrative Manual and DNAPC Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 3.3.113 | Annual Security Report Availability Policy | Title change from "Vice President of Academics" to "Executive Vice President" | Administrative Manual | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 4.1.101 | Faculty Appointments Policy | Title change from "Vice President of Academics" to "Executive Vice President" and "Program Administrator & Director Institutional Effectiveness" to "Assistant Program Administrator" | Administrative Manual | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 5.1.108 | Student Temporary Leave of Absence | Title change all "Coordinator of Academic Support" to "Registrar" | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 3.3.116 | Distance and Correspondence Education Policy | Changed "Office of Academic Support" to "Registrar's Office" | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 5.4.104 | Admission Requirements Across All Programs | Updated language from "two degrees over two programs" to "one degree with two routes of entry" | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 5.3.109 | Grading Policy (DNAPC & ASPMF) | Changed title from "Doctorate Completion Program" to "DNAP-C & ASPMF" since this is used for both programs. Changed deadline to drop course without a grade from 72 hours to 5 MTSA business days. | Administrative Manual, DNAP C & ASPMF Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 5.4.108 | Grading Policy (DNAP PD) | Policy name changed from "Student Grading Policy" to "Grading Policy DNAP Practice Doctorate" to be consistent with the DNAP-C & ASPMF grading policy. | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 5.4.105 | Evaluating and Awarding Academic Credit Policy (Formerly Transfer Policy) | Added headings for each program and language stating that ASPMF does not accept transfer credits. | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD, DNAP-C & ASPMF Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 5.1.102 | Student Complaint/Grievance Policy | Changed title "Vice President of Academics" to "Executive Vice President" | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD, DNAP-C & ASPMF Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 5.1.110 | Student Lines of Communication | Added the following statement: "Failure to respond to emails from MTSA faculty and staff within one MTSA business day is considered unprofessional conduct, which is addressed in the standards of conduct." Also changed title "Vice President of Academics" to "Executive Vice President" | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD | Compare Revisions | |
| 9/20/2022 | 5.1.301 | Release of Student Record Information | Language changed to reflect the following: Current position names of "Coordinator of Academic Support" to Registrar", "VP of Academics" to Executive VP", "Office of Advancement & Alumni" to "Administration/Administrative Office"; Responsibilities - language changed to indicate that the Registrar maintains a list of all staff and faculty that have access to student records; Practices - MTSA no longer facilitates applications for privileges; The Registrar's office no longer sends an education verification letter to all prospective employers upon graduation. | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD, DNAP-C & ASPMF Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 8/22/2022 | 3.3.119 | Full-time Enrollment Status | Title changed to Defining Enrollment Status for clarity | Administrative Manual | New policy | |
| 8/18/2022 | 5.1.119 | Student Dress Code Policy | Removed Practice Doctorate from the title and added "Student" for clarity | Administrative Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook | ||
| 8/18/2022 | 5.1.113 | Honor Code | Revised to current practice: Practice Doctorate students must sign the Honor Pledge before starting the program. | Administrative Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook |
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| 8/10/2022 | 5.4.103 | Policy of MTSA Clinical Standards | Administrative Change: Updated Disciplinary Actions link to pull from the PD handbook so that students do not have link to Admin Manual. | Administrative Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook | ||
| 7/1/2022 | 5.1.203 | Consumer Protection Policy | Link to complaint policy updated for SACSCOC | Administrative Handbook, DNAP-PD Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook, ASPMF Handbook | ||
| 7/1/2022 | 5.1.111 | Student Drug & Alcohol | Link revised to the list of controlled substances as defined by Tennessee state law | Administrative Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook, ASPMF Handbook | ||
| 6/30/2022 | 5.4.105 | Evaluating and Awarding Academic Credit Policy Practice Doctorate | This policy was updated to include Kettering College, stating that transfer credit will only be accepted for students to the DNAP-PD MTSA/Kettering College Joint Academic Award program from Kettering College for designated courses taught by Kettering College. | Administrative Manual, DNAP-PD Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook, ASPMF Handbook | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 4.1.114 | Faculty Workload | Changed to "semester" and delete quarter hours portion from prior to 2018. (pending BOT approval) | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 4.2.104 | Curriculum Planning, Review & Revision | Replace CCNA with NBCRNA | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 4.2.106 | Evaluation of Continuing Education Credit | Remove reference to master's program & change "CRNA DNAP Completion Program" to be "DNAP Programs" | Administrative Manual, Faculty Handbook | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 4.1.106 | Academic Faculty Evaluation | Wording changed to MTSA Programs from program specific names | Administrative Manual, Faculty Handbook | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 4.2.103 | Clinical Clock Hours to Academic Credit | Clarify that CRNA isn't a licensure | Administrative Manual, Faculty Handbook | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 4.2.112 | Development, Programs & Services for Students | Removed item related to housing in mandatory distant affiliates, other language changes, reference to first quarter program removed | Administrative Manual | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 4.2.116 | Approved Interchangeable Words/Phrases for all Handbooks | Replace Council on recertification of NA with AANA for CE credit authorization | Administrative Manual | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 4.2.115 | Definition of Credit Hours | Policy retired and merged with policy 3.3.115 | Administrative Manual, Faculty Handbook | ||
| 6/28/2022 | 3.3.109 | Sabbath (Saturday) Scheduling | AANA name change: From American Association of Nurse Anesthetists to American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology | Administrative Manual, Faculty Handbook, DNAP-PD Handbook, DNAP-C Handbook, ASPMF Handbook | ||
| 6/27/2022 | 3.3.115 | Policy For Awarding Credit | Policy 4.2.115 was retired and combined with this one, 3.3.115 (pending BOT approval) | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | ||
| 4/19/2022 | 5.4.103 | Clinical Standards Policy | Language added about licensure lapsing consequences | Administrative Manual, DNAP PD Handbook | Compare Revisions | |
| 3/14/2022 | 5.6.103 | Course Audit Policy | New policy | Administrative Manual, DNAP Completion Handbook | New policy | |
| 3/14/2022 | 5.6.102 | Course Grading Policy | New policy | Administrative Manual | New policy | |
| 3/14/2022 | 5.6.101 | Course Refund Policy | New policy | Administrative Manual | New policy | |
| 1/18/2022 | 3.2.104 | Nondiscriminatory Policy | Language changed from "part time" to "half time" | Administrative Manual, Student Handbooks | Compare Revisions | |
| 1/18/2022 | 5.4.108 | Student Grading Policy | Any student who makes a C in a single clinical rotation will be placed on clinical probation and meet with Progressions Committee. | Administrative Manual, Student Handbooks | Compare Revisions |