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Students enrolled in programs at TUC and involved in patient-related activities arerequired to wear a name tag which clearly shows their name and identifies the programand college in which they are enrolled. An acceptable format is as follows:John SmithTUCOMOsteopathic Medical StudentStudent RecordsDISCLOSURE AND ACCESSS TO RECORDSStudents who are currently or have been previously enrolled at the institution have theright to inspect and review certain educational records and to withhold from releasecertain personally identifiable information in accordance with the Federal FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. This policy regarding studentaccess to educational records does not include the right to review such items asconfidential letters and statements of recommendation if the student has waived theright to inspect and review those recommendations.DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATIONThe University designates the following personally identifiable items as StudentDirectory Information: Student name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, dateand place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awardsreceived, most recent previous school attended and photograph. The University maydisclose any of those items listed above as public information without prior writtenconsent, unless notified in writing to the contrary by December 31 of each academicyear. Other confidential personal information not listed above as Student DirectoryInformation may not be disclosed to third parties without the prior written consent ofthe student, except under certain circumstances. These exceptions include, but are notlimited to, disclosure to institutional officials performing assigned duties related to theeducational or accreditation interests of the University, agencies verifying the financialaid status of the student, parties involved in health or safety emergencies related to thestudent or others, and certain law enforcement, legal or judicial authorities.PROCEDURE FOR DISCLOSURE AND ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDSDisclosure and access to a student's educational records may be requested throughinstitutional policy as follows: A student desiring to inspect and review his or herrecords must submit a written request directly to the person in charge of the desired2011 – 2012 COM Student Handbook
ecords (see below). The request will be granted within a reasonable time period, not toexceed 45 days. Inspection of records is made in front of the administrator or designeeresponsible for maintaining the records.DISCIPLINARY RECORDSDisciplinary files are maintained by the Office of Student Services in a confidential,secured area. Contact the Associate Dean of Student Services for record inspection.MEDICAL RECORDS AND IMMUNIZATIONSMedical files are maintained separately from the other student files. Contact theStudent Clinic Director for record inspection.Academic RecordsStudent academic records are maintained by the Office of the Registrar and include asummary of all required and elective courses and grades, record of audited courses,evaluation of student clerkships and preceptorships and class ranking. Students mayaccess and inspect their records by making an appointment with the Registrar's Office.CLASS RANKClass rankings are usually provided to currently enrolled students in applicableprograms and may be requested from the Office of the Registrar either in person or inwriting. Class ranking is determined on the basis of the cumulative-weighted average ofgrades earned from all completed required courses. Individual course grades areweighted in the formulation relative to course credit hours. Credit hours earned fromcourses evaluated on a pass/fail basis, including elective courses, are not used in thedetermination of cumulative-weighted grade point average.ELECTIVE COURSESAn elective course is an institutionally approved series of instructional sessions that aredeveloped outside of the required curriculum and offered by College faculty tocurrently enrolled students in addition to prescribed courses. Students officiallyregistered in elective courses receive credit commensurate with contact hours, which isincluded on the student's permanent record. Student performance is evaluated on apass/fail basis. Students interested in registering for an elective course should firstcontact the course coordinator who must approve enrollment. Procedures forregistering for elective courses can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.2011 – 2012 COM Student Handbook
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Page 9 and 10: Mission of Touro CollegeTouro Colle
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Page 15 and 16: The educational program is centered
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Page 23 and 24: Many programs of educational assist
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APPENDIX A: CODE OF RESPONSIBILITIE
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To be familiar with this code and t
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m. To have due process when charged
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substitute in any academic evaluati
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This formal method of resolution is
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. A recording secretary is to be ap
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c. A student‟s personal disciplin
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7. “Student" means any person who
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espect to university admission, an
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University) who has no direct inter
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e. To state and local officials or
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. The university may disclose direc
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