NLU MSPAS Student Dismissal Policy

XIX. RESPONSIBILITIES

Students

• Review and understand this policy and the Academic Progression and Remediation Policy;

• Monitor their own academic performance and seek help early;

• Fully participate in and complete any remediation plan;

• Read and respond to communications sent to their NLU email account; and

• Meet the deadlines in this policy and any applicable University appeal process.

Course Directors, Faculty, and Clinical Education Faculty

• Document performance and professionalism concerns promptly and objectively;

• Implement remediation plans as required by Program policy; and

• Submit timely, complete referrals with supporting documentation.

Student Evaluation and Progress Committee

• Conduct impartial, documented reviews within the timelines of this policy;

• Provide written recommendations with a clear rationale; and

• Review aggregate dismissal and attrition data for continuous quality improvement.

Program Director

• Make and communicate final Program decisions;

• Ensure consistent application of this policy and appropriate referral to University offices; • Ensure the policy is published, current, and aligned with ARC-PA Standards and NLU policy; and

• Maintain oversight of dismissal documentation.

NLU MSPAS Student Dismissal Policy

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