B. Consistency
The Program shall apply the published grounds and procedures for dismissal consistently to similarly situated students.
C. Transparency
Students shall be informed of the applicable grounds, the responsible decision-makers, relevant deadlines, and available appeal rights.
D. Objectivity Dismissal decisions shall be based on documented performance data, assessment results, remediation outcomes, evaluations, and other objective evidence, consistent with the Program's published standards.
E. Impartiality
Individuals with a conflict of interest or actual or reasonably perceived bias shall not participate in the recommendation or decision.
F. Patient and Public Safety
The Program's obligation to protect patients, clinical partners, and the public may require interim action while a matter is under review.
IV. DEFINITIONS
Dismissal The involuntary, permanent termination of a student's enrollment in the NLU MSPAS Program by action of the Program Director following the procedures in this policy.
Academic Dismissal
Dismissal resulting from failure to meet published academic, clinical, or program- completion requirements, including unsuccessful remediation.
NLU MSPAS Student Dismissal Policy
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