Clinical Year Handbook Final

Accounts, the Dean of the College, and, when the student is in the clinical phase, the Director of Clinical Education. Step 8. Implementation and Documentation The Program implements the decision as of the effective date and places the complete dismissal record in the student's confidential educational record, as described in Section XV. Summary Timeline Step Action Responsible Timeline

Referral for Dismissal Review submitted to SEPC Chair

Referring faculty or Program leadership

Within 5 Business Days of the triggering event Within 3 Business Days of receipt of referral No later than 2 Business Days before the SEPC meeting Within 10 Business Days of receipt of referral Within 2 Business Days of the meeting Within 5 Business Days of the recommendation Within 2 Business Days of the decision Within the deadline set by the NLU Policy on Academic Appeals

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2

Written notice to student

SEPC Chair

Student written statement (optional)

3

Student

4

SEPC review meeting

SEPC

Written recommendation to Program Director

5

SEPC Chair

6

Final Program decision

Program Director

Written decision to student and University offices Appeal under NLU Policy on Academic Appeals (if eligible)

7

Program Director

8

Student

XI. CONTENTS OF THE NOTICE OF DISMISSAL A Notice of Dismissal shall include: 1. The decision to dismiss the student from the NLU MSPAS Program; 2. The specific grounds under Section VII and a summary of the basis for the decision; 3. The effective date of dismissal; 4. The status of cour ses in progress and how grades will be recorded; 5. Instructions for returning Program and clinical- site property, identification badges, and equipment; 6. Referral to the Office of Financial Aid and Student Accounts regarding financial consequences;

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