Students may appeal Leave of Absence decisions through the MSPAS Academic Grievance Policy and the National Louis University Academic Appeal procedures as outlined in the
Student Guidebook and Academic Catalog. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
The Leave of Absence Policy is reviewed annually by the Student Evaluation and Progress Committee, Curriculum and Outcomes Review Committee, and PA Faculty and Staff Committee as part of the Program’s Continuous Quality Improvement process. Program assessment data include: ● Number of Leave of Absence requests ● Reasons for leave ● Return-to-program rates ● Graduation rates ● Attrition ● Time-to-degree completion ● Student progression ● Clinical progression ● Remediation outcomes ● Student success measures Recommendations are incorporated into the Program’s Annual Effectiveness Report and used to improve student support services and academic progression. Evidence for ARC-PA Self-Study
ARC-PA Standard
Evidence of Compliance
Published Leave of Absence policy available to all students and applied consistently.
A3.15
Clearly defined procedures governing academic progression, interruption of enrollment, and return to study.
A3.17
Student due process and appeal procedures for Leave of Absence decisions.
A3.19
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