Any student who demonstrates failure to uphold LMU-DCOM’s professionalism and/or conduct policies may be subject to disciplinary actions. The student may be referred to the Community Standards Committee or the Student Progress Committee. The student’s entire academic and professional record can be examined during the meeting.
Community Standards Committee
The Community Standards Committee (CSC) is designed to promote optimal student professionalism in both classroom and clinical settings. The CSC is comprised of the Deans of Students from all campuses and other relevant LMU-DCOM administration, faculty and/or staff as deemed necessary by the specific circumstance and as requested by the Deans of Students. The goal of the CSC is to ensure that students engage in professional learning opportunities while gaining mentorship from LMUDCOM administration. Students may be referred to the CSC for conduct and professionalism violations. Violations of academic integrity will not be considered by the CSC and will be immediately referred to the appropriate Student Progress Committee (SPC). A student’s failure to comply with any recommendations put forth by the CSC will result in referral to the appropriate SPC.
Student Progress Committee
The purpose of the Student Progress Committees (SPC) is to ensure that every graduate of LMU-DCOM has the skills, knowledge, and judgment to assume the responsibilities of an osteopathic physician. The Committees will monitor student progress and ensure that all students meet the academic and professional requirements necessary for advancement in the curriculum and timely graduation. The Committees, appointed by the Dean of LMU-DCOM, are composed of selected faculty members and Assistant/Associate Deans of LMU-DCOM. The detailed structure of the Student Progress Committees is outlined in Section VI: Academics, of this handbook.
Any student who demonstrates failure to uphold LMU-DCOM’s professionalism or conduct standards will be subject to disciplinary actions. The student may be referred to the Community Standards Committee or directly to the appropriate Student Progress Committee. The student’s entire academic and professional record can be examined during the meeting.
For students who are required to appear before any SPC for evaluation of conduct, academic integrity, or professionalism violations, the appropriate SPC may recommend the following to the Dean:
- Referral to the CSC
- Professionalism Warning or Professionalism Probation
- Suspension from LMU-DCOM
- Dismissal from LMU-DCOM