2016-2018 Catalog & Student Guide

1 I President s Message .. 1 Preface .. 2 History of New York Chiropractic College .. 3 Mission, Values & Vision .. 4 General Information .. 5-8 The Campus .. 9-11 Catalog Admission to New York Chiropractic College .. 13-14 Tuition & Fees .. 15-17 Financial Aid Programs .. 18-25 Academic Policies & Regulations .. 26-30 Doctor of Chiropractic .. 31-59 Master of Science in Acupuncture, Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine .. 60-82 Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition .. 83-88 Master of Science in Sports Nutrition .. 89-95 Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction .. 96-100 Bachelor of Professional Studies .. 101-102 Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging .. 103-108 Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy .. 109-111 Center for Postgraduate & Continuing Education.

2 112 Board of Trustees & Administration .. 113-114 Faculty .. 115-132 Travel Directions to NYCC .. 133 Academic Calendar .. 134-135 Student Guide Essential Information .. 137 Abbreviated Campus Directory .. 138 I. Academic Affairs .. 139-148 A. Attendance Requirements .. 139 B. Health Clearance Policies .. 139-140 C. Anatomy Laboratory Policy .. 140-141 D. Chiropractic Adjusting Policy .. 141 E. Acupuncture Treatment and Herbal Recommendation Policy (MSA/MSAOM Programs) .. 142 F. Religious Observances .. 142 G. Language Skills .. 142 H. Examination Procedures and Final Exams .. 142 I. Grading Policies .. 142-144 J. Standards of Academic 144-145 K. Clinical Service Courses .. 145-146 L. Preparing for Licensure .. 146-148 M. iPad Policy .. 148 Table of Contents ii II.

3 148-149 III. Library .. 149-150 A. Hours of Operation .. 149 B. Collection .. 149 C. Services .. 149-150 IV. Information Technology .. 150-153 A. Computer Use Policy .. 150-151 B. Wireless Network Usage Policy .. 152-153 C. Telecommunication Services .. 153 D. Educational Technology .. 153 V. Academy for Academic Excellence and Student Success (AAESS) .. 154-163 A. Purpose 154 B. Tutoring Services .. 154 C. Learning Strategies .. 154 D. Accessibility Services .. 154-161 E. Religious Accommodation .. 161-163 F. Academic Advising .. 163 G. Counseling Services .. 163 VI. Registrar s Office .. 164-166 A. Name and Address Changes .. 164 B. Annual Notification of Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .. 164-166 C. Retention of Records.

4 166 D. Release of Credentials .. 166 E. Transcripts .. 166 F. Registration Policies .. 166 VII. Code of Student Conduct & Ethics .. 166-179 Preamble .. 166-167 A. Definitions .. 167-169 B. College Jurisdiction and Judicial Authority .. 169 C. Code of Student Conduct Offenses .. 169-171 D. Code of Conduct and Ethics - Personal Statement .. 171 E. Code of Ethics Offenses .. 171-172 F. Violation of Law and College Discipline .. 172 G. Charges of Misconduct and Pre-Hearing Procedures .. 172-174 H. Administrative Hearing for Student Code Violations .. 174 I. Interim Suspension .. 174 J. Judicial Panel Hearings .. 174-177 K. Sanctions .. 177-178 L. Request for an Appeal .. 178 M.. 178-179 N. Interpretation and 179 VIII. Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy.

5 179-188 A. Scope of Policy .. 179 B. Definitions .. 180-182 C. Support for Those Affected .. 182-184 D. Interim Measures and Accommodations .. 184-185 iii E. Investigation .. 185-186 F. Disciplinary Proceedings .. 186 G. Confidentiality .. 186-187 H. Retaliation .. 187 I. Amnesty .. 187 J. Academic Freedom .. 187 K. Clery Act Compliance .. 187 L. Other Policies .. 187 M. Designation of Authority .. 187 N. Policy Compliance .. 187-188 O. students Bill of Rights .. 188 IX. General Policies in Compliance with State & Federal Law .. 188-194 A. Drug and Substance Abuse .. 188-189 B. Federal Student Consumer Information Notice .. 189-190 C. Immunization .. 190-191 D. Maintenance of Public Order .. 191 E. Copyright Policy .. 191 F. Campus Safety, Security, and Fire Report.

6 191 G. Security .. 191 Emergency Telephone Numbers .. 192 H. Emergency Procedures and Evacuation .. 193 I. Whistleblower Policy .. 193-194 X. General College Policies .. 194-200 A. Smoking .. 194-195 B. Bulletin Board Posting Policy .. 195-196 C. Children .. 196 D. Dress Regulations .. 196 E. Fundraising Policy .. 196 F. Identification Cards .. 196 G. Parking .. 196-197 H. Solicitation Policy .. 197 I. Snow 197-198 J. Student Complaints and Grievances .. 198-200 XI. Student Life .. 200-205 A. Student Activities .. 200-201 B. Leadership Education .. 201-203 C. Club or Organization Events with Alcohol .. 203-205 D. Corporate Relations .. 205 XII. Residence Life .. 205-208 A. Residence Life Philosophy .. 205-206 B. Residency Requirements and Waivers of Residency.

7 206 C. Residence Life Contract Duration and Obligations .. 206-207 D. License Termination and Refunds .. 207 E. Withdrawal Refunds .. 207 F. Room Assignments .. 207-208 iv XIII. Center for Career Development and Professional 208-209 A. United States ChiroMapTM .. 208 B. Practice Laws & Regulations .. 208 C. Online Career Opportunities Database .. 208 D. Student and Alumni Portal Pages .. 208 E. Career Coaching/Counseling .. 208-209 XIV. College Bookstore .. 209 A. Text Rental .. 209 B. Book Buyback .. 209 C. Supplies and Equipment .. 209 D. Bookstore Refund Policy .. 209 E. College Rings .. 209 F. Other Services .. 209 XV. Health Services .. 209-210 A. Campus Health Center Seneca Falls Campus .. 209-210 B. Student Accident and Health Insurance.

8 210 C. Seneca Falls Health Center .. 210 XVI. Dining Services .. 210 XVII. Health & Fitness Education .. 210-212 A. Health & Fitness Education Philosophy .. 210 B. Types of Programs Offered .. 210-211 C. Health & Fitness Center Facilities Available for Use .. 211 D. Health & Fitness Center 211-212 E. Health & Fitness Center Access .. 212 F. Spouse/Faculty/Staff/Dependent Membership .. 212 XVIII. Other Campus Services .. 212-213 A. Mail Services .. 212 B. Student Mailroom Usage .. 212 C. Duplication Center .. 213 D. Monitor Announcements .. 213 E. Lost and Found .. 213 F. Emergency Calls .. 213 G. Student Lockers .. 213 1 Welcome to New York Chiropractic College! I am delighted that you have chosen to pursue a professional education here in New York s beautiful Finger Lakes region.

9 You are embarking upon an exciting path that will lead you to a rewarding and fulfilling career where you will make a positive difference in the lives of others. As you do so, I hope you ll find help and support in this Catalog and Student Guide (C&SG), which is designed to be a key resource on your academic journey. The CS&G contains important information about NYCC s history, mission, vision, and values. Here is where you ll find admissions and academic information, including information outlining each of our programs, their curricula, and their graduation requirements. You can get to know about the NYCC faculty, staff, and administration, too, to better understand what each person does and how they can help you succeed. The CS&G is also where you ll find the important policies that govern the College, including policies about attendance, Student conduct, and academic or behavioral dismissal and appeals.

10 And there s much, much more to learn about the College, its resources, and the services available to you. In short, this handbook provides essential information for every Student . I encourage you to peruse it and learn about your rights, responsibilities, and opportunities as an NYCC Student . Most of all, I hope you learn what a proud tradition of natural healthcare professionals you move to join as you become a part of NYCC. We re glad you re here, and we look forward to growing with you in the coming trimesters. Michael A. Mestan, , President President s Message 2 This Catalog and Student Guide provides a description of the programs, policies, faculty and staff of New York Chiropractic College. While information is current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without prior notice.