Palmer College of Chiropractic West

Current Student

Student Policies

• General Policies and Procedures
• Student Services
• Code Of Student Ethics

General Policy and Procedure

Lost and Found
Articles lost or found on campus should be reported to or turned in to any of these three "lost and found" locations: Student Services (Room 210), the Clinic front desk or the Library. Items unclaimed will be discarded at the end of each quarter. PCCW does not assume responsibility for lost items.

Accidents/Incidents
Any student suffering an injury or property damage on campus should file an Accident/Incident Report in the Student Services office within 48 hours of the incident. Questions regarding liability should be referred to the Human Resources Office.

Children on Campus
Children shall not be left unsupervised in the Clinics, Cafeteria, building or grounds of the Palmer West campus at any time. Children are not permitted in classes or the Library. Student interns, while on duty in the Clinics, are not to be accompanied by their children. When children are on campus, it is understood that their parents assume liability for them. Complaints regarding children on campus should be directed to the Director of Student Affairs.

Pets on Campus
No pets will be allowed on campus at any time. The only animals allowed on campus are those that are registered as "licensed companions" to assist the physically challenged. Complaints regarding pets should be directed to the Director of Student Affairs.

Sale of Merchandise or Services on College Property
The personal solicitation for sale of any merchandise or services (including, but not limited to: food, beverages, food supplements, health aids, diagnostic equipment, books, magazines, furniture, chiropractic equipment, seminars, lectures, personal services) on Palmer College of Chiropractic West property, by any individual or organization, other than that initiated by the College, may be done only with the written permission of the Director of Student Affairs. Individual or organization includes private individuals, companies, associations, partnerships, clubs, students, staff, faculty, et al., whether affiliated with the College or not.

Any individual or organization proposing to solicit for sale merchandise or services must file a written request for authorization to sell with the Director of Student Affairs. The request must be submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to the proposed date of sale. The request must fully describe the following: all items planned for sale, the location on campus, the time of day proposed for selling, the price(s) or range of prices of the goods or services; and the date or all dates proposed for selling. (Note: The use of a room in any College building requires advance reservation with the Director of Student Affairs.)

The request for authorization to sell shall also include the names and addresses of all principals, partners, employees, etc., who will be associated with the sale and a statement of insurance coverage maintained by the seller which would be for the purpose of protecting the interests of the College. Students, staff and faculty of Palmer West and clubs authorized by PCCW may apply for an exemption from the insurance requirement, but must sign a hold-harmless waiver.

Notices advertising approved sales of merchandise and services may be posted in designated places. The approval may authorize the conduct of solicitation for sale including specific terms that must be observed by the seller. An authorization may not be extended for more than six months; after six months a new request for authorization must be filed. The terms and conditions may include: a financial responsibility statement from the seller, proof of sales permit from the City of San Jose, a tax ID number or a statement of proposed distribution of sale proceeds. The authorization may be revoked, for reasonable cause, at any time by the College.

Smoking Policy
In compliance with an ordinance of the City of San Jose, smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the Palmer West campus building. Smoking is restricted to appropriately designated locations outside of the building.

Parking
Palmer West students, faculty and staff may park their vehicles in any of the on-campus or street parking spaces (where authorized by the City of San Jose) on a first-come, first-served basis, unless the space has been identified as reserved for a specific group or individual.

Motorcycles, mopeds and other motor-driven cycles must park in specially designated areas, and bicycles must be parked in bike racks only. It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to find an approved space for hihe or sher vehicle. All drivers are cautioned that the College, having marked approved spaces, is under no obligation to mark all areas where parking is prohibited. All reserved lots and areas are designated by markings on the pavement.

Palmer West assumes no liability for damage or loss to private vehicles, their occupants or contents while on college property. Parking and use of vehicles in violation of these regulations is prohibited. Any vehicle in violation of these regulations may be issued a citation or towed and stored at the owner/operator's expense. Operation of any motorized vehicle or bicycle upon the premises of Palmer College of Chiropractic West is subject to all applicable duties and safety restrictions imposed by the California Vehicle Code.

Registration of Vehicles
Palmer West students must register their motor vehicles during registration for classes each quarter. Students will be asked to provide the make, model, license number and color of each vehicle that he or she may drive onto the College parking areas.

Fines
Vehicles parked in unauthorized parking spaces will be subject to a fine. First and second offenses will be $10 each; third and subsequent offenses will result in fines of $20 each. Fines will be posted to the student's account, and a hold will be placed on registration/graduation until payment is rendered. Payment for outstanding fines will be paid at the Business Office.

Summary of Parking Violations

• Parking where prohibited by signs or markings;
• Parking in an area not designated as a proper parking area (sidewalks, grass, construction areas, traffic islands, etc.);
• Blocking a crosswalk, sidewalk or wheelchair ramp;
• Failure to park within the lines of a designated space;
• Parking in a reserved zone;
• Blocking a driving lane;
• Parking by a fire plug;
• Parking illegally in a handicapped space;
• Parking illegally in an assigned or designated space;
• Parking in a tow-away zone;
• Parking by motorcycles, bicycles, mopeds and other motor-driven cycles in areas other than those designated for those vehicles.

Moving Violations

• Exceeding the speed limit of 10 m.p.h. on open campus roadways or within designated parking areas;
• Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrians;
• Driving on sidewalks (except for authorized service vehicles with specific authorization by Security);
• Reckless driving as defined by the California Vehicle Code;
• Operating a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or bicycle on a sidewalk or in any area other than a regular roadway.
  

Additional Violations

• Altering, damaging or moving College traffic signs or markings;
• Failure to obey proper traffic requests or directions of campus officials;
• Failure to observe temporary parking or route and detour signs.

Abandoned Vehicles
Abandoned vehicles and those vehicles found blocking or impeding access to a service drive, fire lane, roadway, handicapped parking zone or other traffic service areas will be towed from the property. The vehicle owner shall bear all costs involved in such removal and storage.

Off-Campus Parking
Off-campus parking is limited to curb areas which are immediately adjacent to the campus, unless otherwise prohibited by the City of San Jose. Parking in the parking lots of neighboring buildings is strictly prohibited. This policy is in effect seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Stringent observance of this policy is vital to the maintenance of a satisfactory relationship with neighboring companies.

Impounding of Vehicles
Palmer West reserves the right to have impounded any vehicle which is parked in a manner dangerous to vehicular or pedestrian traffic or in violation of campus parking regulations. The vehicle owner shall bear all costs involved in such vehicular removal and storage.

Overnight Parking
Parking a vehicle overnight or at any time for the purpose of storage or repairing such vehicle (except for emergency repairs that have been reported to the Facilities Office) is prohibited. Parking of motor homes, trailers, boats or any vehicle on campus for the purpose of habitation or storage is prohibited. Vehicles in violation of these regulations will be towed and stored at the owner/operator's expense.

Tow-away Zones
The College reserves the right to establish tow-away zones which are in effect 24 hours a day. In addition, any unauthorized vehicle parked in the lot of a neighboring company or corporation will be towed and stored at the owner/operator's expense. The College assumes no liability for any damages which may occur as a result of violation of prescribed Palmer West parking policies. The vehicle owner shall bear all costs involved in such vehicular removal and storage.

The parking policy is in effect seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

First Aid
First Aid kits are available at all Palmer West Clinics. In the event of an accident or injury contact the Clinic personnel immediately. Members of the campus community are to call "911" emergency assistance only if you have been instructed to do so by an appropriate clinic faculty or staff representative or if there is serious concern regarding the welfare of the injured individual.

Housing
Palmer West does not maintain on-campus residence facilities. To assist students in acquiring adequate housing, Student Services publishes a comprehensive Housing Guidebook. The Guidebook lists apartment complexes in the immediate vicinity of the Palmer West campus, as well as those complexes located in neighborhoods accessible to the 20-mile Santa Clara County Light Rail System. The department also publishes a weekly Housing Opportunities Bulletin. It lists various rental opportunities in the South Bay area, assists students in identifying possible roommate opportunities and provides students with other housing guides and reference materials.

Crime Awareness
Palmer College of Chiropractic West is concerned about the safety and welfare of all students, faculty and staff as well as guests to the Palmer West campus. Palmer West is committed to providing a safe and secure environment and has taken measures to maintain a safe and secure campus environment. No college, however, can completely isolate itself from crime. Palmer West has developed a series of procedures that are designed to ensure that every possible precautionary measure is taken to protect any and all who frequent the Palmer West campus.

To help prevent incidents from occurring, faculty, staff and students are responsible for following appropriate rules and regulations which have been established to ensure that all who frequent the Palmer West campus, as well as their personal possessions, are adequately protected. PCCW is not liable for any stolen or damaged property.

Campus Access: Request for Identification
In order to protect the safety and welfare of all Palmer West students, faculty and staff, and to protect the property of the College, all persons on property under the jurisdiction of the College are required, with reasonable cause, to identify themselves upon request of College Security or personnel acting in performance of their duties.

Acting through its administrative officers, the College reserves the right to exclude anyone deemed detrimental to its well-being or incompatible with its function as an educational institution. If any person refuses or fails to present evidence of hihe or sher identification, and it reasonably appears that the person has no legitimate reason to be on campus or in the facility, the person may be ejected from the campus or facility.

Security of the Palmer West campus is maintained and monitored by both on-campus and off-campus resources. During the day, campus security is monitored by Buildings and Grounds. All incidents should be reported to the Facilities Coordinator (Ext. 6016, Room 247).

During the off-hours and weekends, the campus is monitored by security individuals who are available 24 hours a day. The 24-hour security phone number is (408) 241-5300. Campus buildings are also protected by a security alarm system, which is activated every evening at 10 p.m. and deactivated at approximately 6 a.m. (8 a.m. on weekends). Alarm signals should be reported immediately to (800) 649-2022.

Members of the Building and Grounds staff as well as members of the security force make rounds of the campus, and they have the following authority:

• Locking, securing, and patrolling of campus buildings;
• Removal of unauthorized persons from buildings and grounds of campus;
• Issuing of vehicle parking tickets (on campus grounds);
• Calling for the towing of illegally parked vehicles;
• Calling the San Jose Police and/or Fire Department(s) as necessary.

Crime Reporting
Any crime that has been committed on campus must be reported immediately to Student Services (ext. 6020, room 210), Buildings and Grounds (ext. 6148, room 241), Facilities (ext. 6016, room 247) or Human Resources (ext. 6058, room 138).

Weapons Policy
The possession of firearms, explosives or other dangerous weapons within or upon College property is prohibited. This policy does not apply to any peace officer on campus performing authorized tasks in the line of duty.

A "dangerous" weapon is considered any object or substance designed to inflict a wound, cause injury or incapacitate. Weapons may include, but are not limited to, BB guns, pellet guns, slingshots, martial arts devices, brass knuckles, bowie knives, daggers or similar knives or switchblades. A harmless instrument designed to look like a firearm, explosive or dangerous weapon that is used by a person to cause fear in, or assault of, another person is expressly included within the meaning of a firearm, explosive or dangerous weapon.

Crime Prevention
Your efforts will greatly add to or detract from the College's ability to keep the incidence of crime on campus at its current low level.

Do...

• Report all incidents and/or suspicious activities to any of the aforementioned offices (Student Services, Building and Grounds, Facilities or Human Resources);
• Protect your personal property when on campus just as you would your money or any other of your valuables or prized possessions at home;
• Mark your property such as tape recorders, calculators, radios, etc., with some form of identification (such as your driver's license number or student ID number).

Don't...

• Leave books, jewelry, purses, wallets, backpacks or other valuables unattended for any length of time;
• Leave purses unattended in unlocked desks or file cabinets;
• Leave valuables on a chair behind you while at a study carrel in the library or computer lab.

Remember, by always protecting your property you reduce the opportunity for a thief to commit a crime.

Student Services

Campus Clubs: Policies & Procedures
Palmer College of Chiropractic West recognizes the importance of organized student activities as an integral part of the Palmer West program. Student clubs, whether athletic, academic, political or clinical in their focus, provide a valuable adjunct to the Palmer West student experience. Student organizations provide a framework for students within which they may develop their own special talents and interests.

To Start a New Club
Palmer West approves of new clubs which contribute to the educational, civic and social development of the participating students. Formation of a new club or campus organization does not imply College endorsement of the organization or its activities. The process of applying to form a new club is simply a charter by which to gain access to College facilities for meeting purposes.

Student clubs and campus organizations may not use the name of "Palmer College of Chiropractic West" or an abbreviation of the name "PCCW" or "Palmer West" as part of its name except to designate location or chapter (i.e., "Palmer West chapter of Student ACA"). They may not advertise or promote events in a manner which suggests that the function is sponsored or sanctioned by the College, unless the event is formally co-sponsored with an administrative or academic department of the College.

Any group of students who wish to form a new campus club must first fill out the appropriate application from the Student Services Office. The requesting student(s) will be asked to provide detailed information, such as: name of the club, statement of purpose, constitution or statement regarding its method of operation, a copy of club by-laws, goals and objectives, names of prospective officers or contact persons, whether or not there are any membership fees, and frequency of meetings.

The requesting club will also have to provide the name of a faculty advisor when submitting their application. If the club activity is clinical in nature or focuses on a special technique, the faculty advisor must be a licensed D.C. (Note: The College does not condone the rendering of chiropractic care by students to students or by faculty to students during club meetings. The College reserves the right to revoke on-campus meeting privileges for any club which violates this rule.) Membership opportunities must be extended to all Palmer West students, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Student Affairs.

Applications for new campus clubs are evaluated by the Director of Student Affairs. Various Palmer West administrators and faculty members will also be asked to provide input, depending on the nature of the club activity, which will be utilized in determining whether or not to approve the club's application.

All club applications will be reviewed and a decision whether to approve or deny will be reached in no more than five working days.

Approval and registration of a campus club is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked at any time if the circumstances warrant such measures.

Club Rights & Responsibilities

Rights:

• The right to use College rooms, facilities and equipment (subject to regulations, prior scheduling procedures and prior commitments of the College);
• The right to use FYI and bulletin boards to promote club activities. (Note: All fliers promoting club activities on College bulletin boards must be reviewed and approved by the Student Services Office prior to posting. Boards will be routinely monitored each week, and unauthorized fliers/promotional items will be removed.);
• The right to invite off-campus speakers for regularly scheduled meetings. Meetings and speakers must be scheduled in accordance with proper procedures and College rules;
• The right to hold profit-making activities in accordance with College regulations.

Responsibilities:

• The responsibility to manage itself and carry out its activities within its own constitution, all local, state and federal laws, and all College regulations and policies;
• The responsibility to return College rooms, facilities and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition. Any equipment or facilities moved within a classroom or lab during a club meeting must be returned to their original state. Equipment is not to be moved from one class or lab to another, unless you have the written consent and approval from the Student Services office;
• The responsibility to conduct its business and fiscal operations in accord with normal standards of good business management and practice including, but not limited to, prompt discharge of all obligations;
• The responsibility to file a Club Report with the Student Services office at the conclusion of each quarter, summarizing activities and achievements for the quarter and identifying club officers and proposed meeting days and times for the coming quarter;
• The responsibility to act in the best interests of its members and the College;
• The responsibility to take appropriate precautions for the safety and comfort of participants at organizational events.

Use Of Campus Facilities For Campus Clubs Or Events
Students, faculty and staff have access to College facilities, if such usage reflects and enhances the general goals of the College to train and educate doctors of chiropractic.

When planning a special meeting or event on campus, other than the club's regular meeting date and time (such as a weekend seminar, a morning bake sale, social activity or guest speaker), student clubs or organizations must complete a Facilities Request form, available in the Student Services Office.

This form requires the club to provide appropriate information, such as the date and time and the nature of the activity for which the club is requesting the room, lab, or other college facility. The Facilities Request form must be signed by the club's faculty advisor. If the event is clinical in nature, involving any type of hands-on activity, a licensed D.C. must be present.

When a club conducts a special event or seminar, the faculty advisor must be present for a portion of the program, to evaluate and ensure that the nature of the activity satisfactorily complies with prescribed policies and procedures for Palmer West campus clubs. If the faculty advisor is unable to attend, the club must provide the name of an alternate doctor, who must be approved by the club advisor as an appropriate supervisor.

The Director of Student Affairs has the right to deny any request for use of campus facilities and has the authority to approve requests for regularly scheduled meetings and extra-curricular meetings from organized clubs which meet the criteria of advancing the College's goals.

Usage should not interfere with College business or classwork. Use of campus facilities is issued on a first-come, first-served basis. All requests must be submitted to the Student Services Office no less than five (5) working days prior to the date of the activity. Facility Request forms will not be processed unless a current Club Report Form is on file in the Student Services Office.

Faculty members and administration may request use of a facility when necessary and may take precedence over a club or organization which had previously been granted access to the classroom or lab. Any club or organization which fails to follow the proper procedures for use of facilities will lose their club status for one quarter and must reapply for club status at the end of that period. In addition, any damage and/or loss suffered by the College as a result of usage may be charged to the requesting student and may be collected as an assessment by the Business Office. Indebtedness can result in registration hold, transcript holds or both.

Fundraisers
All functions which are "fund raising" in nature must first be registered through the Student Services Office. Items such as T-shirts, hats, equipment, etc., must be cleared to ensure that there is no conflict with the College Bookstore (please refer to "Sale of Merchandise or Services on Campus" in the Campus Facilities section of this handbook). No item may bear the emblem or the insignia of the College without first obtaining approval from Student Services. Student clubs or organizations may request use of a table in the cafeteria or main student entry way (through the back parking lot) to display items or baked goods to be sold as part of a club fundraiser. Dates will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Clubs may conduct up to two (2) fundraising activities per quarter. Clubs may petition Student Services for additional fundraising events (which require use of College facilities), which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Student Affairs. All such fundraising activity must be approved by the Student Services office. Clubs must contact the Student Services Office at least five (5) days in advance of the proposed activity. Clubs must fill out a Facilities Request form, identifying the types of products to be sold at the fundraiser.

No fundraising activity of any type will be approved unless the requesting club has a current Club Report Form on file. The College reserves the right to revoke on-campus meeting privileges for any club which violates this rule and fails to properly notify the Student Services Office by filling out the appropriate forms in advance.

Guest Speaker Policy
Palmer College of Chiropractic West is committed to its role as an academic institution in which a variety of chiropractic concepts and techniques can be responsibly presented and critically examined. The existence of rational debate and controversy, the free exchange of divergent opinions and the open expression of diverse opinions and ideas are considered indications of intellectual vitality and social awareness.

The following guidelines have been established to assist Palmer College of Chiropractic West students in issuing invitations to guest speakers. These guidelines do not apply to academic presentations sponsored by academic departments. If the Director of Student Affairs questions the suitability of a prospective speaker sponsored by a registered campus club, he or she will consult with an appropriate administrator or faculty member concerning the qualifications and appropriateness of the proposed speaker.

In order to evaluate the issues and arrange for approval of speakers, the requesting campus club must submit a Facilities Request form, identifying the name of the speaker and the subject matter to be addressed, to the Student Services office at least 10 days in advance of the proposed activity. Be sure to include background information on the speaker, identifying degrees, honors, etc. (a copy of the speaker's vitae or resumé is preferred).

A speaker must be sponsored by a recognized College student club or organization. As a non-profit institution, the College is obliged to comply with federal and state regulations which prohibit the support of particular candidates, political parties or political positions pending before legislative bodies. We must refrain from sponsoring programs designed to raise funds for political candidates, parties or positions.

Speakers who hold non-Palmer West sponsored seminars off-campus may not use this forum to promote their seminar. Breaches of this regulation will result in cancellation of any future on-campus lecture privileges.

Clubs/classes are not allowed to charge an admission fee for on-campus speakers, unless authorization has been granted by the Director of Student Affairs.

Standard Club Operating Procedures
Any changes to the information provided on the initial club application must be submitted for approval to the Student Services office. Any violations in the club establishment procedures or responsibilities listed may result in the loss of the charter and/or disciplinary action.

• The club president is responsible for ensuring that facilities used for club meetings and activities are returned to their proper state at the conclusion of each meeting.

The College encourages all clubs to conduct their meetings during the Activities Hour. The College will allow evening meetings, as long as the meeting begins no later than 6 p.m. and concludes no later than 9 p.m.

• Food and beverages are not allowed in areas of the College where such activity is prohibited.

Adjusting is strictly forbidden at all club meetings, be they conducted on- or off-campus. Non-didactic, "hands-on" activity is restricted to practicing proper hand placement (or "setting up,") for a chiropractic adjustment. Any violations of this rule will be grounds for immediate repeal of the club charter, possible expulsion for the student violator(s) and a reprimand for the club advisor.

Any student member of a College club who conducts a public presentation before a local company, school or civic group may not represent him/herself as an official spokesperson of the College. All "lay" lecture-type presentations must be prefaced by an introduction which explains to the audience that he or she is speaking as a Palmer West student member of a specific College club, and that he or she is not an official spokesperson of the College.

• No participation fee of any type may be charged by a campus club without the written consent of the Director of Student Affairs.

Any club which engages in athletic activity must require each member to sign a waiver. Waivers from each member must be on file with their Club Report Form. The College assumes no liability for those participating in club or athletic activities and such participation is at the participant's own risk. Waiver forms are available from the Director of Student Affairs.

Club meeting room reservations do not automatically carry over from one quarter to the next. Academic classes and electives are given priority for room usage. Clubs may maintain meeting room/day/time reservations by contacting the Student Services office during the last two weeks of the quarter. If a club fails to notify Student Services during this time period, the room may be reserved for another club.

Fliers/posters on bulletin boards and notices in FYI are the only approved methods of promoting any College club-related event or activity. Any other method must be approved in advance by the Director of Student Affairs.

Policy Regarding Alcohol At College Events
Use of alcohol at Palmer West-sanctioned events is restricted, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. It is the policy of the College to prohibit the use or abuse of alcoholic beverages on its premises with the exception of the approved use of alcoholic beverages at official College functions. Alcohol abuse will not be tolerated at any Palmer West event.

All Palmer College of Chiropractic West student clubs and organizations are required to pick up a copy of the Facilities Request form from the Student Services office and obtain the appropriate signature(s) before approval will be granted for the event to take place on campus.

The necessary approval(s) must be obtained at least 20 business days prior to the scheduled event(s). The final approval of student club events on campus where alcoholic beverages are to be served rests with the Director of Student Affairs. If, in the opinion of the Director of Student Affairs, the event has not been planned appropriately or wisely, the event will not be approved. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Director of Student Affairs.

Guidelines
Guidelines have been established to assist in organizing any student event at which alcoholic beverages will be available. All persons shall be obligated to abide by the laws of the State of California regarding alcoholic beverages. Federal, state, local laws and College policy, procedures, guidelines and regulations must be met at all events at which alcoholic beverages are served. The policies listed below must be followed when planning an event to be conducted on/off campus:

• No person who appears to be intoxicated will be served alcoholic beverages at a Palmer West event;
• Proper proof of identification (driver's license, student I.D. or another photographic I.D. with birthdate) is required at all student-sponsored events at which alcoholic beverages are served. All persons of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages must be identified by a hand stamp (or other method of identification approved by the Director of Student Affairs) at all College events and activities where alcoholic beverages have been approved to be served;
• Any type of alcoholic beverage used as an award or prize may not be consumed at the event at which the award or prize is presented and may be presented only to a person who is of legal drinking age;
• There will be no advertising that even suggests that alcoholic beverages will be served at any event;
• Non-alcoholic beverages of equal quantity shall be available at all functions serving alcoholic beverages;
• Food must be served at all functions where alcoholic beverages are served. Such food service shall be made available free of charge or at a nominal fee;
• At events where alcoholic beverages are served, the host group must make arrangements for appropriate security. Security is to include a member(s) of the host group as well as a faculty and/or staff representative;
• Service of alcoholic beverages is to cease at least one hour prior to the announced time that the party and/or event is scheduled to conclude;
• Alcoholic beverages provided at on/off campus events are not to leave the premises of the grounds and/or facility at which the beverages are being served.

Sponsor's Responsibility
The sponsor must not serve any person who may not be legally served or who appears to be intoxicated. The sponsor has the obligation to prevent consumption by such persons and to control those who appear to be intoxicated, since such persons place the participants and community at risk. Sponsors must provide alternative supervised transportation for any person who appears to be intoxicated.

Any student or employee of Palmer College of Chiropractic West or any club or organization sanctioned by the College must adhere to this policy. Any person(s) found to be in violation of the rules set forth in this policy risk(s) suspension from the College or loss of sanction for clubs and the privileges afforded such College-associated organizations.

Copies of this policy are made available through the student, faculty and staff handbooks. Copies are also on file for viewing in the Student Services office and the Human Resources Office.

This policy satisfies requirements set forth in the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988, which requires grantees of federal money to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Palmer West Policy Statement For A Drug-Free Workplace
Palmer College of Chiropractic West is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to the intellectual and personal development of students and to the safety and welfare of all members of the College community. The philosophy and practice of chiropractic emphasizes wellness and drugless treatment modalities. The use of artificial chemical means to alter physiological or psychological functioning is seen by the College as undesirable and contrary to good health practice. However, the College also recognizes that 1) a percentage of the student population may endure significant problems due to abuse of alcohol or other substances, and 2) addiction to drugs or alcohol is a disease for which effective treatment is available through proper professional assistance.

Student eligibility will not be jeopardized by College officials if the student requests diagnosis and/or treatment for hihe or sher substance abuse concerns. Students are encouraged to seek help for substance abuse issues before referral by College officials is warranted.

Drug-Free Workplace Act
As Palmer College of Chiropractic West is the recipient of campus-based federal allocations, our compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 is in effect. Violation of the regulations of the Act could result in the suspension of payments, suspension or termination of grants or government-wide suspension or debarment.

Any student or employee bringing unprescribed or illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages to the campus, using these on College premises or dispensing or selling them on College premises, may be subject to legal as well as disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. (Alcoholic beverages are excepted when they are being served at a sanctioned College function.) An equally important consideration to students is the fact that many states will not grant license privileges to a graduate who has been charged and convicted of a federal offense.

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, the Palmer West Policy Statement regarding drug and alcohol use by members of the campus community reads in part that:

"It is the policy of Palmer College of Chiropractic West that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of alcohol or a controlled substance (as defined by Federal and State laws) is prohibited at this institution and any activities sponsored by this institution. Such conduct is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. ... Students found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and/or dismissal, as deemed appropriate by the Dean of the College. Additionally, employees and students in violation of the policy may be referred for prosecution. Disciplinary actions for violation of the policy may also include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program...

"It is the responsibility of employees and students to know and comply with this policy. The use of controlled substances/illegal drugs or narcotics and the service of or selling of alcohol to those who are less than 21 years of age are against the law. Such conduct by its employees and students will not be tolerated by Palmer College of Chiropractic West."

This alcohol and drug policy applies to all functions on the Palmer West campus and college-sponsored events off campus where alcohol is being served and where students are present. The policy is subject to the jurisdiction of the Director of Student Affairs. State and municipal laws require that no one under 21 years of age may be served alcoholic beverages.

Copies of the Drug-Free Awareness Handbook are available from Student Services or from the Human Resources Office. As is the case in courts, lack of awareness and/or failure to comprehend the regulations are not acceptable defense of one's actions.

Student Publications
Student publications and student press are vehicles by which students engage in discussions of concern and importance to them and the College community at large. Because the College assumes certain legal responsibilities for all publications, certain provisions must be ensured by the College to maintain editorial freedom for its students as well as protection of the integrity of the institution. The College requires that students involved in student publications and members of the student press have an adviser who must be a current faculty or administrative member.

It is the responsibility of the College to ensure that student publications are governed by the 'canons of responsible journalism'; i.e., avoidance of libel, indecency, undocumented allegations, attacks on personal integrity, harassment and innuendo. Editorial policy recognizes that the public assumes that student publications represent the institution and that the welfare of the institution may be negatively affected by their conduct.

Announcements & Student Communications
Information of interest to students and other members of the Palmer West campus community is published in the student-edited publication, The Bartlett (published quarterly) or FYI, published weekly; by the Office of College Communications (office 315). Approved announcements and fliers may also be posted on College bulletin boards (See 'Posting of Notices' below regarding proper procedures.) The digital message board located in the Cafeteria and student mail boxes may also be used as a means of communicating with students, as long as the materials to be distributed relate to a College or club activity. Non-administrative items to be distributed in student mail boxes must be approved in advance by the Director of Student Affairs.

Mail Boxes and Messages
Every Palmer West student is assigned a mail box on Orientation Day. Students keep the same mail box from quarters one through 12. Correspondence to students in 13th Quarter is typically mailed to the student's home or delivered to the classroom during the weekly seminar presentations. Assignments are made through the Student Services Office (210). Mail boxes are located next to the Facilities Office. Palmer West mail boxes are for receipt and delivery of college-related correspondence only; they are not to be used for personal mail. If you have a problem with your mail box, or wish to contact a student through hihe or sher mail box, stop by Student Services. Messages for students will be delivered to the Message Board, located outside the Cafeteria. Messages will be delivered directly to students only in the event of an emergency.

Telephones and Mail
Office phones are needed to conduct College business and are not available for student use. Pay phones are located outside the Tasman Clinic, in the lobby of the main entrance to the College, inside the Cafeteria and inside the hallway of the rear (south) entrance to the College. Outgoing stamped mail may be dropped in the box located by the student mail boxes, room 245, or in the box located in Student Services, room 210.

Posting Of Notices
All materials for posting on campus bulletin boards must be approved in advance by the Student Services Office. Any posted materials which are not properly approved, and any materials posted in areas not designated for such postings, will be removed and discarded.

Student I.D. Cards
Student body photo identification (I.D.) cards are issued by Student Services to each student at the time he or she is enrolled. The first photo I.D. card will be issued at no charge. There will be a $10 charge for subsequent cards issued due to loss, theft or destruction. Photo identification cards must be validated each quarter during registration. Students withdrawing from the College for any reason (temporary interruption, leave of absence, etc.), are required to turn in their identification cards to the Registrar's Office.

Health Insurance
The College provides information on insurance programs which assist students in paying for the costs of hospitalization, surgery or care due to an accident, injury or illness. Information on these programs is available in the Student Services Office, room 210.

Advising Services
Palmer West provides advising services, free of charge, for its students and their families. A description of these services can be found here.

Professional Opportunities Bulletin
The Student Services Office maintains a "Professional Opportunities Bulletin." Published monthly, the Bulletin includes various listings for job openings, practices for sale and equipment for sale. Opportunities for both graduates and current students are also posted on the bulletin board inside the Student Services Office, room 210.

Peer Tutoring
Palmer West maintains a Peer Tutoring program for those students who request additional academic counseling assistance in a one-on-one or small group format. The Peer Tutoring program, provided at no charge to students, is coordinated through the Student Services Office. Copies of the Peer Tutoring policy and participation procedures are available in the Student Services office. Students who are interested in working as a tutor may stop by Student Services to acquire appropriate application forms and review eligibility criteria.

Notary
Notary Services are available in the Housing, Financial Aid and Registrar's Offices.

Mentor Program
The PCCW Mentor Program pairs an upper-quarter volunteer with each new entering student. The goal of the program is to provide a friendly colleague who will ease the new student's adjustment to the academic and social life of the College and point them toward various on- and off-campus resources that will help with their successful transition to PCCW and the surrounding community.

Code Of Student Ethics

Preamble
The student, as a condition of admission, agrees to abide by all College regulations contained in the College Catalog, the Student Handbook, and other College publications and notices placed on official College bulletin boards.

Students are also expected to abide by local, state and federal laws. The College assumes its students will conduct themselves as responsible citizens. It is the personal responsibility of every student to respect the rights of others and to conduct themselves as responsible citizens. It is the personal responsibility of every student to respect the rights of others and to conduct themselves with integrity.

Purpose
The intent of this Code is to ensure that students neither lose their rights nor escape the responsibilities of citizenship. While the activities covered by the laws of the larger community and those covered by College rules may overlap, it is important to note that the community's laws and the College's rules operate independently and that they do not substitute for each other. The College may pursue enforcement of its own rules whether or not legal proceedings are underway or in prospect and may use information from third party sources (such as law enforcement agencies and the courts) to determine whether College rules have been broken.

Students at Palmer College of Chiropractic West must be guided by the highest standards of moral conduct. They are expected to demonstrate professional qualities when dealing with persons in the academic community, with chiropractic patients and with the public.

Student Disciplinary Code

Article I: Jurisdiction of the College

Generally, College jurisdiction and discipline shall be limited to conduct which occurs on the College premises or which adversely affects the College community's reputation and/or the pursuit of its objectives.

Article II: Definitions

The term "faculty member" means any person employed by the College to conduct classroom and clinic activities.

The term "College Official" includes any person employed by the College performing assigned administrative or professional responsibilities.

The term "member of the College community" includes any person who is a student, faculty member, College official or College employee. A person's status in a particular situation shall be determined by the Dean of the College.

The term "College premises" includes all land, buildings, facilities and other property in the possession of, owned, used or controlled by the College, including adjacent streets and sidewalks.

The term "organization" or "club" means any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for College recognition/registration. A student organization and its officers and members may be held collectively and individually responsible when violations of this Code, by those associated with the organization, occur and such violations are authorized, encouraged, tolerated, supported by or committed on behalf of the organization.

The term "Ethics Board" means persons authorized to determine whether a student has violated the Code of Ethics and, if appropriate, recommend sanctions to the Dean of the College. The Ethics Board, a standing committee of the College, is chaired by the Director of Academic Administration. Members of this Board are appointed by the Dean and include two faculty members, one staff member and one student. An alternate faculty member, staff member and student are also appointed by the Dean.

The term "Appeals Committee" means persons authorized to consider an appeal from an Ethics Board's determination that a student has violated the Code of Ethics and/or from the sanctions imposed by the Dean of the College. The Appeals Committee, a standing committee of the College, is chaired by the Dean of Business and External Affairs. Members of this Committee are appointed by the Administration and include two faculty members, one staff member and one student.

The term "shall" is used in the imperative sense.

The term "may" is used in the permissive sense.

The "Director of Student Affairs" is that person designated by the Dean of the College to be responsible for the administration of the Code of Student Ethics.

The term "policy" is defined as the written regulations of the College as found in, but not limited to, the Student Handbook, College Catalog, other College publications and notices placed on official College bulletin boards.

The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to:

• Use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests or examinations;
• Dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems or carrying out other assignments; or
• The acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff.

The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase, or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

Article III: Role of Director of Student Affairs

The duties of the Director of Student Affairs consist of the following which are not all inclusive:

• Assist members of the College community with the drafting of charges of misconduct;
• Refer all charges of misconduct involving cheating and/or plagiarism as defined herein, or any other matter affecting faculty academic assessment, to the Director of Academic Administration for review by the Academic Standards Committee;
• Maintain the file of all original documents submitted under the Code of Student Ethics involving the processing of charges of misconduct if not referred to the Director of Academic Administration;
• Assist students charged with misconduct;
• Oversee the procedures set forth in Article VI;
• Halt the procedures set forth in Article VI if the process is not being followed. This right of the Director of Student Affairs may be exercised with question. The Director of Student Affairs may call a meeting with the Dean of the College and/or Palmer officials to resolve any problems or concerns and then may restart the process;
• Develop policies for the administration of the Code and procedural rules for the conduct of hearings subject to approval by the Dean of the College;
• Provide final interpretations regarding the Code of Student Ethics and Student Disciplinary Code.

Article IV: Conduct - Rules and Regulations

Any student found to have committed misconduct described in this Article, but not limited to this Article, is subject to the disciplinary procedures outlined in Article VI:

Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to, the following:

• Furnishing false information, nondisclosure or misrepresentation to any College official, faculty member or office;
• Forgery, alteration or misuse of any College document, record or instrument of identification;
• Tampering with the election of any College-recognized/registered student organization;
• Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property of the College or property of a member of the College community or other personal or public property;
• Hazing, defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with or as a condition for continued membership in a group, organization or club;
• Failing to comply with directions of College officials, College security or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so;
• Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any College premises or unauthorized entry to or use of College premises;
• Violations of published College policies, rules or regulations;
• Violations of federal, state or local law on College premises or at College-sponsored or supervised activities;
• Use, possession or distribution of narcotic or other controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law;
• Use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages, except as expressly permitted by law and College regulations or public intoxication;
• Illegal or unauthorized use, possession or storage of firearms, weapons, explosives (including fireworks or dangerous chemicals) on College premises or at College-sponsored activities;
• Reporting the presence of a fire, bomb, explosive or incendiary device on College premises without good reason to believe the facts reported are true;
• Unauthorized use of the College telephone system or fax machines;
• Failure to make payment for any debts to the College;
• Failure to comply with College traffic and parking rules and regulations;
• Participation in a demonstration on College premises which disrupts the normal operations of the College and infringes upon the rights of other members of the College community, leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any College premises, building or area, intentional obstruction which unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on College premises;
• Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on College premises or at College-sponsored or supervised functions;
• Conduct which is disorderly, lewd or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting, or procuring another person to breach the peace on College premises or at functions sponsored by, or participated in by, the College;

• Theft or other abuse of computer time, including, but not limited to:

• Unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the contents or for any other purpose.
• Unauthorized transfer of a file.
• Unauthorized use of another individual's identification and password.
• Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or College official.
• Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive messages.
• Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operations of the College computing system.
• Abuse of this disciplinary system, including, but not limited to:
• Failure to obey the summons of the Ethics Board or College Official;
• Falsification, distortion or misrepresentation of information before the Ethics Board or the Appeals Committee;
• Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of the Ethics Board or the Appeals Committee;
• Institution of a hearing and/or appeal proceeding knowingly without cause;
• Attempting to discourage an individual's proper participation in, or use of, this system;
• Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of the Ethics Board or Appeals Committee prior to and/or during the course of the hearing and/or appeal proceeding, including and until such time as a written decision is issued;
• Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a member of the Ethics Board or Appeals Committee during and/or after a hearing and/or appeal proceeding;
• Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Code of Student Ethics;
• Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the disciplinary system;

• Students will not allow themselves to be presented or represented as a Doctor of Chiropractic or anything other than as a student chiropractor to patients or the public;
• As students, all direct and indirect involvement in the care of patients will be done under the supervision and prior approval of the College's licensed clinical faculty or other doctors of chiropractic specifically designated by the Dean of the College. To do otherwise, at any time or place, is contrary to state law and the policies of the College;
• Students will regard and refer to all peers and health professionals with honor, giving credit where it is due;
• Students shall abide by additional guidelines, constraints and regulations found in the Clinic Policies and Procedures Manual;
• Students should be cognizant of their influential position with patients, patient's families and the general public and shall show respect for and maintain the trust of such persons;
• Students are responsible for the consequences of their actions and will make sure any chiropractic services rendered are reviewed and approved by the licensed clinician responsible for the patient's care;
• Students have a primary obligation to respect the confidentiality of patient information obtained and/or recorded. Accessing and/or using this data is restricted exclusively to that patient's care-related activity unless otherwise released, in writing, by the patient;
• All notations made by students in patient records will accurately reflect all data derived directly from the patient, and all care delivered to and/or performed on the patient;
• The health and welfare of the patient are always paramount. Expectation of academic, personal or other remuneration or lack thereof, shall not in any way affect the quality of service rendered to the patient;
• Students shall never compensate nor give anything of value to patients or their representatives as an inducement to, or in anticipation of, or in return for, a patient or member of a patient's family submitting to professional care;
• The right of a student to advertise chiropractic services is strictly limited to that specifically defined as allowable by state, College and clinic regulations;
• Students will not engage solicitors or agents for the purpose of soliciting patients, nor become involved in any such endeavor.

Article V: Violation of Law and College Discipline

If a student is charged only with an off-College premises violation of federal, state or local laws but not with any other violation of this Code, disciplinary action may be taken and sanctions imposed for misconduct which demonstrates flagrant disregard for the College community.

College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a law which is also violation of the Code of Ethics; for example, if both violations result from the same factual situation, without regard to the pendency of civil litigation in court or criminal arrest and prosecution. Proceeding, under this student code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with or following civil or criminal proceedings.

When a student is charged by federal, state or local authorities with a violation of law, the College will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of his or her status as a student. If the alleged offense is also the subject of a proceeding before the Ethics Board and/or Appeals Committee, however, the College may advise off-campus authorities of the existence of the student code and of how such matters will be handled internally within the College community. The College will fully cooperate with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on College premises and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators. Individual students and faculty members, acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with governmental representatives as they deem appropriate.

Article VI: Procedures

A. Charges and Hearings

Any member of the College community may file charges against any student for misconduct. Charges shall be prepared in writing and directed to the Director of Student Affairs, who is responsible for the administration of the College disciplinary procedures. Any charges should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place, preferably within 30 academic days.

The Director of Student Affairs may conduct an investigation to determine if the charges have merit and/or if the charges can be disposed of administratively by mutual consent of the parties involved on a basis acceptable to the Director of Student Affairs. Such disposition shall be final and there shall be no subsequent proceedings. If the charges cannot be disposed of by mutual consent, the charges shall be presented to the Ethics Board.

All charges shall be presented to the accused student in written form. A time shall be set for a hearing, not less than five (5) nor more than 15 academic days after the student has been notified. Maximum time limits for scheduling of hearings may be extended at the discretion of the Director of Student Affairs.

Hearings shall be conducted by the Ethics Board according to the following guidelines:

• Hearings normally shall be conducted in private.
• Admission of any person to the hearing shall be at the discretion of the Director of Student Affairs.
• In hearings involving more than one accused student, the Director of Student Affairs, in hihe or sher discretion, may permit the hearings concerning each student to be conducted separately.
• The complainant and the accused have the right to be assisted by any advisor they choose, at their own expense. The advisor may be an attorney. If either the complainant and/or the accused retain counsel, the Director of Student Affairs shall notify the Dean of the College, who may then require that the Board be afforded counsel. The complainant and/or the accused is responsible for presenting hihe or sher own case and, therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearing before the Ethics Board.
• The complainant, the accused and the Ethics Board will be given the opportunity to question any and all witnesses who present evidence.
• Pertinent records, exhibits and affidavits may be accepted as evidence for consideration by the Ethics Board at the discretion of the chairperson.
• All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the Director of Student Affairs.
• The Ethics Board may request additional evidence, including affidavits, exhibits and/or request any person to provide testimony.
• After the hearing, the Ethics Board shall deliberate and determine (by majority vote) whether or not the student has violated each section of the student code which the Student is charged with violating.
• The Ethics Board's determination shall be made on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the accused student violated the student code.
• If the Ethics Board determines the existence of a violation of the student code, this Board will then recommend appropriate sanction(s).
• The Ethics Board will communicate in writing its decision to the Dean of the College. The Dean may accept the Board's decision in whole or in part, may ask the Board to hear further testimony and reconsider its decision, or may modify the sanction recommended by the Board.
• The Director of Student Affairs will notify the student, in writing, of the Ethics Board's decision and, if applicable, the Dean's determination of appropriate sanctions.
• There shall be a single, verbatim record, such as a tape recording, of all hearings before the Ethics Board. The record shall be the property of the College. The student will be given access for a personal opportunity to listen to the tape in the presence of the Director of Student Affairs. The student will not be allowed to tape record the proceeding.
• Except in the case of a student failing to obey the summons of the Ethics Board or a College official, no student may be found to have violated the Student Code solely because the student failed to appear before the Ethics Board. In all cases, the evidence in support of the charges shall be presented and considered.

B. Sanctions and Interim Suspension

In each case in which the Ethics Board has determined that a student has violated the Student Code, the sanction(s) shall be imposed by the Dean of the College.

More than one sanction may be imposed for any single violation of the Student Code. A sanction may range in severity from a minimum of a written reprimand up to the maximum penalty, dismissal from the College.

In certain circumstances, the Dean of the College or a designee may impose a College suspension prior to the hearing before the Ethics Board. Interim suspension may be imposed:

• To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the College community or preservation of College property;
• To ensure the student's own physical or emotional safety and well-being;
• If the student poses a definite threat of disruption of or interference with the normal operations of the College.

During the interim suspension, the student shall be denied access to the College premises (including classes) and/or all other College activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise be eligible as the Dean may determine to be appropriate.

C. Appeals

A decision by the Ethics Board finding misconduct and/or the sanction imposed by the Dean of the College may be appealed by an accused student to the Appeals Committee within 10 academic days of the written decision. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the Director of Student Affairs or a designee.

Except as required to explain the basis of new evidence, an appeal should be limited to review of the verbatim record made before the Ethics Board and supporting documents for one or more of the following purposes:

• To determine whether the Ethics Board hearing was conducted fairly in light of the charges and evidence presented and in conformance with prescribed procedures;
• To determine whether the decision reached regarding the accused student was based on substantial evidence, that is, whether the facts in the case were sufficient to establish a violation of the Student Code occurred;
• To determine whether the sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation of the Student Code which the student was found to have committed;
• To consider new evidence sufficient to alter a decision, or other relevant facts not brought out before the Ethics Board, because such evidence and/or facts were not known to the student appealing at the time of the Ethics Board hearing.

Review of the sanction(s) by the Appeals Committee may not result in more severe sanction(s) for the accused student. Instead, following the appeal, the Appeals Committee may, upon review of the case, recommend reduction of the sanctions imposed by the Dean.

After review of the matters required in the appeal as set forth above, the Appeals Committee, in writing, may recommend to:

• Affirm the finding of misconduct occurred;
• Recommend that the Ethics Board rehear the case, based upon new evidence;
• Dismiss the charge(s) finding no misconduct occurred;
• Affirm the sanction(s);
• Reduce or dismiss the sanction(s).

The Appeals Committee's written recommendations are communicated in writing to the senior campus administrator, who shall make the final decision which shall terminate the process. The Director of Student Affairs will notify the student in writing of the administrator's decision.

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