SA 12.0: Dismissal
PURPOSE
To describe guidelines for dismissal of students enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Science Program.
ACADEMIC GRADES
Academic grades are based on evaluation of professional behaviors, knowledge and theory, and technical competencies. A program may recommend dismissal of a student based on failure in any one of these three domains of learning.
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
A student may be subject to dismissal for:
- Failure to achieve 70% in the theory and/or technical components prior to any remedial activities during the Student Lab program phase in two courses according to the requirements described in the respective course syllabus/guidelines.
- Failure to achieve 70% in the theory and/or technical components after completion of remedial activities during the Student Lab program phase in two courses described in the respective course syllabus/guidelines.
- Failure to achieve 70% in the theory and/or technical components prior to any remedial activities in Rotation I or Rotation II in two courses according to the requirements described in the respective course syllabus/guidelines.
- Failure to achieve 70% in the theory and/or technical components after completion of remedial activities during Rotation I or Rotation II in two courses.
- Dishonesty on a written examination, a laboratory test, or laboratory report.
- Failure to meet acceptable professional behavior requirements.
- Dismissal from a clinical rotation site.
The MLS Program complies with the CAHP Performance Evaluation and Progression Policy.
NON-ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
Failure to comply with University, affiliated hospital, or laboratory regulations or policies may be grounds for immediate dismissal.
NOTIFICATION
A student will be notified per CAHP Academic Standing and Progression Policy.
APPEAL
A student has the right to appeal dismissal action by using the approved grievance procedures established by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A student is entitled to see their personal file and make copies of any documents they consider important (see Policy SA 12.0).
(see UNMC Student Handbook, ‘Appeals of Academic Evaluations')