Probation Plan

Probation

Probation is assigned to students who do not meet academic, clinical, or co-curricular requirements but are permitted to continue in the program under specified conditions.

*Probation status may be applied only once during the program.

Criteria for Probation

1. Approved Waiver of Dismissal
   1. Failure of a didactic course (below 74% or “C”)
   2. Failure of a clinical course
   3. Approved continuation in the program following dismissal criteria
2. Co-Curricular Requirement Deficiency
   • Failure to meet required co-curricular components, such as Interprofessional Education (IPE) or community service requirements
   • Compliance requirements (e.g., certifications, health records)

Probation Procedure

1. The dean or designee will notify the Registrar that a student meets the criteria for probation.
2. The Registrar will send official notification to the student, dean, and academic advisor of their probation status
3. The advisor will meet with the dean to determine the criteria of the probation plan prior to the meeting with the student
4. The student must meet with their advisor and dean within three (3) business days from the notification date to review the probation plan
   • Students who do not meet with their advisor and dean during the above timeframe will be dismissed from the program
5. The dean must approve the final probation plan
6. Failure to comply with all conditions of the probation plan will result in dismissal of the program.
7. The probation plan is submitted to the Registrar to be part of the student’s official record.

Duration of Probation

The probation is limited to one academic semester unless otherwise specified.

Outcomes of Probation

• Return to Good Standing
• Continuation of probation at program discretion
• Dismissal for failure to meet probation requirements

Documentation

Notification and the signed Probation Plan will be maintained in the student’s academic file.

The academic advisor will follow up with the student as written in the probation plan. Documentation is entered in the student information system (SIS).

Approved:______________________________________________________________________
Monika Bissell, DBA
President

Program: ____________________________________

Date of Notification: ________________________

Dean or Designee: _____________________

Reason for Probation (check all that apply):

Approved Waiver of Dismissal

Failure of a didactic course (below 74% or “C”)
Failure of a clinical course
Approved continuation in the program following dismissal criteria

Co-Curricular Requirement Deficiency

Failure to meet required co-curricular components, such as Interprofessional Education (IPE) or community service requirements
Compliance requirements (e.g., certifications, health records)

Summary of Deficiency:

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Required Actions and Expectations:

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________

Benchmarks and Deadlines:

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________

Additional Comments:

______________________________________________________________

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Failure to Meet Requirements of the Probation Plan:

______________________________________________________________

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Review Date:

____________________________________

Acknowledgment:

I understand the conditions of this Probation Plan and the expectations for returning to good standing. Failure to meet these conditions may result in dismissal.

Student Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________

Advisor Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________

Program Dean Signature: _______________________ Date: __________

cc: Program Dean, Academic Advisor, and Registrar