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Policies

INTEGRITY

As a community of scholars, John Thomas College believes that any type of academic dishonesty violates an important code of ethics. Therefore, we have adopted a policy that imposes penalties for students who are dishonest in the completion of examinations, assignments, clinical research and/or any part of the academic education program. Those who plagiarize or who participate in any other act of academic dishonesty will also be penalized. Penalties will depend on the nature of the academic dishonesty and range from failure for a particular assignment to removal from the program to revocation of the degree.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY

John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine attempts to make all reasonable accommodations to the physical and mental limitations of all students, staff and faculty to the extent that such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business. John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine instructional sites include reasonable accommodations to the special needs of disabilities individuals, including access to restrooms and building facilities and mobility requirements on the grounds where in-class sessions occur.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance at each class is required. If a student must miss a class or module he/she can make up the class/module the next time it is offered. For example, if you miss Module II, you can make up Module II at the next available opportunity. Each student is required to make up the missed class immediately upon it being offered again or may choose to withdraw from the program and re-enter when the missed class is satisfactorily completed. Attendance is stringently kept with failure to attend any more than fifteen percent (15%) or seven (7) in-class module session hours will result in the necessity to repeat that class module.

TAPE RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

Audio/videotape recording and/or photography is strictly prohibited during any lecture, assembly of students, faculty or staff by any student and/or any person not employed by the College. Such activities are interruptive to instructors/students and activities. Only the staff of John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine will be allowed to audio/videotape and/or take photographs during any of these events.

CLASSROOM RESTRICTIONS

Because of the length of the instructional days and high stress levels associated with our program, eating and drinking in the classroom is permitted so long as the instructor does not deem it to be disruptive. At no point is smoking or the consumption of alcoholic beverages allowed in the classroom. Disruptive behavior will be handled by the instructor at his or her discretion following the professional conduct policy listed below.

DISCRIMINATION POLICY

John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine provides equal opportunity for all persons in education. We prohibit discrimination due to race, sex, color, age, religion or national origin.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY

In the event that student requires a leave of absence (LOA) for medical, family and/or personal emergency, the student must do the following: * Submit a request to the academic dean stating valid reasons for the LOA. * Make sure that all tuition, fees, and other charges owed to the college are paid before the LOA begins. * Return to the program within one calendar year * Upon returning after a LOA, the student will be required to make up missed class work by completing all classes/homework providing that space in the class completing the course at the time is available. The college reserves the right to delay re-entry to students return from a LOA based on available space in the upcoming class. Important Note: No student is allowed more than one LOA during the program.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT POLICY

Students must conduct themselves in a manner that represents professionalism. This includes but is not limited to proper dress, appearance, speech, action and conduct. In the event a student is found to be initiating or participating in unprofessional conduct, insubordination, unbecoming activities, unlawful activities, cheating on any academic paper or exam, and/or foul or vulgar language, the student will immediately be removed from class and prohibited admittance from all future classes. The student must appear before the professional ethics committee of John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine. Following review of the claimed action and a hearing involving the incident, the committee shall submit to the academic dean a recommendation of either allowing said student to continue with academic studies or be removed from the program. If the student is allowed to continue, the student’s file will be so noted with all details of the event and said student will be required to perform activities/studies/counseling as deemed necessary by the appointed committee and/or voluntarily withdraw from the program. If the student is removed from the program by the committee, the student may re-apply after one year.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine believes in dignity for all students, faculty and staff. Unacceptable conduct or behavior that has the effect of interfering with an individual’s performance, or is intimidating, hostile or offensive will not be tolerated. Any person who is found to have committed any form of unethical, immoral or unprofessional conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action that may include but is not limited to written warning, suspension or dismissal. Possible criminal activity will be reported to appropriate civil authorities for investigation without delay.

STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY

Students are eligible to petition the executive committee and/or professional ethics committee on any decision that may affect the student and his/her participation in the academic program. Such petitions should be made in writing and presented to the appropriate committee for hearing. At said hearing, the involved student may be represented by legal counsel and/or a representative, but must be present, except in the event of medical emergency. The petitioner will be notified of the decision of the committee within ten (10) days of the hearing. The committee’s decision is final and said outcome shall stand.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

If a student wishes to withdraw permanently from John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine or if the College requests such a withdrawal, the College’s refund policy will apply. In the case of voluntary withdrawal, the student must make written notification to the academic dean. The date of last actual day of attendance will be the date used in the computation of the refund.