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title	A. Bicycles

Bicycle racks have been provided for your convenience in several locations around USF Health. Bikes must be parked in these racks and may not be chained to trees, pillars, etc. Bikes are not to be brought into any campus or hospital building.

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title	B. Bookstore

The USF Health Bookstore (813-974-4984) is located adjacent to the south courtyard. The store carries all required and recommended books for the Morsani College of Medicine MCOM PA Program. In addition, numerous reference books, medical instruments, dissecting supplies and lab coats are available.

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title	C. Building Problems

Please report any problems (e.g. broken desks, malfunctioning equipment, etc.) to the Office of Student Affairs, MDC 1002 (813-974-2068).

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title	D. Campus Religious Centers

Campus fellowship buildings for the Baptist Student Center, Catholic Student Center, Episcopal Student Center, Hillel Center and the University Fellowship Chapel are located near the east border of the main campus on USF Sycamore Drive and 50th Street.

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title	E. Disability Insurance

Medical PA students are required to purchase disability insurance. Disability insurance is available to all medical students and must be paid for through the Office of Student Affairs.

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title	F. Educational Resources

The libraries are open to faculty, students, staff and other qualified health-related personnel.

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title	1. USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library

HOURS
Monday – - Friday	7:30 a.m. – - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. – - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday	Noon – - 11:00 p.m.

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title	2. Tampa General Hospital Library

HOURS
Monday – - Friday	8:00 a.m. – - 5:30 p.m.

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title	3. Tampa Veteran’s Administration Hospital Medical Library

HOURS
Monday – - Friday	8:00 a.m. – - 4:30 p.m.

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title	G. Fitness Center

The Fitness Center and adjoining lounge (MDC 1028 and 1029) are for the exclusive use of all students, faculty and staff in the Morsani College of Medicine (includes MD, DPT, graduate and Athletic Training Program)MCOM. No guests are permitted to use these rooms.

It is the responsibility of everyone to keep these areas clean. You must bring a towel with you and wipe off equipment after use. Report any damaged or broken equipment to Student Affairs (813-974-2068).

The Fitness Center will not be professionally staffed. Thus, with safety as the primary concern, you must be in the presence of another member of the USF Morsani College of Medicine MCOM community – staff, faculty or student – whenever you use the facility. Prior to using the Fitness Center you must watch a safety video and then notify, via e-mail the Associate Dean for Student Affairs (sspecter@health.usf.edu) that you have viewed the video.

Violation of this standard will result in the loss of privileges in the Fitness Center for six (6) months. A repeat offense will be referred to the PAP-APRC.

All other rules are posted within the Fitness Center.

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title	H. Food Service

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Snack bar services are available in the USF Health Bookstore. The hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Food Trucks are present at the entrance of the W.E.L.L. Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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title	Lockers

Lockers are provided free of charge for first and second year medical PA students. You will be assigned a locker and you must supply your own lock. The Program Office of Student Affairs will notify all students via e-mail when to remove all articles from their lockers at the end of the academic year.

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title	J. Childcare

Class members with children will find many nearby daycare centers. Checkout Childcare at USF.

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title	K. Medical Center Post Office

A branch office of the Unites States Postal Service is located in room MDC 1415. Stamped mail may be dropped off between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to am and 4:00 pm. Stamps are not available at this location. A full-service Post Office is located on USF Holly Drive.

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title	L. Parking

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title	1. On Campus

There There is parking in student lots at USF Health. If you have a car in Tampa and will be parking on campus, you are required to purchase a USF parking permit. Permits will be sold for the 2013-2014 academic year beginning July 15, 2013 and must be renewed annually. This rule applies to all USF students, even medical PA students during the clinical years of training when they are seldom actually on the USF campus. Lots are often crowded so make certain to allow sufficient time to find parking to ensure that you arrive at your classes prior to the time they begin.

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title	2. At Tampa General Hospital

Students are required to park off-site at the Hyde Park lot located at the corner of South Hyde Park Avenue and Brorein Street. TGH vehicle hangtags are required on the lot and can be picked up for free in the Parking Office located on the first floor of the parking garage. Note: In order to get the hangtag, students must show a TGH ID, which is issued through the Resident Physician Services Office (GME) on the 4th 4^th floor of the West Pavilion. Office hours are Monday – - Friday, 7:30 a.m. – - 2:30 p.m.

The Hyde Park lot will be open from 5:00 a.m. – - 9:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and a shuttle bus will run between the parking lot and TGH every 15 minutes. Security will be stationed at the lot during operating hours. Please contact the parking office at 844-2277 for parking information on hours after 9:00 p.m.

There are four shuttle drop-off/pick-up locations across TGH campus: At the garage high top; at the sea wall behind the energy center; at the Rehabilitation building, and at the bottom of the Emergency Department ramp. After 9:00 p.m. the shuttle will begin using the West Pavilion (main entrance) for all pick-ups.

Students arriving/departing TGH outside the Hyde Park hours of operation are allowed to park in the visitors section of the parking garage. To exit the visitor’s garage, present your TGH student ID and Hyde Park hangtag at the exit booth.

Students may park in the visitors section of the garage on weekends for free; to exit you must present your TGH student ID and Hyde Park hangtag at the exit booth.

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title	M. Personal Safety

The Campus Security office is located in in MDC 1023. Their telephone number is is 974-2417. If no one is present the phone reverts automatically to the University Police at at 974-2628. The safety of students is a primary concern of the Morsani College of MedicineMCOM. The educational process involves long hours, many spent alone studying or working in the laboratory. Students must take extra precautions on and off campus. USF police suggest the following preventive measures: Avoid isolated sites; have access to other people or a phone; call the police department (974-2417) when working or studying on campus after hours so the area can be patrolled; secure doors behind you, and do not walk to the parking lot alone at night, call the SAFE (974-7233) on campus for a SAFE Team Escort.

A Security Officer is on duty at the USF Health Center on a 24-hour basis. Officers frequently check I.D.s so be sure to carry your student I.D. card with you when after regular hours.

If you have a true emergency, you should call 911.

However, if you are calling from a cell phone you will get the Tampa Police Department. You must tell them this is an emergency on USF property and that you are calling from a cell phone. You should be prepared to give your name and precise location. You should also state if you feel threatened.

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title	N. Photocopy Machines

Students Students have access to copy machines located in Nickels Student Computer Lounge and the USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library. Students must provide their own paper when using Nickels Lounge. There is a ten-cent per page charge when using the library. If you have a great deal of material to copy, you may want to use Pro-Copy located at 5219 E. Fowler Avenue, which generally discounts medical PA student copying with a USF Gold ID Card.

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title	O. Places to Study

Study space is available for students in the USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library, assigned small group space, and the student lounges. Students have access to the small group learning space on a 24-hour basis, but must vacate on demand for any scheduled class activities. The study areas in the library are available during normal library hours.

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title	P. USF Student ID and Activities

Prior to freshman orientation, students should obtain their USF Student ID card from the USF ID Card Center (Marshall Student Center, Room 1505). The cost for a new card is $10 and the cost for a replacement card is $15.

Your official USF ID card will have a magnetic strip allowing door access to certain areas in USF Health. Your USF ID card is also used as your hospital identification tag. It must be worn on your white lab coat any time you are in a clinical setting. Please go to the USF ID Card Center if a problem occurs with your card or to replace a lost card.

You will need your USF ID card to take advantage of many University services and facilities. Pick up a Student Activities Calendar at the University Center Information Desk to see the schedule of University events for the current term. University activities include low-priced weekend movies, art films, jam sessions, concerts, plays, lectures and sports events. Use the campus newspaper, The Oracle, to keep up with current events.

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title	Q. Student LoungesLounge

Student lounges are located in the Fitness Center (MDC 1030), Nickels Student Computer Lounge (MDC 1050A, located adjacent to the bookstore), USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library, and the student kitchen (MDL 1001 – in the south courtyard on the opposite side from the USF Health Bookstore). MDC 1030, 1050A, and MDL 1001 are open 24/7, and are accessible with a USF ID card.

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title	R. Student Programs Involvement and Organizations

Check out current information for Student Organizations and Student Government online. A wide variety of student interest groups, Morsani College of Medicine, and local and national organizations are available for your participation.

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title	S. Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Checks

Before beginning clinical rotations or clerkships, select facilities and both the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System require fingerprinting of medical Physician Assistant students. The fingerprinting activity is coordinated through the Office of Educational Affairs Physician Assistant Program and the University Police Department during the Doctoring course for Year 1 students and during the Introduction to Clerkships Course for Year 3 studentspre-clerkship orientation period. Occasionally, externship programs require Year 4 elective clinical rotation sites may require students to provide documentation for fingerprinting and a criminal background check analysis. Costs of background checks are the responsibility of the student.

Honor and integrity should embody all that we, as medical professionals, undertake. How we act as students is highly indicative of what our character will be like in both the professional and personal realms of our lives. Practicing integrity now makes integrity in the work place so much more attainable.

The Honor Code is a system that

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title	T. Honor Code

Student Council

Students of the USF PA Program will be encouraged and assisted in developing a student society to allow further interaction with other PA programs, PA students and the FAPA and AAPA.

The AAPA Student Society Handbook (PDF) is a guide for PA students, faculty advisors and program directors for establishing a student society, organizing and maintaining the society and making it successful. Program faculty will assist students in establishing and developing a unique society at the USF MCOM PA Program to the betterment of the students.

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title	Honor Code

Honor and integrity should embody all that we, as medical professionals, undertake. How we act as students is highly indicative of what our character will be like in both the professional and personal realms of our lives. Practicing integrity now makes integrity in the work place so much more attainable.

The Honor Code is a system that was developed and adopted by the charter class of the USF College of Medicine. The individuals who developed and approved the document believed strongly that the USF College of Medicine represented a community of professionals.

The men and women who make up this community are at the beginning of their careers in medicine, and as such, should conduct themselves in a professional manner in the classroom as well as in the clinical setting. Therefore, all students of the College of Medicine are asked to sign a copy of the Student Pledge of Honor at the beginning of the four yearsPhysician Assistant Program. Additionally, students are asked to sign an Honor Pledge after each examination as a reminder and reaffirmation of our responsibilities as members of the professional community.

As professionals, we have accepted a great deal of responsibility. The Honor Code represents a model by which we may begin to frame our professional behaviors. I hope you will take the time to read and understand the Honor Code and professional community. Essentially, it represents a description of the standards we, as students, aspire to have as physicians and researchers. A student whose actions are inconsistent with the spirit of the Honor Code may be identified by another student for violating the community of trust.

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title	Student Pledge of Honor

STUDENT PLEDGE OF HONOR
University of South Florida
Morsani College of Medicine Student Honor Code

PREAMBLE

In the tradition of the high standards of professional and personal conduct established over two thousand years ago by our ancestral physicians and scientists, the students of the USF College of Medicine create this Honor Code.

It is our intentions that these standards should guide us not only during our medical training, but also during our lives as physicians, researchers, and community leaders. In these roles, we hope to pursue actively the respect of our patients, peers, and fellow men and women, rather than to accept passively any respect that may be given our title.

We recognize that the practice of medicine is a great privilege and carries with it the responsibility to uphold certain expectations of character and behavior. These principles have long been held as the foundation of ethical medicine, and we must recognize that fact as we now enter the medical community. The central elements of the oaths and creeds repeated over history by those entering medicine comprise the ideals of Self-discipline, Judgment, Conscience, and Personal Responsibility.

SELF-DISCIPLINE: We will strive to master the information presented to us in the classroom, laboratory, and clinic, and will conduct ourselves in a manner befitting our role as healers, scientists, and leaders.

JUDGMENT: We will adopt only the highest standards and ideals to shape our actions and decisions concerning academic, professional, and personal affairs.

CONSCIENCE: We will hold life in the highest regard, whether human or animal, and will strive to uphold human dignity.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: We will deal honestly with our patients and colleagues, and will encourage such behavior in others by example. We recognize that personal accountability can be delegated to no higher authority than oneself.

STUDENT PLEDGE OF HONOR

I have read and understand the statement of the Honor Code in the Preamble and understand the procedures outlined in this document, and hereby agree to abide by them.

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title	U. Student Council

(Constitution Revised March 14, 2012)

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title	A. Name

Medical Student Council

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title	B. Purpose, Goals, and Association/Affiliation

This document is the official constitution of the Medical Student Council. The purpose/goals of the Medical Student Council is to:
1. Provide effective student leadership for the students and organization of the medical student population.
2. Serve as a liaison between students and administration.
3. Promote effective medical education.
4. Represent the medical school.
5. To govern budgetary allocations acquired from the Student Government of the University of South Florida (USF) and the College of Medicine Office of Student Affairs.
6. To provide representation for the College of Medicine on a national basis.
Affiliation – There is no affiliation or association with any other group or national organization.

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title	C. Membership Qualifications

Requirement for Membership
1. 100% of active membership must be USF students. Associate membership may be granted to non-USF students under special circumstances; these associate members shall not be given the rights and privileges of active USF students including, but not limited to voting rights, use of facilities or equipment, and/or benefits from student funded resources.
Length of Term for Membership
1. The term of office for all members of the Student Council shall be one year.
Requirements for Continued Membership
1. Active membership is restricted to currently enrolled USF students. Non-students are not considered part of the active membership.
2. Voting members are expected to attend every meeting. Three (3) unexplained absences could result in impeachment proceedings.
  1. Unexcused absences include:
1. 1. 1. Failure to notify a member of the executive board prior to or within 24 hours after the absence
    2. Disapproval of the absence by the executive board
Specifications for the Removal of Members from the Group
1. Any member can be removed from the group for the following:
  1. Professionalism violations
  2. Academic difficulty
  3. Dereliction of duty
  4. Misappropriation of funds

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title	D. Dues/Fees

There are no fees or dues associated with membership.

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title	E. Quorum

A quorum shall be defined as 50% + 1 of the voting members of the medical student council.
Voting membership
1. Executive officers of the medical student council shall be voting members.
2. The College of Medicine Senators (2) shall be voting members.
3. Each MD class will have four (4) votes. The class president or one (1) of the class co-presidents is required to hold one of the votes. The remaining three (3) votes can be distributes amongst the remaining elected class officers as determined by the class presidents.
  1. At least one (1) of the voting members must be a core student.
  2. At least one (1) of the voting members must be a SELECT student.
4. No individual may permanently or temporarily hold two (2) voting positions on the Medical Student Council. Should any member of the Medical Student Council be filling a temporary vacancy, he/she shall only be permitted the one vote of his/her permanent position.
5. Voting members is restricted to currently enrolled USF students. Non-students are not considered part of the active membership.

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title	F. Officer Descriptions

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title	Executive Board/Officers of the Medical Student Council

In regards to the Executive Board/Officers of the Medical Student Council: The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Administrative Vice President, Vice President of Information Technology, Administrative Secretary, Executive Secretary, Treasurer, and the Organizations Chair of the Student Council.

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title	1. President

a. Act as chief individual liaison between the administration and the student body.

b. Initiate and preside over meetings of the Student Council and the executive board.

c. Function as an accountable officer with an authorized signature in discharging budgetary matters.

d. Ensure the execution of the decisions and projects of the medical student council.

e. Has the power to appoint chairmanships and committee memberships as deemed necessary by the Student Council.

f. Must receive approval for eligibility for this position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.

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title	2. Administrative Vice President

a. Shall represent the students on the Curriculum Committee.

b. Assume the duty of President in his/her absence or removal in the interim period.

c. Must receive approval for eligibility for this position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.

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title	3. Vice President of Information Technology

a. Shall chair the Student Information Technology Committee at bi-monthly meetings to discuss problems and concerns related to information technology.

b. Will represent the Student Council on the COM Academic Computing Committee.

c. Will represent all medical students on the Long Range Information Services Committee.

d. Will maintain and update the official Medical Student Council webpage.

e. Assume the duty of the Administrative VP in his/her absence or removal in the interim period.

f. Must receive approval for eligibility for this position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.

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title	4. Treasurer

a. Be responsible for maintaining records of budgetary allocations concerning the Student Council.

b. Inform the Student Council concerning budgetary matters by:

i. Monthly verbal reports

ii. Semi-annual written reports

c. Formulate and present the Student Council’s budget to the Student Government of the University of South Florida

d. Function as an accountable officer with an authorized signature in discharging budgetary matters.

e. Assume the duty of Vice President of Information Technology in his/her absence or removal in the interim period.

f. Must receive approval for eligibility for this position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.

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title	5. Administrative Secretary

a. Act as corresponding secretary for the Medical Student Council.

b. Transcribe the minutes of the Medical Student Council meetings and submit them to the Medical Student Council and Student Government of USF as required.

c. Maintain official files of the Medical Student Council.

d. Function as an accountable officer with an authorized signature in discharging budgetary matters.

e. Assume the duty of Treasurer in his/her absence or removal in the interim period.

f. Must receive approval for eligibility for this position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.

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title	6. Executive Secretary

a. Be responsible for planning and organizing traditional events which benefit the entire student body. In this regard will oversee student areas and facilities to include but not limited to the volleyball court, student lounge, mailroom and sports equipment.

b. Aid in the organization and planning of new student orientation.

c .Assume the duty of Administrative Secretary in his/her absence or removal in the interim period.

d. Must receive approval for eligibility for this position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.

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title	7. Organizations Chair

a. Shall serve as the contact person for all issues regarding student organizations and will ensure student organizations are in compliance with the constitution.

b. Shall perform other duties as delegated by the executive board of the Student Council.

c. Shall assume the duties of the executive secretary in his/her absence or removal in the interim period.

d.Must receive approval for eligibility for this position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.

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title	Medical School Class Officer positions

In regards to the Medical School Class Officer positions: Each individual College of Medicine class shall have representatives that serve under the supervision of the Medical Student Council. The class officer positions shall consist of President/Co-Presidents, VP-IT, Secretary, Treasurer, Chair/Co-Chairs of Social Activities, Co-Chairs of Community Service, Co-Chairs of Alumni Activities, SELECT Class Officer*.

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title	1. Presidents/Co-Presidents

a. Serve as a liaison between the class, administration, and the Student Council regarding complaints or suggestions pertaining to respective class rules.

b. Serve as a voting member of the Student Council

i. If the class is represented by Co-Presidents, at least one (1) of the Co-Presidents is required to be a voting member of the Student Council

ii. Both of the Co-Presidents may serve as voting members of the Student Council.

c. Serve on administrative committees as requested by Student Council or administration

d. At least one (1) of the class presidents shall be a student from the Core (non-SELECT) program.

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title	2. Vice President of Information Technology

a. Will determine the computer and electronic informational needs of the students of each medical class and report them to the Student Council Vice President of Information Technology.

b. Will be a part of the Student Information Technology Committee (SITC).

c. Candidates for this position must have prior knowledge of computer hardware (PC based) and software and networked environments.

d. Assume the duties of Secretary in his/her absence.

e. May serve as a voting member of the Student Council if decided by the class leadership.

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title	3. Secretary

a. Assume responsibility for class correspondence.

b. Record and distribute minutes of class meetings.

c. Assume the duties of the Class President/Co-Presidents in his/her/their absence.

d. May serve as a voting member of the Student Council if decided by the class leadership.

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title	4. Treasurer

a. Record all financial expenditures of the class and report them to the Class President(s).

b. Maintain responsibility for the class bank account.

c. Assume the duties of Vice President of Information Technology in his/her absence.

d. May serve as a voting member of the Student council if decided by the class leadership.

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title	5. Chair of Social Activities/Co-Chairs of Social Activities

a. Shall implement social functions for their respective class.

b. Assume the duties of Treasurer in his/her absence.

c. May serve as a voting member of the Student Council if decided by the class leadership.

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title	6. Co-Chairs of Community Service

a. Shall implement community service functions for their respective class.

b. May serve as a voting member of the Student Council if decided by the class leadership.

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title	7. Class Co-Chairs of Alumni Activities

a. Shall serve as a liaison for their respective class and the COM Alumni Board.

b. Shall attend a minimum of 4 COM Alumni Board Meetings.

c. Shall attend a minimum of 4 COM Alumni Events (e.g. class reunion events).

d. Shall hold voting rights and privileges on the COM Alumni Board.

e. The officer/s elected in the 4th year shall serve as the contact person for COM Alumni Office after graduation as well as helping coordinate alumni involvement after graduation.

f. May serve as a voting member of Student Council if decided by the class as outlined in the By-Laws.

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title	8. SELECT Class Officer

a. Coordinate and liaise activities/curriculum between the Core and SELECT students.

b. Address the issues/conflicts of SELECT to the Council.

c. Serve as a liaison between SELECT students and the SELECT administration regarding complaints or suggestions to the SELECT curriculum.

d. Must be a student enrolled in the SELECT MD Program.

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title	9. Student-Faculty Mentoring Committee Members

a. Serve as a member on the Student-Faculty Professionalism Committee

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title	Student-Faculty Professionalism Committee

In regards to the Student-Faculty Professionalism Committee: Each individual College of Medicine class shall have 5 members, 4 regular and 1 alternate, that serve to mentor students who have received professionalism citations.

Definition: That group of students who serve on the Student-Faculty Professionalism Committee and mentor other students.
The purpose of this committee is for students and faculty to mentor students who have received professionalism citations.
Students shall be nominated and recommended as rising second year students.

Duties of the Professionalism Committee student members:

Student Professionalism Committee Members
1. Complete mentoring training required of all members, both students and faculty.
2. Serve as a 1-year “shadow” term during their MS2 year.
3. Serve as an inactive member during their MS3 year.
  1. Members may be called on, as needed, during this time as backups for the MS4 active members.
4. Serve a 1-year active term during their MS4 year.

Election of Officers

General election protocol
1. The dates of all elections shall be set by the executive council.
2. The dates, rules, and positions for all upcoming elections shall be provided to the student body via electronic mail prior to the election.
3. All ballots shall be confidential.
4. All elections must be won by 50% + 1 of the votes cast.
5. 2/3 of the voting body, which will consist of the medical student population, must vote for the election to be valid.
6. All students must receive approval for eligibility for each position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.
7. Run-offs, if necessary, will be held between the top two candidates within one week of the initial vote.
8. Campaigning in the form of literature distribution, speeches, signs or any other form is strictly forbidden with the exception of formal addresses sent to individual classes as overseen by the elections committee.
9. Violations of campaigning protocol will result in automatic removal from the ballot. Questions of campaign violations will be addressed by the elections committee.

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title	G. Election of Officers

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title	1. General Election Protocol

a. The dates of all elections shall be set by the executive council.

b. The dates, rules, and positions for all upcoming elections shall be provided to the student body via electronic mail prior to the election.

c. All ballots shall be confidential.

d. All elections must be won by 50% + 1 of the votes cast.

e. 2/3 of the voting body, which will consist of the medical student population, must vote for the election to be valid.

f. All students must receive approval for eligibility for each position as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine.

g. Run-offs, if necessary, will be held between the top two candidates within one week of the initial vote.

h. Campaigning in the form of literature distribution, speeches, signs, or any other form is strictly forbidden with the exception of formal addresses sent to individual classes as overseen by the elections committee.

i. Violations of campaigning protocol will result in automatic removal from the ballot. Questions of campaign violations will be addressed by the elections committee.

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title	2. Description of Elections Committee (Supervisors of Elections procedures)

a. The elections committee shall be responsible for the implementation and oversight of the student council’s election protocol. Of specific interest will be the oversight of class officer and executive council elections.

b. The elections committee shall be composed of eight members elected annually by their respective classes. There shall be two representatives from each class with the fourth year representatives acting as co-chairs. All representatives shall be appointed prior to October 1.

c. Students may either petition for committee position or be nominated by a member of their class.

d. The election co-chairs are responsible to the student council president directly.

e. Members of the elections committee may not hold any elected position in the year in which they hold a committee position, nor may they run for office in any elections while they serve on this committee.

f. Any election committee member holding or seeking any elected position must submit a written resignation prior to announcement of candidacy for the elected position. At such time a new representative will be appointed.

g. Executive council reserves the right to remove any election committee member from office as deemed necessary for the integrity of an election.

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title	3. In regards to elections of Medical Student Council Members

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title	a. Elections

i. Announcement of the election date and positions available must be made at least three weeks prior to the scheduled election.

ii. A written intent to run must be submitted to the election co-chairs at least two weeks prior to the election.

iii. A slate of candidates must be made to each class one week prior to the election. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to address each class either in writing or verbally as determined by the elections committee.

iv. The elections committee members of each class are responsible for the distribution and counting of ballots for his/her class, unless voting is done electronically.

v. Election of the members of the Executive Board shall be held between February 1 and April 1 prior to class elections.

1. Newly elected officers will take over on May 1.

vi. The Executive Board shall be elected from the University of South Florida student body.

vii. The elections shall be supervised by the outgoing Student Council President and elections committee following procedures outlined in the by-laws.

viii. A majority vote of the MD student body shall elect each member of the Executive Board.

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title	b. Replacement of a member of the Medical Student Council Executive Board

i. President: The Administrative Vice President of the Student Council shall act in interim capacity until a new President may be elected as in Section G, 3 within a three (3) week period.

ii. Administrative Vice President: The Vice President of Information Technology of the Student council shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs within a three (3) week period.

iii. Vice President of Information Technology: The Treasurer of the Student Council shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs within a three (3) week period.

iv. Treasurer: The Administrative Secretary of the Student Council shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs within a three (3) week period.

v. Administrative Secretary: The Executive Secretary of the student Council shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs within a three (3) week period.

vi. Executive Secretary: the Organizations Chair of the Student Council shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs within a three (3) week period.

vii. Organizations Chair: An election will occur within three (3) weeks to replace this position.

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title	4. In regards to the Medical Student Class Leadership

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title	a. Elections

i. MS I Class Officer Elections

1. Elections for the fall semester will be held no sooner than the second week of classes and no later than the fourth week of classes. Election for the spring semester will be held in the first two weeks of that semester.

2. A written intent to run for fall elections must be submitted to the election committee co-chairs three days prior to voting. The intent to run for spring semester must be submitted to the Med I election committee representatives.

3. Fall elections will be carried out by the MS2 election co-chairs. Spring elections will be carried out by the Med I election committee representatives.

4. The slate of candidates must be posted at least four days prior to the election. Any additions, withdrawals, or corrections may be made within 48 hours of the posting.

5. All candidates will be given equal time to address their class either in writing or verbally. The length of time shall be determined by the elections committee, and shall not exceed three minutes.

6. Elected officers must win by a 50% + 1 majority vote.

7. New officers take office immediately following the announcement of election results.

8. Only students enrolled in the SELECT program may vote for the SELECT Class Officer.

ii. MS II, III, IV Class Officer Elections

1. Announcement of the election date and positions available must be made at least three weeks prior to voting.

2. A written intent to run must be submitted to the class election committee members at least one week prior to voting. The slate will be posted at least 4 days prior to the election. Any withdrawals and corrections may be made within 48 hours of posted the slate. Write in candidates will

not be allowed.

3. All candidates will be given equal time to address their class either in writing or verbally at a time designated by the election committee members. The length of time given each candidate will also be determined by the election committee members and shall not exceed three minutes.

4. Class elections must be held between March 1 and May 1 for MS III and IV classes and between March 1 and the first day of 3rd year clerkships for the MS II class, but not prior to executive council elections.

5. A quorum of 50% + 1 of the class must be present for all speeches and must cast votes for the election to be valid.

6. If a quorum does not exist, the election must be rescheduled within one week; with a 50% + 1 majority for the run-off.

7. Elected officers must win by a 50% + 1 majority vote.

8. New officers will officially take office at the start of the academic year to which they have been elected.

9. Only students enrolled in the SELECT program may vote for the SELECT Class Officer.

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title	b. Replacement of Class Officers

i. President/Co-Presidents: The secretary shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs (Section G, 4) within a three (3) week period.

ii. Vice President of Information Technology: The Treasurer shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs within a three (3) week period.

iii. Secretary: The Vice President of Information Technology shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs within a three (3) week period.

iv. Treasurer: The Chair of Social Activities/Co-Chair of Social Activities shall act in interim capacity until an election occurs within a three (3) week period.

v. No person shall hold two (2) seats in Student Council.

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title	5. In regards to Elections of the Student-Faculty Professionalism Committee Members

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title	a. Elections

i. Professionalism Committee Student Members

1. 8 rising MS2s shall be recommended by their class in the same manner that other class officers are elected.

2. The 8 nominees will be reviewed and vetted by the APRC (Academic Performance Review Committee) who will recommend 5 students to the COM Dean for final approval.

3. The term of office shall be as described above.

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title	b. Replacement of a student member of the Professionalism Committee

i. In the event that an elected member is unable to fulfill their active term in the fourth year, a replacement member will be chosen via the process outlined for elections below.

ii. Replacement election will be held within three (3) weeks and follow the same procedure as outlined for the regular elections above.

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title	I. Removal of Officers

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title	1. In regards to Council Officers

A member of the Executive Board shall be removed from office for

i. Professionalism violations

ii. Academic difficulty

iii. Dereliction of duty

iv. Misappropriation of funds

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title	Impeachment proceedings will be followed as outlined:

i. A petition must be signed by 25% of student body to begin proceeding.

ii. Petition must be presented at regularly scheduled Student Council meeting.

iii. A copy of the complaint and the date of the hearing must be sent to the entire student body.

iv. At the next regularly scheduled SC meeting, the first item on the agenda must be the petition. A student member of the Professionalism Committee will preside during this portion of the meeting.

v. A representative for the petition must present their case. A statement from the officer under investigation may follow.

vi. Open discussion will follow.

vii. Presiding officer will call for a vote from the council members. A 2/3 vote by the council is required for impeachment.

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title	2. In regards to Class Officers

A member of the Executive Board shall be removed from office for

i. Professionalism violations

ii. Academic difficulty

iii. Dereliction of duty

iv. Misappropriation of funds

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title	Impeachment proceedings will be followed as outlined:

i. A petition must be signed by 25% of the class to begin proceedings.

ii. Petition must be presented to one of the student members of the Professionalism Committee in the class who must set up the hearing.

iii. It is the responsibility of the organizer of the petition to send a copy of it to all class members.

iv. Hearing must occur within two (2) weeks from the date of the mailing.

v. A student member of the Professionalism Committee in the class will preside over the hearing or will select another member to do so.

vi. A 2/3 vote of the class must be present at the hearing; otherwise the appeal for impeachment will be dropped.

vii. A representative for the petition must present the case.

viii. A statement from the officer under investigation may follow.

ix. A 2/3 vote of class members present during the hearing is required for impeachment.

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title	J. Advisor(s)

The faculty advisor of the Medical Student Council shall be the Dean of Student Affairs of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. They shall attend periodic meetings and serve as counsel to the Medical Student Council.

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title	K. Meetings

Officer Transition Meetings
1. In regards to Council Officers
  1. A transitional Medical Student Council meeting of all current and newly elected executive officers shall be held within 2 weeks following elections.
2. In regards to Class Officers
  1. A transitional Class Officer meeting of all current and newly elected executive officers shall be held within 2 weeks following elections.
Frequency of General Member and Officer Meetings
1. In regards to Council Officers
  1. Minimum of monthly meetings during academic year.
  2. Minimum notice of one week for scheduling of meetings.
2. In regards to Class Officers
  1. Meet as needed
Specifications of Calling Special or More Frequent Meetings by Decision of Officers
1. If more frequent meetings are needed, the President can call for additional meetings.

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title	L. Rules of Order

Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order (Newly Revised)

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title	M. Amendments

Amendments to the Medical Student Council Constitution shall be ratified by a 2/3 majority vote of the Medical Student Council or a 50% + 1 vote of the COM student body.
Amendments and revisions to the constitution must be reviewed by the Center for Student Involvement once adopted by the organization.

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title	N. Hazing

“This organization prohibits its members, both individually and collectively from committing any acts of hazing as defined herein:

“Hazing” as defined by §1006.63, Florida Statutes, means any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for purposes including, but not limited to, initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of a postsecondary institution, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate.

“Hazing” includes, but is not limited to pressuring or coercing the student into violating state or federal law; any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance; or other forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the student; and also includes any activity that would subject the student to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment, or other forced activity that could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the student. Hazing does not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions or any activity or conduct that furthers a legal and legitimate objective.

In addition to Florida Statutes §1006.63, hazing as defined by USF system also includes, but is not limited to the forced use of alcohol; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; physical and psychological shocks; deception; verbal abuse; personal servitude; kidnapping; deprivation of privileges granted to others in the organization by use of force or duress; and any other activities which are contrary to academic achievement, the state purpose of the local and/or (inter)national organization, and/or the mission, policies or regulations of the USF system or applicable state law.”

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title	O. Organization Agreement

Organization agrees to abide by Florida State Statute #1006.63 regarding hazing. Furthermore, agrees to abide by all Center for Student Involvement policies as outlined in the student handbook, to check the organization’s mailbox regularly, to communicate via email upon request, and to update the organization’s records whenever there is a change.

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