Normal business hours of the Program are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Guests are not normally permitted in the classroom or labs except with the advance approval of the Academic or Clinical Directors.
Computer Use
The computing facilities in the various colleges are a vital component of the academic environment. Each person using these computers must be considerate of other users. The purpose of these facilities is the support of teaching and research by its authorized users.
Activities that damage or impede the work of other users are of particular concern. Such activities are discourteous and illegal. The State of Florida has laws which hold that unauthorized use (including accessing another user’s account) leading to offenses against intellectual property and/or computer users, is a felony. Besides civil penalties that can include imprisonment of up to fifteen years and fines, the MCOM and/or University may impose administrative penalties and sanctions against those found to have violated the law. The University of South Florida wishes to provide open access to students and faculty with as few restrictions as possible. Courteous and thoughtful computing will minimize the need for regulations and annoying security procedures.
University policies are explicit (Student Code of Conduct) and any violation of these policies, including sending hate mail, is totally unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly.
Dress Code
PA students, at all levels of education and training, are expected to maintain a proper professional image in their behavior and personal appearance at all times. During the pre-clinical years PA students are expected to wear clean, appropriate apparel (shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, etc.) and shoes to all academic functions and on the premises of USF (all campuses).
All students must wear white lab jackets with their name and MCOM PA Program designation embroidered on their coat, and ID badges during the clinical training years, and/or any time students have contact with patients, or are in the patient care areas. Shorts are not to be worn at any time when they may be interaction with patients. Men should wear shirt and tie and women should wear appropriate dresses or slacks and blouses, and closed toe shoes at times when there may be interaction with patients.
Employment
The PA program curriculum is extremely rigorous and considered a 24 month, full time commitment. The PA program strongly discourages students to continue employment during the program. Students who chose to work during the program put themselves at risk for poor academic performance.
Enrollment in Other Programs
The Program Director will notify the Office of the Registrar for the MCOM of any approval for a student enrolled in any other school of the University or in any other institution of learning.
Class Cancellation and Emergency Closings
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It is rarely necessary to cancel class; however, if warranted by unexpected events, an event of severe weather or manmade emergency, the department follows USF guidelines as announcement of class cancellation would be made through the Program Director’s office. More information about these policies is available at the following website: www.usf.edu/about-usf/emergencypreparedness/information-contacts.asp. In the event that it becomes necessary for USF to suspend normal operations, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Canvas, Elluminate, Skype, email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor the Canvas site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails and MoBull messages for important general information.
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