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Study Rooms and Student Lounges
Study space is available for students in the USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library, in the WELL, in assigned small group spaces, and in the student lounges. Students have access to the Group Learning space on a 24-hour basis, but must vacate on demand for any scheduled class activities. Space in the Shimberg Library and the WELL are available during normal library hours.
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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. Food should not be left in the Student Lounge. Students are expected to keep the lounge and appliances clean.
Soda and snack bar and vending machines are available in/near the Bookstore and WELL.
Visitors
Guests are not normally permitted in the classroom or labs except with the advance approval of the Academic or Clinical Directors. Guests are not permitted in the Fitness Center (MDC 1030).
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.
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.
Any employment during the term of the program must be approved, in advance of matriculation, or at the time of employment by the Program Director. A student who chooses to work may not miss, be tardy or reschedule classes, labs, exams, special assignments, community service work or clinical rotations because of their work schedule. A student who chooses to work may not switch classes, labs, special assignments, community service work or clinical rotations because of their work schedule. Academic standards must be upheld and make-up classes, labs or exams are not offered. If a student who chooses to work is identified as experiencing academic or professional difficulties, they will be required to appear before the APPC and a recommendation to discontinue working while in the program may be made
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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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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