Professional Standards Performance and Progression Policy S7-B

Issue Date: 01/05/2019
Date Approved: 12/15/2025
Responsible Party: Professional Standards and Progress Committee (PSPC) Chair
Minimum Policy Review Frequency: Every 3 years
Approving Body: Program Faculty

ARC-PA Associated Standards (6th Edition)

A3.01 Program policies are published, readily available, and consistently applied to all students, principal faculty, staff, and the program director regardless of location.

A3.14 The program publishes, makes readily available to enrolled and prospective students:

Requirements and deadlines for completion of the program
Policies and procedures for remediation
Policies and procedures for dismissal
Policies and procedures for student grievances
Policies and procedures for student appeals

B4.01 The program conducts frequent, objective, and documented evaluations of student performance to ensure students meet the program’s learning outcomes for both didactic and supervised clinical practice experience components. The evaluations allow the program to identify and address any student deficiencies in a timely manner.

B4.03 The program conducts and documents a summative evaluation of each student within the final four months of the program to verify that each student meets all program-defined competencies required to enter clinical practice, including professional behaviors.

Background and Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide clear expectations on requirements and procedures related to UM-Flint PA student professionalism and progression.

I. Definitions and Explanations of Conduct

1.01 Academic Integrity

In the collegial model, PA faculty and students collectively have a responsibility to uphold the standards of academic integrity. This is not only a matter of ethical behavior, but also of public safety since students who have violated the standards of academic integrity potentially lack necessary knowledge to safely and effectively treat patients. Therefore, violations of academic integrity standards are considered very serious matters. The PA faculty adopts by reference the University of Michigan-Flint policy on Academic Integrity.

Students may not deceive for individual gain for themselves or another person. Such deception indicates that the student is not prepared to undertake the responsibilities of professional practice. In addition to the Students’ Responsibilities stated in the University of Michigan-Flint catalog under the Student Rights Policy, the following activities are prohibited. Examples for each item listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive.

1.01a Plagiarism: Taking credit for someone else’s work or ideas, submitting a piece of work (for example an essay, research paper, assignment, laboratory report) which in part or in whole is not entirely the student’s own work without fully and accurately attributing those same portions to their correct source.

1.01b Cheating: Using unauthorized notes; study aids; old exams, quizzes, or assignments; or information from another student or student’s paper on an examination or assignment; altering a graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grading; allowing another person to do one’s work, then submitting the work under one’s own name.

1.01b.1 The student is to presume that the quiz, examination or assignment is to be done independently without input from other students unless explicitly stated on a test or assignment that collaboration is allowed.
1.01b.2 While taking any form of examination, a student is not permitted to ask another student for clarification on exam questions or instructions. Likewise, a student who provides another student any information during an examination is assumed to be aiding and abetting the other student.
1.01b.3 Conversing with electronic media or using any form of electronic media during any form of examination to anyone other than the course instructor is strictly prohibited.

1.01c Fabrication: Fabricating data; selectively reporting or omitting conflicting data for deceptive purposes; presenting data in a piece of work when the data were not gathered in accordance with guidelines defining the appropriate methods for collecting or generating data; failing to include a substantially accurate account of the method by which the data were gathered or collected.

1.01d Aiding and Abetting: Providing material or information to another person when it should reasonably be expected that such action could result in the other student using these materials or information for an examination or assignment which was to be performed independently of other students.

1.01h Providing another student with information regarding the content or focus of written or practical examinations is considered a violation of this policy.

1.01i Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Students may not utilize Generative AI or other language models as a substitute for their own knowledge acquisition, analysis, self-reflection, or for any PA program assessments, assignments, or projects, unless previously approved by the Course Coordinator/instructors.

1.02 Misrepresentation and Other Acts of Academic Dishonesty

Fraudulently obtaining and/or using academic materials that would give oneself an unfair advantage over other students or would deceive the person evaluating one’s academic performance.

1.02a Deception for the purpose of individual gain for themselves or another person violates the principles of integrity and accountability. Acts of deception indicate that the student is not prepared to undertake the responsibilities of professional practice.

1.02b Falsification of Records and Official Documents: Altering documents affecting academic records; forging a signature of authorization or falsifying or omitting necessary information on an official academic document, election form, grade report, letter of permission, petition, or any document designed to meet or exempt a student from an established department, school, or university academic regulation; falsification or unauthorized altering of information in any official academic computer file.

1.03 Identity Theft

Assuming another person’s identity or role through deception or without proper authorization. Communicating or acting under the guise, name, identification, email address, signature, or indicia of another person without proper authorization or communicating under the rubric of an organization, entity, or unit that you do not have authority to represent.

1.04 Misuse of Community Assets

1.04a Removing or damaging assets such as library and other academic or nonacademic reference materials, information technology resources, furniture, equipment or supplies.
1.04b Defacing or other damaging of facilities (including university-owned housing facilities).
1.04c Tampering with fire or other safety equipment.
1.04d Employing community assets in any activity that constitutes an attempted violation of any department, school, or university policy, procedure, guideline or rule.
1.04e Using such assets for personal gain such as generating personal income through consulting activities.

1.05 Disruptive Conduct

The manner in which a person behaves.

1.05a Obstructing or disrupting classes, research projects, talks or other presentations, or other activities or programs of the college or other parts of the University.
1.05b Obstructing access to department community assets or to similar resources in other parts of the University.
1.05c Excludes any behavior protected by the university’s policy on “Freedom of Speech and Artistic Expression” (University of Michigan Standard Practice Guide 601.1).

1.06 Harassment

Any unwanted behavior, physical or verbal (or even suggested), that makes a reasonable person feel uncomfortable, humiliated, or mentally distressed. Harassment is not limited to sexual harassment (University of Michigan Standard Practice Guide 201.89-1), but also hazing, stalking, repeatedly sending e-mails, making derogatory statements on social networking pages or other electronic media, making phone calls or transmitting documents that are uninvited and unwanted, making threats, and any other wrongful conduct that seriously interferes with the work or study of any member with whom the student is interacting in connection with any department program or activity. Refer to Policy S15 (Student Rights, Harassment, and Grievances) for more information.

1.07 Student Expectation for Conduct During Didactic and Clinical Phases

Student expectations for conduct with regard to personal behavior in educational, clinical, and professional settings includes:

1.07a Compliance with Federal and State of Michigan laws and regulations related to licensure and professional practice (e.g., HIPAA).
1.07b Compliance with the University of Michigan-Flint Students’ responsibilities specified in the Student Rights Policy found in the University of Michigan-Flint catalog.
1.07c Compliance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the College of Health Sciences, the PA Department, and the program in which students are enrolled. In addition, students are responsible for being informed of the policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern their PA program and all updates.
1.07d Complete all required PA Department forms as requested in a timely manner.
1.07e Conduct themselves in strict compliance with the AAPA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct.
1.07f Maintain a personal appearance and demeanor that reflects student professional function. Personal attire should always be neat and appropriate to the situation. See Policy S2 (Dress Code) for more information.
1.07g Comply with the required non-discrimination policies of the University and clinical sites and avoid any conduct that is discriminatory or harassing. See Policy S15 (Student Rights, Harassment and Grievances) for more information.
1.07h Demonstrate the highest concepts of honor and personal integrity. See Policy S19 (Honor Code) for more information.
1.07i Undertake the study of PA with good intent. Students are obligated to develop to their maximum potential knowledge, skill and attitudes, to equip them to meet the needs of the patients they will serve.

1.07j In all learning experiences in educational, clinical, and professional settings, students must exhibit courtesy and respect for self and all others. Proper conduct includes:

1.07j.1 Demonstration of respect for others.
1.07j.2 Provision of deference for patient need in use of elevators and other clinical facility resources.
1.07j.3 Refrain from using cell phones and other electronic devices for personal use during lectures, labs, and clinical education.
1.07j.4 Refrain from eating in inappropriate places.
1.07j.5 Abstinence of eating in classrooms and laboratory rooms unless with the permission of the instructor.
1.07j.6 Avoidance of eating during guest lectures.
1.07j.7 Adherence to the policy set in the clinic regarding eating and drinking (for Clinical Immersions).
1.07j.8 Addressing all garbage and spills eating/drinking in any area of the building or in the clinic (for Clinical Immersions).
1.07j.9 Refrain from making inappropriately loud or boisterous noise.
1.07j.10 Leaving areas used for study or clinical practice in a tidy condition.
1.07j.11 Following parking regulations of the facility.
1.07j.12 Using clinical facility lounges and office spaces appropriately.
1.07j.13 Monitoring own personal possessions.
1.07j.14 Adhering to the rules regarding smoking as defined by the University and clinical facilities. UM-Flint is a non-smoking campus.
1.07j.15 Being in accordance with the conduct outlined in student policy 12 regarding social media use.
1.07j.16 Being honest with program faculty, staff, and preceptors and avoiding lying and/or deception.

1.08 Student Expectation for Conduct During Clinical Immersions and Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPE)

In all learning experiences in educational, clinical and professional settings, students will exhibit courtesy and respect for self and all others. Students are expected to:

1.08a Comply with the rules of the clinical facilities as established by the appropriate administrative authority in those settings.
1.08b Represent themselves only as PA students.
1.08c Refrain from assuming the role of a student PA unless participating in a sanctioned UM-Flint clinical education course or activity and have been assigned to the site by the program PA program clinical coordinator.
1.08d Meet the expectations for their function as specified in the agreement for affiliation established by the University with the clinical site in which they are placed.
1.08e Conduct their clinical education experiences in strict compliance with the AAPA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct or as modified by current legal decisions and guidelines.
1.08f Promptly report to the Clinical Coordinator any violations noted in the clinical setting of the Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct which they become aware of, either their own and/or of others.
1.08g Conduct their activities in clinical education as described in the UM-Flint PA Student Clinical Education Handbook.

1.09 Violations Related to Implementation of the Professional Conduct Policy and Procedure

1.09a Retaliation: Retaliating against any other individual because of their participation in the professional conduct process.
1.09b False Accusations: Making false accusations regarding the professional conduct of all others.
1.09c Failure to participate in the professional conduct process: Failing to participate in the professional conduct process in both a timely and professionally accountable manner. Specifically, failure to comply with requests of the professional conduct investigators.
1.09d Violation of confidentiality in professional conduct process: Intentionally violating the confidentiality of the professional conduct process or student record for the purpose of contributing to the deception of anyone in the PA or university and/or clinical community.
1.09e Failure of a student to report suspicion of a legitimate violation shall be viewed as nonconformance with values of the UM-Flint PA Program and may be subject to professional accountability sanctions.

1.10 Knowledge of Policies

Lack of knowledge and understanding of laws, policies, procedures, or guidelines that govern a student’s academic and professional conduct is not an acceptable defense to a charge that the student has violated this policy or the Academic Standards Policy and Procedure.

1.11 Attempts

An attempt to commit an act prohibited by this code may be punished to the same extent as a completed violation.

II. Assessment of Professional Behavior

The UM-Flint PA Professional Standards and Progression Committee (PSPC) evaluates student professional behavior at each meeting through reports of day-to-day observation and feedback supplied by course coordinators and instructors, the program director, student advisors, clinical preceptors, and other sources (students, etc.). The PSPC will assess each student’s professional behavior using the following criteria:

Attendance: Does not miss class or other required events. See Policy S1 (Student Attendance, Participation and Inclement Weather) for more information.
Punctuality: On time for class and labs. See Policy S1 (Student Attendance, Participation and Inclement Weather) for more information.
Class participation: Participates actively and consistently in class discussions and assignments. See Policy S1 (Student Attendance, Participation and Inclement Weather) for more information.
Writing Skills: Clear, concise write-ups with appropriate documentation, correct grammar, spelling and utilization of accurate medical concepts and terminology.
Verbal Skills: Speaks clearly, concisely, and logically using appropriate medical terminology.
Professional Attitude: Demonstrates a positive attitude, accepts constructive feedback, exhibits maturity.
Dress and Attitude: Consistently presents a professional demeanor in dress and attitude for class, labs, and events. See Policy S2 (Dress Code) for more information.
Interaction: Consistently demonstrates respect and sensitivity to fellow students, faculty, and staff.
Learning: Consistently takes responsibility for own learning, and shows motivation for self-learning including following through on program and committee recommendations for improving student performance.
Initiative: Consistently demonstrates flexibility and initiative.
Compliance with Professional Conduct in professional and non-professional settings as noted in this document.
Compliance with Policy S12 (Social Media).
Completion of advising self-evaluation forms prior to scheduled advising sessions with academic advisor to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Clinical Phase Assessment

During the UM-Flint PA Program clinical phase, student professional behavior is assessed in multiple ways, including evaluation by the clinical preceptor, direct observation by PA Program faculty at the clinical site, and patient completed evaluation of student performance. A student’s professional evaluation data can be found in the Clinical Performance Evaluation, Mid Rotation Evaluation, Patient praise card, and Student Self-Assessment.

Student Self-Evaluation

Students will complete an academic and professional behavior self-assessment before meeting with their student advisor each semester during both the didactic and clinical phases of the UM-Flint PA Program.
Student advisors will meet one-on-one with student advisees to provide feedback on PSPC and student self-assessments. If there are any areas of concern, the student and the faculty member will together address ways of improvement.
Discussion points and comments are documented in the Student Advisement Form that is filed in the student’s record.

If any significant problem areas are identified, the student will be required to meet with both the student advisor and the Associate Director of Didactic Education or the Associate Director of Clinical Education to discuss specific steps for improvement. Such steps may include, but are not limited to:

Referral to appropriate resources
Developing a contract regarding behavioral modification
On-going advisory meetings and other means of assisting the student to improve problem areas

Professional behavior problems areas will be documented on the Student Advisement Form. This form is used to identify and document concerns and patterns of professional behavior violations and will be submitted to the chair of the PSPC, who will bring the concern to the PSPC to determine the need for immediate intervention. Any time a faculty member issues a Behavioral Deficiency Form, they must meet with the student to discuss the identified behavioral concern at which time the student will be provided an opportunity to respond and provide their comments to the form. Once reviewed and completed, these forms will be placed in the student’s file to inform the behavioral evaluation process and submitted to the PSPC for further monitoring.

Semester Evaluation Rankings

At the end of each semester, the PSPC will evaluate the student’s professional behavior, and assign a rank of:

Excellent: Exemplary professional behaviors
Good: No behavioral concerns noted
Fair: Some professional behavioral concerns identified, student actively working with program faculty to remedy the concerns
Unacceptable: Behavioral problems identified which places the student in jeopardy of not completing the UM-Flint PA Program

To qualify for progression at the end of each semester the student must demonstrate proficiency in all PA professionalism competencies.

Summative Evaluation of Student Professionalism (B4.03e)

During the final 4 months of the Program, the PSPC will evaluate the student’s overall professional behavior progress throughout the program. A final rank will be assigned according to current and past progress: excellent (exemplary professional behaviors), good (no behavioral concerns noted), fair (some professional behavioral concerns identified, student actively working with program faculty to remedy the concerns), or unacceptable (behavioral problems identified which places the student in jeopardy of not completing the UM-Flint PA Program).

Students earning ranks of fair or unacceptable must remediate the behavior to the satisfaction of the PSPC in order to graduate from the program. The ranks of fair or unacceptable may delay or prevent student graduation from the program. The student’s final professionalism rank will be documented in the student’s record.

Procedure to Address Adverse Actions

Unacceptable behavior and inappropriate conduct are demonstrations of noncompliance with program, university or clinical affiliate policies. These behaviors include unethical or unprofessional behavior and the information documented in the Professional Conduct in Academic and Non-Academic Settings section of this policy.

Definitions

Academic rights are related to faculty, committee, or administrative determinations of learning related performance in one or more courses. Such determinations include grades, class standing, and matriculation toward a degree, academic integrity and clinical performance.

Non-academic rights are those defined by the University in its Student Rights Policy and include but are not limited to violations of ethical conduct and right to privacy, claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, and inappropriate access to student records.

Professional Conduct relates to professional conduct only when the appeal does not involve an issue of sexual harassment or discrimination, as defined by the University of Michigan-Flint Student Rights Policy. Professional conduct is defined by the specific policies and procedures of the departments within CHS. Issues and appeals of professional conduct which involve harassment or discrimination must be heard through the University-wide process, as described in the Student Rights Policy.

Process

The UM-Flint PA Program Director is to be notified of all allegations of student professional behavior deficiencies. Once the Program Director receives the information, a determination of the category of inappropriate conduct (academic, non-academic, academic and non-academic, and professional) is made. The Program Director will contact the Chair of the PSPC in the case of academic rights or professional conduct rights violation. In the event of a non-academic right violation, the appropriate university official will be contacted and the PSPC Chair notified of the action.

Academic Conduct and Professional Conduct Violations

In the event that a student academic integrity and/or professional conduct violation is made, the PSPC Chair will notify the implicated student of the allegation within two business days. A Behavioral Deficiency Form will be completed by a program faculty member and must be signed by the student (paper/electronic) within two business days of notification indicating their awareness of the violation.

The PSPC Chair or their delegate has five business days to conduct a preliminary investigation and convene a meeting of the PSPC, if warranted, and up to two calendar weeks to conduct an extended investigation if necessary. Investigations may include interviews with the affected student(s) and any other individuals who may have information regarding the matter. All reasonable efforts will be made to conclude the investigation and conduct a meeting of the PSPC expeditiously. There may be instances where adherence to this timeline is not possible. In those cases, the Program Director and the student must be notified of the delay and an estimate of the timeline for a resolution provided.

Investigatory outcomes and deliberation of the PSPC may result in a decision of:

No further action necessary
Conduct reprimand
Conduct probation
Conduct suspension from the PA Program
Conduct dismissal from the PA Program

Prior infractions and sanctions may be considered when assigning sanctions specific to the issue at hand. A student shall not be subjected to two accountability processes for a single incident except in extraordinary circumstances such as the surfacing of related evidence not reasonably available when original sanctions were imposed warranting imposition of additional sanctions.

a. No Further Action Necessary

The investigation by the PSPC Chair finds no evidence to support the allegation of violation of academic integrity and/or professional conduct. The PSPC and the Program Director are notified of the investigation. The investigation will be noted in the minutes of the PSPC and there will be no notation in the student’s record. The student will also be made aware of the resolution in writing.

b. Conduct Reprimand

Conduct reprimand serves as a formal warning of professional behavior deficiencies and is issued in instances of student misconduct. It is applied when the violation is not egregious enough to warrant suspension or dismissal. The student will be asked to sign a written notification that includes a description of the precipitating incident and any remediation assignments and/or sanctions. A copy will be provided to the student and a copy will be retained in the student’s record. (A3.14c)

c. Conduct Probation

Students will be placed on professional conduct probation when they do not demonstrate acceptable professionalism behaviors as evidenced by one or more of the following:

Receiving an “Unacceptable” mark on a semester didactic and/or clinical phase professionalism evaluation.
Receiving a “Below expectations” mark in an area in the professionalism category of the SCPE Preceptor Evaluation of Student. (Reliability; Professionalism; Responsiveness to patient needs, rights, confidentiality, and accountability to the patient and the profession; Initiative/Desire to learn; Self-Assessment and Recognition of Limitations; Effective use of time; Social/Interpersonal Skills with patients, families, health care workers, and preceptors; Integrity, honesty and ethics; Resilience and Adaptability).

The student will be asked to sign a written notification that includes a description of the precipitating incident and any remediation assignments and/or sanctions. A copy will be provided to the student and a copy will be retained in the student’s record. (A3.14c)

To return to good standing following placement on professional conduct probation, students must refrain from demonstrating any of the professionalism deficiencies that occurred and are listed above during the probationary period, and/or demonstrate professional behaviors of which they were lacking, and adhere to the recommendations of the PSPC. The PSPC will determine the duration of the probationary period and at minimum will last one semester. During the time the student is placed on professional conduct probation the PSPC will review the student’s professionalism each semester. If a student has not satisfactorily remediated the professional deficiency, further action, including dismissal from the UM-Flint PA Program may be recommended. (A3.14f)

d. Conduct Suspension

Conduct suspension is issued for repeated episodes of unacceptable conduct or a single instance of misconduct warranting more severe sanctioning and may last 1-10 classroom/clinical days, depending on the seriousness of the violation. Upon issuance of professional conduct suspension, the student will be asked to sign a written notification that includes a description of the precipitating incident, any remediation assignments, the suspension start date and duration. A copy will be provided to the student and a copy will be retained in the student’s program file.

During a professional conduct suspension, the student will not be allowed to attend class or other program sanctioned activities, and is not allowed to attend clinical rotations. Missed didactic and clinical assignments must be made up after the conclusion of the suspension and may result in delayed graduation for the student.

e. Conduct Dismissal

A student may be dismissed from the UM-Flint PA Program for failing to correct previously identified misbehavior, failing to comply with a previously imposed sanction, or exhibiting egregious behavior involving the academic process, self, all others, and patient safety, and warrants the most severe program consequences. (A3.14f)

Students may be dismissed from the UM-Flint PA program, as determined by the PSPC, in the following circumstances:

Conduct that would render them ineligible to participate in clinical rotations.
When they are unable to meet the minimum UM-Flint PA Department Technical Standards necessary to achieve the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and competencies of an entry-level physician assistant.
When it is no longer possible to complete all program requirements for graduation within 36 months of their original date of matriculation.
When they exhibit behavior detrimental to the PA profession and/or PA program, including failure to demonstrate ethical and/or professional behavior.
Displays academic dishonesty, and violates the principles outlined in the UM-Flint Student Code of Conduct.
Any additional professional violations following placement on professional conduct probation.
When admitted students fail to meet post-acceptance requirements in the manner specified in the Admissions policy and/or letter of admittance.
When their behavior poses a threat to the mental or physical well-being of students, faculty, staff, instructors, patients, clinical preceptors and other individuals.
Any gross violations of professional conduct as determined by the PSPC.
Criminal activity that occurs during the course of enrollment that impacts the student’s ability to progress in the program.

Upon issuance of a professional conduct dismissal decision from the PA Program, the student will be notified of such action. A copy will be provided to the student and a copy will be retained in the student’s file. A notation of dismissal due to professional conduct will be placed on the UM-Flint student transcript.

Appeals Process (A3.14h)

Types of Appeals

Academic Rights: Academic rights appeals are related to faculty, committee, or administrative determinations of learning related performance in one or more courses. Such determinations include grades, class standing, and matriculation toward a degree, academic integrity and clinical performance. Any appeal must be based on evidence that a factual or procedural error was made or that some significant piece of information was overlooked.

Non-academic Rights: Non-academic rights are those defined by the University in its Student Rights Policy and include but are not limited to violations of ethical conduct and right to privacy, claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, and inappropriate access to student records.

Professional Conduct in Academic and Non-Academic Settings: The University has an established process for students to follow by which non-academic rights grievances are addressed. (A3.14g)

Academic and Non-Academic Rights: In cases of appeals involving both non-academic and academic issues, the PA Program Director will refer the student to the University-wide student grievance procedure, as described in the University of Michigan-Flint Student Rights Policy.

Professional Conduct: The PA Program Director will hear appeals related to professional conduct only when the appeal does not involve an issue of sexual harassment or discrimination, as defined by the University of Michigan Student Rights Policy. Issues and appeals of professional conduct that involve harassment or discrimination must be heard through the University-wide process, as described in the Student Rights Policy.

Student Appeal of Adverse Action

The UM-Flint PA Department recognizes due process and the rights of a student to appeal Program decisions/actions affecting student progress within the Program. A student who disputes the PSPC action/decision results or assigned sanctions regarding academic integrity and/or professional conduct violations has five business days to submit an email request for review by the PA Program Director. The email must include a written statement and evidence to support their case. The PA Program Director can request additional information from the student to make a determination. The PA Program Director has the authority to either deny or support the student’s appeal. Within 5 business days of submission of the written appeal the PA Program Director will email and send a paper copy of the decision letter to the student, and to the PSPC Chair.

If the student disputes the PA Program Director decision regarding academic integrity and/or professional conduct violations, they may initiate an appeal to the UM-Flint College of Health Sciences Student Appeals Committee. The purpose of the Student Appeals Committee is to provide an avenue for appeal for any student covered under this policy, who feels she/he has been unfairly treated resulting in a perceived need for alteration of a CHS departmental action. The Student Appeals Committee will hear appeals related to CHS Departments, programs, or faculty decisions which impact directly on the student’s academic standing and/or progression. The decision of the UM-Flint College of Health Sciences Student Appeals Committee is final.

The UM-Flint College of Health Sciences Student Appeals Committee will hear appeals related to professional conduct only when the appeal does not involve an issue of sexual harassment or discrimination and harassment, as defined by the University of Michigan-Flint Student Rights Policy. Issues and appeals of professional conduct which involve harassment or discrimination must be heard through the University-wide process, as described in the Student Rights Policy.

Details of the appeal process can be found online on the College of Health Sciences intranet site.

Assistance in Resolving Conflict

Students requiring assistance in resolving conflicts, disputes, or complaints on an informal basis should contact the Division of Student Affairs for assistance.

Approval History

Approved by Program Faculty:

10/30/2020
11/8/2023
11/18/2024
12/15/2025

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