University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 â 2013 Student ...
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 â 2013 Student ...
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Entry-level SectionThe graduate will have the option <strong>of</strong> participating in the commencement ceremony subsequent todegree completion to receive the signed diploma.Degree AuditThe Registrar’s <strong>of</strong>fice reviews each student’s academic record to ensure all academic requirements havebeen met in order <strong>for</strong> a student to graduate. The Financial Aid <strong>of</strong>fice ensures that all fiscal obligations tothe <strong>University</strong> or its subsidiaries have been paid in full.Continuing Education Policy<strong>St</strong>udents will not be excused from campus-based classes or fourth trimester internships to attendContinuing Education classes. <strong>St</strong>udents participating in Level II Fieldwork or Internships II and III mayrequest to participate in continuing education approved by the facility, the Academic Coordinator <strong>of</strong>Clinical Education or Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, and the Program Director.Liability Release and Claim WaiverAt the time <strong>of</strong> initial registration, students are asked to sign a general waiver <strong>of</strong> liability <strong>for</strong>m on behalf <strong>of</strong>the <strong>University</strong> prior to their participation in any athletic or extracurricular event while in residence. Acopy <strong>of</strong> this <strong>for</strong>m is located in the myUSA portal Admissions tab. These <strong>for</strong>ms are placed in the student’sfile <strong>for</strong> record keeping purposes.AWARDSOutstanding OT, PT and FLEX <strong>St</strong>udent AwardsEach <strong>of</strong> the First Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Degree programs recognizes an outstanding student <strong>of</strong> the respectivegraduating class. This award is based upon the same criteria listed below and is given to the graduatingstudent whose characteristics most support either the OT or PT program mission statement. Theoutstanding OT student award is chosen by a combined vote <strong>of</strong> his or her fellow classmates and programfaculty. The PT student award is chosen by a vote <strong>of</strong> the program faculty.Criteria <strong>for</strong> awards are as follows:• Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism Demonstrates the ability to act as a member <strong>of</strong> the health care team andto be involved in the advancement <strong>of</strong> occupational or physical therapy.• Clinical Reasoning Applies logic and critical thinking skills <strong>for</strong> the improvement <strong>of</strong> apatient’s welfare as well as enhance the recipient’s own career.• Ethical <strong>St</strong>andards Demonstrates appropriate principles and values.• Commitment to Possesses a continuing desire to acquire knowledge andContinuedadvance the occupational or physical therapy pr<strong>of</strong>ession.Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Growth• Responsibility Is dependable and assumes responsibility <strong>for</strong> one’s own actions.• Leadership A willingness to be involved in student and/or pr<strong>of</strong>essional activities.• Initiative Is resourceful and self-directed.• Constructive Skills Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates creative qualities.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Promise Award: San Marcos District Cali<strong>for</strong>nia ChapterAPTA (SD campus)This scholarship fund was established by the San Marcos District, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Chapter <strong>of</strong> the AmericanPhysical Therapy Association to recognize and provide financial assistance to a deserving studentenrolled in the seventh term <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong> – Cali<strong>for</strong>nia DPT Program who is a currentmember <strong>of</strong> the American Physical Therapy Association. The scholarship amount is $250.00 pergraduating class.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> 74