University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

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