School of Health Professions Policies
The School of Health Professions expects students, faculty, and administration to adhere to TTUHSC institutional and School of Health Professions’ policies and procedures in order to enhance learning and promote a professional environment conducive to meeting the institutional and school mission, vision, and values. The following sections detail policies to support students’ academic achievement in the School of Health Professions. https://hscweb.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/current/policies.aspxGrading Policies and Procedures- HSC IP 01.04
Social Media/Personal Websites and Web Logs Guidelines for Students
TTUHSC School of Health Professions recognizes social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc., and personal Web sites, Web logs, or blogs, can be effective tools for exchanging information. The School of Health Professions does not prohibit students from joining and participating in online communities as individuals. However, any online behavior violating the TTUHSC Institutional Student Handbook brought to the attention of school officials will be treated as any other violation of the Student Code of Conduct. In addition please reference TTUHSC OP 67.03 Use of Social Media. The policy discusses professional expectations as well as best practices while a student at TTUHSC.
Student Drug Testing Policy- SHP OP ST.21
Student Ethical Standard
https://hscweb.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/documents/current/Student_Ethical_School_Standard.pdf
As a student of the School of Health Professions at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, I will use my knowledge and skills responsibly to improve the quality of life for those we serve. I will seek in all academic, professional and personal endeavors to demonstrate ethical behavior, honesty, integrity and respect for others.
Grievance and Complaints
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/student-affairs/grievances.aspx
It is the policy of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to affirm the right of its students to a prompt and fair resolution of a complaint or grievance involving allegations of inappropriate behavior by other TTUHSC students or by TTUHSC personnel toward students. Students should process their complaints or appeals through the appropriate channels. Procedures are delineated in the policies identified above. Students are encouraged to bring their concerns to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs. The deans of the schools have final authority in resolving disputes related to academic issues, such as grading and promotion, and in non-academic issues involving the school’s faculty and staff.
Every effort should be made to resolve complaints against faculty and other school personnel at the school level. If the complaint is about personnel or services at the institutional level, the student is advised to contact the TTUHSC Office of Student Affairs in accordance with the following institutional-level student complaint procedure
F-1 Tracking
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires universities to know the whereabouts of students with an F-1 visa (student visa). Absences may include long weekends, business or personal travel, or any other absence.
House Bill 1508- HB 1508
Immunizations
Students in the School of Health Professions must meet certain immunization requirements. SHP Immunization requirements- https://www.ttuhsc.edu/institutional-health/It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and maintain proof of all required immunizations. The cost of immunizations are also the student’s responsibility.Registration of Sex Offenders
Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure now requires that all sex offenders register with local law enforcement authorities. Those who intend to be students or attend classes on or at any campus of the Texas Tech University System are required to register with the campus police department in accordance with article 62.153 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure within seven (7) days of beginning school. In addition, all such sex offenders who intend to volunteer, work, or carry on a vocation (including full-time or part-time employees and employees of outside contractors) on any campus of Texas Tech University System for a consecutive period exceeding fourteen (14) days or an aggregative period exceeding thirty (30) days in a calendar year are required to register with the campus police department within seven (7) days of beginning work on any campus of the Texas Tech University System. In addition, all such sex offenders are required to notify campus police within seven (7) days of terminating attendance or work on any campus of the Tech University System. All such sex offenders who are currently students, employees, volunteers, or contractor employees must register with campus police. Failure to register, as required, may subject such individuals to criminal penalties. Questions about this new requirement should be addressed to the TTU Police Department, 413 Flint Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79415, (806) 742-3931.
TTUHSC Student Identification Badge
TTUHSC students are required to obtain and visibly wear the official TTUHSC identification badge at all times while on any TTUHSC campus. Unauthorized use of a badge may be considered grounds for disciplinary action. An identification badge may neither be altered, disfigured nor display any items not part of the original badge. If lost, a replacement must be obtained immediately through the SHP Student Affairs office. (HSC OP 76.02)
