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91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or disability in the recruitment and admission of graduate and post-baccalaureate students.  This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college, and to the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs and all other programs administered by the college.

91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is committed to providing a healthy learning and work environment that is safe and characterized by mutual trust and respect for all members of our community. This commitment, as well as the college’s obligations under federal law, means that the college will not tolerate discrimination against or harassment of any individual or group based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or veteran status or any other prohibited factor under law.

Federal and State Civil Rights laws protect individuals from discrimination based upon all protected classes. Additionally, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs or activities which receive federal financial assistance. Members of the community who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, including sexual misconduct or harassment, are encouraged to report these incidents. Third-party and anonymous reports are also welcome. Once the report has been submitted, the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion or the Title IX Coordinator will act accordingly, which will include a notification regarding receipt of report and further guidance on how the matter will proceed. After a thorough Initial Assessment of early information for the individuals involved, a decision will be made on whether a potential violation has occurred, whether the parties may resolve the matter informally, or whether a formal investigation is warranted.

Reports, comments, questions, or concerns should be communicated to:

FILE A BIAS CONCERN REPORT

FILE A TITLE IX GENDER-BASED REPORT

Students who do not wish to report sexual misconduct to the college may speak confidentially with on-campus and off-campus confidential resources.

A refund refers to college charges that are refunded to the student and/or to the financial aid sources that covered those charges.  Refunds are made within 30 days of the student’s complete withdrawal from the college.  Students who withdraw from all classes at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø on or before the first class day of a semester will receive a full refund of any payment made toward tuition and student program fees.  The $500 enrollment deposit is non-refundable. 

91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø's institutional refund schedule* for tuition when a student withdraws from a course is:

• 90 percent tuition refund (per class) when withdrawal is within the first week of the semester
• 50 percent tuition refund (per class) when withdrawal is before the end of the third week of the semester
• 25 percent tuition refund (per class) when withdrawal is before the end of the sixth week of the semester
• No refunds after the end of the sixth week of the semester 

The semester begins with the first day of regularly scheduled classes, as noted on the academic calendar maintained by the Office of Registrar.  The first week of the semester is the seven-day period beginning on the first day of class.  The point of withdrawal is measured in weeks, and the student is considered to have withdrawn within a given week, as defined above, if the withdrawal date is prior to the end of that week.

The date of withdrawal from the college and emergency leaves of absence is defined as the last date of class attendance.  The notification date for withdrawals from one or more classes is defined as the date when the Office of Graduate Advising receives notification from the student.  The student must initiate the withdrawal process by contacting their program director and then complete the appropriate digital form.  Withdrawal is complete upon receipt of the completed form’s electronic submission.

*This is an approximate refund schedule. Exact dates are published at the end of this Catalog. 

Program policies must apply to all students, principal faculty and the program director regardless of the instruction or work location. All students must submit a signed affidavit during their Class Welcome Week, acknowledging they have reviewed the Cornwall Hawkes PA Program Handbook and policies. 

Prospective and enrolled students are not required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors.

The Cornwall Hawkes PA Program is responsible for securing all student rotation sites through a fully executed, or signed, affiliation agreement. 

Program policies must apply to all students, principal faculty and the program director regardless of location.  A signed clinical affiliation agreement may specify that certain program policies will be superseded by those at the clinical site. The program is not in control, nor does it have input into policies, procedures, and protocols at clinical institutions. Each clinical partner determines its own process for accepting requests for exemptions. 

Any clinical opportunities that become available to a student on a clinical rotation that fall outside of the original assignment are subject to approval by the program director and require a current/valid school affiliation agreement.

Cornwall Hawkes PA program students must not be required to work for the program. Students must not substitute or function as instructional faculty. Students must not substitute or function as clinical or administrative staff.

Note: When on a clinical rotation, the student will not be utilized for administrative (front or back office) staff. If a student is asked to do so, they must notify the clinical team immediately.

Provision of Health Care to Students

The program director, principal program and instructional faculty, staff, medical director, and program guests will not participate as health care providers for students enrolled in the program and will not have access to any student health information provided to Student Health Services other than defined in this policy.

Health Screening Requirement

Prior to matriculation into the Cornwall Hawkes PA Program, all students are required to submit an updated medical examination form, which includes a current physical examination and TB screening.

Immunization Requirements

Students are required to meet the immunization and vaccination requirements of the College, clinical rotation sites, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prior to matriculation and the entire duration of the program. The Cornwall Hawkes PA program’s policy on immunizations and health screenings is based on the . 

All students must provide documentation that these immunizations have been completed prior to matriculation and must maintain documentation throughout their training. Records must be submitted to the third-party company, ACEMAPP Assure, that the College has partnered with for immunization compliance. During orientation, students will be expected to upload their health records into eMedley. The director of physician assistant operations or a designated staff member is responsible for reviewing student compliance.

1. All Cornwall Hawkes PA students are required to have evidence of Tuberculosis testing.  The program will accept any of the following documentation: 
   1. Negative TB skin test or negative T-Spot or QuantiFERON Gold blood test.
   2. In the event of a positive TB test, latent TB infection or TB disease, students must have a negative chest x-ray at the time of diagnosis or treatment. If a student has had TB disease, medical evaluation that the student has been treated for TB disease is required. 
   3. Cornwall Hawkes PA students must receive follow-up TB testing annually. Prior to the start of the first clinical rotation, students will provide documentation of a negative two-step TB skin test (Step 1 within the last 12 months and Step 2 within the last 90 days) or negative T-Spot (within the last 12 months) or QuantiFERON Gold blood test (within the last 12 months).
2. Complete Hepatitis B immunization AND positive Hepatitis B Surface Antibody titer
   1. If Hepatitis B Surface Antibody is negative, a Hepatitis B Surface Antigen will be required
3. Two (2) MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) vaccinations (immunization record required) OR positive blood titers for all three components (lab report required)
4. Positive Varicella (chicken pox) IgG titer (lab report required)
5. Complete Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccination AND recent Tdap (booster) within the past 10 years (immunization record required)
6. Influenza vaccination is required for the current annual flu session. If the influenza vaccine is contraindicated, you are required to to wear a mask while at the clinical site
7. Complete Polio vaccine immunization or positive polio titer
8. Covid:
   1. A completed covid vaccination series is required for the Physician Assistant program as it is required for clinical rotation sites.
   2. COVID-19 testing (if applicable)

The Cornwall Hawkes PA Program does not offer elective international curricular experience. The Cornwall Hawkes PA program recommends that students traveling internationally follow the current CDC recommendations for international travel, but does not have a travel health policy.

The program director, medical director, and the principal and instructional faculty do not act in the capacity of a health care provider for students in the physician assistant program. In the event of a medical emergency with a student, the program faculty follow College processes and procedures regarding sick or injured students or employees. Upon hire, physician assistant program faculty and staff are informed that acting in the capacity of health care providers for students is not within the scope of their duties and responsibilities. 

Students are responsible for purchasing and maintaining personal health insurance, and the College provides services to students through its student health services.

Office of Accessible Education

91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø views disabilities as an integral part of the rich diversity of our community.  The College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.  The Office of Accessible Education collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to help create an inclusive educational environment for students with disabilities.  We also engage in outreach across campus to promote a welcoming and accessible environment.  Accessible Education provides accommodations, services, and resources to students with varying disabilities including psychological, medical, physical, or learning specific.  Academic accommodations may include but are not limited to the use of accessible textbooks or readings, a note taker, extended time for examinations and quizzes, a reduced-distraction environment for examinations and quizzes, or use of word processing for examinations. Accommodations are not retroactive. 

Process for Requesting Accommodations

1. Students requesting Academic Accommodations should submit the New Student Application along with supporting documentation from their treating health care provider. Please see the Documentation Guidelines for additional details. Please note that the requesting student should not delay completing the New Student Application out of concern for not having the right documentation. The Office of Accessible Education staff will discuss specific third-party documentation needs during the Welcome Meeting and steps the student can take after the meeting.
2. After submitting the New Student Application, the information will be reviewed and assigned to an Office of Accessible Education staff member.  This process takes up to two business days. Once the requesting student has been assigned to a staff member, the student will be sent a “Schedule your Welcome meeting with OAE '' email to their 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø email account.  The email will have contact information for the assigned staff member and information for how to schedule the appointment. Initial appointments last approximately 45-60 minutes.
3. During this meeting the OAE staff member and student will discuss reasonable accommodation based on the submitted documentation and how the student will implement the accommodation(s). OAE staff will also discuss campus and community resources that you can utilize as part of your success network, and next steps.
4. OAE will then provide instructors with a Course Accessibility Letter. Students should collaborate with their instructors to determine how the accommodations will be implemented in their course.  A student should meet with their instructors as early as possible to discuss accommodations and other specific arrangements or questions that they may have about the course.
5. Students should complete any other requests that were discussed during their OAE appointment prior to the close of the first class meeting or as early as possible (i.e. books in alternate format, scheduling test accommodations, etc.)
6. When questions, challenges and concerns arise, students should contact the Accessible Education staff at accessibility@agnesscott.edu or 404-471-6440.

Accommodations or status will not be indicated on academic transcripts. In order to receive accommodations in a class, students with sensory, learning, psychological, physical or medical disabilities must provide their instructor with the Course Accessibility Letter.  New letters are provided each semester. Students with a history of a disability, perceived as having a disability, or with a current disability who do not wish to use academic accommodations are also strongly encouraged to register with the Office of Accessible Education.  

In the event that a student is identified as experiencing academic difficulties, the student will meet with the course director and/or faculty advisor as soon as possible. In certain circumstances, the program director may be involved during these meetings as well. Prior to this conference, the student should conduct a personal self-assessment focusing on potential sources of difficulty and identifying possible plans for improvement. Following these gatherings, the faculty will promptly assist the student in identifying institutional resources and/or student services to assist the student in their continued success in the program, which may include referral for professional counseling offered at the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.

Confidential counseling services are offered for all enrolled 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø students by licensed clinicians. Services include individual and group counseling, consultation and referral services, outreach, and programming. Students seek counseling for a variety of concerns including managing relationships, handling family problems, coping with stress, handling a crisis, eating and/or body image concerns, improving study skills, improving time management, increasing self-esteem, and dealing with alcohol and/or drug concerns.

Individual counseling involves one-on-one meetings with a counselor and sessions may vary in time.  Group counseling is offered on an as-needed basis and involves three or more students meeting with one or more counselors to deal with shared concerns.

The center’s wellness educational programs include stress reduction, prevention of illness, self-care, and promotion of and encouragement of positive health practices. Reference materials on wellness issues are also available.

In order for a student to remain in good standing while enrolled in the Cornwall Hawkes PA Program, the student must obtain a minimum letter grade of “C” in all courses/supervised clinical practice experiences (clinical rotations) and maintain a semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of ≥ 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale). Although a letter grade of C is considered passing, students earning multiple letter grades of C may indicate knowledge gaps and put those students at risk for not reaching the required academic standards for continued advancement in the Cornwall Hawkes PA program. In addition, the student must uphold the expected professional standards of a Cornwall Hawkes PA student. If a student does not maintain these requirements, they may be placed on notice or dismissed from the program. 

Remediation Policy (A3.15c)

The Cornwall Hawkes PA Program curriculum occurs in a sequential format, with each course and semester building on the prior course and semester. Essential skills are learned and assessed throughout the didactic year and are required competencies for advancing to clinical year and to becoming a Physician Assistant. Any student failing to achieve a passing grade on an assessment, examination, or course is subject to remediation. ARC-PA defines remediation “as a program-defined process for addressing a student’s knowledge and skill deficiencies. The process is measurable and can be documented. It’s required for students who don’t demonstrate mastery in a subject.” The type of remediation is individualized to the student based on the identified knowledge and skills gaps. Remediation can help students improve student proficiency of medical knowledge and skills of the profession and maintain the minimum requirements for progression through the program. Remediation may take the form of a written multiple-choice examination, written assignment, oral examination or discussion, practical examination, written response to questions missed on selected assessments, or faculty advising sessions, but will be consistent for all students requiring remediation for the same learning activity/assessment. 

Students earning a score of < 70 % on a didactic exam/assessment must contact the course director within 48 hours to initiate the remediation process. The remediation plan with the timeline for completion will be recorded in the student’s EAB Starfish profile as a “Physician Assistant Remediation Plan Worksheet” Note. Completion of the remediation plan will be documented in the corresponding “Physician Assistant Remediation” appointment note.

1. For written/computer-based examinations, students must meet with the course director to determine which questions were answered incorrectly.  Students must research each question and provide/cite at least 1 peer reviewed reference textbook or journal article (PANCE Prep/Review text, lecture PowerPoints, ROSH review questions are not acceptable resources) to correctly answer each question. At the completion of the remediation assignment, students will be allowed to retake the examination with a maximum grade of 70.00% on the individual exam.
2. For technical skills, OSCEs, or practical skills examinations, students must meet with the course director to determine areas of deficiency.  Students may be assigned instructional videos, case study, reading assignments to review material missed.  Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency of content missed through oral case presentation or practical skills demonstration.  Method is dependent on assessment failure.     

Students on a remediation plan will be discussed at standing department meetings. Failure to meet all requirements of the remediation within two weeks may result in referral to the Academic Performance Committee and disciplinary action including placement on academic notice or dismissal from the program. 

If a student scores below 70% on all exams in a course it will be considered a course failure regardless of the overall course grade.

Students earning a final course score of C (70.00 to 79.99%) must meet with their faculty advisor to address any knowledge gaps and design a successful study skills plan to ensure continued academic progression.

Deceleration Policy (A3.15c)

Deceleration is defined by ARC-PA as “the loss of a student from the entering cohort, who remains matriculated in the physician assistant program.” The 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Cornwall Hawkes PA Program is designed to be delivered on a full-time basis to students in a cohort and therefore does not decelerate students for academic, professionalism, or behavioral conduct issues. Under special consideration and in lieu of an extended LOA, the Academic Performance Committee may convene and recommend deceleration if the student’s medical knowledge/skill is determined to be compromised by an extended absence. Deceleration is defined by the program as the process in which an enrolled student is no longer permitted to progress through the curriculum with his or her current cohort, but is permitted to return with the next cohort.The deceleration policy is not a remediation plan and will only be granted to students in good standing. The recommendation of deceleration is at the discretion of the committee and is decided on an individual, case-by-case basis. Students typically must complete the Cornwall Hawkes PA program in 24 months. If deceleration is permitted, the time to completion of the program should not exceed 36 months.  

PA students are not required to work for the program. Students must not substitute or function as instructional faculty. Students must not substitute for clinical or administrative staff.

Note: When on a clinical rotation, the student will not be utilized for administrative (front or back office) staff. If a student is asked to do so, they must notify the clinical team immediately. Review the Student Handbook for details. 

Withdrawal Policy 

During the didactic phase of the program, students requiring absences longer than the defined maximum of 15 days will require withdrawal from the program. Students who withdraw may reapply for admission following all standard admission policies. No special considerations for students previously enrolled will be granted.   

During the clinical phase of the program, students requiring absences longer than the defined maximum will require withdrawal from the program. Students who withdraw may reapply for admission following all standard admission policies. No special considerations for students previously enrolled will be granted. 

See the refund policy (A1.02k). 

Academic Dismissal 

Academic dismissal is a status designated by the Academic Performance Committee and recommended to the program director and presented to the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Graduate Academic Standards Committee for review.

Students will be subject to review for academic dismissal from the Cornwall Hawkes PA program for the following reasons :

• A student does not maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at end of each year of Cornwall Hawkes PA program.
• A student earns a final course grade below a “C” in any course during the didactic or clinical phases of the Cornwall Hawkes PA program.
• A student is unable to meet the minimum technical standards necessary to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level physician assistant.
• A student is unable to complete an agreed upon remediation plan for any course, including summative examinations.

Professional Dismissal 

Professional dismissal is a status designated by the Academic Performance Committee and recommended to the program director and presented to the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Graduate Judicial Review Committee for review.

The Academic Performance Committee may recommend dismissal from the Cornwall Hawkes PA program in the following circumstances:

• A student violates professionalism standards or poses a threat to the program and college operations, scholarship, and service.
• A student's behavior poses a threat to the mental or physical safety of students, faculty, instructional faculty/preceptors, and/or patients.
• A student violates the principles related to the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Student Handbook and 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Community Code of Conduct.

See the refund policy (A1.02k).

The intensity and continuity of the Cornwall Hawkes PA program requires the full-time attention of the student. Due to the extensive training and time commitments within the program, the administration strongly discourages students from working while enrolled in the program. It is the concern of the administration that outside employment may interfere with the quality of a student’s academic performance within the Cornwall Hawkes PA program. If a student does choose to work during either the didactic or clinical year of the program, the following must be taken into consideration:

• Students may not identify themselves as a physician assistant student associated with 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø during their employment hours, including not wearing their name badge or program patch.
• No special concessions will be made for missed classes, assignments, exams, or clinical rotation requirements.
• The liability insurance offered for clinical work that is associated with the education experience at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø does not cover a student during outside employment.

91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or disability in the recruitment and admission of graduate and post-baccalaureate students.  This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college, and to the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs and all other programs administered by the college.

91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is committed to providing a healthy learning and work environment that is safe and characterized by mutual trust and respect for all members of our community. This commitment, as well as the college’s obligations under federal law, means that the college will not tolerate discrimination against or harassment of any individual or group based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or veteran status or any other prohibited factor under law.

Federal and State Civil Rights laws protect individuals from discrimination based upon all protected classes. Additionally, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs or activities which receive federal financial assistance. Members of the community who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, including sexual misconduct or harassment, are encouraged to report these incidents. Third-party and anonymous reports are also welcome. Once the report has been submitted, the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion or the Title IX Coordinator will act accordingly, which will include a notification regarding receipt of report and further guidance on how the matter will proceed. After a thorough Initial Assessment of early information for the individuals involved, a decision will be made on whether a potential violation has occurred, whether the parties may resolve the matter informally, or whether a formal investigation is warranted.

Reports, comments, questions, or concerns should be communicated to:

Bias Concerns

Yves-Rose Porcena

Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

yporcena@agnesscott.edu

404.471.6540

Students should consult the Student Handbook for the student bias response protocol.

Title IX Coordinator and Acting Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty and Staff

Marti Fessenden

Special Counsel to the President

mfessenden@agnesscott.edu

404.471.6547

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees

Audraya Scales

People & Culture Generalist

ascales@agnesscott.edu

404.471.6307 

You may also contact:

Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights

400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

Washington, DC 20202-1100

www.ed.gov

www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/index.html

FILE A BIAS CONCERN REPORT

FILE A TITLE IX GENDER-BASED REPORT

Students who do not wish to report sexual misconduct to the college may speak confidentially with on-campus and off-campus confidential resources.

Confidential Resources

Counseling, Psychological Services & Student Health: 404.471.7100

Chaplain: 404.471.6437

Day League (Off-campus / Sexual assault care)

24-hour Hotline: 404.377.1428

Other Important Resources

On-campus Emergencies (24-hour hotline): 404.471.6400

Accessible Education: 404.471.6174

91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø strives to address student concerns in a responsive and prompt manner. Students are encouraged to resolve concerns themselves by first talking directly with the college representative involved. The vice president for student affairs and dean of students is available as a resource for students who have complaints.

Student complaints are defined as grievances or general dissatisfaction with the college and/or its employees. 

91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø distinguishes between student complaints and student appeals of college policies and decisions. A student’s appeal, whether for an exception to a policy, of a decision made by a judicial body or of a financial aid award, is not considered a student complaint. There are specific procedures in place for students who wish to make an appeal; these procedures vary according to the type of appeal. Information about appeal procedures can be found in the relevant sections of the Student Handbook and/or the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø undergraduate and graduate catalogs.

Separate policies and/or procedures for disputing final grades and for reporting violations of the college’s Title IX, discrimination and consensual relationship policies are found in the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø undergraduate and graduate catalogs and/or the Student Handbook.

In addition, there are multiple processes in place for students who have a complaint about another student. These include through the Honor System and through informal conflict resolution processes via residence life for residential community standards concerns or via the dean of students for non-residential concerns. Students seeking guidance on resolving a complaint against another student should contact the vice president for student affairs and dean of students to discuss informal options. If a formal process is necessary, the student will be referred to other processes available at the college.

The following procedures are to be followed for all other types of complaints.

1. Informal Complaint

A student who has a complaint about 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø and has not been able to resolve it by speaking with the individual(s) involved should discuss the issue with the college official responsible for that area of the college. The student should attempt to resolve the issue informally within 30 days of the occurrence. If the matter still cannot be resolved, then the student may file a formal written complaint.

1. Formal Complaint

A student who has attempted to resolve the issue through the informal complaint process and is still not satisfied may file a formal written complaint with the vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college or the vice president for student affairs and dean of students. This should be done as soon as possible after the informal process is completed but within six months of the occurrence. The student must complete the Student Complaint Form, which is available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and on the college’s website. If the complaint is about a vice president of the college, the student should file the complaint with the Office of the President. If the complaint is about the president of the college, the student is advised to speak with the vice president for student affairs or the student may file a formal written complaint by submitting the complaint form to the secretary of the board in a sealed envelope addressed to the Chair of the Board of Trustees. 

III. Procedures for Resolution of Formal Written Complaints

1. Depending on the nature of the formal complaint, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Office of Academic Advising or the Office of the President will log the formal complaint and send it to the appropriate officer of the college for resolution.
2. The officer (or their designee) will review the written complaint and respond to the student within 10 business days while the college is in session.
3. If the complaint involves a specific staff or faculty member’s action, the officer should consult with the director of people and culture for guidance. The officer will also inform any named staff or faculty member upon receipt of a formal complaint, which names that person. Depending on the nature of the complaint, the officer may call together all involved parties, mediate the situation and find a reasonable solution. If no resolution is found or the resolution is unsatisfactory to any party, the student or an individual directly involved in the dispute may petition in writing to the Judicial Review Committee within 3 business days of the attempt to mediate and settle the matter. An officer can also send the complaint directly to the Judicial Review Committee, if they choose, in lieu of mediation.

The Judicial Review Committee has 30 days to hear each side of the dispute and render a decision. If a specific staff or faculty member’s action is in question, the vice president for equity and inclusion, who oversees the Office of People and Culture, will be an ex officio member of the Judicial Review Committee. Additionally, if a faculty member’s action is in question, the president of the Faculty Executive Committee will also be an ex officio member. The committee will announce its findings and recommendations in writing to all parties involved. Deliberations of the Judicial Review Committee are confidential. Current procedures of the Judicial Review Committee will be followed; no legal representation or recording devices will be permitted at committee meetings. The committee’s decision is final. All parties are expected to respect the confidentiality of the committee’s decision.

Reference the Cornwall Hawkes PA Program Handbook for additional policies and procedures.