STUDENT HANDBOOK - Mercer University School Of Medicine

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STUDENTHANDBOOK2020 - 2021MACON SAVANNAH COLUMBUSmedicine.mercer.edu

Table of ContentsStudent Handbook andProgram Manuals 2020 - andbook/Entire handbook reviewed and revised June 2020 AAHStudents must read the Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) Student Handbook and the Program Manual andacknowledge their understanding of the contents prior to beginning classes at the School of Medicine*.The Mercer University Student Handbook, the School of Medicine Student Handbook, and the Program Manuals setforth the major policies and procedures affecting students. Because the University is a dynamic institution, changes areinevitable. This handbook will be revised as new policies and procedures are adopted. The latest edition will supersedeall former editions. A majority of student policies and resources can be found in the Mercer University Student Handbookand the University Catalog found at ook/. The School of Medicinehas additional information and policies that pertain to specific student populations that can be found in the MUSMStudent Handbook and the Program Manuals also found at ook/.These resources, when taken as a whole, provide students with a basic understanding of the rights and responsibilities ofMercer students.Students are encouraged to review these documents and to contact the Office of Student Affairs on their campus if theyhave any questions. Online copies will contain the most up-to-date versions of policies and supersede any printed copiesshould any discrepancies exist. These documents may be provided in an alternative format upon request. The provisionsof the Mercer University Student Handbook supersede collegiate and campus policies and procedures.Wherever the University has chosen to adopt policies and principles similar to or incorporating portions of statements ofthe American Association of University Professors or other external bodies, the University reserves the right to interpretsuch policies or principles for itself and is not bound by external interpretations.All provisions, regulations, degree programs, and course listings in effect when the Student Handbook went to pressand/or are posted on the website are subject to revision by the appropriate governing bodies of MUSM. Students pursuingdegree programs when such changes are instituted are expected to comply with the revisions that relate to theirprograms. It should be understood that the statements in this handbook are for informational purposes only and shouldnot be construed as the basis of a contract between MUSM and the student. Though the provisions of this handbookwill ordinarily be applied as stated, MUSM reserves the right to change any provisions contained herein, including, butnot limited to, academic requirements for graduation, without notice to individual students. Students are responsible forknowing all regulations and procedures required by MUSM and the advanced degree program being pursued. In no casewill a regulation be waived or an exception granted because of ignorance of the regulation or of the assertion that thestudent was not informed by the advisor or other authority. Students should consult frequently with school deans, chairs,or directors as appropriate regarding current degree requirements.MUSM is a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges with full accreditation awarded by LiaisonCommittee on Medical Education. It is the purpose of the University to adhere to all the rules and regulations, courseofferings, and financial charges as announced in the catalog or in other publications. The University, nevertheless, herebygives notice that it reserves the right to withdraw any subject, to change its rules affecting the admission and retention ofstudents or the granting of credit or degrees, or to alter its fees and other charges, whenever such changes are adjudgeddesirable or necessary. Attendance at Mercer University is a privilege, which may be forfeited by any student whoseconduct is adjudged as not being in harmony with the traditions, the policies, and the regulations of the University.*A copy of the acknowledgement form will be provided to each student upon matriculation to the School of Medicine.

Table of ContentsReceipt of Student Handbookand Program Manual andbook/I, the undersigned, am in receipt of the Mercer University School of Medicine Student Handbook and will abide by thepolicies and procedures provided therein.I further acknowledge that each program of the School of Medicine will have policies and curricular expectationsdescribed in the program manual and I further agree to abide by the policies and procedures provided therein.I further acknowledge that I must abide by all policies found in the Mercer University Student Handbook.Print NameSignatureDate

TABLE OF CONTENTSContact InformationMUSM Administration & Services DirectoryGeneral InformationAccreditationFederal Disclosure RequirementsVision, Mission, ValuesDiversity StatementBooks and SuppliesCell Phone PolicyClinical Campus InformationClinical CampusesStudent LoungesPagersLockersCall RoomsComputer AccessOfficial CommunicationHousing InformationLibraryParkingSecurityStudent Support ServicesOffice of Academic AffairsOffice of Student AffairsOffice of Student Financial PlanningOffice of the RegistrarAcademic AdvisingCareer CounselingStudent Health ServicesStudent Health CenterMental Health ServicesCrisis Support LinePolicy on HIV/ HBV or HCV (and emerging novel vectors) Infected PersonsPregnancy and Access to the Anatomy LabManagement of Infectious and Environmental Hazardous ExposuresInsurance CoverageImmunization PolicyWellnessAid to Impaired Medical School Students (AIMSS)Student Government and OrganizationsStudent GovernmentMercer Sponsored Student OrganizationsStudent Volunteer ActivitiesStudent Research Travel PolicyGraduation RequirementsGraduation Participation for Students with Incomplete 314141616181921212222222323

TABLE OF CONTENTSUniversity-Wide PoliciesUniversity-Wide PoliciesSchool-Wide PoliciesAcademic IntegrityACCESS and Accommodations/Technical StandardsAttendance and Participation in National or Local MeetingsCommunity of RespectConduct, Off Campus BehaviorConduct, University Student Code of ConductConflict of Interest PolicyCriminal Background Check PolicyDress Code and Identification BadgesDrug and Alcohol PolicyEmergency Preparedness PlanFirearms, Weapons, Fireworks/ExplosivesFundraising PolicyGrievance Policies and ProceduresHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Holidays, School of MedicineHonor Codes, Mercer University School of MedicineGraduate Student Honor SystemMedical Student Honor SystemInformation TechnologyLearning Environment and Student Mistreatment PolicyProlonged Medical Absence PolicyLeave of Absence PolicyMissing StudentReligious ObservanceRights of StudentsRights Pertaining to Educational RecordsSatisfactory Academic Progress for Financial AidSexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence PolicySocial Media PolicyTobacco and Smoke Free EnvironmentUrine Drug Screen PolicyAppendicesAppendix A: Unprofessional Behavior 505053535454555556575860

CONTACT INFORMATIONEMERGENCY NUMBERSMERCER POLICE EMERGENCIES All Campuses/Macon 478-301-2911STUDENT CRISIS LINE All Campuses 888-291-5802CONTACT PERSONTITLECAMPUSPHONE NUMBERJean R. Sumner, M.D.DeanAll Campuses478-301-4022Ed Grimsley, M.D.Senior Associate DeanMacon478-301-5819David Baxter, M.D.Interim Senior Associate DeanSavannah912-721-8184Maurice Solis, M.D.Senior Associate DeanColumbus706-223-5190DEAN’S OFFICEACADEMIC AFFAIRS Main Number 478-301-2433James Knapp, Ph.D.Senior Associate DeanAll Campuses/Savannah912-721-8210Jimmy Colquitt, Ph.D.Associate DeanMacon/Columbus478-301-2350Yasmin RiveraAcademic Success CounselorMacon/Columbus478-301-4108Misty GrahamAcademic Success CounselorSavannah912-721-8147STUDENT AFFAIRS Main Number 478-301-8147Alice House, M.D.Senior Associate DeanAll Campuses/Columbus706-223-5179Candi Nobles-James, M.D.Associate DeanMacon478-301-2531Robert Shelley, M.D.Associate DeanSavannah912-721-8146ADMISSIONS Main Number 478-301-5425Rick McCann, Ph.D.Associate DeanAll Campuses/Macon478-301-4066Robert Shelley, M.D.Associate DeanSavannah912-721-8146STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING Main Number 478-301-2512Susan LumsdenDirectorAll Campuses/Macon478-301-2539Jessica PerryAssociate DirectorSavannah912-721-8149All Campuses/Macon478-301-5137REGISTRAR Main Number 478-301-4053Cathy GroceRegistrarSPECIAL PROGRAMS Nathan Deal and Primary Care Accelerated TrackTerri WalkerDirectorAll Campuses/Macon478-301-4190Director of WellnessAll Campuses/Macon478-301-2519Faculty AdvisorAll Campuses478-301-4098WELLNESSKim MeeksAIMSSAndrea Meyer StinsonOFFICES & SERVICESAccess & Accommodation (All Campuses)478-301-2531Library (Macon)478-301-4056Barnes & Noble Bookstore (All Campuses)478-301-2945Library (Savannah)912-721-8224Mercer IT Help Desk (All Campuses)478-301-2922Library (Columbus)706-223-5119Student Health Center (All Campuses)478-301-2696Mercer University Online DirectoryMERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 – 20211

GENERAL INFORMATIONAccreditationMercer University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools toaward bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Mercer University.The School of Medicine is accredited by two accrediting bodies. The Doctor of Medicine is accredited by the LiaisonCommittee on Medical Education (LCME). LCME is jointly sponsored by the Association of American Medical Collegesand the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association. The Marriage and Family Therapy Programis accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education, American Association forMarriage and Family Therapy.For the most current information on Mercer University’s accrediting bodies, please refer to the program catalogs or ist/.Federal Disclosure RequirementsMercer University’s Federal Disclosure Requirements are available at http://disclosure.mercer.edu/. This report containsthe following information: Campus Security: Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security, campus crime statistics, Campus Sex CrimePrevention Act, and fire safety Campus Emergency Procedures Drug and Alcohol Policies Financial Assistance and Cost of Attendance Information Health and Safety Information: Immunization and Missing Persons Information Institutional Information: accreditation, characteristics of students, degree programs, degree program improvementplans, disability support services, FERPA information, retention and graduation rates, peer-to-peer file sharing,post-graduate employment information, readmission of veterans, transfer of credit, withdrawal procedures, voterregistration, and satisfactory progress standardsPaper copies of these reports are available upon request. Please contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness bymailing inquiries to:Office of Institutional EffectivenessMercer University1501 Mercer University DriveMacon, GA 31207MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 – 20212

GENERAL INFORMATIONVision, Mission and ValuesVISIONThe grand challenges of rural health are resolved through education, research, and community engagement.MISSIONTo educate physicians and health professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medicallyunderserved areas in Georgia.VALUES Integrity: Honesty. Professionalism. Accountability. Respect: Empathy. Civility. Transparency. Excellence: Service. Quality. Commitment. Diversity: Inclusive. Welcoming. Fair. Collaboration: Three Campuses. One School Community.GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our academic support facilitates student success. Service is our mindset and orientation. Community impact is our outcome. Meeting the health and medical needs of rural and medically underserved Georgia is our purposeDiversity StatementReaffirmed by the Executive Council on November 26, 2019Mercer University School of Medicine is privileged to be located in Georgia, a state with a unique, diverse, and evolvingheritage. Mercer is committed to serving Georgia by educating physicians and other healthcare professionals to meet thehealthcare needs of the State’s medically underserved.Mercer University School of Medicine believes that an environment of inclusiveness, equal opportunity, acceptance, andrespect for the similarities and differences in our community is essential for excellence in the fulfillment of our mission.An atmosphere where differences are valued leads to the training of a culturally competent healthcare workforcequalified to meet the needs of the varied populations of our state and enhances the development of professionalismin our students. Further, we believe that institutional diversity fuels the scholarly advancement of knowledge in anatmosphere of free inquiry and expression.The School of Medicine adopts a definition of diversity that embraces race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, religion,sexual orientation, social and cultural attributes, rural or metropolitan background, and disability. The definition ofdiversity also includes life experiences, record of service and employment, and other talents and personal attributes thatcan enhance the scholarly and learning environment.The School of Medicine seeks to attain a diverse learning environment through the recruitment, enrollment, hiring,and retention/graduation of students, faculty, staff, and leadership who meet this definition of diversity. We also seek todeliberately and thoughtfully utilize the benefits of diversity in our interactive, team-based educational programs.MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 – 20213

GENERAL INFORMATIONBooks and SuppliesThe Barnes & Nobles College Bookstore (located on the Macon Campus) stocks textbooks and supplies. Store hours areMonday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. If a medical book is notavailable in the college store, store management will order it from Major’s Bookstore in Atlanta. Delivery time is typicallytwo to three days. Books and supplies can also be ordered online through the College Bookstore or through other vendors.Cell Phone PolicyAll students are asked to exercise courteous use of cell phones while in class or on clinical duties. Mobile phones can bedisruptive in a number of ways and their use should not be abused. Ringtones must be turned off while in class, clinicor hospital, and if on, phones must be in vibrate mode. If there is a need to check for and/or receive a call (sick familymember and similar needs), the student must inform the preceptor in advance that the student may need to excuse him/herself to take an important call. Students should refrain from text messaging or using the Internet in the office unlessthe preceptor has given permission (i.e. looking up medical information for patient care, etc.).Clinical Campus InformationCLINICAL CAMPUSES Macon: Navicent Health and HCA Coliseum Hospital Savannah: HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center Columbus: Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis HospitalThe clinical campus is defined as the campus at which the student intends to spend the majority of their clinicalexperience in Year 3. Orientation and administrative services will occur on the clinical campus. If there is availability incurricular components, students are allowed to move between the clinical campuses in Year 3 and Year 4. In addition tothe main and affiliated campuses, students may request to complete their senior elective requirements in a wide varietyof geographic and clinical settings. Please refer to the Senior Electives Catalogue for the procedures and guidelinesgoverning senior elective selections.Transfer students are not accepted into the curriculum after the start of Year 3 and will be assigned to a clinical campusat the time of their acceptance.STUDENT LOUNGESStudent lounges are available on all clinical campuses for MUSM and visiting students doing rotations through MUSM.Mailboxes, lockers, computer access, printing, copying, and fax machines are available in the lounges or nearby. Macon: The student lounge at Navicent Health is located on the first floor of the West Tower. The student lounge atNavicent is locked and accessible by identification badge, which is swiped at the door. The lounge at HCA ColiseumHospital is located in the main hospital building on the west end of the first floor. Savannah: The student lounge at MHUMC is located on the first floor near the pharmacy. Columbus: The primary student study space and Distance Learning Room on the Columbus campus are located inthe Mercer University Medical Education Building. Smaller designated lounges are also located at the CRH MedicalEducation Building and at St. Francis Hospital. The lounge at Mercer University Medical Education Building inColumbus is locked and accessible by Bear Card.It is the students’ collective responsibility to keep the lounges clean. General housekeeping is provided, but individualsare responsible for cleaning up after themselves.Because the lounges are common areas, personal responsibility and respect for others should always be practiced.Disruptive behavior, profanity, unprofessional conduct, and any type of harassment in the lounge area are not tolerated.MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 – 20214

GENERAL INFORMATIONPAGERSPagers are provided for students on the clinical campuses through the student coordinator’s office on each campus.Year 3 students are provided a pager and are expected to have their pager turned on and respond to pages promptlyduring assigned duty hours on weekdays, and during assigned call periods at night and on weekends.Some Year 4 students are assigned pagers during some sub-internships and are expected to respond to pages duringthese rotations.LOCKERSLockers are available to secure belongings in the lounges at Navicent Health, HCA Coliseum Hospital, HCA Memorial,Piedmont Midtown Medical Center, and at St. Francis Hospital. Students must provide their own lock.CALL ROOMS Macon: Individual call rooms are available at Navicent in the student lounge. Housekeeping service is provided eachafternoon. Personal belongings should not be left in rooms after mid-morning or housekeeping services may beomitted. Individual call rooms are available at HCA Coliseum Hospital on the first floor of the main hospital. Nightcall is not in use at HCA Coliseum in Macon. Savannah: Call rooms are available on the HCA Memorial campus. The Internal Medicine Clerkship (fourth floor) andObstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship (third floor) provide separate call rooms for students at HCA Memorial. Thereare also four call beds available in the student lounge, which are reserved for students on trauma call. Columbus: Call rooms are available at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis Hospital. Available callrooms are all security controlled with locked access. Night call is not in use at St. Francis Hospital.COMPUTER ACCESSUse of the computer equipment at any clinical campus is subject to the rules governing computer access at that site andrequires signed usage agreements and access codes. Please see the campus student coordinator at the specific site formore information and a copy of computer access rules.Official CommunicationUpon matriculation, students are assigned an email address. This Mercer email address should be used for all officialcommunication and students are expected to check it daily. For your convenience you may forward your Mercer emailto a personal email account. The University and MUSM will use the Mercer email for any official correspondence tostudents. In the event of an emergency, Mercer will utilize multiple methods, including emergency text phone messagingand email to notify students.Housing InformationThe Office of Student Affairs maintains a housing list of local apartments/houses. You may contact the office atmusmstudentaffairs@mercer.edu to inquire about housing availability at any time.MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 – 20215

GENERAL INFORMATIONLibraryThe Skelton Medical Libraries are physically located on the Macon, Savannah, and Columbus campuses and serve allMUSM faculty, residents, staff, and students. The libraries provide resources and services, both physically and virtually,to meet the research, educational, patient care, and information needs of MUSM affiliates.The library provides a collection of print and electronic resources such as biomedical books, journals, databases, andvarious special collections. The library also provides models, charts, skeletons, and bone boxes. Faculty and students canaccess the library’s electronic resources on campus or remotely.A full range of services are provided by library faculty and staff. Librarians strive to embed links within the study guidesto take students to the electronic access of their readings whenever possible. Reference services are offered weekdays inperson, via phone, or email. Classes and workshops on a variety of technologies and topics are taught and available onrequest for individuals, groups, and classes.Librarians are available to help faculty and students in their scholarly activities, including but not limited to: literaturesearching; document delivery and interlibrary loan; finding appropriate journals to publish in; author instructions;citation management tools.Study space is available on all campuses. Both Macon and Savannah campuses house models and plastinated specimens,and these are available for loan to the Columbus campus upon request.ParkingMACON – MERCER UNIVERSITY CAMPUSYour vehicle must be registered with the University to aid in proper identification. Parking regulations on the city streetssurrounding the campus are strictly enforced by the Macon Police Department, while the Campus Police Departmentimposes only those traffic regulations, which are necessary to the function of the University and the safety of themembers of its community. Students are required to register their vehicles annually during fall class registration.Students must park only in designated lots according to their parking sticker and in clearly defined parking spaces. TheMercer University main campus has gated entry that requires ID badge swipe for entry before 7 a.m. or after 6 p.m.MACON – CLINICAL SITESParking stickers are required for Navicent. Students must park in the designated parking area on the top floor of thegreen parking deck, which is located on Hemlock Street across from the main entrance. Parking on other floors of thegreen deck is NOT permitted. A citation will be issued and/or parking privileges revoked if you park in prohibited areas.Parking stickers are issued through Navicent Police. The medical student coordinator can provide the proper forms andassistance. Parking at HCA Coliseum Hospital is in the designated visitor parking spots.SAVANNAH – HCA MEMORIAL CAMPUSParking is permitted at MHUMC in any employee-designated parking area. Parking stickers are required and are issuedthrough MHUMC security. The medical student coordinator can provide the proper forms and assistance.COLUMBUS – CLINICAL SITES AND SCHOOL OFFICESParking at St. Francis Hospital will be in a designated physician parking area. Parking at Piedmont Columbus RegionalMidtown will be in a designated medical education lot. Parking at the Bradley Center will be in any open parking areas onproperty. Parking at the Riverfront Building is in the adjacent parking garage and students are given an access code.ALL OTHER CAMPUS AND CLINICAL SITESParking is available at all clinical sites and is site specific. Students should ensure that all regulations surroundingparking are followed at each location through which they rotate.MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 – 20216

GENERAL INFORMATIONSecurityMercer University places a high priority on keeping its campuses safe for its students, employees, and visitors. TheUniversity bans the use or carriage of weapons on any of its campuses. The Mercer Police Department in Macon has theprimary responsibility for the security of the campuses. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council certifyall Mercer Police Officers as having met the qualifications and training requirements for Police Officers in Georgia. MercerPolice Officers are authorized to exercise law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest on all campuses.Students, employees, and campus visitors are subject to all federal, state, local, and campus regulations. Mercer policeofficers may arrest individuals suspected of campus crimes or may detain such individuals for arrest by the local police.The Mercer Police Department in Macon is a service-oriented department. Officers are available 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. Officers will provide escorts at night as a safety measure upon request. In the event of an emergency, a text alertwill be sent out from the Mercer Police to registered cell phones warning staff/faculty and students of measures to take.All crimes and emergencies should be reported to Mercer Police regardless of the campus or clinical site where it occurred.MACON Medical Education Building: all disturbances in or around the Medical Education Building on the Mercer Campusshould be reported to Mercer Police at 478-301-2970. Campus Security is located at 1765 Winship Street, and alsofunctions as the University’s lost and found. Navicent Health: all disturbances in or around Navicent Health should be reported to their security at 478-633-1491. HCA Coliseum: all disturbances in or around HCA Coliseum should be reported to their security at 478-765-7000. All Locations: all incidents should also be reported to Mercer Police at 478-301-2970 to ensure proper reporting forfederal disclosure requirements.SAVANNAH Medical Education Building: all disturbances in or around the Medical Education Building on the Savannah Campusshould be reported to MUMC Security at 912-350-8600. Memorial University Medical Center: all disturbances in or around Memorial University Medical Center should bereported to MUMC Security at 912-350-8600. All Locations: all incidents should also be reported to Mercer Police at 478-301-2970 to ensure proper reporting forfederal disclosure requirements.COLUMBUS Medical Education Building: all disturbances in or around the Medical Education Building on the Columbus Campusshould be reported to 706-223-5119. Piedmont Midtown Medical Center: all disturbances in or around Piedmont Midtown Medical Center should bereported to their security at 706-571-1470. St. Francis Hospital: all disturbances in or around the hospital should be reported to their security at 706-596-4000. All Locations: all incidents should be reported to Mercer Police at 478-301-2970 to ensure proper reporting for federaldisclosure requirements.ALL OTHER CAMPUS AND CLINICAL SITESAll disturbances in or around any clinical training site should be reported to the local facility security or local lawenforcement officers. All incidents should also be reported to Mercer Police at 478-301-2970 to ensure proper reporting forfederal disclosure requirements.MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 – 20217

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESOffice of Academic AffairsThe Office of Academic Affairs oversees all aspects of the curriculum including development, revision, quality, delivery,and outcomes. This work is largely done through the direction of the deans for Academic Affairs on each campus andthrough the faculty-driven and studen-guided committees and sub-committees of Academic Affairs and the respectiveprograms within the medical school.Each academic program within the medical school is responsible for the management and oversight of their respectivecurriculum. Students are advised to reference their specific program of study manual for further details on the academicpolicies affecting them.Academic success counselors, in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs, work with students who request orare identified as needing assistance academically. This assistance is provide through group sessions held during theBears Prepare Student Affairs ½ Days and in one-on-one counseling sessions, which include developing study strategies,improving test-taking techniques, and developing time management habits, which can improve student performance inthe classroom and life.Office of Student AffairsThe Office of Student Affairs oversees many of the support services required by students during the course of theirgraduate curriculum.1. Student Affairs:a. Student Financial Planning: oversees applications for financial aid, applications for scholarships, awarding offinancial aid, and education on budgeting, loan repayment, and financial security.b. Registrar: oversees student registration, student enrollment, issuance of transcripts, issuance of certification ofattendance as needed, and certification of students for graduation.c. Academic Advising: oversees a comprehensive academic advising program that includes the oversight of the HouseAdvising System (providing faculty and upper classman mentorship), an annual individual career counseling/academic advising session with the Dean of Student Affairs, group sessions he

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