This page is intended to serve as a source for NMC policies and guidelines. Our policies have broad application throughout the institution, that help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; promotes efficiency; enhances the NMC mission; or reduces institutional risk.
Students are expected to be familiar with the policies found below, in any supplements and any subsequent updates. These policies are subject to change without notice, obligation or liability. By enrolling at NMC, students agree to accept and abide by the terms stated in these institutional policies. Any changes also apply to currently matriculated students. Updates, notifications and changes to these policies can be found here.
Students must also familiarize themselves with and agree to accept and abide by the terms stated in the Student Housing Handbook (as applicable), Financial Aid policies & procedures (as applicable) and the handbook for the program in which you they enrolled.
Conference/Business Travel Policy PDF - including Checklist and Authorization Form
In compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, Nebraska Methodist College is pleased to report a 4-year graduation rate for bachelor's degree programs of 67%.
In accordance with the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act, Nebraska Methodist College has established a required Red Flags Rule/Identity Theft Prevention Program with comprehensive procedures intended to prevent, detect, and mitigate student identity theft. The detection of "red flags" is central to the program. A red flag is defined as a pattern, practice, or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of identity theft. NMC service providers (e.g., lenders, collection agency, etc.) are also required to be in compliance with the Red Flags Rule.
If a student experiences identity theft unrelated to business at Nebraska Methodist College, he or she should immediately contact the Dean of Students. A student who wishes to change his/her name or address on file at NMC should contact the Registrar's office for assistance.
NMC supports the use of social media to reach audiences important to the College such as students, prospective students, faculty and staff. The College presence or participation on social media sites is guided by College policy. This policy applies to all use of social media by NMC students, faculty and staff, unless otherwise provided, to represent or discuss matters concerning the College and/or members of the NMC community, whether or not such use involves the College's network or other computer resources, including online communications related to interactions in or about clinical and didactic course activities. Read the Entire Online Communications Policy below.
The health of our students is very important to success in and out of the classroom. All students must maintain and adhere to the student health policies and procedures.
The College does not assume any liability for loss, damage, or injury resulting from theft, explosion, fire, mechanical failure of either gas or water lines, loss of electricity, defective wiring, or negligence of any occupant of the building. It is strongly urged that students purchase appropriate insurance policies to protect themselves from loss or damage to personal possessions.
All students participating in off-campus programs and/or activities sponsored by the College are required to sign and submit a waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement.
All members of the academic community have the responsibility to create and support an educational environment which will achieve the basic purposes of an institution of higher learning. Each member of the community should be treated with respect and dignity. Each has the right to learn which imposes a duty not to infringe upon the rights of others.
The academic community environment is designed to encourage a variety of thoughts, behaviors, and values within the educational goals of the community. An important aspect of the community is the recognition of differences between individuals. In all instances, including informal College activities and associations, each individual should be treated in a fair and unbiased manner. Each member of the academic community shall actively encourage practices that insure that all persons are welcome at the College and are extended all the privileges of the academic community to which they are entitled.
Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, while guaranteeing a student's freedom, have assigned two responsibilities to a student that are congruent with the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution:
Unauthorized access is defined as gaining access to space, materials and information without the consent and permission of designated personnel who have responsibility for the specified space, materials and information. In accordance with College policies and rights to privacy, only authorized personnel may have access to designated College space, materials and information. Authorized personnel include designated personnel with responsibility for the specified space, materials and/or information and students and College employees who have obtained permission and consent from designated personnel.
Unauthorized entry or use of College facilities (including residence hall and/or resident rooms, either through forced entry or other means), the reproduction or unauthorized use of College keys, unauthorized accessing, destruction of or interference with computer programs, data bases, files or information stored in College computer systems is prohibited. Further inappropriate use of a computer system and/or medical records at any clinical site for the purpose of accessing a patient's protected health information is prohibited. Students violating this policy are subject to disciplinary action.
Below you will find general information and policies about the admissions department and the admissions process at Nebraska Methodist College.
Clinical facilities require that Nebraska Methodist College perform drug screenings and background investigations on all students before they are allowed to participate in clinical experiences. Therefore, students will be required to have a background investigation performed and submit to drug screening before being allowed into clinical practice. Further information about the requirements is online and provided at new student orientation. Students enrolled in exclusively online undergraduate and graduate programs may be required to have a background investigation performed and submit to drug screening based on the policies of clinical practice sites used in their communities.
Persons who have criminal records, substance abuse problems or health problems that could interfere with safe clinical practice in their chosen discipline may be ineligible for student clinical practice, licensure and/or professional certification, or employment. However, students with a history of these difficulties are not necessarily precluded from a career in healthcare, and will therefore be considered for continued enrollment on a case-by-case basis. The College always keeps the interest of the student as a top priority, and reserves the right to dismiss any student that the College feels will not be able to secure a career in their chosen profession as a result of a history of past legal or behavioral difficulties.
Phlebotomy Career Certificate
Admission Criteria
Note: A medical terminology course is recommended, but not required.
Application Process
To be considered for admission to a certificate program, an applicant must provide and complete all of the following items:
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, any individual who is or has been in attendance at NMC is considered a "student." In harmony with FERPA regulations, an individual applying to NMC is not considered a "student" unless and until they are admitted and in attendance. Once an individual is admitted and begins attending NMC, thereby becoming a "student", NMC will treat any application records as confidential to the extent permitted by FERPA. NMC considers an admitted student to be attendance when they attend their first day of classes.
Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) Doctoral Program faculty will evaluate all coursework submitted by the transfer applicant and reserves the right to accept or deny any of the credits offered for transfer. Please refer to the Doctoral Credit Transfer Policy below.
Admission to a graduate program at NMC is a selective process. All aspects of a student's record are evaluated in making an admission decision, with an emphasis placed on a student's academic success and potential. All components of the application must be submitted before an application will be reviewed. Official transcripts must contain evidence of good standing from the last school attended. There is no requirement to have a GRE or other standardized exam for admission to the Graduate Programs.
Final selection of applicants to be admitted shall be made by the College, which reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for any lawful reason. NMC does not obligate itself to admit all students who meet the minimum admission criteria. Qualified students are admitted in compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws. In compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, NMC endeavors to provide qualified students equal access to the College's educational opportunities, facilities, programs and activities.
Health Professions (non-nursing)
Admission Criteria
Application Process
Master of Science in Nursing
Admission Criteria
Option 1 - BSN prepared applicants
Option 2 - RN to MSN
Application Process
Post-Master's Certificate - Nurse Educator/ Nurse Executive
Admission Criteria
Application Process
All students must show proof of required immunizations and complete a pre-entrance health assessment. Please refer to student health requirements on the Campus Health webpage.
Applicants are evaluated based on Undergraduate Admission Criteria and follow the admissions process and the following:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
The matriculation date is the desired initial enrollment date. Students indicate on the application their intended start date. If a student wishes to defer the matriculation date, a written request for a change of admission must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Due to the competitiveness of some programs, a change of admission may be denied and a student may be required to re-apply.
Students may enroll at Nebraska Methodist College for purposes of personal enrichment, professional growth or transfer to another institution. Students are required to complete the Non-Degree Application and submit appropriate application and enrollment fees. Non-degree seeking students may enroll in a course on a space-available basis. Permission of the administrator directly responsible for the course is required. The registration process and payment of fees are completed prior to enrollment in a course as a non-degree seeking student. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. A student wishing to transfer to degree-seeking status must submit a formal application to the College. An application to a degree program may be submitted at any time, but must meet application deadlines. Up to nine (9) semester credits earned as a non-degree seeking student may be applied toward a degree. The Admissions Office can provide details regarding moving to degree-seeking status.
A student who withdraws from the College and returns within one year must have a Leave of Absence/Withdrawal Request Form requesting a leave of absence on file with the Office of the Registrar. If this form was not submitted, or if the student has not been in attendance longer than one year, the student must reapply to the College. A student will be subject to the policies and curriculum in effect at the time of readmission.
In compliance with federal regulations the following retention of records is required.
The College is committed to working with potential students to maximize transfer credit. The Admissions Office can provide an initial evaluation during the application process. Applicants granted admission will have an official evaluation completed by the Registrar's Office. Credit for courses taken elsewhere may be accepted for transfer from another college provided:
Grades earned in transfer courses will not be used in determining the student's cumulative grade point average, unless the student has already matriculated and has been given permission to enroll at another institution. All courses accepted for transfer will be noted on the transcript. Such transfer courses will be included in the total number of hours passed.
Admission to a degree program at NMC is a selective process. All aspects of a student's record are evaluated in making an admission decision, with an emphasis placed on a student's academic success and potential. All components of the application must be submitted before an application will be reviewed. Official transcripts must contain evidence of good standing from the last school attended. Final selection of applicants to be admitted shall be made by the College, which reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for any lawful reason.
NMC does not obligate itself to admit all students who meet the minimum admission criteria. Qualified students are admitted in compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws. In compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, NMC endeavors to provide qualified students equal access to the College's educational opportunities, facilities, programs and activities.
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
Refer to the program webpage for the most current program requirements and recommendations.
Application Process
To be considered for admission to an undergraduate degree program, an applicant must provide and complete all of the following items:
Homeschooled Applicants
Completion of application items listed above.
When to Apply
Application for admission should be made several months in advance of an applicant's intended enrollment date. Application deadlines vary by program and are listed under the academic programs pages.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is the official representative of the College in matters pertaining to the scholastic life of the student body. Regulations made by the VPAA in addition to, in abrogation of, or in interpretation of the following regulations have the same force as the regulations themselves.
In case of discrepancy between the College catalog and other publications or academic information provided by any faculty or staff member other than the VPAA, the catalog takes precedence.
The College reserves the right to terminate or modify program requirements, content and sequence of courses, and program offerings. Students withdrawing from the College completely for a period of one calendar year or more are bound by the catalog in effect when they re-enter.
It is the responsibility of each student to be acquainted with all requirements for his or her degree program and to assume responsibility for meeting those requirements. In case of ambiguity, discrepancy or disagreement, the regulations and requirements stated here and any subsequent modifications or interpretations by the Vice President for Academic Affairs will prevail.
In many situations related to academic issues, the Vice President for Academic Affairs has delegated decision-making authority to the Council of Academic Deans. The Council of Academic Deans is comprised of the Deans of Nursing, Health Professions, Arts & Sciences and Professional Development. The Council of Academic Deans is authorized to make decisions for the Vice President for Academic Affairs, with the same authority as the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President for Academic Affairs retains the right to rescind the authority of the Council of Academic Deans at any time.
To file a report of a potential Academic Integrity violation, please click here.
If you have a Student Academic Concern, please click here. Student Academic Concerns cover grade disputes and/or a decision perceived to be arbitrary, capricious, or applied unequally and impacts one's academic progression.
For all other Compliment, Concerns or Comments, please click here.
Students should be advised that the Academic Calendar may vary among programs and ground versus online courses. The on campus and online academic calendars are posted to the College website. Calendars for specific academic programs can be obtained from the respective Program Director or Dean.
Students of all races, cultures and heritages bring to the College a rich and valuable perspective. We welcome the attendance of all students and will endeavor to be supportive of various faiths and practices. Although the designated holidays for the College are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, we expect that students of various faiths will request excused absences for other religious holidays. Please direct requests to the instructor. Refer to the Academic Calendar for specific recess periods.
See the Academic CalendarThe purpose of this policy is to assure the safety and well-being of patients, students, faculty and staff in the clinical and academic environments and to attest to clinical agencies the students' eligibility to participate in clinical activities. This policy applies to all undergraduate and graduate students, on-ground or online, enrolled in a program of study that has a clinical component. Read the full policy by clicking on the link below.
Updated: July 2013
Background InvestigationGraduation Requirements Policy
Updated: March 2021
Recording of Classroom and Lab Sessions PDF
Updated: July 2023
Although financial aid funds are typically posted at the start of a payment period or term, a student earns funds as they complete the period. When a student withdraws or otherwise ceases attendance before completing the entire payment period, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of assistance that was originally offered or received. This policy describes how NMC determines the amount of financial aid that was earned and unearned at the time the student ceased attendance.
The U.S. Department of Education requires that institutions participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs must have a fair and equitable refund policy. NMC's policy for refunding of tuition and housing charges is available online. The College's refund policy applies only to institutional charges and does not affect the amount of a student's earned or unearned financial aid. However, depending on the circumstances, refunds may be issued to the student or returned to federal financial aid programs in compliance with federal regulations. In many cases, financial aid must be returned to the respective funding source even after the College's refund period has ended. This can result in the student having a new or larger balance owed to the College.
For the purpose of this policy a withdrawal occurs when a student:
Exemptions - a student who meets one of the following conditions before ceasing attendance for the term is not considered to have withdrawn:
*For these exemptions, successful completion is a passing grade based on NMC's general grading policy, which requires at least a "C" or higher for undergraduates, a "B" or higher for graduates, and an "S" for courses graded on an S/U basis.
"Countable days" include all days in the term, excluding scheduled breaks of 5 or more consecutive days and all breaks between modules. To be excluded, breaks must be common to all students in the program. Countable days are the same for every student in the program.
The process to withdraw is outlined on the College website under Academic Policies. Students who cease attending but do not complete the official withdrawal process may be charged for a greater portion of the semester than the time the student was actually in attendance. Therefore, it is always in the student's best interest to follow the official withdrawal process.
This date is used for several purposes. It determines the student's charges and refunds for the term, the amount of financial aid the student has earned, and the amount that must be returned to federal aid programs. In addition, this date will be reported to the student's educational loan lenders and servicers where it will be used to determine interest charges and repayment dates. The date that is used depends on the type of courses and whether the withdrawal is official or unofficial.
For credit hour programs the payment period is the term or semester (fall, spring or summer). The number of days the student is scheduled to complete in the payment period is based on the modules/courses the student is enrolled in as of the R2T4 Freeze Date.
NMC utilizes a Freeze Date to determine the number of days the student was scheduled to complete in the payment period. The R2T4 Freeze Date (RFD) will be the second Wednesday after the start of the term.
NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE & STATE AID
For NMC scholarships or grants and the Nebraska Opportunity Grant, recipients will be allowed to keep the amount earned at the end of the first week of the term or payment period. However, the amount the student is allowed to keep will not exceed the amount of tuition, fees and other charges which NMC retains.
NURSE FACULTY LOAN PROGRAM (NFLP)
The NFLP loan amount is typically a specific amount per credit hour. Therefore, if a recipient does not begin attendance in a course or drops a course during the 100% refund period, the amount will be reduced based on the number of remaining credits. This includes the book allowance portion, so the reduction could be greater than the amount of refunded tuition. If a recipient begins attendance in a course and receives a partial tuition refund, the refund will be returned to the NFLP program.
FEDERAL AID (Title IV Programs)
Federal law specifies how the College must determine the amount of Title IV assistance a student has earned if the student withdraws from school during a payment period or term. Title IV programs covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants, Federal Direct Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, PLUS), and Federal SEOG Grants. The amount of assistance that is earned is determined on a pro-rata basis.
Percentage of the payment period completed at the time of withdrawal -
A student who received less assistance than was earned may be eligible to receive those additional funds through a post-withdrawal disbursement.
In some cases, a student may have been offered Title IV funds that the student is no longer eligible to receive after the withdrawal. For example, if the student did not complete the Direct Loan application process by the last date of attendance, the Financial Aid Office is unable to originate the loan and request funds.
If a student received more assistance than was earned, the excess funds must be returned by NMC and/or the student. It is possible that NMC charges once paid by federal financial aid may now become a debt that the student is responsible for paying. If the amount of aid disbursed exceeds the amount of earned aid, the unearned portion of the funds must be returned to the Title IV programs from which the student received aid during the term, in the following order:
The school must return a portion of the excess equal to the lesser of:
If the total amount to be returned exceeds the amount that NMC is required to return, the student has an obligation to return the remaining amount. Any loan funds that must be returned by the student are repaid according to the terms of the promissory note. That is, the student makes scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time. If a repayment is due to a grant program, the maximum amount of grant funds to be repaid is half of the grant funds the student received or was scheduled to receive. No repayment is required if the original amount of grant overpayment is $50 or less.
Upon notification that a student has withdrawn, the Financial Aid Office will calculate the student's earned and unearned aid. Funds that are required to be returned by NMC are promptly returned to the respective financial aid program, but not later than 45 days after determining that the student has withdrawn. The student will be notified of any funds returned by NMC to the respective financial aid programs, as well as any repayment for which the student is responsible. If the College is required to return funds that were used to pay the student's charges, NMC will bill the student for those charges that are no longer considered paid. Notification will be sent by mail and/or an email to the student's personal account.
Students who owe a repayment to a federal grant will have 45 days from the date the school sent the notification to take one of the following actions.
If the student fails to take one of these actions within 45 days, the school is required to report the overpayment to the US Department of Education's Debt Resolution Services for collection, and the student will be ineligible to receive additional federal financial assistance.
Military Tuition Assistance is a U.S. Department of Defense program. Tuition Assistance rules vary by branch of service and even vary between different units within the same branch depending on whether the unit is active, reserve, or National Guard. Tuition Assistance funds will be applied to tuition costs only.
Military Tuition Assistance Recipients
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the U.S. Department of Defense policy, NMC will return any unearned TA funds on a proportional basis through at least 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. If a service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, NMC will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that will not result in a student debt for the returned portion.
Withdrawals
A student's official withdrawal date is used as the last date of attendance and to calculate earned percentage of TA. A student's official withdrawal date is determined by using the last date of attendance that is documented and submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
Once the last date of attendance has been determined, NMC will recalculate a student's TA eligibility based on the following formula:
The amount of TA funding that is earned is determined on a pro-rata basis. For example, if a student completed 30% of the course, s/he earned 30% of the TA funds that s/he was originally scheduled to receive. The remainder of the unearned funds (70%) would be returned to the TA program. If this results in an unpaid tuition balance, payment would be the responsibility of the student. Once a student has attended at least 60% of the period for which TA funds were approved, the student is considered to have earned 100% of the TA funds.
Updated: March 2016
Behavior is recognized as a reflection of professional and personal integrity, which conveys to the community an image of the College and ultimately of healthcare professions. All policies apply to on campus and online students.
If you wish to report a Student Concern (SOS) or a potential Code of Conduct violation, please click here.
If you wish to file a Title IX Sexual Misconduct report, please click here.
Individuals found to be in violation of various rules and regulations may be subject to disciplinary sanctions. It is the belief of the College that sanctions should maximize safety for all students and College constituents, relate to the nature of the behavior, and provide an opportunity for growth and learning. Thus, these examples are not meant to represent the only sanctions that may be used by the College.
Reprimand: A written warning to a student for a violation of College policy. The warning shall include notice that further violations of the same or other regulations will result in a more severe disciplinary sanction. A copy of the warning letter is placed in the student's academic file.
Apology: A required formal apology, given either verbally or in writing (as designated by the sanction), either private or public, to an individual, outside agency, or the College. Evidence of the offering of the apology may be required.
Restitution: In the event of damage, destruction, or theft, a student may be required to make a full and complete reimbursement to the College or others. Restitution for College property, damage, or theft may take the form of financial payment, appropriate service, or other compensation. Failure to make arrangements to pay may result in a hold being placed on the student's NMC account.
Monetary Fine: The student is required to pay a specific monetary fine to the College. Failure to pay or to make arrangements to pay such fines may result in a hold being placed on the student's NMC account.
Work Project: The student is assigned a specific work or service project, as outlined in a work agreement. This sanction will normally be assigned to help the student reflect upon the negative implications of his/her behavior.
Disciplinary Warning: This sanction is administered to serve as a notice to the student that his/her behavior was unacceptable and inconsistent with the College's values and standards of behavior. The Warning will note that any future violations of the policy could result in the imposition of more severe sanctions. In some cases, it may be the preliminary step to Disciplinary Probation. This sanction may also involve specific conditions that may include, but are not limited to:
If a student is found responsible for a violation of the College's Title IX-Sexual Misconduct Policy, a Disciplinary Warning could also include one or more of the following:
Disciplinary Probation: This sanction may involve specified conditions that may include, but are not limited to:
Disciplinary Probation can also carry other sanctions imposed by certain campus organizations and academic departments. For example, a student on Disciplinary Probation may be ineligible to hold positions in Student Senate, participate in clinical rotation, or hold positions on the student housing staff. Any such sanctions are considered independently by those organizations or departments and may be imposed in addition to the sanctions identified above. Notification of Disciplinary Probation may be sent to a minor student's parents, subject to regulations governing a student's right to privacy.
Suspension: Suspension from classes and/or the College property may occur for a period of up to one (1) regular semester. A student wishing to re-enroll at the end of the suspension period must notify the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Success in writing six (6) weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Dismissal: Dismissal constitutes expulsion from the College. Students who have been dismissed are not eligible for return or reapplication.
Required Assessment and/or Counseling: In the event a student's conduct creates safety concerns and/or violates the NMC Code of Conduct Policy, he or she may be required to receive counseling, not necessarily as a disciplinary measure, but as an attempt to facilitate growth and/or safety. The student's conduct will be individually evaluated based on observations of his or her actions that indicate safety concerns or violations of the Code of Conduct. Following this individual assessment, College, at its discretion, will determine whether the student will be required to obtain treatment or evaluation from a qualified healthcare professional. Based on the results of the student's assessment, the College, using careful judgment, will determine whether the student is otherwise qualified to take classes.
Before the College concludes that the student's conduct merits suspension or other appropriate disciplinary measures, student will be provided with a forum in which he or she will be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard and respond. However, in exigent circumstances, the College may take immediate measures to dismiss or withdraw the student. Any decision to suspend or withdraw a student will be made by the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Success or the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the College President. If the College takes immediate action to dismiss or withdraw the student, the student will be given the opportunity at a reasonable time afterwards to be heard and to present his or her position.
Updated: August 2015
Guidelines for Disciplinary Procedures PDFA student may be assigned to a situation that may pose an ethical dilemma for them. The student who objects to providing care for assigned patients based on matters of conscience will notify the instructor as soon as possible. The student will remain aware that their first responsibility is to the patient, and that they should complete the necessary care to meet the immediate needs of the patient. The student shall not abandon the patient. The faculty will attempt to provide individual guidance to the student in the immediate situation.
Updated: November 2015
The relationships between students and their teachers, advisors, and others holding positions of authority over them should be conducted in a manner that avoids potential conflicts of interest, exploitation, or personal bias. Given the inherent power differential, the possibility of intentional or unintentional abuse of that power should always be borne in mind. For example, a conflict of interest arises when an individual evaluates the work or performance of a person with whom he or she is engaged in a romantic or sexual relationship. In addition, relationships between students and others holding positions of authority can also lead to possible Title IX sexual harassment claims.
Romantic or sexual relationships between students and persons in positions of authority compromise the relationship between students and the College. No member of the College community should simultaneously be romantically or sexually involved with a student whom he or she teaches, advises, coaches, or supervises in any way. Individuals in such positions of authority must not allow these relationships to develop or continue.
Updated: November 2015
7/2013; 7/2015; 9/2017
Title IX-Sexual Misconduct Policy
To communicate the College's programs and resources available concerning sexual harassment/assault prevention.
Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Programs and Resources10/13; 11/13; 9/14; 2/15; 10/15; 4/16; 9/17
Minors Involved in NMC Programs; College Code of Conduct
To provide the NMC community (faculty, staff, administrators and students) and members of the public visiting a work place and educational environment free of harassment, interference and intimidation, NMC has adopted and published the following policy and grievance procedures for complaints under Title IX.
Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) strives to create a respectful, safe and non-threatening environment for its students, faculty, staff, administrators and visitors. This policy sets forth the resources available to students, describes prohibited conduct and establishes procedures for responding to sexual misconduct incidents that includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and other unwelcome behaviors.
Sexual Misconduct PolicyNMC supports the use of social media to reach audiences important to the College such as students, prospective students, faculty and staff. The College presence or participation on social media sites is guided by College policy. This policy applies to all use of social media by NMC students, faculty and staff, unless otherwise provided, to represent or discuss matters concerning the College and/or members of the NMC community, whether or not such used involves the College's network or other computer resources, including online communications related to interactions in or about clinical and didactic course activities.
Distribution of sensitive and confidential information is protected under HIPAA and FERPA whether discussed through traditional communication channels or through social media.
"Social Media" are mechanisms for communication designed to be disseminated through social interaction, created using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques. Examples of social media include, but are not limited to, collaborative projects (e.g, Wikipedia), blogs and microblogs (e.g., Twitter), content communities (e.g., YouTube), social networking sites (e.g., Facebook), virtual game worlds (e.g., World of Warcraft), and virtual social networks (e.g., Second Life).
While this policy may need to be modified as new technologies and social networking tools emerge, the spirit of the policy will remain the protection of sensitive and confidential information and guidelines for proper etiquette. Social media often spans traditional boundaries between professional and personal relationships and thus takes additional vigilance to make sure that one is protecting personal, professional, and college reputations.
Regardless of how the forms of social media are used, faculty, staff and students are responsible for the content they post or promote. Content contributed on these platforms is distributed and accessible immediately.
Copyright Use
Respect copyright and fair use: When posting, faculty, staff, and students must respect and adhere to any copyright and intellectual property rights of others and of the college. See also NMC's Copyright Policy.
Endorsements
All Nebraska Methodist College logos and/or the Methodist Health System logos are trademarked and the property of the Methodist Health System. No person is allowed to use any logos for endorsements or other purposes without the express written permission of the appropriate authorizer. No NMC logo or any other college images may be used on personal social media sites. The Nebraska Methodist College name may never be used to promote a product, service, cause, or political party or candidate.
College Property
Respect College time and property: College computers and time on the job are reserved for college-related business as approved by supervisors.
Terms of Service
Obey the Terms of Service of any social media platform employed.
Important Considerations
Before creating a blog or making any entries using College resources such as computers, internet, software, etc., students, faculty or staff must contact the Marketing department. Blogs that engage students, alumni, faculty, donors, and other constituents must receive prior approval.
Blogging Recommendation
Anything posted on a blog may have repercussions in the future. People have been sued, refused jobs or fired from their jobs because of material they posted on their blogs.
In addition to controlling what you post on your blog, you can monitor the comments that other people post. While your credibility as a blogger depends in large part on your openness to comments by others, you can set your blog so that all comments come to you for review prior to appearing on your blog. Some bloggers post their policy directly on their blogs.
For your own protection, you should never give information that identifies you, such as your full name, your address or phone number. Don't make yourself a target to scam artists or predators.
All employees are expected to use email for college business communications only.
Employee, faculty and student NMC e-mail accounts are the primary sources for distributing important college information. Information for students will also be posted on MyMethodist, the College student portal.
Although there are a variety of distribution lists available within the Nebraska Methodist Health System network, it is important to use good tact. When sending emails outside of the college, employees, faculty, and staff must abide by the CAN-SPAM Act.
Employees and students may not communicate via email any material that violates the privacy or publicity rights of another. Policies concerning privacy, confidentiality, including FERPA and HIPAA regulations, shall be strictly enforced for communications involving patients, employees, volunteers, employees, customers, visitors and other constituents.
In addition, published email communications may not disclose any sensitive, proprietary, confidential, or financial information about the Nebraska Methodist College.
If an employee, student, or agent of the College posts any material on behalf of an NMC department, the following policies must be adhered to in addition to all policies found herein:
Notify the college: Departments or college departments that have a social media page or would like to start one must contact Marketing at NMCmarketing@methodistcollege.edu.
All institutional pages must have a full-time appointed employee who is identified as being responsible for content. Current students can help manage pages but there must also be a staff member or faculty with administrative privileges.
Acknowledge who you are: If you are representing Nebraska Methodist College when posting on a social media platform, acknowledge so.
Have a plan: Departments should consider their messages, audiences, and goals, as well as a strategy for keeping information on social media sites up-to-date.
Link back to the college: Whenever possible, link back to the NMC Web site. Ideally, posts should be very brief; redirecting a visitor to content that resides within the Nebraska Methodist College website. When linking to a news article about NMC, check first to see whether you can link to a release on the NMC News page instead of to a publication or other media outlet.
Protect the institutional voice: Posts on social media sites should protect the College's institutional voice by remaining professional in tone and in good taste. No individual NMC department should construe its social media site as representing the college as a whole. Consider this when naming pages or accounts, selecting a profile picture or icon, and selecting content to post-names, profile images, and posts should all be clearly linked to the particular department rather than to the institution as a whole.
Faculty, staff and students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended practices below so that they may bring their online social media communications and presence in compliance with this and other applicable policies:
Be careful. Privacy does not exist in the world of social media. If you wouldn't say it on the front page of the newspaper, consider whether you should post it online. If you are unsure about posting something or responding to a comment, ask your supervisor for input or contact Marketing at nmcmarketing@methodistcollege.edu. In all instances, think twice before posting
Be accurate. Get your facts straight before posting them on social media. Review content for grammatical and spelling errors. This is especially important if posting on behalf of the college in any capacity because regardless of who is posting content, it is the institutional voice.
Be respectful. Understand that content you and others contribute to a social media site could encourage comments or discussion of opposing ideas. Responses should always be considered carefully in light of how they would reflect on the 'poster' and/or the college and its institutional voice.
Be aware. Remember your audience and who you're talking to with your posts. This includes prospective students, current students, alumni, donors, current employers and colleagues, peers and other constituents. Consider this before publishing to ensure the post will not alienate, harm, or provoke any of these groups.
Own Your Viewpoints. On personal sites, identify your views, opinions, and other comments as your own. If you identify yourself as a Nebraska Methodist College faculty, staff member or student online, make it very clear that your views are yours and not those of Nebraska Methodist College or its affiliates.
Social media has the opportunity to create positive interactions with students, alumni, healthcare professionals and the community at large. However, there may be instances where an individual or group posts negative comments pertaining to Nebraska Methodist College and its constituents online. This could take place on blogs, social media outlets, aggregate review sites, comments sections on mass media publications, NMC's own internet holdings, and more. This policy is not intended as a means of infringing upon freedom of speech or silencing constructive criticism of the College. NMC is devoted to the concept of free speech, but recognizes that the safety and well-being of its students, faculty, and the community may require a response.
NMC takes each online comment made toward or about the College and its constituents seriously. While many such comments can be construed as frivolous, there some comments may inflict actual harm upon the College and members of the community. When a negative or inappropriate comment, review, blog post, or similar communication is posted about the College or its constituents and comes to the attention of the College, NMC will take the following action:
If the comment is not serious in nature, the NMC Marketing Department will offer the individual or group to file an official complaint. This response may appear as follows:
"We're sorry that you feel that way and we are looking into the situation. If you wish to file a formal complaint with Nebraska Methodist College, please visit the website here."
Although this will remain the primary response for the majority of situations that may arise, the NMC Marketing with the assistance of the Compliance Director is given the authority to approach each comment on its own merits so as to be able to adequately respond to the extraordinary nature of some forms of online communication. This may include requests for takedown made to the forum hosting the comment, disciplinary action of the writer if such person falls under the authority of the College and is found to be in violation of College policies, or if the post could be perceived as dangerous, filing a report about the person to the proper authorities (to be done only in situations deemed to pose an actual danger to the College or its constituents) as well as any additional action deemed appropriate to the specific situation being addressed.
The health of our students is very important to success in and out of the classroom. All students must maintain and adhere to the student health policies and procedures.
Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 is a landmark federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education.
"No person in the United States, shall on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." See Title IX of the education Amendments of 1972.
Nebraska Methodist College students or employees reporting victimization of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking will be provided their written rights, which are:
(i) To be assisted by campus authorities if reporting a crime to local law enforcement;
(ii) Change academic, living, transportation, or working situations to avoid a hostile environment;
(iii) Obtain or enforce a no contact directive or restraining order;
(iv) Have a clear description of NMC's disciplinary process and know the range of possible sanctions; and
(v) Receive contact information about existing counseling, heath, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, and other services available both on-campus and community.
Please see the NMC Title IX policy including definitions: Under Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Title IX coordinator Lindsay Snipes (402) 354-7259 lindsay.snipes@methodistcollege.edu
Prompt reporting of a complaint is strongly encouraged as it allows for rapid response to and resolution of objectionable behavior. Contact 911 if you are in immediate danger.
To file a Title IX complaint, please click here.
You are not alone:
The following resources can provide guidance and support:
Confidential Resources:
Student Counseling: Kathy Dworak - (402) 354-7080
Campus Health Center: (402) 354-7210 / (402) 354-7260
Campus Resources:
Campus Security: (402) 354-7000 / (402) 740-6368 (cell)
Lead Title IX Coordinator: Lindsay Snipes - (402) 354-7259 or lindsay.snipes@methodistcollege.edu
Community Resources:
Methodist Emergency Room SANE/SART- (402) 354-4000
Locations:
8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE
717 N. 190th Plaza, Omaha, NE
Women's Center for Advancement (WCA) - (402) 345-6555 or 24/7 Crisis Line (402) 345-7273
24/7 Hot Lines:
National Domestic Violence Hotline-(800) 799-SAFE (7233) and (800) 787-3224
National Sexual Assault Hotline - (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
Websites:
Not Alone: www.notalone.gov
Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition: www.ndvsac.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): www.rainn.org
LGBTQ: The Survivor Project: www.survivorproject.org
7/2013; 7/2015; 9/2017
Title IX-Sexual Misconduct Policy
To communicate the College's programs and resources available concerning sexual harassment/assault prevention.
Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Programs and ResourcesClick below for a list of program handbooks, which will include one per program at Nebraska Methodist College. Your handbook describes the details about program study and requirements in your specific program.
The policies and procedures contained in these handbooks are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Program Director, with the approval of the Dean. Any changes made will be communicated to students in a timely manner. It is the responsibility of each student to be acquainted with all requirements, policies and procedures for his or her degree program and to assume responsibility for meeting those requirements.
The purpose of this syllabus addendum is to provide students with information that supplements the College Catalog and other institutional policies. It is the student's responsibility to become familiar with these items and abide by all policies while enrolled at NMC.
As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.
The instructor and NMC reserve the right to make changes as necessary to this course syllabus. All students will be notified of any changes. Students of Nebraska Methodist College are expected to abide by all policies and procedures as indicated in the College Catalog. In addition, students must abide by any program-specific policies as outlined in any program specific handbook.
All NMC students are provided with an NMC email address. It is the responsibility of the student to check this email account on a regular basis to receive important information from faculty and other NMC personnel. In general, email communication with a faculty member MUST be only through your NMC email account.
Nebraska Methodist College seeks to maintain a supportive academic environment for students living with disabilities. To ensure equal access to all educational programs, activities and services, Federal Law requires that students with disabilities notify Nebraska Methodist College, provide documentation, and request reasonable accommodations. Students who qualify for a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to follow the "Services and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities" policy found on www.methodistcollege.edu, or in the college catalog, and make the appropriate arrangements with the Coordinator of Academic Success (Clark 2219, (402) 354-6526). It is the student's responsibility to notify the College of need for accommodations. It is only through the student’s voluntary disclosure of disability and request for accommodations that NMC can support the student’s disability needs. Please note that accommodations will not be granted retroactively, and late notification of a qualifying disability does not excuse the student from work already completed in the course.
Nebraska Methodist College prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. Veteran, or other protected class, that adversely affects their employment or education as well as discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding NMC’s non-discrimination policies: Education Compliance Director at (402) 354-7259. For more information, please see NMC’s Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination and Title IX—Sexual Misconduct policy at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/tix_dis.html
Nebraska Methodist College respects the dignity and inherent worth of all people. We value inclusion, diversity, equity, social justice and human rights. We accept the responsibility to educate individuals to foster cultural diversity and inclusivity in their professional practice.
NMC instructors may incorporate a variety of technologies, i.e. online websites, tools, etc., into their online or physical classrooms. For questions regarding the privacy policies of these technologies, please contact NMC Help at nmchelp@methodistcollege.edu.
All students are provided with login details that permit access to the MyMethodist portal Outlook Web Access (for email), and campus computer log on. For a list of technical requirements for online courses, please visit the our technology requirements page.
NMC utilizes D2L Brightspace as our Learning Management System. You can access your courses through the online platform here.
The faculty and administration of NMC value constructive and professional feedback of students. Information from the course evaluation is used for program and college accreditation. This information also provide faculty with formative feedback that could be used to impact and improve future instruction. The course evaluation is completely anonymous and will be completed electronically by the student. Before completing a course evaluation, a student should reflect on their learning experience in order to provide thoughtful responses to the questions asked in the evaluation. The faculty and administration expect students to adhere to the tenets of professionalism and the College Core Values when rating the course and faculty, especially when providing written comments. Any irrelevant or inappropriate comments will not be considered in relationship to impacting course instruction or as evaluative of faculty performance.
Free online tutoring services from NetTutor are available through My.Methodist portal for currently enrolled students. Available subjects include: Writing, Patho/Pharm, Math, Medical Terminology, Statistics, Anatomy &Physiology I and II, Pathophysiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Radiographic Imaging Physics, and Advanced Anatomy & Applied Physiology. For more information, please visit the Tutoring site in MyMethodist.
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Students must demonstrate academic engagement in a course within 48 hours of the course start date. Academic engagement must be demonstrated by logging into the course and completing one or more of the following academically related activities: attending a synchronous class where the student and instructor can interact, submitting an academic assignment, taking a quiz or exam, participating in an interactive computer-assisting instruction, participating in a study group, group project or online discussion assigned by the instructor, and/or interacting with the faculty regarding academic matters. The following are not considered academic engagement: logging into an online class or tutorial without further participation, downloading or viewing the syllabus, reviewing course material. Student eligibility for financial aid will be based on the aforementioned criteria. See Attendance and Course Participation Policy.
Students are expected to complete assigned textbook reading(s) prior to each class period. Students are expected to complete other assigned preparatory materials (i.e. handouts or flipped video recordings) as notified by faculty either prior or following a class period. Students are expected to be capable of application of prior knowledge from coursework in as defined by the pre-requisites of this course.
Students enrolled within courses are responsible for all assignments, readings, and evaluations. Communication between the student and her/his faculty member is key to success in any course. It is strongly advised that as issues arise, the student seek out her/his faculty member to discuss any questions or concerns. It is only once a student has had or attempted this discussion that the student may elevate their concern to the appropriate Program Director or Dean as outlined in college policies.
In the classroom, both students and faculty come together to participate in mutual learning and growth. Respect for faculty and peers must be a primary focus of leadership behavior for all at all times. Differences in points of view and or questions/concerns will be accepted and expressed with utmost respect.
Professionals are expected to be open, accountable, and accessible in interactions with others.
Due to the generally personal nature of the activities/assignments that are covered in courses, there is a strict policy of confidentiality. This means that all personal information that is shared by others in small and large groups, in papers, discussion boards, and in presentations is not to be shared outside of the classroom in any way without the permission of the person. Violation of this policy may result in the student being dropped from the class and possibly further administrative disciplinary actions being taken.
Faculty members will use only the college e-mail to frequently contact students individually and occasionally as a group. It is very important that students check their college e-mail frequently (at least once a day) and that students carefully read all e-mail correspondence. Students are to use appropriate and professional etiquette when communicating with College faculty or personnel, or any representative of the Program including clinical instructors.
Use of electronic devices is prohibited during testing unless authorized by your instructor. Inappropriate use of an electronic device in a class or lab session (e.g., texting, Facebook) is not acceptable and it will be at the instructor’s judgment for determining a remedy.
NMC prohibits audio/video recording of classroom activities by students without the written permission of the instructor. You may not record class sessions or portions thereof unless the Coordinator of Academic Success has authorized recording as an academic accommodation for a qualified student with a disability and has notified the instructor of that authorization. All such recordings are for the sole use of the individual student and may not be reproduced, sold, posted online, or otherwise distributed. See also Recording of Classroom Sessions Policy.
Writing Resources BrightSpace Page
For all written work, students should be advised that their words represent their thoughts which represent them. Use the opportunity to convey to audiences the depth of your thinking and your ability to examine complex issues. Students should be able to identify a clear thesis for their work (a main point); support that point with reasoned arguments; identify counter-points and explore those without detriment to your argument; and you can draw relevant, supported conclusions
Fundamental to our mission, our core values, and our reputation, Nebraska Methodist College adheres to high academic standards. Students of NMC are expected to conduct themselves in a manner reflecting personal and professional integrity. Academic honesty is fundamental to the integrity of professionals. Disciplinary actions may be taken against students whose academic behavior is not congruent with the expectations of the College. Students are responsible for adhering to the standards detailed in this policy. Not being familiar with these standards does not mean that the students will not be accountable for adherence to them.
At a minimum, NMC expects that a student will complete any assignment, examination, or other academic endeavor with the utmost honesty, which requires the student to: (a) Acknowledge and adhere to the expectations and guidelines in the syllabus or instructions on assessments as determined by the faculty member; (b) Acknowledge the contributions of other sources to their scholastic efforts, (c) Complete all academic work independently unless otherwise instructed by faculty, (d) Follow instructions for assignments and examinations as determined by faculty, (e) Avoid engaging in any form of academic dishonesty on behalf of themselves or another student, and (f) Ask faculty for clarification if there are any questions. Additional details on the NMC’s policy for violating academic integrity are published on the college website
Please use this link to report an incident of Academic Integrity
For additional resources you can also visit:
http://hemha.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HEMHA-Distance-Counseling_FINAL2019.pdf
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-youth-mental-health-advisory.pdf
https://jedfoundation.org/
NMC's general grading policy, which requires at least a "C" or higher for undergraduates, a "B" or higher for graduates, and an "S" for courses graded on an S/U basis. Please see program specific policies for assessment failure and progression as well as the NMC progression policy
In general, any group member who is not present at the time of the assessment will not be awarded any points that are earned by the group for that specific assessment. Students are expected to communicate with their peers and instructors regarding any further specific course policies and expectations.
In general, MAC users will need to convert their Pages files to Microsoft Office or PDF formats.
A student who is called to active duty in the United States Armed Forces (including the National Guard or Reserve) for a period of more than 30 days is entitled to reenroll at Nebraska Methodist College, providing the following conditions are met:
The student gives advance written notice of the call to active duty or, upon seeking readmission, submits written verification that such service was performed, necessitating their absence.Both the advance notice of the call to active duty and verification of service performed should be submitted to the NMC Director of Registration and Records;
The cumulative length of the student's absence from NMC because of active duty service does not exceed five years;
The student submits a notification of intent to reenroll within three years after the completion of service or within two years after recovery from an illness or injury incurred during the service; and
The separation from service was not a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
Institutional determination of a student's preparedness to be readmitted with the same academic status will be made on a case-by-case basis. Should Nebraska Methodist College determine that the student is not prepared to be readmitted with the same academic status, the College will make reasonable efforts, at no cost to the student, to help the student become prepared (e.g., refresher courses).
During the first academic year, the student will be assessed the same tuition and fee charges that were in effect during the academic year he/she left Nebraska Methodist College. Veteran or other service member education benefits may be considered as well.
Military Tuition Assistance is a U.S. Department of Defense program. Tuition Assistance rules vary by branch of service and even vary between different units within the same branch depending on whether the unit is active, reserve, or National Guard. Tuition Assistance funds will be applied to tuition costs only.
Military Tuition Assistance Recipients
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the U.S. Department of Defense policy, NMC will return any unearned TA funds on a proportional basis through at least 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. If a service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, NMC will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that will not result in a student debt for the returned portion.
Withdrawals
A student's official withdrawal date is used as the last date of attendance and to calculate earned percentage of TA. A student's official withdrawal date is determined by using the last date of attendance that is documented and submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
Once the last date of attendance has been determined, NMC will recalculate a student's TA eligibility based on the following formula:
The amount of TA funding that is earned is determined on a pro-rata basis. For example, if a student completed 30% of the course, s/he earned 30% of the TA funds that s/he was originally scheduled to receive. The remainder of the unearned funds (70%) would be returned to the TA program. If this results in an unpaid tuition balance, payment would be the responsibility of the student. Once a student has attended at least 60% of the period for which TA funds were approved, the student is considered to have earned 100% of the TA funds.
Updated: March 2016
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