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e . is considered that these acts may be the product of psychological disorder .
A student refuses or is unable to cooperate with a recommended evaluation of treatment procedure and is thought to be in danger of significant physical or psychological deterioration .
A student is thought to need treatment services that are beyond those available at the University , and there is the danger of significant further physical or psychological impairment .
f . A student engages or threatens to engage in behavior that causes or would cause significant property damage .
3 . Upon recommendation of the University-designated treating professional and / or the Director of the Counseling Center or Director of Health and Wellness , the Vice President for Student Service and Dean of Students makes the final decision regarding approval of a required leave of absence for health reasons . If a reasonable accommodation can be made that would allow the student to remain enrolled , the University will make a reasonable attempt to provide that accommodation . The Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students reviews the recommendation to ensure that procedures set forth in these guidelines were followed to protect the student ’ s rights . The Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students is responsible for notification to the Office of Academic Affairs . The nature of the situation may require the decision to be prompt and informal . The student will be given oral notification of the decision immediately and written notification within seventy-two hours . If a dependent student is required to leave , a parent or guardian will also be notified .
4 . The student has the right upon request to meet with the University-designated medical or mental health professional and / or directors of Counseling or Health and Wellness The purpose of this meeting would be to discuss the factual basis of the incident or incidents related to Section Two .
5 . The student has the right , upon request , to appeal to the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students for an independent review / evaluation and recommendation by a mutually acceptable physician , psychologist or psychiatrist . The student may initiate an appeal , in writing , any time within seventy-two hours of the oral notification of the decision . The Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students will decide if the appeal will temporarily delay the implementation of the required leave of absence .
6 . The student may request a voluntary leave of absence for health reasons in place of a required leave of absence for health reasons within thirty days of the written notification of the decision .
7 . When a student is given a required leave of absence during the course of a semester , grades will reflect a “ W ” unless the leave occurs before the end of the course drop / add period . Refunds for tuition , adjustments to financial aid , and refunds to financial aid programs will be made in accordance with Federal , State , and University policy as described in the University Catalog .
8 . When a student on required leave of absence is ready to return to Gwynedd Mercy University , they notify the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students , in writing , of their intent . Such notification requires an accompanying written statement from the treating professional or Director of the Counseling Center and / or Director of Health and Wellness , or both , validating that the student is ready to resume studies at the University . The University physician or Director of the Counseling Center or Director of Health and Wellness may make recommendations to the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students regarding conditions of return . The student will receive written notification of these conditions .
9 . If the student does not return to the University after two consecutive semesters ( fall and spring semester ), the student will be considered withdrawn per University policy .
Gwynedd Mercy University adheres to the federal Title IX policy of the Higher Education Act of 1972 and Code 34 of Federal Regulations Part 106 regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault . In addition , the University complies with Section 304 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 ( VAWA ).
Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to providing students , faculty , administrators , and staff with an educational , residential , and employment environment free from sex discrimination , which includes all incidents of Sexual Misconduct as defined by the full policy . If the University becomes aware of sexual misconduct , either directly or indirectly regardless of whether a formal or informal report is made , the University will take action to eliminate the hostile environment , prevent its recurrence , and address its effects .
A Title IX investigation is separate from a criminal investigation by the police and courts . Victims of any form of sex discrimination , sexual misconduct or gender-based harassment are encouraged to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator . This policy applies to any University sponsored event on or off campus . All sexual misconduct complaints will be processed by the Office of the Title IX Coordinator .
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