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Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENT HANDBOOK.......................................................6

ABOUT US.....................................................................................................................7

OVERVIEW OF THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY.................................................................7

Mission Statement....................................................................................................................................................7
Vision Statement .......................................................................................................................................................7
Values ............................................................................................................................................................................8
Goals...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Administration and Staff Contact Information.............................................................................................9
Divisions of Pharmacy Contact Information ..............................................................................................10
LIU Brooklyn Services..........................................................................................................................................13
Maps of Brooklyn Campus and Surrounding Area...................................................................................14

LIU PHARMACY PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM AND GRADUATE BULLETIN ......................15

ACCREDITATION..........................................................................................................16

Policy for Student Complaints Relating to Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
(ACPE) Standards, Policies and Procedures...............................................................................................16

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY COMPLIANCE RESOURCES.................................................17

Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedures..............................................17
Emergency and Safety Procedures Guide....................................................................................................18
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .................................................................................18

BROOKLYN CAMPUS POLICIES ....................................................................................20

Alcohol and Drugs .................................................................................................................................................20
Campus Alcohol Policies (from the Student Freedoms & Responsibilities Act)..........................21
Party Planning Guidelines..................................................................................................................................21
Forms and Policies ................................................................................................................................................23
Public Safety and Emergency Services .........................................................................................................23
LIU Safe Zone...........................................................................................................................................................27

BROOKLYN CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES ....................................................................28

Student Support Services ...................................................................................................................................28
Academic Advising and Counseling ...............................................................................................................28
Center for Student Information .......................................................................................................................28
enrollment services: Registrar.........................................................................................................................28
Financial Services: Finanacial Aid...................................................................................................................29
Academic Reinforcement Center.....................................................................................................................29
Writing Center ........................................................................................................................................................30
The Alumni Mentor Program............................................................................................................................30
Office of Career Services .....................................................................................................................................31
Campus Ministries.................................................................................................................................................31
Student Life and Leadership Development: Student Leadership Academy ..................................31
Steinberg Wellness Center (formerly the WRAC)....................................................................................32

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University Health and Wellness Services ....................................................................................................33

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES.................................................................34

Minimum GPA Requirements ...........................................................................................................................34
Pharmacy Academic Advising ..........................................................................................................................34
Academic Probation .............................................................................................................................................35
Academic Suspension ..........................................................................................................................................35
Academic Dismissal ..............................................................................................................................................35
The Curriculum.......................................................................................................................................................36
Criminal Background and Drug Testing.......................................................................................................38
Post-Graduate Opportunities............................................................................................................................38
Tips on Preparing for a Residency or Fellowship ....................................................................................39
Student-Professor Collaborations and Other Professional Activities..............................................39
Student Portfolios..................................................................................................................................................40
Graduation Awards and Distinction ..............................................................................................................40
Academic Information Resources...................................................................................................................40

LIU Pharmacy: Student-Related Policies......................................................................44

Standards of Professional and Ethical Behavior.......................................................................................44
Professional Integrity ..........................................................................................................................................45
Attendance................................................................................................................................................................45
Tardiness...................................................................................................................................................................46
Students’ Rights and Responsibilities ...........................................................................................................46
The Role of the Committee on Professional Behavior, Discipline and Grievances.....................47
Examination Policies and Procedures...........................................................................................................48
Guidelines for Resolving Student-Instructor "Conflicts".......................................................................48
Recording of Lectures..........................................................................................................................................49
Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices .....................................................................................49
Internet Etiquette ..................................................................................................................................................50
Contact Information .............................................................................................................................................50
Locker Use, Assignments, Rule and Regulations ......................................................................................50
Food and Beverages..............................................................................................................................................51
Professional Licensure Contact Information..............................................................................................51
Student Travel.........................................................................................................................................................51

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM........................................................................53

Introductory Pharmacy Experiences (IPPES)............................................................................................53
Advanced Pharmacy Experiences (APPES) ................................................................................................53

STUDENT ACTIVITIES...................................................................................................54

Student Governance: Pharmacy Student Leadership Council (PSLC)..............................................54
Constitution..............................................................................................................................................................54
2014 – 2015 Pharmacy Student Leadership Council Roster.......................................................55

PHARMACY CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND HONOR SOCIETIES ....................................56

Professional Pharmacy Organizations with Local Chapters.......................................................56
Professional Fraternal Societies.................................................................................................................59

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Pharmacy Honor Societies.............................................................................................................................60
College of Pharmacy Appointed Committees with Student Members.............................................61
Pharmacy Publication and Social Media................................................................................................61
Student Events Calendar (highlighted by month)....................................................................................62

CODE OF ETHICS FOR PHARMACISTS...........................................................................64
OATH OF A PHARMACIST ............................................................................................65

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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENT HANDBOOK

Published by the
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

LIU Pharmacy
75 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201-5497

College of Pharmacy Office: 718.488.1234
Admissions: 718.488.1011

Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.liu.edu/pharmacy

Disclaimer
Notice to Students. The College of Pharmacy Student Handbook is an official publication of the Arnold &
Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. It is intended as a summary compilation of
information that is commonly sought by students in the College’s academic programs. It is not intended as
a comprehensive publication of all information that may be required by students nor of the rules and
regulations that apply to students in the College. Long Island University and/or the College of Pharmacy
reserves the right to delete any course described in this publication for any reason and cannot guarantee
enrollment into any specific sections of courses. The University and/or the College also reserves the right
to effect any other changes in the curriculum, administration, tuition and fees, program offerings, or any
other phase of school activity described in this handbook without notice. The College expects each
student to have knowledge of the information presented in this handbook and other official publications
of Long Island University, the College of Pharmacy and other applicable schools and campuses pertaining
to his/her course of study. For further information or specific degree requirements, prospective students
should call the Admissions Office and enrolled students should speak with their academic advisor.

ABOUT US

LIU Pharmacy – the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the oldest unit of
Long Island University, was established in 1886 as the “Brooklyn College of Pharmacy” by the Kings County
Pharmaceutical Society. Objectives of the Society in creating the College included the following “…to
improve the science and art of pharmacy by diffusing knowledge among the apothecaries and druggists,
fostering pharmaceutical literature, developing talent for pharmaceutical pursuit and investigation, and
stimulating discovery and invention in the several departments of the drug business.” The College has
completed more than 125 years of service to the state and the nation in the education of more than
20,000 undergraduate, entry-level, and graduate students, many of whom have attained prominence in
pharmacy and the other health professions.
We hope this Student Handbook will serve as a helpful guide that answers some of the questions
frequently asked by pharmacy students. Additional policies and information pertaining to the University,
as a whole, may be found at http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife or you may navigate the LIU
Brooklyn website and find the Guide under “About Us”.

OVERVIEW OF THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of LIU Pharmacy (Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) is to
provide Access and Excellence in private higher education to individuals from the culturally and
socioeconomically diverse Metropolitan New York region and beyond who seek to become pharmacists
committed to the advancement of the profession and to those persons who desire to become scientists
devoted to research and innovation in the pharmaceutical and related sciences.
VISION STATEMENT
LIU Pharmacy strives to support the profession of pharmacy’s vision for practice, research and education
by providing an environment that:

• Prepares a continuing stream of new pharmacists well-prepared to deliver evidence-based
medication therapy management and other pharmacy and health-related services as a part of
interdisciplinary teams dedicated to patient-centered care and the general well-being of the public
health

• Inculcates the commitment and collective participation of faculty, students and other stakeholders
(such as alumni, members of the Council of Overseers, and University officers) toward fostering:
innovation in practice; advancement of the basic, clinical and translational sciences; application of
new educational strategies; and engagement of other health care professionals from across the
disciplines

• Ensures, through the assessment and evaluation of desired outcomes and via continuous quality
improvement measures, that student pharmacists are well equipped for evidence-based practice
by acquiring a thorough didactic foundation in the biomedical, social/behavioral/administrative,
pharmaceutical and clinical sciences as well as engaging in comprehensive experiences that foster
the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practice or enter PGY-1 residencies or fellowships
following graduation

• Provides academic, professional, and co-curricular opportunities that aspire to transform our
students into intellectually vigorous life-long learners who are socially and professionally
responsible global citizens

• Delivers graduate education programs that prepare individuals for teaching, research, and other
careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agencies
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• Offers affordable, convenient and high-quality continuing professional education activities to
maintain, advance and enhance the competencies and ongoing professional development of
pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

VALUES
LIU Pharmacy is committed to a culture that:

• Strives for quality and improvement in all facets of its mission and embraces assurance of the same
by the encouragement of comprehensive assessment and evaluation

• Celebrates the diversity of its students, faculty and other stakeholders in an environment that
fosters their professionalism, collaboration, ethical behavior, leadership and scholarship by
supporting and attending to their differing needs

• Embraces demonstrated and innovative teaching strategies that enhance learning, promote inter-
professional collaboration, support the varied needs of students, and prepare learners for the
continuum of lifelong education

• Supports the continuing professional development of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists
through graduate programs, continuing professional education, faculty, staff and preceptor
development, and other forms of postgraduate education and training

• Encourages the involvement and innovation of stakeholders in maintaining and improving

contemporary pharmacy practice and visioning for its future by engendering and enhancing
professional skills through education, committing to the delivery of pharmacist-delivered patient-
centered care and other services, and embracing the application of scientific advancements to
practice)
GOALS
• To offer an exemplary student-centered Doctor of Pharmacy degree program that prepares
culturally and ethnically diverse students with the competencies necessary for the provision of
entry-level pharmacist- delivered patient-centered care, post-graduate training and/or post-
graduate education
• In the interests of the pursuit of research and other scholarly activities, continue to offer, develop
and implement degree and non-degree programs of interest to pharmaceutical scientists,
pharmacists and other practitioners, consistent with College resources
• Secure and maintain sufficient human and financial resources to support academic programs,
quality assurance, improvements in infrastructure, student scholarships and faculty research
• Evolve the educational environment of the College so that degree and non-degree programs meet
the diverse learning needs of 21st century students
• Ensure through assessment and evaluation that all College programs accomplish their goals and
meet stated and desired outcomes
• Maintain and enhance professional, community and global outreach efforts to further advance the
practice of pharmacy, improve health, and serve as an avenue for experiential education and/or
service learning

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ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Pharmacy Office of the Dean L-108 718.488.1004
Gross, Stephen Dean L-208
Kirschenbaum, Harold Associate Dean for Professional Affairs 718.488.0628
Erikson, Maureen Director of Assessment 718.488.1236
Valentin, Erica Secretary, Office of the Dean 718.488.1239
Office Fax 718.488.1234

Pharmacy Office of the Associate Dean L-130 718.488.1239
Brown, Martin Associate Dean 718.488.3455
Kissoon, Aruna Director, Program Support Services
Jalowayski, Nina Secretary, Office of the Associate Dean 718.488.3384
Office Fax 718.488.1062
718.488.3437
Pharmacy Office of Student and Professional Affairs L-130 718.488.1065
Benzeroual, Kenza Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs 718.780.4055
Jules, Rheba Director of Pharmacy Academic Services 718.246.6359
Johnson, Habibah Secretary, Office of the Assistant Dean 718.780.4056
Campbell, Patrick Director, Student & Professional Activities 718.488.1064
Bhogal, Lauren Coordinator, Pharmacy Student Counseling 718.488.1254
Sanks, Nicole Admissions Coordinator
Caesar, Frances Secretary, Office of the Assistant Dean
Office Fax

Office of Experiential Education HS-114
Shtaynberg, Jane Director
Gonzalez, Fernando Field Coordinator
Schwartz, Edgar Adjunct Assistant Professor/Coordinator of Community
Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Salcedo, Josephine Coordinator
Yohn, Ashley Coordinator
Office Fax

Graduate Programs Office HS-605
Krech, Allison Coordinator of Graduate Programs
Office Fax

Pharmacy Continuing Professional Education L-207
Bova, Joseph Director
Lugo, Maria Secretary
Office Fax

Student Computer Lab L-303
Ross, Orlando Coordinator of Pharmacy Student Computer Lab
Office Fax

International Drug Information Center LLC 405
Nathan, Joseph Director LLC 404
Grossman, Sara Drug Information Specialist LLC 405 B
Zerilli, Tina Associate Professor LLC 405 A
Office Fax

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DIVISIONS OF PHARMACY CONTACT INFORMATION

Pharmaceutical Sciences HS-605
Dave, Rutesh Division Director/Associate Professor HS-604 718.488.1660
Morrone, Agnes Secretary 718.488.1101
Office Fax WL-211 718.780.4586
WL-311A 718.488.1634
Babar, Almas Professor WL -100 718.780.4154
Bellantone, Robert Professor WL-204 718.488-1626
Cutie, Anthony Professor HS-614 718.488.1243
Feifer, Stanley Professor LB-12 718.488.1642
Joseph, Cecil Assistant Professor HS-609 718.488.1259
Lonie, John Associate Professor HS-612 718.488.1630
Patel, Nagin Professor HS-610 718.488.4547
Patel, Sarsvatkumar Assistant Professor HS 608 718.488.1499
Ponnoth, Dovenia Assistant Professor LB-12 718.488.1447
Ratna, Warren Professor HS-606A 718.488.4593
Sehdev, Vikas Assistant Professor HS-607 718.488.1653
Shah, Bupendra Associate Professor L-32 718.488.1231
Sidhom, Madiha Associate Professor LB-12 718.488.1263
Stagni, Grazia Professor 718.780.4048
Taft, David Professor
Yeh, Jun-Yen (Eric) Assistant Professor 718.488.3448
718.488.1270
Pharmacy Practice Director/Associate Professor B-04C 718.780.4056
Nogid, Anna Secretary B-04 718.488.1000 x1724
Mounsey, Candace 718.488.1237
Assistant Professor B-04-A 718.780.4191
Office Fax (Brooklyn Hospital Center) 718.246.6394
Cha, Agnes Associate Professor B-03-C 718.780.4186
Cicero, Lorraine Professor B-03-A 718.488.1000 x1981
Cohen, Henry (Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center) 718.780.4195
Cohen, Victor Associate Professor L35-C 718.780.4192
DiGregorio, Robert (Maimonides Medical Center) 718.488.1000 x1983
Fabbio, Kristin Professor L33-B 718.488.1000 x2202
Fidler, Brooke (Brooklyn Hospital Center)
Gim, Suzanna Assistant Professor B-04-D 718.488.1270 x1725
Goldberg, Tamara (Kings County Hospital) 718.488.1000 x1727
Hareez, Lana Assistant Professor B-03-F
(Duane Reade Pharmacy) 10
Ho, Christopher Associate Professor B-04-A
Kish, Troy (Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center)
Assistant Professor B-03-E
(Kings County Hospital Center)
Assistant Professor B-04-B
(Bellevue Hospital Center)

Assistant Professor B-04-D
(VA-New York Harbor Health Care System, Brooklyn)
Assistant Professor B-04-A

(VA-New York Harbor Health Care System, Bronx)
Maltz, Fraidy Assistant Professor L33-A 718.488.3454
Marzella, Nino (Walgreens Pharmacy) 718.488.3441
Najib, Jadwiga Associate Professor L35-A 718.780.4198
Nathan, Joseph (VA-New York Harbor Health Care System, Brooklyn) 718.488.1251
Nguyen, Timothy Professor L33-C 718.488.3453
Perry, Richard (Saint Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital Roosevelt Division) 718.488.1000 x1982
Pham, Antony Associate Professor LLC 404 718.488.1502
Plakogiannis, Roda (International Drug Information Center) 718.488.3440
Pyon, Eunice Associate Professor B-04-D 718.488.1246
Quattrocchi, Elaena (Mount Sinai Medical Center) 718.780.4189
Sarosky, Kimberly Assistant Professor L 35 718.488.1000 x1985
Sharma, Roopali (Lutheran Medical Center) 718.780.4187
Sin, Billy Assistant Professor B-04-B 718.488.1000 x 1987
Ternas, Theologia (VA-New York Harbor Health Care System, Manhattan) 718.488.1000 x1726
Toderika, Yuliana Associate Professor B-04-E 718.488.1000 x1723
Villegas, Susan (Murray Hill Medical Group) 718.488.1000 x2203
Wang, Amy Assistant Professor LLC 405C 718.488.1000 x1984
Williams, Shalonda Associate Professor B-03 718.488.1000 x2211
Wong, Elaine (Staten Island University Hospital) 718.488.1000 x2205
Zerilli, Tina Assistant Professor L33-B 718.780.4004
(St. Luke’s Hospital-Roosevelt Site)
Laboratories Associate Professor B-03 No Phone
WL-110 (SUNY Downstate Medical Center) 718.488.1626
WL-111 Associate Professor L 35 718.488.1499
WL-203 Brooklyn Hospital Center 718.488.1634
WL-211 Assistant Professor B-04-E 718.246.6358
WL-217 (Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center) 718.488.1636
WL-218 Assistant Professor L 35 718.488.1634
WL-305 (Montefiore Medical Center) 718.488.1645/1873
WL-316 Assistant Professor L 35 718.488.1875
WL-320 (The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center) 718.780.4559
HS-619 Assistant Professor L 35 718.780.4551
HS-619A (New York Methodist Hospital)
HS-620 Assistant Professor L 35 No Phone
(Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center) 11
Associate Professor L 35-B
(Maimonides Medical Center)
Associate Professor LLC 405 A
(International Drug Information Center)

Dr. Dave
Dr. Cutie
Dr. Ratna
Dr. Babar
Dr. Bellantone
Pharmacy Graduate Office
Dr. Stagni
Animal Facility
Dr. Taft
Dr. Dave
Dr. Dave
Dr. Bellantone/Stagni/Taft (3 Faculty)

HS-623 Dr. Stagni 718.780.4557
HS-623A Dr. Stagni 718.780.4549
HS-624 Dr. Dave 718.780.4554
HS-625 Dr. Benzeroual 718.780.4556
HS-625A Dr. Benzeroual 718.780.4548
HS-626 Dr. Babar 718.780.4553
HS-627 Dr. Bellantone
HS-628 Dr. Babar No Phone
718.780.4552
Student Offices S221
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) S233
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) LSB-1
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) LSB-1
American Society of Consultant Pharmacist (ASCP) S221
American Society of Health System Pharmacists L209
Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) L209
Pharmacy Student Leadership Council (PSLC) LSB-1A
Pharmakon (Yearbook) M215
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)

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LIU BROOKLYN SERVICES

Buildings & Grounds 718.488.1079

Career Services P-510 718.488.1042
http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/CareerServices

Enrollment Services S-102 718.488.1037
http://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/financial-services

Health Services http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/UHMS

Office of International Students http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/InternationalStudents 718.488.1389

Library http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/index.html LLC – 3rd – 5th Floors

Office of the Vice President of Operations and University Counsel (General Concerns) 718.488.1242

Residence Life & Housing http://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/StudentLife/ResLife 718.488.1046

Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs (Student/Faculty Issues) M-411 718.488.1602
http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut10/studentactivities/studact2.html

Steinberg Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center (formerly the WRAC)
http://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/about/resources/WRAC

Writing Center http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut07/writingc/ 718.488.1095

Student Support Services P 410 718.488.1044
http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/Academics/Centers/Psychological-Services

Public Safety http://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/about/offices/Public-Safety 718.488.1078

University Campus Ministry S-302 718.488.3359
http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut10/studentactivities/ministry.html

University Health & Medical Services 175 Willoughby St 718.246.6450
http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/UHMS

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MAPS OF BROOKLYN CAMPUS AND SURROUNDING AREA
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LIU PHARMACY PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM AND GRADUATE BULLETIN

The information posted in the LIU Pharmacy 2013 – 2014 Professional Program and Graduate Bulletin
(http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/pharmacy/bulletins/PHARM_bulletin12-13.pdf) is accurate as of May 1,
2013. However, circumstances may require that a given course be withdrawn or alternate offerings be
made. Therefore, LIU reserves the right to amend the courses described herein and cannot guarantee
enrollment into any specific course section. All applicants are reminded that the University is subject to
policies promulgated by its Board of Trustees, as well as New York State and federal regulation. The
University therefore reserves the right to effect changes in the curriculum, administration, tuition and
fees, academic schedule, program offerings and other phases of school activity, at any time, without prior
notice.
The University assumes no liability for interruption of classes or other instructional activities due to fire,
flood, strike, war or other force majeure. The University expects each student to be knowledgeable about
the information presented in this bulletin and other official publications pertaining to his/her course of
study and campus life. For additional information or specific degree requirements, prospective students
should contact the campus Admissions Office via email at [email protected]. Registered
students should speak with their academic advisors.

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ACCREDITATION

LIU's Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135
South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603-4810, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652; Website:
www.acpeaccredit.org
Long Island University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an
institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation.

POLICY FOR STUDENT COMPLAINTS RELATING TO ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR
PHARMACY EDUCATION (ACPE) STANDARDS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ACPE is required to demonstrate to the U.S. Secretary of Education its expectations regarding a program’s
recording and handling of student complaints. In addition, ACPE must demonstrate a link between its
review of complaints and its evaluation of a program in the accreditation process. Therefore, ACPE has
adopted the following policy: “The colleges and schools of pharmacy have an obligation to respond to any
written complaints by students lodged against the college or school of pharmacy, or the pharmacy
program that are related to the standards and the policies and procedures of ACPE. The college or school
of pharmacy shall establish, implement and maintain a student complaint procedure that affords the
complainant fundamental procedural due process. The college or school of pharmacy should
communicate the complaint policy to students. The college or school of pharmacy, or the pharmacy
program, shall maintain a file that contains the written complaint, a written record of each step of the
complaint procedure and the outcome, except as otherwise prohibited by state or federal law. The files
shall be made available for inspection to ACPE at on-site evaluations, or otherwise at ACPE’s written
request. The findings of this inspection, and the resulting implication(s) to the accreditation of the
professional program, shall be noted in the Evaluation Team Report.” In order to comply with the ACPE
policy regarding student complaints relating to ACPE standards, policies and procedures, the policy of LIU
Pharmacy is to provide:

1. Student access to ACPE standards, policies and procedures
2. Communication of complaint policy to students
3. Procedure for student complaints
Student Access, Posting and Communication of Policy
A copy of ACPE standards, policies and procedures and a copy of the LIU Pharmacy policy relating to this
issue are available in the Office of the Dean. It is available for review by any student enrolled in LIU
Pharmacy, but may not be removed from the Office of the Dean.
A copy of ACPE standards, policies and procedures is also available on the ACPE website, www.acpe-
accredit.org. The following shall serve as the notification to students of the complaint policy and the
procedure for student complaints:
Complaint Policy and Procedure for Student Complaints
The grievance procedure for students shall require a formal written complaint describing the specific
violation of ACPE standards, policies or procedures. The written complaint should include a description of
the ACPE standard, policy or procedure in question; grounds for appeal; a summary of the argument; and
supporting evidence. This shall be delivered to the office of the Dean of LIU Pharmacy. Upon receipt of a
written complaint, an ACPE Grievance Committee, composed of the Division Directors, Chairs of the
Curriculum and Scholastic Committees, the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and a
student representative, shall be convened to review the complaint. A formal, written reply to the

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student(s) from the Grievance Committee shall include an evaluation of the complaint, a description of
any violations, and a proposal for any necessary corrective action. This process shall usually take no longer
than 90 days. Decisions of the Grievance Committee that demonstrate arbitrary and capricious treatment
or that are fundamentally unfair may be appealed, as a final step, to the Dean of LIU Pharmacy. This
process is the sole avenue for student complaints regarding ACPE standards, policies and procedures.
A record containing student complaints and written records of the complaint procedure and outcomes
shall be maintained in the Office of the Dean of LIU Pharmacy, and shall be available for review by ACPE or
its representatives upon written request or in the process of an on-site evaluation visit.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY COMPLIANCE RESOURCES

The Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University is committed to maintaining a working and learning
environment that is free of bias prejudice, discrimination and harassment as well as providing an
environment that supports, nurtures and rewards career and educational advancement on the basis of
ability and performance. Discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sexual
orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin,
ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other legally protected basis is
prohibited by law and undermines the character and purpose of the University. Such discrimination or
harassment is illegal, against University policy, and will not be tolerated.
This policy covers all members of the University community – students, faculty and staff – as well as those
who affect the University community such as vendors or visitors. The University encourages everyone to
report all incidents of discrimination or harassment, regardless of who the offender may be.
The Compliance Resources topics include:
ANTI-HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

 Definition of Prohibited Harassment
 Duty to Report and Reporting a Discrimination or Harassment Complaint
 Confidentiality
 Investigation/Disposition of Complaint
 Retaliation
 Sexual Assault
 Consensual Relationships
 Education
 Sexual Harassment Policy Statement
 Prohibited Conduct
 Definition and Examples of Sexual Harassment
 Academic Freedom
 False Accusations
 Filing Sexual Harassment Procedures and Contact Information
 Investigation
 FAQS about Sexual Harassment
 Stalking and Domestic Violence
 Victim Assistance
 Information Technology and Cyber Bullying
 Cyber Bullying Awareness – Definition and Tips for Protecting Yourself
 Credit Hour and Syllabus Content Regulations
 Semester Hour Calculations for Various Course Types
 Guidelines for Syllabus Preparation (NYSED)

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EMERGENCY AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE

LIU Brooklyn Emergency Phone Numbers:
On-Campus: Dial 55 or ext. 1078 or Press the red button from any yellow emergency phone
Off-Campus: Dial 718.488.1078
For Police, Fire or EMS: Dial 911 (also please notify Public Safety)

 Gas Leak Suspected
 Evacuation Procedures
 Shelter-in-Place Procedures
 Types of Terrorism – Chemical or Biological
 Medical Emergency
 Criminal Behavior
 Civil Unrest
 Rescue
 Hazardous Material Spills, Threats and Evacuation Procedures
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
Every year, Long Island University informs students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html), as amended. Long
Island University complies with this federal statute, which affords students over 18 years of age, or
attending a postsecondary institution ("eligible students"), certain rights with respect to their educational
records.
These rights include:
• The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the
University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Office of the Registrar written
requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The Office of the Registrar will make
arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected. If the University does not maintain the records requested, the Registrar shall advise the
student of that fact. If another University Official maintains the records, then the Office of the
Registrar will advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
• The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are
inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the Registrar to amend a record that they believe is
inaccurate or misleading. They should write the Registrar, clearly identifying the part of the record
they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to
amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision
and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.
Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when
notified of the right to a hearing.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's
education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. An
exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative,
supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit
personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as
an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Long Island University Board of
Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance FERPA
committee; or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his

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or her professional responsibility.

In accordance with the Act, the following directory information will be released upon request, unless
a written notice to the contrary is offered to the Office of the Registrar:

• Name

• Dates of Attendance

• Enrollment Status

• Class

• Major

• Awards

• Honors

• Degrees conferred

• Past and present participation in officially recognized sports and non-curricular activities

• Physical factors (height, weight) of athletes

• Previous educational institutions most recently attended


To file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged FERPA compliance failures
by the University. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance
Office -
4U6.0S5..D epartm entofEducation

Phone: 800.USA.LEARN (800.872.5327)

This notice is not intended to be fully explanatory of students' rights under the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act. Copies of the Long Island University Compliance Policy and the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act are available from the Registrar's Office.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact Kim Williams at [email protected] or
Monica James at [email protected] in the Office of Institutional Advancement at
http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut10/studentactivities/studact2.html or at 718.488.3400 or the FERPA
FAQ Sheet (http://www.liu.edu/About/Policies/Notice/FERPA-FAQ-Sheet.aspx) for further information.

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BROOKLYN CAMPUS POLICIES

As part of the LIU Brooklyn community, all LIU Pharmacy students must be fully aware of and in
compliance with the policies set forth in the Campus Freedoms and Responsibilities Act. A complete
description of the policies listed below may be found at http://www.liu.edu/Pharmacy/About/Policies and
http://www.liu.edu/About/Policies
I. Student Responsibilities
II. Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order
III. Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990
IV. Party Planning Guidelines
V. Disciplinary Procedures
VI. Student Rights
VII. Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy
VIII. Sexual Harassment Policy and Cyber Bullying Statement
IX. Chartered Organizations and Related Governance
X. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
XI. Copyright and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
XII. Alumni Association
XIII. Student Resources
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
The Campus recognizes that students are adults and expects them to obey the law and Campus
regulations. All students must take personal responsibility for their own actions and behavior.
In compliance with the New York State Penal Law, Section 220, and the Drug Free Schools and Community
Act Amendments of 1989, the manufacture, distribution, possession or use of controlled substances is
prohibited.
Legal Age and Intoxicated Individuals: No person shall sell, deliver, give away, cause, permit, or procure to
be sold, delivered, or given away any alcoholic beverages to: (1) any person actually or apparently under
the legal age of 21; or (2) any intoxicated person or any person under the influence of alcohol.
Social Host Liability: If intoxication results in injury or damages to a third party, anyone who knowingly
furnishes alcoholic beverages to any intoxicated person under the legal age of purchase, can be held
subject to civil liability.
Only those of legal drinking age (21 years of age or older) may be permitted to possess or drink alcoholic
beverages in designated areas on campus, which are described in the Student Freedoms and
Responsibilities Act. The Campus supports federal, state and local laws regarding illegal drugs, narcotics
and other controlled substances. Possession or sale of such drugs is a violation of applicable laws and
Campus policy. Any person found responsible for illegal possession, distribution, or sale of any controlled
substance is subject to disciplinary action by the University and will be referred to the appropriate
external authorities. Under federal and New York State laws, these violations may result in an arrest,
conviction, fines, and/or imprisonment.
Students of legal drinking age will be disciplined if their use of alcohol becomes a danger to themselves or
others or if problems such as disorder, public disturbances or property damage arise. Violation of the
Campus alcohol and drug policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion and/or
criminal charges.
Education and intervention programs are addressed in the Student Freedoms & Responsibility Act. A
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drug and alcohol dependencies.
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the University may notify parents or
guardians of any violations of the University’s alcohol and drug policy. The University reserves the right to
notify parents or guardians when a student is found in violation of the alcohol and illegal drug policy,
including hospital transport for alcohol or illegal drug-related overdose.
CAMPUS ALCOHOL POLICIES (FROM THE STUDENT FREEDOMS & RESPONSIBILITIES
ACT)
The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs distributes, administers and enforces the campus alcohol
policies, and will offer information and advice about the policies to any student, faculty, staff or alumni.
Any administrator, faculty, staff member or student, with the exception of the Office of the Provost, who
wishes to serve alcohol on campus at an event attended by students must first fill out the alcohol request
form and submit it to the Dean of Student Affairs at least twenty (20) working days prior to the event. No
alcohol may be served at any student function without prior approval from the Dean. Departmentally
allocated funds may not be used to buy alcoholic beverages for social consumption.
The use of alcoholic beverages at social functions on the Brooklyn Campus is restricted to those functions
open to members of sponsoring organizations and their invited guests where service is restricted to those
of the legal drinking age of 21, as defined by relevant New York law. The function must be restricted to
areas designated by the responsible Deans, Provost or other University administrator. In all cases, State
law governing the dispensing of alcoholic beverages must be followed.
The Provost and Deans of the several graduate campuses and colleges, following standard procedures and
after appropriate consultation, will develop and issue from time to time, such guidance on the use of
alcoholic beverages in the University community as deemed necessary, in accordance with the policies
herein set forth.
The University prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages by residents under the age of 21 in all University
residence halls.
To discourage alcohol abuse and assist those in need, the University has established a referral service to a
program of alcohol education and training, as well as an Alcohol Assistance Program for individuals with
alcohol-related problems.
Members of the University community must observe the following practices when alcoholic beverages are
served:
• Provide an equally attractive variety and quantity of non-alcoholic beverages at the same place.
• Provide food in sufficient quantity for the number of persons present.
• Discontinue the sale or service of alcohol a reasonable period of time before the event ends.
• In all event advertisements, note the availability of non-alcoholic beverages and food.
• Provide for supervision by the University catering partner, licensed persons familiar with the alcoholic

beverage service rules and regulations or persons trained by the University to insure successful
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
At any campus event where alcoholic beverages are available, at least one person designated by the
group shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to these requirements.

PARTY PLANNING GUIDELINES
To provide students with a pleasurable, entertaining and sociable setting in a safe and ‘incident free’
atmosphere, Long Island University Brooklyn has enacted the following policies on ticket sales, janitorial

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and security fees, alcohol, party concluding times, guests and related issues.

PLANNING:

• Proposals for all parties must be made and approved by Student Activities at least one month prior to
the proposed event date. Approval for parties will be determined partly on whether the
club/organization’s budget can support the services of 12 security officers and a supervisor.

• Immediately after approval of the party, but not later than two (2) weeks prior to the party date, the
Advisor for the organization hosting the party, in addition to the club/organization executives, Set 4
U, Student Activities representatives and representatives of Security must meet to discuss the
protocol for that specific party.

• All the specifics regarding the party are to be discussed at the security meeting. Rough drafts of flyers
and tickets should be presented at the meeting as well as the names of all the performers, DJ’s,
Speakers, etc. Guest DJ’s are allowed a maximum of four (4) persons in his/her party. The DJ staff list
must be presented at the initial security meeting. Promotion and advertising strategies, a schedule of
coat check and ticket booth coverage, set for the University’s role, prices, number of persons
expected, and security procedures must all be discussed at the meeting.

• The proposed flyer/advertisement will be reviewed by the Office of Student Activities and Security
and be either approved or returned for corrections/adjustments.

• At no point should any advertisements for parties be posted prior to the initial security meeting.
• At least one (1) week prior to the party, a list of all the workers of the party must be submitted to

Student Activities for presenting to Security.
• All club/organization workers at the party must be wearing either name badges or event staff shirts

on the evening of the party.

TICKETS: Before any ticket is reproduced a draft of the desired ticket must be presented to the
Coordinator of Student Activities who must provide the organization sponsoring the event with a written
approval of the ticket. The Coordinator of Student Activities must count all tickets prior to sale of actual
tickets. The event will be cancelled if tickets are not submitted for approval and counted. The next
working day following the event, a roster showing all revenue and unsold tickets must be submitted to
the Office of Student Activities, and all revenue will be deposited into the club’s account. All tickets for
parties should be sold prior to the event. Only under special circumstances will there be any selling of
tickets at the door.

JANITORIAL: All organizations using any Brooklyn Campus facility for a party will be charged a fee for
custodial services.

SECURITY:

• All organizations using any Brooklyn Campus facility for a party will be charged a security fee.
• There will be no persons allowed in the clubroom areas during parties.
• All clubrooms must be vacated by 8:00 p.m. on party nights.
• At 8:30 p.m. a security meeting with all security officers, Student Activities Officers, all SET 4 U

members, Club/Organization Advisor and all the club representatives working the party will be held.
At this meeting, the protocol agreed upon in the initial meeting will be reiterated. Workers will meet
each other and go over everyone’s post for the evening. Wrist bands colors and other pertinent
information will also be discussed for Avena Lounge parties. The advisor on duty and the security
supervisor will be identified to all workers.
• All persons, even those working the party, must go through the metal detector.
• Persons who are rowdy, uncooperative with security or seem inebriated or smell of alcohol will not
be allowed in the party.
• Security will also disallow all food, bottles or containers of any kind, bags, etc. into the party.
• All partygoers must check their coats and book bags at the coat check.

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• No student should be allowed on the balcony of the second floor during a party held in the Luntey.
• The Security supervisor makes the final decision regarding ending a party in which safety is an issue,

but would alert the administrators on duty prior to shutting down the party.
ALCOHOL POLICY: No alcohol will be allowed except at parties held in the Avena Lounge. Wine and beer
from the Avena Lounge will be the only alcoholic beverages allowed at Avena Lounge parties. All persons
must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. Persons under 21 who are caught drinking will be
escorted out of the party. Any person caught purchasing alcoholic beverages for under age person(s) will
be escorted out of the party. For our policy on alcohol and further information see the “Long Island
University/Brooklyn Campus Alcohol Policy and Regulations”.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR: No person will be allowed to enter the party without proper identification. There
will be no smoking of any kind at parties. Persons who are caught smoking will be escorted out of the
party. ID Bands must be worn at all times during the party. Any person caught fighting will be escorted out
of the party and barred from future functions.
TIME: Doors close at midnight, or whenever capacity is reached. Security assists us in enforcing this. All
Brooklyn Campus parties must conclude by 2:00 a.m. Otherwise, all exits from the party are FINAL.
GUESTS: There will be no guests at parties.
Note: Failure of any organization or individual to comply with this party policy may result in denial of
party privileges to the organization or individual respectively.

- Revised February 20, 2009

FORMS AND POLICIES

 Brooklyn Residence Life (http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/ResLife) and Brooklyn
Campus Housing Application

 Residence Life and Housing FAQs (http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/ResLife/FAQ)
 Residence Hall Policies (http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/ResLife/Helpful-Info/Policies)

and Helpful Information for Residents
(http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/ResLife/Helpful-Info)
 Student Health Insurance (http://www.liu.edu/About/Administration/University-
Departments/SFO/Insurance.aspx)
 Health Insurance Requirements and Waiver
(http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/ResLife/Forms/Health-Insurance)
University policy requires all resident students to have health insurance. All residents will be
automatically billed for the university-sponsored health insurance plan on their bursar account.
You have an opportunity to waive this charge by complying with the waiver procedures. If you
wish to waive the charge, go to https://webapps.liu.edu/studenthealthinsurance and follow the
instructions closely. Print and retain a receipt evidencing proof of compliance with the waiver
provisions. Failure to comply on time with the waiver provision and meet the posted deadlines
will result in the student being billed for university-sponsored health insurance.
 Brooklyn Campus Resources and Facilities (http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/About/Resources)
 Brooklyn Campus Offices and Services Listing (http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/About/Offices)
 Safe Zone Manual – LIU Brooklyn Campus

PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Department of Public Safety: Metcalfe Building, in the rear

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Emergencies: Dial 55 or ext.1078 from any campus phone or press the red button on any yellow
emergency phone.
Non-Emergencies: 718.488.1078
Email: [email protected]
Selvin Livingston, Director of Security, [email protected] or 718.488.1078
Brad Cohen, Associate Provost for Campus Services and Human Resources, [email protected] or
718.488.3406

The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students,
faculty, staff and visitors at LIU Brooklyn. Public Safety provides safety and security services by foot, 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. Public Safety Officers at LIU Brooklyn are licensed by the state of New York
and are trained, certified and registered pursuant to the New York State Security Guard Act of 1992.

The Public Safety Department administers a comprehensive public safety program, including crime
prevention programs, fire prevention exercises, personal safety workshops, escort services, an emergency
alert system and a network of sirens and loudspeakers in the event of outdoor emergencies. Public Safety
works closely with the 88th and 84th Precinct police departments. In addition, the Department models its
security procedures on the guidelines of the US Department of Homeland Security.

The Department maintains and promotes respect for the individual rights and dignity of all persons and
continually attempts to instill public confidence by maintaining a high degree of professionalism,
dedication and expertise in the delivery of its services.

Services to the LIU Brooklyn Community:
• Serves the campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year-round
• Collaborates closely with the 88th and 84th precincts to maintain law and order on campus
• Handles criminal acts and crime scenes until the police department arrives
• Assists members of the campus community in many nonemergency situations, from battery jump-

starts to vehicle lockouts. For assistance, call Public Safety from any campus phone, provide the
location, make, model and color of your vehicle and a Public Safety Officer will respond to assist you.

Emergency Management:
The LIU Brooklyn Department of Public Safety offers comprehensive services in emergency response and
management to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff. Through several initiatives, the
campus is prepared for a wide array of emergency situations, ensuring prompt notification and protection
of the campus community whether the event is commonplace or extraordinary. In the event of
emergency, the LIU Brooklyn Emergency Notification System is enabled to instantly and simultaneously
contact LIU Brooklyn students, faculty and staff via LIU email, website notifications and text messaging to
those who register their cell phones with the University. Emergency building managers assist Public Safety
in disseminating information in their designated building and have been trained in “Evacuation” and
“Shelter-in-Place” procedures. LIU Brooklyn employs the use of an outdoor siren warning system.
An efficient Snow and Emergency School Closings system is in place to ensure our students are informed
of closings immediately via the LIU Brooklyn home page, our emergency closings hotline, 718.488.1078
and local radio and television stations. To learn more about our emergency response programs, visit the
Public Safety webpage at http://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/publicsafety/emergency.
Emergency Notification System:
The LIU Brooklyn Emergency Alert System can instantly and simultaneously contact LIU Brooklyn students,
faculty and staff in the event of an emergency. Should an emergency occur, members of the campus
community would receive notifications to their official LIU email account and cell phone, only if
registered.

To register for the LIU Brooklyn Emergency Alert System, please follow these directions, which are also
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available at: http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/About/Offices/Public-Safety/Emergency/Notification.

• For students, your official LIU email account address is: [email protected]. To
register, please visit the LIU website at https://my.liu.edu.

• If students prefer to receive emergency messages through their personal email account (i.e. AOL,
Gmail) or PDA (i.e. Blackberry, iPhone, Sidekick) they must adjust their My LIU account settings by
logging onto https://my.liu.edu, clicking on “My Email” in the upper-right corner, followed by
“Filters and Forward”.

• Emergency messages also can be sent to students’ cell phones as text messages. If students have
already activated their My LIU account and need to change their cell phone number, please visit
the Information Technology Department located at the Library Learning Center, 2nd Floor. The
hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 am – 7 pm and Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

• LIU Brooklyn Campus students should log in regularly to the My LIU web portal, as it is the
University’s primary method for delivering emergency information to students. Access to My LIU is
available here at https://my.liu.edu or from the LIU Brooklyn home page at https://my.liu.edu,
located in the middle of the tab bar.

• Students who require technical assistance with the My LIU student information system should visit
the Information Technology Department located at the Library Learning Center, 2nd Floor. The
hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 am – 7 pm and Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. For information, please call
718.488.1082 or check their website at http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/About/Offices/Public-
Safety/Emergency/Notification.

Students Should Remember:
• My LIU is the official method of communication to all LIU Brooklyn students.
• My LIU is the only email account recognized for official LIU Brooklyn business.
• Check their My LIU email regularly for the latest campus news and information.

IMPORTANT NOTE: LIU cannot be held liable for students who do not receive emergency messages or
who do not log into their My LIU email regularly.

Policies and Procedures for Safe Access to Residence Halls:
Residence hall entrances are locked 24-hours a day. Access is gained by an individually coded swipe LIU
identification card, which is provided to each resident student. Residence hall security staff will be present
during fall and spring semesters at prescribed hours to check IDs of all people (residents and visitors)
entering the residence halls. No one is admitted without proper photo ID (University ID or driver’s
license). All guests and persons making deliveries must sign in at the security desk at the front entrances
and must be escorted to the room by the student they are visiting. Visitors are permitted in the residence
halls only with proper authorization.

How to Report a Crime or Other Emergency:
Dial 1078 from any campus phone or simply push the red button on any yellow emergency phone to
report a crime in progress and/or other emergency. Respond directly to the Office of the Department of
Public Safety, located in the rear of the Metcalfe building.

When reporting a crime or incident, provide as much information as possible, including:
• Details of what happened.
• Specific location.
• Identify and/or description of person(s) involved.
• Date and time of incident.
• Be as specific as possible when giving any information to the Department of Public Safety, i.e.,

description of person(s), vehicle(s), etc.

Policies Regarding Reporting a Crime Confidentially:
Persons wanting to report a crime or incident can do so confidentially by contacting the Department of

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Public Safety at ext. 1078. The reporting person’s name will be kept confidential, but the incident may be
included in the annual crime statistic report without divulging the person’s name or any other information
that would infringe on his/her confidentiality.
Crime Prevention and Security Program:
At freshman and transfer orientation, LIU Brooklyn representatives present information and advice to
newcomers on crime prevention and security. Presentations are also conducted for family members to
familiarize them with the Department of Public Safety and to address questions or concerns.
Personal Safety Program:
Interested individuals and groups can arrange for informational safety presentations by a trained crime
prevention officer from the Department of Public Safety to address specific concerns.
Brochures:
Brochures and crime prevention pamphlets are available at the Public Safety Office as well as Student
Affairs offices and other locations throughout campus. The brochures include tips on self-protection and
measures to prevent being a victim of crime.
Public Safety Escort Service:
The Department of Public Safety at LIU Brooklyn is dedicated to providing a safe and secure campus
environment for the students, staff, faculty and visitors of the community it serves. To meet this goal,
Public Safety provides a free walking escort service to all students, staff, faculty and visitors to the campus
after dark. The primary goal of the Escort Service is to enable members to travel from one campus
location to another with a greater sense of security. Public Safety carefully conducts background checks
and screens all students selected to provide escorts. Escorts can be identified by their conspicuously
marked jackets. All escorts carry two-way radios for quick dispatch and prompt service.
To arrange for an escort, dial 718.488.1078 from any campus phone or use one of the many emergency
phones located throughout the campus. When calling to arrange an escort, provide your name, exact
location and destination.
Valuable Property:
During the course of an academic year, the Department of Public Safety at LIU Brooklyn recovers many
items of personal property. Much of this property cannot be returned, as the rightful owner cannot be
identified. Public Safety recommends that members of the campus community record the serial numbers
of all valuable equipment, computers, stereos, televisions, etc., and file them away for safekeeping.
Should a member elect to engrave his/her valuables, DO NOT use a Social Security number. Instead use
information that will have meaning to the member alone, including family birth dates, mother's maiden
name, etc. An engraver is available for a member’s use through the Department of Public Safety.
Lost and Found:
If a member of the campus community cannot find their car keys, wallet, purse, backpack or other
personal property, they should contact the Department of Public Safety at 718.488.1078 at any time. If a
member finds someone else’s property, they can deliver it or have it forwarded to the Department of
Public Safety, located in the rear of the Metcalfe Building.
Photo ID Information:
All faculty, staff, student and visitors are required to show their LIU Photo ID Card or other form of photo
ID upon entrance to the campus.
Visit the Public Safety website at http://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/publicsafety for more information about
their services and for safety tips and crime statistics.
Additional information about public safety and emergency services at LIU is available in the Emergency

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and Safety Procedures Guide beginning on page 92 in the Compliance Resource section of this guide.
LIU SAFE ZONE
LIU Safe Zone representatives serve as contacts for individuals on campus with questions or concerns
related to sexual orientation and gender identity, for themselves, a friend or family member. The goal of
the program is to promote a safe and free campus for all students. A sticker with the LIU Safe Zone logo
can identify Safe Zone areas.
The Safe Zone Program:
• Reduces discrimination, homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism at LIU Brooklyn
• Increases awareness of LGBTQ-related issues and events on campus
• Makes LIU Brooklyn safer for everyone
Campus Contacts:
Dr. Sara Haden, Psychology Department, [email protected] or 718.488.3347 (Founding Member)
Shakira Whitley: 718-488-1327: [email protected] 2013-2014 President, SafeZone Council
Visit the SafeZone Facebook page at : https://www.facebook.com/LIUBrooklynSafeZone

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BROOKLYN CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Students in need of additional support may investigate the services offered through the Special
Educational Services, Achievement Studies and Renaissance Services for Disabled or Academically At-Risk
Students. This area provides students with coordinated services that address individual needs related to
disabilities or to academically at-risk factors that would otherwise not afford these students the
educational and future career opportunities available to them through a degree of higher education.
Students do need to apply for additional services and/or admission to the Achievement Studies program.
To learn more about services available, please call 718.488.1044 or visit the LIU website at
www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/
ACADEMIC ADVISING AND COUNSELING
The LIU Promise service is a comprehensive resource center that provides entering, transfer and
continuing students with information, guidance and the resources needed to make a successful
adjustment to college life. The office is staffed with professional counselors who provide individualized
assistance with issues such as what to choose as your major and what courses you should take.
Counselors are available to speak with incoming students during regular office hours as well as during
other special Campus events. For more information contact LIU Promise at [email protected] or call
718.488.1039
CENTER FOR STUDENT INFORMATION
The Center for Student Information (CSI) website at http://it.liu.edu/Info-Tech/CSI provides support and
information regarding your My LIU Student Portal, Google Apps for Education (including Google powered
MyLIU email), Blackboard learning management system, and various on campus entertainment centers
(The Game Room), and more! Browse through the pdf- and video-tutorials, or click on ‘Support’ to reach
us directly.
Long Island University has established two Centers for Student Information -- one located on the Brooklyn
Campus in the Library Learning Center, Room 227 -- and the other located on the Post Campus in Hillwood
Commons. The CSIs are easy to access and strive to improve the services and assistance LIU believes its
students deserve.
ENROLLMENT SERVICES: REGISTRAR
Through an integrated mix of personal and online services, we have developed a system that supports our
students in managing all aspects of their education. Through the University’s convenient My LIU portal,
you can execute the following registrar-related actions:

• Register for classes, check your grades and review your class schedule
• Order an unofficial transcript
• Obtain a transfer credit report
• Search for classes
• Check for holds and blocks
• Change your information
If you are not familiar with the My LIU portal, visit the online student center. To establish an account, or
to log in to your account visit My LIU. The Registrar’s website is
http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/About/Offices/Registrar.

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In addition to our online services, we are here, onsite, to make sure that you receive the personalized
attention that is the hallmark of a Brooklyn Campus education. Feel free to visit us during office hours in
the S Building, Room 102. If you have questions, please contact us at 718.488.1013.
FINANCIAL SERVICES: FINANACIAL AID
A college education is a big investment in your future - one that will pay off through increased knowledge
and better career opportunities. LIU Brooklyn is committed to making a quality, private education
affordable. Eighty-five percent of our students receive financial assistance to help meet college expenses.
Each year, more than $175 million in scholarships and financial aid is awarded to our students. Financial
aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants and loans.
Through an integrated mix of personal and online services, we have developed a system that supports our
students in managing all aspects of financing their education.
Through the University’s convenient My LIU portal, you can execute the following related actions:

• view your financial aid information
• view a list of “to do” items that reflects documents that need to be submitted and actions that

need to be taken to ensure your enrollment or continued enrollment
• view your student account information
• make payments online or
• make ISFS appointments online
If you are not familiar with the My LIU portal, visit the online student center. To establish an account, or
to log in to your account visit My LIU. For general information, please check the website at
http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/Financial-Services.
In addition to this convenient online option to manage the financing of your education, our
experienced counselors will work closely with you and your family to make sure you receive the highest
amount of aid possible. If you have questions, please contact us at 718.488.1037.
ACADEMIC REINFORCEMENT CENTER
The Academic Reinforcement Center (ARC) is a learning and resource center that offers quality one-on-
one and small-group tutoring across the disciplines to undergraduates of the Brooklyn Campus of Long
Island University. The tutors and administrators represent the academic and cultural diversity of the
student body, providing assistance in mathematics, education, business, and the humanities, as well as
the social, physical and health sciences. All tutors and support staff are dedicated to providing students
with a productive learning experience.
Tutoring sessions are designed to supplement in-class work and focus on providing opportunities for
active learning, self-reflection, and collaborative study. Tutors, acting as educational mentors rather than
instructors, focus not on teaching content and completing homework assignments, but on posing
problems and putting course subjects into practice through critical thinking and re-examination.
The ARC also offers walk-in tutoring sessions available on a limited basis, targeted group workshops, study
skills support, and assistance with forming study groups. The ARC also offers the English Summer Institute,
a 6-week writing preparation course for pre-freshmen students, between the months of July and August.
There website is http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/Academics/Centers/ARC.

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WRITING CENTER
The Writing Center's mission is to support and develop student writing and reading at LIU/Brooklyn. We
complement the classroom instruction of writing and writing in the academic disciplines with one-on-one,
student-centered tutoring and student writing groups. We are also a central resource on writing for
students, faculty, and the rest of the university community.
The LIU/Brooklyn Writing Center is located in H-218 (on the second floor of the Humanities Building). You
may reach us by phone at 718.488.1095. Website: http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut07/writingc/
During the academic year, the Writing Center is open during the following hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Among the services provided at The Writing Center are:
ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: The Writing Center provides one-on-one tutoring both by regularly scheduled
weekly appointment and via unscheduled walk-in hours. Go to the Writing Center's front desk to sign up
for ongoing tutoring or to check for the availability of a walk-in tutor.
STUDENT WRITING GROUPS: The Writing Center also helps students to form their own ongoing writing
groups. A tutor will help a group of approximately five students to get started by teaching techniques of
peer review, facilitating the group for its first few weeks of meetings, and being available for consultation
and facilitation upon request thereafter. Students interested in being part of a student-writing group
should check in at the front desk for more information.
COMPUTER LAB: We also have computers available for use by students. The computer lab in the Writing
Center is equipped with both Apple Macintosh computers and IBM-compatible PCs, and the entire
network is connected to laser printers and the Internet. Due to its limited size, we must restrict usage of
our lab to students who are registered with the Writing Center and are currently meeting with a tutor. To
ensure all our users have access to the lab, we limit use to one hour during peak periods. Up to ten pages
(not from the internet) may be printed for free per session.
REFERENCE LIBRARY: Within the Center, we have a complete array of handouts on specific topics as well
as books and journals that tackle a variety of subjects. Copies of handouts are available for your use at the
Writing Center or, if you are a member of the LIU community, we will gladly forward one to your campus
mailing address. To review a book or journal, feel free to stop into the Center during our regular business
hours.

THE ALUMNI MENTOR PROGRAM
The Alumni Mentor Program will connect you with LIU Brooklyn alumni who are established professionals
in their chosen field of interest. Within this program, students have the opportunity to learn more about
career paths, “a day in the life” in a given industry and receive helpful tips for succeeding in a field of
interest.
The Alumni and Professional Mentor Program is designed to assist LIU students explore occupations,
gather career and workplace information and make career decisions through contact with a seasoned
professional. To help make it possible for LIU alumni to mentor our students, the Alumni and Professional
Mentor Program offers varied options for mentor involvement, with choices to fit even the busiest
schedules. Your time commitment is minimal and flexible - you have the option of providing informational
interviews in-person or over the telephone. As a mentor, you can speak with a student once, have
multiple conversations, serve as an on-going mentor or have a student shadow you on-the-job.

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If you are interested in being a mentor, please contact Amy Rothenberg, Associate Director at the Office
of Career Services at [email protected] or at 718.488.1603.

OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES

LIU Brooklyn offers an array of career planning services. From one-on-one career counseling and
assistance with résumé and cover letter development, to skills assessments, mock interviews, networking
nights, career fairs and internship/job referral services, the Office of Career Services
([email protected]) helps undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni to
explore their career options, to gain valuable workplace skills, to build their résumés, to earn money while
still in school and to make the professional connections they need to launch their careers. Resources
include a unique online career management system/job bank, MyCareerKey,
http://www.liunet.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/CareerServices/MyCareerKey.
The Office of Career Services provides services and resources to help alumni position themselves for
success in the job market, including access to an online job bank, career counseling, career events and
workshops. Through our online career management system, MyCareerKey, you can search for jobs 24/7
and post your résumé. Once a counselor approves your résumé, you may apply for positions and facilitate
viewing by prospective employers.

CAMPUS MINISTRIES

LIU Brooklyn Campus Ministry dares to foster a community that takes its faith traditions very seriously.
We challenge our members to be credible witnesses of their traditions of faith and to employ the best
elements of the same in the services of our community. As a diversified, multi-religious and ethnic
community par excellence, we seek to enrich one another and our community with the values of our
different traditions, and to collaborate ecumenically as advocates for justice, peace and reverence for life.
The sacred writings of the different religions serve as our guide for action. And our mode of operation is
from Campus to social outreach, from place of theory to place of reality, from feelings of concern to
actions against poverty, hunger, disease and social injustice. Our goal is to help our community develop
the full potentials of their humanity, become better citizens and responsible inhabitants of our planet,
and to die with a better hope.

Reverend Charles P. Keeney, Chaplain
Rabbi Josh Tabi, Chaplain
Office of Campus Ministries at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus is located in Room S-302.
For more information, please email Father Keeney at [email protected] or by phone at
718.488.3359. To reach Rabbi Tabi, please call 718.488.1216. You may also wish to visit the Campus
Ministry website at http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut10/studentactivities/ministry.html.

STUDENT LIFE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

GOALS AND BENEFITS OF THE ACADEMY
In keeping with the mission of the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development, the Office has
created a Student Leadership Academy with the following goals:
• To increase effective leadership skills in our students
• To lend a more credible component to the Student Activities program
• To facilitate better yearly transitioning within the Student Government Association and within other

student organizations
• To enhance communication between students and administration
• To augment the students’ academic education in order to facilitate their future careers
• To help students discover, know intricately, and enhance their own leadership skills

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Ideally students who participate in the program will benefit by:
• Understanding the dynamic of servant-leadership in effecting an almost 100% return rate on

achieving goals
• Learning about themselves through various assessment methods of leadership styles, group

interaction and personality trait evaluation
• Learning or enhancing goal setting, decision-making, team-building, conflict-resolution, stress

management, planning, self-care, and communication skills
• Exploring various leadership settings and factors pertinent to leadership, such as crisis management,

ethics and morality, organizational structure and navigation, “cognitive and emotive” aspects of
leadership, followership, and change
• Building professional relationships through networking with various persons in leadership,
government, business, industry, and academics
• Adding Student Leadership training to their resumes, and to scholarship and award applications and
• Creating a portfolio of projects and presentations suitable for job applications
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMY
All Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus students who desire to improve their leadership abilities
through hard work, commitment to self-examination and personal leadership development, and who are
registered for at least 9 credits, with a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.35 grade point
average must submit an application for the Student Leadership Academy.
Follow this link for the pdf-version of the application:
http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut10/studentactivities/forms/Student_Leadership_Academy_App.pdf
If you have questions concerning this application, please contact Karlene Thompson, Director of Student
Life and Leadership Development, at [email protected], 718.488.1216 or by visiting M311.

STEINBERG WELLNESS CENTER (FORMERLY THE WRAC)

Sharon Abbate, Senior Associate Director, Building Operations, [email protected], 718.780.4072
Gamal Abiona, Assistant Director of Building Operations, [email protected], 718.488.1000 ext. 3055
Said Hamdan, Director, Wellness Institute, [email protected], 718.780.6598
Bryna Gutner-Pelsinger, Assistant Director of Wellness Operations/Director of Aquatics, 718.780.4052
Jay Ahmed, Director, Wellness Center Fitness Center, [email protected], 718.488.1000 ext. 3009
Jade McLee, Assistant Fitness Director, [email protected], 718.488.1000 ext. 3009
Fitness Center Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7 am – 10 pm, Friday: 7 am - 7 pm, Saturday: 8 am – 4 pm.
Sunday: Closed Pool Hours: Monday-Friday: 7 am - 7 pm, Saturday: 8 am - 4 pm, Sunday: Closed.
Schedules change during holidays, school breaks and summer.
Website: http://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/wrac

The Wellness, Recreation, & Athletic Center (WRAC) is a central hub for student activities and athletic
events on campus. This $45 million, 114,000- square-foot facility supports the campus’s 18 Division I
Athletic teams, provides a state-of-the-art workout facility and swimming pool for the campus community
and houses the Health and Wellness Institute.

The WRAC features a 2,500-seat arena, which hosts the campus’s Division I basketball and volleyball
games, high school athletic events and special events such as the Sports Net New York Invitational. The
fitness center includes state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment and a group exercise studio
offering free classes such as Pilates, yoga and total body conditioning. The facility also includes a 25-yard,
eight-lane swimming pool and a rooftop track and tennis courts and the Health and Wellness Institute,
featuring one of New York City’s only hydrotherapy pools. In addition, the WRAC provides training
opportunities for the campus’s more than 3,000 students in health-related majors.

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We urge all members of the campus community to explore this wonderful facility and to take advantage
of its programs and services.
The WRAC is free for students as long as their bills are cleared for the semester.
Services for Faculty and Students:
• Classes for credit: Beginner Swim, Intermediate Swim, Advanced Swim, Lifeguard Training
• Purchase private swim lessons
• Classes offered in the fitness studio: Pilates, Yoga, Total Body Conditioning, Hip Hop Dance, Abs

Classes, Salsa, Belly Dance, Zumba
UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES
175 Willoughby Street (entrance on Fleet Street)
Hours of Service: Monday-Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Brooklyn Hospital Center
121 DeKalb Avenue
(Maynard Building, 1st floor)
Monday – Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm
To make an appointment call 718-246-6450; walk-ins accepted.
After Hours Care (non-emergency): To speak to a physician call, 718.250.8621.
After Hours Emergency Care: Contact Transcare at 877.251.9111 and ask for transport to the Emergency
Department at the Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Website: http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/UHMS
In partnership with the Brooklyn Hospital Center LIU offers health care to students, staff, and their
families. UHWS offers an array of services and accepts a wide variety of health insurance plans.
Medical services are provided by the Brooklyn Hospital Center’s Department of Family Medicine and
include medical evaluation and treatment for illness and injury, gynecological consultation and treatment,
prescriptions, medications, immunizations, and other preventive services. All services are strictly
confidential and are not part of a student's academic record.
The UHMS also provides a variety of health-related services that assist students with access to
management strategies for various health issues, relevant testing and regular screenings.
Examples of such services include fitness, smoking cessation, asthma assessment, mental health
awareness and semester health and wellness screenings.

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES

MINIMUM GPA REQUIREMENTS
The College has a responsibility to ensure its graduates are able to deliver patient-centered care and be
competent in executing the duties of a pharmacist. One way to ensure this is for the student to complete
the program in accordance with College’s policy on academic standards. Collectively the standards
include:

• Completing the six-year Doctor of Pharmacy program in the projected time frame.
• Completing the necessary required and elective courses in the sequence as presented.
• Maintaining an overall minimum semester and overall professional GPA.
The minimum professional GPA for all circumstances described above is 2.330. This requirement applies to
progression, academic probation, and academic dismissal standards.
Dismissal may be applied at any time regardless of the number, if any of probationary semesters if the
GPA in all professional courses attempted for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th academic year is:
• GPA 1.750 or less after 1 semester of study in the professional phase
• GPA 1.950 or less after two semesters of study in the professional phase
• GPA 2.200 or less after three or more semesters of study in the professional phase
PHARMACY ACADEMIC ADVISING

Registration procedures: Registration appointments are assigned by the Office of the Registrar and
posted on students' MYLIU accounts. New P3 students register for their first semester during group
registration sessions run by the Office of Student and Professional Affairs. Information about these
sessions is included in students' acceptance letters. Second semester P3s-P6s register themselves online
via MYLIU. If students have difficulty registering they should stop by the Office of Student and
Professional Affairs and meet with an advisor. For more information about the Office of the Registrar,
please visit their website at http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/About/Offices/Registrar.
When to see an advisor: All new P3 students are required to meet with an academic advisor during their
first semester. After their first semester, students in good academic standing only need to meet with an
advisor as needed. The most common reason a student will meet with an advisor is to resolve registration
issues. However, students should seek academic advisement anytime they need to discuss something that
could impact their academics or their ability to remain at the College. For example, a student should meet
with an advisor if he/she is having difficulty with classes, financial problems, health issues or personal
problems. If our office is unable to help the student we will refer them to the appropriate office/person
on campus that can help.
Student who have been placed on academic probation or are struggling in their classes may be required
to meet with an advisor more frequently.
What to do when a student needs extra help: Anytime a student is struggling academically they should
discuss this with his/her professor. Students who need extra help should also meet with an academic
advisor to discuss other support available, such as tutoring.
Tutoring: Free peer tutoring is available for P3, P4 and P5 students through the Rho Chi Honor Society.
Free tutoring is also available for P3 students through the University's Academic Reinforcement Center
at http://liu.edu/Brooklyn/Academics/Centers/ARC.

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ACADEMIC PROBATION
Conditions of a student’s academic probation are as follows:

1. Typically, the maximum number of semesters, terms or sessions exclusive of summer sessions, of
academic probation permitted is two during the pre-professional phase (P-1 and P-2) of study
and two during the professional phase (P-3, P-4, P-5 and P-6) of study. The two semesters may be
either consecutive or separate. Any student who is on or qualifies for probation for a third
semester in either the pre-professional phase professional phase of study will, with great
probability, be academically dismissed from the College. On rare occasions, upon review by the
Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and/or the College’s Scholastic Committee,
additional semesters, terms or sessions of academic probation may be afforded the student in
order for the student to remedy his or her noncompliance with the standards of satisfactory
academic progress. When such extension of academic probation is granted, it shall not be
construed that further extensions will be granted or that the possibility of academic dismissal or
suspension is lessened should noncompliance with the standards of academic progress continue
to exist at the conclusion of the probationary period extension. Student on extensions of
academic probation are typically required to conform to a written agreement regarding their
academic progress. Failure to achieve the levels of academic performance as specified in the
agreement is cause for academic dismissal from the College.

2. Students who are not in compliance with the standards of academic progression for any reason
are not permitted under any circumstances to enroll and/or participate in any courses with
experiential components. Students who come into noncompliance with the standards of
academic progression at any time that they may be enrolled or participating in any courses with
experiential components will immediately be required to withdraw from those courses and will
not be permitted to re-enroll or participate in such courses until their noncompliance with the
standards of academic progression are remedied.

3. A student who has been placed on academic probation is limited in participation in
extracurricular activities. A probationary student may hold membership in clubs, organizations
and fraternal societies. A probationary student is barred from holding any office, chair or
committee seat in such clubs, organizations and fraternal societies. A probationary student may
attend lectures and other events sponsored by such clubs, organizations and fraternal societies
and/or by the College that are deemed to be of an educational nature.

4. A student on academic probation is or may be required to participate in academic counseling
and/or enroll in a remedial program of study.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION
Academic suspension may occur in those cases when it is the determination of LIU Pharmacy that the
particulars of a student’s failure to achieve satisfactory progress are of such nature that a period of time
away from the College would likely improve the prospects for remediation of unsatisfactory progress
when the student is permitted to resume his/her studies. By way of example, academic suspension might
be prescribed when a student indicates that his/her failure to maintain satisfactory progress is due to
some type of personal circumstance, such as infirmity, family problems or economic difficulties. In such
cases, the College may require a period of academic suspension of from one-to-two semesters of study
until such time that the extenuating causes that have been determined to be factors in the student’s
unsatisfactory progress have been reasonably ameliorated. Academic suspension may also be applied
when the student’s academic difficulties have created a situation where he/she may need to repeat
courses in order to meet the prerequisite qualifications to move forward into the next term of study.
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
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determination is made, after a thorough review by the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
and/or the Scholastic Committee of the College, that the student’s academic record is unsatisfactory or
otherwise does not comply for any reason with the standards of satisfactory academic progress. Typically,
academic dismissal occurs whenever a determination has been made by LIU Pharmacy that a student’s
failure to maintain satisfactory progress is of such severity or length of time, as defined by the following
guidelines, that the student should be permanently withdrawn from the College. When applying a
standard of length of time to an academic dismissal, except in those rare instances, as noted above,
where an extension of academic probation may be granted, dismissal will be applied whenever the
student has maintained, for two semesters, and overall cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of less than
2.330 in all courses attempted, two semesters of maintaining a cumulative GPA of less than 2.330 in all
professional pharmacy courses attempted that are herein prescribed for the third, fourth, fifth and sixth
year of study, or two semesters, terms or sessions accumulating two instances of a GPA of less then 2.330
for a semester, term or session attended. When applying a standard of severity to an academic dismissal,
a dismissal may be applied at any time that a student has acquired an overall GPA of 1.750 or less in all
courses attempted or a GPA of 1.750 or less for a semester, term or session attended. For students in the
professional phase of the program (3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th year) academic dismissal may be applied if the GPA in
all professional courses attempted that are herein prescribed for the third, fourth, fifth and sixth year of
study is 1.750 or less after one semester of study in the professional phase, 1.950 or less after two
semesters of study in the professional phase, or 2.200 or less after three or more semesters of study.
A student may appeal an academic dismissal once by petition to the Scholastic Committee of the College.
The petition should present a thorough analysis by the student of the reasons for having failed to
maintain satisfactory academic progress and a comprehensive plan for rectifying his/her deficiencies
within a reasonable period of time, preferably after one semester of study but not exceeding two
semesters of study, and that conforms with all other academic regulations of the College. The petition is
considered by the Scholastic Committee, which may request that the student appear before this
committee to substantiate his/her position and answer questions. The Committee then makes its
recommendations on the petition to the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. Students are
advised that successful appeals of academic dismissals are rare and usually occur only in those
circumstances where substantive underlying causes for unsatisfactory academic progress were previously
unknown to the College. Generally, as noted above, in cases where substantive underlying causes exist for
unsatisfactory progress, an extension of academic probation will have been granted to allow the student
additional opportunity to remedy his/her noncompliance with satisfactory academic progress. Decisions
of the Scholastic Committee and/or the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs that a student
believes may demonstrate arbitrary and capricious treatment or to be fundamentally unfair may be
appealed, as a final step, to the Dean of LIU Pharmacy.
THE CURRICULUM
Embracing the philosophy of pharmaceutical care as a patient-centered, outcomes-oriented pharmacy
practice, the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program utilizes innovative teaching methods to encourage
active learning and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The curriculum is
designed to prepare students for the general practice of pharmacy in all practice settings, while also
providing them with the tools to adapt to a rapidly changing and evolving health-care system. The
program is based upon 29 curricular endpoints that reflect the requisite competencies required for
contemporary pharmacy practice.
Professional Phase
Course of Study: The professional segment of the Doctor of Pharmacy program
consists of six semesters of didactic and early experiential course work and an extramural sixth year of
37.5 weeks of advanced practice experiences, which students complete in hospital, community and other
pharmacy-practice settings. The professional program provides the specialized education necessary to
develop expertise in the ever-broadening field of pharmacy and prepares the student for professional
licensure examinations. All professional courses must be taken in residence. There is no transfer credit for
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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND DRUG TESTING

A criminal conviction and/or the use of illegal drugs may impede or bar your entry into your chosen field
of study. Students seeking entrance into pharmacy, nursing, and other health and human services
professions should be aware that the presence of a criminal record can result in the refusal of
licensing/certification/registration agencies to issue the credential needed to practice in that field of
study. Prospective students are urged to contact the pertinent state and/or federal licensing board to
inquire whether a criminal record will have an impact on your eligibility to obtain licensure or
certification.
Many of our clinical/field experience affiliates now require the completion of criminal background checks
and/or drug testing for employees, volunteers and students affiliated with the site. Therefore, students
who plan to participate in a clinical/field experience will be asked to undergo a criminal background
check, and/or a drug screen. Students desiring entrance into the College of Pharmacy should be aware
that our clinical/field affiliates could reject or remove a student from the site if a criminal record is
discovered or if a drug test is positive. In the event that a student is rejected from a clinical/field site due
to information contained in the criminal background check, or drug screen, you may be unable to
complete a required clinical/field experience. If you are unable to complete program requirements, you
may be advised to withdraw from the program.
POST-GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

A Pharmacy Residency is additional education and training that a licensed pharmacist can pursue most
commonly immediately after graduation with a PharmD degree. Pharmacy residencies have a clinical
focus. Residents work as a licensed practitioner but receive training under the supervision of an
experienced preceptor and/or a residency director.
There are two types of residency programs: Postgraduate year one (PGY-1) offers generalized training and
exposes residents to a broad range of clinical scenarios. Postgraduate year two (PGY-2) emphasizes a
specific area of interest and helps lead to specialization in that field. In order to complete a PGY-2
residency, a PGY-1 program must be completed.
During a residency program, the resident is able to develop skills and competence in providing
pharmaceutical care to a variety of patients in various settings, thus fast tracking your opportunities for
growth beyond entry-level introductory and advances pharmacy practice experiences. Always a benefit,
residency training provides practitioners with a competitive advantage in the job market because many
positions require residency training for clinical positions. In addition, many networking opportunities are
available. Completing a residency gives the resident an opportunity to better define his/her career goals.
By participating in a variety of practice areas, a better perspective can be gained on which area of care
best fits his/her needs. For additional information and resources on residency training, please visit the
American Society of Health System Pharmacists Web site at
http://www.ashp.org/Import/ACCREDITATION/ResidentInfo/FAQs.aspx.
A Pharmacy Fellowship Program trains PharmD or PhD graduates as independent, collaborative
researchers qualified for careers in academia or the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries.
The focus of a pharmacy fellowship is to develop the participant's competency and expertise to conduct
research in his/her area of specialization. Under the close direction, instruction, and supervision of a
qualified investigator-preceptor, the fellow receives a highly individualized learning experience, using the
fellow’s research interests and knowledge needs as a focus for his/her education and training
Fellowships are typically offered through schools/colleges of pharmacy, academic health centers, the
pharmaceutical industry, and/or specialized care institutions and many have shared sponsorship.
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In preparation for post-graduate training, interested students may wish to contact the Director of
Student and Professional Activities, Patrick Campbell at [email protected] or personally in Room L-
123A; the LIU Brooklyn Office of Career Services in Room Pratt 510; or visit the American College of
Clinical Pharmacy website at https://www.accp.com/resandfel/guidelines.aspx or the American Society of
Health System Pharmacists at http://www.ashp.org/, under residency online directory.

TIPS ON PREPARING FOR A RESIDENCY OR FELLOWSHIP

The earlier you begin your preparation for a residency or fellowship the better off you will be! Each
semester there is at least one and often more than one Dean’s Hour program dedicated to Residency and
Fellowship opportunities including how to navigate the application process. Since several of our faculty
members also serve as residency directors, they are excellent sources of information. Below are some
things they look for when selecting residents:

• A strong academic ability
• A clear, well-articulated letter of intent by the applicant outlining why the student

wishes to apply to a particular residency/fellowship program AND why the student
believes he/she is a good fit for the program
• Letters of recommendation from faculty or preceptors who know the applicant well ( i.e.
beyond stating the grade the applicant received in a didactic or experiential course)
• Evidence of leadership (what type and to what extent has the candidate has been
involved on campus organizations or national organizations, what position(s) has/have
been held)
• Active membership in student chapters of professional organizations at the local, state
or national level
• Experience doing research or having published a research paper
• Presenting posters (summary of a research project) at national or regional meetings
• Participation in extracurricular activities that depict a well-rounded individual (e.g.
volunteer work)
• Receiving any pharmacy-related awards
• Work related experience that aligns with the residency/fellowship program for which
you are applying

In addition the Office of Career Services offers workshops on CV preparation and interview skills, which
are so important in being granted an on-site interview.

STUDENT-PROFESSOR COLLABORATIONS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

The College of Pharmacy seeks to broaden the professional horizons of students in areas such as scientific
inquiry and scholarly concern for the profession. Students are encouraged to collaborate with faculty
and/or administrators in scholarly pursuits. Inquiries concerning such collaboration should be addressed
to the chair of the College’s Research Committee. Furthermore, opportunities for such collaboration are
periodically discussed and advertised to students during Dean’s Hour (see below for description) sessions.
Less formally, students may learn from faculty about opportunities for collaboration while enrolled in
didactic or experiential courses. In addition, students interested in participating in professional projects
and/or research may wish to enroll in the following elective courses.

PH 599 Special Projects
This elective provides students with an opportunity to pursue their specific areas of interest in pharmacy,
through working with one of the faculty members on a special project. As most of these independent
studies and projects are research oriented, this course will provide students opportunities to develop
critical thinking and problem-solving skills by doing one or more of the following: developing a study
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data. Through working with faculty members in their area of interest, students also are able to explore in
greater depth the knowledge base in that particular area of pharmacy. Students will choose to work with
a faculty member in developing, implementing and completing a pharmacy project. The faculty member
must be willing to mentor and work with the student to develop a project and guide him/her to
completion. Once a student identifies a faculty member, the student will discuss and develop a hypothesis
for a mutually agreed-upon project. A project proposal must be developed and signed off on by the
faculty and the division director. The student must submit this signed-off proposal to the Assistant Dean
for Academic and Student Affairs in order to be enrolled in the course.
PH 698 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Research
Throughout this five week elective APPE the pharmacy student will be taking an active role in ongoing
research as directed by a faculty member or non-faculty member preceptor. The specific area of research
may or may not be a traditional career path in pharmacy. Through active participation students will learn
what is involved in the research process, including the proper methods or technique required to conduct
research. The student must identify a preceptor who will oversee and supervise the course. The student
must write a research proposal for a project mutually agreed upon by the student and preceptor. The
proposal must be approved and signed by the preceptor.
The proposal must be submitted to Director of the Office of Experiential Education at least one semester
prior to the expected participation in the course. The proposal will also need to be approved by the
Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs.
For more information please refer to the Experiential Education Policy and Procedure Manual which can
be accessed via E-value (the system utilized by the Office of Experiential Education) at www.E-value.net.
Login and password is required to access the system and will be provided to each student enrolled in the
program

STUDENT PORTFOLIOS

All student pharmacists maintain an electronic portfolio throughout the professional curriculum. The
portfolios are used to store examples of work and professional activities (also known as artifacts) that
document and direct growth through reflection, self-assessment, and preceptor assessment. The
portfolio system allows student pharmacists to share the evidence of their growth with potential
employers, residency program directors, and graduate school advisors.

As part of the portfolio process, students are assigned a mentor from the College of Pharmacy to review
the portfolio and discuss strategies for academic and professional growth. Students meet with mentors
once a semester. Details regarding the specific requirements for each professional year are discussed at a
Portfolio Orientation during the first weeks of the fall semester.

GRADUATION AWARDS AND DISTINCTION
For more information regarding Graduation Requirements and Graduation Honors and Awards, please
refer to the College of Pharmacy’s Online Bulletin.
(http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/pharmacy/bulletin.html)
ACADEMIC INFORMATION RESOURCES

LIU offers a wide array of academic resources to their students. Most are accessible on- and off-campus
with a valid LIU ID. For more information and FAQs, please visit
http://www.liu.brooklyn.libguides.com/IDCARD-library.

AccessPharmacy® from McGraw-Hill is an online curricular resource designed to meet the changing

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demands of pharmacy education and is made available to all LIU Pharmacy students. AccessPharmacy
(http://www.AccessPharmacy.com/index.aspx) is a flexible resource which allows students to select a
core curriculum topic, browse by organ system, review textbooks, search across leading pharmacy online
references and view optimized content on a mobile device.

 Components of AccessPharmacy® are available on a mobile version that can be accessed after
registering for a FREE MyAccessPharmacy account. Please note, however, that the registration
must be completed on-campus. Please refer to the AccessPharmacy® homepage for details
(http://accesspharmacy.com/).

Clinical Pharmacology (http://www.clinicalpharmacology-ip.com/) provides up-to-date, peer-reviewed,
clinically-relevant information on all U.S. prescription drugs, as well as off-label uses and dosage, herbal
supplements, nutritional and over-the-counter products and new and investigational drugs. For Clinical
Pharmacology OnHand (PDA) Access, please obtain the required PDA promotion codes from Dr. Sara
Grossman, Drug Information Specialist, at [email protected] or 718.488.3460.

 Clinical Pharmacology Mobile can be accessed on your mobile device for FREE! Please contact Dr.
Sara Grossman for a promotional code required to gain access.

Facts & Comparisons® eAnswers (http://online.factsandcomparisons.com/index.aspx) offers online access
to current drug information helping to support better therapeutic decisions in less time. Backed by more
than 60 years of editorial expertise, you have access to unbiased, reliable content from the publishers of
the definitive industry reference, Drug Facts and Comparisons®.

Access to a complete library of drug information references:
• Drug Facts and Comparisons®
• Drug Interaction Facts™
• Drug Interaction Facts™: Herbal Supplements and Food
• MedFacts patient information in English and Spanish
• Comparative Efficacy Content
• The Review of Natural Products
• A to Z Drug Facts™
• Off-Label Drug Facts
• Drug Identifier
• Trissel’s IV-Chek™
• Toxicology Treatment Guidelines
• Healthwise® Patient Instructions
• The Formulary Monograph Service™
• Martindale - The Complete Drug Reference

Lexicomp Online (http://online.lexi.com/lco/action/home/switch) is an industry-leading provider of drug
information and clinical content for the healthcare industry. We provide the tools necessary to help
improve patient safety, ensure compliance, and elevate the quality of care patients receive. Institutions of
higher learning find great educational value in our products, both in the classroom and in real-world
applications, preparing students for careers in the healthcare professions.

Lexicomp Online includes the following indexes:
• Lexi-Drugs
• Pediatric & Neonatal Lexi-Drugs
• Geriatric Lexi-Drugs
• AHFS Essentials
• AHFS DI (Adult and Pediatric)

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• Lexi-Drugs International
• Natural Products Database
• Pharmacogenomics
• Infectious Diseases
• Lab Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
• Other modules include: Lexi-Interact (drug interactions), Lexi-Drug ID (imprint identification), Lexi-CALC

(calculations), King Guide to Parenteral Admixtures (IV compatibility), Lexi-Patient Education (available
in 19 languages), and Lexi-Tox (toxicology)

 Discounted pricing for Lexicomp handheld subscriptions is available for students. Please visit the
Lexicomp Online homepage at http://online.lexi.com/lco/action/home under Academic Discount
Program.

Micromedex (http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch) is the most reliable, trusted name in
evidence-based clinical reference. We lead the industry because of our unmatched editorial process,
reliable content, and innovative user-friendly enhancements. And now Micromedex 2.0 has been
revamped to make finding evidence-based drug information and clinical answers much faster and easier.
Micromedex 2.0 offers students and faculty access to information on:
• Drugs (DRUGDEX®, DrugNotes, RED BOOK™ Online)
• Drug interactions (DRUG-REAX®)
• Drug identification (IDENTIDEX®)
• Diseases (DISEASEDEX™)
• Toxicology (POISINDEX®)
• Laboratory tests (Lab Advisor®)
• Alternative medicines (AltMedDex®)
• IV compatibility (IV INDEX®)
• Patient education (CareNotes®, Detailed Drug Information for the Consumer)

 MobileMicromedex 2.0, with details product monographs, can be accessed on most mobile
devices for FREE.

 Micromedex Drug Information App, with brief product monographs, and a Drug Interactions App
is accessible on an iPhone, iTouch and iPad for FREE. Please contact Dr. Sara Grossman at
[email protected] for instructions.

Pharmacist’s Letter
(http://pharmacistsletter.therapeuticresearch.com/home.aspx?cs=SCHOOLGIFT&s=PL) is a subscription
service for pharmacists covering new developments in drug therapy, and trends in pharmacy practice.
Pharmacist's Letter started in 1985 and currently serves most pharmacists in the United States and
Canada. The service consists of a monthly letter, plus Detail-Documents available 24 hours a day.

The Letter gives pharmacists very short concise updates and advice. The Detail-Documents provide in-
depth coverage answering many specific questions related to each topic.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
(http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/home.aspx?cs=SCHOOLGIFT&s=ND) has grown to be
recognized as the scientific gold standard for evidence-based information on this topic. Leaders in
conventional medicine as well as complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine recognize the
Database as the go-to resource for the most complete and practical information.

We continually add valuable new information. Hundreds of monographs have been updated and
thousands of new references are added each year. We also add new interactions and safety concerns as
soon as they are recognized. Several evidence-based Effectiveness Ratings, Safety Ratings, and Interaction
Ratings, have been raised or lowered based on new research.

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 Accessible on- and off-campus with your email address and password after subscription
activation. Click their website at http://www.studentpharmacists.com/walmartgift and then click
on “Activate my subscription”. Complete the requested information and upon verification, your
gift subscription will be activated.

LIU Library Resources (http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/) includes:
The International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (IPA) (http://www.ebscohost.com/biomedical-
libraries/international-pharmaceutical-abstracts) provide a comprehensive collection of information on
drug use and development, from the clinical, practical, and theoretical to the economic and scientific
aspects of the literature. IPA allows researchers to keep current on today's health related drug literature.
EBSCO A-to-Z® (http://www2.ebsco.com/en-us/Pages/index.aspx) is the industry’s most complete Web-
based tool for organizing and providing links to all of your library’s e-resources, including e-journals, titles
in full-text databases and e-journal packages, and e-books. EBSCO A-to-Z offers users a “one-stop” search
of your library’s e-collection, with easy navigation to full-text content.

 For a list of additional useful website, please visit the International Drug Information Center’s
webpage at http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/pharmacy/drug_info_Links.html.

 For issues with LIU barcodes, please call the Circulation Department at 718.488.1338
 For problems with database use, please phone the Reference Department at 718.780.4513
 For technical support when the Library is closed, please email LIU Technical Support at

[email protected].

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LIU PHARMACY: STUDENT-RELATED POLICIES

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

This section is provided for informational purposes. It should not be construed to be a comprehensive
presentation of all policies and regulations that affect students of LIU Pharmacy, but rather as a
distillation of those policies and regulations of which every student should be aware.

The LIU Pharmacy 2013-2014 Profession Program and Graduate Bulletin provides detailed information on
the following important topics relating to the standards of professional and ethical behavior. The Bulletin
is accessible at http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/pharmacy/bulletin.html.

 Academic Ethics
 LIU Pharmacy Honor Code – Statement of Philosophy; Academic Integrity (Cheating,

Plagiarism/Copyright Infringement, Other types of Falsification, Academic Dishonesty Related to
Clinical Practice, Abuse of Academic Materials, Representation); Professional Integrity
(Demeanor, Appearance, Impairment); and the Pledge of Honor
 LIU Pharmacy violations of Standards of Professional and Ethical Behavior and Academic Integrity
(LIU Pharmacy Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure)
 Policy for Student Complaints Relating to Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Standards, Policies and Procedures (Student Access; Posting and Communication of Policy; and
Complaint Policy and Procedures for Student Complaints)
 LIU Pharmacy Statement on Religious Diversity and the Academic Calendar
 LIU Pharmacy Official Correspondence (Residential Address and LIU Email Address)
 LIU Pharmacy Student Photo Identification Card

Also included within the Bulletin are the academic and administrative regulations, such as:

 Academic Responsibility
 Attendance
 Full-Time Students
 Change of Address or Telephone Number
 Cancellation of Courses
 Summer Session(s)
 Auditing of Courses
 Minors and Double Majors
 Electives
 Policy for Taking Courses at Another Institution
 Dean’s List
 Examinations (Absences from Tests and Exams, Absence from a Final Exam, Grades and Symbols

(U, ABS, W, WF, UW, Pass-Fail Option and NGR)
 Changes on Academic Records (Failure to Fulfill Nonacademic Requirements)
 Repeating Courses
 Quality Points
 Academic Standards
 Academic Probation
 Academic Suspension
 Academic Dismissal

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 Academic Status (Definitions of 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Year Students)
 Prerequisites
 Withdrawal from All Courses
 Withdrawal from One or Several Courses
 Readmission
 Registration and Advisement
 Graduation Requirements

PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY

Students enrolled in the PharmD program are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity in all
aspects of their classwork and their interactions with classmates, faculty, staff, preceptors, patients and
other health care providers.

Plagiarism/Copyright Infringement

• Use by paraphrase or direct quotation of the work of another person(s) without fully and properly
crediting the author(s) with footnotes, citations or bibliographical reference

• Use of materials prepared in collaboration with others without release in writing from the
collaborators

• Reproduction of copyright material (e.g. textbooks, handouts) without obtaining written permission
from the copyright owner

• Copying or downloading information from websites, whether in whole or in part, and submitting that
material in a paper as your own without crediting the source or sources

• Submitting patient-specific care plans/FARM notes written for one faculty/preceptor to another
faculty/preceptor

• Submitting false sources, such as bibliography of works that you do not actually use
• Lecture notes should not be used as a reference in handouts or on slides for any formal presentations

or in-services. Any student found to be plagiarizing will receive a failing grade for the assignment and
disciplinary action by the College.

Academic Dishonesty Related to Clinical Practice

• Falsification of a patient’s medical records or providing fabricated information regarding a patient’s
medical status

ATTENDANCE

Successful work in LIU Pharmacy is dependent upon regular class attendance. All students are expected to
attend classes and to participate in classroom activities. Faculty members have the right to weigh
attendance and class participation in determining grades. Consequently, excessive absences may impact
negatively on the evaluation of a student’s performance.

For students enrolled in years P-3, P-4, P-5 and P-6, faculty will inform students at the beginning of each
semester of policies governing attendance as written in the course outline or syllabus distributed to the
students.

Attendance is required of all students in years P-3, P-4, P-5 and P-6 in recitations, laboratories and in
Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Students in the experiential programs may be
permitted to leave the sites from time to time when returning to the College for special events, upon the
approval of the preceptors.

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TARDINESS
Students are expected to be present from the beginning of classes and laboratories until the instructor
dismisses them. Students are expected to comply with the hours set by preceptors for experiential
courses. If students arrive late, they may be denied admission or marked absent. Habitual tardiness
and/or failure to attend hours set by preceptors for experiential courses may impact negatively on the
evaluation of a student's performance. Additionally, disciplinary action may be undertaken for students
with habitual inattentiveness to punctuality and attendance.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students’ Rights, Grievances and Appeals:
(http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/Academics/Schools/CLAS/Programs/Div1/CSD/Rights.aspx)
Student concerns may relate to academic or clinical experiences, and/or administrative policies and
procedures within the department. The Department’s goal is to be respectful, fair, and responsive to each
student’s concerns and to thoroughly review any issues that may arise. Students are assured that there
will be no repercussions for initiating a complaint or grievance in the department. In any matter in which
students feel that their rights have been violated, or in matters of serious dispute with faculty member,
supervisor or administrator, students may avail themselves of the following complaint and/or formal
grievance procedure:
Identification of Terms:
A complaint is an informal verbal statement by a student that has perceived a problem with a faculty
member, supervisor or administrator within the department.
A grievance is a formal written statement by a student that addresses a perceived problem with a faculty
member, supervisor or administrator within the department.
Complaint Process:
Students who have a particular problem or issue are first encouraged to discuss the perceived problem
with the appropriate individual (that is, faculty member, course coordinator, etc.). Often these
misunderstandings may be resolved through direct face-to-face interaction and discussion between the
two parties.
If discussions with the faculty member, course coordinator or division director does not result in
resolution of the problem, the student may choose to follow the formal grievance process.
Grievance Process:
The student will write a clear statement of the grievance. A grievance should be submitted within 30 days
of the issue or problem arising and should be responded to within 30 days of submission.
The student may submit a written statement to the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs with
a copy for the Division Director. Subsequently, a faculty member, coordinator or administrator will
provide a written response to the student’s grievance within a reasonable time. The grievance will be
reviewed to determine disposition to the Committee on Professional Behavior, Discipline and Grievances.
Student Confidentiality:
The College will maintain the confidentiality of any compliant or grievance expressed by any student to
the greatest extent consistent with our goal of conducting a thorough and complete investigation. Effort
will be made to safeguard the privacy and rights of all persons involved.

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THE ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR, DISCIPLINE AND
GRIEVANCES
The Committee on Professional Conduct, Discipline, and Grievances is primarily responsible for
developing and amending the College’s Honor Code
(http://www.liu.edu/Pharmacy/About/Policies/Standards), and serves as a deliberative body of due
process for alleged Honor Code violations and infractions by students in matters related to academic
dishonesty, un-professionalism and misconduct, and also serves as the deliberative body of due process
for student complaints with respect to faculty, staff and other students, that have not been addressed to
the student’s satisfaction consistent with the overall policies and procedures of the College for due
process and appeal. The Committee is composed of a faculty chair, several faculty members,
administrator(s), and student representatives. When a report of a Code violation is brought to the
committee, the Chair of the committee convenes a hearing. If a conflict of interest exists, any member of
the Committee must disqualify him/herself from that particular case.
Within a reasonable time frame of receiving the report, the Committee chair contacts the student in
writing and informs him/her that the matter was forwarded to the Committee and that a hearing is
scheduled. Such notification is made several days before the scheduled hearing date. In addition to the
hearing date, time, and place, the notification includes a description of the alleged violation, a description
of supporting evidence to be used at the hearing, and an overview of the conduct of the hearing.
As noted above, hearings are conducted in the presence of the Committee chair, faculty members and/or
administrators, and student members of the Committee. In addition, when necessary, the person bringing
the charge is invited to present the charge. Likewise the accused student is invited to present his/her
response to the charge. These presentations take place during the scheduled hearing, but at separate
times. Both the person bringing the charge and the accused student are permitted to produce witnesses
at the hearing; however, the intent to produce witnesses must be made known to the Committee chair at
least three (3) calendar days prior to the hearing date. The accused may also have an advisor present at
the hearing; however, he/she is not permitted to speak during the hearing. The invitation of the advisor
must be made known to the Chair prior to the hearing date. During the hearing, all members of the
Committee may ask questions of the accuser and the accused. The hearing proceedings are recorded in
writing by one of the Committee members present at the hearing.
After both parties are excused, Committee members consider all the evidence and deliberate on the case.
In cases where further information is needed from either party, either party may be called back and
provide the requested information. Once the deliberation is complete, the Committee members present
at the hearing cast their votes via secret ballots concerning whether the accused is guilty of violating the
Code. A majority vote is required to establish a “guilty” verdict. In case of a tie, the Committee Chair casts
his vote as well. When the accused is found guilty the Committee deliberates again to establish the
appropriate penalty and cast their vote via a secret ballot. The penalty is determined by the majority vote.
In case of a recommended penalty of dismissal from the College, a unanimous vote is required.

Penalty:
While guilt of an alleged Code violation is carefully and distinctly evaluated and established by Committee
members present at the hearing, general penalty guidelines are used by the Committee. Depending on
the details of the case, severity of violation, and prior history of professional misconduct, violations of the
Code have resulted in disciplinary action that includes, but not limited to, one or more of the following:

• Dismissal from the College (requires a unanimous decision by Committee members present at the
hearing)

• Academic suspension (for one or more semesters)
• Grade reduction for the course (including assigning a grade of “F” for the course)
• Probation

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• A requirement to participate in community service
• Loss of College privileges (holding an office, participating in any extracurricular activities
• A requirement to write a reflective essay
Once the Committee comes to a decision on the appropriate penalty, a report of the Committee’s findings
and recommendations for penalty are forwarded to the appropriate administrator within a reasonable
time frame. The responsible administrator then contacts the student within a reasonable time frame of
receiving the Committee’s recommendation and informs him/her of the final verdict.

Appeal Process:
Decisions of the Committee on Professional Conduct, Discipline, and Grievances and/or the appropriate
administrator that the student believes may demonstrate arbitrary and capricious treatment or to be
fundamentally unfair may be appealed, as a final step, to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy.
EXAMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Please be aware of the following policies and procedures for examinations. In addition, students are
advised to carefully read any instructions affixed to the examination cover sheet prior to signing it.

1. The student should only have a pen/pencil and official student identification on their desk.
Calculators are only permitted for examinations that require calculations, if not then no
calculators should be in the possession of any student. Students are instructed to leave all books,
notebooks, bags, etc. at the front, back or side of the room. Students should be instructed to
remove all wide brim hats (exception: required for religious attire) and dark glasses. No food,
drink, or any electronic equipment is permitted during an examination and will constitute as
cheating (mobile phones, pagers, headphones, etc.)

2. Lavatory usage should be left to the discretion of the faculty in charge. When appropriate
student will be accompanied by another faculty member or graduate assistant.

3. The student should keep Scantrons covered at all times during the examination, except when
transferring answers.

GUIDELINES FOR RESOLVING STUDENT-INSTRUCTOR "CONFLICTS"

Often times during the course of a semester, problems, conflicts and crises develop between students and
instructors. These issues may range from questions about course material and problems with grading to
suggestions for possible course improvements. Faculty members encourage frank conversations with
students about their studies. However, discussions about “shopping” for extra points or higher grades to
avoid dismissal, academic probation or endangering their scholarship award would be frowned upon.

Potential Student-Instructor Conflicts (listed in no particular order):
• Problems with grading
• Questions about course material
• Suggestions for course improvements
• Problems with instructional format
• Personal/Family problems
• Personality conflicts between student and instructor

DO’s of CRISIS RESOLUTION
• Seek help as soon as possible
• Seek help on an individual basis
• Speak with the instructor about the problem, questions, or crisis
• Be open to the instructor's point of view

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• If you feel that your issue was not resolved with the help of your instructor, please meet with the
course coordinator

• Ask questions in class
• Use teaching assistants as sources of information
• Give constructive criticism that will aid instructors in their efforts to help students understand

DON’Ts of CRISIS RESOLUTION
• Ignore the situation
• Form a lynch mob
• Go over the instructor's head until you have sought the help of the instructor without avail
• Be hypercritical of the instructor
• Expect the instructor to change his/her personality
• Wait until the last minute
• Rely on others to take care of your problems

If no resolution comes from following the above steps, the student may choose to follow the guidelines
for the grievance process found above.

RECORDING OF LECTURES

In order to respect the integrity and effectiveness of the classroom experience and protect students and
faculty privacy the following policy on recording of lectures is put forth. The College prohibits audio
recording and transmission of classroom lectures by students unless permission from the class instructor
has been obtained and all students in the class as well as guest speakers have been informed that audio
recording may occur. Recording of lectures or class presentations (including verbatim or summary notes
of classroom lectures) is solely authorized for the purposes of individual or group study with other
students enrolled in the same class. The recording may not be reproduced or uploaded to publicly
accessible web environments (including class webpages). Students are not permitted to video record
lectures.

Unauthorized recording, videotaping and/or posting of lecture material will subject the student to
disciplinary action by the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and/or the College's Committee
on Professional Conduct, Discipline and Grievance.

USE OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cell phones and pagers should be set to a non-audible mode (vibrate or flashing light) during class
(classroom or laboratory) and all meetings.

Calls should not be answered until the class or meeting is over, except in extenuating circumstances.

Electronic devices, other than calculators and computer, without communication capabilities, should not
be used during examinations or classroom instruction. Cell phones and pagers should be set to a non-
audible mode during business hours while a student is on experiential education rotations.

Calls should not be allowed to disrupt any activity at the site, other than in extenuating circumstances.
The preceptor has the final decision regarding cell phone and pager use while at the site.

Please be advised that beyond the aforementioned policies, faculty members, at their discretion, may also
have strict individual policies related to cell phones, pagers, and other personal electronic devices
outlined in their syllabi in order to provide and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to
learning and the respect of others.

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INTERNET ETIQUETTE

Students are expected to maintain a professional standard of behavior when accessing the Internet and
on any website.
Netiquette (aka network etiquette) is the etiquette of cyberspace. Etiquette can be loosely defined as
“the manner required by proper guidance/ upbringing or as mandated by authority and are required in
social or official life.” In other words, Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online.
Unfortunately there is something about cyberspace makes it easy to forget that you're interacting with
other real people and that can lead to all sorts of mistakes. Remember your words might offend people
without meaning to or you might misunderstand what others say and take offense when it's not intended.

Websites
Students are reminded that while not official LIU websites, class webpages still tell a story about who we
are and what we do to anyone who searches the web. Class or club websites are expected to maintain a
professional tone and content. It is the responsibility of the class webmaster or club secretary to ensure
compliance with this guiding principle.

Email
Regardless of the format, correspondence with faculty and staff should have a formal as opposed to
casual tone. Proper honorifics such as Prof., Dr., Dean, Ms., or Mr. are necessary when addressing emails.
Please don’t forget proper punctuation and grammar and use spell check, please!

Cyberbullying
According to stopbullying.gov, cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology.
Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well
as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples of
cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking
sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/09/30/18-etiquette-tips-for-e-mailing-
your-professor

http://www.businessemailetiquette.com/
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/12-tips-for-better-e-mail-etiquette-HA001205410.aspx

CONTACT INFORMATION

All professional students must report changes of address or telephone number to the LIU Brooklyn Office
of the Registrar and to the LIU Pharmacy Office of Student and Professional Affairs and the Office of
Experiential Education.

LOCKER USE, ASSIGNMENTS, RULE AND REGULATIONS

Lockers are intended primarily as a convenience for the user for the temporary storage of textbooks,
references, articles of outer clothing such as coats and laboratory jackets, personal laboratory equipment
and other such items as may be necessary in the normal day-to-day conduct of the responsibilities of a
student. Locker access is available only during the normal operational hours of the building in which it is
housed. Special arrangements cannot be made to access lockers at times the building closed such as
nights, weekends and holidays. Full-time students enrolled in the 3rd, 4th or 5th year of the Doctor of
Pharmacy program are eligible for a locker.
The Office of Student and Professional Affairs determines all locker assignments. All students receiving a

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