Modifications to the Online Catalog
College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies
Course Modifications
College of Chiropractic
Program Modifications
Doctor of Chiropractic Program
- Course FYEX 1101 has been removed from the curriculum as a graduation requirement
Course Modifications
New Courses
Revised Mission Statement
The Mission of the College of Chiropractic is to educate, mentor and graduate contemporary and compassionate Doctors of Chiropractic, based on a model of Vertebral Subluxation.
The College establishes an environment demonstrating the expression of University core values; to embody vitalism, nurture the standard to live an exceptional life of integrity, and be of service to the world.
Life University
Policy Updates/Revisions
Doctor of Chiropractic 1st Term GPA Requirement
AS.051
A student enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program earning a 1 term GPA < 1.5 will be dismissed from the College of Chiropractic.
Procedure(s):
The College of Chiropractic Dean receives a list of students and their first term GPA on the day after grades are recorded by the Registrar’s office. Any student having a 1st term GPA < 1.5 will be dismissed from the College of Chiropractic. The student will receive a dismissal notification from the Dean, a hold placed on their account, and all courses chosen during pre-registration for the subsequent quarter eliminated.
Any student dismissed from the Doctor of Chiropractic Program may be eligibile to return under the COC Reinstatement Policy. If the student’s 1 term GPA is < 1.5 after returning under the COC Reinstatement Policy, the student will be considered academically dismissed and will no longer be eligible for readmission.
Accreditation Substantive Change Policy
AS.048
Life University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and complies with SACSCOC’s Substantive Change Policy and Procedures. As such, Life University reports, and when necessary, gains approval for all substantive changes as required by SACSCOC, and/or applicable programmatic accrediting agency.
Procedure(s):
It is incumbent upon any institutional member considering a change that would be considered under any accreditation agency’s substantive change policy to contact the Accreditation Liaison. Please refer to the appropriate accrediting agency’s substantive change policy for the specific types and components included in the agency’s substantive change(s), specific procedures to be used for each, respective approval/notification requirements, and reporting timelines.
Any potential accreditation Substantive Change must be immediately reported to the Accreditation Liaison in order to determine necessary actions. The Accreditation Liaison will work with the appropriate institutional administrator(s), faculty, or staff and applicable accrediting agency personnel to ensure that correct procedures are followed.
Under no circumstances are accreditation Substantive Changes to be made without prior approval of the Accreditation Liaison, nor are any Substantive Change requests to be submitted to any accreditation agency by anyone other than the Accreditation Liaison; all accreditation Substantive Change requests will be made by the Accreditation Liaison, after conferring with and approval of the University President.
Means by Which LIFE U Informs SACSCOC of accreditation decisions of other agencies:
The Accreditation Liaison will be responsible to notify SACSCOC of any accreditation decisions from other accreditation agencies. While most programmatic accreditors notify regional accreditors of accreditation decisions, including any change in its status with the agency, the Accreditation Liaison will also notify SACSCOC, or applicable accrediting agency, within 30 days of accreditation decisions. The Accreditation Liaison will maintain an Accreditation Tracking sheet to evidence each substantive change, notices to SACSCOC, and other accreditation actions.
Means by Which Institutional Members are Informed of the Life University Accreditation Substantive Change Policy and Procedure:
University Vice Presidents, Deans, Associate/Assistant Deans and Directors have a fundamental responsibility to be aware of the Accreditation Substantive Change policy and to assure that their faculty/staff are informed and adhere to this policy. Modifications to this policy are communicated to the above group via Administrative Council. This policy is also posted on the Life University website under University Policies.
Recognition of Dean’s and President’s List
College of Graduate & Undergraduate Studies
The Dean’s List Citation is awarded to any undergraduate student who has:
- Achieved a term GPA of 3.50-3.99 for a given quarter during the academic year.
- Registered for a minimum of 12 credits for the given quarter.
- Completed all attempted credits for all registered courses during the given quarter (no “I,” “IP”, “WNP” or “WF” grades).
- A student who is found by the Office of Student Conduct to have violated the Honor Code of Life University in the previous four (4) quarters is not eligible for the Dean’s List.
The President’s List Citation is awarded to any undergraduate student who has:
- Achieved a term GPA of 4.00 for a given quarter during the academic year.
- Registered for a minimum of 12 credits for the given quarter.
- Completed all attempted credits for all registered courses during the given quarter (no “I,” “IP”, “WNP” or “WF” grades).
- A student who is found by the Office of Student Conduct to have violated the Honor Code of Life University in the previous four (4) quarters is not eligible for the President’s List.
College of Chiropractic
The Dean’s List Citation is awarded to any Doctor of Chiropractic student who has:
- Achieved a term GPA of 3.50-3.99 for a given quarter during the academic year.
- Registered for a minimum of 18 credits for the given quarter.
- Completed all attempted credits for all registered courses during the given quarter (no “I,” “IP”, “WNP” or “WF” grades).
- A student who is found by the Office of Student Conduct to have violated the Honor Code of Life University in the previous four (4) quarters is not eligible for the Dean’s List.
The President’s List Citation is awarded to any Doctor of Chiropractic student who has:
- Achieved a term GPA of 4.00 for a given quarter during the academic year.
- Registered for a minimum of 18 credits for the given quarter.
- Completed all attempted credits for all registered courses during the given quarter (no “I,” “IP”, “WNP” or “WF” grades).
- A student who is found by the Office of Student Conduct to have violated the Honor Code of Life University in the previous four (4) quarters is not eligible for the President’s List.
Undergraduate Reinstatement Policy
AS.008
Undergraduate students who have been academically dismissed from Life University as a result of the Academic Standing Policy (AS.038) and the Dismissal Appeal Process may apply for re- entry into an undergraduate program after two academic quarters or one academic semester and pending satisfactory completion of a minimum of 12 semester credits/18 quarter credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from an accredited institution of higher education. Re- admission is subject to review and approval by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee and the Dean to whom the program reports.
A student who is reinstated is automatically placed on academic probation until a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is achieved. Academic requirements will be determined by the Catalog in force at the time the student re-enrolls at the University. For further information concerning reinstatement, students should consult with the Office of Admissions.
Should a student be academically dismissed a second time, they will not be reinstated to any undergraduate program within the University.
Procedure(s):
Reinstatement is not automatic upon request. The student must complete the Petition for Undergraduate Reinstatement package to include the following:
- Completed Petition for Undergraduate Reinstatement Form
- Student Statement (typed not handwritten) briefly explaining specific strategies the student will take to raise their GPA above required minimums. The student should reflect on the causes that led to academic difficulties and be sure to link the plan for academic improvement to concrete strategies and to a specific academic plan.
- Academic Plan (developed with academic advisor input) showing quarterly course plan. The student must consult with their Academic Advisor before deviating from this Academic Plan. Students who deviate from the Academic Plan submitted during the reinstatement process will not be considered for reinstatement if they are dropped for low scholarship again in a subsequent quarter.
- Statement from the Academic Advisor of the student’s department concurring (or not) with the academic plan (developed with academic adviser input). This is the academic advisor’s opportunity to offer reasoning in support of the student plan and the ability of the student to successfully achieve the plan and to note any reservations about the details of the plan. The academic advisor must submit this statement in hard copy with the reinstatement packet or via email to the Dean to whom the program reports. If academic advisor is not available, the program coordinator will complete this statement.
- Unofficial Life University transcripts and copy of transcripts from any coursework taken elsewhere since the student was dismissed from Life University.
- Admissions Application – A student who is petitioning for reinstatement may file an application before the reinstatement is approved. There is a non- refundable application fee.
The reinstatement packet will be kept on file for 6 years after the student’s graduation date.
Deadlines: Completed Reinstatement Packets must be submitted by the deadlines listed below
- Reinstatement for Fall Quarter August 15th
- Reinstatement for Winter Quarter November 10th
- Reinstatement for Spring Quarter February 15th
- Reinstatement for Summer Quarter May 10th
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