Sec. 10.27.03.14. Students

A. The following shall be available to students:

(1) A written statement of students' rights and responsibilities;

(2) The opportunity to participate in program development and evaluation;

(3) A written grievance mechanism; and

(4) Guidance and advisement services.

B. Students shall have:

(1) Membership on selected faculty committees, as appropriate; and

(2) The opportunity to participate in an organization of self-governance.

C. Exercise of the right and responsibility to discuss, inquire, and express opinion is encouraged.

D. Each program shall have clearly defined written policies for the following:

(1) Admission of:

(a) Generic students;

(b) Transfer students; and

(c) Articulation;

(2) Oral and written English proficiency in reference to Health Occupations Article, §8-302(e), Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.27.01.05;

(3) Withdrawals;

(4) Readmissions;

(5) Progression;

(6) Counseling and guidance;

(7) Representation on faculty governance;

(8) Graduation;

(9) Refund policies governing all fees and tuition paid by students; and

(10) Ethical practices for the performance of activities, including recruitment, admission, and advertising.

E. Each program shall have a written policy providing information to any student who may be subject to licensure denial under Health Occupations Article, §§-308(c) and 8-316(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, and amendments applying to that citation. The information shall be provided before admission to the nursing education program.