Regardless of age, all immigrants with satisfactory status may enroll for coverage through Covered California at http://www.coveredca.com/. If you are employed other than by Vanguard, you may want to check with your employer to see if coverage is available as a benefit of your employment. Please note: • Your health insurance must remain continuous throughout your tenure at Vanguard University. • Regardless of cause, you are personally responsible for your medical expenses, including premiums, copays, and deductibles. • Vanguard University’s Health Center is available as a supplement to your existing health care plan, but does not negate the health insurance requirements of either the Affordable Care Act or Vanguard University. Good health is vital as you seek to pursue knowledge and life a Spirit-empowered life, so it is important to investigate your options and remain compliant.
Mandated Leave of Absence Policy While Vanguard University provides a wide range of services to support and address the mental and physical health of students, in some circumstances a student is unable to perform the basic academic and/or non-academic activities of student life, or the level of care required for a particular student exceeds the resources and staffing that a university can be expected to provide. Under such circumstances, a mandated leave of absence may be necessary. Additionally, those students whose psychiatric, psychological or medical condition jeopardizes the lives or safety of others, or whose actions significantly disrupt the activities of the University community may be placed on a mandated leave. The Vice President for Student Affairs may place a student on a Mandated Leave of Absence following an individualized assessment of a student in which the University determines in the exercise of its judgment that a student reasonably meets one or more of the following criteria. The student: 1. 2. 3. 4.
presents a substantial risk of harm to others or has engaged in threatening or violent activities; significantly disrupts the educational or other activities of the University community; is unable or unwilling to carry out substantial self-care obligations or to participate meaningfully in educational activities; or requires a level of care from the University community that exceeds the resources and staffing that the University can reasonably be expected to provide for a student’s well-being
This policy will not be used in lieu of disciplinary actions to address violations of Vanguard University rules, regulations, or policies. A student who has engaged in behavior that may violate rules, regulations, or policies of the University community standards may be subject to the University discipline process through the Student Care Committee. A student may be required to participate in the disciplinary process which may coincide with placing the student on a Mandated Leave of Absence. A student who is placed on a Mandated Leave of Absence while on academic and/or disciplinary status will return on that same status. Before a Mandated Leave is considered, efforts may be made to encourage the student to take an Academic, Medical or Compassionate Leave of Absence. These procedures are described in the Academic, Medical and Compassionate policies in the Student Handbook. A process for readmission to the University may still be required of a student electing an Academic, Medical or Compassionate Leave to determine his/her readiness to return to school. Prior to placing a student on a Mandated Leave of Absence, the Chairperson of the Students of Concern Committee will consult with the members of the Students of Concern Committee, which includes University representation from Disability Services, Campus Public Safety, Health Center, Counseling Center, Residence Life, and other areas as needed. The student will be notified in writing of the decision to place him or her on a Mandated Leave of Absence. The student may appeal the Student of Concern Committee’s decision by submitting a written appeal to the Vice President for Student Affairs within seven (7) days of receiving the written decision. Placement on a Mandated Leave of Absence is not disciplinary, and a student who wishes to take an Academic, Medical or Compassionate Leave of Absence rather than being placed on Mandated Leave of Absence will ordinarily be allowed to do so. Transcripts and other external reports will not distinguish between Academic, Medical, or Compassionate Leave of Absence and Mandated Leave of Absence. However, an incident that gives rise to a Mandated Leave of Absence may subsequently result in
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