NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Handbook

New York Institute of Technology is a multi-disciplinary university offering baccalaureate, graduate, and professional degrees in six schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Architecture and Design, School of Health Professions, and School of Management. It enrolls over 8,000 students representing 44 states and 76 countries.

Mission (excerpts)

The mission of New York Tech is to provide career-oriented professional education, to give all qualified students access to opportunity, and to support research and scholarship that benefit the larger world.

Administrative Organization

The overall governing body of New York Institute of Technology is the Board of Trustees. The President, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the college reports to the Board of Trustees and carries out their adopted policies. Among the President's reports is the Provost, Vice Provosts, and Vice Presidents, who oversees the faculty, curricula and academic programs of the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Health Professions.

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) is the osteopathic medical college of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). One of NYIT's six academic schools, it is governed by New York Tech's policies and procedures, in addition to those of NYITCOM.

NYITCOM enrolled its first class of 36 students in September 1977. It now has more than 9,000 graduates from campuses in Old Westbury, New York, and Jonesboro, Arkansas. NYITCOM has formed associations and affiliations with multiple hospitals, where our students complete clinical clerkships across various clinical disciplines. The college has a diverse full- and part-time faculty who teach students during their first two years on campus, as well as a large number of adjunct clinical faculty who teach third- and fourth-year students at various affiliated hospitals, offices, and clinics. NYITCOM maintains ambulatory academic healthcare centers at both campus locations to serve the community in their respective areas, and to provide additional sites for clinical training and research.

Mission

At NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, we shape the future of healthcare by preparing the next generation of osteopathic physicians to lead with compassion, innovation, and adaptability. Our graduates are equipped to advance osteopathic medicine and improve patient care in all healthcare settings.

Administrative Organization

The dean is the chief administrative and academic officer of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. This position reports directly to the Provost, who in turn reports to the President of New York Institute of Technology.

The Site Dean of the Arkansas campus, as well as the Senior Director for Finance, Associate Deans of Academic Affairs, Research, Operations, Post Doctoral Education, Student Affairs, Student Administration and the Assistant Dean for Clinical Operations report directly to the dean. Each of these deans is responsible for the various departments, offices and services that they administer. In addition, the academic department chairs for Anatomy, Biomedical Sciences, Family Medicine, Clinical Specialties, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine report directly to the dean. The Chairs of the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Clinical Medicine, and Biomedical and Anatomical Sciences on the Arkansas campus report directly to the site dean.

Types of Appointment/Categories of Faculty

The college maintains the following categories of faculty appointments.

Regular Full-time Faculty

In accordance with personnel policies, all recommendations for appointment, reappointment, and promotion for full-time faculty are subject to approval by the Provost and Executive Vice President and the President, with final approval by the New York Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.

Full-time faculty are appointed by written employment letters. Each appointment letter shall specify the term, compensation, academic rank and, when appropriate, administrative assignments (Course Director, Coordinator, DPC Director, DPC Academic Coordinator, etc.) within the college. Note: with regard to workload, such administrative assignments appointed by the dean or site dean shall be considered part of the faculty member's overall effort. Effort allocations to teaching, research/scholarship, service and clinical practice are negotiated by the department chair and the faculty member and must be approved by the dean or site dean and specified in the appointment letter.

Areas of emphasis for full-time faculty are:

• Standard: Teaching, 40%; Research/Scholarship, 40%; Service 20%.
• Teaching Emphasis:Teaching, 60% minimum; Research/Scholarship and Service, 40% maximum
• Research Emphasis: Research/Scholarship, 60% minimum, including clinical research; Teaching and Service 40% maximum.
• Clinical Practice: Clinical Service (patient care), 50%, minimum; Teaching, Research/Scholarship, and Service, 50% maximum.
• Administrators with Faculty Rank and Status: Administration, 60% minimum: Teaching, Research/Scholarship, and Service, 40% maximum.

Full-time faculty may hold any of the following professional/terminal degree(s): D.O., M.D., D.M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D., Pharm.D, D.P.M., O.D., D.V.M., or other equivalent terminal degree. Full-time faculty at the Instructor level may hold a terminal degree and/or hold a non-terminal degree plus have equivalent appropriate experience. Full-time faculty are employed with the understanding that NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine is their primary place of employment. Full-time faculty members are expected to fulfill their duties at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine sites, and/or at sites designated and approved by the college.

Regular Part-time Faculty

Part-time faculty are appointed by written employment letters. It is not required that NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine be the primary place of employment. Each appointment letter shall specify the term, compensation, academic rank (professional title), and work-effort distribution.

The part-time faculty of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine consists of persons appointed and holding one of the faculty ranks listed. The "clinical" modifier may be used to designate the rank of physicians who teach in a clinical discipline. All part-time faculty should hold a professional/terminal degree as listed in the previous section. Part-time faculty will have responsibilities that are less extensive than those of full-time faculty. Such part-time faculty are expected to fulfill their duties at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and/or at sites designated and approved by the college.

Adjunct Faculty

There are two categories of Adjunct faculty: teaching and clinical preceptors.

Teaching-adjunct faculty deliver lectures in the curriculum and are paid an hourly rate. These lecturers are identified based by their subject expertise and may or may not hold an academic rank. Such rank will be designated through a "letter of appointment" by the dean, following the recommendation of the relevant department chairperson and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. A letter of appointment will be issued each year, specifying the expected number of lecture hours for that year. Adjunct faculty are expected to perform their duties in a timely and dependable manner, meeting all required curricular deadlines, be involved in faculty development, receive good student evaluations, and positive evaluation of the delivered lecture(s). Adjunct faculty are employees at will, meaning that either they or the college may terminate their employment at any time for any or no reason.

Clinical Preceptor adjunct faculty provide supervision at the off-campus clinical and preceptor sites for students. Their services are provided in accordance with clinical affiliation agreements.

At the Long Island campus, initial appointments are made by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs based on the recommendation of the discipline chair.

At the Jonesboro, Arkansas site recommendations for Adjunct Clinical Preceptor appointments go first to the chair of the appropriate department, then to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, then to the site dean before getting final approval of the Dean of NYITCOM.

Subsequent re-appointments and/or promotions to the appropriate Academic Rank are based on the candidate's curriculum vitae and credentials, including student evaluations, involvement in faculty development programs, consistency of teaching involvement, and evidence of scholarship/added qualifications (additional certifications, degrees, fellowships, etc.). Initial appointments are generally for a period of two (2) years, and thereafter reviewed for re-appointment at two-year intervals. Individuals in this category are referred to as "Adjunct Clinical," incorporating the appropriate academic rank, e.g., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, etc.

Administrators with Faculty Rank and Status

Faculty with administrative appointments are administrators with an obligation to the college to lead in establishing, implementing, and managing the teaching, research, and service (including clinical services, as appropriate) functions of the college. These individuals are appointed by, and serve at the discretion of, the dean or site dean. The dean assigns their work-effort allocation to administrative duties. Their performance in carrying out assigned administrative responsibilities will be evaluated by their direct supervisor and the dean or site dean.

Department chairs will also hold faculty rank and status. Assistant and associate deans may hold faculty rank and status. The faculty rank and status of such administrators will also be specified in an appointment letter. For administrators with faculty rank and status, initial faculty appointments with academic rank and consideration for re-appointment and/or promotion will be based on the criteria described.

Visiting Faculty

Visiting faculty status is a time-limited, temporary appointment in an academic department. Typically, this status is given to faculty who are on temporary leave from their current full-time appointment elsewhere (e.g., sabbatical leave), and it may be assigned to any faculty appointee holding any terminal degree(s), who has assigned responsibilities at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and/or at sites designated and approved by the college. Visiting faculty appointments must be requested by the department chairperson and approved by the dean.

Work-Effort Expectation

The faculty member's work-effort assignment will be stipulated in the individual's initial appointment letter and in subsequent re-appointment letters. After initial appointment, in consultation with the faculty member (full or part-time), the recommendation of the department chair, and the approval of the dean or site dean, the faculty member's effort distribution—the level of teaching, research/scholarship, clinical work (if applicable), and service will be based on the needs of the department and college, the effort expectation of funded external grants and the individual's expertise. As described below, the work-effort distribution of respective faculty may emphasize teaching, research/scholarship, or clinical work; however, all full-time faculty are expected, without exception, to have effort distributed across in each of the three categories: teaching, research/scholarly activities, and service or clinical work. RPC deliberations will only consider faculty performance in these three categories for reappointments and/or promotion decisions. Any change in effort assignment will typically occur at the time of re-appointment, and must take into account department and institutional needs and must be approved by the dean or site dean before implementation.

For administrators, the allocation of work-effort to the administration domain will be determined by the faculty member and the dean. The faculty member and the chair will determine the remaining allocation. The dean must approve the work-effort distribution for each faculty member prior to implementation.

Academic Rank

All regular faculty—full-time and part-time—are appointed to one of the following academic ranks within an academic department:

• Instructor
• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor
• Professor

Dual appointments in more than one academic department are permissible and may be at different academic ranks. In such cases, one department will be designated as the faculty member's primary department, and academic rank in that department will take precedence in re-appointment and promotion considerations.

Procedure for Faculty Appointments, Re-appointments, and Promotion

Faculty appointments, re-appointments, and promotions are made in accordance with the procedures outlined in this handbook. These procedures are designed to foster and sustain academic excellence.

Before appointment, a prospective faculty member must provide the department chair with the following documents:

1. A copy of the diploma of their highest earned degree(s);
2. For physicians, a copy of medical practice license, current registration, and documentation of board certification;
3. A notarized statement permitting NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine to obtain copies of documents necessary to evaluate academic and professional credentials as requested; and,
4. For appointments to the ranks of Professor and Associate Professor, three letters of evaluation with peer review from colleagues, at least two of whom are not members of the faculty at New York Tech, and whose rank is at the level or higher than the level being sought;
5. For clinical faculty with designated clinical practice responsibilities, a signed Clinical Faculty contract.

Regular full-time and part-time faculty are appointed by written employment letters. Each appointment letter shall specify the term, compensation, academic rank (professional title), and work-effort allocation (for full-time faculty). For part-time faculty, their duties and responsibilities will be stipulated in the appointment letter.

For clinicians, current Board Certification and license to practice without restriction or state action in their state(s) of licensure and in their respective profession are necessary for appointment or re-appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor or higher. It is anticipated that applicants for appointment from non-medical disciplines will hold the degree of Ph.D., Ed.D., D.P.H., or equivalent and/or compatible terminal degree, in the area for which they apply for appointment.

Procedures specific to regular (non-adjunct) faculty, part-time or full-time, are as follows:

• The department chairperson will make the initial recommendation for appointment. The recommendation will be forwarded to the dean or site dean for further review and action.
• Faculty members also have the option of requesting consideration for promotion directly from the Re-Appointment and Promotion Committee (RPC) where the department chairperson does not endorse the candidate's request. Once received, the RPC will consider the request and then forward its recommendation to the dean or site dean for review and appropriate action. The dean will then forward recommendations to the President of the university for final action.
• In requesting re-appointment, faculty must submit a portfolio of accomplishments for the preceding appointment period. At a minimum, this portfolio must include the following:
  • Annual chairperson's evaluations, including assessment of work-effort assignment and productivity
  • An annual report submitted by the faculty member detailing efforts and accomplishments.
  • The portfolio must include a list of any publications, grants submitted and awarded, community service (if applicable), administrative assignments, student evaluations of teaching, and committee assignments at the departmental, college, and/or New York Tech levels, and any other contributions, which are representative of faculty expectations.
  • Review and recommendation of the department chairperson.
• In requesting a promotion, the faculty member must submit the above portfolio of accomplishments, covering all achievements over their career as a faculty member at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine or elsewhere. See summary, below.

Table 1: Summary of Timetable of Events for Consideration for Promotion

Key event and dates to note (all dates are on or about dates. Where the date mentioned falls on a weekend or university recognized holiday the due date will be on the next applicable business day):

The procedures specific to adjunct faculty are as follows:

• Prospective faculty should forward an application for faculty appointment to the appropriate department chair. This person then reviews their credentials, and may meet with the applicant, and forwards a recommendation as to rank and appointment to the appropriate associate dean or assistant dean. The associate dean/assistant dean forwards their recommendation to the dean or site dean for final approval.
• For re-appointments and promotions, a similar sequence will be followed. However, the chair will forward their recommendation to the appropriate associate dean/assistant dean and the Re-Appointment and Promotion Committee for review. The RPC will review the recommendations and credentials/portfolio and forward its recommendation to the dean for review and appropriate action. For a summary timetable of the events associated with Consideration for Promotion, see Table 1.

Letters of Evaluation

For appointment or promotion to the rank of Associate Professor or higher, the applicant must submit at least three letters of evaluation with peer review from colleagues, at least two of whom are not members of the faculty at New York Tech. These letters of evaluation must be from persons whose academic rank is at a level or higher than the level being sought.

Due Dates/Effective Dates

All recommendations for re-appointment and promotion of full-time faculty must be received by the President of New York Tech by February 1 each year. All approvals will take effect on September 1.

Term of Appointment

Terms for initial appointment (upon hire) will typically not exceed the following periods:

• Instructor – one year
• Assistant Professor – three years
• Associate Professor – three years
• Professor – five years

Exceptions can be made only upon special circumstances or exceptional individual faculty achievements at the discretion of the college. Re-appointments at the Associate Professor level may exceed three (3) years but must not exceed five (5) years, and at the Professor level may exceed five (5) years but must not exceed seven (7) years.

Time in Rank Requirement for Promotion

The following are the "time-in-rank" requirements for promotion:

• Associate Professor (or Adjunct Associate Professor) – at least five years of an academic appointment as Assistant Professor (or Adjunct Assistant Professor), at least two of which have been at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Professor (or Adjunct Professor) – at least five years of an academic appointment as Associate Professor (or Adjunct Associate Professor) or higher, at least four of which have been at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at the rank of Associate Professor (or Adjunct Associate Professor).

Non-Renewal and Termination

Regular faculty whose performance is not satisfactory or whose services are no longer needed by the college may be terminated by non-renewal of their appointment or, at the college's option, receive a one-year terminal appointment at the expiration of their current appointment term.

A faculty member may be dismissed prior to the end of their appointment term for breach of the terms of the appointment letter or for cause, based on the recommendation of the Dean or Site Dean and approved by the Provost. "Cause" shall include, without limitation, substantially inadequate performance of duties, insubordination, material violation of New York Tech or NYITCOM policy, or other conduct which falls below expected standards of professional integrity or harms the reputation of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. A faculty member may also be terminated at the end of any academic term, including during an appointment term, in the event of elimination, reorganization, or curtailment of courses of instruction or services in the faculty member's department or program.

A faculty member who decides that they will not accept re-appointment is expected to notify the department chair and the Dean or Site Dean of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in writing not less than 90 days before the expiration of the term of the current appointment letter.

Criteria for Appointment/Promotion to Associate Professor or Professor

Academic Rank at initial appointment and for subsequent consideration for promotion, will take into account the faculty member's level of accomplishment in each of the major domains of academic activity. In each domain—Teaching, Research/Scholarship, and Service—three levels of increasing accomplishment are delineated below. Clinicians practicing in the Academic Health Center have an additional domain, Clinical Practice.

Teaching

• Meets Expectations: Participates in NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine's teaching programs; demonstrates commitment to developing teaching effectiveness; receives satisfactory and/or good student evaluations; and maintains a high level of professionalism.
• Exceeds Expectations: Demonstrates an increasing and sustained involvement in NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine's teaching programs; utilizes state-of-the-art and innovative teaching and/or assessment methodologies; is involved in planning, organization and implementation of courses and/or curricular areas; is recognized as an effective educator; and receives good and/or excellent student evaluations in all teaching activities.
• Exemplary: Has achieved status as a recognized leader, having a significant impact on the state-of-the-art of medical education.

Representative criteria demonstrating this level include the following:

1. A leadership role in NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine's curriculum development, planning, and implementation and/or in developing, and conducting faculty development programs.
2. Significant and sustained contributions to the medical education literature, such as peer-reviewed articles, authorship/editorship of significant books/mono-graphs, textbook chapters utilized in teaching or development of curricular and assessment materials.
3. Excellent student teaching evaluations and exhibits effective teaching innovations as measured by learning outcomes.

Research and Scholarship

• Meets Expectations: Participation in scholarly/research activities resulting in publications in peer-reviewed journals/books. Junior faculty members on initial term of appointment may meet expectations through completion of a research training program.
• Exceeds Expectations: Significant participation in the design and implementation of a focused scholarly/research program; increasing productivity, as evidenced by impact in the field and/or increasing number of publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals; developing status as an independent scholar, as evidenced by senior author publications and submission of grant applications as Principal Investigator.
• Exemplary: Achieved status as a recognized independent investigator/scholar, having a major impact on the state of knowledge in the field.

Representative criteria demonstrating this level may include the following:

1. Receipt of substantial and ongoing, competitively awarded grant support from external funding agencies as PI or Co-PI.
2. Frequency of publication citations and/or highlights of key scientific contributions to the field.
3. Invitations to deliver lectures, lead workshops, or chair symposia at national professional society meetings.
4. Invitations to serve as peer reviewer of research articles and/or as grant reviewer for funding agency study panels.
5. Authorship/editorship of significant books/monographs within discipline.
6. Invitations to collaborate with recognized scholars at prestigious external institutions.
7. Service as editor of scientific/scholarly journals, or as officer/board member in a professional society; and receipt of professional achievement awards by recognized scientific/professional societies.

Service

Service includes participation in the administration or governance of New York Tech, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, home department, and/or NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine-affiliated educational sites. It may also include applying faculty expertise to improve the local community or professional organizations outside of New York Tech that support education, research, or human health. For clinical faculty, service will also include providing healthcare. Faculty should demonstrate commitment to developing effectiveness in one or more service areas, while maintaining high levels of professionalism. Quality assurance and peer review of clinical care is an essential component in assessing clinical practice.

• Meets Expectations: Service activities, exclusive of teaching and research, that support departmental, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, and New York Tech missions, including activities such as: participating in committees; interviewing prospective students; advising students and/or student organizations; and, participating in alumni and development functions.
• Exceeds Expectations: Demonstrates an increasing and sustained involvement in service through such activities as: chairing NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Tech, or regional organization committees/subcommittees; promoting the visibility of the College through participation in community events; and documented mentoring of junior faculty.
• Exemplary: Has achieved status as a recognized leader, demonstrated by: chairing national professional committees or service organizations; fulfilling leadership roles in committees of research organizations, funding agencies, clinical or discipline-specific service or study groups; holding a significant role in national or international education committees; assuming a leadership position in key hospital/affiliate committees; and/or serving on governing boards of professional health/education/ research organizations.

Clinical Practice

In the area of clinical practice, indices of quality care are commensurate with the level of expectation appropriate for each level.

• Meets Expectations: Provides current, competent, compassionate, and safe medical care, as evidenced by quality assurance and peer review assessment; implements a comprehensive approach to patient-centered care including working in multidisciplinary teams and applying quality improvement measures; maintains technical proficiency in the clinical skills relevant to evidence-based and cost-effective practice; stable or growing practice volume and timely documentation of clinical efforts with appropriate attention to detail; and effective and consistent teaching in the clinical setting.
• Exceeds Expectations: Fulfills a key role in promoting NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and/or its affiliates as a leading service provider in the community through clinical care, community service, and/or outreach; develops and implements procedural or technical innovations that improve clinical efficiency and effectiveness; and provides clinical teaching of students and/or residents assessed as good or excellent; patient volume notably growing or is at assignment capacity; and all clinical documentation is timely, accurate, and complete.
• Exemplary: Achieves status as a clinical expert with significant impact on clinical practice that is recognized on a regional, national, or international level; and, fulfills a leadership role in extensively advancing the quality of care in medical practice at the college and/or its affiliates through: technological innovation; quality improvement; and/or evidence-based practice. Students evaluate clinical teaching as excellent, and clinical volume is at or exceeds capacity.

Appointment/Re-appointment/Promotion to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (Regular Faculty)

Level of Accomplishment Required for Appointment/Re-appointment/Promotion:

• For re-appointment at the rank of Instructor, must meet expectations in domain of emphasis.
• For appointment, re-appointment, or promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor, one must meet expectations in all domains of assigned work-effort (i.e., Teaching, Clinical, Research, Service).
• For appointment, re-appointment, or promotion to the rank of Associate Professor, must exceed expectations in at least one domain, and must meet expectations in the other domains. Faculty members with a Teaching, Research, or Clinical Emphasis must exceed expectations in that area of emphasis.
• For appointment, re-appointment, or promotion to the rank of Professor, must be exemplary in at least one domain, and must meet expectations in the other domains. Faculty members with a Teaching, Research, or Clinical Emphasis must be exemplary in that area of emphasis.
• For appointment, re-appointment, or promotion to the rank of Associate Professor, clinical faculty members with a Clinical Emphasis must exceed expectations in the clinical practice area and any one other area, and meet expectations in the remaining domains.
• For appointment, re-appointment, or promotion to the rank of Professor, clinical faculty members with a Clinical Emphasis must be exemplary in the clinical practice area and any one other area, and meet expectations in the remaining domains.

Note: Achievement of the level of accomplishment indicated in Table 2 does not in itself guarantee appointment to/promotion to the respective Academic Rank.

Table 2: Minimal requirements for consideration of Appointment, Re-appointment, or Promotion

Appointment/Promotion to Adjunct Associate Professor or Adjunct Professor

Level of accomplishment required for appointment and/or promotion for adjunct faculty will take into account the candidate's entire body of work at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and/or elsewhere (e.g., affiliated hospital). They are expected to meet the minimum level of accomplishment in each of the major domains of academic activity, as specified in ANY one of the work-effort distribution categories defined for contract faculty (see Table 2).

Note: Achievement of the level of accomplishment indicated in Table 2 does not in itself guarantee appointment to/promotion to the respective Academic Rank.

Academic Integrity/Honesty – Faculty

The foundation of academic work is intellectual integrity, credibility, and trust. A learning community can only be maintained if its members believe that their work is judged fairly, and they will not be put at a disadvantage by another member's dishonesty. For these reasons, it is essential that all members of the NYITCOM community understand our shared standards of academic honesty. Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly work in an open, honest, and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at NYITCOM, and all members of the College community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception in the completion of academic work. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental and ethical principles of the NYITCOM community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.

Faculty are expected to manifest academic honesty in all of their endeavors. New York Tech's policy may be found in the Faculty Handbook: U.S. Campuses.

Therapeutic Relationship and Grading

Any health professional providing health services via a therapeutic relationship, must recuse themselves from the academic assessment or promotion of the student receiving those services.

Any student who is being assessed by a clinical faculty member who is also their healthcare provider, and the faculty has not already recused themselves, will be granted an alternative pathway for completing the assessment where no conflict of interest exists, by making a formal request to their site's Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Any clinical faculty who is a member of the Student Progress Committee, Behavioral Intervention Team and/or Student Professionalism and Ethics Board and is the healthcare provider to a student the committee is assessing, must recuse themselves from all deliberations related to that student.

Academic Integrity/Honesty – Students

Faculty should model academic integrity in their professional actions and must hold students accountable to the policies related to academic honesty. Students may be disciplined for academic dishonesty.

Any student who witnesses other students engaging in dishonest conduct is obligated to report it to the Office of Student Administration. Failure to do so constitutes dishonest behavior on that student's part.

A faculty member who believes that a student has committed one of these forms of academic dishonesty should make a detailed written report to the Office of Student Administration, where disciplinary proceedings will be initiated.

Course Syllabi

Each course must have a syllabus that serves as the principal document by which the faculty members communicate to the student the objectives of the course. The course syllabus essentially represents a contract between the faculty and the students.

Each course syllabus should contain the following information:

1. Course Name, Number and Credit Hours
2. Course Description
3. Personnel (names, titles, contact information, office hours, as relevant) directly involved with the course, as follows:
   • Course Director(s)
   • Administrators
   • Faculty
   • Post-Graduate residents (as applicable)
   • Academic Scholars (as applicable)
   • Staff
4. Learning Activities
5. Course Resources
6. College Policies may include:
   • Video Streaming Policy
   • Attendance Policy
   • Dress Code Policy
   • Academic Integrity Policy
   • Academic Honesty for Examination Policy
   • Make-Up Examination Policy
   • Grading System
   • Remediation
7. Course-Specific Policies
   • Attendance Policy
   • Grading and Evaluation Policy
8. Course Schedule (or may provide a link to the schedule)
9. Learning Objectives (or may provide a link to Canvas resources)

After being annually updated by relevant faculty, course leadership and administrators, syllabi are provided to the members of the Curriculum Committee for their review and feedback. Upon integrating feedback, each syllabus is posted electronically on the academic website (Canvas) prior to the onset of the respective course such that students, faculty, staff, and administrators can view it.

Course Notes and/or Lecture Presentations

Faculty members must submit electronic versions of course notes and/or lecture presentation materials to the Office of Academic Affairs by the designated deadlines. Course notes and lecture presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint presentations) are posted electronically on the academic website (Canvas). The Academic Technologies Group is available to assist faculty with technological issues pertaining to course notes and lecture presentations.

Pre-Clinical Education Make-Up Policy

Please see the make-up exam policy in the NYITCOM Student Handbook.

Curriculum Additions or Changes

NYITCOM has a Curriculum Committee that reviews requests for curriculum additions and changes. A request for a new initiative, pilot program, or substantive change must be reviewed and approved by the department involved and the Office of Academic Affairs, then referred to the Curriculum Committee for review and action at its next meeting. If approved by the Curriculum Committee the recommendation is referred to the Dean for final review and implementation.

Lecture Recording

NYITCOM's Academic Technology Group (ATG) maintains an innovative video capture site that archives all lectures at NYITCOM and makes it available as a review tool. The Academic Technology Group posts these recordings using Kaltura Mediaspace and organizes them with lecture resources on Canvas. The website is password protected.

To maintain the provision of high-quality learning activities, lectures must be updated and recorded a minimum of every two years for content and delivery. Content must be reviewed before each course begins for posting. Utilization of a peer-review or lecture development process is encouraged. Faculty development and support related to best practices in teaching and learning is available for faculty.

Grades – General Information

Please see NYITCOM Student Handbook for information regarding grades.

Remediation Policy

Please see NYITCOM Student Handbook for information regarding the remediation policy.

Academic Warning

Please see the unsatisfactory academic performance section in the NYITCOM Student Handbook.

Dismissal

Please see the NYITCOM Student Handbook for information regarding dismissal.

Student Petition for Reinstatement

Please see NYITCOM Student Handbook for information regarding reinstatement.

Academic Probation

Please see NYITCOM Student Handbook for information regarding academic probation.

NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine's Offices of Research (one at our Long Island campus and the other at our Jonesboro site) coordinate the research activities for the NYITCOM community. These offices are responsible for the coordination of the submission of grant applications from NYITCOM faculty, students, and staff; dispersal of allocated internal funds to NYITCOM faculty in support of pilot research projects; and operation of programs to engage medical students in research activities.

To enhance the ability of NYITCOM faculty to obtain external funding, the Office of Research conducts and sponsors grant writing seminars and workshops. In support of the NYITCOM research enterprise, the Associate Dean of Research makes recommendations to the dean or site dean of NYITCOM on a variety of topics including allocation of lab space, development of focus areas for research, acquisition of core research equipment, and recruitment of research faculty and other research personnel. The Office of Research works closely with the Office of Vice Provost for Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Utilization Committee (IACUC), Educational Research Data Committee (ERDC), Scientific Research and Review Committee (SAARC), and the Laboratory and Chemical Safety Committee to ensure compliance of all NYITCOM research activities with state and federal regulations.

In addition, the Office of Research serves as a liaison to external agencies such as the American Osteopathic Association, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and state and local agencies. Interactions with affiliated hospitals and other institutions further enhance research opportunities.

Grant Proposal and Contract Requirements

NYITCOM and its parent institution, New York Tech, strongly encourage the acquisition of external funding sources for research activities being conducted at NYITCOM. Prior to submission of applications to external agencies for research grants and contracts, applicants must ensure compliance with the following requirements. First, all planned research with human or non-human subjects must have been approved by the appropriate institutional oversight committee (IRB – human subjects; IACUC – animals; ERDC – educational research; SAARC – clinical research). Second, the planned budget must conform to all NYITCOM/New York Tech policies, including salary and fringe benefit guidelines and administrative cost charges. Third, all NYITCOM/New York Tech resources necessary to conduct the project, including any matching funds, must be clearly identified. A written statement from the appropriate administrator must be obtained stating explicitly that these resources will be available for the project. Fourth, any hazardous conditions that might be caused by the project must be identified along with written statements from appropriate administrators regarding the management of the hazardous conditions. Finally, approval for all research grant proposals and research contracts must be obtained through the software platform Cayuse from the appropriate department chair, the Associate Dean of Research or the Associate Dean of Research and Publications, the NYITCOM Dean or Site Dean, and the Provost, as well as the Vice Provost for Research prior to submission.

Research with Human and Nonhuman Subjects

In order to conduct any research with either human or non-human subjects, including survey and interview research, faculty must first have their research plan approved by the appropriate institutional oversight committee (IRB – human subjects; IACUC – animals). In addition, all individuals involved in human subject research (faculty, staff, and students) must receive training in basic human subject protection prior to beginning work on a project involving human subjects. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides a free online training program that meets the required criteria. All individuals involved in non-human subjects research must receive appropriate training in the care and handling of laboratory animals. The CITI Program, accessed through the New York Tech Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPAR), provides online animal research training modules that, along with hands-on training by the New York Tech veterinarian, meet the requirements.

Refer to the NYITCOM Student Handbook for medical library information.

One of the most satisfying and fulfilling aspects of an academic appointment is the interaction of dedicated faculty and bright, motivated students. To ensure an effective relationship, it is crucial that faculty understand the rules and regulations, requirements, rights, and privileges pertaining to NYITCOM students as specified in the NYITCOM Student Handbook. Faculty are expected to read the handbook, which is available through this link and listed on the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine webpage.

Employee Benefits

NYITCOM faculty enjoy a generous benefits package awarded to all employees of New York Tech. The list of benefits and a description of them is available in the New York Tech Employee Handbook.

Emergency School Closings

On rare occasions, New York Institute of Technology may be forced to close due to inclement weather or other emergency situations. The college President, or designee of the President, will make the decision to close. When New York Tech is closed, NYITCOM is closed. Faculty and staff are encouraged to make sure they register for New York Tech Alerts.

Business Cards

To receive a business card, faculty members must fill out a this form. See Creative Services for more information.

Identification Cards

Each employee is required to obtain an identification card with a photograph. Cards are to be carried at all times while on college premises and are to be displayed upon request. This card may also be required to enter certain campus buildings.

Employees on the Arkansas State Campus should visit the ASU Campus Card Center in Room 2205 of the Reng Student Services Center for more information.

Employment Records and Records Retention

Course outlines and copies of examinations (questions/topics) for all courses are kept on file in the associate/assistant dean's offices for three (3) years after completion of the course.

The Office of the Dean and the department office may maintain a file on faculty members; however, official employment records for all employees are maintained by the Office of Human Resources. Records concerning wages are kept by the payroll department.

The New York Tech Record Retention and Destruction Policy applies in areas not specified here.

Jury Duty

New York Tech's policy regarding jury duty service may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Military Service

Policies regarding military service may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Paychecks

Information on paychecks can be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Resignation

A faculty member may terminate their appointment or reappointment at any time, but written notice at the earliest possible opportunity is strongly encouraged.

Before ending their employment at the college, all school duties must be completed. In addition, grades must be filed; equipment, supplies, library books, keys and ID card returned; and any outstanding bills and fines paid.

Retirement/Retirement Plan

New York Tech's retirement benefits are listed in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Vacation

All full-time faculty employees will receive vacation time off with pay. Vacation benefits may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Leave

Information on sick, personal, and bereavement leave may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Security

All campuses have safety/security offices responsible for safeguarding the well-being and property of all members of the college community.

In an emergency, call 911 first, then call Campus Security at:

• Long Island – Simonson House: 516.686.7789
• New York City – Allied Security: 212.481.5777
• Jonesboro – Arkansas State University Police Department: 870.972.2093

All members of the New York Tech community on the Long Island or New York City Campuses are encouraged to download the Tech Safe app for their mobile device. Tech Safe is a direct channel to New York Tech's Campus Security.

For additional information on campus safety, please see the New York Tech Campus Safety page.

Psychological Emergencies and Emotional Distress

Psychological Emergency

These are life-threatening situations or situations where there is a threat of serious bodily harm or injury.

Signs include:

• Plans to seriously injure themselves or someone else (stated or implied)
• Behavior that suggests they cannot keep themselves safe
• Attempted suicide in the last 24 hours, even if they appear physically safe
• Very disorganized speech or seems unable to determine reality

Emotional Distress

Signs include:

• Feeling unusually angry, sad, anxious, or overwhelmed
• Feeling hopeless about the future
• Not showing up to class or work; not meeting obligations
• Seems withdrawn or doesn't participate in activities they used to enjoy
• Behaving differently from the way they used to act

Procedures

New York Campuses Primary Response Team The Center for Behavioral Health NYITCOM Counseling and Wellness Services staff Associate Dean of Student Administration Office of the Dean of Students staff Office of Campus Security Secondary Response Team Office of the Dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine Chief Medical Officer Office of the President

Arkansas Campus Primary Response Team Wellness Services and Counseling Office of Student Administration Arkansas State University Police Department Secondary Response Team Office of the Site Dean for the College of Medicine Office of the Dean for the College of Medicine Office of the President

Objectives

New York Institute of Technology is committed to the health, safety, and emotional well-being of all members of the community. This policy intends to protect and support community members experiencing emotional distress, and to create a safe and healthy environment for living and learning on campus.

Notifications

If you suspect a psychological emergency:

• During regular campus hours: Call the Office of Campus Security 516.686.7789 (LI) and/or 988 (Mental Health Hotline) or 911. Then call NYITCOM Center for Counseling and Wellness at 516.686.7696.
• If after regular business hours and the person in need of support is on campus, call the Office of Campus Security 516.686.7789 (LI) or 988 or 911.

For all other situations where emotional distress is suspected and the person in need of support is a student, and it is during regular business hours, first call the NYITCOM Office of Counseling and Wellness Services at 516.686.7683 or 516.686.1328 or the Center for Behavioral Health at 516.686.1300. If the person in need of support is a faculty member or staff member, please call the Office of Human Resources at 516.686.7667.

Process

For primary responders:

1. Keep the individual ENGAGED and communicating with you.
2. Call for HELP as described above.

For students engaged in emotional distress:

• For the New York Campus: Contact the COM Center for Counseling and Wellness, and if needed, The Center for Behavioral Health during business hours¹. (All contact made with the Counseling and Wellness Center and the Center for Behavioral Health will remain confidential, unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)
• For the Arkansas Campus: Contact the Office of Wellness Services and Counselling, and if needed, The Arkansas State University Police Department. (All contact made to the Office of Wellness and Counseling will remain confidential unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)
• For after hours, non-urgent situations: Leave a message and your call will be returned the following business day. The NYITCOM Help is Here website also provides 24/7 mental health resources for students.

NYITCOM's Standard Life, Accidental Death and Disability Insurance Plans also provide 24/7 confidential services. Students may call 888.293.6948 for assistance.

If the situation becomes urgent, please go to your local emergency room or call 911 for immediate help.

For faculty or staff engaged in emotional distress:

• Seek help from a professional counselor with help from the Office of Human Resources during business hours. (All contact made with the Office of Human Resources will remain confidential unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)
• For after hours, please leave a message and your call will be returned on the next business day.
• If the situation becomes urgent, please go to your local emergency room or call 911 for immediate help.

For witnesses (or those who suspect others of being in emotional distress):

• Contact the Counseling and Wellness Center if a student is involved; or the Office of Human Resources if a staff or faculty member is involved during regular business hours.
• If concern arises outside of normal business hours and then contact the Office of Campus Security.

The Center for Behavioral Health is part of the Academic Health Care Center. Business hours for the Center are M–W, and F from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Thursdays 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. NYITCOM Counseling and Wellness business hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., M–F.

Transportation/Parking

Information regarding transportation and parking for the Long Island Campus may be found at Campus Life.

For students, faculty and staff at the NYITCOM campus at Arkansas State University, all campus parking is handled through Arkansas State University Parking Services. All students, faculty and staff are required to purchase a parking permit annually. For additional information please contact 870.972.2945.

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College Policy

Academic Freedom

All faculty at NYITCOM/New York Tech work within the context of the institution's commitment of the principles of academic freedom. Please review New York Tech's Policy on Academic Freedom.

Code of Ethics

Every faculty member has an obligation to be loyal to New York Tech and to carry out their employment duties with reasonable care so that the educational purposes of New York Tech and its mission are effectively promoted as well as the Code of Ethics of the American Osteopathic Association.

New York Institute of Technology is committed to accomplishing its objectives in compliance with all laws and regulations. Faculty are required to comply with all administrative policies and with procedures that are based on these legal constraints. All faculty members must be familiar with the university's Code of Conduct.

Code of Professional Conduct

In addition, NYITCOM has adopted the following code for professional conduct.

Preamble

NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty, committed to providing a welcoming environment conducive to optimal education, clinical care, research, and maintenance of the highest levels of professional and ethical standards within a collegial environment, in addition to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Code of Ethics, we the faculty hereby adopt this Code of Professional Conduct. Faculty at NYITCOM are expected to:

Professionalism and Honesty

• Demonstrate integrity, honesty and mutual respect in an effort to facilitate effective teamwork with their faculty colleagues, staff, students and patients.
• Conduct themselves professionally in their demeanor, appearance, use of language and communications in the presence of colleagues, peers, students and patients as well as in the classroom, on social media platforms, email, and in all healthcare settings.
• Refrain from using alcohol or drugs in any way that would interfere with their teaching, clinical and other professional responsibilities.
• Refrain from using their professional position to engage in inappropriate relationships with faculty colleagues, staff, students, patients or members of their families.
• Maintain the highest standards of academic and personal honesty.
• Conduct research in an unbiased manner, report results truthfully and credit ideas developed and work done by others.
• Refrain from giving any unpermitted aid to students in their examinations or studies.

Respect and Compassion

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an educational environment which fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust among our faculty colleagues, staff, students, patients and their family members.
• Evaluate our faculty colleagues and students in an impartial manner and promote the resolution of any conflicts in a way that respects the dignity of every person involved.
• Treat each body donor with the utmost respect and reverence.
• Refrain from discriminating against or discriminatory harassment of other faculty colleagues, staff, students and patients due to their race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, political views, creed or religion, or veteran status or any other protected classification.
• Treat other faculty, students, staff, patients and their family members with respect and dignity both in their presence and in discussions with other individuals.
• Approach other faculty, students, staff, patients and their family members with genuine empathy and compassion.
• Proactively recognize signs of physical and/or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress in faculty colleagues, self, staff and students, and guide those in need towards the proper resources.

Responsibility

• Acknowledge personal responsibility for their actions, recognizing potential errors in judgment and take the appropriate measures to rectify them.
• Monitor and maintain their physical and mental health, including seeking help when needed.
• Support the well-being of colleagues, staff and students, reach out to those individuals showing difficulty with their well-being and offer support if requested and are able.
• Meet professional and educational responsibilities.

Education

• Support an institutional culture that fosters a commitment to lifelong learning throughout the faculty and students' careers.
• Promote the joy of learning by providing students with clear explanations and guidelines regarding assignments and examinations.
• Provide an education fitting for all students we teach.
• Challenge students with rigorous curriculum without resorting to unjust and/or humiliating treatment.
• Encourage and celebrate the scholarly exchange of diverse ideas, opinions, and perspectives from faculty colleagues, staff and students.

Affirmation

I affirm my commitment to upholding all aspects of professionalism contained in this statement and the AOA Code of Ethics (below) during my tenure as a member of the faculty.

Faculty members who have questions about ethical responsibilities and requirements may consult with New York Tech's Office of General Counsel or with the Vice President for Health and Medical Affairs.

Code of Ethics of the American Osteopathic Association

The American Osteopathic Association has formulated this Code to guide its member physicians in their professional lives. The standards presented are designed to address the osteopathic physician's ethical and professional responsibilities to patients, to society, to the AOA, to others involved in healthcare and to self.

Further, the American Osteopathic Association has adopted the position that physicians should play a major role in the development and instruction of medical ethics.

Section 1. The physician shall keep in confidence whatever she/he may learn about a patient in the discharge of professional duties. Information shall be divulged by the physician when required by law or when authorized by the patient.

Section 2. The physician shall give a candid account of the patient's condition to the patient or to those responsible for the patient's care.

Section 3. A physician-patient relationship must be founded on mutual trust, cooperation, and respect. The patient, therefore, must have complete freedom to choose her/his physician. The physician must have complete freedom to choose patients whom she/he will serve. However, the physician should not refuse to accept patients for reasons of discrimination, including, but not limited to, the patient's race, creed, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. In emergencies, a physician should make her/his services available. View further interpretation.

Section 4. A physician is never justified in abandoning a patient. The physician shall give due notice to a patient or to those responsible for the patient's care when she/he withdraws from the case so that another physician may be engaged.

Section 5. A physician should make a reasonable effort to partner with patients to promote their health and shall practice in accordance with the body of systematized and scientific knowledge related to the healing arts. A physician shall maintain competence in such systematized and scientific knowledge through study and clinical applications.

Section 6. The osteopathic medical profession has an obligation to society to maintain its high standards and, therefore, to continuously regulate itself. A substantial part of such regulation is due to the efforts and influence of the recognized local, state and national associations representing the osteopathic medical profession. A physician should maintain membership in and actively support such associations and abide by their rules and regulations.

Section 7. Under the law a physician may advertise, but no physician shall advertise or solicit patients directly or indirectly through the use of matters or activities which are false or misleading. View further interpretation.

Section 8. A physician shall not hold forth or indicate possession of any degree recognized as the basis for licensure to practice the healing arts unless she/he is actually licensed on the basis of that degree in the state or other jurisdiction in which she/he practices. A physician shall designate her/his osteopathic or allopathic credentials in all professional uses of her/his name. Indications of specialty practice, membership in professional societies, and related matters shall be governed by rules promulgated by the American Osteopathic Association. View further interpretation.

Section 9. A physician should not hesitate to seek consultation whenever she/he believes it is in the best interest of the patient.

Section 10. In any dispute between or among physicians involving ethical or organizational matters, the matter in controversy should first be referred to the appropriate arbitrating bodies of the profession.

Section 11. In any dispute between or among physicians regarding the diagnosis and treatment of a patient, the attending physician has the responsibility for final decisions, consistent with any applicable hospital rules or regulations.

Section 12. Any fee charged by a physician shall compensate the physician for services actually rendered. There shall be no division of professional fees for referrals of patients.

Section 13. A physician shall respect the law. When necessary a physician shall attempt to help to formulate the law by all proper means in order to improve patient care and public health.

Section 14. In addition to adhering to the foregoing ethical standards, a physician shall recognize a responsibility to participate in community activities and services.

Section 15. It is considered sexual misconduct for a physician to have sexual contact with any patient with whom a physician-patient relationship currently exists.

Section 16. Sexual harassment by a physician is considered unethical. Sexual harassment is defined as physical or verbal intimation of a sexual nature involving a colleague or subordinate in the workplace or academic setting, when such conduct creates an unreasonable, intimidating, hostile or offensive workplace or academic setting.

Section 17. From time to time, industry may provide some AOA members with gifts as an inducement to use their products or services. Members who use these products and services as a result of these gifts, rather than simply for the betterment of their patients and the improvement of the care rendered in their practices, shall be considered to have acted in an unethical manner. View further interpretation.

Section 18. A physician shall not intentionally misrepresent himself/herself or his/her research work in any way.

Section 19. When participating in research, a physician shall follow the current laws, regulations and standards of the United States or, if the research is conducted outside the United States, the laws, regulations and standards applicable to research in the nation where the research is conducted. This standard shall apply for physician involvement in research at any level and degree of responsibility, including, but not limited to, research, design, funding, participation either as examining and/or treating provider, supervision of other staff in their research, analysis of data and publication of results in any form for any purpose.

This code of ethics may be found at the American Osteopathic Association.

Intellectual Property, Copyrights, and Patents

New York Tech's rules and policies for faculty on Intellectual Property, Public Presentations, Copyrights, and Patents can be found in the Faculty Handbook: U.S. Campuses.

NYIT's general counsel is available to advise on intellectual property policies and procedures.

Confidentiality

New York Tech's rules on confidentiality may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Conflict of Interest

New York Tech's rules and policies on conflict of interest may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Drug and Alcohol

New York Tech's drug and alcohol policy may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action

New York Tech's statement on equal employment opportunity may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

No Smoking

New York Tech is a smoke-free workplace. For more information see the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Relationships with Employees and Students

New York Tech's policy may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Discriminatory Harassment

Please refer to the New York Tech Employee Handbook Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Use of Telephones, Office Equipment, and Supplies

NYITCOM Technology Distribution Policy

NYITCOM is committed to providing faculty and staff with the technology needed to facilitate their work duties. Unless otherwise stated, NYITCOM follows New York Tech's computer and printer deployment policies. As such, the following policies are in effect:

• All NYITCOM full-time employees will be issued a desktop and/or laptop. Decisions as to the appropriate device(s) will be made in conjunction with the employee's chair/supervisor. NYITCOM issued devices will either include a webcam or a separate webcam will be provided.
• As per university policy, employee devices including laptops and desktops are replaced every four years.
• iPads and Apple Pencils are provided to all full-time faculty members. Devices are updated every four years.
• All NYITCOM employees are encouraged to use on-campus printer options. Generally, NYITCOM does not provide individual printers. Where an exception is requested, the request should come through the employee's supervisor or chair and include the reasoning for the request.
• Requests for all other personal use equipment (scanners, mouse and/or mousepad, ergonomic keyboards, multiple screens, etc.) should be made by an employee's supervisor or chair to their home campus ATG office.
• NYITCOM does not provide specific equipment for home office use. Employees who work from home should be familiar with New York Tech's Remote Work Guidelines.
• The NYITCOM maintains equipment that may be loaned out to an employee when needed for a specified period of time. This includes: laptops, iPad, MiFi devices, webcams, projection screens, and others. Requests may be made for loaner devices to atghelp@nyit.edu or atghelpjb@nyit.edu.
• New York Tech offers a number of software products, many of which are free to download. A list of university products can be found at Information Technology Services. If you would like to request access to a product not on this list, please contact ATG at atghelp@nyit.edu or atghelpjb@nyit.edu.
• All NYITCOM employees are expected to abide by the New York Tech Acceptable Use Policy.
• For issues regarding desktops, university issued software, office phones and printers, please contact the ITS Help Desk through my.nyit.edu, or by phone at 516.686.1188 (NY) or 870.680.8830 (AR).

New York Tech's policy may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

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Directory Information: Administrative and Unit Listings

Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Health Professions

Nicole Wadsworth, D.O.
Rockefeller Building, Room 107
516.686.3928
nicole.wadsworth@nyit.edu

Site Dean, NYITCOM at Jonesboro

Shane Speights, D.O.
Wilson Hall, Room 215
870.680.8196
sspeights@nyit.edu

President, New York Institute of Technology

Jerry Balentine, D.O.
Tower House, Room 101
516.686.7650
president@nyit.edu

Interim Provost; Vice President of Academic Affairs

Francine Glazer, Ph.D.
Edward Guiliano Global Center, Room 702A
516.686.1288
fglazer@nyit.edu

Associate Dean of Student Administration; Interim Dean, Student Services

Kristin Cohen, Ph.D.
Serota, Room 213
516.686.3975
kristin.cohen@nyit.edu

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Long Island

Thomas Chan, D.O.
Serota, Room 228
516.686.3762
tchan02@nyit.edu

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Jonesboro

Amanda Deel, D.O.
Wilson Hall, Room 220L
870.680.8195
adeel@nyit.edu

Associate Dean, Research

Jonathan Geisler, Ph.D.
Riland, Room 380B
516.686.3552
jgeisler@nyit.edu

Associate Dean, Clinical Relations and Outreach

Nancy Bono, D.O.
Serota, Room 238
516.686.3710
nancy.bono@nyit.edu

Associate Dean, Population and Public Health, Jonesboro

Brookshield Laurent, D.O.
Wilson Hall, Room 424A
870.680.8826
blaurent@nyit.edu

Senior Associate Dean, Student Achievement and Academic Enrichment

Donna-Marie McMahon, D.O.
Serota, Room 234
516.686.1457
dmcmah02@nyit.edu

Associate Dean, Operations

Raquel Malina Romanick, J.D.
Rockefeller, Room 106
516.686.3961
rromanic@nyit.edu

Vice President of Equity and Inclusion; Chief Medical Officer

Brian Harper, M.D., M.P.H.
Tower House, Room 104
516.686.4018
bharper@nyit.edu

Executive Director, Finance

Shelley Cohen, MBA
Rockefeller, Room 104
516.686.1449
scohen08@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Academic Enrichment

Tracy Owens, Ed.D.
Wilson Hall, 220L
870.680.8818
tracy.owens@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Clinical Operations

Hallie Zwibel, D.O., M.P.H.
Riland, Room 33
516.686.3771
hzwibel@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Clinical Education

Nelson Eng, D.O.
Serota, Room 238
516.686.3968
neng01@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Access and Belonging, Jonesboro

Evette Allen, Ph.D.
Wilson Hall, Room 420
870.680.8835
eallen03@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, Jonesboro

Steven Lewis, Ph.D.
Wilson Hall
870.680.8860
slewis10@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Educational Operations

Claire Bryant, Ph.D.
Serota, Room 233
516.686.3993
cbryan02@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Student Services, Jonesboro

Derrick Dixon
Wilson Hall, Room 204A
870.680.8805
derrick.dixon@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Research

Bhuma Krishnamachari, Ph.D.
Rockefeller, Room 314I
516.686.7564
bkrishna@nyit.edu

Assistant Dean, Research and Publications, Jonesboro

Rajendram Rajnarayanan, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Wilson Hall, Room 141
870.680.8884
rrajnara@nyit.edu

Chair, Department of Family Medicine

Karen Sheflin, D.O.
Serota, Room 116A
516.686.3760
ksheflin@nyit.edu

Chair, Department of Clinical Specialties

Gregory Saggio, D.O.
Serota, Room 129
516.686.1430
gsaggio@nyit.edu

Chair, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Sheldon Yao, D.O.
Serota, Room 128
516.686.3754
sheldon.yao@nyit.edu

Chair, Department of Anatomy

Matthew Mihlbacher, Ph.D.
Riland, Room 380C
516.686.3808
mmihlbac@nyit.edu

Interim Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences

Joerg Leheste, Ph.D.
Rockefeller, Room 212
516.686.1208
jleheste@nyit.edu

Chair, Biomedical and Anatomical Sciences, Jonesboro

Dosha Cummins, Ph.D.
Wilson Hall, Room 144A
870.680.8809
dcummins@nyit.edu

Chair, Department of Clinical Specialties, Jonesboro

William Palmer, D.O.
Wilson Hall, Room 424G
870.680.8875
wpalmer@nyit.edu

Vice Chair, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Michael Terzella, D.O.
Serota, Room 136
516.686.1307
mterzell@nyit.edu