Kent State University is committed to inclusive and accessible education experiences for all students. University Policy 3342-3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to course content. Students with disabilities are encouraged to connect with Student Accessibility Services as early as possible to establish accommodations. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on a disability (including mental health, chronic medical conditions, or injuries), please let me know immediately.

1. Students will follow all infection control policies and standard precaution policies when in the clinical education setting.
2. Students will not put themselves in jeopardy when examining a patient that appears threatening or dangerous at the clinical education site.

The following are offered as guidelines to help you understand what is expected of you as Kent State University undergraduate students. Following them will not guarantee success, but ignoring them could result in problems. The listing presented is not comprehensive, but it should present a clear idea of how students should conduct themselves at this University and in the diagnostic medical sonography program.

Students who leave or are not permitted to progress in the diagnostic medical sonography course sequence due to the academic standards policy have the right to request re-entry into the program. This may or may not be granted based on the condition of dismissal and the student’s current academic record.

To request re-entry:

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1. The University maintains accurate and confidential student records.
2. It is the right of the students to have access to their educational records, and it is the duty of the University to limit access by others in accordance with existing guidelines and relevant laws.
3. Student records, with certain exceptions, will not be released without prior consent of the student.
4. Students have the right to review and question the content of their educational records within a reasonable length of time after making a request for review.

Yes. Securian not only provides us with our life insurance products, but they also offer free benefits to our employees.  Also, some of the free benefits are available to spouses and eligible dependents even if they are not covered under Securian life products. A few examples are below.

Yes. If you or your dependents plan to travel, no matter for personal or business travel, you are covered at no cost to utilize Securian's Travel Assistance program. Securian's Travel Assistance program offers pre-trip resources, assistance/evacuation, identity theft support, repatriation, and more. Visit LifeBenefits.com/travel for more information and to print your membership card.

Yes. If you are no longer an active employee, you can contact Securian for individual rates. 

1. Students must exercise judgment in the number of hours of employment they work during the program as their education may be jeopardized by excessive hours of employment.
2. Work schedules must not conflict with the program curriculum or clinical education.
3. Students cannot receive monetary compensation for work done in the Ultrasound Department during their assigned clinical education.

Policy: 2002, revised 2011
Reviewed 2025