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Effective Year:

Advanced Standing:

1. A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 50% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof. But students planning to pursue further credentials should confirm that this is an optimal approach.
2. See Policy 8614: Advanced Standing – Course Challenge, PLA, and Transfer Credit.

Assessment:

1. Grading will be based on the Standard Academic and Career Programs grading table from Policy 8612: Grading.

Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Assignments
   1. Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
   2. Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, class participation and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
   3. Students will normally receive at least one weeks’ notice of dates and times when assignments and/or tests are to be submitted and/or written.
   4. If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty.
   5. Students not submitting assignments or not writing scheduled tests will receive a zero mark. However, in some courses it may be mandatory to submit all assignments to an acceptable level and/or to write all exams in order to receive credit or a minimum grade for the course.
   6. Students who have not completed all assigned work and exams must obtain the instructor’s approval to write the final exam before the exam date. The instructor may require the student to prepare a plan for completion of outstanding work.
   7. Students are normally expected to complete all assignments using a word processor, spreadsheet, or other computer application as applicable. See individual course outlines for specific requirements.
   8. Individual course outlines may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or examinations.

1. Examinations
   1. In some courses, students must receive a passing grade on specified exams in order to pass the course. The details will be explained in the applicable course outlines.
   2. Students may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements, with the appropriate instructor, for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.
   3. Any alternate arrangements for final examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.
   4. Tests and exams will ordinarily be retained by the instructor.

Attendance:

1. Punctual and regular attendance for scheduled classes, laboratory sessions and all of the scheduled learning activities is expected of all students.
2. Where absenteeism adversely affects a student’s progress and performance, probation and/or withdrawal from the program may result.
3. See individual course outlines for any additional attendance requirements.

Professional Requirements:

1. Faculty and students will conduct themselves in a business-like fashion. See Selkirk College Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct - Rights and Responsibilities.
2. Students are expected to be on time and prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be read by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.
3. The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.

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Effective Year:

Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

1. A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof.

a) Course equivalency will be determined in accordance with Selkirk College Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.

2. Transfer credit will not be granted for courses completed outside of Canada.

3. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) (see Selkirk College Policy 8614: Advanced Standing)

a) Only domestic experiences will be considered for PLA for this program.

b) Not more than 75% of credits required in a program will be awarded through PLA.

c) Otherwise, College Policy 8614: Advanced Standing will be followed.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

RE-ENTRY INSTRUCTION: (see Policy 8615)

1. Re-admission to the program is only permitted when space is available.

2. Students who must interrupt their program may apply for re-admission within one year of departure or with the permission of the School Chair.

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Assessment:

Grading

a) Grading specific to Professional Cook 100 and 200 uses the Standard Trades Grading Table (see College Policy 8612 Grading) and a minimum grade of 70% will be required for satisfactory completion of each course.

b) Grading for all CULM courses will be based on the categories defined in Standard Grading Table for the School of Hospitality and Tourism. To view the grading tables see Policy 8612: Grading. A minimum grade of "P" will be required for satisfactory completion of each course.

c) A 2.0 cumulative GPA is necessary to graduate from the program.

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Grading Table:

Standard School of Hospitality and Tourism Programs

Types of Assessments:

ASSESSMENT

1. Supplemental Assessment(s)

a) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.

b) Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, class participation and other evaluative events.

c) In addition to normal evaluation for competence in subject matter, students will be continuously evaluated on their professional conduct in classroom and field situations. A professionalism/ participation evaluation may make up to 20% of the final grade for each course in this program as specified in each course outline. Standards for the professionalism/participation evaluation will be communicated to all students.

2. Assignments

a) Students will normally receive notice of dates and times when assignments and/or tests are to be submitted and/or written at the beginning of the semester.

b) If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty. Assignments are due prior to 8:30 am on the due date. Late assignments will have 10% per day deducted for each calendar day they are late. Assignments will not be accepted more than five days after the due date.

c) Course challenges are not available for students who do not successfully complete a course. In such a situation the student would be required to retake the course and complete all required course work.

d) A student who does not submit an assignment or write a scheduled test will receive a zero mark.

3. Exams

a) A student may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements, with the appropriate instructor, for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.

b) Any alternate arrangements for final examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.

c) Supplemental examinations will only be given for exceptional reasons.

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Attendance:

1. Punctual and regular attendance for scheduled classes, laboratory sessions and all of the scheduled learning activities is expected of all students.

2. Where absenteeism adversely affects a student’s progress and performance, probation and/or withdrawal from the program may result.

3. See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and /or professional conduct requirements.

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Other Regulations:

PART IV: WORK TERM POLICY

1. In order to participate in the summer work internship, the student must have completed all required courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, completion of all courses with no more than one (1) failing grade. Any student with more than one (1) failing grade must have School Chair approval to go on their work internship.

2. During the work term, students are subject to the Selkirk College Program Policies as well as the policies of the employer.

3. To avoid late penalties, students must notify the instructor one week in advance if work term assignments cannot be handed in on time.

4. During the work term, students are expected to meet or exceed management requirements for job performance. Students are expected to maintain good working relationships with their co-workers and supervisors.

a) In order to achieve maximum benefit from the work term, students are expected to become involved in several different departments if possible.

5. Due to the limited number of local placement possibilities, students may be required to consider placements away from the local environment.

6. Termination from a work term place of employment is grounds for withdrawal from the program. Students must notify the instructor within 48 hours of any termination, temporary suspension or disciplinary action. Students must also notify the instructor within 48 hours of any unannounced lay off or work term cancellation. Failure to do so will aggravate an already serious situation and further jeopardize the student's status in the program. Students must follow the Appeals Process in order to request reentry or continuation in the work term.

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PART V: FIELD TRIP POLICY

Students are subject to Selkirk College Policy 8350: Educational Field Trips. In addition the following policies apply:

1. Students on any field trip are visible representatives of Selkirk College and their respective program. Students are expected to conduct themselves as professionals and exercise common sense, responsibility and maturity in all field trip situations. They are expected to leave a positive impression on communities and facilities with which they come in contact. Drunkenness, inappropriate behaviour, disorderly conduct, or other indications of unprofessional attitudes of any kind on a field trip will be taken seriously and may result in dismissal from the trip, the course or the program.

2. In any situation involving machinery, maintenance shops or engine rooms, students must abide by caution signage, instructor and tour guide instructions, and use common sense.

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PROBATION

Refer to Selkirk College Policy 8619: Probation for further information.

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Effective Year:

Advanced Standing:

A. TRANSFER CREDIT

1. Transfer credit will be given for university transfer courses equivalent to Selkirk College courses, providing a grade of "C" or better was achieved.

2. Applications for transfer credit from other ECCE, SSW or EACSW programs will be reviewed with provincial articulation agreements and considered on an individual basis; applicants may be required to provide detailed course outlines.

B. ADVANCE OR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)

1. Advance credit in core program courses may be granted by the School Chair or designate after evaluation of the applicant’s mastery of course objectives. See program specific guidelines for PLA.

2. Credit for Final Practicum will not be awarded through PLA in the ECCE IT diploma program.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. An application is required for enrolment in program courses in subsequent years.

2. Normally, students who must interrupt their program may apply for re-admission, within one year of departure, on the basis of the following priorities:

a) Students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.

b) Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.

c) Students transferring from another program within BC.

3. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. (Normally, there is a period of 12 months between offerings of a course or semester.)

4. Normally, a student returning in one year or less will retain full credit for all courses previously completed. After more than one year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed. A grade of "C" or credit granted in each repeated course is required for re-entry.

5. Students who withdraw for medical or compassionate reasons will provide evidence to the School Chair from a licensed practitioner regarding the suitability of his/her return to the program.

6. Students must complete the program in its entirety within 60 calendar months from the time of initial entry into the program.

7. Re-entry full-time students who have successfully completed their previous year are given priority over part time students.

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Assessment:

Grading for theory courses will be as per the Standard Academic and Career Grading Table as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading. Grading for practicum courses will be as per the Competency Based Grades as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading.

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Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

Assignments

(i) Students absent from a class, for any reason, are responsible for the course material they have missed. They may be required to make up missed assignments, activities, and/or practicum hours as required by the instructor if learning outcomes are not being met.

(ii) Dates and times are set for all assessments. Students are informed of the dates and times at the beginning of the course and are expected to organize their schedule accordingly. If a student is absent for a reasonable cause (e.g., illness, family emergency, adverse weather conditions, etc.), they may be allowed a make-up test/exam on the first day they return to the program (please check the program’s handbook for specific details). A physician’s note for illness, or a note substantiating the family emergency, may be required prior to arranging the make-up testing.

(iii) Students are expected to notify the course instructor before the scheduled assessment if they are unable to complete the assessment. Whether they will be able to reschedule the assessments will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. If the student does not notify the instructor, they may forfeit their opportunity for a make-up assessment.

(iv) For courses involving practicum placements evaluation occurs on a continuous basis and graded CRG or NCG as per the Competency Based Selkirk Grading Table in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading. All practicum activities may be considered evaluative events. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor and practicum supervisors. Depending on the length of the course there may be one or more performance appraisals or evaluations.

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Attendance:

1. Students absent for 20% or more in a given course may be placed on behavioural probation.

2. Students absent from any courses are responsible for the work they have missed and must make up assignments as required.

3. Students are responsible to inform the instructor in advance of any absences.

4. Students participating in on-line classes are expected to access and read all materials posted on their course site. If any aspect of the course has not been opened and/or participated in the student will be considered absent for that class.

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Professional Requirements:

1. Codes of Ethics and Competencies
Students are expected to know, understand, and abide by the applicable Codes of Ethics:

a) Early Childhood Educator.

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2. Guidelines for Professional Conduct
In addition, students are expected to consistently demonstrate professional conduct based on the following guidelines:

a) exercise personal discipline, accountability, and judgement

b) accept personal responsibility for continued competency and learning

c) assist and serve the public, client or patient and place them before oneself

d) recognize the dignity and worth of all persons in any level of society

e) assist others in learning

f) recognize one’s own limitations and areas for development, and

g) maintain confidentiality of information appropriate to the purpose and trust given when that information is acquired.
Professional Conduct will be measured by one’s professional abilities, personal integrity, and the attitude one demonstrates in relationship with others.

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3. Students who violate these professional standards may be required to withdraw from their Program.

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4. Students may be required to withdraw when ethical, medical, or other reasons interfere with the satisfactory completion of their Program.

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Other Regulations:

RESPONSIBILITIES IN FIELD PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS

1. The selection of practicum placements is the responsibility of the program faculty. Students will not actively seek practicum sites.

2. Students will not provide transportation for clients while on practicum.

3. Students will not administer medications to clients while on practicum.

4. Students without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible for clients when off agency premises unless college instructor approval is given prior to the event. ECCE students, without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible under any circumstance for children off agency premises.

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Effective Term:

Effective Year:

Advanced Standing:

1. Advance or Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment
   1. A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof. See Policy 8614: Advanced Standing - Course Challenge, PLA, and Transfer Credit.

Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students in good standing who are required to withdraw for personal or compassionate reasons may apply for re-entry the next time the program is offered; admission is subject to seat availability.
2. Students must complete the entire program within 48 calendar months of initial entry. Re-entry applicants who cannot meet this deadline will not be readmitted.
3. As per the BC Care Aid & Community Support Worker Registry, no more than 3 months may elapse between the completion of lab skills coursework and the start of practice education. In cases where there is a period of more than 3 months, students would be required to re-take the HCA 107: Personal Care & Assistance course (i.e., in cases of leaves of absence, part-time students, etc.)

Assessment:

Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

1. Assessments may include written papers, small group projects and presentations, debate, case study, online and in person discussions/forums, in person and recorded or virtual simulation and/or psychomotor skill testing.
2. Quizzes are completed online within the learning management system, LEARN, within the time frame as described in the course outline calendar. Students may have two attempts at each quiz with the highest mark being recorded in the gradebook.
3. The Practice Appraisal Form (PAF) is an assessment document used in practice courses and is based on the HCA Program Learning Outcomes and their associated indicators. The PAF is used to provide an opportunity for student self-reflection, formal instructor feedback and guides the student and instructor in the collaboration of a student learning plan for success.
4. Supplemental Assessment(s)
   1. A student may request a supplemental assessment if they earn under 70% on an assignment and they follow the guidelines below:
      1. Within 48 hours after the instructor posts marks, the student will provide the instructor with an email request, identifying the assignment they would like to redo.
      2. Applications for supplemental assessments are approved at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the Program Coordinator and/or School Chair.
      3. Students must have maintained an average grade of 70% or better in the course.
      4. The result of the supplemental assessment cannot exceed 70% and is used in calculation of the final grade.
      5. Supplemental assessments must be written within seven calendar days of the final examination schedule.

Attendance:

Professional Requirements:

Other Regulations:

1. Required Withdrawal (See Selkirk College Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)
   1. Breaches in confidentiality are grounds for dismissal from the HCA program.
   2. Students who compromise the safety of clients in practice courses will be required to withdraw from the HCA program.
2. Probation (See Policy 8619 Student Probation and Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)

Effective Term:

Effective Year:

Advanced Standing:

A. ADVANCE CREDIT

1. Transfer credit in first and second year UAS courses will be given for equivalent courses taken in the last ten years (five years recommended for Biology) from an accredited post-secondary institution. All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of 60%. Students who have completed such course(s) more than ten years earlier (five years recommended for Biology) require permission from the School Chair to receive transfer credit at Selkirk College.

B. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) Selkirk College Policy 8614 Advanced Standing: Course Challenge, and Transfer Credit.

1. Students may apply to prove their currency in an individual course by challenging the course(s) in question under the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.

2. The School Chair in consultation with the appropriate faculty member(s) will decide whether a student may undertake a course challenge through PLA. Students should be aware that some universities may not accept credits received through the PLA process.

3. Students must apply for transfer credit or PLA in a timely manner so that they may register for the course in question if transfer credit(s) is denied or PLA is unsuccessful.

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Assessment:

a) Grading will be as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612. The grading table applicable to each course will be identified on the course outline.

a) Students need to complete all the components of a course as indicated on the course outline. Students failing to meet this criterion will receive a maximum grade of 49 percent.

b) Courses with a lab/seminar and lecture may require passing both lecture and lab/seminar in order to pass the course. If this requirement applies to a course, the requirement will be noted in the course outline.

c) For some online courses, students must pass the final exam to receive a passing grade in the course regardless of their grade to date, and students who fail the final exam will receive a maximum grade of 49%. If this requirement applies to an online course, the requirement will be noted in the course outline.

d) If an assignment is not submitted by the due date identified on the course outline, the mark for the assignment could be reduced by as much as 100%. Students seeking an extension must consult with their instructors. It is the right of individual instructors to implement this policy. All instructors will outline their policies with respect to missed or late assignments in their current course outlines.

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

Types of Evaluations (i.e., exams, seminar assignments, essays, reports, group projects, presentations, demonstrations, etc.)

a) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.

b) Exams, essays, projects, reports, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.

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Program Specific Regulations:

A. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM (Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism)

The School of University Arts and Sciences values true academic endeavour, and believes that evaluative events including examinations, essays, reports, and other assignments should honestly reflect student learning. All students are governed by Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with content of this policy and to seek clarification from an instructor when needed.

B. ACADEMIC PROGRESS (Promotion)

Students academic progress is governed by Policy 8615:

a) Students must meet all course prerequisites.

b) Students who are found to be without the required grade in the prerequisite course or who have not received permission from the instructor and School Chair may be withdrawn.

C. PROBATION (Policy 8619: Student Probation)

Students may be placed on academic probation, behavioural probation, or both in accordance with Policy 8619: Probation is not intended to be punitive; however, the conditions of the probation must be met to be removed from probation and failure to meet the conditions will have consequences that may include withdrawal from a course or program.

D. WITHDRAWING

Students may choose to, or be required to withdraw from, the course(s), the program or the College as per Selkirk College Policy 8616: Withdrawal. This policy governs procedures, deadlines, refunds, and the consequences of withdrawing.

E. APPEAL (Policy 8400: Student Appeals)

The educational process at Selkirk College incorporates the joint efforts of students and the services provided to the students by the institution. Although in most instances students and the College faculty, administration and staff cooperate during the learning process, Selkirk College recognizes that occasional disputes between students and the College can arise. To every extent possible, disagreements should be resolved through informal discussions between the parties involved. If this discussion does not bring resolution, the procedures outlined in Policy 8400 apply.

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Attendance:

1. Attendance at scheduled lectures, laboratories, field trips, seminars, tutorials, and examinations is mandatory.

2. Students absent from class for any reasons are responsible for the work they have missed. They must make up assignments as required, usually within two weeks of the missed class. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor when an absence is required.

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Other Regulations:

Examination Policy

a) Final examinations are held in most courses during the examination period at the end of each semester. The dates of the examination period are listed on the Selkirk College Website.

b) Students will not be permitted to write final examinations at alternate times unless there is a compelling reason. Examples of compelling reasons include: illness (documented), death in the family (documented), jury duty and traffic accident. Examples of non-compelling reasons: family vacation/reunion, previously arranged travel plans (e.g., seat sales).

c) Academic honesty is expected. Therefore, the following will not be tolerated during exams:

(i) Making use of any books, notes or materials other than those authorized by the examiners.

(ii) Communicating with other candidates.

(iii) Exposing written papers to the view of other candidates.

(iv) Leaving the examination room unescorted during an exam.

(v) Unauthorized use of cell phones or other electronic devices.

(vi) Disciplinary action would, at a minimum, result in the examination paper being given a grade of zero.

(vii) Supplemental examinations are not available for School of University Arts and Science courses.

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Effective Term:

Effective Year:

Advanced Standing:

A. ADVANCE CREDIT

1. Transfer credit in first and second year UAS courses will be given for equivalent courses taken in the last ten years (five years recommended for Biology) from an accredited post-secondary institution. All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of 60%. Students who have completed such course(s) more than ten years earlier (five years recommended for Biology) require permission from the School Chair to receive transfer credit at Selkirk College.

B. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) Selkirk College Policy 8614 Advanced Standing: Course Challenge, and Transfer Credit.

1. Students may apply to prove their currency in an individual course by challenging the course(s) in question under the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.

2. The School Chair in consultation with the appropriate faculty member(s) will decide whether a student may undertake a course challenge through PLA. Students should be aware that some universities may not accept credits received through the PLA process.

3. Students must apply for transfer credit or PLA in a timely manner so that they may register for the course in question if transfer credit(s) is denied or PLA is unsuccessful.

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Assessment:

a) Grading will be as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612. The grading table applicable to each course will be identified on the course outline.

a) Students need to complete all the components of a course as indicated on the course outline. Students failing to meet this criterion will receive a maximum grade of 49 percent.

b) Courses with a lab/seminar and lecture may require passing both lecture and lab/seminar in order to pass the course. If this requirement applies to a course, the requirement will be noted in the course outline.

c) For some online courses, students must pass the final exam to receive a passing grade in the course regardless of their grade to date, and students who fail the final exam will receive a maximum grade of 49%. If this requirement applies to an online course, the requirement will be noted in the course outline.

d) If an assignment is not submitted by the due date identified on the course outline, the mark for the assignment could be reduced by as much as 100%. Students seeking an extension must consult with their instructors. It is the right of individual instructors to implement this policy. All instructors will outline their policies with respect to missed or late assignments in their current course outlines.

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

Types of Evaluations (i.e., exams, seminar assignments, essays, reports, group projects, presentations, demonstrations, etc.)

a) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.

b) Exams, essays, projects, reports, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.

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Program Specific Regulations:

A. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM (Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism)

The School of University Arts and Sciences values true academic endeavour, and believes that evaluative events including examinations, essays, reports, and other assignments should honestly reflect student learning. All students are governed by Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with content of this policy and to seek clarification from an instructor when needed.

B. ACADEMIC PROGRESS (Promotion)

Students academic progress is governed by Policy 8615:

a) Students must meet all course prerequisites.

b) Students who are found to be without the required grade in the prerequisite course or who have not received permission from the instructor and School Chair may be withdrawn.

C. PROBATION (Policy 8619: Student Probation)

Students may be placed on academic probation, behavioural probation, or both in accordance with Policy 8619: Probation is not intended to be punitive; however, the conditions of the probation must be met to be removed from probation and failure to meet the conditions will have consequences that may include withdrawal from a course or program.

D. WITHDRAWING

Students may choose to, or be required to withdraw from, the course(s), the program or the College as per Selkirk College Policy 8616: Withdrawal. This policy governs procedures, deadlines, refunds, and the consequences of withdrawing.

E. APPEAL (Policy 8400: Student Appeals)

The educational process at Selkirk College incorporates the joint efforts of students and the services provided to the students by the institution. Although in most instances students and the College faculty, administration and staff cooperate during the learning process, Selkirk College recognizes that occasional disputes between students and the College can arise. To every extent possible, disagreements should be resolved through informal discussions between the parties involved. If this discussion does not bring resolution, the procedures outlined in Policy 8400 apply.

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Attendance:

1. Attendance at scheduled lectures, laboratories, field trips, seminars, tutorials, and examinations is mandatory.

2. Students absent from class for any reasons are responsible for the work they have missed. They must make up assignments as required, usually within two weeks of the missed class. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor when an absence is required.

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Other Regulations:

Examination Policy

a) Final examinations are held in most courses during the examination period at the end of each semester. The dates of the examination period are listed on the Selkirk College Website.

b) Students will not be permitted to write final examinations at alternate times unless there is a compelling reason. Examples of compelling reasons include: illness (documented), death in the family (documented), jury duty and traffic accident. Examples of non-compelling reasons: family vacation/reunion, previously arranged travel plans (e.g., seat sales).

c) Academic honesty is expected. Therefore, the following will not be tolerated during exams:

(i) Making use of any books, notes or materials other than those authorized by the examiners.

(ii) Communicating with other candidates.

(iii) Exposing written papers to the view of other candidates.

(iv) Leaving the examination room unescorted during an exam.

(v) Unauthorized use of cell phones or other electronic devices.

(vi) Disciplinary action would, at a minimum, result in the examination paper being given a grade of zero.

(vii) Supplemental examinations are not available for School of University Arts and Science courses.

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Effective Term:

Effective Year:

Advanced Standing:

1. Advance or Transfer Credit
   1. Transfer credit will be given for university transfer courses equivalent to Selkirk College courses, providing a grade of "C" or better was achieved.
   2. Applications for transfer credit from other ECCE, SSW or EACSW programs will be reviewed with provincial articulation agreements and considered on an individual basis; applicants may be required to provide detailed course outlines.
2. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
   1. Advance credit in core program courses (i.e., SSW, ECCE, EACSW and HSER) may be granted by the School Chair or designate after evaluation of the applicant’s mastery of course objectives. See program specific guidelines for PLA.
   2. Credit for Final Practicum will not be awarded through PLA in Human Services programs.

Re-Entry Instructions:

1. An application is required for enrolment in program courses in subsequent years.

2. Students in good standing who are required to withdraw for personal or compassionate reasons may apply for re-entry the next time the program is offered; admission is subject to seat availability.

3. Students must complete the entire program within 60 calendar months of initial entry.

4. Re-entry applicants who cannot meet this deadline can meet with the School Chair to discuss options.

Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

1. Assignments
   1. A minimum of three evaluative events will occur as specified in course outlines.
   2. Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
   3. Assessments are due on the date stated on course or assignment outlines. Requests for extensions must be made by email no less than 24 hours before the due date. A revised due date will be negotiated by the student and the instructor. In the event of an extension, feedback may not be provided by the instructor.

   4. Students may make a request to their instructor to resubmit an assignment. If approved by the instructor, rewritten assignments will receive a maximum grade of 75%.

   5. If there are extenuating circumstances that interfere with a student’s ability to participate in an assessment, the student can discuss options with the instructor

2. Examinations
   1. Exams, labs, projects, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
   2. No single evaluative event shall be worth more than 50% of the final grade.
   3. For courses involving practicum placements (HSER 270, HSER 280) evaluation occurs on a continuous basis and graded CRG or NCG as per the Competency Based Selkirk Grading Table in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading. All practicum activities may be considered evaluative events. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor and practicum supervisors. Depending on the length of the course there may be one or more performance appraisals or evaluations.

Attendance:

Professional Requirements:

Other Regulations:

1. Responsibilities in Field Practicum Placements

   a. Required Withdrawal: Breaches in confidentiality or compromising the safety of clients are grounds for withdrawal from practicum.

   b. The selection of practicum placements is the responsibility of the program faculty.

   c. Students will not provide transportation for clients while on practicum.

   d. Students will not administer medications to clients while on practicum.

   e. Students without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible for clients when off agency premises unless college instructor approval is given prior to the event.