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Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 80% of certificate requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof. For more information, see Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students in good standing who must interrupt their program of studies may apply for readmission.

2. Re-entry to the Academic Upgrading program is permitted as space becomes available.

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Assessment:

Grading

a) Fundamental level courses will be based on Competency Based Grades Table found in Selkirk College Policy 8612: Competency Based Grades Table.

b) Intermediate, Advanced and Provincial level courses follow the College’s letter grade system found in Policy 8612: Academic Upgrading Grading Table.

c) No GPA is calculated for upgrading courses.

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic Upgrading Programs

Types of Assessments:

Assessments

a) Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

b) Students are assessed and graded for each course outcome as indicated in the respective course outline.

c) Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, professionalism and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.

d) Missed assignments and tests will receive a zero mark if not submitted. 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 for the course.

e) Individual course outlines may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or
examinations.

f) If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty as indicated in the respective course outline.

Examinations

a) Students in an upgrading course must receive a passing grade on the final exam in order to pass the course.

b) 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.

c) Tests and exams will be retained by the instructor. Students wishing to review a final exam should make arrangements with their instructor.

d) 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.

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Other Regulations:

Cheating and Plagiarism See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism

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Effective Term:

Advanced Standing:

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.

1. See Policy 8614: Advanced Standing – Course Challenge, PLA, and Transfer Credit.

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Assessment:

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

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

a) Assignments

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

(ii) 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.

(iii) 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.

(iv) If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty.

(v) 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.

(vi) 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.

(vii) 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.

(viii) Individual course outlines may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or examinations.

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b) Examinations

(i) 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.

(ii) 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.

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

Tests and exams will ordinarily be retained by the instructor.

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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 requirements.

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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 Term:

Fall, Winter

Effective Year:

20240801

Assessment:

Grading will be based on the categories defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612: Grading.

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Grading Table:

Standard Trades Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Types and Frequency of Evaluation Policy 8613: Student Evaluation

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

(i) Students will complete a series of weighted Subject Exams occurring as indicated in the Program Outline.

(ii) Students will complete the Program Final Examination at the conclusion of the program.

(iii) Students will complete an ongoing series of Workshop Assignments to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

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2. Examination Policy

a) 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.

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

c) Requests for supplemental Subject Examinations will not be approved.

d) Where the BC Industry Training Authority provides access to apprenticeship level Challenge Examinations, requests for Supplemental Final Exams at Selkirk College will not be approved. Otherwise, Supplemental Final Exam requests will be approved only under extenuating circumstances.

e) All tests and exams are the property of the College and will be retained by the instructor.

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Program Specific Regulations:

Health and Safety

• Students are required to follow the safety directions of Selkirk College staff and the safety guidelines specific to their program. Additionally, students must wear prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) in all designated areas. Failure to follow safety directions may result in the suspension of shop access. Only the School Chair may reinstate access.
• Students are encouraged to complete the Voluntary Disclosure of Health History form for any health (physical and/or mental) conditions (e.g., anxiety, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies), or prescription medications which could lead to concerns in an industrial environment. This information is for safety reasons only and will be kept confidential.
• Students are required to complete all mandatory safety training prior to using program equipment. Students are responsible for adhering to correct usage of equipment and for informing staff when the equipment is damaged or unsafe to operate.
• Students who are unsafe or impact the safety of others will be required to leave the class or shop area until remediation has been met.
• The use of personal electronic devices in a learning environment can be disruptive and is unsafe in an industrial setting. Usage and restrictions will be identified in the program safety guidelines.
• No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or cannabis products are to be consumed on the college property during or before a college activity. If a student appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol they will be required to leave the premises and subject to disciplinary action as outlined in Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct.
• When participating in program field trips or other off-campus college-related activities, students are required to comply with the health and safety guidelines of both Selkirk College and those of their hosts. See College Policy 8350: Educational Field Trips

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Attendance:

1. A student whose absenteeism exceeds 7.5% at any time, may be required to withdraw from the program.

2. Attendance at all scheduled lectures, shop sessions, field trips, examinations and other learning experiences is mandatory. Students absent from learning experiences may be unable to meet required learning objectives.

3. Students absent from any activity are responsible for the work they have missed, regardless of the reason for the absence. They are responsible for obtaining notes of missed lessons and must make up assignments as required.

4. Students claiming illness or compassionate reasons for absence from learning experiences must contact the program instructor concerned directly.

5. Students may be required to supply a doctor's certificate to substantiate claims of illness.

6. Students who are excluded from a lesson, class or course for reasons outlined in Part II, E, 1 will be considered absent from those classes.

7. A student who must be absent from a learning experience (including testing) is responsible for notifying the program instructor at least one hour prior to the scheduled time for the experience to begin.

8. Selkirk College will not undertake to provide substitute learning when students have been absent, regardless of the reason for the absence.

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Assignments:

1. All Subject Exams and the Program Final Examination must be written at the time designated by the program instructor. Failure to do so will result in a zero percentage (0%) grade on that examination. Except in extenuating circumstances, requests for rescheduling exams will not be granted.

2. All Lab Assignments must be completed and submitted at the time designated by the program instructor.

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Professional Requirements:

STUDENT CONDUCT (see Selkirk College Policy 3400, Student Code of Conduct: Rights and Responsibilities).

1. Faculty and students will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.

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. In order to maintain a comfortable and safe learning environment, the following policies apply:

a) No food or beverage is allowed in classrooms and labs.

b) Use of tobacco products is not permitted in any College building.

c) Accident or injuries must be reported to program instructors immediately.

d) Cost of repair or replacement of any equipment damage by carelessness or misuse will be paid by the student.

e) Steel toe work boots or shoes and safety glasses are to be worn at all times in shop areas.

f) Payphones are available for student use. Students are not permitted to use office telephones.

g) All storage areas and instructors' offices are open to authorized personnel only. Students may not enter such areas without permission of the instructor.

h) Use of cell phones, pagers and other personal electronic equipment is prohibited in classrooms, shops and labs. Such equipment shall be muted when in the learning environment.

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Other Regulations:

PROBATION (Policy 8619: Student Probation)

A. Purpose

The purpose of probation is to create an awareness of the seriousness of unsuitable student conduct and/or performance, as well as to reinforce that students have obligations above and beyond those

specified in the course outlines.

1) Criteria for placement on academic probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory academic performance in the first two-thirds of the program length, under the following circumstances:

(i) Failure to maintain a Progress Grade of 70% or better.

(ii) Failure to complete shop assignments in a timely manner.

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2) Criteria for placement on behavioural probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory behaviour at any time during the program, if the student:

(i) is chronically late and/or absence from scheduled classes.

(ii) compromises the safety of him/herself or others.

(iii) assaults or abuses others.

(iv) damages, destroys or steals College and/or others’ property.

(v) disrupts the learning opportunities of others.

(vi) behaves in threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards students, College employees or other College members.

(vii) behaves in a manner which brings Selkirk College into disrepute.

(viii) cheats and/or plagiarizes.

(ix) contravenes program-specific policies.

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3) Criteria for removal from probation

a) Conditions for removal from probation will be specified in the written Notification of Probation.

b) Any student assigned probationary status must meet the following requirements:

(i) Complete attendance.

(ii) Complete and submit course work in a timely manner.

(iii) Acceptable academic performance in all courses.

(iv) Satisfactory behaviour.

(v) Any other conditions specified in the Notification of Probation.

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4) Failure to meet conditions of probation

A student placed on probation who does not meet the requirements specified in the Notification of Probation may be required to withdraw.

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5) Number of probationary periods.

a) Students are limited to two probationary terms. Behaviour and/or academic performance that necessitates a third term will result in automatic dismissal from the program.

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B. REQUIRED EXCLUSION/DISMISSAL

1. Criteria

Exclusion or dismissal from courses and programs during the semester.

a) The Registrar may exclude from the College a student who has failed to complete the applicable registration requirements.

b) An instructor may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, field trip, salon session, shop session, etc., due to lateness, prior absences, inadequate preparation, failure to complete prerequisite assignments, or if s/he lacks appropriate personal protective equipment.

c) An instructor, the Registrar or a Campus Administrator may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, salon session, shop session, field trip, etc., if the student compromises the safety of him/herself and/or others, assaults or abuses others, is destructive to property, disrupts the learning opportunities of others or behaves in a threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards students, College employees or other College members. The instructor shall report in writing to the School Chair or designate the circumstances giving rise to the exclusion. All other College employees should submit a written report of incident(s) to their appropriate supervisor.

d) An instructor or other employee may recommend to the School Chair that a student be completely excluded from a course/program if that student has missed instructional times, or failed to complete assigned work to such a degree that the student could not compensate sufficiently to pass the course in the time available, or if the student has compromised the safety of him/herself and/or others, assaults or abuses others, has been destructive to property, has disrupted the learning opportunities of others or has behaved in a threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards the instructor.

e) A student recommended for exclusion from a course/program will receive notification from and will be excluded by the Registrar on the written recommendation of the School Chair concerned. The student shall be notified of the appeal process by the Registrar.

f) A student may appeal exclusion/dismissal by following the appeals procedure specified by Selkirk College.

g) If in the opinion of the Registrar, the seriousness of the situation merits suspension or dismissal from the College, a recommendation will be forwarded to the President. The President shall act in accordance with the College and Institute Act. If the President suspends or dismisses the student from the College the student shall be advised of all rights under Policy B3007 Student Appeals Policy of the College.

h) A student excluded or dismissed under this section will receive a DNW on transcripts.

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C. APPEAL (see College Policy 8400: Student Appeals)

Most disagreements should be resolved through informal discussion between the parties involved before beginning the appeal procedures. This would typically involve the Instructor and the School Chair or designate. For more details refer to College Policy 8400: Student Appeals which is available on the website.

NOTE: A student ombudsperson may be available to assist the student in this process.

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Cheating and Plagiarism: (See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism)

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Advanced Standing:

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

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Re-Entry Instructions:

Re-entry to the Commercial Kitchen Assistant Program is permitted at any time subject to space admissibility (see above) and limitations due to changes in curriculum.

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Assessment:

Grading will be based on Competency Based Grades Table found in Selkirk College Policy 8612: Grading.

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Grading Table:

Competency-Based

Types of Assessments:

Progress in Commercial Kitchen Assistant courses is obtained by fulfilling the course-specific assessments which may include small group projects (e.g. poster presentations), individual projects (e.g. menu planning), written assignments, classroom-based work experiences (e.g., food preparation for commercial kitchens), and a practicum placement in a food service establishment.

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Attendance:

Attendance at all scheduled classes, field trips and other learning experiences is mandatory. Students may risk losing their placement in a program if attendance of less than 80% and/or there is unsatisfactory progress through course activities and course skills checklists.

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Other Regulations:

APPEAL

Most disagreements should be resolved through informal discussion between the parties involved before beginning the appeal procedures. This would typically involve the Instructor and the School Chair or designate. For more details refer to College Policy 8400: Student Appeals.

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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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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:

A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by transfer credit, advanced placement, prior learning assessment or combination thereof.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

Reentry is at the discretion of the program unless it contravenes college policy.

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Assessment:

Grades will be assigned in accordance with Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table in Policy 8612.

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

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

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

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

Supplemental Assessment(s)

Supplemental examinations are not available for First-Year Engineering Transfer program courses.

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Attendance:

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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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:

Grading

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:

Fall

Delivery Year:

20240903

Effective Year:

20240801

Advanced Standing:

A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 50% of program requirements by transfer credit, advanced placement, prior learning assessment or combination thereof.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Re-admission to the program is only permitted where space becomes available; there may be no opportunity provided to students to re-enter the program.

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

3. Students must apply for re-admission at least six months in advance as it may be necessary to repeat part of the work from the previous semester in order to upgrade skills and/or knowledge which have been lost in the intervening period.

4. Priority for re-admission will be given to students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.

5. Normally, return in one year or less will permit the student to maintain full credit for all courses previously completed successfully. After more than one year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed.

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Assessment:

Grading will be based on the grades specified in the Standard Academic and Career Grading Table. To view the grading tables, see Policy 8612: Grading

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

a) Assessments will be described in the individual course outlines.

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Supplemental Assessment(s)

a) Students who are absent from an assessment due to illness, accident or family emergency may apply to the instructor for permission to be assessed at an alternate time.

b) Supplemental/re-writes must be written within the time period indicated by the instructor.

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Attendance:

1. Students are expected to attend classes (including lectures, labs, seminars, tutorials, and any other scheduled learning experiences). Students who do not attend classes may not meet the required course objectives.

2. Students who are unavoidably absent due to illness or injury, or for compassionate reasons, must keep their instructor informed regarding their status as soon as they are able in order to collaborate on a plan for student success. Students may be required to supply a medical professional’s certificate to substantiate claims of illness or injury.

3. Students are responsible for the work missed during any absence.

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Professional Requirements:

(See Policy 8615 Standards of Academic Progress and Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)

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Other Regulations:

PROBATION (See Policy 8619 Student Probation)

APPEAL (see College Policy 8400 Student Appeals

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Effective Term:

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.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Readmission to the program is permitted only when seats become available; there may be no opportunity provided to students to re-enter the program.

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

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Assessment:

Grading

The Standard Academic Grading Table will be used for all theory courses and the Competency Grading Table will be used for all lab skills and practice courses See Policy 8612: Grading.

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Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

1. Assessments

a) In the theory courses assessments may include written assignments, group projects, presentations, examinations or quizzes; details will be specified in course outlines.

b) In lab skills courses, assessments will include use of simulation, performance testing of relational and psychomotor competencies, and written tests or quizzes; details of testing will be specified in each course outline.

c) In practicum courses, assessment occurs on a continual basis and formal written performance appraisals will be given using an instrument which is based on the stated performance criteria of the course for which the appraisal is being done. Student performance during practice courses will be assessed as satisfactory, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory. Students whose performance is assessed as needing improvement will be placed on a learning plan.

Students whose performance is assessed as unsatisfactory will be placed on practice probation.

d) It is an expectation that students will submit all written assignments on the date stated in the course outline and by the instructor. When a student is unable to meet the stated deadline for an assignment, she or he must notify the instructor prior to the published due date and request an extension. In the event of extenuating circumstances, extensions are granted at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the individual student. Extensions will be recorded for future reference.

e) Five percent (5%) of the total value of the assignment will be deducted for each calendar day for non-negotiated late assignments.

2. Supplemental Assessment(s)

a) Under extraordinary circumstances, a supplemental assessment (for final exam only) may be granted following consultation among Faculty and the School Chair. Students must have maintained an average grade of 70% or better in that specific course throughout the semester.

b) The result of the supplemental assessment will replace that of the final examination in calculation of the final grade. The student must achieve 70% or better on the supplemental exam in order to pass the course. The final grade for the course can be improved to a 70% grade only.

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Attendance:

Mandatory for all learning experiences.

1. Students are required to inform instructors that they will be absent and are responsible for the work they have missed.

2. Absence from learning experiences, for any reason, may preclude the student being able to meet the requirements for that course and in turn progression to the next semester.

3. Absence from practice without notification or for reasons that are not deemed professional (i.e.

vacation personal choice) will be noted as “unsatisfactory” or “needs improvement” in the Practice Appraisal Form.

4. Students missing more than 10% of the practice experience may be required to repeat the course or complete extra hours at an additional cost to the student. The College cannot guarantee the provision of such make-up hours to the student.

5. Students claiming illness or compassionate reasons for absence from any learning experience must contact the associated instructor and / or the practice agency directly at least one hour prior to the scheduled start time.

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Professional Requirements:

Students must meet the standards for nursing practice as outlined in the CRNBC's Professional Standards for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners (2012). The four standards are:

1. Professional Responsibility and Accountability

2. Knowledge-Based Practice

3. Client-Focused Provision of Care

4. Ethical Practice

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Other Regulations:

PROBATION

See College Policy 8619 – Student Probation

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Effective Term:

Fall

Effective Year:

20240801

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. See Policy 8614: Advanced Standing - Course Challenge, PLA, and Transfer Credit.

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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.)

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Assessment:

1. Grading

a) The Standard Academic and Career Grading Table is used for EASL 066 or ENGL 110, HCA 101, 102, 103, 104, 105,106, 107, EACS 155, 170, 156, 161, 165, FAM 180, and HSER 174.

b) The Competency Based Grading Table is used for HCA 108 and 109.

c) To pass each of the following courses, students need to earn a minimum grade of 70%: HCA 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106.

d) To pass each of the following courses students need to earn a minimum grade of 60%: ENG 110, EASL 066, EACS 155, 156, 161, 165, FAM 180 and HSER 174.

e) In HCA 107, students must demonstrate competence in psychomotor skills in order to pass HCA 107 and progress to practice education courses. If a student is not successful in demonstrating competency upon the first attempt, they may attempt the skills test one additional time after individual remediation. If a student is unsuccessful on the second attempt, they are not eligible to pass HCA 107 and will be required to repeat this course.

f) To receive credit in HCA 108 and HCA 109, students must demonstrate competency in the program outcomes identified on page 1 of this document and complete scheduled practicum shifts according to the requirement of the HCA Program Provincial Curriculum (2023).

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Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

Supplemental Assessment(s)

a) A student may request a supplemental assessment if they earn under 70% on an assignment and they follow the guidelines below:

(i) 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.

(ii) Applications for supplemental assessments are approved at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the Program Coordinator and/or School Chair.

(iii) Students must have maintained an average grade of 70% or better in the course.

(iv) The result of the supplemental assessment cannot exceed 70% and is used in calculation of the final grade.

(v) Supplemental assessments must be written within seven calendar days of the final examination schedule.

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Attendance:

1. Student attendance in class supports their progression toward meeting the course learning outcomes and contributes to the learning community as a whole. They will gain valuable insights and opportunities that would not be possible without the conversations and activities they will participate in. If a student finds themselves in a situation where they aren't able to get to class or will be late, they will need to contact the relevant instructor so that they can collaborate on a plan for continued student success. When students miss class, the chances of successfully meeting the learning outcomes may be reduced and/or prevent the student from passing the class.

2. Students absent from an HCA class, for any reason, are responsible for the course material they have missed. As part of the plan for success, they may be required to make up missed assignments, activities, lab and/or practice education hours to successfully meet the learning outcomes.

3. If 2 or more classes are missed, the relevant instructor will check in with the student to ensure they are set up with appropriate resources and to collaborate on a plan for success. Plans will be documented on record of advisement or learning plan forms.

4. Dates and times are set for written and competency/skill-based assessments. These dates and times are shared with students at the beginning of the course in order for students to plan and organize themselves accordingly. If a student is absent from a written or competency/skill-based assessment for reasonable cause (e.g., illness, family emergency, adverse weather conditions, etc.), they may be allowed a make-up assessment on the first day the student returns to the program (please check the course outline 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.

5. Students are expected to notify the course instructor before the scheduled written or competency/skill-based session if they are unable to complete the assessment. Whether they will be able to reschedule your 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.

6. A student who must be absent from a practice or simulated learning experience is responsible for notifying the instructor at least one hour prior to the scheduled time of the experience. Missed hours may be rescheduled if learning outcomes are not being met and/or if the student has exceeded the allowable absences as described in course outlines.

7. The School of Health and Human Services cannot undertake to provide substitute or "make up" learning experiences outside of regularly scheduled practice education courses when students have been absent, for any reason.

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Professional Requirements:

Students in the Health Care Assistant Diploma program shall:

1. Acknowledge that Indigenous specific racism and colonialism exist and that students will integrate trauma-informed practice and work towards reconciliation of Indigenous health and wellness. (See also In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous- specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care, 2020).

2. Conduct themselves in an informed way to be inclusive, culturally safe, and always striving towards cultural humility. (See also Selkirk College Policy 6040: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity).

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Other Regulations:

A. 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.

B. PROBATION (See Policy 8619 Student Probation and Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)

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