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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:

1. 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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Advanced Standing:

For more information, see Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students, who withdraw from their program, may apply to re-enter within one year of departure.

2. Priority for re-entry will be given as follows:

a) Students who interrupted their program for illness or compassionate reasons.

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

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Assessment:

This Program uses the Standard Academic and Career Grading Table and Competency Based Grading Table. To view all College grading tables, see Policy 8612: Grading.

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Assessments

a) Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless specified otherwise 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. If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty.

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

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2. Examinations

a) 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.

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.

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Attendance:

PARTICIPATION

1. Participation Responsibilities

a) Students are required to follow course schedules and participate in online class discussions on a regular basis. Punctual submissions of all of the scheduled learning activities are expected of all students.

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

c) Students planning an extended absence from the course must notify or make arrangements with their instructor in advance. Instructors are not obligated to provide alternative instruction or assessments in order to accommodate student absences. Failure to notify the instructor may result in withdrawal from the course.

d) See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and participation requirements.

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Professional Requirements:

Student Conduct

a) Students are expected to behave in a professional manner while in class and/or on Moodle. This includes being respectful of and contributing to the learning environment in accordance with the student code of conduct. For additional information, see Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct-Rights and Responsibilities.

b) Students are expected to be prepared for all classes prior to its start. Assigned materials are to be completed by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page by the instructor.

c) The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students for missed material.

d) See individual course outlines for any additional professional requirements.

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Other Regulations:

APPEAL
See Policy 8400: Student Appeals

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PROBATION

1. If a student has a term or cumulative GPA less than 2.67, the student will be placed on academic probation for at least the next semester.

2. For additional information: See Policy 8619: Probation

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Advanced Standing:

1. For this program, students may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or combination thereof.

2. Students who enter the Business Administration diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 (taken in British Columbia in the three years prior to starting the program) may receive credit for COMM 240. Processes as outlined in Policy 8614 will be adhered to.

3. During the entire time in the program, a student may only perform one PLA for a course already attempted at Selkirk College.

4. For more information, see Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

See Policy 8615: Standards of Academic Progress

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Assessment:

a) This Program uses Grading Table 1.

b) For COOP course, use the Competency Based grading table. To view all College grading tables, see Policy 8612: Grading.

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

a) Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless specified otherwise 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 outline may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or examinations.

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Program Specific Regulations:

Co-op Education

a) Co-operative education courses provide students with documented experience and possible designation based on the number of COOP courses taken. A co-op semester may be taken within a program or in the semester immediately after all academic courses have been completed.

b) Each co-op course consists of a minimum 420 working hours. A co-op course may occur in any of the three academic semesters (fall, winter, spring) and are recorded at 6 credits each.

c) Students can elect to take one or more COOP courses to augment their academic studies. COOP 101 can be used as an elective as described in the Part II.E.3 table. A maximum of 3 COOP credits can be applied towards program graduation requirements as listed in this document. COOP 101 may also be taken as additional credits to program course requirements.

d) Students should know that in a situation where co-op course credits are used to meet program graduation requirements, this may affect existing block transfer agreements and should consult with the receiving institution for details. Students will be required to acknowledge in writing this information with the COOP department.

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Eligibility

(i) Acceptance into one of the Business Administration diploma programs.

(ii) Completion of at least 15 credits at Selkirk College towards the Business Administration program with a minimum Program GPA of at least 2.33.

(iii) School Chair approval.

(iv) Follow Selkirk COOP Education requirements, process, and timelines.

(v) Successfully completes COOP Workplace Readiness Training.

(vi) Pay the COOP tuition fee.

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Co-op Designation

Students wishing to pursue a COOP designation on their credential must complete a minimum of 12 COOP credits in total, which comprises of COOP 101 and COOP 201.COOP 301 course is also available upon request.

Academic Courses while on a work term

Students are strongly discouraged from taking any academic courses while on a work term. Students must have COOP program and School Chair approval to pursue additional academic courses during a work term.

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Courses and Credits

A standard co-op term is equivalent to a 6-credit course and can be taken as an elective as described in Part II.E.3 table below. However, only a maximum of three credits can be applied to the Business Administration diploma program graduation requirements. COOP credits are not included in GPA calculation.

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Co-op education courses will provide students with documented, program relevant work experience that is recognized with a designation on their transcript.

Please refer to Policy 8370 Selkirk College Co-operative Education and Selkirk College Co-operative Education Procedures for additional information regarding Co-op Education at Selkirk College.

In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

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Attendance:

Attendance and Punctuality Responsibilities

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

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

c) Students planning to be absent from class must notify or make prior arrangements with their instructor in advance. Instructors are not obligated to provide alternative instructional or assessments in order to accommodate student absences. Failure to notify the instructor may result in withdrawal from the course.

d) See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and punctuality requirements.

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Assignments:

1. Assignments

a) Students will normally receive at least one week notice of dates and times when assignments and/or tests are to be submitted and/or written.

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

c) 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.

2. Examinations

a) 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.

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

d) Tests and exams will ordinarily be retained by the instructor for no less than 6 months.

e) 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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Professional Requirements:

Student Conduct

a) Students are expected to behave in a professional manner while in class and on Moodle. This includes being respectful of and contributing to the learning environment in accordance with the student code of conduct. For additional information, see Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct-Rights and Responsibilities.

b) Students are expected to be prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be completed by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.

c) The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.

d) See individual course outlines for any additional professional requirements.

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Other Regulations:

PROBATION

1. If a student has a term or cumulative program GPA less than 2.00, the student will be placed on academic probation for at least the next semester.

2. The maximum number of semesters on Academic Probation, consecutive or otherwise is two (2). A student will be withdrawn from the program if they exceed the maximum.

3. Notwithstanding paragraph C.2 above, a student who fails to meet the requirements in the letter of probation may be required to withdraw from the course or program.

4. For additional information: See Policy 8619: Probation

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Cheating and Plagiarism See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism

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Spring

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20240501

Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

A student who has successfully completed any of the required college/university courses (or equivalent) may be given advance credit:

a) Application for advance or transfer credit must be made prior to entry into the program as per Policy 8614: Advanced Standing – Course Challenge, PLA, Transfer Credit, and approval obtained from the Registrar.

b) A student who applies for advanced standing from another program will be considered on an individual basis.

c) A student who wishes to prove proficiency in part or all a course’s content must apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). The School Chair, in consultation with program instructors will determine whether PLA credit is granted.

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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.

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 psychological 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. Students who have successfully completed their Selkirk College Human Services certificate within the previous year are considered to be a re-entry student.

8. 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

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:

a) Assignments

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

(ii) Assignments are due on the date stated on course or assignment outlines. A student may request one extension per course. The request must be made to the instructor no less than 24 hours before the due date. If the instructor grants permission for the extension the revised due date will be determined by the instructor in consultation with the student.

(iii) Under extenuating circumstances further requests for extensions may be granted after consultation with the instructor and the appropriate student success support staff. Students will be expected to articulate a plan outlining how they intend to complete their work in a timely manner.

(iv) A penalty of 10% per day may be assessed against late assignments. All assignments should be handed in by the last day of classes in order to achieve a passing grade and advance to the practicum.

(v) Students may, at the discretion of the instructor, rewrite a maximum of one assignment per course. Rewrites must be submitted for marking within 14 calendar days of the return of the original assignment to the student. Rewritten assignments will receive a maximum grade of 75%.

(vi) Students are expected to write tests on the designated dates. If, for legitimate absences, the student misses a test, they must write the test as soon as possible with the permission of the instructor.

b) Examinations

(i) Exams, labs, projects, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.

(ii) No single evaluative event shall be worth more than 50% of the final grade.

(iii) For courses involving practicum placements (SSW 168) 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. 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 complete class requirements or engage in online activities, they will need to contact the relevant instructor so that they can collaborate on a plan for continued student success. When students miss class activities, the chances of successfully meeting the learning outcomes may be reduced and/or prevent the student from passing the class.

2. If 2 or more classes are missed, the 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.

3. Students missing any course activities are responsible for the work they have missed and must make up activities/assignments as required.

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

5. 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 may be considered absent for that class.

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.

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Professional Requirements:

1. Codes of Ethics and Competencies

Students are expected to know, understand and abide by any applicable Codes of Ethics.

2. Guidelines for Professional Conduct

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.

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

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.

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