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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:

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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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.

Re-Entry Instructions:

1. See Policy 8615: Standards of Academic Progress.

Assessment:

1. This Program uses Grading Table 1.
2. For COOP course, use the Competency Based grading table. To view all College grading tables, see Policy 8612: Grading.

Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless specified otherwise by the instructor.
2. Students are assessed and graded for each course outcome as indicated in the respective course outline.
3. Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, professionalism and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
4. 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.
5. Individual course outline may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or examinations.

Program Specific Regulations:

1. Co-op Education
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. Students can elect to take one or more COOP courses to augment their academic studies. COOP 101 can be used as an elective as noted below the term 2 required course list. 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.
   4. 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.
2. Eligibility
   1. Acceptance into one of the Business Administration diploma programs.
   2. Completion of at least 15 credits at Selkirk College towards the Business Administration program with a minimum Program GPA of at least 2.33.
   3. School Chair approval.
   4. Follow Selkirk COOP Education requirements, process, and timelines.
   5. Successfully completes COOP Workplace Readiness Training.
   6. Pay the COOP tuition fee.
3. Co-op Designation
   1. 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.
4. Academic Courses while on a work term
   1. 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.
5. Courses and Credits
   1. A standard co-op term is equivalent to a 6-credit course and can be taken as an elective as noted below the term 5 required course list. 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.
6. Co-op education courses will provide students with documented, program relevant work experience that is recognized with a designation on their transcript.
7. 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.
8. In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

Attendance:

1. Attendance and Punctuality Responsibilities
   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, behavioural probation and/or withdrawal from the program may result.
   3. 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.
   4. See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and punctuality requirements.

Assignments:

1. Assignments
   1. 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.
   2. If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty.
   3. 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
   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 for no less than 6 months.
   5. 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.

Professional Requirements:

1. Student Conduct
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   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.
   4. See individual course outlines for any additional professional requirements.

Other Regulations:

1. 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. 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.
2. Cheating and Plagiarism
   1. See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism.

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Assessment:

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

Grading Table:

Standard Trades Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Types and Frequency of Evaluation (Selkirk College 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 Laboratory Assignments to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

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 College.

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Program Specific Regulations:

A. STUDENT CONDUCT (Refer to Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)

1. 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:

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

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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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Other Regulations:

A. PROBATION (Policy 8619: Student Probation)

1. 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.

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2. Criteria for placement on academic probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory academic performance in the first two-thirds of the term (or 2/3 of the training time i.e apprenticeship training), under the following circumstances:

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

b) Failure to complete shop assignments as assigned.

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3. Criteria for placement on behavioural probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory behaviour at any time during the program, Refer to Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct- Rights and Responsibilities.

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4. 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 as assigned.

(iii) Acceptable academic performance in all courses.

(iv) Satisfactory behaviour.

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

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5. Failure to meet conditions of probation

A student placed on probation who does not meet the requirements specified by the letter of probation may be required to withdraw.

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6. Number of probationary periods.

a) Students are limited to two probationary periods. A student whose behavioural or academic performance necessitates a third probationary period will be required to withdraw.

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B. PROGRAM EXCLUSION/DISMISSAL (Refer to Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct - Rights and Responsibilities)

1. An instructor may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, field trip, shop session, or other learning opportunities for violating Policy 3400 or if s/he lacks appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in the program outline.

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C. APPEAL (Refer to Policy 8400 Student Appeals for procedures and timelines)

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students normally must complete the entire program within 24 calendar months of initial entry to qualify for a diploma. Re-entry applicants who cannot meet this deadline will be required to retake courses which have changed.
2. Re-entry is permitted only when space is available.
3. Students in good standing who must interrupt their program may apply to re-enter the program within one year of departure.
4. Students who fail to complete a course successfully may apply to re-enter the course the next time it is offered.
5. Priority for re-entry will be given as follows:
   1. students who interrupted their program for illness or compassionate reasons; and
   2. students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.

Assessment:

Grading Table:

Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

Attendance:

Professional Requirements:

Other Regulations: