STUDENT MANUAL 2014 |
STUDENT MANUAL 2014 | 2015 Revised July 21, 2014 Contents President’s Message ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Welcome to Parkland College!...................................................................................................................... 4 Mission/Vision/Values .................................................................................................................................. 4 Respect Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Academic & Student Services ....................................................................................................................... 7 Website ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Calendar Dates .............................................................................................................................................. 9 University of Regina .................................................................................................................................. 9 University of Saskatchewan .................................................................................................................... 10 SIAST........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Adult Basic Education – Parkland College ............................................................................................... 12 STUDENT POLICIES, EXPECTATIONS & INFORMATION ............................................................................... 13 Student Rights & Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 13 Accommodation ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Academic Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 13 Academic Appeals ................................................................................................................................... 13 Non-Academic Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 13 Accident Insurance.................................................................................................................................. 14 Accuplacer Policy .................................................................................................................................... 14 Adding/Withdrawing Classes/Refunds ................................................................................................... 14 Anti-Harassment Policy ........................................................................................................................... 14 Attendance.............................................................................................................................................. 15 Attendance and Student Loans or Sponsorship...................................................................................... 15 Cell Phones .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Change of Address .................................................................................................................................. 15 College Clothing & Merchandise............................................................................................................. 15 Computer Usage Policy ........................................................................................................................... 15 Courtesy/Pay Phones .............................................................................................................................. 16 Daycare (Yorkton) ................................................................................................................................... 16 Exam Procedures (Post-Secondary) ........................................................................................................ 16 Fire Procedures and Exits ........................................................................................................................ 16 First Aid ................................................................................................................................................... 17 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 1 Graduation .............................................................................................................................................. 17 Health & Dental....................................................................................................................................... 17 Lockers (Yorkton) .................................................................................................................................... 17 Lounge Area ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Parking .................................................................................................................................................... 18 Smoking................................................................................................................................................... 18 Phone Calls for Absences and/or Family/School Emergencies ............................................................... 18 Photocopying/Faxing .............................................................................................................................. 18 Personal Belongings ................................................................................................................................ 18 Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Student Fee ............................................................................................................................................. 19 Tutor Support .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Appendix 1 – Academic Progress ................................................................................................................ 20 Appendix 2 – Student Appeal Procedure .................................................................................................... 21 Appendix 3 – Discipline Procedure ............................................................................................................. 22 Appendix 4 – Refund Policies ...................................................................................................................... 26 Appendix 5 - University Program Information ............................................................................................ 28 Appendix 6 - Adult Basic Education (ABE) Information .............................................................................. 29 2 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual President’s Message It is a privilege to welcome you to Parkland College. This College is a wonderful place to be and I am sure that in your time here you’ll find out what makes us so great. As the 21st century transforms the world into a knowledge-based society, there is a growing need for individuals to be well-educated and highly skilled. These global trends challenge communities and the post-secondary institutions that serve them. With four decades of adaptability and diverse educational and training options under our belt, Parkland College serves the needs of adult learners and industry partners in East Central Saskatchewan. We are committed to creating and delivering an innovative continuum of learning to stimulate individual, community and economic growth, and to providing and celebrating quality learning and service to students. Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to 2020 document released in 2012 challenges all of us to invest in people and infrastructure. The Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton will do just that. This facility is an expansion of training to meet the high demand of industry for skilled tradespeople in East-Central Saskatchewan. After an ambitious and successful Capital Campaign and funding from the provincial government, construction got underway early in 2014. The building will be complete next summer and the doors will open to students in September 2015. Parkland College is the partner of choice for business, industry, and communities – together building and updating the skills and knowledge required for learner engagement and success. We are a learnercentered organization committed to accessibility, inclusion, and diversity. The entire Parkland team is ready to welcome you to any one of our five campuses in Melville, Yorkton, Fort Qu’Appelle, Canora, and Esterhazy. Welcome. Let us know how we can assist you as you explore your study options. Sincerely, Dr. Fay Myers President Parkland College 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 3 Welcome to Parkland College! Parkland College welcomes you – we look forward to working with you this year, and wish you every success in achieving your goals. We believe you have made a great choice to start or continue your studies at Parkland College. Our instructors and administration are committed to providing an enjoyable and supportive learning environment for our students. Instructors, Coordinators & Staff Mission/Vision/Values VISION: Parkland College is a catalyst; changing lives, communities and industry – one learner at a time. MISSION: Prosperous individuals, enterprises and economies – driven by excellence at Parkland College. VALUES: Values and operating philosophies together form the belief system of the organization, driving all actions and decisions. Parkland College has committed to: Respect: honouring, encouraging and celebrating our diverse learners, staff and communities. Compassion: fostering and supporting an environment where empathy is both integral and expressed. Integrity: adhering to high ethical and professional standards. Quality of Education: adopting evidence-based best practices in program development, implementation and evaluation. Responsiveness: aligning programs and services with the priorities of the learners, communities and industries we serve. Accessibility: constantly finding new ways to provide opportunities for adults facing barriers to either higher education or employment. Accountability: ensuring that all available resources are dedicated to achievement of desired outcomes and results. Life-Long Learning: providing learning enrichment and skill upgrading opportunities to keep our stakeholders current and competitive. Partnerships: developing strategic alliances and leveraging capacity with the agencies, communities and industries that share our visionary outcomes. Innovation: creating a culture of constant improvement, empowering staff to find better ways to deliver Parkland College’s promise and potential. 4 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual Respect Policy At Parkland College, RESPECT is the cornerstone of our culture. We all deserve respect, so it all begins with you. 10 Steps to a more respectful environment! Creating a respectful environment is the responsibility of everyone. The most common question is; how can I help to do that? What can I do to be a more respectful member of the environment in which I live, work, and learn? 10 ways to optimize your respect factor. 1. Know Yourself - Have an idea where you stand. Know what is unacceptable about such things as racism, homophobia and harassment. 2. Stick By It - There is a lot of pressure to conform and “go with the flow”. Know your line and stick by it. 3. Look Around - Know disrespectful behaviour when you see it. Things like hateful graffiti and mean or inappropriate text messages are not ok. So do something about it! 4. Listen Up - Know disrespectful language when you hear it. Recognize how harmful it can be. 5. Talk About It - Being respectful means being able to talk & ask questions about a variety of topics and discuss them in an open and honest way. 6. Stand Up - When you see someone being made a victim, step in. Do something about it. Say No. 7. Value our Differences - Diversity surrounds us. See the value in different perspectives, histories, and journeys. 8. Take Pride - Be proud of our campus, our environment and our community. Participating in litter, grafitti, or vandalism or not doing something about them is damaging to everyone. 9. Own Your Actions - Nobody’s perfect. You know when you’ve said or done something over the line. 10. Be Accountable. Reach Out! - Find out about your resources and use them. If you are being victimized tell someone. We’re here to listen and to help. Just simply reach out. RESPECT means! Respect challenges the attitudes, beliefs and behaviours that fail to recognize the importance of human dignity and to model and teach appropriate and constructive ways to interact in society. Respect is a human right. Fostering this belief is a critical part of our values as a postsecondary institution. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 5 This approach emphasizes that Parkland College is an inclusive learning environment. When we talk about diversity, we include race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, intellectual capacity, body shape, disability, age, family background, parental status, socio-economic background…a broad spectrum of diversities. As a regional college, we have to do all that we can to make the college experience a positive and productive one for all students, faculty and staff. We’re here to listen…reach out! If you are experiencing or witnessing disrespectful behaviours, bullying, cyberbullying, do something about it. Talk to your Professor, Program Coordinator, or Student Services! 6 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual Academic & Student Services Here’s what Parkland College can offer: Personal, academic, financial and career counselling Assessment Services (Career/Employability, Psycho Educational and Academic) Learning disability accommodations The EDGE Student Help Centre One-to-one tutoring based on demand Workshops based on demand Assistance preparing resumes, practicing interview techniques and creating career management strategies Exam invigilation And much more Academic Upgrading Grade 12 Online Adult 10 Adult 12 GED Literacy Services Workplace Essential Skills Training English as an Additional Language Skills Training Full-time & part-time certificate programs Full-time & part-time diploma programs Industry recognized training (Safety) Computer Training Professional Workshops University Academic Counselling & Advising University of Regina classes University of Saskatchewan classes Distance Education classes Exam Invigilation 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 7 Website Parkland College offers a wide range of services for students to help make your learning experience enjoyable and rewarding. The Current Students Section of our website has been compiled to help you learn more about the opportunities and great benefits of being a Parkland College student including: Career & Student Services Campus Closures Computer Access Student Discount Cards Scholarships Graduation Tutoring (The EDGE) And more You can also stay in the know by following us on: Facebook – www.facebook.com/collegeofchoice *you will need to log-in Twitter – www.twitter.com/collegeofchoice YouTube – www.youtube.com/collegeofchoice 8 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual Calendar Dates University of Regina **Please refer to www.uregina.ca website for deadline dates. September 3, 2014 September 16, 2014 September 30, 2014 October 15, 2014 November 11, 2014 November 17, 2014 December 3, 2014 December 4, 2014 December 8-20, 2014 December 21, 2014 – January 5, 2015 January 6, 2015 January 19, 2015 February 2, 2015 February 16-21, 2015 March 16, 2015 April 3 2015 April 6, 2015 April 10, 2015 April 13-25, 2015 Classes begin Due Date for Tuition and fee payment Last day of registration for Fall off-campus courses Last day to add or change courses without the Dean's permission Last day to drop courses with 100% tuition refund. Last day of penalty free payment period Last day of 50% refund period Thanksgiving Day (College closed) Remembrance Day (College closed) Last day to drop a course with a Grade of W (Withdrawal) First day of time-ticketed Registration for University of Regina courses offered through Parkland College for the 2015 Winter Semester Last day of classes Final Exams Christmas break Classes resume Due Date for Tuition and fee payment Last day of registration for Winter off-campus courses Last day to add or change courses without the Dean's permission Last day to drop courses with 100% tuition refund. Last day of penalty free payment period Last day of 50% refund period Spring Break-No classes Last day to drop courses without a Grade of W (Withdrawal) Good Friday (College closed) Easter Monday (College closed) Last day of classes Final Exams NOTE: University of Regina courses with low enrolments will be cancelled two weeks prior to the date classes begin. Therefore, students are advised to register early to avoid course cancellations. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 9 University of Saskatchewan **Please refer to www.usask.ca website for deadline dates. If the following dates occur on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline automatically becomes 4:30 pm the previous Friday. 10 September 3, 2014 September 16, 2014 September 30, 2014 October 15, 2014 November 10-14, 2014 November 11, 2014 November 15, 2014 December 5, 2014 December 6-22, 2014 December 23, 2014 – January 4, 2014 January 5, 2015 January 16, 2015 January 30, 2015 February 15, 2015 February 16-20, 2015 March 15, 2015 April 3 2015 April 6, 2015 April 8, 2015 April 11-30, 2015 Classes begin Last day for making changes in registration for first-term classes and for classes extending over both terms Term 1 Tuition Payment Deadline Thanksgiving Day (College closed) Fall Midterm Break - No Classes (No break for BSc Nursing students) Remembrance Day (College closed) Last day for withdrawing from first-term classes without academic penalty Last day of classes Final Exams Christmas break Classes resume Last day for making changes in registration for second-term classes Term 2 Payment Deadline Last day for withdrawing without academic penalty from classes extending over two terms Student mid-term break Last day for withdrawing from second-term classes without academic penalty Good Friday (College closed) Easter Monday (College closed) Last day of classes Final Exams 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual SIAST September 2, 2014 October 13, 2014 November 11, 2014 December 19, 2014 December 22, 2014 – January 4, 2015 January 5, 2015 February 16, 2015 February 17-20, 2015 March 2-6, 2015 April 3, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 30, 2015 May 18, 2015 May 19, 2015 June 5, 2015 Classes begin (most programs) Thanksgiving Day (College closed) Remembrance Day (College closed) Semester end Christmas break Classes resume Family Day Mid-semester break (option 1)* Mid-semester break (option 2)* Good Friday (College closed) Easter Monday (College closed) Semester end Victoria Day (College closed) Floating stat holiday (College closed) Graduation Day (tentative) *- Programs choose one mid-semester break option in consultation with SIAST Note: Power Engineering students do not receive a mid-semester break. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 11 Adult Basic Education – Parkland College September 2, 2014 October 13, 2014 November 11, 2014 December 2, 2014 December 22, 2014 – January 2, 2015 January 5, 2015 February 16, 2015 February 17-20, 2015 March 18, 2015 April 3, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 7-10, 2015 April 27, 2015 May 18, 2015 May 19, 2015 June 5, 2015 June 25, 2014 12 School begins Trimester 1 begins (Yorkton) Thanksgiving Day (College closed) Remembrance Day (College closed) Trimester 2 begins (Yorkton) Christmas break Classes resume Family Day (College closed) Mid-semester break Trimester 3 begins (Yorkton) Good Friday (College closed) Easter Monday (College closed) Easter Break No School (All campuses) Victoria Day (College closed) Floating stat holiday (College closed) Graduation Day (tentative) Last Day of School 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual STUDENT POLICIES, EXPECTATIONS & INFORMATION Student Rights & Responsibilities Parkland College strives to offer an environment for lifelong learning. In all matters of personal conduct, whether in academic work or college activities, students are expected to be responsible members of the College and community. Students are encouraged to engage in discussion and inquiry relevant to their classroom studies. While Parkland College is responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance and integrity established by the curriculum, students have the right to be informed of the procedures and standards by which they are graded. Student performance is evaluated on academic achievement in class. Disrespectful behaviour, dress or conduct will be addressed on an individual basis. This is not limited to but includes harassment (verbal/physical), attendance, punctuality, substance abuse, inappropriate clothing, etc. Extreme consequences are dismissal from your program. Accommodation A list of apartments, room & board, light housekeeping, and/or shared accommodations available is listed www.movingtoyorkton.com. Rental arrangements are made between the student and the rental agent. Academic Procedures As a student, you are required to comply with the academic regulations of the educational institute (i.e. cheating, plagiarism or dishonest behaviour). Academic regulations are designed to help you effectively pursue and achieve your academic goals while maintaining a high-quality learning environment. See Appendix 1 Academic Appeals Parkland College will provide an avenue of appeal for students who have been discontinued or who feel they have been unfairly graded. See Appendix 2 for more information. Non-Academic Procedures Issues of a non-academic nature will first be discussed with the student. If the College determines the issue is not resolved, the student may then be placed on discipline. This process is outlined in Appendix 3. Suspension or discontinuation from a program may result depending on the nature of the issue. Parkland College has ZERO TOLERANCE TO VIOLENCE. As per Occupational Health & Safety regulations, harassment, violence, verbal or physical abuse of any staff or student is not acceptable and will be dealt with accordingly. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 13 Accident Insurance Students have limited personal accident insurance while going to and from school. Please request the accident insurance brochure should you need it. Accuplacer Policy ACCUPLACER is a testing system that measures skills in reading, writing, and math. Many programs at SIAST have adopted ACCUPLACER as part of their Special Admission process. It is free for SIAST applicants and students, including Parkland College students enrolled in SIAST programs. People who are not SIAST applicants or students – such as those with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission – can take ACCUPLACER for a fee. More information is available at http://gosiast.com/admissions/admission-requirements/documents/ACCUPLACER-testing.pdf Adding/Withdrawing Classes/Refunds Deadlines are set by the credit granting institute for adding or withdrawing classes. Contact a counsellor or instructor. The College Refund Policy will be utilized for any refund of tuition (paid to Parkland College) should students drop classes or be required to discontinue classes or a program. See Appendix 4. Anti-Harassment Policy The College is committed to providing a harassment free environment for working and learning. The College declares that it will neither tolerate nor condone any inappropriate or irresponsible conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for work or study through the harassment of an individual or group on the basis of sex, age, gender orientation, race, religion or disability. Parkland College promotes: “A workplace free of Harassment and Violence. Any verbal or physical abuse of Parkland College students, employees or clients will not be tolerated”. Parkland College defines harassment as "objectionable conduct, comment, or display made on either a one-time or conditional basis that demeans, belittles, or causes humiliation to a person and that is known, or should be known, to be unwelcome. It is objectionable conduct or comment, directed towards a specific person(s), which has no legitimate purpose. It may result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment, impacting on the individual’s ability to work and learn. Harassment may or may not be intentional.” If you believe you are being subjected to harassment: Take direct action - ask the person to stop Talk to your instructor, coordinator, or counsellor Keep records (dates, times) of the incidents and the names of any witnesses Complaints of harassment can be resolved informally, through mediation, or formally, through a formal complaint procedure/investigation. The College’s Anti-Harassment Policy is posted in every College campus. Copies of the complete document are available on request. Contact your local College counsellor for assistance. 14 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual Attendance Parkland College programs involve education and training to ultimately prepare their students for employment and as such there are expectations of attendance and punctuality for all students. Students are encouraged to keep in contact with instructors when away for illness and are responsible for all work missed. Absenteeism (ie. no contact, frequently absent) will result in discontinuation. Attendance and Student Loans or Sponsorship You are responsible for understanding and abiding by the regulations and agreements of your loan or sponsorship. Guidelines for sponsored students regarding attendance and academic standing may be more specific than stated above. Sponsored students may be required to discontinue should their funding be cancelled. Program instructors do not deal with student/sponsoring agency funding issues. However, we do provide student progress reports and attendance information to funding agencies when requested. Cell Phones Use of cell phones to send or receive calls or text messages is strictly prohibited during scheduled class times. This time includes both lecture and scheduled work period time. While writing midterms or finals cell phones are banned from the classroom. Consequences for using cell phones during classroom time could include removal of the student from the classroom or confiscation of cell phone until class is completed. Repeated abuse may result in the student being removed from the program. All cell phones are to be turned off (including no texting) during class. Change of Address Any change of address or phone numbers during and after completion of your program need to be given to the College in order that income tax receipts and pertinent correspondence are forwarded. College Clothing & Merchandise Parkland College clothing is available throughout the year from the Yorkton Campus. Stock on some items may be limited or may be special ordered. Please refer to the Current Students website at students.parklandcollege.sk.ca for more details. Computer Usage Policy The use of computers is available to all Parkland College students who have network accounts. Network accounts can be used at all Parkland College Campuses. All students who wish to use the Parkland College network, computers or personal computers are required to have a network account. Parkland 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 15 College Photo Identification must be presented to get a network account. The College will not condone the unacceptable use of computers and computer facilities. Instructors may use the internet to enhance a students learning by giving limited access to certain sites. Instructors also have the authority to deny or revoke student’s access to the internet and Parkland College computers if the rules are not followed. As a student using the computer lab, you are expected to leave the work area in a neat and tidy condition, ready for the next person to use. No food or beverages will be allowed in the computer room. Any tampering of system files will not be tolerated. Please refer to the Current Students website at students.parklandcollege.sk.ca for more details on The Acceptable Use of Computers and Computer Facilities. Courtesy/Pay Phones (Yorkton) Students must be aware that the College phones are business phones. A courtesy phone and a public pay phone are located in the Student Lounge for personal calls. The courtesy phone is only for outgoing local calls. This is a “courtesy” phone for students needing to contact babysitters, schools, etc. so please be considerate of others’ needs when using. The public pay phone can be used for all paid personal calls as well as collect, calling card or 800+ toll free calls. Daycare (Yorkton) The Kid’s Zone Early Learning & Childcare Facility Inc. (up to 18 months) located in the YRHS and the Kid’s Zone Daycare (18 months to 5 years) located in our facility may have openings for your children. If you are interested, call 782-2173 for more information. Exam Procedures (Post-Secondary) It is expected that all students write all quizzes, midterm and final exams as posted or scheduled. If any exams are missed without notifying the instructor prior to the start of the exam, a zero grade will be given. Given extenuating circumstances, the date of a quiz, midterm or final exam for an individual student may be changed at the discretion of the instructor. These arrangements must be made prior to the commencement of the originally scheduled exam. Please note that there are very few acceptable reasons to change the date of any quiz or exam for a student. Items allowed in the exam room will be limited to pens, pencils, eraser and items specific to the exam as indicated by the instructor. No cell phones or technology enhanced transmission instruments will be allowed in any examination. i.e. iPhones, Blackberries, iPods, etc. Fire Procedures and Exits Fire drills will be run throughout the year. Please make yourself familiar with exits and the procedure to be followed by all present in the building. Take all fire sirens seriously. There is always the potential of a real fire. Your instructor will go through the process with you in class. A map of the building is located in your classroom. 16 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual First Aid A first aid kit is available by contacting the main office. Parkland College staff does not provide nor administer any kind of medication including Tylenol, Advil, aspirin, etc. Graduation Parkland College hosts a college wide grad for students who have met all the completion requirements of their program (i.e. basic education, certificate, diploma, degree). Achievement awards may be presented to exemplary students. Graduation will be held June 5, 2015 at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre in Yorkton, SK. Graduation Tickets • • • Students receive one complimentary ticket. Students are entitled to purchase two (2) tickets before the ticket deadline. After the ticket deadline students can purchase any remaining tickets required. Graduation Gowns • • All graduates must wear a gown for the graduation ceremony. Gowns are complimentary and provided at no cost to students by Parkland College. Please refer to the Current Students website at students.parklandcollege.sk.ca for more details as they become available. Health & Dental Skills training students enrolled at Parkland College are eligible for coverage under the Parkland College Benefit Plan. The cost of the plan is included in your institutional fees provided you are a full-time student in an applicable program, you meet the full-time criteria for your program of 32 weeks or more (enrolled in at least 60% of Course load), you are residing in Canada, and you are under the age of 70. This coverage is not available to students enrolled in University or Adult Basic Education at Parkland College. Complete details can be found at https://mystudentplan.ca/parkland Lockers (Yorkton) Lockers are available to students at no charge. College supplied locks are the only locks permitted. Post-Secondary students should see Reception if you would like a locker. ABE students must see ABE program assistant. Lounge Area The College provides a Student Lounge for students to meet, socialize and eat. The lounge includes coffee/snack machines, courtesy/pay phones (Yorkton/ Melville), fridge, microwave and sink for student use. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 17 Parking Parking of student vehicles in college parking lots is to be considered a privilege and not a right. Parking is available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. (Yorkton) Student parking is available on the west side of the building. Parking out the main doors on the north side of the building is for visitors only. Students have access to any space that is not designated as Staff Parking (numbered plug-in parking spots). Rural students must park in assigned areas at each campus. Vehicles in areas other than those designated for student parking may be ticketed and towed away at the owner's expense. Smoking All campuses are designated non-smoking. By law, Yorkton and Melville students cannot smoke on Good Spirit School Division property. Other campuses have designated smoking areas. Phone Calls for Absences and/or Family/School Emergencies Students are encouraged to call their instructor’s office number leaving a message to advise of absences. The College main numbers may be given to family/schools for emergencies. In Yorkton, messages for students will be posted on the Student Message Board in the Student Lounge. Yorkton Campus: 783-6566 (local calls); Melville Campus: 728-4471 (local calls); Fort Qu’Appelle Campus: 332-5416 (local calls); Esterhazy Campus: 745-2878 (local calls); Canora Campus: 563-6808 (local calls); Toll free within Saskatchewan: 1 866 783-6766. Photocopying/Faxing Program materials will be copied by your instructor. Personal copying (class notes, etc.) and faxing will be at no charge if you have paid your student fees and show your student card. Otherwise, you will be charged 10 cents per page and done when time allows by staff. Faxing will be $1.00 per page outgoing and 10 cents per page for incoming faxes. Personal Belongings Parkland College is not responsible for any items left in a classroom or left in lockers. Do not bring valuables or leave items unattended. Lockers may be available. Scholarships Parkland College’s Scholarship Initiative was established during the celebration of the College’s 25th Anniversary in 1998. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Parkland College Scholarship Fund. Since that time the fund has surpassed the $100,000 mark in scholarship opportunities for Parkland College students. The purpose of the Scholarship Fund remains to promote, encourage and sponsor education and training for adults in our region. Students enrolled at Parkland College must meet the requirements specified for each scholarship in order to be eligible for a scholarship. 18 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual Students can apply for entrance scholarships and internal scholarships based on merit and financial need. Application information will be provided to students during the program year. Please refer to scholarships.parklandcollege.sk.ca for more details as they become available. Student Fee The Student Fee is administered by Parkland College to provide programs and services to the student body. All post-secondary full-time and part-time students including university programs as well as ABE students are required to pay student fees. Some of the programs and services provided by this fee include, orientation events and activities, sports, barbeques, dress up days, student services, fax services, college publications, use of technologies, and individual student cards where required. Post-Secondary Post-Secondary Part-time ABE $100.00 $60.00 $60.00 In addition, the student activity fee entitles students to a Parkland College Student Card that allows students to access discounts in local restaurants, entertainment, some transportation and Parkland College merchandise. Please refer to the Current Students website at students.parklandcollege.sk.ca for a full list of student discounts available. Tutor Support The EDGE Learning Centre is a one-stop student help centre for independent study and/or tutorial assistance. Students are encouraged to use the Learning Centre rooms for independent study, peer tutoring, group work, drop-in-tutorials, as well as regularly scheduled group tutorials. The EDGE rooms are • • • • Room 110 in Yorkton Board room in Melville Tutorial room in Kamsack Student study area in Fort Qu’Appelle Group tutorials in pre-high school math and English and GED prep are regularly scheduled throughout the year in Yorkton, Kamsack, Melville and Fort Qu’Appelle. The math and English tutorials will focus on preparing ABE applicants to enter into ABE and on assisting registered ABE students as they prepare to write the GED exams. Students will be asked to register in these tutorials and to commit to a regular schedule. Drop-in tutorials, available in Yorkton only, are for registered Parkland College students only, and are not subject-specific. Students that have a diagnosed Learning Disability may be provided with one-to-one tutorial assistance and may be eligible for funding for other supports. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 19 Appendix 1 – Academic Progress Students who do not meet the academic performance of their program will meet with their instructor to create an Academic Learning Plan. The intention is to assist the student in assessing their situation with the end goal of developing an action plan. The plan will be continually refreshed and revised as the student continues to improve. The discussion is broken down into the following sections: 1. Defining problem areas 2. Brainstorming resources and possibilities 3. Discussing possible solutions and outlining an academic learning plan Skills Training Programs A student is placed on academic probation when he/she: 1. Fails to achieve a term average of at least 60 percent; or 2. Fails two courses totaling at least six credit units during the term; or Fails three courses totaling at least nine credit units during the year; or 3. Does not meet performance expectations and/or deadlines as outline by the course instructor. A student is required to discontinue when he/she: 1. Fails to maintain a minimum term average of 60 percent for two consecutive terms; or 2. Fails three or more courses totaling at least nine credit units during term, or Fails four or more courses totaling at least 12 credit units during the year. 3. Fails a clinical or practicum that is an essential pre-requisite to the program continuation; or 4. Fails to successfully complete the conditions of academic probation as outlined by the program head; or 5. Fails a required course three times. Adult Basic Education Adult 10 and Adult 12 full-time students are expected to complete a minimum number of 5 credits per year in Kamsack, Fort Qu’Appelle, Melville, 6 credits per year in Yorkton Adult 10/GED and 7 credits per year in Yorkton Adult 12. Time-line exceptions may be identified and put in place by the instructor, and ABE Coordinator. Students may be discontinued from their program for academic or behaviour reasons. Lack of progress is an acceptable reason for discipline or discontinuation. 20 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual Appendix 2 – Student Appeal Procedure Procedures Before entering an appeal, the student is encouraged to discuss the issue of concern with the instructor and/or counsellor. It is the responsibility of the student to officially begin the Student Appeal Process as outlined. 1. The first step is to prepare a written letter of appeal and email or fax it to the Coordinator in charge of the program. This must be done within 10 days of the discontinuation. 2. The Coordinator in charge of the program will rule on the appeal within 10 days of receiving it. The Coordinator will explain the ruling to the student and send a copy of the appeal and the ruling to the Manager or appropriate Director in charge of the program. 3. If the student is not satisfied with the Coordinator’s ruling, she/he can appeal by email or fax to the Manager or appropriate Director in charge within 10 days. The Manager/Director in charge will rule on the appeal and explain the ruling to the student within 10 days. 4. If the student is not satisfied with the Manager/Director’s ruling, she/he can appeal by email or fax to the President of Parkland College within 10 days. The President of Parkland College will rule on the appeal and explain the ruling to the student within 10 days. The student may choose to drop the appeal process at any point in the process. Only one appeal per student will be granted in an academic year. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 21 Appendix 3 – Discipline Procedure Skills Training Programs Educational institutions procedures will be followed for academic issues and will be handled jointly. For situations of non-academic issues, the College will communicate the issue/concern to the student. If the College decides that the issue is not resolved, the student will be placed on Discipline Report. Note: “College” refers to Parkland College. Step 1 The instructor will communicate (in writing) to the student the unacceptable behaviour and explain what is expected from the student. The student or instructor will develop a plan of action that is acceptable to the College. The instructor will fill in and sign Step 1 of the Discipline Report The student will sign the Report to show that she/he has seen and read it The instructor will keep the original and give copies to the student Step 2 If unacceptable behaviour continues, the next Step in the Discipline Procedure will be used After consulting with the Coordinator, the instructor will again communicate the problem to the student. The instructor will develop a plan of action and a time and method to review its success The instructor will fill in and sign STEP 2 on the original Discipline Report Form The student will again sign the Report to show that she/he has seen and read it The instructor will send the original to the Coordinator The Coordinator will authorize the Report and send copies to the student, instructor, and sponsoring agency. A copy will be placed in the student’s permanent file. If a student is successful in following through with a plan of action it will be considered resolved. Step 3 If the regular review of STEP 2 does not show that there has been significant change in the student’s behaviour, the next step in the Discipline Procedure will be used The instructor shall consult with the Coordinator and or Program Director. The instructor will complete STEP 3 of the Discipline Report, recommending a course of action and send it to the Coordinator and/or Program Director The student will, in writing, be notified that she/he has been discontinued from the program, outlining the reason (s) for the discontinuation and making referral recommendations Copies of this letter will be placed in the student’s permanent file and sent to the instructor, coordinator and sponsoring agency The student has the right to appeal STEP 3. Note: If the student refuses to sign any step report before the start of the next College day, the student will automatically be suspended from the program. 22 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual Adult Basic Education Discipline Report Procedure If a student’s behavior or attendance does not meet College expectations, the College will communicate the issue/concern to the student. If the College decides that the issue is not resolved, the student will be placed on Discipline Report. Note: “College” refers to Parkland College. 1. The instructor identifies issues/concerns as well as expected changes and you are given a verbal warning. If you resolve issues or concerns, there will be no further action. 2. If issues or concerns continue or additional concerns are noted, you will be placed on Step 1. This includes written documentation of the concern and a plan of action for resolution. If you resolve the issues or concerns, there will be no further action. After 4 weeks, if issues/concerns are resolved, you will be removed from Step 1. 3. If issues or concerns continue or additional concerns are noted, you will be placed on Step 2. This includes further written documentation of the concern and a new plan of action for resolving the issue. The documentation could be in the form of a strict contract, outlining the specific issues you need to address and the action needed to address them. In cases where you are absent, the instructor will complete a Step 2 form without your presence, in order to meet this documentation requirement. If you resolve the issues or concerns, there will be no further action. After 8 weeks, you will be removed from Step 2. 4. If issues or concerns have still not been resolved, you will be placed on Step 3, which is discontinuation from the program and automatic discontinuation of PTA. In some rare cases, the instructor may recommend a contract for you, rather than immediately implementing Step 3. NOTE: The “8-Day Rule” is followed by Yorkton Adult 10/12 for Attendance issues. If a student has missed 8 class periods from any one class, the individual may be discontinued from that class. The Yorkton Step Procedure is based on days missed, not attendance percentages. Warning at 2 days, Step 1 at 3 days, Step 2 at 6 days, Step 3(discontinuation) at 8 days. Student Misconduct As a student, you need to know what constitutes misconduct. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to: Cheating: eg. copying and/or using someone else’s work Disruption of Activities: any behaviour that is disruptive to your instructor and/or another student (for example, excessive talking, eating in class, swearing) Harassment (see Parkland College Anti-Harassment Policy) Inappropriate use of computers (see the Computer and Internet Use Policy) 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 23 Plagiarism: eg. copying off the Internet, copying from a book without crediting the source Theft Use of alcohol or other drugs while attending classes Those displaying behaviour regarded as misconduct will be subject to the discipline procedure, or in some cases may be suspended or discontinued immediately by the Program Coordinator. Gross Misconduct In cases where it is deemed that you are a threat to yourself or to others, you will be discontinued immediately. PARKLAND COLLEGE has ZERO TOLERANCE TO VIOLENCE! In cases where violence is an issue, you will be discontinued immediately by the Coordinator. Student Appeal Process Policy: The College will provide an avenue of appeal for students who have been discontinued. Procedure: Before entering an appeal, the student is encouraged to discuss the issue of concern with the instructor and/or counsellor. It is the responsibility of the student to officially begin the Student Appeal Process as outlined. 5. The first step is to prepare a written letter of appeal and email or fax it to the Coordinator in charge of the program. This must be done within 10 days of the discontinuation. 6. The Coordinator in charge of the program will rule on the appeal within 10 days of receiving it. The Coordinator will explain the ruling to the student by email or fax and send a copy of the appeal and the ruling to the Manager or appropriate Director in charge of the program. 7. If the student is not satisfied with the Coordinator’s ruling, she/he can appeal by email or fax to the Manager or appropriate Director in charge within 10 days. The Manager/Director in charge will rule on the appeal by email or fax and explain the ruling to the student within 10 days. 8. If the student is not satisfied with the Manager/Director’s ruling, she/he can appeal by email or fax to the President of Parkland College within 10 days. The President of Parkland College will rule on the appeal and explain the ruling to the student within 10 days by email or fax. The student may choose to drop the appeal process at any point in the process. Only one appeal per student will be granted in an academic year. Discontinuation/ Withdrawal If you are discontinued, you will usually be required to wait one full academic year before re-applying to any Adult Basic Education program at Parkland College. Readmission to College ABE programs will be processed according to the College intake procedure. If you voluntarily withdraw, you will usually be required to meet with your instructor and student counsellor to set up a plan for your return. 24 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual If you are discontinued or withdraw for reasons deemed to require counseling or outside intervention, documentation will usually be required to verify the follow-through before re-admission will be considered. On re-admission, you may be required to serve a probationary period of at least one month on a strict contract. The contract will act as the initial verbal warning. If issues or concerns raised in the contract continue or additional concerns are noted, Step 1 would be the first documentation needed in the discipline format, followed by Step 2 (if needed), followed by Step 3, which is discontinuation from Adult Basic Education. Please remember: If you have been discontinued or withdrawn three times from Adult Basic Education, you CANNOT attend any future ABE programs offered by the College. University Student Misconduct As a student, you need to know what constitutes misconduct. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and disruption of instructional activities, fighting, harassment, theft, inappropriate use of computers, and/or use of alcohol or other drugs while attending classes. Misconduct also includes: • • • Cheating: eg. copying and/or using someone else’s work Plagiarism: eg. copying off the Internet, copying out a book without crediting the source of your information Disruption of Activities: any behaviour that is disruptive to your instructor and/or another student (for example, excessive talking, eating in class, swearing) Those unable to comply with the above will be subject to the discipline procedure, or in some cases may be suspended or discontinued immediately. Gross Misconduct In cases where it is deemed that you are a threat to yourself or to others, you will be discontinued immediately. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 25 Appendix 4 – Refund Policies Skills Training Programs Students who notify the college in writing of their withdrawal, or are discontinued by the college, may be entitled to a refund of tuition only. Refunds are not provided for materials and/or textbooks. Where the accrediting institution has a Refund Policy, their policy will take precedence over the policy below. Please refer to the accrediting institutions website for details on the refund policy. 1. Accepted and/or conditionally accepted students who withdraw 30 calendar days or more prior to the start date of their program session are entitled to a refund of paid tuition. An administrative withdrawal fee of $105 will be withheld. 2. Accepted and/or conditionally accepted students who withdraw within the 29 days prior to the start date of their program session but on or before the sixth scheduled day of their program session are entitled to a full refund of their paid tuition (less the tuition deposit) 3. Certificate and diploma students who withdraw or are discontinued after the sixth scheduled day of a semester, program (if not semestered) are subject to the following refund regulations: The following apply after the 6th day of the program: Programs organized by semester: • On or before mid point of 1st semester • After mid point of 1st semester • On or before mid point of 2nd semester • After mid point of 2nd semester • • • • Applied Certificate programs: • On or before the mid point • After mid point of the program • 50% refund • No refund Non-semestered programs: • On or before the 1st quarter of the program • Between 1st quarter and the mid point of the program • After mid point of the program 50% of 1st semester, full refund of 2nd semester Full refund of 2nd semester 50% of 2nd semester No refund • 75% refund • 50% refund • No refund All application fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE. This refund policy does not apply to Firefighter Professional Qualification Programs. 26 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual Firefighter Training Students withdrawing from this program must submit a written request for a tuition refund to Parkland College. The request will be considered based on the circumstances and time frame. If student withdraws prior to the program start date – refund of tuition less deposit paid will be refunded. If student withdraws within the first 5 days of the program – 50% tuition refund If student withdraws after the 5th day of the program – no refund. Refunds are not provided for materials. Adult Basic Education Each ABE student must submit a $40.00 book caution fee prior to enrolment as a replacement cost for lost or damaged books. When all books are returned undamaged and when your instructors have confirmed the return of all materials, you can apply to get a caution fee refund. If all conditions are met, a refund cheque will be mailed to you. University Any credit resulting from dropping a class will be applied against any other tuition or fees owed to the University, either for the current term or the next term. If no monies are owed, you may request a refund through either the University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan. If you have negotiated a student loan, any credit will be returned to the loan provider so as to reduce the balance owing. 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 27 Appendix 5 - University Program Information 28 2014-15 Parkland College Student Manual University Program Information INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 2 EXAM INVIGILATION ................................................................................................................................. 3 LIBRARY ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 TEXT BOOKS .............................................................................................................................................. 3 PROGRAM INFORMATION GUIDE ................................................................................................................. 4 COLLEGES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN ................................................................................ 4 FACULTIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF REGINA .............................................................................................. 7 ADMISSION/REGISTRATION – UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN ................................................................. 9 ADMISSION ............................................................................................................................................... 9 REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................ 10 TUITION/FEES .......................................................................................................................................... 10 ADMISSION/REGISTRATION – UNIVERSITY OF REGINA .............................................................................. 11 ADMISSION ............................................................................................................................................. 11 REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................ 11 TUITION/FEES .......................................................................................................................................... 12 COLLEGE TELEVISED CLASS SITES ................................................................................................................ 13 1 INTRODUCTION Parkland College in Yorkton is a designated Arts and Science site for the University of Regina (U of R) and for the University of Saskatchewan (U of S). University courses at Parkland College enable you to: Begin a degree in the College of Arts and Science or the College of Agriculture at the U of S or any faculty of University of Regina Enroll in any of the following pre-Professional programs: Pre-Administration, Pre-Architecture, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Education, Pre-Journalism, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Social Work and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Enroll in courses with the intention of transferring to the Edwards School of Business ( U of S), Engineering, or Kinesiology. Transfer credits between the U of R and the U of S (or to another university or vocational/technical institute). Transferability of courses should always be confirmed prior to registration. This process has been streamlined for Saskatchewan Institutions. Complete a four-year Bachelor of Social Work degree from the U of R. Other complete degrees are available in Education, Nursing and Sociology through a blend of face-to-face and online or videoconference courses. All degree courses offered through Parkland College have exactly the same value as courses offered oncampus. The lab content in the Natural Science courses is also exactly the same. University professors in Yorkton must meet the same standards as sessional lecturers’ on-campus, and are selected by the university’s appropriate college or faculty. Although the majority of the courses are offered with the professor in the classroom, the College also participates in innovative distance education delivery systems from both universities using video-conferencing (multi-mode), internet and satellite television. Note: Parkland College can provide advice based on the information available at the time of the counselling session. The final decision to register in classes is the student’s responsibility. 2 EXAM INVIGILATION As per Parkland College Policy regarding exam invigilation fees, each student will be charged $25.00 per exam, where the post-secondary institution does not provide an invigilation fee. This charge does not apply to face-to-face or SCN courses. LIBRARY The on-campus University of Saskatchewan Library is available through the Internet. This enables students to carry out a library search and then request the resources via the Internet, telephone or fax from the university library. The University of Regina Library provides a similar service called U-Read. Students may request materials from either library, by mail, toll-free telephone, fax or e-mail. University of Saskatchewan 1-888-859-9999 or Fax: 306-966-6040 E-mail: [email protected] University of Regina 1-800-667-6014 or Fax: 306-586-9862 E-Mail: [email protected] TEXT BOOKS University textbooks are to be ordered directly from each university’s Bookstore: University of Saskatchewan TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-888-214-8888; and University of Regina TOLL FREE NUMBER 1-888-478-2665. Please indicate you wish to speak to the person responsible for off-campus textbook orders. You may also order books on-line from the University of Regina at www.uregina.ca and the University of Saskatchewan at www.usask.ca SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO UNIVERSITY This class is designed to enhance students' academic success. It is offered in the first term and is compulsory for first year university students. This class will help you to appreciate what is expected of you at the University level. Some self-exploration about your own learning style will also be included. Other workshops include critical thinking skills, research skills, study skills, and advice on how to write exams. Tuition is included in the student fee. 3 PROGRAM INFORMATION GUIDE COLLEGES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN The following information indicates the Arts and Science courses available through Parkland College that are transferable to a particular college on campus. For all the pre-professional colleges the applicant should have a second career choice in the event that he/she is not accepted into their desired professional college. The first year of all pre-professional programs may be taken in the College of Arts and Science through Parkland College. HEALTH SCIENCES College of Dentistry Applicants wishing to enter the five year dentistry program require a minimum two years of full-time pre-dentistry studies. These may be taken in the College of Arts and Science. Your fifth class depends on the direction of your second year. You could take another Natural Science or Social Science or Humanities depending on your fourth class selection. Students must have 30 credits each year and must maintain a 70% average. College of Medicine Applicants wishing to enter the four year medicine program require a four-year Bachelor degree in any subject, there are certain required classes that may be taken as electives or core classes. Students must maintain a 78% average to apply. Nutrition and Dietetics Applicants wishing to enter the four-year nutrition program require one year (30 c.u.) of Pre-Nutrition studies. Students must complete 30 credits and maintain a 70% or greater average by April of the year they plan to apply to Nutrition. Nutrition students must take 12 credits of social science, humanities or fine arts. In addition students must write the entrance to the College of Pharmacy & Nutrition exam in March of the year for which they are applying. College of Pharmacy Applicants wishing to enter the four-year pharmacy program require one year (30 c.u.) of Pre-Pharmacy studies. Students must complete 30 credits and maintain a 70% or greater average by April of the year they plan to apply to Pharmacy. Pharmacy students must take 12 credits of social science, humanities or fine arts. In addition students must write the entrance to the College of Pharmacy & Nutrition exam in March of the year for which they are applying. 4 Sample Program Layout for Health Sciences: Terms 1 & 2 Term 1 ENG 114.3 BIOL 120.3 CHEM 104 (U of R Transfer Credit) Term 2 ENG 113.3 BIOL 121.3 CHEM 140 (U of R Transfer Credit) And 6 c.u. in Social Sciences (PSYC / SOC preferred) 6 c.u. in History, English, Art or Natural Sciences Note: It is recommended that if PHYS 115.3 and 117.3 are also required subjects, they should be taken in the intercession (spring and summer). College of Nursing Applicants wishing to enter the new four year Bachelor of Nursing program should take the following classes as part of the College of Arts and Science and apply for entrance into the second year of the BN program. Term 1 Term 2 ENG 114.3 BIOL 120.3 CHEM 104 INDG 100 PSYC 120.3 NUTR 120 STATS 120 PSYC 121.3 SOC 112.3 3 c.u. elective Second Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing can take classes at the Yorkton campus via video conferencing. Terms 1 & 2 Term 1 Term 2 PHSI 208 PHAR 250 NURS 200 NURS 202 NURS 204 MCIM 223 NURS 201 NURS 203 NURS 205 Veterinary Medicine Applicants wishing to enter the four-year veterinary medicine program require two years (60 c.u.) of full-time preveterinary medicine studies. These studies may be undertaken in the College of Arts and Science or the College of Agriculture. First year courses which can be taken in the College of Arts and Science include: Term 1 ENG 114.3 BIOL 120.3 CHEM 104 Term 2 ENG 113.3 BIOL 121.3 CHEM 140 And 12 c.u. of electives (Agriculture recommended) Students may want to choose AGRIC 111.3 and 112.3 as their elective. However, other options are available such as PSYC 110.6, SOC 111.3 and 112.3, HIST 121.3 and 122.3, INDG 100 and CMPT 100. 5 OTHER COLLEGES Edwards School of Business Term 1 ENG 114.3 ECON120 (SIAST) Note: Term 2 ENG 113.3 ECON 121(SIAST) CMPT 100.3 STATS 120 (SIAST) And 12 c.u. in Social Sciences or Humanities or Business Admin classes from SIAST (transfer to U of S). Check with the Post-Secondary Student Advisor to set up a program. Students must maintain a 72% or better average to transfer to the College of Commerce. College of Agriculture and Bioresources There are several different programs in the College of Ag and Bioresources. Please consult a counsellor before you register in classes. Below is a suggested list of classes. Term 1 Term 2 ENG 114.3 AGRIC 112.3 ECON 120 (SIAST) ENG 113.3 BIOL 120.3 BIOL 121.3 CHEM 1043 CHEM 140 3 c.u. of electives AGRIC 111.3 Non-Direct Entry College of Education at University of Saskatchewan The College of Education requires 60 c.u. of transferable credits from the College of Arts and Science. Students selecting Education must choose either an Elementary or a Secondary Program option. Within these options students must select a Teaching Area I and a Teaching Area II. Because of this, first year programs will vary slightly. A first year is possible through Parkland College. Please contact the Post-Secondary Student Advisor for help in setting up your program. College of Law To be eligible for admission to the College of Law, an applicant must have either a) acquired a university degree from a recognized institution; or b) successfully completed at least two years of University studies (60 c.u.), including at least 12 c.u. in the Humanities or Social Sciences, at a recognized university, or the equivalent of such work. Because of the flexibility of this degree it is recommended that you speak to a Post-Secondary Student Advisor. Depending on the direction of your university degree, you may take the following courses: Term 1 Term 2 ENG 114.3 ENG 113.3 SOC 111.3 PSYC 121.3 PSYC 120.3 And 6 c.u. in Natural Sciences 6 c.u. in Humanities 3 c.u. in Social Sciences 6 FACULTIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF REGINA Faculty of Education The four year B.Ed. program in Elementary Education consists of three components: academic courses taken outside the Faculty of Education, professional courses taken from the Faculty, and in-school experiences. Students frequently experience difficulty getting accepted by the Faculty of Education, but can take classes leading toward the B. Ed (24 credits), and transfer to the faculty as a university student rather than as a high-school student. Please see the PostSecondary Student Advisor to plan your program. Terms 1 & 2 Term 1 Term 2 ENG 100.3 ENG 113.3 KHS 139 ECS 100 HIST 121.6 HIST 152 ECS 110 Minor Elective Minor Elective Elective Pre-Business Administration The following courses transfer to the Business Administration Program: Terms 1 & 2 Term 1 ENG 100.3 ECON120 (SIAST) ADMIN 220 (SIAST) Term 2 ECON 121 (SIAST) CMPT 100.3 STATS 120 (SIAST) And 12 c.u. of either a Humanities or Social Science Pre-Journalism The degree in journalism and communications is a four-year program with two stages of two years each. Students will register in the faculty of Arts and Science for the first stage. Because of the flexibility in this program, please contact the Post-Secondary Student Advisor for assistance in selecting classes. Pre-Social Work and Social Work Degree Program The following courses fit the requirements for Social Work Qualifying year. Terms 1 & 2 Term 1 Term 2 ENG 100.3 Eng 113.3 INDG 100 INDG 201 SW 100 PSYC 121.3 SOC 111.3 WGST 112.3 PSYC 120.3 Open elective Students must ensure that they take 30 credits of classes prior to applying to the Faculty of Social Work. Applications for the Bachelor of Social Work are found online at the University of Regina website and must be mailed to the Faculty of Social Work by January 15th. Students interested in Social Work can complete their degree in Social Work right in Yorkton. 7 The social work program of education, research and community service is designed to prepare students for critical generalist social work practice with diverse peoples. Informed by the principles of social justice, the social work program encourages students to identify the needs of the disadvantaged, marginalized and oppressed; to develop the commitment, knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills required to confront structural inequalities; to address personal issues; and to empower individuals, families, and communities to realize their full potential. Parkland College offers the core classes from the program requirements to enable newcomers into the program the opportunity to complete their degree requirements. Core classes are usually available on a two/three year rotating basis. Electives are offered based on a combination of student requests and instructor availability. Other Social Work classes can be obtained online from the University of Regina, or from University of Waterloo, University of Victoria, and Dalhousie University via Distance Education. Please see Gwen for details (306) 786-2593. Human Justice/Police Studies The Human Justice Program advances justice, including social, legal, and community justice, by offering an accessible liberatory adult educational program based on a multidisciplinary and inter-professional curriculum, by conducting participatory, descriptive, theoretical and critical research and by preparing people for human service work strongly directed toward social development and human rights in the community and around the world. Undergraduate programs in Police Studies and Human Justice enable students to integrate theory and practice while they pursue their university degrees. Police Studies students do a semester at the Saskatchewan Police College and an internship with a police service before graduating. Human Justice Students do an Introductory Practicum and an Advanced Practicum in which they earn academic credit during work placements in service agencies. Term 1 Term 2 ENG 100.3 ENG 113.3 INDG 100 INDG 101 JS 100 WGST 112 Psyc 120.3 Psyc 121.3 And 6 c.u. of either a Humanities or Social Science RLST 100 and KHS 171 are recommended Bachelor of Indigenous Education Students can complete the 4 year degree at Parkland College. This program is open to all people who qualify for admission. You must possess a grade 12 with an average of over 65% in English A30& B30; one approved 30 level math or science; one approved 30 level language, social science or fine arts class; one additional 30 level approved class. There are also special admissions for mature students without a Grade 12. Intake is September 2014 and 2015. The first year will be in Arts. Students will apply to the Faculty of Education at the end of the first year. Term 1 ENGL 100 INDG 100 MATH 101 SAULT 100 Elective Term 2 INDG 104 INAH 100 INDG 201 HUM 251 Elective 8 ADMISSION/REGISTRATION – UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN ADMISSION All new students must apply for admission to, and be accepted by, the University of Saskatchewan before they can register in any course. The following is required to apply for admission: University of Saskatchewan Application form; $90.00 Admission fee; two official high school transcripts (transcripts are sent electronically from the Department of Learning to the U of S); two official transcripts from any other post-secondary institution attended (transcripts will not be accepted directly from applicants). Saskatchewan High School students applying for early conditional acceptance may include an interim copy of their high school marks or can self-report grades on the University website when they apply, followed by the official transcript from the Department of Learning in July. Students applying for special (mature) admission will also have to include a copy of their driver’s licence showing they are a Saskatchewan resident, proof of age, 21 and over, and a letter outlining the student’s intentions, goals and how they will succeed. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the admission requirements for his/her College and/or program are met. Refer to the University of Saskatchewan Calendar for more details. High School Admission Requirements - College of Arts & Science A first year, full-time College of Arts and Science program is available in Yorkton. The requirements for admission are as follows: Complete secondary level standing (24 credits or equivalent) in Saskatchewan with a minimum overall average of 70% in the following subjects: English A 30 or B30 Mathematics A 30 or B30 or C30 or Foundations 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 or Calculus 30 One Natural Science or Social Science or Humanities One Social Science or Humanities or Fine Art One Natural Science or Fine Art * Note: See Admission Requirements for Arts & Science in the general calendar. The following subjects numbered 20 and 30 are not acceptable for admission purposes: Family Life Education, Career Exploration, Work Experience 20 or 30 General Mathematics 20 or 30; Math 21 or 31; Mathematics 20 (Alternate Program) English 21 or 31 There are other subjects which are not acceptable. For further details contact Admissions, Office of the Registrar. Unclassified Admission Unclassified students are those students registered in selected credit courses, but not committed or admitted to a degree program at this time. For further information please contact the University Co-ordinator. 9 REGISTRATION All students must formally register through PAWS (Personalized Access to Web Services) at the University of Saskatchewan before they can attend any course. Information and access times are posted on the Registration Web site at http://students.usask.ca/academic/registration. Most of the information you will need can be found on this site. Students who need help registering are welcome to contact the Parkland College at 306-783-6566 or 1-866-7836766. Note: Registration automatically results in a financial obligation. Non-payment of fees or non-attendance does not constitute cancellation of a course. MINIMUM REGISTRATION FEE AND COMPLETE CANCELLATION Students who have registered for classes and drop all of their classes will incur a $30.00 penalty per term. Students cancelling their entire registration, regardless of term, after August 15, will be assessed a $60 minimum registration fee or cancellation charge on an individual class basis, whichever is greater. Students who register after August 15, and then completely withdraw, regardless of term, will be assessed the $60 minimum registration fee. TUITION/FEES A full-time student can expect to pay approximately $5,250.00 in tuition for the academic year. Payments can be made online or through any bank. If paying by cheque or money order make payable to "University of Saskatchewan" and forward to: STUDENT ACCOUNTS E40-105 Administration Place University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A2 The student's name and student number should be indicated on the payment. Tuition and student services fee must be paid by September 30 to avoid the late payment fee equal to 1.5% on past due balance. Full-time students may pay their fees in two instalments. The first instalment for fees is due by September 30. The second instalment is due January 31. University of Saskatchewan tuition fees have been increased for the 2014-2015 academic year. 10 ADMISSION/REGISTRATION – UNIVERSITY OF REGINA ADMISSION All new students must apply for admission to, and be accepted by, the University of Regina before they can register in any course. The following is required to apply for admission: University of Regina Application for Admission form; $100 Admission fee for first-time applicants; two official high school transcripts (transcripts are sent electronically from the Department of Learning to the U of R). Saskatchewan High School students applying for early conditional acceptance must include an interim copy of their high school marks when they apply, followed by the official transcript from the Department of Learning in July. Students applying for special (mature) admission will also have to include a copy of their driver’s licence showing they are a Saskatchewan resident, proof of age, 21 and over, and a letter outlining the student’s intentions, goals and how they will succeed. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the admission requirements for his/her Faculty and/or program are met. Refer to the University of Regina General Calendar for more details. Previous University of Regina students who have not registered in any course during the previous three semesters (Spring/Summer count as a semester); or have been required to discontinue because of unsatisfactory academic standing or suspended for disciplinary reasons; or have attended another post-secondary institution since attending the University of Regina must re-apply for admission. REGISTRATION All undergraduate students are now issued a time-ticket to register. This ticket tells the first day and time that they may register for courses for the upcoming semester. Time-tickets are issued based on credit hours, so that students with more credit hours register first. Students will find their priority registration time-ticket listed in their account on UR Self-Service. The majority of the off-campus courses will not appear on the system until they can be scheduled (the majority in April/May for fall semester and September/October for winter semester). All students may register online or by calling the Off-campus Registration Clerk at 306-585-4114 at the University of Regina before they can attend any course. PLEASE BE PATIENT WHEN REGISTERING BY TELEPHONE – THE PHONE LINE IS OFTEN BUSY! Registration forms may also be faxed in. Please see the University Coordinator for details. REMEMBER: Registration automatically results in a financial obligation to the University of Regina. Non-payment of fees and/or non-attendance does not constitute cancellation of registration. Students must formally cancel a course(s) by phoning 306-585-4114. The date of cancellation affects the amount of tuition refunded, and a student's academic record. Refer to the Off-Campus Degree Credit Courses Bulletin for more details. 11 TUITION/FEES A full-time student can expect to pay approximately $5,250.00 in tuition for the academic year. A cheque or money order made payable to "University of Regina" should be forwarded to: The Business Office University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2. The student's name and student number should be indicated on the payment. 12 COLLEGE TELEVISED CLASS SITES The province's universities work closely with the Regional Colleges to deliver credit programs to many Saskatchewan classrooms. A selection of University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina courses are available at College sites by televised delivery. Dates, times and other information for these courses are the same as that for the televised courses listed under "Class Schedules for Yorkton Centre". Parkland College 200 Prystai Way YORKTON, SK S3N 4G4 Phone: 786-2585 Fax: 786-7866 Contact the Yorkton or Melville offices from June to August for more information on university courses. All other offices are closed for the summer months. 13 Appendix 6 - ABE (Adult Basic Education) Information 2014-2015 Parkland College Student Manual 29 Adult Basic Education Achievement Awards The following awards are presented annually at each campus to recognize excellence in achievement and attendance. No application is required for these awards. If there are no qualified candidates, no award will be given: Attendance Award - $100.00 • Based on highest attendance (90% accumulative attendance or higher; enrolled for a minimum of 100 days) Achievement Award (Adult 10) - $100.00 • Must complete Adult 10 • 3 credits in 10-month programs • Highest academic average • Consideration given to attendance and subject load Achievement Award (Adult 12) - $100.00 • Must complete Adult 12 or a 24-credit 12 • Must complete 4 credits in 10-month programs • Highest academic average • Consideration given to attendance and subject load Scholastic Award - $100.00 • Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates the spirit of Adult Education • Consideration given to: academic average, attendance, subject load, leadership, & commitment to learning GED Award (GED 12) - $100.00 • Awarded to a student attending Adult Basic Education • Highest average of the 5 GED standard score results Adult Basic Education Attendance The College programs involve training to ultimately prepare students for employment. As part of that preparation, our goal is to encourage punctuality and attendance of all students. Students must maintain a 90% attendance record. Any absences will be recorded. Students are responsible for all work missed. Students who are repeatedly late or leave early are subject to being marked absent. Up to ½ hour late is marked as late but more than ½ hour will be counted as an absence. Every 4 lates or times you leave early is equivalent to 1 day absent. (Yorkton) If a student has missed 8 class periods from any one class the individual may be discontinued from that class. Known as the “8-day rule”. (Yorkton) An Adult 10/12 student has up to and including the end of the fifth week of class in each trimester to withdraw from a particular class. If the student withdraws before 5 weeks he/she will have 1 no record of the class on his/her transcript. If the withdrawal is after the five weeks, students will receive a final mark based on the work done to that date. On-going attendance issues, including medical and compassionate reasons, will be dealt with according to the Discipline Report Procedure on page 22. Each student’s circumstances will be reviewed on an individual basis. If a student is absent and does not contact the College for 5 consecutive days, he/she shall be discontinued. You are expected to contact your instructors daily when you are absent. Ante-Up Program The college recognizes the correlation between attendance and both student retention and achievement. Any class session or activity missed, regardless of cause, reduces the opportunity for learning and may adversely affect a student’s achievement in reaching the individual’s program goals. Class attendance is required beginning with the first class meeting, and students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled. This program is controlled by the student, each individual instructor, counsellor/tutor, ABE Coordinator and Director of Academics and Student Services. It includes both positive incentives for students who maintain good attendance, and accountability for those who choose not to. Ante-Up Program includes the following four parts: A. STEP DOCUMENTATION: Step 1 – Documented absenteeism= 3 classes Students absent for 3 classes will be given a verbal and written warning from their instructor. Step 2---Documented absenteeism = 6 classes All instructors requiring homework to be completed, including exams or quizzes, will fill out an Ante-Up Form. Student will attend Ante-Up classes until all missed work has been completed and approved by instructors. Students must attend 6 Ante-Up sessions to make up for the 6 classes missed. See part B regarding specifics of Ante-Up classes. Step 3—Documented absenteeism= 8 classes Official Discontinuation Letter/Appeal Process Absence: An absence is defined as any time a student is not in attendance in the class to which he or she has been assigned. Tardy/Lates: Four tardies=one absence B. ANTE-UP CLASSES: 1. Students will be asked to attend the “Ante-Up” program to be held during the lunch hour in a designated classroom. Students will be encouraged to bring lunch to this session led by the ABE 2 Coordinator/Counsellor/Tutor. Ante-Up classes will be held Monday, Tuesday and every second Wednesday of month. The ABE Coordinator/Counsellor/Tutor will be prepared to aid students in progressing toward the completion of all homework components. Students must attend 6 sessions to make up for the six classes missed, absenteeism is then reset to Step 1. 2. Instructors will fill in the “Ante-Up” form indicating classes missed and work that needs to be completed. A formative opportunity may also be included to make up for the absence. 3. Students that have completed all classroom work, but has met the absenteeism quota, will be required to complete a designated formative opportunity(s) as determined by their instructors and councillors. 4. All “Ante-Up” time must be completed before the trimester ends. C. FORMATIVE OPPORTUNITIES: What are “Formative Opportunities”? Formative opportunities serve as educational devices to assist students in attaining the maturity required to live in community and society. Formative opportunities are used in conjunction with the Ante-Up classes to hold students accountable for their behaviour as well as provide a venue for meaningful contribution to the greater community. Formative Opportunities: Wednesday Noon Hour Workshops—can be given by a number of individuals: a representative of the police department (drug and alcohol dependency discussion), professionals from the community who wish to volunteer their time, specialists from our campus, and counsellor lead initiatives (anger management). Mentoring Program—Elders, previous successful students other role models will spend a scheduled time with the student. Giving Back to the Community—opportunities such as working in Food Banks, Big Brothers and Sisters, helps students develop a deeper understanding of the role of the individual within the community and provides students an opportunity to meaningfully serve. Could be student driven as to where and what program they wish to give back to the community. i.e. a student may have an interest in a sport such as hockey and wishes to volunteer their time working at the Yorkton Terriers game selling 50/50 tickets. D. BANKING TIME (ETO/EDO): 1. Students will be allowed to bank up to 20 hours by attending the “Ante-Up” noon hour sessions. 2. The student must be involved in meaningful subject course work as directed by individual instructors. 3. Students are encouraged to be proactive with attendance. If you are expecting to be absent for a particular class, classes or the entire day bank your time accordingly. 3 4. EDO’s will not be awarded during examination times. 5. Students must apply for and receive prior approval from the ABE Coordinator for an ETO/EDO. Leave of Absence Leaves of absence will be considered for medical reasons only, including stress leave, that cause you to be absent for 5 or more days, provided your doctor agrees with this reason and signs the Attending Physician’s Statement required by PTA. Physician’s reports are available through the student counselor or your doctor’s office. The LOA must be arranged with your instructor and the student counselor prior to the leave being taken. In an emergency, you can make this arrangement by phone. Leave of absence forms are available from your student counselor. NOTE: A LOA cannot exceed 3 weeks! Only one LOA will be granted per academic year. A leave of absence may lead to discontinuation if the time away means you will not be able to complete your course load in the required time. Provincial Training Allowance Eligibility for the amount of the training allowance is based on your assessed financial need. Rules & Regulations You are required to provide verification of income and expenses to PTA. Failure to do so may result in an overpayment, which means paying back the amount owing. PTA has a 90% attendance policy monitored by the college and may be audited by the PTA office. The maximum accumulated time on PTA is 36 months. Your training time is determined by your educational plan, not by how much time is left in your 36 months. Programming must be a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify for PTA. Therefore, part-time students are not eligible. Students repeating subjects without approval do not qualify for PTA. People who have already graduated from high school or Adult 12 are not eligible to receive PTA. Seats are limited to those who have not graduated. No summer break funding is available so there is no PTA for July and August. Therefore, your last PTA cheque before summer holidays will be at the end of May. It is your responsibility to keep the College advised of any changes that affect PTA, i.e. address change, number of dependents, spousal or personal income. Daycare receipts do not have to be submitted to the College but please keep track of them in case you are audited by PTA. 4
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