Senate Agenda - EXHIBIT III - November 13, 1998

REPORT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC POLICY AND ADMISSIONS (S C A P A)

FOR APPROVAL

1. Withdrawal of Three-Year BA (Administrative and Commercial Studies) and Introduction of Four-Year Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies (BACS) at Huron College

Recommended: That the three-year Bachelor of Arts (Administrative and Commercial Studies) program at Huron College be discontinued and replaced by a four-year general Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies (BACS) program, effective September 1, 1999.

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Four-Year General Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies (BACS)

Area of Concentration: Finance and Administration

First Year

Economics 020

One full course or equivalent from: Calculus 050a/b,051a/b,081a/b; Linear Algebra 040a/b; Mathematics 028b,030,031

Business 020

Administrative and Commercial Studies 020a/b and Computer Science 031a/b(or another half course in Computer Science numbered 020-099)

One designated essay full-course equivalent numbered 020E-099E from the Faculty of Arts and Social Science

Second Year

Business 257

Economics 150a/b and Economics 152a/b

Economics 122a/b and 123F/G or Statistical Science 135

Psychology 164 or Sociology 169 or Administrative and Commercial Studies 180

One full-course equivalent option

Third Year

Administrative and Commercial Studies 372 or 360a/b and 361a/b

Administrative and Commercial Studies 310a/b and 320a/b

One full course or equivalent from Economics 120a/b,121a/b,154a/b,156a/b,159a/b,160a/b, 165a/b,180a/b,184a/b; Actuarial Science 153

One full course or equivalent from: History 143F/G,144F/G,146F/G; Philosophy 162F/G; Political Science 211E,246E

One full course equivalent option (must be an Arts course unless Arts option taken in Second Year)

Fourth Year

Administrative and Commercial Studies 330a and 410b

Two full courses or equivalent from: Administrative and Commercial Studies 275a/b, 372* (*must be completed if not taken in Third Year), 460a/b, 461a/b; Economics 162a/b, 163a/b, 164a/b; Geography 372a/b; Sociology 309a/b

One designated essay full-course equivalent numbered 200 or above

One full-course equivalent option

Note: Students are encouraged to consult with the Academic Counselor about selecting options from prepared lists of courses that will allow for specialization in various theme areas (e.g. international and comparative studies, international relations, regional studies, business-government relations, etc.)

Area of Concentration: Organizational and Human Resources

First Year

Psychology 022E

Sociology 020

One full course or equivalent from: Calculus 050a/b, 051a/b, 081a/b; Linear Algebra 040a/b; Mathematics 028b, 030,031

Business 020

Administrative and Commercial Studies 020a/b and Computer Science 031a/b (or another half course in Computer Science numbered 020-099)

Second Year

Business 257

Psychology 283a or Statistical Science 023a/b and 024a/b or Statistical Science 135 or Sociology 231 or Economics 122a/b and 123F/G

Psychology 164 or Sociology 169 or Administrative and Commercial Studies 180

One designated essay full-course equivalent from the Faculty of Arts and Social Science

One full course equivalent option

Third Year

Two full courses or equivalent from: Administrative and Commercial Studies 155a/b, 310a/b, 320a/b; Economics 150a/b, 152a/b, 155a/b, 156a/b; History 143F/G, 144F/g, 146F/g; Philosophy 140, 162F/G, 241F/G, 242F/G;

One full-course equivalent from: Psychology 150, 154a/b, 155a/b, 170, 251E, 275E; Sociology 233

One full-course equivalent option (must be Arts)

One full-course equivalent option

Fourth Year

One 200-300 level Administrative and Commercial Studies full course or equivalent in Organizational Behavior

Administrative and Commercial Studies 330a and 410b

One full course or equivalent from Administrative and Commercial Studies 355F/G, 356F/G; Political Science 131, 211E, 231E, 246E; Sociology 308F/G, 309F/G, 314F/G, 315F/G, 316F/G; International and Comparative Studies 100- 499 (excluding language courses)

One designated essay full-course equivalent numbered 200 or above

One full-course equivalent option (must be an Arts course, unless taken in Third Year).

Note: Students are encouraged to consult with the Academic Counselor about selecting options from prepared lists of courses that will allow for specialization in various theme areas (e.g., international and comparative studies, international relations, regional studies, business-government relations, etc.)

Area of Concentration: International and Comparative Studies

First Year

Business 020

One full course or equivalent from: Calculus 050a/b, 051a/b, 081a/b; Linear Algebra 040a/b; Mathematics 028b, 030,031

Administrative and Commercial Studies 020a/b and Computer Science 031a/b (or another half course in Computer Science numbered 020-099)

International and Comparative Studies 020

One of Economics 020, History 020E, 028E, 063E, Political Science 020E

Second Year

Business 257

International and Comparative Studies 200E

Psychology 283a or Statistical Science 023a/b and 024a/b or Statistical Science 135 or Sociology 231or Economics 122a/b and 123F/G

Psychology 164 or Sociology 169 or Administrative and Commercial Studies 180

One option (for students without an OAC language, this must be a full course equivalent language course numbered 001-099)

Third Year

One full course or equivalent from: Administrative and Commercial Studies 155a/b, 310a/b, 320a/b; 360a/b, 361a/b, 372; Economics 114a/b, 120a/b,121a/b, 124a/b, 125a/b, 150a/b, 152a/b, 155a/b, 156a/b, 160a/b, 162a/b, 163a/b, 164a/b, 171F/G, History 143F/G, 144F/G, 146F/G; Philosophy 140, 162F/G, 241F/G, 242F/G;

One full course equivalent from History 210E, 190, Political Science 131, 231E

One full course equivalent language course

One full course equivalent from list A or B

One option

Fourth Year

Administrative and Commercial Studies 330a and 410b

One 200 -300 level Administrative and Commercial Studies full course in Organizational Behavior or Accounting

One full-course equivalent language course numbered 100 or above

Two full courses or equivalent from two of lists A, B, C

*Note that completion of a second language at the l00-level or above is required in this program.

Background:

The new four-year program introduced by the Faculty of Social Science has been modified by the substitution of Huron College course numbers and by the specification of joint programs unique to Huron College.

September 1998 will be the final date for admission to the existing Administrative and Commercial Studies program. As of September 1999, students who are registered in either second or third year of the Administrative and Commercial Studies program will have the option of either completing the three-year BA (ACS) program or transferring into the four-year Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies (BACS) program. Those wishing to transfer must consult with the Academic Counselor at Huron College to receive the requisite counseling and permissions.

Students who are registered in the existing ACS program as of September 1998 will have until September 2008 to complete the program requirements necessary for graduation with a BA (Administrative and Commercial Studies). This parallels the withdrawal of the program on main campus.

2. Introduction of Economics Courses at Huron College

2a Recommended: That, effective September 1, 1999, the following courses be introduced at Huron College: Economics 120a/b: The Financial Economics of the Firm, Economics 121a/b: The Firm and Financial Markets.

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Economics 120a/b: The Financial Economics of the Firm

Links between economic variables and the financial health of the firm are examined, including the nature of the firm and its requirement for funds, long-term capital investment evaluation, firm growth and working capital requirements and measures of the financial health of the firm.

Prerequisite: Economics 020

3 hours

Economics 121a/b: The Firm and Financial Markets

The course examines the structure and workings of financial markets as sources of funds to the firm. The behaviour of banks, bond and equity markets and international currency markets are considered.

Prerequisite: Economics 020

3 hours

Background:

The course content has been offered for several years as part of full-year special topics courses and the Department wishes to make these courses permanent.

2b Recommended: That effective September 1, 1999, Economics 316a/b: Theory and Policy Issues in Advanced Macroeconomics be introduced at Huron College with the following course description:

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Economics 316a/b: Theory and Policy Issues in Advanced Macroeconomics

Areas considered are economic growth, investment, business cycles, the labour market and international economics.

Prerequisite: Economics 221a/b, 261a/b

3 hours

Background:

The amount of material in Advanced Macroeconomics exceeds the capacity of the existing half course, Economics 320a/b.

3. Introduction of a 3-Year BA Area of Concentration in Childhood and Family Relations at King's College

Recommended: That effective September 1, 1999, a 3-year BA program with an Area of Concentration in Childhood and Family Relations be introduced at King's College.

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THREE YEAR BA PROGRAM IN CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Admission Requirements

Students may apply to enter the Childhood and Family Relations (CFR) program at the beginning of first year. Because enrolment is limited, possession of the College's minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Students are encouraged to combine this program with a program in a related discipline. In planning the CFR program, students should take note of the prerequisites for courses numbered 100 and above.

Progression Requirements

CFR students must meet the general regulations pertaining to course selection, progression and graduation for 3-year BA programs.

Program Requirements

First Year

Childhood and Family Relations 020.

Second and Third Years

Contemporary Perspectives on Childhood and Family Relations 200.

Three courses (at least one of which must be at the 200-level) from: English 133, History 246E, Psychology 140, Religious Studies 140, Social Work 282, and Sociology 139.

One full-course equivalent from: one other of the core courses listed above, English 255E, French 322F/G, French 324F/G, French 325F/G, Psychology 141, Psychology 153, Psychology 240a/b, Psychology 341E, Psychology 344F/G, Psychology 366E, Religious Studies 223E, Social Work 314F/G, Social Work 456a/b, Social Work 458a/b, Sociology 341F/G, Sociology 431F/G, Thanatology 107a/b and Thanatology 150a/b.

Five additional full-course equivalents.

Notes:

With permission of the Academic Dean, courses other than those listed in the full-course equivalent list may be counted towards fulfilment of program requirements.

A full-course equivalent senior essay course must be included among the CFR courses taken to fulfill the Area of Concentration.

Joint Area of Concentration

Students at King's College may complete a joint 3-year BA Area of Concentration with CFR in one of the following disciplines: Economics, English, French, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Women's Studies.

CFR courses that are cross-listed in the Area of Concentration program of the joint discipline will also count toward the five required courses in CFR.

Students in joint Area of Concentration programs with no overlapping courses should take their science requirement in the first year of the program.

BA Honors combined with an Area of Concentration in CFR

Honors programs at King's College that can be combined with an Area of Concentration in CFR are: Economics, English, French, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology and Social Work. The admission, progression and graduation requirements for these programs are stipulated elsewhere in the Calendar and are unaffected by their combination with an Area of Concentration in CFR.

Only those courses in a combined Honors and CFR program which exceed those needed to meet core graduation requirements in the Honors program will count toward the total number of required CFR courses.

Background:

This program will enhance the 3-year BA Area of Concentration options for students at King's College by drawing upon complementary disciplinary strengths among the College's faculty.

Proposals for the introduction of the following new courses have been sent to DAP for approval: Childhood and Family Relations 020: Introduction to Childhood and Family Relations; Childhood and Family Relations 200: Contemporary Perspectives on Childhood and Family Relations; Social Work 282: Family Change and Family Social Policy.

4. Introduction of Childhood and Family Relations Courses at King's College

4a Recommended: That, effective September 1, 1999, Childhood and Family Relations 020: Introduction to Childhood and Family Relations and , effective September 1, 2000, Childhood and Family Relations 200: Contemporary Perspectives on Childhood and Family Relations, be introduced at King's College with the following course descriptions:

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Childhood and Family Relations 020: Introduction to Childhood and Family Relations.

An overview of the perspectives on childhood and family found in the various disciplines constituting the Childhood and Family Relations program. Childhood is emphasized to complement the more adult focussed material in the other courses.

3 lecture hours.

Childhood and Family Relations 200: Contemporary Perspectives on Childhood and Family Relations.

The course focuses on recent approaches to studying childhood and their possible implications for a variety of settings such as families, child care organizations and educational institutions.

Prerequisite: Registration in the second year of the Childhood and Family Relations Program or permission of the Dean's Office.

3 lecture hours.

Background:

These courses are required for the new Childhood and Family Relations program at King's College.

4b Recommended: That, effective September 1, 1999, Social Work 282: Family Change and Family Social Policy, be introduced at King's College with the following course description:

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Social Work 282: Family Change and Family Social Policy

This course offers an analysis of family social policies during a period of demographic change, social policy reform defined by deficits and debts, devolution of federal policy to the provinces, lack of progress in overcoming child poverty, inter-generational change, a changing labour market and increasing family insecurity.

Prerequisite: Childhood and Family Relations 020 or permission of the department.

3 hours.

Background:

To enhance the offerings of the Childhood and Family Relations program and provide a Family Policy course at the second-year level.

5. Withdrawal of the BA with an Area of Concentration in Psychology with a Humanistic Focus at King's College

Recommended: That the BA with an Area of Concentration in Psychology with a Humanistic Focus be withdrawn at King's College, effective September 1, 1999.

Background:

No students have ever registered in this program.

6. Introduction of an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at King's College

Recommended: That an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology be introduced at King's College, effective September 1, 1999.

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[The following should appear in the description of Honors Psychology programs at page 290 of the UWO Calendar (King's College section)].

Admission and Progression Requirements

Students may apply to enter the honors program after first, second or third year if they have taken the courses indicated below. In order to be admitted to the honors program, students must have an overall average of 70% with no mark less than 60%. Admission to this limited enrolment honors program is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements would not guarantee a student admission into the program. Once admitted, students must maintain an overall average of 70% with no mark less than 60%.

Program

Twenty full-course equivalents must be completed including the following:

First Year

Psychology 020

Mathematics 028a/b

Statistical Sciences 024b

(Note: Students with an alternate full course equivalent in first year mathematics will be considered for the second year of the program but must complete the required mathematics and statistical courses or their equivalent before admission to third year.)

Second Year

Psychology 284a/b

Psychology 294F/G

Two full-course equivalents in Psychology from the range 200-279

Third Year

Psychology 391F/G

Psychology 392F/G

Two full-course equivalents in Psychology from the range 300-379

Fourth Year

Psychology 409E

Two full course equivalents in Psychology at the 300 or 400 level.

Additional Requirements

During their second or third year students are required to take at least one half-course in Psychology from the range 200-239 or 300-339.

A total of 10 and no more than 11 full-course equivalents in Psychology must be taken in order to complete the BA in Honors Psychology program.

Students must take at least a half course in the Arts and at least a half-course in a Social Science (other than Psychology) or in Social Work.

Background:

The goal of King's College is to have all of its departments offer honors programs.

7. Introduction of Psychology Courses at King's College

Recommended: That, effective September 1, 1999, the following courses be introduced at King's College: Psychology 294F/G: Theory in Psychology, 391F/G: Experimental Research Methods and Analysis, 392F/G: Correlational and Multivariate Research Methods and Analysis and 409E: Honors Thesis.

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Psychology 294F/G: Theory in Psychology

An examination of theoretical approaches and major systems in psychology. In addition to examining the content of a variety of theories in psychology, this course will emphasize the role of theory in general as part of the scientific process.

Prerequisite: Second year honors psychology status or a minimum of 70% in a 020-level psychology course.

3 lecture hours, half course.

Psychology 391F/G: Experimental Research Methods and Analysis

Examination of methods and data analyses in experimental research in psychology. Topics may include theory, hypothesis generation, sampling, manipulation, measurement, data analysis, generalizability and the use of computers for stimulus presentation, data collection and data analysis.

Prerequisite: Third year honors psychology status or an overall average of 70% in Mathematics 028a/b, Statistical Sciences 024b, Psychology 284a/b and Psychology 294F/G with no mark less than 60%.

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, half course.

Psychology 392F/G: Correlational and Multivariate Research Methods and Analysis

Examination of methods and data analyses in non-experimental research in psychology. Topics may include inference of causality, measurement of association, partial correlation, simple and multiple linear regression, interactions and non-linear effects in regression analyses, test construction, reliability, factor analyses, quasi-experimental designs, longitudinal research and the use of computers in non-experimental data analyses.

Prerequisite: Third year honors psychology status or an overall average of 70% in Mathematics 028a/b, Statistical Sciences 024b, Psychology 284a/b and Psychology 294F/G with no mark less than 60%.

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, half course.

Psychology 409E: Honors Thesis

Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.

Antirequisite: Psychology 485E.

Prerequisite: Fourth year honors psychology status.

4 seminar hours

Background:

These half-courses are required for the Honors Program in Psychology at King's.

8. BA in Honors Media, Information and Technoculture and Geography

Recommended: That, effective September 1, 1999, a BA Honors Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) and Geography program be introduced.

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BA Honors Media Information and Technoculture (MIT) and Geography

Admission Requirements

First year program in Arts, MIT, Science or Social Science with Geography 020E, MIT 025a/b and 026a/b, and Computer Science 031a/b as principal courses and 2.5 other full-course equivalents.

Second Year

Principal Courses

Geography 201a/b, 242a/b, 280a/b

One of: Geography 220a/b, 235F/G, 277a/b, 270a/b, 208a/b, 213a/b, 214a/b, 216a/b

One of: MIT 245F/G or Geography 237a/b

One and one-half full-course equivalents from: MIT 209F/G, 244F/G, 243F/G, 246F/g, 247F/G, 248F/G

Subsidiary Courses

One full-course equivalent option course

Third Year

Principal Courses

Geography 301a/b and Geography 343y (mandatory in third year)

One geography full-course equivalent from 200 or 300 level

Two MIT full-course equivalents at 200-level or above, including any MIT required courses from Year 2 not already taken

Subsidiary Courses

One full-course equivalent option course

Fourth Year

Geography 448a/b (mandatory in fourth year)

One and one-half geography full-course equivalents at the 300 or 400 level

Two MIT full-course equivalents at the 200 level or above

Subsidiary Courses

One full-course equivalent option course

Notes:

1. Only one of Geography 490E or MIT 444E will contribute towards degree requirements.

2. Students may take either MIT 245a/b or Geography 237a/b, but not both.

Background:

This joint program with MIT is being established to serve student interest.

A proposal to introduce the following new courses, effective September 1, 1999, has been forwarded by the Faculty of Social Science to DAP: Geography 270a/b: Economic Geography, 301a/b: Quantitative Analysis in Geography, 448a/b: The Nature and Philosophy of Geography.

Geography 237a/b has been renamed Geographic Research: Methods and Issues.

9. Joint Honors Program in Economics and French

Recommended: That a Joint Honors Program in Economics and French be introduced in the Faculty of Social Science, effective September1, 1999.

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COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS

Approved Combinations: Anthropology, Classical Studies, Comparative Literature and Civilization, Economics, English, Film, German, Greek, History, Latin, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Visual Arts, or Women's Studies. See the COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS section for details.

COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS

ECONOMICS

Approved Combinations: Anthropology, French, History, Media Information and Technoculture, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Women's Studies.

FRENCH

Approved Combinations: Anthropology, Classical Studies, Comparative Literature and Civilization (formerly Western Literature and Civilization), Economics, English, Film, German, Greek, History, Latin, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Visual Arts, or Women's Studies. These combinations are also available at the affiliated colleges.

ECONOMICS

COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS

Approved Combinations: Anthropology, French, History, Media Information and Technoculture, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Women's Studies. See the COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS section for details.

Background:

The new program will increase the opportunities for students to combine Economics with other disciplines.

10. Scholar's Electives Program (S.97-156)

Recommended: That the regulations governing the Scholar's Electives Program be revised to indicate that students who fail any course(s) will not be permitted to continue in the program.

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...Progression in the Program

The achievement of an average of at least 80% in a full course load (minimum of five courses per session of September - April) with no failures is necessary for progression to the next year of the Program. The privileges of the Program shall be withdrawn upon transfer to another undergraduate program or failure to meet the progression requirements. Exceptions to the full course load requirement will only be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty in extraordinary circumstances.

...Honors Scholar's Electives Programs - Degree Requirements

Both BA and BSc Honors Programs are available, and require fifteen of the twenty courses counted for graduation to be honors courses, i.e., numbered 200-499. Combined Honors degrees between Scholar's Electives and those subjects in Arts and Social Sciences listed in the Combined Honors section of the Calendar are also available, subject to consultation with the appropriate department and Deans' offices. Students must enrol in a full course load of five courses, and maintain an average of 80% with no failures, in each year of study. Exceptions to the full honors course load requirement will normally only be approved in extraordinary circumstances.

...3-Year Degree Scholar's Electives Programs

Both BA and BSc 3-year degree programs that involve one or more disciplinary-based areas are available, as are 3-year BA and BSc programs without a designated area. Of the fifteen courses counted for graduation, no more than five can be numbered 001-099. Students must enrol in five courses, and maintain an average of 80% with no failures, in each year of study.

Background:

The Scholar's Electives Program allows students who have demonstrated outstanding academic potential to elect their own program of studies in consultation with the departments concerned and with the approval of the Deans' office(s) involved. Progression is based on the achievement of an average of at least 80% in a full course load (minimum of five courses per session of September - April).

A recent appeal to the Senate Review Board Academic was based on the fact that the regulation does not specify that progression in the Scholar's Electives Program would be affected if a student were to fail a course. This is stipulated in progression requirements for honors programs which are based on the achievement of a 70% average overall and in principal courses and no failures. The revisions proposed would parallel the honors program requirement by clearly stating that the students must withdraw from the program if they fail a course.

FOR INFORMATION

1. Faculty of Law Grading Rules (S.98-169)

The Grading Rules in the Faculty of Law will be revised in order to ensure consistency in the evaluations of seminars, the number of students is being raised from 20 to 25. This is particularly important in light of the large number of new third year January Term seminars.

Grading Rules (S.98-169)

The class average in courses of 20 25 or fewer students must be a B or B+. The class average in courses of more than 20 25 students must be a B. The class average grading rules do not apply to independent research projects, but do apply to external moots. In classes of more than 20 25 students, at least 10% must receive a grade of A- or higher. No grade distribution rules apply in classes of 20 25 or fewer students. These rules are subject to the discretion of the Faculty in the final Marks Meeting in May. Consequently, an instructor may seek an exemption from these rules for his or her course in the final Marks Meeting.

2. Report on New Undergraduate Scholarships/Awards/Bursaries

SCAPA has approved on behalf of the Senate the following Terms of Reference for new awards and bursaries for recommendation to the Board of Governors through the Vice-Chancellor:

Frank Manning Bursary (Faculty of Social Science)

Awarded to an international undergraduate student from a country in the West Indies who demonstrates the greatest financial need. Candidates must be registered in the Faculty of Social Science and have completed at least one course in Caribbean or Latin American Studies. Applications can be obtained from the International Student Office in the Student Development Centre and must be submitted by January 31. This bursary was

established through Foundation Western by donations from family and friends in memory of Professor Frank Manning, a faculty member in Anthropology.

Value: $200

Effective: May 1998

Dr. C.A. Thompson Ophthalmology Research Day Prize (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Awarded to the most outstanding Research Day Presentation by a Resident at the Annual Ophthalmology Research Day. The recipient will be selected by the panel of judges presiding on Research Day. This prize was made possible by a generous donation from Dr. C.A. Thompson.

Value: Up to $250

Effective: May 1999

Interfraternity Council Academic Excellence Scholarship (Any Faculty)

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in any year beyond year one who is a member in good standing of an IFC-sanctioned Fraternity who has demonstrated academic excellence (minimum 80% average) and who excels in at least three of the following areas: leadership, community involvement, arts and athletics. This scholarship was created to foster and reward excellence among fraternity men at The University of Western Ontario and was made possible by the generosity of the U.W.O. Interfraternity Council.

Students must apply for this Scholarship. Applications are available through each IFC-sanctioned fraternity and from the Office of the Registrar. Completed applications, accompanied by an essay (maximum 500 words) explaining how the applicant has excelled in at least three of the specified areas, must be returned to the Office of the Registrar not later than March 1st. Final selection will be made by the Office of the Registrar in consultation with the Interfraternity Council's Awards Committee.

Value: $500

Effective: May 1998

John A. Lusk Award in Medicine (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student in any year of Medicine who is in the top 5% of the Dean's Honor List and demonstrates the greatest financial need. Application forms can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Completed forms must be returned to the Office of the Registrar by October 31st. This award was made possible by a gift from John A. Lusk (MD '52) through Foundation Western.

Value: $2,500

Effective: May 1999

This award will receive matched funding from the Ontario Government through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund program.