Senate Agenda - EXHIBIT III - June 23, 2000
FOR APPROVAL
Recommended: That the policies governing the Scholar's Electives Program and the Faculty Scholars Program (formerly known as the Western Scholar's Program) be revised to read as shown below:
The University of Western Ontario offers two distinct programs for students who have demonstrated outstanding academic potential. The Scholar's Electives Program has been designed to give high-achieving students an opportunity to pursue programs not already offered in Western's Academic Calendar. The Faculty Scholars Program has been designed to give high-achieving students an opportunity to pursue an enhanced program of study within the traditional programs already offered in Western's Academic Calendar.
Scholar's Electives Program (S.1197, S.1201, S.1726, S.2669, S.97-156, S.99-80, S.99-153)
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. The Dean(s) will also appoint a faculty advisor for each senior student in the program. Students enrolled in the Scholar's Electives Program pursue one of the Theme Areas discussed below, a combination of two subjects for which a formal joint program is not generally available, or an interdisciplinary combination of courses from different subjects which constitutes an appropriate liberal education. The Educational Development Office facilitates the initial registration of students in the Scholar's Electives Program, especially for students entering it in their first year. However, admission to the program and approval of course selections is granted by the Dean of the Faculty designated by the applicant.
Admission to the Program
The Scholar's Electives Program is open to students who apply for full-time admission to the first year in the Faculties of Arts, Health Sciences, Information and Media Studies, Science or Social Science and who have achieved at least a 90% admission average.
Students entering their second, third or fourth year of the above Faculties may also apply to enter the program, provided that they have been registered in a minimum of five full courses or equivalent in each September-April session, that they meet the criteria for the program (e.g. no more than six courses from the 020-199 level for both three-year and four-year degrees, unless special permission is granted), and have maintained at least an 80% average in each year of university study, with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program. Exceptions to these requirements will be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty only in extraordinary circumstances.
Faculty of Engineering Science students may participate in the Scholar's Electives Program only through certain concurrent degree programs. This option is available to students entering at least their second year of university. To be eligible, students must have achieved an 80% average in each year of study on a full course load, with no individual course grade below 60%. Interested students should consult with the Faculty for more information.
Affiliated Colleges
Each Affiliated College may offer a Scholar's Electives Program leading to a BA degree under the same conditions. Admission to the program shall be granted by the Dean or by the Principal of an Affiliated College and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Dean(s) of the constituent university Faculties involved in the proposed course of study. See the Calendar of the appropriate Affiliated College for Theme Areas available at each institution.
Progression in the Program
The achievement of an average of at least 80% in each year of study with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program is required for progression to the next year of the program. Students will register in no more than six courses from the 020-199 level, for both the three-year and four-year degree programs, unless special permission is granted. To be eligible to progress in the program, students are required to register in at least five full courses or equivalent in each academic year (September-April). The privileges of the program shall be withdrawn upon transfer to another undergraduate program or upon failure to meet the progression requirements. Exceptions to these requirements will be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty only in extraordinary circumstances.
Faculty of Engineering Science students should consult with their Academic Counsellor for more information regarding specific progression requirements.
First Year of the Program
Scholar's Electives students in their first year at Western may, with permission of their Dean, enrol in certain 100- and 200-level courses normally restricted to senior students, and/or enrol in more than one course in a given subject, and/or restrict their choice of courses to a single Faculty. Normally, the choice of the Theme Area or disciplinary combination is made during the first year, although students will be counselled during first-year registration about prerequisites for their program(s) of choice.
Diploma Designations
The baccalaureate diploma awarded to students will record both the status of Scholar's Electives, and, if appropriate, the Theme Area or discipline(s) studied, as recommended by the Dean.
3- and 4-Year (Honors & non-Honors) Scholar's Electives Programs: Degree Requirements
BA, BHSc and BSc programs are available. Of the courses counted for graduation, no more than six can be numbered 020-199, unless special permission is granted. All other courses must be numbered 200-499. Students must enrol in a minimum of five courses each September-April session and maintain an average of 80% in each year of university study, with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program. Exceptions to these requirements normally will be approved only in extraordinary circumstances.
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.
Combinations of Two or More Subjects
The many programs that combine the study of two disciplines that have already been established at Western are listed elsewhere in the calendar. Students who wish to pursue the simultaneous study of two or more subjects for which no formal combined program has been established may be able to do so through the Scholar's Electives Program, after consultation with the appropriate departments and the approval of the Dean(s) concerned. In certain cases, it is possible to combine subjects from several different faculties. The Educational Development Office will facilitate the initial counselling between the student and the faculties concerned.
Theme Areas
The theme areas that have been established to date are listed below. Students should consult the appropriate Deans' offices to determine the likely subjects from which courses will be chosen and the Faculty Mentor for the theme area(s) of interest to them. Students should consult with their mentor before deciding upon course selection. In some cases it may be possible to create additional theme areas of interest to specific students. Students should consult with the Educational Development Office or the appropriate Dean's Office for details. Many theme area programs are available as part of a 3- or 4-year degree, as well as in the Honors or Combined Honors Scholar's Electives programs.
Theme Areas within Arts, Health Sciences, Information and Media Studies and Social Science:
Interdisciplinary programs within the Faculty of Science may be arranged on an individual basis.
Another option for students who enter the University with an admission average of 90% or greater is the Faculty Scholars Program, a Faculty-specific enhanced program of study. Each Faculty with a Faculty Scholars Program may enrol its students using a Faculty-specific designation (e.g. Faculty of Arts Scholar, Faculty of Science Scholar etc.) to accompany the traditional program designations (e.g. Honors, Combined Honors etc.). Admission to the program and approval of course selections is granted by the Dean of the Faculty designated by the applicant.
Students in Faculty Scholars programs are pursuing degrees in one of the traditional subject areas already offered at Western. Like Scholar's Electives students, Faculty Scholars may receive special permission to depart from standard first-year requirements, e.g., they could enroll in upper-year courses in year one, enroll in more than five courses, or take all courses from a single Faculty. The Dean of the student's home Faculty will appoint a faculty advisor for each senior student in the program. Faculty Scholars may receive special recognition in the form of academic and social activities organized by their home Faculty. They may also participate in special programming for Scholar's Electives students organized by the Educational Development Office.
Admission to the Program
The Faculty Scholars Program is open to all students who apply for full-time admission to the first year in the Faculties of Arts, Engineering Science, Music, Science or Social Science and who have achieved at least a 90% admission average.
Students entering their second, third or fourth year in the Faculties of Arts, Science or Social Science may also apply to enter the program, provided they have registered in five full courses or equivalent in each September-April session, meet the criteria for the program (e.g., no more than six courses from the 020-199 level for the three year degree [where available], the four year non-honors degree [where available] and the honors degree) and have maintained at least an 85% average in each year of university study, with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program. Exceptions to these requirements will be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty only in extraordinary circumstances.
Students registered in the Faculties of Engineering Science or Music must also maintain an 85% average in each year of study with no grade lower than 60%. However, Faculty of Engineering Science students must include no more than eight full courses from the 020-199 level, while Faculty of Music students must include no more than nine full courses from the 020-199 level. Exceptions to these requirements will be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty only in extraordinary circumstances.
Affiliated Colleges
Each Affiliated College may offer a Faculty Scholars Program leading to a BA degree under the same conditions. Admission to the program shall be granted by the Dean or by the Principal of an Affiliated College and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Dean(s) of the constituent University Faculties involved in the proposed course of study.
Progression in the Program
The achievement of an average of at least 85% in each year of study, with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program is necessary for progression to the next year of the program. Faculty Scholars in Arts, Science or Social Science register in no more than six courses at the 020-199 level. Faculty of Engineering Science students register in no more than eight courses from the 020-199 level, while Faculty of Music students register in no more than nine full courses from the 020-199 level. All other courses must be numbered 200-499. Students in the program must register in at least five full courses or equivalent each September-April session.
Diploma Designations
Students who are successful in completing this rigorous program of study will receive degrees with the designation "Faculty of Arts Scholar" or "Faculty of Social Science Scholar" etc.
Background:
The changes are proposed to clarify any misunderstandings that might have arisen for prospective students over the differences between the scholar's electives and the faculty scholars programs, as well as to address concerns raised by some of the Associate Deans and academic counsellors over the details of the scholar's electives policy. Some of these concerns have come to light as a result of the remarkable success of the scholar's electives program. Given the large number of inquiries we have about the program and the considerable growth in enrolment in the program it was necessary to spell out in more detail the requirements and regulations.
Recommended: That effective September 1, 2001, a Four-Year General Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) program be introduced jointly in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Science.
Recommended: That, effective September 1, 2001, the following Four-Year Bachelor of Science Honors programs be changed to Bachelor of Medical Sciences Honors degree programs:
and, that students registered in these programs prior to September 1, 2000, retain the option (upon request to the Registrar's Office) of graduating with a Bachelor of Science Honors degree until September 1, 2003.
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To be placed in the Interfaculty Programs (see page 89 of the 2000 Academic Calendar)
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAMS
Room C112, Molecular Biology Laboratory Building (MBL), Tel: (519) 661-3362.
Medical Sciences is an interdisciplinary program administered and sponsored by the Faculties of Medicine & Dentistry and Science. The Honors Medical Sciences program differs from the Four-Year BMSc program by requiring more 400 level courses, one of which must be the 4th year research project.
Program Counselling
Room C111, Molecular Biology Laboratory Building (MBL), Tel: (519) 661-3094
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Students with problems or concerns about academic or other matters, as indicated in the Academic Counselling segment of the Academic Information chapter, should consult an Academic Counsellor in the Office of the Dean of Science or the BMSc Program Counsellor.
Program Structure - Four-Year Degree
The course requirements for first and second years are outlined below. Students are admitted to the BMSc program at the completion of second year (normally in the Biology program). In third year, students admitted to the BMSc program choose a minimum of five full 300 and 400 level courses from one, two or three of the Principal Disciplines (see below). After third year, if students have the appropriate prerequisites and an average of at least 70%, they can apply to one of the existing Honors programs in Medical Sciences or Science. While the program is not designed to provide requirements for Graduate School (the honors degree being the normal route), students with high academic standing may meet these requirements with the appropriate course selection. This program also provides the opportunity for students to gain expertise in a non-Science discipline.
Students may switch from one program to another, provided they have the appropriate prerequisites. In order for students to keep their options open, it is recommended that they include required courses for other programs as electives in the second and/or third year.
First Year Requirements
Students must complete Biology 022 or 023 and Chemistry 020 or 023 with a mark of at least 60% in each. It is to a student's advantage to include the Mathematics requirement in the first year (Mathematics 030 or any two of the following: Calculus 050a/b, 051a/b, 081a/b, Mathematics 028a/b, Linear Algebra 040a/b, Statistical Sciences 024a/b). The Mathematics requirement must be completed successfully by the end of the second year. Students are advised to consider including one Physics course (Physics 020, 022, 024 or 025) in their program. Physics 022 is recommended. At least one course from the Faculties of Arts or Social Science must be included in the program.
Note: Some of the combinations of mathematics courses which meet the requirements of the three year BSc program in Biology are not sufficient for entry to Honors Programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Physiology. Check the Mathematics requirements of the individual programs.
Second Year
Principal Courses
Biology 280a, 281b, 282b, 283a*, 290a/b
Chemistry 213a plus 223b
One of: Biology 244a, Statistical Sciences 135, 222a/b, 241a/b, 255 or Psychology 281.
One or one and a half full optional course from any faculty
* may be left until third year
Note: Students who wish to keep the Honors Biochemistry option open should take Chemistry 254 or Chemistry 224a plus 234b.
Progression into Third Year
To proceed to the third year of the program requires successful completion of second year plus an average of at least 60% in Biology 280a, 281b, 282b, 290a/b and Chemistry 213a plus 223b.
Third Year
Three full honors level courses from one, two or three of the following Principal Disciplines, no more than one of which may be at the 200 level: Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Physiology.
Two full course options from any Faculty** (see below)
Note: 1) Two 200 or 300 level course equivalents with laboratories from Chemistry or Biology or the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry are required.
2) Before choosing courses for third year, students should note prerequisites for courses they wish to include in fourth year.
Progression into Fourth Year
To proceed to the fourth year of this program requires successful completion of third year plus an average of at least 60% in the three full courses from the above Principal Disciplines.
Fourth Year
Two full 400 level courses from one, two or three of the Principal Disciplines
One full course chosen from :
Medical Sciences 400*
Any full 300 or 400 level course from the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry with approval of the program co-ordinator. **
Two full 200, 300 or 400 level courses from any Faculty. One of these must be from a Faculty other than the Faculties of Science and Medicine & Dentistry.
It is highly recommended that students take a course in Bioethics.
* Priority will be given to students registered in fourth year of the BMSc General program.
NOTE: Special permission is required for students to take more than two full 400 level courses from any one Department.
** See Graduation Requirements e)
Graduation Requirements
The requirement for graduation from this program is completion of twenty courses as outlined above, subject to the following conditions:
In addition, while the calendar copy and requirements of individual programs would not change, the specific programs in the Departments listed under the Faculty of Science would have to be revised to state [See Inter Faculty Programs Section], including:
BIOCHEMISTRY [page 118 of the 2000 Academic Calendar]
Replace the Section which refers to Four-Year BSc Honors Biochemistry with:
FOUR-YEAR BMSc HONORS BIOCHEMISTRY
[See Inter Faculty Programs Section]
MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS [page 132 of the 2000 Academic Calendar]
Replace the Section which refers to Four-Year BSc Honors Biophysics with:
FOUR-YEAR BMSc HONORS BIOPHYSICS
[See Inter Faculty Programs Section]
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY [page 133 of the 2000 Academic Calendar]
Replace the Section which refers to Four-Year BSc Honors Microbiology and Immunology with:
FOUR-YEAR BMSc HONORS MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
[See Inter Faculty Programs Section]
PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY [page 133 of the 2000 Academic Calendar]
Replace the Section which refers to Four-Year BSc Honors Pharmacology and Toxicology with:
FOUR-YEAR BMSc HONORS PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
[See Inter Faculty Programs Section]
and
Replace the Section which refers to Four-Year BSc Honors Toxicology with Environmental Science with:
FOUR-YEAR BMSc HONORS TOXICOLOGY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
[See Inter Faculty Programs Section]
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE [page 130 of the 2000 Academic Calendar]
Replace the Section which refers to Four-Year BSc Honors Toxicology with Environmental Science with:
FOUR-YEAR BMSc HONORS TOXICOLOGY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
[See Inter Faculty Programs Section]
PHYSIOLOGY [page 136 of the 2000 Academic Calendar]
Replace the Section which refers to Four-Year BSc Honors Physiology with:
FOUR-YEAR BMSc HONORS PHYSIOLOGY
[See Inter Faculty Programs Section]
Background:
The aim of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) programs is to provide a high quality education in the Medical Sciences. These degrees would provide maximum choice and flexibility in course selection among the basic medical sciences yet also allow for a significant selection of electives from other Faculties. These degrees prepare students for a variety of careers including entry into professional schools (with the appropriate course selection) or employment in industry, government or research. Graduating students seeking direct entry into the work force would have marketable skills including computer, analytical, applied laboratory, communication and organizational skills.
The BMSc is part of a new initiative put forward by the Faculties of Medicine & Dentistry, and Science to create an umbrella structure for programs in the Life Sciences at Western.
The following are new courses to be introduced as part of this program which will be forwarded to DAP. They are included here for information. Course outlines are available for viewing in the University Secretariat:
Pathology 440: Environmental Pathology
The pathology of Occupational and Environmental diseases including information on recent developments and basic
mechanisms involved in these diseases. Included recognition of occupational and environmental diseases, early diagnosis,
mechanisms of cell injury and regeneration and the effects of a wide variety of toxic drugs, chemicals and UV and ionizing
radiation.
Prerequisite: Pathology 240a
2 lecture hours.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 330b: Medical Epidemiology
A course dealing with the calculation and interpretation of basic epidemiologic measures, the strengths and weaknesses of
various study designs, and the critical appraisal of published medical and epidemiologic studies.
Prerequisite: One or one half Statistics course (See Three Year Biology Program Statistics requirements)
2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial/laboratory hours. Half course
Biochemistry 386b: Clinical Biochemistry
The application of biochemical and molecular principles to the analytical components used to select, evaluate and interpret tests for clinical diseases. Also included will be discussions on the specialized instruments required. Students will gain understanding of the practice of clinical biochemistry, as one of the disciplines of laboratory medicine.
Prerequisite: Biochemistry 385a
Enrolment limited
3 lecture hours, half course
Anatomy and Cell Biology 329b: Medical Cell Biology
The study of the molecules and functions common to mammalian cells, the specializations that make differentiated cells distinct, and the diseases that result from the dysregulation or loss of these cellular functions. This course will cover cellular organization, biogenesis of organelles, growth and differentiation from an experimental perspective.
Prerequisites: Biology 280a, Biology 282b, Biology 316a.
2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, half course.
Medical Science 400: Laboratory [Fourth year course for the Four-Year General BMSc program]
Offered jointly by the Medical Sciences Departments. The laboratory will be modular in design with a module lasting
either 2.5, 5 or 10 weeks. Modules equivalent to 20 weeks will constitute a full credit. Each module will involve a
biological question using state of the art instrumentation.
Prerequisite: Registration in Fourth Year of the BMSc Program. Prerequisite for individual modules to be determined in
consultation with the Department offering that module. Maximum 10 hours per week.
Full Course.
Recommended: That, effective September 1, 2000, grades of law students taking courses in the Richard Ivey School of Business will be recorded on their university academic record using the Business School's 4-point grading scale and will no longer be converted to the Faculty of Law grading scale.
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CROSS-REGISTRATION IN BUSINESS COURSES
The Faculty of Law and the Richard Ivey School of Business have a joint arrangement whereby second and third-year law students, and second-year MBA students may cross register in courses offered by the other school. Students must obtain approval from both the Associate Dean of the school in which they are registered and the Student Services Office of the school offering the course they wish to attend. Such students are expected to meet all requirements of the course for which they cross register, and they are evaluated on the same basis as others in the course. Grades for law students taking courses at the Richard Ivey School of Business will be recorded on their university academic record on the 4-point grading scale.
Background:
Grades received in courses taken outside of the Faculty of Law are not taken into account when determining a student's average. The conversion scale approved by both the Faculty of Law and the Ivey School of Business is different than the scale used by the Business School in their placement materials. This has caused confusion and concern among law students who feel they are being disadvantaged when compared to business students taking the same course. No agreement has been reached with the Business School on a new conversion scale. These difficulties can be alleviated by recording Business School grades as they are reported. This would also bring the treatment of these Business School grades in line with the treatment of the Business School grades of the LLB/MBA and HBA/LLB students which currently are reported on this 4-point scale.
Recommended: That the Objective Structure Clinical Exam(OSCE) become a requirement of the Fourth Year of the Doctor of Medicine Program, effective September 1, 2001.
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(Western Academic Calendar 2000, page 103)
During Years 3 and 4
During Clerkship and Clinical Science Options, evaluation for feedback and progression occurs daily as the clerk interacts with house staff and clinical faculty. Frequent observation during patient care activities forms the basis for such feedback.
Evaluation of the Transitional Period is based on student participation, assignments and evaluations. Successful performance on the comprehensive examination is required to fulfil the requirements of Year 4.
The comprehensive examination(OSCE) will test students' mastery of the overall objectives of the clerkship and clinical electives. This evaluation will assess students' knowledge, clinical skills, professional conduct and clinical reasoning using real and simulated clinical settings.
SATISFACTORY PROGRESSION
To satisfactorily complete each year, and to progress to the next year or to graduation, a student must meet the following requirements:
For Year 1, students must pass all course work, assignments, examinations of each course in the year, as defined by the Course Coordinator(s).
For Year 2, students must pass all course work, assignments, examinations of each course in the year, as defined by the Course Coordinator(s).
For Year 3(Integrated Clinical Clerkship), students must pass all Clinical Rotations.
For Year 4, students must pass the Observed Structured Clinical Exam(OSCE), all Clinical Science Options and must meet the requirements of the Transitional Period (final 12 weeks of the program) to pass Year 4.
COURSE WEIGHTS
In Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 courses are given weights equivalent to their length.
Course Length Course Weight
0 - 60 hours 0.5
61 - 160 hours 1.0
161 - 260 hours 2.0
261 - 360 hours 3.0
51 weeks Clinical Clerkship 8.0
Clinical Science Options 1.5
The honors grade adjusted by the course weight leads to a weighted honors score. A student who obtains a total weighted honors score in the top 10% of the class for all courses in Year 1, Year 2, or Year 3, or Year 4 will be considered to have passed with Honors and shall be named to the Dean's Honor List. A student who has been named to the Dean's Honor List in each of the academic periods in which honors is available shall graduate With Distinction.
CONDITIONAL PROGRESSION
A student who has failed may be eligible to be considered for a period of remediation (either a study period or specific remedial program) followed by supplemental examination (reassessment which may be written, oral, and/or clinical in nature). Such supplemental privilege is in no way the right of the student, but rather is a permission granted by decision of the Undergraduate Medical Education Council. The period and scheduling of remediation is a decision of the Undergraduate Medical Education Council. The supplemental examination(s) will immediately follow the remediation.
In Years 1 & 2 the supplemental examination(s) must be passed on the first attempt and prior to the start of the next academic year in order for the student to remain in the program.
A student who has failed a single clinical rotation in Year 3 who has been granted permission to remediate by the Clinical Education Committee, will be permitted to remediate during the scheduled time for Clinical Science Options in Year 4.
A student who fails the Observed Structured Clinical Exam and has been granted permission to remediate by the Clinical Education Committee will be permitted to remediate at the conclusion of the Transitional Period.
Permission for remediation and supplemental examination will be considered only when the following conditions both exist:
1. The total of all failures (FAI) during the Doctor of Medicine program, including failures for which supplemental examination was previously granted, does not exceed three course weights.
2. One of (a)-(d) is true regarding performance in the current Year:
a) at the end of Year I, the student has received grades of HON or PAS in all but one or two course weights;
b) at the end of Year 2, the student has received grades of HON or PAS in all but one or two course weights;
c) at the end of Year 3(Integrated Clinical Clerkship), the student has received grades of HON or PAS in all but one Clinical Rotation;
d) during Year 4 Clinical Science Options and Year 4 Transitional Period, the student has met all course requirements and has received a grade of PAS in the Observed Structured Clinical Exam.
The maximum period of remediation will be:
Years 1, 2: Supplemental examination(s) (when granted) must be successfully completed by the student within 6 weeks of the date that the grade of fail is officially released to the student at the end of the academic year.
Year 3: Integrated Clinical Clerkship: Supplemental examination(s) (when granted) must be successfully completed in a maximum of eight weeks prior to commencing Clinical Science Options.
Year 4 Clinical Science Options: Supplemental examination(s) (when granted) must be successfully completed by the student within four weeks, to be completed after the end of Year 4.
Year 4 Transitional Period: Supplemental examination(s) (when granted) must be successfully completed by the student within two weeks, to be completed after the end of Year 4.
Year 4 OSCE: Supplemental examination(s) (when granted) must be successfully completed by the student within four weeks, to be completed after the end of Year 4.
Achievement of pass in a supplemental examination does not delete the original grade of FAIL from the student record. A grade of SRP (Supplemental Examination/Remedial Work passed) will be separately recorded on the student record.
REQUIREMENT TO WITHDRAW
A student who has not met the requirements listed under "Satisfactory Progression" shall be required to withdraw from the medical program for any of the following reasons:
A student who has met the requirements under "Satisfactory Progression" may be required to withdraw under the University penalties for Scholastic Offenses.
Background:
In the previous iteration of the MD Program, the OSCE was a requirement of the Clerkship in Phase IV. The Clerkship section of Phase IV ended in October of each year and the OSCE was held at that time. In the revised program (approved at DAP May 20, 1997) the Clerkship is Year 3 of the MD program and ends in August of each academic year. Clinical resources to mount the OSCE are unavailable at that time. For this reason the examination must be moved to the Winter term which begins in January each academic year. This is during the Fourth Year of the MD Program.
Recommended: That physical therapy students who have to undertake remedial clinical placements not be allowed to graduate "with distinction" even if they successfully passed the remedial placement(s).
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Graduation "With Distinction"
Any student who fails a placement in a clinical course (PT282, 382, and 482), and who is required to undertake a remedial placement, cannot graduate "with distinction", even if the remedial placement is successfully completed at a later date.
Background:
Under the current UWO policy, students in degree programs who have achieved an overall average of 80% and no grade lower than 70% on the entire program with no failed courses will graduate "with distinction" (page 23 of the Academic Calendar).
Students who fail a clinical placement are typically given the opportunity to complete a "remedial" placement, which they must pass in order to remain in the program. However, the clinical placement courses (PT282, 382 and 482) are graded as pass/fail, and do not contribute to the calculation of the student's GPA. As a result, a student may demonstrate poor performance in this critical area, but still achieve a GPA adequate to graduate "with distinction".
Recommended: That the School of Physical Therapy be granted the flexibility to start the clinical placement course PT482 at the start of the hospital/clinic work-week in situations where the official back to class date falls in mid-week.
Background:
Under the Sessional Dates approved by the Senate, winter term classes may start in the middle of a work-week. Typically, clinical facilities prefer students to start placements at the beginning of a work-week. If students in PT482 do not begin their clinical placements prior to the official UWO start date in such circumstances, placements would have to be delayed until the following week. This delay could impact on PT482 by forcing a reduction in clinical weeks to avoid a conflict with another clinical course, which commences in the spring.
Since all clinical placements for physical therapy students in Canada have synchronized start dates, this change would allow the program to ensure that clinical placements start on the common placement start date. Also, this is the only way to ensure that students will have a full 15 weeks of placement.
Recommended: That, effective June 1, 2000, the Senate regulations for undergraduate student academic appeals and scholastic offenses, as they apply to the Bachelor of Health Sciences program, be amended as outlined below.
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(pages 31-33, 2000 Academic Calendar)
REQUESTS TO INSTRUCTOR, DEPARTMENT CHAIR, AND FACULTY DEAN
Note: Throughout this document, reference to "Dean" is to be interpreted "Dean or his/her designate", reference to "Department Chair" is to be interpreted "Department Chair or his/her designate", and reference to "School Director" is to be interpreted "School Director or his/her designate".
Requests for relief for undergraduate students proceed in this order:
a) Course instructor (informal consultation)*
b) Department Chair or, in the Faculty of Health Sciences, School Director ** (submission of written
request)
c) Faculty Dean (submission of written request)
* A Request for Relief relating to a specific course (e.g., with respect to a mark, grade, appropriateness of assignments or examinations, or grading practices) must be initiated with the appropriate course instructor. Request for relief on other matters should be initiated in the office having immediate jurisdiction for the particular requirement or regulation in question. Students in doubt as to the appropriate level at which appeals should be initiated should consult their Dean.
** For registrants in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) program, to the Chair of the BHSc Standing Committee.
Procedures for Handling Scholastic Offences
An instructor who suspects a student of cheating, plagiarism or other scholastic offence has an obligation to investigate. Normally, the instructor will discuss the allegation with the student and examine all relevant evidence, including evidence that the student may provide in his or her defence. If the allegation cannot be supported, no further action will be taken. If the instructor concludes that an offence has occurred, he or she shall consult with the Department Chair* or designated undergraduate officer (or, in faculties without departmental structure, with the Dean of the Faculty in which the course is taught) to review the evidence and to determine an appropriate penalty. This consultation is to provide consistency in the application of penalties. In determining a penalty, the instructor, Chair, designate or Dean, as the case may be, may take into account the specific circumstances of the offence.
Penalties imposed at the level of the department may range from a reprimand to a failing grade for the course in which the offence was committed. The Chair or designate (or Dean in faculties without departmental structure) shall also inform the student in writing of the penalty to be imposed. This letter will draw the student's attention to the Offence Record policy (see below) and to the student's right to appeal, as outlined in the section on STUDENT ACADEMIC APPEALS. A copy of the letter from the Department or Faculty of Health Sciences School will be sent to the Dean of the student's home Faculty.
If the instructor, Chair or designate (or Dean in faculties without departmental structure) considers that the offence warrants a more severe penalty the matter will be referred to the Dean of the student's home Faculty who will review the evidence provided by both the department and the student and may investigate further. The Dean will also review any existing Offence Record for the student in question. Following that review, the Dean will determine the penalty or penalties to be imposed and will so inform the student in writing. The Dean's letter will draw the student's attention to the Offence Record policy and the student's right to appeal.
* In the Faculty of Health Sciences, "School Director or his/her designate" replaces "Department Chair
or designated undergraduate officer", with the following exception. In the Bachelor of Health Sciences
(BHSc) program, which is independent of any School affiliation, the School Director or his/her designate
is replaced by the Chair of the BHSc Standing Committee.
Background:
The Bachelor of Health Sciences Standing Committee now has a Chair whose responsibilities include the review of academic appeals and scholastic offenses. The proposed change in Calendar copy will reflect that responsibility.
FOR INFORMATION
The Report of the Provost's Undergraduate Program Review Committee (PRC) is attached as Appendix 1.
At its January meeting, Senate approved the introduction of a Four-Year Bachelor of Science (Human Ecology) Foods and Nutrition program, to be introduced by Brescia College effective September 1, 2000. At the request of the College, the implementation date will be revised from September to May 1, 2000, in order to allow a student who has satisfied the requirements for the degree to graduate from it in the Fall.
The Certificate in Health Promotion and Education has been offered by the Western Centre for Continuing Studies in Partnership with the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences. For information, this partnership is changing from the Department of Sociology to the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The recent review of the Structure of the Academic Year Policy resulted in a few revisions to the dates themselves. Notable is the fact that the mid-year examination period in the Academic Calendar for December 2000 (December 10-21) is incorrect. The actual dates of the Mid-year exam period are December 9 to 20, i.e., the first term ends on December 20 for all programs except Dentistry, Education, Law and Medicine.
The dates from 2000-2001 to 2009-2010 are shown in Appendix 2 of this report.
SCAPA has approved on behalf of the Senate the following Terms of Reference for new scholarships, awards, bursaries and prizes for recommendation to the Board of Governors through the Vice-Chancellor:
Canada Newswire Entrance Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Journalism)
Awarded to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies entering the Master of Journalism program based on academic achievement (minimum 80% admission average). The recipient will be selected by the Faculty of Information and Media Studies Scholarships and Awards Committee. No application is required. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from Canada NewsWire Inc.
Value: 1 at $2,500 annually for 5 years only
Effective May 2000 to April 2005
MBA '89 Award (Faculty of Graduate Studies, MBA)
Awarded to a student entering the first year of the MBA program in the Richard Ivey School of Business based on academic excellence, demonstrated financial need and leadership ability. The award will be renewed for year two upon completion of year one if the student maintains the criteria stated herein. If a student does not meet this requirement, year two students will have an opportunity to apply for this award. Applications can be obtained from the Richard Ivey School of Business and must be completed by May 1. The MBA Scholarship Committee of the Richard Ivey School of Business will select the award recipient. This award is made possible through funding provided by the MBA Class of 1989.
Value: 1 at $5,000 (MBA year 1 and MBA year 2)
Effective May 2000
Great West Life MBA Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies, MBA)
Awarded to a student entering the first year of the MBA program in the Richard Ivey School of Business based on academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3) and demonstrated leadership ability. The scholarship will be renewed for year two upon completion of year one if the recipient achieves a grade average in the top half of the class. If a student does not meet this requirement, year two students will have an opportunity to apply for this scholarship. The MBA Awards Committee of the Richard Ivey School of Business will review applications and select the scholarship recipient. Application forms for these scholarships are available from the Admissions Office of the Richard Ivey School of Business and must be completed by May 1. This scholarship is made possible as a result of a generous donation from Great West Life.
Value: 1 at $6,250
Effective May 2004
Roger Migneron Memorial Travel Awards (Faculty of Science, Applied Mathematics; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Applied Mathematics)
Awarded to full-time Masters or Doctoral students, or full-time undergraduate students in the fourth year of an Honors program, in the Department of Applied Mathematics. Awards will be based on academic achievement (minimum 78% for graduate students) and will enable students to travel to and attend scholarly conferences and institutes to advance their knowledge and capabilities in this field of study. The recipient(s) will be selected by the Chair of the Department of Applied Mathematics from recommendations made by the Graduate and Undergraduate Committees of the Department of Applied Mathematics. Preference will be given to students studying Theoretical Physics. Applications can be obtained from the Department and will be accepted throughout the year. These awards were established through Foundation Western by Ina Pakkert Migneron (BA '71, DIPAC '72, MA'79), and the friends and colleagues of Roger Migneron to attract outstanding full time Masters, Doctoral or fourth year Undergraduate students to the Department.
Value: Number and value of awards will vary annually to a total of $1,650 or more as funds permit
Effective May 2001
John Belk Memorial Award (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in Medicine entering his or her fourth year, who has completed at least one orthopaedic elective, declares an interest in orthopaedic surgery, and demonstrates financial need. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and must be submitted by October 31. This award was established through Foundation Western by donations from friends and family in memory of John Belk.
Value: $200
Effective May 2000
This award is supported in part by matched funds from the Province of Ontario through OSOTF.
Kristin Brady Memorial Prize (Faculty of Arts, English)
Awarded to a top graduating student in Honors English Language and Literature or Combined Honors English Programs, usually the student with highest standing in fourth-year English Honors courses. Adjudicated with reference to academic achievement and also financial need. Selection will be made by the Chair of the Department of English (or designate) in consultation with Financial Aid Services. This prize was made possible by the generosity of many individuals in memory of Professor Kristin M. Brady, until her death in 1998 an admired teacher and scholar in the Department of English.
Value: $200
Effective May 1999
This prize is supported in part by funds from the Province of Ontario through the OSOTF program
Dean's Prizes in Education (5) (Faculty of Education)
Awarded to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education whose activities have enhanced the life of the Faculty for their fellow students. Students must demonstrate a strong record of extra-curricular activities and a strong record of academic merit. Students will be nominated for this prize by the Dean, the Associate Dean (Program), Preservice Chair or any faculty member. The recipient will be selected by a committee in the Faculty of Education. This prize was established through Foundation Western by gifts from Education alumni.
Value: 5 at $100 annually
Effective May 2000
Doug Needham Memorial OSOTF Bursaries (Faculty of Social Science, History)
Awarded to a student in any year of history who demonstrates financial need, and who is from the City of London or the County of Middlesex. These bursaries were made possible by a generous donation from the family of Doug Needham HBA '83 - History.
Value: 3 at $500
Effective May 1999 [Awarded retroactively so that 6 at $500 can be given in 2000-2001]
These bursaries are supported in part by funds from the Province of Ontario through the OSOTF program
Western Alumni "Go Global" Awards in Arts (Faculty of Arts)
Awarded annually on a competitive basis to full time undergraduate students registered in the Faculty of Arts who have been selected to participate on an official UWO International Exchange. Preference will be given to students going on exchange for a full academic year. Applicants for this award will be evaluated on excellence in their academic record, demonstrated extra-curricular involvement and an essay. Recipients will be chosen by a committee consisting of the University Exchange Coordinator and the Dean or designate of the Faculty of Arts. Applications are available at the Exchange Office, Centre for New Students, Rm. 65, Stevenson-Lawson Bldg. and must be completed and returned by April 1. Established through Foundation Western.
Value: Up to 2 at $2000 annually, only as funds permit
Effective May 2000
Western Alumni "Go Global" Awards in Social Science (Faculty of Social Science)
warded annually on a competitive basis to full time undergraduate students registered in the Faculty of Social Science who have been selected to participate on an official UWO International Exchange. Preference will be given to students going on exchange for a full academic year. Applicants for this award will be evaluated on the basis of academic excellence and on their contributions to the University community. Recipients will be chosen by a committee consisting of the University Exchange Coordinator and the Dean or designate of the Faculty of Social Science. Applications are available at the Exchange Office, Centre for New Students, Rm. 65, Stevenson-Lawson Bldg. and must be completed and returned by April 1 along with a short essay. Established through Foundation Western.
Value: Up to 2 at $2000 annually, only as funds permit.
Effective May 2000
Western Alumni "Go Global" Awards in Science (Faculty of Science)
Awarded annually on a competitive basis to full time undergraduate students registered in the Faculty of Science who have been selected to participate on an official UWO International Exchange. Preference will be given to students going on exchange for a full academic year. Applicants for this award will be evaluated on excellence in their academic record, demonstrated extra-curricular involvement and an essay. Recipients will be chosen by a committee consisting of the University Exchange Coordinator and the Dean or designate of the Faculty of Science. Applications are available at the Exchange Office, Centre for New Students, Rm. 65, Stevenson-Lawson Bldg. and must be completed and returned by April 1. Established through Foundation Western
Value: Up to 2 at $2000 annually, only as funds permit
Effective May 2000
Western Alumni "Go Global" Award in Law (Faculty of Law)
Awarded annually on a competitive basis to a full time undergraduate student registered in the Faculty of Law who has been selected to participate on an official UWO International Exchange. Preference will be given to students going on exchange for a full academic year. Applicants for this award will be evaluated on excellence in their academic record, demonstrated extra-curricular involvement and an essay. Recipients will be chosen by a committee consisting of the University Exchange Coordinator and the Dean or designate of the Faculty of Law. Applications are available at the Exchange Office, Centre for New Students, Rm. 65, Stevenson-Lawson Bldg. and must be completed and returned by April 1.
Value: 1 at $2000
Effective May 2000 only
Western Alumni "Go Global" Award in Engineering Science (Faculty of Engineering Science)
Awarded annually on a competitive basis to a full time undergraduate student registered in the Faculty of Engineering Science who has been selected to participate on an official UWO International Exchange. Preference will be given to students going on exchange for a full academic year. Applicants for this award will be evaluated on excellence in their academic record, demonstrated extra-curricular involvement and an essay. Recipients will be chosen by a committee consisting of the University Exchange Coordinator and the Dean or designate of the Faculty of Engineering Science. Applications are available at the Exchange Office, Centre for New Students, Rm. 65, Stevenson-Lawson Bldg. and must be completed and returned by April 1.
Value: 1 at $2000
Effective May 2000 only
Master Insulators' Association of Ontario Bursary in Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering Science)
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in any year in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering Science who demonstrates financial need. This bursary was made possible by a generous donation from The Master Insulators' Association of Ontario Inc. in support of Mechanical Engineering.
Value: 1 at $500, biennially or as funds permit
Effective May 2000
Sylvia Cann Memorial Awards (2) (Faculty of Education)
Awarded to a student graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree from the Primary/Junior program based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to students from the City of Scarborough or County of Huron. Selection of the recipient will be made by the Associate Dean (Program) in the Faculty of Education in consultation with a committee. This award was established through Foundation Western by Christina Jolly.
Value: 2 at $500
Effective May 2000
Chemistry Alumni Award (Faculty of Science, Chemistry)
Awarded to an undergraduate student in year 4 of the Honors Chemistry program based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to students not in receipt of any other award or scholarship. This award was established through Foundation Western by John Newton Moore (BSc '63, MBA '69).
Value: $1,000
Effective May 2001
Chemistry Alumni Scholarship (Faculty of Science, Chemistry)
Awarded to an undergraduate student in year 4 of an Honors or Combined Honors Chemistry program based on academic achievement (minimum 80%). This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by John Newton Moore (BSc '63, MBA '69).
Value: $1,600
Effective May 2001
J. Stanley and Muriel Hill Scholarship (Faculty of Health Sciences, Kinesiology)
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in year 2 Kinesiology who obtains the highest overall academic average in year 1 (Kin 021 plus the equivalent of four full-year courses). In even years, the scholarship will be given to a student in the Honors BA program in Kinesiology and in odd years it will be given to a student in the Honors BSc program in Kinesiology. If the student who qualifies is already receiving an award or scholarship of a higher value at the time of selection, the next student meeting the criteria shall receive this scholarship. Selection will be made by the School of Kinesiology. This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by J. Stanley (MA '69) and Muriel Hill.
Value: $500
Effective May 2000
John and Emily Kidd Continuing Scholarship (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student entering the first year of medicine in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry based on academic achievement. This is a continuing scholarship. The recipients of the scholarships must adhere to other conditions for retention of continuing scholarships as determined by the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. If a student does not qualify for the scholarship for any reason, the scholarship will be given to another student in the same cohort and it will be considered a continuing scholarship with all the requirements as outlined therein. This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by a generous bequest from Dorothy Jean Kidd (BA '36) in honour of her parents, Dr. John Kidd (MD '09) and Mrs. Emily May Kidd, (RN).
Value: 1 continuing award paid annually, Year 1 $1,500, Year 2 $2,000, Year 3 $2,500, Year 4 $3,000
Effective May 2000
London District Canadian Physiotherapy Association Bursary (Faculty of Health Sciences)
[To be reinstated: Discontinued in Feb 2000, but should not have been.]
Available to any student in the Physical Therapy program at The University of Western Ontario. The bursary will be awarded on the basis of financial need. Funded by the London District PT Association.
Value: $300