Senate Agenda - EXHIBIT III - January 19, 2001
FOR APPROVAL
Recommended: That effective September 1, 2001, a Certificate in Business French be introduced in the Faculty of Arts.
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[pg. 46 in Western 2000 Calendar]
[before Certificat de français pratique]
CERTIFICAT DE FRANÇAIS DES AFFAIRES
(CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS FRENCH)
Admission
Anyone may apply to be admitted to the Certificate program, subject to prerequisites and general university admission requirements. Students may pursue the Certificate in Business French concurrently with other programs in French. All of the French courses in the Certificate program can count towards other undergraduate programs. Applicants lacking OAC French or equivalent will take the French Department prerequisite courses (French 002 and 010) prior to admission to the Certificate program.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
The core language courses must be taken in sequence. Students must achieve an average of at least 70% in the six courses in order to progress in and complete this program. Students must receive counselling from the Department on their choice of courses and should seek regular advice on the availability of courses.
Program
Three required language courses: French 021 or 020E, 271, 381
One required course in Business French: French 243
Two options out of the three following courses: French 277, 343E, 387
The Department of French is also an examination centre for the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business French exams. Consult the French Department for further details.
Additional Calendar changes: [pg. 41 of current Calendar, Under Arts Programs]
ADD "Certificat de français des affaires"to the list of Certificate and Diploma programs.
Background:
This Certificate will offer students a unique opportunity to acquire not only an advanced level of language proficiency, but also a mastery of the specialized French necessary for work in a business or other professional setting. This addition to the current programs in the Department of French has a strong potential to increase enrolments by attracting students to the Faculty of Arts. The proposed program is designed to meet the needs of students whose needs are not met by current degree programs. The Honors, General and Area of Concentration programs are designed for students who have an inherent interest in the language, literature and culture of the French-speaking world. At the same time, it is obvious to members of the Department that there is another category of students whose interest in French is of a different nature. These students' interest is primarily utilitarian or instrumental in nature. They wish to maintain and develop their skills in the language with a view to increasing their chances of employment in their chosen field. By creating a Certificate Program in Business French, the Department will be in a better position to attract those students whose legitimate educational objective is to attain an advanced level of competence in the French language but who have no commitment to the other aspects of the discipline. The Department also intends to supplement this Certificate program with a Work Placement program.
Recommended: That a Four-Year Bachelor of Health Sciences Program in Honors Health Sciences and Economics be introduced in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective September 1, 2000.
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FOUR-YEAR BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM IN HONORS HEALTH SCIENCES AND ECONOMICS
Admission Requirements
Health Sciences 021, one of Biology 022, 023 or 026, one of Psychology 020 or 023 or Sociology 020 or 1.0 credit chosen from Anthropology 025F/G, 026F/G, 027a/b; Economics 020 or 021; Math 030 or Calculus 050a/b plus one of Calculus 051a/b, 081a/b or Linear Algebra 040a/b.
Completion of 2.0 essay-designated courses prior to the completion of third year, 1.0 of which must be from Health Sciences.
Second Year
Health Sciences 201*, 202F/G, 203a/b, 204F/G, 205a/b
Economics 220a, 221b, 260a, 261b
All students must, at their own expense acquire current certification in basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation prior to the completion of second year. Deadline for submission of current certification to the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office is April 30.
*Health Sciences 201 may be used as a prerequisite for Economics 223a/b. Economics 222a/b must be replaced with another Economics course at the 200- or 300-level.
Third Year
Health Sciences 207a/b, 303a/b, 305a/b, 306a/b
1.0 Health Science elective
Economics 210a/b, 223a/b plus one of Economics 320a/b, 382a/b or 388a/b*
0.5 Economics elective at the 200- to 300-level to replace Economics 222a/b*
Fourth Year
Health Sciences 401
2.0 full-course equivalent Health Sciences electives at the 300-400 level
4.0 additional half courses in Economics at the 300- or 400-level
Background:
In 1998, the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Economics collaborated to offer Economics 169a/b as a common course. As a result of interest expressed by students and opportunity for employment already demonstrated by students with a mix of Health Sciences and Economics courses, the Department of Economics and the Faculty of Health Sciences propose to offer an Honors 4-year Bachelor of Health Sciences and Economics.
It is expected that students will experience good results with employment opportunities in health administrative fields. Positive feedback from students who have taken a mix of Economics courses has been received with respect to summer employment which was offered based on the combination of Health Science and Economics courses completed to that point. Opportunities exist within the Federal government in particular for careers in the administrative area for students with this type of background.
Recommended: That a three-year Bachelor of Health Sciences, with a double area of concentration in Health Sciences and Economics, be introduced in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective September 1, 2000.
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THREE-YEAR BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES (HEALTH SCIENCES AND ECONOMICS)
Admission Requirements
Completion of a first year program including:
Health Sciences 021
One of Biology 022, 023 or 026
One of Psychology 020 or 023 or Sociology 020 or 1.0 credit chosen from Anthropology 025F/G, 026F/G, 027a/b
Economics 020 or 021
Completion of 2.0 essay-designated courses prior to the completion of third year, 1.0 of which must be from Health Sciences.
Second Year
Health Sciences 201, 202F/G, 203a/b, 204F/G,205a/b, 207a/b
Economics 150a, 152a, 153b
All students must, at their own expense acquire current certification in basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation prior to the completion of second year. Deadline for submission of current certification to the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office is April 30.
Third Year
Health Sciences 303a/b, 305a/b, 306a/b
0.5 Health Science elective
Economics/Health Sciences 169a/b
Economics 151a/b
2.0 full-course equivalent Economics electives
Background:
In 1998, the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Economics collaborated to offer Economics 169a/b as a common course. As a result of interest expressed by students and opportunity for employment already demonstrated by students with a mix of Health Sciences and Economics courses, the Department of Economics and the Faculty of Health Sciences propose to offer a three-year Bachelor of Health Sciences, with a double area of concentration in Health Sciences and Economics.
It is expected that students will experience good results with employment opportunities in health administrative fields. Positive feedback from students who have taken a mix of Economics courses has been received with respect to summer employment which was offered based on the combination of Health Science and Economics courses completed to that point. Opportunities exist within the Federal government in particular for careers in the administrative area for students with this type of background.
Recommended: That the policy on Physical Therapy progression requirements, approved by Senate on September 22, 2000 (S.00-180), be rescinded and that effective September 1, 2001, the progression requirements for students in the BSc(PT) program in Physical Therapy be revised to read as follows:
Academic Regulations
Progression in the program will be based on each year's achievement, the minimum for which is:
Tests, assignments and practical work, as well as performance in final examinations will constitute the final mark in each course.
A student who fails a course (a course may be of one-half or one full credit) or who fails to meet the progression requirements as noted above, will normally be considered to have failed the year and will be required to withdraw from the program. Such students may petition the School on medical or compassionate grounds for relief from the requirement to withdraw. Should such a request be granted, the School will review each individual case and determine the conditions to be met by the student to remain in the program.
Background:
At the September 22, 2000, meeting of Senate the following motion was approved, "That effective September 1, 2001, in the Faculty of Health Sciences, the progression requirement for students in the BSc(PT) program in Physical Therapy be revised from a 60% average in each year of the program to 70%, and that students be considered to have failed a complete year's work if, in that year, they do not obtain at least a 70% average."
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Academic Regulations
Progression in the program will be based on each year's achievement, the minimum for which is: an overall course average of 70%, with a mark of at least 60% in each principal course (physical therapy subjects), and satisfactory clinical performance (as outlined in the Guidelines for Clinical Placements); 80% attendance at lecture and laboratory courses and 100% attendance in clinical placements. Students whose work is unsatisfactory or who fail to meet attendance requirements retain the right to sit for examinations but may be denied a grade on such examinations.
Tests, assignments and practical work, as well as performance in final examinations will constitute the final mark in each course.
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Failed Year
Students will be considered to have failed a complete year's work if, in that year, they:
A course may be of one-half or one full credit. Withdrawal from the program is mandatory for students who have failed a complete year's work.
However, at the January 28, 2000, meeting of Senate approved a motion (S.00-15) regarding the Physical Therapy Appeal Process which revised the undergraduate appeal policy to provide greater flexibility to the School in allowing students to continue in the program under special conditions. An integral part of this motion was that the reference to a failed year was to be deleted as of that date.
Neither the motion nor the calendar copy recommended to Senate at its September 22, 2000, meeting should have referred to the "Failed Year" statement, previously withdrawn by Senate. Approval of the above-noted motion will correct this error. Apart from these two items, the calendar copy for PT will remain unchanged.
Recommended: That the PhD program in Systematic Musicology be renamed as the PhD program in Music, effective immediately, and that students currently registered in the PhD program be offered grandparenting to choose one or the other designation for the degree.
Background:
Changes in degree designations require approval of the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies and of Senate. The graduate program in Music recently underwent successful Periodic Appraisal by OCGS. As part of that process, permission was requested to change the name of the PhD in Systematic Musicology to Music. This request was approved by OCGS.
The rationale for the change in name is that the term "Systematic Musicology" has become archaic, is not always easily understood, and is used in some jurisdictions to define the narrower area of ethnomusicology, which, in fact, is not an active area of study in the Music graduate program.
The PhD in Systematic Musicology will be withdrawn once all students currently enrolled in the program have graduated.
Recommended: That the policies governing the Scholars' Electives Program and the Faculty Scholar's Program be revised to include reference to the BMSc program and 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, S.00-134)
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 five courses, 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, BMSc 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 n umbered 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 and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry may be arranged on an individual basis.
FACULTY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (S.99-153, S.99-199, S.00-134)
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, Medicine & Dentistry, 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 cou rses 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 proposal shows the inclusion of the BMSc program, as recommended by the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
Two editorial amendment have been included in the calendar copy:
1) for the first year of the Scholars' Electives Program. The text has been revised to parallel that of the Faculty Scholars Program, i.e., both types of students may "enrol in more than five courses" with the permission of their dean. It is possible already for students to enrol in more than one course in a given subject so it is not necessary to retain this reference in the Scholars' Electives regulations.
2) for Scholars' Electives theme areas. There is now a formal Linguistics program, therefore, it is no longer necessary to list linguistics as a theme area.
FOR INFORMATION
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:
John A. Humphrey Alumni Entrance Scholarship (Any Faculty)
Awarded annually to first year entering students on the basis of high academic standing. This scholarship was established by the Board of Foundation Western, with contributions from Western alumni, in honour of John A. Humphrey.
Value: 1 at $1,000
Effective May 2001
The Purchasing Management Association of Canada Board of Examiners Scholarships (3) (Richard Ivey School of Business)
Awarded to students in the HBA program who achieve the highest marks in the first year Operations course and are also enrolled in Purchasing and Supply Management 464. Recipients will be selected by the HBA Scholarships and Awards Committee. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from the Canadian Purchasing Research Foundation.
Value: 1st $2,500; 2nd $1,500; 3rd $1,000
Effective May 2001
ACE - Canada Entrepreneurial HBA Award (Richard Ivey School of Business)
Awarded to a student entering the first year of the HBA program at the Richard Ivey School of Business based on financial need and a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship. Preference will be given to students who have been members of ACE Canada. The award will be renewed for year two upon successful completion of year one and enrolment in a Year 2 Entrepreneurship course. Applications for this award can be obtained from the HBA Program Services Office at the Richard Ivey School of Business and must be completed by May 1. The HBA Scholarship Committee of the Richard Ivey School of Business will select the recipient once Student Financial Services in the Office of the Registrar has determined financial need. This award was established by ACE-Canada, a national organization of entrepreneurial student clubs at universities and colleges across Canada, founded by Ian Aitken, HBA '87, while a student at Western.
Value: $2,500 continuing for 2 years
Effective May 1999
Susan Kennedy Grant Memorial Entrance Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Journalism)
Awarded to a full-time graduate student entering the Master's program in Journalism based on academic achievement (minimum 80% average) and demonstrated financial need. Students will be invited to apply and will be able to pick up their application from the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. The Faculty of Information and Media Studies' Scholarships and Awards Committee will select the recipients. This scholarship was established through Foundation Western to honor the memory of Susan Kennedy Grant, a 1975 Bachelor of Arts Honors Journalism graduate who went on to a very successful 20 year career with The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto. Susan worked in the Public Relations and Communications area with CBC where she was responsible for publicizing such popular television shows as Marketplace, The Fifth Estate, Life and Times and the CBC Evening News.
Value: 1 at $1,000 annually
Effective May 2001
Mary Louise and Dr. Peter Cameron Scholarships (Any Faculty)
Awarded to undergraduate students entering first year of any program with an 80% admission average who also have a mobility, visual or hearing impairment. These scholarships will continue as long as the recipient maintains an average of 80% and full time status. If the recipient fails to retain the scholarship, another student from the same year will be selected. These scholarships are not available to students who hold another scholarship or award of equal or greater value. These scholarships were established through Foundation Western by a generous gift from the Memorial Funeral Home.
Value: 1 at $1,500 offered annually and 1 at $1,500 offered biennially or as funds permit
Effective May 2001
Hazel Marie Phillips Memorial Scholarship in History (Faculty of Social Science, History)
Awarded to a full-time second year undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Social science who is registered in the History program and who demonstrates financial need and a minimum 80% academic average. Other things being equal, preference will be given to a woman who meets the criteria. This is a continuing scholarship. If a student does not qualify for the scholarship for any reason, the scholarship will be given to another student in the same year, and it will be considered a continuing scholarship with all the requirements as outlined herein. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from Mrs. Jean Walker (HBA Arts '38) and family in memory of Hazel Marie Phillips, a life-long resident of London. Established through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $600 (continuing for 3 years)
Effective May 2001
Chemistry Class of 1950 Scholarship (Faculty of Science, Chemistry)
Awarded to a full-time student as he/she enters the third year of an honors program in the Department of Chemistry. This scholarship will be based on academic achievement of at least 80% in the second year of studies and be awarded to a student not receiving another scholarship of greater value. The recipient will be selected by the Chair of the Department of Chemistry from recommendations made by the Undergraduate Committee of the Department of Chemistry. This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by the members of Chemistry Class of 1950 and Chemistry and Physics Class of 1950 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary Reunion September 22-24, 2000, in London.
Value: 1 at $1,000
Effective May 2001
David H. Swankie Jr. Award in History (Faculty of Social Science, History)
Awarded annually to a student in one of the final two years of either an Honors History program, a Combined Honors History program, or a Certificate in Honors Standing in History program. Candidates must have achieved grades in the top third of their program and a grade of at least 80% in one course in United States History. Candidates also must be of good character and demonstrate this by their involvement in extracurricular activities, and must show promise for distinguished achievement after graduation. Any candidate is eligible to receive this award only once and must not be a current recipient of any other awards or scholarships at the time of selection. Applications can be obtained from the Faculty of Social Science or the Department of History and must be submitted, along with a short essay, by March 15. The Faculty of Social Science, in consultation with the Department of History, will select the recipient. This award was established to honour the memory of UWO alumnus David H. Swankie Jr. (BA 1977, Economics & Certificate of Honors Standing 1978, History & MBA 1980) through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $5,000
Effective May 2001
Frank Holmes Bursaries (2) (Any Faculty)
Awarded annually to a male and a female undergraduate student in year one of any program based on demonstrated financial need. This bursary was made possible by a generous donation from Frank Holmes (BA '78) through Foundation Western.
Value: 2 at $500 effective May 2001. The value will increase to $1,000 effective May 2002
J. H. Blackwell Bursary in Applied Mathematics (Faculty of Science, Applied Mathematics)
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in the second, third, or fourth year of an Honors program in the Department of Applied Mathematics who demonstrates financial need. This bursary was established through Foundation Western by Betty Blackwell and the Blackwell family in memory of J.H. Blackwell (MA '47, PhD '52 Physics). Dr. Blackwell taught at Western from 1947 until his retirement in 1986.
Value: 1 at $1,000
Effective May 2000
Cornelia Etheridge Bursary (Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing)
Awarded to an undergraduate student in Nursing who demonstrates financial need. This bursary was established by a generous bequest from Cornelia Etheridge (Nursing '56) through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $500
Effective May 2001
Bioethics Scholarship (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)
Awarded annually to the graduating medical student who has made the greatest contribution to the area of bioethics as determined by the quality of the candidate's second year bioethics project, original publications in bioethics, presentations at national meetings, or participation in bioethics forums or interest groups. A committee of medical faculty will select the recipient.
Value: 1 at $1,000 annually
Effective May 2000
Michelle Outerbridge Memorial Scholarship (Any Faculty)
Awarded to an undergraduate student entering first year of any program with a minimum admission average of 80%. This scholarship was established by gifts from family and friends in memory of Michelle Outerbridge through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $500
Effective May 2001
J. C. Hawlik OSOTF Award (Any Faculty)
Awarded annually to a returning full-time student in any program of studies at The University of Western Ontario who is currently participating in the interuniversity football program. This award is based on good academic achievement of a minimum 70% average in the previous year of full-time enrolment (minimum of three and one-half courses) at The University of Western Ontario, financial need, and demonstrated leadership in the interuniversity football program. Application forms are available at the Office of the Registrar (Rm. 190), Stevenson-Lawson Building and the Athletics Office (Rm. 120), Thames Hall. Deadline to apply is October 31. Established by Joseph C. Hawlik in memory of his father, J.C. Hawlik.
Value: $500
Effective May 2000
This award will receive matched funding from the Ontario Government through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund program.
Terry Pether Memorial OSOTF Bursary (Faculty of Arts)
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Arts with demonstrated financial need. This bursary was established in memory of Terry Pether by his family, friends and colleagues.
Value: 1 at $500 awarded every eight years starting in 2004-2005
This award will receive matched funding from the Ontario Government through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund program.
Alumni Western London Branch Scholarship (Any Faculty)
Awarded to an undergraduate student in the final year of any program who has achieved a minimum 80% average, demonstrated financial need, and is a long time resident of London. Applications are available through the Office of the Registrar - Student Financial Services and must be submitted by October 31. This scholarship was established by the Alumni Western London Branch through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $600
Effective May 2001
Following tradition, Senate approved the undergraduate sessional dates in December for the next two calendar years (2001 and 2002) with a few prominent dates for the January to April period for the year following (2003). However, following a review of the final calendar copy, a number of dates with regard to Intersession, Summer Day, Summer Evening and Trois Pistoles have been amended as follows:
May 7 Trois-Pistoles Intersession courses begin.
May 22 Last day to drop a full course, or a 6-week half course, or a full-year half course in Intersession without academic penalty.
June 8 Trois-Pistoles Intersession classes end.
Examinations: Trois-Pistoles Intersession courses.
June 28 Last day to drop a second-term half course in Summer Evening without academic penalty.
July 2 Trois-Pistoles Summer Day Session begins.
July 4 Last day to add or drop a course at Trois-Pistoles Summer Day Session.
July 11 Last day to drop a 3-week first-term half course in Summer Day without academic penalty.
Last day to drop a full course, or a 6-week half course, or a full-year half course in Summer Day without academic penalty.
*August 1 Last day to drop a second-term half course in Summer Day without academic penalty.
August 3 Trois-Pistoles Summer Day courses end.
Examinations: Trois-Pistoles Summer Day courses.
The annual report of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the status of reviews of graduate programs is attached as Appendix 1. At the graduate level, such reviews occur through a process administered by the Ontario Council of Graduate studies. This process cycles through our graduate programs over a seven year period such that approximately seven programs each year are reviewed. A review, once commenced, can be spread over more than one academic year. Consequently, the report describes reviews of all programs that have occurred, are underway, or will commence in the current seven year cycle.