Senate Agenda - EXHIBIT II - January 18, 2002
FOR APPROVAL
Recommended: That a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Childhood and Family Relations be introduced at King's College, effective September 1, 2002.
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(To be inserted in the Affiliates section of the UWO Calendar)
BA IN HONORS CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY RELATIONS
Admission Requirements
Students may apply to enter the BA in Honors Childhood and Family Relations (CFR) program at the beginning of first year. Because enrolment is limited, possession of the College's minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Program and Progression Requirements
The Honors CFR program requires completion of CFR 020 and 8 senior courses approved for the Childhood and Family Relations program beyond CFR 020. Students must achieve a minimum overall average of 70% in principal courses approved for CFR with no grade below 60% and a minimum overall average of 70% in their subsidiary courses with no grade below 50%.
First Year
CFR 020
4.0 other first-year courses selected from Arts, Social Science, Science and/or other areas.
Second Year
CFR 200
Third Year
CFR 310a/b
CFR 311F/G
Fourth Year
CFR 411a/b
CFR 412F/G
Second, Third and Fourth Years
5 additional senior level courses selected from the approved list of CFR courses (See Sections C and D listed at the end of the program description). At least 3 of these 5 courses must be from Section C and at least 3 must be numbered at the 200-level or above.
7.0 electives
COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS
Students at King's College may complete a 4-year Combined Honors BA in CFR with one of the following disciplines: Economics, English, French, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology or Women's Studies.
See the COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS section of this Calendar for details.
Admission and Progression requirements are identical to those of the BA Honors program.
Program Requirements
First Year
CFR 020
Second Year
CFR 200
One additional CFR approved 200 level course from Section C.
Third Year
CFR 310a/b
CFR 311F/G
One additional CFR approved 200 level or above course from Section C.
Fourth Year
CFR 411a/b
CFR 412F/G
One additional CFR approved 200 level or above course from Section C or D.
Students whose program of study combines CFR and another subject must consult the CFR Program Co-ordinator about applying courses toward the requirements for more than one program.
List of Approved CFR Courses
Section A: CFR 020
Section B: CFR 200, CFR 310a/b, CFR 311F/G, CFR 411a/b, CFR 412F/G
Section C: English 133E, History 246E, Politics 215F/G, Psychology 140, Religious Studies 140, Social Work 284, and Sociology 235.
Section D: one other of the core courses listed above, English 265E, French 322F/G, French 324F/G, French 325F/G, Philosophy 123, Psychology 141, Psychology 153, Psychology 240a/b, Psychology 261F/G, Psychology 341E, Psychology 344F/G, Psychology 366E, Religious Studies 223E, Social Work 280E, Social Work 314a/b, Social Work 456a/b, Social Work 458a/b, Sociology 146a/b, Sociology 325F, Sociology 326G, Sociology 341F/G, Sociology 430F/G, Sociology 431F/G, Thanatology 107a/b and Thanatology 150a/b.
Background:
The addition of these programs will increase the range of program offerings, allow students to expand their studies for a further year at a more advanced level, and provide students with a four year program that would enable them to apply to professional degree programs (e.g., education faculties, schools of journalism, counselling programs).
The following new courses, to be introduced at King's College in September 1, 2002, as part of the program, will be forwarded to DAP for approval:
Recommended:
(a) That for 3-year, 4-year general, 4-year honors and other specialized programs in the faculties of Arts, Health Sciences ( Kinesiology, Health Sciences), Music, Science, Social Science, and the affiliated colleges, existing progression requirements based on grade points be replaced with a simplified set of progression requirements* that are based on average marks used to satisfy degree requirements.
(b) That the new requirements be implemented for any term starting September 1st, 2002, or later, for all students but with continuing students having the right of appeal to complete their program under grade point progression requirements if that is to their benefit.
An open-ended transition period is recommended to allow for appropriate assessment, fairness and equity in bridging the two systems of progression requirements. A phase-in approach, based on admit term, with new students only converting to average progression requirements and previously registered students operating under the grade points progression requirements, is not recommended. Such an approach will require special systems development/customization and will be difficult to administer, especially in situations where students change programs.
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PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS [p.20-21]
Progression Requirements are designed to assist a student in improving his/her grades over time so that she/he may attain the required average for graduation or for entrance to and continuation in honors or other specialized programs. Progression requirements establish the minimum requirements for a student to continue at the University but the expectation is that a student will aspire to excellence and seek to achieve results well above the minimum requirements for his/her programs.
The Adjudication Process involves the assessment of a student's eligibility to progress at the University and/or enter or remain in a program. As part of the adjudication process, progression requirements will be checked twice a year during two adjudication periods: the May adjudication period based on marks obtained during the Fall/Winter term (for the September - December and January - April sessions) and the July-August adjudication period based on marks obtained during the Summer term (Intersession, Summer Evening and Summer Day sessions). Student records for those registered for the term are evaluated/adjudicated to ascertain if a student meets the progression requirements: (a) to remain in good standing at the University, (b) of his/her current program, and/or (c) for entrance to another proposed program in which she/he has indicated an Intent to Register.
Average Calculation for progression requirements includes both a term (sessional) and a cumulative average for all applicable courses. Average calculations INCLUDE failed grades. All grades below 50% are considered failures. Grades below 40% will be included in average calculations as 40%, grades from 40% and 49% will be included as the actual grade reported.
A Course Attempt is a course registration that is not dropped by the Last day to drop deadline date in the Undergraduate Sessional Dates in the Academic Calendar (the latest, including all revisions, will be found on the Office of the Registrar web site). The Last day to drop will vary according to type of course: full course, first term half course, full year half course, and second term half course. A course that is dropped by the last date for adding a course will be removed from a student's record. A course that is dropped after the last date for adding a course but before the final day for dropping a course will be recorded as WDN (withdrawn) and is not considered a course attempt. A course that is dropped after the final day for dropping a course will be recorded as F (failure) and will receive a mark of 40% for Average Calculation purposes.
A Course Repeat is any course previously attempted and recorded at UWO. A course attempt having a passing grade may be repeated only once. A course attempt having a failing grade may be repeated only twice. Further course repeats may only be authorized by the Dean of the Faculty in which the student is registered. Grades (including failures) for all course attempts will appear on the transcript and will be included in the accumulation of course attempts and maximum failures allowed. All but the most recent course attempt will appear on the transcript as Repeated, No Credit and will be excluded from cumulative average calculations used for progression requirements.
Progression decisions will result in an Academic Standing Status of:
In Good Standing - a student who satisfies the minimum progression requirements for continuation of study will be eligible to continue at UWO.
On Probation - a student who does not satisfy the minimum progression requirements for continuation of study at UWO but who will be allowed to continue at the University under Conditions of Probation:
A student will be advised to seek the advice of the Academic Counsellor(s) in his/her faculty;
A student will be permitted to take a maximum number of 2.0 courses during the Summer sessions and a maximum of 4.0 during the Fall/Winter sessions, and may be advised to take fewer courses;
Academic probation will begin at the student's next registration, and will last for twelve months or until the first adjudication period at which a minimum of 3.0 full or equivalent courses have been attempted;
A student on academic probation must achieve an average of at least 60% with no failures, on all courses taken during the probation period;
A student will be allowed only one period of probation in the time taken to complete a degree; and,
A student who fails to meet the Conditions of Probation will be required to withdraw from the University for a minimum of twelve months.
Required to Withdraw - a student who does not satisfy the minimum Progression Requirements for continuation of study at UWO and is not eligible for probation or who has exceeded the maximum number of failed courses allowed, 6.0 full or equivalent courses, will be Required to Withdraw from the University for a minimum of twelve months. A student who has been Required to Withdraw from the University and whose academic standing has been jeopardized by serious medical or personal difficulties may, if they have sought academic accommodation in a timely manner, apply for a Dean's Waiver of Progression Requirements. A student granted a Dean's Waiver of Progression Requirements must meet the specific conditions imposed in the Dean's Waiver. For a student who has been required to withdraw, readmission will be at the discretion of the appropriate Admissions Office. See READMISSION FOLLOWING UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE section.
Should an appeal be made to Senate on the ruling of a Dean, such an appeal shall be considered on behalf of Senate by the Senate Review Board Academic (SRBA). See STUDENT ACADEMIC APPEALS section.
Two levels of progression requirements are used to assess a student's Academic Standing Status:
Level 1 progression requirement:
A minimum cumulative average of 55% must be obtained at the first adjudication period at which the student has completed a minimum of 3.0 full or equivalent course attempts. If a student has completed more than 3.0 full or equivalent courses at the time of adjudication, marks from all courses taken will be used to calculate the cumulative average. This minimum cumulative average must be maintained for each successive adjudication period until the student reaches Level 2*.
Students who satisfy this requirement will be eligible to continue study In Good Standing. Students with a cumulative average from 50-54% will continue On Probation. Students with a cumulative average less than 50% will be Required to Withdraw.
Level 2 progression requirement:
A minimum cumulative average of 60% must be obtained at the first adjudication period at which the student has completed a minimum of 8.0 full or equivalent course attempts. If a student has completed more than 8.0 full or equivalent courses at the time of adjudication, marks from all courses taken will be used to calculate the cumulative average. This minimum cumulative average must be maintained for each successive adjudication period until the student graduates*.
Students who satisfy this requirement will be eligible to continue study In Good Standing. Students with a cumulative average from 55-59% will continue On Probation. Students with a cumulative average less than 55% will be Required to Withdraw.
| Academic Standing Status
In Good Standing In Good Standing |
Progression Requirement
Level 1 Level 2 |
Required Cumulative Averages*
> or = 55% > or = 60% |
Maximum number of failures allowed is 6 full or equivalent courses.
* NOTE: averages required for graduation may differ. Averages required on an overall program and Area of Concentration will not be less than 60%, and will be higher for some general programs and all honors programs.
Students registered in a Fall/Winter Session, who have applied to register for courses in subsequent Intersession or Summer Evening Session but whose ineligibility for further registration has not yet been determined by the first day of classes, will be permitted to complete any such course(s). Although credit will be retained for courses completed successfully, such credit will not alter ineligibility for further registration. Any such student, required to withdraw for failure to achieve the minimum progression requirements, will not become eligible for further registration before the Summer Day Session in the subsequent year.
ACADEMIC PROBATION [Delete entire paragraph p.21]
AREA OF CONCENTRATION [No change to p. 21]
COURSE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS [p. 21]
1. Students fulfilling all the requirements for graduation in any bachelor's degree program at Western must complete at least ten full or equivalent courses (including five senior full or equivalent courses) at Western or one of its affiliated colleges;
or
Transfer students admitted with transfer credit must complete a minimum of five full or equivalent courses in the 15-course degree programs or ten full or equivalent courses in the 4 year general and honors programs.
2. Not more than five full or equivalent courses may be taken at another university on a Letter of Permission to fulfill graduation requirements for any baccalaureate program at Western.
THREE-YEAR (15-COURSE) DEGREE PROGRAMS [No change except in paragraph 2 on p. 21.]
Progression in the 3-year, 15-course programs is based on two levels of progression requirements that specify the minimum cumulative averages that must be achieved for each level.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUR-YEAR DEGREES [paragraphs one and two on p. 22]
Four-Year General BA in Arts
Students in a 4-year general program are required to satisfy graduation requirements (completion of a program of twenty courses and satisfaction of all distribution requirements) subject to the following conditions:
PROGRESSION FOLLOWING ADMISSION WITH TRANSFER CREDIT (ADVANCED STANDING) [p. 23]
To qualify for a bachelor's degree, a transfer student must obtain credit in a minimum of five full or equivalent senior courses in a 15-course degree program, or ten full or equivalent courses in a 4-year general or an honors program. These courses must be taken through Western or an Affiliated College. Students admitted with transfer credit (advanced standing) to a specific program of study must meet the progression and graduation requirements for that program. Progression following admission with transfer credit (advanced standing) will be normally according to Level 1 or Level 2 progression requirements, or according to discretionary requirements established by the appropriate Admissions Office.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL STUDENTS [p. 23]
A Special Student is one who has been awarded a first degree equivalent to at least a 15-course degree at Western.
Applicants admitted under regulations governing Special Students are not subject to the normal progression requirements. A student may continue registration provided the maximum number of failures, 6.0 full or equivalent courses, is not exceeded. If the maximum number of failures is exceeded, a student will be Required to Withdraw. Readmission shall be at the discretion of the appropriate Admissions Office.
READMISSION FOLLOWING UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE [No Change - p. 23]
PROGRESSION FOLLOWING READMISSION [p.23.]
Progression following readmission will be according to Level 1 or Level 2 progression requirements or according to discretionary requirements established by the appropriate Admissions Office.
Students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic standing in any year subsequent to readmission will not usually be readmissible to the university for a second time.
LETTERS OF PERMISSION: TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO WESTERN [Change final paragraph of section on p. 17. ]
For Letter of Permission courses, grades will be counted within UWO progression requirements. Grades, including failures, will be recorded as numeric values, and will be converted, as appropriate, according to the current OMSAS (Ontario Medical Schools Application Service) conversion table or other normal conversion practices used by the UWO Admissions Office. Conversions other than those according to OMSAS may involve consultation with the Faculty.
MARKING SCALES [p. 20]
Marks for achievement in courses are assigned as follows:
Mark Range Grade
90 -100 A+
80-89 A
70-79 B
60-69 C
50-59 D
Below 50 F*
* Average calculations will INCLUDE failed marks. All marks below 50% are considered failures. Failing marks below 40% will be included in average calculations as 40%, marks from 40% and 49% will be included as the actual mark reported. A count of failed attempts will be maintained.
Note: Averages will be calculated to two decimal places and rounded to the nearest whole number with .45 rounded up.
COURSE CREDIT [p.26 ]
Unless otherwise stated "course", "option", or "full-course equivalent" means one full course or two half-courses.
A course repeat is any course previously attempted and recorded at UWO. A course attempt having a passing grade may be repeated only once. A course attempt having a failing grade may be repeated only twice. Further course repeats may only be authorized by the Dean of the Faculty in which the student is registered. Grades (including failures) for all course attempts will appear on the transcript and will be included in the accumulation of course attempts and maximum failures allowed. All but the most recent course attempt will appear on the transcript as Repeated, No Credit and will be excluded from cumulative average calculations used for progression requirements. The last mark/grade will be used for all other academic purposes. This regulation also applies to courses that are antirequisite to each other.
Unless otherwise specified, two half-courses equal one full course in undergraduate programs, whether or not they have been taken in the same subject.
In programs that include optional courses, one option is defined as one full course or two half-courses.
Students may substitute for a prescribed course only with the consent of the Department of their honors program or area of concentration and with the written approval of the Dean of their Faculty of registration. All substitutions must conform to the basic requirements set by the Senate.
Background:
Grade points represent a system of grouped averaging and provide a mechanism by which a student's performance can be reduced to a number that can be evaluated without the use of a calculator. Through the long-term use of grade points, Western has developed a series of procedures and standards that are grade point dependent.
What are the arguments for eliminating the use of Grade Points? The most compelling argument is that the simplification of actual grades to Grade Points can introduce significant inequities. Consider the case of "Student A" who takes five first year courses and gets marks of 50, 50, 50, 50 and 60 - an average of 52% which converts to six Grade Points, a level which allows "Student A" to progress to year 2. "Student B" takes five courses and gets a mark of 59% in all five courses - an average of 59% but converting to only 5 Grade Points, "Student B" is not allowed to progress to year 2 despite an average 7% higher than "Student A". It can also be argued that the elimination of failures from the averaging process (in the Grade Point system) removes much of the penalty for failing a course since the failure does not then affect a student's final average.
Finally, it can be argued that students (and many members of Faculty) do not understand the grade point system. This is further exacerbated by the multiplicity of progression requirements (for full-time, part-time, and special students; for students with transfer credit (advanced standing) or following readmission; and, for students with Grade Point Waivers). A single simplified set of progression rules applicable in all situations will be more easily understood and administered and will allow all students to be treated equally from the point of first registration at Western.
Linked to any consideration of the replacement of grade points by numerical averages to set progression standards must be the determination of the averages required for progression. Current UWO progression requirements were set in an era when UWO admission averages were lower than they are today suggesting that our progression standards should be raised to levels above those defined by the current Grade Point system.
There will always be students who are close to, but who fail to meet, a fixed progression standard. In the current UWO system such students must argue their case for a Dean's Waiver of Progression Requirements (a Grade Point Waiver). A simpler mechanism would be one in which students who do not receive special consideration for medical or compassionate reasons be placed in a category in which they are allowed to return to UWO on condition that they meet a defined set of probationary conditions.
Recommended: That the admission category names and descriptions included in the Admissions Policy of the Faculty of Law be revised as outlined below:
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Revised Calendar Copy (from pg. 91 of Western Academic Calendar 2001)
Note: Modifications may be made to the eligibility criteria for 2002-2003 admission.
A. First Year
There are two categories for admission into first year, General and Discretionary. The Admission Committee - composed of members of the law faculty, law students and the admissions officer- will decide how many offers to make in each category. In no case will the number of students admitted in the Discretionary category exceed 25% of the class.
Deadlines for First Year Applicants
Application and Transcripts - November 1, 2002
Last LSAT score accepted - February 2003
General Category
Normally, at least a three year undergraduate degree is required, although the majority of admitted students will have a four year, or honors, degree. A competitive candidate will have an A- (80%-84%) average (GPA 3.7) for the last two full years of undergraduate study and an LSAT score above 158 (78th percentile).
No applicant in the General category with an overall undergraduate average of less than B (75% - GPA 3.0) or an LSAT score below 152 (55th percentile) will be considered for admission. A candidate who meets the minimum criteria is not guaranteed admission.
Candidates may be admitted with two full years of undergraduate study but will be required to achieve at least an A- (80%-84%) average (GPA 3.7) in each of those years and an LSAT score above 159 (80th percentile). Candidates who apply in their second year of study may be provisionally admitted.
The Admissions Committee considers factors other than grades and LSAT, including success in community and public service, business, athletics, or the arts. A full course load throughout the candidate's academic career, enrolment in honors programs and graduate work are also positive factors.
Discretionary Categories
All applicants who apply in one of three discretionary categories must provide evidence confirming the basis of their application. All discretionary category applicants must have an LSAT score above 146 (30th percentile). Although an undergraduate degree is not required, it is recommended that candidates complete three years of undergraduate study before admission. Up to 25% of the class may be admitted in the discretionary categories.
Mature. Mature candidates will have at least five years of non-university experience since leaving high school. Candidates who meet this criterion may apply as Mature applicants, even if they have attended university or possess a university degree. Mature applicants need not have any university education, however, evidence of the high academic potential necessary to study law is required. One way of demonstrating this potential is by taking university-level courses and achieving excellent results.
Aboriginal. The Faculty of Law recognizes that Aboriginal Peoples are not adequately represented within the legal profession and therefore welcomes their applications. Aboriginal candidates may be admitted unconditionally or subject to the successful completion of the Native Law Program at the University of Saskatchewan.
Access. Applicants whose academic performance has been significantly affected by some proven disadvantage may apply in the Access category. The barriers may include, but are not limited to, cultural, financial or physical disadvantage. Candidates must describe how the disadvantage has affected their academic record, and provide supporting references and documentation. Applicants with disabilities should provide full documentation from qualified professionals on their disability and its effect on their academic record or LSAT scores.
(The remaining requirements for admission remain the same.)
Background:
The revised admission category names and descriptions included in the Admissions Policy reflect more accurately the prospective applicant pool to the Faculty of Law.
4a. Diploma in Art Therapy
Recommended: That, effective September 1, 2002, the time limit for completion of the Diploma in Art Therapy, offered through The Western Centre for Continuing Studies in partnership with the Faculty of Arts, be reduced from 5 years to 3 years.
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Revised University Calendar Copy (p. 39 of the 2001 calendar)
Unique in Canada ...This diploma can be completed in two years, but may be pursued on a part-time basis. The time limit is three years. Entry into ...
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Students must complete all requirements for the Diploma in Accounting within three years from the date of admission to the program.
Background:
The existing policy regarding the length of time for completion of the Diploma originated with the Faculty of Part-time and Continuing Education (PTCE) in 1987. The present policy states that "The diploma normally will require two years' full-time or three years' part-time attendance for completion. The time limit is five years."
Since that time, the elimination of PTCE and the requirement that the Western Centre for Continuing Studies be fully self-supporting have led to new fiscal realities and responsibilities. Continuing Studies cannot offer courses that are not financially viable, and must plan to achieve full enrolment in courses that are offered. Class size will not exceed 25, and students already in the program will not be adversely affected by this change.
4b. Diploma in Accounting
Recommended: That effective May 1, 2002, a three year time limit be established for completion of the Diploma in Accounting, offered through The Western Centre for Continuing Studies in partnership with the Faculty of Social Science.
Revised University Calendar Copy (p. 146 of the 2001 calendar)
Enrolment is limited and ...by the Faculty of Social Science. Students must complete all requirements for the Diploma in Accounting within three years from the date of admission to the program.
Revised Continuing Studies Calendar CopyStudents must complete all requirements for the Diploma in Accounting within three years from the date of admission to the program.
Background:
Establishing a time limit for completion of the program will ensure that students have covered the most current material in these subjects prior to writing the Uniform Final Examination for Chartered Accountants.
Recommended: That the policy on Supplemental Examinations be revised as highlighted below:
SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATIONS (S.15.6, S.1418, S.3648, S.3804, S.92-172, S.98-045)
The privilege of a Supplemental Examination is offered ONLY to undergraduate students registered in courses offered by the Faculties of Education, Engineering, Law and Medicine & Dentistry. The privilege of one supplemental examination is also offered to students in the preliminary year at Brescia College. Eligibility for a Supplemental Examination will be made in accordance with policies established by the appropriate faculty.
A student will receive either a "pass" or "failed" grade for a course after a Supplemental Examination. A "pass" will give the student credit for the course but will not change the student's sessional average for the year, i.e., although the course grade will be "pass", the average for the year will be calculated using the original mark if that was a passing grade. A failing grade will not be included and the average will be calculated on the remaining courses.
However, a student passing a Supplemental Examination will receive a mark of 50% to be used in the following cases:
a) for a graduating average, e.g., if an overall average such as 60% is required by the program on all courses
b) for area of concentration averages, e.g., if an overall average such as 60% is required by the program on all senior courses for an area of concentration
c) for scholarship/award/prize calculations.
Fees, as approved by the Board of Governors, are due and payable within two weeks of the approval of the Supplemental Examination. The student's Dean will ensure that candidates are aware of this requirement.
Background:
The programs offered by Health Sciences (CD, OT, PT) have moved to the graduate program level. Changes are editorial in nature.
Recommended: That the policy on the structure of the academic year be amended to read:
"The final examination period will be at least 12 days in the first term and at least 17 days in the second term."
Background:
When the policy on the Structure of the Academic Year was last approved, first term was scheduled in most years as 13 weeks comprising 65 lecture days: 12 Mondays, 13 Tuesdays, 13 Wednesdays, 14 Thursdays and 13 Fridays. Each year there is one Monday scheduled as a holiday (Thanksgiving) on which no lectures are held. To compensate, the plan was for an additional day to be scheduled at the end of the first term which could be used to make up for the Thanksgiving Monday, however, this was not made clear when Senate last approved the policy and there was some confusion about what to do with the "extra Thursday" in December 2001.
The Structure policy gives guidance as to how scheduling each December should be handled, i.e.,
In order to revert to the traditional pattern for first term, i.e., 64 days, Senate is asked to approve the above noted change to the policy. This will result in the reduction of one day from the term and the addition of an additional day for examinations.
In the following chart, the dates for the end of first term have been revised to revert to the traditional pattern wherein first term ends on a Wednesday (64 days). First term will return to 64 teaching days, the first Thursday in December will become the study day each year and the examination time period will begin one day earlier for first term.
| 2002-2003 | 2003-2004 | |
| Labour Day | Sept. 2 | Sept. 1 |
| Registration | Sept. 3-4 | Sept. 2-3 |
| First Term | Sept.5-Dec. 4 (64 days) | Sept.4-Dec. 3 (64 days) |
| Thanksgiving Monday | Oct. 14 | Oct. 13 |
| Study Day | Dec. 5 | Dec. 4 |
| Exams | Dec. 6-18 (13 days) | Dec. 5-17 (13 days) |
| Holiday | Dec.19-Jan. 5 (18 days) | Dec.18-Jan. 4 (18 days) |
Note: 2004-5 and 2009-10 are exceptions since they are 64 days already.
FOR INFORMATION
The "Report on the OCGS Appraisal of Graduate Programs at The University of Western Ontario During the Third Cycle (1996/97 - 2002/03)" is attached as Appendix 1.
SCAPA has approved on behalf of the Senate the following Terms of Reference for new scholarships, awards and bursaries for recommendation to the Board of Governors through the Vice-Chancellor:
Lori Muir Melnyk Honors Business Administration Awards (Richard Ivey School of Business)
Awarded to deserving students entering the HBA program who have demonstrated financial need, academic achievement and leadership qualities. These awards will be renewed in Year II upon successful completion of HBA Year I provided that the students continue to demonstrate financial need. If a student does not meet these requirements, HBA Year II students will have an opportunity to apply for these awards. Applicants must submit a written essay outlining their achievements and goals at the time of application. Students must apply for these awards no later than May 1st to the Ivey HBA Program Office. Financial need will be determined by the Office of the Registrar. Final determination of recipients will be made by the HBA Program Director. This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Lori and Eugene Melnyk through Foundation Western.
Value: 4 at $6,000, continuing for 2 years. The amount of the awards will increase as the value of the
capital increases.
Effective Date: May 2002
Universal Music Scholarship (Faculty of Music, Music Administrative Studies)
Awarded to a student entering first year in the Faculty of Music in the Music Administrative Studies Program based on academic achievement (minimum 80% average). Students will be eligible to continue receiving this award in years II, III and IV providing that they maintain a minimum 80% academic average. If the student does not qualify to continue to receive the scholarship, it will be awarded to a student in the same year as the current recipient. This award was established by a generous donation from Universal Music Canada.
Value: $1,000
Effective Date: May 2002
Claire Emory Bursary (Faculty of Health Sciences)
Awarded to a full-time student in any year in the Faculty of Health Sciences based on financial need.
Value: $500
Effective Date: May 2002
Western Ontario Family Medicine Scholarship (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)
Awarded to a student in any year of the Family Medicine residency based on clinical excellence. Inquiries should be directed to the Post-Graduate Education Administrative Officer for Medicine. Recipients must: 1) have a certificate or registration to practice medicine in Ontario and a recognized physician remuneration mechanism, such as a valid billing number or equivalent, 2) intend to practice in Ontario for a minimum of five years after the completion of the residency program, and 3) be deemed to be committed to comprehensive community family medicine, as determined by a selection committee comprising the Associate Dean-Postgraduate Education, Chair-Family Medicine, Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, Post-Graduate Education Administrative Officer for Medicine, a resident representative, and a community representative. Preference will be given to students who intend to practice rural medicine in Western Ontario including Brant County.
Value: 10-15 awards at $1,000
Effective Date: May 2001-2015
Mildred Marie Keenleyside - Government of Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Arts)
Awarded to a full-time Masters or Doctoral student conducting research in Classical Studies, Comparative Literature, English, French, Philosophy, Spanish, Theory & Criticism and Visual Arts. The OGS recipient will be selected by the Province of Ontario based on academic achievement. This scholarship was established by a generous donation from a bequest by Mildred Marie Keenleyside through Foundation Western.
Value: $2,500
Science Teachers' Association of Ontario (STAO) Pre-Service Student Awards (2) (Faculty of Education, Science)
Awarded annually to undergraduate students in a Science course within the Faculty of Education based on academic achievement (minimum 80% academic average). Preference will be given to students who demonstrate exceptional commitment and creativity in their science preparation and teaching, who willingly try different instructional methods and shows confidence in the classroom. The nominees will agree to submit a curriculum project or an article suitable for publication in the Crucible, STAO's bimonthly journal. Applications are available at the Faculty of Education. Final selection will be made by the Faculty of Education Scholarship and Award Committee and STAO.
Value: 1 at $500, plus STAO will provide a year's membership in STAO and a complimentary
registration to the annual STAO conference; 1 at $250, plus STAO will provide a year's membership in STAO
Effective: May 2002 (annually funded in perpetuity)
Cecil and Linda Rorabeck OSOTF Medical Bursary (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in the Faculty of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. This bursary was established through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $1,000 annually OSOTF restricted
Effective May 2001 and thereafter
Cecil and Linda Rorabeck Medical Bursary (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in the Faculty of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. This bursary was established through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $1,000 annually open to all students effective May 2002
2 at $2,000 annually open to all students effective May 2004 and thereafter
Effective May 2001 and thereafter
Dr. Mohammed (Moody) Edwards Essex County Accessibility Award (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)
Awarded to a first year medical student based on outstanding academic achievement, as evidenced by
their admission scores and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student whose
family address is within the borders of Essex County as verified by the Scholarship and Awards
Committee of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. In the event that an Essex County student is not
admitted in any one year, the geographic region will be widened to include the Tri-County area (Essex,
Lambton, and Chatham-Kent). Students will be offered the award with their offer of acceptance into the
program. Included in the letters of offer from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry to students,
applicants will be informed that this award is available and that they must apply by completing a financial
assistance application. All forms must be received by the Office of the Registrar of The University of
Western Ontario by August 1. Once financial need is determined, the recipient will be selected by the
Scholarship and Awards Committee of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. The committee is given the
flexibility to change the value and number of awards, dependent on the quality and quantity of
applications. The award will be presented to the recipient in the last week of August during the White
Coat ceremony. In the event of a late offer, exceptions will be made on a case by case basis. This award
was established by Mrs. Audrey Edwards and Dr. Gordon Jasey in memory of Dr. Mohammed Avard
Edwards through Foundation Western.Value: $5,000
Effective Date: May 2002
TD Bank Financial Group/William T. Brock Bursaries (Faculty of Social Science)
Awarded to undergraduate students in any program in the Faculty of Social Science who demonstrate financial need. These bursaries were established by a generous donation from TD Bank Financial Group in honour of their Deputy Chairman, Mr. William T. Brock, a Western alumnus (MBA '63).
Value: 23 at $2,000
Effective Date: May 2002-2006
David R. Campbell Bursary in Math Education (Faculty of Education, Math)
Awarded to a student registered in Western's Education and Science joint degree program in the Faculty of Education who demonstrates financial need. This bursary was established from a generous donation by David R. Campbell through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $500
Effective Date: May 2002
Alumni Association Continuing Scholarship (Any Faculty)
Awarded to an undergraduate student entering first year in any full-time program at Western based on academic achievement (minimum 80% average). Preference will be given to a student who is the child of an alumna or alumnus of The University of Western Ontario. The recipient will continue to receive the scholarship, provided that he or she maintains the required 80% academic average and a full-time course load. A new recipient will be awarded the scholarship once the current recipient no longer qualifies. This scholarship was established by a generous donation by The University of Western Ontario's Alumni Association through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $1,500 (one award for up to four years)
Effective Date: May 2002
Wally Gibson Memorial Continuing Scholarship (Any Faculty)
Awarded to an undergraduate student entering first year in any full-time program at Western based on academic achievement (minimum 80% average). The recipient will continue to receive the scholarship, provided that he or she maintains the required 80% academic average and a full-time course load. A new recipient will be awarded the scholarship once the current recipient no longer qualifies. This scholarship was established by generous donations by The University of Western Ontario's Alumni Association and from the family and friends of Wally Gibson, a longstanding volunteer at Western - most notably as Past President of the University's Alumni Association and a member of UWO's Senate and Board of Governors through Foundation Western.
Value: 1 at $1,500 (one award for up to four years)
Effective Date: May 2002
In the Collaborative Program in Nursing offered by Western and Fanshawe College, minor revisions will be made to the academic calendar and the Academic Handbook. In the regulations for admission to the Basic Nursing Program, all references to the word "stream", e.g., Fanshawe Stream and Western Stream, will be revised to read "site". The word stream suggests different standards or levels and that was not the intent.
The following dates are in addition to those approved by Senate in December 2001.
2002:
2003:
Please note: There will be 10 weeks of full-time student teaching. The final scheduling of these weeks may be subject to change, depending on the calendar planning of the school districts in which students are placed.