Report of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Admissions

Senate Agenda - EXHIBIT II - February 20, 1998

FOR APPROVAL

  1. Introduction of LLB/BESc Concurrent Degree Program

    Recommended: That a limited enrolment concurrent degree program be introduced by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Engineering Science, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, leading to the LLB and the BESc degrees after six years of academic studies, and,

    That Mechanical Engineering and Law be listed as a fourth option (Option D) in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

    Background:

    This concurrent degree program will allow exceptional students interested in high technology and the associated legal issues to pursue an education in a basic Mechanical Engineering curriculum in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering combined with an education in law. The program will require six academic years rather than the usual seven years if both degrees were to be completed separately. In addition, each Faculty will receive more visibility with each other's audience groups. Students entering second year Mechanical and Materials Engineering will be eligible to apply for this program in September 1998. Calendar copy for this program is attached as Appendix 1.

  2. "Home Economics" to be Renamed "Human Ecology"

    Recommended: That, effective September 1, 1998, all references to "Home Economics" be revised to read "Human Ecology", including the Three-Year and Four-Year programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Home Economics), and Home Economics courses offered by Brescia College. [Note: While the name of the degree and programs will change, references to the BSc(HEc) will not.]

    Background:

    The name of the Department of Home Economics will be changed to the Department of Human Ecology at Brescia College. The rationale for the change is outlined in Appendix 2. There is strong student support of this change in name and, as a result, contingent on approval of this proposal the degree designation will change for 1999 Spring convocation.

  3. Brescia College: Introduction of a Four-Year Bachelor of Arts Program in Honors Human Ecology and a Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Program with an Area of Concentration in Human Ecology

    Recommended: That effective September 1, 1998, a Four-Year Bachelor of Arts Program in Honors Human Ecology and a Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Program with an Area of Concentration in Human Ecology will be introduced for students in the Clothing, Textiles and Design stream of the Human Ecology program at Brescia College.

    NEW CALENDAR COPY

    BACHELOR OF ARTS (HUMAN ECOLOGY: CLOTHING, TEXTILES AND DESIGN)

    The Department of Human Ecology offers a 3-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts with an Area of Concentration in Human Ecology, and a 4-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Human Ecology. The BA option is available only in the Clothing, Textiles and Design program.

    Admission Requirements

    Applicants Presenting the OSSD: Six OAC credits including OAC1 English, and OSSD Grade 11 advanced Chemistry.

    Progression Requirements

    Progression requirements are the same as for the 3-year BSc and 4-year Honors BSc degrees.

    BA PROGRAM IN HUMAN ECOLOGY (CLOTHING, TEXTILES AND DESIGN)

    Note: Common first, second, and third years are taken by students in both the 3-year and 4-year programs.

    First Year
    Principal Courses
    Chemistry 020, 021 or 023
    Clothing, Textiles and Design 030a/b, 031a/b, and 032a/b
    Human Ecology 022a
    Subsidiary Courses
    Business 020
    One Arts or Social Science essay course at the 020-099 level

    Second year
    Principal Courses
    Clothing, Textiles and Design 128a/b, 229a/b, 249a/b*, and 250a/b
    Human Ecology 255a/b
    Subsidiary Courses
    Computer Science 031a/b
    Business 257
    One non-CTD or Human Ecology option

    *If Chemistry 020 or 023 has been taken, another CTD half-course will be chosen.

    Third Year
    Principal Courses
    Clothing, Textiles and Design 320a/b and 339F/G
    Four CTD half-courses, including two of 330F/G, 338a/b, and 352F/G

    Subsidiary Courses
    One senior option (to include at least one half-course in statistics for progression to fourth year)
    One non-HEc/CTD option

    FOUR-YEAR BSc (HEc) HONORS PROGRAM IN CLOTHING, TEXTILES AND DESIGN

    Fourth Year
    Principal Courses
    Human Ecology 401a/b
    Clothing, Textiles and Design 433a/b
    Four CTD or Human Ecology half-courses at 300/400 level

    Subsidiary Course
    Two full course equivalent non-HEc/CTD options with no more than one below the 200-level.

    Background:

    Please refer to page 277-278 of the 1997 Academic Calendar for current calendar copy regarding the Clothing, Textiles and Design stream of the program.

    The rationale for the BA program proposal is outlined in Appendix 3.

  4. Bachelor of Health Sciences: Revision to Progression and Graduation Requirements

    Recommended: That, effective May 1, 1998, general progression and graduation requirements for the three-year and four-year BHSc degrees be revised to read as shown below to be consistent with those of other three-year and four-year degree programs at UWO.

    REVISED CALENDAR COPY

    Progression Requirements

    Students must fulfill the normal progression requirements as outlined in the Academic Calendar.

    Meeting the minimum University requirements does not guarantee progression in the program.

    Students are required to obtain a final grade with a minimum of 60% in Health Sciences 021 in order to progress into year 2 of the program. In addition, to proceed to each of second, third and fourth years, students must achieve at least 60% in the previous year with no grade less than 50%.

    Senior courses which are not designated as optional courses must be completed with an average of at least 60.0% and the majority of the senior courses specified for the area of concentration must be completed through The University of Western Ontario or one of its affiliated colleges.

    Graduation Requirements

    Four-Year BHSc

    The requirement for graduation from this program is completion of twenty courses subject to the following conditions:

    Satisfactory completion of five courses numbered 001-099, including at least one course from each of two of the Faculties of Arts, Science, or Social Science (or the equivalent department in the affiliated colleges).

    Inclusion of at least thirteen senior courses.

    Achievement of a grade of 50% or higher in each course counted for graduation.

    Achievement of an overall average of at least 60% in the courses counted for graduation.

    Not more than five courses may be taken at another university on a Letter of Permission. A minimum of ten courses, at least five of which must be senior, must be completed at this university or one of the affiliated colleges.

    Students admitted with advanced standing are required to complete a minimum of five courses offered by the university or one of the affiliated colleges.

    All graduation requirements must be fulfilled within a maximum of twenty-six course attempts.

    Three-Year BHSc

    The requirement for graduation from this program is completion of fifteen courses subject to the following conditions:

    Satisfactory completion of five courses numbered 001-099, including at least one course from each of two of the Faculties of Arts, Science, or Social Science (or the equivalent department in the affiliated colleges).

    Inclusion of at least eight senior courses.

    Achievement of a grade of 50% or higher in each course counted for graduation.

    Achievement of an overall average of at least 60% in the courses counted for graduation.

    Not more than five courses may be taken at another university on a Letter of Permission. A minimum of ten courses, at least five of which must be senior, must be completed at this university or one of the affiliated colleges.

    Students admitted with advanced standing are required to complete a minimum of five courses offered by the university or one of the affiliated colleges.

    All graduation requirements must be fulfilled within a maximum of twenty course attempts.

    Background:

    Students currently registered in the BHSc program must achieve an average of 70% in the previous year, with no grade less than 60%, to proceed into each of the second, third and fourth years of the program. Students must also achieve a grade of "C" or higher on each course counted for graduation with an overall average of at least 65% in the courses counted for graduation. Comparatively, students registered in the four-year General BSc in Computer Science must achieve at least 60% in each principal course to progress to each year of the program, and achieve a "D" grade or higher in each course counted for graduation with an overall average of at least 60% in the courses counted for graduation.

    The two streams of the BHSc program (BioSciences and Psychosocial) are similar in design to BSc programs in Biology and BA programs in several Social Science disciplines (the particular discipline determined by first-year course choices). The graduation requirements for these programs include achievement of a mark of 50% or higher in each course counted for graduation with an overall average of at least 60% in the courses counted for graduation, and an average of at least 60% in the minimum number of senior courses required in the approved area of concentration.

  5. Withdrawal of the Post Diploma (Degree Completion) Program in Physical Therapy

    Recommended: That the Post Diploma (Degree Completion) Program in Physical Therapy be withdrawn.

    Background:

    Around 1976 the Canadian Physiotherapy Association made a degree in Physical Therapy a requirement for licensure. Although most Physical Therapy programs in Canada had made the transition from a diploma in Physical Therapy to a degree in the 1960's, there were still a few programs and foreign therapists who were trained at the diploma level. The Post Diploma (Degree Completion) program in Physical Therapy was established at UWO in 1976 to enable physiotherapists with diplomas to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Since then only 19 students have completed the program. The last intake of students was in 1986 and the last student to graduate did so in 1992. Due to the obvious lack of interest and the diminishing number of diploma holders requesting upgrading, the program is being eliminated.

  6. Introduction of a BSc in Honors Kinesiology with a Specific Area of Concentration in Science

    Recommended: That, with the permission of the School of Kinesiology and the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science, Kinesiology students in the Honors BSc program may elect to complete a supplementary general Area of Concentration, to be designated as a BSc in Honors Kinesiology with a specific area of concentration in the Faculty of Science, effective September 1, 1998.

    NEW CALENDAR COPY

    With the permission of the School of Kinesiology and the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science, Kinesiology students in the Honors BSc program may elect to complete a supplementary general Area of Concentration, to be designated as a BSc in Honors Kinesiology WITH a specific area of concentration in the Faculty of Science.

    Students electing to complete this program would fulfill the normal requirements of the BSc program in Honors Kinesiology, or an adjusted program, along with the requirements specified by the Faculty of Science for a general Area of Concentration in the other discipline. For approval of this program, students must consult with Academic Counsellors in the School of Kinesiology and Faculty of Science.

    Background:

    The program will support student interest in combination programs. Bachelor of Science Honors Kinesiology students and Faculty of Science students who transfer to Kinesiology will have an opportunity to receive recognition for completed general Science areas of concentration.

  7. Admission Requirements for International Applicants

    Recommended: That the admission requirements for International applicants be revised as listed below on a country by country basis.

    ADMISSION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Senate Agenda June 1986, S.96-238)

    Afghanistan: Baccalauria and Concours

    Albania: Certificate of Maturity/Secondary School Leaving Certificate

    Algeria: Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire

    Angola: Secondary School Leaving Certificate

    Antigua and Barbuda: (See: Caribbean)

    Argentina: Bachillerato & Ciclo Bàsico Comùn

    Armenia: Attest o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)

    Australia: Senior matriculation certificate qualifying for entrance to university

    Austria: Reifeprufüng/Matura from Allgemeinbildende höhere Schulen

    Azerbaijan: Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (after Grade 11)

    Bahamas: CSEC or GCSE plus GCE A levels; CSEC or GCSE plus one year at College of the Bahamas

    Bahrain: Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

    Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate

    Barbados: CSEC plus GCE A levels; CSEC plus one year at Barbados Community College

    Belarus: Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (after Grade 11)

    Belgium: Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (academic stream)/Getuigschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs

    Belize: (See: Caribbean)

    Benin: Baccalauréat

    Bermuda: Bermuda Secondary School Certificate plus Post Graduate year at Saltus Grammar School; one year at Bermuda College

    Bhutan: Indian School Certificate - class XII of the CBSE and ICSE

    Bolivia: Bachillerato

    Bosnia Herzegovina: Matura

    Botswana: First Year standing in a recognized university

    Brazil: Certificado de Conclusao de 2 Grau/concurso Vestibular

    Brunei: Brunei Matriculation Examination; Brunei Cambridge GCE A levels

    Bulgaria: Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie

    Burma: (See: Myanmar)

    Burundi: Diplôme des Humanités Complètes

    Cameroon: Camoeroon GCE A levels; Baccalauréat

    Caribbean: CSEC or GCSE, and GCE A levels

    Central African Republic: Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement de Second Degré

    Chad: Baccalauréat

    Chile: Licencia de Educación Media/Prueba de Aptitúd Académica (PAA)

    China (PRC): Senior High School Graduation Examination plus Chinese University Entrance Examination

    Colombia: First Year standing at a recognized university

    Congo: Baccalauréat

    Costa Rica: First Year standing at a recognized university

    Cote d'Ivoire: Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré/Baccalauréat

    Croatia: Matura; Secondary School Leaving Diploma; Medunarodna matura

    Cuba: Pre university course and the national competitive examination

    Cyprus: Apolytirion of Lykeion and General Entrance Exam; Lise Bitirme Diplomasi with high standing

    Czech Republic: Maturitni Zkouska; Maturita

    Denmark: Studentereksamen; H jere Forberedelseseksamen: H jere Handelseksamen

    Dominican Republic: Bachillerato

    Ecuador: Bachillerato en Humanidades; Ciencias

    Egypt: First Year standing at a recognized university

    El Salvador: Bachillerato plus entrance exam

    Estonia: Secondary School Certificate

    Ethiopia: Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate

    Fiji: Form 7 Examinations

    Finland: Ylioppilastutkinoto/Studentexamen

    France: Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré; Baccalauréat Technologique; Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignment du Second Degré

    Gabon: Baccalauréat

    Gambia: West African School Certificate plus West African Examinations Council A levels

    Georgia: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (after Grade 11)

    Germany: Abitur; Reifezeugnis; Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife

    Ghana: Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations plus University entrance exam

    Greece: Apolytirion of Lykeio plus General Entrance Exam

    Grenada: (See: Caribbean)

    Guatemala: Bachillerato plus university entrance exam

    Guinea: Baccalauréate 2ème partie

    Guyana: (See: Caribbean)

    Haiti: Baccalauréat 11; Diplôme d'Enseignement Secondaire

    Honduras: Bachillerato

    Hong Kong: Hong Kong Advanced Level Exams

    Hungary: Erettsegi; Matura

    Iceland: Studentsprof from gymnasium

    India: All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE (after 12 years); Indian School Certificate (awarded by ICSE)

    Indonesia: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar S.M.A.

    Iran: Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma

    Iraq: Sixth Form Baccalauréat

    Ireland: Leaving Certificate

    Israel: Bagrut; Mechina

    Italy: Diploma di Maturità

    Jamaica: (See: Caribbean)

    Japan: Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho

    Jordan: Tawjihi comprehensive

    Kazakhstan: Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (after grade 11)

    Kenya: Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education

    Korea (R.O.K.): Academic Upper Secondary School Certificate plus Academic Aptitude Test

    Kuwait: Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama

    Kyrgyzstan: Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (after grade 11)

    Laos: First Year standing at a recognized university

    Latvia: Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu

    Lebanon: Baccalauréate

    Lesotho: First Year standing at a recognized university

    Liberia: Senior High School Certificate plus entrance exam

    Libya: General Secondary Certificate

    Liechtenstein: Matura (Type B or Type E)

    Lithuania: Secondary School Diploma

    Luxembourg: Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires

    Macao: (See: Portugal; Hong Kong)

    Macedonia: Secondary School Leaving Diploma

    Malawi: Malawi School Certificate of Education; (See also UK and Commonwealth)

    Malaysia: Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia

    Mali: Mali Baccalauréat

    Malta: Advanced Matriculation; (See also UK and Commonwealth)

    Mauritius: (See: UK and Commonwealth)

    Mexico: Bachillerato

    Moldova: Attestat O Srednem Obrazovanii (at grade 11)

    Morocco: Baccalauréat

    Mozambique: Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias

    Myanmar: First year standing in a recognized university

    Namibia: (See: South Africa; UK and Commonwealth)

    Nepal: Tribhuvan University Proficiency Certificate

    Netherlands: V.W.O. Certificate

    New Zealand: Higher School Certificate plus University Entrance Examination

    Nicaragua: First Year standing at a recognized university

    Niger: Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré

    Nigeria: Senior School Certificate

    Norway: Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole

    Oman: Thanawiya amma

    Pakistan: Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate

    Panama: Bachillerato

    Papua New Guinea: Higher School Certificate

    Paraguay: Bachillerato

    Peru: First Year standing from a recognized university

    Phillipines: Second Year standing from a recognized university

    Poland: Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci

    Portugal: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios

    Puerto Rico: (See: U.S.A.)

    Qatar: Thanawaya Aam Qatari

    Romania: Diploma de Baccalaureat

    Russia: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)

    Rwanda: Certificat des Humanités

    Saint Kitts and Nevis: (See: Caribbean)

    Saint Lucia: (See: Caribbean)

    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: (See: Caribbean)

    Saudi Arabia: Tawjihiyah

    Scotland: Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level (4 subjects); (See also UK and Commonwealth)

    Senegal: Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré/Baccalauréat

    Seychelles: (See: UK and Commonwealth)

    Sierra Leone: Senior School Certificate; (See also UK and Commonwealth)

    Singapore: Singapore/Cambridge GCE A levels: (See also UK and Commonwealth)

    Slovakia: Maturitná skúska/Maturita

    Slovenia: Matura

    Somalia: First Year standing in a recognized university

    South Africa: Senior Certificate of South African Certification Council

    Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato plus University entrance exam

    Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan GCE A levels in 4 subjects

    Sudan: Sudan School Certificate

    Surinam: V.W.O. Certificate

    Swaziland: First Year standing in a recognized university

    Sweden: Avgangsbetyg

    Switzerland: Maturitätszeugnis; Certificat de Maturité; Baccalauréat; Attestato di Maturità; Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certificate

    Syria: Al-Shahâda Al-Thânawiya/Baccalauréat

    Taiwan: Senior High School Leaving Certificate

    Tajikstan: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)

    Tanzania: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education

    Thailand: Mathayom/M6

    Togo: Baccalauréat

    Trinidad & Tobago: (See: Caribbean)

    Tunisia: Baccalauréat

    Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi / Lise Bitirme Diplomasi

    Turkmenistan: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)

    Uganda: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education; (See also UK and Commonwealth)

    Ukraine: Atestat Pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu (at Grade12)

    U.S.S.R. (former): Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)

    United Arab Emirates: Tawjihiyya

    United Kingdom and Commonwealth: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (UK examining boards), The Cambridge Overseas and Higher School Certificates. Applicants must offer passes in five subjects, of which two must be Advanced or Principal level, or in four subjects, of which 3 must be at the Advanced or Principal level. Two Advanced Supplementary (AS) levels may be substituted for one Advanced or Principal level except for prerequisite subjects.

    U.S.A.: Grade 12 graduation with a minimum 3.0 gpa and SAT1 combined score of 1100. AP tests will also be considered.

    Uruguay: Bachillerato

    Uzbekistan: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)

    Venezuela: First Year standing at a recognized university

    Vietnam: Bang Tu Tai (Diploma of General Education)

    West Indies: (See: Caribbean)

    Yemen: Al Thanawiya

    Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro): Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura

    Zaire: Diplôme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long with Homologation Certification

    Zambia: Zambia School Certificate

    Zimbabwe: Cambridge School Certificate and Higher School Certificate; (See also UK and Commonwealth)

    Background:

    Previous admission requirements for International applicants were listed on a continent by continent basis. Many countries have undergone educational reform since these requirements were last passed. It is to Western's advantage to list admission requirements individually by country so that applicants and members of the University community are clear on what academic credentials are necessary for admission.

  8. General Certificate of Education (GCE) - Admission Requirements

    Recommended: That the admission policy for students applying with a General Certificate of Education (GCE) be revised to add [Point 3 below] that applicants who receive a 'B' grade on predicted or final GCE "A" level exams will receive advanced standing credit for those courses approved by the appropriate faculty.

    GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE) REQUIREMENTS (S.96-238)

    Qualifications other than those listed may be considered on an individual basis by the Office of the Registrar provided they are equivalent to the standing required for admission to the first year level at this University.

    1. Applicants seeking admission to Year I of The University of Western Ontario on the basis of General Certificate of Education Examinations must submit the following minimum admission requirements or their equivalent:
      a) Five General Certificate of Education (GCE)\General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations of which two must be at the advanced level.
      OR
      b) Four General Certificate of Education (GCE)\General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations of which three must be at the advanced level.
    2. General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level examinations (or equivalent) will be considered a pass if mark is an A, B, or C.
    3. Students who receive a 'B' grade on predicted or final GCE "A" level exams will receive advanced standing credit for those courses approved by the appropriate faculty.
      Note: Two Advanced Supplemental (AS) level exams will be considered equivalent to one GCE Advanced (A) level exam except for prerequisites. One GCSE exam will be considered equivalent to one GCE Ordinary (0) level exam.

    Background:

    Based on evaluations conducted in various faculties, it has been determined that selected GCE Advanced Level subjects are equivalent in content to university- level courses.

    For information, mock A level examinations are given by schools to predict students' outcomes on final examinations. The results are received by the University to which the student is applying.

  9. International Baccalaureate - Admission Requirements

    Recommended: That the policy on admission of students with an International Baccalaureate be revised as follows: 1) to state that a total of 24 grade points (rather than 28) is required, 2) to add that additional points, to a maximum of 3, will be awarded for the successful completion of the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge portion of the diploma requirement [both 1) and 2) are shown in revised point 3. below], and 3) to integrate it with the IB Advanced Standing Policy shown as the last paragraph below.

    INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS (S.3445, S.91-100, S.95-51)

    The minimal requirements for admission of candidates offering an International Baccalaureate are as follows:

    1. successful completion of the International Baccalaureate
    2. pass in a minimum of six subjects of which at least three must be at the higher level
    3. a grade total of 24. Additional points, to a maximum of 3, will be awarded for the successful completion of the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge portion of the diploma requirement.
    4. no mark can be less than four

    Offers of Early Provisional Admission are granted to Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered in an International Baccalaureate school located in Canada or abroad on the basis of interim grades (a grade total of 28 24) in the final year of an International Baccalaureate program in a manner consistent with the International Student policy.

    Applicants who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate with grade total of at least 24 and a score of 5 or better in the Higher level examinations are eligible for consideration of advanced standing, both specific and non-specific, in senior level subjects.

    Background:

    At a recent meeting of representatives of Ontario universities and co-ordinators of the IB program offered in Ontario high schools, it was determined that Ontario universities have not given the IB program the recognition it warrants in the assessment of admission. The program is very rigorous and the achievement of 24 points could be compared to an OAC applicant with an average in the 78-80% range. 24 points are required to grant the diploma.

    The university representatives present at the meeting, including the Universities of Toronto, Ottawa, Waterloo, and McMaster, agreed to amend their admission requirements so that 24 points would be used for the determination of admissibility to most first-year programs.

  10. Admission Requirements for Applicants from the United States

    Recommended: That the policy on admission requirements for Applicants from the United States be revised to stipulate that students who achieve a minimum grade of 4 out of 5 on the final Advanced Placement examinations will receive advanced standing credit to a maximum of two credits, as evaluated by the appropriate faculty [as shown in the final sentence in the following policy]

    APPLICANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES (S.1437.4, S.3835.02, S.93-46, S.93-147)

    Students graduating from Grade 12 of an accredited High School in the USA with high standing are eligible to apply for admission to first year. Grade 12 subjects (at least four of which must be academic subjects) should be selected in accordance with first year program requirements. A minimum SAT 1 score of 1000 and a minimum g.p.a. of 2.7 in Grade 12 are also required for admission.

    Upgrading in certain subject areas may be required for progression in a specific university program after first year. Students in good standing in a university year beyond Grade 12 level are eligible to apply for admission and may receive advanced standing. Students who achieve a minimum grade of 4 out of 5 on the final Advanced Placement examinations will receive advanced standing credit to a maximum of two credits, as evaluated by the appropriate faculty.

    Background:

    An increasing number of students are taking Advanced Placement courses in Canada and abroad. Faculties have reviewed course descriptions for AP courses and suggested advanced standing credit for selected courses. The awarding of credit is consistent with admission and advanced standing policies at most Ontario universities.

  11. In-Course Scholarships for Part-Time Students

    Recommended: That the policy on In-Course Scholarships for Part-Time Students, be revised by the addition of the final paragraph shown below:

    IN-COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS (S.97-219a)

    Candidates must be registered as part-time undergraduate students in their first degree and have completed five but not more than seven courses with at least an 80% average at The University of Western Ontario. In cases where more than five courses have been completed, the academic record will be judged on the best five courses provided that the average for all courses completed is at least 80%.

    Scholarships will be awarded in August. Students who accept an in-course scholarship offer must complete at least two full (or equivalent) courses during each calendar year (i.e., Winter and Summer) commencing in September of the year of the award.

    The academic record of each recipient will be reviewed in May, in January and in August. To retain the scholarship, the recipient must have completed at least two full (or equivalent) courses and must have maintained an average of at least 80% on all work under review.

    Each Scholarship awarded will be applied against the maximum credit of fifteen full courses regardless of course withdrawal.

    Background:

    The revision makes clear that the maximum number of courses for which a scholarship support may be given would be fifteen courses.

  12. Retention of Continuing Scholarships (Admission and In-Course)

    Recommended: That Note i) be added to the policy to clarify that for the purposes of this policy the average and standing required for professional schools will not apply to BHSc or Kinesiology students, and that Note iii) in the policy on Retention of Continuing Scholarships (Admission and In-Course) be revised to disallow students on Letters of Permission to retain their scholarships during the year in which they are enrolled elsewhere.

    RETENTION OF CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS (ADMISSION AND IN-COURSE) (S.97-12)

    To retain a Continuing Scholarship during the academic year (Sept. - May), a student must:

    a) complete a prescribed academic program requiring five or more full courses;
    b) take the full complement of the prescribed courses of the academic program (both principal and elective courses) within the academic year, and
    c) achieve an overall average of at least 80% (A).

    Students holding a Continuing Scholarship in a Professional School or Faculty whose average falls below 80%, will be required to stand in the top 25% of the class and achieve an average of 75% or better to maintain that Continuing Scholarship.

    Notes:

    i) The BHSc or the BSc or BA in Kinesiology will not be considered professional programs for the purpose of retaining a Continuing Scholarship.
    ii) After Completion of Three Year Program: Students holding a University of Western Ontario Continuing Scholarship may continue with the scholarship after taking a three-year degree provided that the student continues in a full-time undergraduate program in the fourth year. Academic work over the four years must be consecutive.
    iii) Formal exchanges: Continuing scholarships can be retained by students who participate in formal exchange programs.

    iii) Letters of Permission: Students on letters of permission who have been granted awards for past academic achievements will not be allowed to retain their scholarship.

    Background:

    The first revision clarifies that students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science or Arts in Kinesiology are required to maintain an 80% average.

    With regard to the second revision, in recent meetings with the Associate Deans of Arts, Health Sciences, Science and Social Science, the Registrar's Office was asked to reverse the decision made in October 1997 regarding granting scholarships to students studying elsewhere on Letters of Permission. Students are eligible for scholarships, however, as soon as they return to Western, contingent on acceptable past academic achievements.

  13. Scholarship Appeals

    Recommended: That the policies on Scholarship Appeal Procedures (S.3217.3, S.97-13) and Scholarship Appeal - Deadline (S.89-201) be integrated and the deadline for appeals revised from October 15th each year to "six weeks from the date of the notification".

    SCHOLARSHIP APPEALS (S.89-201, S.3217.3)

    Students whose overall average falls within 2% of the normal minimum standard for retaining a continuing scholarship may appeal in writing to the Office of their Dean outlining the basis of the appeal and any special circumstances which warrant consideration.

    While individual faculties may create committees to review appeals, the decision regarding eligibility to retain the scholarship will be the responsibility of the Dean of the Faculty.

    Students requesting an appeal to retain their continuing scholarship must do so within six weeks from the date of the notification.

    Background:

    This revised deadline was recommended by the Registrar's Office in consultation with the Deans of Arts, Science, Social Science and Health Sciences so that more than just the fall session of the academic year would be covered by the policy.

  14. Course Content - Mediated Learning and Summer Session Courses

    Recommended: That the policy on Course Content, Extramural Sessions, be renamed "Course Content - Mediated Learning and Summer Sessions", and revised to read as shown below:

    COURSE CONTENT - EXTRAMURAL MEDIATED LEARNING AND SUMMER SESSIONS (S.951, S.1208, S.1957, S.2011)

    The content and structure of courses offered by mediated learning and in summer sessions shall be essentially equivalent to the content and structure of the comparable courses offered in the intramural sessions, with respect to:

    - formal hours of instruction - lecture, laboratory, tutorial;

    - academic work load including in-class and out-of-class assignments.

    Regulations concerning the offering of, and registration in, half courses for the general BA and BSc degree are established as follows:

    1. Two half courses shall be the equivalent of one full courses in undergraduate programs, whether or not they have been taken in the same subject.
    2. Half courses identified as "a" shall be offered in the intramural first term, and those identified as "b" shall be offered in the intramural second term.
    3. Instruction in either "a" or "b" half courses offered in the Spring/Summer Session shall be conducted throughout the entire session. Under special circumstances, a department may be granted exemption from this regulation by the dean of the faculty, acting on the advice of the Educational Policy Committee (or equivalent) of the Faculty Council.

    Background:

    The revisions are essentially 'housekeeping' and will bring the policy up to date.

  15. Three Faculty Requirement: Science Course Alternatives (S.96-160a)

    Recommended: That the policy on Science Course Alternatives be rescinded.

    Background:

    The policy addressed a concern that suitable Science courses may not be offered at the extension centres with the necessary frequency, and, as a remedy in those cases, substitution of appropriate courses from Arts or Social Science was permitted. The Faculties of Arts, Science, Social Science and Part-Time and Continuing Education compiled a list, updated annually and retained by PTCE, of Arts and Social Science courses that extension students could substitute for science courses in order to fulfil the three-faculty requirement for part-time and extension students. The Faculty of PTCE has ceased to exist and, with the elimination of Extension centres, maintaining science course alternatives is no longer considered to be an issue. Science courses are available to all students through mediated learning offerings.

  16. Supplemental Examinations

    Recommended: That the Policy on Supplemental Examinations be revised to read as shown below:

    SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATIONS (S.15.6, S.1418, S.3648, S.92-172)

    The privilege of a Supplemental Examination is offered to students registered in courses offered by the Faculties of Education, Health Sciences (Communication Sciences & Disorders and Occupational Therapy programs), 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.

    The privilege of a Supplemental Examination is not available in courses offered in the Faculties of Arts, Communications & Open Learning, Engineering Science, Health Sciences (Kinesiology, Nursing and Physical Therapy programs), Music, Science, Social Science, the Richard Ivey School of Business, or by the Affiliated Colleges (with the exception of Brescia's preliminary year).

    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:

    Paragraph three of the current policy, unchanged since 1967, reads:

    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 his average for the year. A student passing a Supplemental Examination will receive a mark of 50% to be used in the compilation of major and graduating averages.

    The policy is unclear about how the averaging will be done, i.e., whether a student carrying a full course load (five courses) would have his or her average for the year calculated: 1) on the basis of the 4 courses completed without supplemental or 2) on the basis of including the original failing grade as one of the five marks. The policy is also vague on the definition of a "major" average in the next sentence.

    The revisions are intended to clarify the policy and bring it up to date.

  17. Introduction of Writing 020F/G at King's College

    Recommended: That Senate approve the introduction of Writing 020F/G: Writing: Introduction to University Essay Writing, as a new course at King's College, effective July 1, 1998.

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    020F/G Writing: Introduction to University Essay Writing. A practical introduction to the basics of successful academic writing, designed for first-year students in all disciplines. Topics will range from grammar, sentence structure, and paragraphing to the principles of scholarly argument and research.
    Antirequisite: Writing 101F/G.
    3 lecture/tutorial hours, half course.

    [This course will not serve as a prerequisite for any area of concentration]

    Background:

    Under the current terms of the Affiliation Agreement [sec. 10(b)] between the University and the three Affiliated Colleges, courses taught or retained by the Affiliated Colleges that are not taught at the Constituent University must have the specific approval of Senate. Contingent on the approval of Senate, Writing 020F/G will only be taught at King's College. It will be introduced during the Summer Day 1998 session.

  18. Additional Criterion for Teaching Award Nominations

    Recommended: That the Regulations and Guidelines for UWO Teaching Awards be revised to include, "Educational outreach at the local, provincial or national level" as an 11th factor to be considered by the Subcommittee on Teaching Awards (SUTA).

    Background:

    Currently there are 10 Factors to be Considered by SUTA: 1. Classroom instruction, 2. Academic counselling, tutoring and advising of students, 3. Graduate student and thesis supervision, 4. Course design, 5. Curriculum development, 6. Educational materials development, 7. Instructional development, 8. Research on University teaching, 9. Development of innovative teaching methods, and 10. Educational planning and policy-making. The guidelines will be revised to include Educational Outreach at the local, provincial or national level, since SUTA agreed that there was a need to recognize teachers whose impact as excellent teachers extends beyond the university community.

  19. Format for Diploma Program Diplomas (S.89-07)

    Recommended: That Senate approve that the size of The University of Western Ontario Diplomas for students successfully completing diploma programs be the same size (11" x 17") as degree diplomas, effective for Spring Convocation 1998.

    Background:

    Prior to 1989, diplomas for degree programs, for diploma programs and for certificate programs were of differing sizes and formats. In 1989, Senate approved the format and design both of Degree diplomas (11" x 17") and of Certificates and Diplomas (excluding degree diplomas) (8.5" x 11") specifying that the new size and design would be implemented "beginning with the Autumn 1989 Convocation, or as soon as possible thereafter". The format has been used since the Fall of 1991.

    The policy on awarding diplomas or certificates states:

    A diploma is awarded when the following criteria are met: a) normally a post-degree program; b) requiring the equivalent of one calendar year or more to complete; and c) consisting of a minimum of 5.0 credit courses.

    A certificate is awarded when the following criteria are met: a) normally a pre-degree program; b) requiring up to the equivalent of one calendar year or more to complete; and c) consisting of a minimum of 3.0 credit courses, frequently in combination with a non-credit component.

    Each year approximately 20 students receive the Diploma in Education (Technological Studies); 125 students receive a Diploma in Honors Standing; and 100 Certificates are awarded.

    The Faculty of Education Council requested that students graduating from its Diploma in Education (Technological Studies) receive a diploma comparable in size and quality to that given to Bachelor of Education graduates. The Associate Dean, R. Coulter, wrote, "...most of the students involved gain entry on the basis of some combination of work experience, journeymen or apprenticeship papers and college diplomas and in accordance with requirements established by the Ministry of Education and now by the Ontario College of Teachers. Once admitted, the technological studies students complete the same program as students entering on the basis of an undergraduate degree...The DipEd program is not a post-degree program, it is completed between September and April or early May and consists of 21 units. It is an anomaly and as such merits some special consideration."

    SCAPA proposes that rather than have the Diploma in Education (Technological Studies) an anomalous size, all future Diplomas be the same size as degree diplomas, but that Certificates remain 8.5" x 11" as per the 1989 Senate decision.

  20. Introduction of a BSc Honors Program in Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization

    Recommended: That a Bachelor of Science program in Honors Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization be introduced in the Faculty of Science, effective September 1, 1997.

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    FOUR YEAR BSc HONORS COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

    Admission Requirements

    Students normally enter this program in third year. Admission requirements are identical to admission/progression requirements for the third year of the BSc Honors Computer Science program.

    It is also possible to be admitted to this program in the fourth year.

    Admission to Fourth Year from Another Program

    Completion of all fifteen required courses for first, second and third years. At least a 70% average in the seven principal courses for second and third years of the BSc Honors program in Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization, with no mark less than 60% in these courses, and a 60% average in two subsidiary courses that can be counted toward second year.

    Third Year
    Principal Courses
    Computer Science 305a/b, 307a/b, 331a, 340b
    Three other half-courses in Computer Science at the 300-level
    One half-course at the 200-level or above offered by one of the Applied Mathematics, Mathematics or Statistical and Actuarial Sciences departments

    Note: Computer Science 342a/b and 350a/b must be taken in either the third or fourth year. One of the following course sequences must also be included in the program: Computer Science 319a/b plus 411a/b; 346a/b plus 442a/b; 357a/b plus 402a/b; 357a/b plus 457a/b; 388a/b plus 488a/b.

    Subsidiary Course
    One option

    Fourth Year
    Principal Courses
    Computer Science 470y
    Five additional half-courses in Computer Science at the 400-level, and two additional half-courses in Computer Science at the 300-level or higher; these must include at least three half-courses from Computer Science 377a/b, 471a/b, 472a/b, 473a/b, 474a/b.

    Subsidiary Course
    One option

    Note: At least five full courses from areas other than Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, and Statistical and Actuarial Sciences must be included among the courses counted toward graduation.

    Background:

    The proposal to introduce this program in the Faculty of Science was referred back to SCAPA at the December meeting of Senate when concerns were raised by the Faculty of Engineering Science regarding the inclusion of the term "Engineering" in the title of this program to be offered by the Department of Computer Science.

    Dean Mathur and Professor Webster of the Faculty of Engineering Science attended SCAPA. Among the issues raised in their presentation was the fact that the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers is suing Memorial University for trademark infringement because Memorial offers a program in "software engineering" through its computer science department rather than its engineering faculty. CCPE holds the trademark on the terms "Engineer" and Engineering". The representatives encouraged SCAPA to approve the program and recommend it to Senate but under another name such as Software Systems Specialization.

    Currently no Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited programs in software engineering exist at Canadian Universities. The Faculty of Engineering Science is in the process of preparing a proposal to introduce a BESc Option in Software Engineering which will be introduced, contingent on funding. It was noted that the proposed BSc program contains no engineering courses, however, the BESc program being developed has a number of core computer science courses. It is anticipated that Engineering Science and Computer Science will continue to work closely in this area.

    Dean Kang and Professor Watt of the Faculty of Science also attended SCAPA. Among the issues raised in their presentation was the fact that Western has offered a Master of Science degree with Specialization in Software Engineering for the last 5 years and has had Software Engineering courses available for 25 years. Software engineering is also offered by Computer Science Departments at Waterloo, Toronto and Simon Fraser. The term is recognized internationally. The Computer Science department is ready to proceed immediately and has 3 regular full-time faculty members whose primary expertise is software engineering. Several senior students have followed a course sequence that will allow them to graduate with this degree this spring if the proposal is approved by Senate. The term "engineering" is seen to be in the public domain.

FOR INFORMATION

  1. 1997-98 Winners of The Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching

    The Subcommittee on Teaching Awards (SUTA) has chosen the following faculty members to receive The Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching for 1997-1998:

    Mark A. Cheetham
    Department of Visual Arts
    Faculty of Arts

    Rebecca Coulter
    Division of Educational Policy Studies
    Faculty of Education

    Jane M. Howell
    Richard Ivey School of Business

    Don Morrow
    School of Kinesiology
    Faculty of Health Sciences

  2. 1997-98 Winner of The Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching

    The Subcommittee on Teaching Awards (SUTA) has chosen the following faculty member to receive The Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching for 1997-98:

    Jane E. Leney
    Department of French

    Faculty of Arts

  3. Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders: Proposal to rename "Communicative Disorders" as "Communication Sciences and Disorders"

    The Preparatory Year program and courses offered by the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders are to be renamed from "Communicative Disorders" to "Communication Sciences and Disorders" in the academic calendar.

    The faculty within the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, formerly known as the Department of Communicative Disorders, voted over a year ago to change the name of its program from Communicative Disorders (CD) to Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). The Faculty of Health Sciences has approved a request to change the name of the Preparatory Year segment of the program including courses in this special undergraduate portion and these revisions have been forwarded to DAP for approval.

    The programs, which leading to an Master of Science or Master of Clinical Science degree, are soon to undergo a review by the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies (OCGS). Included in the review will be a request to change the name of the program and the wording of the degree granted (i.e., currently Communicative Disorders changed to Communication Sciences and Disorders - Audiology and Communication Sciences and Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology). The name change for the program and the degree is designed to ensure thoroughness and consistency throughout the Preparatory and Graduate segments of the program.

  4. Brescia College Proposal to Revise "Comprehensive" program to "Family Studies"

    Effective September 1, 1998, the "Comprehensive" stream of the Three-Year and Four-Year Bachelor of Science (Human Ecology) programs offered by Brescia College, will be renamed "Family Studies".

    Background:

    The "Comprehensive" program is one of three offered by the Department of Home Economics (the other two being Foods & Nutrition, and Clothing, Textiles & Design). It has been intensively reviewed over the past three years by a planning committee within the Department of Home Economics. The program is particularly attractive to students who intend to apply to a Faculty of Education and wish to designate Family Studies as a teachable subject. Extensive changes to the courses required of students in the Comprehensive program were approved by DAP for September 1997. The intent of the changes was to increase the emphasis on the social and psychological aspects of individual and family life while retaining the strengths which now exist in the material aspects of clothing, foods and nutrition, housing and consumer economics.

    While this changing emphasis was being implemented, the department sought a more appropriate name; graduates and professionals in the field were consulted and similar programs in other Canadian universities were reviewed. The proposed name, Family Studies, will be more descriptive of the new program and will increase recognition of the fact that all students from this program meet the academic requirements for admission to the Family Studies programs in Faculties of Education.

  5. Process for Making Changes to Academic Policy, Programs and Courses

    SCAPA has been given the following Notice of Motion for the March meeting:

    That SCAPA approve and recommend to Senate the instructions for making changes to academic policy, programs and courses, including the introduction of deadlines and the formats for submission.

    A temporary entry entitled Proposal for Revised Policy has been made in the Website for the Handbook of Academic and Scholarship Policy at http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook with details of the proposal. Comments from the University Community at large may be sent to Lorel Cline, Associate Secretary of Senate, c/o University Secretariat, Room 290 Stevenson-Lawson Building, by March 4th. DAP members will be asked to comment on the effectiveness of the DAP process by the same deadline date.