| Summary: | The official University of Lethbridge academic calendar for 1984-1985. Ar VA MIIIIMIMMEMEW ‘MlItza\ ' 1111mivr7-74`v , 6• 1.• ne univorstu oF I ono CC lenc r 1984A/1985 DIRECTORY THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE/4401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE/LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA. CANADA/T1K 3M4 ROOM TELEPHONE NUMBER GENERAL INFORMATION W-620 (PAC) 403/329-2111 REGISTRATION, TRANSCRIPTS Registrar's Office E-640 (UH) 329-2231 ADMISSIONS E-640 (UH) 329-2760 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND ADVISING Arts and Science, Professional Transfer Programs E-630 (UH) 329-2419 Education B-866 (UH) 329-2254 Management E-574 (UH) 329-2727 Nursing 209 (PEB) 329-2699 CONTINUING EDUCATION, SUMMER SCHOOL W-668 (PAC) 329-2243 FACULTY OF SOCIAL WELFARE (Lethbridge Division) S-132 (SB) 329-2796 STUDENT SERVICES E-610 (UH) 329-2661 Financial Assistance, Scholarships Student Awards Office E-620 (UH) 329-2586 Student Counselling E-610 (UH) 329-2661 Student Health Services C-420 (UH) 329-2484 Emergency Only 329-2483 Day Care Centre S-156 (SB) 329-2336 School Liaison, Campus Visits E-610 (UH) 329-2662 Student Residences C-444 (UH) 329-2584 Off-Campus Housing E-620 (UH) 329-2586 Handicapped Services E-610 (UH) 329-2662 Writing Services E-610 (UH) 329-2661 DEVELOPMENT OFFICE W-668 (PAC) 329-2481 ATHLETICS AND RECREATION SERVICES 214 (PEB) 329-2681 THEATRE BOX OFFICE W-502 (PAC) 329-2616 INFORMATION SERVICES S-153 (SB) 329-2582 CAMPUS SECURITY S-136A (SB) 329-2603 After Regular Hours Lethbridge Answering Service 327-0777 LEGEND: UH - University Hall PEE- Physical Education Building SB - Service Building PAC - The Performing Arts Centre taF.O. R TOLL FREE INFORMATION CALL 1-800-661-1060 (All Canada except Yukon and Northwest Territories) re universiu or leUnOriOge calenac r 1984-1985 This Calendar sets forth the intention of the University, at the time of its publication, with respect to all matters contained therein. The University reserves the right at any time to deviate from what appears in the Calendar, either in order to serve the best interests of the University, or because of circumstances or occurrences beYond the University's reasonable control. The University expressly denies responsibility or liability to any person who may suffer loss or who may be otherwise adversely affected by such change. TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTORY (Front Cover) Faculty of Social Welfare 60 THE UNIVERSITY 4 Bachelor of Social Work Program 60 STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY 5 CONTINUING EDUCATION 62 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1984-85 6 Summer School 62 Evening Credit 62 ADMISSION 9 Off-Campus Credit 62 REGISTRATION 14 Management Certificate, Diploma Programs 62 FEES 15 Public Service Conference Office 62 62 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 16 LIBRARY 63 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE 21 COMPUTING SERVICES 63 Academic Advising 21 Academic Regulations 22 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 64 Program Requirements 24 Entrance Awards 64 Course Distribution Requirement 24 Undergraduate Awards 68 B.A/B.Sc. Requirements 26 Special Scholarships 73 Special B.A./B.Sc. Programs 26 Financial Assistance 75 B.F.A. Requirements 27 B.Mus. Requirements 27 STUDENT SERVICES 77 Second Degree Requirements 28 Counselling Centre 77 Majors and Programs 28 Chaplains' Service 77 Professional Transfer Programs 38 Day Care Centre 77 Agriculture 39 International Student Advising 77 Dentistry 39 School Liaison 78 Engineering 39 Services for the Handicapped 78 Environmental Design 39 Student Health Centre 78 Food Science 40 Writing Services 78 Forestry 40 Home Economics 40 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 78 Law 40 Students' Union 78 Library Science 41 Recreation Services 79 Medicine 41 Athletics 79 Optometry 42 Pharmacy 42 FACILITIES AND SERVICES 80 Social Welfare 42 Food Services and Residence 80 Veterinary Medicine 42 Post Office 80 FACULTY OF EDUCATION 43 Printing Services 80 Information and Advice Philosophy of Teacher Education Academic Regulations Certification of Teachers Degree Programs 43 43 44 44 45 Bookstore Information Services Parking and Vehicle Registration Bus Service Physical Plant Services 80 80 81 81 81 Majors in Education 46 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 82 Minors in Education 49 UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION 148 Specializations Diploma Program 51 52 Board of Governors Senate 148 149 FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 55 General Faculties Council 149 School of Management 55 Administrative Officers 150 Information and Advice 55 Alumni Association 150 Academic Regulations 56 Meeting Dates 1984-85 151 Degree Programs 57 Academic Staff 152 School of Nursing 58 Information and Advice 58 INDEX 158 B.N. Curriculum 59 MAP (Back Cover) -THE UNIVERSITY Service Buildings Four service buildings complete the campus, housing a Day Care-Centre and various service departments. The University of Lethbridge is a nondenominational, coeducational uni-versity incorporated under the provisions of the Universities Act of the , Province of Alberta. It is a provincial university with membership in the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Univer-sities and Colleges of Canada. The University of Lethbridge participates with the universities and other post-secondary institutions of Alberta in a variety of cooperative programs and activities. The University of Lethbridge was established in 1967 with a student popu-lation of 638 on a shared campus space. It has grown to its current popula-tion of 3,000 f ull and part-time students on a campus overlooking the beautif ul Oldman River. Another 1,800 students are enrolled in summer school studies. LOCATION In 1971, the University moved from its shared campus at the Lethbridge Community College to its present location on 457 acres in west Lethbridge. West Lethbridge is a growing sub-division in Alberta's third largest city with a population of 56,500 people. The centre of a prosperous farming and ranching area, Lethbridge is characterized by its many green areas and parks, and its abundant cultural and recreational facilities. It is located in southern Alberta, 90 miles east of the Canadian Rockies and 60 miles north of the United States border. - • FACILITIES The campus, designed by world-renowned Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson, has received international acclaim for its architectural originality and functional design. University Hall Focal point of the campus is University Hall where students learn, study and live. Housing the cafeteria, residence, classrooms, science laborator-ies, library, bookstore and administrative offices, this facility provides everything under one roof. The Perlorming Arts Centre This magnificent facility, officially opened in September, 1981, houses the Departments of Art, Dramatic Arts, Music and the Fine Arts components of the Faculty of Education. It features a 406-seat multi-purpose theatre, a 203-seat recital hall/film theatre, the University Art Gallery, classrooms, practice rooms and studios. The Centre has become the focus of southern Alberta's cultural scene offering world-class performances in the arts in addition to numerous faculty and student productions. Physical Education Building For physical education majors as well as those who want a break from their studies, this facility provides gymnasia, weight room, sauna and steam room facilities in addition to the classrooms, administrative offices and auxiliary spaces. Adjacent to the buildinb is an Olympic standard track, soccer pitch and tennis courts. Planned Development Plans are underway for construction of the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre, featuring an Olympic standard swimming pool. The Centre is expected to be operational by Fall, 1985. PROGRAMS The Faculty of Arts and Science offers instruction leading to bachelor degrees in Arts and Science. (B.A. or B.Sc.), Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Music (B.Mus.). The Faculty of Education offers instruction leading to a bachelor degree in Education (B.Ed.) and to the post-baccalaureate professional diploma in Education (D.P.E.). A Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program begins in Fall, 1984. The School of Management offers instruction leading to a bachelor degree in Management (B.Mgt.). The School of Nursing offers instruction leading to a bachelor degree (post-basic) in Nursing (B.N.). The University also offers programs for transfer of credit to professional faculties at other universities in Agriculture, Dentistry, Engineering, Envir-onmental Design, Food Science, Forestry, Home Economics, Law, Library Science, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Social Welfare and Veterinary Medicine. A public service program is designed to meet the variety of educational needs and interests evident in the community. It consists of certificate programs, non-credit instruction, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, per-formances and workshops in the University's fields of study. These pro-grams are offered both on campus and at off-campus centres. 4 STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY In the process of transmitting and advancing higher learning, The University of Leth-bridge endeavours to cultivate humane values; it seeks to foster intellectual growth, social development, aesthetic sensitivity, personal ethics and physical well-being; it seeks to cultivate the transcendental dimension of the scholar's personality. Flexibility and openness to innovation will be the distinguishing feature of The Univer-sity of Lethbridge. Notwithstanding its intention to offer diverse subject matter contributing to the acquisi-tion of professional skills, the University regards learning as an end in itself, not merely as a means to material ends. Its primary aims are to foster the spirit of free inquiry and the critical interpretation of ideas. The undergraduate is, and should remain, the focus of the University's endeavour. Students are invited to participate in all phases of university life. The highest degree of interactiDn between students and faculty is encouraged, and should not be confined to the physical limits of the campus. It is desirable and necessary that the University should relate closely to the local community. Nevertheless, its outlook should not be determined by any regional or sectional interest. Through exposures to cosmopolitan influences and diverse cultures, the scholar is best able to evaluate his own social and cultural milieu. The University asserts its right and responsibility for free expression and communica-tion of ideas. It is self-evident that a university cannot function without complete autonomy in this domain. 5 October 1984 SUR MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT j_ 2 3 4 5 6 7 CED 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 1984 SUN MON TUE AID THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 al 5 . 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 nho 24 25 26 27 28 29 July 1984 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 • August 1984 SUN MON TUE WED THU 12 FRI 3 SW 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 December 1984 TUE WED THU FRI _SAT_ 1 4 r? 6 7 8 11 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 SUN MON 2 3 9 10 16 17 930 933 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1984 - 1985 1984 JULY 2 Monday - First day of the 1984-85 academic year - Statutory Holiday - University closed. 3 Tuesday - First day of classes for Summer Session II. 13 Friday - Last day for registration for Summer Session III. • Last day for application for admission for the 1984 Fall Semester and re-application for students who are returning after an absence of one or more semesters. All documents pertaining to admission must be submitted within two weeks. Last day for registration for newly accepted Professional Semester II Faculty of Education students, new Management, and Nursing students for Fall, 1984. 24 - Tuesday - Last day of classes for Summer Session II. 25 Wednesday - First day of classes for Summer Session Ill. AUGUST 6 Monday - Civic Holiday - University closed. , 13-31 Monday through Friday - Orientation and registration for the 1984 Fall Semester for new students. Registration for returning students who have been absent for one or more semesters. • 16 Thursday - Last day of classes for Summer Session III. SEPTEMBER 3 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University closed. Tuesday - First day of classes for the 1984 Fall Semester including evening classes on and off campus. . 4-10 Tuesday through Monday (excluding Saturday and Sunday) - Registration for all continu-ing students from the 1984 Spring Semester or Summer Session to 1984 Fall Semester who have completed fewer than 20 courses inclusive of transferred courses, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., except Friday (Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Registration for part-time evening students and late students. 10 Monday - Last day for course changes 1984 Fall Semester. Last day for registration for on and off campus courses. . 11 -12 Tuesday and Wednesday - Submission of Credit/Nort7Credit course designations to Registrar's Office. OCTOBER 8 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University closed. , _ Wednesday - Last day for withdrawal from individual classes. Monday - Statutory Holiday - University closed. Friday - Last day for application for admission for Spring Semester, 1985. All documents pertaining to admission must be submitted within two weeks. Monday through Friday - Registration for the 1985 Spring Semester for contiriuing kts Syr! and Science students who have completed 20 or more courses, Faculty of Education (including M.Ed. students), School of Management, and School of Nursing students. 11 18 25 November 1984 mom TUE WED THU FRI SM 123 95 1 26 4 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 3 Monday - Last day for application for acceptance to Professional Semester I Faculty of Education and Faculty of Professional Studies (School of Management only) for 1985 Spring Semester. _ 5 Wednesday - Last day of classes for the 1983 Fall Semester. 7 Friday - Fall Semester final examinations begin. 10-14 Monday through Friday - Orientation and registration for new students for the 1985 Spring Semester. Registration for students who are returning after an absence of one or more semesters. 22-31 Saturday through Monday - Holidays - University closed. NOVEMBER 7 12 16 26-30 March 1985 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 January 1985 SUN MON tio WED THU FRI SAT 2 3 4 5 6 IP 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 1985 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 t17 18 19 20 21 22 213 24 25 26 27 28 May 1985 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1234 MAY 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 1985 SUN MON TUE WED THU FTS SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2q,3 24 25 26 27 28 29 JUNE 1985 JANUARY 1 Tuesday - Statutory Holiday - University closed. 2-4 Wednesday through Friday - Registration for students continuing from the 1984 Fall Semester who have completed fewer than 20 courses including transferred courses, new Faculty of Education and new Management students. 7 Monday - First day of classes for the 1985 Spring Semester, including evening and off-campus classes. 7-11 Monday through Friday - Registration for part-time evening students, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. each evening, excluding Friday evening. 14-15 Monday and Tuesday - Submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations to the Registrar's Office. FEBRUARY 18-23 Monday to Saturday - Reading Week - No classes. 28 Thursday - Last day for application to M.Ed. Program for 1985 Summer Session, 1985 Fall Semester, and 1986 Spring Semester. MARCH 18 Monday - Last day for withdrawing from individual classes for the 1985 Spring Semester. Last day for Application for Admission through the Mature Student Route for 1985 Summer Session. 18-22 Monday through Friday - Registration for all continuing Arts and Science students who have completed 20 courses or more, Education (including M.Ed. students), Management, and Nursing students for the 1985 Fall Semester. Apr11 1985 SUN MON TUE WED THU a SAT 1234 6 7 ati) 9 10 11 13 141 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5 Friday - Statutory Holiday -.University closed. 8 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University closed. 12 Friday - Last day of classes for the 1985 Spring Semester. Last day of registration for Summer Session I. 15 Monday - Spring Semester final examinations begin. 26 Friday - Registration for Professional Semester II Faculty of Education students and new M.Ed. students for Fall Semester, 1985. 29 Monday - First day of classes for Summer Session I. 6-31 Monday through Friday - Course changes for 1984 Fall Semester for continuing students who registered in March. 20 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University closed. 25 Saturday - Spring Convocation. 3 Monday - Last day for applications for acceptance to the School of Management, to Professional Semester I, Faculty of Education, and to the School of Nursing, Fall Semes-ter, 1985. 12 Wednesday - Last day of classes for Summer Session I. 14 Friday - Last day of registration for Summer Session II. 28 Friday - Registration for Professional Semester. I Faculty of Education students and School of Nursing students for Fall Semester, 1985. 30 Sunday - Last day of the 1984-85 academic year. APRIL 7 ADMISSION Inquiries relating to admission should be directed to: Registrar's Office The University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4 Telephone Number: Local - 329-2231 . Long Distance - 1-800-661-1060 (Toll Free for all Canada, except Yukon and Northwest Territories) Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Applicants may phone the Registrar's Office to make an appointment to discuss admission procedures and academic programs. ADMISSION REOUIREMENTS BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE PROGRAM (B.A./B.Sc.) Admission to this program may be gained by meeting the requirements of one of the following routes. 1. Alberta High School Credits Applicants seeking admission on the basis of Alberta High School credits must present: a. A High School diploma. b. Credit for English 30 and three subjects from the following list with an overall average of 60% and a minimum mark of 50% in any subject. GENERAL INFORMATION To gain admission into an academic program at The University of Leth-bridge, an applicant must meet all the admission requirements for that program. The admission requirements for each program are set forth in this section of the Calendar, along with the procedure for application for admission. Biology 30 Chemistry 30 French 30 French 31 German 30 or 31 Latin 30 Mathematics 30 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Social Studies 30 Ukrainian 30 Every first -year student is admitted into the Faculty of Arts and Science. This admission is for applicants who intend: ' 1. To study for the degree Bachelor of Arts and Science; 2. To prepare for later admission to the Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Management, and Bachelor of Music pro-grams; 3. To enrol in one of the professional transfer programs in Agriculture, Dentistry, Engineering, Environmental Design, Food Science, Fores-try, Home Economics, Law, Library Science, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Social Welfare, and Veterinary Medicine; 4. To commence general University studies without committing them-selves initially to a particular program. Admission to the B.Ed., B.F.A., B.Mgt., B.Mus., and B.N, programs occurs at the third -year level of University studies. Students preparing to seek admission to these programs must be sure to select courses during their studies in the Bachelor of Arts and Science program that fulfill the admis-sion requirements. • Applicants who intend to enrol in one of the professional transfer programs should note that the transfer programs may have more recommended admission subjects than required for the Bachelor of Arts and Science program. An applicant without the recommended admission subjects for a particular professional transfer program may be admissible to the Bache-lor of Arts and Science program, but then may require a longer period to complete the professional transfer program. Applicants who have previously attended one or more other post-secondary institutions must meet the admission requirements of the intended University of Lethbridge program. Such applicants may need to seek admission to the Bachelor of Arts and Science program in order to complete the requirements for subsequent admission to the B.Ed., B.F.A., B.Mgt., and B.Mus. programs. There are enrolment limits on the number of students admitted to the Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Management, and Bachelor of Nursing programs. Therefore, not all qualified applicants may be admitted. c. A fifth subject at the Grade 12 level with a minimum mark of 50%. The grade in the fifth subject is not used in computing the average for admission purposes. The fifth subject may be any Grade 12 course offered for five credits as part of the Alberta High School curriculum. 2. Other Canadian High School Credits An applicant from another Canadian province who has completed the admission requirements of the university or universities of that prov-ince normally is considered eligible for admission to The University of Lethbridge. • Appropriate academic subjects and a satisfactory average are required for admission. Certificates Acceptable for University Admission British Grade 12 with appropriate subjects presented (C + Columbia average) Saskatchewan Division IV or Grade 12 standing with a 65% average on all group 30 level subjects presented for admission Manitoba Grade 12 with completion of the appropriate 300 and 301 level subjects (minimum 60% average) Ontario Complete Grade 13 (minimum 60% average on approp-riate academic subjects) Ouebec One year of C.E.G.E.P. with subjects appropriate for university admission New Brunswick Grade 12 (from 1972) (minimum 60% average) Nova Scotia Grade 12 (minimum 60% average) Newfoundland First year at Memorial University Prince Edward Grade 12 with appropriate academic subjects (minimum Island 60% average) 9 3. College Entrance Examination Board Tests Applicants are admitted upon presentation of acceptable College Entrance Examination Board scores. Applicants should write the C.E.E.B. Scholastic Aptitude Tests (verbal and mathematical) and three Achievement Tests related to their intended University program. Application for these tests may be obtained from C.E.E.B., P.O. Boic 592, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A., 08540. 4. Alberta Colleges or Institutes of Technology • The University admits any applicant who has successfully completed one year or more of studies at a recognized Alberta College or Institute of Technology and is recommended by that institution for university admission. For admission requirements, the University accepts cour-ses offered by colleges which are deemed by the colleges to be equiva-lent to Alberta High School 30 level courses. S. Transfer from Accredited Colleges or Universities An applicant who has successfully completed one year or more of work at an accredited degree-granting institution or a transferable program at a college affiliated with an accredited degree-granting institution, is admissible to The University of Lethbridge. 6. Mature Student a. Does not have the educational credentials required for admission through another admission route. b. Is at least 19 years of age at the commencement of the session. c. Provides evidence of ability to benefit from University level studies. Specific admission requirements are determined during a personal interview arranged by the Admissions Office. 7. Credentials From Other Countries In general, applicants from other countries require qualifications com-parable to those of Canadian applicants. Proof of proficiency in the English language is required. One acceptable proof is a minimum score of 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language through the College Entrance Examination Board, P.O. Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. Examples of admission requirements for non-Canadian students are listed below. Other credentials of comparable merit are acceptable. Applicants seeking admission on the basis of documents in a language other .than English must submit the documents together with a notarized English translation. When the documents do not indicate the subjects studied and . the grades secured in the individual subjects in the finalyear, the applicant is required to submit certified statements from authorized officials of the institution attended giving the required information. The International Baccalaureate: This document indicating ap'propriate subjects is acceptable for admission to first year. Some advanced credit may be awarded. General Certificate of Education: Applicants must have completed a minimum of five subjects including English, at least two being at the Advanced Level with the remainder at the Ordinary Level. Appropriate academic subjects must be presented. Australia and New Zealand: Applicants with matriculation standing from a recognized - university in Australia or New Zealand are generally admissible to The University of Lethbridge. Applicants must present the Leaving Certificate or the Matricu-lation Certificate. University of Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong Matriculation Examination is considered for the same credit as the General Certificate of Educations. The Chinese University of Hong Kong Matriculation Certificate is not acceptable for admission. India and Pakistan: A Bachelor's Degree in division one is the minimum requirement for admis-sion, or G.C.E. as above. United States: Applicants who have graduated from high school in the United States are eligible to apply for admission. Normally such applicants must submit scores in the C.E.E.B. Scholastic Aptitude Tests and in three Achievement Tests related to their intended program. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM (B.Ed.) The requirements for admission to the Faculty of Education are: 1. Completion of 20 courses in pre-Education. 2. A minimum cumulative grade-point-average of 2.00. 3. Completion of at least 80 per cent of the courses required in the major with a minimum grade-point-average of 2.00. 4. Completion of at least one course from each of three of the five lists in Faculty of Arts and Science Course Distribution Requirement (see page 24). 5. Credit in Education 2500, Orientation to Teaching, including a favour-able recommendation from the instructor. 6. A personal interview with members of the Faculty of Education. 7. A communicable diseases (TB) test administered by Student Health Services while enrolled in Education 2500. The Faculty reserves the right to require a student to seek a medical assessment of physical and/or emotional health problems when such problems appear to interfere with satisfactory teaching practice. 8. Satisfactory completion of written proficiency tests in English. Stu-dents are advised to complete the proficiency test prior to enrolling in Education 2500. This requirement may be met by writing the Alberta• Universities' Writing Competence Test. 9. Proficiency in oral English as judged by Education 2500 instructors and teacher associate(s). The faculty may require a'student to be tested by a speech therapist to determine the extent and possible interference of speech defects. 10. Completion of selected personal information inventories for ongoing evaluation of Teacher Education Program. Students with strong objections may be excused with the permission of the Dean, Faculty of Education. - Enrolment Limits There are enrolment limits on the number of students admitted to Profes-' sional Semester. I. When these limits are reached, admission is based primarily upon English language proficiency scores, evaluation of perfor-mance in Education 2500, and cumulative grade-point-average. 10 MASTER OF EDUCATION . A separate Calendar for the Faculty of Education M.Ed. program has been published. Copies may be obtained on request from the Registrar's Office. BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS PROGRAM (B.F.A.) Admission to this program occurs at the third-year level of University. studies and is based on the following requirements: ' 1. Completion of 20 semester courses in Arts and Science. 2. Satisfactory academic record. 3. Demonstrated aptitude for artistic development. The following courses are recommended for inclusion in the first 20 courses of study: Art 1000 Art 2220 Art 2020 Art 2230 Art 2150 Four studio courses Art 2160 BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (B.Mgt.) Applicants who possess the degree B.Comm. or its equivalent from a recognized institution are not admissible to the B.Mgt, program. However, such applicants may be admitted as special students in order to pursue studies of special interest. Admission to the Bachelor of Management program occurs at the third-year level of University studies and is based on the following requirements: 1. Completion of 20 courses in Arts and Science, fulfilling the Arts and Science course distribution requirement, as follows: Required Economics 1000, 2000, and an Economics course related to a field of concentration• ' Management Arts 2000 or Integrative Study 2003 Management 2100, 2400 Mathematics 1560 Statistics 1770 Statistics 2780 or Ecoriomics 2900 Electives Eleven non-Management courses 'Economics Elective for Concentration 2050, 2700 or 2850 Accounting 2100 or 2200 Marketing 2600 Human Resources Management 2050, 2400, 2700 or 2850 Finance 2700 or 2850 Public Administration 2050 Economics Any 2000 level Economics course except 2900 General Management Program 2. A minimum cumulative grade-point-average of 2.00. The grade-point-average is calculated on the basis of all graded courses; for the purpose of this regulation there must be at least 15 graded courses, including Management Arts 2000 or Integrative Study 2003, Management 2100 and 2400. 3. A personal interview may be required. Transfer Students Information about transfer credit for course Work elsewhere may be obtained from the School of Management. Enrolment Limits There are enrolment limits on the number of students admitted to the B.Mgt. program. No decision to admit a student is made prior to the deadline for admissions. Admission is based primarily upon the cumulative grade-point-average and the evaluation of performance in Management Arts 2000 or Integrative Study 2003, Management 2100 and 2400. Late applicants are considered for admission only if enrolment limits have not been reached. BACHELOR OF MUSIC PROGRAM (B.Mus.) Admission to this program occurs at the third-year level of University studies and is based on the following requirements: 1. Completion of 20 courses in Arts and Science. 2. A satisfactory level of achievement. Demonstrated capacity for musical development. 3. Piano proficiency. The following courses are required for inclusion in the first 20 courses of study: Studio courses I-IV (principal applied study): from 2131-44, 2231- . 44, 2331-44, 2431-44 History and Literature of Music: 1000, 2420 Theoretical Studies: 2111, 2211, 2311, 2411 BACHELOR OF NURSING PROGRAM (B.N.) . Admission to this program occurs at the third-year level of University admission studies and is based on the following requirements: . 1. Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. 2. Active registration with the A.A.R.N. by December 31 of the year of admission. Enrolment Limits There are enrolment limits on the number of students admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing program. When these limits are reached, admission is based primarily upon performance in the R.N. program and other post-secondary education programs, recency of work experience and involve- -rnent in professional and community activities. DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN EDUCATION (D.P.E.) Admission to this program is based on the following requirements: 1. Completion of the B.Ed. degree or its equivalent. • 2. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching. 3. Demonstrated high academic proficiency, and; • 4. Provision, in written form, of an acceptable rationale for Pursuing this type of program. - Applicants should consult the Associate Dean, Student Program Services about the general requirements of the program and to apply for acceptance thiough the Registrar's Office. Normally, only courses completed subse-quent to acceptance to the program are considered for credit toward the diploma. • . , Because the• acceptance, advisement, and approval process may be lengthy, applicants should initiate acceptance procedures atleast two months before enrolling in courses. 11 SPECIAL ADMISSION REGULATIONS EARLY ADMISSION Early admission is granted to Canadian high school students who have completed at least two required matriculation subjects and who have at least a 70 per cent average, computed on the basis of the two completed course grades combined with official predicted grades for the remaining required matriculation courses. Students are advised to consult their School Counsellors for details. TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE All applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate that they are proficient in the English language by writing and achieving a satisfactory level of performance (550 k ); on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The University may consider an alternative proof of proficiency in the English language. Landed immigrants whose first language is other than English and who have not resided in Canada for a minimum of three years are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language as outlined above. ADMISSION AS A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT Alberta high school students may be admitted on a part-time basis if they - are: 1. Currently enrolled in a southern Alberta high school program. 2. Recommended by the appropriate high school officials to be academ-ically prepared for university-level work in a given subject area or areas. Credit courses successfully completed are credited toward degree require-ments upon admission as a full-time student. ENROLMENT AS AN OCCASIONAL STUDENT The Occasional Student Enrolment route is designed to enable mature persons to enrol in university courses as part-time students, without having to present any formal educational records. This enrolment plan will partic-ularly appeal to those persons who wish initially to take courses for general interest, but who may wish to apply for admission sometime in the future. For further information, see Academic Regulations section. Enrolment as an occasional student does not constitute admission. VISITING STUDENT For admission to The On.iversity of Lethbridge, visiting students require written authorization from the sending institution. . • , • SECOND DEGREE STUDENT Applicants with undergraduate degrees from profedsional faculties are admissible to the Bachelor of Arts and Science program. Depending upon their applicability to the curriculum in Arts and Science and the standard of performance achievdd in them'; some of the courses taken for tne profes-sional degree may be credited toward the B.A./B.Sc. ' - Applicants are not admissible to the Bachelor of Arts and Science program . who possess either the degrees .B.A: or B.Sc. in the Arts and Science from recognized institutions. However, -such' applicants may be - admitted as special students in order to pursue - studies of interest. Applicants with undergraduate degrees, other than a B.Ed. degree, are admissible to the Bachelor of Education program. Applicants are not admissible to the B.Mgt. program who possess the degree B.Comm. or its equivalent from recognized institutions. However, such applicants may be admitted as special students in order to pursue studies of interest. Registered Nurses with undergraduate degrees, other than a B.Sc.N. or a B.N., are admissible to the Bachelor of Nursing program. Depending upon course applicability to the curriculum in the Nursing program and the standard of performance achieved in these courses, some of the courses taken for the first degree may be credited toward the B.N. degree. TRANSFER STUDENTS Applicants who have previously attended one or more other post-secondary educational institutions must meet the admission requirements of the intended University of Lethbridge program. Such applicants may need to seek admission to the Bachelor of Arts and Science program in order to complete the requirements for subsequent admission to the B.Ed., B.F.A., B.Mgt., or B.Mus. programs. Upon admission, students are assigned credit for subjects that are com-parable to courses offered at The University of Lethbridge and passed with acceptable grades. Specified credit in a subject area is assigned when there is a University of Lethbridge course equivalent to the course being transferred. Unspecified credit in a subject area is assigned when there is no course equivalent, but the course being transferred is acceptable .in meeting subject requirements for a degree. Applicants who have completed courses at Alberta colleges are referred to the Provincial Transfer Guide for detailed information about credit. The Guide is available through the college Registrar. Applicants assigned transfer credit must obtain approval at the time of admission for the balance of the program of studies for fulfillment of the degree requirements at The University of Lethbridge. 12 APPLICATION DEADLINES April 13, 1984 Friday June 1, 1984 Wednesday June 15, 1984 Friday July 13, 1984 Friday Dec. 3, 1984 Monday 1984 Summer Session I Management, Education and Nursing for Fall 1984 1984 Summer Session H 1984 Summer Session III Fall Semester 1984 Spring Semester 1985 new students and Admission to Education and Management Applications received after these dates will be considered as time permits. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR ALL APPLICANTS Applicants must submit to the Registrar's Office: 1. An Application for Admission Form, completed in every respect and accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $10. 2. Off icial transcripts from all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) institutions attended. Whenever pos-sible, transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution to The University of Lethbridge. PROCEDURES FOR APPLICANTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or landed immigrants follow the procedures outlined above for all applicants, and also: 1. Provide notarized English translations of all documents not in the English language. 2. Provide proof of proficiency in the English language if first language is not English. PROCEDURES FOR MATURE APPLICANTS Applicants follow the procedures for all students as outlined above, and also must arrange for interviews by contacting the Registrar's Office. PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION TO NURSING Applicants follow the procedure for all students as outlined above, and also must submit the following documentation: 1. Nursing School transcripts. 2. R.N. examination results, if applicable. 3. Proof of registration with the A.A.R.N. by December 31 of the current year. 4. Two letters of professional reference from recent employers, if appli-cable. If not applicable, one letter from the Director of the RN Program and one from a faculty member within the School of Nursing from which the applicant has graduated. 5. A resume outlining work and involvement in professional and commun-ity activities. PROCEDURES FOR READMISSION A student who has previously withdrawn, either voluntarily or upon requirement of a faculty council, is required to complete a new Application for Admission Form and to obtain a statement of admissibility from the faculty or school. Students readmitted after the absence of an academic term, excluding Summer School, should consult the Dean/Director concerning the appli-cation of current program requirements and regulations. PROCEDURES FOR PRESENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS For acceptance to Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Management, or Bachelor of Nursing programs, complete and submit to the Registrar's Office an Application for Acceptance Form by the pre-scribed deadlines. 13 _REGISTRATION -Full-time students who withdraw from courses, resulting in enrolment in fewer than three courses, are reclassified as part-time and are entitled to a pro-rated refund for withdrawn courses. Advantages accruing to the stu- PROCEDURE dent by virtue of full-time status are at that point nullified both within the A student must register for each semester at the times indicated in the University and with external agencies, including the Alberta Students' Academic Calendar. Finance Board. Students enrolled in Summer School should consult the Summer School NOTES Calendar for details of the course withdrawal procedure. 1. New Students and Students Returning After an Absence After applications have been processed, applicants are advised of eligi-bility for admission. Students receive full instruction on the procedures to be followed to complete registration. 2. In-Course Students (Continuing Students) Students currently registered at the University register at the time indicated in the Academic Calendar. 3. Course Changes Courses may be added and/or dropped during the first week of classes. No changes other than withdrawals from individual courses are permit-ted after the first week. 4. Late Penalty Fee Students who fail to complete registration during the specified period are assessed a late penalty fee. REGISTRATION IN OFF-CAMPUS COURSES Each semester the University offers courses at a number of off-campus centres. Registration and enrolment in these courses may be done through the mail. Special registration and enrolment forms are available at the Registrar's Office. Notwithstanding this provision, students taking credit courses must meet the regular admission requirements of the Faculty or School offering the courses and, where applicable, the specific course prerequisites. WITHDRAWAL Complete Withdrawal A student wishing to withdraw must notify the Registrar's Office by submit-ting a completed Withdrawal Form obtainable from the Registrar's Office. The date this form is received by the Registrar will be the official withdrawal date for purposes of fee assessment. Failure to comply with this requirement results in the assignments of failing grades, and full assessment of fees. (See Fee Refund). Grades are not assigned when a student withdraws-before the last class . of a semester. Students enrolled in.Summer School should consult the SurnMer School Calendar for details of . the Complete withdrawal prodedure. • Course Withdrawal' . . Students are awarded a "W" designation for any bourse officially with-drawn from after, the first week of classes and before the end_of the hinth week of a Fall or Spring Semester, provided the student remains enrolled in one or more 'cOurses. Studenti are entitled:to a pro-rated refund for courses frbm which they have withdrawn. ' • - Full-time students who withdraw from &purses but remairierirolled in three courseiretain classification as full-time students. Such students receive pro-rated refunds on the difference between the regular full-time fee assessment and the fee assessment for three courses. • • • 14. FEES FEE SCHEDULE Fees are stibject to change subsequent to the publication of this Calendar. 1. Tuition Fees Canadian Students (Canadian Citizens'and Landed Immigrants) a. Full-time Students (three courses) $360 per semester (more than three courses) $402.50 per semester b. Part-time Students $120 per course Non-Canadian Students (Students in Canada on the authority of a student or other authorized visa) a. Full-time Students (three courses) $540 per semester (more than three courses) $603.75 per semester b. Part-time Students $180 per course Audit Fees (non-refundable) Students paying full tuition fees Nil Others $60 per'course Course Challenge Fee $60 per course Waiver of Tuition Fees - Students 65 years or over, upon application to the Registrar's Office, are not assessed tuition fees. Before registration can be completed students must have paid a minimum deposit of 20% of the regular full-time tuition fee. Full fees must be paid by October 1 in the Fall Semester and February 1 in the Spring Semester, or suitable alternative arrangements must be made with the Controller's Office not later than these dates. A student who defaults on fee payments so arranged is subject to registration can-cellation. Receipts for payment of fees received by mail are not issiied at the time of payment unless requested at the time. Official receipts for income tax purposes will be prepared and made available before the end of the following February. 2. Application Fee - Each new application for admission must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $10. A returning student who has attended any other post-secondary educational institution since attending The University of Lethbridge is also required to pay this fee. This fee entitles the student to ten official transcripts at no extra charge. a Late Penalty Fees - These fees are charged when deadlines are not met. 4. Students' Union Fee - $29.25 for full-time students; $9.25 for part-time students. 5. Recreation/Athletic Services Fee - $10 for full-time students; $2 for part-time students. 8. Mellorist (Student Newspaper) Fee - $3.50 for full-time students; $1 for part-time students. 7. Special Fees - May be assessed for laboratories or courses requiring unique facilities or supplies. 8. Summer School Fees - See Summer School Calendar. 9. Conservatory Instruction In Music (Non-credit) - See page 34. 10. Materials and Services Fee - $5 per. course to a maximum of $20. FEE ASSESSMENT AND REFUNDS Students who withdraw from a course or courses are assessed a percen-tage of the total fee applicable for that course or those courses, effective the date of notification of withdrawal. Notification of withdrawal is consid-ered effective on the date that the Withdrawal Form is received by the Registrar. The fee assessment schedule is as follows: Withdrawal Date Percentage Assessed of Total Tuition Students' Union Fees Fees Fall Semester Anytime during September 20% nil October 1 - October 20 35% 100% October 21 - November 15 50% 100% After November 15 100% 100% Spring Semester Anytime during January 20% nil February 1 - February 20 35% 100% February 21 - March 15 50% 100% After March 15 100% 100% Refunds are processed only after November 15 in the Fall Semester and March 15 in the Spring Semester. SUMMER SESSION See Summer School Calendar. OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS Official transcripts and degree parchments are withheld from students who have outstanding fees or other accounts with the University. 15 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS CHANGES IN PROGRAM The University reserves the right to add, modify or withdraw any course or courses without notice, and to revise the semester schedule of courses. SEMESTER SYSTEM The University operates on a semester system. The Fall Semester begins in September and ends in December. The Spring Semester begins in January and ends in April. In addition to the two regular semesters, a separate Summer School is offered during the period of May through August (three sessions). TIMETABLE Normally classes start at 8:00 a.m. on a 50-minute schedule Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and on a 75-minute schedule, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some classes may be scheduled on a Saturday, if necessary, or in the evening. Normal lecture time is three hours per week, excluding labora-tories. Special timetabling is arranged for Summer School. APPLICATION FOR DEGREE Convocation is scheduled annually in the Spring of each year. A student who expects to graduate at Spring Convocation must complete an Application for Degree no later than one week after the first day of classes of the preceding Fall Semester. Forms are obtainable from the Registrar's Office. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that his name is included in the graduation list. DISTINCTION AND GREAT DISTINCTION Degrees with Distinction or Great Distinction are conferred upon students who have displayed outstanding academic performance during their undergraduate education. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS Students are classified in four ways: 1. By work load (full-time or part-time). 2. By year. 3. By objective. 4. By academic standing. Work Load A full-time student is one enrolled in three or more courses in a semester. A part-time student is enrolled in fewer than three courses in a semester. Year A student is classified as first-year until seven courses have been success-fully completed. Students who have successfully completed eight to 17 (inclusive) courses are awarded second-year standing, 18 to 27 courses third-year standing and 28 or more courses fourth-year standing. - Students working toward a second degree are classified as year five. - Special students are classified as year six. - Professional Diploma in Education students are classified as year seven. Oblective Regular Student One who has satisfied all the admission requirements and is pursuing a program of studies leading to a degree, including students admitted through the Mature Student admission route. Special Student One who has been formally admitted to the University but is not pursuing a program of studies leading to a degree. Visiting Student 1. One who enrols in courses at The University of Lethbridge with credit to be applied toward a program at another institution. A letter from a responsible officer of the other institution is required authorizing enrolment in specific courses at The University of Lethbridge accept-able for credit at the other institution. Such students are subject to the academic regulations at The University of Lethbridge but not the pro-gram requirements. 2. A student who studies at another institution for credit at The University of Lethbridge. The authorization of the Dean must be obtained in advance for the course or courses to be taken at the other Institution. Auditing Student One who has been granted permission by the instructor to attend lectures in a course on the understanding that the student may not participate in class discussions (except by Invitation of the instructor), submit assign-ments, or sit for examinations. No degree credit is granted for the course. An Audit Registration Form must be submitted to the Registrar's Office. Academie Standing Student in Good Standing One who has maintained a grade-point-average of 2.00 or higher. Probationary Student One who has been admitted (or permitted to continue) on a probationary basis because the previous academic record is either def icient . in some respect, below the standard ordinarily required, or difficult to assess. Normally a student meeting the conditions stipulated may apply for regular student status. OCCASIONAL STUDENT ENROLMENT The Occasional Student Enrolment route is designed to enable mature persons to enrol in university courses as part-time students, without having to present any formal educational records. This enrolment plan will partic-ularly appeal to those persons who wish initially to take courses for general interest, but who may wish to apply for regular admission sometime in the future. A student may enrol as an Occasional Student under the following conditions: 1. Enrolment is explicitly as an Occasional Student. 2. Occasional Student Enrolment does not constitute formal admission to the University. 3. The student has not been required to withdraw from this or any other university within the last year. 4. Enrolment is limited to part-time status (one or two courses per semes-ter). 16 5. Course prerequisites must be met where applicable. Students propos-ing to enrol in Education courses must seek prior approval from the faculty's Associate Dean, Student Program Services. 6. Occasional Students have lowest priority in classes where enrolment is limited. 7. Occasional Students may apply for formal admission -at ami time through one of the approved admission routes. • 8. A maximum of two courses taken as an Occasional Student may be counted toward degree or certificate requirements. 9. No official transcripts are issued for an occasional student. The procedure for Occasional Student Enrolment is as follows: 1. The student must enrol no later than one week following commence- • • ment of the first class. 2. To enrol, the student must submit to the Registrar's Office the Occa-sional Student Enrolment Form completed in every respect and accompanied by the full fees. No supporting documentation is re-quired. GRADING SYSTEM The University employs a letter system of grading. The overall academic performance of a student is expressed in terms of the grade-point-average (G.P.A.) Letter Grade Grade Points A - Excellent 4 B - Superior 3 C - Satisfactory 2 D - Poor 1 F - Failing Non-Grade Designation I - Incomplete W - Withdrawal X - Continuing Cr - Credit • Nc - No Credit' • - P -. Pass COURSES NOT INCLUDED Courses not included in the grade-point-average are: courses transferred from another institution, courses accredited by challenge, and courses designated Credit/Non-Credit or Pass/Fail. I - incomplete The designation of I is awarded only in case of illness or other extenuating circumstances, beiend the control of the student, which make it impos-sible to complete the required work by the close of a semester. The I-designation is awarded only on application to and approval of both the instructor and the Dean/Director; and such application is not entertained until the last two weeks of classes. The I-designation may be converted by the instructor to A, B, C, D, F, Cr, NC or a P grade within one year; if not so converted, it becomes an "F" except where circumstances continue to prevent the completion of the course in which case the "I" designation remains on the transcript. An "I" designation assigned in an Education Field Experience course has a different interpretation. Details are available from the Associate Dean, Student Program Services. W - Withdrawal A designation of W may be recorded at any time after the first week of classes, up to and including the ninth week of classes. The W-designation shall be awarded only upon formal application by the student or his agent to the Registrar. X - Continuing Currently used for applied Studies courses only which may extend beyond one semester. Signifies that a grade will be awarded at the conclusion of the course. Cr/Nc - Credit/Non-Credit Alternative A student may elect to take some courses as credit/non-credit. This alter-native is offered to encourage students to expand their academic interests by taking courses outside their field of major interest. Under the credit/non-credit alternative, either credit (Cr) or non-credit (NC) is awarded in place of a letter grade. For satisfactory completion of course requirements, the designation Cr is awarded. If course require-ments are not fulfilled, the student is awarded the designation Nc. Courses taken as credit/non-credit are not included in computation of the grade-point- average. If requested by the student, substitution of Cr by a letter grade is permitted until 30 days after grades have been mailed. In such a case, the course is included in the grade-point-average computation. •A student may elect credit/non-credit in a maximum of two courses per semester, but may not elect more than a total of eight for credit toward a degree. The credit/non-credit alternative must be declared at the time of registration. Replacing Cr with a letter grade in a course taken as credit/non-credit does not permit a student to enrol in more than a maxi-mum of eight such courses. The credit/non-credit alternative may not be elected in courses in the student's major, nor in required courses in Education. Within the overall limit of eight, Education students may elect a maximum of three Education courses as credit/non-credit. For the purpose of this regulation, Manage-ment courses are regarded as the Major for the degree B.Mgt., and Nursing courses are regarded as the major for the degree B.N. Transfer students or students pursuing a second degree may elect to take courses as credit/non-credit on a proportional basis. P - Pass/Fall Courses Certain . courses are specified as Pass/Fail in the course descriptions. For such courses, students are awarded either the designation P or the grade F. The designation P indicates satisfactory completion of the ojectives of a Pass/Fail course. When a student is awarded the designation P, the course is not included in computation of the grade-point-average; when the stu-dent is awarded F, the course is included in computation of the grade-point- average. Students who intend to transfer to .other institutions are advised that some institutions do not recognize courses for which grades are not assigned. REPEAT OF A COURSE If a student repeats a course all attempts are recorded on the transcript, but upon the student's application, only the most recent grade is computed in the grade-point-average. The student must apply to the Registrar's Office for this change. • The original letter grade may not be replaced by the credit/non-credit designations. 17 STUDENT APPEALS Students dissatisfied with the application of an academic policy or regula-tion to their own status are entitled to a review by the Dean of the Faculty or the Director of the School in which they are registered. If still dissatisfied after this review, the student may address a written appeal to the Dean or Director who renders the final decision on behalf of the Faculty of School. A student may appeal a decision on behalf of the Faculty or School to the General Faculties Council. APPEAL OF GRADE The initial appeal of a grade by a student must be made directly to the •instructor within 30 days after the grade report is mailed by the Registrar. If the instructor is not available, the student must notify the Dean of the Faculty or the Director of the School within the 30 day period. If the student's concern is not resolved in the initial stage, a written appeal must be forwarded to the Registrar no later than 45 days after the date of mailing of the grade report. The Registrar will refer the appeal to the appropriate Dean/Director for consideration by a Faculty/School Grade Appeal Committee. The Grade Appeal Committee must reach a decision on the appeal no later than 30 days from the date the Registrar has referred the appeal to the Dean/Director. The student may appeal the decision of the Grade Appeal Committee to the General Faculties Council. The appeal must be submitted to the Secretary of the General Faculties Council no later than 20 days after the decision by the Grade Appeal Committee has been mailed. If the student fails to meet a stipulated time limit, the appeal shall be deemed lost and the appeal procedure terminated. It is understood that the appeallant may terminate the appeal at any stage. ADVANCED PLACEMENT Students may have had some educational experience that provides much of the background usually acquired in an introductory course. In such cases, the student may seek the permission of the Faculty/School to enrol in advanced courses. Students granted such advanced placement may not subsequently take for degree credit the introductory course in the same discipline. CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT Students may challenge for academic credit in coursei at or above the 1000 level on the basis of knowledge or experience gained outside a formal academic context. The course challenge fee is one-half the regular tuition fee and is payable in advance. No grade is assigned for a course by challenge, nor does the credit count toward thefesidence requirement. The policy does not permit challenge for unspicifieil credit, Independent_ Study, Applied Study topics courses, or seminari. Challenge for credit is not available for Education courses. There are limitations on eligibility to challenge for credit in Arts and Science, Man-agement, and Nursing. Consult the Dean or Directors for. further informa-tion. STUDY AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES AS A VISITING STUDENT As it may suit their program, and within the Faculty/School residence requirement, students in good standirig may be authorized to take courses at another university if their registration as a visiting student is acceptable to that institution. Application for such authorization must be approved in advance. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that an official transcript of grades is sent to the Registrar at The University of Lethbridge. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE Within the policies of the Academic Councils, an instructor bears full responsibility for evaluating the academic performance of students. An instructor must indicate at the beginning of each course the detailed manner by which work will be evaluated and the final grades derived, and, upon request, to communicate to students an estimation of their level of performance by the end of the eighth week of the semester. An instructor may prescribe a variety of forms of evaluation, such as recitations, papers and other works, mid-term examinations, and a final examination. If a final examination is prescribed, it is administered during the examination period indicated in the Calendar of the University, and is limited to a maximum of three hours. No testing outside the procedures of normal class meeting is permitted during the last two weeks of the regular class schedule. Final grades are determined in accordance with the grading system des-cribed in this Calendar. All grades for courses and Independent Study are submitted to the Office of the Dean or Director by the date set at the end of each session. Except when a Course Incomplete has been approved by both the instructor and the Dean/Director there is no provision for the late submission, revision or evaluation of student's work or the late submission of grades. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY The University of Lethbridge recognizes that proficiency In written and spoken English are key components of a liberal arts education. Both during University and after graduation, students must be able to understand the ideas of others and to express their own ideas clearly and effectively. Thus, the University requires that students meet a minimum English language proficiency standard. Although English language proficiency involves many skills, the University places special emphasis on writing competence, and requires all students to pass the Alberta Universities' Writing Competence Test (AUWCT). 1. All students who began studies at The University of Lethbridge after July 1, 1983, are required to meet a minimum AUWCT standard before a degree is granted. Students are responsible for knowing whether they are bound by the English Language Proficiency requirements. Those who are uncertain about their status should contact the Office of the Dean or Director of their Faculty or School. Under exceptional circum- . stances, students may apply for exemption through the appropriate Deri or birector at the time of admission. ' 2. It is strongly recommended that the AUWCT be written by all students within the first semester following their admission to the University. For those failing to meet the standard, instructioh . is available through Writing Services.•Fees may be charged for such services, and for test-ing and re-testing.' _ 3. All.studenfs entering the Faculty of Arts 'and Science with first-year standing must meet the minimum AUWCT standard within 24 months from the date of admission, or before completion of their 20th course, whichev.er comes first. This regulation applies to both full-time and part-time student. 18 OFFICIAL TEST DATES The Alberta Universities' Writing Competence Test will be written at The University of Lethbridge on the following dates: Date 1984 Time Thursday, April 5 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. 1985 Saturday, Jan. 12 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 4. Except in those Schools and Faculties which require a standard of writing competence for admission, all students transferring from another institution with second-year standing (eight - 17 courses) or more, must meet the minimum AUWCT standard within 12 months from the date of admission. This regulation applies to both full-time and part-time students and for transfer students admitted to the School of Nursing who began studies at The University of Lethbridge after July 1, 1983. 5. Any Faculty or School may demand of its students additional levels of competence beyond the minimum AUWCT standard. 6. Carefully considered exceptions to requirements 3 and 4 above could apply to students whose first language is other than English. Students whose primary language is not English must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements. Such students may request an extension of the deadline for meeting the minimum AUWCT standard if they can demonstrate that they have made an honest attempt to pass the AUWCT within the prescribed time schedule. Requests for extension of the deadline as specified in requirement 3 or 4 above should be addressed in writing to the Dean or Director of the Faculty or School in which the student is registered. Such requests wi
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