University of Lethbridge Undergraduate Calendar 2015-2016

• Main Author: University of Lethbridge
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: University of Lethbridge 2015
• Subjects: Alberta > Lethbridge > Calendars > Universities and colleges; University of Lethbridge; Billing; Canada; Endeavour; Nesa; First Nations; inuit; Metis
• Online Access: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/archives/id/23405

The official University of Lethbridge academic undergraduate calendar for 2015-2016. Calendar 2015/2016 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. The Calendar is updated annually. If necessary, a list of corrections and post-publication updates to the print edition of the 2015/2016 Calendar, which have been changed in the online edition, will be posted at www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-calendar/updates. Check this web page regularly to keep informed of changes. The U of L Calendar is also available online at www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-calendar ©2015 - University of Lethbridge 3 MANDATE STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OUR PROMISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DESTINATION 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 OUR FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 THE UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 THE UNIVERSITY SHIELD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PRINCIPLES OF STUDENT CITIZENSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 NOTICES TO STUDENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ERRATA AND ADDENDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PART 1  ADMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Application Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Admission Routes and Required Qualifications for New Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Continuing Students Changing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 English Language and Writing Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Transfer and Evaluation of Credit - Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 How to Apply for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Policies for all Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Admission/Registration Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Explanation of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 PART 2  REGISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Student Records Retention Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Terms Used During Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 When to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Order of Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Registration Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Course Add/Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Cancellation and Withdrawal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Appeal of Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 PART 3  FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Financial Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Application for Admission and Open Studies Student Registration Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Deposits/Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Fee Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Fee Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cancellations, Withdrawals and Refunds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Outstanding Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Fee Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 PART 4  ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Academic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Grade Appeal Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Student discipline policy - Academic Offences . . . . . . . . . . 73 Student discipline policy - Non-Academic Offences. . . . . . 75 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Registration Privileges/ Prohibit Access to University Property . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Appeal of Application of Policy Other than Grade or Student Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Assessment of Student Learning Policy and Procedures for Undergraduate Courses . . . . . . . . . . 78 Other Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Program Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 PART 5  GRADUATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Application for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Outstanding Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Convocation Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Conferral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Conferral in Absentia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Names on Parchments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Awarded Posthumously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Parchment Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Convocation Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Revoking Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 PART 6  UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE  INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Exchange Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 International student services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Language Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 PART 7  FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Advising and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Academic Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Institutional Honours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Arts and Science Disciplines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Applied Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Topics Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Cross-Listed Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Undergraduate Thesis Courses ('Honours Thesis' Designation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Co-operative Education/Internship Programs . . . . . . . . . 102 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Concentrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Combined Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 B.A., B.Sc. or BASc. After an Approved Degree . . . . . . . . 141 B.A. or B.Sc. After Completion of a Professional Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Post-Diploma Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Pre-Nursing Pathway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Pre-Professional Transfer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 PART 8  FACULTY OF EDUCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Guiding Principles of Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Admission to Bachelor of Education Programs . . . . . . . . . 153 Requirements for Bachelor of Education Programs . . . . . 155 Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Education Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Education Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Diploma Programs in Education (D.P.E.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 PART 9  FACULTY OF FINE ARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 General Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Advising and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Academic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Institutional Honours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Co-Operative Education Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 University Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Conservatory of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 PART 10  FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 General Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 B.H.Sc. After Transfer to a Professional Faculty . . . . . . . . 196 Co-operative Education Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Bachelor of Nursing Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Bachelor of Health Sciences Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Post-Diploma Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Minors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 PART 11  FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Faculty of Management Campuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Advising and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Undergraduate Thesis Course  (Honours Thesis Designation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Co-operative Education Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Academic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Regulations that Apply to Courses Taken in Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Institutional Honours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Bachelor of Management as a Second Degree . . . . . . . . . 223 Double Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Combined Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA)/Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Bridging . . . . . . . . . 226 PART 12  SOCIAL WORK (THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY) - LETHBRIDGE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . 227 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Bachelor of Social Work Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Southern Alberta M.S.W. for Students with a B.S.W. . . . 228 PART 13  COMBINED DEGREES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Basic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . 230 Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education . . . . . 251 Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . 262 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management . . . . . 264 Post-Diploma Combined Degrees Programs in Fine Arts and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Post-Diploma Combined Degrees Program in Management and Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Management . . 289 B.A. or B.Sc. After Completion of a Professional Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 PART 14  COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Course Subject Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Where to Get More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Course Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 How to Read a Course Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 PART 15  AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Application for Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Entrance Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 Entrance, Transfer, or Continuing Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . 467 Undergraduate Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 Academic Medals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541 5 PART 16  GENERAL SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . 547 Accommodated Learning Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547 Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547 Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 Bus Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 Campus ID Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 Campus Safety - Security Services/Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 Campus Women’s Centre (CWC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 Career & CO-OP Services (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 Catering and Food Services - Provided by Aramark Higher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 Chaplaincy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 CKXU Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Conference and Event Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Counselling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Enrolment Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Health Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Housing Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551 Information Technology Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 International Student services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 International Student Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG) . . . . 553 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554 Mail Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554 Native Student Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Off-Campus Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Office of the Associate Vice-President (Students) . . . . . . 555 Printing Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Registrar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Sport and Recreation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Student Awards - Scholarships and Bursaries. . . . . . . . . . 557 Student Finance - Government Student Loans and Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 Students’ Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 The Meliorist (Student Newspaper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560 University Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 Writing Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 PART 17  ACADEMIC STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 PART 18  UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577 PART 19  AWARDS OF DISTINCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585 PART 20  COLLABORATING AND PARTNERING INSTITUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 Collaborating Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 Partnering Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 6 MANDATE STATEMENT The University of Lethbridge is a public, board-governed university operating as a Comprehensive Academic and Research Institution under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act of Alberta. Founded on the principles of liberal education, the University of Lethbridge provides undergraduate and graduate programs in education, fine arts, health sciences, humanities, management, nursing, sciences, and social sciences, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The institution also provides certificate programs, post-baccalaureate certificate programs, post-graduate certificate programs and post- master’s certificate programs that lead to professional specialization, and open studies for lifelong learners. The University of Lethbridge conducts pure and applied research and establishes and sustains facilities for pursuing original research. The University develops centres of research excellence in areas in which it has special expertise or that have particular relevance to the region or province. Programs of research, scholarship and creative activity include the study of fundamental issues for their intrinsic intellectual, aesthetic or philosophical interest, and of practical challenges of direct importance for social, cultural, economic or environmental wellbeing. The University of Lethbridge protects free inquiry and scholarship, facilitates access to scholarly resources, and supports artistic expression and the free and open scholarly discussion of issues. In support of Campus Alberta, the University of Lethbridge collaborates with other institutions to ensure transferability within the province’s postsecondary education system and delivers seamless learning opportunities. As part of this commitment, the University works with other institutions to provide degree completion opportunities for university transfer students and diploma graduates. Across the spectrum of intellectual pursuit, the University of Lethbridge continually develops innovative programs and research collections in existing and emerging disciplines to meet the needs of students, society and the economy. This includes collaborating with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples to develop programs and collections that are relevant and accessible to them. The University of Lethbridge serves a variety of student groups: undergraduate and graduate students; transfer students; high school graduates; First Nations, Métis and Inuit students; adult learners; international students; and immigrants. It also serves students on campuses in Edmonton and Calgary and, through distance learning technology, students across the province, the country and the world. The University of Lethbridge strives to make university-level education available to all Albertans, including those living outside major urban centres and those who have traditionally not sought university education. The University of Lethbridge fosters a learning community that meets the educational and personal growth needs of its students. This learning community emphasizes teaching excellence, exposure to research, information literacy, interaction with professors and instructors, effective academic advising and personal counselling, and a spectrum of cultural, recreational and extracurricular opportunities. The University of Lethbridge values a high quality of teaching and emphasizes the mutually beneficial relationship between teaching and research. Other facilities and services, such as the Library, student residences, health services, theatres and other performance spaces, and sports and recreation facilities support and enrich the student experience and the lives of community members while respecting environmental sustainability. The University strives to enhance its educational environment through innovation and creativity. The University of Lethbridge builds mutually supportive relationships and partnerships, addresses the cultural and societal needs of the communities it touches, and advocates the critical role that education plays in the growth and well-being of an informed society. The University further contributes to society by discovering, preserving, synthesizing and disseminating knowledge for the benefit of all. Approved by the Minister, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology June 24, 2010 OUR PROMISE To our students, we make a promise: A promise to do our best, so they can be their best. A promise to foster exploration, to share ideas and information, to teach but also to learn. A promise to build the buildings, acquire the technology, cultivate the partnerships, and welcome the people essential to advancing an environment that excites and ignites learning. A promise to create an environment where professors and students are colleagues and everyone grows together, an environment that recognizes the power of every student’s dream. And helps that dream come true.7 DESTINATION 2020 Where we are going We will be Canada’s destination for all who seek a comprehensive, liberal education-based university that promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and inspires research-informed teaching and learning, creative discovery, scholarship, professional endeavour, experiential opportunities and community engagement. The University of Lethbridge is Alberta’s Destination University. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, we are a community that fosters an atmosphere of discovery, a welcoming place where students and faculty have the freedom to think, create and explore together. People are the essential resource of our institution; they define our university and are our greatest strength. Who we are We are committed to the individual student as a person of ultimate worth. Our students learn within and beyond the classroom in a research-intensive environment that offers connections with the diverse communities we serve. Students are taught by inspired scholars who integrate research and creativity with teaching. Our motto, Fiat Lux (“Let There be Light”), and our founding principle of liberal education, continue to define and inspire us. We are committed to being the comprehensive academic and research university in Alberta that empowers individuals with broader knowledge and prepares them to think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, solve complex problems, and contribute fully to society. We give people more than an education: we give them a life trajectory and the tools to make a difference. High quality is central to all that we do. Our commitment to maintaining high quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs is important to fostering a better society. High quality instruction and teaching are essential to our commitment to quality, as are the vibrant programs of research and creative activity that are a differentiating feature of our institution and a central part of our culture as a Comprehensive Academic and Research Institution. High quality facilities and services support our institution and its students, staff and academic staff. The University of Lethbridge was born from the needs and aspirations of our local communities, and so access to our university is a foundational value. We are committed to providing student access to our high quality academic programs throughout the province, without creating unnecessary financial barriers. Community engagement with our university (and vice-versa) and the community use of our facilities are important to us. Our liberal education foundation, combined with our student focus and research and creative excellence, enable a distinctive student experience across three campuses in Alberta - Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton. The result is engaged citizens, who are intent on understanding relevant issues and on improving our region, our country and our world. Why We Exist The University of Lethbridge exists to build a better society and inspire the minds of tomorrow. • We create, discover, disseminate and apply knowledge through free and critical inquiry and excellence in basic and applied research of regional and global impact. • At the undergraduate and graduate levels, we develop creative discoverers and independent learners, who understand their responsibility for critical thinking and scholarship. • We prepare students for their personal and professional paths. • We encourage and nurture creative expression. • We pursue community engagement. • We value, encourage and celebrate the talents and efforts of our students, faculty, staff and alumni.8 OUR FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES The University of Lethbridge is committed to the following fundamental principles: OUR COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY We adopt a global perspective and cultivate responsible citizens who contribute to build better societies. We encourage and protect free inquiry and expression, and model collegial and civil debate, dissent and controversy to critically explore and resolve issues. We share with our communities our research, scholarship, creative activities, facilities, resources and initiatives, involving our communities wherever possible. This helps us anticipate and respond to societal needs. We promote diversity and gender equity, and ensure equal opportunity for participation. We are committed to collaborating with First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples and communities to ensure that our partnerships, and ensuing programs, meet the needs of these communities. OUR COMMITMENT TO CREATIVITY, INQUIRY, AND DISCOVERY We believe in academic freedom. Research and acquiring knowledge are inherent societal goods and ends in themselves. We encourage and support research, scholarship, critical inquiry and creative performance, in all areas in which we teach, and in areas of special relevance locally, nationally and globally. We conduct research in many forms, including that with the broadest scope and longest term, and communicate the outcome of these efforts. Wherever appropriate, we connect our research and scholarship to the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve. We sustain, and provide access to, the scholarly resources and knowledge base needed for research, scholarship and creative activity. OUR COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS We offer students a liberal education, the best preparation for their future, which provides a wide base of knowledge and promotes academic skills that students can apply broadly. We are student-centred, and help students achieve their full potential by facilitating their intellectual growth and personal excellence in an atmosphere of engagement within and beyond the classroom. We are a comprehensive university, offering excellence in undergraduate and graduate university education, and striving for a balance between our focus on teaching and our commitment to research, scholarship and creative activities. We promote effective teaching and learning, applying face-to-face learning, experiential learning, and online and distance learning where those delivery modes make the best sense. We strive for inspirational teaching and learning, which takes place in an environment of respect, free from discrimination. We expand horizons and develop a global mindset, educating our students to become citizens of a complex society, capable of making important contributions.9 OUR COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE ACTION We emphasize ethical action and are environmentally, socially and financially responsible. We practice procedural fairness and act in accordance with all applicable codes of professional and ethical practice and conduct. We use leading technology effectively, to facilitate and enhance learning and research relationships among students, faculty members and other University stakeholders. Approved by the Board of Governors December 2013 THE UNIVERSITY The University of Lethbridge is a non-denominational, coeducational university incorporated under the provisions of the Post-secondary Learning Act of the Province of Alberta. It is a provincial university with membership in the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. The University of Lethbridge participates with the universities and other post-secondary institutions of Alberta in a variety of co-operative programs and activities. The University of Lethbridge was established in 1967 with a student population of 638. It has grown to a current population of roughly 8,200 full-time and part-time students, both graduate and undergraduate, with a campus overlooking the beautiful Oldman River. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled in the summer session. The University also offers programs in Calgary and Edmonton, serving approximately 1,000 students. There are more than 38,000 U of L alumni worldwide. The University is situated on over 550 acres in west Lethbridge, a sub-division in Alberta’s fourth largest city with a population of approximately 90,000. 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, approximately 145 kilometres (90 miles) east of the Canadian Rockies and 95 kilometres (60 miles) north of the United States border. University Hall, designed by architect Arthur Erickson, has received international acclaim for its architectural originality and functional design. PROGRAMS The University of Lethbridge offers Canada’s premier learning experience. It is grounded in liberal education and committed to providing its students with small classes, a personal experience, and the most vital and engaging learning environment in the country. The University also offers undergraduate programming as follows: The Faculty of Arts and Science offers instruction leading to the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc.). The Co-operative Education/Internship Program option is available for all majors. The Faculty also offers a Post-Diploma Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Studies, as well as Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science degrees in Agricultural Studies, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Geography with a Concentration in Geographical Information Science. The Faculty of Education offers instruction leading to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. The Faculty also offers the Diploma in Education (D.P.E.) program for certified practicing educators. The Faculty of Fine Arts offers instruction leading to the following degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art (B.F.A. - Art), Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts (B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts), Bachelor of Fine Arts - Multidisciplinary (B.F.A. - Multidisciplinary), Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media (B.F.A. - New Media), and Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), as well as a number of post-diploma programs leading to these degrees. The Co-operative Education/Internship Program option is available for all Fine Arts programs. The Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with Lethbridge College, prepares baccalaureate graduates as beginning practitioners in the Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA) program, Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing After Degree. The Faculty also offers the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Addictions Counselling and Public Health. Post-diploma degree programs are also available for Addictions Counselling majors in the Bachelor of Health Sciences. The Co-operative Education/ Internship Program option is available for Faculty of Health Sciences programs. The Faculty of Management offers instruction leading to the Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) degree as well as post-diploma programs. The Faculty also offers certificate programs and the Professional Diploma in Accounting program. The Co-operative Education/Internship Program option is available for all Management majors. 10 The University offers instruction leading to the following Combined Degrees: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (B.A./B.Ed.) Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (B.Sc./B.Ed.) Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education (B.F.A. - Art/ B.Ed.) Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education (B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts/B.Ed.) Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Education (B.F.A. - New Media/B.Ed.) Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (B.Mus./B.Ed.) Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education (B.Mgt./B.Ed.) Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management (B.A./B.Mgt.) Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management (B.Sc./B.Mgt.) Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Management (B.F.A. - New Media/B.Mgt.) Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education (B.F.A. - Art/B.Ed.) Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education (B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts/B.Ed.) Post-Diploma Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (B.Mus./B.Ed.) Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education (B.Mgt./B.Ed.) The University also offers programs for transfer to professional faculties at other universities in Dentistry, Engineering, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine. A four-year Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) is offered by the University of Calgary, in co-operation with the University of Lethbridge, on the Lethbridge campus. The School of Graduate Studies offers instruction leading to the following degrees: Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Counselling (M.C.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Music (M.Mus.), Master of Nursing (M.N.), Master of Science (M. Sc.), Master of Science (M.Sc. - Management), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the sciences, multidisciplinary areas and education. The Co-operative Education/Internship Program option is available in the Master of Arts and Master of Science programs. THE UNIVERSITY SHIELD The University of Lethbridge adopted its official Shield (shown left) in 1973, six years after the University’s inception. Developed by a Senate committee with the leadership of University President Dr. William E. Beckel, the Shield design and Heraldic description was approved by the Senate on October 2, 1973 and ratified by the Board of Governors later that month. The Shield was designed primarily in the University’s colours of blue and gold. The gold sun on the blue shield represents southern Alberta. The blue and silver book above the gold and blue wreath represents the search for knowledge. The University’s motto, ‘Fiat Lux,’ Latin for ‘Let there be light,’ is lettered on a gold and silver band below the shield. In 2003, the original design was simplified (shown right). The new shield brings focus to the fiery sun with twisted Aztec rays and to the motto, ‘Fiat Lux.’11 UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PRINCIPLES OF STUDENT CITIZENSHIP A. PREAMBLE Definition Student means any person, including a faculty or staff member, who is: 1. Registered or enrolled in one or more credit or non- credit courses and programs at the University of Lethbridge for the current or a future term; or 2. Registered or enrolled in any University-sponsored program. Purpose & Scope These Principles of Student Citizenship define the University of Lethbridge’s expectations for the behaviour of its students. Application The Principles of Student Citizenship apply to all students at the University of Lethbridge. They outline the behaviour that the University of Lethbridge expects of its students while they are on University premises, on professional practice assignment, on paid and volunteer placements, or off-campus for academic or University purposes. Philosophy Behind the Principles The educational environment at the University of Lethbridge encourages intellectual exchange, creativity, originality and discovery. It also emphasizes free inquiry and expression, diversity, equality and equal opportunity for participation. The Principles of Student Citizenship are designed to support and protect this educational environment by defining students’ responsibilities as members of the academic community. These principles operate within the framework provided by the institution’s Statement of Philosophy, Vision, Mission, and Fundamental Principles. The University of Lethbridge has a tradition of academic integrity and personal civility. The Principles of Student Citizenship aim to promote and continue this tradition. B.FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF STUDENT CITIZENSHIP 1. Students honour the following basic values of academic integrity: a. Honesty in learning, teaching, research and service. b.Respect of a wide range of thoughts, opinions and ideas; of colleagues, instructors and administration; and of the work of others. c.Responsibility for upholding the integrity of scholarship and research. 2. Students conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Fundamental Principles of the University of Lethbridge. 3. Students respect the rights of every student and faculty member to attain their educational goals fairly. 4. Students respect the health, safety and welfare of every member of the University of Lethbridge community. 5. Students respect and uphold the rights and freedoms of all members of the University of Lethbridge community, in accord with the principles articulated in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 6. Students treat with consideration the buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment of the University of Lethbridge. 7. Students strive to maintain collegial relationships with fellow students, peers, faculty, staff and administration. 8. Students abide by the policies, regulations, rules and procedures of the University of Lethbridge and its academic and administrative units. 9. Students abide by reasonable oral or written instructions given by University of Lethbridge personnel in the implementation of their duties to ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulations, rules and procedures. 10. All students accept the responsibility to abide by the University of Lethbridge Principles of Student Citizenship. To view the entire version of the Principles of Student Citizenship, please visit www.uleth.ca/ross/policies/ student_citizenship.pdf.12 THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION The University collects personal information pursuant to Alberta’s Post-secondary Learning Act (PSLA), Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), and other applicable federal and provincial law. The subsections which follow outline personal information collected by the University. Where there is a specific legal authority to collect information, it is noted in the subsection. Your personal information will be used for admission, registration, scholarships and awards administration, academic progress monitoring, planning and research, alumni relations, contacting you about University courses and services, and operating other University-related programs. The University may share and disclose your personal information within the University to carry out its Mandate and operations. Specific data will be disclosed to relevant student associations, and to the federal and provincial governments to meet reporting requirements. For questions on the collection, use and disclosure of this information, please contact the University’s FOIP Coordinator at [e-mail] or 403-332-4620. The University’s practices for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information about students, and this Notice, comply with the provisions of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). THE OFFICIAL STUDENT RECORD The Registrar of the University maintains the Official Student Record. It includes: information provided when an Application for Admission is submitted or when registration for and change to programs and courses are submitted; the student identification number; academic record; graduation status; and immigration status (collection is specifically authorized by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act) correspondence. It is used to determine a student’s eligibility for admission and registration; to track progress at the University; to contact the student when necessary; to confirm a student’s status and identity; and to develop statistical reports (although the information in statistical reports is grouped to protect individual privacy of individuals). Some personal information in the Official Student Record is available to and used by other units of the University in order to meet the University’s Mandate. However, access to the Official Student Record is limited in accordance with the University’s Confidentiality of Student Records Policy and the FOIP Act. When a student is eligible, certain elements from the Official Student Record are used in the Alumni and Development Record. These are name, address, Faculty and graduation status. They are used for ongoing contact with alumni and for the University’s development activities. For further information about the Official Student Record, please contact the Registrar: 403-320-5700 [e-mail] FACULTY/SCHOOL RECORDS The University’s Faculties and Schools collect personal information about students. This information includes class lists including pictures, records of a student’s attendance at class, completion of assignments, marks received for assignments and examinations, correspondence to and from the student, honours received by the student, contact addresses or telephone numbers, student advising information and graduation status. The information is used to identify the student, track the student’s progress, contact the student as necessary, operate the programs of the Faculty or School, provide advice to the student as requested and permit participation in the programs offered by the Faculty or School. For further information about personal information collected by the Faculties and Schools, please contact the Office of the Dean: Arts and [e-mail] [e-mail] Fine [e-mail] Health [e-mail] [e-mail] Graduate [e-mail] LIBRARY The Library collects the personal information about students that is necessary to operate the lending activities and reference services of the University Library. For further information about personal information collected by the Library, please contact the University Librarian: 403-329-2261 [e-mail] SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT FINANCE Scholarships and Student Finance collects specific personal information from and about students who have applied for scholarships, bursaries, awards and other financial aid. The information collected is determined by the donors of the financial aid and relates to specific eligibility requirements set by the donors. The University also administers student loan programs under contracts with the financial assistance in the form of federal and provincial loans, grants, bursaries and awards. Personal information collected from and about students who apply for Alberta and Canada Student Loans are authorized by the Alberta Students Finance Act and related regulations, and by the Canada Student Loans Act, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act and the Income Tax Act. The information collected by Scholarships and Student Finance is used to administer the University Awards Program (Part 15), the Alberta (Government) Scholarships Program and the loan programs of the provincial and federal governments. For further information about personal information collected by Scholarships and Student Finance, please contact Scholarships and Student Finance: 403-329-2585 [e-mail] NOTICES TO STUDENTS Regarding the Collection of Personal Data13 HOUSING SERVICES The Housing Services and Food and Catering Services Offices collect personal information necessary to operate student housing and food services programs, including the assignment to housing units, financial records related to payment for housing, and food services. For further information about personal information collected by the Housing Services and Food and Catering Services Offices, please contact the Executive Director, Ancillary Services: [e-mail] INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES The University offers email services and computer access to students. The primary purposes of the service are to enable the students to contact one another and their faculty members, participate in online research and discussions, and to allow assignments to be completed. Information Technology Services collects personal information about students in order to assign access to the University servers, monitor the use of University equipment in accordance with agreements signed by students to obtain access, and to obtain assistance with the use of University equipment. For further information about personal information collected by the Department of Information Technology Services, please contact the Chief Information Officer: [e-mail] FINANCIAL SERVICES University Financial Services collects personal information about students in order to ensure debts owed to the University are recorded and collected. The information is used to determine eligibility to participate in University programs and activities, including ongoing registration for academic programs, graduation, Library services, Housing and Catering and Food Services programs, Students’ Union programs, Recreation Services programs, and Health Centre programs. For further information about personal information collected by Financial Services, please contact the Executive Director, Financial Services: [e-mail] HEALTH CENTRE The Health Centre collects personal information that is necessary to operate clinical health services and to manage health care for students and University employees who visit the Health Centre. In addition to information collected under the general authority, the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act authorizes the collection of the individual’s Alberta Health Care Insurance number or its equivalent for billing purposes. Collection of personal information by health practitioners and confidentiality of clinical records are also subject to the provisions of the Alberta Health Disciplines Act, Health Facilities Review Act, Health Information Act and Medical Professions Act. For further information about personal information collected by Health Services, please contact the Associate Vice-President (Human Resources and Administration): [e-mail] SPORT AND RECREATION SERVICES Sport and Recreation Services collects personal information about students necessary to operate and promote intramural programs, offer recreational classes and offer drop-in programs. The information is used to determine eligibility to participate in the programs and assess and collect fees where applicable. For further information about personal information collected by Sport and Recreation Services, please contact the Executive Director, Sport and Recreation Services: 403-329-2380 [e-mail] INTERCOLLEGIATE AND CLUB ATHLETICS The University intercollegiate athletic teams collect the personal information necessary for student athletes to participate in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) programs at both regional and national levels. University club teams collect personal information necessary for student athletes to participate in competitive sports outside CIS programs at local, regional and national levels. The information is used to determine eligibility and fitness for teams or competitions, and to operate and promote the teams. For further information about personal information collected by athletic teams, please contact the Executive Director, Sport and Recreation Services: 403-329-2380(See U of L Directory for further contact information: directory.uleth.ca/) FACULTY OF FINE ARTS The Faculty of Fine Arts collects personal information necessary for students to participate in Fine Arts programs and activities. The University considers that recordings of performances or photographs of students carrying out their work are necessary for the proper operation of the programs offered by the Faculty; and that the same may be used for the promotion of the Faculty and the programs it offers and may be retained in the archives of the University. For further information about personal information collected by the Faculty of Fine Arts, please contact the Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts: 403-329-2126 [e-mail] CAMPUS SAFETY Risk and Safety Services, Security Services, and Parking Services all collect personal information about students in the reporting and investigation of risk, safety and security matters at the University, and for the operation of the University’s parking services. For further information about personal information collected by Campus Safety departments, please contact the Executive Director, Campus Safety: 403-329-2603 [e-mail] UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE STUDENTS AND THE ALBERTA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD In 1985, the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board issued an Order under Section 7 of the Workers’ Compensation Regulation which provides that the Workers’ Compensation Act applies to students registered in and attending the University of Lethbridge (and other post-secondary institutions in Alberta) while they are in attendance. The Workers’ Compensation Board coverage does not extend to students who suffer accidents while engaging or participating in extracurricular sporting, recreational, social or personal fulfillment activities which are not a current academic requisite or which are not required as a part of the course of study in which the student is registered. Workers’ Compensation Board coverage means students are treated as employees when injured in an incident related to the course of studies. The University’s Risk and Safety Services is available to assist the student if a Workers’ Compensation claim is required. 403-329-2190 [e-mail] 403-329-2350 14 ERRATA AND ADDENDA The University of Lethbridge Undergraduate Calendar is updated annually and is effective for the academic year that runs from May 1 to April 30. From time to time, the Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education may provide the University with approval to offer new programs and majors. Such approval may be given after the Calendar has been published. In this event, the University will list newly approved programs and majors along with complete descriptions and requirements on the University website. In addition, a list of corrections and post-publication updates to the print edition of the 2015/2016 Calendar will be posted at www.uleth.ca/ ross/academic-calendar/updates. The online edition of the Calendar will be changed to reflect these changes. Please check this web page regularly for information about changes.Instructional Time per Semester Course: 1950 minutes, with deviations permissible up to 100 minutes either way. Fall and Spring semesters will have the following number of classes: • 39 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday classes • 26 Tuesday and Thursday classes • 13 (three-hour classes) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Summer Session courses will have the same instructional time as Fall and Spring courses. 15 Notes: • Fee deadlines are on page66. • Admission application and document deadlines are on page27. • Dates and Deadlines for Summer 2016 to Spring 2018 are tentative and subject to change. • When a deadline date occurs on a weekend or Statutory or Civic Holiday, the deadline will be the next working day. ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Spring Semester 2015 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat SunMonTueWedThuFriSat SunMonTueWedThuFriSat SunMonTueWedThuFriSat 1 2 3 12345671234567 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10891011121314891011121314567891011 11 121314151617 15 161718192021 15 161718192021 12 131415161718 18 192021222324 22 232425262728 22 232425262728 19 202122232425 25 262728293031 29 3031 26 27282930 April 2015 January 2015February 2015March 2015 January Jan 1, 2New Year’s (University Offices Closed) Jan 6Registration begins for Open Studies and Visiting Students for the Spring semester; space permitting. Jan 6New Student Orientation. Jan 7First day of classes for the Spring semester. Jan 7Orientation meeting for Professional Semester II students in the Faculty of Education. Jan 7Orientation meeting for students registered in Education 2500. Jan 13 Last day for course add/drop and registration for the Spring semester, including Independent Study and Undergraduate Thesis courses. Jan 14First day for submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations to the Registrar’s Office. Jan 14, 15Registration for Audit Students. February Feb 1Last day for submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations to the Registrar’s Office. Feb 1Students who withdraw by this date are assessed a percentage of fees.* Feb 7Deadline for submission of Grade Appeal forms for courses completed in the Fall semester to the Faculty/School Office. Feb 15Deadline for submission of Student Program Change forms (Degree, Major, Specialization, Minor, Concentration) to the Registrar’s Office. Feb 16Family Day (University Offices Closed) Feb 17 - 21Reading Week (No Classes, University Offices Open) Feb 26Last day for withdrawal from individual courses offered in the first half of the semester only.* March Mar 1Deadline for Application for Graduation for Spring Convocation. Mar 15Students who withdraw by this date are assessed a percentage of fees. After this date, students are assessed full fees.* Mar 19First day of registration for continuing students, including M.Ed. students, for Summer Session and the Fall semester. April Apr 1Deadline to clear all outstanding accounts for Spring Convocation. Apr 3Good Friday (University Offices Closed) Apr 6Easter Monday (University Offices Closed) Apr 8Last class meeting for Wednesday night classes. Apr 9Last class meeting for Thursday night classes. Apr 15Additional and last class meeting for Monday night classes. Apr 15Deadline for Application for Visiting Student Authorization for Visiting Studies in Summer Session. Apr 16Registration begins for Open Studies and Visiting Students for Summer Session; space permitting. Apr 18Last day of classes for the Spring semester. (The last class meeting for professional semester students varies according to required hours in the practicum.) Apr 18Last day for withdrawal from individual courses (including half- semester courses offered in the last half of the semester), or complete withdrawal, for the Spring semester. Students are assessed full fees.* Apr 18Last day for application to the Faculty/School Advising Office for Withdrawal with Cause for the Spring semester. Apr 18Last day for submission of Application for Placement form to the Field Experience Office for Professional Semester III students intending to complete requirements in the Fall semester. Apr 21Spring semester final examinations begin.** Apr 29Spring semester final examinations end. Apr 30Deadline for Withdrawal of Application for Graduation for Spring Convocation. Apr 30Deadline for receipt of outstanding documents in support of an Application for Graduation for Spring Convocation. Apr 30Last day of the academic year. * See the fee assessment schedule on p.60. ** Calgary and Edmonton campuses final examination schedules may vary slightly from the Lethbridge campus schedule. Deadline for Grade Submission: Spring semester:May 4, 201516 Notes: • Fee deadlines are on page66. • Admission application and document deadlines are on page27. • Dates and Deadlines for Summer 2016 to Spring 2018 are tentative and subject to change. • When a deadline date occurs on a weekend or Statutory or Civic Holiday, the deadline will be the next working day. Instructional Time per Semester Course: 1950 minutes, with deviations permissible up to 100 minutes either way. Fall and Spring semesters will have the following number of classes: • 39 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday classes • 26 Tuesday and Thursday classes • 13 (170-minute classes) Tuesday or Thursday • 12 (180-minute, three-hour classes) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Summer Session courses will have the same instructional time as Fall and Spring courses. Summer Semester 2015 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat SunMonTueWedThuFriSat SunMonTueWedThuFriSat SunMonTueWedThuFriSat 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 789101112135678910112345678 10 111213141516 14 151617181920 12 131415161718 9 101112131415 17 181920212223 21 222324252627 19 202122232425 16 171819202122 24 252627282930 28 2930 26 2728293031 23 242526272829 31 30 31 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 May May 1First day of the academic year. May 1Last day for continuing students to register for Fall and be guaranteed access to courses required in their major and/or program. May 6First day of classes for Summer Session, Full-Term (e.g., Co- operative Education work terms and Applied Studies). May 6First day of classes for Summer Session I. May 6Orientation meeting for students registered in Education 2500. May 8Last day to register and add/drop for Summer Session I, for all students. May 11Registration for Audit Students for Summer Session I. May 11, 12Submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Session I to the Registrar’s Office. May 18Victoria Day (University Offices Closed) May 28, 29Spring Convocation. June Jun 7Deadline for submission of Grade Appeal forms for courses completed in the Spring semester to the Faculty/School Office. Jun 17Last day of classes for Summer Session I. Jun 17Last day for withdrawal from individual courses, or complete withdrawal, for Summer Session I.* Jun 18Summer Session I final examinations for Tuesday-Thursday classes. Jun 19Summer Session I final examinations for Friday-Saturday classes.** Jun 22Summer Session I final examinations for Monday-Wednesday classes. July Jul 1Canada Day (University Offices Closed) Jul 8First day of classes for Summer Session II and II/III. Jul 10Last day to register and add/drop for Summer Session II and II/ III, for all students. Jul 13Registration for Audit Students for Summer Session II and II/III. Jul 13, 14Submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Session II and II/III to the Registrar’s Office. Jul 28Last day of classes for Summer Session II. Jul 28Last day for withdrawal from individual courses, or complete withdrawal, for Summer Session II.* Jul 29Summer Session II final examinations. August Aug 1Deadline for Application for Graduation for Fall Convocation. Aug 1Registration begins for Open Studies and Visiting Students for the Fall semester; space permitting. Aug 3Civic Holiday (University Offices Closed) Aug 5 First day of classes for Summer Session III. Aug 6Last day to register and add/drop for Summer Session III for all students. Aug 7Registration for Audit Students for Summer Session III. Aug 7 - 10Submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Session III to the Registrar’s Office. Aug 15Deadline for Application for Visiting Student Authorization for Visiting Studies in the Fall semester. Aug 15Deadline to clear all outstanding accounts for Fall Convocation. Aug 19 Last day of classes for Summer Session II/III. Aug 19 Last day of classes for Summer Session Full-Term. Aug 19Last day for withdrawal from individual courses, or complete withdrawal, for Summer Session II/III.* Aug 19Last day for withdrawal from individual courses, or complete withdrawal, for full-term Summer Session courses (May - August).* Aug 20Summer Session II/III final examinations for Tuesday-Thursday classes. Aug 24Summer Session II/III final examinations for Monday-Wednesday classes. Aug 25 Last day of classes for Summer Session III. Aug 25Last day for withdrawal from individual courses, or complete withdrawal, for Summer Session III.* Aug 26Summer Session III final examinations. Aug 31Deadline for receipt of outstanding documents in support of an Application for Graduation for students completing program requirements in Summer Session who want to have this recorded on their transcript. Aug 31Deadline for Withdrawal of Application for Graduation for Fall Convocation. * See the fee assessment schedule on p.60. ** Calgary and Edmonton campuses final examination schedules may vary slightly from the Lethbridge campus schedule. Deadline for Grade Submission: Session I:Jun 25, 2015 Session II:Aug 4,