University of Lethbridge Undergraduate Calendar 2017-2018

• Main Author: University of Lethbridge
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: University of Lethbridge 2017
• 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/23427

The official University of Lethbridge academic undergraduate calendar for 2017-2018. UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR AND COURSE CATALOGUE 2017/18 Undergraduate Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017/2018 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 2017/2018 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 University of Lethbridge Calendar and Course Catalogue is also available online at www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-calendar ©2017 - University of Lethbridge 3 MANDATE STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OUR PROMISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DESTINATION 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 OUR FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LIBERAL EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 THE UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 THE UNIVERSITY SHIELD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PRINCIPLES OF STUDENT CITIZENSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NOTICES TO STUDENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ERRATA AND ADDENDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PART 1  ADMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Admission Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 General Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Application Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 General Admission Routes and Academic Qualifications . . 24 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 English Language Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Program Availability and Summary of Required Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Admission Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Conditional Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Transfer Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 General Policies for all Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Admission/Registration Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Explanation of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 PART 2  REGISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Student Records Retention Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Terms Used During Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 When to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Order of priority Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Registration Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Classroom Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Course Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Appeal of Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 PART 3  FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Self-service Resources and General Information. . . . . . . . . 53 Payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Cancellations, Refunds, and Withdrawals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Non-refundable Application and Registration Fees . . . . . . . 55 Non-refundable Deposits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Important Dates and Fee Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 PART 4  ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Academic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Grade Appeal Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Student discipline policy - Academic Offences . . . . . . . . . . 69 Student discipline policy - Non-Academic Offences. . . . . . 71 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Registration Privileges/ Prohibit Access to University Property . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Appeal of Application of Policy Other than Grade or Student Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Assessment of Student Learning Policy and Procedures for Undergraduate Courses . . . . . . . . . . 74 Other Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 PART 5  GRADUATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Application for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Outstanding Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Convocation Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Conferral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Conferral in Absentia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Names on Parchments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Awarded Posthumously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Parchment Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Convocation Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Revoking Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 PART 6  UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL91 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Exchange Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 International Student Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 English Language Institute (ELI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 PART 7  FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Advising and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Academic Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Institutional Honours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Arts and Science Disciplines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Applied Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Topics Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Cross-Listed Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Undergraduate Thesis Courses ('Honours Thesis' Designation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Co-operative Education/Internship Programs . . . . . . . . . 101 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Concentrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Combined Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 B.A., B.Sc. or BASc. After an Approved Degree . . . . . . . 140 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 B.A. or B.Sc. After Completion of a Professional Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Post-Diploma Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 First Nations’ Transition Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 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 Admission to Other Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Requirements for Bachelor of Education Programs . . . . . 155 Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Education Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Education Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Diploma Program in Education (D.P.E.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 PART 9  FACULTY OF FINE ARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 General Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Advising and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Academic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Institutional Honours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Co-operative Education Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Topics Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 University Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Conservatory of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 PART 10  FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 General Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Co-operative Education Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Bachelor of Nursing Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Bachelor of Health Sciences Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Post-Diploma Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 PART 11  FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Bachelor of Management as a Second Degree . . . . . . . . . 225 Double Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Combined Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA)/Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Bridging . . . . . . . . . 228 PART 12  SOCIAL WORK (THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY) - LETHBRIDGE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . 229 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Bachelor of Social Work Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Southern Alberta M.S.W. for Students with a B.S.W. . . . 230 PART 13  COMBINED DEGREES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education . . . . . 254 Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . 265 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management . . . . . 268 Post-Diploma Combined Degrees Programs in Fine Arts and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Management . . 294 PART 14  COURSE CATALOGUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Course Subject Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Where to Get More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Course Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 How to Read a Course Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 PART 15  AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Application for Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 PART 16 GENERAL SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Accommodated Learning Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Bus Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Campus ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Campus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Campus Women’s Centre (CWC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Career BriDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 5 Chaplaincy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 CKXU Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Conference and Event Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Counselling and Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 Enrolment Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Services . . . . . . . . . 458 Food Services and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 Health Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 Housing Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 Information Technology Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG) . . . . 462 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Mail Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Off-Campus Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Office of the Associate Vice-President (Students) . . . . . . 463 Printing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Registrar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Sport and Recreation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Student Awards - Scholarships and Bursaries . . . . . . . . . . 465 Student Finance - Government Student Loans and Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 Students’ Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 The Meliorist (Student Newspaper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 University Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 Writing Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 PART 17  ACADEMIC STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 PART 18  UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 PART 19  AWARDS OF DISTINCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 PART 20  COLLABORATING AND PARTNERING INSTITUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 Collaborating Institutions and Professional Program Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 Post-Diploma Partner Institutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 Dual Admission Partner Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 Exchange Partner Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 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 post-secondary 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. Who we are 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. 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 two campuses in Alberta - Lethbridge and Calgary. 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. 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 9 LIBERAL EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE Liberal Education has been a community tradition at the University of Lethbridge since its founding. Our approach to education continues to produce creative explorers and innovative thinkers who will lead in a complex global world. Our Liberal Education philosophy guides the academic and research activities that enable students to develop the skills to think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, work collaboratively, solve complex problems and contribute fully to society as engaged and informed global citizens and leaders. The collaboration and integration inherent in Liberal Education have distinguished the University of Lethbridge as an attractive destination for potential students. This transdisciplinary focus and transformational learning experience unify the University of Lethbridge and set our programming apart from other institutions. The qualities developed in a Liberal Education are important for citizens in a democratic society, and with these qualities, University of Lethbridge graduates gain a competitive advantage to succeed in their chosen disciplines. “Liberal Education is an education that is ‘liberal’ in that it liberates the mind from the bondage of habit and custom, producing people who can function with sensitivity and alertness as citizens of the whole world.” Martha C. Nussbaum, Cultivating Humanity, 1997 The definition of a Liberal Education as historically applied by the University of Lethbridge follows. The University of Lethbridge Liberal Education model based on the four pillars will provide students with the following competencies and skills to enhance employability and cultivate the values of good citizenship. Liberal Education Definition: Liberal Education at its broadest encompasses four main aspects or pillars. 1. Breadth across disciplines is seen as foundational: students should be exposed to multiple ways of looking at and studying the world beyond their own disciplinary boundaries. 2. The ability to connect and integrate knowledge across disciplines is crucial. 3. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphasized: students need to know how to identify an argument, evaluate evidence and reasoning, produce informed decisions, and communicate and defend those decisions. 4. Education for citizenship encourages students to be contributing community members on all levels from local to global, and to participate in the running of those communities. Liberal Education Objective: To develop the transdisciplinary learning and thinking skills to enable individuals to contribute to their communities at all levels. Competencies and Skills BreadthConnectionsCritical ThinkingCivic Engagement • Knowledge across a range of disciplines • Understanding the creation and uses of knowledge in multiple areas • Adaptability • Information literacy • Visual literacy • Quantitative literacy • Statistical literacy • Comparing how knowledge is created and used in various disciplines • Understanding complex issues from multiple viewpoints • Learning agility • Interpersonal skills • Teambuilding skills • Communications skills • Self-expression • Creativity • Problem solving • Synthesis and integration of knowledge • Analytical reasoning • Logical reasoning • Evidence-based reasoning • Preparing and defending arguments • Formulating good questions • Writing and communication skills • Learning to learn • Learning agility • Understanding complex social issues from multiple viewpoints • Questioning mind, curiosity • Ability to work toward public good • Making informed and evidence-based decisions • Leadership skills • Using global perspectives • Engaging difference • Transcultural understanding10 The University of Lethbridge Liberal Education Lists provide students with opportunities to fully explore a wide range of disciplines as embedded in the academic programming. 1. Fine Arts and Humanities: The exploration of the human experience including culture, history, language, thought, religion, ethics, arts and creativity. 2. Social Sciences: The study of individuals and their relationships within society. 3. Sciences: The study of the natural world and conceptual modeling of reality. There are many pathways to a Liberal Education at the University of Lethbridge that students may access. Pathways to Liberal Education at the University of Lethbridge BreadthConnections • Combined Degrees programs • Variety of possible minors • Individual Multidisciplinary Majors (IMM) • Cross-listed courses • Liberal Education Program courses • Liberal Education1500 First-Year Experience course • Dual Credit courses; e.g. Liberal Education1000 • Liberal Education Requirement • Co-operative Education • Independent and Applied Studies • Arts and Science Global Citizenship Cohort • Undergraduate research opportunities • Tutorial leader positions • Volunteer and service learning THE UNIVERSITY The University of Lethbridge is incorporated under the provisions of the Post-secondary Learning Act of the Province of Alberta with membership in the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Universities 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 8,300 full-time and part-time students, with approximately 500 graduate students and 580 international students. The University also offers programs at our Calgary campus, serving approximately 800 students. There are more than 41,000 University of Lethbridge alumni worldwide. The University is situated on over 550 acres of traditional Blackfoot territory in west Lethbridge, University Hall, designed by architect Arthur Erickson, has received international acclaim for its architectural originality and functional design. Lethbridge has a population of 99,000 and is located in southern Alberta, approximately 145 kilometres east of the Canadian Rockies and 95 kilometres north of the United States border. The University of Lethbridge marks its 50th anniversary in 2017. As the University prepares for its next 50 years, construction of the Destination Project, a new science and academic building, has begun. This will be one of the most advanced facilities to study science in Canada and will give students an incredible advantage. The University of lethbridge is ranked top-three in the 2017 Maclean’s University Rankings in the primarily undergraduate category, and ranked number one in student services. The University of Lethbridge also ranked number three in Research Infosource Inc.’s undergraduate Research Universities of the Year in 2016. 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 - Native American Art (B.F.A. - Native American Art), 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 Aboriginal Health, Addictions Counselling and Public Health. Post- diploma degree programs are also available, including the Addictions Counselling major in the Bachelor of Health Sciences, and the Post- Diploma Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation.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 11 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.’ Education/Internship Program option is available for all Management majors. 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.) Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Management (B.H.Sc./ B.Mgt.) 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.12 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 and 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.13 NOTICES TO STUDENTS Regarding the Collection of Personal Data 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 non-identifying 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 personal information, please contact the University’s FOIP Coordinator. Address:4401 University Drive W Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 Attn: Privacy Officer Email:[e-mail] Phone:[phone] 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 is 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, and pursuant to the FOIP 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]14 HOUSING SERVICES The Housing Services and Catering and Food 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 Catering and Food 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: [e-mail] 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 15 ERRATA AND ADDENDA The University of Lethbridge Undergraduate Calendar and Course Catalogue 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 2017/2018 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.17 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE The University’s Academic Schedule defines the academic year terms and sessions, as well as other important dates and deadlines for the institution. This includes holiday dates, deadlines for fees payments, adding and dropping courses, application for graduation, and other important related information. Undergraduate students in internship/practicum/practice courses in the Faculty of Health Sciences may be required to complete hours outside of the regularly scheduled term. Graduate students in internship/practicum/practice courses, co-op work terms and/or blended learning courses in certain graduate degree programs may be required to complete hours outside of the regularly scheduled term and/or during reading breaks. Orientation meetings/ sessions may be offered before the first day of classes for a term. Consult administrators within the relevant program-specific graduate office for details. When a deadline date occurs on a weekend or Statutory or Civic Holiday, the deadline will be the next working day. The Academic Schedule is also available online and contains a tentative schedule (subject to change) for Summer 2018 to Spring 2020. Updated information will be available from the Registrar’s Office website at www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-schedule. Admission application and document deadlines – see page23. The University of Lethbridge operates three terms during the academic year: Start and End Dates for Summer 2017 to Spring 2018 Summer Term Summer Term - full termMay - August Summer Session IMay - June Summer Session IIJuly Summer Session II/IIIJuly - August Summer Session IIIAugust Fall TermSeptember - December Spring TermJanuary - April Summer Term 2017 Summer Term - full termMay 8 - Aug 4 Summer Session IMay 8 - Jun 19 Summer Session IIJul 10 - Jul 28 Summer Session II/IIIJul 10 - Aug 21 Summer Session IIIAug 9 - Aug 29 Fall Term 2017Sep 6 - Dec 6 Spring Term 2018Jan 8 - Apr 1418 Notes: * Calgary campus final examination schedule may vary slightly from the Lethbridge campus schedule. ** See Part 3 - Fees (p.53) Summer Term 2017 SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 1 2 3 4 5 6 123112345 7 8 9 101112134567891023456786789101112 14 15161718192011121314151617910111213141513141516171819 21 222324252627181920212223241617181920212220212223242526 28 293031252627282930232425262728292728293031 30 31 May 2017June 2017July 2017August 2017 May May 1First day of the academic year. May 1Last day for early registration for continuing students to register for Fall. May 8First day of classes for Summer Term – full term (e.g., Co-operative Education work terms and Applied Studies). May 8First day of classes for Summer Session I. May 8Orientation meeting for students registered in Education 2500. May 11Last day for course add/drop and registration for Summer Session I, for all students. May 12Registration for Audit Students for Summer Session I. May 12 - 16Submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Session I to the Registrar’s Office. May 15Last day for cancellation of course registration (extended drop) for Summer Session I. After this date, students are assessed full fees.** May 15Last day for course add/drop and registration for Summer Term – full term, including Independent Study and Undergraduate Thesis courses. May 15First day for submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Term - full term to the Registrar’s Office. May 22Victoria Day (University Offices Closed) May 25Last day for cancellation of course registration (extended drop) for the Summer Term – full term. After this date, students are assessed full fees.** June Jun 1Last day for submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Term - full term to the Registrar’s Office. Jun 1Summer Term - full term, and all Summer Session fees due.** Jun 1, 2Spring Convocation. Jun 7Deadline for submission of Grade Appeal forms for courses completed in the Spring term to the Faculty/School Office. Jun 19Last day of classes for Summer Session I. Jun 19Last day for withdrawal from individual courses,