University of Lethbridge Undergraduate Calendar 2018-2019

• Main Author: University of Lethbridge
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: University of Lethbridge 2018
• 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/23429

The official University of Lethbridge academic undergraduate calendar for 2018-2019. 2018/19 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR AND COURSE CATALOGUE Undergraduate Calendar and Course Catalogue 2018/2019 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 2018/2019 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 ©2018 - 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 THE UNIVERSITY SHIELD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PRINCIPLES OF STUDENT CITIZENSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 NOTICES TO STUDENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ERRATA AND ADDENDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ADMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Admission Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 General Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Application Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 General Admission Routes and Academic Qualifications . . . . 22 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 English Language Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Program Availability and Summary of Required Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Admission Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Conditional Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Transfer Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Information for Incoming Visiting Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Information for Incoming Exchange Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 General Policies for all Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Admission/Registration Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Explanation of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 REGISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Student Records Retention Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Terms Used During Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 When to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Order of Priority Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Registration Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Classroom Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Course Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Appeal of Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 FEES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Self-service Resources and General Information. . . . . . . . . . . 50 Payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cancellations, Refunds and Withdrawals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Non-refundable Application and Registration Fees . . . . . . . . . 51 Non-refundable Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Important Dates and Fee Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Academic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Grade Appeal Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Student Discipline Policy - Academic Offences . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Student Discipline Policy - Non-Academic Offences . . . . . . . 69 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Registration Privileges/ Prohibit Access to University Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Appeal of Application of Policy Other than Grade or Student Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Assessment of Student Learning Policy and Procedures for Undergraduate Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Other Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 GRADUATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Application for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Convocation Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Conferral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Conferral in Absentia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Names on Parchments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Awarded Posthumously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Parchment Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Convocation Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Academic Dress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Revoking Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL. . 85 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Exchange Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 International Student Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 English For Academic Purposes (EAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 General Philosophy and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Collections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Policies and Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 SCHOOL OF LIBERAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 General Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Advising and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Liberal Education List Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Advising and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Academic Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Institutional Honours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Arts and Science Disciplines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Applied Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Topics Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Cross-Listed Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Undergraduate Thesis Courses ('Honours Thesis' Designation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Co-operative Education/Internship Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Concentrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 First Nations’ Transition Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Nursing Preparation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Pre-Professional Transfer Program in Engineering . . . . . . . . 147 Professional Transfer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 FACULTY OF EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Guiding Principles of Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Admission to Bachelor of Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Admission to Other Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Requirements for Bachelor of Education Programs . . . . . . . 155 Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Education Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Education Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Diploma Program in Education (D.P.E.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 FACULTY OF FINE ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 General Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Advising and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Academic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Institutional Honours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Co-operative Education Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Topics Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 University Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Conservatory of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 General Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Co-operative Education Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 DHILLON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Philosophy and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Dhillon School of Business Campuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Advising and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Undergraduate Thesis Course  (Honours Thesis Designation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Co-operative Education Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Academic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Regulations that Apply to Courses Taken in Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Institutional Honours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Bachelor of Management as a Second Degree . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Double Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Combined Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA)/Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 SOCIAL WORK (THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY) - LETHBRIDGE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . 225 Advice and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Bachelor of Social Work Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Southern Alberta M.S.W. for Students with a B.S.W. . . . . . 227 COMBINED DEGREES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education. . . . . . . . 250 Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . 260 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Management . . . . 281 Post-Diploma Combined Degrees Programs in Fine Arts and Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 MINORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 General Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Advising and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Minors Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 COURSE CATALOGUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Course Subject Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Where to Get More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Course Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 How to Read a Course Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 Application for Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 GENERAL SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 Accommodated Learning Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Bus Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Campus ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Campus Mobility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Campus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Campus Women’s Centre (CWC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 Career Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 Chaplaincy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 CKXU Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 Conference and Event Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 Counselling and Career Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 Enrolment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Services . . . . . . . . . . 475 Food Services and Catering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 Housing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 5 Information Technology Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG) . . . . . . 478 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 Mail Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Off-Campus Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Office of the Associate Vice-President (Students) . . . . . . . . 479 Printing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Registrar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Sport and Recreation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Student Awards - Scholarships and Bursaries . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Student Finance - Government Student Loans and Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 Students’ Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 The Meliorist (Student Newspaper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 University Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Writing Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 ACADEMIC STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499 AWARDS OF DISTINCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 COLLABORATING AND PARTNERING INSTITUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 Collaborating Institutions and Professional Program Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 Post-Diploma Partner Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 Dual Admission Partner Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 Exchange Partner Institutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519 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 through a campus in 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 School of Liberal Education was established to integrate Liberal Education programming throughout the University. Information on School philosophies and policies can be found in School of Liberal Education, p. 93. 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 marked its 50th anniversary in 2017. As the University enters 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 (B.N.) and Bachelor of Nursing After Degree. The Faculty also offers the Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.) 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 Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (B.T.R.). The Co-operative Education/Internship Program option is available for Faculty of Health Sciences programs. The Dhillon School of Business offers instruction leading to the Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) degree as well as post-diploma programs. The School also offers certificate programs and the Professional Diploma in Accounting program. The Co-operative 10 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. 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 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.12 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] Dhillon School of [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 (Awards and Scholarships, p.465), 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]13 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 14 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 2018/2019 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.15 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 Education or Faculty of Health Sciences may be required to complete hours outside of the regularly scheduled term. Term breaks, if scheduled, may be different than what is presented in the Academic Schedule. Graduate students in internship/practicum/practice courses, co-op work terms and/or specified 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 2019 to Spring 2021. Updated information will be available from the Registrar’s Office website at www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-schedule. Admission application and document deadlines – see page21. The University of Lethbridge operates three terms during the academic year: Start and End Dates for Summer 2018 to Spring 2019 Registration Dates for 2018 to 2019 Summer Term Summer Term - full termMay - August Summer Session I May - June Summer Session II July Summer Session II/III July - August Summer Session III August Fall Term September - December Spring Term January - April Summer Term 2018 Summer Term - full termMay 7 - Aug 8 Summer Session I May 7 - Jun 18 Summer Session II Jul 9 - Jul 27 Summer Session II/III Jul 9 - Aug 20 Summer Session III Aug 8 - Aug 28 Fall Term 2018 Sep 5 - Dec 5 Spring Term 2019 Jan 7 - Apr 6 Summer/Fall Term 2018 Mar 16 - Sep 11Extended Drop: Sep 24 Spring Term 2019 Nov 1 - Jan 14Extended Drop: Jan 2516 Notes: * Calgary campus final examination schedule may vary slightly from the Lethbridge campus schedule. ** See Fees (p.49) Summer Term 2018 SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 1 2 3 4 5 1212345671234 6 7 8 9 1011123456789891011121314567891011 13 141516171819101112131415161516171819202112131415161718 20 212223242526171819202122232223242526272819202122232425 27 2829303124252627282930293031262728293031 May 2018June 2018July 2018August 2018 May May 1First day of the academic year. May 7First day of classes for Summer Term – full term (e.g., Co-operative Education work terms and Applied Studies). May 7First day of classes for Summer Session I. May 7Orientation meeting for students registered in Education 2500. May 10Last day for course add/drop and registration for Summer Session I, for all students. May 11Registration for Audit Students for Summer Session I. May 11 - 15Submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Session I. May 14Last day for cancellation of course registration (extended drop) for Summer Session I. After this date, students are assessed full fees.** May 14Last day for course add/drop and registration for Summer Term – full term, including Independent Study and Undergraduate Thesis courses. May 14First day for submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Term – full term. May 14, 15Registration for Audit Students for Summer Term – full term. May 21Victoria 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.** May 31, Jun 1Spring Convocation. June Jun 1Last day for submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Term – full term. Jun 1Summer Term – full term, and all Summer Session fees due.** Jun 7Deadline for submission of Grade Appeal forms for courses completed in the Spring term. Jun 18Last day of classes for Summer Session I. Jun 18Last day for withdrawal from individual courses, or complete withdrawal, for Summer Session I. Jun 18Last day for application for Withdrawal with Cause for Summer Session I. Jun 19Summer Session I final examinations for Tuesday-Thursday classes.* Jun 20Summer Session I final examinations for Monday-Wednesday classes.* Jun 21Summer Session I final examinations for Friday-Saturday classes.* July Jul 2Canada Day Observance (University offices closed) Jul 3 - 7Summer Term Break (Summer Term – full term classes only) (No classes) Jul 9First day of classes for Summer Session II and II/III. Jul 12Last day for course add/drop and registration for Summer Session II and II/III, for all students. Jul 13Registration for Audit Students for Summer Session II and II/III. Jul 13 - 17Submission of Credit/Non-Credit course designations for Summer Session II and II/III. Jul 16Last day for cancellation of course registration (extended drop) for Summer Session II and II/III. After this date, students are assessed full fees.** Jul 27Last day of classes for Summer Session II. Jul 27Last day for withdrawal from individual courses, or complete withdrawal, for Summer Session II. Jul 27Last day for application for Withdrawal with Cause for Summer Session II. Jul 30Summer Session II final examinations. Jul 31Last Tuesday class meeting for Summer Term - full term courses scheduled Tuesday only