Algonquin College Student Handbook
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ALGONQUIN COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK2015-2016 2015-2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS WOODROFFE CAMPUS MAP ..................................1 Library.....................................................................157 LIVING OUR VALUES Lockers ...................................................................158 Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect. .........................2 Lost and Found ......................................................158 A MESSAGE FROM Mamidosewin Aboriginal Student Centre ...............158 President, Cheryl Jensen ...........................................3 Massage Therapy ...................................................159 SA President, Sara Grainger ......................................3 Notice Board Regulations.......................................159 COLLEGE SAFETY ...................................................4 OC Transpo (U-Pass) .............................................159 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................................5 Office of the Ombudsman ......................................160 SUSTAINABLE ALGONQUIN ....................................9 Parking ...................................................................161 Fall Academic Calendar (Sept.8 - Dec.31) ...............13 Peer Tutoring ..........................................................161 Registrar’s Office ....................................................161 Calendar: September through December 2015 .......14 Residence Life ........................................................162 Winter Academic Calendar (Jan.1 – May 1) .............59 Restaurant International .........................................163 Calendar: January through April 2016 ......................60 Salon, Spa, and Boutique.......................................163 Spring Academic Calendar (May 4 – Aug.27) ........103 Savoir Faire ............................................................164 Calendar: May through August 2016 ......................104 Spiritual Centre .......................................................164 SERVICES Student Learning Centre (SLC) ..............................164 AC Hub ...................................................................151 The Print Shop .......................................................165 Alumni.....................................................................151 Welcome Centre .....................................................165 AC Card (Student ID) .............................................151 BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS .....................169 Bank Machines .......................................................152 STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ..................................173 Blackboard .............................................................152 Board of Directors ..................................................174 Campus Travel .......................................................152 Funded by the SA ...................................................175 Career Centre .........................................................152 Athletics ..................................................................179 Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) ...........153 Athletics Varsity Schedules ....................................182 Co-Curricular Record (CCR) ..................................153 COLLEGE DIRECTIVES ........................................189 Connections: The Campus Store ...........................154 TRANSFER AGREEMENTS ..................................199 Counselling Services ..............................................154 EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT CENTRE ....................200 Dental Services ......................................................155 Employment Support Centre (ESC) .......................155 QUICK REFERENCE: STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALISTS ....................201 Financial Aid and Student Awards ..........................155 Food Services ........................................................156 QUICK REFERENCE: CAMPUS CONTACT NUMBERS ...........................202 Health Services ......................................................156 Information Technology Services (ITS) ..................157 2015-2016 WELCOME WELCOME TO ALGONQUIN COLLEGE 2014 – 2015 May 2014 WOODROFFE CAMPUS PEMBROKE CAMPUS PERTH CAMPUS 1385 Woodroffe Avenue 1 College Way 7 Craig Street Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8 Pembroke, ON K8A OC8 Perth, ON K7H 1X7 Tel.: 613-727-4723 Tel.: 613-735-4700 Tel.: 613-267-2859 algonquincollege.com 1 2015-2016 LIVING OUR VALUES 2015-2016 A MESSAGE FROM CARING. LEARNING. INTEGRITY. RESPECT. Cheryl Jensen students on campus to ensure that all of our President, Algonquin College students’ needs, questions, and requirements are met. Some of our esteemed Student As a community of learners, teachers, and staff, it is vital that we treat each other in a manner Congratulations on choosing Supports include the Centre for Students with consistent with the values we proclaim. These values are the foundations for our dealings with all Algonquin College! With thanks Disabilities, Counselling, Employment Support members of the College Community. to our current and former Centre, Peer Tutoring, and Health Services students, Algonquin consistently remains in the to name a few. Dedicated Student Success top Ontario Colleges rankings for overall student Specialists and Program Coordinators at satisfaction. We are also in a top level for Algonquin provide our students with the support CARING Graduate Employment Rate – ensuring that our and resources required to achieve academic and Means that our dealings with each other will be characterized by: students find employment after graduation. Here personal goals. Whatever you need, just ask – • Fairness at Algonquin, we really care about our students; we’re Here2Help! • Cooperation if you don’t succeed, we don’t succeed. • Goodwill We want your college experience with Algonquin Sara Grainger to be enjoyable, memorable, and successful. An Students’ Association important key to success is student engagement. President LEARNING Our students are encouraged to become actively involved in the classroom, as well as in their Welcome back everyone! Means that our actions will be characterized by: College and local communities. There are an Whether you’re a new or • Professionalism abundance of opportunities to inspire students to returning student, the Students’ Association • Listening become active in the Algonquin culture: the AC is always here to support students and to Hub offers an extensive Volunteer Opportunity • Commitment make sure that your college experience is a Database with something for everyone; a memorable one! keynote speaker series called AC Hub Talks hosts inspirational community and industry The mission of the SA is to create an INTEGRITY leaders; and various hands-on workshops are environment that inspires a passion for student Means that our behaviour demonstrates: held throughout the year. For students with an success. You will notice this vision being showcased everyday through our services, • Honesty interest in sports, the Students’ Association provides numerous athletic and recreational events, and fantastic SA team that is dedicated • Civility activities - not to mention live concerts, to supporting students. • Accountability dance performances, and comedy events as Be sure to check out the Algonquin Commons well! Remember, your College experience is Theatre, silent study rooms, Starbucks, and completely up to you! The more engaged you the SA office located in the Student Commons RESPECT are during your time at Algonquin, the more building. Break a sweat by joining our excellent Means that our dealings with each other will be characterized by: rewarding your experience will be. Fitness Zone and varsity athletic teams! At any • Acceptance The faculty and staff at Algonquin want to be part point throughout the year, check out the SA bulletin boards for information on special events • Punctuality of your successful college experience! Our silver nametags are beacons for our students to easily and services. You can also find out more • Courtesy identify us by – please feel free to approach about the Students’ Association at http://www. any one of us for assistance. We are happy to algonquinsa.com or by contacting me, or one answer your questions, provide directions, or of our Board of Directors. recommend one of our many Student Support Congratulations on choosing Algonquin – we Services on campus. We proudly provide more hope you have an amazing year! than 12 different Support Services for our 2 algonquincollege.com 3 EMERGENCY 2015-2016 COLLEGE SAFETY 2015-2016 PROCEDURES IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL Algonquin College Safety and Evacuation Fire Procedures EXTENSION 5000 OR 911 Security Evacuation is a valid and effective response to Upon discovery of fire – remain calm – do not Algonquin College maintains a variety of systems, any internal situation where the circumstances use elevators. Are you prepared? What’s your are dangerous and it is safe to evacuate. measures and procedures intended to help ACTIVATE the nearest fire alarm pull station. Plan? In the absence of any specific directions, any ensure your safety on campus. CALL the “5000” emergency line or “911” from a occupant faced with a dangerous situation • Have you downloaded the AC Mobile These include: safe area to report the exact details of the fire. Safety App? should not hesitate to evacuate, ensuring • 24-hour Security Response Service • Do you know where the nearest emergency that persons or students for whom you are Perth