UNIVERSITY BFGUELPH
SENATE
Tuesday, September 10, 1996 18:30 Room 113, MacNaughton Building AGENDA
I APPROVAL OF AGENDA
I1 REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
I11 READING AND DISPOSING OF MINUTES OF THE SENATE MEETING OF TUESDAY, June 18, 1996 (attached)
IV BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
V READING OF ENQUIRIES AND COMMUNICATIONS
VI QUESTION PERIOD
VII UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VIII CAUCUS REPORT
IX ATTACHED FOR INFORMATION
1. Library Hours of Operation Page 11
X REPORTS OF STANDING BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY PLANNING Page 13
(a) Report on the Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Guelph and the Ontario Minisistry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (oral report) (b) Review of Faculty of Environmental Science (for information) 2. BOARD OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Page 17
(a) Proposed Revisions to the 1997198 Undergraduate Calendar (for approval) (b) Credit Implementation Issues (for approval) (c) Schedule of Dates (for approval) (d) Policy Change in DVM to offer it as a full-time program (for approval) (e) Proposal for the Associate Diplomas in Agriculture, Equine Sciences, Food and Nutrition Management, Horticulture, and Veterinary Technology (for approval)
3. BOARD OF GRADUATE STUDIES Page 145
(a) Change in procedure regarding the attendance of the DeanIAssociate Dean at doctoral final examinations (for information) (b) Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Guelph and Athabasca University for an MBA in Agriculture (for information) (c) Additions to Graduate and Associated Graduate Faculty (for information)
4. STUDENT PETITIONS Page 165
(a) Report on the Disposition of Student Petitions (for information)
XI OTHER BUSINESS
XI1 CLOSED SESSION
Please note: The Senate Executive will meet at 18:15 in Room 121, MacNaughton IV BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
(a) Report from the Board of Undergraduate Studies: Schedule of Dates
Two questions were raised at the September 10, 1996 meeting of Senate regarding the Schedule of Dates.
1. Can we cancel examinations on the Saturday of the Easter Weekend to allow students to go home to their families?
The Board of Undergraduate Studies supports this suggestion as long as the resultant extension of the examination schedule would not have students being on campus past the end of April. This matter will be taken into consideration each year as the schedule is developed.
The 1997198 Schedule of Dates that was brought to Senate for approval in September has examinations beginning on Monday April 13, after the Easter Weekend. Therefore, for Winter 1998, the examination schedule does not need to be revised. In Winter, 1997 the Easter weekend also falls before the examination period, thus this schedule does not need to be revised.
2. Given that the University has moved to fall-only entry, could the orientation events be dropped in the Winter semester, thus allowing classes to start one week earlier?
The Board of Undergraduate Studies considered whether the Schedule for Winter, 1998 could begin a week earlier. The schedule approved by Senate has the first class meetings beginning on Thursday, January 8. Even if we eliminate orientation events, it would be impossible to move the start date forward one week because the first class meetings would have to begin Thursday, January 1 (a holiday). Therefore no change to the schedule will be made for 1998.
However, the Board of Undergraduate Studies has committed to reviewing the question of whether orientation sessions could be reduced in the Winter, thus moving the schedule forward in some years. In addition, at the request of the Provost, consideration will be given to holding the special classes in the Winter on Wednesday1 Thursday, and formally starting classes on the Friday. If this model was workable, we could return to 12 full weeks of classes in the Winter semester. A report on teh outcome of these deliberations will come to Senate for consideration.. TENURE-TRACK APPOINTMENTS (INCL. PROBATIONARY) (INCL. DEANS, RESEARCH CHAIRS) YEAR FEMALE MALE TOTAL 1992 10 11 21 1993 6 6 12 1994 7 4 11 1995 4 13 17 1996 4 11 15 31 45 76
Females = 41 % Present female fraction of faculty overall = 21%
CONTRACTUAL FACULTY COUNTS 1992 11 20 31 1993 8 16 24 1994 7 14 21 1995 9 15 24
Females approx. 35% DATA FOR FIRST SEMESTER FULL-TIME REGISTRATIONS" PROGRAM F95 FWS TARGET+ F9 6 FINAL 95/96 INCREASE FINAL TARGET PROJECTED
B.Sc. (Agr.) 161 162 -2 160 142 B.Sc. (Eng.) 127 133" 30" 160 127 B.L.A. 27 27 0 27 24 B.A.Sc. 119 121" 16" 13 6 155 B.~omrn. 267 271" 75" 340 316 B.A. 672 727 123 850 846 B.Sc. 678 713 142 855 1034 B.Sc. (Env.) 106 106" 14 120 102 TOTAL 2160 2260 398* 2648* 2746
Budseted increase = 350 (conservative assumption)
Actual increase = 486
" Excluding DVM, General Studies, Unclassified Target increase = F96 target - FWS 95/96 actual * Target increase includes 10 for discontinued majors University of Guelph Library Service Hours - Fall, 1996
McLaughlin Library: Building Hours Information Desk Subject Reference (1st floor) (Subject Floors) Sept. 3 - Sept. 8 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - Midnight 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 10:OO am - 4:30 pm Weekends 10:OO am - Midnight None None Sept. 9 - Dec. 1 Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - Midnight 10:OO am - 4:30 pm; 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - Midnight 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 10:OO am - 4:30 pm Weekends, Thanksgiving 10:OO am - Midnight Noon - 6:00 pm None Dec. 2 - Dec. 12 Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 1: 15 am 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 10:OO am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 1: 15 am 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 10:OO am - 4:30 pm Weekends 1O:OO am - 1: 15 am Noon - 6:00 pm None Dec. 13 Friday 8:30 am - Midnight
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IMPORTANT DATES First Day of Classes: (DVM) Tuesday, September 3 First Day of Classes: Monday, September 9 Last Day of Classes: Friday, November 29 First Day of Exams: Tuesday, December 3 First Day of Exams: (DVM) Wednesday, December 4 Last Day of Exams: Friday, December 13 UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH LIBRARY McLaughlin & Veterinary Science Section
CHRISTMAS PERIOD HOURS -- 1996
Library Information Desk Subject Reference Vet. Science Building Hours Hours Hours Reference Hours
Saturday, Dec. 14 - Monday, Dec. 23 McLaughlin Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm 9:00 am - 4:30 pm None SaturdayISunday Noon - 7:00 pm None None Vet. Science Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 8:30 am - 4:45 pm SaturdayISunday Closed Closed Tuesday, December 24 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 4:30 pm None 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Wednesday Dec. 25 - Friday Dec. 27 Closed Closed Closed Closed Saturday Dec. 28 - Sunday Dec .29 Noon - 5:00 pm None None None Monday Dec. 30-Wednesday Jan. 1, 1997 Closed Closed Closed Closed
Interlibrary Services Interlibrary Loans will be processed during the normal work hours over the holiday period. Please note that the holidays may affect the length of time it takes to process Interlibrary Loan Requests. Wellington County Room (Archival, Rare & Special Collections) Regular Hours: 8:30.pm - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Closed Weekends Closed December 25, 1996 - January 1, 1997, inclusive UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH SENATE
Tuesday, September 10, 1996 REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY PLANNING
(a) Report on the Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The Senate Committee on University Planning, and the Research Board will be reviewing a draft of the Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Guelph and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs prior to the Senate meeting. Senate will be given an oral report on this agreement at the meeting of September 10. The educational components regarding the diploma programs will be coming to Senate for approval by the Board of Undergraduate Studies. Further matters pertaining to the Senate will be forthcoming upon resolution by the appropriate committees. Copies of the Memorandum of Agreement will be available to Senators once finalised and approved by all parties concerned.
(b) Review of the Faculty of Environmental Science (for information)
MOTION: that Senate receive the terms and membership of the Review Committee for the Faculty of Environmental Sciences for information.
J. L. Campbell N. Sullivan K. Grant J. R. Barta L. Christofides A. Gibbins C. Gray G. Manning G. Van Der Kraak D. Woolcott B. Liboiron J. Dayman b) Review of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Background
In June 1991 Senate approved the establishment of a new interdisciplinary program in Environmental Sciences: B .Sc. (Env). It was felt that the success of the new program would rely, in part, on the establishment of a formal administrative structure in which to house not only the new program but other environmental science activities and initiatives. It was therefore recommended that a Faculty of Environmental Sciences be established. The faculty was chosen over alternative administrative structures as offering the greatest advantage from a number of perspectives.
it captures and conveys a strong message to the outside world, thereby enhancing the visibility of the University's environmental offerings to the research funding community, the public at large, and high school students.
it provides, within the existing college structure, a means of supporting a highly interdisciplinary program.
it is the least cumbersome means by which a central door can be provided for students and faculty with specific interest in the field of environmental science.
The Faculty of Environmental Sciences was established to coordinate environmental science initiatives in the areas of undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching, continuing education/research, and research. An Associate Dean position was created, reporting to a college dean (who would be identified as the designated dean). It was envisaged that the Associate Dean would be responsible for advancing and promoting the new program, acting as an advocate on the Faculty's behalf in matters of resource allocation, and providing vision and leadership in the development of research opportunities in graduate studies.
Senate also recommended to the President that the Faculty of Environmental Sciences receive a budget separate from existing college budgets.
The Senate agreed that rather than create a complex structure involving the independent hiring of faculty, and the creation of a separate promotion, tenure and selective increment process, the Faculty of Environmental Sciences would function with faculty members maintaining residence in an existing academic department. Therefore, members in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences would hold either joint appointments with existing academic departments or be designated as adjunct appointments from existing departments. The evaluation of these faculty for promotion, tenure, time and performance step increase purposes would include a separate evaluation to account for the Faculty of Environmental Sciences proportion of their time.
It was also recommended that an Environmental Sciences Council be created in order to coordinate all of the activity.
In making its recommendations, the Senate, at its June, 1991 meeting, resolved that a review of the operation, objectives, and performance of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences be conducted after the first five years of its operation.
Review of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences
The Senate Committee on University Planning recommends that a review committee be struck to review the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and present a report to the Provost no later than December, 1996. Membership
It is proposed that the membership of the review committee be as follows:
C. Stewart, Dean, College of Arts (Chair) R. Hallett, Department of Physics D . Waltner-Toews, Population Medicine D. Larson, Botany R. Davidson-Arnott, Geography R. Harris, Environmental Biology V. Barron, General Manager, Credit Valley Conservation Authority G. Van Der Kraak, Zoology Karen Iles, Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences E. Welch, Undergraduate Student, B. Sc. (Env) B. Taylor, Chair of Biology, University of Waterloo
Criteria for the Review
The Review Committee will have the authority to establish its own criteria for the review and determine the materials required for said review. If at the end of the review the Committee concludes that the Faculty of Environmental Sciences is not the most effective structure for meeting the University's goals in terms of environmental sciences, it will suggest alternative models.
The general mandate of the Committee is to review the accomplishments of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences over the past five years, and to highlight any areas of deficiency or concern.
Specific objectives include:
(i) Determine the success of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences in conveying a strong message to the outside world, thereby enhancing the visibility of the University's environmental offerings to the research funding community, the public at large, and high school students. (ii) Determine whether the Faculty of Environmental Sciences is the most effective vehicle to coordinate environmental science initiatives in the area of undergraduate teaching, continuing education/outreach, and research. (iii) Determine how successful the structure is in supporting the highly interdisciplinary program. (iv) Determine the effectiveness of the model of faculty holding either joint appointments or adjunct appointments with existing academic departments, in terms of adequacy of tenure and promotion evaluation. (v) Determine the effectiveness of the Environmental Sciences Council in meeting the aims of the University with respect to environmental science. UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
SENATE
Tuesday, September 10, 1996
REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
(a) Proposed Revisions to the 1997198 Undergraduate Calendar
(i) Course Changes
MOTION: that Senate approve the course additions and deletions in the Colleges of Arts and Social Science as presented.
MOTION: that Senate approve the course additions and deletions in the Colleges of Biological Science and Physical and Engineering Science as presented.
MOTION: that Senate approve the course additions and deletions to the interdisciplinary courses, and the changes in the College of Family & Consumer Studies as presented.
MOTION: that Senate approve the course changes in the Ontario Agricultural College and the Ontario Veterinary College as presented.
(ii) Program Changes
MOTION: that Senate approve the proposed changes to the B.L.A. program as presented.
MOTION: that Senate approve the revisions to the schedule of studies for Applied Human Nutrition as presented.
MOTION: that Senate approve the new area of emphasis in Latin American Studies and the minors in mathematics and statistics, and the deletion of the minor in Rural Development Sociology.
MOTION: that Senate approve the deletion of the Horticultural Division Co-op option effective S97.
MOTION: that Senate approve the B.Sc. program changes in Human Kinetics, Applied Climatology, and Physical Geography as presented.
MOTION: that Senate approve the deletion of the minors in Agricultural Waste Management and Agricultural Water Resources.
MOTION: that Senate approve the change to the admission requirement for the B.Sc.@nv.) Program. (b) Credit Implementation Issues
MOTION: that Senate approve the following guideline for the nature of the credit: "In the design and presentation of a 0.5 credit 12 week undergraduate course, faculty members should expect that students will need to devote between 10-12 hours per week of good quality time to the task of the course. These tasks will include contact time in class, out of class assignments, and/or independent study. For distance education courses these tasks will include study time on lessons, as well as time spent on assignments, projects, contact with the faculty/instructor/tutor, and independent study. Appropriate pro-rated adjustments will apply to courses of greater and lesser credit weightings, and courses offered in other formats."
MOTION: that Senate approve the following guideline for the number of credits required for an honours baccalaureate degree: "Honours baccalaureate degree programs will normally require the successful completion of 20 credits. Where this imposes too severe a limitation on the design of a program, due to academic constraints and/or the need to accommodate the requirements of external accreditation agencies, this number may be exceeded. However, every effort will be made to ensure that additional credit requirements are kept to a minimum. The requirement for additional credits will be subject to the approval of Senate."
MOTION: that Senate approve the following guideline for the number of credits required for a general baccalaureate degree. "General baccalaureate degree programs will require the successful complete of 15 credits. Where this imposes too severe a limitation on the design of the program, this number may be exceeded. However, every effort will be made to ensure that additional credit requirements are kept to a minimum. The requirement for additional credits will be subject to the approval of Senate."
MOTION: that Senate approve the following definition for full-time and part-time enrolment for fee purposes:
Full-time: Any combination of credits totalling two or more will constitute full-time enrolment for fee purposes. Part-time: Any combination of credits totalling less than two will constitute part-time enrolment for fee purposes and students will be charged a per credit tuition fee.
(c) Schedule of Dates
MOTION: that Senate approve the Schedule of Dates for 1997198 as presented.
(d) Policy Change in DVM to Offer it to a Full-time Program
MOTION: that Senate approve the requirement that the DVM Program be offered only as a full-time program effective S97. In exceptional circumstances, the Academic Review Committee may allow a student to take courses on a part-time basis. In these instances, the Academic Review Committee will have the discretion to select the courses. e) Proposal for the Associate Diplomas in Agriculture, Equine Sciences, Food and Nutrition Management, Horticulture, and Veterinary Technology (for approval)
MOTION: That Senate: 1) approve the establishment of the Associate Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies, and Horticulture, including the corresponding schedules of studies and common admission requirements; 2) approve in principle the Diploma Programs in Food and Nutrition Management and Veterinary Technology on the understanding that the details of the schedules of studies for these programs will be submitted to the Board no later than April 1997; and 3) approve the implementation of all five diploma programs in the fall of 1997, with a phase in for students admitted in the fall of 1996.
MOTION: That all of the diploma programs adhere to the University of Guelph's policies and procedures.
Membership :
C. Rooke B. D. Sullivan T. Sauer V. Gray N. Robinson R. McCrindle M. Nightingale L. N. Gibbins L. J. McCutcheon F. Evers E. Goddard A. Wilson L. Halfpenny I. Donaldson E. Welch a) PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE 1997198 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR
The Board of Undergraduate Studies and its Editorial Advisory Committee worked actively over the summer to review all of the proposed calendar changes for 1997-98. The majority of the changes are presented in this report; there are still some outstanding changes that will be coming to the October Senate. A large majority of the material reviewed reflects editorial changes or minor changes to schedules of study. The Board is only bringing course additions and deletions and major changes to schedules of studies to Senate.
(i) COURSE CHANGES COLLEGE OF ARTS
Drama
Deletions: 35-302112 Theatre History: Concepts and Methods 35-321 112 Concepts and Techniques of Theatrical Design 35-333112 Canadian Drama and Theatre 35-408 Special Studies in Acting
Additions :
35-109 , Introduction to Drama F,W (2-3) (re-instated)
A studio course introducing acting methods, approaches, and practices. The course is open to all students interested in public presentation and performance.
35-318 Concepts and Methods of Theatre History W(3-0) (to replace 35-302112)
A study of theatre history and historiography, focusing on the relationships between the plays written in selected historical periods and the theatrical and cultural conditions that shaped them. The course will explore various approaches and methods of historical interpretation. Prerequisite: 35-230.
35-343 Theatrical Design: Sets and Props F(2-3) (to replace 35-321112)
A study of the history, theory, and practice of theatrical design with focus on principles of design and on the nature of theatrical space including set and prop design. Prerequisite: 35-222.
35-344 Theatrical Design: Costume and Lighting W(2-3) (to replace 35-321112)
A study of the history, theory, and practice of theatrical design with focus on costume and lighting design. Prerequisite: 35-222.
35-385 Canadian Drama and Theatre W(3-0) (to replace 35333112)
A study of Canadian plays in their historical, cultural, and theatrical contexts. Prerequisite: 35-230.
I Fine Art
Deletions : 03-450 Art and Archaeology of Classical Antiquity 03-45 1 Medieval Art 13-315 Figure Drawing 13-344 Woodcut Additions :
13-347 Photo-Printmaking Methods W(0-6) To be offered in odd numbered years
An introduction of photographic methods and imagery to printmaking and non-silver photography. Basic darkroom skills will be directed toward the production of graphic arts films and other techniques necessary in these processes. Prerequisite: 13-204.
History
Deletions : 49-235 Pre-Classical Civilizations 49-260 Canada Since 1815 (to be replaced by 49-260112) 49-282 Early Modern France (renumbered to 49-382) 49-3 10 Pre-Confederation Canada 49-3 11 History of Ontario 49-325 The Renaissance 49-376 Conflict and Authority in 17th Century Europe 49-406 Ireland's Famine and the Exodus 49-432 Scotland's Century of Revolution 1560-1660 Additions :
49-202 Film as History S,W(2-1)
This course will consider film both as a source and as a comment on the past. Topics will vary depending on instructor expertise, and may include film as propaganda, the city in film, film as myth, women and gender in film, film and war.
49-260112 Canadian History F(2-1)lW(2-1) (formerly 49-260)
A survey of selected events and issues in Canadian history from 1500 to the present to deepen our understanding of Canadian social, economic and political structures and values. Exclusion: 49-260.
49-382 Early Modern France W(3-0) (formerly 49-282)
This course surveys French History from the Renaissance to the French Revolution. Students will examine the emergence of the powerful monarchy, 16th-century religious conflict and civil war, and the social, political and intellectual development of the 17th and 18th centuries, which culminated in the 1789 Revolution. Exclusion: 49-282.
49-404 Topics in Scottish History F(3-0)
A seminar course dealing with selected aspects of Scottish social, economic and political history. The seminars will be based upon an examination of primary sources from the University library's extensive Scottish Collection, as well as secondary literature. Students should consult the department for specific offerings. Prerequisite: 49-353.
Music: Note: these changes are for implementation S98, except for the addition of 67-375.
Deletion: 67-252 Choral Ensembles (renumbered to 67-255)
Additions :
67-254 Instrumental Ensembles I1 F,W(O-2) (0.25)
A continuation of 67-253. Prerequisite: 67-253. 67-255 Choral Ensembles I F,W(O-2)(formerly 67-252) (0.25)
Students are encouraged to audition for an ensemble in the Fall semester and to participate in it for both Fall and Winter semesters. Not all ensembles will be able to accept new members in Winter. Consult the Department of Music for further information. Exclusion: 67-252.
67-256 Choral Ensembles I1 F,W(0-2)(0.25)
A continuation of 67-255. Prerequisite: 67-255. Exclusion: 67-252.
67-375 Popular Musics of the World W(3-0)
The major styles and genres of popular musics around the world, with an emphasis on musical style and its relationship to social processes. Prerequisite(s): 67-1 18 and 67-215. Philosophy
Deletions: 74-29 1 Indian Philosophy 74-292 Chinese Philosophy
Additions :
74-319 Theory of Knowledge W(3-0) (reinstated)
A survey of traditional discussions of the problems of knowledge.
74-391 Indian Philosophy F(3-0) (formerly 74-291)
An analysis of selected primary sources of Indian philosophy in translations, from the Vedic Upanishads to the "integral yoga" of Sri Aurobindo. Emphasis will be on the basic inspirational works of Hinduism and Buddhism, and their respective views on the ultimate nature of reality, the self, suffering, freedom, ignorance and enlightenment.
74-392 Chinese Philosophy W(3-0) (formerly 74-292)
An analysis of selected primary sources of Chinese philosophy, in translation, from the I Ching to Mao Tse-tung. Emphasis will be on the foundational works of Confucianism, Ch'an (or Zen) Buddhism, and Neo-Confucianism, concerning such issues as the ultimate nature of being, non-being and human destiny, proper government of the self, the family and society, and the principles and practice of enlightenment.
74-393 African Philosophy F,(3-0)
An introduction to the philosophical traditions of Africa, part historical and part contemporary. The shorter historical section will cover some themes from the thoughts of ancient Egypt, early Christian and Islamic philosophy in North Africa and precolonial traditions from West Africa. The greater section of the course will deal with philosophical movements in Africa since the 1960's, as well as their implications for African American thought and philosophy generally. Prerequisite: none. COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Economics
Addition:
36-215 Introduction to Business Economics W (3-1)
A course intended for those with an interest in economics as it pertains to business. (Not intended for students in Economics or Commerce programs.) Four modules to be completed: two on microeconomic principles and their application to business problems; one using on-line databases and electronic publications; one from a list of applied topics. Exclusions(s): 36-1 10, 36-120.
Geography
Deletions : 45-325 Sedimentary Processes (renumbered 45-415) 45-400 Fluvial Processes (renumbered 45-300) 45-469 Geography Field Research (renumbered to 45-4691 :2)
Additions :
45-300 Fluvial Processes S,F,W (3-2)
This course examines processes and landforms associated with rivers. Particular emphasis is placed on the interaction between water and sediment movement and channel morphology. Case studies of human impact on river systems are presented. Prerequisite: 45-200. Exclusion: 45-400.
45-415 Sedimentary Processes S,F,W (2-2)
This course examines the basic properties and flow characteristics of fluids that control the entrainment and transport of sediment by air and water. Bedform development in fluvial, coastal and aeolian environments are also discussed in relation to fluid flow mechanics. Lectures are complemented by weekly labs using the wind tunnel, flume and wave tank. Prerequisite: 45-300. Exclusion: 45-325.
45-4691:2 Geography Field Research F(2-6)
This course provides an opportunity for senior students to develop skills in the design, implementation and presentation of a field research project. The course involves a field trip of about 10-14 days, either in Canada or abroad. this component of the course takes place between the end of the summer session and the start of classes in the fall semester. Classes during the fall semester focus on the analysis and interpretation of data and incorporate student research seminars. Information on the location and cost of the field research course is available from the department in the winter semester prior to each fall offering. Open to Geography Majors with honours standing. Prerequisites: 25 course credits.
45-499 Independent Study in Geography S,F,W(O-3)
The independent study option is designed to provide senior undergraduate students with an opportunity to pursue library and/or field research under faculty supervision and to prepare a research report. Formal agreement between the student and the faculty supervisor is required, as is approval of the department chair. Open to Geography Majors with honours standing at semester 7 or above. Political Studies
Deletions: 78-253 Public Policy Formation in Canada 78-3 18 Political Inquiry and Analysis 78-3 19 Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations in Canada 78-369 Politics of Asia 78-382 International System 78-465 Specialized Studies in International Relations Additions :
78-201 Art of Politics W (3-0)
An examination of the presentation of politics in film, television, classical music, plays, novels, cartoons, paintings and other media.
78-389 Government and Politics of India (3-0)
The course is designed to provide a survey of the history, society, culture, politics, government, bureaucracy and foreign relations of India.
78-392 Modern China F,W (3-0)
This course is a detailed study of the political history of Modern China and its current politics. The main objectives is to assess the extent to which the Chinese Communist Party has fulfilled its mandate, which is to build a sovereign and united China as well as modernize the country within a socialist framework. Prerequisite: 78-208 or permission of instructor.
Psychology
Deletions: 80-342 Sensory Processes (3-1) 80-479 Computer Applications in Psychological Research (F3-3)
Additions:
80-306 Occupational Health Psychology F,W,S (3-0)
The relationship between work, employment and both psychological and physical well being. The promotion of workplace health through public policy and workplace intervention. Prerequisite: 80-201 (see also psychology core statement) or relevant experience.
80-390 Psychology Research Internship F, W,S (0-6)
This course provides an experiential learning opportunity through the active participation of the student in a faculty members's ongoing research program. It is expected that students will develop a broader appreciation of the relationship between knowledge, theory and research while acquiring basic skills in research methodologies and modes of inquiry. The course will require involvement in both the practice and reporting of research. Prerequisite: 80-110, 80-120, 80-201 and at least 2 of the Psychology 200 level core courses. The full course proposal is attached. See pages 33-34.
80-391 Psychology Externship F, W, S (0-6)
An independent program of study formally integrating the student's academic study with 1 or more . work experiences, to be decided by the student in consultation with the supervisory faculty (normally the department's Co-op Coordinator) prior to registration in the course. The course is normally to be taken concurrently with the student's full-time employment, with the course projects preferably aimed at making a significant contribution to the work setting. Prerequisite: 80-1 10, 80-120, 80-201 and at least 2 of the Psychology 200 level core courses. (Enrolment limited, with the course not open to co- op students). The full course proposal is attached. See pages 35-36.
Sociology & Anthropology
Deletions: 86-350 Social Psychiatry 86-376 Ideas and Culture Additions :
12-340 The Anthropology of Gender S,F,W(3-0)
This course will address theoretical innovation in the discipline of social/cultural anthropology in the study of gender and related issues. Traditional theoretical problems such as inequality, complementarity, the domestic/public divide, ritual and symbolic valuations and the division of labour both within households and beyond will be considered. This theoretical framework will be developed on the basis of substantive ethnographic material from a variety of settings both pre-capitalist and capitalist. This course will be offered in alternate years. Prerequisites: 12-115 or 86-1 10 or 86-1 15. MOTION: that Senate approve the course additions and deletions in the of Colleges of Arts and Social Science. COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Botany
Deletions : 17-447 Developmental Morphology of Vascular Plants W(3-3) 17-457 Experimental Approaches to Plant Physiology F (1-5) 17-470 Vascular Plant Systematics W (3-3) Addition:
17-120 Plants and Human Use F,W (3-0)
This course will examine past and present interactions between humans and plants with emphasis on major changes in civilization and cultures as a result of these interactions. The approach will be to consider several case studies of how unique structural and chemical properties of various plant organs have played a role in their use by humans. This course may not be taken for credit by students in Biological Sciences.
Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences
Addition:
71-433 Laboratory Techniques in Nutrition (1-3)
A course consisting of experiments designed to enhance understanding of the role of nutrients in metabolism and their relationships. Students will study a variety of investigative procedures and techniques applicable to experimental nutrition. Prerequisites: 71-333, 75-420 and admission to Nutritional Sciences specialization. Molecular Biology and Genetics
Deletions: 15-220 Introductory Cell Biology F(3-3) 40-303 Cytogenetics F 40-409 Molecular Genetics F(3-2) 40-425 Applied Molecular Genetics W(2-4) 40-426 DNA Replication and Environmental Mutagenesis W (3-3)
Additions :
40-335 Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I F(0-8)
Laboratory-based instruction in the basic methodologies of molecular biology. Students will develop technical sills and practical knowledge sufficient to understand and perform basic procedures independently and creatively, and to diagnose and analyze experimental results obtained with these techniques. Prerequisite: 40-202 and 19-258.
40-336 Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I1 W(0-8)
Laboratory-based instruction in advanced methodologies of molecular biology. Students will develop technical skills and practical knowledge sufficient to understand and perform advanced procedures independently and creatively, and to diagnose and analyze experimental results obtained with these techniques. Prerequisite: 40-335.
Zoology
Deletion: 92-442 Experimental Ethology (W)
COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Deletions : 05-329 Agricultural Systems Design 05-374 Rural Farm Buildings 89-326 Modern Nonpararnetric Statistics MOTION: that Senate approve the course additions and deletions in the Colleges of Biological Science and Physical and Engineering Science.
COLLEGE OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES
Deletions : 71-302 Nutrition Applications in Food Service 54-402 Advanced Hospitality Marketing
Renumber: 26-378, Economics of Food Usage to 54-378, Economics of Food Usage.
INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES
Deletions : 55-229 Modern Dance 55-259 Perspectives on Modern Dance
Additions :
85-330 Latin American Studies in the Social Sciences W(l-1) 55-330 Latin American Studies in the Humanities W(l-1) An integrated course of studies in the social sciences (humanities) as they relate to the resources of Latin America. Prerequisite: Admission to the Latin America Semester, consent of the instructor and satisfactory participation in a bi-weekly preparation seminar during the fall semester.
MOTION: that Senate approve the course additions and deletions of the interdisciplinary courses and the course changes in the College of Family and Consumer Studies.
ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Agriculture
Replacement: 01-230 Resources and Agroecosystems I and 01-231 Resources and Agroecosystems I1 with 01-30112 Resources and Agroecosystems. Agricultural Business and Economics
Deletions : 02-324 Agricultural Price Analysis 02-329 Production Economics Addition:
02-303 Price and Production Analysis W (3-2)
A course in microeconomic theory applied to agricultural economics research. The theory of the firm is used to analyze production and resource use in agriculture. Concepts of duality, intertemporal resource allocation issues and risk responsive decisions making are studied. Consumer theory is used to analyze food purchase decisions. How theoretical relationships are quantified and used in the analysis of public policy issues is emphasized. Prerequisite: 36-277 and 36-231.
Animal and Poultry Science
Deletions: 10-337 Advanced Horse Production W(3-3) 10-439 Animal Behaviour and Bionomics F(3-2) 40-423 Animal Breeding and Genetics W(3-2) 71-323 Animal Nutrition W(3-2) 7 1-437 Ruminant Nutrition F(3-0) 71-439 Poultry and Swine Nutrition W(3-0) Additions:
10-407 Applied Animal Behaviour F(3-2)
The course deals with why farm animals behave as they do with reference to causation, function, ontogeny and phylogeny. Basic principles are illustrated by examples taken from all the common agricultural species. Emphasis is placed on the application of behaviourial knowledge to improve animal production systems. Designing housing, facilities and management procedures to suit the behaviour of the animals in question is also dealt with. Concurrent: 77-328. Exclusion: 10-439.
10-408 Environmental Management and Animal Health W(3-2)
Basic concepts of environmental physiology and their application to animal housing and management will be introduced. The course will review the physics of heat flow, light and air quality as they relate to animal biology and health. Other aspects of the physical environment that impact on animal health and well being will be discussed. Concepts wills be integrated into the design of functional animal housing. Prerequisite: 77-328. Exclusion: 10-439.
40-403 Advanced Animal Breeding F(3-2)
Theoretical and scientific aspects of practical animal breeding programs which lead to genetic improvement of efficiency and profitability of animal production. Integrates quantitative genetics with concepts of statistics, economics, biology and biotechnology and expands into development of practical breeding plans. Prerequisite: 40-306.
Renumber: 10-415 Principles of Farm Animal Care and Welfare to 10-315 Farm Animal Care and Welfare.
Crop Science
Deletion: 29-325 Tropical Crop Production Environmental Biology
Deletions: 34-415 Insect Ecology 34-422 Biology of Aquatic Insects Food Science
Deletions : 42-23 1 Animal and Poultry Products 42-32 1 Cultured Milk and Fermented Food Products 42-333 Beverage Technology Land Resource Science
Deletion: 64-422 Dynamic and Synoptic Meteorology
Addition
64-430 Atmospheric Transport and Chemistry W(3-0)
Behaviour of synoptic scale weather systems and the transport of substances in the atmosphere. Chemical and photochemical transformations during transport; scavenging and removal from the atmosphere. Prerequisites: 19-131 or 19-336 or 05-336 or 94-336 or 96-336, and 64-203.
Plant Biology
Deletion: 83-376 Plant Biotechnology I1
Addition:
83-475 Genetic Engineering of Plants (formerly 83-376) W(3-3)
An examination and discussion of the principles, protocols and applications of molecular biology and transformation technology to genetic improvements of Plants. Prerequisite: 40-202. Exclusion: 83- 376. Soil Science
Renumber 87-302: Soil Genesis and Classification to 87-414 Soil Genesis and Classification 87-401 : Soil Chemistry to 87-306 Chemical Environment of Soils 87-402: Soil Physics to 87-307 Physical Environment of Soils
ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE
Deletion: 73-360 Principles of Disease (lab component of 73-361)
MOTION: that Senate approve the course changes in the Ontario Veterinary College and the Ontario Agricultural College.
(ii) PROGRAM CHANGES B.L.A. PROGRAM
The B.L.A. Program has been significantly revised from a five year to a four year program. The change requires both course additions and deletions, and significant changes to the schedule of studies. The full proposal is attached. See pages 37-48.
Deletions: 59-121 Graphics 59-3061 :2 Landscape Architecture I1 59-3071 :2 Landscape Architecture I1 59-41 1 Design Thesis 59-463 Internship 59-475 Semester Abroad 59-476 and 477 Elective Study Abroad
Addition: 59-234 Planting Design I1 F(.25)
Change: 59-410 - 59-410112 Design Thesis (2 semester course, 1.5 credits) MOTION: that Senate approve the proposed changes to the B.L.A. Program.
B.A.Sc. PROGRAM CHANGES
Changes in educational requirements specified by the Canadian Dietetic Association and the College of Dietitians of Ontario have prompted revisions to the schedule of studies for the Applied Human Nutrition Major. A copy of the proposed revisions is attached. See page 49.
MOTION: that Senate approve the revisions to the schedule of studies for Applied Human Nutrition as presented. B.A. PROGRAM CHANGES
Additions :
1. New area of emphasis in Latin American Studies in the Honours Major in International Development. This area of emphasis is consistent with the recommendations of SPC to focus in Latin America, and is supported by the Latin America Semester Abroad. It does not require the addition of any new courses. A copy of the schedule of studies is attached. See page 51.
2. Reinstate the B.A. minor in Statistics. The B.Sc. minor in statistics is not appropriate for B .A. students. It is, therefore, recommended that the minor, and the schedule of studies be published in the calendar. A copy of the schedule of studies is attached. See page 51.
3. Reinstate the B.A. minor in Mathematics. The rationale is the same as for statistics. A copy of the schedule of studies is attached. See page 51.
Deletion:
1. Minor in Rural Development Sociology. This requirement amounted to over-regulation and is not needed.
MOTION: that Senate approve the new area of emphasis in Latin American Studies, the minors in mathematics and statistics, and the deletion of the minor in Rural Development Sociology. ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE
The Associate Diploma Program Committee recommends the deletion of the co-operative division in Horticulture. This co-op version of the Horticulture Division has had few students complete the program. The work study office also recommends that the co-op division in Horticulture be discontinued in favour of an approach to experiential education similar to that now being developed in the B.Sc.(Agr.) Program. It is recommended that deletion of the co-op program be effective September 1997. Students currently enrolled in Co-op, and those who enter in F96 be given the opportunity to complete the co-op program if so desired.
MOTION: that Senate approve the deletion of the Horticultural Division Co-op option effective S97. B.Sc. PROGRAM CHANGES
Deletions :
1. the following areas of emphasis in Human Kinetics: Biomechanics & Ergonomics; Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism; and Human Population Biology. All of these areas of emphasis are being deleted because of low enrollment. Those students presently enrolled in the areas will be able to complete the requirements and graduate with the area of emphasis.
2. the minor in Human Kinetics due to low enrollment. All students in the minor will be allowed to complete their requirements.
3. Minor in Applied Climatology. The deletion is proposed because of low enrolments. The four students enrolled in the minor will be able to complete their requirements.
Replacements :
The Department of Geography is recommending changes to reduce and modify Department of Geography specializations in the B.Sc. Program offered by Geography and jointly by Geography and Land Resource Science. A copy of the proposal is attached to this report. See pages 52-61. 1. the replacement of the Specialized Honours in Physical Geography with an Honours Major in Earth Surface Science offered jointly by Geography and LRS.
2. the replacement of the Minor in Physical Geography with a Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIs) and Environmental Analysis.
MOTION: that Senate approve the B.Sc. Program changes in Human Kinetics, Applied Climatology, and Physical Geography as presented. B.Sc.(Eng.) PROGRAM CHANGE
The B.Sc.(Eng.) Program Committee recommends the deletion of the minors in Agricultural Waste Management and Agricultural Water Resources. There are not students in either of these minors.
MOTION: to Senate approve the deletion of the minors in Agricultural Waste Management and Agricultural Water Resources.
B.Sc. (Env.) PROGRAM CHANGE
1. It is proposed the admission requirement for the B.Sc.(Env.) Program revert back to the requirements in place from 1992 to 1995. The admission requirement was revised in 1995 in anticipation of the elimination of the OAC equivalent course in Physics. Without this courses, students would have had to complete all their science requirements prior to admission to Guelph. However, the equivalent courses will continue to be offered. Given the perceived heavy science requirements for entry to this program, and the fact that physics is the least available science course in high schools, it is proposed that the admission requirement revert back to the one previously in place. This change ensures that students have the appropriate background without restricting access to the program at the point of admission.
The present admission requirement to the B.Sc.(Env.) Program is: 1 credit in OAC English 1; 1 credit in Calculus; 1 credit in Biology; 1 credit in Chemistry; 1 credit in Physics; and 1 additional credit. The requirement for all three sciences at the point of admission is very restrictive, and limiting enrollment. It is recommended that the admission requirements be revised to: 1 credit in OAC English 1; 1 credit in Calculus; and 2 of OAC Physics, OAC Biology and OAC Chemistry. Students who do not have all three OAC science courses will be required to complete the OAC equivalent during their first semester. MOTION: that Senate approve the change to the admission requirement for the B.Sc.(Env.) Program as presented. 1997-98 COURSE AD~ITIONINFORMATION
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL: PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH INTERNSHIP 80-390
I. BASIC INFORMATION:
1. Department responsible: Psychology
2. Objectives: This course is proposed with three primary objectives in mind: (i) the SPC recommendation that departments integrate research inquiry into the pedagogy of their undergraduate programs (ii) the Learning Objective of understanding forms of inquiry, (iii) attention to the SPC emphasis on incorporating experiential learning into the curriculum.
Other undergraduate learning objectives are addressed as follows: - literacy: through the reading and analysis of primary source literature - numeracy: through exposure to statistical and quantitative analysis in research papers - love of learning: by the excitement associated with the direct experience in the process of discovery.
3. Content and Depth: The course is designed to be an introduction to research practice, hence the material to be covered will be dependent upon the actual faculty research program. The course will in all cases require reading of primary sources in academic and professional journals and technical reports, thus the 300 level designation is most appropriate even though the course can be used as a student's early introduction to actual research experience within the discipline.
4. Method of Presentation: This course is modelled along a similar Psychology course which has been offered successfully at the University of Toronto. It is also modelled after various Guelph independent study courses (eg., 59-350, 02-472, 34-442) and experiential learning/lntemship/Co-op courses (eg., 59-462, 59-463, 01 -425, 36- 492, 39-481, 45-469, 54-430, 71-485, 80-491, 87-41 1, and 93-490).
The exact details of each course registration are to be spelled out in a mutually agreeable, written contract between the student and the faculty supervisor (see attached sample/course outline). This contract will require departmental approval to ensure that leaming objectives are likely to be met.
Course requirements include the following: - the student is expected to meet on at least a weekly basis with the faculty supervisor the student will maintain a journal which will include a summary of meetings with the faculty supervisor, an outline of the progress of the research, and a summary of the significant learning resulting from the research experience. the student will be required to attend related demonstrations, orientation and research group meetings and colloquia as required by the supervisor the student is expected to make a continuing contribution to the research project, for example, by assisting in setting up equipment or other data collection instruments, collecting and/or analyzing data, assisting in interpretation, critique and reporting of findings. other written and/or oral assignments as agreed on the contract between the student and the instructor
5. Method of evaluation: Faculty evaluation of the student's performance in each of the above requirements, including evaluation of, and feedback on, all written work. A significant proportion of the grade will be based on assessment of written andlor oral assignments.
6. Reasons/audience: This course is designed to augment the traditional academic program for Psychology majors with direct research experience at an early point in the student's program. Although set at the 300 level, students who have met the prerequisites may be expected to take the course as early as in their second year. As an elective, the expected annual enrolment is in the 15-50 range.
7. Resource needs: None are expected since the resource infrastructure lies within existing and ongoing research projects. It is recognized that while there will be an additional load for faculty supervising students, this will not trade off against existing faculty obligations. Further, faculty recognize the potential mutual benefit of the proposed arrangement.
II Replacement course: none
Ill Library assessment: no additional resources are expected, since materials are already in place to support ongoing research projects. (see also attached Library Assessment.) 1997-98 COURSE ADDITION INFORMATION i NEW COURSE PROPOSAL: PSYCHOLOGY EXTERNSHIP 80-39 1 I. BASIC INFORMATION:
1. Department responsible: Psychology
2. Objectives: This course is proposed with ONE primary objective in mind: attention to the SPC emphasis on incorporating into the curriculum experiential learning beyond Co-op.
Other undergraduate learning objectives are addressed as follows: literacy: through the reading and analysis of primary source literature - numeracy: through exposure to statistical and quantitative analysis in research papers - love of learning: by the excitement associated with the direct experience in the process of discovery and examination of potential and realized applications of the discipline.
3. Content and Depth: The course is designed to be an introduction to attempts at the application of research and theory in Psychology to the work setting, hence the material to be covered will be dependent upon the actual work setting. The course will in all cases require reading of primary sources in academic and professional journals and technical reports, thus the 300 level designation is most appropriate even though the course can be used as a student's early introduction to psychological applications. It is expected that the student will provide a critique of applications, including an examination of those cases where the an actual work setting may fail to apply useful psychological concepts and knowledge. Although not required (as is normally the case in the comparable Co-op course), it is hoped that the student's project will be of use to the work setting.
4.Method of Presentation: This course is modelled along a similar Psychology course provided for Psychology Co-op students (80-491). It is also.modelled after various Guelph independent study courses (eg., 59-350, 02-472, 34-442) and experiential leaming!lnternship/Co-op courses (eg., 59-462, 59-463, 01-425, 36-492, 39-481, 45-469, 54-430, 71-485, 87-41 1, and 93-490).
The exact details of each course registration are to be spelled out in a mutually agreeable, written contract between the student and the faculty supervisor (Normally the Co-op coordinator). (see attached sample/course outline).
The specific course requirements are listed below: - the student will maintain a weekly journal which will include a summary of the significant learning resulting from the student's attempts to relate the work setting, or work setting assignment(s), to the discipline of Psychology. - the student will submit a literature review of research related to some specific aspect of the work setting, to be selected by the student, or the student in consultation with the student's work setting supervisor. the student will be required to submit a research proposal that would allow the work setting some direct benefit from knowledge of the results of the proposed research project were it to actually be completed.
5. Method of evaluation: Faculty evaluation of the student's performance in each of the above requirements. Normally the journal will account for 20% of the Final Mark, the literature review will account 60°h of the Final Mark, and the research proposal will account for 20% of the Final Mark. Evaluation will normally be performed by the department's Co-op coordinator.
6. Reasons/audience: This course is designed to augment the traditional academic program for Psychology majors with direct applied experience at an early point in the student's program. The objective is to provide experiential learning somewhat like that provided to Co-op students, but to provide it to students who are not part of the Co- op program and who have acquired their job placement outside of that program. Although set at the 300 level, students who have met the prerequisites may be expected to take the course as early as in their second year. As an elective, the expected annual enrolment is in the 15-20 range.
Resource needs: None are expected since the basic resource infrastructure lies within existing and ongoing Co-op program. It is recognized that while there will be an additional load for faculty supervising students, this can be accomodated as long as the Co-op program enrolments remain limited. Normally the supervision (evaluation) will be handled by the faculty coordinator of the Co-op program. Note that other than the evaluation component, this course does not involve any other use of the current Co- op support services.
II Replacement course: none
Ill Library assessment: no additional resources are expected, since materials are already in place to support the ongoing Co-op program. Moreover, it is expected that most placements will be outside of Guelph. (see also attached Library Assessment.) Pro~osalfor a Revised Cumculum in the B.L..A. Program Acril 29 ,1996
In 1994 [he program coordinacor ser our to revie~vthe sxisiing undc;srzdu>re schs&\e of scudies in light of the following irzcerarives:
1. Reduced funding and sx.fFing 2. Chanzing role of the profession 3. Changing society, economy, environment md workplace 4. Kew oppomniries for teaching and lemiilg 5. ,Accreditation by professional organiz3cions 6. University wide suaresic plannins repon To do rhis required the followins: - A review of the program's godj and leaning objectives Consideration of the senera1 dsouacy of rhe currznr curriculum in achieving these progam goals and objei-* ves X cornrnirrnent to the Universi~'s leming objec:ives ,A comrnirinenr co rhe Vniversip's Strategic Plmning process Z. commitmcnr co addressing the needs of the proisssion and socier) while reraining focus on ths learner .A commirinenr ro solicit suggcsdons and responses from srudents, fzccolty, and che pror'zssion t'lrou~houcche Frocess.
The School of Lwhc3pe .hchirscccre has always followed the 1eme:ienrsrsd approccch to educaion. Wi~hiis studio approzch focusing on problem based iexning, gaduxss are prsoared m address complex issues upon graduarion. This, coupled with the solid pro?cssiond and 1ibz;ai educarion required in the cui5culum. has consisisntly prcaucx! highly eRec:ive entry leve! professionals.
As 3 professional Frogam, the SL--\ rnusc accorn~iirhall chanaes by octrcssing hs requirements of the profession , the fitur;, and be unive~siry.
The Process The process ro arrive ar [he propossd chonees took 2 years and invoivsd fomd 2nd informal consultation wich srudenu. faculty, alumni, ailied deparrmena. college and university administration and the profession. This process reaffirmed the goal of che program.
'' The sod of the BL.4 ci3grnm is 10 produc~a iibernlly educ~ccdindicidud'in pos;ession of the basic kncwiedge 2nd skiiii of chc profession ai lm@sc?pc archiceczrt."
The ls-~inpobje::ives &ve!o~sdro achieve chis gsni were then US& LC evduntc rhe exisring iumculum. This evalczeon coupied with intsrvisws wirh dl sxcena and hcoi~. confimed many components of the cueculun and identifies areas :n2t reeuired atienrion 2nd change. PROPOSED CH.AVGE TO THE BLX PROGR.A>I
Decre2se ihe lenarh of oroaran from 5 io vezrs.
Rarional: Xi five years this program is the longes: in the universiry. It was moved io a five year program in 1986 to broaden oppomnicies to bevelop the capacities and knowledge h2: ..u.-..' -.. most insciiucioiis'~o'ula.. expect 0~6'~ccalauie3tlieziduaces. With this chanze , the number of courses required to graduate remained the same ( 12 courses ). Xew technologies, open learning op~ormnities,funding and staffing paraneters give the school :he ablitiy to maintain.the level of education while mtionalizing tle program. Some im~oriantpoints are:
The 5 year program: with 42 required courses, means chat srudents entering with universiry credits often take 3 or even 3 courses Fer semesrer and are pan time. In fact the norm is 30% of ihe srudents are pan time each semester. The sequentid ssrudio strucmre does not allow srudena to graduate in less than 5 years . By moving che program from 5 io 4 years the sxdents will enter the profession one year sooner and be full iine through nos: of their ienure here. . The person21 finu,ciai burden oi the individuals- educadon wiil be sigificantly reduced by reducing the length of the program by 20 5%. The estimate is: As a hard cost mo~ei:
30 5 less tc zchieve a BLX degree approximzieiy S 1 1.000
TP-iti an oppomniv gained model: S 3,000 aidon and supplies S 35,000 firs: year salary Total rednction S 35.000
From a scaiegic vie$.vpoint the change is deemed acuropriate.A &. but of greater impofiance. ws also believe that it addresses the new educational imperatives . Profzssion~iprac~ice in the kmre will require sound technical knowledge and a broad unders:andir.g of the wor!d as re:lec:ed in the university leaning objecdves. We believe possessing and reficing ihese abiliues will allow the greuest flexibilir). iil the workplace of the furure. This move is paniculariy asis:ed by the University's adoption of the credit sysiem . advances in ieaching technologies and more tighdy defined courses. Low enrollment courses are not possible in chis program as all exce?~4 courses in the program are required in the core of the undergraduate curriculum. Consis:ent with anticipated Universiry requiremenis. 30.00 credils wiil be required for srzduarion and srudents will be required to regisier as hll time srudents . ( exceptions granre5 by director ) The chx~esto the cur~c~lumaccomrr.cczcing the shifi from 5 io t );em. i00k inx account cor;..mentj from sia. Design Studios 5ven double weighting. Reason : Tne credit weighting of courses is to retlecr the in-class and out of clzs time and effor~expected of students. t\%ile the srudio course schedules raise from 6 to 12 hours conizct time per week ( with 2 io 3 hrs of lecture ), it is expecrea. and is the norm? ihat srudents spend 10 to 30 hours outside of CIS: tvorlcing on studio work. Indeed s~dentstypiczily also spend many out of cixs hours with the ins.rucror. ( presently oniy two of thc jdio courses are double weighted ) Tie present imbaIance can now be ccidressed by zssiging one universiy credit for each srudio course rather than .5 r?s is norma! for Ietnre couises. Graphics 59-12 1 course eliminated. Riaon: L%"nilz graphic abiliy is an iixpofiant szi! for this profession it is an area chat is ss~redby exiemal offerings ( shcz courses. workshops, disrancz educztion ) . -4s well .,oraphic md other cornrnunicztion skills tviil be taught and exercised conscantly in all asjis s~ciosand where eve: else it is approcriatz i;: the cumculun. Graphics wiil be emphasized in Design adComunic~cions Studio 59-1 10 and jrudents will be encourage.', to t~ke;l graphics course before arriving st the university. While open to the universicy ihis course does not serve any other prosram of srudies . ( Typicdly j io 5 sruaenu from outside our program talk? this course each year ) Insuring srudenrs are on cqln?us for the last cy.vo semesters: Reason: Presently the scudents are off cznpus in heir ninth semester aid rean for the tenth znd their major thesis projscr. The g2p in the ninch semester mezm that the students xe not we!l prep.are5 for their thesis wcrk and fee! disenfranchised from the rest of the sc'nooi in their 10 ih semester. Elective Courses deleted tiorii require? course schedule: Reason : *Soils 57-201 - deemed too specific for this prcsam - required soiis knowledge will be provided througi-. oiher required couists including - 3Iacerials and Techniques. Site Engineerins, Landsca~e Analysis and Landscape Ecology: Statistics for Business Decisions 59-106 -analysis indicates that numerzcy is provi&ci, in ocher reqcired courses and this course is ilot essencii to the program. Critical Thin!;ing 74-2 10 -adced to the pool of recommended electives Economics 36-130 - deemed non-csse~tialin tie rzcionalization revie7.v. Fine Arts 03- 228 - .Qchitecmrsl history is denrredundant in the new program sufficient infomarion is now given in Design 59-1 10 aiid Hiscoy of CuI?xal Fom 59-194.- Culrure of Plants 53- ., 3--- - added to the of highly recomnended e!eccives Sculpture 13-330 - Chronic scheduling proolexs md [he re Internshi? 59-463 deleted R2cson : deemed rsduncant as its sis~e:course 59-463 is now siven 1.0 credits. Quick Compsrision of B.L.,A. Program OLD ,? of Years Credirs Required k of L.A. Courses Offcred = of Cons~i-&on Courses C of Design Studios ,? of Design Studio Hours $ of "Free" Electives Size of Class Course Deletion Information -- . Tk,e foliov~.in~courses tvill be ceie:e2 from ihr pro=yrr?m0rie:inSs: 59-131 - Graphics - F( 3-3 ;) Rtson: >lare:i;li Lviii be provided by other courszs es?ecidy Dzsi~n- 2nd Conrnuniz~cicr?sSmdio 59- 1 10 ,and tnroush ocher iom.zcs - stucezt~ wiil be offered a s>on course x-ier beins accepted inco ihe prosram. This ccurse is open td [he univerisity with an aveiase enroiment of 39 . 26 of ihe srudents were B.L..A. thus the course typically ariracts 4 or 5 sruCents from outside of che prosram s a free e1ec:ive. Tnis course does no[ serve any orhe: progiarn. 59-3061:2 Landscape Architecture 11 - FY (1-5). Reason: Twin course 53-306 wii! be ,oiven 1.0 crtdics rnakins chis course number redundant. 59-3071:2 Landscape Architecture I1 - F( 1-5). Reson: Ttvin coursz 59-jOC will be ,oiven 1.0 crt5its rnzking this courst number redu~danc. 59-411 - Design Thesis \V (1-Sj. Reason : Combined with ixvin tours? 53-"!0. This course does nor serve any o~bzrprogxm. 59-463 - Internship. F (0-10 ) . Reason: Detrnedrtdundant as it's [;via CouisC 59-461 is now given 1.0 credits. This course does zoc serve any oihei progzia. 59-475,- Semester Abroad. F (1-8) Rcason : Exchange prosrams make this course redundmt. This course does noc servz any other progxrn 39-476 and 477 - Elective Study .Abroad. F (3-0). Exhange prosrams mak? ihese courses redundzni. These courses Co noi serve any oC?.er progrzm. l Course Additions to the Curriculum J The following ccurszs will be aced the Fro,orLm ~fferin,os. Restrictive elective in Fine .Art R=ason: To repi~ceFin? Afi sc~l?curesiudio - this requirernenc wilI allow the srucicnr to ii 96-332 Landscape Ecology ( 5-2 Reason : Tnis course is tezn izu~hiby a landscape archicecmrt fzculcy nem'mr and will presenr ecolo~icalinfomxion [hat is directed to the ne:S of the profession. Since chis ccurse will be offered every ocher year i: will switch places with a free e!ecuve in semester 7 in idtenate years. BLA - NE. hogram Fall Winter Fall Winter Fall Winter Fall Winter Sem. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 59-194 Elective in 59-210 96-332 4 Electives 59-410:1 59-410:2 History of Cultural Social Sciences Landscape Free Elective Landscape 2.0 Design Design Form Analysis Ecology or Thesis Thesis Internship F(4-0) .5 .5 (2-2) .5 .5 (3-2) .5 (1-2) .5 (2-6) 1.0 37-120 Fine Arts Free Elective 59-282 59-461 59-462 Free 59-409 Literature of the Elective Urban & Professional 1.0 Elective Seminar Modem World (200 level Reg. Practice + 2 Electives studio) Planning or Exchange (2-2) -5 .5 .5 (3-0) .5 (3-0) .5 1.O .5 (3-0) .5 17-115 59-242 59-241 59-343 59-344 + 59-307 Free Plant Biology Materials & Site Landscape Landscape 2 electives 1.0 Landscape Elective Techniques Engineering Construction Construction Architecture Studio (3-3) .5 (3-0) .5 (3-1) .5 (2-4) .5 (2-4) -75 (2-6) 1.0 .5 59-110 59-202 59-304 59-305 59-306 Free Design & Design Studio Site Planning Landscape Landscape Elective Communication Architecture Architecture Studio Studio Studio (3-3) .75 (2-4) .75 (2-6) .75 (2-4) .75 (2-4) .75 .5 One Of: 74-207 53-326 59-233 59-234 86- 110 Sociology Philosophy of Woody Plants Planting Planting 12-1 15 Anthropology the Design I Design I1 74-101 Philosophy Environment 80-1 10 PSYC~O~O~Y .5 (3-0) .5 (1-3) .5 (1-2) .25 (1-2) .25 Credit Value 2.75 IX-B.L.A. 151 Semester 7 Bachelor of 59-307 Landscape Architecture Studio 59-4101 Design Thesis Landscape Two electives. Architecture Semester 8 59-409 Seminar -B.L.A. 59-4102 Design Thesis One elective. SCHEDULE OF STUDIES Semester 1 17- 1 15 Plant Biology 37-120 Literature and the Modem World 59-1 10 Design & Communication Studio 59-194 History of Cultural Form One of: 12-115 Anthropology 74- 101 Social and Political Issues 80- 1 10 Principles of Behaviour 86-1 10 Sociology Semester 2 59-202 Design Studio 59-242 Materials & Techniques 74-207 Philosophy of the Environment One Social Science elective. One Fine Art elective (200 level Studio). Semester 3 53-326 Woody Plants 59-210 Landscape Analysis 59-241 Site Engineering 59-304 Site Planning One elective. Semester 4 59-233 Planting Design I 59-282 Urban & Regional Planning 59-305 Landscape Architecture Studio I 59-343 Landscape Construction I One elective. Semester 5 59-234 Planting Design I1 59-306 Landscape Architecture Studio I1 59-344 Landscape Construction I1 59-461 Professional Practice 96-332 Landscape Ecology Semester 6 Students will choose one of: Four electives. 56-462 Internship Two electives. OR Exchange Semester Two electives. 1997-98 PROGRL\I CHXVGES SOTE With proposals for new program and specialiwtions, changes to program regulations and admission requirenents, pie= Suppt). supporting documentation as indicated on the Pro-mrn Lofornation Sheet. 1H.LVGES TO SCHEDULE OF STUDIES I Provide evidence of consult3tion if adding courses from other departments to Schedule of Studies DEGREE PROGRL\l B-XSc SPECLCIZATION Applied Human Nutrition Current Calendar hiaterial Proposed Changes Reason For Change (1%-1997 Calendar Copy) p. 102 Applied Human Nutrition Delete Changes in educational Add: All students in the Applied Human requirements specified by the Nutrition major must include the core of Canadian Dietetic Mation 23 required courses and 3 restricted and the College of Dietitians of elective courses in the minimum of 40 Ontario. paved courses. Students normalty register for courses according to the semesters indicated &!ow for Fall and Winter sequencing. Those students wishing to compete for admission to a post--mduate dietetic internship will be assisted by departmental advisors in the selection of courses that will meet the academic requirements of the Canadian Dietetic Axxiation and the College of Dietitians of Ontario for eligibilic). for internship andlor membership. Successful completion of the requirements uill allow students to Association. compete for a limited number of dietetic internship positions. &lost graduates completing dietetic internships are Concentration D -/~ommubt~Nutrition. employed in hospitals and other health care agencies such as community health centres and long-term care facilities. , '-'7 Others find ernplo)ment in a wider range of vmtions including thase associated . V with health and education in the .- -\ ,/ government or ptivate sectors, or with the 1 , fdindustry. Still others proceed to - \ care facxjhies; Others find emploFe~t in a I graduate study in fields such as nutrition, - - public health nutriticn, medicine or education. 3(ltrition, medicine Reviewed by Dean :--A~prcwed by P:ogram Committe J Rectkved by AVPA Approved c.-idepmr.gen icalendar. cpiprg-chg.ahn 1997-98 PROGRL\l CHLYGES KO- With propls for new programs and specializations, cban~csto prosram re_eulatiors and admission requirenenfi, pi- supply supporting documentation as indiated on the Pro_enn Infomation Sheet. CHXYGES TO SCHEDULE OF STUDIES Provide evidence of consulmtion if adding courses from other departments to Schedule of Studies DEGREE PROGRA\l B.ASc SPECLUIWTION Applied Human Nutrition Cumnt Calendar Material Proposed Changes Reason For Change I (1996- 1997 Calendar Copy) Semester 4 p.102 19-356 Structure & Function in Biochemistry 71-319 Fundamentals of Nutrition Delete 71-319 Course number chanse. ~dd71-32] Fundameztals of Nutrilion 74-203 Philosophy of Medicine OR 74-260 Business & Professional Ethics Two electives or restricted electives. Restricted Electives Restricted Electives In addition to the 28 required courses listed Delete 2 Changes in CDA requiremenn. the following list Delete rse from the College of Arts. - Delete College of Arts courses not Delete Changes in course scheduling. 26-378 Economics Delete (6 or 8) Change 26 to 5-1 42-310 Food Chemistry (5) Delete (5) 42-31 1 Advanced 42-323 FdMicrobiolog (6 or 8) elete (6 or 8) 42-370 Sensory Evaluation of Foods (6 or 6 elete (6 or 8) 54-272 Cultural Aspects of Food (3) Delete (3) Electives 1 Electiva There are 10 electives throughout the major Delete 10 Increase in restricted e!ective which may... requirements. 7Add Re.iexed by Dea @ Prc-mm Committee Received by AVPA Approved c:!depmgen !calendar.c~~prg-chg. el B.A. Program 1. Area of Emphasis - Latin America Latin American Studies: Core courses plus the following: 88-1 10 Introductory Spanish 88-1 11 Intermediate Spanish 88-200 Spanish Language I 88-201 Spanish Language I1 88-350 Spanish Grammar and Composition 88-353 Administrative and Commercial Spanish Two of the following: 88-380 Spanish American Civilization 88-330 Modern Spanish American Prose 88-331 Modern Spanish American Short Story and Poetry 88-3 16 Contemporary Spanish American Novel One of the following: 88-407 Contemporary Spanish American Poetry 88-450 Spanish Translation and Composition I 88-484 Research Paper in Spanish Studies One of the following: 01-250 International Agriculture Field Trip 49-2 11 The Colonial Americas 49-292 Republican Latin America Two of the following: 12-488 Special Projects in Anthropology 49-4561718 Topics in Revolution 78-373 The Americas 78-308 Politics of Latin America 86-368 Development and Underdevelopment 86-423 Comparative Sociology 86-4881489 Special Projects in Sociology 2. Minor - Mathematics A minimum of 10 courses (other than 63-105) is required, including: a) completion of the Mathematics core; b) one course in either Statistics or Computing Science (from 27-150, 27-160, or higher); c) 4 additional Mathematics courses at the 200 level or above, at least 2 of which just be at the 300 level or above 3. Minor - Statistics 1 A minimum of 10 Mathematics or Statistics courses a) completion of the Statistics core b) 3 additional courses 2 of which must be in Statistics (89-). JUL - 4 1995 University of Guelph Depiiment of Geography Proposal to reduce and modify Department of Geography specializations in the BSc Program offered by Geography and jointly by Geography and Land Resource Science. The Department of Geography has for some time been concerned with enrolment levels in the Specialized Honours and Minor in Physical Geography and with numbers in the hiinor in Applied Climatology that the Depmrnent offers in collaboration with the Department of Land Resource Science (LRS). To address these concerns, in a manner that is both efficient in terms of resource use and pedaeoo,ically sound, the Depanment of Geography proposes three interrelated changes to its contribution to the BSc program: (i) that the collaborative (with LRS) Minor in Applied Climatology be discontinued PART 11; (ii) that the Specialized Honours in Physical Geography be replaced by a hlajor in Earth Surface Science offered jointly by Geography and LRS [PART 21; and (iii) that the hlinor in Phvsicnl Geography be replaced by a Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIs) and Environmental Analysis [PART 31. - - PART 1: Disconh'nuaiion of the hlinor in Applied Clirnalolo~ It is proposed that this minor be discontinued because of low enrolments. Given tha: none of the courses listed in the schedule of s~udiesare being deleted, the four students currently enrolled will bz able to complete their requirements for'the minor. P.=T 2: Replacement of the Specialized Honours in Physical Geography wirlz a Honours illajor in Earth Surface Science offered jointly by Geogmpizy and LRS Rarionzle The B.Sc. program in Physici Geogrcphy hss beex in e.uiscence ior more tha 7-5 yeXs. it has zlways been z srnall program. ~vith-eenerAlv fs-.~erthan 25 LOLAs:cccnt enroimer,ts 276 xeiy more th~i10 in my one ye=. Despite. or perhaps because of, its sndl size the prozEx has been very successful, with many 5:~denisgetting jobs in the consuidng industry Oi in Y~~OLS 2 -government agencies. A signifiwi number have gone on to do graduate work. Indeed, demmd for physical geography gnduates by other institutions is high: for exam?le, students who will -znduate at the end of April, 1996 have been accepted into blaster's programs at the University of Toronto and Simon Fraser University, and one student who continued in our own hiSc program has just been awarded a Commonwedth Scholzrship to do a PnD at the University of AucMand, New Zealand. Within the program there have been two recognizable streams - students with a general interest in the environment (including ecology and biogeography), and those with a strong interest in physical sedimentary processes and the links with geology (may of these combined 2 minor in Geology with the major in Physical Geography). The deveIopment of a Geography stram within the Environmental Science program coincided with a decline in numbers of students en'iering the BSc Physical Geography program and may reflect overlap between the t\vo programs, particularly for those students with an environmental interesi. The Earth Science program offered by Land Resource Science (LRS) had a somewhat similar experience, though here enrolments were dso affected by a decrease in demand for graduates in tmditional areas of geology, most notably in the petroleum industry. As a result, with the initiation of the Earth and Atmospheric Science major in the Environmental Science program, the BSc Earth Science program was dropped. The proposal for a joint program can be seen as a response to recommendations in the Strategic Plan for grater co-opention between Geography and LRS in the area of mhscience. Although the new Environmental Science bf~jorsin Geography and in Earth and Atmosphere Science fill a need for scientists with broad environmental training, including a strong planning and resource management component, there remains a demand for specialists in the wh sciences with a focus on the earth's surface, particularly in fluid flow, sediment transport and deposition, and the physical and chemical properties of sediments. Thus because of its stress on physical processes the new program is clearly distinct from the majors offered in Environmental Science and makes full use of the unique strengths present in the t~r.~ de~~ments.Of pmicular impormce is that gradua~eswill receive training in field and lzboratory techniques and instrumenur,ion, including: fie!d mapping and malysis; measurement of sediment tronspon processes in both the laboratory and the fie!d; and the physical md chemical propefiies of sediments. Courses which provide this advanced tnining are primar;ly offered at the senior level in both a~p~mentsand zre not required in the Environmentd Science programs. It is anticipated that the Ear,h Surface Science program wiil attrcc: roughly 10- 13 students 2 yezr and have a total enrolment of about 20 students. Some of these will be students \+.'no .xouId otherwise have entered the zxisting B.Sc. Physical Geog~phyprogram, acd some !.r.ili be scudents who might in the pas: h~\.ebcn ztt-acted to the B.Sc. k~i?Science prozram. Ir is imponznt to note that in the eq:? sciences positioning of Guelpn ieixi\,e to neiziibouring cnive:sities, which is alredy strocg, wiil be ennmcxi as a result of the resi~~ciuringof conpz~itiveprozrzms. In pmicular, the new program nay attraci s:uaents who hzve previocs:? been drawn to hichiaster md Waterloo, where m~hscience programs ue being hxd hit by retirements. Objectives The major in Earth Surface Science has hvo major objectives. The first is to provide an integrated package of skills necessary for graduates of the program to obhnjobs with consultin: companies and government agencies that focus on problems related to water, sediment transpon and geotechnical properties. Students will get a firm theoretical background in the role of surface processes in landscape development, complemented by training in practical laboratory bid field techniques and instrumentation. The second objective is to provide students who wish to specialize funher at the graduate Ievel with a rigorous program that will enable them to pursue advanced research in Physicd Geog~phy,Geology or Earth Science Departments. Lsming Objectives Literacy: Except for the 100 Ievel, most courses s-ified in the schedule of studies for -h Surface Science require written re>ons and oral presentations, and literacy is an imponant e!ement of the evaluation process. For example, 46-215 laboratory reports are reviewed by colleagues in the English Department and their evaluations are discussed in class. Seminars, literature reviews and laboratory reports are all made available to the class in a COSY eiectronic conference format to allow for constructive criticism by peers. Ord presentaiions of field research projects are a fundamental component of 45-469. - - Xumeracy: The core requirements for the program provide a basic grounding in mathematid skills, and all courses require some form of numerical analysis. The program emphasizes the use of computers for sntistical analysis and simulation modelling; for example, all graphs ad szcistid analyses for laboratory assignments and field project repons in 35-315 and 45-23 ~ustbe prepued using cornputer-based sys:ems. Sense of Historical Development: Although no one course is specifically designed to andyze the evolution of sciesce, many courses specified in ihe schedule of studies include an historicd approach in presenting subject matier. For example, in 86-402 and 46-409, the evolution oi sedimextology is illustratd by contrzsdng the ints~re2tionof particle size data, ivhich has fioi chwged since the =id-pm of the century, with the uldysis of sedimenw sequences, whit.? has progressxi drzimzticallv in the pzst ceczde. Geomo~hologycourses sccn as g5-20-0 ma 45- - r. outline the puaaigm shift fro.3 the e~ioluuonar): landscape models io GOG~Z z??roaches that focus on processes. Global Understrtnding: Naturd science leans toivad taching through case histories. 31~~1. -. examples are from Canada, but all faculty in the progrzm have global research experience. 1 fi:s experience filters continuously d0Lr.n to the classroom (e.g., in 45-361, 45-362, 46-309). Tr.= fie!d research course, 45-469, often t2.Les students to zn international location. Students abiz :o pricipate in this course directly benefit from this cultural experience, and even those who do not panicipate gain from discussions with the participznts. hloral Maturity: Many of the lower-level courses in the program focus on basic science. Upper-level courses are designed to synthesize this fundamental knowledge and to demons~zie how,it can be applied and misapplied. Students in 46-409, for example, are required to integz~e knowledge of processes and historid development learned in other courses and apply it to th? analysis of non-renewable resource, groundwater and selected pollution problems. Applied hydrology and water resources are emphasized in 45-361, while 45-300, 45-425, 46-319 t6- 306 all focus on the application of eznh surface science to geoscience problems. . . Aesthetic Maturity: Most of the courses in this program focus on the natural landscape, ~rd field trips are an important component of these courses. The field trip in 45-300, for exampie. uses the Not~wasagaRiver to illustrate the inherent harmony and variability of river landsc~~s. hiany courses use slide presenutions and films to foster an appreciation of the landscape. Understanding of Fonrls of Inquiry: Inquiry in all courses in this program is in the context of the 'multiple-hypothesis' approach. In this approach, the examination of rigorously obkncd evidence leads to the formulation of various hypotheses, each one of which is subsequeniiy chzllenged by critical analysis. Where class size permits, and particularly in lab and field COuiSsS such as 45-415, 45-469 and 46-409, students are invited to work closely with the instructors in the 'Socratic' model. Depth and Breadth of Understanding: This prozrzrn relies on the appliation of principies 0.' physics, chemis~ry,biology and mzthernatics to the surface of the WL~.Students are exposel to the value of a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. Tney are directed toward i=n work where appropriate, individual tsrn members providing a slightly different perspective on the problem. This expands both depth 2nd bredth of lming and enhances the rate of lariirL~. K.;.~merouscourses in the program use this approach, including- 46-215, 46-409, 45-300, 45-22. 45-415 and 45-469. Lndependence of Thought: Inde~ezGenceof thougkr is encoungsd throughout the progrr.. ~IULit is usualil; most evident in sznior le:-e! courses. Inae?encent ihought is fosier?6 S\. ezcouraging sicdents io be ~.sr),c:iric5 of publishsc! rnzi~fid.This is accomplished ihizl,!. ciassroom discussions and. ceticd e:.GgaGons of reszxh in I=,borc~orymd fie!d resz-:k projects (e.g., 45-415, 45-425). Several courses (e.g., 46-2 15, 45-300) present a problem to resexch tsms airid encour=,ge then io design the laoorztory or field ex?eiment to solve it. Lose of krning: Love of Lming is scimulzted in the program by exposure to enthusiascc fzculty within a lming environment that promotes individual initiative and the development of intellectual self confidence. Administration The' dzpartments of Gmgnphy'and hdResocrce Science have, since wly Januq, been actively discussing the possibility of collaboration in mounting a program in earLh science. Discussions have been led by R. Davidson-Amott (Geogrcphy) and T. Gillespie (L.RS), and h3ve involved to varying degrees the faculty listed in the next section. The program will be administered jointly by the depariments of Geogr3phy and ?Aid Resource Science. One faculty member in each department will be identified as being responsible for program administmtion, including counselling, and they will be responsible for the co-ordination of program activities. Changes to the program will need to be approved by both depmments. Resources - - The new program makes use of existing courses and existing laboratory resources. The courses listed in the schedule of studies for the major in Earrh Surface Science are currently taught by: L. Bennett (Gtognphy) hi. brook fie!^ (LRS) W. Cheswonn (LRS) R. Davidson-rirnott (Gzography) L. Evans (LRS) T. Gillespie (LXS) R. Kosuscnuk (Geography) P. hianini (LXS) I(. Xfiyanisni (Gzog~?nl;) W. Kickling (Gsog~phl;) P. Vm Sirxcen (LRS) Lib~ryResources The proposed progran ara~vson existing courses, so there ue no immediate implications for libq resources. However, in the longer run enrolment increases may wxrant additiond expenditures. Geognphy and Land Resource will continue to work to harmonize their (sends uld monographs) acquisition policies in eanh science. Calendar copv This program combines elements of Gromorphology, Gmlogy and hleteorology and focusses on the study of processes md properiies of the abiotic component of the environment. Students planning to enter this program should consult counsellors in one of the departments. Semester 1 34 63-10 Introductory ~aicu~usI 3-08 or 63- 76-1 11 Introductory Physics with Applications I 19- 10-1 General Chemistry I 17- 1 15 Introduction to Plant Biology 45-130 Introduction to the Biophysicd Environment Semester 2 -- I h1athernaticai1Computer Science course, either 63- 10 1 or 27-120 or 27- 150 76-1 13 Introductory Physics with Applications I1 19- 105 General Chemistry I1 46-100 Principles of Geology 1 Ans or Social Science elective Semesters 3 and 4 25-200 Grornorpholopy 45-21 1 Climate and the Biophysical Environment 45-246 Analysis in Geography or 89-204 S~tisticsI t6-202 Stratigraphy 46-2 10 Geochernis'q I: hlinerals f 6-3 15 Glacial Geology S7-'I0 1 Soil Science 64-203 Xfe:soroiosy md Climaioiog:; 1 Xns or Social Science e!sctive .. . ! t:tctlve Semesters 5 and 6 45-300 Fluvizl Precesses 45-36 1 Geog~phiczlHydrology 46-3 19 Environmentd Water Chemistry' 3 courses from List 1 4 electives Semesters 7 and S 45-4 15 Sedimenq Processes 3 courses from List 1 6 electives List 1 4 5-362 Desert Environments 45-425 Coastal Processes 45-469 Geography Field Research 46-306 Groundwater 46-309 United Plates of America 46-406 Clay hiineralogy 46-409 Sedimentology 64-305 Micrcclimatology At least 2 courses from List I must be at the 400 level. At lmst 5 electives must be acceptable science courses. Repincement of fhe illinor in Pll~n'calGeogmpily wifh a .llinor in Ceograpiiic fPARTj: Informm'on Sjstems (GIS) and Ensironmental Anal~sis Rationale Tne ntionde for developing the minor is [wofold: student dernznd for training in Gsognpnic Information Svstens (GIs) md related technolopies is high & there is a pzdogicri. . n& ;o provide a scientific md poiicy context for the zcquisiuon of such skills. The .z?:~ ., -nrowth in recent vws in the appiiczuon of GIs as a iwl for s~oringz~d malysing spazn!y- ;e?re-ccd drz, w,c! concomimt dezmri;.ds for Rmiliirity ~xirhthe technology from z wide iZ.g: of sl~blic-md pE:.aie-sector ernpioyers. hrs isscirxi in havie: demrcas (fiom s;udsntr.. ir. 2. cice r,;ge of legrss programs mc s~cidizrtions)on [Pic Depmment of Gcograpiiy's or.g:r,r: GiS c~u;sc(45-318: PfincipIzs of CO~TIJUIS:C~~oszpi,~ md GIs). Tie De~mmenrrespori-i S initially by raising the enrolment limit in 45-38 from 30 to 75 in progressive steps, aria beginning in 1996-97, 45-348 will be oiferd in both FA1 and Winter semesters. In 1995-96, the Depament int-oduceb a secocd GIs course ('5-418: Applied Geographic Information Systems). Given these initiatives, the proposed hiinor in Geographic Information Systems .ad Environmental Andysis should be seen as a fu~herstep in the Depnment's ongoing efibfis to met demands for education in GIs and relatd technologies. The Department is convinced that it is desirable to deliver the 'technicd core' of GIS within a leaning context which promotes irs optimum use. Environmental analysis, within which GIs developed originally, is clearly m appropriate choice for a learning context. This is pariicularly so given the Department's growing focus on biophysical resources and management in its undergraduate curricu1um. Indeed, the Minor in Geographic Information Systems md Environrnend Analysis could be sen s a natural extension of the curriculum reorienktion initiated by the Department of Geography in 1993-94 (and appeaing first in the 1996-97 calendar). The socied need for graduates krniiiar ~iihGIs and its application underlies the proposed minor. We believe that, in comparison with other Ontario institutions, the 'packaging' of science, skills and policy themes in the minor is distinctive, particularly when the breadth and depth of Guelph's programs in matiers environmend is &!en into account. The proposed Minor in Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Analysis does not overlap substantially with existing minors on campus, although a small number (four) of the courses listed in its schedule of studies appear as restricted electives in the interdisciplinary Minor in Environment Studies in the B.A. Program. However, none of these courses are from the technical core of the new minor. It is always difficult to speculate on the (external) enrolment impacts of a minor, lec done when major revisions to curricula are beirig underaken across campus. The Department of Geography is confident, however, that the new minor will, over 3-3 years, exceed comfortably the enrolment threshold of 20 suggested for minors by BUGS. We anticipate that students from a range of majors would be interested: B.Sc. Program: Eiologicd Science, Ecology, Environnenrd Biology, Fisheries Biology, hlz+z Biology, IVild Life Biology, Zoology B.Sc. (Agr.) Prosram: Agroecosysiem hlaagement B.X. Program: Agricultural Economics, Computing and Information Science, Economics. International Development The objective of the minor is to provide a high-quzlity learning opportunity in GIs ar,d related t2zhnologies that is well grounded in biophysicd and policy perspectives on the environment. Learnin0 Objectives By combining methods courses (5) with biophysical (3) and policy courses (2), the proposed minor in Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Analysis guarantees a generous md varied exposure to the University's learning objectives. The methods and biophysid courses emphasise, to vqing degrees, numencv and an understandin? of (various) forms of enauiry, together with an appreciation of the complementarity of depth and bradth of understandins. Among the methods courses, the thre involving cartographic represenhtion foster aesthetic maturitv. The policy courses emphasise litencv (although this is expected in &l Geography courses), a sense of historical develo~me~tand global understanding. It is also appropriate to note that the Department of Geography is promoting lamer- centredness in all its programs and courses, but that special efforts (with the assistance of TSS and the Library) have been made in the GIs courses. This drive to lamer-centredness explicitly aims for indewndence of thought and love of laming. The Department of Geography would be solely responsible for the Minor in Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Analysis, including student counselling. All the courses included in the schedule of studies for the minor are Geography courses, with the exception of 87-360 Remote Sensing, which is offered jointly by Geography and LRS. Resources Tne unique resource implications of the new minor are minimal, although the Depsmeni of Geography shares with other aczdernic units a need to keep fxilities and equipment as up-to- date as possible. A11 the courses included in the schedule of studies (zttached) alrady exisi. The increased offering of 45-38 wiil go zhad regwdless of the approvd of the ne:v minor; it re?resents a major e!ement of the De?mrnent's effons to move resources from lower- to hisher- dernmd aras. Indeed, the Depmme2t of Gsosrzphy zssumes that demzr,d ~villincrcse for GIs sduczion with or without this minor. The De?mmeni's compute: md physical labo~torissar? being expmcsd upgnded, zr;d nezoiiziions =e underway wich 2 mojor pSl~'aie-ssctor. . s.;?piier of GIs sofcv.zre VSRI Czczcz) to undzrrdie joint ventures in GiS educati~riitr~~~ng. .Agl_ifi. it is ~~piope~i~to note tha.: these iriiiiatives =,.e independent of ike introauc:ion of i:?e ze:v minor, dthouzh- the:: ~vouldtic-iy be compiernenm?;. Libnrv Resources No new courses are proposed, but the Depxtment intends to strengthen its information resources in the ares covered by the minor. The biophysical and environmend nsnagemendpolicy holdings have zlways been good, and the Department has mzde efforts recently to improve holdings in GIs md re!ated technologies (especially in remote sensing). The Dzpartment is willing to work with the Libnry to re-examine resources if enrolments incrase sufficiently to snin resources. A special World Wide Web Hornepage has alrmdy been set up for the Applied GIs course, allowing students to access digital information, including satellite imagery, from the Internet. Proposed calendar copy. The hlinor in Geogmphic Infom=ltion System (GIs) and Environmental Analysis requires 10 courses as follows: 45-130 Inuoduction to the Biophysical Environment 45-200 Geornorphology OR 45-2 11 Climate and the Biophysicil Environment 45-242 Aerial-photo Interpretation 45-248 Cmognphic Methods - - 45-3 1 1 Biotic and Natural Resources OR (15-361: Geographical Hydrology OR 45-36?: Desen Environments 45-321 hlmagernent of the Biopnysicd Environment 45-348 Gsognphic Information Systerns 87-360 Remote Sensing 45-321 Environmend Resource Analysis i5-438 Applied Geographic Inrbrrnation Systems b) Issues Pertaining to the Implementation of the Credit System At the June 1996 meeting of the Senate, a proposal from the Board of Undergraduate Studies to defer the date of implementation of the credit system until Spring 1998 was approved. Included in the document was a detailed time-table for the completion of the various phases of the implementation process. The first item on the time-table was the resolution of issues relating to (i) the nature of the credit, and (ii) the number of credits required for completion of the baccalaureate degree, so that departments and programs will then be able to proceed with program changes and modifications for the 1997-1998 Undergraduate Calendar cycle. This report, which has been prepared in close consultation with Program Committees and Departments, contains recommendations to Senate with respect to the following issues: (1) the nature of the credit; (2) the number of credits required for a baccalaureate degree; (3) the sub- division of the credit unit; (4) the definition of full-time and part-time studies for fee purposes; and (5) the calculation of the semester and cumulative grade averages. In addition, reference is also made to the questions of (6) variable credit offerings, (7) the development of modular courses or components of courses, and (8) the scheduling of courses in the new system. 1. The Nature of the Credit Credit-weightings are intended to reflect student workload. They are guidelines for faculty and students, and cannot be taken as establishing precise limits for course involvement for all students in all courses. It is understood that a number of student variables will apply - including the student's level of preparation, desire for success, and other commitments. Nevertheless, the goal is to design courses such that those of equivalent credit weighting, irrespective of format or mode of presentation, will have comparable workloads across the University. "Workload" is understood to include all time in class, out-of-class assignments, and independent study. It is expressed in terms of an anticipated number of hours per week over a twelve week semester. Two assumptions are built into the allocation of workload hours per credit: (i) that students will be appropriately focused on their work and will work effectively during these hours, and (ii) that the typical student can satisfactorily complete the course within the hours given. These workload guidelines are intended to assist faculty members in the design, development, and delivery of their courses and programs, to ensure that student work-loads are appropriate, and to help students plan their work. It is recognised that, although the recommendation below is in terms of the regular 12 week semester, courses in the D.V.M. program are often of 13 or more weeks in duration. This is nor seen as a complication, as application of the terms of the credit to the total workload for such extended courses will provide the Departments concerned with the means of assigning the appropriate credit weighting to these courses. RECOMMENDATION 1: In the design and presentation of a 0.5 credit twelve week undergraduate course, faculty members should expect that students will need to devote between 10 and 12 hours per week of good quality time to the tasks of the course. These tasks will include contact time in class, out- of-class assignments, and/or independent study. For distance education courses, these tasks will include study time on lessons, as well as time spent on assignments, projects, contact with the faculty instructor/tutor, and independent study. Appropriate pro-rated adjustments will apply to courses of greater and lesser credit weightings, and to courses offered in other formats. 2. The Number of Credits Required for a Baccalaureate Degree A straight conversion from the traditional 40-course degree program to the credit system would suggest that under the new credit system the baccalaureate degree should be comprised of 20 credits. This, however, assumes that each existing course within the 40 course degree would translate to 0.5 credits. If we take seriously the relationship between credit weightings and student workload, it may not be possible (at least initially) to achieve consistency at the level of 20 credits for all degree programs. An example may be helpful here: a course which includes a lab now counts as a "course" and is equivalent to a course without a lab that may require significantly less work; the new credit system will allow us to correct such inequities, but to do so (in the absence of other, compensatory changes to the curriculum) may mean that courses in the program no longer add up to 20 credits. With some programs, especially those involving professional accreditation, a 20 credit degree may never be appropriate or possible. However, in the interests of consistency of student workloads, the facilitation of timely graduation, and the alignment of the programs with those of other universities, it should be a goal of this University to have as many of the honours programs as possible require the completion of 20 credits. There is also a fear that if some programs require more than 20 credits. others will wish to follow suit in order to avoid the perception of offering an easier degree. An element of flexibility is necessary, especially in the short term and for certain programs. Flexibility without limitations could lead to widely divergent credit requirements, additional semesters of study, and increased cost to students. It is, therefore, necessary to decide to what extent flexibility among degree programs is appropriate. It is also necessary that the University define the rninirnunl number of credits required for any baccalaureate degree. The recommendations below seek to accommodate these considerations. Following approval of these recommendations by Senate,.-any deviations from their provisions will, as usual for program changes, require the approval of Senate. RECOMMENDATION 2: Honours baccalaureate degree programs will normally require the successful completion of 20 credits. Where this imposes too severe a limitation upon the design of a program, due to academic constraints, andlor the need to accommodate the requirements of external accreditation agencies, this number may be exceeded. However, every effort will be made to ensure that additional credit requirements are kept to a minimum. The requirement of additional credits will be subject to the approval of Senate. RECOMMENDATION 3: General baccalaureate degree programs will require the successful completion of 15 credits. Where this imposes too severe a limitation upon the design of the program, this number may be exceeded. However, every effort will be made to ensure that additional credit requirements are kept to a minimum. The requirement of additional credits will be subject to the approval of Senate. 3. The Sub-Division of the Credit Unit In 1995, Senate approved a credit system which included designations for courses ranging through 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, and 2.0. The Strategic Plan indicated that other sub-divisions may be appropriate in some circumstances. The Board of Undergraduate Studies (in consultation with Program Committees and Departments) also carefully studied a proposal from the B.Sc. Program Committee which was a modified version of the Senate-approved system, and included provision for "single digit" (i.e. multiples of 0.1 credit) credit increments. As the two systems were functionally very similar when applied to most existing course types, it was decided that the Board would not propose a change from the already approved system in favour of the single digit version. Instead, the additional flexibility provided by the single digit version would be incorporated into the present proposal in the discussion of modular course options (see Section 8 below), thus preserving the main advantages of both systems. 4. Full and Part-time Status Students at the University are registered each semester either as full-time or part-time students. The admission standards are the same for both classifications. Double-weighted courses count as two course registrations in the calculation of full-time or part-time status. A student is full-time if registered in at least four courses. A student registered in not more than three courses is considered to be part-time. It is proposed that, under the credit system, the full-time regulations be consistent with those presently in place. Therefore, the classification would be as follows: Full-time: Any combination of credits totalling two or more will constitute full-time enrollment for fee purposes. Part-time: Any combination of credits totalling less than two will constitute part-time enrollment for fee purposes and students will be charged a per credit tuition fee. Note: the tuition fee per credit should be a proportionate translation of our present tuition per course. For instance, if the tuition fee per course were $250.00, the tuition fee for a 0.5 credit would be $250.00, and for a 0.25 credit, $125.00. RECOMMENDATION 4: Any combination of credits totalling two or more will constitute full-time enrollment for fee purposes. Any combination of credits totalling less than two will constitute part-time enrollment for fee purposes. Students attending part-time will be charged a per credit tuition fee. 5. Semester and Cumulative Grade Averages The Semester Average The semester average will be calculated for each semester by dividing the weighted course total by the total credit attempts for each semester where: the weighted course total is the sum of the credit weights x the grade received in each course attempted during the semester. For example, suppose a student received the following grades in a semester. The credit weight is indicated in the bracket. courseA (0.5): 80% Course B (0.5): 75% Course C (1.0): 64% course D (0.25): 74% Course E (0.25): 68% The Semester Average would be: The Cumulative Average The cumilative average will be calculated by dividing the weighted course total by the total credit attempts over all semesters. In addition to the issues discussed above, the Board is considering the implementation of several other opportunities in the baccalaureate programs that stemmed from the Strategic Plan. These include variable credit offerings, courses of duration other than the standard 12 weeks, and modular courses. While these options provide for increased flexibility, they also present practical problems. They are included in this report in order that they may be considered by Departments and Program Committees as options in the re-organisation of the programs and specializations prior to submission of copy for the 1998-1999 Undergraduate Calendar to the College Deans in January 1997. The intent here, therefore, is to (i) identify the opportunity, (ii) indicate the nature of the problems, and (iii) provide a modus operandi for the early implementation of these opportunities should Program Committees so require. The Board will be pursuing these issues in detail during the Fall 1996 semester, and will be consulting widely with concerned groups. However, the development of recommendations could take several months, and they will not be available in time for cycle of preparation for the 1998-1999 Undergraduate Calendar. In the interim, it is proposed that those Program Committees that are contemplating the use of these opportunities in the 1998-1999 cycle contact the Board as early as possible so that a joint approach to the resolution of implementation problems associated with the specific proposals can be mounted, and delays in implementation be minimal. 6. Variable Credit Offerings A variable credit course is one that can be taken for differing amounts of credit by different students. For example, a Department or Program Committee might propose that a student may register in course XX-YYY either for 0.5 credits or for 1.0 credits. The Board considers that there may be significant advantages to this provision, particularly within the context of a reduced number of courses overall. For example, if a department cannot afford to offer two semester courses in a particular area, students with a strong interest in that area may press for an additional "directed reading" course. If such additional study could be attached to an existing course, overall faculty workload per course credit offered may be reduced. Another example of the possible use of variable credit might be a language course which is taken for 0.5 credits by students working in English, and, for example, for 0.75 credits by students working in the other language. Departments might choose to make the higher credit weighting available only under certain circumstances (e.g., a prerequisite of a particular grade requirement, or Honours program status in the discipline). Alternatively, such courses could be designated Limited Enrolment Courses, with the usual constraints upon enrolment in such courses. Departments might also choose to make variable credit available only in certain 300 and 400 level courses. There is some experience available with variable credit weightings in those courses that are offered simultaneously to undergraduate and graduate students, with different expectations of the student participants depending upon their academic status. Prior to proceeding to recommendations concerning variable credit offerings, a number of issues will have to be resolved by the Board. These include the following: 1. What weightings are to be made available? Will the additional credits accruing to the student be appropriately accommodated in hidher program? 2. To which courses would variable weighting apply? Should the practice be restricted to senior year courses? 3. Will the system allow us to list the course as a variable credit course in the Calendar or will two course numbers have to be adopted? 3. What approval processes will operate? It is assumed that the modification of an existing course to the variable credit option will need to be treated as any other course change, with submission being made to Program Committees and the Board in the usual way. Once approved for variable credit, the assignment of the credit weighting with respect to a particular student will be the prerogative of the Department concerned, but it is expected that such assignment will be made before the beginning of the course. It is not expected that retrospective negotiations with students concerning the credit weighting of these courses will occur. 4. What will be the impact on the administration of the students' program? The Board will need to consult with the appropriate academic advisors (departmental and program), and with the Records Section of the Office of Registrarial Services to determine what difficulties, if any, are likely to accrue with respect to the specific proposal. 7. The Scheduling of Courses in the New System. The traditional (0.5 credit) course is normally scheduled over the 12 weeks of the semester. There are exceptions: the Summer Session six-week format, for example, has been in place for many years. The credit system provides for other options. Modular courses of 0.25 credits in the six week format in the Fall and Winter semesters have been proposed to the Board, and three-week intensive formats have also been suggested. The Board appreciates the academic opportunities provided by these options. At the same time, however, there is a number of problems associated with the introduction of six-week courses into the Fall and Winter semesters. These include the following: (a) Will there be a limit to the number of six-week courses a student can take in a given semester? Will students be able to construct a full-time academic semester? (b) If the course is offered as both a six-week, and a 12-week offering in the same semester there will be a number of complexities in terms of reporting and student counselling. (c) additional drop and add deadlines will have to occur, as will additional schedules for fee refunds and MET reporting. (d) there will be conflicts between examinations of 6 week courses and the regular 12- week courses. (e) When would the grades for six-week courses completed early in the semester become official and included on the transcript? What will be the impact on prerequisites for second six-week courses? (g) How would academic review of these courses be handled? (h) Make-up days for statutory holidays will likely need to be re-established. The Board hopes to resolve these issues quickly. In response to submissions already received, it is also strongly recommended that Departments and Program Committees make early contact with the Board when contemplating the use of this option so that a joint approach to the resolution of any difficulties can be taken early in the process. 8. Modular courses. The development of specialist modular courses, having credit weightings ranging from 0.1 to 0.4, may be appropriate to a limited extent in some programs, particularly at the senior levels. Clearly, these unusual credit weightings will have to be accommodated within the normal 20-credit baccalaureate degree programs appropriately, and there will be scheduling, Registrarial, and MET reporting issues to be resolved before this option can be generally implemented. The Board will, as soon as possible, develop a scenario that will permit incorporation of this type of course into the programs. IIISCHEDULE OF DATES 11 111-SCHEDULE OF DATES 96-08-21 .v3 1997-98 SPRING SEMESTER 1997 (Summer Session Schedule below) Tuesday, April 15 Registration payments due for in-course students for Spring Semester 1997 (includingSummer Session I) Last day of course selection for Spring 1997-NEW STUDENTS Wednesday, April 16 Late fees begin-In-course students Tuesday. May 6 Semester begins-NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION Wednesday, May 7 Academic Orientation-Add period begins Late registration begins on campus Thursday, May 8 First class meetings-Special schedule Friday, May 9 First class meetingsSpecial schedule Late registration ends-Course selections removed if fee payment not received Last day to submit requests for academic consideration-1st meeting Last day for clearance to graduate for Spring Convocation Monday, May 12 Regular class schedule commences Tuesday, May 13 Senate Wednesday, May 14 Add period ends Friday, May 16 Last day to submit Student Petitions-1st meeting Monday, May 19 Holiday-NO FULLSEMESTER COURSES SCHEDULED-classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 5 SUMMER SESSION I CLASSES SCHEDULED Monday, June 2 Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Winter 1997 Tuesday, June 3 Spring Convocation Wednesday, June 4 Spring Convocation Thursday, June 5 Spring Convocation Friday, June 6 Spring Convocation Last day to submit requests for academic consideration-2nd meeting Tuesday, June 10 Senate Monday, June 16 Course selection period for Fall 1997, and Winter 1998 begins-In-course students Last day for applications for internal program transfer to Fall 1997 for all programs except B.L.A.. B.Comm. (HAFA), Pre-Vets, D.V.M., General Studies Thursday, June 19 Deferred examinations commence Friday, June 20 Registration payments due-Summer Session I1 only Last day to submit Student Petitions-2nd meeting Saturday, June 21 Deferred examinations scheduled Tuesday, June 24 Deferred examinations conclude Friday, June 27 Course selection period ends-In-course students Last day for applications to graduate for Fall Convocation Tuesday, July 1 Holiday-NO FULL-SEMESTER COURSES SCHEDULED-classes rescheduled to Wednesday, August 6 - SUMMER SESSION I1 CLASSES SCHEDULED Tuesday. July 8 - Fortieth class day-last day to drop courses Friday, August 1 - Last day for applications for admission to Fall 1997 for General Studies Last day to submit Student Petitions--3rd meeting Last day of course selection for Fall 1997-NEW STUDENTS Registration payments due for in-course students for Fall Semester 1997 Monday, August 4 - Holiday-NO FULLSEMESTER COURSES SCHEDULED - SUMMER SESSION I1 CLASSES SCHEDULED Tuesday, August 5 - Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 19, Monday schedule in effect 12 IIISCHEDULE OF DATES Wednesday, August 6 - Classes rescheduled from Tuesday. July 1. Tuesday schedule in effect - Classes conclude Monday, August 11 - Examinations commence Monday, August 18 - Examinations conclude Tuesday, August 19 - Last day to submit requests for academic consideration-3rd meeting Wednesday, August 27 - Grade reports mailed SUMMER SESSION I 1997 (May 8June 27. 1997) Tuesday, April 15 Registration payments due-Summer Session I courses Wednesday, April 16 Late fees begin-In-course students Thursday, May 8 First class meetingsSpecial schedule Friday, May 9 First class meetingsSpecial schedule Last day for late registration in Summer Session I Monday, May 12 Regular class schedule commences Wednesday, May 14 Last day to add Summer Session I courses Monday, May 19 Holiday-CLASSES SCHEDULED-Session courses only Friday, May 30 Last day for dropping courses in Summer Session I Friday, June 20 Classes conclude Monday, June 23 Examinations commence Friday, June 27 Examinations conclude Friday, July 4 Grade reports mailed SUMMER SESSION I1 1997 (June 26-August 15, 1997) Friday, June 20 Registration payments due-Summer Session I1 courses Monday. June 23 Late fees begin Thursday, June 26 First class meetingsSpecial schedule-summer Session I1 courses Friday, June 27 First class meetingsSpecia1 schedule-Summer Session I1 courses Last day for late registration in Summer Session I1 Monday, June 30 Regular class schedule commences Tuesday, July 1 Holiday-CLASSES SCHEDULED-Session courses only Wednesday, July 2 Last day to add Summer Session I1 courses Friday, July 18 Last day for dropping courses in Summer Session I1 Monday, August 4 Holiday-CLASSES SCHEDULED-Session courses only Friday, August 8 Classes conclude Monday. August 11 Examinations commence Friday, August 15 Examinations conclude Wednesday, August 27 Grade reports mailed FALL SEMESTER 1997 Friday, August 1 Registration payments due for in-course students for Fall Semester 1997 Last day of course selection for Fall 1997-NEW STUDENTS Saturday, August 2 Late fees begin-In-course students Monday, September 1 Holiday Tuesday, September 2 Semester begins-NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION Wednesday, September 3 Academic Orientation-Add period begins Late registration begins on campus Thursday, September 4 First class meetings-special schedule Friday, September 5 First class meetingsSpecial schedule Late registration ends-Course selections removed if fee payment not received Last day to submit requests for academic consideration-1st meeting Monday, September 8 Regular class schedule commences Tuesday, September 9 Senate IIISCHEDULE OF DATES 13 Wednesday, September 10 - Add period ends Friday, September 12 - Last day for clearance to graduate for Fall Convocation - Last day to submit Student Petitions-1st meeting Friday. September 26 Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Spring 1997 Thursday, October 2 Fall Convocation Deferred examinations commence Friday, October 3 Fall Convocation Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration-2nd meeting Saturday, October 4 Deferred examinations scheduled Tuesday. October 7 Deferred examinations conclude Monday, October 13 Holiday-NO CLASSES SCHEDULED Tuesday, October 14 Course selection period for Winter 1998 begins-In-course students Senate Friday, October 17 Last day to submit Student Petitions-2nd meeting Friday, October 24 Last day for applications to graduate for Winter Convocation Monday. October 27 Course selection period ends-In-course students Monday. November 3 Fortieth class day-Last day to drop courses Last day for applications for admission to Winter 1998 for B.Comm. (HAFA) Tuesday, November 1 1 Senate Friday, November 2 1 Last day of course selection for Winter 1998-NEW STUDENTS Registration payments due for in-course students for Winter Semester 1998 Friday, November 28 Classes conclude Monday, December 1 Last day for applications for admission to Winter 1998 for all programs with winter entry except B.Comm. (HAFA) Tuesday, December 2 Examinations commence Tuesday, December 9 Senate Friday, December 12 Examinations conclude Monday, December 15 Last day to submit requests for academic consideration-3rd meeting Friday. December 19 Grade reports mailed WINTER SEMESTER 1998 Friday, November 2 1 Registration payments due for in-course students for Winter Semester 1998 Last day of course selection for Winter 1998-NEW STUDENTS Saturday, November 22 Late fees begin-In-course students Tuesday. January 6 Semester begins-NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION Wednesday, January 7 Academic Orientation-Add period begins Late registration begins on campus Thursday, January 8 First class meetingdpecial schedule Friday, January 9 First class meetingdpecial schedule Late registration ends-Course selections removed if fee payment not received Last day to submit requests for academic consideration-1st meeting Monday, January 12 Regular class schedule commences Tuesday, January 13 Senate Wednesday, January 14 Add period ends Friday, January 16 Last day for clearance to graduate for Winter Convocation Last day to submit Student Petitions--1st meeting Friday, January 30 Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Fall 1997 Thursday, February 5 Deferred examinations commence Saturday, February 7 Deferred examinations scheduled Tuesday, February 10 Deferred examinations conclude 14 III-SCHEDULE OF DATES Monday, February 2 Last day for applications for admission to Pre-Veterinary Year and D.V.M. Friday, February 6 Last day to submit request for academic consideration-2nd meeting Tuesday, February 10 Senate Thursday, February 12 Winter Convocation Friday, February 13 Winter Convocation Monday, February 16 Winter Break begins-NO CLASSES SCHEDULED THIS WEEK Friday, February 20 Winter Break ends Monday, February 23 Classes resume Friday, February 27 Last day to submit Student Petitions-2nd meeting Monday, March 2 Last day for applications for admission to Spring 1998 for B.Comm. (HAFA) Tuesday, March 3 Last day for applications to graduate for Spring Convocation Course selection period for Spring 1998, Fall 1998, and Winter 1999 begins-In-course students Tuesday, March 10 Senate Friday, March 13 Fortieth class day-Last day to drop courses Monday. March 16 Course selection period ends-In-course students Wednesday, April 1 Last day for applications for admission to Spring 1998 for all programs with spring entry except B.Comm. (HAFA) Last day for applications for admission to Fall 1998 for B.L.A., B.Comm (HAFA), and B.A. Studio Art (including portfolios) Thursday. April 9 Classes conclude Friday, April 10 Holiday-NO CLASSES SCHEDULED Monday, April 13 Examinations begin Last day of course selection for Spring 1998-NEW STUDENTS Registration payments due for in-course students in Spring Semester 1998 (including Summer Session I) Tuesday, April 14 Senate Thursday, April 23 Examinations conclude Friday, April 24 Last day to submit requests for academic consideration-3rd meeting Friday. May 1 Grade reports mailed D.V.M.-FALL SEMESTER 1997 Friday, August 1 Registration payments due for all D.V.M. students for Fall Semester 1997 Saturday, August 2 Late fees begin Tuesday, September 2 Classes and rotations commence (sems 1,3,5,7) Friday, September 5 Last day for late registration Monday, October 13 Holiday-NO CLASSES OR ROTATIONS SCHEDULED Friday, November 2 1 Registration payments due for all D.V.M. students in Winter Semester 1998 Friday, November 28 Classes conclude (sems 1,3,5) Tuesday, December 2 Examinations commence (sems 1,3,5) Friday, December 12 Examinations conclude (sems 1,3,5) Wednesday, December 17 Rotations conclude (sem 7) Friday. December 19 Grade reports mailed D.V.M.-WINTER SEMESTER 1998 Friday, November 21 - Registration payments due for all D.V.M. students for Winter Semester 1998 Saturday. November 22 - Late fees begin Friday, January 2 - Classes commence (sems 2,4.6) Monday, January 5 - Rotations commence (sem 8) Friday, January 9 - Last day for late registration Monday, February 16 - Winter Break begins-NO CLASSES SCHEDULED THIS IIISCHEDULE OF DATES 15 WEEK Isems 2.4.6) Friday, February 20 - Winter Break ends Monday, February 23 - Classes resume (sems 2.4.6) Friday, April 10 - Holiday-NO CLASSES OR ROTATIONS SCHEDULED Friday. April 17 - Classes and rotations conclude (sems 2,4,6.8) Tuesday. April 21 - Examinations commence (sems 2,4,6,81 Wednesday, April 29 - Examinations conclude (sems 2,4,6,8) Monday, May 4 - Externship course begins (sem 7) Monday. May 11 - Grades reports mailed 16 111--SCHEDULE OF DATES SCHEDULE OF DATES 1998-1999 SPRING SEMESTER 1998 (Tentative) Tuesday, May 5 - Semester begins Monday, May 11 - Regular class schedule commences Monday, May 18 - Holiday Tuesday, June 2 - Spring Convocation Wednesday, June3 , - Spring Convocation Thursday, June 4 - Spring Convocation Friday. June 5 - Spring Convocation Wednesday, July 1 - Holiday Monday, August 3 - Holiday Wednesday, August 5 - Classes conclude Monday, August 10 - Examinations commence Monday, August 17 - Examinations conclude FALL SEMESTER 1998 (Tentative) Tuesday, September 8 Semester begins Monday, September 14 Regular class schedule commences Thursday, October 8 Fall Convocation Friday, October 9 Fall Convocation Monday, October 12 Holiday Friday, December 4 Classes conclude Tuesday, December 8 Examinations commence Friday, December 18 Examinations conclude WINTER SEMESTER 1999 [Tentative) Tuesday, January 5 Semester begins Monday. January 11 Regular class schedule commences Thursday, February 11 Winter Convocation kiday, February 12 Winter Convocation Monday, February 15 Winter Break begins Friday, February 19 Winter Break ends Friday, April 2 Holiday Friday, April 9 Classes conclude Tuesday, April 13 Examinations begin Friday, April 23 Examinations conclude d) Policy Change in DVM to Require Full-time Enrollment It is proposed that the DVM Program Regulations be amended to include the requirement that the DVM Program be offered as a full-time program only. Exceptions to this policy will be made by the Academic Review Committee in extenuating circumstances. Under current regulations, students may undertake courses in the undergraduate programs on a full- time or part-time basis. The description of the DVM Program states that the program "normally requires 8 semesters to complete". However, unless it is stipulated that the program is only offered on a full-time basis, the implication is that it may be undertaken on a part-time basis. Given the "lock-step" nature of course offerings within the DVM Program, and the continuation of study regulations that requires the successful completion of all courses within one year of the program, students taking less than a full course load in a semester will require at least one extra year to complete the full complement of courses for that semester. In addition, there are significant enrollment management problems that result from students reducing their course load in that they increase the class size of the subsequent offering of the missed course. This increased class size cannot be readily accommodated in certain courses where the availability of equipment and facilities are based on a class size of 100. The students in the DVM program are very concerned with this impact on class size, and support the effort to limit the number of instances in which students continue in the program with less than the normal number of courses required in any semester. Implementation It is hoped that the policy could be implemented for the Spring, 1997 semester. Students currently enrolled in the program will be made aware of the change immediately upon its approval to provide them with time to make appropriate decisions or requests. Impact on students already enrolled in the program The new policy will not affect most students in the DVM Program. Students wishing to change to part-time status will submit a request to the Academic Review Committee. If the request is granted, continuation within the program following the change to part-time status will be conditional on the availability of space. Students who are denied a request for change to part-time status can still consider voluntarily withdrawing from the program, and re-entering at a later time. Applications for re-entry will be considered and the decision will depend upon the availability of space in the program. Proposed Calendar Copy Under continuation of Study (pp 222, University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar 1996197): The DVM Program is offered as a full-time program and normally requires 8 semesters for completion. In exceptional circumstances, the Academic Review Committee may allow a student to take courses on a part-time basis. In these instances, the Academic Review Committee has the discretion to select the courses to be taken. Students permitted to take courses on a part-time basis are cautioned that there is an enrollment limitation for the program and that access to certain courses, or resumption of the program on a full-time basis, will be conditional on the availability of space. MOTION: that Senate approve the requirement that the DVM Program be offered only as a full-time program effective S97. In exceptional circumstances, the Academic Review Committee may allow a student to take courses on a part-time basis. In these instances, the Academic Review Committee will have the discretion to select the courses. Submission to the Board of Undergraduate Studies and the Senate of the University of Guelph Request to Offer Associate Diplomas In: Agriculture Equine Studies Food and Nutrition Management Horticulture Veterinary Technology commencing September, 1997 Offered at: Alfred College Approved by Senate Kemptville College University of Guelph Ridgetown College September 10, 1996 University of Guelph ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Office of the Dean July 29, 1996 Dr. N. Gibbins Chair Board of Undergraduate Studies University of Guelph Dear Norm, We submit, on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the University of Guelph, a request that the Board endorse a request to Senate that would, if approved, establish five new Diploma Programs to be offered jointly by the University of Guelph, Alfred College, Kemptville College and Ridgetown College. A provincial education committee comprised of faculty from all colleges and the University has developed this proposal in conjunction with the enhanced partnership arrangement between OMAFRA (- and UofG. This proposal has the support of the OAC as the College responsible for the programs and the college principals at Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown. It reflects the new funding realities within the Ministry and is an exciting development for students and faculty. We urge the Board to consider this request over the next two months so that Senate might consider this-matter at its meeting in October 1996. R. J . McLaughlin D. Beattie Dean Education, Research and Ontario Agricultural College Laboratories Division University of Guelph OMAFRA i I To: R. McLaughlin, Dean, O.A.C. 1 From: Brenda Whiteside, Secretary of Senate Extension: 675 8 Date: . September 13, 1996 Subject: iate Diplomas in Agriculture, Equine Studies, Food Veterinary Technology / This is to confirm that the Senate, at its meeting of September 10, 1996, approved the establishment of the Associate Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies, and Horticulture, including the corresponding Schedule of Studies and common admission requirements. It also approved, in principle, the Diploma Programs in Food & Nutrition Management, and Veterinary Technology on the understanding that the details of the Schedules of Studies for these programs will be submitted to the Board of Undergraduate Studies no later than April, 1997. It also accepted the implementation date of Fall, 1997 with a phase in for students admitted in the Fall of 1996. The Senate also supported the recommendation that all of the diploma programs adhere to the University of Guelph policies and procedures. Given that this partnership is a new initiative for the University of Guelph, and that students fiom both the Colleges and the University will need to be actively involved in the evolution of the curriculum, .the Senate recommended that the Diploma Program Committee, for the first five years, report to the Board of Undergraduate Studies on an annual basis on progress with curriculum revisions and any implementation or policy issues arising out of the transition. The Board will report to Senate on these matters. May I, on behalf of the Senate, extend my congratulations to all the faculty and staff at all of the institutions, for their hard work over the Spring semester. Immw cc: M. Jenkinson W. Cole C. Tracey J. Sarault Table of Contents Background Development Page enhanced partnership agreement 1 enrolment data and other tables timetable of events Administrative Structure reporting structure registrarial services student services and fees Program Administration admissions process and requirements grading and continuation of study academic review and advising liaison/communications experiential learning New Cumculum 1997 cumculum development composite course list transition issues New Cumculum - Associate Diploma In Agriculture program objectives schedule of studies New Cumculum - Associate Diploma in Equine Studies program objectives schedule of studies New Cumculum Outline - Associate Diploma in Horticulture program objectives schedule of studies Existing Diploma Program in Food and Nutrition Management schedule of studies accreditation Existing Diploma in Veterinary Technology schedule of studies accreditation Independent Study Courses availability and use in cumculum future developments Resources to Support the Currjculum library; computer Program Governance provide wide cumculum local campus considerations membership of cumculum committee 1. . Background Developments The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) or its predecessors have been offering educational programs at the two year diploma level in agriculture, horticulture and home economics/food and nutrition management for over 100 years. The Ministry currently has three colleges of agricultural technology in Ontario, namely Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown. OAC was the first college of agdculture in Ontario to offer a two year diploma program. The Colleges were founded as follows: 1874 OAC and later, Macdonald Institute (1903) and OVC (1922 when it moved to Guelph from Toronto). 1917 Kemptville College 1922 Ridgetown College Alfred College With the exception of OAC since 1964 when it became part of the University of Guelph, the Colleges have functioned as regional centres for education, applied research, and extension activities in agriculture and related areas. The Colleges have a degree of regional focus in some of their activities; in other programs they are the sole provider in Ontario. The curriculum at each college has developed over many years and is not particularly uniform or centralized in any way. Each college has its own set of courses, grading systems, time table, academic regulations, and particular regional differences that reflect a long period of institutional independence and autonomy. The request to offer diplomas sanctioned by the Senate of the University of Guelph is one of the comer stones of the OMAFRAIU of G Enhanced Partnership Agreement. The benefits and features of the agreement are described in the Business Plan of the partnership from which the following text is taken. Only the diploma programs offered by the colleges are the subject of this submission. References in the Business Plan to certificate and continuing education programs at the Colleges are included as supplementary information and will eventually be considered in relation to the programs and activities of the Office of Open Learning. "The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) currently operates Colleges of Agricultural Technology at Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown, which deliver diploma, certificate and continuing education programs to meet the needs of the Agriculture and Food industry in Ontario. The University of Guelph offers a diploma program in agriculture currently funded by a transfer payment from OMAFRA. The Colleges, University of Guelph and the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario (HRIO) also have extensive research programs funded by OMAFRA. "The alliance will bring about the first Eully integrated university/college program in Ontario which will facilitate co-ordinated delivery of all education programs for agriculture, food and rural community clients in the province. Opportunities this alliance will bring include: development of a stronger, common core curriculum for much of the Diploma program; more open access for students who complete the diploma program to enter the degree programs at the University of Guelph; development of program expertise at different campuses, such as animal production, horticulture, equine care and management; sharing of faculty expertise and other resources, such as libraries, production of educational materials and other educational supports between the colleges and the university; more extensive and coordinated continuing education programs delivered at the colleges and the university; closer relationships among the four institutions in research programs; realization of economies by jointly undertaking activities such as marketing, student recruitment, and fund raising programs; enhancement of University and college faculty research activity through closer cooperation among colleagues in the four settings; and enhanced international educational programs .for overseas clients. "The Task Force's Education Program Committee met numerous times to address issues and opportunities and develop an integrated strategic plan to guide the first few years of operation. In some instances, initial implementation steps have already been taken. Planning was guided by initial agreement on a number of basic principles: education is and will remain the core business of the three colleges and the university diploma program, in support of the agrifood food industry in Ontario; building stronger linkages among the four institutions will facilitate collaboration, build a stronger educational system and enhance its quality; building stronger linkages among the four institutions will facilitate collaboration, build a stronger educational system and enhance its quality; development of a strong community linkages will enhance the quality and viability of the education program; I every effort must be made to identify efficiencies which will enable the University to continue to deliver high quality services to the broadest possible client group; emphasis will be placed on cost recovery and revenue generation to achieve a stronger financial base from which to continue to grow. Vision "The deliberations of the Education Program Committee resulted in agreement on this 1 vision statement: The development and deliveiy of co-ordinated, top quality, client-centred, educational and training programs at the Colleges and the Universh will provide human resources necessary to ensure an ongoing competitive advantage to the Agriculture and Food industry in Ontario and enhance the awareness and reput&>n of the Univenity programs at the national and international levels. Goals "The Committee agreed on the following goals for the education program: to work closely together through this alliance to continue to improve development and delivery of all programs and ensure cost-efficiency through pooling and sharing of resources. to continually assess client needs and develop courses at all levels for diploma, certificate and continuing education programs to meet the changing requirements of the industry. to work closely with the local community and regional groups to ensure that local area needs are a foremost consideration and that community support is utilized in recruitment, marketing and developmental support activities. to maintain and enhance the programming in all locations to ensure a balance of activity across the province to meet industry needs. Diploma Programs "The post-secondary diploma level educational programs currently offered at Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown Colleges of Agricultural Technology, and at the University of Guelph, directly linked with the Ontario Agricultural College, provide knowledge and skills to prepare graduates to work in agricultural food and animal production and management and in food services management. "Over time, each of the three colleges and the University of Guelph program have developed degrees of specialization and differentiation among their programs, even though they carry the same designation. Over the past few months there has been a concerted effort to develop a common core curriculum to align these programs more closely with each other where appropriate, while maintaining the distinctiveness of programs where applicable. The University and Colleges have also undertaken to determine more clearly which locations will specialize in which program areas in the future. "Changes proposed for implementation in the 1997198 school year include: common standards in curriculum and courses in programs offered at more than one campus. continued accreditation of Food and Nutrition Management at Alfred and Kemptville and the Veterinary Technology Program at Ridgetown; exploration of possible accreditation of all diploma programs by suitable bodies to enhance standards and profile with potential students and clients; and development of standardized entrance requirements, grading, re-admissions and - academic policy in all locations, to facilitate student transfers among colleges and access of diploma program students to degree programs at the University of Guelph" - from the Business Plan. It is proposed that each college offer a general education in Agriculture and in Horticulture, and that there be a degree of specialization that reflects expertise in specific areas. Ridgetown College offers specialization in crop production, and in fruit and vegetable production. Guelph provides for specialization in business, fruit and vegetable production, and enables students to access degree programs in agricultural science and in business. Kemptville and Alfred both offer specialization in Animal Production and the Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management. Alfred offers a broad based curriculum in the french language, and a program in international development; Kemptville provides the Diploma Program in Equine Studies. Ridgetown College will continue to offer the Diploma Program in Veterinary Technology. A series of tables providing enrolment data (past and projected) and the proposed programs and college locations follows. I Table 1 Number of Graduates all programslall locations 1991 - 1995 Table 2 Student Enrolment 1992 - 1995 Table 3 Proposed Diploma Programs and College Locations Table 4 Projected Enrolment September 1997 Table 5 Time table of Events Table 1 NUMBER OF GRADUATES 1991 - 1995 OMAFRA Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Food Service and Veterinary Technology Alfred Kemptville Ridgetown U of Guelph Agr. F.S. Agr. -F.S. Agr. Vet.Tech Agr. 1995 36 8 53 -26 7 1 ' 31 143 1994 19 6 1991 45 37 30 Notes: Agr. includes Business, Horticulture and Agriculture at all colleges; Vet. Tech. students graduated from Centralia College prior to 1995 Table 2 STUDENT ENROLMENT 1992 - 1995 OMAFRA Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Service and Veterinary Technology 11 Alfred Kern ptville Ridgetown- U of G 11 Agr. F.S. ---Agr. Hort. F.S. Agr. Hort. Vet. T. Agr. Hort. 1995 78 28 158 62 60 136 40 63 212 168 198 192 178 199 1992 101 110 42 75 * 180 198 gotes: includes ful,l time and part time students * atCentralia College; program moved to Ridgetown College in 1994 TABLE 3 PROPOSED DIPLOMA PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE LOCATIONS - Alfred Guelph KemptviUe Ridgetown Diploma in Agriculture Animal Production, Business X X X X and Field Crops Fruit and Vegetable X X Production International Development X Degree Transfer X Diploma in Equine Studies X Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management X X Diploma in Horticulture X X X X Diploma in Veterinary X Technology Table 4 PROJECTED ENROLMENT - FIRST YEAR STUDENTS - SEPTEMBER 1997 - NUMBER OF STUDENTS AT EACH LOCATION PROGRAM Alfred Guelph Kempt ville Ridgetown Total Agriculture 40 120 50 100 3 10 Equine Studies 60 60 Food and 25 40 65 Nutrition Mgt. Horticulture 10 100 40 35 185 Vet. Technology 3 8 3 8 Total 75 220 190 173 658 TABLE 5 TIhlETABLE OF EVENTS JANUARY 1996 Initial proposals to merge OMAFRA Colleges with U of G. MARCH 1996 Detailed curriculum development undertaken by a proirincial education faculty committee co-chaired by Mr. D. Beattie, Director, Kemptville College and Dr. R. McLaughlin, Dean OAC. JUNE 26,1996 Presentations to BUGS on the Diploma Programs in Veterinary Technology and Food and Nutrition Management by Dr. Wayne Cole, Ridgetown College (Vet Tech); Ms. Collette Tracy, Kemptville College; and, Jocelyne Sarault, Alfred College. JULY 3 & 4, 1996 Curriculum Development Workshop. Course outlines developed collectively by the teaching faculty for courses in Agriculture, Equine Studies and Horticulture. AUGUST 1, 1996 Submission to the Board of Undergraduate Studies. APRIL 1,1997 OMAFRA Colleges officially merge with U of G under the enhanced partnership arrangement between the Ministry and the University. The detailed submission including the schedule of studies and new courses, for Veterinary Technology and Food and Nutrition Management will be submitted to the Board of Undergraduate Studies. MAY 1997 OMAFRA graduation diplomas presented for the final occasion at Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown. SEPTEMBER 1997 The first year of the new curriculum commences for entering students. MAYIJUNE 1998 The first graduations at which U of G Diplomas are presented are held at Alfred, Kemptville, Ridgetown; graduates in 1998 will have taken their first year of studies under the Ministry and their second year under the oversight of the Unviersity. 2. Administrative Structure The administrative structure is currently (Aug. 1, 1996) under discussion and resolution. The following principles and concepts have been resolved: the Dean of OAC will be responsible for diploma programs at the four institutions. each College PrincipalIDirector will report to the OAC Dean. Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown will each have a vice principal/director/CEO with responsibilities for administrative matters. Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown will each have a vice principalldirector (academic) who will have responsibility for the academic programs at hislher college; Guelph will have a Director of the Diploma Program (possibly a half time position). The Director of Independent Study (for Ontario) will report to the OAC Dean. a Director of Diploma Programs for Ontario will report to the OAC Dean and be responsible for intercollege coordination, curriculum development at the colleges, and coordination of the five Diploma programs. Registrarial Services Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown each have a registrarlfaculty/staff person who has responsibility for all areas of registration, timetable, transcripts, admissions etc. Over the next 12-18 months the registrars at the three colleges and the Director of Enrolment Management and Registrarial Services at Guelph will need to work together to determine those areas that can be coordinated centrally and those areas that can best be managed locally. Preliminary discussions suggest that grade reports, diplomas and transcripts might be centralized and that graduation ceremonies, timetable, admissions process, scholarships and OSAP would best be managed locally. Over time (2 - 3 years) centralization may occur in areas where student and faculty needs can be accommodated. In other areas it will be essential to have a college registrarial office to provide those services that must be done locally. Preliminary plans for a team approach to student liaisonfrecruitment are currently being developed under the joint leadership of U of G and OMAFRA to ensure a coordinated "one institution" approach on a province wide basis. A promotional publication is currently being prepared for release to high schools and the public this fall following approval of this submission. Student Services A similar situation exists in all areas of Student Services. There will be benefits to college staff and students having linkages with various Guelph based student services and staff. Many services will be provided locally by staff at each college. Decisions in these areas will be made in accordance with the mission statement in the Business Plan and in keeping with the philosophies of the University with regard to leaner centeredness and student service. Fees The Ministry has determined and published the fees for the OMAFRA Colleges for 1996- 97. The Board of Governors of the University of Guelph will have the responsibility of establishing all fees for 1997-98 including tuition, residence, food, student fees etc. in consultation with the Ministry. 3. Program Administration Admission requirements in agriculture and horticulture vary from college to college with minor differences in specified subjects, overall average, and the age definition for mature students. A common admission statement for use commencing in 1997 in the Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies and Horticulture follows and is submitted for approval (see next page). It is essential that all colleges have the same entry requirements in programs offered at more than one location unless space is a limiting factor. Admission processes will not be centralized or standardized at present. Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown have joined the Ontario wide community college application process and benefit from this approach in terms of increased exposure and higher numbers of applicants. Guelph has successfully included Diploma applications in the OUAC process for Ontario universities and wishes to continue to do so. The application systems in use in Ontario are not compatible unless a major software interface development is undertaken. All parties have agreed therefore, to continue to use existing application processes for 1997-98 and beyond as experience suggests. The personnel responsible for admissions will review these processes periodically to determine if changes are useful and/or feasible. Admission Requirements The admission requirements to the Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies, and Horticulture are identical at each college location. Requirement: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum average of 60% in their final year of study. Preference: Preference will be given to applicants with Advanced level courses in one or more of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry. Mature Students: Applicants who do not possess the published minimum requirements for admission may be considered for admission to a diploma program, if, prior to their proposed date of enrolment, they will have attained the age of 19 years and will have been out of secondary school for at least one Year. Background Information: Students who do not meet the foregoing requirements may be considered for admission on the basis of background information including relevant work experience, practical knowledge, special skills andlor abilities, etc. Such information must be submitted in writing and will be considered together with the applicant's academic record. Grading and Continuation of Study There is some variation between the colleges on grade categories and requirements for continuation of study. The colleges have agreed to adopt the University of Guelph grading system and the continuation of study requirements, commencing with new students in year one in 1997. It is imperative that all requirements for admission, continuation of study, and graduation be established in a uniform manner at each of the four colleges and that the University of Guelph system be the standard adopted. The following page summarizes the current University of Guelph requirements for the Diploma in Agriculture program and is included here so that faculty at all colleges are aware of the requirements that will be established when this request is approved by Senate. Academic Review It is also imperative that the administrative process for academic matters be responsible to student needs and, at the same time, uniformly applied at all four colleges. The University of Guelph processes and policies will be adopted and, if necessary, adapted to local college circumstances. For example, The "Dean of the College" in matters such as grades, academics, misconduct etc. will be the Dean of the OAC and the department chair will be the chair of a University of Guelph department or, in the case of Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown, the vice principalfdirector (academic). The current U of G requirements and policies with respect to supplemental examinations, repeated courses and requirements for graduation will be adopted on a phase in basis commencing with new students in September 1997. (see p. 410-41 1, 1996-97 U of G undergraduate calendar) Requests for Academic Consideration will be filed with the local College Registrar (or U of G Registrar in the case of Guelph students). The vice-principal of the College (or the Director of the Diploma Program at Guelph) will chair the Academic Review Board at each College; it will be a 4-5 member committee comprised of faculty members representing all programs at the particular College and will include the DirectorICoordinator of the program (e.g., Veterinary Technology, Food and Nutrition Management) if one exists. The system wide Director of Diploma Program will be an ex officio member of each CollegeIUniversity academic review board. The U of G procedures for Student Petitions will apply to students in all diploma programs at all colleges, OperationaI details wiI1 be determined in consultation with The Senate Committee on Student Petitions. Academic Review Board - Composition and Membership Alfred Guelph Kemptville Ridgetown 2-3 faculty a 3-4 faculty a 2 faculty 2-3 faculty a Director FNM a Director Equine a Director Vet Tech a Vice Principal a Director of Diploma Director FNM a Vice-principal a Vice-principal ex-oficio-all Academic Review Boards - Diploma System Director and the University of Guelph Assistant Director of Undergraduate Program Services or designate. Academic Advising The advising process will be managed locally at each college. Program enrolment, faculty numbers, and institutional preferences will be considered to determine the best process at each location. The curriculum as proposed placed more responsibility on students to choose elective courses. There are no majors or areas of specialization that must be completed. All students in Agriculture, Equine Studies and Horticulture are eligible for graduation providing they have completed 24 semester courses including those specified as core requirements, and providing they meet the continuation of study requirements (see p. 14). An undergraduate Diploma calendar is currently being considered for use in the four colleges. It will be important for faculty advisors to understand the courses and programs at all colleges, particularly in relation to students transferring to another college for semester 3 and/or 4. The faculty who teach courses in each program will meet periodically (at least annually) to reviewlrevise curriculum and to discuss issues of mutual interest including student advising, liaison/recruitment issues, schedules of studies, etc. A coordinated approach with the faculty advisors at all colleges will be essential, especially in the first few years of offering the new curriculum. ref: acrevbd.com GRADING AND CONTINUATION OF STUDY 1 There is presently some variance between the OMAFRA Colleges in the definition of grade categories and the requirements for continuation of study. Commencing in 1997, with first semester students, all colleges will adopt the University of Guelph grade categories and continuation of study requirements as currently in use in the Diploma in Agriculture Program at Guelph as follows: A = 80 - 100% EXCELLENT B = 70 - 79% GOOD C = 60 - 69% ACCEPTABLE D = 50 - 59% MINIMALLY ACCEPTABLE .f = 0 - 49% FAILrnADEQUATE PERFORMANCE All Diploma Programs at all Colleges will adopt the UofG grading system on a "phase in" basis commencing in September, 1997. Those students who enter the Colleges prior to September 1997 will be able to complete their program on the system currently in place at each individual College. Similarly, the continuation of study regulations will phase in with new students commencing in September 1997. The following schedule (Schedule E as outlined on pg. 411 of the 1996-97 UofG Undergraduate Calendar) will apply: NUMBER OF COURSE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS FAILURES PERMITTED 2-10 11-17 18-25 26 or more A maximum of two course failures in any one semester is permitted providing the total number of failures has not been exceeded as described above. NUMBER OF COURSE MINIMUM NUMBER OF COURSES A5'TEMPTS WITHA GRADE OF 60% OR HIGHER 6 7 8 9 10-1 1 12-13 14 15 16-17 18 19 20 21-22 23 or more Students who have one less course with 60% or higher are automatically eligible to continue to the next semester "on probation". Probation must be cleared in the subsequent semester. \ Liaison and Communications Preliminary plans are being developed to inform students and guidance teachers of these developments. immediately following approval of this proposal. Appropriate personnel from Guelph (C. Cunningham and S. Ellis) fiave been involved in the planning process. An appropriate brochure is currently being prepared and will be followed by specific information sheets for each college and program. An undergraduate Diploma calendar for the four colleges published by the University of Guelph in January 1997 is being contemplated at this time. In all of these activities a coordinated approach, consistent with Guelph policies and practices, is essential province wide. Experiential Learning The list of new courses contains several proposals that may be described as experiential learning. Time has not allowed for any coordination or development of common processes and policies. This use of experiential learning courses will be the subject of future discussions over the next 12-24 months as the colleges begin to work more closely together and adapt to the University of Guelph policies as appropriate. The new course proposals include three courses that are of an externshiplinternship nature; others may be developed in the next year. These courses are: 04-265 In Service Training (Alfred) 04-450 Developing Country In-Service Training (Alfred) 50-265 Horticulture Field Experience (Ridgetown) Each course represents an ongoing program at the respective college and it is highly desirable that these courses be continued through the transition period. These courses are not counted as a credit towards the Diploma. They are entered on students' transcripts as NCR. Each college manages the registration process and provides appropriate certification (statement of completion) to students who successfully complete the courses. We request that the Board include these courses in the Diploma Calendar as submitted in Appendix I and that they be noted on students' transcripts as non-credit courses. 4. New Curriculum 1997 The new curriculum for the Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies, and Horticulture was initially outlined by the Education Committee of the OMAFRAIUniversity of Guelph Task Force. The curriculum has been reviewed by each college and detailed course outlines of the courses offered at more than one college were developed in July when more than 80 faculty members from the four colleges participated in a two day curriculum development workshop. There are 95 new course proposals (see Appendix I for the detailed course outlines). The Diploma in Agriculture courses number 65of which 25 will be offered at each college utilizing a common course outline at each college. The programs in Equine Studies and Horticulture utilize some of the courses associated with the Diploma in Agriculture Program (14 and 12 respectively). The Equine Studies Program requires an additional 12 courses and the Horticulture Program (ornamental) requires an additional 18 courses. Some of the courses developed by Independent Study are equivalent or sufficiently similar that they can substitute for regular Diploma courses. A composite course list for all courses associated with the Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies and Horticulture follows with Independent Study courses deemed to be equivalent or under development as indicated. The college(s), at which each course is offered is indicated together with the hours of instruction and semester offering. All courses are deemed to be of equal weight (0.5 in University of Guelph terms). COMPOSITE COURSE LIST - ALL COLLEGES Agriculture, Equine Studies, Horticulture 04-227 Mushroom Production W 2-3 W98 X 04-228 Agricultural Chemicals and W 3-0 W98 X the Environment 04-229 Agricultural Chemicals and W 3-2 W98 X the Environment 04-236 Machinery Maintenance W 1-3 W98 XA X X 04-237 Small Engines W 1-3 W98 XA X X 04-250 International Development W 2-3 W98 X 14-260 Communication Skills ForW 4-1 W98 XXXX \ f uog3npoJd X 66M €-Z M alq-Qaza11 PDmAPV 9ZP-PO padola~ap a%wo~s aq 01 XXX 66M Z-€ M Pm %~!IP~HIsarn4-lsod . 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":':':':'" '""'> i::;;::: .:. :.:::.:.:"::.:.:,:.:, , ...... ','.,,.,:, :::~~.~,':':',.:""""'""' ;:::::: ::.' i~i.ii:.:$i:~~i:j~Ei::iijj;i~.j;jj;;i;;;;;;;;;ja~$1~;::$;$&s;I:~C <.;ij::i::::ii;1jj:.j:j~.:1:jjjjj:;>;;ji~:$jj:.).~;:i;::;$~jij:j:..j~~~:;$~~:~~~~:j3...... , , ;:j:i::.:.:.;:::.:~:jjiiijil!j!i;Fj~..:.:J orticulture Field X = offered every year; XA = offered alternate years NOTE: some courses at some locations may be offered in the alternate semester to accommodate faculty andlor physical resource availability. F,W courses may be offered in F or W at a given location to accommodate faculty and/or physical resources. SUMMARY Transition Issues Students who begin the Diploma in Agriculture Program in F96 at Guelph will complete the current curriculum. The new curriculum will be phased in (year 1 in 1997-98, year 2 in 1998199). The new curriculum requires the same number of courses each semester and the same number of credits for graduation. A listing is provided of all University of Guelph Diploma courses presently listed in the calendar and their disposition in the new curriculum and corresponding new course number. The composite course list indicates the first semester in which each new course will be offered. The existing divisions in the University of Guelph, Diploma Program (Agribusiness, Farm Operators and Managers, Horticulture) will be phased out at the conclusion of the 1997-98 academic year. The transition issues at Alfred, Ridgetown and Kemptville are much more substantive. The number of courses per semester varies (up to 9) as does the number of credits required for graduation. Other items including course scheduling, grade categories and continuation of study will require transitional adjustments at each of the OMAFRA colleges as they adopt to University of Guelph policies and processes. All adjustment will be completed and phased in as students begin the new curriculum in September 1997. We recommend that each OMAFRA college be encouraged to review transition issues locally and identify an appropriate series of adjustments over the next 12 months. Detailed Course Descriptions A detailed description (in the Guelph format, adjusted for this purpose) has been prepared for each new course proposed and is included in Appendix I. The outlines are-the result of a two-day consultation by faculty from all four colleges held at Guelph on July 3 and 4. Discussions between faculty members at all colleges and student input will be an ongoing process. The detailed outlines will, following revision and approval, be widely circulated and form a significant reference document for the new curriculum as faculty begin to work together in its delivery. This document will, together with the schedules of studies, form the basis for the 1997-98 Undergraduate Diploma Calendar for the University of Guelph. University of Guelph Diploma in Agriculture Courses - Current and Proposed Existing Course Last Offered Disposition in New I Curriculum I 01-010 Field Studies F96 delete 0 1-020 Agr. Studies I F97 I delete 01-030 Hort. Studies I F97 delete Marketing t---04-210 Management Bus. Marketing Sales Accounting Bus. Finance Commodity Mktg. Project 05-015 Applied Eng. delete 05-027 Farm Bldgs. delete 05-039 Mechanization 04- 135 05-049 Equipment delete - - - 10-012 Dairy 10-014 An. Prod'n. 10-040 Swine 10-045 Poultry 10-056 Beef 27-100 Computers I continues as degree I core in Diploma Program I course 1 04-161 equivalent Forages Grain Weeds 34-012 Forestry F97 04-370 34-018 Chemical Safety F96 04-22819 34-02 1 Apiary W98 04-361 34-03 1 Plant Protect. W98 50-400 37-013 Written Comm. F96 combine as 04-260 37-016 Oral Comrn. W97 38-020 Society F97 04-364 38-040 Leadership W98 04-464 53-024 Turf W98 50-3 16 53-026 Vegetables W98 04-326 53-030 Propagation W97 50-220 53-032 Post. Harvest W98 04-425 53-033 Nursery F97 50-3 15 53-034 Greenhouse W98 50-330 53-039 Fruit F97 04-325 53-045 Lands Plants F97 50-105 53-046 Project W98 04-461 and 462 59-020 Design W98 50-2 10 59-024 Construction F97 50-309 63-0 10 Math F96 04- 160 8 1-020 Animal Health W98 04-401 83-014 Field Crop Prod'n. F96 combined as one course 83-015 Hort. Crop Prod'n. F96 04-120 87-0 12 Soils W97 04-130 87-022 Resources W98 04-330 ref: courses.dip 5. New Curriculum - Associate Diploma in Agriculture Program This program provides a practical, skills oriented approach to agricultural production systems and affords its students an opportunity to improve their business and managerial skills. Diploma in Agriculture students integrate practical experience in agricultural production with the technical and scientific information that is required to successfully operate modern food production enterprises. Business management, computer skills, and problem solving activities provide students with the abilities they require as self employed managers of production systems, and as technicallsales employees of agri-business firms, commodity boards, and other agencies related to the agri-food system. A general diploma program is available at all four colleges; each college offers some opportunity for specialization in specific subject area(s). Diploma in Agriculture Alfred Guelph Kemptville Ridgetown Animal Production X X X X Business and Field Crops Fruit and Veg. Crops X X Intern. Development X Degree Transfer X All colleges offer a genera1 program that includes the core course requirements for the Diploma supplemented with elective courses; specialization in particular areas of study are available as shown in the foregoing table. Students at all colleges are encouraged to consider moving to one of the other colleges for one or two semesters of study. Students at all colleges have access to the general curriculum and students at each college receive the same diploma at graduation. Semester 3 is normally the best semester to study at another college, particularly if it has a specialization and additional courses in which a student is interested. Students will be encouraged to consider these intercollege transfer opportunities with their faculty advisors. A degree transfer option exists at Guelph, enabling students to prepare for eventual admission to a university degree program. Students from Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown who are interested in a degree program will be encouraged to transfer to Guelph to complete the Diploma program in Agriculture. Schedule of Studies Fall Semester 1 04- 100 Livestock Systems 04- 120 Applied Plant Science 04- 130 Soil Principles 04- 135 Agricultural Mechanization and Safety *04- 160 Applied Mathematics *04- 161 Computer Applications students at Guelph substitute 27-100 for 04-161. Winter Semester 2 04-2 10 Agricultural Marketing and Policy 04-2 11 Business Accounting *04-260 Communication Skills 3 elective courses "Students may be exempted in one or more of 04-160, 161 and 260 based on successful completion of challenge examination(s). Each exempted course must be replaced with a free elective or an Independent Study course. Students who have a credit in Mathematics or English (or French at Alfred) at the OAC level will automatically be granted an exemption in 04-160 and/or 04-260 respectively. Note: At some locations 04-135 may be scheduled in semester two and 04-260 may be scheduled in semester one to accommodate faculty and/or physical resource availability; 04-160 and 04-161 may be scheduled both F and W at some locations to accommodate the-need for laboratory facilities. Fall Semester 3 04-3 10 Business Management 04-360 Food Systems 4 elective courses Winter Semester 4 04-460 Human Resource Management 04-46 1 Business Project or 04-462 Farm Project 4 elective courses ELECTIVE COURSES The program is comprised of 13 required courses and 11 free electives. Students may, if they wish, take any series of elective courses in any combination providing they have the appropriate prerequisites. Students are encouraged to develop a series of elective courses that meets their educational and occupational objectives in consultation with their faculty advisor. A partial list of agricultural courses by semester that students might wish to consider is outlined for information. These suggestions are not inclusive and students may take other courses that are of interest, including those offered in horticulture. Offerings may vary depending on enrolment, semester and college location. Semester 2 04-200 Animal Science 04-220 Crop Management I 04-221 Applied Weed Science 04-236 Machinery Maintenance 04-237 Small Engines Semester 3 Beef Production Dairy Production Business Marketing Sales and Sales Management Crop Management I1 Insect and Disease Management Land and Water Stewardship Welding The Complete Beekeeper (IS) Agroforestry Semester 4 Pork and Poultry Production Commodity Marketing Cropping Systems Post-harvest Handling and Storage Farm Structures and Environment Students who wish to have a greater degree of specialization in a particular phase of the 1 agrifood system may wish to consider some or all of the courses listed in the following subject areas. Please note that all courses are not available at every college location. ANlMAL PRODUCTION Semester 2 04-200 Animal Science Semester 3 04-300 Beef Production 04-30 1 Dairy Production 04-302 Livestock Evaluation (K only) 04-303 Sheep Production (K only) 04-305 Livestock Production Techniques (A and K only) Semester 4 04-400 Pork and Poultry Production (G, K and R only) 04-404 Small Ruminant Animal Production (A only) 04-405 Dairy Cattle Nutrition and Selection (A and K only) 04-406 Alternate Animal Agriculture (A and K only) BUSINESS Semester 3 and 4 04-3 11 Business Finance 04-3 12 Business Marketing 04-3 13 Sales and Sales Management 04-410 Commodity Marketing CROP PRODUCTION Semester 2 04-220 Crop Management I 04-22 1 Applied Weed Science Semester 3 04-320 Crop Management I1 04-321 Insect and Disease Management 04-330 Land and Water Stewardship Semester 4 04-4 10 Commodity Marketing 04-420 Cropping Systems ENGINEERING - available at Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown Semester 2 04-236 Machinery Maintenance 04-237 Small Engines Semester 3 04-335 Welding Semester 4 04-435 Farm Structures and Environment FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTION - available at Guelph and Ridgetown Semester 2 04-22 1 Applied Weed Science 04-227 Mushroom Production (R only) 50-200 Greenhouse Management 50-220 Plant Propagation Semester 3 04-321 Insect and Disease Management Students at Guelph substitute 34-204 for 04-321 04-325 Fruit Production 04-326 Vegetable Production Semester 4 04-425 Post-harvest Handling and Storage 04-426 Advanced Vegetable Production (R only) 04-427 Horticultural Crop Protection (R only) INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - available at Alfred Semester 2 04-200 Animal Science 04-220 Crop Management I 04-250 International Development An agreement with Institut Provincial d'Enseignement Superieur Agricole et Technique (I.P.E.S.A.T.) permits students to complete their second year at Ath in Belgium. Interested students should contact the International Development coordinator at Alfred College. Semester 3 04-321 Insect and Disease Management Students at Guelph substitute 34-204 for 04-321 04-350 Agricultural Extension and International Communication 04-355 Dry Tropics Agriculture Semester 4 04-221 Applied Weed Science 04-455 Humid Tropics Agriculture Spring Semester 04-450 Developing Country In-Service Training additional course for students in International Development PEST MANAGEMENT Semester 2 04-221 Applied Weed Science 04-228 Agricultural Chemicals and The Environment (G only) Semester 3 04-321 Insect and Disease Management Students at Guelph substitute 34-204 CW) for 04-321 Semester 4 50-400 Ornamental Plant Protection DEGREE TRANSFER OPTION - available at Guelph I Students from all colleges are eligible to consider the degree transfer option providing they have completed semesters one and two with a cumulative average of 70% or higher. Students may also complete their studies at the other colleges and apply for degree admission following graduation. Credits for courses completed in the Associate Diploma program will be assigned at the time of admission to a degree program as determined by the appropriate program committee. Students who have successfully completed semesters 1 and 2 of the Associate Diploma program with a cumulative average of 70% or better should substitute three degree courses in each of semesters 3 and 4 as follows: Semester 3 04-3 10 Business Management 04-360 Food Systems 19-106 Introductory Chemistry or 19-104 General Chemistry I 58-150 Introduction to Higher Learning One elective degree course (eg. 17-115 or 92-102) One elective diploma course Semester 4 Agri-food Systems Trends and Issues Human Resource Management Business Project Farm Project Precalculus Mathematics (Distance Education Introductory Calculus I One elective degree course (e.g. 17-115 or 92-102) One elective diploma course Diploma in Agriculture students at Guelph are eligible to take specified degree courses as electives @414, 1996-97 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar) subject to the approval of the Director of the Diploma Program and providing a 70% average has been maintained. We recommend that this practice continue in the new curriculum and that the current list be adopted for September 1997. 6. New Curriculum - Associate Diploma in Equine Studies Program The Equine Studies Program provides students with an opportunity to specialize at an intensive level in the management of horse enterprises. The program provides an excellent foundation for students who eventually wish to seek certification as a qualified instructor in the Canadian Equestrian Federation. The program combines theory and hands onfpractical courses that prepare graduates for the diversity of positions that exist in the horse industry. The Equine Studies Program at Kemptville College is the only one in Ontario and it attracts students from all areas of Ontario and from other provinces in Canada. Schedule of Studies Fall Semester 1 04- 100 Livestock Systems 04-120 Applied Plant Science 04-130 Soil Principles *04- 160 Applied Mathematics *04- 161 Computer Applications one elective course Winter Semester 2 04-210 Agricultural Marketing and Policy 04-2 11 Business Accounting "04-260 Communications Skills 04-280 Introduction to the Horse Industry 04-28 1 Horse Care and Stable Duty one elective course *Students may be exempted in one or more of 04-160, 161 and 260 based on successful completion of challenge examination(s). Each exempted course must be replaced with a free elective or an Independent Study course. Students who have a credit in Mathematics or English at the OAC level will automatically be granted an exemption in 04- 160 and/or 04-260 respectively. Fall Semester 3 04-3 10 Business Marketing 04-360 Food Systems 04-380 Equine Stable Management 04-3 8 1 Horse Conformation and Lameness 04-382 Horse Feed and Feeding one elective course Winter Semester 4 04-460 Human Resource Management 04-461 Business Project or 04-462 Farm Project 04-480 Equine Conditioning 04-481 Horse Health 04-482 Equine Reproduction and Selection One elective course 7. New Curriculum - Associate Diploma in Horticulture Program The nursery, landscaping, turf and floriculture segments of the horticulture industry are areas of sustained growth and development in Ontario and Canada. The Diploma in Horticulture Program provides a basic curriculum in ornamental horticulture and an opportunity to take specialized courses in various components of the industry. Practical experience and training complements the more formal material presented in lectures and provides an opportunity to acquire the practical skills required in greenhouse and landscaping firms. The Diploma in Horticulture Program is offered at all four colleges and prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in landscaping, nursery and greenhouse firms, municipal parks and golf courses, garden centres and private businesses. Schedule of Studies Fall semester 1 04- 120 Applied Plant Science 04- 130 Soil Principles "04- 160 Applied Mathematics "04-161 Computer Applications students at Guelph substitute 27- 100 50- 100 Landscape Management 50-105 Plant Identification I Winter Semester 2 04-2 11 Business Accounting *04-260 Communication Skills 50-200 Greenhouse Management 50-2 10 Landscape Design 50-220 Plant Propagation one elective course - students may also select Independent Study courses. "Students may be exempted in one or more of 04-160, 04-161 and 04-260 based on successful completion of challenge examination(s). Each exempted course must be replaced with a free elective or an Independent Study course. Students who have a credit in Mathematics of English (or French at Alfred) at the OAC level will automatically be granted an exemption in 04- 160 and/or 04-260 respectively. Fall Semester 3 04-3 10 Business Management 50-305 Plant Identification I1 Three courses from: 04-3 13 Sales and Sales Management 50-301 Fruit and Vegetable Production 50-309 Landscape Construction 50-3 10 Landscape Design 50-3 15 Nursery Management 50-316 Turf Management one elective course - students may also select Independent Study courses. Winter Semester 4 04-460 Human Resource Management 04-461 Business Project or 04-462 Farm Project 50-400 Ornamental Plant Protection 50-405 Certification and Safety One course from: 04-237 Small Engines 04-370 Agro-forestry 50-40 1 Floral Design and Retailing 50-4 10 Computer Assisted Design One elective course 1 8- Existing Diploma Program in Food and Nutrition Management The Diploma Programs in Food and Nutrition Management have been offered at Alfred College in the french language and at Kemptville College in English for many years. Both programs are accredited by The Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM), a process that is based on professional competencies. Although there is some variation in the schedule of studies between Alfred and Kemptville, both programs are fully accredited by the same body. It has not been possible to develop a new curriculum for these programs at this time for two reasons: a majority of the faculty members are sessional teachers who have not been available in the last 3 months to engage in this process. the accrediting body must be informed of these developments and asked to continue the accreditation of both programs during the transition process. The benefits of linking these programs to the University of Guelph parallel many of those described for agrifood education, research and continuing education programs in Chapter 1. Specifically in Food and Nutrition Management there will be: closer working relationships between Alfred and Kemptville and FACS. > enhanced course offerings, library and computer support services sharing of faculty expertise between the colleges and the university The possibility of .coordinated continuing education programs The coordinators of the Food and Nutrition Management Program from Alfred and Kemptville met with the Board of Undergraduate Studies on June 26, 1996 to present the curriculum, describe the accreditation process, and ,inform the Board of their staff members and their qualifications. The Board of Undergraduate Studies is asked to recommend this Diploma Program to Senate for approval with the understanding that a full submission including detailed course descriptions will be presented to the Board by April 1, 1997. We fully support this request as these programs are accredited by CSNM and are highly regarded by professionals in their areas of expertise. Both colleges will continue to offer their existing programs to incoming students in September 1996 and 1997; the date planned to commence the new curriculum is September 1998. The existing programs and faculty resources at each college are described on the following pages as presented to the Board on June 26. This Diploma program has the prefix 30 reserved for its use in the University of Guelph system of course numbers. Some of the courses (eg. 04-160, 04-161, 04-21 1, 04-260 etc.) in the ) Agriculture Program are also intended for use in the Food and Nutrition Management Program. d I/ W Alfred College Food Service Management Staffing SECTION HEAD/COORDINATOR Jocelyne Sarault PDT, B.Sc. (Nutrition), M.Sc. Ed. (Helene Blais, B.Sc. (Agr.)) TEACHING STAFF, ALL SEASONAL LECTURERS Line Boulanger, PDT., B.Sc. (Nutrition) Monique Cormier, PDT. B.Sc. (Nutrition) Claire Deschenes, PDT., B.Sc. (Nutrition) Madeleine Henri, B.Ed. (Education) Lucie Sauve, B.Sc. (Math), M.Sc. (Math), Ph.D. (Management) Serge Tremblay, EEng., B.Sc. (Agr.), M.Sc. (Agr.) TECHNICIAN Nicole St-Onge OMAFRA, June 26, 1996 Kemptville College Food and Nutrition Management Diploma Curriculum September 1996/May 1998 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Written Communications I Computer Applications Introduction to Computers Business Accounting Public Speaking Food Presentation Introduction to Menu Planning and Design Health and Safety Applied Mathematics Food Cost Control Human Nutrition I Human Nutrition II Food Theory Food Sanitation Microbiology Developmental Psychology Introduction to Business Human Physiology Food Chemistry Food Service Design and Equipment Food Preparation ELECTIVE COURSES ELECTIVE COURSES Nutrition and Fitness Food Preservation Food Processing Merchandizing OMAFRA, June 26, 1996 rn -/ KemptviIIe-College - Food and Nutrition Management Diploma Curriculum September 1996/May 1998 SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Financial Control Display Techniques* Human Resource Management Demonstration Techniques* Display Techniques* Food Service Administration Demonstration Techniques* Product Development* Market Strategy Business Analysis and Entrepreneurship Food Purchasing, Receiving and Storage Professional Development Therapeutic Nutrition I International Cuisine Product Development* Quantity Food Preparation and Service* Quantity Food Preparation and Service* Therapeutic Nutrition II Catering Management* Work Placement Catering Management ELECTIVE COURSES ELECTIVE COURSES Advanced Nutrition Business Report Writing Sensory Evaluation Sensory Evaluation Advanced Techniques in Food Preparation *Course is taken in Semester 3 or 4 (not both) OMAFRA, June 26, 1996 Food and Nutrition Management Faculty FULL TIME Colette Tracy, M.Sc. (Biochemistry), R.D. Sheila Rose, M.Sc. (Food Science and Technology), R.D. David Friday, B.Sc. (Nutritional Food Sciences), M.B.A. Theo Hunter, M.Sc. (Food Science) Luc Brunet, M.Sc. (Eng.), P.Eng. Elizabeth Forbes, B.Sc. (Foods System Management), CHE. Astrid Strader, Dipl. (FSS) Gary Earl, Dipl. (Industrial Chemistry) SESSIONAL Suzanne Watson, B.H.Sc. Ellen Mooney, Dipl. (H.Ec.) Shirley Foster, Dipl. (H.Ec.) Heather Stewart, B.A., B.Ed. Linda Hernen, B.A. (Business Administration) OMAFRA, June 26, 1996 Summary of F & N Mana'gement Accreditation ADMINISTRATION CSNM Evaluation Dietitians & F.S. Supervisors (on site & paper) Guidelines Food Service Supervisors Dietitians Educators Areas Facilities Personnel Curriculum Administration Basis Outcomes Curriculum Competency-Based OMAFRA, June 26, 1996 Curriculum Outcomes: Organization Form the largest section of the Accreditation Guidelines 6 Broad Areas of Competence and Number of Indicators Attached Professionalism 37 Nutrition 52 Food Service Systems Management 130 Human Resource Management 34 Business Management 19 Communication 35 Total = 307 OMAFRA, June 26, 1996 9. Existing Diploma Program in Veterinary Technology - The Diploma in Veterinary Technology program has been offered by the Ministry for over 25 years, initially at Ridgetown, then at Centralia and, since 1994, at Ridgetown. It is the only fully accredited animal health technology program in Ontario. Admission is limited to 38 students annually; the applicant pool exceeds 500 applicants and the admissions process involves high academic standing and a consideration of background information, practical experience and an interview. The accrediting body is the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Dr. Wayne Cole, Program Coordinator, met with the Board on June 26 to present the curriculum and review the accreditation process. The new curriculum for this program cannot be presented at this time as all of the faculty members are sessional instructors (except for the program coordinator) and it will require substantial discussion to revise the curriculum in the six (6) courses per semester format. Additional time will also be needed to inform CVMA of this development and request that accreditation continue through the transition period. The curriculum as presented on June 26 is included in this chapter as is a listing of the responsibilities that accredited institutions undertake when accredited. The Board is asked to recommend this Diploma Program to Senate for approval with the understanding that a full submission, including detailed course descriptions, will be presented to the Board by April 1, 1997. We have no hesitation in supporting this request as the Diploma in Veterinary Technology is filly accredited and its graduates are highly regarded in the veterinary profession. Ridgetown College will continue to offer the existing program to incoming students in September 1996 and 1997. We anticipate that the new curriculum will commence in September 1998. The current curriculum is reprinted on the next page copied directly from page 25 of the 1996-97 Ridgetown College Calendar (distributed at the Board meeting on June 26). Some of the courses in the Agriculture Diploma Program at Ridgetown College (eg. 04-160, 04-260 and possibly 04-200) will be included in the schedule of studies of the Veterinary Technology Program. The 97 prefix number has been reserved for use in the Veterinary Technology Program. VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM TERM ONE VTlOO Introduction to Computers VI104 Equine Management VT108 Introduction to Clinics VTlOl Anatomy I VT105 Food Animal Systems I VT109 Chemistry VT102 Animal Behaviour VTlO6 Mathematics I VTllO Microbiology VT103 Biochemistry VT107 Meclical Exercises I VTlll Physiology I TERM TWO VT200 Animal Nutrition VT205 Food Animal Systems I1 VT209 Haematology VT201 Anatomy I1 ~~206Mathematics I1 VI210 Immunol>iology VT202 Canine and Feline 1)eveloptnent Vr207 Medical Exercises I1 VT211 Physiology I1 VT203 Communications VT208 Genetics VT212 Urinalysis e VT204 Cytology P TERM THREE VT300 Anaesthetic Principles VT304 I Iospital Managenlent VI308 Research Methocis VT301 Animal Nursing V7'305 I'harmacology I V'l.309 Surgical Assistance I W302 Clinical Chemistry VT306 Practice Orientation I VT310 Parasitology VT303 Diagnostic Techniques I VT307 Radiography I TERM FOUR VT400 Dentistry VT404 Hospital Management VT407 Radiography I1 VT401 Animal Nursing I1 VT405 I'ublic Health VT408 Seminar Course - Guest Speakers VT402 Externship VT406 Practice Orientation 11 VT409 Surgical Assistance I1 VT403 Diagnostic Techniques I1 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CLINICAL SCIENCES Anatomy Medical Exercises Physiology Diagnostics Genetics Anaesthetic Principles lmmunobiology Animal Nursing Microbiology Surgical Protocol Introductory Biochemistry Radiography Clinical Chemistry MISCELLANEOUS Animal Behaviour Public Health Mathematics Ethics and Jurisprudence Computer Applications Communications Livestock Principles and Pharmacology Handling Techniques Instrumentation Nutrition Pathology Performance Measures for Accredited Institutions 1. Percentage employed by graduation. 2. Percentage of graduates acquiring Registered Veterinary Technicians (R.V.T.) status. 3. Performance of students during externship. 4. Number of student applications for 40 positions (1996 - 541 applicants). OMAFRA, June 26, 1996 I I",-hl I -= 10. Independent Study Courses The OAC Access/Independent Study Program was initiated with .OMAFRA support at OAC prior to the University of Guelph being founded in 1964. Since that beginning a large number of courses have been added to the independent study curriculum, both in horticulture and in agriculture. Some of these courses have been used as substitutes for on campus courses by Diploma in Agriculture students at Guelph. A listing of approved substitutions and the corresponding course in the new curriculum is included here and on the master course list. There is every intention that independent study and continuing education courses be integrated with the Diploma programs as appropriate, especially in Agriculture and Horticulture. We expect to develop even closer working relationships between Independent Study and the Diploma programs at all of the colleges over the next several years. The table that follows provides a good beginning from which additional linkages and developments will occur. The Ministry's colleges are well equipped in communications and computer technology and we anticipate developing courses that are taught simultaneously at two or more colleges. There will be many opportunities for such developments to occur and several are beginning to emerge now as faculty begin to work together in preparing to deliver a uniform curriculum at four locations. ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Officeof the Dean The following Independent Study courses may be taken for credit in the Diploma Program, with the prior approval of :Director, providing a minimum grade@)of 70%is achieved. Certain other restrictions apply. This list is subject to periodic vision by the Program Committee for the Associate Diploma in Agriculture. A maximum of six course credits required for :Associate Diploma in Agriculture may be obtained by Independent Study. DEPENDENT STUDY COURSE(S1 ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA CREDIT 1997198 DIPLOMA CREDIT Soils for Hod Crops 87-012Managing Soils 04-130 Ornamental Plant Protection 34-031 Turf and Landscape Plant Protection 5 B400 ly two of: 5 Woody Plants and Their Use 53-045 Landscape Plants 54 Landscaping with Bedding Plants 192 The Horticulturalist 11 Landscape Graphic Techniques 1 free elective course 1 elective course Elementary Plant Propagation 53-030 Plant Propagation Y Management 53-033 Nursery Production and Arboriculture 50-220 2 ~r~oricult~re 1 Fundamenlals of ~ardeiDesign 59-020 Residential Garden Design 50-210 2 Greenho use Management 53-034 Greenhouse Management 50-330 2 Commercial Floriculture 6 Turf Management 53-024 Turf Production and Management 50-316 Indoor Landscaping (discontinued) 1 Elective in Landscape Design 1 elective course 1 Elective in Hort. Science 1 elective course !8 LandscapePlanning of Large Areas 59-020 Residential Garden Design 50-210 17 Detailed Landscape Construction 59-024Site Design and Construction 50-309 18 Golf Course Design 1 Elective in Landscape Design 1 elective course il Urban Tw Management 1 Elective in Hort. Science 1 elective course 138 Weed Control in Turf 29-023 Weeds and Weed Control 04-221 189 The -me Gardener 1 Elective in Hod. Science 1 elective course hytwo QL 191 The Horticulturist I 1 Elective in Horticultural Science 1 elective course 192 The Horticulturist I1 193 The Horticulturist 111 If all three #191, #192, #193. 2 Elective courses in Horticultural Science 2 elective courses 201 Soil Science 87-012 Managing Soils 04-130 202 Business Management Principles 1 Elective in Agr. Economics 04-120 217 Introductory Crops 83-014 Field Crop Production 04-120 225 Dairy Goat Production 1 Elective in Animal Science 1 elective course 226 Introductory Beekeeping (discontinued) 34-021 Apiary Management 04-3 6 1 230 The Complete Beekeeper 34-021 Apiary Management 04-361 227 Livestock Biology (discontinued) 10-014 Animal Production 04-200 300 Farm Financial Management 02-032 Financial Accounting 04-21 1 304 Forages 29-021 Forage Crops 04-220 305 PeVAnimal Care I 1 Elective in Animal Science 1 elective course 307 Feed Technology 308 Animal and Poultry Health 1 Elective in Animal Science 1 elective course 3 11 Feed Regulation 309 Animal Nutrition 1 Elective in Animal Science 1 elective course 3 10 Feed Formulation Energy on the Farm 1 Elective in Ag. Engineering 1 elective course 326 Field Sprayers 315 Weed Control in Agriculture 29-023 Weeds and Weed Control 3 16 Agricultural Marketing (Commencing F96) 02-040 Commodity Marketing Project 3 17 Communications 37-013 Written Communication 319 Math. for Farm Managers 63-010 Mathematics 321 Livestock Production Systems 10-014 Animal Production 322 Animal Physiology 600 Meats I 1 Elective in Animal Science 1 elective course 601 Meats I1 602 Meat Technology 606 Viticulture 1 Elective in Horticultural Science 1 elective course Approved: Diploma Program Committee March 1, 1996 Adapted for New Curriculmn - July 26, 1996. ref: Independ.95P 11. RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE CURRICULUM All of the diploma programs at the OMAFRA colleges have been in existence for many years. The library holdings and the computer support facilities at the University of Guelph and at the OMAFRA colleges are satisfactory and have more than adequately supported existing courses and programs. Library and computer assessments are ongoing this summer and will continue during the fall semester 1996. Initial assessments are now being completed and preliminary discussions have been held between University of Guelph and OMAFRA college representatives. Letters describing the process of assessment and integration between the OMAFRA colleges and the University of Guelph with respect to library holdings and computer facilities are included in this section. Provisions for upgrading library and computer facilities, as necessary, will be made in the 1997-98 operating budget in OAC. The process is ongoing and periodic updates will be available throughout 1996 and into 1997. There is a commitment in OAC to address resource needs in these areas and to remedy deficiencies as required. Future educational developments will include campus linkages for multiple campus course delivery and interactive lectures. The OMAFRA colleges are well equipped with PictureTel technology and we anticipate growing use of this resource being made in the next few years as faculty at the various colleges work together in developing and offering courses cooperatively across the system. THE LIBRARY TO: Michael Jenkinson, Chair, B. Sc.( FROM: Michael Ridley, Chief Librarian DATE: July 31, 1996 RE: Library Assessment for OMAFRA Colleges The colleges' libraries possess collections adequate to serve the present needs of the students. The holdings are shown below: Alfred Kemptville Ridgetown Books 25,000 12,500 12,000 Periodicals 200 120 200 Videotapes 1,800 500 500 Included in these figures are reference materials such as current encyclopedias, dictionaries, technical manuals and government information. It should also be noted that the library holdings at College d7Alfredare larger than the others because of a 5 year (now ended) federal government grant to purchase materials. Approximately 65% of their collection consists of French titles. A review of the periodicals holdings list for the colleges indicated that only 30-40% of the titles are held by the McLaughlin Library. This reflects, in part, the practical, applied nature of the courses at the colleges relative to those at Guelph and the intellectual needs of the students. Apart from the size of the collections, these are the greatest differences between the college libraries and the McLaughlin Library. Each of the colleges subscribes to DTN AgDaily, a source of current information on commodity prices, weather and other important agricultural news. Several of the colleges also have encyclopedias or other reference works in compact disc form running on a local area network. Before it closed in 1995, the college librarians were also able to take advantage of the CD-ROMs owned by the OMAFRA corporate library in Toronto. Currently, each college uses a standard automated library system to provide access to holdings. The students receive instruction in library use and the library staff are dedicated and competent. Each library was well-appointed with sufficient space for individual study or group work. The information on which the prior assessment is based was gathered primarily during May and June of this year when I made site visits to each of the colleges, accompanied by Alan Gale (University of Guelph Library) and Judy Wanner (Librarian, HRIO). At the present time, it is not clear the nature of all course-related changes that will take place before September, 1997. Thus, I have not taken them into account in this assessment. I would suggest that an in-depth review of the college library collections be done at a later date when the financial resources available for collection development and the demands of the revised curriculum are clearer. In concluding, I would like to note that the report, Proposal for Enhanced Library Co-operation Between OMAFRA and the University of GueIph, outlines a plan for integrating the OMAFRA libraries into the McLaughlin Library and offering enhanced services. Briefly, some of the major benefits to the college students and faculty would be: a state-of-the-art library catalogue system, to be implemented in 1997, offering access to information about the holdings of the other colleges and the libraries at Guelph, Waterloo and Laurier, rapid interlibrary loan and document delivery, major databases in agriculture and related fields (Agricola, Medline, Life Sciences), integrated collection development (among Guelph and the colleges) to make effective use of all resources, and centralization of some services to the McLaughlin Library, such as cataloguing and acquistion of materials, to allow staff at the college libraries to spend more time assisting students and faculty. c, Tim Sauer, Collections Services, Library Alan Gale, Reference Services, Library Computing and Communications Issues Related to Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown Colleges Ron Elmslie, Sean Reynolds July 25,1996 Alfred Alfred College spans a number of buildings located on a compact campus. The main teaching building is currently being renovated and updated to Ethernet as a result of their acceptance of our earlier recommendation. The Technology Transfer Research Building is connected to the network via overhead fibre wiring. The Residence building (60 rooms) and the Athletics buildings are not connected. Approximately 25 staff work on campus with access to a Novell file server for their computer needs. Application use is reasonably consistent with the University and includes Word Perfect and Lotus. Groupwise is being explored for local mail. Alfred has requirements for email, financial systems, library access, office productivity tools and statistical applications. The staff computers are all Windows and Network capable. Current access to the internet is done in an ad hoc manner by roughly eight staff dialling locally to an ISP in Hawkesbury. Other computers connect to Government of Ontario computer (Govonca) via Datapac for their administrative needs. The 120-130 students have access to two computer labs. The first lab consists of twenty 100 MHz 486's-whilethe second has sixteen 386's. Students currently have access to Wordperfect, Lotus and printing through a Novell file server. Future requirements are for access to the internet. Continuing Education accesses the internet through the use of ten laptop computers with modems. Staffing: Computer support is provided by one staff member. This computer assistance will still be required. Telephones: The telephone switch is a Meridian I1 originally located at New Liskard. There are no on-site issues related to telephones. Video Conferencing: PictureTel equipment is on site for video conferencing. Ron Elrnslie, Sean Reynolds Kemptville Kemptville College spans a number of buildings located on a wide campus. The main teaching and computing lab building is the Parish Building, reasonably central to their campus. A project is currently underway that would result in the Parish Building being a network hub to the adjacent buildings including: Animal Science, Library, Continuing Education, Food Science, and Administration Bldg. and Plant Science. Possibilities are being explored to connect the Vet Lab building and the building with the OMAFRA Advisory Department (Prov. Gov't Building). The network infrastructure is structured wiring over UTP and ethernet, both consistent with the University. Approximately 75 staff work on campus with fifty having access to computers. Network and application software is reasonably consistent with the University and includes Novell3.12, Word Perfect, Lotus and Dbase. Concerns are being explored related to the expiration of the CAP agreement for staff computer software and the resulting questions about legal ownership of any software will necessitate expenditures for staff software. Upgrades are also required for their Novell. Current IT plans are for standardizing on Windows3.1, WordPerfect and Quattro Pro. Upgrades are being explored for computers that cannot handle Windows 3.1. KemptviUe also has requirements for email and internet access. Mail options are being reviewed since the rest of the Ministry is moving away from Microsoft Mail which is currently used by dialling 1-800 to Toronto. They will evaluate Groupwise and Pegasus mail to be consistent with the University. The three hundred and fifty students have access to three computer labs. One lab consists of twenty-nine pentiums and the second general lab has thirty 486's. Students currently have access to WordPerfect, Lotus, Quicken, Simply Accounting and AutoCAD. Free laser printing is also available. Future requirements are for access to the internet. A third lab has 16 leased pentiums dedicated to Continuing Education running Win95 and Microsoft Office Staffing: Computer support is provided by one staff member with support from an IT committee of academics and administrative staff. This model of computer support appears to be very appropriate for the computing needs on campus. Telephones: The telephone switch is owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources located in the Government Building on campus. Telephone issues are a concern at Kemptville due to current capacity constraints and future relationship issues. Video Conferencing: PictureTel equipment is on site for video conferencing, although to this point they have been only successful with audio components of the system. Ron Elmslie, Sean Reynolds I Ridgetown Ridgetown College has a very advanced IT environment. They have state of the art computers, software and network infrastructure. Ridgetown College consists of many buildings of which five are connected via fibre optic cable. The W.R. Reek Building, housing the administration, library and main teaching functions serves as the hub of this network. Adjacent buildings connected to the network include: Animal and Poultry Science, Brien House containing the Ontario Pesticide group of EmD,Agronomy Building and the Veterinary Techology Building. Approximately 120 staff have access to computers which are evenly split between Windows95 and Windows 3.1. Most of these computers are served by Novel1 file servers (up to six 3.12 servers). Applications include Groupwise for mail and Workperfect Office for word processing and spreadsheet use. Immediate plans are to connect to a local Internet Service Provider to enable World Wide Web Browsing and newsgroup access. The approximately three hundred students have access to three computer labs with sixty lab stations. The two large labs (twenty-five and twenty) have Pentium workstations and the lab of 15 computers has 486's. Lab stations are running Windows95 and the software direction is towards Microsoft Office. Autocad is available in one lab. All labs have laserjet or deskjet printing. Courses are being developed for September which will necessitate Netscape being provided in the labs. Stmg: Computer support is provided by one staff member with support from IT instructors. This team of computer support has provided a solid IT environment for the institution. Telephones: Ridgetown does not own their own switch and therefore purchases service from their local provider. Video Conferencing: PictureTel equipment is on site for video conferencing. 12. Program Governance A program committee process is needed to perform the usual functions of program management, admissions and academic review. The number of diploma programs being proposed (5) and the number of campus locations (4) poses some major challenges in administering these programs under the aegis of the Board of Undergraduate Studies. Some principles that emerge: there is need for a program committee as a subcommittee of the Board, (the Dean of OAC and the Diploma System Director would be ex-officio members) to perform the functions of the present Diploma Program Committee on a province wide, five program basis . student representation must occur at the College/Campus level and on an individual Diploma Program basis. the inter-program use of courses necessitates that there be a system widelall program approach rather than a separate program committee for each Diploma Program. student issues (admissions, academic review, graduation etc.) need to be acknowledged and responses provided in a timely manner at the local level. academic standards and requirements must be applied uniformly to all programs at all locations, as appropriate. some programs are college specific (equine studies, veterinary technology) and can best be managed locally (eg. the admissions process in veterinary technology) representation on Senate and its committees should be open to college faculty and students as it is at Guelph for each academic department (college) and each degree or diploma program. The Board and Senate will want to consider all aspects of the question of academic governance; the following suggestions are presented for consideration: Initially, we recommend that a Diploma Program Committee be formed as a subcommittee of the Board of Undergraduate studies. The Committee would be comprised of: a faculty member from each program at each college (see table 3) Alfred - 3 (Agr., Hort., FNM) Guelph - 2 (Agr., Hort.) Kemptville - 4 (Agr, Eq.S., FSM, Hort.) Ridgetown - -3 (Agr., Hort., Vet. Tech.) 12 student representation from each college/program to be deterimined. OAC Dean and Diploma System Director ex-officio. Co-ordinator of Undergraduate Cirriculum, University of Guelph. Director, Counselling and Student Resource Centre, University of Guelph (or designate). It is suggested that the vice principalldirector (academic) be one of the faculty members from each college, at least in the first 2-3 years. This committee will establish local college subcommittees to handle requests for academic consideration and admissions, subject to review by the Diploma Program Committee. Each college will need to establish, through its registrar's office, a means of processing applications for admission, grade revisions, requests for academic consideration and applications for graduation. To date there has been no discussion with college registrars on these processes. We suggest, however, that program governance be consistent with normal University of Guelph policies and processes and that the Diploma Program Committee and the vice principalldirector~ monitor these activities over the first year of operation with a view to recommending modifications to BUGS for consideration. It will also be useful for the registrars at all colleges to meet in the next few months to discuss policies, procedures, transcripts etc. We also suggest that academic misconduct and grade reporting and revision be conducted in the usual University of Guelph manner with the college vice principalldirector functioning in the capacity of department chair and the Dean of the OAC being the Dean of both faculty and students. We expect that after the first year of operation (April 1, 1997 to March 31, 1998) it will be useful to review academic administrative functions and make recommendations for changes to the Board as appropriate. e) Proposal for the Associate Diplomas This proposal stems from the new association of the University of Guelph and the OMAFRA , Colleges of Agriculture Technology and was prepared by a committee of faculty members from all of I the-institutions involved. A copy of the proposal is included with the agenda package. Five new Associate Diploma Programs are proposed for the University of Guelph. They will be offered on the various Colleges and University campuses, as indicated in Table 3 of the proposal. The proposal submitted to the Board of Undergraduate Studies provides details of the new curricula for the Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies, and Horticulture. The proposal calls for common standards in curriculum and courses in programs offered in more than one campus. The new curriculum for these programs has been reviewed by each institution. The Board has received copies of the 95 new course proposals, which have been reviewed in detail by the Editorial Advisory Committee. Copies of this information, along with detailed library reports, can be acquired in the Senate Office. No changes have been proposed at this time to the existing diploma programs in Food and Nutrition Management (offered at Alfred College and Kemptville College), or to the Veterinary Technology Diploma (offered at Ridgetown). These programs are accredited by professional bodies and will be reviewed this year. Detailed submissions, including the schedule of studies and new courses, will be submitted to the Board of Undergraduate Studies by April of 1997. The proposal also includes: 1) a statement of common admission requirements for the Diploma programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies, and Horticulture, to be effective the fall of 1997; 2) an agreement to adopt the University of Guelph grading system and the continuation of study requirements, commencing with new students in year one in 1997; and 3) a commitment to adopt the University of Guelph's policies and procedures pertaining to Academic Review. While the report only includes details on the academic regulations, it is understood that students in these programs will be University of Guelph students, with all of the rights responsibilities and privileges that this entails. The report presents an implementation plan that sees the new programs in effect for September 1997, with a strategy to phase-in those students entering the programs in the fall of 1996. It is understood that the existing divisions in the University of Guelph Diploma Program (Agribusiness, Farm Operators and Managers, and Horticulture) will be phased out at the conclusion of the 1997-98 academic year. Finally, the proposal makes recommendations on governance issues. BUGS has had a preliminary discussion on this matter and will be reviewing the proposal in greater detail at its next meeting. The Board's comments will the be referred to the Senate Committee on Bylaws and Membership which will report on the issue directly to Senate. MOTION: That Senate: 1) approve the establishment of the Associate Diploma Programs in Agriculture, Equine Studies, and Horticulture, including the corresponding schedules of studies and common admission requirements; 2) approve in principle the Diploma Programs in Food and Nutrition Management and Veterinary Technology on the understanding that the details of the schedules of studies for these programs will be submitted to the Board no later than April 1997; and 3) approve the implementation of $ all five diploma programs in the fall of 1997, with phase-in provisions for students admitted to the existing Associate Diploma Programs in the fall of 1996. MOTION: That all of the diploma programs adhere to the University of Guelph's policies and procedures. UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH SENATE TUESDAY, SEPTElVlBER 17,1996 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GRADUATE STUDIES (a) Wgesfor the Graduate Calendar (i) Change in procedure regarding the attendance of Dean/Associate Dean attending doctoral final examinations. MOTION: that Senate receive this report for information. ]asca (b) ]asca r mf- h A Univ.) MOTION: that Senate receive this report for information. (c) Additio ' ' n s to Gr aduate and Associated Graduate Faculty MOTION: that Senate receive this report for information. M~Q M. Rozanski B. Calvert P. Shewen J.L. Campbell K. Daly A. Sullivan L.P. Milligan J. Fletcher K. Waddell B. Sullivan J. Goddard A. Wildeman L. Bruce K. Iles A.J.S. Summerlee A. Joseph S.K. Pfeiffer A. Luke (a) Changes for the Graduate Calenda (i) Change in procedure regarding the attendance of Dean/Associate Dean attending doctoral final examinations. It was proposed that the Dean should not normally be required to attend all PhD defences but would attend on a schedule related to program appraisal, or if there was a problem with the defence. The Graduate Calendar will be changed to reflect new procedures regarding the attendance of the Dean or Dean's representative at doctoral fmal examinations. MOTION: that Senate receive this report for information. A Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Guelph and Athabasca University which establishes the principles for the joint delivery of a distance, executive MBA program in Agriculture was reviewed and approved by the Board of Graduate Studies in August 1996. This is the successful conclusion of discussions that have been ongoing for a number of years in the Business Studies Council. The proposal is aligned with two strategic directions of the University: open learning and collaboration. An MBA in agriculture, approved by Senate and the Ontario Council for Graduate Studies, has been offered by the University for a number of years. It is the intention that this classroom-based program, accessible to all qualified students, continues. The Memorandum paves the way to establish an executive, distance-version to the MBA program which will not only complement and strengthen the existing residential program but also the internationally recognized focus of the University in the agri-food area. The distance-version of the program will , offer opportunities to a select group of experienced executives who are actively engaged in the agri-food industry. Executives in the agri-food business will be able to participate in the new track without leaving their employment. The joint program will benefit greatly from expertise at Athabasca in electronic delivery of distance programs. It is anticipated that participants in the distance MBA will complete the program in two phases. For the fxst phase, students will be registered in the Advanced Graduate Diploma in Management from Athabasca University. In the second and third years of the program students will register at Guelph and complete a niche MBA with a unique perspective on critical issues in agriculture. It is the intention that the first cohort of students will be admitted to Athabasca in January 1997 and will be eligible to enter the Guelph component of the program in January 1998. The Memorandum sets out the principles under which the two institutions will agree to operate. There are still a number of important policy issues and related details that will need to be resolved through the regular governance and budgetary procedures of the two institutions. The budgetary impact for Guelph will occur in 1997/98 and will be included for approval in the budgeting process for that year. MOTION: that Senate receive this report for information. Agreement Between Athabasca University (Alberta) and the University of Guelph (Ontario) To Partner in the Delivery of an MBA in Agribusiness I.Purpose To create a partnership between Athabasca University and the University of Guelph with the specific intention of making the completion of an MBA in Agribusiness possible through the joint endeavors of these two institutions. 2. The Program 2.1 The agreement refers to the Advanced Graduate Diploma in Management (AGDM) offered by Athabasca University and the MBA in Agribusiness offered by the University of Guelph. 2.2 The AGDM comprises six courses and one comprehensive examination. 2.3 The MBA in Agribusiness comprises the Advanced Graduate Diploma in Management from Athabasca University, a one week residential school, five courses and a project. 2.4 Students admitted to the MBA in Agribusiness by the University of Guelph, pending their completion of the AGDM at Athabasca University, will be required to take a Strategic Marketing in Agriculture course offered by the University of Guelph instead of the Strategic Marketing Course offered by Athabasca University as part of the AGDM. 2.5 Students who complete the AGDM who have not completed the Strategic Marketing in Agriculture course with the University of Guelph will be permitted to enter the MBA in Agribusiness by permission of the MBA Program Director at the University of Guelph. 2.6 In the MBA program at the University of Guelph, students will be required to complete one Athabasca University MBA course prior to graduation. This course will be selected from a list agreed by the program directors at the two institutions. 2.7 Students who have been admitted to the University of Guelph MBA in Agribusiness, pending completion of the AGDM with Athabasca University, will have access throughout their AGDM studies to databases and interactive information systems designed, developed and supported by the University of Guelph. 2.8 A student who has been admitted to the MBA at the University of Guelph pending completion of the AGDM with Athabasca University, will be automatically transferred from the Athabasca program to the Guelph program on successful completion of all requirements of the Athabasca AGDM. 3. Recruitment 3.1 The University of Guelph will actively recruit students into the GuelphIAthabasca program. They will use their own personnel, resources and networks to achieve their own recruitment targets for the MBA in Agribusiness program. 3.2 Athabasca University will provide assistance, information and co-marketing opportunities as appropriate to aid the marketing efforts of the University of Guelph. In particular, Athabasca University will share: (a) marketing strategy information; (b) the design of its own advertising materials and brochures; (c ) its contact tracking data base system; (d) other relevant materials. Athabasca University will also consider marketing cost sharing proposals on a project by project basis. 3.3 All marketing materials relating to this program shall feature the joint names and logos of Athabasca University and the University of Guelph and shall make clear the respective roles of each University, using language to be agreed between the Director, Centre for Innovative Management and the Director of the MBA in Agribusiness Program at the University of Guelph. 3.4 All inquiries relating to the MBA in Agribusiness shall be directed initially to the University of Guelph. 3.5 Athabasca University will provide two days of information and systems training and support to Guelph staff at its Centre in St.Albert concerning recruitment and tracking at no cost other than any direct costs associated with this activity. - - 4. Application 4.1 All applicants for the MBA in Agribusiness shall make their application to the University of Guelph. 4.2 The University of Guelph will undertake to: (a) secure a complete application file with all necessary documents; (b) assess each individual file and make a recommendation as to whether or not the applicant should be admitted; (c) transfer the assessed file to Athabasca University for assessment as to entry into the AGDM. 4.3 Athabasca University, on receipt of an assessed file, will review the file and make a recommendation as to whether or not the applicant shall be admitted. 4.4 Where both parties agree that admission should take place, the individual will be: (a) admitted to the Advanced Graduate Diploma in Management at Athabasca University; and (b) be provisionally admitted to the MBA in Agribusiness at the University of Guelph, pending the successful completion of the AGDM at Athabasca University. The applicant will be informed of this decision in a joint letter, co-signed by the respective program directors of both institutions. 4.5 Where both parties agree that admission shall not take place, the individual will be informed by the University of Guelph of this decision. This letter will clearly indicate the steps the individual needs to take to achieve admission at some point in the future. These steps will be jointly agreed by the program directors of the two institutions. 4.6 Where the University of Guelph is recommending admission, but Athabasca University does not, both program directors will discuss this disputed admission and seek to resolve their differences. Where this cannot be done, the Vice President Academic at Athabasca University and the Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Guelph will resolve this matter. 4.7 Where the University of Guelph is recommending against admission, but Athabasca University favours admission: (a) Athabasca University will inform the University of Guelph of the difference in opinion; (b) the applicant will be offered a place in the AGDM at Athabasca University, but will not be required to complete the Strategic Marketing in Agriculture course; and (c ) subsequent admission to the MBA in Agribusiness at the University of Guelph will be subject to review (i.e. will not be automatic) by the MBA Program Director at the University of Guelph. 5. The AGDM Phase 5.1 Students admitted to the AGDM at Athabasca University are students of Athabasca University throughout their pursuit of the Advanced Graduate Diploma in Management. 5.2 The regulations governing the AGDM program are those in force at Athabasca University. The University of Guelph has no involvement in any regulatory matters affecting student progress, appeals or conduct during the students' study for the Diploma. 5.3 All fees collected for the Diploma belong and are due to Athabasca University. This includes the Admission Fee and Program fee. The application fee ($100) will be due to the University of Guelph. Fees relating to the course Strategic Marketing in Agriculture offered by the University of Guelph in the Diploma are due to Athabasca University. 5.4 All examinations are set and evaluated by Athabasca University. 5.5 Throughout the Diploma phase, students admitted to the MBA in Agribusiness pending their completion of the AGDM at Athabasca University, will be kept together as a study group in so far as this is practical. 5.6 All students in the program who intend to complete the MBA in Agribusiness will have access to databases and other material designed, developed and maintained by the University of Guelph. 5.7 Students participating in the AGDM who intend to complete the MBA in Agribusiness at the University of Guelph will not be required to attend, nor will be they excluded from, Athabasca University week-end schools or summer schools. These schools, if attended, are optional for these students and do not substitute for any of the requirements of the University of Guelph MBA in Agribusiness. 5.8 Athabasca University will be responsible for the design, development, production, delivery and assessment of all courses in this phase except the course in Strategic Marketing in Agriculture, which will be the responsibility of the University of Guelph. 6. The MBA Phase 6.1 Once students have successfully completed the AGDM, including the course in Strategic Marketing in Agriculture (see clause 2.5 above), they will be automatically transferred to the University of Guelph. 6.2 For the MBA phase of their studies, all students pursuing the MBA in Agribusiness will be students of the University of Guelph. The regulations governing this phase of the program are those in force at the University of Guelph and Athabasca University has no regulatory jurisdiction over issues relating to assessment and evaluation, student conduct, appeals or other matters. 6.3 All fees collected at this phase are owned by and are due to the University of Guelph. Fees for the Athabasca University course required during the MBA phase are due to the University of Guelph. 6.4 All examinations are set and evaluated by the University of Guelph. 6.5 The University of Guelph will be responsible for the design, development, production and delivery of all courses at this phase, except for the required Athabasca course(s) listed by agreement (see clause 2.6 above). 7. Course Development and Technology 7.1 Athabasca University will supply all students with the software and materials required for them to complete the AGDM. 7.2 The University of Guelph will use the same learning platform as Athabasca University for delivering the MBA in Agribusiness. 7.3 Athabasca University will provide the University of Guelph with a set of Lotus Notes templates, at no cost, which they can use in the development of courses and services for students. 7.4 As the University of Guelph develops database templates for the MBA in Agribusiness it will share these, at no cost, with Athabasca University. 7.5 In the period 1996-1997, Athabasca University will provide up to five days of technical advice and assistance in the development and set up of hardware associated with the delivery of the program to the University of Guelph at not cost, other than any direct expenses incurred in the provision of these services. After these days have been used, any subsequent call for assistance will be the matter of a separate letter of agreement. 7.6 In the period 1997-1998, Athabasca University will provide up to ten ! days of technical advice and assistance in the development of specific course modules to the University of Guelph at no cost, other than any direct expenses incurred in the provision of these services. After these days have been used, any subsequent call for assistance will be the matter of a separate letter of agreement. 7.7 Athabasca University will permit University of Guelph faculty teaching in the MBA in Agribusiness permission to "audit" one Athabasca course prior to developing their own course for the program. 8. Copyright 8.1 The copyright on material will be owned by the University that develops the material. This institution will be responsible for obtaining copyright protection.. 8.2 In the event material is developed jointly by the two institutions, the program directors will agree on appropriate copyright protection. 9. Quality Control and Program Assessment 9.1 Athabasca University and the University of Guelph recognize that this agreement will provide opportunities for the two Universities to work closely together to create a new degree and service for students within Canada and, subsequently, in other locations. The parties also recognize that such partnerships will, from time to time, face unexpected difficulties. In addition, there is recognition of the fact that program quality is of paramount importance and must be constantly monitored. They therefore agree to work in a practical way to solve all problems and monitor program quality in the mutual interests of both Universities and always in the interest of the students. 9.2 To this end, a joint review panel comprising of two members of the staff of Athabasca University, identified by the President, and two members of the staff of the University of Guelph, identified by the Provost, will meet annually and provide a written review of the progress made in relation to the contents of this agreement and to recommend refinements and improvements. 9.3 This agreement is in effect for a period of three years from the date of first admission, or until terminated by mutual consent of both parties. This agreement signed: President, Athabasca university - /, ~resident,')!hiversit~of Guelph . . (4 r~r Facul Provisional Graduate Faculty Cant, John P. BSc Nova Scotia Agricultural College, MS, PhD California (Davis) -- Assistant Professor/ Animal & Poultry Science de Loe, Robert C. BA Ottawa, MA, PhD Waterloo -- Assistant ProfessorIGeography Desmarais, Serge BA, MA, PhD Waterloo -- Assistant Professor/Psychology Dienhart, Anna BA City Univ. of New York, MS UCLA, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Assistant ProfessorPamily Studies Fischlin, Daniel T. BA, MA Concordia, PhD York -- Assistant ProfessorJEnglish Harder, Larry B. BES Manitoba, MLA Harvard -- Adjunct Professor/School of Landscape Architecture Kanetkar, Vinay BA Indian Inst. of Technology, MLA, MSc, PhD Univ. of British Columbia -- Associate Professor/Consumer Studies King, Thomas BA, MA Chico State, PhD Utah -- Associate Professor/English MacLaurin, Tanya BS, MS, PhD Kansas State -- Assistant Professor~A Mangroo, Devakanand BSc, PhD McMaster -- Assistant Professor/Chemistry & Biochemistry O'Halloran, Ivan P. BSc, MSc Guelph, PhD Saskatchewan -- Research Professor/Land Resource Science Ralston, Catherine E. BHSc Guelph, MBA Western Ontario, PhD Wisconsin (Madison) -- Assistant Professor/ HAFA Yoo, Dongwan DVM, MSc Seoul National, PhD Ottawa -- Assistant ProfessorIVeterinary Microbiology & Immunology Zhou, Lianxi BEng, MSc Tianjin (China), PhD Concordia -- Assistant Professor/Consumer Studies Reclassified from Provisional to Re~larGraduate Faculty Abrams-Ogg, Anthony C.G. BA Alberta, DVM Saskatchewan, DVSc Guelph -- Assistant Professor/Clinical Studies Dekkers, Jack C.M. BSc, MSc Agricultural Univ. Wageningen (The Netherlands), PhD Wisconsin (Madison) -- Assistant Professor/Animal & Poultry Science Erickson, Larry R. BA Western Ontario, BA Toronto, BSc, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Associate Professor/Crop Science Hoy, Helen BA, MA, PhD Toronto -- Associate ProfessorJEnglish Janakiram, D. Jana BSc Madras, MSc Indian Agricultural Research Institute, PhD Western Australia (Perth) -- Associate ProfessorIRural Extension Studies Lauzon, Allan C. BA, MSc Guelph, EdD Toronto -- Assistant ProfessorIRural Extension Studies Lee, Theresa M.L. BA Toronto, MA, PhD Princeton -- Assistant Professor/Political Studies Merrill, A. Rod BSc Lethbridge, PhD Ottawa -- Assistant Professor/Chemistry & Biochemistry Paine, Cecelia BLA Illinois, MLA Michigan -- Associate Professor/Landscape Architecture Pennee, Donna P. BA, MA Guelph, PhD McGill -- Assistant ProfessorJEnglish Potvin, James R. BHK Windsor, MSc, PhD Waterloo -- Assistant Professor/Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences Richardson, Don BA, MA Guelph, PhD McMaster -- Assistant Professor/Rural Extension Studies Wright, Patricia A. BSc McMaster, PhD British Columbia -- Assistant Professor~Zoology Yap, Nonita T. BSc San Carlos (Philippines), MES Dalhousie, PhD Alberta -- Associate Professor1 USRPD &gll-ry &gll-ry Rapport, David J. BBA, MA, PhD Michigan -- Tri-Council Eco-Research Chair in Ecosystem Health/ Environmental Sciences Sheath, Robert G. BSc, PhD Toronto -- Professor/Botany Thompson, Judith BA Queen's -- Associate Professor/Drama Temyorary Graduate Faculty Dulson, Jacqueline BSc Western Ontario, PhD Calgary -- Research Associate (on a grant)/Crop Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of B. Cole) Keenleyside, Wendy BSc Western Ontario, MSc, PhD Toronto -- Contractually-limited Assistant Professorship/Microbiology (To serve on MSc Advisory Cornm. of S. Burnett) Kirby, Gordon M. DVM Guelph, MSc Surrey, PhD Guelph -- Contractually-limited appointment with Biomedical SciencesJEnvironmentalBiology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of J. Lewis) O'Quinn, Daniel BSc, MA Western Ontario, PhD York -- Contractually-limited appointment, to teach graduate coursesJEnglish Paliyath, Gopinadhan BScEd Mysore (India), MSc Calicut (India), PhD Indian Inst. of Science -- Assistant Professor (on a 3-yr. contract)/Horticultural Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of R. Pinhero) Schultze-Lam, Susanne BSc, PhD Guelph -- Contractually-limited Assistant Professorship/Microbiology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of S. Langley) Stoett, Peter J. MA Guelph, PhD Queen's -- Contractually limited appointment, to serve as co-advisor on examination committees/Political Studies Tanaka, Takuji BSc, MSc, PhD Kyoto -- Contractually limited appointment, to serve on MSc Advisory Committees of M. Okoniewska & C. RichterJFood Science Special Graduate Faculu Agard, Ralph L. BEd Brandon, MEd, EdD Faculty of Educational Theory, Toronto -- Director, Human Rights and Equity/Psychology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of C. MacMartin) Auger, Andre P. BPh, LPh Montreal, PhD Guelph -- Director, Counselling & Student Resource Centre, Univ. of Guelph/Sociology & Anthropology (To serve on MA Advisory Comm. of D. Pavlove) Bamsey, Sheena C. BSc Guelph -- Department Manager, Information Technology Services, OVC, Guelph/ Population Medicine (To serve on PhD Qualifying Exam. Comm. of R. Reid-Smith) Boettcher, Paul J. BSc Wisconsin (Madison), MSc Minnesota (St. Paul), PhD Iowa State -- Senior Research Associate/Animal & Poultry Science (Co-advising graduate students & teaching (to a limited extent) in graduate courses) Bureau, Dominique BASc, MSc Laval, PhD (in progress) Guelph -- Research Scientist, Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences/Animal & Poultry Science (Aquaculture) (To serve on MSc Advisory Comms. of L. Simmons & R. Wade) Copp, David M. BSc McGill, MS Sprinfleld College -- Director of AthleticsIConsumer Studies (To serve on the MSc Advisory Comm. of H. Coulter) C6t6, Richard BEd, BSc, MSc Laval, PhD Guelph -- Research Associate/Horticultural Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of M. Stasiak) Elrick, R. Mei-Fei BS Wisconsin (Madison), MA Guelph, PhD Toronto -- Instructional Development Associate, Teaching Support ServicesLandscape Architecture (To serve on the MLA Advisory Comm. of B . Doucette) Engelhardt, Heidi E. BSc, MSc Guelph, PhD Western Ontario -- Research AssociateIAnimal & Poultry Science and Biomedical Sciences (To be involved in graduate teaching, serving on graduate student advisory committees, and serving on qualifying examination committees) Londerville, Jane BSc Queen's, MBA Harvard -- LecturerIConsumer Studies (To serve as co-advisor on advisory committees & teach graduate courses; serve on examination committees after completing her PhD degree) Mathews, Karol Ann DVM, DVSc Guelph -- Professional Associate, Acting Coordinator of Intensive Care Unit, OVC/Clinical Studies (To serve on DVSc Advisory Comm. of I. Ducharme) McKay, Laura R. BSc, MSc Queen's, PhD Guelph -- Research Associate, Animal & Poultry Science1 Zoology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of K. Hengsawat) McLaughlin, Robert L. BSc Windsor, MSc Queen's, PhD McGill -- Research Associate/Zoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comms. of R. Bonduriansky & J. Edmonds) Ostland, Vaughn E. BSc, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Research Associate/Pathology (To serve on DVSc Advisory Comm. of D. McGrogan) Schmidt, Nancy BA, MSc Wisconsin (Madison), PhD (in progress, expected completion F98) Toronto -- Supervisor, Learning Resource Services, Counselling & Student Resource CentreJRural Extension Studies (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of J. Dayman) Shelp, Gene S. BSc Guelph, MSc Queen's, PhD Guelph -- Research Associate, Land Resource Science1 Microbiology (To serve on MSc Thesis Examination Comm. of B. Davis) Watson, Alan P. BSc, MSc Guelph -- Director, Arboretum/Landscape Architecture (To serve on MLA Advisory Comm. of R. Joos) Associated Graduate Faculty with Term Abraham, Varghese BSc Kerala, MSc Agra, PhD Guelph -- Assistant Vice-President Research & Development, Carson Foods, Toronto/Food Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Cornm. of J. Finooz) Agarwal, Naresh C. BA, MA Delhi, PhD Minnesota -- Professor, School of Business, McMaster Univ.1 I Psychology (To serve on MA Advisory Comm. of P. MacDonald-Chaffey) Ali-Khan, Syed T. BSc Osmani, MSc Oklahoma, PhD Texas A&M -- Adjunct Professor (Horticultural Science), Potato Breeder, Agriculture Canada, Guelph/Molecular Biology & Genetics (TO serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of H. Dan) Alsop, James D. BA Winnipeg, MA Western Ontario, PhD Cambridge (Clare College) -- Professor, Dept. of History, McMaster Univ./History (To serve on a PhD Advisory Comm.) Anderson, Paul M. BS, PhD Minnesota -- Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Univ. of Minnesota, Dulut./Zoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of A. Felskie) Blimkie, Cameron J.R. BA McMaster, MA, PhD Western Ontario -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Kinesiology, McMaster Univ./Farnily Studies (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of R. Manning) Blom, Theo J. BSc, MSc Agricultural Univ. of the Netherlands (Wageningen), PhD Guelph -- Research Scientist, Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario, Vineland Station/Horticultural Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of G. Roberts) Bollman, Ray D. BSc, MSc Manitoba, PhD Toronto -- Research Economist, Social & Economic Studies Division, Statistics Canada, OttawaJAgricultural Economics & Business (To serve on PhD Advisory Cornm. of M. Swidinsky) Brownlee, Brian BSc, MSc Alberta, PhD New Brunswick -- Research Scientist, Environment Canada, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, National Water Research Inst., BurlingtonIChemistry & Biochemistry (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of R. Madill) Burley, Jon B. BLA Minnesota, MLA Manitoba, PhD Michigan -- Assistant Professor, Michigan State Univ./Landscape Architecture (To serve on MLA Advisory Comm. of K. Zimmerman) Casselman, John M. BSc, MSc Guelph, PhD Toronto -- Senior Research Scientist, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Glenora, Ont./Zoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of G. Le Breton) Chang, Chi BSc Chung-Hsing (Taiwan), MSc, PhD Manitoba -- Research Scientist, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Research Centre, Lethbridge, AlbertaILand Resource Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of B. Si) Chittim, Brock G. BSc Waterloo, MSc Guelph -- PresidentjGeneral Manager, Wellington Laboratories Inc., Guelph/Chemistry & Biochemistry (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of K. Stuttaford) Claereboudt, Michael BSc, MSc, PhD Univ. Libre de Bruxelles -- Research Associate & Project Manager, Groupe Interuniversitaire de Recherche OcCanographique du Quebec~Zoology(To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of W. Currie) Cocklin, Christopher R. BSc Waikato (New Zealand), MA Guelph, PhD McMaster -- Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Geography, Univ. of Auckland, New Zealand/Geography (To serve on PhD Advisory Cornm. of B. Bradshaw) Copeland, Karen F.T. BSc, MSc Guelph, PhD Amsterdam -- Post-doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Pathology, McMaster/Pathology (To serve on PhD Advisory of M. VanDen Heuvel) Crawford, Pleasance K. BA Oberlin College (Ohio), BLA Toronto -- Landscape Historian, TorontoLandscape Architecture (To serve on MLA Advisory Comm. of K. Legate) Dark, George F. BLA Guelph -- Urban designer & landscape architect, Berridge Lewinberg Greenberg Dark Gabor Ltd., Toronto/Landscape Architecture (To serve on MLA Thesis Comm. of L. Axford) De Grandis, Stephanie A.T. BSc, MSc Toronto, PhD Guelph -- Microbiology Research Coordinator, Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Agricultural & Food Laboratory Services, Guelphl Population Medicine (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of C. Power) Dietsche, Peter BSc McGill, MA, PhD Western Ontario, PhD OISE -- Psychology Instructor, Human Studies Div., Humber College, Etobicoke/Sociology & Anthropology (To serve on MA Advisory Cornm. of A. Levy) Duitschaever, Cyriel L. BSc State Dairy Inst. (Gent, Belgium), MSc, PhD Guelph -- RetiredIFood Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of S. Wilson) Eglin, Peter A. BA Univ. College (London), PhD British Columbia -- Associate Professor, Sociology, Wilfrid Laurier Univ./Sociology (To serve on MA Advisory Comm. of K. Damphouse) Gibson, Rosalind S. BSc London, MS California (Los Angeles), PhD London -- RetiredfFamily Studies (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of C. MacDonald and PhD Advisory Comm. of J. Huddle & J. Jory) Greenberg, Bruce M. BSc California (Berkeley), PhD Colorado (Boulder) -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Waterloo/Environmental Biology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comms. of C. Marwood & J. McCann and PhD Advisory Comm. of G. Stephenson) Griffiths, Ronald W. BSc Western Ontario, MSc British Columbia, PhD Waterloo -- Environmental Impact Scientist, Ont. Ministry of the Environment & Energy, London/Zoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of K. Destun) Gupta, Rajendra P. BSc, MSc, DPhil Allahabad -- Guest Senior Research Officer, Thermal Technology Centre, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa/Food Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of W. Keith) Halalay, Ion C. Dipl. Physics Univ. of Bucharest (Romania), PhD Massachusetts Inst. of Technology -- Senior Research Scientist, General Motors Research & Development Center, Warren, MichiganJPhysics (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of K. Dalnoki-Veress) Hameluck, Donald E. BA British Columbia, MA, PhD York -- Human Factors Engineer, IBM Canada Laboratory, Don Mills/Computing & Info. Sci. (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of J. Swallow) Harman, Leslie D. BA Carleton, MA, PhD York -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology, King's College, Univ. of Western Ont./Sociology & Anthropology (To serve on MA Advisory Comm. of P. Remy) Heigenhauser, George BA Western Ontario, MSc, PhD Michigan -- Professor, Dept. of Medicine, McMaster Univ. Medical CentreJBiophysics (Human Biology) (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of L.M. Odland) Hilton, Michael J. MA, PhD Auckland -- Lecturer, Dept. of Geography, Univ. of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand/Geography (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of J. Earl-Goulet) Hodson, Peter V. BSc McGill, MSc New Brunswick, PhD Guelph -- Fish Toxicologist, Rivers Research Branch, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington/Environmental Biology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comms. of A. Gamble, J. Lewis & S. Knutson) Imhof, Jacob G.A. BSc, MSc Waterloo -- Provincial Aquatic Ecologist/Research Scientist, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Aquatic Eocsystems ResearchJUSRPD (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of M. Phillips) Jassim, Sabah A.A. BSc Sulaimanyah, MPhil Nottingham, DPhil Loughborough -- Research Assoc., Food ScienceJFood Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of A. Hibma) Jones, Michael L. BSc, PhD British Columbia -- Research Scientist-in-Charge, Great Lakes Salmonid Unit, Aquatic Ecosystems Research Section, Ont. Ministry of Natural Resources, Picton/ Zoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of B. Wicks) /Population Medicine (To serve on PhD Qualifying Examination Comm. of D. Charron) Kass, Leonard BS, BA, MS, PhD Illinois -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Zoology, Univ. of Maine, Orono/Biophysics (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of V. Biccum) Kearney , John F. BSc Acadia, MES (Env. Studies) Dalhousie, PhD Lava1 -- Consultant, John F. Kearney & Associates, Fisheries Research & Consulting, Lower Hainesville, New Brunswick/ USRPD (To serve on MSc Thesis Advisory Comm. of A. Simpson) Kendrick, Bryce BSc, PhD, DSc Liverpool --Retired facultyJBotany (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of S. Cameron) Kenyon, Brenda L. BA Waterloo, MA Guelph, PhD Concordia -- Psychological Consultant, Wellington Cty. Bd. of Education, Guelph/Psychology (To serve on PhD Comm. of G. Pelley) King, Gillian A. BA Waterloo, MA, PhD Western Ont. --Research Coordinator, Tharnes Valley Children's Centre, London/Psychology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of M. Gilpin) Kingsmill, Carol A. BSc, PhD Guelph -- Mass Spectrometrist, Senior Scientist, OMAFRAIChemistry & Biochemistry (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of L. DeBruin) Kopinak, Kathryn M. BA, MA Western Ontario, PhD York -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology, King's College, Univ. of Western Ontario/Sociology & Anthropology (To serve on MA Advisory Comm. of M. Sunseri) Lammerding, Anna M. BSc, MSc Guelph, PhD Wisconsin (Madison) -- Head, Food SafetyINew Hazards Lab. Section, Health of Animals Lab., Food Production & Inspection Branch, Agriculture Canada, GuelphJFood Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comms. of L. Daley & D. Jordan) Lame, Bruno BSc McGill, PhD Iowa State -- Faculty, Dept. Eco. Rurale, Laval Univ./Agric. Economics / & Business (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of S. Lariviere) Lenhardt, Peter J. BSc Guelph, MSc British Columbia, PhD Guelph -- Agriculture Specialist, CANAMCO, OXFAM-Canada, Rundu, Namibia/Environmental Biology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of S. Rosloski) MacDonald, I. David BSc P.E.I., PhD Alberta -- Section Leader, Research & Development, Hemosol Inc., Etobicoke/Environmental Biology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of B. Incledon) MacRae, Roderick J. BA Acadia, MSc, PhD McGill -- Coordinator, Toronto Food Policy CounciVUSRPD (TO serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of B. Pinard) McLennan, Deborah A. BSc Simon Fraser, MSc British Columbia, PhD Toronto -- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology, Univ. of Toronto/Zoology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of J. Colbourne) McNab, W. Bruce DVM, PhD Guelph -- Food Safety Risk Assessment Epidemiologist, Agriculture & Food Lab. Services Branch, OMAFRA, Guelph/Population Medicine (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of D. Jordan) Mo, Bertha BA California (Davis), MPH, PhD California (Berkeley) -- Senior Program Oficer, Medical Anthropologist-International Development Research Centre, OttawaIUSPRD (TO serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of C. Avendano) Mortimer, Wendy P. BSc Queen's, MSc, PhD Waterloo -- Environmental Scientist, Bell Canada, Toronto1 Engineering (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of C. Fitzgerald) Muckle, C. Anne DVM, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Veterinary Microbiologist, Food Safety Risk Assessment Unit, Health of Animals Laboratory, Agriculture Canada, Guelph/Food Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of L. Daley and PhD Advisory Comm. of D. Wood) Munkittrick, Kelly R. BSc, MSc Guelph, PhD Waterloo -- Research Scientist, Great Lakes Lab. Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, Dept. of Fisheries & Oceans, Bayfield Inst., Burlington/Environmental Biology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of M. Hewitt) Murray, E. Donald BSc, MSc Manitoba, PhD Western Ontario -- President, Guelph Food Technology CentreJFood Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of L-T. Lim) Nelson, Geoffrey B. BA Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), MA, PhD Manitoba -- Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier Univ./Family Studies (To serve on PhD Advisory Comms. of M. Farquharson, J. Newberry, & W. Sword) Obbard, Martyn E. BA Western Ontario, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Wildlife Research Section, Wildlife Policy Branch, Ont. Ministry of Natural Resources, Maple, Ont./Zoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of J. Edmonds) Ollerhead, Jeffrey BSc Guelph, MSc Toronto, PhD Guelph -- Assistant Professor, Geography Dept., Mount Allison Univ., Sackville, N.B./Geography (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of D. Van Proosdij) Paquet, Paul C. BA Santa Clara (CA), BS Arizona State (Tempe), MS Portland State (OR), PhD Alberta -- Research Biologist, McCallurn Paquet Assoc., Canmore, AlbertaEoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of C. Callaghan) Park, Soon J. BS, MS Seoul National, MS Hawaii, PhD North Dakota State -- Research Scientist, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Research Centre, Harrow/Crop Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of G. Atuahene-Amankwa, and MSc Advisory Comm. of Y. Bai) Parkin, Gary W. BSc, MSc Western Ontario, PhD Guelph -- Manager of porous media lab., Waterloo Centre for Groundwater Research, Univ. of Waterloo/Land Resource Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of Z. Zhang) Parrott, Joanne L. BSc, MSc Guelph, PhD Waterloo -- Research Scientist, National Water Research Inst., Environment Canada, Burlington/Environmental Biology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of S. Knutson) Pedlar, Alison BA Wilfrid Laurier, MA, PhD Waterloo -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies, Univ. of WaterlooJUSRPD (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of S. Arai) Phyne, John BA Memorial, MA, PhD McMaster -- Associate Professor, St. Francis Xavier Univ., Antigonish, N.S./USRPD (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of J. MacDonald) Pienynowski, Michael R. BSc, MSc Waterloo, PhD Simon Fraser -- Associate Professor, McMaster Univ., School of Rehabilitation Science/Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences (Biophysics) (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of J.R. Gray) Platt, Harold W. BSc Manitoba, PhD Saskatchewan -- Research Scientist, Plant Pathology, Agriculture Canada, Research Station, Charlottetown, PEI/Environmental Biology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of R. Peters) Pollard, Carol E. BSc Pittsburgh (Greensburg), MBA, PhD Pittsburgh -- Associate Professor, Faculty of Management, Univ. of CalgaryIHAFA (To serve on MMS Advisory Comm. of S. Menzies) Potter, John W. BSc, MSc Toronto, PhD North Carolina State -- Research Scientist, Agriculture & Agri- Food Canada, Pest Mgmt. Research Centre, Vineland Station/Environmental Biology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of S. Rosloski) Preece, Jenny J. PGCE (teaching qualification) Chelsea College (Univ. of London), PhD Open University -- Research Professor, School of Computing, Information Systems & Mathematics, South Bank Univ., London, England/Computing & Information Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of M. Blurton-Jones) Rawlings, John M. BSc, MSc Glasgow, PhD Manchester -- Clinical nutrition research group, Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, England/Animal & Poultry Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of H. Watson) Read, Andrew J. BSc, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Assistant Professor, Duke Univ., School of the Environment, Marine Laboratory, Beaufort, North Carolina/Zoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of A. Neimanis) Read, Susan C. DVM, MSc Guelph -- Veterinary Bacteriologist, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Health of Animals Lab., Guelph/Food Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of S. Miller- Piper) Rubio, Gerald J. BA Queen's College (N.Y.), MA Wisconsin (Madison), PhD Illinois (Champaign) -- Retired, Dept. of English/Philosophy (To serve on MA Examination Comm. of E. Vincer) Schneider, Richard R, BSc, DVM Saskatchewan, PhD Guelph -- Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Alberta, Edrnonton/Zoology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of K. Cuddigton) Schofield, Stephen BA York, MFA Concordia -- Artist, MontrealPine Art (To serve on MFA Advisory Comm. of A. Szatmari) Shi, An-Chang BS Fudan (Shanghai, China), MS, PhD Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) -- Researcher, Xerox Research Centre of Canada, Mississauga/Physics (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of C. Guerra) Skidason, Skdi BS Iceland, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Program Director, Dept. of Aquaculture, H6lar Agricultural College, H6lar, Hjaltadalur, Iceland/Zoology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of D. Gislason) Smith, Dale M. BA, MA Guelph -- Plant Breeder, H.J. Heinz Co. of Canada Ltd., Leamington, Ont./Crop Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comrn. of S. Rogers) Steinhauer, Paul D. MD Toronto -- Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Univ. of Toronto/Family Studies (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of C. Byrne) Stewart, Jeff G. BSc, MSc Ottawa, PhD Guelph -- Research Scientist, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Research Centre, Charlottetown, PEVEnvironmental Biology (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of R. Cheverie) Stojsin, Duska BSc, MSc Beograd (Yugoslavia), PhD Guelph -- Postdoctoral Fellow/Crop Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of G. Pena) Tate, Donald M. BA Toronto, MA Western Ontario, PhD Ottawa -- Head, Environmental Economics Section, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, Ottawa/Agricultural Economics & Business (To serve on PhD Advisory Cornm. of 0. Zachariah) Thompson, Dean G. BSc Wilfrid Laurier, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Project Leader, Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forestry Service, Forest Pest Mgmt. Inst., Sault Ste. MarieIEnvironmental Biology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of S. Clegg) Thompson, Ian D. BSc Bishop's, MSc York, PhD Queen's -- Research Scientist, Canadian Forest Service, Petawawa/Environmental Biology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of A. Applejohn) Tremblay, Robert R.M. BSc New Brunswick, DVM, DVSc Guelph -- Ruminant Health Consultant, Vet. Lab. Services Branch, Kemptville/Population Medicine (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of P. Valle) Valvano, Miguel A. MD Buenos Aires -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology & Immunology, Univ. of Western Ontario/Microbiology (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of P. Arnor) van Soeren, Mary H. BSc, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Univ. of Western Ont./ Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of C. McLean) Wanzel, Robert S. BPE, MA, PhD Alberta -- Professor, School of Sports Administration, Laurentian Univ.1 Consumer Studies (To serve on MSc Thesis Comm. of R. Carter) Weaver, Susan E. BA Boston, PhD Western Ontario -- Head, Soil & Weed Science Section, Harrow Research Centre, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Harrow/Crop Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of P. Cowan) Webster, Jane BSc Guelph, MA North Carolina State, MBA St. Mary's (Halifax), PhD Stern School of Business (N.Y. Univ.) -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Management Sciences, Univ. of Waterloo/Computing &Information Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of J.V. Minstrell) Whitehouse, DeborahL. BA Michigan, MSc Missouri -- Director, Human Resources, The Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls, Ont./Horticultural Science (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of J. Biro) Williams, John P. BSc Leicester, DIC, PhD Imperial College (Univ. of London) -- Professor, Dept. of Botany, Univ. of TorontolCrop Science (To serve on PhD Advisory Comm. of I. Rajcan) Wright, Robert M. BSc Ottawa, MLA Guelph -- Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture, Univ. of Toronto/Landscape Architecture (To serve on MLA Advisory Comm. of J. Consolati) Zacharewski, Timothy R. BSc Guelph, PhD Texas A&M -- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharamcology & Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Univ. of Western Ontario/Chemistry & Biochemistry (To serve on MSc Advisory Comm. of B. Cox) Associated Graduate Faculty without Tern Abbott, Lewis W. BA Bishop's, BCL, MA McGill, PhD London -- RetiredIHistory Boyer, Patrick BA Carleton, MA, BL Toronto -- 'Writer-in-Residence', Faculty of Law, Univ. of Toronto/Political Studies Bray, Tammy M. BSc Fu-Jen (Taiwan), MSc, PhD Washington State -- Chair, Dept. of Human Nutrition & Food Management, Ohio State Univ., Columbus/Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences Carman, P. Suzanne DVM, PhD Guelph -- Veterinary Virologist, OMAFRA, Veterinary Lab. Services Branch, Guelph/V.M.I. Clark, J. Stephen BA Guelph, MSc Saskatchewan, PhD North Carolina State -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Economics & Business Mgmt., Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, N.S.1 Agricultural Economics & Business Cole, Donald C. BSc, MD Toronto, MSc McMaster -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McMaster Univ./Family Studies Danforth, Harry D. BS Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), MS, PhD Utah -- Research Scientist, Parasite Biology & Epidemiology Lab., Livestock & Poultry Sciences Institute, Beltsville, Maryland1 Pathology Friedman, Lawrence MBBCh Witwatersrand -- Chief Radiologist, Guelph General Hospital/Clinical Studies Geraci, Joseph R. BSc Suffolk (Boston), VMD Pennsylvania, PhD McGill -- Retired/Pathology Goyder, John C. BA Bishop's, MA, PhD McMaster -- Professor, Dept. of Sociology, Univ. of Waterloo/ Sociology & Anthropology Guldner, Claude A. BA Denver, ThM, ThD Iliff School of Theology -- RetiredJFamily Studies Hiscott, Robert D. BA Carleton, MA Queen's, PhD Toronto -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology, Univ. of Waterloo/Sociology & Anthropology Keddie, Philip D. BA Manitoba, MA Wisconsin, PhD Waterloo -- Retired/Geography Latt, Richard H. BSc McGill, DVM Guelph -- Director, Animal Resources Centre, McGill Univ., MontrealIPathology Leonard, William R. BS Pennsylvania State, MA, PhD Michigan -- Univ. of Florida/Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences Mason, Roger A. MA, PhD Edinburgh -- Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Scottish History, St. Andrews Univ., Scotland/History Millman, Barry M. BSc Carleton, PhD King's College (Univ. of London) -- RetiredPhysics Moore, G. Ab B. BA Western Ont., BD Emmanuel College (Victoria Univ., Toronto), MA, PhD Syracuse -- Retired/Rural Extension Studies I Munkittrick, Kelly R. BSc, MSc Guelph, PhD Waterloo -- Research Scientist, Great Lakes Lab. Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, Dept. of Fisheries & Oceans, Bayfield Institute, Burlington1 Environmental Biology OConnor, Deborah L. BASc Guelph, MS, PhD Illinois (Urbana) -- Clinical Research Scientist, Pediatric Nutritional Research, Ross Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio/Family Studies Paroschy, John BSc Waterloo, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Research Scientist, Chateau des Charmes Wines Ltd., St. Davids, Ont./Crop Science Poppe, Cornelius DVM State Univ. of Utrecht (Netherlands), MSc, PhD Guelph -- Health of Animals Laboratory, GuelphfV.M.1. Powers, Thomas F. AB Harvard, MBA Grad. School of Business Admin. (Harvard), PhD Georgia State -- RetiredIHAFA Rosenthal, Carolyn J. BA Toronto, MA, PhD McMaster -- Director, Office of Gerontological Studies, McMaster Univ./Family Studies Ryan, Ellen B. BA, MA Brown (Providence, R.I.), PhD Michigan -- Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, McMaster Univ./Family Studies Satzewich, Victor N. BA, MA Saskatchewan, PhD Glasgow -- Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology, Lethbridge Univ., AlbertaJSociology & Anthropology Stevens, James R. BA, MA, PhD Toronto -- Professor Emeritus, RetiredJPhysics Tarnopolsky, Mark A. BPE, MD, PhD McMaster Univ. -- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kinesiology, McMaster Univ. Medical Centre/Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences Vaillancourt, Jean-Pierre DVM, MSc Montreal, PhD Minnesota -- North Carolina State Univ./Population Medicine Valdes, Eduardo V. BSc Chile, MSc, PhD Guelph -- Manager, Animal Nutrition Centre, Metro Toronto Zoo/ Animal & Poultry Science Graduate Practicum Supervisors -- Department of Family Studies Bader, Edward L. BA, MA St. Paul's College (Washington, D.C.) -- Flemingdon Health Centre, Don Mills Hurlburt, Beverley R. BA, MSW Toronto -- Branch Director, Catholic Family Services of Toronto, North York Branch Huss, Elizabeth M. BA Waterloo, MSW Wilfrid Laurier -- Director of Social Work Practicum, Interfaith Pastoral Counselling Centre, Kitchener Madar, Dorothy R. BA California (Berkeley), MSW Toronto -- Supervisor, Family Counselling Centre, Family & Children's Services of Niagara, Niagara Falls Martin, Steven M.Theology Waterloo Lutheran Seminary (Wilfrid Laurier), M.Divinity Assoc. Mennonite Biblical Seminaries (Elkhart, Indiana), BA Waterloo -- Therapist, Community Mental Health Clinic, Guelph Rabenstein, Stephanie BSc Rhode Island, MSc Guelph -- Marriage & Family Therapist, Madam Vanier Children's Services, London Sparks, Karen S. BSc, MSc Guelph -- Marriage & Family Therapist, Catholic Family Counselling Centre, Kitchener Turner, Norris BA Toronto, MSc Carleton -- Family Therapist, Family Counselling Service, Guelph Valeriote, Sherron 0. BA Western Ontario, BSW Toronto, MSc Guelph -- Social Worker/Farnily Therapist, Community Mental Health Clinic, Guelph VanDooren, Hendrik C. BA McMaster, MSW Toronto -- Clinical Director, Child & Adolescent Services, Dept. of Public Health Services, Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth, Hamilton Vickers, Earlla BA Western Ontario, MA California Family Study Center (Burbank) -- Family Therapist/ Supervisor, Guelph-Wellington Counselling Centre, Guelph MOTION: that Senate receive this report for information. UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH SENATE Tuesday, September 10, 1996 REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON STUDENT PETITIONS Report on the Disposition of Student Petitions. REPORT ON THE DISPOSITION OF STUDENT PETITIONS 1995-96 R = Received G = Granted D = Denied A = Alternate Solution MOTION: that Senate receive the 1995-96 Report on the Disposition of Student Petitions for information. Membership: W. Hughes J. Mage J. Atkinson M. Cyr G. Partlow M. Wall F. Campbell R. Arthur M. Ford C. Elfers J. Dayman