UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH BOARD OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Date: 002 Time: Place: ntre
AGENDA
5.1.0 CALL TO ORDER
5.2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD November 19,2002 (attached)
3.1 Business Arising from the Minutes
Final,Program Committee Memberships 2002-2003 (to be distributed)
5.4.0 CONTINUING BUSINESS
4.1 Turf Management Admiss'ions Proposal (attached)
4.2 5-7 Time Slot (to be distributed)
5.5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 DVM Program - Calendar Statement re Course Failures (attached) 5.2 DVM Program - Three-hour Examinations (attached) 5.3 Report from the Calendar Review Committee (attached)
5.6.0 OTHER BUSINESS
5.7.0 ADJOURNMENT
1re;e Birrell, Secretary of Senate
Distribution: Mordechai Rozanski Maureen Mancuso Kate Revington Roberta Mason Virginia Gray Ron Pitblado Brian Pettigrew Fred Ramprashad John Walsh Erinn White Heather Lane Pamela Jacobs Jim Atkinson Peter Goddard Karol Mathews Steve Scadding 4 Kason Chang David Hartell Andrew Varden Cc List: A. Summerlee, A. Meek, J. Murray, A. Joseph, C. Pearson, M. Emes, P. Tremaine, D. Swayne, N. Perluns, K. Hyland, S. Ellis, University Communications, A. Goody, B. Whiteside, S. Don, S. Turner, L. Otten. 2002-2003 PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
B.Sc. Program Committee 2002-2003 B.L.A. Program Committee 2002-2003
I F. Ramprashad, Assoc.Dean of Sciences (Chair) N. Perkins, CFEDRD (Chair and Secretary) P. Tremaine, Dean CPES, S. Dorr, Registsarial Services L. Allen, CPES Dean's Office M. Nelischer, LA S. Anthony, Registrarial Services J. FitzGibbon, USRP&D W. Bettger, Human Biology & Nutritional Sci. J. Auld, Consumer Studies J. Cunsolo, Math & Stats D. Hinde BLA Alumni M. Emes, Dean CBS G. Lumis, Horticultural Sciences D. Goff, Food Science M. Buhr, Assistant Dean, OAC D. Larson, Dean's Office CBS P. Scott, Registsarial Services R. Lo, Microbiology J. Clemente, President LA Student Society E. McFarland, Physics student t.b.a. T. Nudds, Zoology G. Partlow, Biomedical Sciences D.V.M. Program Committee 2002-2003 F. Ramprashad, (Chair) Assoc. Dean BSc. A. Meek, Dean OVC (Chair) M. Schlaf, Chem & Biochem. P. Conlon, Dean's Office C. Scott-Dupree, Environ. Biology J. McCutcheon, Dean's Office H. Bettger, CBS Undergraduate Student D. Butler, Clinical Studies B. Doyle, CPES Undergraduate Student J. LaMarre, Biomedical Sciences G. Urbshas, Secretary I.K. Barker, Pathobiology W. Parker, Clinical Studies B.Sc.(Env) Program Committee 2002-2003 D. Sandals, Population Medicine S. Anthony, Registsarial Services K. Fisher, Biomedical Science L. Evans, LRS R. Penno, OVC '03 R. McBride, LRS J. Stephenson, OVC '04 J. Johnson, Program Counsellor FES V. Wong, OVC '05 P. Sibley, Environmental Biology t.b.a, OVC '06 J. Klironomos, Botany F. Ramprashad, B.Sc Program Rep R. Kreutzwiser, Geography J. Atlunson, B .Sc. (Agr.) Program Rep J. J. Hubert, Math & Stats S. Don, Registsars Office G. Fox, Ag. Econ & Bus. D. Swayne, Assoc. Dean Environ. Science B.A. Program Committee 2002-2003 student t.b.a. J. Clark, Political Studies student t.b.a. W. Cormack, Department of History S. Don, Registrarial Services B.Sc.(Eng) Program Committee 2002-2003 M. Edgar, CSAHS Student Union Rep. A. Bradford, Engineering B. Ferguson, Economics R. Brown, Engineering A. Goody, Registrar Office L. Otten, Chair, Director SOE P. Holland, Acting Dean, Arts & Social Sci. J. Zelek, Engineering C. Kirwin, School of Fine Arts & Music J. Dickey, Human Biology & Nutritional Sci. A. Lawniczak, Math & Stats. C. Zimmer, Engineering P. Mayer, School of Languages & Literatures S. Anthony, Registsarial Services R. Philbrook, College of Arts Student Union J. Goulet, undergraduate student J. Smithers, Geography S. Noble, graduate student S. Turner, BA Program Counsellor D. Purdy, Secretary Provincial Diploma Program Committee 2002-03 B. Comm. Program Committee 2002-2003 R. Pitblado, Chair, Assoc.Dir. Ridgetown J. Walsh, HTM (Chair) B. Hawkins, Assoc. Dir. Kemptville V. Allen, HTM
I C. Gillis, Kemptville J. Auld, Consumer Studies P. Voroney, LRS E. Currie, Ag. Ec. & Business A. Goody, Assoc. Dir. Ungrad. Programs D. Dobbins, BComm Prog Counsellor B. O'Neill, Registrar Ridgetown College S. Dorr, Regrarial Services N. Schmidt, Dir. CSRC P. Hausdorf, Psych. Advisor P. Sikkema, Ridgetown M. Hoy, Economics M. Buhr, OAC Dean's Office V. Kanetkar, Consumer Studies G. Gauthier, Assoc. Dir. Alfred R. Kreutzwiser, Geography D. Lefebvre, instructor, Alfred S. Maitland, FRAN K. Revington, Co-ord. Ungrad. Curriculum T. Riddell, Political Science K. Brusse, student C. James, Student Rep K. Hyland, OAC Dean's Office E. Holmes, Student Rep P. Hyatt, Ridgetown Student Rep. J. Child, HREM Student Rep J. Fility, Kemptville Student Rep. S. Boweman, HREM Student C. Lafleche, Alfred Student Rep. alumni K. Brusse, OAC Student Rep. Open Learning 2002-2003 B.Sc.(Agr) Program Committee 2002-2003 The Senate Committee on Open Learning acts as the P. Pauls, Plant Agr. (Chair) Program Committee for non-degree credit programs R. Heck, LRS and the Open Learning program, and, in consultation J. Cunsolo, Math & Stats with Program Committees and the Editorial Advisory S. Anthony, Registrarial Services Committee, reviews and makes recommendations on J. Cranfield, Ag, Econ. & Business proposals for new Distance-Only offerings of credit J. Nef, SECRD courses. This year, the members of SCOL are: R. Hallett, Environmental Biology A. Summerlee, Provost J. Atlunson, An. & Poultry Sci. M. Mancuso, AVPA D. Mercer, Food Science V. Gray, Director, Open Learning M. Buhr, OAC Dean's Office J. Walsh, Chair of BUGS K. Sisler, OAC Dean's Office A. Nassuth, Chair of BOGS F. Tardif, Plant Ag. K. Murray, Chair Cont. Ed. UGAA Committee S. Scott, Math & Stats G. Mackie, Zoology (Chair) student t.b.a. L. Graburn, Library student t.b.a. W. Dobosiewicz, CIS R. McIGtrick, Economics B.A.Sc. Program Committee 2002-2003 P. Menzie, Population Medicine J. Tindale, Family Studies (Chair) N. Pollock-Ellwand, LA S. Evers, FRAN (Chair, Winter semester) G. Moray, SOFAM S. Lollis, FRAN A. Metcalfe, BSc Student Senator J. Norris, FRAN 0. Gray, BSc(Eng) Student Senator S. Dorr, Registrarial Services t.b.a. Open Learner W. Woodward, Human Biology & Nutri.Sci. L. Wood, Psychology R. Norris, BASc Program Counsellor K. Weishuhn, student M. St. Martin, student V. Cowie, student B.Sc.(Tech) 2002-2003 P. Tremaine, Dean CPES L. Jones B.Sc.(Tech) Program Counsellor S. Anthony, Registrarial Services R. Balahura, Chem & Biochem J. Davis, Physics (Chair) S. Negi, Engineering L. Schollen, Seneca Program Advisor D. Phillips, Seneca Chair Biological Sci. & Appl C. Henry, School of Biological Science M. Boetto, Chair, School of Electronics & Computer Eng. Technology J. McIntyre, Chair, School of English K. Evans, Applied Pharm. Chem. Student C. Moult, Physics & Technology Student G. Urbshas, Secretary
B.Comp Program Committee 2002-2003 L. Allen, Academic Assistant to Dean, CPES S. Anthony, Undergraduate Program Services W. Dobosiewicz, Chair Computing & Information Sci. D. Calvert, CIS J. Holt, Math & Stats S. Kremer, CIS C. O'Brien, CIS D. Prescott, Economics F. Ramprashad, Associate Dean of Sciences T. Wilson, CIS J. Zelek, Engineering student t.b.a. student t.b.a.
BAS Program Committee 2002-2003 Memo
To: Board of Undergraduate Studies
From: Irene Birrell, Secretary of Senate
Date: December 4,2002
Subject: Diploma in Turfgrass Management
Members will recall that the proposal for an Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management, approved earlier this year, included a portfolio admission requirement. Before the proposal went to Senate, we were advised that the Program Committee was reviewing that requirement and determining how best to assess the experiential background of applicants. Attached is a Supplementary Information Form that the program intends to use instead of requiring submission of a portfolio. Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management
Supplementary Information Form
Surname: OUAC#:
Given Names: Telephone #:
Home Address:
The Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management is an intensive, highly technical program that requires applicants to have a minimum amount of experience and a basic understanding of practical turf management practices. Both academic performance and work experience are required and will be considered when making admission decisions.
Instructions
Completion and submission of this form by the application deadline are required for application consideration. Because the content and form of your submission will contribute to our admission decision, you are encouraged to review the entire Supplementary Information Form before responding and to complete the form in a letter-perfect manner. The University expects you to formulate all answers without assistance from others. Please limit the length of your responses to the amount of space allocated on this form.
Please list two people who could, if contacted, verify the supplementary information you have submitted. At least one reference must be that of a previous or current employer who could confirm employment information you have indicated.
References:
1. Name: 2. Name:
Position: Position:
Address: Address:
Telephone: Telephone:
Email: Email:
Please return this form to: Director, Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management Guelph Turfgrass Institute University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
To be considered for admission, your Supplementary Information Form must reach the University by February 14,2003. Please submit three copies.
Supplementary Information Form (page 1 of 4) - PLEASE TYPE (OR NEATLY PRINT) YOUR RESPONSES.
1. Why do you wish to pursue the Turfgrass Management program at the University of Guelph? j
2. What activities, hobbies, employment and interests have influenced your understanding of the turfgrass industry and how?
Supplementary Information Form (Page 2 of 4) -, 7' 3. What particular skills, experience and/or knowledge do you have that are important for an applicant to Turfgrass Management and why are they important?
4. What do you seek to do with a Diploma in Turfgrass Management?
Supplementary Information Form (Page 3 of 4) 5. Are there other factors, such as health-related concerns, economic or social conditions that you believe are pertinent to the consideration of your application? If yes, please explain.
Signature Date
, , Supplementary Information Form (Page 4 of 4) UNIVERSITY dGUELPH
SENATE OFFICE
December 10,2002
Memorandum to: Board of Undergraduate Studies
From: 5:30-7:00 Time Slot Working Group
Re: Recommendations
At our meeting on November 5 we reviewed statistics on the current use of the time slot and considered three options:
maintain the status quo open the slot fully allow some limited opening of the slot
In our view, the status quo is not acceptable. The only alternative to developing more flexibility in the system, if we don't use the 5:30-7:00 time slot, is to move to Saturday and Sunday classes. Currently, although exceptions are granted, there are no clear guidelines as to when a request for an exception will be approved or refused.
Opening the slot fully will not resolve the issue of optimal use of space. If we are to use the time slot for academic purposes, we should do so strategically so that we meet the greatest needs in the system. We also believe that it is important to try to maintain the ability of students to participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities.
Our preference is to allow use of the time slot, but on a limited basis, with central approval for the use. We note the following:
. Requests to use the time slot should be justified on academic grounds
Requests should include an indication of how students with extracurricular commitments can be accommodated
• The department chair should sign off on the request as an indication that the overall scheduling implications have been considered. We are concerned at the potential for students to be faced with an 8:00 a.m. to 10:OO p.m. schedule.
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GUELPH ONTARIO CANADA N1G 2W1 TEL: (519) 824-4120, EXT.6760 FAX (519) 767-1350 • Consideration needs to be given to safetylsecurity issues. For example, if a lab is to be j scheduled from 5:30-7:00 p.m., the instructor and chair need to be sure that sufficient staff are on hand to deal with any issues that arise.
Allowing the slot to be used for regularly-scheduled classes and labs will have consequences for instructors who use the slot for mid-terms. They will have to accommodate students who have a conflict because university policy dictates that regularly-scheduled classes have priority.
Filename: H:\Home\MOLLIEM\bugs\02-03meetings\02dec 10\5-7 time slot.wpd DVM PROGRAM COMMITTEE Report of the Academic Review Subcommittee November 26 2002
Editing to Calendar for DVM Program
Students failing courses in the DVM Program are no longer classified as "DVM but are c1,assified in a "non- degree" category. In order to be eligible for DVM Program status, students are required to successfully complete the failed course or phase and apply to be readmitted to the degree program. Currently, the wording under DVM Program Information does not adequately reflect this situation and needs to be edited to more appropriately describe this requirement. Below is the current wording under "Failed courses", followed by the proposed wording with changes denoted by bold text.
Program Information - Failed Courses
1. Continuation of study from one phase of the D.V.M. Program to the next is dependent on the successful completion of all courses, or approved equivalents, in the published schedule of studies for the D.V.M. Program.
2. A student who fails one course in a phase may be required to repeat all courses in the entire phase. A list denoting the consequences of failure of any particular course in the D.V.M. Program is available from the Office of the Assistant Deanjs); this information is also available as part of individual course outlines. These consequences are considered prior to determination of continuation of study status based on the Phase or Program Average (see Schedule 4 below).
3. A student will be allowed to fail a particular course only once. Any student who fails the same course twice will be required to withdraw from the D.V.M. Program.
Revised:
1. Continuation of study from one phase of the D.V.M. Program to the next is dependent on the successful completion of all courses, or approved equivalents, in the published schedule of studies for the D.V.M. Program.
2. A student who fails one course in a phase may be required to repeat all courses in the entire phase. A list denoting the consequences of failure of any particular course in the DVM. Program is available from the Office of the Assistant Dean(s). This information is also available as part of individual course outlines.
3. A student who is required to repeat a course and/or phase will be required to withdraw from the DVM program. A student who is required to withdraw can register in the non-degree DVM program. Non-degree DVM Program status is normally granted for a maximum period of one year. Students must advise the Assistant Dean(s) of the College, in writing by 31 May, of their intention to register the following fall semester in the non-degree program to repeat the failed course and/or phase. Students must normally repeat a failed course and/or phase in the academic year immediately following that in which the failure occurred.
4. A student who successfully completes a repeated course and/or phase in the academic year immediately following that in which the failure occurred may re-apply to the DVM program through Admission Services. Applications for readmission must be received by 31 May of the year in which they wish to be considered for readmission. Readmission is not automatic and will be conditional upon availability of space. Students considering readmission should consult the Assistant Dean(s) of the College regarding procedures and criteria for readmission to the DVM program. A student who is readmitted to the DVM program will be subject to the academic rules and regulations in effect for the readmission year.
5. A student will be allowed to fail a particular course only once. Any student who fails the same course twice will be ineligible for readmission to the DVM Program. To: Board of Undergraduate Studies
From: Jill McCutcheon, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs
Date: November 15,2002
Subject: Request for 3 hour examination slots
The DVM Program is requesting permission from the Board of Undergraduate Studies to continue to undertake three-hour long final examinations in courses in the revised curriculum. Whereas a full three hours may not be required for each examination, the Curriculum Review Subcommittee of the DVM Program Committee would like to request a consistent three hour time slot for examinations. The committee has completed a one year trial of this format and reviewed the use of this format with faculty and students. The use of the three hour slot has been successful, and the committee requests permission to continue to use three hour final examination time slots on an ongoing basis.
The rationale for this request follows: a) The Ontario Veterinary College has revised the curriculum for the DVM Program and within this program there are now four year-long Phases. Each course within a phase is one year (two semesters) in length. In keeping with the program's current strategy for formative and summative evaluation, formative evaluation (from coursework and midterms) will represent 25-35% of the final grade in each course and midterms are one hour in length. The majority (65-75%) of the final grade in each course will arise from the final (summative) evaluation. Given the extent of the course content (two semesters of coursework and up to 2.75 credits in a single course) and the time allotted for midterms (1 hour), a three hour time slot for final examinations provides a proportional evaluation period. b) In each Phase of the program, there are 5 to 8 courses. However, final examinations may combine content from more than one course. Therefore, there may be fewer examinations than there are courses in each Phase. (Conversely, content from a given course also may constitute a portion of more than one examination). It was felt that the longer time slot would better fit the format of combined or integrated examinations. c) This 3 hour final examination format would only apply to courses in the DVM Program. These examinations are held at a later time than other undergraduate courses, within OVC rooms, and are invigilated by OVC faculty. As such, the introduction of three hour final examinations would not impact the scheduling or writing of final examinations for students in other courses. d) The DVM Program has previously requested and received special permission to schedule a three hour examination in order to combine an experiential component that was too time- consuming for a two hour slot. This longer examination period has worked well for the students in this course. Three hour examinations have also been used previously in fourth year courses in which these summative evaluations included information from all rotations undertaken during the final year of the program. Memo
To: The Board of Undergraduate Studies From: Kate Revington, Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum Date: December 2,2002 Subject: Calendar Review Committee Report
The following course deletions, changes, and additions are recommended for approval:
Course Deletions: UNIV*l500 Introduction to Higher Learning. [A new course AGR*1100 Introduction to the Agri-Food System will replace UNIV*1500 in the Schedule of Studies for B.Cornrn Agricultural Business, the B.A. Agricultural Economics, and the B.Sc.Agr Program. AGR*1100 was previously approved at BUGS.] Z00*3500 Research in Zoology. The course did not live up to expectations as an introduction to the fourth year research courses. Z00*4440 Mechanisms of Development. This is an independent study course and has not been offered since 1997. Z00*4521/2 Research Problems in Zoology 111. Course is proving to be redundant, given the other research courses available. Z00*4550 Marine and Freshwater Research 11. Course in proving to be redundant; there are many other ZOO research courses available. Not enough faculty to adequately supervise so many research courses.
B.Sc. Changes: Changes to BIOL* and ZOO courses to update, remove outdated course codes from prerequisite lists, to clarify prerequisites, change lecAab hours, and to eliminate low enrollment semester offerings Change offering of BIOL* 1120 Environment and Human Health from F/W to F. Change offering of Z00*4490 Teaching in Zoology from S/F/W to F/W. Change offering of Z00*4500 Research Problems in Zoology 1 from S/F/W to F/W Change offering of Z00*45 10 Research Problems in Zoology 11 from S/F/W to F/W Change lecturenab hours of Z00*2100 Developmental Biologv from (2-3) to (3-3) to accurately reflect practice.
Change to the Schedule of Studies for Wildlife Biology to substitute NUTR*3210 Fundamentals of Nutrition for NUTR"3190 (at request of HBNS department; same course - one with labs, one without). Inserting BIOL*3010 Laboratory and Field Work in Bioloev in Semester 5 because it is a hidden prerequisite for BIOL*4110 Ecological Methods which is required in semester 7. Deletion of ENVB*3090 Insects in Relation to Wildlife from Semester 6 (course has been deleted). Adjusting credit counts accordingly. Editing to replace old Field Biology course codes with the new codes activated last year (and previously approved).
Change to Schedule of Studies for Marine and Freshwater Biology to change semester offering of CHEM*2580 Introductory Biochemistrv. Dropping Z00*4070 Animal Behaviour from Semester 7 to accommodate more "hands on" research courses in senior semesters. Changing lists of restricted electives to reflect ZOO course deletions and changes (as above).
Change to the Schedule of Studies for Zoology to change semester offering of CHEM*2580. Changing lists of restricted electives to reflect other ZOO course changes.
Course Additions: UNIV*lXX1/2 Experiential Learning Opportunity I: Peer Helper UNIV*2XX1/2 Experiential Learning Opportunity 11: Peer Helper FORM C
2004-2005 (due April 01,2003) COURSE DELETION INFORMATION (submit yitJ each course deletion, course level change or course renumbering)
The !a& time this course will be offered is (please check one): Summer 2004 -; Fall 2004 -; Winter 2005 -. **Fall 2002** I. The following information must be provided:
i... the department responsible for the course 11. the course number, title, and normal semester offering .. . m. the rationale for the course deletion iv. identify programs and specializations that the course currently serves and specify how it is used (e.g, core requirement, restricted elective, etc.) This information is available by entering the PIMS screen of Colleague. If the course serves programs administered by other departments and program committees, pIease supply evidence of consultation with appropriate department chairs and program committees v. provide a course enrolment history over 4 semester offerings
11. Replacement Course Is a new course being proposed as a replacement for this course? If so, please specify and make sure that , you have also included that course on "Form E: Course Addition Template".
I. 1. Office of the Associate Vice-president Academic 11... . UNIV* 1500 Introduction to Higher Learning Fall m. Some modules of this course have been incorporated into the new course AGR* 1 100 which was created to be more tailored to individual degree program needs. iv. This course is used as a core course in the B.Sc.(Agr.) degree program (all majors), in the B.Comm degree program (Agricultural Business major and coop); and in the B.A. Honours program (Agricultural Economics major). Most students who enrolled in UNIV* 1500 were required to do so by their Schedule of Studies. Few students from other degree programs take the course as an elective. V. 1999 - 237 2000 - 149 2001 - 128 2002 - 137
I1 Replacement Course New course proposed as a replacement is AGR* 1 100, which was proposed by the B.Sc.Ag Program Committee and approved by the B.A. Program Committee (pending), the B.Comm Program Committee, BUGS (October 2002) and Senate (pending November 2002).
- Reviewed by Dean Date:
Approved by Progr Date:
Reviewed by CRC: Date:
Approved by BUGS (date): Approved by Senate (date): FORM C
2003-2004 (due April 01,2002) COURSE DELETION INFORMATIQN (submil yitJ each course cleletiori, course level change or course reriu~nberirig)
The kttime this course will be offered is (please check one): Summer 2003 ---; Fall 2002 -X--; Winter 2004%---.
I. The following infi~rmaiionmust be provided:
1. the department responsible For the course 11. the course number, title, arid rionnal semester offe~irig ,.. 111. the ratioiiale for the course deletion iv . identify programs aiid specializatioiis thar the course currently serves and specify how it is used (e.g. core requirement, reslrictecl elective, ek.1 This i~iforrriatioriis available by enteri~igthe PIMS screen of Colleague. If the course scnres psog-mrns aclnninisten~edby other depart~ne~ilsand program coin~nitlees,please supply evideiice of'coii~~llaliolitvith ;lppropriale dep;utme~ilcllairs xitl probprn coininittees V. provide a course eiirolmeril hislory over 4 semester ofYerings
11. licplacemenl Course Is a new course being proposed as a replacement Tor this course? If' so, please specify and malie sure that you have also lllcluded [hat course on "Fonn E: Course Add~lloriTempl;lle".
-- - I. Zoology is responsible for Z00*3500 Research in Zoology F(2-2) [0.50]. It was not taught in F'01 due to sabbatical leave. The course is being dropped because it is expensive of faculty time for the "pedagogical return"; more structured curriculum is being added to the front ends of ZOO"4500 and 200*4510 as a replacement and a means to deal with the philosophy of research in closer juxta position to when students actually are engaged in it. The course did not live up to expectations as an introduction to the 4000-level research courses, and there are not resources to properly develop it as a prerequisite. It is not core or restricted elective for any program. It has had 9-22 students per semester between F'97 and F'OO.
11. There is no replacement course.
Reviewed t)y CRC: Dale: ----L ------
Approved by BUGS (dale): lipproved by Sellate (date): ...... FORM C
2003-2004 (due April 01,2002) COURSE DELETION INFORMATION (submll y& each course cleletloll, course level chalige or course rcnurnbenng)
The time this course will be off'ered is (please chcck one): Summer 2003 ---; 1hll 2003 ---; Wirller 2001 --X-.
I. The following inronnation must be provided:
I. tlle department resporlsible for the course 11. the course riumber, title, arid normal semesler offerirlg, ... 111. the racioriale for the course deletion 1v. idelllily progmrns and specializalio~lsLhat the course cur-relldy serves alicl specify how it is used (e.g. core requir-e~nenl,restricted elective, etc.) This iniorlnalioll is al1;ilable by ei~~er-i~lghePIMS screeri of Colleague. If'tlle course serves prograrns admiriislered by other departmerits and proprn committees, please supply evidellce of co~isul~atioriwi~h appropriate tlepartrnerit cliairs iuid progpam co~nrnillees V. provide a course erlrolrnerit history over 4. semester oFkrings
IT. Replacemen1 Course Is a ne~vcourse beirig proposed as a replacernellt lor lhis course? Ilso, please specify and rnalte sure that you have also iriclucled that course oil "Form E: Course Additiol~Template".
I. Zoology is responsible for ZOO"4440 Mechanisms of Development W(3-0) [0.50], noimally offered in Winter. The course has not been taught for a while, and the faculty member responsible is retiring soon and on secondment to TSS in the meantime. The course is neither core nor a restricted elective. Enrolment was 11 in W'97, the last time it was offered.
11. There is no replacement course.
Revie~veclby CRC:7, ...... Dale: ......
Approved by BIJGS (date):------Approved by Senate (dale): ...... FORM C
2003-2004 (due April 01, 2002) COURSE DELETION INFORMATION (submi[ & each course cleleliorl, course level cliarige or course renumbering) r1 7he time this course will be oSSesed is (please check one): Summer 2003 ---; Fall 2003 ---; Wir~ier2004$ ---.
I. The Sollowing irllor-malion must be provided:
1. the department respolisible tor he course 11. the course riurnber, tide, and iio~malsemester oFferirig ... 111. the ratior~alefor the course deletiori IV. iderllify programs arid specializatioiis that the course cur~entlyserw.s and specify how it is used (e.g. core requirement, sestricted eleclive, ctc.1 This information is available by entering the PIMS screen ol' Col1e:lgue. IS tlie course serves progsams adiriiriistered by other tlepartineri~sarid progam cornmiLtees, please supply evide~iceof corisultatiorl with appropriate departmen1 chairs and program committees V. provide a course enrolment history over 4 semester okferirigs
11. lieplacement Course Is a rtew course being proposed as a replacemeril for this course? If so, please specify arid male sure thal you have also irlcluded tlial course 011 "Form E: Course rldclition Templa~e".
I. Zoology is responsible for ZOO"4521 Research Problems in Zoology I11 S,F,W(l-5) [0.75]. Students have not been accepted into this course for several semesters due to serious inequities in delivery across semesters and across individual faculty; the format simply does not "work". It is entirely redundant with other research courses that offer a fairer, balanced means for evaluation. Over its lifetime, enrolments were W'OO - 5; F'OO - 3; W'01 - 3.
11. There is no replacement course per se; there are plenty of alternatives.
Reviewed by CRC: ------Dale:
Approved by BUGS (dale): ------Approved by Sellate (dale): ------FORM C
2003-2004 (due April 01,2002) COURSE DELETION INFORMATION (submit wilh each course delellom, course level chalige or course renurnben~ig)
The kttime [.his course will be ol'fered is (please check one): Summer 2001 --X-; Fall 2003 ---; Wi~lter2004,
I. The following information must be provided:
1. the departrnerlt resporisible for the course 11. the course number, ~.itle,arid liormal semester 01Yerillg ,.. 111. the ralioriale for [he course deletion iv. identify programs and specializalioris thal the course currerilly selves axid specify llzow i~ is used (e.g. core recluiremerir, restricled elective, elc.) This iiifo~maliorlis available by enterilig the PIMS screen of Colleague. If the course selves programs adrniliisterecl by otller depart~nelllsiuld prograIn comrni~[ees,please supply evidence ot'colisul~ationwith appropriate tlegarrmeri( cliairs aiid program cornmillees v. provide a course erirol~neii[history over 4 sernester ofiri~igs
11. Replacemerit Course Is a new course beirig proposed as a replacemenk for this course? If so, please specify aid malie sure that you have also ilicluded Lllat course or1 "Form E: Course Addition Template".
I. Zoology is responsible for Z00*4521/2 Research Problems in Zoology 111 S/F,F,F/W(l-5) [1.50]. Students have not been accepted into this course for several semesters due to serious inequities in delivery across semesters and across individual faculty; the format simply does not ''work". It is entirely redundant with other research courses that offer a fairer, balanced means for evaluation. Over its lifetime, enrolments were W'OO - 5; F'OO - 3; W'01 - 3.
11. There is no replacement course per se; there are plenty of alternatives.
Reviewed by ClIC: ...... Date: ------
Approved by 13UGS (dale): Approved by Senate (datc): FORM C
2003-2004 (due April 01, 2002) COURSE DELETION INFORMATION (submii y& each coursc deletioil, course level change or course reriurnberirig)
The las~time his course will be offered is (please check orie): Summer 2003 --X-; Fall 2003 ---; Wirl~er2004, ---.
I. r 17 he rollowing information must be provicled:
1. the departmerit responsible for the course 11. the course number, title, arid normal sernesier offering .. . 111. the rationale for the course delelioli 1v. ideriliiL programs and specializatiorls tlial the course curreritly sen7esarid specilj, how it is used (e.g. core requirement, restricted elective, elc.) This information is available by eriteriiig the PIMS screen oSColleague. If die course serves progr.rams admiriistered by other departments aid progam committees, please supply eviderice of consultation wilh appropriate departmelilt chairs arid program committees v. provide a course enrolmelit history over 4 semester oil'eririgs
11. Replacement Course Is a riew course being proposed as a replacemelit for this course? Il'so, ple;lse specify and rnalte sure that you have also iriclutled I-hat course on "Fornl E: Course Addi~ionTemplate".
I. Zoology is responsible for ZOO"4550 Marine and Freshwater Research I1 W(0-6) [0.50]. The3pairof these courses (with ZOO"4540) were the result of a too-optimistic exercise that over-estimated the ability of the current, specialized faculty complement to adequately oversee the students in these. Significant re-arrangement of semesters 7 and 8 in MFB will disperse these students across alternate research courses to get equivalent experience with adequate oversight. Enrolments have been: W'99 - 13; W'OO - 17; W'O1 - 10.
11. There is no replacement course; there are plenty of alternatives.
Reviewed by CRC:7 7 ...... Date:
Approved by BtJGS ((laic): ------Approved by Senale (dale): ...... FORM E
2004-2005 (due April 2003) COURSE ADDITION INFORMATION (submit with each new course proposal) Course will be scheduled for (check): Summer 2004 +; Fall 2005 ; Winter 2006 -. I. The following information must be provided: 1 academic department that will be responsible for the course 11 detailed objectives of the course, including an indication of its role in the undergraduate curriculum and which .. . of the University's learning objectives are addressed 111 a summary of material to be covered indicating emphasis and anticipated depth of study iv the method of presentation (e.g. lecture, seminar, case study, etc.) v the method of evaluation vi reason for course offering and intended audience (include expected enrolment; indicate the degree program(s) to be served by the course and the status of the course (eg. core, restricted elective, elective). vii a list of resource needs (e.g. teaching support, lab andlor computer facilities, field trips, etc.) and identify the ... source of funding for mounting and maintaining the course. vlll if a course outline is available, please attach.
11. Replacement Course: If this new course replaces an existing course that is to be deleted from the 2004-2005 Calendar, please specify. Do not forget to submit a "Form C: Course Deletion Information" template for deleted courses.
111. Library Assessment: The complete course information package must be sent to T. Sauer (ext. 3 150) for a library assessment prior to submission to the Program Committee. This should be done well in advance of deadlines since the assessments normally take a minimum of 3 weeks. The library's recommendations must be submitted as part of the new course proposal, along with a statement of the departmentr s intentions/actions in response to the library assessment.
IV. Course Description: For each new course proposal a course description must be provided including the following details and using the format presented in the model below: course code (i.e. PSYC* 1200) course title semester offering (S,F,W) lecture and lab hours credit weight (e.g. 0.50, 0.75) See information under "Academic Load" in the Undergraduate Calendar calendar description (please write in sentences) where applicable scheduling instructions (annually or alternate years- if alternate specify even or odd) prerequisites co-requisites * course equates * course restrictions * instructor consent * * see Glossary in the Undergraduate Calendar for definitions
NUTRk2150 Introduction to Nutritional and Food Sciences F(3-0). [0.50]. This interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to the Food and Nutritional Sciences from both historical and modern perspectives. Major themes are the nutritional and functional properties of food, nutrient assimilation, food preservation and safety, and the interactions between food processing, diets and health. The course is co-operatively taught by the Department of Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences and the Department of Food Science. Prerequisites: (CHEM* 1040 or CHEM* 1300 ), (1 of BIOL* 1040, BOT*1150, MICRO* 1000, ZOO* 1020) Restrictions: FOOD*20 10 Equates: FOOD*2150 Experiential Learning Through the Peer Helper Program at the University of Guelph
Background
Learner Centredness is one of Guelph's strategic directions, and experiential learning is one pillar of learner centredness. While Guelph offers a broad range of experiential learning opportunities, there is the potential for being more strategic around some of the options, and marketing them to potential and in- course students. The most structured and promoted of our experiential learning programs is the co-op program. The co-op option is in high demand by entering students but is limited to a fairly small number. It attracts exceptionally bright students, who wish to enhance their learning through applying concepts learned in the classroom in a work setting. Building on this experiential learning model, this proposal suggests a more formal structure and recognition of the Peer Helper Program as another opportunity for our students.
Peer-based student services have made significant contributions to the supportive character for which the University of Guelph community is renowned and lauded. Whilst these services, designed to support students in a wide range of areas, make significant contributions to student retention and success, they also provide significant benefits to the students who provide the services. Students involved in service delivery gain skills and knowledge from their experiences and enhance their overall learning. The Peer Helper program offers an ideal mechanism through which experiential learning can be recognized and rewarded.
The University of Guelph Peer Helper Program was established in 1984. At that time twelve undergraduate students were recruited and trained to serve in paraprofessional helping roles in the Counselling & Student Resource Centre. Since then the Program has not only expanded structurally, but philosophically. Now housed in Student Life and Career Services, the Program's mission has evolved to better respond to the institution's strategic commitment to learner-centredness and, more specifically, its emphasis on experiential learning. The Peer Helper Program, in collaboration with campus partners, aims to assist students in serving their university community through experiential learning opportunities that are intentionally designed to foster their growth and development. Today the program has expanded to nearly 240 placements in over 30 units across the campus, and is regarded as the national leader in the paraprofessional helping field with students regularly serving as consultants, trainers and resource persons. Post-graduation, alumni of the program comment on the value of the Peer Helper experience in the context of world-of-work preparation, the development of transferable skills, personal growth, the acquisition of new knowledge, and the satisfaction of having contributed in a tangible way to the institution during their time here.
Experiential Learning Through The Peer Helper Program It is proposed that the Peer Helper Program be recognized formally as a key feature of the University's experiential learning continuum. This would enhance the University's recruitment strategy, offering another value-added feature of the University of Guelph undergraduate experience, increasingly sought by high-achieving students. Formal recognition would also affirm the University of Guelph's place at the forefront of student paraprofessional experiential learning in Canada. Recognition will also help with the recruitment of high quality peers. Consistently in evaluations, peer helpers have indicated a desire to have their involvement recognized formally by the University. All Peer Helper placements would be redefined to address specific University learning objectives' and outcome objectives defined by Evers, et a1 (1998) as the "bases of competence": managing self; communicating; managing people and tasks; mobilizing innovation and change2. Like the Co-operative Education work term which is recognized as a "0" credit course on the academic transcript, the Peer Helper placement would be recognized as a "0" credit on the transcript. In a process parallel to the co-op program, all peer placements would require application, interview, and competitive selection, rigorous entry-level training (akin to the COOP* 1100 course), supervised placement, and completion of a reflective exercise at the end of each placement semester.
Recommendation
After successful application to a placement identified as meeting clearly articulated learning objectives and two semesters of placement supported by a rigorous training program, Peer Helpers would receive notation indicating "Experiential Learning Opportunity I: Peer Helper" as a "0.0" credit course listed on their academic transcript with passlfail grade. Passlfail would be determined by the supervisor's evaluation of the reflective exercises. Following their fourth semester of placement, Peer Helpers would receive an additional notation indicating "Experiential Learning Opportunity 11: Peer Helper" as a "0.0" credit course listed on their academic transcript with passlfail grade.
Summary The Peer Helper program offers an ideal mechanism through which experiential learning can be recognized and rewarded. The proposed changes to the Peer Helper Program would enhance the University's experiential learning offerings while at the same time providing for continued peer-based student services. This innovative strategy would ensure that the University remains on the cutting edge of student learning and student service, and would undoubtedly contribute to our reputation as a leader in these arenas.
1 Aims and Objectives of the University of Guelph , 1987 2 Evers, F., Rush, J.C. and Berdrow, I. (1998) The Bases of Competence. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 2004-2005 COURSE ADDITION TEMPLATE
Course Code (use ALPHA prefixes): Semester Offering: Credit Weight: (eg. S,F,W) (e.g. 0.50, 1.00)
UNIV* 1XX1/2 S,F,W 0.00
Course Title (30 characters or less): Lecture and Lab Hours (e.g. 3-3):
Experiential Learning Opportunity I: Peer Helper NIA
Calendar Description:
Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper Program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful completion on the Peer Helper training program and a two semester supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A passlfail grade will be assigned at the end of the second semester of placement. Students who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information.
Department(s) responsible for course (and percent responsible for if more than one): Office of the Associate Vice-President Academic, in partnership with the Office of Student Affairs
Indicate if applicable: Offered through distance education format only. Also offered through distance education format. 7Instructor consent required. Scheduling Instructions (annually or alternate years): Annually
Prerequisite(s): Course Restriction(s): None Instructor consent required.
Co-requisite(s) (enforced): Course Equate(s):
Approved by Program Committee: Reviewed by CRC: .1(. w Date: Date: Date: 27(U (rv.02
Approved by BUGS (date):
- I Approved by Senate (date): 2004-2005 COURSE ADDITION TEMPLATE
Course Code (use ALPHA prefixes): Semester Offering: Credit Weight: (eg. S,F,W) (e.g. 0.50, 1.00)
UNIV*2XX//2 S,F,W 0.00
Course Title (30 characters or less): Lecture and Lab Hours (e.g. 3-3):
Experiential Learning Opportunity 11: Peer Helper NIA
Calendar Description:
Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper Program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful completion on the Peer Helper training program and a two semester supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A passlfail grade will be assigned at the end of the second semester of placement. Students who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information.
Department(s) responsible for course Cand percent responsible for if more than one): Office of the Associate Vice-President Academic, in partnership with the Office of Student Affairs
Indicate if applicable: Offered through distance education format only. Also offered through distance education format. 2 Instructor consent required. Scheduling Instructions (annually or alternate years): Annually
Prerequisite(s): Course Restriction(s): UNIV*2XX1/2 Instructor consent required.
Co-requisite(s) (enforced): Course Equate(s):
Approved by Program Committee: Reviewed by CRC: x-c+ Date: Date: Date: 617 N W. o z
Approved by BUGS (date):
Approved by Senate (date): BUGS meeting in December
Subject: BUGS meeting in December Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 14:25:08 -0500 , From: Mollie McDuffe
Members of BUGS An additional meeting of the Board has been scheduled for Tuesday December 10 at 10:30 a.m. Room, agenda etc. t.b.a. Please mark your calendars. thanks mollie
Mollie McDuffe-Wright ----- ""-.-- Re: November 19 Agenda Material Subject: Re: November 19 Agenda Material Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 20: 14:OO -0500 From: Pam Jacobs Mollie, I was away most of last week and will be out of town tomorrow. Unfortunately I can't open any of the files you sent. Can you fax the documents to me at the library 824-6931? I will get them first thing Tuesday morning. Thank you, Pam ~ollieMcDuffe wrote: > Members of BUGS > The agenda, minutes, and documents are attached. If you have > trouble downloading these Word Perfect documents, give me a > call and I will either mail, or fax them to you. > mollie > > ...... > Name : 02novlgagenda.wpd > 02novl9agenda.wpd Type : WordPerfect Documen t (application/wordperfect5.1) > Encoding: base64 > Domload Status : Not down1oaded wi th message > > Name: academic advising.doc > academic advising.doc Type : WINWORD File (appli ca ti on/msword) > Encoding: base64 > Download Status: Not downloaded with message > > Name : Withdrawals .wpd > Withdrawals . wpd Type : WordPerf ect Document (application/wordperfectS.1) > Encoding: base64 > Download Status: Not downloaded with message . > > Name: 02oct15minutes.wpd > 02oct15minutes.wpd Type : WordPerf ect Document (application/wordperfect5.1) > Encoding: base64 > Download Status: Not downloaded with message Pam Jacobs Information Resources Librarian University of Guelph ~ibrary Guelph, Ontario (519) 824-4120 ext. 8926 [email protected] "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." - Albert Einstein