YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016 Most recent revision: January 2016 * This document and the information it contains are the exclusive property of Yorkville University. It is provided to interested parties for information purposes only. This document cannot be copied, distributed, altered or modified in part or in whole, or used for any other purposes without prior written consent from Yorkville University. Academic Calendar Contents 1. Message from the President ................................................................................................... 1 2. Academic Schedule / Important Dates ................................................................................... 2 3. Governance of the University ................................................................................................. 4 3.1 Board of Governors ................................................................................................. 4 3.2 Senate ..................................................................................................................... 5 3.3 Faculty Councils ...................................................................................................... 6 4. Vision and Mission .................................................................................................................. 8 4.1 Vision ....................................................................................................................... 8 4.2 Mission .................................................................................................................... 8 4.3 Educational Objectives............................................................................................ 8 4.4 Educational Philosophy ........................................................................................... 9 5. History of Yorkville University ............................................................................................... 10 6. University Policies and Regulations ...................................................................................... 11 6.1 Academic Freedom ............................................................................................... 11 6.2 Conflict of Interest ................................................................................................ 13 6.3 Ethical Standards................................................................................................... 14 6.4 Harassment and Discrimination ............................................................................ 14 6.5 Intellectual Property ............................................................................................. 16 6.6 Student Conduct ................................................................................................... 17 6.7 Dispute Resolution ................................................................................................ 22 6.7.1 Academic Appeals by Students ............................................................................. 23 6.7.2 Non-academic Appeals by Students ..................................................................... 23 6.7.3 Employee Disputes with the University ................................................................ 24 6.8 Organizational Review .......................................................................................... 24 7. Admission Policies and Information ..................................................................................... 26 7.1 Undergraduate Admissions .................................................................................. 26 7.1.1 Undergraduate Programs Credit Transfer and Advanced Standing ..................... 26 7.1.2 Mature Students ................................................................................................... 27 7.1.3 Prior Learning Recognition ................................................................................... 27 7.2 Graduate Admissions ............................................................................................ 27 7.2.1 Graduate Programs Credit Transfer and Advanced Standing Policies ................. 29 7.3 Non-Degree Students............................................................................................ 30 7.4 Re-Admission Policies and Procedures – All University Programs ....................... 30 8. Financial Policies and Information ........................................................................................ 32 8.1 Tuition and Other Fees ......................................................................................... 32 8.2 Financial Aid & Awards ......................................................................................... 33 8.2.1 Canada Student Loans Program ............................................................................ 33 8.2.2 Student Line of Credit ........................................................................................... 34 8.2.3 Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) ............................................................ 34 8.2.4 Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) .................................................................................. 34 8.2.5 Scholarships .......................................................................................................... 35 i 9. Academic Policies and Information ...................................................................................... 37 9.1 Course Delivery ..................................................................................................... 37 9.2 Course Design ....................................................................................................... 37 9.3 Assessment of Student Work ................................................................................ 38 9.3.1 Assessment of Student Participation .................................................................... 38 9.3.2 Assessment of Written Assignments .................................................................... 38 9.3.3 Assessment of Other Assignments ....................................................................... 39 9.3.4 Examinations ......................................................................................................... 39 9.4 Grading Policies ..................................................................................................... 39 9.4.1 Graduate Program Grading Policies...................................................................... 43 9.4.2 Undergraduate Program Grading Policies ............................................................ 44 9.5 Student Academic Records ................................................................................... 44 9.6 Library Policies ...................................................................................................... 45 9.6.1 Collection Policies ................................................................................................. 45 9.6.2 Library Services ..................................................................................................... 45 9.6.3 Administrative Services ......................................................................................... 46 9.6.4 Funding Policy ....................................................................................................... 47 9.7 Student Evaluation of Courses and Course Instructors ........................................ 47 9.8 Course and Program Review and Revision ........................................................... 47 9.8.1 Course Review and Revision ................................................................................. 47 9.8.2 Program Review .................................................................................................... 48 10. Services for Students ............................................................................................................ 49 10.1 University Directory .............................................................................................. 49 10.2 Registrar’s Office ................................................................................................... 50 10.3 The Online Campus ............................................................................................... 50 10.4 University Library .................................................................................................. 50 10.5 Textbooks .............................................................................................................. 50 10.6 Online Teaching and Learning .............................................................................. 50 10.6.1 Orientation to Online Teaching and Learning at Yorkville University .................. 51 10.6.2 Technical Support ................................................................................................. 51 10.6.3 Essential Computer Hardware and Software ....................................................... 51 10.7 Student Lounge ..................................................................................................... 51 10.8 Forms .................................................................................................................... 51 10.8.1 Request for Grade of "Incomplete" ...................................................................... 52 10.8.2 Course Withdrawal Form .....................................................................................