Proposal for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Four Year Honours Degree in Geography Submission to the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board Algoma University Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario January 2011 Organization and Program Information Submission Title Page Full Legal Name of Organization: Algoma University Operating Name of Organization: Algoma University Common Acronym of Organization: AU URL for Organization Homepage: www.algomau.ca Proposed Degree Nomenclature: Bachelor of Arts in Geography (Honours) Location(s) where program to be delivered: Algoma University 1520 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4 Contact Information for Information about this submission: Arthur Perlini Dean and Associate Vice-President, Academic and Research 1520 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4 Tel: 705-949-2301 ext. 4116 Fax: 705-949-6583 Email: [email protected] Site Visit Coordinator: Dawn Elmore Academic Development and Project Coordinator 1520 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4 Tel: 705-949-2301 ext. 4372 Fax: 705-949-6583 Email: [email protected] Anticipated Start Date: September 2011 3 Table of Contents Organization and Program Information ............................................................................................................3 Submission Title Page ..............................................................................................................3 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................9 1.1 Executive Summary ...........................................................................................................9 Overview of Algoma University’s history, mission, and academic goals ..................................9 Program Description .............................................................................................................11 Program Level Learning Outcomes .......................................................................................13 Employment Opportunities for Graduates ............................................................................13 Program Strengths ................................................................................................................14 Program Delivery ..................................................................................................................15 Capacity to Deliver................................................................................................................15 Enrolment and Faculty Growth .............................................................................................15 Support for Program .............................................................................................................17 1.2. Program Abstract ...........................................................................................................19 2. Degree-Level ........................................................................................................................................................... 21 2.1 Degree Level Summary- Honours Baccalaureate ..............................................................21 3. Admissions, Promotion, Graduation ............................................................................................................ 25 3.1 Admission Requirements Direct Entry .............................................................................25 3.2 Admission Policies and Procedures for Mature Students .................................................25 3.3 Promotion and Graduation Requirements .......................................................................27 3.4 Advanced Standing Policies and Requirements ................................................................29 3.4.1 Credit Transfer/Recognition Policies and Procedures ...................................................29 3.4.2 Advanced Placement Policies .......................................................................................29 3.4.3. Degree Completion Arrangements ..............................................................................29 4. Program Content .................................................................................................................................................. 31 4.1 Program Advisory Committee ..........................................................................................33 4.1.1. Program Advisory Committee Membership ................................................................33 4.1.2. Program Advisory Committee Minutes .......................................................................37 4.2 Professional/Accreditation or Other Requirements .........................................................48 4.3 Learning Outcomes..........................................................................................................49 5 4.4. Program Content and Learning Outcomes ......................................................................51 4.4.1 Relationship between program level learning outcomes, degree level expectations, and curriculum design .................................................................................................................59 4.5 Course Descriptions .........................................................................................................63 4.7 Undergraduate Course Schedule 2 ..................................................................................81 4.8 Work Experience .............................................................................................................87 4.9 Course Outlines ...............................................................................................................89 4.9.1. Core Courses ...............................................................................................................91 4.9.2 Techniques Courses .....................................................................................................91 4.9.3. Systematics Courses ....................................................................................................93 4.9.4 Regional Courses..........................................................................................................93 4.9.5. 4000 Series Courses ....................................................................................................94 4.9.6. Additional Proposed Courses ......................................................................................94 4.9.7 Bridging Course Descriptions .......................................................................................94 4.9.8 Bridging Course Outlines ..............................................................................................94 4.9.9 Gap Analysis.................................................................................................................94 5. Delivery Method ................................................................................................................................................... 95 5.1 Quality Assurance of Delivery ..........................................................................................97 5.1.1 Quality Assurance of Program Delivery Policies, Guidelines and Practices ....................97 5.2 Policy on Student Feedback ............................................................................................99 5.3 On-line Delivery ............................................................................................................ 101 5.3.1 On-line Learning Policies and Practices ...................................................................... 101 6. Capacity to Deliver ............................................................................................................................................ 103 6.1 Legal Characteristics and Governance............................................................................ 105 6.2 Learning and Physical Resources.................................................................................... 107 6.2.1 Library Resources ....................................................................................................... 107 6.2.2 Computer Resources .................................................................................................. 113 6.2.3 Classroom Space ........................................................................................................ 115 6.2.4 Laboratories/Equipment/Workstations ...................................................................... 117 6.3 Resource Renewal and Upgrading ................................................................................. 119 6.4 Support Services ............................................................................................................ 125 6.5 Faculty ........................................................................................................................... 129 6 6.5.1 Policies on Faculty ...................................................................................................... 131 6.5.2 Curriculum Vitae Release ........................................................................................... 133 6.5.3 Curriculum Vitae for Faculty Assigned to the Degree Program ................................... 133 6.5.4. Curriculum Vitae for Faculty Responsible for Teaching and Curriculum Development