YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 10045 156 St, Edmonton, AB T5P 2P7 Toll Free: 1-877-YTC-EDUC (1-877-982-3382) Phone: 780-484-0303 Fax: 780-481-7275 [email protected] www.ytced.ca Find us on: TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 YTC Affiliations & Partnerships 5 Message from our Chiefs 5 Messages from our Faculty 6 Message from our Elders 6 Our Vision, Mission and Mandate 7 Relaunch Protocols 8 Yellowhead Tribal College History 10 Academic Schedule 12 Application Procedure and Policies 13 Admissions Requirements 13 Policies and Regulations 14 Academic Standards 14 Academic Probation 14 Academic Suspension/Termination 15 Graduation 15 Issuance of Credentials 15 Credit Transfer 15 Cultural Programming 16 PLAR 18 Student Code of Conduct 18 Appeal Process for Academic Matters 18 Academic Misconduct 18 Non-Academic Misconduct 19 Tuition and Fees 20 Financial Assistance 21 Library Services 22 Social Media Policy 23 Programs 24 2 Year Pre-Education Diploma Program 30 Indigenous Language Degree Program 39 Indigenous Educational Assistant 42 Indigenous Administration Diploma 47 Indigenous Bachelor of Administration and Governance 53 Indigenous Governance Certificate 55 General Studies 65 Indigenous Social Work Diploma 70 Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work 75 Indigenous Health Support Worker Program 79 Indigenous Environmental Stewardship and Reclamation 88 Renewable Energy Installation Assistant - Photovoltaic 92 University & College Entrance Preparation 95 Essential Skills in a Digital World 96 Cree Syllabic Star Chart YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 3 YTC AFFILIATIONS Alberta Council on Admission and Transfer (ACAT) Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) Bearspaw First Nation Canadian Association for Social Work (CASWE) Edmonton Literacy Coalition Edmonton Public School Board First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium (FNAHEC) Jornada de Derechos Humanos National Association of Indigenous Institutes of Higher Learning (NAIIHL) National Indigenous Accreditation Board (NIAB) Treaty Six Education World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) Yellowhead Indigenous Education Foundation PARTNERSHIPS Alberta Education Alberta Employment & Immigration Alberta Advanced Education Athabasca University Concordia University MacEwan University Maskwacis Cultural College Nechi Training, Research and Health Promotions Institute NorQuest College Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Old Sun Community College Red Crow Community College University of Alberta University of Calgary University of Lethbridge University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 4 MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEFS On behalf of our Nations, we welcome you to Yellowhead Tribal College. We commend you on your commitment to your educational goals, and wish you much success in the coming year. We recognize not only you, the student, but also acknowledge the people who have contributed to your education, including our Elders and past Chiefs. Your hard work and dedication are an inspiration to your friends, families, and communities. As you achieve your goals, you will encourage others to strive for theirs. We support each and every one of you in your efforts. Your successes are successes for the community, YTC, and all Native people. May the Great Spirit guide you in your endeavors. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT On behalf of the staff and instructors of the Yellowhead you obtain the necessary skills to earn a good life for Tribal College, welcome to YTC! While pursuing your you and your family. As a First Nations institution, YTC journey in post-secondary education, you are encouraged privileges First Nations knowledge in the programs and to take advantage of our student support services, Elders services delivered to students. Be at your very best in Residence, and staff to provide support to ensure throughout the academic year. With self-determination successful completion in your program of studies. Our and a strong spirit, I know you will succeed! goal is to provide students with guidance, assistance, Diana Steinhauer and support in their journey of life-long learning. The key to a better future for First Nations peoples begins with high-quality education. YTC continues to research, develop, and deliver programs that will help MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF ACADEMICS Welcome to Yellowhead Tribal College! With the guidance and responsibility for their communities. All of our staff and support of the communities, we offer programs members are here to help you in any way we can, so please and courses delivered in a way that inspires not only come to us if you require academic, financial, or personal academic success, but also the emotional, cultural, and counseling. I commend you on your commitment to your spiritual growth of our students. We are student-centered education, and hope you have an exciting and rewarding and community-based, which enhances students’ year at YTC. I wish you the best of luck with your year ahead! personal development and their sense of belonging to Jocelyn Verreault MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF IYINIW HUMANITIES Welcome back to another year of opportunity as you continue your journey of learning. We are here to support and encourage your academic and personal learning. Our ways of learning and understanding are vital to preserving and ensuring our children and grandchildren to come will always know their identity. Mainstream society will learn of our ways and respect and honor our ancestral knowledge. I wish you all the best for this year and many years to come. Dr. Poitras-Collins YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 5 MESSAGE FROM OUR ELDERS On behalf of the Elders of Yellowhead Tribal College, we encourage you to learn, and know your culture. Learning and practicing traditional teachings, language and ways of knowing can all lead you to develop a strong sense of identity and an enlightening future. To help you on your path, we encourage you to visit, talk and smudge with us at anytime. Yellowhead Tribal Council Elders (Missing: Tony Arcand, Marceline Potts, Phillip Cardinal.) YTC’S STATEMENTS OF VISION, MISSION, AND MANDATE VISION Visionary Leaders in First Nations Education. MISSION To achieve academic excellence and student success by providing culturally foundational academic programs and services. MANDATE To promote and protect our First Nations traditions, culture, and language to meet the needs of our students, our communities, and our future. YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 6 RELAUNCH PROTOCOLS FOR STUDENTS, FALL 2020 To maintain a safe environment for everyone, YTC has instituted increased safety measures as follows: | If you are sick, stay home. Please complete the self-assessment provided by Alberta Health Services: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/journey/covid-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx | Face masks are mandatory in the Orange Hub and must be worn at entry and in all public spaces. | Upon entry to the Orange Hub, daily screening using the QR codes at the entrance is mandatory. additional screening may be required within YTC offices and classrooms. | Should you develop COVID-19 symptoms while on campus, leave immediately and notify 811 and YTC (780.484.0303, [email protected]). | Maintain a minimum physical distance of 2 metres from others at all times. Follow directional arrows posted in the building. | A mask is mandatory when you cannot keep a physical distance of 2 metres or in the absence of protective barriers between you and the staff person or instructor. Students are expected to adhere to face mask protocols in the classrooms and library. | Sanitize hands upon arrival and again upon departure. | Wipe down all surfaces you have touched. Sanitizing wipes or spray is available in designated areas. | Higher-traffic areas will have occupancy and/or time limits and may require a wait; this includes the library, student lounges, and computer labs. These areas will require sanitation between uses. | YTC is offering blended learning and considers in-class instruction to be a privilege accorded to students. Students are expected to comply with classroom occupancy limits as posted inside and outside the classrooms. Please plan to arrive early to obtain a seat - available on a first-come, first served basis. Upon arrival in your classroom, you must sign in using the QR code. | Plan to be on campus only when necessary. If you need to speak with a Department Head or instructor, an appointment prior to arrival is required. Please call 780.484.0303. | Once you have received your YTC student identification, carry it with you when you are on campus. | For everyone’s safety, Elders, children, and guests may not accompany you to campus. Accommodations will be made for students with disabilities. | Adhere to safe social gatherings as determined by provincial health guidelines: [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/considerations-for-eventsgatherings.html] [https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-relaunch-guidance-indoorevents.pdf] | To limit exposure, electronic communication (phone, text, email, virtual meetings) is encouraged to conduct campus business. | We are all in this together. Remain patient, be courteous, and keep yourself and those around you safe. Students are expected to follow all safety protocols. Failure to comply will result in the application of the non-academic disciplinary measures. Please contact Reception at 780.484.0303 or [email protected]