Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4 519.748.5220 Bachelor of Design & Entrepreneurship Application for Ministerial Consent (Under the Post-secondary Education Choice And Excellence Act, 2000 SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 1 Bachelor of Design & Entrepreneurship Conestoga ITAL 1: Title Page Appendix 1.1: Submission Title Page Full Legal Name of Organization: Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Operating Name of Organization: Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Common Acronym of Organization (if applicable): Conestoga College ITAL URL for Organization Homepage (if applicable): www.conestogac.on.ca Proposed Degree Nomenclature: Bachelor of Design & Entrepreneurship Location (specific address) where program is delivered: Doon Campus Contact Information: Michelle Gnutzman, Degree Programs Administrator Academic Administration 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4 Telephone: 519-748-5220 ext 2344 Fax: 519-748-3505 E-mail: [email protected] AND Robert Carley Ph.D., Executive Dean, Academic Administration 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4 Telephone: 519-748-5220 ext 2217 Fax: 519-748-3558 E-mail:[email protected] Site Visit Coordinator (if site visit is required and if different from above):** Michelle Gnutzman, Degree Programs Administrator Anticipated Start Date: September 2010 Anticipated Enrolment for the first 4 years of the program: Year 1 = 35; Year 2 = 65; Year 3 = 105; Year 4 = 143 Initial Tuition Fee per Semester: Maximum allowable for 2009 intake is $6112. See Appendix 17 for clarification. 2 Bachelor of Design & Entrepreneurship Conestoga ITAL Appendix 1.2: Table of Contents Table of Contents 1: Title Page ..................................................................................................................... 2 Appendix 1.1: Submission Title Page ................................................................................................ 2 Appendix 1.2: Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ 3 2: Executive Summary .................................................................................................... 5 Appendix 2.1 Executive Summary ..................................................................................................... 5 3: Program Abstract ...................................................................................................... 10 Appendix 3.1: Program Abstract ...................................................................................................... 10 4: Program Degree-Level Standard ............................................................................. 11 Appendix 4.1: Degree Level Summary ............................................................................................ 11 5: Admissions, Promotion, Graduation Standard ...................................................... 17 Appendix 5.1.1: Admissions Requirements Direct Entry ................................................................. 17 Appendix 5.1.2: Admissions Policies and Procedures for Mature Students .................................... 21 Appendix 5.2.1: Credit Transfer/Recognition Policies and Procedures ........................................... 22 Appendix 5.2.2: Advanced Placement Policies ................................................................................ 24 Appendix 5.2.3: Degree Completion Arrangements ........................................................................ 27 Appendix 5.2.4: Gap Analysis .......................................................................................................... 28 Appendix 5.2.5: Bridging Courses .................................................................................................... 35 Appendix 5.3: Promotion and Graduation Requirements ................................................................ 36 6: Program Content Standard ...................................................................................... 40 Appendix 6.2.1: Professional/Accreditation or Other Requirements ................................................ 40 Appendix 6.2.2: Letters of Support: Professional/Accreditation or Other Requirements ................. 41 Appendix 6.3.1: Program Level Learning Outcomes ....................................................................... 49 Appendix 6.3.2: Course Descriptions ............................................................................................... 51 Appendix 6.3.3.1: Program Hour/Credit Conversion Justification .................................................... 63 Appendix 6.3.3.2: Academic Course Schedule (s) .......................................................................... 64 Appendix 6.4.2: Identification of Previously Assessed Subjects ...................................................... 66 Appendix 6.5.1: Support for Work Experience ................................................................................. 70 Appendix 6.5.2: Work Experience Outcomes and Evaluation ......................................................... 71 7:Program Delivery Standard ....................................................................................... 76 Appendix 7.1.1: Quality Assurance Policies .................................................................................... 76 Appendix 7.1.2: Policy on Student Feedback .................................................................................. 87 Appendix 7.1.3: Student Feedback Instruments .............................................................................. 88 Appendix 7.2.1: On-Line Learning Policies and Practices ............................................................... 92 Appendix 7.2.2: Academic Community Policies ............................................................................. 101 8 Capacity to Deliver Standard .................................................................................. 103 Appendix 8.1: Demonstrated Strength ........................................................................................... 103 Appendix 8.2.1: Library Resources ................................................................................................ 105 Appendix 8.2.2: Computer Access ................................................................................................. 109 Appendix 8.2.3: Classroom Space ................................................................................................. 110 Appendix 8.2.4: Laboratories/Equipment (where applicable) ........................................................ 111 3 Bachelor of Design & Entrepreneurship Conestoga ITAL Appendix 8.3: Resource Renewal and Upgrading ......................................................................... 112 Appendix 8.4: Support Services ..................................................................................................... 117 Appendix 8.5: Policies on Faculty .................................................................................................. 120 Appendix 8.7: Enrolment Projections and Staffing Implications .................................................... 129 9 Credential Recognition Standard ........................................................................... 131 Appendix 9.1: Program Design and Credential Recognition.......................................................... 131 10 Regulation and Accreditation Standard ............................................................... 133 Appendix 10.1.1: Current Regulatory or Licensing Requirements ................................................. 133 Appendix 10.1.2: Letters of Support from Regulatory/Licensing Bodies ....................................... 134 11 Program Evaluation Standard ............................................................................... 135 Appendix 11.1: Periodic Review Policy and Schedule ................................................................... 135 12 Academic Freedom and Integrity Standard ......................................................... 143 Appendix 12.1.1: Academic Freedom Policy ................................................................................. 143 Appendix 12.1.2: Academic Honesty Policy .................................................................................. 149 Appendix 12.1.3: Academic Honesty Procedure ........................................................................... 151 Appendix 12.2: Policy on Intellectual Products .............................................................................. 154 Appendix 12.3: Policy on Ethical Research Practices ................................................................... 164 13 Student Protection Standard ................................................................................ 185 Appendix 13.1: Academic Calendar Information ............................................................................ 185 Appendix 13.2.1: Dispute Resolution ............................................................................................. 186 Appendix 13.2.2: Fees and Charges .............................................................................................. 191 Appendix 13.2.3: Student Dismissal .............................................................................................. 192 Appendix 13.2.4: Withdrawals and Refunds .................................................................................