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STUDENT MANUAL 2015 | 2016
Revised July 7, 2015
2015-2016 Parkland College Student Manual 1
Contents President’s Message ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Welcome to Parkland College!...................................................................................................................... 4
Mission/Vision/Values .................................................................................................................................. 4
Respect Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Academic & Student Services ....................................................................................................................... 7
Website ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Mobile App .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Calendar Dates ............................................................................................................................................ 10
University of Regina ................................................................................................................................ 10
University of Saskatchewan .................................................................................................................... 11
Saskatchewan Polytechnic ...................................................................................................................... 12
Adult Basic Education – Parkland College ............................................................................................... 13
STUDENT POLICIES, EXPECTATIONS & INFORMATION ............................................................................... 14
Student Rights & Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 14
Accommodation ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Academic Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 14
Academic Appeals ................................................................................................................................... 14
Non-Academic Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 14
Accident Insurance .................................................................................................................................. 15
Accuplacer Policy .................................................................................................................................... 15
Adding/Withdrawing Classes/Refunds ................................................................................................... 15
Anti-Harassment Policy ........................................................................................................................... 15
Attendance .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Attendance and Student Loans or Sponsorship ...................................................................................... 16
Cell Phones .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Change of Address .................................................................................................................................. 16
College Clothing & Merchandise............................................................................................................. 16
Computer Usage Policy ........................................................................................................................... 16
Courtesy Phones ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Daycare (Yorkton) ................................................................................................................................... 17
Exam Procedures (Post-Secondary) ........................................................................................................ 17
Exam Invigilation Fees ............................................................................................................................. 17
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Fire Procedures and Exits ........................................................................................................................ 18
First Aid ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Graduation .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Health & Dental....................................................................................................................................... 18
Lockers (Yorkton) .................................................................................................................................... 18
Lounge Area ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Parking .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Smoking ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Phone Calls for Absences and/or Family/School Emergencies ............................................................... 19
Photocopying/Faxing .............................................................................................................................. 19
Personal Belongings ................................................................................................................................ 19
Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Student Fee ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Tutor Support .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Vending Machines ................................................................................................................................... 21
Appendix 1 – Academic Progress ................................................................................................................ 22
Appendix 2 – Student Appeal Procedure .................................................................................................... 23
Appendix 3 – Discipline Procedure ............................................................................................................. 24
Appendix 4 – Refund Policies ...................................................................................................................... 28
Appendix 5 - University Program Information ............................................................................................ 30
Appendix 6 - ABE (Adult Basic Education) Information .............................................................................. 31
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President’s Message
It is a privilege to welcome you to Parkland College. This College is a
wonderful place to be and I am sure that in your time here you’ll find out
what makes us so great.
As the 21st century transforms the world into a knowledge-based society,
there is a growing need for individuals to be well-educated and highly
skilled. These global trends challenge communities and the post-secondary
institutions that serve them. With four decades of adaptability and diverse
educational and training options under our belt, Parkland College serves the
needs of adult learners and industry partners in East Central Saskatchewan.
We are committed to creating and delivering an innovative continuum of
learning to stimulate individual, community and economic growth, and to providing and celebrating
quality learning and service to students.
Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to 2020 document released in 2012 challenges all of
us to invest in people and infrastructure. The Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton will do just that.
This facility is an expansion of training to meet the high demand of industry for skilled tradespeople in
East-Central Saskatchewan. After an ambitious and successful Capital Campaign and funding from the
provincial government, construction got underway early in 2014. The building will be complete this May
and the doors will open to students in September 2015.
Parkland College is the partner of choice for business, industry, and communities – together building
and updating the skills and knowledge required for learner engagement and success. We are a learner-
centered organization committed to accessibility, inclusion, and diversity. The entire Parkland team is
ready to welcome you to any one of our five campuses in Melville, Yorkton, Fort Qu’Appelle, Canora,
and Esterhazy.
Welcome. Let us know how we can assist you as you explore your study options.
Sincerely,
Dwayne Reeve
President
Parkland College
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Welcome to Parkland College! Parkland College welcomes you – we look forward to working with you this year, and wish you every
success in achieving your goals. We believe you have made a great choice to start or continue your
studies at Parkland College. Our instructors and administration are committed to providing an enjoyable
and supportive learning environment for our students.
Instructors, Coordinators & Staff
Mission/Vision/Values VISION: Parkland College is a catalyst; changing lives, communities and industry
– one learner at a time.
MISSION: Prosperous individuals, enterprises and economies – driven by excellence
at Parkland College.
VALUES: Values and operating philosophies together form the belief system of the organization,
driving all actions and decisions. Parkland College has committed to:
Respect: honouring, encouraging and celebrating our diverse learners, staff and
communities.
Compassion: fostering and supporting an environment where empathy is both integral
and expressed.
Integrity: adhering to high ethical and professional standards.
Quality of Education: adopting evidence-based best practices in program development,
implementation and evaluation.
Responsiveness: aligning programs and services with the priorities of the learners,
communities and industries we serve.
Accessibility: constantly finding new ways to provide opportunities for adults facing
barriers to either higher education or employment.
Accountability: ensuring that all available resources are dedicated to achievement of
desired outcomes and results.
Life-Long Learning: providing learning enrichment and skill upgrading opportunities to
keep our stakeholders current and competitive.
Partnerships: developing strategic alliances and leveraging capacity with the agencies,
communities and industries that share our visionary outcomes.
Innovation: creating a culture of constant improvement, empowering staff to find
better ways to deliver Parkland College’s promise and potential.
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Respect Policy
At Parkland College, RESPECT is the cornerstone of our culture.
We all deserve respect, so it all begins with you.
10 Steps to a more respectful environment!
Creating a respectful environment is the responsibility of everyone. The most common question is; how
can I help to do that? What can I do to be a more respectful member of the environment in which I live,
work, and learn?
10 ways to optimize your respect factor.
1. Know Yourself - Have an idea where you stand. Know what is unacceptable about such things as
racism, homophobia and harassment.
2. Stick By It - There is a lot of pressure to conform and “go with the flow”. Know your line and
stick by it.
3. Look Around - Know disrespectful behaviour when you see it. Things like hateful graffiti and
mean or inappropriate text messages are not ok. So do something about it!
4. Listen Up - Know disrespectful language when you hear it. Recognize how harmful it can be.
5. Talk About It - Being respectful means being able to talk & ask questions about a variety of
topics and discuss them in an open and honest way.
6. Stand Up - When you see someone being made a victim, step in. Do something about it. Say No.
7. Value our Differences - Diversity surrounds us. See the value in different perspectives, histories,
and journeys.
8. Take Pride - Be proud of our campus, our environment and our community. Participating in
litter, grafitti, or vandalism or not doing something about them is damaging to everyone.
9. Own Your Actions - Nobody’s perfect. You know when you’ve said or done something over the
line.
10. Be Accountable. Reach Out! - Find out about your resources and use them. If you are being
victimized tell someone. We’re here to listen and to help. Just simply reach out.
RESPECT means!
Respect challenges the attitudes, beliefs and behaviours that fail to recognize the importance of human
dignity and to model and teach appropriate and constructive ways to interact in society.
Respect is a human right. Fostering this belief is a critical part of our values as a postsecondary
institution.
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This approach emphasizes that Parkland College is an inclusive learning environment. When we talk
about diversity, we include race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, intellectual capacity, body
shape, disability, age, family background, parental status, socio-economic background…a broad
spectrum of diversities.
As a regional college, we have to do all that we can to make the college experience a positive and
productive one for all students, faculty and staff.
We’re here to listen…reach out!
If you are experiencing or witnessing disrespectful behaviours, bullying, cyberbullying, do something
about it.
Talk to your Professor, Program Coordinator, or Student Services!
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Academic & Student Services
Here’s what Parkland College can offer:
Personal, academic, financial and career counselling
Assessment Services (Career/Employability, Psycho Educational and Academic)
Learning disability accommodations
The EDGE Student Help Centre
One-to-one tutoring based on demand
Workshops based on demand
Assistance preparing resumes, practicing interview techniques and creating career management
strategies
Exam invigilation
And much more
Academic Upgrading
Adult 10
Adult 12
Grade 12 Online
GED
Literacy Services
Workplace Essential Skills Training
English as an Additional Language
Skills Training
Full-time & part-time certificate programs
Full-time & part-time diploma programs
Industry recognized training (Safety)
Computer Training
Professional Workshops
University
Academic Counselling & Advising
University of Regina classes
University of Saskatchewan classes
Distance Education classes
Exam Invigilation
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Website
Parkland College offers a wide range of services for students to help make your learning experience
enjoyable and rewarding. The Current Students Section of our website has been compiled to help you
learn more about the opportunities and great benefits of being a Parkland College student including:
Career & Student Services
Campus Closures
Computer Access
Student Discount Cards
Scholarships
Graduation
College Clothing
And more
You can also stay in the know by following us on:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/collegeofchoice *you will need to log-in
Twitter – www.twitter.com/collegeofchoice
YouTube – www.youtube.com/collegeofchoice
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Mobile App
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Calendar Dates University of Regina **Please refer to www.uregina.ca website for deadline dates.
September 9, 2015 Classes begin
Due Date for Tuition and fee payment
September 22, 2015 Last day of registration for Fall off-campus courses
Last day to add or change courses without the Dean's permission
Last day to drop courses with 100% tuition refund.
October 6, 2015 Last day of penalty free payment period
Last day of 50% refund period
October 12, 2015 Thanksgiving Day (Parkland College closed)
November 3, 2015 First day of time-ticketed Registration for University of Regina
courses offered through Parkland College for the 2015 Winter
Semester
November 11, 2015 Remembrance Day (Parkland College closed)
November 16, 2015 Last day to drop a course with a Grade of W (Withdrawal)
December 7, 2015 Last day of classes
December 9-22, 2015 Final Exams
December 23, 2015 –
January 5, 2016
Christmas break
January 6, 2016 Classes resume
Due Date for Tuition and fee payment
January 19, 2016 Last day of registration for Winter off-campus courses
Last day to add or change courses without the Dean's permission
Last day to drop courses with 100% tuition refund.
February 2, 2016 Last day of penalty free payment period
Last day of 50% refund period
February 15-20, 2016 Spring Break-No classes
March 15, 2016 Last day to drop courses without a Grade of W (Withdrawal)
March 25, 2016 Good Friday (Parkland College closed)
March 28, 2016 Easter Monday (College closed)
April 12, 2016 Last day of classes
April 15-28, 2016 Final Exams
NOTE: University of Regina courses with low enrolments will be cancelled two weeks prior to the date
classes begin. Therefore, students are advised to register early to avoid course cancellations.
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University of Saskatchewan **Please refer to www.usask.ca website for deadline dates.
If the following dates occur on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline automatically becomes 4:30 pm the
previous Friday.
September 3, 2015 Classes begin
September 17, 2015 Last day for making changes in registration for first-term classes
and for classes extending over both terms
September 24, 2015 Last day to withdraw from Fall Term 1 classes with a 75% tuition
credit
September 30, 2015 Term 1 Tuition Payment Deadline
October 1, 2015 Last day to withdraw from Fall Term 1 classes with 50% tuition
credit
Last day to withdraw from multi term (Sept-Apr) classes with
75% tuition credit
October 15, 2015 Thanksgiving Day (Parkland College closed)
November 9-13, 2015 Fall Midterm Break - No Classes (No break for BSc Nursing
students)
November 11, 2015 Remembrance Day (Parkland College closed)
November 15, 2015 Last day for withdrawing from first-term classes without
academic penalty
December 8, 2015 Last day of classes
December 9-23, 2015 Final Exams
December 24, 2015 –
January 4, 2016
Christmas break
January 5, 2016 Classes resume
January 18, 2016 Last day for making changes in registration for second-term
classes
January 29, 2016 Term 2 Payment Deadline
February 15, 2016 Last day for withdrawing without academic penalty from classes
extending over two terms
February 15-20, 2016 Student mid-term break
March 15, 2016 Last day for withdrawing from second-term classes without
academic penalty
March 25, 2016 Good Friday (College closed)
March 28, 2016 Easter Monday (College closed)
April 7, 2016 Last day of classes
April 9-30, 2016 Final Exams
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic
October 12, 2015 Thanksgiving Day (College closed)
November 11, 2015 Remembrance Day (College closed)
December 18, 2015 Last day before break
December 21, 2015
– January 3, 2016
Christmas break
January 4, 2016 Classes resume
February 15, 2016 Family Day
March 25, 2016 Good Friday (College closed)
March 28, 2016 Easter Monday (College closed)
May 23, 2016 Victoria Day (College closed)
May 24, 2016 Floating stat holiday (College closed)
June 3, 2016 Graduation Day (tentative)
*- Programs choose one mid-semester break option in consultation with Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Note: Start and end dates vary from program to program.
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Adult Basic Education – Parkland College
September 1, 2015 Classes begin
Trimester 1 begins (Yorkton)
October 12, 2015 Thanksgiving Day (College closed)
November 11, 2015
November 12-13, 2015
Remembrance Day (College closed)
No classes
December 2, 2015 Trimester 2 begins (Yorkton)
December 21, 2015
– January 3, 2016
Christmas break
January 4, 2016 Classes resume
February 15, 2016 Family Day (College closed)
February 16-19, 2016 Mid-semester break
March 21, 2016 Trimester 3 begins (Yorkton)
March 25, 2016 Good Friday (College closed)
March 28, 2016 Easter Monday (College closed)
March 29, 2015
– April 1, 2016
Easter Break
April 25, 2016 No School (All campuses)
May 23, 2016 Victoria Day (College closed)
May 24, 2016 Floating stat holiday (College closed)
June 3, 2016 Graduation Day (tentative)
June 27, 2016 Last Day of School
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STUDENT POLICIES, EXPECTATIONS & INFORMATION
Student Rights & Responsibilities Parkland College strives to offer an environment for lifelong learning. In all matters of personal conduct,
whether in academic work or college activities, students are expected to be responsible members of the
College and community. Students are encouraged to engage in discussion and inquiry relevant to their
classroom studies.
While Parkland College is responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance and integrity
established by the curriculum, students have the right
to be informed of the procedures and standards by
which they are graded. Student performance is
evaluated on academic achievement in class.
Disrespectful behaviour, dress or conduct will be
addressed on an individual basis. This is not limited to
but includes harassment (verbal/physical), attendance,
punctuality, substance abuse, inappropriate clothing,
etc. Extreme consequences are dismissal from your
program.
Accommodation A list of apartments, room & board, light housekeeping, and/or shared accommodations available is
listed www.movingtoyorkton.com. Rental arrangements are made between the student and the rental
agent.
Academic Procedures As a student, you are required to comply with the academic regulations of the educational institute (i.e.
cheating, plagiarism or dishonest behaviour). Academic regulations are designed to help you effectively
pursue and achieve your academic goals while maintaining a high-quality learning environment. See
Appendix 1
Academic Appeals Parkland College will provide an avenue of appeal for students who have been discontinued or who feel
they have been unfairly graded. See Appendix 2 for more information.
Non-Academic Procedures Issues of a non-academic nature will first be discussed with the student. If the College determines the
issue is not resolved, the student may then be placed on discipline. This process is outlined in Appendix
3. Suspension or discontinuation from a program may result depending on the nature of the issue.
Parkland College has ZERO TOLERANCE TO VIOLENCE. As per Occupational Health & Safety regulations,
harassment, violence, verbal or physical abuse of any staff or student is not acceptable and will be dealt
with accordingly.
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Accident Insurance Students have limited personal accident insurance while going to and from school. Please request the
accident insurance brochure should you need it.
Accuplacer Policy ACCUPLACER is a testing system that measures skills in reading, writing, and math. Many programs at
SaskPolytech have adopted ACCUPLACER as part of their Special Admission process. It is free for
SaskPolytech applicants and students, including Parkland College students enrolled in SaskPolytech
programs. People who are not SaskPolytech applicants or students – such as those with the
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission – can take ACCUPLACER for a fee.
More information is available at http://gosiast.com/admissions/admission-
requirements/documents/ACCUPLACER-testing.pdf
Adding/Withdrawing Classes/Refunds Deadlines are set by the credit granting institute for adding or withdrawing classes. Contact a counsellor
or instructor. The College Refund Policy will be utilized for any refund of tuition (paid to Parkland
College) should students drop classes or be required to discontinue classes or a program. See Appendix
4.
Anti-Harassment Policy The College is committed to providing a harassment free environment for working and learning. The
College declares that it will neither tolerate nor condone any inappropriate or irresponsible conduct
which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for work or study through the
harassment of an individual or group on the basis of sex, age, gender orientation, race, religion or
disability. Parkland College promotes: “A workplace free of Harassment and Violence. Any verbal or
physical abuse of Parkland College students, employees or clients will not be tolerated”.
Parkland College defines harassment as "objectionable conduct, comment, or display made on either a
one-time or conditional basis that demeans, belittles, or causes humiliation to a person and that is
known, or should be known, to be unwelcome. It is objectionable conduct or comment, directed
towards a specific person(s), which has no legitimate purpose. It may result in an intimidating, hostile or
offensive environment, impacting on the individual’s ability to work and learn. Harassment may or may
not be intentional.”
If you believe you are being subjected to harassment:
Take direct action - ask the person to stop
Talk to your instructor, coordinator, or counsellor
Keep records (dates, times) of the incidents and the names of any witnesses
Complaints of harassment can be resolved informally, through mediation, or formally, through a formal
complaint procedure/investigation.
The College’s Anti-Harassment Policy is posted in every College campus. Copies of the complete
document are available on request. Contact your local College counsellor for assistance.
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Attendance Parkland College programs involve education and training to ultimately prepare their students for
employment and as such there are expectations of attendance and punctuality for all students.
Students are encouraged to keep in contact with instructors when away for illness and are responsible
for all work missed. Absenteeism (ie. no contact, frequently absent) will result in discontinuation.
Attendance and Student Loans or Sponsorship You are responsible for understanding and abiding by the regulations and agreements of your loan or
sponsorship. Guidelines for sponsored students regarding attendance and academic standing may be
more specific than stated above. Sponsored students may be required to discontinue should their
funding be cancelled.
Program instructors do not deal with student/sponsoring
agency funding issues. However, we do provide student
progress reports and attendance information to funding
agencies when requested.
Cell Phones Use of cell phones to send or receive calls or text messages is
strictly prohibited during scheduled class times. This time
includes both lecture and scheduled work period time.
While writing midterms or finals cell phones are banned from the classroom.
Consequences for using cell phones during classroom time could include removal of the student from
the classroom or confiscation of cell phone until class is completed. Repeated abuse may result in the
student being removed from the program.
All cell phones are to be turned off (including no texting) during class.
Change of Address Any change of address or phone numbers during and after completion of your program need to be given
to the College in order that income tax receipts and pertinent correspondence are forwarded.
College Clothing & Merchandise Parkland College clothing is available throughout the year from the Yorkton Campus. Stock on some
items may be limited or may be special ordered. Please refer to the Current Students website at
students.parklandcollege.sk.ca for more details.
Computer Usage Policy The use of computers is available to all Parkland
College students who have network accounts.
Network accounts can be used at all Parkland
College campuses.
All students who wish to use the Parkland College
network are required to have a network account.
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Parkland College Photo Identification must be presented to get a network account.
The College will not condone the unacceptable use of computers and computer facilities. Instructors
may use the internet to enhance a students learning by giving limited access to certain sites. Instructors
also have the authority to deny or revoke student’s access to the internet and Parkland College
computers if the rules are not followed.
As a student using the computer lab, you are expected to leave the work area in a neat and tidy
condition, ready for the next person to use. No food or beverages will be allowed in the computer room.
Any tampering of system files will not be tolerated.
Please refer to the Current Students website at students.parklandcollege.sk.ca for more details on The
Acceptable Use of Computers and Computer Facilities.
Courtesy Phones Students must be aware that the College phones are business phones. A courtesy phone is located in
the Student lunch area for personal calls in Yorkton & Melville. The courtesy phone is only for outgoing
local calls. This is a “courtesy” phone for students needing to contact babysitters, schools, etc. so please
be considerate of others’ needs when using.
Daycare (Yorkton) The Kid’s Zone Early Learning & Childcare Facility Inc. (up to 18 months) located in the YRHS and the
Kid’s Zone Daycare (18 months to 5 years) located in our facility may have openings for your children. If
you are interested, call 782-2173 for more information.
Exam Procedures (Post-Secondary) It is expected that all students write all quizzes, midterm and final exams as posted or scheduled. If any
exams are missed without notifying the instructor prior to the start of the exam, a zero grade will be
given.
Given extenuating circumstances, the date of a quiz, midterm or final exam for an individual student
may be changed at the discretion of the instructor. These arrangements must be made prior to the
commencement of the originally scheduled exam. Please note that there are very few acceptable
reasons to change the date of any quiz or exam for a student.
Items allowed in the exam room will be limited to pens, pencils, eraser and items specific to the exam as
indicated by the instructor. No cell phones or technology enhanced transmission instruments will be
allowed in any examination. i.e. iPhones, Androids, iPods, etc.
Exam Invigilation Fees Parkland College students with a valid Parkland College student card will be charged the following:
$25.00 – During regular scheduled exam sitting
$50.00 – For a sitting outside of the regular scheduled exam sitting
If you do not have a valid student card exam invigilation fees will be as follows:
$50.00 – During regular scheduled exam sitting
$100.00 – For a sitting outside of the regular scheduled exam sitting
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Fire Procedures and Exits Fire drills will be run throughout the year. Please make yourself familiar with exits and the procedure to
be followed by all present in the building. Take all fire sirens seriously. There is always the potential of a
real fire. Your instructor will go through the process with you in class. A map of the building is located
in your classroom.
First Aid A first aid kit is available by contacting the main office at your campus. Parkland College staff does not
provide nor administer any kind of medication including Tylenol, Advil, aspirin, etc.
Graduation Parkland College hosts a college wide grad for students who have met all the completion requirements
of their program (i.e. Adult 10, Adult 12, certificate, diploma, degree). Achievement awards may be
presented to exemplary students.
Graduation will be held June 10, 2016 (tentative) at St.
Mary’s Cultural Centre in Yorkton, SK.
Graduation Tickets • Students receive one complimentary ticket.
• Students are entitled to purchase two (2) tickets
before the ticket deadline.
• After the ticket deadline students can purchase
any remaining tickets required.
Graduation Gowns • All graduates must wear a gown for the graduation ceremony.
• Gowns are complimentary and provided at no cost to students by Parkland College.
Please refer to the Current Students website at students.parklandcollege.sk.ca for more details as they
become available.
Health & Dental Skills training students enrolled at Parkland College are eligible for coverage under the Parkland College
Benefit Plan. The cost of the plan is included in your institutional fees provided you are a full-time
student in an applicable program, you meet the full-time criteria for your program of 32 weeks or more
(enrolled in at least 60% of Course load), you are residing in Canada, and you are under the age of 70.
This coverage is not available to students enrolled in University or Adult Basic Education at Parkland
College. Complete details can be found at https://mystudentplan.ca/parkland
Lockers (Yorkton) Lockers are available to students at no charge. College supplied locks are the only locks permitted.
Post-Secondary students should see Reception if you would like a locker. ABE students must see ABE
program assistant.
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Lounge Area The College provides a Student Lounge for students to meet, socialize and eat. The lounge includes
coffee/snack machines, courtesy phones (Yorkton/ Melville), fridge, microwave and sink for student use.
Parking Parking of student vehicles in college parking lots is to be considered a privilege and not a right. Parking
is available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. (Yorkton) Student parking is available on the
west side of the building. Parking out the main doors on the north side of the building is for visitors only.
Students have access to any space that is not designated as Staff Parking (numbered plug-in parking
spots). Rural students must park in assigned areas at each campus. Vehicles in areas other than those
designated for student parking may be ticketed and towed away at the owner's expense.
Smoking All campuses are designated non-smoking. By law, Yorkton and Melville students cannot smoke on
Good Spirit School Division property. Other campuses have designated smoking areas.
Phone Calls for Absences and/or Family/School Emergencies Students are encouraged to call their instructor’s office number leaving a message to advise of
absences. The College main numbers may be given to family/schools for emergencies. In Yorkton,
messages for students will be posted on the Student Message Board in the Student Lounge.
Yorkton Campus: 783-6566 (local calls); Text Messages Only: 620-8046
Melville Campus: 728-4471 (local calls);
Fort Qu’Appelle Campus: 332-5416 (local calls);
Esterhazy Campus: 745-2878 (local calls);
Canora Campus: 563-6808 (local calls);
Toll free within Saskatchewan: 1 866-783-6766.
Photocopying/Faxing Program materials will be copied by your instructor. Personal copying (class notes, etc.) is free for black
and white copying if you have paid your student fees and show a valid student card. If you do not have a
student card you will be charged 10 cents per page for black and white copying. Any colour copying will
be 25 cents per page regardless of if you have a student card or not.
Faxing is not free. There will be a charge of $1.00 per page for outgoing faxes and 10 cents per page for
incoming faxes regardless of if you have a student card or not.
Personal Belongings Parkland College is not responsible for any items left in a classroom or left in lockers. Do not bring
valuables or leave items unattended. Lockers may be available.
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Scholarships Parkland College’s Scholarship Initiative was established during the celebration of the College’s 25th
Anniversary in 1998. All proceeds from the event were donated to the
Parkland College Scholarship Fund.
Since that time the fund has surpassed the $145,000 mark in scholarship
opportunities for Parkland College students. The purpose of the
Scholarship Fund remains to promote, encourage and sponsor education
and training for adults in our region.
Students enrolled at Parkland College must meet the requirements
specified for each scholarship in order to be eligible for a scholarship.
Students can apply for entrance scholarships and internal scholarships based on merit and financial
need. Application information will be provided to students during the program year.
Please refer to scholarships.parklandcollege.sk.ca for more details as they become available.
Student Fee The Student Fee is administered by Parkland College to provide programs and services to the student
body. All post-secondary full-time and part-time students including university programs as well as ABE
students are required to pay student fees.
Some of the programs and services provided by this fee include, orientation events and activities, sports,
barbeques, dress up days, student services, black and white photocopying, college publications, use of
technologies and individual student cards where required.
Post-Secondary $100.00
Post-Secondary Part-time $60.00
ABE $60.00
In addition, the student activity fee entitles students to a Parkland College Student Card that allows
students to access discounts in local restaurants, entertainment, some transportation and Parkland
College merchandise. Please refer to the Current Students website at students.parklandcollege.sk.ca for
a full list of student discounts available.
Tutor Support The EDGE Learning Centre is a one-stop student help centre for independent study and/or tutorial
assistance. Students are encouraged to use the Learning Centre rooms for independent study, peer
tutoring, group work, drop-in-tutorials, as well as regularly scheduled group tutorials.
The EDGE rooms are
• Room 110 in Yorkton
• Board room in Melville
• Tutorial room in Kamsack
• Student study area in Fort Qu’Appelle
Group tutorials in pre-high school math and English and GED prep are regularly scheduled throughout
the year in Yorkton, Kamsack, Melville and Fort Qu’Appelle. The math and English tutorials will focus on
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preparing ABE applicants to enter into ABE and on assisting registered ABE students as they prepare to
write the GED exams. Students will be asked to register in these tutorials and to commit to a regular
schedule. Drop-in tutorials, available in Yorkton only, are for registered Parkland College students only,
and are not subject-specific.
Students that have a diagnosed Learning Disability may be provided with one-to-one tutorial
assistance and may be eligible for funding for other supports.
Vending Machines Coin operated vending machines for soda and food items are available in student lounge areas at some
campuses. Parkland College does not provide change for vending machines. If the machines are empty
or not functioning properly, please contact the number posted directly on the vending machine for
service or refunds if applicable.
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Appendix 1 – Academic Progress
Students who do not meet the academic performance of their program will meet with their instructor to
create an Academic Learning Plan. The intention is to assist the student in assessing their situation with
the end goal of developing an action plan. The plan will be continually refreshed and revised as the
student continues to improve. The discussion is broken down into the following sections:
1. Defining problem areas 2. Brainstorming resources and possibilities 3. Discussing possible solutions and outlining an academic learning plan
Adult Basic Education Adult 10 and Adult 12 full-time students are expected to complete a minimum number of 5 credits per
year in Kamsack, Fort Qu’Appelle, Melville, 6 credits per year in Yorkton Adult 10/GED and 7 credits
per year in Yorkton Adult 12. Time-line exceptions may be identified and put in place by the instructor,
and ABE Coordinator.
Students may be discontinued from their program for academic or behaviour reasons. Lack of progress
is an acceptable reason for discipline or discontinuation.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Programs Please refer to Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s website for the most recent version of the policy:
http://saskpolytech.ca/about/about-us/documents/policies/academicprogress1202.pdf
(About > About Us > Policies > Student Services > Academic Progress 1202)
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Appendix 2 – Student Appeal Procedure
Adult Basic Education Before entering an appeal, the student is encouraged to discuss the issue of concern with the instructor and/or counsellor. It is the responsibility of the student to officially begin the Student Appeal Process as outlined.
1. The first step is to prepare a written letter of appeal and email or fax it to the Coordinator in charge of the program. This must be done within 10 days of the discontinuation.
2. The Coordinator in charge of the program will rule on the appeal within 10 days of receiving it. The Coordinator will explain the ruling to the student and send a copy of the appeal and the ruling to the appropriate Director in charge of the program.
3. If the student is not satisfied with the Coordinator’s ruling, she/he can appeal by email or fax to the appropriate Director in charge within 10 days. Director in charge will rule on the appeal and explain the ruling to the student within 10 days.
4. If the student is not satisfied with the Director’s ruling, she/he can appeal by email or fax to the President of Parkland College within 10 days. The President of Parkland College will rule on the appeal and explain the ruling to the student within 10 days.
The student may choose to drop the appeal process at any point in the process. Only one appeal per student will be granted in an academic year.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Programs Please refer to Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s website for the most recent version of the policy:
http://saskpolytech.ca/about/about-us/documents/policies/studentappeal1210.pdf
(About > About Us > Policies > Student Services > Student Appeal 1210)
University If you have concerns with how your instructor marked an exam, essay or other work, you are
encouraged to informally contact your instructors(s) responsible for the evaluation before seeking a
review under formal procedures.
University of Regina: http://www.uregina.ca/president/executive-team/ed-governance-univ-
secretary/student-appeals/index.html
University of Saskatchewan: http://students.usask.ca/academics/grading/appeals.php#Undergraduate
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Appendix 3 – Discipline Procedure
Skills Training Programs (Ex. Saskatchewan Polytechnic) Educational institutions procedures will be followed for academic issues and will be handled jointly.
For situations of non-academic issues, the College will communicate the issue/concern to the student.
If the College decides that the issue is not resolved, the student will be placed on Discipline Report.
Note: “College” refers to Parkland College.
Step 1
The instructor will communicate (in writing) to the student the unacceptable behaviour and explain what is expected from the student. The student or instructor will develop a plan of action that is acceptable to the College.
The instructor will fill in and sign Step 1 of the Discipline Report
The student will sign the Report to show that she/he has seen and read it
The instructor will keep the original and give copies to the student Step 2
If unacceptable behaviour continues, the next Step in the Discipline Procedure will be used
After consulting with the Coordinator, the instructor will again communicate the problem to the student. The instructor will develop a plan of action and a time and method to review its success
The instructor will fill in and sign STEP 2 on the original Discipline Report Form
The student will again sign the Report to show that she/he has seen and read it
The instructor will send the original to the Coordinator
The Coordinator will authorize the Report and send copies to the student, instructor, and sponsoring agency. A copy will be placed in the student’s permanent file.
If a student is successful in following through with a plan of action it will be considered resolved. Step 3
If the regular review of STEP 2 does not show that there has been significant change in the student’s behaviour, the next step in the Discipline Procedure will be used
The instructor shall consult with the Coordinator and or Program Director. The instructor will complete STEP 3 of the Discipline Report, recommending a course of action and send it to the Coordinator and/or Program Director
The student will, in writing, be notified that she/he has been discontinued from the program, outlining the reason (s) for the discontinuation and making referral recommendations
Copies of this letter will be placed in the student’s permanent file and sent to the instructor, coordinator and sponsoring agency
The student has the right to appeal STEP 3.
Note: If the student refuses to sign any step report before the start of the next College day, the
student will automatically be suspended from the program.
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Adult Basic Education
Discipline Report Procedure
If a student’s behavior or attendance does not meet College expectations, the College will communicate
the issue/concern to the student. If the College decides that the issue is not resolved, the student will
be placed on Discipline Report. Note: “College” refers to Parkland College.
1. The instructor identifies issues/concerns as well as expected changes and you are given a verbal warning. If you resolve issues or concerns, there will be no further action.
2. If issues or concerns continue or additional concerns are noted, you will be placed on Step 1. This includes written documentation of the concern and a plan of action for resolution. If you resolve the issues or concerns, there will be no further action. After 4 weeks, if issues/concerns are resolved, you will be removed from Step 1.
3. If issues or concerns continue or additional concerns are noted, you will be placed on Step 2. This includes further written documentation of the concern and a new plan of action for resolving the issue. The documentation could be in the form of a strict contract, outlining the specific issues you need to address and the action needed to address them. In cases where you are absent, the instructor will complete a Step 2 form without your presence, in order to meet this documentation requirement. If you resolve the issues or concerns, there will be no further action. After 8 weeks, you will be removed from Step 2.
4. If issues or concerns have still not been resolved, you will be placed on Step 3, which is discontinuation from the program and automatic discontinuation of PTA. In some rare cases, the instructor may recommend a contract for you, rather than immediately implementing Step 3.
NOTE: The “8-Day Rule” is followed by Yorkton Adult 10/12 for Attendance issues. If a student has missed 8 class periods from any one class, the individual may be discontinued from that class. The Yorkton Step Procedure is based on days missed, not attendance percentages. Warning at 2 days, Step 1 at 3 days, Step 2 at 6 days, Step 3(discontinuation) at 8 days.
Student Misconduct As a student, you need to know what constitutes misconduct. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Cheating: eg. copying and/or using someone else’s work
Disruption of Activities: any behaviour that is disruptive to your instructor and/or another student (for example, excessive talking, eating in class, swearing)
Harassment (see Parkland College Anti-Harassment Policy)
Inappropriate use of computers (see the Computer and Internet Use Policy)
Plagiarism: eg. copying off the Internet, copying from a book without crediting the source
Theft
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Use of alcohol or other drugs while attending classes
Those displaying behaviour regarded as misconduct will be subject to the discipline procedure, or in some
cases may be suspended or discontinued immediately by the Program Coordinator.
Gross Misconduct In cases where it is deemed that you are a threat to yourself or to others, you will be discontinued
immediately. PARKLAND COLLEGE has ZERO TOLERANCE TO VIOLENCE!
In cases where violence is an issue, you will be discontinued immediately by the Coordinator.
Student Appeal Process Policy: The College will provide an avenue of appeal for students who have been discontinued.
Procedure: Before entering an appeal, the student is encouraged to discuss the issue of concern with
the instructor and/or counsellor.
It is the responsibility of the student to officially begin the Student Appeal Process as outlined.
5. The first step is to prepare a written letter of appeal and email or fax it to the Coordinator in charge of the program. This must be done within 10 days of the discontinuation.
6. The Coordinator in charge of the program will rule on the appeal within 10 days of receiving it. The Coordinator will explain the ruling to the student by email or fax and send a copy of the appeal and the ruling to the Manager or appropriate Director in charge of the program.
7. If the student is not satisfied with the Coordinator’s ruling, she/he can appeal by email or fax to the Manager or appropriate Director in charge within 10 days. The Manager/Director in charge will rule on the appeal by email or fax and explain the ruling to the student within 10 days.
8. If the student is not satisfied with the Manager/Director’s ruling, she/he can appeal by email or fax to the President of Parkland College within 10 days. The President of Parkland College will rule on the appeal and explain the ruling to the student within 10 days by email or fax.
The student may choose to drop the appeal process at any point in the process.
Only one appeal per student will be granted in an academic year.
Discontinuation/ Withdrawal If you are discontinued, you will usually be required to wait one full academic year before re-applying to
any Adult Basic Education program at Parkland College. Readmission to College ABE programs will be
processed according to the College intake procedure.
If you voluntarily withdraw, you will usually be required to meet with your instructor and student counsellor to set up a plan for your return. If you are discontinued or withdraw for reasons deemed to require counseling or outside intervention,
documentation will usually be required to verify the follow-through before re-admission will be
considered.
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On re-admission, you may be required to serve a probationary period of at least one month on a strict
contract. The contract will act as the initial verbal warning. If issues or concerns raised in the contract
continue or additional concerns are noted, Step 1 would be the first documentation needed in the
discipline format, followed by Step 2 (if needed), followed by Step 3, which is discontinuation from Adult
Basic Education.
Please remember:
If you have been discontinued or withdrawn three times from Adult Basic Education, you
CANNOT attend any future ABE programs offered by the College.
University
Student Misconduct As a student, you need to know what constitutes misconduct. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to,
cheating, plagiarism, and disruption of instructional activities, fighting, harassment, theft, inappropriate
use of computers, and/or use of alcohol or other drugs while attending classes. Misconduct also
includes:
• Cheating: eg. copying and/or using someone else’s work
• Plagiarism: eg. copying off the Internet, copying out a book without crediting the source of your
information
• Disruption of Activities: any behaviour that is disruptive to your instructor and/or another
student (for example, excessive talking, eating in class, swearing)
Those unable to comply with the above will be subject to the discipline procedure, or in some cases may
be suspended or discontinued immediately.
Gross Misconduct In cases where it is deemed that you are a threat to yourself or to others, you will be discontinued
immediately.
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Appendix 4 – Refund Policies
Skills Training Programs Students who notify the college in writing of their withdrawal, or are discontinued by the college, may be
entitled to a refund of tuition only. Refunds are not provided for materials and/or textbooks.
Where the accrediting institution has a Refund Policy, their policy will take precedence over the policy below.
Please refer to the accrediting institutions website for details on the refund policy.
1. Accepted and/or conditionally accepted students who withdraw 30 calendar days or more prior to the start date of their program session are entitled to a refund of paid tuition. An administrative withdrawal fee of $105 will be withheld.
2. Accepted and/or conditionally accepted students who withdraw within the 29 days prior to the start date of their program session but on or before the sixth scheduled day of their program session are entitled to a full refund of their paid tuition (less the tuition deposit)
3. Certificate and diploma students who withdraw or are discontinued after the sixth scheduled day of a semester, program (if not semestered) are subject to the following refund regulations:
The following apply after the 6th day of the program:
Programs organized by semester:
• On or before mid point of 1st semester • 50% of 1st semester, full refund of 2nd semester
• After mid point of 1st semester • Full refund of 2nd semester • On or before mid point of 2nd semester • 50% of 2nd semester • After mid point of 2nd semester • No refund
Applied Certificate programs:
• On or before the mid point • 50% refund
• After mid point of the program • No refund
Non-semestered programs:
• On or before the 1st quarter of the program • 75% refund
• Between 1st quarter and the mid point of the
program
• 50% refund
• After mid point of the program • No refund
All application fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE.
This refund policy does not apply to Firefighter Professional Qualification Programs.
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Firefighter Training Students withdrawing from this program must submit a written request for a tuition refund to Parkland
College. The request will be considered based on the circumstances and time frame.
If student withdraws prior to the program start date – refund of tuition less deposit paid will be
refunded.
If student withdraws within the first 5 days of the program – 50% tuition refund
If student withdraws after the 5th day of the program – no refund.
Refunds are not provided for materials.
Adult Basic Education Each ABE student must submit a $40.00 book caution fee prior to enrolment as a replacement cost for
lost or damaged books. When all books are returned undamaged and when your instructors have
confirmed the return of all materials, you can apply to get a caution fee refund. If all conditions are met,
a refund cheque will be mailed to you.
University Any credit resulting from dropping a class will be applied against any other tuition or fees owed to the
University, either for the current term or the next term. If no monies are owed, you may request a
refund through either:
University of Regina: http://www.uregina.ca/gencal/ugcal/fees/ugcal_53.shtml
University of Saskatchewan: http://students.usask.ca/money/tuition-fees/refunds.php
Note: If you have negotiated a student loan, any credit will be returned to the loan provider so as to
reduce the balance owing.
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Appendix 5 - University Program Information
Parkland College in Yorkton is a designated Arts and Science site for the University of Regina (U of R) and
for the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).
All degree courses offered through Parkland College have exactly the same value as courses offered on-
campus. The lab content in the Natural Science courses is also exactly the same.
University professors in Yorkton must meet the same standards as sessional lecturers’ on-campus, and
are selected by the university’s appropriate college or faculty. Although the majority of the courses are
offered with the professor in the classroom, the College also participates in innovative distance
education delivery systems from both universities using video-conferencing (multi-mode), internet and
satellite television.
Information for New Students University of Regina: http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/admitted/index.html
University of Saskatchewan: http://students.usask.ca/new-students.php
Program Guide & Class Listing A complete program gruide and class listing are available on the Parkland College website at
http://students.parklandcollege.sk.ca
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Appendix 6 - ABE (Adult Basic Education) Information
Adult Basic Education Achievement Awards The following awards are presented annually at each campus to recognize excellence in achievement and
attendance. No application is required for these awards. If there are no qualified candidates, no award
will be given:
Attendance Award - $100.00
• Based on highest attendance
(90% accumulative attendance or higher; enrolled for a minimum of 100 days)
Achievement Award (Adult 10) - $100.00
• Must complete Adult 10
• 3 credits in 10-month programs
• Highest academic average
• Consideration given to attendance and subject load
Achievement Award (Adult 12) - $100.00
• Must complete Adult 12 or a 24-credit 12
• Must complete 4 credits in 10-month programs
• Highest academic average
• Consideration given to attendance and subject load
Scholastic Award - $100.00
• Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates the spirit of Adult Education
• Consideration given to: academic average, attendance, subject load, leadership, & commitment
to learning
GED Award (GED 12) - $100.00
• Awarded to a student attending Adult Basic Education
• Highest average of the 5 GED standard score results
Adult Basic Education Attendance The College programs involve training to ultimately prepare students for employment. As part of that
preparation, our goal is to encourage punctuality and attendance of all students.
Students who are repeatedly late or leave early are subject to being marked absent. Up to ½ hour late is
marked as late but more than ½ hour will be counted as an absence.
(Yorkton) If a student has missed 8 class periods from any one class the individual may be discontinued
from that class. Known as the “8-day rule”.
(Rural Campuses) students must maintain a 90% attendance record. Any absences will be recorded.
Students are responsible for all work missed.
(Yorkton) An Adult 10/12 student has up to and including the end of the fifth week of class in each
trimester to withdraw from a particular class. If the student withdraws before 5 weeks he/she will have
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no record of the class on his/her transcript. If the withdrawal is after the five weeks, students will receive
a final mark based on the work done to that date.
On-going attendance issues, including medical and compassionate reasons, will be dealt with according
to the Discipline Report Procedure on page 22. Each student’s circumstances will be reviewed on an
individual basis.
If a student is absent and does not contact the College for 5 consecutive days, he/she shall be
discontinued. You are expected to contact your instructors daily when you are absent.
Ante-Up Program (Yorkton Campus) The college recognizes the correlation between attendance and both student retention and achievement.
Any class session or activity missed, regardless of cause, reduces the opportunity for learning and may
adversely affect a student’s achievement in reaching the individual’s program goals. Class attendance is
required beginning with the first class meeting, and students are expected to attend all classes in which
they are enrolled.
This program is controlled by the student, each individual instructor, and counsellor/tutor, ABE
Coordinator and Director of Academics and Student Services. It includes both positive incentives for
students who maintain good attendance, and accountability for those who choose not to.
Ante-Up Program includes the following four parts:
A. STEP DOCUMENTATION:
Step 1 – Documented absenteeism= 3 classes
Students absent for 3 classes will be given a verbal and written warning from their instructor.
Step 2---Documented absenteeism = 6 classes
All instructors requiring homework to be completed, including exams or quizzes, will fill out an Ante-Up Form.
Student will attend Ante-Up classes until all missed work has been completed and approved by instructors.
Students must attend 6 Ante-Up sessions to make up for the 6 classes missed.
See part B regarding specifics of Ante-Up classes.
Step 3—Documented absenteeism= 8 classes
Official Discontinuation
Letter/Appeal Process
Absence: An absence is defined as any time a student is not in attendance in the class to which he or she has been assigned.
Tardy/Lates: Up to ½ hour late is marked as late, but more than ½ hour will be counted as an absence.
B. ANTE-UP CLASSES:
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1. Students will be asked to attend the “Ante-Up” program to be held during the lunch hour in a
designated classroom. Students will be encouraged to bring lunch to this session led by the ABE
Coordinator/Counsellor/Tutor. Ante-Up classes will be held Monday, Tuesday and every second
Wednesday of month. The ABE Coordinator/Counsellor/Tutor will be prepared to aid students in
progressing toward the completion of all homework components. Students must attend 6
sessions to make up for the six classes missed, absenteeism is then reset to Step 1.
2. All “Ante-Up” time must be completed before the trimester ends.
C. FORMATIVE OPPORTUNITIES:
What are “Formative Opportunities”?
Formative opportunities serve as educational devices to assist students in attaining the maturity required to live in community and society. Formative opportunities are used in conjunction with the Ante-Up classes to hold students accountable for their behaviour as well as provide a venue for meaningful contribution to the greater community.
Formative Opportunities:
Wednesday Noon Hour Workshops—can be given by a number of individuals: a representative
of the police department (drug and alcohol dependency discussion), professionals from the
community who wish to volunteer their time, specialists from our campus, and counsellor lead
initiatives (anger management).
Mentoring Program—Elders, previous successful students other role models will spend a
scheduled time with the student.
D. BANKING TIME (ETO/EDO):
1. Students will be allowed to bank up to 20 hours by attending the “Ante-Up” noon hour sessions.
2. The student must be involved in meaningful subject course work as directed by individual instructors.
3. Students are encouraged to be proactive with attendance. If you are expecting to be absent for
a particular class, classes or the entire day bank your time accordingly. 4. EDO’s will not be awarded during examination times.
5. Students must apply for and receive prior approval from the ABE Coordinator for an ETO/EDO.
Leave of Absence
Leaves of absence will be considered for medical reasons only, including stress leave, that cause you to
be absent for 5 or more days, provided your doctor agrees with this reason and signs the Attending
Physician’s Statement required by PTA. Physician’s reports are available through the student counselor
or your doctor’s office.
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The LOA must be arranged with your instructor and the student counselor prior to the leave being taken.
In an emergency, you can make this arrangement by phone. Leave of absence forms are available from
your student counselor. NOTE: A LOA cannot exceed 3 weeks!
Only one LOA will be granted per academic year. A leave of absence may lead to discontinuation if the
time away means you will not be able to complete your course load in the required time.
Provincial Training Allowance Eligibility for the amount of the training allowance is based on your assessed financial need.
Rules & Regulations
You are required to provide verification of income and expenses to PTA. Failure to do so may
result in an overpayment, which means paying back the amount owing.
Attendance policy monitored by the college may be audited by the PTA office.
The maximum accumulated time on PTA is 36 months. Your training time is determined by your
educational plan, not by how much time is left in your 36 months.
Programming must be a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify for PTA. Therefore, part-time
students are not eligible.
Students repeating subjects without approval do not qualify for PTA.
People who have already graduated from high school or Adult 12 are not eligible to receive PTA.
Seats are limited to those who have not graduated.
No summer break funding is available so there is no PTA for July and August. Therefore, your last
PTA cheque before summer holidays will be at the end of May.
It is your responsibility to keep the College advised of any changes that affect PTA, i.e. address change,
number of dependents, spousal or personal income. Daycare receipts do not have to be submitted to the
College but please keep track of them in case you are audited by PTA.