2019-20 Trades Student Handbook

TRADES ORIENTATION HANDBOOK

2019- 2020

TRADES

ORIENTATION HANDBOOK

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Trades Orientation Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS

School of Trades & Technology Staff................................................................................................... 2 Important Telephone Numbers On/ Off Campus ................................................................................ 3 Welcome Message from the School of Trades & Technology ............................................................. 4 Other Continuing Education Opportunities ........................................................................................ 4 Overview of your Apprenticeship Training Contract; Simplified ......................................................... 5 Tuition & Mandatory Fees .................................................................................................................. 6 Policies Student Attendance/Punctuality ....................................................................................... 6 Formal Re-Evaluation of An Assigned Mark …………………….……………………………………………. 7 Smoking Policy .................................................................................................................. 7 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.) ................................... 7 Refund Policy for Apprenticeship ...................................................................................... 7 College Facilities Housing ............................................................................................................................. 7 Cafeteria ............................................................................................................................ 7 Parking .............................................................................................................................. 8 Health Services .................................................................................................................. 8 Counsellor ......................................................................................................................... 9 Recreation ......................................................................................................................... 9 The Teaching & Learning Commons .................................................................................. 9 Computers....................................................................................................................... 10 Financial Aid and Awards ................................................................................................ 10 Student’s Rights and Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 10 Lakeland College Awards Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries ................................................................................... 13 Government Scholarships for Apprentices ....................................................................................... 14 Apprentice Grants & Loans ............................................................................................................... 14 Special Note to Trades Students ....................................................................................................... 15 College Map ...................................................................................................................................... 16

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Trades Orientation Handbook SCHOOL OF TRADES & TECHNOLOGY STAFF

Dean Department Chair Department Chair Admin. Assistant to the Dean Admin. Assistant

Dave King Graham Hammel Chris Thompson Kari Dougan Diane Winter

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN, HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN & PARTS TECHNICIAN Lab Technicians: Greg Betz 853-8435 Mike Rozka 853-8572 Instructors: Mark Hager 853-8784 Dave Harasiuk 853-8813 Don Henry 853-8553 Randy Hobbis 853-8548 Program Head Allan Hopper 853-8557 Marcel Lefebvre 853-8815 Program Head Peter Ling 853-8695 Ed Mailhot 853-8667 Mark Okrainetz 853-8542 Darrell Saskiw 853-8550 CARPENTRY Lab Technician: David Jones Instructors: Curtis Cassibo Jordan Kalczak Neil Napora Trevor Provick John Wilkinson

853-8804 853-8558 Program Head 853-8554 853-8540 853-8806 853-8805

ELECTRICAL Lab Technician (Electrical & Instrument): Greg Barr 853-8570 Instructors: Joshua Anderson 853-8635 Dave Bates 853-8732 Program Head

853-8560 853-8533 853-8707 853-8822 853-8539

Todd Cemulini Ivan Cusack Stacy Dunham Arne Nelson Randy Ramsay

853-8568 853-8625 853-8591 853-8489 853-8816

INSTRUMENTATION Instructors: Todd Cemulini Aidan Grinde

853-8568 853-8547 Program Head

STEAMFITTER- PIPEFITTER/ GASFITTER Instructors: Lawrence Klatt 853-8660 Joe Laurence 853-8578 Angus MacLean 853-8785 Darryl Magas 853-8817 Program Head WELDING Lab Technician: Dean Rayment Instructors: Lyle Kragnes Owen Lakusta Harold Lewis Clint Zimmerman

853-8464 or Lab -8404 853-8810 853-8819 Program Head 853-8617 853-8520

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS ON CAMPUS Registrar

Brad Romanchuk

853-8429

Apprenticeship Registration Clerk

Dorothy Pidruchney

853-8500

Nurse

Kim Dary

853-8432

Counsellor

Chantel Walker

853-8583

Financial Aid & Student Awards

Geretta Partington Lindsay Gorkoff

853-8418 853-8573

Security

Leeman Martin

853-8505

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS OFF CAMPUS Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education

Local Office

Web site

John Klatt 1-800-248-4823 Apprenticeship Consultant

4701- 52 Street Vermilion, Alberta

1-800-248-4823

http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca

Canada Alberta Service Centre (Any questions or inquiries about claims)

1-800-206-7218

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL OF TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

On behalf of Lakeland College and the instructors and staff, we would like to welcome you.

It is our expectation that your time spent here will be in an environment where you will learn at the highest level.

Our instructors are all certified and knowledgeable in their respective fields.

Please feel free to approach any of the staff for advice or assistance on any matter that pertains to your training.

It is our endeavour to develop you into successful apprentices and high calibre, certified journeymen.

We wish you success!

Dave King Dean Trades & Technology (780) 853-8560

Graham Hammel Chair Trades & Technology (780) 853-8533

Chris Thompson Chair Trades & Technology (780)853-8707

OTHER CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES The School of Trades and Technology at Lakeland College offers training that extends beyond the regular full-time programs. If you or your employer(s) are looking for short courses, we presently have several updating courses that are available and are also willing to tailor courses to your special needs. We are able to offer courses in several areas such as; • B-Pressure Prep Course • B-Pressure Initial test • Master Electrician Certification If there is any extension training you are interested in, please contact Eileen Arthur at (780)853-8567 or Nadine Farkash at (780)853-8493to discuss your needs.

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APPRENTICESHIP OVERVIEW 1.

All REQUIREMENTS of YOUR Apprenticeship are YOUR responsibility. ❖ Any questions call or visit the nearest AIT office.

2.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE cards (stapled in back of Record Book) MUST be completed and sent in to Apprenticeship Office as soon as you switch employers or change address.

3.

Apprentices who require SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS must identify themselves as such to their Instructor, the Learning Center and to the Apprenticeship Office in the FIRST WEEK of Training so that arrangements can be made.

4.

RECORD BOOK must be sent in AFTER your expected completion date, not before. ❖ Keep it with your other valuable documents; a replacement costs you money! ❖ Send it in for updating when all elements of your training pattern for that particular year have been met.

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TRAINING PATTERN label (glued to page 3 of Record Book) identifies your custom training pattern and Expected Completion Date. Plan to ATTEND TECHNICAL TRAINING every year. Certificate of Progress STAMP here entitles you to next percentage of pay

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CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT If your contract gets cancelled, call your local Apprenticeship office immediately.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There are several programs available; get to know what they are by visiting http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca which also includes other valuable information about your Trade.

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TUITION/MANDATORY FEES Total mandatory fees include tuition, Individual Learning Modules, comprehensive, student association fee and program specific fee. Please not fees may vary according to program enrolled in.

Shop Fee’s vary according to the program you are enrolled in.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES STUDENT ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY BACKGROUND Trades related training is considered an extension of the workplace in terms of attendance and punctuality. It is expected that students will manage their time in accordance with the published class schedule and will attend all classes every day.

Policy Instructors will inform the students on intake day of the class schedules and the expectations regarding attendance and punctuality and provide a copy of the attendance policy.

Instructors must maintain accurate daily attendance records and will record the attendance at regular starting time of each class.

PROCEDURE If a student must be away from technical training for any reason, they are asked to respect the training provider and treat them as they would an employer – any advanced notice of being away is better than no notice. Students must always call the training provider at the number provided to them to let the instructional staff know they are away, why they are absent and when they expect to return to their studies.

APPRENTICES Apprentices are required to attend technical training classes every day classes are held.

Lateness is considered a form of absenteeism. For recording purposes, any hour or portion thereof missed from class time will be recorded as one hour of absent time.

According to AIT policy: •

A maximum of three days of excused absence is permitted due to illness or crisis.

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A Special Report will be submitted to AIT for every six hours of absence.

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At eighteen hours of absence, a Special Report will be forwarded to AIT and the apprentice may be dismissed from the program unless the instructor advises that the absence was justifiable and the apprentice should be given the opportunity to proceed.

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Being late for class is considered absenteeism. Habitual lateness may be cause for dismissal.

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Unexcused absences may be cause for dismissal.

FORMAL RE-EVALUATION OF AN ASSIGNED MARK General Statement To provide guidelines for students wishing to have an assigned mark formally reevaluated.

Guidelines If students feel a formal re-evaluation is necessary, the student should first discuss the matter with the instructor.

1. Normally, requests for formal re-evaluation should be made within 5 days of receiving the grade.

2. If the instructor is not available or if the student is not satisfied with the instructor’s review, the student should complete the appropriate form and submit it to the Chair for review.

3. If the request is approved, the student is required to pay the appropriate fee.

4. If the student is not satisfied with the decision at any stage, they may appeal that decision through the college’s student appeal procedure. * Student Appeal Procedure 5.58 can be found at the following link http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/my-lakeland/ Lakeland Policies & Procedures, page 10 or you can request a copy from the Chair of your program SMOKING POLICY Lakeland College is designated as a non-smoking facility.

WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (W.H.M.I.S.) In accordance with the Federal Government Chemical Hazards Regulation, Section 17, all students enrolled in a six-week or longer Trades course will be required to successfully complete a College W.H.M.I.S. awareness course.

REFUND POLICY- APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS All Fees are due at time of registration.

All withdrawals must be reported by the apprentice to the Apprenticeship Registration Coordinator @ 853-8500.

Students withdrawing up to 5 working days prior to the first day of class will be eligible for a full refund less and administrative fee of $100. No refund thereafter.

Individual Learning Module refunds will be issued to those individuals who have obtained their modules elsewhere. On the first day of class the student will need to have the instructor sign the confirmation of modules form and then go to the Trades Office to complete the ILM refund request form.

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COLLEGE FACILITIES HOUSING (Residence Office) Judy Eyben (780)853-8480 For current information on rates and requirements please access the college website, www.lakelandcollge.ca

CAFETERIA (Alumni Hall, Room AH 156) The cafeteria is open five days a week. Hours of operation may vary during off-peak season. You may buy meals on an individual item basis, or purchase a discounted meal plan. Ask about our “Meal Plan Card.” For further information, contact the Manager of Food Services. The cafeteria is managed by Aramark Services and the vending machines

by Conference Services.

Hours of Operation:

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday through Friday (Sept. – April) 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday (May – June)

PARKING Free parking is available in parking lots F, B, C and the south row of lot G in Vermilion. No tag is required. A limited number of private energized parking stalls are available for a fee for lots G and Q. Since there are a limited number of energized stalls, a first come-first serve basis and lottery draw system are used. (Note: Power is not guaranteed during extreme cold temperatures when electrical power is at peak demand.) If you want an energized parking stall, contact Marilyn Isley in the Residence Office in Vermilion at 8538479.

HEALTH SERVICES (Alumni Hall, Student Services) Health Services is located in Alumni Hall and deals with all illnesses or injuries. A Registered Nurse is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. from Monday to Friday in Vermilion.

All apprentices are required to submit a completed Health Services Record on Registration Day. The college does not assume responsibility for the cost of medical treatment or hospitalization. You should check your coverage under Alberta Health Care or, if you’re

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from out of province, with your provincial health insurance regarding services while attending Lakeland College.

COUNSELLING (Alumni Hall, Student Services) Chantel Walker

(780)853-8583

Call a counsellor in the Counselling Services Department if you need help in any of the following areas (please don’t limit your queries to these items--if we don’t have the answer, we’ll find it!): academic concerns, career planning information, personal issues and general information.

RECREATION Tami Klatt (780)853-8472 The Recreation Department at Lakeland College believes that exercise is a key element to living a good life. Whether you are interested in a competitive game of badminton, or just a fun game of volleyball, we can accommodate you.

The recreation complex is open seven days a week and boasts one gymnasium, two racquetball/squash courts, a 3000 square foot weight room, and a swimming pool complete with steam room and whirlpool. The best part is that it’s all covered by your comprehensive fee—all you have to do is present your student identification card. Come on down to the Recreation Department and participate—you’re almost guaranteed to enjoy yourself!

THE TEACHING & LEARNING COMMONS (Alumni Hall, Room AH 026) Dale Pearce (780)853-8438 The Learning Centre is located in AH 026 (inside the Library) and offers academic support services to all Lakeland College students at no charge. Its services include: • College Prep 101 • Student Success Workshops] • Individual Consultation • Peer Tutoring Program • Special Needs services • Health & Wellness Services *Students can also use the area for study.

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COMPUTERS (Information Technology, AH032) To have access to College computers in the Library and labs, all students must register with Information Technology.

FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS (Alumni Hall, Student Services) The Financial Aid and Awards Office, located in Alumni Hall, serves two purposes: 1.

2.

To provide financial information and assistance with money management.

To administer the bursaries, awards and scholarships of Lakeland College.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Students who register at Lakeland College agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution and are expected to conduct themselves in a forthright and honest manner.

Students Have the Right To: 1. A learning environment providing: a. Respect and fairness from faculty, staff and fellow students; b. Freedom from harassment; and c. Preservation of student dignity.

2. Individually/collectively make their point of view known to any consulting or decision making body of the College following College procedures.

3. Form clubs and committees through the Students’ Association and to associate with other organizations to promote common interests.

4. A responsible student press independent of College structure and policies.

5. Reasonable access to statements of policies, procedures and guidelines of the College and student organizations.

6. Reasonable and legitimate access to the College buildings and facilities.

7. Have the privacy of their student records protected and personal access provided in accordance with Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and College procedures.

8. Challenge the accuracy of an evaluation following the procedures outlined in the College’s Student Appeal Procedure.

9. Reasonable amount of student support systems.

10. Be informed of the content and requirements of their courses and programs. This should include: a. A course outline; b. A method of student evaluation; c. A description of major assignments and when they are due; and d. Attendance requirements.

11. Appropriate instruction/facilitation of learning in all courses.

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12. Confidentiality of evaluations.

13. Have assignments, essays, exams (excluding final exams) returned in a reasonable amount of time. The instructor will consult with the students if a delay is to be expected.

14. Expect, where reasonable and upon student request, that individual course performance will be discussed with the appropriate instructor one week prior to the last day to withdraw without academic penalty.

15. Be advised of methods by which course/program deficiencies can be cleared.

16. Expect reasonable access to faculty members for assistance with courses or academic problems.

17. Reasonable notification of class cancellations.

Students Have the Responsibility To: 1.

Conduct them-selves in a manner which reflects a positive image on Lakeland College in official, co-curricular and extracurricular events.

2.

Attempt to resolve academic and personal problems by communicating with the appropriate College personnel.

3.

Observe non-smoking regulations as posted in the College.

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Keep the College informed of their current mailing address and any change of name.

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Ensure the effective management of the Students’ Association.

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Ensure that any student press acts in a responsible manner.

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Maintain responsible student representation on various College committees, such as Academic Council, and the Board of Governors.

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Familiarize themselves with course and program requirements.

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Observe all health and safety procedures outlined for classrooms, laboratories, field trips and practicums.

10. Maintain a satisfactory academic standing while in attendance at Lakeland College (see College Procedures 5.78 and 5.63).

11. Be punctual and regular in attendance as specified in the course outline of a particular course, the program handbook of a particular program, or the Student Attendance in Class Procedure (5.73).

12. Students are also expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. In the event that a student fails to maintain his/her responsibilities and is suspected of academic or non-academic misconduct as defined below, he/she may be subject to the Student Discipline Procedure (5.57). Misconduct will include, but is not limited to: Academic Misconduct, including: a. Conduct disruptive to class. b. Failure to follow program or course objectives as outlined in the student’s program handbook or course outline.

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Trades Orientation Handbook Any student behaviour within the classroom, lab or field trip, which is described within the section titled “Non-Academic Misconduct.”

Dishonesty in academic matters including cheating, aiding and abetting, etc.

Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:  Cheating on examinations by the use of crib notes, unauthorized use of an electronic device, copying from another paper either before or during the examination, or by any other means.  Theft of examinations.  Deliberately allowing another student to copy one’s work.  Falsifying results of laboratory experiments.  Buying/obtaining a paper/project and turning it in as an original.  Writing an examination for someone else or vice versa.  Unauthorized collaboration on the preparation of course work.

Plagiarism including the submission of the work of others, published or not, in whole or in part without acknowledgement or proper documentation. According to St. Martin’s Handbook for Canadians (Lunsford, Connors, & Segal, 1989), the following materials require proper acknowledgement: direct quotations longer than two words; facts that are not common knowledge or are arguable; judgments, opinions, or ideas of others, even if paraphrased or summarized; statistics, charts, tables, and graphs from other sources; or information or help provided by friends, instructors, or others. Common knowledge, facts available from a wide variety of sources and a student’s own findings from field research do NOT require credit. Plagiarism can be judged to have occurred if: the instructor has both the material presented by the student and the original source from which this material was taken; the student is incapable of explaining the terminology or ideas in the submitted material, and such terminology or ideas do not originate in the works contained in the accompanying bibliography or works cited page; for oral presentations, the student cannot produce the notes or texts used to prepare his/her material.

Non-Academic Misconduct, including a. Failure to obey College employees in the performance of duties. b. Misuse of fire or safety equipment including signs and notices. c. Threatening to subject or subjecting any student, staff member or College visitor to physical or mental harassment, indignity, injury or violence. d. Directing abusive language, indecent or libellous statements, unfounded allegations or statements harmful to personal dignity towards students, staff members or College visitors. e. Violating the harassment policy of the College. f. Irresponsible behaviour on College premises, in a College vehicle or at a College/students’ association-sanctioned function. g. Use/possession of illegal drugs on College premises, in a College vehicle or at a College/student’s association-sanctioned function.

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Threatening to or damaging, destroying, or moving without permission, any College controlled property, property belonging to the Students’ Association, or property belonging to a student, staff member or visitor to the College. i.

Unauthorized use of or entry into College property. j.

Use or possession of firearms or restricted weapons on College property. k. Neglecting safety procedures or intentionally creating safety hazards. l.

Behaviour which is unlawful. m. Any infraction of the College “Client Code of Ethics” regarding the use of computer facilities and resources. n. Any infraction of the College’s “Residence Code of Conduct.”

LAKELAND COLLEGE AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES You need to think about both internal--Lakeland College--and external--all the other-awards and scholarships that may be available to you.

You can search our database of awards, scholarships and bursaries. It also tells you the difference between the three types of free money.

Most of the Lakeland College Trades Awards & Scholarships are faculty recommended which means you are not required to fill out an application. Do well in your course, and/ or make a positive impact on classmates and instructors and you may be recognized.

Don't forget to check out possible awards offered by Businesses & Foundations. Many scholarships go un-awarded because they didn't have an applicant. We list some of the possibilities in our external awards page, but this is just a sample.

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Check around your community for other possibilities.

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Organizations that you, your parents or even your grandparents belong to may also have a scholarship or bursary.

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Does the company you or your parents work for offer scholarships

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Check organizations related to your program of study, they may have an award

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Check national listings (on our external awards page) for scholarships

www.lakelandcollege.ca/campus-life/financial-aid/awards/search-our-database.aspx

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GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR APPRENTICES The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Board provides more than 900 scholarships to apprentices and occupational trainees every year.

• Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)/Career and Technology Studies (CTS) Scholarships

• Pre-Apprentice Scholarships • Apprentice and Occupational Trainee Scholarships • World Skills Legacy Scholarship

For more information go to Trades Secret link:http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/financialassistance/scholarships/

APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS & LOANS For up to date information and application form on Apprenticeship Grants and Apprentice Loans go to the Service Canada link: http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/support_apprentices/grants.page?

Or the Alberta and Industry Training link

https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/financial-assistance/grants-and-tax-benefits/

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SPECIAL NOTE TO TRADES STUDENTS

Achieving a good working relationship with faculty members is an important factor in being a successful student. Part of the responsibility for achieving this rests with you, the student.

What You Can Expect From Your Instructor • To explain in advance the purpose, scope, and objectives of a course.

• To give a clear schedule of material to be covered, and reading and writing assignments to be completed.

• To make clear the purpose and scope of each lecture or class.

• To explain assignments fully and clearly.

• To specify evaluation procedures.

• To evaluate students.

• To mark tests, papers, etc., bearing in mind that the marking should provide the student with a further important learning experience, and return it within a reasonably short time.

• To give students an opportunity to respond to his or her teaching through questions and comments, and to answer all reasonable questions conscientiously and courteously.

• To assist students in preparing for tests and exams.

• To be available for consultation, via fixed office hours or arranged appointments.

• To support students with their educational goals.

What Your Instructor Expects of You • • • •

To attend all classes.

To do all the assigned readings.

To hand assignments in on time.

To seek clarification of what is not understood in classes or assignments, and to ask for further information as required.

• To use tests as an opportunity to learn about his or her progress and performance.

• To take responsibility for your own learning.

• To prepare for classes.

Other Points to Remember Your instructor is here to reasonably support you!

If you have concerns, your first point of contact should be your instructor(s). If you continue to have difficulties, you may contact the Chair, a counsellor in Student Services, or finally the Dean of your school

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