Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies Handbook 2016-2017 by Christopher Russell

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2016 - 2017

Vision Statement With a proud tradition of accessible highquality education, we aim to exceed the expectations of our students, staff and other stakeholders, as the premier tertiary educational institution in the Caribbean, in areas of Labour, Cooperative Studies and a dynamic range of other specialised training programmes.

Mission Statement Our mission is to increase the capacity and consciousness of the Labour and Co-operative Movements, people based and professional institutions, both locally and regionally, and to empower present and future working people. To do this we will: • Foster and encourage critical thinking; • Provide the highest quality educational and research programmes for our students in physically and intellectually supportive learning environment; • Provide and enable a highly committed, qualified, dynamic and professional staff; and • Be proactive and innovative in meeting the needs of all our stakeholders in a continuously changing and competitive environment.

Table of Contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Academic Calendar 2014 - 2015 ....................................................................................................09 About the College............................................................................................................................13 History..............................................................................................................................................14 Distance Learning Unit....................................................................................................................17 Sites/Facilities .................................................................................................................................17 Registration and Accreditation ........................................................................................................17 Articulation.......................................................................................................................................17 Affiliation..........................................................................................................................................17 Admissions .....................................................................................................................................17 Eligibility for Admission ...................................................................................................................18 Admission Procedures.....................................................................................................................18 Admission Categories......................................................................................................................18 Registration .....................................................................................................................................18 Student Identification Card .............................................................................................................18 Tuition Fees ....................................................................................................................................19 Institutional Fees .............................................................................................................................20 Scholarships....................................................................................................................................21 Trade Union/Credit Union/ Co-operative/NGO Scholarships.....................................................................................................21 Eastern Credit Union Bursary Awards ............................................................................................21 Board of Governors’ Scholarships...................................................................................................21

2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION, POLICIES & PROCESS Class Attendance.............................................................................................................................24 Daily Starting Time ..........................................................................................................................24 Taping of Classroom Lectures.........................................................................................................24 Transfer ...........................................................................................................................................24 Leave of Absence ...........................................................................................................................24 Withdrawal ......................................................................................................................................24 Examinations ..................................................................................................................................24 Examinations Schedule...................................................................................................................25 Examination Final Grades................................................................................................................25 Student Identification at Examinations.............................................................................................25 Make-Up Examinations....................................................................................................................25 Grade Reports.................................................................................................................................25 Grading System...............................................................................................................................25 Grade Point Average (GPA) ............................................................................................................25 Example of Computation of GPA.....................................................................................................25 Transfer of Credits ..........................................................................................................................26 Prior Learning Assessment .............................................................................................................26 CCLCS Exemption Policies/Procedures..........................................................................................26 Application Procedure......................................................................................................................26 Grade Appeals ................................................................................................................................26 Course Code, Course Number and Course Title ............................................................................26 Course Load....................................................................................................................................27 Change of Programme....................................................................................................................27 Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Courses ........................................................................27 Matriculation to the next Programme Year .....................................................................................27 Matriculation to the Higher Programme Level.................................................................................27 Director’s Honours List ...................................................................................................................27 Most Outstanding Student Award....................................................................................................27 Course Assessment.........................................................................................................................27 Student Assessment of Lecturers ...................................................................................................27 Special Consideration to Graduate..................................................................................................27 Standards of Academic Progress.....................................................................................................28 Good Standing.................................................................................................................................28 Academic Warning...........................................................................................................................28 Academic Probation.........................................................................................................................28 Academic Suspension .....................................................................................................................28

Re-admission ......................................................................................................................................28 Academic Expulsion............................................................................................................................28 Repeating Courses..............................................................................................................................28

3 STUDENT AFFAIRS Our Mission..........................................................................................................................................30 Developmental Education....................................................................................................................30 Office of the Registrar..........................................................................................................................30 Transcripts...........................................................................................................................................30 Graduation Requirements....................................................................................................................30 Student Services .................................................................................................................................31 Student Support Centre ......................................................................................................................31 Student Activity Centre........................................................................................................................31 The Student Guild................................................................................................................................31 The Alumni ..........................................................................................................................................31 Students With Disabilities ...................................................................................................................31 Internships...........................................................................................................................................31 Placement Services.............................................................................................................................31 Student Information and Policies.........................................................................................................32 Courtesy...............................................................................................................................................32 Cell Phone Policy ................................................................................................................................32 Conduct ...............................................................................................................................................32 Submission of Documents and Official Forms.......................................................................................................................................32 Notice Boards.......................................................................................................................................32 Field Trips/Guest Lectures ..................................................................................................................32 Asset Usage ........................................................................................................................................33 Obscene Language/Violence...............................................................................................................33 Complaints/Recommendations............................................................................................................33 Littering ...............................................................................................................................................33 Lawns...................................................................................................................................................33 Room Use............................................................................................................................................33 ID Cards...............................................................................................................................................33 Compound Access ..............................................................................................................................33 Entry Rules and Regulations ..............................................................................................................33 Student Grievance Policy and Procedures .........................................................................................33 Trade Tools, Equipment and Ancillaries ..............................................................................................34 Vehicle Access Passes........................................................................................................................34 Traffic Management ............................................................................................................................34 Policy and Procedure for use of Shuttle Service .................................................................................34 Smoking...............................................................................................................................................34 Disruption of College Activity................................................................................................................34 Crisis, Disaster & Emergency Management Plan ...............................................................................34

4 LIBRARY SERVICES A Guide to Library Services..................................................................................................................36 Collection..............................................................................................................................................36 Circulation of Library Materials ............................................................................................................37 General Policy......................................................................................................................................37 Services ...............................................................................................................................................37 Library Usage.......................................................................................................................................37 Opening Hours.....................................................................................................................................37 ILO Library...........................................................................................................................................38 Access to the Library...........................................................................................................................38 Collection.............................................................................................................................................38 Services ..............................................................................................................................................38 Rules....................................................................................................................................................38 Tobago Campus Library Services .......................................................................................................39 Opening Hours.....................................................................................................................................39 Collections ...........................................................................................................................................39 Who May Borrow..................................................................................................................................39 Services ..............................................................................................................................................39

5 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & STAFF Executive Management .......................................................................................................................42 Board of Governors .............................................................................................................................43 Administrative & Support Staff .............................................................................................................44 Academic Staff: Full-Time.....................................................................................................................48

Quality Policy Statement T

he Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies aims to provide excellent and outstanding service to our internal and external stakeholders. We aim to consistently meet and surpass stakeholder requirements through continuous improvement endeavours. Every individual shares in the ownership of quality within the college and is focused on stakeholder satisfaction. The objectives of Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative studies are to: • Enhance the institution’s effectiveness in teaching and learning; • Encourage research and the dissemination of research results; • Increase the quality of the student experiences; and • Engage with the Labour and the Cooperative movements, people based and professional institutions both locally and regionally.

Academic Calendar 2014-2015 SEMESTER I - 2014 / 2015 Registration for Returning Students August 11th – 16th Registration for Incoming Students August 18th – 23nd Orientation August 21st Late registration August 25th – 29th Registration to repeat courses August 25th – 29th *Programme Orientation August 30th Convocation (ALL STUDENTS) August 17th Classes begin (Day and Evening) September 8th Open Day September 6th Registration for Ten Saturday Programme September 8th - October 4th Deadline for Add/Drop September 19th Republic Day September 24th Ten Week Full Time Programme in Industrial Relations September 22nd– November 28th Last Day to withdraw with “W” grade October 3rd Ten Saturday Programme October 4th – December 6th Graduation Ceremony TBA Classes end December 6 th Examinations December 10th – December 23rd SEMESTER II - 2014 / 2015 Registration for Second Semester Classes January 5th – 15th Classes begin January 19th Deadline for Add/Drop Classes February 12th Last Day to withdraw with “W” grade February 28th Registration for Ten Saturday Programme January 5th – February 7th Ten Saturday Programme February 7th – April 11th Carnival February TBA Spiritual Shouter Liberation Day March 31st Registration for Graduation May 31st Sports and Family Day TBA Registration of Ten Saturday Programme April 13th – May 7th Classes end May 2nd Examinations May11th – May23th SEMESTER III 2014/ 2015 (Optional) Registration for Third Semester Classes June 1st - June 6th Classes begin June 8th Deadline for Add/Drop Classes June 15th Last day to withdraw with “W” Grade June 22th Labour Day June 19th Ten Saturday Programme May 2nd – July 4th Indian Arrival Day May 30th Corpus Christi TBA Graduation Day TBA Semester ends July 18st Examination July 20th – July 25th REQUIREMENTS: All Make-up classes MUST be held within prescribed semester GATE requires that the grades of the previous semester must the on the students’ transcript as the students register for next semester.

GENERAL INFORMATION

About The College

ipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies is a tertiary institution offering full-time and parttime certiﬁcate, diploma, associate and bachelor’s degree programmes.

The College offers three Bachelor of Arts Degree, and three Bachelor of Science Degree programmes in the following disciplines: • Labour Studies • Co-operative Studies • Human Resource Management • Occupational Safety Health and the Environment • Project Management • Security Administration and Management Three Associate of Arts and four Associate of Science Degree programmes are also offered in the following disciplines: • Labour Studies • Co-operative Studies • Human Resource Management • Environment Management • Occupational Safety and Health • Project Management • Security Administration and Management

The College’s other programmes include introductory courses, certiﬁcate and diplomas in the following areas: • Credit Union Management • Emergency Management • Human Resource Management • Industrial Relations • Marketing • Occupational Safety and Health • Project Management • Public Relations • Security Administration and Management The College’s activities do not only embrace the usual teacher/ student relationship. From time to time, the College is called upon to train workers from different organizations, both public and private, in areas where our expertise has clearly been established. As the demand for knowledge workers on a national, regional and global level becomes greater, Cipriani College seeks to move its own employees to the level where staff can more effectively serve the needs of our core stakeholders. They come to us with the expectation that their skills and knowledge will be upgraded to keep apace with the current challenges which they as workers must face. Cipriani College is still developing, and in time hopes to assume regional leadership in the areas of its specialization.

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HISTORY The Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies is named after Arthur Andrew Cipriani, a distinguished son of Trinidad and Tobago, born in Port of Spain on 31st January 1875. He was of French-Corsican extraction, who attended St. Mary’s College in Port of Spain. Cipriani, one of the most important personalities in the history of Trinidad and Tobago, excelled in many fields, including sports, military service, public service and politics. He was an ardent sportsman. As a schoolboy and young adult, he played cricket and soccer and later in life, he was owner and trainer of thoroughbred horses. At the outbreak of World War I, he enlisted in the British Army. He rose to the rank of Captain in the British West Indies Regiment, itself not part of the British Army, but instead reserved for the blacks of the colonies. This unit saw only limited action in the Middle East since it was the policy of the British never to allow black troops to engage in actual fighting against European troops. Captain Cipriani was one of the officers who brought charges against the British authorities that they had discriminated against his black regiment; however, the army dismissed these charges. In 1919, soon after he returned to Trinidad from active service in World War I, he was elected President of the Soldiers and Sailors union, an organization formed to promote the interests of the ex-servicemen. He also joined the Trinidad Workingmen’s Association, which had been founded in 1897 by Walter Mills, a Port of Spain druggist and which appealed to working-class support. He accepted the presidency of the TWA in 1923. Under Cipriani’s leadership, the TWA rapidly increased its membership and political influence. It became the main organization through which workers grievances were articulated. From 1926 to 1941, he was a Port of Spain City Councillor and was elected Mayor on eight occasions. Cipriani used the local government forum to agitate on national issues including various social and constitutional reforms. During those years, he was the only legislator who consistently defended the workers interests against the employers and the government. In 1925, a new Constitution provided for six elected representatives in the Trinidad and Tobago Legislative Council. Cipriani was elected to the Port of Spain seat. He served as a member of the Legislative Council continuously until his death in 1945. In 1934, refusing to register the association as a union under the repressive trade union ordinance 1932, Cipriani helped to rename the association as the Trinidad Labour Party, an organisation in which many of the leaders of the political ferment of the 1930’s and the 1940’s cut their political teeth. Because of his advocacy of social and political reforms that would bring some relief to the working class, Cipriani earned the sobriquet of “Champion of the Barefoot Man.” In his more than two decades in the political firmament, Cipriani devoted his considerable political acumen, his exceptional histrionic skills and his abundant energy to many progressive objectives, some of which were achieved in his lifetime. The list of causes for which he campaigned

is a long one: a trade union ordinance, national ownership of the Electricity and Telephone Companies, adult franchise and self-government for Crown Colonies, minimum wages, abolition of child labour, old age pensions, workmen’s compensation, slum clearance, workers housing schemes, improvement of the Dry River and Port of Spain Harbour Schemes. It is difficult to name a progressive political or social cause of his times, which Cipriani did not support. Cipriani was also an unswerving advocate of West Indian Nationhood (which he linked to self-government and adult franchise). His clear vision on these issues is epitomized in his memorable exhortation of the West Indian Conference in Dominica in 1933: “No Federation without Self-government and no Self-government without adult Franchise.” In recognition of his championing of the cause of the working class, this College, which was established in 1966 to provide education for workers, was named after Arthur Andrew Cipriani. Formal labour education in Trinidad and Tobago is a relatively recent development. In referring to the subject of labour education, the 1950 Report of the Labour department observed that there was very little achievement in the ﬁeld of trade union education and that study and discussion groups were the exception rather than the rule. However, in the early years of the 1950’s, a few trade unions were taking their ﬁrst steps in labour education as a result of offers made by affiliates of the British Trade Union Congress to enroll a limited number of Trinidad and Tobago trade union members in correspondence courses in Trade Unionism and Industrial Relations.

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Trade union education at the national level was ﬁrst introduced in 1957, when, through its Ministry of Labour, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, in collaboration with the University of the West Indies, sponsored a series of short courses on Trade Unionism. The training covered principles, practices and laws relating to trade unions and industrial relations, the management of trade unions, and also foundation courses in Civics and Economics. These course offerings were broadened over the next six years and eventually in 1963 they took the form of annual training programmes for trade unionists and management personnel. Responding to requests from the participants in these courses for even more opportunities for training and education in labour relations, and in an endeavour to put the training arrangements on a ﬁrmer footing, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in 1961 turned its attention to the setting up of a Labour Education Centre. In that year, it appointed a committee to consider the establishment of such a Centre which, it was envisaged, would replace the ad hoc training with regularly scheduled intensive courses within wider programmes of study. The committee did in fact recommend the establishment of a Trade Union Centre and it was proposed that the Centre should be under the administrative umbrella of the University of the West Indies.

the functioning of the College. The opening of the Cipriani Labour College on 19 October 1966 in rented premises at Long Circular Road, Port of Spain, was the culmination of the many efforts beginning as far back as 1957 to provide workers in Trinidad and Tobago with education and training in the field of Labour and Industrial Relations. The programme originally offered was the two-year diploma in Labour Studies. Over the years, the one-year Certificate and Short Courses in Industrial Relations and kindred fields were added to the course offerings. Another important development in the history of Cipriani Labour College was the integration of education and training in co-operatives into the curriculum in 1972. Initially, the Training Unit Department of the Co-operative Societies of the Ministry of Labour and Co-operatives was relocated to the College from where they organised a series of short courses geared to the needs of directors, committee members, staff and members of Co-operative Societies.

In 1974, Professor Howard Whitney of the University of Wisconsin, a major centre of Co-operative education, was commissioned by the Trinidad and Tobago Government to draw up a programme of Co-operative education and training. Professor Whitney’s services had been obtained one of the most through the ILO.

During the Prime Minister’s conference with the Trade Union Movement in early 1963 there was Cipriani, further discussion between the important personalities in Prime Minister, Dr. Eric Williams, and representatives of the Trade On Professor Whitney’s the history of Trinidad and Union Movement about a Trade recommendation a two-year Tobago, excelled in many Union Centre. The conference diploma in Co-operative Studies adopted a resolution of one of its was introduced in 1975 in day fields, including sports, committees that a Labour College (full-time) and evening (partmilitary service, public should be established to provide time) Programmes. The College trade union training and worker also conducts short courses service and politics. education, to conduct seminars for Co-operative personnel and courses and other activities in conjunction with the Coin the field of Industrial Relations operative department of the and to undertake research into problems of Labour. The Ministry of Labour and Co-operatives, the Credit union conference also adopted the recommendation that the League, regional bodies and individual co-operatives. College should be named “the Cipriani Labour College” and that one of its Halls should be named after Mr. Quintin The Department of Co-operative Studies within the College O’Connor (1908-1958), a trade unionist who holds a place also provides advice and consultancy services on day-to-day of honour in the trade union history of Trinidad and Tobago. management of co-operatives and assistance to community groups wishing to organize co-operative societies. The Following this conference, many details had to be worked out department also assists co-operative societies with the and steps had to be taken to obtain technical assistance from planning and implementation of education and training the International Labour organisation. The ILO agreed to make programmes for members and potential members. available an expert in the field to assist with the establishment of the College. It took some time to find a suitably qualified In collaboration with the ILO and the national Safety person to serve for the required period of time. Council, the College offered the one-year Certificate (parttime) in Occupational Safety and Health for the first time in Eventually, in mid-1966, the ILO was able to secure the services 1988-89. Other certificate programmes followed in Security of Mr.. Max Swerdlow, Education Director of the Canadian Administration and Management, Public Relations, Labour Congress, who arrived on 19 August 1966 and Marketing and Administrative Office Management. The immediately assumed duties as the first director of the College. ten Saturdays (outreach) courses, which were introduced at Valsayn in 1989- 90, were offered at the San Fernando In August 1966, Government appointed a board of Governors Centre in 1990-91, at the Scarborough, Tobago Centre with representatives of the Trade Union Movement, the in 1991-1992, and at the Point Fortin Centre in 1993-94. University of the West Indies, the Government and the Public. One Year (Part-time) diplomas were offered at Valsayn in The board was given the responsibility for the management Security Administration and Management (1992-93) and and development of the College. The Cipriani Labour occupational Safety and Health (1993-94). The Advanced College Act, no 4 of 1972, provides the legal framework for Diploma (part-time) was offered in Industrial Relations for the first time in 1991-92.

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From 1995-96, the Diploma in Human Resource Management and the Certificate in Environmental Management were added to the one Year (Part-time) offerings. In December 1995, the College commissioned a Computer teaching Laboratory. Courses in computer operations and applications were added to the national diplomas, and Introductory Courses were offered in the Outreach Programme on Saturdays and on weekday evenings. In October 1997, a special course lasting eight weeks in Project Planning and Implementation was introduced. Today, that course runs for ten Saturdays, at least three times a year. In February 1996, legislation was approved authorising a name change of the College to Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies, to reflect the wider amplitude of the course offerings and the expanded mission of the College. As the 1998-1999 school year approached, significant changes were contemplated in the programmes and physical dimension of the College. The College began offering for the first time the associate of arts degree in Labour Studies and Co-operative Studies. The 1998 - 1999 academic Year also saw the offering for the first time of a Diploma in Environmental Management and a two-year Diploma in Project Management. The year 1998 also saw the achievement of accreditation Certification by the College from the Committee on the Recognition of Degrees (NIHERST/CORD), the official and only accreditation body for tertiary institutions in Trinidad and Tobago at that time. The 1999-2000 Academic Year saw the beginning of the Associate of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management, the first of its kind in the country and the region. In response to the trade union and co-operative movements, additional Certificates in Industrial Relations and Co-operatives were introduced as well. During the last quarter of the year 1999 the College made a significant move towards fulfilling its regional mandate. The International Labour organization (ILO), on the basis of the development of the Cipriani College, offered its substantial regional ILO library to the College to be housed at the Valsayn Campus. The official hand over took place on May 10, 2000. The College is now in receipt of this Library, which allows the institution to take a giant step in fulfilling its mission to become a regional research centre in the areas of Labour and Co-operative Studies.

In the quest to provide greater opportunities for both students and staff, articulation, with the baccalaureate and postgraduate programmes, with some international institutions of higher learning has been worked out and the relevant agreements have been signed. Other forms of partnerships with these institutions of higher learning are being pursued as well. History was created in 1998 as the College opened its centre in Tobago with rented classrooms and office space at the Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive School. A limited number of one Year Certificate programmes were offered for the first time in Tobago with the active encouragement and support of the department of education and Culture in the Tobago House of assembly. An additional centre was opened in the East at the El Dorado Secondary School, to accommodate the tremendous rise in enrolment for the Certificates, Diplomas and Associate Degrees. Four additional associate degrees have since been added to the College’s programme: • Associate of Science Degree in Security administration and Management, • Associate of Science Degree in occupational Safety and Health and • Associate of Science Degree in Project Management • Associate of Science Degree in environmental Management The academic Year 2000-2001 witnessed the start-up of a few more academic programmes, but most of all, this academic year saw the start up of an expansion project designed to transform the College’s compound into a campus setting. A major development came on July 11th 2007, when the College launched its first Bachelor’s Degree Programmes in Labour Studies and Occupational Safety, Health and the Environment. An additional two bachelor’s degree programmes were added in the 2008-2009 academic year: Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management and Bachelor of Science in Project Management. Two bachelor’s degree programmes were added in the Academic Year 2009/2010: • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Co-operative Studies • Bachelor of Science degree on Security Administration and Management

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DISTANCE LEARNING UNIT

ARTICULATION

On the 27th April 2011 the Honourable Errol Mcleod, Minister of Labour, Small and Micro enterprise development opened the distance Learning unit at the Cipriani College of Labour ad Co- operative Studies.

Thus far, Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies has signed four articulation agreements, three with international institutions of higher learning.

The College decided to expand and integrate the use of distance learning technology due to various reasons which can be listed as follows: • Lack of the Human Resource factor at the various satellite centres. • The demand for courses only offered at the ﬂag ship centre in Valsayn. • The need to integrate new and emerging technology as part of their market strategy. The College hopes that with the use of this new technology, hardware and software, and technical support services we will be able to support all of our centres; that we will be able to improve distance education communications with students and other stakeholders both internal and external. The major satellite centre of Cipriani College of Labour and Co- operative Studies is the Tobago Campus. With this campus fulﬁlling all three of the reasons as stated above, with the most prominent being the lack of human resources at the centre, it was decided to set up the receiving signal at this centre.

SITES / FACILITIES The main campus of the Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies is off the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway in Valsayn. The location houses twenty–three (23) classrooms in addition to a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, a science laboratory, two libraries, a communication and audio visual unit, a distance learning unit, a cafeteria, Student Support Centre, Student union and Student activity Centre and an auditorium seating 416 persons. CCLCS also conducts classes at the Pleasantville Secondary School and the Metal Industries Company (MIC) in San Fernando, and at the El Dorado Secondary West in the east.

These articulation agreements are in the areas of Labour Studies, Co-operative Management and development, and Social Sciences. Both baccalaureate and postgraduate degrees are covered in the agreements. In some of the international cases, the articulation agreements have been tested. A number of our students have been accepted to pursue the bachelor’s degree (distance learning primarily) in Labour Studies at the National Labor College of the George Meaney Centre for Labor Studies in Maryland. At the graduate level, another one has been accepted to pursue the Masters degree at the affiliate University of Baltimore. Our students at the undergraduate level are able to complete their bachelor degree in two years. In the area of Co-operative Studies, two of our students have completed postgraduate studies at the university of Leicester, England on the basis of their successful completion of the Associate degree in Co-operative Studies here at the College. In the case of the University of the West Indies, agreement has already been reached on the articulation of the College’s associate degrees with certain bachelor degree programmes of the university. Speciﬁc exemptions have already been agreed to and more are now being identiﬁed and will soon be made available. In December 2004, CCLCS and Monroe College, United States of America, signed an articulation agreement which allows students of Cipriani College to gain advanced admission into the Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resource Management among others.

AFFILIATION The College is a member of the Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administrators (ACHEA), the Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI), American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

In Tobago, the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies is located at Tobago Glass Supplies, Rousseau trace, Spring Garden Road, Scarborough.

ADMISSIONS

REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION

Admissions/General Information Admission to Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies is based on a number of factors, none of which is the sole determinant of eligibility.

Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies was granted provisional accreditation from NIHERST / CORD for its core programmes of Labour Studies and Co-operative Studies in 1998. Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies has since received full institutional accreditation status in November 2012 from the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT).

Speciﬁc forms and information will be required of all applicants. Developmental course-work may be required of some applicants by the College, particularly in the areas of English and Mathematics. Students, whose attendance is interrupted by two or more semesters, must apply for reentry to the College via the Re-Entry application form and will be subject to the rules and regulations that are in effect at the time of re-entry. Falsiﬁcation or failure to furnish correct information will result in the denial of admission or immediate expulsion.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION Admission to the Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies shall be open to applicants who fall into any of the following categories.

• Secondary school graduates holding ﬁve (5)

or more CXC/GCE passes including English Language and Mathematics. • Graduates of CCLCS programmes. • Mature students (25 years and older) with considerable experience in the relevant field. (documentation and recommendations from employers are required) Some programmes have specific admission requirements. Prospective students should refer to the relevant areas of the catalogue for information on programme-specific requirements.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES To apply for admission to Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies, applicants should do the following: 1. Contact the admissions office or download the application forms from the College’s website (www. cclcs.edu.tt). 2. Pay the $100 application fee at the Fiscal Affairs Department and return the form and original receipt to the Admissions Office along with the following: • CXC / GCE Certiﬁcate (originals and copies); • Birth certiﬁcate (original and copy); • National Id Card (copy of front and back) • Two passport-sized photographs 3. The application is valid for the current year only. 4. Selected applicants may be required to take the diagnostic tests and/or attend an interview. 5. The College may require that some selected applicants pursue developmental coursework in English and Mathematics.

ADMISSION CATEGORIES a) Deferral Admitted applicants who, for one reason or another, are unable to take up their place in the year for which they are accepted, will be allowed to defer their admission for one year, provided that a non-refundable $200.00 deposit is made to secure the space. The deposit will off-set any fees payable upon registering. b) Re-admission of Deferred Applicants After the one-year period has elapsed, deferred applicants must complete and submit a Re-entry Application form. They will be subject to the rules and regulations in effect at the time of entry. c) Re-entry after Leave of Absence Students whose attendance is interrupted by more than two consecutive semesters must re-apply for admission to the College and will be subject to rules and regulations that are in effect at the time to re-entry.

d) Specially Admitted Students Persons who wish to register for specific course/ courses, can register as Specially Admitted Students. Such persons must pay all fees including tuition fees. e) Caricom Admission In addition to the documents required of all other applicants, Caricom applicants will be required to submit the following: • A letter guaranteeing financial support from a parent/guardian, employer or other sponsoring agent and other acceptable evidence of financial support (e.g., a bank statement) as determined by the College. • A scholarship letter from their government or other sponsoring agency. f) International/Foreign Admission Applicants from outside of the Caribbean region will be required to submit the following: • A valid student visa. • The documents required at e) above. Prospective students should obtain up-to-date information on visa requirements from the Immigration Department of the Ministry of National Security. The following documents are among the requirements: • Letter of acceptance from the College. • A valid passport. • A valid return ticket to country of residence.

REGISTRATION All students are required to register each semester and in person. No student will be allowed to enter a class unless he/she has registered with the College. Each student must obtain a Student ID Card in order to complete the registration process. Students are required to register on the date(s) and at the time(s) designated by the College. A late registration fee of $300 will be charged to students registering after the official registration period. Students are to be guided by the programme catalogue year of entry in their selection of courses. The catalogue year refers to the academic year in which you commenced your current programme of study.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD All students are required to have a Student Identification card. Students will be issued this card at registration. Students are required to present their identification cards to gain admission to the school compound and Library, to borrow books and to write examinations. No exceptions will be made. The College identification cards will be replaced for a fee of $40. Students will be expected to submit new photographs for replacement cards. Students will not be allowed to write ﬁnal examinations unless they present their College ID card to the examinations invigilator.

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College Fees Full payment of fees is required when registering for classes. Cipriani College is a participant in Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE). The tuition listed below apply only to non-nationals. Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible for free tertiary education. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change tuition and other fees without notice. Tuition and other fees are not transferable. Students who do not qualify for GATE are required to pay their tuition fees.

TUITION PER CREDIT(TT$) Bachelor of Arts Degree in Co operative Studies ................................................................... Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management ................................................... Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labour Studies.............................................................................. Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Safety,Health and Environment ....................... Bachelor of Science Degree in Project Management.............................................................. Bachelor of Science Degree in Security Administration and Management ............................. Associate of Arts Degree in Co operative Studies................................................................... Associate of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management.................................................. Associate of Arts Degree in Labour Studies ........................................................................... Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Management................................................. Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health .......................................... Associate of Science Degree in Security Administration and Management ........................... Associate of Science Degree in Project Management ...........................................................

256 328 262 328 351 328 145 185 132 176 176 176 176

TUITION

ONE TIME FEE (TT$)

PER YEAR (TT$)

Two year Diploma in Project Management ........................................................................ One year Certificate in Occupational Safety, Health and the Environment ....................... Ten week Programme in Industrial Relations .................................................................... One year Diploma in Industrial Relations Practice ............................................................ All other One year Diplomas............................................................................................... One year Certificate in Project Management .................................................................... All other One year Certificates........................................................................................... Ten Saturday Course in Events Management ................................................................... Ten Saturday Course in Project Management.................................................................... Ten Saturday Course in Security Investment..................................................................... Other Ten Saturday Outreach Courses............................................................................... All three (3) Credit Course for 1 year program……………………………………………….. Vacation Class three (3) Credit Course………………………………………………………..

4,000 3,500 2,000 5,000 3,500 3,500 3,000 1,000 2,100 1,000 750 800 700

GENERAL INFORMATION

Institutional Fees • Application Fee: $100 • Student Guild Fee: $200 per academic year

• Bachelor’s degree: $300 per year • All other programmes: $100 per year • Re-entry Fee: $100 • Late Registration Fee: All students

registering for programmes after the published date for regular registration shall pay a non-refundable fee of $300 in addition to the registration fee. • Caution Fee: $200 Refundable • Diagnostic Lab Fee: $120 (only for developmental classes) • Chemistry Lab Fee: $200 • Graduation Fee: 1. $650 (with purchase of regalia) 2. $500 (with use of CCLCS regalia from previous graduation) • Transcript Fee: Rushed (Same/next day service) - $75 International shipping - $300 FedEx • Grade appeal: $300 • Replacement Fee: 1. Receipt - $10 2. ID Card - $40 • Vehicle Pass $15 • Student Insurance $70 • PLA $800 per application

REFUND POLICY • Registration fees are non-refundable. • 100% tuition fees will be refunded if a student officially withdraws before classes begin.

• 80% of the tuition fees will be refunded if a

student withdraws within the ﬁrst month or four weeks of classes. • 75% of the tuition fees will be refunded if a student withdraws after the ﬁrst month and before the end of the seventh week of classes. • No refunds will be made after the seventh week of the semester. • Ten-Saturday course fees are non-refundable.

POLICY ON REFUND OF CAUTION FEE Students who are leaving the College may apply for a refund of their caution fee. This includes students who

are graduating and those who are withdrawing from their programme of study. Graduating students who have applied to pursue another programme should not apply for a refund.

PROCEDURES FOR REFUND OF CAUTION FEE Students should complete the Refund of Caution Fee Application form and submit to the admissions office together with a copy of the registration receipt and the College Id card. Processing by Fiscal Affairs and Library The request for refund will be sent to the Manager, Fiscal affairs, who will obtain clearance from the Library. Any fees owed to the College will be deducted from the caution fee. The student should contact the Accounts Payable Clerk in 4 weeks’ time regarding the refund.

WITHDRAWING STUDENTS Exit Interview Students applying to withdraw will be required to participate in an exit interview to be conducted by the Admissions Supervisor, designated Admissions Office Personnel, or Registrar. NON - PAYMENT OF FEES Students are reminded that not fulfilling their financial obligations will result in the withholding of grades and certificates, and refusal of the applicant to write exams and to graduate. Refer Pg. 24, Item 3.

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GATE Programme The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) Programme covers all programmes at the Cipriani College of Labour and Co- operative Studies except for programmes which are of less than one-year duration. Students must maintain a GPA 2.0 in order to be eligible for ﬁnancial aid. Registration is every semester. Employer-Paid Tuition It is the responsibility of the student to present proof of tuition payment or intent to pay tuition on the part of the employer to the Fiscal Affairs Department.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Scholarships At present there are three categories of Scholarships tenable at the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies.

TRADE UNION, CREDIT UNION & CO-OPERATIVE / NGO SCHOLARSHIPS Some students are sponsored by their respective organizations (trade unions/credit unions/co-operatives/ NGOs). Students must satisfy the College’s matriculation requirements. Students must authorise the College to release their grades to the sponsoring agency.

EASTERN CREDIT UNION BURSARY AWARDS Awards are made by the Eastern Credit Union Co-operative Society Limited to 2nd and 3rd year full-time students be reading for the following: • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labour Studies • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management • Associate of Arts Degree in Co-operative Studies Students must have attained at least a “B” average in the ﬁrst year of studies. Application forms are available in the Admissions Office.

A certain number of these scholarships is set aside specifically for Tobago residents. A committee established for this purpose makes selection of recipients.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarship provides ﬁnancial assistance for books, for a period of two academic years at CCLCS. Students attending the College on this scholarship will be required to maintain full-time status and a minimum grade point average of 2.5 as determined by the administration for continuation of the scholarship. Application forms are available in the Admissions Office.

The Board of Governors of Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies annually awards a predetermined number of scholarships to recently graduated high school students meeting the minimum academic qualifications.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION POLICIES & PROCESS

Academic Information Policies & Process CLASS ATTENDANCE Regular attendance at all scheduled classes is required of all students. One requirement for satisfactory completion of each course is attendance of at least 75% of the scheduled classes. A student who fails to comply with the 75% requirement may forfeit the right to sit the examination in the particular course and is subject to a Grade F. In the case of absence for special personal reasons other than illness or death of a family member, the student is expected to present a written explanation to the office of Registrar and the Head of the Department in which he/she is studying. Absence of two (2) weeks or more on account of illness must be documented by a medical certiﬁcate. once the Registrar approves, the student will be allowed to make up the work missed and sit the examination. Official absences will not count against the student in the tabulation of the 75% attendance requirement. Official absences are those which occur when a student is involved in an official activity of the College. However, students are required to present an official absence excuse form. Moreover, prior arrangement must be made with the lecturer for make-up work. It is the responsibility of the individual student in co-operation with the lecturer(s) to make the necessary arrangements to make up the work missed because of legitimate class absences. Students present at a class are required to sign an attendance sheet. Further, students are required to be punctual for their classes.

DAILY STARTING TIME Students are reminded that the normal daily starting time of all official business is 8.00 a.m.. Day classes commence at 8:30 a.m. and evening classes at 5:30 p.m.

TAPING OF CLASSROOM LECTURES The Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies affirms the right of lecturers to be afforded copyright protection in their classroom lectures. As such, lecturers may limit the circumstances under which students may tape their classes.

Each lecturer shall inform his/her students within the ﬁrst week of class as to his/her policy on taping. Failure to do so will give students the right to tape lectures. Lecturers are reminded that in the case of students who are unable, because of some form of disability, to take adequate notes, they should consider exempting those students from their taping policy.

TRANSFER Students who wish to transfer between courses or centres, must formally make such request on a form supplied by the Admissions department. No student will be transferred unless such transfer is officially approved by the Registrar.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Students are permitted to apply for a leave of absence from a programme for medical, ﬁnancial or other personal reasons. Such leave, however, shall not exceed a period of one (1) academic year or two semesters. Leave of absence can only be granted by the Registrar in consultation with the Head of the Department. Any absence beyond a year would require the student to apply for re-entry for admission. The student will then be subject to all regulations and policies in existence at the time of the re-application. See re-entry after leave of absence policy page 18. Students who apply for LoA by the stipulated time will receive a grade of “L”.

WITHDRAWAL Students who no longer wish to attend the College must officially withdraw by completing the College Withdrawal form and returning their ID card to the Admissions Department. Students who choose to withdraw from the College unofficially will be assigned “F” grades for all registered courses.

EXAMINATIONS Final examinations are held at the end of each semester. There are four (4) conditions for eligibility for writing these examinations: 1. The student must be registered. 2. The student must have attended a minimum of 75% of the class sessions for the semester. (See Class Attendance pg 24) 3. The student must not be in default of fees/tuition or any accounts receivable to the College. 4. The student must have returned all materials and paid outstanding ﬁnes to the library.

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EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULE Final examination scheduling is done by the Examinations Unit in the Office of the Registrar. Official College policy is against providing such information in response to telephone requests. Students are required to consult examinations schedules posted on notice boards and College media.

EXAMINATION FINAL GRADES Coursework Marks Lecturers are required to inform students of their coursework marks. Final Examinations Grades Final examination grades will be posted on the Students Portal within the deadline set by the College Administration. This is usually within two weeks of the final day of examinations..

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION AT EXAMINATIONS Students must present their Student Identiﬁcation Card with a financial clearance sticker in order to be allowed to enter the examination rooms. Students without an ID card are required to apply for a replacement.

MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS Students who have attended classes right up to the end of the semester, but for reasons of illness or a verifiable emergency, are unable to write their final examinations, may be allowed, with the approval of the Registrar, to take a make-up examination. Written, and acceptable proof of the emergency or illness must be submitted within five (5) working days after the examination. Undated, unsigned and unverifiable applications/documents will not be processed. Postdated medical certificates will not be accepted. Late applications will not be processed. Failure to write the final examination will result in the assignment of an “F” grade.

GRADE REPORTS Grade reports will be made available to all students within two weeks following the posting of grades on the students’ portal. Grades may be withheld by the College for reasons such as unpaid fees, overdue library books, incomplete admission records and disciplinary actions.

GRADING SYSTEM This is the grading system which is currently in use at the College: GRADES AND SYMBOLS GRADES A B C D F

MARKS 80-100 70-79 60-69 50-59 0-49

INTERPRETATION Excellent Very Good Average Below Average Fail

POINT VALUES 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0

A student may determine the grade points for each course by multiplying the number of points a grade is worth by the number of credits the course carries. Thus an “A” (with 4 points) in a 3 credit course is worth 12 grade points and a “C” (with 2 points) in the same 3 credit course is worth 6 grade points.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) The grade point average is arrived at by adding the total grade point values for all courses taken (including failed courses) and dividing that by the total number of credits attempted in a semester.

EXAMPLE OF COMPUTATION OF GPA Grade points (GPE) are computed by multiplying the credits attempted by the grade point equivalent (GPe). the grade point average is then computed by dividing the total GPs by the total credits attempted. Below is an example of computing a GPA on a ﬁve-course, 16-credit semester programme load. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. The following symbols are employed for courses for which no credit is given and no quality point value assigned. COURSE MAT 100 BIO 100 CIS 100 COM 101 ENG 110 TOTALS

GRADE F D B C A

CREDITS 3.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

X X X X X

TOTAL CREDIT: 16.0

GPE 0.0 1.0 3.0 2.0 4.0

GP = 0.0 = 4.0 = 9.0 = 6.0 = 12.0

TOTAL GP: 31.0

31.0/16.0 = 1.94 Grade Point Average (GPA)

I: Incomplete W: Withdrawn T : Transfer credit NR : Grade not reported by Lecturer An “I” (Incomplete) grade may be given to a student when he/she fails to complete all the requirements of a course, if the excuse for non-completion is valid and accepted, the lecturer and student will agree on what is required to fulﬁll the requirements of the course. Any incomplete “I” grade must be made up by the end of the subsequent semester or the lecturer will replace the “I” grade with an F. A “W” (Withdrawn) grade indicates that the student has voluntarily withdrawn from the college prior to the ninth week of classes and submitted a withdrawal form to the Registrar. Any withdrawal after the ninth week will result in an “F” grade being assigned to the student. A “T” (transfer credit) is used to designate the transfer of credits internally or from another institution.

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TRANSFER OF CREDITS

• They are applicable to the student’s programme of

Students may be awarded credits for previous work done at CCLCS or any other accredited tertiary level educational institution. Credits may be transferred to CCLCS in accordance with the following guidelines: • The student must submit to the Registrar’s Office, upon registering, an official transcript in a sealed envelope and detailed course outline(s) from institutions previously attended. Transfer credits will not be evaluated until Official transcripts and course outlines are received from each source from which credits are to be transferred. • A maximum of 30 credits may be transferred from other institutions. Courses previously passed with a minimum grade of ‘C’ are transferable provided that the value is the same as that for the course to be exempted.

• A ‘T’ will be awarded for a course for which an

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT The Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies provides an opportunity for mature students (aged 25 and over) who are seeking admission to the Associate and Bachelor’s Degree programmes and who have at least two years of work experience in an area related to their course of study to earn credits for learning derived from their experience or credits by examination. This, however, is not automatic. Students must have their prior learning assessed before it can be determined whether they are eligible to earn such credits. A Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) system has been set up. A Handbook for Students giving the details of this system is available. Students are asked to contact the admissions office for further information.

CCLCS EXEMPTION POLICIES/ PROCEDURES An Exemption Committee has been formally established and charged with the final responsibility for dealing with matters of exemptions. Students are hereby informed: • That CCLCS will publish a list of recognised institutions whose qualifications it accepts for exemptions in CCLCS programmes. • That students should submit transcripts and detailed course outlines when applying for exemption/s. • That the deadlines for applying for exemptions for Semester I and II coincide with the last day of registration in the first semester. Where a valid reason is offered or known and the applicant/s make a late entry into the programme, his/her application for exemption would still be considered by a special sitting of the Committee. Such sitting however should not continue beyond the first month of Semester I. The Committee reserves the right to determine the validity of the reason/s for late applications. • That application for exemptions for Semester I and II would be considered at the beginning of Semester I. • No grade below ‘C’ will be considered for exemption regardless of whether the course was done internally or externally. • That a maximum of 30 credits may be transferred from another institutions. Relevant credits previously earned with a minimum grade of ‘C’ are transferable provided

study at CCLCS.

exemption is granted to indicate that the credits were transferred. Transfer Credits will not be used in the computation of the student’s grade point average (GPA). • No exemptions will be granted for electives. Students will be required to select another course from the list of electives.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants for exemption should be submitted to admissions department at registration on the “application for Course exemption/transfer of Credit” form which would then be forwarded from Admissions to the Deputy Director Academic Affairs who shall call a meeting of the Exemptions Committee within two weeks of receipt of such applications and ﬁnal decisions should be relayed to the students within two weeks after the meeting. The Registrar will ensure that the student database is updated accordingly. All information herein shall be treated as strictly confidential and CCLCS reserves the right to change any aspect of this policy consistent with future development in higher education. Consideration shall not be given to applications that are not consistent with the procedures outlined above. An exemption application fee is not required. The Registrar shall be the only authorised person to communicate ﬁnal decisions to applicants and by letters only.

GRADE APPEALS The responsibility for academic evaluation and the assignment of grades belongs to the lecturer who has been assigned the responsibility for teaching the course. A student who believes that he/she has been unfairly graded should first appeal the grade in writing using the prescribed form. Such an appeal must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar within two weeks of the communication of grades and must include a statement of the grounds for appeal. The student must pay a fee of $50.00 to the Cashier when submitting the form. If still not satisfied with the lecturer’s revision, the student may request a further review from the Registrar. An evaluator will be appointed at this time to re-assess the disputed grade within one week of the receipt of the appeal. The evaluator will be given a copy of the student’s work together with the lecturer’s comments and grades. The revised grade may be identical, lower or higher than the original one. The evaluator will confer with the Head of the department who will sanction the grade change, if there is one. The revised grade assigned by the evaluator is final.

COURSE CODE, COURSE TITLE AND COURSE NUMBER

Students are reminded that the full description of a course includes the course code, its title and the course number. Students are requested, for the sake of efficiency, to use the three elements, particularly in official correspondence with the College and other institutions. A course title without a course code and number may result in delay in treating with the matter that has given rise to the particular communication; a delay for which the College can accept no liability. An example:

COURSE CODE MAT

COURSE NUMBER 100

COURSE TITLE Mathematics

ACADEMIC INFORMATION POLICIES & PROCESS

COURSE LOAD All courses carry a speciﬁed number of credits. A three-credit lecture course generally meets three hours per week during the 15-week semester. A full-time student generally carries a full academic load of 15 credits or 5 courses. Part-time students carry a reduced load of 9, and in a few cases, 12 credits. A student wishing to take additional courses must apply in writing to the Registrar at least two months prior to the start of the semester in which he/she wants to pursue the courses.

CHANGE OF PROGRAMME If a student wishes to change from one programme or level to another, he/she must officially withdraw from the ﬁrst programme by completing a Change of Programme form in the Admissions Department. Students are not permitted to pursue two programmes at the same time.

ADDING AND DROPPING COURSES A programme change consists of adding or dropping a course; or changing from one course section to another or making any other alteration after registration is complete. A student may Add/Drop from the start of the registration period until the Add and Drop deadline which is stipulated in the academic calendar. A student may drop one or more courses without academic penalty until the stipulated deadline.. A ‘W’ will appear on the transcript in the place of a grade. A refund of fees/tuition credits, if any, will be based on the tuition Refund Schedule published in this Student Handbook. No ﬁnancial liability is incurred for the courses dropped prior to the ﬁrst scheduled day of class.

MATRICULATION TO NEXT PROGRAMME YEAR For programmes of a duration of more than one year, only students who have successfully completed Year I will be permitted to proceed to Year II. Students who fail three or more courses are required to repeat the year.

MATRICULATION TO HIGHER PROGRAMME LEVEL A student who is pursuing a lower level programme (e.g. A Certiﬁcate) must successfully complete the requirements in order to qualify for entry into the higher level (e.g. Diploma).

DIRECTOR’S HONOURS LIST Students who demonstrate high academic achievement are given recognition through the Director’s Honours List. To qualify for the Director’s Honours List, a student must meet the following conditions: • The student must be enrolled in a speciﬁc programme of study. • The student must have completed at least twelve credit hours of work at the College during the year of recognition. • The student must obtain a GPA greater than 3.5. • The student must have earned at least twelve (12) credit hours since the last recognition.

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD Criteria for the Award One award will be made in each programme. The recipient must have fulﬁlled all of the following requirements: • Attained the highest cumulative GPA in the programme. • Attained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. • Completed at least twelve (12) credit hours of work at the College during the year of recognition. • Passed all courses on the ﬁrst attempt. • Was not subject to any disciplinary action during the programme.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTING All students who do not meet the matriculation requirements must complete the diagnostic testing. Students who do not pass the Diagnostic Tests will have to complete Development Courses prior to registering for any programme at the College.

COURSE ASSESSMENT A student’s performance in a course is assessed on the basis of course work and ﬁnal examinations, administered at the end of the course. In all courses, course work has a weight of 40% of the ﬁnal mark. Any deviation from the above policy must be approved in advance by the Deputy Director Academic Affairs. Students must strictly observe the instructions and guidelines for course work as issued by the lecturer. Students are advised to hand in their course work to the lecturer who assigned it.

STUDENT ASSESSMENT OF LECTURERS Students will be requested to carry out an independent written assessment of the performance of their lecturers at least once per semester, in the absence of the lecturer. An official standard Form, (Form C) has been designed for this purpose. This written assessment is generally done in the second half of the semester. The purpose of the assessment is to receive the candid views of the students so that improvements can be made to the quality of teaching offered by the College. This is one of the many measures to ensure quality in the teaching and learning process of the College.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO GRADUATE A student who does not qualify to graduate because of one failed course may apply to re-write that examination during the May or July Make-up Examinations period provided that he/she satisﬁes the following conditions: • The course must have been taken in Semester I • The course must be offered during the June or August examinations • The student must have completed coursework assignments with at least a Grade C for the relevant course.

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Standards Of Academic Progress C

ipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies strives to provide the highest quality of institutional and support services. Thus, students will be continually evaluated/assessed to ensure that standards of progress are achieved and maintained and in cases where they are not, assistance will be provided to those who need it in the form of remedial work. To complete all programme requirements, students are required to meet academic Standards of progress. A minimum cumulative grade point average of ‘C’ (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) is necessary in all programmes. Students will receive written notiﬁcation, if they do not maintain a good academic standing. There are ﬁve categories of academic progress.

GOOD STANDING A student is considered in academic good standing as long as the student maintains a 2.0 GPA or higher.

ACADEMIC WARNING At the end of a semester, if the student fails to achieve at least a 2.0 GPA, he/she would be issued an Academic Warning letter. Such a student may be required to take fewer courses in the ensuing semester and will be required to repeat courses in which he/she was unsuccessful. The student will be monitored closely until he/she has returned to a status of Academic Good Standing.

ACADEMIC PROBATION A student who is in the status of “Academic Warning” and who fails to achieve a GPA 2.0 the following semester will be placed on “Academic Probation”.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION A student on probation status may be academically suspended for one of two reasons: 1. Failure to earn at least a 2.0 GPA during the semester after which he/she was placed on probation. 2. Failure to successfully complete at least 50% of the credits attempted during the year of academic probation. Such a student will be suspended for a semester and must seek academic assistance before petitioning for permission to be re-admitted.

RE-ADMISSION To be re-admitted to CCLCS following a semester on “Academic Suspension”, a student must submit a letter to the Registrar, requesting re-admission. An appointment will be set up with the student to work out a course of action which will eventually return the student to a status of “Good Standing”. If re-admitted, the student will again be placed on “Academic Probation” and all standards will apply.

ACADEMIC EXPULSION A student who has passed through all stages from “Academic Warning”, to“Academic Probation”’to“Academic Suspension”, to“Re- Admission” to “Academic Probation” and still has not attained a 2.0 GPA in the semester following “Academic Suspension”, will be separated from the College under the status of“Academic expulsion”. In this status, the student, if qualiﬁed, is eligible to register for non- degree programmes offered by the College.

REPEATING COURSES Students will be allowed to repeat the same course for as long as they are registered for a programme. For any course repeated, only credits from the last attempt will be used in the computation of the ﬁnal grade-point average (GPA) and for meeting the graduation requirements. Students will not be allowed to repeat a course merely to improve their grade-point average after the certification has been awarded.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Student Affairs OUR MISSION

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

The Mission of Student Affairs is to contribute to the comprehensive educational experience of students by fostering an environment that supports learning, personal growth, leadership, healthy lifestyles, career development diversity and inclusiveness. To achieve these objectives the College is committed to the following: • Providing opportunities to balance the intellectual, physical social and emotional development of students through participation in recreation, student organization, community services and volunteerism. • Developing a sense of community at the College by building partnerships with academic departments, local residents, alumni and the corporate community. • Inspiring students in this community to achieve their fullest potential through collaborative, innovative results-orientated programme and services that exemplify best practices in Student Affairs.

The Office of the Registrar, which provides a range of services to prospective, current, and past students is headed by the Registrar who directs the operations of the office. This Office is also responsible for the maintenance of students’ records on the Student Information System.

The College is also committed to the success of all its students. Student success often begins with an initial assessment process. Assessment testing is a method of measuring present skills, strengths and weakness. CCLCS will require new students to complete assessment in writing and mathematics. This will enable the College to make decisions on the developmental needs of its incoming students. All incoming students are required to take the Proficiency Test in English. Associate Degree students will take a Proficiency Test in English and Mathematics.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION Under the umbrella of Student Affairs is the Developmental Education Programme which promotes the cognitive and affective growth of all post-secondary learners, at all levels of the learning continuum. It is sensitive and responsive to individual differences and special needs among learners. Developmental education includes, but is not limited to, all forms of learning assistance, such as tutoring, supplemental instruction, personal and academic career counselling and academic advising. These services inclusive of an on-line developmental programme in Mathematics and English and assistance with Writing and Mathematics are provided to all students at the Student Support Centre, East Wing.

The incumbent also recommends and participates in the development and implementation of the College’s policies and procedures. The Admissions Unit, headed by the Admissions Supervisor, handles recruitment, admissions, registration and timetabling of full-time classes, requests for deferrals, withdrawals, leaves of absence, fee refunds and the issue of identiﬁcation cards. The Examinations Unit, headed by the Examinations Supervisor, is charged with scheduling and administering examinations; issuing grades; handling requests for make-up exams and transcripts; and overseeing certification and graduation.

TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts detail all courses pursued and grades received by a student and are available at a cost of $50, payable at the Fiscal Affairs Department. Transcripts are available one week after the duly completed transcript Request Form and receipt are submitted to the Examinations Unit. Applicants with outstanding monies or library books will not be eligible to receive transcripts.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A GPA of 2.0 is the minimum requirements for graduation. Final responsibility for meeting the requirements rests with the students. Students should check with the Registrar to ensure that all graduation requirements will be met by the end of the last semester of their programme. The attention of the students is drawn to the requirement to apply to graduate. The procedure for application to graduate is obtainable from the Registrar. Students are expected to participate in graduation exercises which are usually held in the month of November. The Graduation Fee is to be paid to the Accounts Department during registration for graduation in October.

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STUDENT SERVICES Student Services is another department under the Division of Student Affairs. The following services are available from this unit:

STUDENT SUPPORT CENTRE The Student Support Centre is located in Room 101, East Wing of the Valsayn Campus. The Centre opening hours are: Monday - Friday: 8: 30 am – 7:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 12 noon Available Services include: • Writing Assistance • Mathematics Assistance • Supplemental Instruction • Academic advising

STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTRE The Student Activity Centre allows for student participation in diverse recreational activities. The center is situated at the north western end of the campus, adjacent to the cafeteria. The Centre’s hours of operation are: Monday – Friday:8: 30 am – 8:00 pm Students are encouraged to get involved in the following: Football; Cricket; Student Guild activities; TTVERT (Trinidad and Tobago Voluntary Emergency Response Team); Friends of Cuba.

THE STUDENT GUILD The mission of the Student Guild is to promote student unity, campus tranquillity, holistic student development and the general welfare of students. The Guild plans and executes activities for the student body throughout the academic year; voices the concerns, grievances and recommendations of students; provides student representation and selects students to sit on committees as needed by the student body or administration of the College.

THE ALUMNI The Cipriani College of Labour & Co-operative Studies Alumni Association provides all former students and graduates with an organization to promote the interest and well-being of the college. Alumni organize activities and assist in other ways that enhance educational opportunities for both present and future students.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The College is aware of the requirements of students with disabilities to access the resources of the College, and to participate fully in College life. Students with a disability are requested to bring their special needs, particularly with respect to examinations, to the attention of the Student Services Department within the ﬁrst three weeks of the semester.

INTERNSHIPS CCLCS requires internships in most of its programmes, including the Bachelor’s and Associate Degrees and Diplomas. The College is of the ﬁrm belief that internship makes it possible for students to combine work experience with academic study. Students are placed in organisations/ job sites where they can apply classroom training to the real world. These internships are supervised by both the facilitating organisation and the head of the academic department to which the student belongs. College credits are earned for this work-based learning. Packages containing more detailed Information on Internship and all the relevant application forms may be obtained from the Placement Officer, Continuing Studies or Admissions Departments.

PLACEMENT SERVICES Placement refers to the process by which suitable employment is found for students. The Placement officer provides services in the following areas: • Resumé Writing • Career Guidance • Recruitment Employers are encouraged to submit their employment opportunities to the College. Suitable applicants will be screened, interviewed and short listed where applicable to the partnering organization. In addition, existing relationships with recruitment agencies provide ongoing opportunity for placement. For the purpose of Internship and Placement Services, students are required to submit a soft copy of their resumes to the Placement Officer. These may be e-mailed to placementcipriani@gmail.com. This is to facilitate timely submission to organisations. N.B. Students are required to indicate their willingness to have their contact/employment information submitted to potential employers.

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Student Information and Policies COURTESY The College is administered on the principle that courtesy and mutual respect towards all individuals is in vogue at all times and on all occasions.

CELL PHONE POLICY Students are to be guided by general rules of etiquette. As such, all cell phones are either to be turned off or placed on silent mode during classroom/lecturer sessions. Cell phones are not allowed in the examination rooms. Failure to adhere to this guideline will result in disqualification from the examination.

CONDUCT Students at CCLCS are considered to be responsible individuals and are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner compatible with the College’s function as an educational institution. Students, through the act of registration at CCLCS, obligate themselves to the rules and regulations set forth by the College in the Catalogue and Student Handbook. A student whose conduct on and off the premises of CCLCS does not meet the standard of acceptable conduct as deﬁned by the College may be suspended. Misconduct for which students are subject to disciplinary action includes: 1. Knowingly furnishing false information to the College. 2. 2. Academic dishonesty such as (a) Cheating, which means intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in an academic exercise. (b) Plagiarism, which means intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise. 3. Forgery, alteration or deliberate misuse of College documents, records or identiﬁcation. 4. Obstructing or acting in a manner which is disruptive to the normal educational functions of the College.

5. Stealing, concealing, defacing or damaging

College property or the property of a member of the College community or a visitor on lawful business at the College. 6. Unauthorized entry to or use of College property, including the failure to leave any of the College buildings or grounds after being requested to do so by an authorized employee of the College. 7. Possession or use on College property of any ﬁrearm, gun, knife or other dangerous or deadly weapon of any kind, or of any explosive material or device or prohibited drugs. Copies of both the College Catalogue and Student Handbook may be obtained from the Admissions Office. It is the responsibility of students to obtain these publications and be thoroughly familiar with their contents.

SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL FORMS As a general rule, students are advised that the submission of incomplete or illegible documents and official forms will cause delays in the processing of these documents. The College accepts no responsibility for any cost or inconvenience resulting from such delays.

NOTICE BOARDS All students should check the notice boards in the hallways regularly. This is an important method of communication between the Administration, the Academic staff and the Student Body. Students must have the expressed permission of the Deputy Director Student Affairs before posting any information on the notice boards. All such notice must carry the stamp and signature of the Deputy Director Student Affairs.

FIELD TRIPS/GUEST LECTURES In an effort to supplement classroom work with practical experience outside the classroom environment, a programme of ﬁeld trips to relevant institutions will be arranged throughout the academic year. All students are expected to participate in this activity. In addition, from time to time, experts in the ﬁeld related to the students’

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courses of study will be invited to visit the College to hold discussions with staff and students on issues relevant to their study.

of such ID will result in the person(s) being treated as a visitor which may result in denying them access to the compound or may involve their signing in and out.

ASSET USAGE

All persons and vehicles are subject to search whilst entering, and exiting the compound as deemed necessary. Persons may also be debarred from entering the compound as determined by the management of the College.

Assets of the College are provided for use and comfort of all authorised users. Students are expected to respect the rules and regulations governing the assets of the College. In addition, students are expected to use all assets made available to them in a respectful and considerate manner. Furniture and equipment should not be moved. Also, vandalism and misuse of assets of the College will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with these considerations may result in disciplinary action.

OBSCENE LANGUAGE/VIOLENCE The College will not tolerate any use of obscene language, or any act of violence, or threat of violence. Persons found participating in such activity shall be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion.

COMPLAINTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Feedback from stakeholders is welcome. Students’ complaints and/or recommendations must be channelled through the Student Services Department. Such input would be forwarded to the appropriate support department for consideration and required follow-up.

LITTERING Littering will not be tolerated on the compound. To discourage this, bins are placed strategically throughout the facility for use. Persons found littering may be subject to disciplinary action.

LAWNS Lawns are provided for natural, comfortable use by all. To maintain lawns in a proper manner, playing of sports is not allowed on lawns. Also, parking on lawn areas are forbidden unless otherwise notiﬁed for speciﬁc areas.

ROOM USE Eating and drinking are not allowed in classrooms. Mobile phones are to be placed on silent on entering classrooms/ lecture halls and must be used outside of these areas only. Playing of music and other activities which may cause inconvenience to others are not allowed. Students must also not proceed to areas designated off-limits.

ID CARDS All students are issued with identiﬁcation cards. Cards must be prominently displayed at all times, and must be presented upon request by security personnel. Failure to produce one’s Id may result in one being denied entry or being asked to leave the premises.

COMPOUND ACCESS

ENTRY RULES AND REGULATIONS Persons entering the compound must abide by the following rules: • Authorised firearms and associated items must be declared to the Director’s Office prior to the beginning of the academic year. • Inflammable materials are not allowed on the compound of the College. However, deodorant, sprays, colognes, perfumes may be brought onto the compound. Owners must ensure that such items are stored properly so as to avoid spillage and/or ignition. • Toxic substances are not allowed onto the compound of the College • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed onto the compound unless approved by the Director. • Illegal drugs and narcotics, controlled substances and paraphernalia are not allowed onto the compound of the College. • Oxidising, corrosive and other such dangerous substances are not allowed onto the compound of the College. Such substances would include acids, alkalis, oxidisers including bleaches, etc. • Weapons and imitation weapons are nor allowed onto the compound of the College. • Explosives of any type are not allowed onto the compound of the College. • Animals including pets and lab-test subjects are not allowed onto the compound of the College except for disabled persons using guide dogs. Be advised that any instance of disallowed items being brought onto, or used within the compound may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, and/ or confiscation of the offending article(s). These situations may also include further treatment of such actions as possible criminal offenses.

STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES This policy applies to all aspects of a student’s educational experience at the Cipriani College of Labour of Labour and Co- operative Studies. It covers complaints an grievances of an academic and non-academic nature. It excludes those matters addressed by the present grade appeal process.

All students wishing to enter the compound must check with security and must present valid College ID. Non-provision

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N.B. – A student grievance exists when a student claims that a violation, mis-application or a misinterpretation of CCLCS policy, procedure or practice has occurred, or, When a written notice is submitted following an unresolved complaint.

TRADE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND ANCILLARIES Trade tools, equipment and ancillaries including building materials and consumables, must be declared to security on entering and leaving the compound. Ownership of such items not declared on entry, and found on persons exiting the compound may be considered questionable and proof or ownership would be required.

VEHICLE ACCESS PASSES Only students with vehicle access passes will be allowed to proceed to the north area of the compound and beyond. In place of the vehicle access pass, students may be allowed to proceed to such areas of the compound on provision of valid student ID. The cost of replacement of any lost or damaged Vehicle Access Pass is $15.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT All persons entering and driving on the compound are to follow the traffic rules, regulations and considerations for the facility. The speed limit on the compound is 16km/h. Traffic ﬂow is directed by the signs installed throughout the compound as well as by notices which may be posted on the notice boards. Vehicle operation and usage on the premises of the College must not cause any undue disturbance to the activities of the College or pose any threat to the safety of staff, students or other personnel. Some parking provision is made; parking for all persons is not guaranteed. Car parks are labelled identifying category or persons allowed to park therein – staff, students, visitors. Parking bays are clearly identiﬁed and cars must be parked in such bays only, unless otherwise authorised. Reserved

parking bays must only be used by those for whom such bays are reserved. Students are asked to ensure their vehicles are secured properly at all times. CCLCS does not accept responsibility for damage or loss of vehicles or any theft from any parked vehicle on its compound.

POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR USE OF SHUTTLE SERVICE This policy outlines procedures for the use of the Shuttle Service. All requests for use of the shuttle must be made using requisition forms available at Student Services.

SMOKING The Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies maintains a smoke-free environment.

DISRUPTION OF COLLEGE ACTIVITY Any and all malicious disruption of normal College activity will not be tolerated. Any persons found maliciously disrupting normal College activity shall be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion and which may also include further treatment of such action as a criminal offence.

CRISIS, DISASTER & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN The College has a written Crisis, Disaster and Emergency Management Plan. The ﬁrst responsibility for safety, however, rests with the individual. The College insists on safety of all persons, assets and property as a ﬁrst priority of all behaviour, all action, and in all situations. In the event of an emergency, the College will institute measures outlined in the plan to further assist in the protection of life, records and property. A main objective of the plan is to continue the academic business of the College without undue interruption.

LIBRARY SERVICES

A Guide to Library Services The library aims to support the overall mission of the College by providing up-to-date resources in a variety of formats and to provide quality customer service by welltrained professional staff, all in a physical environment that encourages life-long learning. The Collection consists of academic books, journals, magazines, research papers, past examination papers, newspaper and current awareness ﬁles relevant to the following subject areas: • Co-operative Studies • Economics • Emergency & Crisis Management • Environmental Management • General education • Human Resource Management • Industrial Relations • Labour Studies • Marketing and Public Relations • Occupational Safety & Health • Project Management • Security administration & Management There is also an easy reading section for more leisurely library use.

COLLECTION The Collection is subdivided into the following main sections: Reference Collection Books which support the writing and research needs of the students. This collection consists of dictionaries, encyclopedias, laws of Trinidad and Tobago, handbooks, manuals and specially selected books which support the academic requirements of the College. These books are for library use only. West Indian Collection This collection covers a range of topics pertaining to the Caribbean. Reserve Collection Copies of core texts which appear on students’ reading lists are held in reserve to ensure their availability. These texts are for library use only.

Students are responsible for the purchase of their essential texts. Open Shelf Collection This collection contains books which not only support the informational needs of the students, but also the academic mission of the College.

ON LINE RESOURCE Journal Storage (JSTOR) JSTOR (short for Journal Storage) is an online system for archiving academic journals. It provides its member institutions with full-text searches of digitized back issues of several hundred well-known journals, dating back to 1665 in the case of the Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society. JSTOR is licensed mainly to libraries, universities, and publishers. Individual subscriptions are also available to certain journal titles through the journal publisher. JSTOR offers high-quality, interdisciplinary content to support scholarship and teaching. It includes over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work. Journals are always included from volume 1, issue 1 and include previous and unrelated titles. EBSCO EBSCO Publishing caters to the information needs of researchers at every level by providing libraries and other institutions with the content and services needed to bring the latest and best information to researchers. EBSCO provides unparalleled access to world- renowned content in all subject areas including magazine and journal articles. As the leading database and ebook provider for libraries and other institutions, EBSCO is also the provider of services designed to enable libraries and other institutions to better serve students and other researchers. EBSCO discovery Service™ (EDS) provides a uniﬁed index of an institution’s resources within a single, customizable search box approach allowing researchers fast, simple access to the library’s full text content plus deeper indexing and more full-text searching of a higher number of journals and magazines than any other discovery service.

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EBSCO’s content is easily accessible, and offers hundreds of leading sources critical to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Not only does EBSCO Publishing deliver the world’s most trusted and accessible information, it provides you and your colleagues with the information you need, when you need it. EBSCO offers an outstanding track record of hosted solutions, on-time service delivery and superior communication with partners. It provides access to millions of records it also maximizes the value of web- based environments by integrating the world’s leading content into your workﬂow by surfacing the most important, relevant data. Ebrary Ebrary is an online digital library of full texts of over 70,000 scholarly e-books. It is available at many academic libraries and provides a set of online database collections that combine scholarly books from over 435 academic, trade, and professional publishers. It also includes sheet music (9,000 titles) and government documents. ebrary contains a suite of reference tools and a rich collection that includes books, journals, magazines, maps, and other publications. Illustrations are included. Users gain access through a subscribing library and can browse, view, search, copy, and print documents from their computers. ebrary’s aggregated collections cover academic disciplines including business and economics, computers, technology and engineering, humanities, life and physical science, and social and behavioural sciences.

CIRCULATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS The Library is equipped with a modern Library Information System, Alexandria, which automates book processing activities, loan requests, book returns and library registration for new students.

GENERAL POLICY Books and other library materials may be removed from the Library only when they have been legitimately charged out at the Circulation Desk, and the due date stamped by the member of staff on duty. A reader is responsible for any book or other item borrowed in his/her name, until the item is returned at the circulation desk. A ﬁne of $1.00 per day per book is levied on all readers who fail to return library material within the prescribed period. The library must be reimbursed for any lost or mutilated material. All material loaned will be subject to recall by the Librarian at any time. Books can be renewed once either in person or by telephone provided that they are not overdue or placed on hold for another user.

SERVICES Computer/Internet There are PCs available with Microsoft office Applications and internet which may be used for one hour by students. Users must sign in at the circulation counter and must present their ID before being assigned a computer. Photocopying Services Self service photocopying is available at the Library. Students are required to purchase photocopy cards which are available in the following denomination:• $19 - 30 copies • $25 - 50 copies • $40 - 100 copies The quoted prices include the one time payment for the card, which can be revalued. Photocopying is subject to Copyright Laws (the Copyright act 1997). Printing Assignments and other student related work can be saved on a ﬂash drive or diskette and printed at the circulation desk at a cost of $1.00 per page. Reference Assistance is given in sourcing information in response to a direct query. Research Students are guided in ﬁnding resources and information relevant to their needs.

LIBRARY USAGE The Library is open to all registered students, academic and support staff of the College. Visiting research workers and members of other colleges and universities may be granted reading and reference privileges at the discretion of the deputy Director Academic Affairs or Librarian in charge. Borrowing by external readers is not permitted.

OPENING HOURS Library services are available to all students during the following periods except during emergencies: During the Semester Mondays to Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. During the Vacation/Breaks Mondays to Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Vacation breaks include the following: Semester breaks and Easter Break July August Vacation.

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ILO Library The ILO Collection, donated to the College in May, 2000, is now housed in a purpose built library. This library is now the sub-regional centre for ILO materials. Opening Hours Semester: Monday – Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturdays: Closed Vacation: Monday – Friday: 8:30am - 4:15pm Saturdays: Closed

ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY The library is open to all CCLCS users and external users recommended by the ILO. Requests for information can be made in person, via email or telephone.

COLLECTION The collection focuses on the world of work and related issues. Materials in this collection are: • ILO Conventions and Recommendations: these are legal instruments which guide the practice of labour, occupational safety and health, project management and decent work. • ILO periodicals such as International Labour Review, Labour Education and Official Bulletin, Caribbean Affairs, Quarterly Economic Bulletin and Digest of Caribbean Labour Statistics. • ILO Labour Standards, ILO Conference Reports and Governing Body Documents: these are reports that are published by the ILO office in Geneva dealing with labour issues. • Country ﬁles: these are Caribbean historical ﬁles comprising of reports, brochures, Acts and labour laws. • A small collection of books in the following areas: - Industrial Relations - Occupational Safety and Health - Project Management - Human Resource Management - Co-operative Studies - Gender Studies - Child Labour - HIV/aids - Social Security Compact discs and video tapes in labour studies, occupational safety and health and brochures, pamphlets and handouts on the ILO, HIV Aids, and child labour are also available.

SERVICES Information Retrieval The ILO Librarian provides assistance to users in retrieving ILO information and other relevant information from a variety of online and offline databases. Reference & Research Information requests can be made in person via email, phone or by completing the ILO Library query form. The Librarian can be contacted at ilolibrary@cclcs.edu.tt. Internet Access The ILO Library is outfitted with computers with internet access for academic research. Users must present their Student ID to the ILO Librarian for access to computer facilities. ILO Library Bulletin The ILO Library produces an electronic bulletin (six times per year) of new ILO publications, recent acquisitions and relevant information updates. Users can request an electronic copy of this bulletin. Photocopying A limited photocopying service is offered at a cost of 35¢ per copy. Photocopying is subject to the Copyright Laws of Trinidad and Tobago (the Copyright act 1997). Pamphlet Distribution the ILO Library periodically distributes pamphlets, newsletters, and brochures which are sent for distribution by the ILO sub-regional office at no cost to the users. All such material are clearly identified. Requests For ILO publications Users who wish to purchase ILO publications can now fill out an order form in the ILO Library and indicate the titles and number of copies required. The order form(s) will then be sent to the ILO sub- regional office for the Caribbean, in Port of Spain. Users will then be informed when their orders are ready and can make payment and collect their requested items at the ILO office in Port of Spain. Students and Lecturers are entitled to a 30% discount off the regular price for all ILO publications. Updated ILO publications can be viewed at: http://ilo.org/global.What_we_do/Publications/lan--en/index.htm ILO Database A complete listing of the ILO databases is accessible online at the following web site: http://ilo.org/public/English/ support/lib/resource/ilodatabases.htm

RULES All ILO books and periodicals are to be used in the library only and are not available for lending. Users are not allowed to eat, drink, talk loudly or use their cell phones while in the library.

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Tobago Campus Library Services OPENING HOURS Library services are available to all registered students during the following periods, except on weekends and public holidays:

During the Semester: Monday – Friday: 12:30pm - 8:30pm

During the Vacation/Breaks: Monday – Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Vacation/breaks include the following: - Semester break - Easter break - July / August Vacation

COLLECTIONS Reserve Collection Books which appear on the students’ reading lists are for library use only. Lecturers’ Boxes Items placed in lecturers’ boxes are available to students for library use only. General Collection These are books for loan. Daily newspapers and periodicals are available for in-house use only.

Reference Collection This collection includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, laws of Trinidad and Tobago, handbooks and manuals. These are available to students for library use only.

WHO MAY BORROW All borrowers must be registered students of the College. Students must produce their Student Identiﬁcation Card to access the library’s facilities and resources.

SERVICES Reference & Research Information is sourced in response to a direct query. Students are guided in finding resources and information relevant to their needs. Renewals Books can be renewed once. Renewals may be done in person or via telephone call to the Library, provided the books are not overdue or placed on hold by another student. Photocopying Photocopying is available through the Library subject to the Copyright Laws of Trinidad and Tobago act 1997; Section 9 (1). Printing Printing of documents is available at one dollar ($1.00) per page. Computer and Internet Users are allowed one hour per day to use this service, which is on a first come - first served basis. Users must sign in at the Library’s circulation desk.