8. University-wide grade descriptors
The University could adopt a set of descriptors for grades, which could be printed on transcripts, such as:
A+ 90-100 one could scarcely expect
better from a student at this level
A 80-89 superior work which is clearly above average
B 70-79 good work, meeting all requirements, and eminently
satisfactory
C 60-69 competent work, meeting requirements
D 50-59 fair work, minimally acceptable
F below 50 Fail
In some faculties, failing grades are distinguished as follows:
E 40-49 Fail with supplemental examination privilegesThis might have some tendency to smooth out inequities among Faculties.
9. Local pressure
It may be that many of the foregoing remedies try to bring a universal solution to what is a fairly localized problem. Essentially, the inequity in the current practice makes itself felt when very good students from different Faculties are in competition with one another. The numbers show that a student in Science courses is four times more likely than a student in Kinesiology courses to have a mark of A+. It seems clear that Faculties which are traditionally reticent about giving marks of A+ should, in the interests of the competitive advantage of their students, consider revising this tradition. The Senate could encourage this self-correction by publishing annually the figures for the percent of A+s given, by Faculty.
9a Recommended: That all Bachelor/Baccalaureate degree diplomas include the student's Area(s) of Concentration, effective January 1, 1999, and
That the option of requesting a replacement diploma be available to students who graduated prior to 1999 upon payment of the diploma replacement fee.
Background:
Diplomas for the three-year baccalaureates now state only the degree, i.e., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and no mention is made of the Area(s) of Concentration. The only Three-Year BA where the discipline is present is the Bachelor of Arts in Administrative and Commercial Studies. The Area of Concentration, e.g., Finance and Administration, does not appear on the diploma now.
Disciplines are reported on the diplomas of Four-Year Honors baccalaureates, e.g., Bachelor of Arts Honors English, Bachelor of Engineering Science Mechanical.
With approval of this proposal Areas of Concentration as defined in the calendar would appear on the diplomas of general baccalaureates as in the following examples:
| Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of Arts |
| English | Kinesiology | Biology | Cross Disciplinary |
| Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies |
| Finance and Administration |
A previously issued diploma can be replaced with a new diploma which shows the area of concentration. However, since such special orders involve a significant cost for the Registrar's Office staff to prepare them, students who request replacement diplomas will be asked to return their original diploma and pay the replacement cost for a new one (currently $41.75).
9b Recommended: That Senate reaffirm that :
1) all diplomas (for degree programs and diploma programs) and that certificates (for certificate
programs) will be in English
2) all and only Honorary Degree diplomas will be in Latin, and
3) programs approved by Senate for diplomas/certificates not in English, e.g., the Diplôme de
Français Pratique will be exceptions to this policy.
Background:
SCAPA recently received a request for a student's diploma to be produced in Latin. It has been the tradition of the University to do this only for honorary degree recipients. The request that Senate reaffirm this tradition will be useful as a policy reference in future.
10a Introduction of International and Comparative Studies Courses at Huron College
Recommended: That the following International and Comparative Studies courses be introduced at Huron College with course descriptions as outlined below, effective September 1,1999.
1) ICS 156F/G: Cultural Foundations
of Modern Korea
2) ICS 181F/G: Twentieth Century Japan: Society and
Literature
3) ICS 171F/G: Women in East Asian Literature: Images in
Literature
4) ICS 226: Japanese 4
5) ICS 240a/b: Business Chinese
6) ICS 390: Special Topics in Japanese
NEW CALENDAR COPY
ICS 156F/G: Cultural Foundations of
Modern Korea
An examination of the forces that have shaped Korean culture, with particular attention to the
ways in which political, social, economic, and aesthetic influences are reflected in Korean
literature, theatre, and cinema. Taught in English using works in
translation.
3 hours
ICS 181F/G: Twentieth Century Japan:
Society and Literature
The transformation of Japanese society from the latter half of the nineteenth century to the
present, viewed through literature. Taught in English using works in
translation.
3 hours
ICS 171F/G: Women in East Asia Society:
Images in Literature
An examination of the roles of women in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese society as depicted in
literature, with emphasis on the novel and short story of the twentieth century. Taught in English
using works in translation.
3 hours
ICS 226: Japanese 4
This course builds on the skills developed in ICS 126 (Japanese 3). Students will read Japanese
literature, newspapers and journals, develop skills in conversation and discussion of topics related
to the readings, and develop practical writing skills. Students will develop comprehension skills by
using Japanese radio and television broadcasts, as well as works in Japanese on the world wide
web and internet.
Prerequisite: ICS 126 or placement
test
4 hours
ICS 240a/b: Business
Chinese
Develops specific knowledge and skills in business communication. Translation, interpretation
and writing skills will be fostered by the study of business terminology and business
correspondence. Students will also be introduced to styles of business
negotiation.
Prerequisite: ICS 024 or 124 or
144a/b
3 hours
[Note: ICS 144a/b has not yet been approved; a submission will follow shortly.]
ICS 390: Special Topics in
Japanese
Further studies in Japanese language
and/or culture.
Prerequisite: ICS 226 or permission of the
department
3 hours
Background:
1) and 2) Professor Holman, a recent full-time appointment at Huron, has expertise in the area. The course will expand offerings in the study of modern East Asia within the ICS program.
3) Both Professor Wu and Professor Holman, a recent full-time appointment at Huron, have expertise in the area. The course will expand offerings in the study of modern East Asia within the ICS program.
4) The course will be part of the sequence of courses in Japanese language and meet the needs of students whose skill level exceeds that of ICS 126: Japanese 3 (presently "Advanced Japanese").
5) Many students have achieved a basic proficiency in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and wish specific training in business communication.
6) The course is designed to meet the interests and needs of students who wish to pursue Japanese language and other studies at a level or in areas not covered by existing courses. The content of the course is to be determined by the faculty member supervising the course with the approval of the Chair of Department (presently the Director of Special Programs).
10b Introduction of Anthropology 234F/G and Foods and Nutrition 364a/b and 373a/b at Brescia College
Recommended: That the following courses be introduced at Brescia College with course descriptions as outlined below, effective September 1,1999.
1) Anthropology 234F/G: Andean
Prehistory
2) Foods & Nutrition 364a/b:
Nutrition, Aging and Health
3) Foods & Nutrition 373a/b: Nutrition for a Physically Active Lifestyle
NEW CALENDAR COPY
Anthropology 234F/G: Andean
Prehistory
This course studies the prehistoric cultures of Andean South America. The arrival of humans and
adaptations of early foragers and food producers will be surveyed. The rise of civilization and
increasing social complexity will be traced through the archaeological records of Andean cultures
including Chavin, Moche, Tiahuanaco Chimu and Inca.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 020E or Anthropology 025F/g and Anthropology 026F/G or
Anthropology 100.
3 hours, half course.
FN 364a/b: Nutrition, Aging and
Health
A study of the relationships among nutrition, aging and health including the current and projected
aged Canadian population, their nutritional needs, limitations (economic, physical, behavioral, etc)
to meeting those needs, nutrition/age related health issues and program/services available or
needed.
Prerequisite: FN 021, or FN 235a/b plus FN
241a/b.
3 lecture hours, half course.
FN 373a/b: Nutrition for a Physically
Active Lifestyle
An integrative study of the impact of various levels of physical activity on nutritional needs and
food and nutrient intakes based on current research with attention to popular half-truths and
myths.
Prerequisite: FN 021 (with a mark of at
least 60%) or FN 235a/b.
3 lecture hours, half course.
Background:
1) There are no upper year anthropology courses offered at Brescia College; the addition of this half-course will provide a Brescia option to students in the area of concentration or undertaking joint honors in anthropology and another subject. Andean prehistory is an important area within anthropology and no course offered in the Department of Anthropology on main campus gives students intensive coverage of this body of data and theory. [Note: the main campus department intends to list the course also though it has no immediate plans to offer it; that submission will go to DAP soon.]
2) This course expands an area not fully covered in the Foods and Nutrition program and provides additional optional choices in the program.
3) This course expands the number of optional Foods and Nutrition programs available to students in the Foods and Nutrition program. Also, it provides an option which will be of interest to those concerned with health and physical activity.
10c Introduction of History 147a and 148b at King's College
Recommended: That History 147a: Korean Social and Cultural History before 1900 and 148b: Korean Social and Cultural History since 1900, be introduced at King's College, effective September 1, 1999.
NEW CALENDAR COPY
History 147a: Korean Social and
Cultural History Before 1900
A social and cultural history of Korea from ancient times to the end of the nineteenth century.
Emphasis will be placed on the Three Kingdoms, Silla, Koryo, and Choson
periods.
2 lecture hours, half course.
(King's).
History 148b: Korean Social and
Cultural History Since 1900
A social and cultural history of Korea in the twentieth century. The course will focus on the early
20th century Japanese colonialism, the Korean war, and post war
Korea.
2 lecture hours, half course.
(King's).
Background:
King's College has initiated exchange agreements with several Korean Universities. These courses will enable students to have a fuller understanding of Korean social and cultural history.
FOR INFORMATION
The Subcommittee on Teaching Awards (SUTA) has chosen the following faculty members as recipients of The Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching for 1998-1999:
Gregory Dickinson
Faculty of Education
Lorne Falkenstein
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
Roland A. Haines
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
Douglas Kneale
Department of English
Faculty of Arts
The Subcommittee on Teaching Awards (SUTA) has chosen the following faculty member as recipient of The UWO Award for Excellence in Teaching by Part-Time Faculty for 1998-1999:
James Rourke
Department of Family Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
The Subcommittee on Teaching Awards (SUTA) has chosen the following faculty member as recipient of The Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching for 1998-1999:
Alison Conway
Department of English
Faculty of Arts
In response to the Report of the Provost's Advisory Committee on Undergraduate Degrees and Programs, which was received last summer, SCAPA formed a subcommittee to work on a proposal to alter the matrix within which the University's undergraduate programs are offered. A proposal was submitted to SCAPA in January, and then circulated to Deans for consultation.
The results of that consultation have been rich indeed, and SCAPA's subcommittee is now revising the proposal to take account of the many suggestions that have been received.
It is clear that the original hope and plan to bring this proposal to Senate by March was too sanguine.
SCAPA has approved on behalf of the Senate the following Terms of Reference for new scholarships, awards and prizes, for recommendation to the Board of Governors through the Vice-Chancellor:
Weir & Foulds Writing Prize (Faculty of Law)
Awarded annually to a student who demonstrates excellence in writing and legal research in the area of information or technology law and/or intellectual property. A paper written for the law school course, for a seminar or as an individual research paper, or which has already been accepted for publication by a legal journal, will be considered for the prize. Essays must be submitted to the Associate Dean (Academic) by the end of classes in April to be eligible. Final selection will be made by the Scholarship Committee in the Faculty of Law. This prize is made possible by the generosity of Weir & Foulds.
Value: $200
Effective January 2000
Ogilvy Renault Award (Faculty of Law)
Awarded to a student entering third or final year of study at the Faculty of Law who has achieved academic excellence in the first two years of law school, has contributed to the academic life of the school and has demonstrated an ability to work well with others. Students are invited to submit a letter of application to the Associate Dean (Academic) by the end of classes in April. Nominations from faculty and students will also be solicited. Final selection will be made by the Scholarship Committee in the Faculty of Law. This award has been created by a generous donation from Ogilvy Renault.
Value: $500
Effective May 1999
Dr. Gerald Z. Wright Entrance Awards (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Dentistry)
Awarded to entering dental students on the basis of academic excellence who demonstrate financial need. Having determined eligibility through Financial Aid Services, selection of student recipients is to be the responsibility of the Director of the School, upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Admissions Committee. Applications for financial aid will be supplied to students along with the offer of admission to the School of Dentistry. These awards were established through Foundation 深夜福利站 in honor of Dr. Gerald Z. Wright; donations received from School of Dentistry alumni, faculty and staff.
Value: 2 at $1000 will be available as of May 1999. 3 at $1000 will be available as of May 2000 and thereafter
These awards will receive matched funding from the Province of Ontario through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund program.
A great number of responses were received by SCAPA to a request for comments on proposed revisions to the policy and handbook on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. The documents were circulated to Deans' offices in January and replies were received by deans, chairs and other interested parties. SCAPA will be making revisions in light of these consultations and expects to bring a motion on the subject to the March meeting of Senate.