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Blackboard is an online course management system used by faculty, students and staff
at Algonquin College. It is a communication tool that enables teaching and
learning in a secure, password protected environment. Common uses of Blackboard
are the following:
- posting of announcements, notes and assignments
- electronic submission and return of assignments
- links to resources on the Internet
- self grading quizzes and essay-style tests marked by the professor
- anonymous surveys
- discussion groups
- private group discussion and project work
- online chat in a Virtual Classroom.
Use your college network username and password (available through
acsis.algonquincollege.com). To log in to Blackboard at
online.algonquincollege.com
From the login page, you have links to enter the Blackboard System, to view online
resources and to contact Blackboard help by emailing
bbhelp@algonquincollege.com Email responses normally take 24 hours.
Phone Blackboard Help at 727-4723 extension 2501 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday.
Note: For Distance Education students follow the Distance Education
login in your letter.
BOOKLIST
Click to go to the list of required texts and supplies.
BOOKSTORE HOURS
WINTER 2009
DAYTIME HOURS
January 5 to April 24
Monday to Friday
Open 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
EVENING HOURS
PLEASE NOTE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS
The Bookstore is only open on the first night of your course for a half hour prior to the start of class (generally open from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.)
You may contact the Pembroke Campus Bookstore at (613) 735-4700 Ext. 2711
Located in Room 207.
A range of individualized academic
support services are available to students with disabilities who are registered
at Algonquin and meet specified documentation requirements. Visit the
CSD website for more information on documentation requirements.
Examples of disability-related
academic support services offered by the CSD:
- Test and exam accommodations
- Learning strategy instruction and assistive technology training
- Provision of sign language interpreters
- Transcription services (braille, audio, enlarged print, e-text).
The staff at the CSD consists of
a multidisciplinary team of professionals from psychology, social work and education.
We welcome an open dialogue with students and would be pleased to answer your questions.
For the Pembroke Campus, contact
Fran Murphy at (613) 735-4700 Ext. 2729 for further information, or to arrange an
appointment.
Algonquin's professional counselling staff provides academic, career and personal counselling to our full and part time students. However, if you are considering taking a course or thinking about changing careers, counselling may be able to help. Counselling Services provides prospective students with a 30 minute interview, at no cost, for the purpose of educational and career planning.
For further information, or to arrange for an appointment with a counsellor, please call (613) 735-4700 Ext. 2804
In the event that the College needs
to evacuate, Algonquin has put into place an Emergency Evacuation Registry, to ensure
that all students with mobility impairments are quickly located and safely evacuated
by trained personnel.
If you have mobility impairment,
please discuss this with your instructor the first class.
For some courses, there is a possibility of financial assistance. Further information is available from the Financial Aid Office at (613) 735-4700 ext. 2709. Please note that credit courses do not necessarily relate to Financial Aid eligibility.
The cafeteria is located on the first floor of the Pembroke Campus, near the Students' Association office. Vending machines are also available in the cafeteria and throughout the campus.
The Pembroke Campus operates a health services centre in Room 110D on a part-time basis and is not open in the evening hours. For further information, call 613-735-4700, ext. 2748.
The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is the library and information centre for Algonquin
College student and staff at three campus locations (Woodroffe, Perth and Pembroke).
We offer traditional library services; book loans, reference help and inter-library
loans, as well as video viewing, virtual reference and 24/7 access to specialized
databases that search journals, newspapers and statistics.
Staff and students can also receive help with Blackboard, computers, email and e-learning
at each of the LRCs.
To learn more about our services, hours, locations and how to access materials from
your home computer visit our website at
www.algonquincollege.com/lrc
Woodroffe - 613-727-4723 ext. 5834
Perth - 613-267-2859 ext. 5607
Pembroke - 613-735-4700 ext. 2707
Every Algonquin College student, full-time or part-time, can seek the Ombudsperson's
help in finding solutions to problems that might arise with the College or the Students'
Association. This free service is impartial and independent. Information
obtained by the Ombudsperson is held in the strictest confidence, so that students
can discuss their concerns fully and frankly. The Ombudsperson investigates
complaints about all aspects of college life. Phone 613-727-4723 ext. 5306.
For further information, please visit
www.algonquincollege.com/ombudsperson or email
depowh@algonquincollege.com
Continuing Education students are not required to have parking permits for classes held AFTER 4 p.m. on weekdays or all day on weekends. During the day Monday to Friday, permits are required to be purchased in Room 214 to park in college parking lots. There is a fine of $50 for vehicles parking without a permit.
Smoking is not permitted within the building at any time. An area outside near the driveway for Peter Street exit is the only area where smoking is allowed.
The campus will not normally be closed during inclement weather.
However, recognizing that conditions can change quite suddenly, the following guidelines will apply to the cancellation of evening classes:
- if the decision is made to cancel evening classes, every effort will be made to reach this decision by 3:00 p.m.
- if evening classes are cancelled, messages announcing this will be placed, by 4 p.m., in the following manner:
- on the message for the Pembroke Campus phone number 613-735-4700
- on the Pembroke Campus website http:/www.algonquincollege.com/Pembroke
If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, the teacher will either reschedule the class or give at home assignments.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
You must be 19 years of age or older to register in any course. Students 18
years of age or less must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
to be able to register. Requests for registration by students under 19 years
of age and without an OSSD will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students in the School of Part-time Studies who have completed an equivalent credit course at another accredited post-secondary institution may be eligible for an exemption for individual courses.
Applicants may be eligible for Transfers of Academic Credit (Exemptions) based on learning attained at other educational institutions or on other learning obtained previously at Algonquin College. We will award transfers of credit for courses on the basis that the learning achievements are equivalent and current to courses within the current program of study.
FOR EXTERNAL TRANSFER OF ACADEMIC CREDIT
Students are required to submit an " Application for External Transfer of Academic Credit" form along with supporting documentation (transcripts and course outlines) to the Registrar's Office. A fee of $10.00 per exemption request will be assessed and payment must be provided at the time of application.
FOR EXTERNAL TRANSFER OF ACADEMIC CREDIT for GENERAL ELECTIVES
Students are required to submit an " Application for External Transfer of Academic Credit for General Electives" form along with supporting documentation (transcripts and course outlines) to the Registrar's Office. A fee of $10.00 per exemption request will be assessed and payment must be provided at the time of application.
FOR INTERNAL TRANSFER OF ACADEMIC CREDIT
Requests for Academic Transfers of Credit will be forwarded to the appropriate academic School at the College for final assessment. Students are required log into ACSIS to check the status of their exemption request. If granted, the exemption will appear as 'EX' on the transcript. The exemption process takes approximately 2-4 weeks and students whose exemptions have been denied will be notified by mail.
- Provide transcripts and course outlines
- A non-refundable fee of $10.00 per exemption will be assessed and payment must be provided at the time of application
Please allow the College sufficient time to process your request before classes begin. If your request is approved prior to the second scheduled class and you have registered for this course, a full refund for your tuition fee will be issued.
Where applicable you may audit a credit course. Audit status must be declared in writing at the time of registration and your request will be forwarded to the academic department for approval. Normal fees will apply. You will not be completing class assignments, tests or formal evaluation. The grade of Audit (AU) is not calculated in the grade point average, but will appear on your transcript. Credit status cannot be changed to audit status after the second scheduled class.
The College reserves the right to cancel or alter courses as deemed necessary. We will make every effort to telephone you at the home or business number provided at the time of registration. You will have the choice to register in another course or different course/section, if applicable, or receive a full refund. Refunds for courses paid by credit card will be refunded to the credit card used at the time of registration. Credit card refunds are usually processed within 5 - 7 business days.
Please ensure we have your current personal information.
For your convenience, currently registered students can update their personal information (address, and telephone number), by logging onto ACSIS. It is your responsibility to advise the College of any changes of address, telephone numbers, or email address.
Many of our course offerings can lead to a College-approved Certificate or a Ministry-approved Certificate/Diploma. Others may lead to certification or accreditation by external professional or licensing bodies. Requirements are clearly outlined in our program information monographs.
To receive a College-approved Certificate or Ministry-approved Certificate/Diploma from Algonquin, at least 25% of the course hours in your program of study must be completed through the College. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the Registrar's Office to obtain a Certificate/Diploma application upon completion of the final course in the program.
Please contact Bonnie Mask, CE Administrative Coordinator at 613 735-4700 ext. 2721 to confirm completion of your program and obtain the Certificate/Diploma form.
Please provide your name, as you wish to have it appear on your Certificate/Diploma, your student number, home address, and telephone number(s). A $35.00 fee must accompany the request. Payment may be made by cheque, money order, or credit card (VISA/MasterCard/American Express). Please provide the credit card number, name of the cardholder and expiry date.
Your Certificate/Diploma application will be processed and mailed to you and you will also be invited to attend the next Convocation ceremony.
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY ACT
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To formalize compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act, Algonquin College requires that you read the following statement:
The information gathered through this document is collected under the legal authorization
of the Colleges and Universities Act, R.S.O. 1980, chapter 272, S.5; R.R.O. 1980,
Regulation 640. The information is used for the educational, administrative
and statistical purposes of the College and/or ministries and agencies of the Government
of Ontario and the Government of Canada. The College publishes the names of
students who graduate and/or achieve academic excellence. Access to specific
client information is restricted to clients themselves and to others upon receipt
by the College of written permission from the client to release the information.
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NOTIFICATION OF DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION TO STATISTICS CANADA
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Statistics Canada is the national statistical agency. As such, Statistics
Canada carries out hundreds of surveys each year on a wide range of matters, including
education.
It is essential to be able to follow students across time and institutions to understand,
for example, the factors affecting enrolment demand at post-secondary institutions.
The increased emphasis on accountability for public investment means that it is
also important to understand outcomes. In order to carry out such studies,
Statistics Canada asks all colleges and universities to provide data on students
and graduates. Institutions collect and provide to Statistics Canada student
identification information (student's name, student ID number, Social Insurance
Number), student contact information (address and telephone number), student demographic
characteristics, enrolment information, previous education, and labour force activity.
The Federal Statistics Act provides the legal authority for Statistics Canada to
obtain access to personal information held by educational institutions. The information
may be used only for statistical purposes, and the confidentiality provisions of
the Statistics Act prevent the information from being released in any way that would
identify a student.
Students who do not wish to have their information used are able to ask Statistics
Canada to remove their identification and contact information from the national
database.
Further information on the use of this information can be obtained from Statistics
Canada's website: statcan.ca or by writing to
the Post Secondary Section, Centre for Education Statistics, 17th Floor, R.H. Coates
Building, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, K1A 0T6.
While most of the courses offered in onCourse are exempt from the GST, the regulations contained in the legislation define courses that are not part of a program and those of general interest and recreational in nature to be taxable. The course fees displayed in onCourse include GST where applicable.
Students may obtain their grades using
ACSIS (Algonquin College Student Information System). Grades usually
become available one week following the end of each course.
Logon to ACSIS. You will be
prompted to identify yourself by entering your student number and password (or date
of birth if you have not yet changed your password). Grades can be displayed
by selecting the grades option and appropriate term on the toolbar once you have
successfully accessed the system.
Late registration into a course section will normally be allowed up to the end of the second scheduled class. There may be exceptions where, for some particular courses, late registration is not permitted.
Get the credit you deserve for life and work experience. You have gained valuable
knowledge and skill in the workplace and in your personal life. Algonquin
College has a process in place called Prior Learning Assessment that can help you
gain course credits in your program of study.
Your learning is assessed on a course-by-course basis and may involve writing a
challenge exam, demonstrating a skill and/or submitting a portfolio with samples
of your work. The steps are as follows:
1. Identify which program of study interests you.
2. Pick out the courses that you believe you could challenge.
3. Request copies of detailed course outlines.
4. Discuss options with PLA staff who will guide you through the process.
For additional information, please call 613-735-4700 ext. 2756.
Students are responsible for the following:
- Ensure that prerequisites are met
- Ensure that you have been registered in the
correct course(s)
- Understand the Refund Policies. (Refer to the reverse side
of your timetable)
- Understand Withdrawal and Transfer Policies
- Understand the "Academic Penalty
Withdrawal Date" reflected on your timetable *
- Understand the requirements
to audit a course
- Verify your transcript. (Contact the Registrar's Office immediately if
you have any questions regarding the content of your transcript)
- Request Certificate/Diploma
upon completion of the final course in the program.
- Request audit status at time of registration.
- Access your timetable via ACSIS
if you have Internet access.
*The Academic Penalty Withdrawal Date refers to the last date to withdraw
from a course section without academic penalty. Failure to do so will result
in an "F" (failure) on your academic record (transcript). Please note this
is not the refund date).
Please note that classes will not be held on the following days:
- February 16 - Family Day
- April 10 - Good Friday
The School of Part-time Studies will be closed on these dates.
Following completion of your course, a Term Grade Report, which reflects your academic records for the term, will be mailed to you normally within one week from the end of your course.
Access your timetable online through ACSIS (Algonquin College Student Information System). You will be prompted to identify yourself by entering your student number and password (or date of birth if you have not yet changed your password). Your timetable for the current term can be displayed by selecting the timetable option on the toolbar. If registering before the start of the term, you should select the correct term to view your timetable.
Requests to transfer from one course/section to another, in the same term, must be communicated to the Registrar's Office. This may be done in writing, by fax, by phone or in person. Transfers must satisfy two conditions: (a) the transfer date is prior to the refund date for the course from which you wish to transfer, and (b) the transfer date is prior to the second scheduled class for the course into which you wish to transfer (restrictions for late registration may apply).
If you decide to withdraw from a course, you must communicate this to the Registrar's Office. This may be in writing, by fax, by phone or in person. A substitute cannot take your place in class without proper registration. Failure to attend and/or stop payment does not constitute a withdrawal. Please refer to the Refund Policy for information on refunds. The Refund Policy is printed on the reverse side of your timetable.
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Without Academic Penalty:
Please check your timetable for the specific academic penalty withdrawal date for each course. Students withdrawing from a course, after the refund date, must communicate this to the Registrar's Office before the two-thirds point of scheduled classes. Failure to do so will result in an "F" (Failure) on your academic record.
FEES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Most students studying on-line courses are subject to a mandatory IT service fee of $50.00. This will be included in the course fees. Students pay this fee for each on-line course in which they register.
Clients receiving financial assistance through Financial Aid must have made the necessary arrangements before registering for a course.
Part-time students will pay $35.00 per term when registered in courses subject to
the IT protocol. This will be included in course fees subject to the IT protocol.
Students registered in more than one course will pay the IT Fee only once per term.
Eligible students will be provided with a network account, modem account, e-mail
address, Internet access and two (2) megabytes of disk storage space. Students
in courses that are not IT applicable can pay $35.00 per term to obtain access.
Note: IT accounts are deleted at the end of each term.
Students permitted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to attend classes on a part-time basis may be assessed, in addition to other applicable fees, a premium of $16.46 per course hour, depending on visa status. Health Insurance is included in the fees only for International Students registered in full-time programs. All other International Students are strongly advised to obtain health insurance for the duration of their stay in Canada. Students are to self-identify and will be assessed International Fees.
Material fees, for materials and/or supplies retained by the student, are included in the course fee where applicable. Full-time and part-time program students who take a School of Part-time Studies course as part of their course load are responsible for applicable material fees. These fees are not eligible for Income Tax credit.
Your course fee will include a service fee of $1.00 per course hour to cover the cost of providing additional services to School of Part-time Studies students.
Clients wishing to register in a course and have the course fees paid by a sponsoring agency, their employer, or a government department, must present an official letter of authorization from their sponsor to the Registrar's Office at the time of registration. It must be on company letterhead and include the company name, address and telephone number. This is where the invoice will be sent. Please include the name of the sponsored student, course(s) to be registered, date of birth, and student number if possible. Students are responsible for any fees not covered by the sponsor. Timetables will be issued only to the students once registration has been processed.
A Student Centre Building Fee of $0.05 per course hour is assessed on all School of Part-time Studies courses. Inquiries are to be directed to the Students' Association, at 613-727-4723, ext. 7711.
In early February, official tuition tax receipts (T2202A) will be available online via ACSIS, for qualifying programs and courses taken during the preceding calendar year. NOTE: Since the College no longer prints and mails T2202A's, it is the student's responsibility to print a copy via ACSIS . It is not necessary to include a T2202A with your income tax claim. It will be required to validate a claim if you are audited. A T2202A is issued to the student. If a student is sponsored, the College issues a T2202A to the student and the sponsor will issue a T4A for the amount paid on the student's behalf. The student must claim the sponsored amount as income and can claim the tuition credit or allocate it to a parent/guardian if applicable.
For more information please check the Government of Canada's Web site at cra-arc.gc.ca
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