Copies of Exhibits and Appendices are available from the University Secretariat, Room 290, Stevenson-Lawson Building.
The meeting was held at 1:00 p.m. in Room 224 of University College.
SENATORS: 75
J. Adams, D. Banting, K. Barrowcliffe, D. Bell, D. Bevan, I. Black, D. Braun, W.A. Bridger, P. Cain, C. Callaghan, M. Cheesman, R.P. Coulter, M. Cousineau, J. Crimmins, R. Darnell, P. Davenport, P. Deane, C. Down, D. Fairbairn, M. Floryan, A. Garcia, T. Garrard, J.M. Good, R. Green, R. Harris, R. Hawkins, N. Huner, C. Iwasiw, D. Jorgensen, C.-Y. Kang, A. Katz, W. Kennedy, D. Kuntz, G. Leckie, R. Lipson, J. MacKinnon, L. Mansinha, C. McCreery, D. McLachlin, J. McKay, M. McNay, K. McQuillan, P.P. Mercer, I. Moore, G. Moran, D. Muñoz, P. Neary, A. Pearson, K. Porter, A. Prabhakar, M. Randall, D. Rosner, A. Sancton, C. Seligman, D. Semotiuk, K. Shapiro, R. Shroyer, E. Singer, B. Singh, B. Slade, J. Snyder, J.L. Stokes, S. Tan, C. Thomson, J. Thorp, R. Toft, S. Usprich, J.K. Van Fleet, R. Walker, A. Weedon, C. Weldon, R. White, E. Wood, R. Young, M. Zamir.
Observers: D. Jameson, A. Osler, R. Tiffin.
By Invitation: R. Wood
S.98-022
The minutes of the meeting of January 23, 1998, were approved with the addition of C. McCreery to the list of those present.
S.98-023
S.98-023a
Dr. Moran advised that the University has requested information on university salaries by discipline from Statistics Canada. The data will be presented to Senate when it becomes available.
S.98-023b
Referring to an earlier request to provide information on the rate of promotion/tenure and time to promotion/tenure of male and female faculty, Dr. Moran reported that the statistical analysis of the data is not yet complete. The information will be presented to Senate when it is finalized.
S.98-023c
Dr. Mercer recalled that at the January Senate meeting he was asked to report back to Senate as to whether there are any impediments to initiating a salary disclosure policy at 澳门六合彩开奖预测. There was reference to the fact that salaries at the University of British Columbia are reported publicly. Dr. Mercer advised that this is the case at UBC because the Financial Information Act of British Columbia requires corporations to submit a statement of financial information on each employee earning more than $50,000 per year. In Ontario the financial disclosure legislation threshold is set at $100,000.
Dr. Mercer reported that 澳门六合彩开奖预测's Guidelines on Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (Policy 1.23) stipulate in Section 1 (a) "As a general rule, with the exception of personal information, information contained in University records should be available to members of the University community and to members of the public more generally" and (b) "The necessary exemptions from the general principle favoring access should be as limited and specific as possible." The definition of "personal information" set out in clause (19)(1) of the Guidelines does not expressly identify salary information but does identify such features as "employment history of the individual or information about financial transactions involving the individual." Those involved in the drafting and administration of 澳门六合彩开奖预测's Access to Information Policy and those who work with personnel records have always treated salary information as confidential and therefore not disclosable. Dr. Mercer noted that the policy "Guidelines to Access to Information and Protection of Privacy" is a University policy approved by Senate and the Board of Governors. Consequently, Senate could initiate amendments or a separate policy. He advised that he could find no impediments or legislation either compelling or forbidding salary disclosure outside of the University's own policies concerning the disclosure of salaries .
Following a discussion about the appropriate mechanism for considering a policy on salary disclosure, it was agreed that the matter would be referred to the Operations/Agenda Committee.
S.98-024
Dr. Davenport reported that the universities of Ontario, through COU, are attempting to flesh out what recent government announcements will actually mean. The critical issues are:
S.98-025
Dr. Moran gave a presentation on the recommended Faculty Budget Allocations for 1998-99. The issues driving this year's budget include: budget assumptions related to revenue and expenses, enrolment contingent funding, Specia Faculty Renewal Initiative (SFRI), guaranteed first year course registration, space costing, tuition fee levels for 1998-99, developing a "balanced budget" and broader budgetary prospects. He highlighted his presentation with the use of overheads, copies of which are attached as Appendix 1.
Professor Cheesman expressed concern that over the years a significant amount of funding has been allocated to support new initiatives and the development of new areas of excellence as opposed to supporting existing areas of excellence. Dr. Moran responded that at a time of major cutbacks and insufficient resources, it is vital to the long term health of the University that new initiatives be pursued, such as the development of programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Communications and Open Learning.
Referring to a slide showing proposed budget levels for Faculties in 1998-99, Dr. Moran was asked if he is achieving the objective of differential funding, given that it would appear that all Faculties, with the exception of Engineering Science, will realize a 1.5% budget reduction in 1998-99. He replied that over the last three years, cuts have been noticeably differential, but this year the differentiations will be less extreme because all units have suffered and there is no flexibility to differentiate more than what is proposed in the 1998-99 budget. Once Enrolment Contingent Funding Program funds are distributed, the differentiation among Faculties will be more apparent. Also, the SFRI positions will be applied differentially.
In response to a question about tuition fees for the forthcoming year, Dr. Moran stated that in developing the budget, working assumptions were made about a number of revenue and expense factors, such as salary increases, tuition and investment income. The announcement about specific tuition fee levels will be made in mid-March.
The Provost was asked whether, given 澳门六合彩开奖预测's commitment to excellence, the Office of the Vice-President (Research) or the Office of the Provost will provide start-up monies needed to attract young scholars. Dr. Moran responded that since the turnover savings recovery policy was eliminated, turnover savings remain with the Faculties and therefore the Deans must respond to those kinds of priorities.
Professor Thorp observed that the the social sciences and humanities will suffer doubly. They are ineligible for funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) or Ontario Challenge Fund (OCF) grants, and 澳门六合彩开奖预测's SFRI appointments will be targeted to support applications to the CFI. In response, Dr. Moran stated that it is hoped that the success of CFI and OCF initiatives will benefit the University as a whole in the long term. Internally, applications for funding from ADF can be made from the arts and social sciences. Dr. Bridger added that the Vice-Presidents (Research) across the country have pressed the federal government to provide more grant support for the humanities and social sciences by increasing funding to SSHRC.
S.98-026
S.98-026a
Asked if a faculty complement system will be initiated, Dr. Moran advised that consideration has not been given to re-establishing a faculty base complement system which would dictate or control faculty appointments. The concept of base complement as used in the past would not serve 澳门六合彩开奖预测 well at this time. There have been significant shifts of responsibilities and massive reductions in 澳门六合彩开奖预测's resources. The Strategic Plan endorses the notion of differential budget allocations based on priority, quality, and contributions to the mission of the University. In order to follow that principle, 澳门六合彩开奖预测 must be free, on a year-year basis, to allocate budgets without constraints of the type that faculty complements would impose. As part of the annual budget process, Deans are encouraged to think about a balanced budget by examining all budget lines. Each year, there is a discussion about the appropriate number of probationary and tenured faculty, given the current resources and demands on each Faculty.
S.98-026b
Dr. Muñoz asked (1) if the workload of the Equity Services Office is such that it justifies the hiring of an additional person and (2) how the workload of the recently appointed Equity Officer will be monitored. Dr. Davenport took the questions under advisement and asked that Dr. Mercer provide a response at the next meeting of Senate.
S.98-026c
Mr. Black stated that there is a great deal of concern in the School of Kinesiology about the relocation of activity courses and varsity practices that now take place on the site of the new stadium. He asked if any consideration is being given to financing development of the Baldwin Flats for these activities. Dr. Davenport replied that there have been no discussions or decisions taken concerning the Baldwin Flats. Dr. Mercer added that the only reference to the Flats that would be germane to the new stadium development appears in the 1993 Campus Master Plan wherein the Flats are identified as a potential recreational area. Many things would have to happen before that could be developed, including the construction of a bridge over the river. There is a participants' committee being formed to advise on the building of the stadium, and part of its mandate will be to identify not only what might be possible once the stadium is built, but to identify what needs to be done with respect to the activities that will be displaced by the construction of the new stadium.
S.98-027
On behalf of the Operations/Agenda Committee, it was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by
D. Semotiuk,
That publication of the Senate Manual in its current form be discontinued
and
a) That the following comprise a Senate Handbook to be issued to new Senators each November, at which time continuing Senators will receive revised pages:
Senate By-Laws, Rules of Order, Adopted Policies & Procedures (now
Sec. 2)
Senate Membership (now Sec. 3)
Senate Meeting Dates (now Sec. 4)
Terms of Reference and Composition of Senate Committees (now Sec. 5)
An Index listing the Websites for relevant documents
and
b) That the following documents be maintained on the Governance and Institutional Information Website http://www.uwo.ca/univsec as general university documents:
The University Act (now Sec. 1)
Conditions of Appointment (now Sec. 9)
Appointments Procedures (selection committees) (now Sec. 8)
and
c) That the following be maintained on the Senate Website http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/senate
Membership of Senate Committees, Subcommittees, Councils and Boards
(now Sec. 6)
Faculty Council Constitutions (now Sec. 7)
Senate Election Procedures (now Sec. 10)
CARRIED
S.98-028
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by I. Moore,
That the composition of the Senate Honorary Degrees Committee be amended as follows:
Ex officio:
CARRIED
S.98-029
Senate was advised that the special in camera budget information meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m., in Room 1059 of the Engineering Science Building.
S.98-030
On behalf of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Admissions, it was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That a limited enrolment concurrent degree program be introduced by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Engineering Science, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, leading to the LLB and the BESc degrees after six years of academic studies, and,
That Mechanical Engineering and Law be listed as a fourth option (Option D) in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
CARRIED
S.98-031
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That, effective September 1, 1998, all references to "Home Economics" be revised to read "Human Ecology", including the Three-Year and Four-Year programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Home Economics), and Home Economics courses offered by Brescia College. [Note: While the name of the degree and programs will change, references to the BSc(HEc) will not.]
Professor Sancton objected to approving changes of course names from "Home Economics" to "Human Ecology" as part of the motion. Since the names and descriptions of the courses were not included in the agenda materials, he informed Senate that they cover a range of topics, including: Professional Perspectives, Communications, Consumer Economics and Resource Management, Principles of Management.
S.98-031a It was therefore moved by A. Sancton, seconded M. Zamir,
That the motion be amended by striking "and Home Economics courses" and that the naming of the Home Economics courses back to SCAPA for further consideration.
CARRIED
S.98-031b Several Senators were concerned that the name change will cause confusion. The proposed name change borrows the name of an established field in biology. Suggested alternative names included "department of human environments", "department of family and consumer sciences" or "department of textiles and food sciences".
It was moved by P. Neary, seconded by D. Bell,
That the main motion be referred back to SCAPA for further review.
Professor A. Garcia spoke against the motion to refer the recommendation back to SCAPA. She explained that the name change was discussed fully with the Faculty of Science. It is believed that confusion about the name change will be minimal because Brescia College and the Faculty of Science counsel their own students. The name "Human Ecology" is the best alternative because it is more closely associated with the disciplines of the department.
The motion to REFER was called and was DEFEATED.
The main motion, as amended, was called:
That, effective September 1, 1998, all references to "Home Economics" be revised to read "Human Ecology", including the Three-Year and Four-Year programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Home Economics) offered by Brescia College. [Note: While the name of the degree and programs will change, references to the BSc(HEc) will not.]
CARRIED
S.98-032
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by D. Kuntz,
That effective September 1, 1998, a Four-Year Bachelor of Arts Program in Honors Human Ecology and a Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Program with an Area of Concentration in Human Ecology will be introduced for students in the Clothing, Textiles and Design stream of the Human Ecology program at Brescia College.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS (HUMAN ECOLOGY: CLOTHING, TEXTILES AND DESIGN)
The Department of Human Ecology offers a 3-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts with an Area of Concentration in Human Ecology, and a 4-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Human Ecology. The BA option is available only in the Clothing, Textiles and Design program.
Admission Requirements
Applicants Presenting the OSSD: Six OAC credits including OAC1 English, and OSSD Grade 11 advanced
Chemistry.
Progression Requirements
Progression requirements are the same as for the 3-year BSc and 4-year Honors BSc degrees.
BA PROGRAM IN HUMAN ECOLOGY (CLOTHING, TEXTILES AND DESIGN)
Note: Common first, second, and third years are taken by students in both the 3-year and 4-year programs.
First Year
Principal Courses
Chemistry 020, 021 or 023
Clothing, Textiles and Design 030a/b, 031a/b, and 032a/b
Human Ecology 022a
Subsidiary Courses
Business 020
One Arts or Social Science essay course at the 020-099 level
Second year
Principal Courses
Clothing, Textiles and Design 128a/b, 229a/b, 249a/b*, and 250a/b
Human Ecology 255a/b
Subsidiary Courses
Computer Science 031a/b
Business 257
One non-CAD or Human Ecology option
*If Chemistry 020 or 023 has been taken, another CTD half-course will be chosen.
Third Year
Principal Courses
Clothing, Textiles and Design 320a/b and 339F/G
Four CTD half-courses, including two of 330F/G, 338a/b, and 352F/G
Subsidiary Courses
One senior option (to include at least one half-course in statistics for
progression to fourth year)
One non-HEc/CTD option
FOUR-YEAR BSc (HEc) HONORS PROGRAM IN CLOTHING, TEXTILES AND DESIGN
Fourth Year
Principal Courses
Human Ecology 401a/b
Clothing, Textiles and Design 433a/b
Four CTD or Human Ecology half-courses at 300/400 level
Subsidiary Course
Two full course equivalent non-HEc/CTD options with no more than one below the 200-level.
CARRIED
S.98-033
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That, effective May 1, 1998, general progression and graduation requirements for the three-year and four-year BHSc degrees be revised to read as shown below to be consistent with those of other three-year and four-year degree programs at UWO.
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Progression Requirements
Students must fulfill the normal progression requirements as outlined in the Academic Calendar.
Meeting the minimum University requirements does not guarantee progression in the program.
Students are required to obtain a final grade with a minimum of 60% in Health Sciences 021 in order to progress into year 2 of the program. In addition, to proceed to each of second, third and fourth years, students must achieve at least 60% in the previous year with no grade less than 50%.
Senior courses which are not designated as optional courses must be completed with an average of at least 60.0% and the majority of the senior courses specified for the area of concentration must be completed through The University of 澳门六合彩开奖预测 Ontario or one of its affiliated colleges.
Graduation Requirements
Four-Year BHSc
The requirement for graduation from this program is completion of twenty courses subject to the following conditions:
Three-Year BHSc
The requirement for graduation from this program is completion of fifteen courses subject to the following conditions:
CARRIED
S.98-034
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by M. Cheesman,
That the Post Diploma (Degree Completion) Program in Physical Therapy be withdrawn.
CARRIED
S.98-035
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That, with the permission of the School of Kinesiology and the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science, Kinesiology students in the Honors BSc program may elect to complete a supplementary general Area of Concentration, to be designated as a BSc in Honors Kinesiology with a specific area of concentration in the Faculty of Science, effective September 1, 1998.
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With the permission of the School of Kinesiology and the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science, Kinesiology students in the Honors BSc program may elect to complete a supplementary general Area of Concentration, to be designated as a BSc in Honors Kinesiology WITH a specific area of concentration in the Faculty of Science.
Students electing to complete this program would fulfill the normal requirements of the BSc program in Honors Kinesiology, or an adjusted program, along with the requirements specified by the Faculty of Science for a general Area of Concentration in the other discipline. For approval of this program, students must consult with Academic Counsellors in the School of Kinesiology and Faculty of Science.
CARRIED
S.98-036
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by R. Harris,
That the admission requirements for International applicants be revised as listed in Appendix 2 on a country by country basis.
CARRIED
S.98-037
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That the admission policy for students applying with a General Certificate of Education (GCE) be revised to add that applicants who receive a 'B' grade on predicted or final GCE "A" level exams will receive advanced standing credit for those courses approved by the appropriate faculty.
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE) REQUIREMENTS (S.96-238)
Qualifications other than those listed may be considered on an individual basis by the Office of the Registrar provided they are equivalent to the standing required for admission to the first year level at this University.
a) Five General Certificate of Education (GCE)\General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations of which two must be at the advanced level.
OR
b) Four General Certificate of Education (GCE)\General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations of which three must be at the advanced level.
Note: Two Advanced Supplemental (AS) level exams will be considered equivalent to one GCE Advanced (A) level exam except for prerequisites. One GCSE exam will be considered equivalent to one GCE Ordinary (0) level exam.
CARRIED
S.98-038
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That the policy on admission of students with an International Baccalaureate be revised as follows: 1) to state that a total of 24 grade points (rather than 28) is required, 2) to add that additional points, to a maximum of 3, will be awarded for the successful completion of the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge portion of the diploma requirement, and 3) to integrate it with the IB Advanced Standing Policy shown as the last paragraph below.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS (S.3445, S.91-100, S.95-51)
The minimal requirements for admission of candidates offering an International Baccalaureate are as follows:
Offers of Early Provisional Admission are granted to Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered in an International Baccalaureate school located in Canada or abroad on the basis of interim grades (a grade total of 24) in the final year of an International Baccalaureate program in a manner consistent with the International Student policy.
Applicants who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate with grade total of at least 24 and a score of 5 or better in the Higher level examinations are eligible for consideration of advanced standing, both specific and non-specific, in senior level subjects.
CARRIED
S.98-039
[The Chair excused himself from the meeting. The Vice-Chair of Senate, Dean Pearson, assumed the Chair]
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That the policy on admission requirements for Applicants from the United States be revised to stipulate that students who achieve a minimum grade of 4 out of 5 on the final Advanced Placement examinations will receive advanced standing credit to a maximum of two credits, as evaluated by the appropriate faculty.
APPLICANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES (S.1437.4, S.3835.02, S.93-46, S.93-147)
Students graduating from Grade 12 of an accredited High School in the USA with high standing are eligible to apply for admission to first year. Grade 12 subjects (at least four of which must be academic subjects) should be selected in accordance with first year program requirements. A minimum SAT 1 score of 1000 and a minimum g.p.a. of 2.7 in Grade 12 are also required for admission.
Upgrading in certain subject areas may be required for progression in a specific university program after first year. Students in good standing in a university year beyond Grade 12 level are eligible to apply for admission and may receive advanced standing. Students who achieve a minimum grade of 4 out of 5 on the final Advanced Placement examinations will receive advanced standing credit to a maximum of two credits, as evaluated by the appropriate faculty.
CARRIED
S.98-040
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by R. Walker,
That the policy on In-Course Scholarships for Part-Time Students, be revised by the addition of the final paragraph shown below:
IN-COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS (S.97-219a)
Candidates must be registered as part-time undergraduate students in their first degree and have completed five but not more than seven courses with at least an 80% average at The University of 澳门六合彩开奖预测 Ontario. In cases where more than five courses have been completed, the academic record will be judged on the best five courses provided that the average for all courses completed is at least 80%.
Scholarships will be awarded in August. Students who accept an in-course scholarship offer must complete at least two full (or equivalent) courses during each calendar year (i.e., Winter and Summer) commencing in September of the year of the award.
The academic record of each recipient will be reviewed in May, in January and in August. To retain the scholarship, the recipient must have completed at least two full (or equivalent) courses and must have maintained an average of at least 80% on all work under review.
Each Scholarship awarded will be applied against the maximum credit of fifteen full courses regardless of course withdrawal.
CARRIED
S.98-041
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by I. Black,
That Note i) be added to the policy to clarify that for the purposes of this policy the average and standing required for professional schools will not apply to BHSc or Kinesiology students, and that Note iii) in the policy on Retention of Continuing Scholarships (Admission and In-Course) be revised to disallow students on Letters of Permission to retain their scholarships during the year in which they are enrolled elsewhere.
RETENTION OF CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS (ADMISSION AND IN-COURSE) (S.97-12)
To retain a Continuing Scholarship during the academic year (Sept. - May), a student must:
a) complete a prescribed academic program requiring five or more full courses;
b) take the full complement of the prescribed courses of the academic program (both principal and elective courses) within the academic year, and
c) achieve an overall average of at least 80% (A).
Students holding a Continuing Scholarship in a Professional School or Faculty whose average falls below 80%, will be required to stand in the top 25% of the class and achieve an average of 75% or better to maintain that Continuing Scholarship.
Notes:
i) The BHSc or the BSc or BA in Kinesiology will not be considered professional programs for the purpose of retaining a Continuing Scholarship.
ii) After Completion of Three Year Program: Students holding a University of 澳门六合彩开奖预测 Ontario Continuing Scholarship may continue with the scholarship after taking a three-year degree provided that the student continues in a full-time undergraduate program in the fourth year. Academic work over the four years must be consecutive.
iii) Formal exchanges: Continuing scholarships can be retained by students who participate in formal exchange programs.
iv) Letters of Permission: Students on letters of permission who have been granted awards for past academic achievements will not be allowed to retain their scholarship.
CARRIED
S.98-042
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That the policies on Scholarship Appeal Procedures (S.3217.3, S.97-13) and Scholarship Appeal - Deadline (S.89-201) be integrated and the deadline for appeals revised from October 15th each year to "six weeks from the date of the notification".
SCHOLARSHIP APPEALS (S.89-201, S.3217.3)
Students whose overall average falls within 2% of the normal minimum standard for retaining a continuing scholarship may appeal in writing to the Office of their Dean outlining the basis of the appeal and any special circumstances which warrant consideration.
While individual faculties may create committees to review appeals, the decision regarding eligibility to retain the scholarship will be the responsibility of the Dean of the Faculty.
Students requesting an appeal to retain their continuing scholarship must do so within six weeks from the date of the notification.
CARRIED
S.98-043
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by R. Harris,
That the policy on Course Content, Extramural Sessions, be renamed "Course Content - Mediated Learning and Summer Sessions", and revised to read as shown:
COURSE CONTENT - MEDIATED LEARNING AND SUMMER SESSIONS (S.951, S.1208, S.1957, S.2011)
The content and structure of courses offered by mediated learning and in summer sessions shall be essentially equivalent to the content and structure of the comparable courses offered in the intramural sessions, with respect to:
- formal hours of instruction - lecture, laboratory, tutorial;
- academic work load including in-class and out-of-class assignments.
Regulations concerning the offering of, and registration in, half courses for the general BA and BSc degree are established as follows:
CARRIED
S.98-044
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That the policy on Science Course Alternatives (S.96-160a) be rescinded.
CARRIED
S.98-045
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That the Policy on Supplemental Examinations be revised to read as shown below:
SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATIONS (S.15.6, S.1418, S.3648, S.92-172)
The privilege of a Supplemental Examination is offered to students registered in courses offered by the Faculties of, Education, Health Sciences (Communication Sciences & Disorders and Occupational Therapy programs), Law and Medicine & Dentistry . The privilege of one supplemental examination is also offered to students in the preliminary year at Brescia College . Eligibility for a Supplemental Examination will be made in accordance with policies established by the appropriate faculty.
The privilege of a Supplemental Examination is not available in courses offered in the Faculties of Arts, Communications & Open Learning, Engineering Science, Health Sciences (Kinesiology, Nursing and Physical Therapy programs), Music, Science, Social Science, the Richard Ivey School of Business, or by the Affiliated Colleges (with the exception of Brescia's preliminary year).
A student will receive either a "pass" or "failed" grade for a course after a Supplemental Examination. A "pass" will give the student credit for the course but will not change the student's sessional average for the year, i.e., although the course grade will be "pass", the average for the year will be calculated using the original mark if that was a passing grade. A failing grade will not be included and the average will be calculated on the remaining courses.
However, a student passing a Supplemental Examination will receive a mark of 50% to be used in the following cases:
a) for a graduating average, e.g., if an overall average such as 60% is required by the program on all courses
b) for area of concentration averages, e.g., if an overall average such as 60% is required by the program on all senior courses for an area of concentration
c) for scholarship/award/prize calculations.
Fees, as approved by the Board of Governors, are due and payable within two weeks of the approval of the Supplemental Examination. The student's Dean will ensure that candidates are aware of this requirement.
CARRIED
S.98-046
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner
That Senate approve the introduction of Writing 020F/G: Writing: Introduction to University Essay Writing, as a new course at King's College, effective July 1, 1998.
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020F/G Writing: Introduction to University Essay Writing. A practical introduction to the basics of
successful academic writing, designed for first-year students in all disciplines. Topics will range from
grammar, sentence structure, and paragraphing to the principles of scholarly argument and research.
Antirequisite: Writing 101F/G.
3 lecture/tutorial hours, half course.
[This course will not serve as a prerequisite for any area of concentration]
Professor Crimmins stated that normally a proposal such as this is approved through the DAP process (Deans: Academic Programs "virtual committee"), rather than requiring SCAPA and Senate approval. He expressed the hope that in future the DAP process would be employed.
The question was called and CARRIED.
S.98-047
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That the Regulations and Guidelines for UWO Teaching Awards be revised to include, "Educational outreach at the local, provincial or national level" as an 11th factor to be considered by the Subcommittee on Teaching Awards (SUTA).
CARRIED
S.98-048
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by N. Huner,
That Senate approve that the size of The University of 澳门六合彩开奖预测 Ontario Diplomas for students successfully completing diploma programs be the same size (11" x 17") as degree diplomas, effective for Spring Convocation 1998.
CARRIED
S.98-049
It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by Y. Kang,
That a Bachelor of Science program in Honors Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization be introduced in the Faculty of Science, effective September 1, 1997.
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FOUR YEAR BSc HONORS COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION
Admission Requirements
Students normally enter this program in third year. Admission requirements are identical to
admission/progression requirements for the third year of the BSc Honors Computer Science program.
It is also possible to be admitted to this program in the fourth year.
Admission to Fourth Year from Another Program
Completion of all fifteen required courses for first, second and third years. At least a 70% average in
the seven principal courses for second and third years of the BSc Honors program in Computer Science with
Software Engineering Specialization, with no mark less than 60% in these courses, and a 60% average in two
subsidiary courses that can be counted toward second year.
Third Year
Principal Courses
Computer Science 305a/b, 307a/b, 331a, 340b
Three other half-courses in Computer Science at the 300-level
One half-course at the 200-level or above offered by one of the Applied Mathematics, Mathematics
or Statistical and Actuarial Sciences departments
Note: Computer Science 342a/b and 350a/b must be taken in either the third or fourth year. One of
the following course sequences must also be included in the program: Computer Science 319a/b plus 411a/b;
346a/b plus 442a/b; 357a/b plus 402a/b; 357a/b plus 457a/b; 388a/b plus 488a/b.
Subsidiary Course
One option
Fourth Year
Principal Courses
Computer Science 470y
Five additional half-courses in Computer Science at the 400-level, and two additional half-courses in
Computer Science at the 300-level or higher; these must include at least three half-courses from Computer
Science 377a/b, 471a/b, 472a/b, 473a/b, 474a/b.
Subsidiary Course
One option
Note: At least five full courses from areas other than Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, and Statistical and Actuarial Sciences must be included among the courses counted toward graduation.
Dr. Mercer was asked to report on the status of the lawsuit at Memorial University over the use of the term "software engineer" and to advise whether there would be legal implications should 澳门六合彩开奖预测 adopt the term. He explained that the lawsuit was brought against Memorial University by the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers for trademark infringement based on the belief that the CCPE have a proprietary interest in the use of the words "engineer" and "engineering" in a professional program. Legal proceedings are ongoing. Dr. Mercer advised that he could not identify any legal liabilities should 澳门六合彩开奖预测 adopt the term "software engineering".
Mr. Adams asked about legal liabilities for graduates of this program if they refer to themselves as "software engineer" and if the courses offered contain any ethical content. Professor Thorp replied that SCAPA discussed at length the name of the program and the legal implications; however, SCAPA's unanimous recommendation is based on the clear evidence that the term "software engineering" has been in use at 澳门六合彩开奖预测 and at other universities as a course subject in computer science for at least 30 years.
Dean Kang spoke in support of the recommendation. He confirmed that Software Engineering courses have been offered by the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science for decades and use of the terminology "software engineering" is accepted internationally. If 澳门六合彩开奖预测 used a term other than software engineering to refer to this program, the program would not be represented properly in the public domain. He stated that the term "engineering" is used within other disciplines including finance, medicine, and the sciences, for example, "genetic engineering".
The question was called and CARRIED.
S.98-050
The winners of The Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching for 1997-1998 are:
Mark A. Cheetham, Department of Visual Arts, Faculty of Arts; Rebecca Coulter, Division of Educational Policy Studies, Faculty of Education; Jane M. Howell, Richard Ivey School of Business; and Don Morrow, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences.
S.98-051
The winner of The Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching for 1997-98 is Jane E. Leney, Department of French, Faculty of Arts.
S.98-052
The SCAPA report contained the following items for information. The full text may be viewed in the Secretariat.
S.98-053
Exhibit V containing a report and recommendations from SCUP on the reorganization of continuing studies, mediated learning, and instructional technology resources, was distributed at the meeting. Notification of the report, its contents, and Website was communicated to Senators by electronic mail, telephone or fax on February 19, 1998.]
S.98-053a It was moved by by G. Moran, seconded by J. McKay,
a) That the 澳门六合彩开奖预测 Centre for Continuing Studies be established as a cost-recovery unit reporting to the Vice-Provost with responsibilities for non-degree-credit courses, certificate and diploma programs, and the Trois-Pistoles French Immersion Program.
b) That the Instructional Technology Resource Centre be established within Information and Technology Services (ITS) with responsibilities for:
c) That the use of the term "Mediated Learning" be ended and replace with "Distance Studies".
d) That the responsibilities for Distance Studies be allocated as follows:
i) Administration (fees, registration, advertisements, exam arrangements, etc.), distribution of course material (with the exception of the delivery of Web-based courses), and related student enquiries to be performed by the Office of the Registrar.
ii) Development and support of Web-based courses to be provided by the ITRC in ITS.
iii) Academic coordination to be the responsibility of the Coordinator of Summer and Distance Studies [see recommendation e) below].
iv) Relevant Faculty, Department, or School to continue to have responsibility and authority for the approval and monitoring of courses and the assignment of instructors, academic counselling of students, and handling of course/instructor related problems.
v) Instructor, as for all other courses, responsible for grading, course content-related questions and consultation.
e) That a single position of Coordinator of Summer and Distance Studies be established, reporting to the Vice-Provost with the following responsibilities:
i) Liaison with Faculties, Departments, Schools, and the Office of the Registrar regarding the review, development, and scheduling of distance and summer courses and the appointment of instructors.
ii) Coordination with ITRC for the development and support of Web-based courses.
S.98-053b Professor Hawkins raised a procedural objection to consideration of the report, stating that Senators had not had adequate time to thoroughly examine the proposals. He stressed that Senators could not properly and effectively fulfill their duties under these circumstances.
It was moved by R. Hawkins, seconded by A. Katz,
That consideration of the motions be postponed until the next meeting of Senate.
Dr. Moran asked that Senate consider the recommendations at this meeting because the issues have been thoroughly discussed within the Faculty of Communications and Open Learning. The recommendations come before Senate following the proper approval process and with the complete support of those most directly affected. SCUP considered and approved these recommendations on February 16, subject to approval by the Council of the Faculty of Communications and Open Learning. The Faculty Council approved the recommendations on February 18th. Senate's timely approval is needed because the faculty, staff and students who are affected by the recommendations have a sense of urgency and want a resolution in order to move ahead with the initiatives described in the report. Also, there is a need to prepare student recruitment information packages.
At the suggestion of some Senators and with the agreement of Professor Hawkins, the motion to postpone was amended as follows:
That consideration of recommendations 1 and 3 be postponed to the March 20, 1998, Senate meeting, and that Senate consider recommendation 2 at this meeting.
The motion to POSTPONE was called and was DEFEATED.
Dr. Moran resumed his review of the recommendations contained in Exhibit V. He advised Senate that the experience of this past year suggests that the interests of the Division of Continuing Studies, the Instructional Technology Resource Centre, and the new Faculty would be better served if the University-wide resources were clearly identified as central functions rather than attached to the Faculty of Communications and Open Learning.
Dr. Moran's presentation was interrupted when Professor Hawkins questioned whether there was quorum. Members were counted and the Chair verified the presence of quorum.
Professor Hawkins asked what constitutes quorum and that there be a roll call count of Senators present. The Secretary reported that currently there are 100 members of Senate and therefore quorum is 50 members. A roll call confirmed that 57 Senators were present.
Dr. Moran continued describing the components of the first motion in Exhibit V. He observed that the recommendations are positive and were shaped as a result of thorough discussions within the Faculty, with all the Deans, and with other individuals in the University community. The functions of Continuing Studies and Distance Studies are essential to 澳门六合彩开奖预测, and the restructuring involved in the proposals establishes an important and firm foundation for those operations.
S.98-053c A number of Senators indicated that they had not had sufficient time to review the proposals and consult with colleagues. They stated that changes to Continuing Studies appear to affect every Faculty, not only the Faculty of Communications and Open Learning.
It was moved by M. Cheesman, seconded by D. Jorgensen,
That consideration of all the recommendations contained in the Senate Report on University Planning, Exhibit V, be postponed to the March 20th meeting of Senate.
The motion to POSTPONE was called and was DEFEATED.
S.98-054d Professor Hawkins asked that a roll call vote on the motion to postpone be conducted, but before that was carried out, Dr. Moran asked that the main motion and the remainder of the SCUP Report, Exhibit V, be withdrawn. The Chair, hearing no objections, accepted his request.
S.98-054
Dr. Moran gave a report on applications and enrolment at 澳门六合彩开奖预测. He highlighted his presentation with the use of overheads, copies of which are attached as Appendix 3 to these minutes. Points covered in his presentation included : 1997-98 Enrolments compared to projected 1997-98 and actual 1996-97, first-year students by Faculty: 1991-92 to 1997-98, full-time undergraduate enrolments, and full-time graduate enrolments as well as OAC students average entering grade and OAC students with entering grades of 85% - 100%.
S.98-055
Professor Hawkins moved that the meeting be adjourned; the motion was not seconded.
S.98-056
With the agreement of Senate the following changes [shown in italics] were incorporated into The Code of Behavior for Use of Computing Resources and Corporate Data as shown in Exhibit III:
3.00 As a condition of access to computing resources, a user agrees to use the computing resources solely for authorized academic, administrative purposes, and/or incidental, non-commercial personal use and agrees to assume responsibility for any unauthorized use, misuse or illegal use of these computing resources.
4.00 The intentional use of the computing resources for any purpose other than academic, administrative, and/or incidental, non-commercial personal use, will be considered to be unauthorized.
On behalf of the Senate Committee on Information Technology and Services, it was moved by
J. Thorp, seconded by J. McKay,
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors that Policy 1.13: Code of Conduct re University Data and Physical Resources, be withdrawn and replaced by the following Code of Behavior for Use of Computing Resources and Corporate Data, including the above-noted changes.
CODE OF BEHAVIOR FOR USE OF COMPUTING RESOURCES and CORPORATE DATA
PREAMBLE
1.00 The University's computing resources have been acquired, and
are allocated to individuals and groups, for specific academic
and administrative purposes which advance the University's
mission. This Code of Behavior applies to all users of the
University's computing resources. Computing resources shall be
understood to include corporate data.
POLICY
2.00 All users must ensure that the University's computing resources
are used in an effective, ethical and lawful manner. The
University expects all users to conduct themselves according to the high
standards of professional ethics and behavior appropriate in
an institution of higher learning.
3.00 As a condition of access to computing resources, a user agrees
to use the computing resources solely for authorized academic,
administrative purposes, and/or incidental, non-commercial
personal use and agrees to assume responsibility for any
unauthorized use, misuse or illegal use of these computing
resources.
The Unit responsible for allocating computing resources or
access to corporate data to individuals and groups* has a
responsibility to inform users about this Policy. The Unit
shall ensure that all users receive instruction on what
constitutes appropriate and inappropriate use of the
facilities, and on what to do if confronted by or notified of
inappropriate usage.
*[Footnote: The unit immediately responsible for allocating
such resources or access to data, e.g., an administrative work
unit, Information Technology Services, Office of the Dean or
Social Science Computing Laboratory.]
4.00 The intentional use of the computing resources for any purpose
other than academic, administrative, and/or incidental,
non-commercial personal use, will be considered to be
unauthorized.
5.00 Without limiting the generality of the above, some examples of unauthorized use or misuse of
computing resources are:
(a) Using computing resources for purposes other than
those for which they were allocated;
(b) Using a computer account without authorization or
providing computing resources to individuals
or groups without the specific authorization of the
relevant Unit Head or designate;
(c) Inspecting, altering, deleting, obtaining copies of,
publishing, or otherwise tampering with files,
programs or passwords that the individual is not
authorized to access;
(d) Using computing resources, particularly electronic
mail and bulletin boards, to send fraudulent,
harassing or obscene messages;
(e) Developing or using programs that harass other users
or that damage the software or hardware components of
the computing resources and/or placing any destructive
or nuisance programs, such as viruses, in the computing
resources;
(f) Attempting to circumvent security systems on any
computing resource;
(g) Compromising or attempting to compromise the integrity
of the computing resources by accessing or attempting
access or alteration of system control programs or
files;
(h) Using unlicensed or unauthorized copies of computer
software;
(i) Breaching the terms and conditions of a software
licensing agreement to which the University is a
party;
(j) Theft or misappropriation of computing resources,
such as equipment, data, programs or time;
(k) Engaging in any action which unfairly denies or
restricts the use of computer facilities to
authorized users.
6.00 The Unit Head* shall ensure that a user who has been found to
have been in breach of this Policy is made aware of appeal or
grievance procedures available to that user.
*[Footnote: The Dean of an academic unit (or designate) or
the Budget Head of an administrative unit (or delegate).]
7.00 Users found to have breached this Policy are subject to the
full range of University disciplinary procedures, including
temporary or permanent loss of access privileges, and/or
legal sanctions. Responsibility for dealing with allegations
of misconduct may be assumed by any or all of ITS, an
academic official or the Head of a local computing facility.
Faculty or staff have access to grievance procedures which are
initiated with the Unit Head. Decisions regarding subsequent
findings or sanctions imposed against students are appealable
to the Dean of their faculty of registration.
S.98-056a It was moved by R. Hawkins, seconded by J. Thorp,
That the following standard proof clause be inserted after Section 5.00:
6.00 That proof of a Section 4.00 offense shall be at the upper end of the balance of probability scale on clear and cogent evidence.
Professor Hawkins stated that it is appropriate to include a standard of proof clause in the Policy because the Policy will be administered by lay people and the offenses are serious.
Professor Usprich questioned the suitability of the amendment given that the policy is not a procedural document. He contended that Section 7.00 states that users found to have breached the Policy are subject to the full range of University disciplinary procedures and consequently the normal standards of proof as spelled out in those procedures would apply.
The question on the amendment was called and CARRIED.
The main motion, as amended, was called and CARRIED.
S.98-057
Senate received for information the Policy on Official World Wide Web Site, detailed in Exhibit III. This policy addresses the specific issue of Web resources that are to be deemed official web pages of The University of 澳门六合彩开奖预测 Ontario.
S.98-058
Announcements and Communications, detailed in Exhibit IV, were received for information.
S.98-059
Mr. Shapiro gave notice of the following motion for debate at the next Senate meeting.
That Senate direct the Senate Committee on University Planning to bring forward an operating budget for 1998-99 that is based on a maximum 5% average increase in tuition rates.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Signed by:
P. Davenport, Chair
J.K. Van Fleet, Secretary
_________________________
Senate Minutes - Appendix 2 - February 20, 1998
ADMISSION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
(As amended February 20, 1998, S.98-036)
Afghanistan: Baccalauria and Concours
Albania: Certificate of Maturity/Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Algeria: Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Angola: Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Antigua and Barbuda: (See: Caribbean)
Argentina: Bachillerato & Ciclo Bàsico Comùn
Armenia: Attest o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)
Australia: Senior matriculation certificate qualifying for entrance to university
Austria: Reifeprufüng/Matura from Allgemeinbildende höhere Schulen
Azerbaijan: Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (after Grade 11)
Bahamas: CSEC or GCSE plus GCE A levels; CSEC or GCSE plus one year at College of the Bahamas
Bahrain: Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate
Barbados: CSEC plus GCE A levels; CSEC plus one year at Barbados Community College
Belarus: Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (after Grade 11)
Belgium: Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (academic stream)/Getuigschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs
Belize: (See: Caribbean)
Benin: Baccalauréat
Bermuda: Bermuda Secondary School Certificate plus Post Graduate year at Saltus Grammar School; one year at Bermuda College
Bhutan: Indian School Certificate - class XII of the CBSE and ICSE
Bolivia: Bachillerato
Bosnia Herzegovina: Matura
Botswana: First Year standing in a recognized university
Brazil: Certificado de Conclusao de 2 Grau/concurso Vestibular
Brunei: Brunei Matriculation Examination; Brunei Cambridge GCE A levels
Bulgaria: Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie
Burma: (See: Myanmar)
Burundi: Diplôme des Humanités Complètes
Cameroon: Camoeroon GCE A levels; Baccalauréat
Caribbean: CSEC or GCSE, and GCE A levels
Central African Republic: Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement de Second Degré
Chad: Baccalauréat
Chile: Licencia de Educación Media/Prueba de Aptitúd Académica (PAA)
China (PRC): Senior High School Graduation Examination plus Chinese University Entrance Examination
Colombia: First Year standing at a recognized university
Congo: Baccalauréat
Costa Rica: First Year standing at a recognized university
Cote d'Ivoire: Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré/Baccalauréat
Croatia: Matura; Secondary School Leaving Diploma; Medunarodna matura
Cuba: Pre university course and the national competitive examination
Cyprus: Apolytirion of Lykeion and General Entrance Exam; Lise Bitirme Diplomasi with high standing
Czech Republic: Maturitni Zkouska; Maturita
Denmark: Studentereksamen; H jere Forberedelseseksamen: H jere Handelseksamen
Dominican Republic: Bachillerato
Ecuador: Bachillerato en Humanidades; Ciencias
Egypt: First Year standing at a recognized university
El Salvador: Bachillerato plus entrance exam
Estonia: Secondary School Certificate
Ethiopia: Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate
Fiji: Form 7 Examinations
Finland: Ylioppilastutkinoto/Studentexamen
France: Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré; Baccalauréat Technologique; Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignment du Second Degré
Gabon: Baccalauréat
Gambia: West African School Certificate plus West African Examinations Council A levels
Georgia: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (after Grade 11)
Germany: Abitur; Reifezeugnis; Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife
Ghana: Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations plus University entrance exam
Greece: Apolytirion of Lykeio plus General Entrance Exam
Grenada: (See: Caribbean)
Guatemala: Bachillerato plus university entrance exam
Guinea: Baccalauréate 2ème partie
Guyana: (See: Caribbean)
Haiti: Baccalauréat 11; Diplôme d'Enseignement Secondaire
Honduras: Bachillerato
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Advanced Level Exams
Hungary: Erettsegi; Matura
Iceland: Studentsprof from gymnasium
India: All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE (after 12 years);
Indian School Certificate (awarded by ICSE)
Indonesia: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar S.M.A.
Iran: Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma
Iraq: Sixth Form Baccalauréat
Ireland: Leaving Certificate
Israel: Bagrut; Mechina
Italy: Diploma di Maturità
Jamaica: (See: Caribbean)
Japan: Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho
Jordan: Tawjihi comprehensive
Kazakhstan: Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (after grade 11)
Kenya: Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education
Korea (R.O.K.): Academic Upper Secondary School Certificate plus Academic Aptitude Test
Kuwait: Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama
Kyrgyzstan: Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (after grade 11)
Laos: First Year standing at a recognized university
Latvia: Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu
Lebanon: Baccalauréate
Lesotho: First Year standing at a recognized university
Liberia: Senior High School Certificate plus entrance exam
Libya: General Secondary Certificate
Liechtenstein: Matura (Type B or Type E)
Lithuania: Secondary School Diploma
Luxembourg: Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires
Macao: (See: Portugal; Hong Kong)
Macedonia: Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Malawi: Malawi School Certificate of Education; (See also UK and Commonwealth)
Malaysia: Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
Mali: Mali Baccalauréat
Malta: Advanced Matriculation; (See also UK and Commonwealth)
Mauritius: (See: UK and Commonwealth)
Mexico: Bachillerato
Moldova: Attestat O Srednem Obrazovanii (at grade 11)
Morocco: Baccalauréat
Mozambique: Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias
Myanmar: First year standing in a recognized university
Namibia: (See: South Africa; UK and Commonwealth)
Nepal: Tribhuvan University Proficiency Certificate
Netherlands: V.W.O. Certificate
New Zealand: Higher School Certificate plus University Entrance Examination
Nicaragua: First Year standing at a recognized university
Niger: Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré
Nigeria: Senior School Certificate
Norway: Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
Oman: Thanawiya amma
Pakistan: Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
Panama: Bachillerato
Papua New Guinea: Higher School Certificate
Paraguay: Bachillerato
Peru: First Year standing from a recognized university
Phillipines: Second Year standing from a recognized university
Poland: Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci
Portugal: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios
Puerto Rico: (See: U.S.A.)
Qatar: Thanawaya Aam Qatari
Romania: Diploma de Baccalaureat
Russia: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)
Rwanda: Certificat des Humanités
Saint Kitts and Nevis: (See: Caribbean)
Saint Lucia: (See: Caribbean)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: (See: Caribbean)
Saudi Arabia: Tawjihiyah
Scotland: Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level (4 subjects); (See also UK and Commonwealth)
Senegal: Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré/Baccalauréat
Seychelles: (See: UK and Commonwealth)
Sierra Leone: Senior School Certificate; (See also UK and Commonwealth)
Singapore: Singapore/Cambridge GCE A levels: (See also UK and Commonwealth)
Slovakia: Maturitná skúska/Maturita
Slovenia: Matura
Somalia: First Year standing in a recognized university
South Africa: Senior Certificate of South African Certification Council
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato plus University entrance exam
Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan GCE A levels in 4 subjects
Sudan: Sudan School Certificate
Surinam: V.W.O. Certificate
Swaziland: First Year standing in a recognized university
Sweden: Avgangsbetyg
Switzerland: Maturitätszeugnis; Certificat de Maturité; Baccalauréat; Attestato di Maturità; Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certificate
Syria: Al-Shahâda Al-Thânawiya/Baccalauréat
Taiwan: Senior High School Leaving Certificate
Tajikstan: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)
Tanzania: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Thailand: Mathayom/M6
Togo: Baccalauréat
Trinidad & Tobago: (See: Caribbean)
Tunisia: Baccalauréat
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi / Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
Turkmenistan: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)
Uganda: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education; (See also UK and Commonwealth)
Ukraine: Atestat Pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu (at Grade12)
U.S.S.R. (former): Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)
United Arab Emirates: Tawjihiyya
United Kingdom and Commonwealth: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (UK examining boards),
The Cambridge Overseas and Higher School Certificates. Applicants must offer passes in five subjects, of which two must be Advanced or Principal level, or in four subjects, of which 3 must be at the Advanced or Principal level. Two Advanced Supplementary (AS) levels may be substituted for one Advanced or Principal level except for prerequisite subjects.
U.S.A.: Grade 12 graduation with a minimum 3.0 gpa and SAT1 combined score of 1100. AP tests will also be considered.
Uruguay: Bachillerato
Uzbekistan: Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)
Venezuela: First Year standing at a recognized university
Vietnam: Bang Tu Tai (Diploma of General Education)
West Indies: (See: Caribbean)
Yemen: Al Thanawiya
Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro): Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura
Zaire: Diplôme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long with Homologation Certification
Zambia: Zambia School Certificate
Zimbabwe: Cambridge School Certificate and Higher School Certificate; (See also UK and Commonwealth)