Aviation –
General Arts and Science
2015 – 2016 Program Handbook
Program # 0589
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and
Advanced Learning
Note: This is a companion document to the current
Conestoga College Student Guide.
Table of Contents
1) WELCOME ....................................................................................................................4
Conestoga Mission .............................................................................................................4
Program Handbook Guidelines ..........................................................................................4
2) PROGRAM ACADEMIC TEAM .....................................................................................4
2.1 Program Faculty ...........................................................................................................5
3) PROGRAM OVERVIEW....................................................................................................5
3.1 Program Description ....................................................................................................5
3.2 Program Learning Outcomes .......................................................................................5
3.3 Program Curriculum Sequence/Design .......................................................................6
Fixed Wing Option - Program Design – 2015 .................................................................7
Rotary Wing Option - Program Design – 2015 ...............................................................8
4) STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION ............................................................................9
4.1 Career Services – Program Specific ............................................................................9
4.2 Co-Curricular Record ...................................................................................................9
4.3 Co-op Services – Program Specific .............................................................................9
4.4 Orientation ....................................................................................................................9
5) PROGRAM INFORMATION & PROTOCOLS ..................................................................9
5.1 Academic Assistance ...................................................................................................9
5.2 Academic Dates ...........................................................................................................9
5.3 Academic Probation – Program Protocols .................................................................10
5.4 Academic Standing and Promotion Requirements – Program Protocols ....................10
5.5 Attendance - Program Protocols ................................................................................10
5.6 Awards – Program Specific ........................................................................................10
5.7 Clearance of Academic Deficiency – Program Protocols ...........................................11
5.8 Communication – Program Standard & Emailing Protocols .......................................11
5.9 Course Add/Drop – Program Protocols......................................................................11
5.10 Program Completion Policies ...................................................................................11
5.11 Deferral, Discontinuance, or Probation ....................................................................12
5.12 Evaluations (deadlines, tests and examinations) – Program Protocols .....................13
5.13 Maintaining Student Files...................................................................................... 14
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5.14 Program Transfer Protocols .....................................................................................14
5.15 Re-admission Requirements – Program Protocols ..................................................14
5.16 Standards of Conduct and Professional Practice – Program Protocols .....................14
5.17 Student Representatives – Program Protocols ........................................................15
6) FACILITY INFORMATION – PROGRAM PROTOCOLS .............................................. 15
7) SAFETY INFORMATION – PROGRAM PROTOCOLS ..................................................15
7.1 Basic Safety ........................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Emergency Program Protocols ..................................................................................15
7.3 Machine Operation and Safety ............................................................................... 15
7.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) .......................................................................15
7.5 Student Protection Acknowledgement .......................................................................15
8) CONESTOGA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................................................16
9) Revision Log ................................................................................................................ 16
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1) WELCOME
Welcome to the only Ontario diploma program that offers you a choice of fixed wing or
rotary wing training. At Conestoga College, you can achieve a college diploma while
earning all the flying credentials required to become a professional pilot. The focus on
student success is evident through the college’s student services, resources, and
faculty, as well as the supportive atmosphere at both flight centres. This intensive
program will assist you to develop your skills, reputation, and networking capabilities so
that your career can take flight!
Conestoga Mission
To CHAMPION innovation and excellence in the development and delivery of education and
training.
To SERVE responsibly the diverse and ever-changing needs of the community.
To INSPIRE students and employees to strive toward their highest potential.
Program Handbook Guidelines
The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with program specific details and other
important information. The material in this handbook is accurate at the date of posting, and is
applicable for the current academic year. Students will be informed of handbook changes that
occur, if any, through college email and or eConestoga. Program handbooks are updated yearly
and students must check their program handbook for the current edition.
2) PROGRAM ACADEMIC TEAM
Chris Buuck
Dean – School of Liberal Studies and School of Language and Communications
Studies
cbuuck@conestogac.on.ca
(519) 748 - 5220 ext. 3675
Mary-Lynn Dedels
Administrative Assistant to Dean
mdedels@conestogac.on.ca
(519) 748 - 5220 ext. 3265
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Andrew Schmitz Ph.D.
Academic Chair
aschmitz@conestogac.on.ca
(519) 748-5220 ext. 2319
Mary-Lynn Dedels
Administrative Assistant to Academic Chair
mdedels@conestogac.on.ca
(519) 748-5220 ext. 3265
Kerry Townson
Program Coordinator
ktownson@conestoga.on.ca
(519) 748-5220 ext. 3856
2.1 Program Faculty
Kerry Townson, Aviation General Arts and Science Coordinator
David Springford, Faculty - Engineering
Kyle Green, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre Training Manager
Jo Anne Leyburne, Great Lakes Helicopter Coordinator
Other Faculty
In addition to the core complement of your full-time program faculty, other faculty will
work with you for the duration of this program. These include faculty from other schools
for breadth and/or/general education courses, as well as faculty with particular expertise
in specific areas of program focus.
Contact information for this faculty will typically be provided on the first day of related
courses.
3) PROGRAM OVERVIEW
3.1 Program Description
This program is a collaboration between Conestoga College and the Waterloo
Wellington Flight Centre and Great Lakes Helicopter. Students in this program will take
classes at Conestoga College as well as at the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre or
Great Lakes Helicopter, depending on whether they have chosen the fixed-wing or
rotary-wing option. Graduates will receive a diploma in General Arts and Science, as well
as the pilot training to allow them to undertake the Transport Canada commercial pilot
licence testing. Students must be available during the summer between first and second
year to complete their flying hours.
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3.2 Program Learning Outcomes
Successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:
1. Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into
both self and society.
2. Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order that he/she
may develop communication competence to a level required by business and
industry.
3. Utilize critical thinking processes and problem-solving techniques.
4. Demonstrate his/her skills as a commercial pilot.
5. Demonstrate his/her skills in the area of multi-engine instrument rating for the
FixedWing Option only.
6. Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in
developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
7. Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into
both self and society.
8. Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order that he/she
may develop communication competence to a level required by business and
industry.
9. Utilize critical thinking processes and problem-solving techniques.
10. Demonstrate his/her skills as a commercial pilot.
11. Demonstrate his/her skills in the area of multi-engine instrument rating for the
Fixed Wing Option only.
12. Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in
developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
13. Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects,
insight into both self and society.
14. Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order that
he/she may develop communication competence to a level required by
business and industry.
15. Utilize critical thinking processes and problem-solving techniques.
16. Demonstrate his/her skills as a commercial pilot.
17. Demonstrate his/her skills in the area of multi-engine instrument rating for the
Fixed Wing Option only.
18. Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into
both self and society.
19. Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order that he/she
may develop communication competence to a level required by business and
industry.
20. Utilize critical thinking processes and problem-solving techniques.
21. Demonstrate his/her skills as a commercial pilot.
22. Demonstrate his/her skills in the area of multi-engine instrument rating for the
Fixed Wing Option only.
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23. Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in
developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
3.3 Program Curriculum Sequence/Design
The following is the anticipated sequence of the program over its two years of
implementation beginning in September 2015. Occasionally, minor program design
changes do occur and students are notified of these changes. For example, the order in
which some academics are scheduled may serve the student’s development more
appropriately if the semester is changed. On other occasions new courses are developed
and integrated into the program as a result of recommendations from industry or student
representatives during Program Advisory Committee meetings.
Students can find their program design on the Student Portal. Log in to Student Portal,
Click on “My Courses” tab and select “View Progress Report” button. Courses are listed
by level/semester. Students can view courses for the most current program design for
this academic year on the Conestoga College website. To find these courses, students
need to scroll down the page to the “Program Courses”.
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Fixed Wing Option - Program Design – 2015
Fall (1)
Winter (2)
Summer
Fall (3)
Winter (4)
Workplace
Writing and
Presentation
Skills
COMM1800
Exponents and
Trigonometry
MATH1390
Introduction to
Business
BUS2140
Applied
Organizational
Behaviour
LIBS1690
Aircraft
Aerodynamics
AVIA1020
Human Factors
in Aviation
AVIA2011
Student Success
for Higher
Learning
LIBS1540
Electrical
Fundamentals
ELEC1150
Aviation Career
Preparation
AVIA2020
General Education
Elective
LSE1000
Physics for
Aviation
PHYS1180
Our Domain:
Introduction to
World Geography
LIBS1560
General Education
Elective
LSE1000
General Education
Elective
LSE1000
Flight
Management
– Basic
AVIA1050
Flight
Management –
Intermediate
AVIA1060
Flight
Management
– Advanced
AVIA2080
Flight
Management
– Airline
AVIA2090
Flight
Training I Part
A: Post Solo
AVIA1100
Flight Training I
– Part B:
Private License
AVIA1110
Flight Training
III: Commercial
Flight Test
AVIA2120
Flight Training
IV: Multi-Engine
Instrument
Rating
AVIA2130
Flight Lab I –
Part A
AVIA1070
Flight Lab 1Part B
AVIA1080
Flight Lab III
AVIA2100
Flight Lab IV
AVIA2110
College
Reading and
Writing Skills
COMM1085
Algebra
MATH1380
*Flight
Training II:
Night
Rating/
Time Build
AVIA1120
Flight Lab II
*AVIA1090
* These are required courses that are completed during a “non-semester.”
Note: Courses shaded in grey are normally delivered at the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre. All
other courses are delivered at the Doon Campus.
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Rotary Wing Option - Program Design – 2015
Fall (1)
Winter (2)
(Summer
Fall (3)
Winter
College Reading and
Writing Skills
COMM1085
Workplace Writing
and Presentation
Skills
COMM1800
Introduction to
Business
BUS2140
Applied
Organizational
Behaviour
LIBS1690
Algebra MATH1380
Exponents and
Trigonometry
MATH1390
Aircraft
Aerodynamics
AVIA1020
Human Factors
in Aviation
AVIA2011
Student Success for
Higher Learning
LIBS1540
Electrical
Fundamentals
ELEC1150
Aviation Career
Preparation
AVIA2020
General Education
Elective
LSE1000
Physics for Aviation
PHYS1180
Our Domain:
Introduction to
World Geography
LIBS1560
General Education
Elective
LSE1000
General Education
Elective
LSE1000
Helicopter Flight
Management – Basic
AVIA1130
Helicopter Flight
Management –
Intermediate
AVIA1170
Helicopter
Flight
Management –
Advanced
AVIA2160
Helicopter Flight Training
I–
Part A: Pre-Solo
AVIA1140
Helicopter Flight
Training I
–
Part B: Post Solo
AVIA1180
Helicopter Flight
Training
II
Test
AVIA2140
Helicopter
Flight
Management –
Commercial
Pilot Safety
AVIA2180
Helicopter
Helicopter Flight
Lab I –
Part A AVIA1150
Helicopter Flight
Lab 1- Part B
AVIA1160
*Helicopter
Flight Lab II
AVIA1190
Helicopter
Flight Lab III
AVIA2150
–
Fli
ght Training III:
Commercial Flight
Test
AVIA2190
Helicopter
Flight Lab IV
AVIA2170
*Helicopter Flight
Training
IV
Winter
Survival
AVIA2200
*These are required courses that are delivered during a “non-semester”. Flight Lab II is delivered during
the summer and Flight Training IV will occur during the February “reading” week.
Note: Courses shaded in grey are normally delivered off-campus at Great Lakes Helicopter.
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4) STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
Refer to your Student Guide for Conestoga’s student services information: search
“Student Guide” on Conestoga's website.
4.1 Career Services – Program Specific
Embedded in the course design.
4.2 Co-Curricular Record
There are often opportunities to volunteer for events such as presentations on the
Aviation program, open houses, career fairs, etc. that will be recognized. It will produce
a record of volunteer hours that can be used on your resume.
4.3 Co-op Services – Program Specific
No co-op in this program.
4.4 Orientation
Orientation is scheduled the week before the first fall semester of the program.
Information will be given regarding policies, procedures, timetables, and services
provided by the college to assist you in the program.
5) PROGRAM INFORMATION & PROTOCOLS
5.1 Academic Assistance
Academic assistance is available to students through a variety of avenues. The
program coordinator and faculty can advise students on specific program and course
information. Access the Conestoga website for assistance provided through
Accessibility Services. Access the Learning Commons website for detailed information
on the academic services they provide, including Learning Skills, Peer Services, Math
and Writing assistance.
5.2 Academic Dates
Program start and end dates, holidays and deadlines for course add/drop and withdrawal
are located in the Student Guide. Course changes (add/dropping) may also be made
through the Student Portal under the “My Courses” tab.
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5.3 Academic Probation – Program Protocols
Academic probation is seldom required in this program but could occur in the following
circumstances:
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one or more cited instances of plagiarism (See Academic Integrity Policy).
lack of attendance/lack of effort in more than one course which results in multiple
failures within a year
failure of three or more academic courses within a one-year period
failure to complete pre-requisites after two attempts
lack of progress in the program due to inability to complete required academic
courses
Academic probation sets out an agreement between the student and the academic team
which outlines the criteria that must be met in order to succeed. The contract could
outline a time frame for completion, expected attendance, timely submission of
assignments, or other criteria deemed important for student success in the program.
(Please note that probation guidelines also exist with WWFC and GLH (See WWFC
Student Handbook) and should be discussed with the coordinators at these centres.
5.4 Academic Standing and Promotion Requirements – Program Protocols
Failure of ground school or inability to meet benchmarks in flying could result in a
deferral process at either Flight Centre. In this case, the student may have the option of
continuing with academics and then returning to the flight portion of the program with
the next cohort the following year. In order to graduate, the program MUST be
completed within a 3 year period.
5.5 Attendance - Program Protocols
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre and Great Lakes Helicopter have their own policies
regarding missed classes. The normal protocol is to inform your teacher of any
absence prior to the missed class. If it is a missed test or assignment, then a medical
certificate or other written documentation may be required to validate the absence.
5.6 Awards – Program Specific
Apply using the online General Application available through your Student Portal to be
considered for awards, scholarships and bursaries available through Conestoga.
Notifications and instructions to complete the application will be sent to all full-time
Conestoga students’ email accounts in the Fall semester (Deadline: First Friday in
October) and Winter semester (Deadline: First Friday in February). There is an “Aviation
Coordinators Award” available to Year Two students who have successfully passed all
Year One courses and achieved all of their benchmarks. Visit the Financial Aid and
Student Awards Office on Conestoga’s website for more information.
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5.7 Clearance of Academic Deficiency – Program Protocols
The following policy is in addition to the college-wide policy for the Clearance of
Academic Deficiencies.
In order to qualify for a supplemental exam or for supplemental work, a student must
1. Have achieved no less than 50% as a final grade for a diploma-level course
2. Have completed all scheduled tests/in-class assignments and handed in all other
assignments during the semester
In addition, the student’s work must be free of plagiarism and other forms of academic
dishonesty.
In order to write a supplemental, students must apply at the Registrar’s Office and pay
the required fee. This must be done within 5 business days after the final grade is
posted. The student must complete the supplemental evaluation within 15 business
days after the final grade for the course is posted.
5.8 Communication – Program Standard & Emailing Protocols
All faculty use eConestoga as their method to communicate with the students. Students
are expected to regularly check this account. Many faculty will post review notes, power
points, assignments, and general announcements on this site. This should be checked
daily to stay up-to-date. All students also have a Conestoga College email account that
should be checked daily. Students should be able to have all Conestoga email
forwarded to their personal email accounts if desired.
Students should also have regular contact with their “flight” instructors and faculty to
keep themselves informed.
5.9 Course Add/Drop – Program Protocols
See Student Forms on the Conestoga website.
5.10 Program Completion Policies
When students are accepted into the Aviation General Arts and Science program, the
expectation is that they will graduate at the end of the two-year program. The following
outlines the policies surrounding completion of the program:
1.
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This program is designed as a two-year delivery beginning in the fall semester
(September) of year one and finishing in the winter semester (April) of year two.
The expectation is that students would be convocating in June of year two. In
addition, there are two “non-semestered” courses offered at Waterloo Wellington
Flight Centre (WWFC) and Great Lakes Helicopter (GLH). At WWFC, these
courses are offered in the summer between year one and year two. At GLH, one
course is offered in the summer between year one and year two, and the other is
offered during “reading week” in the fourth semester. While these courses are
not part of the four academic semesters stipulated by Conestoga, their successful
completion is still required in order to continue in the program.
2.
Those students who do not complete their flying hours and licences on time by
the end of each semester, may be deferred to the following year and will
complete the program with the next cohort. (See WWFC Student Guidelines
Handbook).
In the case of a year two student who has not completed flying hours and
licences on time to graduate in June, there are sometimes extenuating
circumstances (medical reasons). In these cases, students may be allowed to
convocate in November rather than waiting until the following June if they
complete by the end of August. This option is not an automatic right but is only
granted in exceptional cases. It was never designed to be a normal time to
graduate from the program.
3.
The Aviation General Arts and Science program has been designed as a two
year program but students are allowed to continue in the program up to three
years. Whether on a deferral for failure to meet flight benchmarks or repeating
required academic courses, the student must complete the program within this
time frame in order to graduate. This policy is consistent with those established at
both flight centres.
4.
If a student is on track to completing their flight benchmarks, but still needs to
complete academic courses, they can return on a special timetable to complete
these courses. Once completed, they should be finished by the end of April and
will be able to graduate in June.
5.11 Deferral, Discontinuance, or Probation
While both contingents of the program work together to help students achieve success,
decisions regarding continuance in the program are made separately. The college has
no authority to interfere in rules and regulations established by the flight centre and
Transport Canada, and neither does WWFC or GLH interfere with policies established
by the college. While this can create some challenges for students when benchmarks
are not being met on one side of the program, there are several options for students.
1.
When students have been deferred for one year on the flight side of the
program, this means that they cannot return to flight training for one year as of
the beginning of the semester (See Student Guide from WWFC for deferral and
probation policies). There are several options for students but these should be
discussed with the coordinator of the program before any decisions are made.
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The student may consider continuing to take the required academic courses at
the College and reapply to the flight centre at a later date as determined by a
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contract issued by the WWFC or GLH. Readmission to the flight side of the
program at the time of application, however, is still at the sole discretion of
WWFC or GLH based on fulfilling the requirements of a previously negotiated
signed contract.
The student may transfer into a regular General Arts and Science program and
continue at the flight centre as a private student. (Please note that many of the
academic courses in the Aviation program are specific to the field and cannot
be used as exemptions in other programs. Some course exemptions will
apply, however.) This process requires that the student schedule an
appointment with the coordinator to complete a withdrawal from Aviation and
transfer to a regular General Arts and Science program.
The student may voluntarily withdraw from the Aviation program and reapply
through OCAS (Ontario College Admission Services) at the following web site
http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/Home in the
next fall semester. Conditions for acceptance must still be met, however.
The student may also consider applying to another college program.
2.
If a student fails three academic courses within a semester, they may be
discontinued from the program. If this occurs, they must wait one year to
reapply to the program. The following options are available to this student:
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retake the failed courses through part-time studies or continuing education and
then reapply to the program
continue at the flight centre as a private student
consider another program
5.12 Evaluations (deadlines, tests and examinations) – Program Protocols
1. Written Assignments: All written assignments should comply with format and
organization guidelines given by your instructor, as well as demonstrate clarity
and good writing mechanics. Poor writing skills and/or failure to follow
instructions could adversely affect a student’s final grade.
Any assignment is expected to be handed in on time and in class unless prior
arrangements have been negotiated with the instructor. Late assignments will be
penalized 20% for the first week. Any assignment that is more than one week
late will not be accepted and the student will receive a “0”.
2. Plagiarism: Policies regarding plagiarism are clearly outlined in your Conestoga
Student Guide. Consequences for plagiarism are serious. The first incident
usually results in a “0” grade on the student’s assignment and will be
documented on his/her file. Additional incidents will have more serious
consequences. (Please refer to your Conestoga College Student Guide). If
further clarification is necessary, please consult with the course instructor/faculty
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before handing in an assignment. Some courses may also have “Turnitin”
technology available to assist you.
3. In-class Activities: Regular attendance and participation in class activities is vital
to your success. This experiential learning will have a positive impact on your
understanding of course material and, therefore, cannot be replaced by make-up
assignments.
4. Missed Tests: A student is not automatically eligible to write a missed test. In
most cases, a rewrite can only be granted when written verification (such as a
medical certificate) can be provided by the student. If there is no such
documentation, a test can only be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor
and only to achieve a passing grade. (N.B. Rewrites of tests or assignments will
NOT be allowed merely to improve a grade).
5. Courses Outside of Aviation: Other courses and electives may have specific
guidelines on the above issues (e.g. Communications). Faculty will hand out
these guidelines at the beginning of the semester and these should be followed.
6. Attendance Policies: Please note that in addition to the above WWFC and GLH
may have their own guidelines regarding attendance. Please refer to the WWFC
Student Manual.
5.13 Maintaining Student Files
Use Authorization to Retain and Use Student Material form.
5.14 Program Transfer Protocols
Use Program Application Form located on the website.
5.15 Re-admission Requirements – Program Protocols
Students who withdraw or leave the program may reapply one year following their
departure. They could re-enter the program at the beginning of the semester that was
not completed. (e.g., If a student left in March they could reapply to return the following
January).
5.16 Standards of Conduct and Professional Practice – Program Protocols
When attending classes or flight instruction at either flight centre students are required
to follow the established dress code and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
While at the college the same degree of professionalism is expected.
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5.17 Student Representatives – Program Protocols
Student representatives are selected at the beginning of the fall term. The student
representatives will represent the class at Program Advisory Committee meetings and
perform other duties as required.
6) FACILITY INFORMATION – PROGRAM PROTOCOLS
Refer to the Student Guide for information on after-hours access, parking, and classroom
& computer labs
7) SAFETY INFORMATION – PROGRAM PROTOCOLS
7.1 Basic Safety
Refer to your Student Guide for Conestoga’s Safety and Security services and
procedures.
Note: Students are required to sign a CCITAL Acknowledgment of Safety Training and
Responsibilities Form (if applicable to program).
7.2 Emergency Program Protocols
Refer to your Student Guide for Conestoga’s Safety and Security services and
procedures.
7.3 Machine Operation and Safety
Refer to your Student Guide for Conestoga’s Safety and Security services and
procedures.
7.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Refer to your Student Guide for Conestoga’s Safety and Security services and
procedures.
7.5 Student Protection Acknowledgement
A Student Protection Acknowledgement confirmation pop-up will appear after the
applicant logs in into the Student Portal. A PDF will direct applicants to the location of
related policies, procedures and program information. Applicants will confirm that they
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have been duly informed by Conestoga and attest to that fact by clicking the
acknowledgment box provided in the popup. Date and time of the applicant’s
acknowledgment will be captured in the Student Portal database. Conestoga will be
able to run reports as necessary.
Once the acknowledgment box has been clicked, the applicant may proceed to enter the
Student Portal and go about their business. An email will be automatically generated
and sent to the applicant acknowledging their acknowledgment. The Student Protection
Information PDF will be resent within the email for their reference.
The Student Protection Acknowledgment confirmation pop-up will appear to all
applicants and students (not just the degree applicants) once per academic year.
8) CONESTOGA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Refer to your Student Guide for a complete listing of Conestoga’s academic policies and
procedures.
9) Revision Log
Revised Spring 2014
Revised Spring 2015
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