WELCOME TO FAHSS………………………………………………..……………….. 2
PROGRAMS OF STUDY………………………………………………………………… 3
PROGRAMS OF STUDY FAQS………………………………………………………. 5
REGISTERING AND PREPARING FOR CLASSES……………………………. 8
CAMPUS CONNECTIONS………………………………………………………………. 10
UwinCARD…………………………………………………………………………. 10
UWinGmail………………………………………………………………………… 10 myUWindsor……………………………………………………………………… 11
Blackboard Learn…………………………………………………………….. 11
FAHSS AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES………………….…………………………… 12
Exams……………………………………………………………………………….. 12
Grades………………………………………………………………………………. 14
Return of Exams/Tests/Assignments………………………………. 14
Grading Scale…………………………………………………………………… 15
Course Evaluation…………………………………………………………….. 16
Voluntary Withdrawal………………………………………………………. 16
ACADEMIC CONCERNS………………………………………………………………… 17
Academic Probation…………………………………………………………. 17
Appealing a Grade……………………………………………………………. 18
Applying for Aegrotat Status……………………………………………. 18
Required to Withdraw……………………………………………………… 19
Academic Misconduct………………………………………………………. 19
Problems & Difficulties……………………………………………………. 20
GETTING INVOLVED…………………………………………………………………... 21
CAREER AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES…………………………….... 23
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The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) is home to nearly
5000 students who are pursuing studies in one or more of the following
Departments and Schools:
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Communication, Media and Film
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Creative Arts (Music and Visual Arts)
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Dramatic Art
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English Language, Literature and Creative Writing
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History
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Languages, Literatures and Cultures
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Philosophy
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Political Science
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Psychology
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Social Work
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Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology
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Women’s and Gender Studies
Visit our website at : http://www1.uwindsor.ca/fahss/
Dr. Nancy E. Wright, Dean
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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The Dean is supported by the Associate Dean , Academic and Student Success, and the Assistant Dean , Academic and Student Success. The Dean, the
Associate Dean and the Assistant Dean are further supported by a Learning
Specialist and a Transfer Specialist , who are located within the Associate Dean’s office.
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Bachelor of Arts Programs
Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience (Bachelor of Science)
Child Psychology
Communication, Media and Film
Criminology
Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology with Thesis
Drama
Drama in Education and Community
Drama and Communication, Media and Film
Dramatic Art: Acting (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Digital Journalism and Communication, Media and Film
Digital Journalism and English Language and Literature
Digital Journalism and English Literature and Creative Writing
Digital Journalism and Political Science
Disability Studies
Disability Studies and Psychology
English Language and Literature
English Literature and Creative Writing
Family and Social Relations
French Studies
Greek and Roman Studies
History
International Relations and Development Studies
Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Media Art Histories and Visual Culture
Modern Languages
Modern Languages with Year Abroad
Modern Languages and Second-Language Education
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Political Science with Bilingual Specialization
Political Science with Law and Politics Specialization
Psychology
Psychology with Thesis
Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work)
Social Work and Disability Studies
Social Work and Women’s Studies
Sociology
Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
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Visual Arts and the Built Environment (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Visual Arts and Communication, Media and Film
Women’s and Gender Studies
Minor Studies
Students may also pursue minor studies in:
Anthropology
Arabic Studies
Art History/Visual Culture
Child Psychology
Communication, Media and Film
Diaspora Studies
Disability Studies
English Language and Literature
Family and Social Relations
Forensic and Cultural Anthropology
French Studies
Greek and Roman Studies
History
Jewish Studies
Modern Languages
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Studies of Sexuality
Women’s Studies
Certificate Programs
Arts Management
Law and Politics
North American Studies
Public Administration
Second Language Education
Women’s Studies
Work and Employment Issues
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Programs of Study FAQs
What are the requirements for my program of study?
Program requirements for each degree program can be found in the online
Undergraduate Calendar . Here you will also find courses and course descriptions, as well as University regulations.
All students in study programs within FAHSS are required to complete the following two courses, ideally in their first year:
01-01-150 Effective Writing I
01-01-151 Effective Writing II
These courses are intended to build the foundations for writing academically in arts, humanities, and social science disciplines.
Who can I ask about my program requirements?
Departmental Academic Advisors
To review program requirements, you should make an appointment to speak to an Academic Advisor in your home department. Academic Advisors can assist you in understanding the requirements of your particular degree program, help make sense of your Degree Audit and can also guide you in choosing the right courses to fulfill these requirements.
Student Success Centre
Advisors at the Student Success Centre ( http://www.uwindsor.ca/success/) can also assist with developing your degree and education plans by helping you to review your academic progress and to understand your Degree Audit.
Marty Lowman
Richard Lanspeary*
Lynn Charron **
* Student Athletes
** Transfer Students
Ext 3950
Ext 3409
Ext 3977 lowman@uwindsor.ca
richardl@uwiwndsor.ca
1charron@uwindsor.ca
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Advisors at the Student Success Centre will further assist students with:
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Adding/dropping or withdrawing from a course
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Problems impacting academic performance
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Changing or choosing a major
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Degree/education plans
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Academic policies and procedures
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Referral to other relevant campus services
Ms. Laura Handsor in the International Students Centre is also able to assist
International Students and Student Athletes with academic advising.
Degree Audit Report System
You may also obtain a Degree Audit Report (DARS) via the Student Information
System (SIS). This report will provide you with information about your degree program requirements, tell you what requirements you have fulfilled to date, and tell you what requirements still need to be completed.
What is a double/combined major?
A major is the primary area of study chosen. You may opt to pursue a double or combined major, which means that you will need to follow the program requirements for both major areas of study. You should talk with an Academic
Advisor about selecting courses that will fulfill the requirements of a combined degree.
What if my major is undeclared?
Students in FAHSS without a declared major participate in the Discovery Program which requires that they take the Effective Writing courses in the Fall and Winter terms as well as the 01-01-120 (Understanding the Contemporary World) course in the Fall term.
Understanding the Contemporary World explores the connections between social and political contexts and various cultural forms such as fine art, literature, music, and popular culture with the aim of exploring various disciplines and subject areas while helping students develop their academic skills. Additional
First Year support is provided in small tutorials to foster study skills and goalsetting and to provide information about campus resources.
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What about a minor?
A minor is offered in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in the following subject areas:
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Anthropology
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Classical Studies & Asian Studies
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Communication, Media & Film
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Dramatic Art
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English Language & Literature
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Family & Social Relations
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French Language & Literature
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History
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Modern Languages
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Multicultural Studies
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Philosophy
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Political Science
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Psychology
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Sexuality
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Sociology
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Visual Arts
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Women’s Studies
Each subject area has its own specific minor requirements that must be fulfilled before applying for Minor approval.
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How Do I Register for Classes?
All students register for classes through myUWindsor ( https://my.uwindsor.ca/).
You can add or drop courses online up until the end of the first two weeks of classes. You do not require, except in some circumstances, instructors’ signatures to add or drop a course.
If you are unable to register for a course via the online registration system, this may mean that you have not met certain requirements necessary. Some courses have prerequisites that must be completed, some courses are restricted to certain students, and some courses may require that you have reached a certain status or standing.
These requirements must be completed before you are able to register for the course. However, in certain circumstances, you may be able to register for the course with the permission of the instructor. You should make an appointment with the instructor and discuss with her/him the possibility of taking the course, even though certain requirements have not been met. The instructor has the discretion to sign you into the course, allowing you to register. Please keep in mind, however, that instructors are not required to sign students into a course that is full or where the student requesting to be signed in has not met the necessary requirements.
If you decide to drop a course after the initial two-week period at the beginning of the semester, you must do so before the Voluntary Withdrawal deadline date, which is usually at the beginning of November for the Fall term and the beginning of March for the Winter term.
How Do I Register for Course Overload?
Course overload is taking more courses in a term than the usual prescribed number. In the Fall and Winter terms, this means taking more than 5 courses per term. In the Intersession and Summer terms, this means taking more than 3 courses per term.
Students who have major and cumulative averages of 85% or higher may take one course on overload per term. Students with averages below this must obtain permission for course overload from the Associate Dean, Academic and
Student Success. Please note that approval for course overload will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
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What Should I Do to Prepare for Classes?
Be sure to print a copy of your semester timetable and review it a week before classes begin. The timetable should provide information about the course, where it is being held, the instructor’s name, and final exam date and time information. Because things sometimes change, it is a good idea to print out a copy of your semester timetable just before the first week of classes.
You may be able to obtain a copy of the course outline for some courses via a
CLEW or Blackboard course site, a Departmental website or an instructor’s website. If so, review the outline so that you become familiar with the course expectations and requirements.
Also, visit the University Bookstore and find out what textbooks are listed for each course. You may be able to purchase these textbooks and be ready for the first week of classes. Textbook information may also be included along with the course information provided when you register.
What Can I Expect From My Instructors?
In the first week of classes, you should receive a course syllabus/outline from your instructor in each of the classes you are registered in. Each course syllabus should contain the following information: general course information; instructor’s scheduled office hours, office location, phone extension, and email address; list of required textbooks/readings; outline of course content and expected schedule; course requirements (how you are to be evaluated); dates of any midterms, tests, and assignments; general class and university policies.
Be sure to make a note of each instructor’s office location, phone extension, email address, and scheduled office hours. Your instructors are there to help you, so take advantage of their office hours by visiting them or making an appointment.
Many instructors set up course sites through CLEW (now Blackboard), which are accessible to all students registered in a particular course. They may post course outlines here, assignments, practice tests, or helpful resources. If an instructor has set up a CLEW or Blackboard course site, be sure to visit and become familiar with the resources available to you.
A Teaching Assistant (T.A.) or Graduate Assistant (G.A.) may be assigned to one
(or more) of your courses. A teaching/graduate assistant is a senior undergraduate student or a graduate student who is assigned to assist students and/or the instructor in various ways. Teaching assistants may conduct labs,
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mark assignments/tests, answer questions, etc. Your instructor should inform you if a teaching assistant has been assigned to your course and should provide information that allows you to contact the T.A., if necessary.
UwinCARD
The UwinCARD ( http://www1.uwindsor.ca/uwincard / ) is the official student identification card of the University of Windsor, which serves as an all-in-one card to access a variety of services across campus including:
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Photocopying
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Printing
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Library
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Recreation
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Lancer Games
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Residence Doors
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Food Purchases
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Bookstore Purchases
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Laundry Services
The UwinCARD Office is located at B-07 in the CAW Student Centre (ext 8946) and is accessible Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Please note that one piece of government issued photo identification is required to obtain your UwinCARD.
UWinGmail
All students have access to the University of Windsor Webmail system and are expected to use this system for all official communication with the University. To use Webmail, you will need to activate your UWin account . You can do so by visiting http://www.uwindsor.ca/its/uwinid/.
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myUWindsor myUWindsor (https://my.uwindsor.ca/web/uw/login) is your access to a variety of platforms and services, including:
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UWinGmail
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Announcements
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Academic Programs
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Course Calendars
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Leddy Library
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Services & Support
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Directory
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Important Academic Dates
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Campus Maps
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UWindsor Alert
You can customize the style of your page as well as personalize columns. Create a Profile and be sure to review this information from time to time to ensure that it is up-to-date.
Blackboard Learn+
Blackboard (https://blackboard.uwindsor.ca/) is a virtual learning environment and course management system. This Learning Management System (LMS) has replaced CLEW and should be the main LMS for most courses in Fall 2015 and be in widespread use by Winter 2016.
Instructors may set up and use a Blackboard course site for any of the following:
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Make class announcements
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Guide learning through online lessons
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Facilitate group work in discussion forums
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Post lecture notes or PowerPoint presentations
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Accept assignments and provide confidential feedback
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Post secure confidential grades
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Exams
How many exams will I have to take in each course?
The number of exams/tests depends on each individual course instructor. This information should be specified, along with the worth value of the exam/test, in the course syllabus you receive in each course at the beginning of each term.
When and where do I take exams?
Only final exams are scheduled by the Registrar’s Office. These dates are set when you choose courses to register for to complete your term timetable. Your timetable should be conflict-free; that is, you should not be registered in courses that have the same final exam slot. Also, when you choose courses, you should make sure that your final exam schedule is reasonable manageable – some students find it difficult to take more than one final exam on one day.
The location of final exams will be posted on the university website a few weeks prior to Final Exam Week; make sure to check the website for date and location and review this information with course instructors.
A student who is scheduled to write three invigilated final examinations in one calendar day may apply to have one examination rescheduled on an alternate examination day.
Dates of midterm exams and other tests are scheduled by individual course instructors and usually take place in the classroom where the class normally meets. Make note of these dates and be prepared! You may have more than one exam on the same day or in the same week across different courses.
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What if I miss an exam?
The Exam Policy of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences states that:
No make-ups are allowed for scheduled midterms or final exams without acceptable and verifiable medical (or equivalent compassionate) reason. Acceptable reasons might include hospital stays, serious illness, family emergencies (ie. accidents, illnesses, death) or similar circumstances. Normally, written documentation stating specific reasons and dates is required. Arrangements for make-up exams, if allowed by the instructor,must be made as soon as possible. The instructor establishes the date and format for makeup exams, which will usually differ from the original exam.
The most important thing with this policy statement is that it is up to the discretion of each individual course instructor whether or not to allow you to write a make-up exam, when it will occur, and what format it will take.
If you miss an exam, you should:
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Notify the course instructor immediately – email, leave a phone message or see in person.
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Provide the reason for missing the exam. You may need to provide supporting documentation such as a physician’s note, police report, or death certificate.
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Ask to have the opportunity to write a make-up exam . Remember that it is up to your instructor’s discretion whether or not to grant you this opportunity.
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If granted, your instructor may have you write a make-up exam that is scheduled by the Department. This is to accommodate students who have missed exams and to better coordinate missed exams across various courses. You instructor should provide you with the date, time and location of this make-up exam. Don’t push your luck by telling your instructor that the make-up exam time isn’t good for you because you have other commitments. Make sure you can attend.
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Thank instructors for their time and understanding.
Note : Your instructor may require that you complete the Student Medical
Certificate in cases where you have missed an exam due to illness or medical emergency.
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Grades
How do I know what grade I got on a test or assignment?
Your instructor should provide you with all grades that you receive on tests or assignments. Typically, notification is done by securely and confidentially posting grades on CLEW/Blackboard course sites or, alternatively, by returning your test and assignment papers with your grade indicated.
How do I know what my final grade is in a course?
Final grades are generally posted on the university website two to three weeks after final exams are finished. You can check your final grades using myUWindsor.
Final grades (unofficial) may also be posted through your CLEW/Blackboard course sites. Review each final grade. If there is any discrepancy between the grade you expected and the grade you received, notify the course instructor immediately.
Return of Exams/Tests and Assignments
Will I get my exams/tests/assignments/papers back?
It is up to each individual course instructor whether or not to return your exam/test/assignment/paper. Your instructor may hand these back in class so that you can review comments, or may hold them for you to pick up at their offices. Instructors may also leave graded exams and assignments with teaching or graduate assistants for you to pick up.
Regardless of whether your exams and assignments are returned to you, you have the right to review all exam, test, assignment and paper results and to discuss these results with your instructor. Take the opportunity to do so by scheduling an appointment with your instructor.
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Grading Scale
Students now receive a final percentage (%) grade in all courses.
Letter Grade Range
A+
A
A-
90-100%
85-89.9%
80-84.9%
Learning Outcomes
Excellent Consistent evidence that the student exceeds all of the performance expectations associated with each learning outcome in the course.
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
77-79.9%
73-76.9%
70-72.9%
67-69.9%
63-66.9%
60-62.9%
Good
Fair
Consistent evidence that the student meets, and in some cases exceeds, the performance expectations associated with the learning outcomes in the course.
Consistent evidence that the student meets the performance expectations associated with the learning outcomes in the course at a basic level.
D+
D
D-
57-59.9%
53-56.9%
50-52.9%
Pass Some evidence that the student meets the performance expectations associated with the learning outcomes in the course at a minimally acceptable level.
F 0-49.9%
No Credit There is clear evidence that the student does not meet the performance expectations associated with the learning outcomes in the course.
Note : To remain in Good Academic Standing, you need to maintain a cumulative and major average of 60%. You may be placed on academic probation if your grades fall below this.
Transcript Notations:
IN Incomplete When a student has not completed all course requirements due to illness, bereavement or extenuating circumstances, a grade of IN may be assigned. IN is also given when a student is alleged to have committed an act of academic misconduct. A grade of IN will automatically convert to 0% six weeks after the last date of the examination period.
NR No Record Assigned to a registered student who has no record of submitted work or completed tests and exams. A grade of NR is calculated as
0% in a student’s average.
IP In Progress Given in senior class when a major assignment or thesis is still in process when the grades are due.
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What’s the difference between major and cumulative average?
Your major average is the average of percentage grades from courses taken toward your major.
Your cumulative average is the average of percentage grades earned from all courses you have taken.
Course Evaluation
How can I provide feedback about my courses and instructors?
SET (Student Evaluation of Teaching) is administered during the last two weeks of each term and gives students the opportunity to provide feedback concerning a course and their course instructor. It is important that you complete this evaluation to express your opinion about course content, requirements and expectations as well as to evaluate instructor effectiveness. These evaluations are used by the Department and the Faculty to make decisions regarding future course offerings and course content as well as instructor assignments.
You may also provide comments about specific courses or course instructors to the Head of the Department and can do so by making an appointment.
Voluntary Withdrawal
What if I decide to drop a course after the initial two-week add/drop period ?
You must voluntarily withdraw from a course that you do not want to take before the Voluntary Withdrawal deadline. The deadline is usually the first week of
November for the Fall term and the first week of March for the Winter term. Pay careful attention to the deadlines for Voluntary Withdrawal because if you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will remain registered in the class and will be assigned a final grade accordingly by your instructor.
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Academic Probation
If one or both of your averages (cumulative and/or major) is below 60%, you may be placed on academic probation.
If your averages do not improve to the minimum standard by the end of the Winter Term, your record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for review. The Committee will then make a decision regarding whether you will be allowed to continue in your program of study.
What should I do if I’m placed on probation ?
If you are placed on academic probation, you should talk to an Academic Advisor in your home department. You may also make an appointment with the Office of the Associate Dean, Academic and Student Success, Faculty of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences.
The current Associate Dean, Academic and Student Success, is Dr. Danielle
Soulliere, who can be found in Room 110 Chrysler Hall Tower (ext 2029). Your
Academic Advisor or Department Head may issue you a referral form to see the
Associate Dean.
Students placed an academic probation may be encouraged to do the following:
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Seek help from your professor
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Repeat courses for which you received a final grade below 60%
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Drop course by the Voluntary Withdrawal date if you failed or barely passed the midterm
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Attend S.T.E.P.S study skills workshop
Early Support System
The Early Support System is an initiative undertaken by the FAHSS Dean’s Office aimed at identifying students in their first year of study who are experiencing difficulty in one or more of their social science or arts courses.
At mid-term, instructors of all FAHSS courses are required to report to the
Associate Dean those students whose average grade in the course is less than
60%.
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Appealing a Grade
I am not satisfied with a final grade I received in a course. What should I do ?
If you are not satisfied with a grade you receive in any course, you should first discuss it with the individual instructor who assigned the grade. You should make every effort to resolve the issue with the instructor by outlining the reasons for your dissatisfaction and attempt to come to a mutually agreeable resolution.
If you are unable to resolve the problem with your instructor, you may consider formally appealing your grade. Students who wish to appeal a grade in a course must complete and submit a Grade Appeal Form to the Registrar’s Office no later than three weeks after the final grade has been posted. A letter of rationale and supporting documentation must accompany the appeal form along with an administrative fee of $20 (this fee will be refunded if your appeal is successful).
Applying for Aegrotat Status
There are extenuating circumstances that make it difficult for me to complete all of the requirements in a course. What are my options ?
In cases of extenuating circumstances such as serious illness or bereavement, students may apply for aegrotat consideration in one or more courses. Students wishing to do so must complete an Aegrotat Status form and submit it to the
Registrar’s Office as soon as possible, with a letter of rationale and supporting documentation (i.e physician’s letter). The Registrar’s Office will forward the application to the FAHSS Associate Dean in which the course is offered and if the
Associate Dean finds the grounds sufficient, the student’s aegrotat request will then be forwarded to the course instructor.
A course instructor may grant an “aegrotat” grade on the basis of term work completed or may assign an “incomplete” grade indicating what further work is required and the deadline by which such work must be completed. In general, an instructor will not grant an “aegrotat” grade unless the student has completed at least 50% of the requirements in the course. If you are considering applying for aegrotat status and have not yet completed 50% of the course requirements, it is recommended that you speak with the individual course instructor and discuss alternative options for completing the course.
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Required to Withdraw
I received notice that I am Required to Withdraw. Now what ?
Students who are not making progress in their studies may be asked to withdraw from the University. Students who are RTW (Required to Withdraw) for the first time will be required to withdraw for a period of one year. Students who are
RTW for the second time will be required to leave.
Fresh Start
Students in FAHSS who are in their first year of study and who are Required to
Withdraw may be eligible for Fresh Start.
The Fresh Start program is an alternative to withdrawing that provides ongoing academic advising and support and workshops to develop stronger study skills and strategies.
Academic Misconduct
My instructor has accused me of Academic Misconduct.
What do I do?
Instructors are required through University policy to report all suspected incidents of academic misconduct, which may include plagiarism and cheating.
The following steps are taken in cases where Academic Misconduct is suspected:
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Instructor assigns a final grade of Incomplete; please note that the instructor should not assign a grade of 0 (zero) as penalty for the suspected misconduct;
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Instructor completes the documentation for Academic Misconduct and forwards this the Head of the Department;
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The Head reviews the documentation and forwards it to the Associate Dean’s
Office;
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Associate Dean reviews the complaint and applies an appropriate sanction, if deemed necessary
If accused of Academic Misconduct, you may be invited to meet with the
Instructor and/or with the Department Head and will be invited to meet with the
Associate Dean. You may wish to have a support person with you for these meetings.
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The most important thing to remember is: DON’T PANIC! Oftentimes, suspected cases of Academic Misconduct end up being valuable learning and teaching lessons rather than one-way tickets to expulsion. Use the opportunity to learn about what constitutes cheating and plagiarism in order to avoid allegations of misconduct.
Problems & Difficulties
I’m having problems with my courses. What should I do?
Speak with the instructor(s) of the course(s) that you are having difficulty in.
They may be able to provide you with some guidance as to what approach you should take to the course, study habits, tips, etc.
Make an appointment to talk with someone in the Office of the Associate Dean,
Academic and Student Success, FAHSS (Ext 2029 or deanarts@uwindsor.ca).
Take advantage of the various services available on campus that offer academic support such as the Advising Centre, the Academic Writing Centre or Student
Disability Services.
I have concerns about the way my course is being taught.
What should I do?
The first step would be to schedule a meeting with the instructor of the course to discuss these concerns. If this discussion does not prove fruitful, the next step would be to schedule a meeting with the Department Head to discuss these concerns.
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There are a number of opportunities for students in FAHSS to get involved with their Department or with groups on campus.
Departmental Council Student Representatives
Each academic year, Departments require that a number of undergraduate students serve as representatives on their Departmental Council. Student representatives ensure that student interests are represented in decisions made by Council members and act as liaison officers between faculty and fellow students.
Student Representatives are generally required to attend monthly Departmental
Council meetings and may sit on one or more decision-making committees.
Participating as a Student Representative can help build and enhance leadership skills and interpersonal communication skills as well as provide valuable decisionmaking experience. It also fosters awareness of important issues that may affect students in your Department and encourages student representatives to create solutions that are in the best interests of students.
Faculty Coordinating Council (FCC)
You may also consider serving as a Student Representative on the FAHSS
Coordinating Council. This council is chaired by the Dean and includes members from each of the schools/departments within FAHSS.
Participating as a Student Representative on FCC provides valuable leadership and decision-making skills that can enhance students’ overall academic goals and experience.
Study Area Clubs and Associations
Students in FAHSS may be interested in joining these UWSA-sponsored student groups:
Club SoDA (Dramatic Arts)
Communication Student’s Association
Criminology Association
Disability Studies Student Association
English Undergraduate Student Association
History Students Association
Music Society
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Philosophy Club
Psychology Students Association
Social Work Student Association
Society of Arts and Social Sciences
Visual Arts Society
Women’s Studies Student Association
Don’t see a student club that interests you?
Start your own club! Visit the
University of Windsor Student Alliance (UWSA) office and find out how you can start your own campus club.
Become a Mentor
Mentorship and Learning is a course and practicum program within FAHSS in which student mentors act as peer-learning facilitators, working closely with faculty to help students understand material covered in lectures and readings.
For more information, contact Dr. Tina Pugliese (tinap@uwindsor.ca) or Prof.
Tamsin Bolton (tbolton@uwindsor.ca).
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What Can I do With My Degree?
Following is a list of resources that may help direct you in choosing a career that is related to your chosen Bachelor of Arts degree.
Career Services (Student Success Centre)
Career Services guides students in their career development process by offering career-related information and advice. Students may take advantage of the resume clinic and interview workshop, careers in my major database, and a variety of experiential learning programs. mySuccess mySuccess ( http://www.uwindsor.ca/cces/361/mysuccess ) is a free online resource and job posting system for all University of Windsor students and alumni. As a student you can:
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Book an appointment to see a career advisor
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Find career information and resources
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Search job postings
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Register for company information sessions
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Register for career workshops and events
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Access interview preparation and resume building resources
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Apply to Volunteer Internship Program
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View and add to your Co-Curricular transcript
WorkopolisCampus.com
Check out Canada’s biggest job site for students at Workopolis
Work Study Program
Work Study ( http://www1.uwindsor.ca/awards/work-study-studentinformation ) is a financial aid program that funds part-time jobs on campus for students demonstrating genuine financial need related to basic living expenses and educational costs. These positions offer opportunity for both financial benefits and skills development.
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Why Volunteer?
Volunteer experience may provide several advantages. For example, it may be particularly valuable if you decide to apply to Law School or Teacher’s College down the road. It also allows you to acquire career-related work experience and important transferable skills as well as provide the opportunity to network with professionals in your area of career interest.
How can I gain valuable volunteer experience within the community while studying during the school year?
Volunteer Internship Program (VIP)
The Volunteer Internship Program is a university-wide program coordinated by the Student Success Centre.
The goal of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to gain career-related transferable skills; to explore employment in the field of study; and to provide students with an opportunity to get involved in the community.
The program involves successfully completing 40 hours of volunteer work over a
10-week period in a non-profit community agency. In addition, interns must attend four professional development workshops, submit realistic and challenging learning objectives, complete three journals, and conduct a final presentation about the placement experience.
For more information visit http://www.uwindsor.ca/cces/311/vip .
Volunteer on Campus!
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer right here on campus!
Womyn's Centre (Rm 291 CAW Centre, ext 4507, womynctr@uwindsor.ca)
Volunteers are trained in crisis intervention, anti-oppression work, client service, facilitation, leadership and project organization.
WALKSAFE (Rm 233 CAW Centre, ext 3504, walksafe@uwindsor.ca)
A student-staffed volunteer program committed to helping students get home safely at night.
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Students Orienting Students (S.O.S)
Join a team of volunteers dedicated to easing the transition for newly-admitted students.
V.I.S.A
The Volunteer International Students Assistance aims to provide social support for incoming international students through campus events and outreach programs. For more information: visa@uwindsor.ca.
Practicum Courses
You can also obtain valuable experiential learning through a variety of practicum courses offered through the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, including:
02-350. Practical Strategies for Social Change: Intervening to Prevent Sexual Assault
This course provides male and female students with an introduction to sexual violence as a social problem. The course addresses how this social problem manifests, why it matters, how it persists, and finally, how it can be changed. The importance of personal and community responsibility for social change is emphasized. This course also provides students with the background knowledge that is needed to successfully teach sexual assault prevention education sessions for fellow students, using the Bringing in the Bystander® In Person Prevention workshop. Selected students will deliver the workshop by taking Practicum in Social Change (02-450/46-450/47-
450/48-451/53-450) the following semester. Restricted to students who have attained a cumulative GPA of 66% or higher at the time of application. (Prerequisite: Semester 4 standing or above and permission of the instructor by online application at uwindsor.ca/bystander.) (Also offered as 46-350, 47-350, 48-350, and 53-351.)
02-450. Practicum in Social Change
Supervised practicum in a university setting. Students consolidate and enhance their knowledge of sexual assault and bystander intervention. Students co-facilitate the Bringing in the
Bystander® In Person Prevention program for one or more small groups of students on campus.
The practicum experience equips students to deliver educational content on sensitive issues.
(Prerequisite: 02-350/46-350/47-350/48-350/53-351 and permission of the instructor.) (Also offered as 46-450, 47-450, 48-451, and 53-450)
Some schools/departments within FAHSS also offer practicum courses that provide experiential learning. This includes:
02-38-447 (Practicum in Social Justice and Labour Studies)
02-45-399 (Practicum in Government and Politics)
02-45-492 (Public Service Management Internship Practicum)
02-46-428 (Practicum in Developmental Psychology)
02-46-429 (Practicum in Psychology)
02-48-467 (Criminology Professional Development Practicum)
02-54-350 (Practicum in Work and Employment)
Note: These courses may be restricted to majors and/or may require application.
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