Wilfrid Laurier University, Fall 2021
UU150 OC1 - Foundations for Community Engagement and Service
INSTRUCTOR:
TEACHING ASSISTANT:
TEACHING SUPPORT:
Dr. Eileen Wood
Fitsum Aregay
TBA
How Can I Make Contact if I Have Any Questions or Concerns?
Office Hours: Mondays 10:00am- 11:00am (access through zoom)
Email:
Dr. Wood:
ewood@wlu.ca
Fitsum Aregay
areg5630@mylaurier.ca
Contact the instructor by email (use ewood@wlu.ca not myls as I rarely check myls but check the wlu
address regularly). The instructor is the person to go to if you have concerns regarding, illness,
accommodations or personal concerns with respect to the course, or questions of interest you would
like to explore. I will answer personal questions directly through email and I will pool general questions
and answer these during office hours on Tuesday from 1-2 (Please note, some sessions will be handled
by our Teaching support TA).
Contact the TA (Fitsum Aregay) if you have concerns about the course assignments or drop box
concerns.
This course is an asynchronous, online course where students access the course at their own preferred
times with no scheduled direct person-to-person class contact times. I have altered this format a little
bit to allow those students who want in-person contact to have that opportunity to connect and yet
retain the asynchronous design for those students who do not want the in-person class contact. To do
that, I will hold live zoom-based office hours each week (Mondays at 10:00 am-11:00am EST). Everyone
is welcome to come to these office hours but no one is required to come—the decision is yours to make.
You can attend these office hours through zoom. During these office hours I will spend the first 15-20
minutes reviewing answers to common course related questions raised across emails I (and your TA)
have received from students in the course. The responses to emails will be posted in a Word summary
as part of your course materials. This will allow all students to have access to the responses to courserelated questions.
Where do I find all my course materials?
COURSE WEBSITE: http://mylearningspace.wlu.ca Please note that ALL course materials
are available here (no textbook purchase required, links to readings are available through this
course website)
What is this course about?
Calendar Description:
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Introduction to core concepts, theories and competencies that serve as underpinnings for
effective community engagement and service. Topics include ethical conduct, academic
integrity, community service learning, civic engagement, career skills and professionalism. This
is a practical course that provides a foundation for undertaking further experiential education
opportunities. (Online Learning only)
[Prerequisites: None; Exclusions: MU158]
COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
This is a survey course that incorporates theory and practical skills. You will learn about the
history and definition of community engagement, community engaged learning (CEL) and
community service learning (CSL). Many programs at Laurier offer opportunities for
placements, community involvement, and volunteer work. Topics in this course provide
information that is important for these roles. For example, you will learn about ethical conduct
and confidentiality, as well as skills that will help you to navigate the initial steps for choosing
and initiating community engagement/volunteer experiences, prepare for a placement(s) or
project, deal with situations that may arise during placement(s) or projects, and maintain
positive and potentially long-lasting relationships with community partners and staff. During
the course you will develop resources that can be used in subsequent community or workplace
settings (e.g., letters to community partners, police check application and Tri-Council Ethics
certificate).
Objectives: The primary objectives in this course include enhancing your knowledge, your
critical thinking skills, and your ability to demonstrate that knowledge. The course includes
quizzes, discussion boards, and assignments to allow you demonstrate knowledge learned. By
the end of this course you should be able to define, explain, provide evidence for, or otherwise
articulate answers to the specific learning objectives found within each lesson. An additional
objective is to help you reach a high level of proficiency with a variety of skills/competencies
that can be applicable to future workplace or experiential settings.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
SATISFACTORY VERSUS UNSATISFACTORY
There are five components assigned a mark for the course. Grades are assigned as a numerical
mark for each of these 5 components. This course provides a final assessment of satisfactory
or unsatisfactory. To obtain a satisfactory grade, you MUST complete both quizzes, the
personal reflection log, the individual assignment and a minimum of one discussion
post/reply. In addition, your final grade must be above 60%.
Assessment Description
1
Personal Reflection Log
Due by October 10 at 11:59pm EST
2
One Individual Assignment
Weight
25%
16%
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3
4
5
TOTAL
You must complete one assignment from five possible choices
(due dates vary, see table below)
TCPS II Ethics Certificate
Due last day of Week 9 November 14 at 11:59 pm EST
Discussion Boards
- You are required to complete a total of 4 interactions: These
can be either posts or replies – graded out of 1% each
- Specific to Lessons 11, 12, 13 and 14
Module Content Quizzes
- Quiz 1 (25%) Covers material from Lessons 1-6, October 23 at
10:00 AM EST
- Quiz 2 (25%) Covers material from Lessons 7-16, Dec. 4 at
10:00 AM EST
5%
4%
50%
100%
ASSESSMENTS – MORE DETAILS:
1. REFLECTION: PERSONAL REFLECTION LOG (25% of total grade: due October 10 by
11:59pm EST)
The Personal Reflection Log is comprised of 5 entries. One entry is completed for each of Lesson
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Once all 5 entries are completed, the full log can be submitted. In each of the
Lessons, you will be asked to respond to a questions (or questions) for the Personal Reflection
Log. Your responses should reflect the course material, your reflections on the material and
personal experiences (as well as material you may draw from news or research sources when
appropriate). The format should include: a) title page, b) the question posed at the end of each
Lesson, c) followed by your response for each of the five entries and d) a reference section.
Each response should be no more than 100 words maximum (For a total of 500 words for your
responses in the full reflection log). A word count summary (Indicate this clearly Word count =
## words) should be included at the end of each response and only include words in the
response (links do not count in the word count, nor does the reflection question). Only Word
documents should be submitted.
For information about how to write an effective reflection, go to the content section of the
course, look under Assignments—there you will see the rubric and criteria used in marking—at
the bottom of this section you will see a section on reflective writing.
There is some flexibility in the reflection log given the variety of questions asked—so be
flexible, provide your ideas, make connections across content and with your own thoughts. Do
not cut and paste from lectures but do feel free to make direct connections with content in the
course and material beyond the course (e.g., internet, news research papers). This is an
individual assignment. You should not collaborate or share materials with anyone when
completing this assignment. Turnitin software is used to check for originality/plagiarism of
submissions.
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Use APA formatting for this assignment (e.g., title page, references, titles, spacing). You can see
how to use APA format at the following
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guid
e/general_format.html
2. ASSIGNMENT (16% of final grade)
There are 5 available opportunities for individual assignments in this course. You will be asked
to complete 1 of these individual assignments. You will choose which one you complete (please
see possible topics and due dates in the table below). Only 1 assignment will be graded for each
student (first one submitted).
You will be required to submit the chosen assignment by the end of the week in which that
lesson is scheduled. The Assignment Dropbox will be open until the last day of that week at
11:59 p.m. EST. Be advised that you will need to follow through the lesson content to access
the full assignment details and links associated with each assignment. No late assignments are
accepted.
All assignments require APA 7th edition format (title page, references, spacing, headings etc.)
and all must be submitted as a Word document to the Dropbox. For APA formatting see
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guid
e/general_format.html
Turnitin software is used to check for originality/plagiarism of submissions.
See the table below for a list of all possible individual assignments:
You must
pick one of
these 5
assignments
to complete
ASSIGNMENT TITLE
Researching international
volunteerism
Benefits of belonging to a
community
First impressions
Preparing for placement/project
Research a local organization
LESSON
Lesson 2:Assignment 1
DUE DATE
September 19
Lesson 3:Assignment 1
September 26
Lesson 6:Assignment 1
Lesson 7:Assignment 1
Lesson 8:Assignment 1
October 10
October 24
October 31
Please note that MyLearningSpace provides confirmation of successful uploading of assignment
to the Dropbox. Please take a photo or screenshot indicating your assignment was submitted
to the Dropbox – in the event of an assignment that seems to have gone “missing” and was not
received by the instructor by the due date, you will need to demonstrate that you received
confirmation of a successful upload (by providing the screenshot or photo). Do not wait until
the last minute to submit your assignment as technical glitches can occur and these will not be
accepted as reasons for being late.
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3. Interaction with your peers in the course: DISCUSSION BOARD POSTS/REPLIES (4% of
the total grade)
The discussion board gives you an opportunity to interact with your classmates in order to
explore questions and issues related to the content of this course. You can earn up to 4% of
your course grade with 1% available for each post or reply. Discussion questions are posted at
the end of Lessons 11, 12, 13 and 14. Everyone must complete a discussion post or reply for
each of these Lessons. You can choose whether to do a discussion or reply for each lesson (only
1 will be graded per lesson—a discussion OR a reply). Questions are available for the following
time periods Lesson 11 (Nov 8-14), Lesson 12 (Nov 15-21), Lesson 13 (Nov 15-21) and Lesson 14
(Nov 22-28). All postings must be completed by 11:59 EST on the last date of availability.
You will be expected to participate in the discussions by posting your own thoughts or
observations and by commenting constructively on other students’ comments. You should
submit your posts/replies to the questions directly to the discussion board in MyLS, do not
email them to your instructor. Word limit 100 words.
As a rule, always cite the materials you use in your assignments/discussions (e.g., surveys,
websites, readings) using APA formatting –see
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guid
e/general_format.html
The discussion questions will be graded for the quality and content of your contributions. It is
expected that you will submit thoughtful and well-articulated comments. See the Assignments
section of the course for more information about reflective writing.
Examples of exemplary quality discussion posts include:
- providing additional information to the discussion;
- elaborating on previous comments from others;
- presenting well-articulated explanations of concepts or methods to help fellow students (not
just a “cut and “paste” of existing course materials);
- presenting reasons for or against a topic/stance in a persuasive fashion;
- sharing your own personal experiences that relate to the topic (only if you are comfortable
doing so – please note that this type self-disclosure is not a requirement of this course); and
- providing a URL and explanation of a course-relevant topic that you researched on the
Internet.
***Please note that posts/replies that are derogatory, insulting (etc.) will be given a grade of
zero. These postings will be removed from the Discussion Board. Please note as well that
postings that provide answers or even partial answers to any of the Assignments will be
removed, and this will be considered an act of academic misconduct and will follow regulations
associated with misconduct.
4. TCPS Certificate (5%)
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The online tutorial TCPS 2: CORE (Course on Research Ethics) is an introduction to the 2nd
edition of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
(TCPS 2). Proof of successful completion (i.e., a screengrab or PDF file of your completion
certificate) must be submitted to the Dropbox by the last day of Week 9 (Nov 14) at 11:59pm
EST, however, you can complete the tutorial at any time in the course. If you have already
completed the TCPS II in another course or for another purpose, you can submit your certificate
of completion to the Dropbox (you would not have to re-do the online tutorial).
Completion of the TCPS II online tutorial and certification process under ideal conditions takes
approximately 3 hours. Do not leave this task to the last minute, as the TCPS website becomes
backed up and you may run out of time to complete it; students in previous years have found
that they have encountered website issues such as long lag times and delayed processing due
to an influx of log-ins by UU150 students, with the result being that the entire process takes
much longer than the time that they have allotted. Please note that the deadline for this task is
firm – “the TCPS site was running slowly” or “I ran out of time” will not be acceptable excuses
for failing to submit the completion certificate by the deadline. It is strongly recommended
that you budget your time well.
You can access the TCPS II at this link: https://tcps2core.ca/welcome . You must use your
Laurier credentials and “mylaurier.ca” email address to set up your account. Please note that if
you are a student enrolled in the PSYCHOLOGY program, completion of the TCPS II certificate is
a program REQUIREMENT.
General comments about assessments
All written submissions must be well organized, expressed clearly and accurately, and
demonstrate critical thinking and thoughtful consideration of the issues. Exemplary work shows
an attempt to address, reflect on, analyze, synthesize and contribute ideas and thoughts that go
above and beyond the minimum required answer. For example, seeking out resources or
examples from different sources that back up your reflection, going the “extra mile” and
delving into a topic by looking up related papers/resources, and/or articulating connections to
issues that you have learned about in other courses or in your general reading.
How to submit assessments
Submit all of your assignments to the drop box folder for that lesson/assignment in
MyLearningSpace. To locate the exact due dates for each assignment, go to the “Drop Box” tab.
You will see each assignment listed, with the corresponding due date to the right. There will be
an assignment drop box folder devoted to each assignment and required assessment. These
will be confidential and only the instructor and TA will have access to them. Please be sure to
submit your assignment in the correct folder. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE GIVEN A GRADE OF
ZERO.
Timeline for grading of assessments:
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Assignments and discussion posts/replies for a given lesson/week will be due by the last day of
that week at 11:59 p.m. EST. Be sure to budget your time accordingly. Feedback will provided
for your assignments within approximately two weeks of the assignment submission date;
please do not email your instructor or teaching assistant inquiring about your grade if the two
week timeframe has not yet elapsed.
***Please note that during the 12 week of the course, you may see a “dropped” or “F” grade in
the MyLearningSpace GradeBook for individual assignments – if this happens to you, please do
not panic! These issues are a function of the individualized nature of this course wherein
different students select different assessments to complete in order to meet the course
objectives; they will be sorted by your instructor at the end of the term.***
5.
CONTENT QUIZZES (50% of total grade)
You will be required to complete two online quizzes during this course. The quizzes will cover
material covered in preceding modules with all modules being represented in at least one quiz.
These quizzes will be multiple-choice. Dates will be posted on the newsfeed and course
calendar.
Quiz 1 covers Module 1, total value 25%: October 23 @ 10:00am EST.
Quiz 2 covers Modules 2-4, total value 25%: December 4 @ 10:00am EST.
These quizzes will be content-based and will ask questions about the lesson content (e.g., topics
that were covered, information provided for specific lesson).
Before you take any graded quiz: You will need to complete the practice quiz before actual
(graded) quizzes become visible. This practice quiz is not graded. Quizzes 1 and 2 are not open
book and REQUIRE A WEBCAM. Be sure to have this equipment in place before completing the
quizzes. You must use the RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN and RESPONDUS MONITOR applications to
do the quizzes. Please see the document “Guidelines for Online Testing – Instructions for
Students in Online and Remote Psychology Courses – Fall 2020” posted on MyLearningSpace for
additional details.
There is also an option to enable the iPad version, so if you have an iPad, online learning can
make sure it’s set up appropriately for you to connect that way as well.
During the online quizzes you may NOT use online resources of any kind, you cannot consult
your course materials or any other printed reference / notes, and you cannot receive help from
anyone. Academic misconduct will be handled in accordance with the Wilfrid Laurier University
Student Code of Conduct and Discipline.
The above rules for online quizzes are general guidelines to introduce you to the code of
conduct expected for online assessments. More detailed rules for online tests are provided in a
PDF on MyLearningSpace – you are expected to follow all of these rules. If you do not you will
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be assigned a grade of ZERO on your quiz. If the rules are updated during the term you will be
informed prior to the quiz.
Policy regarding missed quizzes: If you will be missing a quiz for significant unexpected medical
challenges, bereavement, or other valid reasons, – please send your instructor an email (using
your WLU email not myls and not any other email address), prior to the quiz (up to 24 hours in
advance, notice must be given before the quiz date), explaining why you cannot write the quiz.
You may be allowed to write a deferred quiz. Be aware that, historically, the average score for a
deferred quiz is substantially lower than the average score for the quiz written during the
regularly scheduled time, presumably because the memories for the testable material are
stronger when the quiz is written closer in time to when the information was learned. Please
note that although you do not need documentation to write a deferred quiz in this course,
there may be other reasons for which it is essential for you to officially document an illness /
bereavement / etc. at the time it occurs. Any deferred quizzes will be scheduled at the
convenience of the instructor (usually within 10 -14 days of the original quiz). Only one deferred
date and time will be made available. This will be communicated to you using the Laurier email
you used to contact your professor. It will be your responsibility to be available for a deferred
quiz as this will fall outside of the posted due dates for the course. A grade of zero is assigned
when a deferred quiz is missed. If you miss a quiz and have not notified the instructor, you will
receive a grade of zero.
Option to elect an assessment without Respondus Monitor
Both quizzes in this course make use of Respondus Monitor, an AI-driven remote proctoring
software. AI-driven remote proctoring solutions include software which virtually monitors testtakers through video and audio observation and recording. This term you have the option of
being assessed without the use of Respondus Monitor using a pre-selected alternative
assessment method.
There are three things you need to know:
1. You must complete the online form between September 16 and 29 to elect to receive an
alternative assessment.
2. By not completing the online form during the designated Option Period, you acknowledge
and accept the use of Respondus Monitor in this course’s designated assessment(s). The form
closes on September 29 at 11:59 p.m. and subsequent submissions are not permitted.
3. The assessment time and date may be subject to change based on the alternative mode(s) of
assessment selected.
The alternative assessment method for this course was selected from a list of institutionally
supported choices. The alternative assessment method for this course is on-site proctored
assessment as public health and safety protocols permit
COMMUNICATION
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Instructor Communication
I will be actively engaged in communicating with you and other students in the class. Please
keep your eyes open for newsfeed postings and emails from me. If you have a question or
comment that you are not comfortable posting on a discussion board, feel free to send me an
email (ewood@wlu.ca). I typically check my emails on weekdays in the afternoon, and make
every effort to reply within 48 hours to personal emails. If the email asks a general question
that would be useful to the whole class, I will answer the email during the office hours email
review time. Keep in mind that if you post a discussion message or send me an email on Friday
after 5pm (Eastern Standard Time), you will not receive a response until at least Monday.
Class Communication
Discussion forums will be available for your use. In fact, you will be required to engage in
posting discussion responses during the term. It is important that you participate for both grade
and learning/engagement reasons.
Netiquette Guidelines
• Avoid using capitals as this can be considered “virtual shouting”
• Use relevant subject lines in all email communications
• Address fellow students and instructor by name
• Avoid use of short forms and acronyms (e.g. brb, lol, rotflmao)
• Demonstrate respect and open-mindedness towards the opinions of others
• Remember that humour and sarcasm don’t always translate online
• Never say something online that you wouldn’t say to someone in person
• Use correct spelling and grammar
• Begin emails with a salutation and end with your name
• Always write in full sentences and spell out words in full
POLICY ON ADJUSTING GRADES
Past experience has shown that students sometimes request opportunities to submit extra
work or to “do something else” in order to raise their grades. These requests often come after
receiving a grade on a quiz/test or assignment that the student finds disappointing, and are
especially frequent at the end of the term after final grades have been posted. Please note that
there will be NO OPPORTUNITIES to do any “extra work” to raise grades – the only activities for
which grades will be earned are those that are described above in the “How Will I Be Assessed”
section.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
Important Information and Policies for Students
Academic Calendars: Students are encouraged to review the Academic Calendar for information
regarding all important dates, deadlines, and services available on campus.
Academic Integrity: Laurier is committed to a culture of integrity within and beyond the classroom. This
culture values trustworthiness (e.g., honesty, integrity, and reliability), fairness, caring, respect,
responsibility and citizenship. Together, we have a shared responsibility to uphold this culture in our
academic and non-academic behaviour. The University has a defined policy with respect to academic
misconduct. As a Laurier student you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with this policy and the
accompanying penalty guidelines, some of which may appear on your transcript if there is a finding of
misconduct. The relevant policy can be found at Laurier's academic integrity website along with
resources to educate and support you in upholding a culture of integrity. Ignorance is not a defense.
Academic and Research Misconduct: Academic misconduct is an act by a student, or by students
working on a team project, which may result in a false evaluation of the student(s), or which represents
a deliberate attempt to unfairly gain an academic advantage, where the student either knew or ought
reasonably to have known that it was misconduct. Please refer to the University Calendar Web Site for
further clarification of academic and research misconduct.
Accessible Learning Office: Students with disabilities or special needs, are advised to contact Laurier’s
Accessible Learning Office for information regarding its services and resources. The center provides
tutoring assistance, learning strategy and assistive technology support, exam accommodation and
alternate-format course materials. Students are encouraged to review the Calendar for information
regarding all services available on campus. Located at the Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) 2nd
floor of the Peters Building.
Classroom Use of Electronic Devices: You will need access to the Internet to complete this course. You
may not use additional devices during testing. Use of devices during testing will be considered as
academic misconduct.
Course Drop Dates 2021/2022: Please refer to the Undergraduate Academic Calendar - Academic Dates
2021-2022 – For details of course add/drop dates, etc.
Final Examinations: The Academic Date section of the Calendar (Academic Dates 2020-2021) clearly
states the examination date period for each semester. Students must note that they are required to
reserve this time in their personal calendars for the examinations. The examination period for the Fall
Term: December 11 – 22. Students who are considering registering to write MCAT, LSAT or GMAT or a
similar examination, should select a time for those examinations that occurs outside the University
examination period. For additional information that describes the special circumstances for
examination deferment, consult the University calendar.
Intellectual Property: The educational materials developed for this course, including, but not limited to,
lecture notes and slides, handout materials, examinations and assignments, and any materials posted to
MyLearningSpace, are the intellectual property of the course instructors. These materials have been
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developed for student use only and they are not intended for wider dissemination and/or
communication outside of a given course. Posting or providing unauthorized audio, video, or textual
material of course content to third-party websites violates instructors’ intellectual property rights, and
the Canadian Copyright Act. Recording lectures in any way is prohibited in this course unless specific
permission has been granted by instructors. Failure to follow these instructions may be in contravention
of the university’s Student Non-Academic Code of Conduct and/or Code of Academic Conduct, and will
result in appropriate penalties. Participation in this course constitutes an agreement by all parties to
abide by the relevant University Policies, and to respect the intellectual property of others during and
after their association with Wilfrid Laurier University.
Late Assignment Policy: LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE GIVEN A GRADE OF ZERO. Students should submit
materials in advance of the final submission time to avoid difficulties that may arise from technical
glitches.
Laurier Email Account: Students are expected to regularly check their Laurier email account for
important notices from the university community. Students are also expected to send emails to official
members of the university community from their Laurier email account in order to ensure delivery.
Emails sent from non-Laurier accounts, such as Hotmail and Gmail, may be identified as spam and not
be delivered. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Plagiarism: Wilfrid Laurier University uses software that can check for plagiarism. If requested to do so
by course instructors, students are required to submit their written work in electronic form and have it
checked for plagiarism.
Use of Zoom for Instructional Purposes: Wilfrid Laurier University uses a range of technologies to
facilitate in-person and remote instruction. Zoom is currently used for remote course delivery, including
lectures, seminars, and group office hours, which may be recorded, stored and shared through
MyLearningSpace for access by students in the course. For these course activities, students are
permitted to turn off their cameras or use an alternative name to maintain their privacy after they have
confirmed this with their course instructors. Student personal information is collected and used in the
course in accordance with University policies and the Notice of Collection, Use or Disclosure of Personal
Information. All exams and mid-terms in the course that are conducted online will be proctored using
only technologies approved for assessment at Laurier as outlined on this page.
Internet Connection/Zoom Connection Failure Policy “Should an instructor’s internet connection fail, or
a Zoom connection is lost during class time, or during office hours, etc., wait 6 or 7 minutes for the
instructor to reconnect, and if the instructor is still not back by that time, please assume there has been
a catastrophic internet failure on the instructor's end. The instructor will email the class as soon as they
can with further instructions… but in the meantime assume that this class is over!"
Important Information and Policies for Students
Final Examinations: The Academic Date section of the Calendar (Academic Dates 2021-2022) clearly
states the examination date period for each semester. Students must note that they are required to
reserve this time in their personal calendars for the examinations. The examination period for the Fall
Term: December 11 – 22. Students who are considering registering to write MCAT, LSAT or GMAT or a
similar examination, should select a time for those examinations that occurs outside the University
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examination period. For additional information that describes the special circumstances for
examination deferment, consult the University calendar.
Intellectual Property: The educational materials developed for this course, including, but not limited to,
lecture notes and slides, handout materials, examinations and assignments, and any materials posted to
MyLearningSpace, are the intellectual property of the course instructors. These materials have been
developed for student use only and they are not intended for wider dissemination and/or
communication outside of a given course. Posting or providing unauthorized audio, video, or textual
material of course content to third-party websites violates instructors’ intellectual property rights, and
the Canadian Copyright Act. Recording lectures in any way is prohibited in this course unless specific
permission has been granted by instructors. Failure to follow these instructions may be in contravention
of the university’s Student Non-Academic Code of Conduct and/or Code of Academic Conduct, and will
result in appropriate penalties. Participation in this course constitutes an agreement by all parties to
abide by the relevant University Policies, and to respect the intellectual property of others during and
after their association with Wilfrid Laurier University.
Waterloo Resources for Students
Academic Advising and Support: Enhance your success at Laurier through professional one-on-one,
online and peer-to-peer resources.
Student success programs support and improve your academic experience throughout your time at
Laurier. These services include assistance with learning, mathematics, study skills and writing
development. Most of these services are delivered in small groups and individual consultation settings
and are designed to encourage the sharing of ideas and peer learning.
Located at the Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) 2nd floor of the Peters Building.
To further your academic and professional success, academic advising is offered in the faculties and
departments of your program. Contact your faculty to discuss the type of academic advising you need.
Foot Patrol:
Foot Patrol is a volunteer operated safe-walk program, available Fall and Winter daily from 6:30 pm to 3
am. Teams of two are assigned to escort students to and from campus by foot or by van. All teams are
equipped with two-way radio, flashlight and first aid kit. All Foot Patrol volunteers are certified with
emergency first aid training for efficient safety service across the Laurier campus. 519 886 3668 (FOOT)
Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC):
Some resources for students to use.
Accessible Learning
Educational Technologies
Math and Statistics Support*
Online Learning
Study Skills and Course Support
Writing Services
*This space is in addition to the other Math and Statistics Learning Labs on-campus.
Waterloo Student Food Bank:
Waterloo Student Food Bank provides food deliveries on a 24/7 basis confidentially supporting the dietary
and nutritional needs of Laurier students. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated, and food
packages typically last up to a week or more.
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All Laurier students are eligible to use this service to ensure they’re eating healthy when over- whelmed,
stressed or financially strained.
Waterloo Student Wellness Centre:
Waterloo Student Wellness Centre is the home of all physical, emotional and mental health services for
students on our Waterloo campus. We are a multidisciplinary team offering comprehensive, collaborative
service to help you get the best support in the most seamless and coordinated manner possible. Located
on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building. Current Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9 a.m.
to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. 519-884-0710, x3146 wellness@wlu.ca or
@LaurierWellness
Appointments continue to be remote at this time. Please call us for service. Do not drop by the Centre
unless instructed by a nurse.
Visit our Urgent and After-Hours Care resource page for information on where to get care when we are
closed.
Visit our Mental Health Resources page under ‘Remote Resources’ for more support during this
disruption to in-person services
All students have access to these services through their OHIP and extended health plans. We welcome
and support diverse communities. You will be asked to swipe your health card every time you visit us.
After hours crisis support is available:
Here 24/7 Crisis Line. Call anytime to access Addictions, Mental Health& Crisis Services
Waterloo – Wellington 1.844.437.3247
Good2Talk is a post-secondary school helpline. Call 1.866.925.5454 or through 2.1.1. Available
24/7/365
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