RES4812
Anatomy and Physiology I

STUDENT SUCCESS
 
Professors and Student Success Specialists are dedicated to assisting and guiding students to achieve success in their chosen field of study. Accessing available program and College resources through Student Support Services, regular attendance, accountability, and commitment contribute to success. Available services may be viewed on the College website at: http://www.algonquincollege.com/studentsupportservices/
 
Tips for Student Success:

• attend classes/ labs/clinics
• consult with your professor;
• consult with your program coordinator;
• consult with your academic advisor;
• consult with Counseling Services;
• consult with the Student Success Specialist;
• work with a peer tutor;
• participate in skills development and/or open lab activities;
• take personal responsibility, identify areas of difficulty, and develop a success strategy plan; and/or,
• adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. 

Students can make an appointment at any time with the dept. student success specialist Alicia George by emailing, georgea@algonquincollege.com or calling 613-727-4723 ext. 2992.

 
EVALUATION AND PROGRESSION COMMITTEE
 
The Evaluation and Progression (E&P) Committee is comprised of program faculty who formally review the progress of all students at a minimum of twice per term, one of which is at end of term. Circumstances may require that an extra meeting be called at any time throughout the term to review the progress of students. The committee will recommend success strategies to assist students who are experiencing difficulties with their studies, or if/when necessary, program withdrawal. The committee is chaired by the program coordinator or designate, who will communicate in writing (email and/or letter) any decisions impacting student progression within ten working days following a meeting.  The program coordinator and/or designate will attempt to verbally discuss meeting outcomes with students whose program progression is impacted.
 
Some of the possible decisions or recommendations following the review of student performance are follows:

1. That a student with marginal performance in some program areas be referred for remedial assistance. Students may be advised to take advantage of College services such as academic advising, Counseling Services, peer tutoring, academic coaching, and/or consultation with their professor(s) to improve their chance of success in the program. 
2. That a student be granted a supplemental privilege for a course(s) as per the eligibility criteria indicated on individual course outlines. 
3. That a student who meets the eligibility criteria for progression be permitted to continue in the program. 
4. That a student be permitted to continue in the program subject to terms outlined in a learning contract.  
5. That a student be withdrawn from the program due to the extent of their failures. 

LEARNING CONTRACTS/LEARNING PLANS
 
Learning plans are a collaboration between student and faculty to identify goals for success and are not necessarily directed by the Evaluation and Progression Committee.
 
Learning contracts give students specific feedback on areas to meet the criteria for program progression. The purpose of the contract is to clearly identify the objectives and conditions for student continuance in a program and to ensure that everything is done to help students succeed in their chosen profession.
         
 
SUPPLEMENTAL PRIVILEGES
 
A supplemental privilege is an opportunity that may be granted to a student who has not achieved a passing grade upon conclusion of a course. Students meeting the eligibility criteria specified within a course outline will be permitted to complete a supplemental exam and/or assignment that, if successfully completed, will allow for the attainment of the minimum passing grade. The E&P Committee has the final decision in granting or denying supplemental privileges. 
 
A supplemental evaluation is an opportunity and is not automatically granted. Students must be able to show evidence that appropriate actions have been taken in attempting to achieve success in the program. 
 
Unfortunately, supplemental privileges will not be granted in the event of an “F” grade (failure) in the following:

• an F grade which is more than ten (10) percent below the passing grade for the course;
• an F grade in more than two (2) courses in a given term;
• a course being repeated due to a previous fail grade; or,
• other eligibility factors as specified within individual course outlines and policies. 

Feasibility of scheduling, costs, and availability of staff to supervise supplemental privileges for failed laboratory, clinic, outreach or field placement components are considerations that are acknowledged. 
 
The date and pertinent details of the supplemental examination will be provided to the student. Supplemental exams may be held prior to the next semester or within the first two weeks of the next semester. 
 
PROGRESSION THROUGH THE PROGRAM
 
Students who fail more than two courses may be allowed to continue in the program at the recommendation of the E&P Committee with a reduced course load if they:
 
a)         have the required pre- and co-requisites* for the courses to be taken; and,
b)         can be accommodated in the labs/clinic.
 
At the end of a term, students who fail more than two courses will be withdrawn from the program at the recommendation of the E&P Committee.  Students, who fail to meet the criteria to advance to Level 2 in a program, must reapply through ontariocolleges.ca (Ontario College Application Services, OCAS) prior to registration deadlines (example: February 1st). Students in subsequent levels must reapply through admissions and will be treated as all other applicants or apply as directed through their E & P letter. Where students are advised that they may return to the program, their intent to return must be confirmed in writing to the department Chair. Students permitted to continue in the program on a part-time basis or to resume full-time studies will be based on space availability.
 
*Note that where courses are designated as co-requisites and performance in one of the courses results in a failing grade, the co-requisite course grade will normally be designated as an “F”. In such instances, both courses must be repeated concurrently (see AA14 Grading System, #18.  In certain programs, students may be required to repeat a level. This could include the repetition of some courses previously passed. In such cases, students must achieve passing grades in all repeated courses).
 
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM
 
If a student is required by the E&P Committee to withdraw from the current program of study, reapplication may be restricted/conditional/denied as outlined in the letter requiring withdrawal.
 
Clinical, field placement, and outreach affiliates retain the right to determine which students will be granted access within their facility.  Algonquin College is bound by their decisions under an affiliation agreement. Successful student placements (clinical, outreach, field) requires the following:

• respect for patient/client confidentiality
• professional conduct
• safe practice 

Students must adhere to the privacy and confidentiality laws as per government regulations, regulatory body regulations, and clinical site policies at all times. Please review AD02: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy. Critical incidents involving patient safety, breaches of privacy, or professional misconduct may prevent access to any further clinical experience and program completion.
 
If representatives from the affiliated site determine that the student cannot continue, the E&P Committee will assess the nature of the circumstance to determine if future clinical/field placement/outreach opportunities are possible. Please note that if another placement opportunity is deemed acceptable, disclosure of the incident may be required by the new site.
 
Any student who is readmitted for completion of the program will be given one final opportunity to be successful; any subsequent failure will result in withdrawal from the program.  These opportunities include both clinical and lab/theory courses.  Readmitted students will be required to meet with the department Chair to sign a learning contract in accordance with their readmittance.  This contract will include strategies for student success and acknowledgement that readmittance is the student’s final opportunity to complete their program of study.  No further admission to the program will be considered unless there are extenuating circumstances.
 
 
E&P COMMITTEE DECISIONS AND ACADEMIC APPEALS
 
Students who have been asked to withdraw from the program by the E & P Committee may appeal the decision if they have grounds under one of the four stated areas in policy AA19 Academic Appeal, Appendix 3: Personal Bias/Unfair Treatment; Medical; Compassionate; and/or Course Management. Students who choose to appeal a decision, may attend all theory classes until the decision of the Appeal Committee is known.  Unless otherwise advised, such students may not participate in clinical, laboratory, outreach, or field placement activities with a client care component during this same period (AA 19 Academic Appeal, # 2.7). Note that withdrawal from the program will not be initiated until the final decision of the Appeal Committee is determined. 
 
 
OFF-CYCLE STUDENTS
 
Physical space must exist for students to progress on a reduced load.  In addition, students progressing through the program off-cycle are advised that they may be required to successfully repeat courses (AA 14 Grading System, #18) previously completed. The E&P Committee may identify courses that must be undertaken to progress in the program if they are concerned that a student’s knowledge or skills need to be updated or reviewed due to the passage of time, or modifications to the program of study. 
 

PROGRAM PROGRESSION AND GRADUATION
 
Students are advised to carefully read and be familiar with College Directive AA39 Program Progression & Graduation Requirements.  Please be advised that unless there is an extenuating circumstance approved by the program’s E&P Committee, students must complete their program within the noted timelines. Students registered in a full-time certificate program (1-year program), must complete program requirements within two academic years of being admitted to the program.  Students registered in a full-time, diploma program (2-year program), must complete program requirements within four academic years of being admitted to the program. Students registered in a full-time, advanced diploma program (3-year program), must complete program requirements within six academic years of being admitted to the program (AA 39 Program Progression and Graduation Requirements, # 8).
 
 
ATTENDANCE POLICY
 
Theory
Students are expected to attend theory classes.  When students are unable to attend they are responsible for obtaining missed material, handouts, assignments, or notices. Attendance is mandatory for all classes when there is a test or other evaluation scheduled. In case of illness or other emergency, students are to notify their professor of their absence in writing and of the need for a rescheduled evaluation as soon as possible, before or, in extenuating circumstances, immediately after the evaluation is missed, normally within three (3) working days (AA 21 Deferred Evaluation, # 4). 
 
Lab, Clinical, Field and/or Outreach
Students must attend all scheduled laboratory, clinical, field placement, or outreach practice sessions.  Absences may adversely affect the final grade and attendance will be monitored. As a rule, three unsubstantiated absences per term (within an individual course) may result in course failure. Students are required to provide advance notification as directed in the course outlines and/or program manuals/handbooks, for any missed session and may be required to make up the missed session. Students are advised to refer to individual course outlines for more detailed information related to attendance requirements, notification expectations, and where applicable, mandatory make-up activities, and any associated fees. 
 
 
TESTS, ASSIGNMENTS, AND EVALUATIONS
 
Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outlines and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed, or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please refer to college policy AA21.
 
Unless there are extenuating circumstances, a grade of zero may be assigned or penalty marks deducted for late reports and/or assignments, as stipulated within course outlines. Students who arrive late for a test/exam will be allowed to write in the remaining allotted time provided that no other students have left the classroom. The use of textbooks, any other resource materials, and all electronic devices are strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed by the professor.  Backpacks, purses, overcoats, and other materials that are not specifically required for the purpose of test completion, must be stored in lockers or a designated location within the classroom.
 
Students are required to follow College policies regarding plagiarism. All reference sources must be cited in the proper format (APA style) or as otherwise noted within a specific course outline. Professors take academic fraud very seriously. Plagiarism, whether done deliberately or accidentally, is defined as presenting someone else's work, in whole or in part, as one's own, and includes the verbal or written submission of another work (for example, ideas, wording, code, graphics, music, and inventions) without crediting that source. This includes all electronic sources (for example, the Internet, television, video, film, and recordings), all print and written sources (for example, books, periodicals, lyrics, government publications, promotional materials, and academic assignments), and all verbal sources (for example, conversations and interviews). The facilitation of plagiarism, that is, one student sharing his or her work with other students, is also considered an act of plagiarism as well as academic dishonesty. Students should carefully review College Directives and Policies AA20 Plagiarism, AA118 Academic Dishonesty & Discipline, AA32 Use of Electronic Devices in Class, SA07Student Conduct, and the Algonquin College Code of Conduct.
 
 
ZERO GRADES
 
To avoid a grade of zero for specific tests, examinations, or assignments please be aware of the following:

• unacceptable reason for absence;
• professor was not informed by student according to established time lines;
• objectives for missed session cannot be met;
• confirmed incident of academic dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, and/or disclosing the content of written or practical exams;
• failure to return tests/exams after review;
• taking pictures of tests/exams with phone camera (or other device); or
• having another individual do your online course work.