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Northern Lakes College 2012–2013 Calendar Glossary of Common Terms Accepted/Acceptance Applicant has met the entrance requirements for the program and will be admitted to the program at the next start date, or when the applicant is ready to start (if different from the “next start date”). Application & Application for Admission The process of applying for admission to a program. The application for Admission is used to collect basic information required to admit applicants to College programs. Additional information may be required in addition to this form in order to make decisions regarding acceptance. Asynchronous Learning by accessing course work when convenient to the learner (eg. ecourse, recordings, web) Brokering Arrangement An arrangement where an institution that owns or is responsible for a program [the credentialing or sponsoring institution] enters into an agreement with one or more other institutions [the hosting or brokering institution]. Cancelled or Closed Application The application is closed either at the request of the applicant or by the College. The applicant will need to initiate a new application to again be considered for the program. Certificates Upon successful completion of the identified requirements for a program, a certificate from the College is issued. Co-Requisite Course This is a course that is required to be taken concurrently with another course. Community Education Committees (CECs) A CEC is a group of citizens nominated by the community to advise and assist the College in carrying out its mission in each community. Representatives of each CEC also sit on the Council of Community Education Committees which acts as an advisory body to the Board. Conditionally Accepted The applicant is accepted but must meet certain conditions (final mark, specific forms, etc.), usually by a specified date. If the condition is not met the acceptance is forfeited. Core & Optional Courses A core course is one that is required to complete a credit program. Optional courses may or may not be required for a credit program. A program may require that a specific number of optional credits are required for completion. Course or Program Completion The exit standards as specified for the program, course, or offering have been achieved by the student. Course An organized set of learning modules designed to provide a student with the information to achieve specified learning goals. A course may or may not be part of a program and may be part of many programs. Credit Program A credit program is one that has been approved by the Department of Advanced Education and Technology under the Government of Alberta. Distance Education Distance Education is an opportunity to take a course from within a community using a variety of technologies even though the teacher and classmates may be in other communities. Elluminate This is Internet-based technology that is used to provide group instruction to students in different locations. The instructor & students communicate orally and through text messages in real time, view slides on the computer screen, interact by using drawing tools, and surf the Internet together. Entrance Requirements Minimum conditions and performance required for normal admission to a program. Full-time/Part-time Status Students must be enrolled in at least 60% of a full course load as defined for the program in order to be considered full-time. Moodle A web based learning management software (LMS) used to create interactive websites where teachers and students can communicate and collaborate in educational ways. Not Accepted The applicant has not been accepted to the program because he or she did not meet the prerequisites for a program. Official Student File A file for each student at the College is kept in the Registrar’s Office and is considered the official student file. This file may be a paper file or electronic information and contains information pertinent to the student’s enrollment at the College. Performance Contract Performance Contracts for progress are designed to assist the students in identifying and correcting academic progress and attendance problems before they become serious enough to threaten their educational plan. Practicum The term “practicum” applies to a broad range of learning settings and experiences, ranging from a volunteer observation experience to direct involvement in the workplace (e.g. community agency, radio station, theatre) wherein the workplace is the classroom and students are under the direct supervision of staff of the organization or agency and/or instructors in the program. Program A planned learning experience designed to improve the knowledge and skills of participating students. Programs may be comprised of one or more courses. Offering The offering of a particular program or course during a particular year or term. Registration The process of confirming attendance in a program by reporting for class, completing startup paperwork (enrolment papers and other forms), paying fees, ordering books, obtaining College ID cards and verifying other information. A student who has completed registration activities is considered a registered student. Synchronous Learning by communicating and interacting in real time (eg. classroom, teleconference, videoconference). Transcript An official statement of the student’s entire academic record at the College, bearing the original signature of the Registrars Office and the official seal of the College. Tuition Fees Fees for instruction received from students, or paid on behalf of students. Other fees such as Students’ Association and Learning Resources fees may also be charged to students. Timetable A timetable is prepared to schedule all programs, courses and modules offered during a specific time period. This may be a timetable related to the program or college schedule or a timetable related to a specific student schedule. Waitlisted Students are waitlisted when the desired program offering is full (there are no seats available at this time). The students are considered as accepted and are offered a space in the program when one becomes available. Withdrawal A withdrawal occurs when a student leaves a module, course or program for any reason or when the first year of a two-year program is complete. 128 For more information call toll-free 1-866-652-3456
Northern Lakes College 2012–2013 Calendar College Contacts & Phone Numbers For admissions enquiries & program information: Toll-free number 1-866-N 6 L 5 C 2 -3456 Services for Students Accommodations for Students Grouard Student Residence ......................... 780-751-3280 Mouallem Student Residence (Slave Lake) ................................ 780-849-8638 Admissions Services ................................. 780-849-8600 Counselling Services ................................. 780-751-3209 Library Services Grouard Campus ........................................ 780-751-3275 Slave Lake Campus ..................................... 780-849-8670 Recreation Services Grouard Campus ........................................ 780-751-3245 Slave Lake Campus ..................................... 780-849-8641 Student Records ......................................... 780-751-3252 Email: student.records@northernlakescollege.ca Textbook Distribution Centre ................. 780-849-8667 Learner Services Directors Academic Upgrading Rachel Ouellette ......................................... 780-849-8676 Health Career Programs Bonnie Porat ............................................... 780-849-8706 Career Programs Brian Panasiuk............................................ 780-751-3311 Community Learning Centres Northern Region Kevin Delorey ............................ 780-624-5176, Ext. 3705 Central Region Darrell Fors ................................................. 780-751-3317 Eastern Region Stephen Ford ............................................... 780-849-8678 Counselling Ivan Lazarowich ......................................... 780-751-3204 Educational Development Centre Michelle Mitchell ....................................... 780-849-8689 University Transfer Paula Carson ............................................... 780-751-3219 Workforce Development Nelson Lutz ................................................. 780-849-8628 Senior Management President & CEO Rick Neidig ................................................. 780-751-3260 Vice President, Academic Madeline McVey ......................................... 780-751-3256 Vice President, College Services Lynne Haas ................................................. 780-849-8696 Acting Dean of Business, Industry & Human Services Careers Glenn Mitchell ........................................... 780-849-8643 Dean, Health Careers & Program Development Julia Melnyk ................................................ 780-523-4111 Dean, Academics and Community Learning Centres Ernest Shanahan ........................................ 780-849-8677 Dean, Student Services and Registrar Cyndy Lorincz ............................................ 780-751-3207 Senior Director, External Relations Brad Hestbak .............................................. 780-849-8619 Senior Director, Finance Services Robert Lesage ............................................. 780-751-3251 For additional information call: Office of the Registrar Northern Lakes College Bag 3000, Grouard, Alberta T0G 1C0 Phone: (780) 751-3235 Fax: (780) 751-3376 Admissions Northern Lakes College 1201 Main Street S.E. Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A3 Phone: (780) 849-8600 Fax: (780) 849-2570 Email: Admissions@northernlakescollege.ca Or visit us online at www.northernlakescollege.ca
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