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Health and SafetyThe College does not have an infirmary, nor are there any medical personnel on staff. Routinehealth difficulties as well as emergencies are handled in Dauphin.Administration and FacultySince 1995, Mr. Bill Ulrich, B.Ed., M.Ed. has been Academic Dean of the High School. Prior toassuming this position, Mr. Ulrich was principal of a public school in the Northwest Territories.In 1998/99, other than Mr. Ulrich, there were 13 faculty members; 4 had master's degrees,and 1, a Ph.D. All teachers are certified by the provincial Department of Education. In additionto their academic qualifications, the faculty deem it their mission “to emulate Jesus, the MasterTeacher, in encouraging every student to respond to the challenge of God to become all thathe/she can be”.Student Body and Student DressIn 1998/99, student enrollment in the College totaled 127, with 20 in the Middle Yearprogramme, 86 in High School and 21 in the College. There were 47 day students and 80 inresidence. Of the number in residence, 42 were boys and 38 girls. Most students came thePrairie Provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba). Others came from British Columbia,and the Northwest Territories. In addition, several students came from Hong Kong, Mexico andthe United States.There is no school uniform but there is a dress code and all students are expected to abideby it. In general, students must dress neatly and appropriately at all times. Frayed pants, or pantswith holes or patches are considered "grubby" and not suitable for wearing in any campusbuilding, except the gym. Girls may wear jeans providing they are modest, neat and clean.Academic Calendar and ProgrammeAt Western Christian College, the academic year, which is divided into two semesters, extendsfrom the last week of August until the last week of June, with time off in November, Christmasand in the Spring during which time the dormitories are closed.During the school week, residents typically observe the following routine:Before 7:00 a.m.: Wake-up/ Room and dorm clean-up7:00 a.m. Breakfast8:30 a.m. Chapel9:00 a.m. Classes begin12:00 noon Lunch1:00 p.m. Classes resume4:00 p.m. Sports teams and music groups3