Course Assessments

All credit courses have a formal method of evaluation and assessment. Your course outlines will communicate the evaluation scheme for each course, identifying assessment methods (assignments, projects, tests, etc.) that contribute to the final grade. Assessments are designed to evaluate the level at which you demonstrate the established course learning outcomes. Students are responsible for keeping track of the due dates.

Written Work and Assignments

All assignments must be in word and typewritten. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted unless explicitly requested by the course instructor.

Students are responsible for keeping copies of all assignments and submitted documents: please ensure that you save print or electronic copies of all assignments and/or other documents prior to submitting them for grading. Note that students may be required to re-submit print or electronic copies of assignments/other documents. A minimum 24 hour notification period will be provided if students are required to re-submit print or electronic copies of academic written work/other documents.

The ability to write well is a very important skill in Addiction and Mental Health Work.  As a professional you will be expected to keep written records and documents, correspond with others and write reports. For these reasons, written work and assignments reflect an evaluation of your writing skills, including spelling and grammar.  If you have difficulty writing and require assistance please contact the Centre for Academic English for free English tutoring.

Written work that has NOT been appropriately referenced will be considered a breach of the Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy.  If you provide material to other students to be plagiarized or copied on an assignment, test, or exam, you are equally culpable and will be penalized with the same sanctions.

Assignments are to be submitted to the eCentennial Course Shell Assignment box before or on the specified date and time as determined by the course instructor. You are also responsible to read assignment outlines and take responsibility for any clarifications that you require.

Late assignments submitted without acceptable documentation or negotiated extensions are calculated at a 5% grade deduction per day late (including weekends and holidays). Please note that late submissions will not be accepted beyond 7 days (including weekends and holidays).

In exceptional circumstances[1], if a student cannot submit an assignment on the date for any reason, they must notify the appropriate professor at least 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. Failure to communicate in a timely manner (within 48 hours) could result in a grade of 0 on the assignment or test. When an extension is granted, the student will receive full consideration for the assignment. Assignments with extensions are due at a specific date and time as arranged with the professor. Penalties will be applied to extended assignments. In certain instances, with late, makeup or remedial work, assignments may be marked as pass/fail (i.e. minimum/ maximum 60%) only.

All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin®. Students who do not wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class, communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements.

Assignment Drop Box

Given that courses are being taught online you will be required to upload and submit your assignments using the eCentennial Assignment tool. Please note that you should not submit assignments via email. Alternately, your professor will provide you with specific instructions on submitting assignments.

Tests

You will need to go to the Quizzes tool in eCentennial to write and submit your quizzes and tests.

Tests or assignments conducted remotely may require the use of online proctoring technology where your identification is verified and their activity is monitored and/or recorded, both audibly and visually through remote access to your computer and web camera. Your myCard ID may be required when you write your tests. If you require an alternate assessment format you must communicate this in writing to the instructor as soon as possible and prior to the test or assignment due date to explore mutually agreeable alternatives.

Test Rules

Below are general test rules for Centennial College. Students will refer to their individual faculty’s instructions for taking tests. Please note for online tests academic integrity still is required and failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.

• There will be no communication during tests except to clarify procedures with the instructor.
• You may not leave the room and come back during the time of the test. Re-entering a classroom during a test once you have exited is prohibited. If you require accommodation for a documented medical reason, you must discuss this with the instructor/invigilator prior to the start of the test.
• If you arrive to write the test after one person has finished and left the room, you will not be allowed to take the same test.
• Students will remain seated during the first 30 minutes of the test.
• Any electronic devices, including, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, laptops, or other personal communication devices must be shut off and placed out of sight prior to the start of the test.
• Dishonest behaviour such as cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, misrepresentation and fraudulent activity is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with under the Centennial College Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy.
• Students who breach College polices will be subject to progressive discipline sanctions, including: meeting with individual professor, meeting with Department Chair, failing grade on the test, failing grade in the course, verbal warning, written warning, behaviour contract, temporary removal from the class.

Group Work

Much of the learning and assessment in the Addiction and Mental Health Worker Program includes working and collaborating in small groups. Group work can be challenging for all of us, as we strive to balance our individual ideas, preferences, goals, learning needs and standpoints with those of other group members, as well as with the group as a whole. The skills of interprofessional collaboration and learning are essential in all professions and fields of practice, and especially so in the community services professions. Working in groups helps students to develop essential personal, interpersonal and professional skills and offers the opportunity to experience and share diverse perspectives, roles and responsibilities. It is normal and expected that group members may experience conflict at times, and the faculty team is highly skilled in supporting students’ development of conflict management and resolution skills – and these skills are invaluable in achieving successful results in the busy and complex world of professional practice.  While sometimes challenging, learning through group collaboration can be transformative.

Grading Scheme

The standard grading scheme for most courses is a letter grade ranging from A to F with each letter representing the equivalent percentage grade achieved in the course. You will also see a numerical equivalent to your assignments.

Accommodations

Centennial is committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students. This includes meeting the needs of students who may require adjustments or accommodations to equalize their opportunities to meet the essential requirements of achieving the learning outcomes in a course or program.

Grade Appeals