School, Department, and Program Policies
Assignments
All the courses that students take will have assignments that are designed to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are required in that course. Faculty offer assignment descriptions and evaluation criteria so that the expectations for the work are clear.
Assignments should be handed in at the start of class on the due date. Leaving an assignment in a faculty members’ mailbox is not encouraged. To ensure that your work is received it is best to hand it in in-person. Work being submitted must include the student name, the course name and faculty name unless instructed otherwise by your faculty. Faculty require written assignments to be word processed. Facilities exist in the college so that this can be done even if you do not have your own computer or typewriter. Remember that the presentation of work says a lot about you professionalism! Always keep a copy of any of your assignments just in case your work goes astray. When you receive your work that has been graded you do not need to share it with any one else if you do not wish. Remember to keep all work until you receive the grade report for that course. When you hand in your assignment it must be in a completed format.
Digital Assignments must be electronically submitted prior to the start of the class that it is due in.
If there are extenuating circumstances, and you need an extension on an assignment you must negotiate that extension with your instructor at least one week before the assignment is due. The instructor has the right to refuse an extension request.
*Written documentation is required to support claims of exceptional circumstances, i.e. illness or death of a family member.”
Late Assignments
Communication with the instructor prior to an absence, late submission of assignments or for a late test, is essential. The professor has the discretion to allow for late assignments if appropriate documentation regarding the circumstances is supplied.
The day you return to school after an illness is the day you submit a late assignment. If an assignment is more than 5 days late, the instructors may not accept it for grading.
If you do not follow these program guidelines, the result is a “0″ on your assignment or a deduction of 5% for every day that your assignment is late.
An assignment is to be submitted before, or on the specified date and time as determined by the professor.
If a student cannot submit an assignment on the due date for any reason, he/she must notify the professor in advance and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. If an extension is not granted, the student is expected to have the assignment completed by the specified date.
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. 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.
Tests
Your myCard ID may be required when you write your tests.
Students are expected to remain seated in the room for the first 30 minutes of a test/exam.
If you are late for a test-
· you will not be given any extra time to complete the test
· and if one or more students have already left the room, you will not be allowed to write the test and a grade of “0” will be given
If you have missed a test, exceptions will be considered for documented health problems or personal emergencies when negotiated prior to the test due date with your instructor.
*Note: Instructors will request a doctor’s note or verification of absence
Assignment Drop Box
Assignments must be electronically submitted prior to the start of the class that it is due in.
Communication
There are several ways in which information about the College and your program will be communicated to you as well as ways in which you can provide feedback on your program.
myCentennial
Q. What is myCentennial?
- myCentennial is your electronic portal to Centennial College information and services such as registration, fee payments, email, grades and courses in which you are enrolled. It also provides access to electronic course resources through eCentennial. Be sure to keep your password safe and confidential.
eCentennial
Q. What is eCentennial?
- A. eCentennial is the learning management system that is used across the college to support students, faculty, and employees in their learning, teaching, and day-to-day activities. It enables you to access course documentation and class assignments, monitor grades, and actively communicate and collaborate with professors and other students. Professors can post course announcements and news, such as course cancellation, time and location changes, and other reminders that will appear when you sign in. You can take online reviews quizzes and submit assignments in a secure way that tracks the time and date of each submission. Your professor will discuss their use of eCentennial in each of your courses.
Q. How do I access eCentennial?
- A. eCentennial is accessible through myCentennial.
- Log in to your myCentennial account with your student number and unique password.
- Click on the eCentennial link located on the right-hand side of the screen (you will be automatically logged in to your personal learning space in eCentennial).
Q. How do I learn how to use eCentennial?
- A. After logging into myCentennial and accessing eCentennial
- Please review the Getting Started Guide
- Check out the eCentennial Student Tutorial. It should be listed as one of the courses you are enrolled in. Don’t see it? Send an email to helpdesk@centennialcollege.ca
- Visit your campus library staff for one-on-one help with basic tools and functions.
- Access the 24/7 on-line help guide instantly by clicking on the help icon that is visible at the top of your screen when you log into eCentennial.
Student Bulletin Board
Students are encouraged to make frequent checks of the School, Department and Program bulletin board for possible timetabling and classroom changes and special notices from the department administration and professors.
Communicating with Professors
Members of the CCSF faculty team work together to teach the courses in the program and support you in all aspects of learning. You will encounter full-time and part-time faculty. All faculty, whether your academic advisor, instructor, program coordinator are colleagues who work together closely to help you to be successful. You should avoid making any comments about one member of faculty to another. Any concerns should be addressed to the faculty member directly. If your concern remains unresolved then you can contact the Chair of Community Studies.
Faculty are available to you in many ways. Listed below are the many options for connecting with your faculty outside of class.
Office Hours
Faculty have time to meet with students for out-of-class support. Office hours will be on the Course Outline and will be posted outside of E1-19. If office hours do not fit your schedule, you can contact the faculty by phone or e-mail to book an appointment. Office hours are not designed as opportunities for faculty to re-teach missed classes, but they can be used for clarification of class content.
Phone
All faculty have phone extensions with voice mail. Please leave a clear and detailed message.
E Mail
Faculty have e-mail (please check with individual faculty for their e-mail address and
accessibility).
Communication Expectations
Please ensure that you are organized for your meetings with professors and that you are professional throughout. Your grades reflect your knowledge and understanding of class content. Discussion of grades must be done during faculty office hours (not in class or by e mail).
Providing Feedback on your Courses and Program
Here are some of the ways that you can share important information about your course or program.
Course Delivery Evaluations
Each semester, students are provided with an opportunity to evaluate the delivery of their courses. Filling out the Course Delivery Evaluation survey is your opportunity to provide feedback on teaching/learning strategies, course content, evaluative/assessment methods, classroom facilities, equipment, course materials and learning resources, as well as achievement of learning outcomes for the course. Your professors, Chair and Dean use your feedback to identify opportunities to continually improve the learning experience for students on an ongoing basis. The survey may be conducted in class or you may be asked to complete it online outside of class time. Your perspective is important, so please contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning at Centennial by completing the survey.
General/Ad-hoc Course and Program Feedback
You are always encouraged to speak directly to your professor about issues or feedback related to a course. You may also speak to your Program Coordinator or department chairperson.
Program Review Processes
Your program engages in a cyclical Comprehensive Program Quality Review (CPQR) process (approximately every five years). During CPQR students are invited to take part in focus groups. If you are interested in providing input through the student focus group meetings, please send an email to CPQR@centennialcollege.ca with your name, the program title and you will be informed when your program is scheduled to undergo CPQR.
Program Advisory Committees
Program Advisory Committees (PACs) provide input on the current needs of the workplace and assist in the identification of future trends and changes in the industry. PACs are comprised of a cross-section of persons external to the College who have a direct interest in and experience and expertise related to the particular occupational area addressed by the program. Students are eligible to participate on PACs as non-voting members. You must complete one semester of a certificate program or two semesters of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma program to be eligible. If you would like to participate on your PAC, you should express your interest to your program coordinator.
[1] Written documentation is required to support claims of exceptional circumstances, i.e. illness or death of a family member.
