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Graduate Course Syllabus By-Laws and Policies

1. Feeling Overwhelmed?

From time to time, students face obstacles that can affect academic performance. If you experience difficulties and need help, it is important to reach out to someone. For help addressing mental or physical health concerns on campus, contact (519) 253-3000:

a. Student Health Services at ext. 7002
    http://www.uwindsor.ca/studenthealthservices/

b. Student Counselling Centre at ext. 4616
    http://www.uwindsor.ca/studentcounselling/

c. Peer Support Centre at ext. 4551

d. Lancers Recover Program

Other resources include

e. Good2Talk provides free, 24/7 single-session professional counselling and referral by phone to post-secondary students in Ontario.  Services are provided in English and French, with translation services available in 100+ languages.

i.  Call: 1-866-925-5454 (reach professional counsellors) 
ii. Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 (reach trained volunteers) 

f. 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline - call or text 9-8-8 for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
g. kidshelpphone.ca - people of all ages who need support can text Kids Help Phone 24/7 at 686868 (youth) or 741741 (adults) to speak to a trained volunteer crisis responder. Young people can also call 1-800-668-6868 to speak with a professional counsellor 24/7 or chat with a counsellor
h. hopeforwellness.ca – Indigenous Peoples can call 1-855-242-3310 or text the online chat

A full list of on- and off-campus resources is available at http://www.uwindsor.ca/wellness  

Should you need to request alternative accommodation contact your instructor, department head, or associate dean.

 

2. All Senate policies and bylaws are available at: www.uwindsor.ca/policies

Direct links to specific bylaws and policies:

Bylaw 55, 1.1.1 and Senate Policy on Grading and Calculations of Averages:  Procedures for determining final grade (conversion of raw scores into final grade, “curving”, types and formats of evaluation, including relative weights of evaluations, e.g., midterms, assignments, labs, final exam, and projects).

Bylaw 55, 2.1.3 and Senate Policy on Student Perceptions of Teaching: Statement that Student Perceptions of Teaching (SPT) forms will be administered within the last two weeks of the course.

Bylaw 55, 2.1.5 Plagiarism Detection Software and Student Code of Conduct (Information regarding the use of plagiarism prevention software, in accordance with Senate policy.) Plagiarism is the act of copying, reproducing or paraphrasing significant portions of one’s own work, or someone else's published or unpublished material (from any source, including the internet), without proper acknowledgment, representing these as new or as one's own. Plagiarism applies to all intellectual endeavours: creation and presentation of music, drawings, designs, dance, photography and other artistic and technical works. (Students have the responsibility to learn and use the conventions of documentation as accepted in their area of study and instructors have the responsibility of informing students in writing of any significant individual interpretations of plagiarism.)

Bylaw 55, 1.1.6 and Senate Policy on Grading and Calculation of Averages: University’s percentage marking and grading scale. Specific to graduate-level courses, the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Grading Policy (November 16, 2018) states that only courses in which students achieve a grade of 70% or higher will be accepted for graduate credit.

Bylaw 55, 1.1.7: Last date to voluntarily withdraw from the course – see Course Syllabus.

Policy on Recording Lectures: Policy excerpt: “Lectures may be recorded, unless the instructor has stated in the course syllabus (hard copy or electronic) that the recording of lectures is not permitted. The recording of guest lecturer or classmate presentations or performances is not permitted without the written consent of the  presenters. Students registered with Student Accessibility Services for whom recording lectures is an approved academic accommodation must be permitted to record, with the exception of discussions that would divulge personal information in the context of required course work which may not be recorded in any format. Notice should be provided by the instructor to the class when lectures may be recorded. The instructor shall not share any personal identifying information on about the person(s) recording the lectures. Limits may be placed by the instructor specifying what can be recorded and in what format (e.g., audio-recording, video-recording, photo, etc.). Further, the instructor may declare, in writing, prior to a particular lecture or class session that recording is prohibited.” The recording can only be used for the purposes of private study by the individual student and the recording must only capture the instructor or the presenter within the classroom setting.

Use of Digital Learning Resources for Instructional and Assessment Purposes: All courses using digital learning resources must also include the following template in the course syllabus: “The digital resource [name] will be used in this course. It is a [required/optional] resource, which will be used for assessment purposes. The assessments that will rely on this resource constitute [xx]% of the grade for this course. This resource can be purchased from [website, bookstore, etc.]. Should you have any concerns about the assignment of digital learning resources for this course, please let the Associate Dean responsible for [graduate/undergraduate] programs in your Faculty know in writing, as the University regularly reviews this policy based on campus community feedback.” Instructors are encouraged to make this information available in multiple ways – for example, through the course website, the Learning Management System, or other communications as appropriate.

Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities or   http://www.uwindsor.ca/disability/: Suggested Syllabus wording: "Students with disabilities who require academic accommodations in this course must contact an Advisor in Student Disability Services (SDS) to complete SDS Registration and receive the necessary LeWers of Accommodation. After registering with Student Disability Services, you must present your Letter of Accommodation and discuss your needs with me as early in the term as possible. Please note that deadlines for the submission of documentation and completed forms to Student Disability Services are available on their website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/disability/".

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Bill 166: According to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (subsection 21(2) of the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024) all instructors must include all costs associated with textbooks and other learning materials, both mandatory and optional, in the syllabus of each course. 

Please visit UWindsor’s FAQs for more information.

 

3. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

In the lobby of the Human Kinetics Building is a plaque that reads “Welcome students! You are the most important people in this office…,” but to be true to this mantra requires that we listen to and support the voices ofALLof our students and staff. The Faculty of Human Kinetics prides itself on being a family and we are committed to making this family stronger and better, together. In carrying out our mission to inspire students to be lifelong learners and leaders by engaging them in the study of human movement, sport, physical activity, work, and health and in opportunities ranging from high performance sport to leisure and recreation,we will not stand for conduct that harms, threatens, harasses, or discriminates against people for any reason including those that target individuals and groups of people based on their race, ethnicity and/or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, religion, ability, and/or age.  We expect that our students, staff and faculty hold this same commitment while noting that we continue to actively work to make Human Kinetics a safe and welcoming Faculty for everyone.

 

4. Communication Protocol

In accordance with the University of Windsor Policy Concerning the Use of Email as an Official Means of Electronic Communication with Students (effective January 1, 2007), all correspondence must be through your University of Windsor email account. 

 

5. University Policy on Sexual Misconduct

The University of Windsor values dignity, respect and equality for all individuals and strives to foster an atmosphere of healthy attitudes and behaviours towards sexuality, sex, and gender roles. The University is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe learning, living, social, recreational, and working environment. All forms of sexual misconduct jeopardize the mental, physical, and emotional welfare of our students and employees, as well as the safety of the campus community and the reputation of the University. Sexual misconduct violates our institutional values and will not be tolerated. 

If you wish to speak confidentially about an incident of sexual misconduct, please contact the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support at svsupport@uwindsor.ca. Please note, you do not have to formally report your experience in order to receive support, resources, and guidance. If you would like to consider filing a formal complaint with the University, or have questions about policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct, the Office can also provide this information and assist with the process.

 

6. Classroom Evacuation Instructions

The AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) requires the University to inform our students, employees and members of the public about its emergency and evacuation procedures. Copies of the evacuation plan are posted in each classroom and online.

 

7. IT Services: Technology Support

If you are having technological issues, please contact Information Technology Services: https://www.uwindsor.ca/itservices/support