The University of Lethbridge provides many policies to support student learning and the student experience. A comprehensive listing of policies - academic and non-academic - can be found online. Students are bound by all the policies that are currently in effect, and the official versions are contained on the policy website (www.ulethbridge.ca/policy).
a.Assessment of Student Learning Policy and Procedures for Undergraduate Students
This policy specifies the components required in course outlines, identifies expectations of students, and provides procedures for the conduct and scheduling of formal learning assessments, reporting grades, and handling student work once assessment is complete.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy/resources/assessment-student-learning-policy-and-procedures-undergraduate-student.
Grade appeals deal with claims that a student’s course grade has been improperly determined. Student grade appeals will be directed to the Dean of the Faculty or School in which the course is taught. Students shall first discuss the grade and how it was determined with the instructor.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy/resources/final-grade-appeal-procedure-undergraduate-and-graduate-students.
c.Student Discipline Policy - Academic Offences
The integrity of the University and of the degrees the University confers is dependent upon the honesty and soundness of the teacher-student relationship, as well as the integrity of the evaluation process. Conduct by any student that adversely affects this relationship or process represents an academic offence. The following describes the principal academic offences and procedures for their investigation and penalization. This policy pertains to such conduct where it involves any person registered in a University course (credit or non-credit).
The policy defines plagiarism, cheating, duplication, confidential materials, misrepresentation and other offences along with the disciplinary action.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy/resources/student-discipline-policy-academic-offenses-undergraduate-students.
d.Student Discipline Policy - Non-Academic Offences
NOTE: Urgent Situations
Notwithstanding the information below, in the context of non-academic offences, any member of the University community who becomes aware of an urgent situation and has reasonable cause to believe that serious harm to individuals may result must immediately notify the Chief Safety Officer (telephone: 403-329-2345) or call 911.
The integrity of the University community depends upon student conduct which upholds the Principles of Student Citizenship (see University of Lethbridge Principles of Student Citizenship). Basic principles of academic integrity include, “honesty in learning, teaching, research, service; respect [for]...colleagues, instructors, and administration...responsible for upholding the integrity of scholarship and research.” The following describes the principle non-academic offences and procedures for their investigation and penalization. This policy pertains to such conduct where it involves any person registered in a University course (credit or non-credit).
The policy defines disruption; abuse harrassment and dangerous activity; misuse or misappropriation of University Property, equipment facilities or services; misrepresentation and falsified documents and other offences along with initiation of disciplinary procedures.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy/resources/student-discipline-policy-non-academic-offenses-undergraduate-and-graduate-students.
e.Authority to Rescind Registration Privileges/Prohibit Access to University Property
This policy specifies the circumstance where the President may rescind registration privileges.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy/resources/caveat-authority-rescind-registration-privilegesprohibit-access-university-property.
f.Appeal of Application of Policy Other Than Grade or Student Discipline
Students dissatisfied with the application of an academic policy or regulation to their own status, other than grade or student discipline, are entitled to a review by the Dean of the Faculty or School in which they are registered.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy/resources/appeal-application-policy-other-grade-or-student-discipline-undergraduate-students.
g.Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The University of Lethbridge will take all reasonable measures short of undue hardship to promote full access to all services for students with disabilities in its post-secondary education programs (credit and non-credit) and community outreach components.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
The University of Lethbridge encourages and nurtures creative expression and supports the display of student artist artwork. This policy outlines artwork replacement rules and artwork placement locations to ensure safe installation and removal.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
i.Acceptable Use of Computing, Information and Technology Resources Policy
Computer and network resources are critical resources at the University of Lethbridge. The purpose of this policy is to ensure the efficient operation and distribution of these resources.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
j.Confidentiality of Student Records Policy
In choosing to pursue a post-secondary education, students must be aware that the record of their academic performance will be viewed and evaluated by others. At the same time, the right to privacy assert that individuals have a legitimate interest in controlling what information about themselves they will reveal to others and what uses may be made of this information.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
All University of Lethbridge students are obliged to uphold Canadian copyright law. Students needing assistance in using copyrighted materials in copyright-compliant ways are encouraged to contact the University Copyright Advisor office (copyright@uleth.ca; 403-332-4472) or consult the wide range of information available on the University’s Copyright website.
The purpose of the University Library’s resources and services is to further the academic mandate of the University by facilitating access to information in all formats for the purposes of study and research. The objective of the Access Policy is to provide equitable access to the resources and services of the University Library.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
The University Library - as a central learning area and a shared, common resource - is committed to providing users with fair and equitable access to Library materials, resources, and services.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
n.Managing Unacceptable Behaviour by External Users of University Facilities
This policy provides a process to deal with unacceptable behaviour of external users and to protect University property, services, faculty, staff, students, and other users from such behaviour when it occurs.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
The University of Lethbridge has a zero tolerance policy on hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the mission and vision of the University and are prohibited at all times.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
The policy defines conditions where a degree could be revoked.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
q.Behavioural Intervention Policy
The Behavioural Intervention Policy provides a procedure and mechanism by which worrisome or potentially harmful behaviours may be reported, assessed, and responded to by the University.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
Student housing accommodation at the University provides convenient living accommodation together with services and programs from which residents may secure additional education, social, and cultural advantages. The University is concerned not only with the physical environment within student housing, but also with activities which will provide an educational experience aimed at aiding the personal growth of each resident.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
This policy sets out standards to ensure safer experiences for University of Lethbridge students who travel internationally as part of a University program or activity.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.
Lectures and performances given by academic staff members and visiting speakers may be audio or video recorded by students provided prior approval has been granted by the instructor or performer. Permission to record is solely for the purpose of personal study by the student and does not convey any right to duplicate the recording.
For more information regarding other University policies pertaining to alcohol, animals on campus, cannabis, sexual violence, smoking, weapons, research, and others, see www.ulethbridge.ca/policy.