Douglas College/SFU Degree Program Partnership

1. 2012 Douglas College/SFU Degree Program Partnership

2. 2008 • Changing post-secondary landscape • Douglas submits a proposal to SFU 2009 • An implementation committee is struck 2010 • Program launched within Arts and Social Sciences 2011 • Program expands to include Faculties of Science and Environment History

3. Students apply for admission to program • SFU admission standards must be met • Eligible students are also granted admission to Douglas College • Students can attend either or both institutions • SFU residency requirements set maximum limit on “transfer credits” • Transfer credits processed every semester Program Overview

4. University Transfer not ‘One Direction’ • Permission not required to take College courses • Convenience: • Registrars’ Offices at Douglas and SFU automatically track student progress • Flexibility: • Students study at both institutions with full support from both sides Benefits of Partnership

5. More Services Available: • Medical/Dental Coverage, Student Housing (i.e., if registered is sufficient number of SFU courses) • More Cost Effective: • College courses typically cost less. • More Course Options: • Access to a greater variety of courses, instructors and learning opportunities. • More Face-to-Face Contact at College: • Smaller classes at Douglas mean more interaction with instructors and fellow students. Benefits of Partnership

6. Students apply to SFU through PASBC; see College website for detailed information: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/ways-to-study/degree-partnership-program.html • Applications processed by SFU • fee to SFU • SFU Admission standards apply • Students accepted by SFU are automatically approved at Douglas Admissions Issues

7. Students will have to agree to information exchange upon entering the program • Information will flow back and forth between institutions each semester to update transcripts • No action is required on the part of students • A cumulative GPA will be calculated “behind students’ transcripts” for joint scholarships and academic standing Transcripts/Records

8. Importance of “home institution” • Students are eligible for Financial aid opportunities at the institution where they are taking the most credits each term or, in the case of athletic scholarships, where they are playing • The home institution is responsible for: • processing applications and monitoring compliance • Joint awards will be established for the program Financial Aid Issues

9. Student activity fees “follow the tuition.” • Students attending both institutions will pay two sets of fees. Note fees are prorated according to number of credits. • Student society fees “follow the tuition” • Students may opt out of medical/dental Student Services

10. Academic standards compatible • Academic policies (e.g. grade appeals, academic dishonesty) “follow the tuition” • SFU degree requirements (e.g., WQB) apply • Academic advising at SFU by designated advisor • Student performance Information exchanged and “pooled” (e.g., instances of academic discipline) Academic Issues

11. Contact Information Catherine Carlson Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences Douglas College carlsonc@douglascollege.ca Thor Borgford Dean, Science and Technology Douglas College borgfordt@douglascollege.ca