2023 IPP Presentation

WELCOME International Professional Programs Orientation Meeting Winter Term 2023

Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • About the program • Approach to Learning • Expectations • Your Campus • Your Health and Safety • Living in Canada • Questions

Your hosts today Yassin Boga Continuing – Director, International Education Deepa Archaria Team – Assoc. Director, International Professional Programs Qi Chen – Program Manager, International Professional Programs Gabriela Santamaria – Director, Marketing and Communications Ryoko Takada-Barrett – Manager, International Partnerships Tina Yang – Program Information Coordinator

Housekeeping N Restrooms are located behind the main elevators on every floor. Emergency Exits 4 • Located in front of the east main elevators and next to the west elevator. • The west exit leads to the adjacent parkade building. • Stairwells that are located behind doors at the Downtown Campus • are locked on the inside and can only be opened from the outside on every floor.

Emergency Procedures Assembly point, located at Holiday Inn SIDEWALK 1020 8th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1J2

International Professional Programs (IPP) • Eight-month Programs • One-year Programs • Started Fall 2021 • Started Spring 2022 • 2 terms • 3 terms • Closed Group + Open • Closed Group enrollment

A Welcome Message from Deepa Acharya Associate Director, International Programs

UCalgary Continuing Education Approach 8

UCalgary • At the University of Calgary we strive to create and Equity maintain a positive and productive learning and Diversity working environment in which there is respect for the dignity of all persons and fair and equitable treatment of individuals. • We provide an environment in which diverse Inclusion learners, with rich and varied backgrounds and Accessibility experiences, come together to learn and will receive respectful and equitable treatment in all Continuing Education programs. 9

Our approach Instructor-led teaching • Instructors who are industry practitioners and consultants • Instructors provide industry examples and experience Significant applied learning • Hands on exercises • Applied learning activities • Real-life examples • Application based assignments and exercises 10

UCalgary approach • Brainstorming, Concept mapping 1. Selected (less/in-depth) content • Case study analysis • Think-Pair-Sharing, 2. Ratio of 1/3 presentation (lecture) to 2/3 application Debates, Classroom and feedback discussions • Games (learning activities) • Group work Significant applied learning • Guest Speakers • Peer Coaching • Polling • Readings/Videos • Self-Reflection

How to succeed in this program You are Manage your Collaborate with Read material Take notes Be active in class expected to time effectively your classmates before each (participate, attend all on group class inquire) sessions Dedicate time to projects (if applicable) focus on your course work

Assignments • Different types • Mostly application • Assignments and group work may be required throughout some courses, and a final assignment may be due after a course has ended • Timeframes will be tight due to the intensive nature of the program • You have multiple courses at the same time

Student experience • Support student mobility • One-stop access for all resources • Course material is uploaded in D2L before the course starts (for courses 15 hours or more) • Responsive design tools • Course materials • Standardized: Same look and feel • Outline • Assignment Sheets • D2L – modules

Learning Management System DESIRE2LEARN (D2L) • You will use this Learning Management http://conted.ucalgary.ca System It contains: • Course Outline • Content/Material Slides • Assignments and grading • Additional resources for students • Courses open 1 day before the course starts D2L

My Account: Student Portal Use D2L for the following to: • Access course information and materials • Access assignments • Submit class assignments • View Grades • For an introduction to D2L go h/todtt:2plisn:/tr/oco.jnspted.ucalgary.ca/info

Accessing Digital Resources • Login to our web portal for your course schedule

Example of D2L interface

D2L vs. Online learning Online learning D2L In these courses, the instruction • It’s a learning management occurs through discussion boards, emails, modules with course system content, sometimes video • Repository of documents conferencing. • Digital record of the course: There is interaction among students and between students assignments, grades, etc. and the instructor.

Textbooks and course material Textbooks are not included in your tuition. • Information can be found in the course outline • Some textbooks may be available for purchase at the University of Calgary Bookstore and/or at online or other retailers. • Electronic versions (E-book) might be available

During the program Each course Automated COURSE Course course grade in One day Course Mid Course University reminder before course starts Course ends system notification 2-3 weeks starts 3 days Course Course and Instructor before opens in D2L Evaluations course starts Interim Final

Rules and Expectations • Attendance in all classes is • Cellphones should be turned off or required. on silent mode during class time. • But you are welcome to use them to • If you are absent, be sure to take notes or do class exercises notify your instructor • In Canada, sleeping in class is • If you are absent more than two considered rude and disrespectful days, please notify the student to the instructor and the rest of the services team at class. [email protected] • Students and staff are expected to respect the dignity of everyone In the case of an absence, it is the • involved in the program. student’s responsibility to make Any form of harassment or up any missed classwork or prejudice will not be tolerated. assignments.

We are here to help Course Escalate it if [email protected] related your issue inquiries and was not Office Hours at the concerns resolved Downtown Campus: Instructor Student Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri services 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Resources • Student Welcome Guide https://conted.ucalgary.ca/students/welcomeguide.pdf • Student Information https://conted.ucalgary.ca/info/ • Maps and Room Finder http://www.ucalgary.ca/map/ • Transportation and Parking http://conted.ucalgary.ca/policies/list/parking.jsp

Withdrawing/repeating classes • If you fail or drop a course, you may not be able to Please contact Student complete the certificate. Services Team at • An additional course may be available at an additional cost [email protected] through scheduled domestic continuing education courses. • Substituting non-IPP courses for IPP courses is not permitted. • Students can withdraw from classes within the IPP, there are however no refunds for withdrawing from a class, only for withdrawal from the entire IPP. • IPP refund policies apply to IPP withdrawals. The IPP is designed for students to maintain their full-time status. Students who withdraw from the IPP may take regular Continuing Education courses but they would no longer have full-time status, be part of a designated in-person program, or receive a letter of completion for PGWP submission.

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Poll Question Getting to know each other PollEv.com/gabs972

Account Registration IT Account Destiny One Account An IT account is a digital identity that A Destiny One account provides you with secure access to your student provides access to campus services. You will portal. You will use your Destiny One account to: use to: • Access English Language Program course materials and grades through Desire2Learn (D2L) • Access Wi-Fi • View and update your personal information • Submit your unicard photo online • Register online for socio-cultural activities • Download your T2202 tax receipt (CMEC OLP Explore recipients only) • Book appointments to use recreational • Other Continuing Education services facilitates Note: Your Destiny One username is your UCID – an 8-digit • Access your UCalgary email address University of Calgary student identification number. You can • Access desktop computers and printers find your UCID on your Letter of Acceptance • Other campus services See your Program Guide

https://office365.ucalgary.ca

Wireless internet access on campus To connect to the UCalgary long-term Wi-Fi network service on campus: 1. Go to your cellphone or laptop’s Wi-Fi settings. 2. Select “AirUC-Secure\" and 3. Enter your IT username and password to connect to Wi-Fi.

Unicard (UCalgary Identification Card) Use the Unicard for accessing free of charge: • Libraries • Recreation facilities • Add funds to your Unicard for: • Food Court and dining facilities • Scanners, Photocopiers, Printers

Transit Pass (UPass) • Unlimited access to Calgary Transit services (public buses and c-trains) during the program. • All students must request access to the Winter Upass.

Downtown Campus • Classroom in every floor • Water fountains in every floor • Waste bins • Garbage • Recycling • Composting • Student Lounge on 4th floor • Student Services area • Studying space • Computers • Printers

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COVID-19 • Face coverings are now optional on campus • If you are sick or symptomatic, 1. S4yoe0ru3v-si2ch2eo0ou-2fldf8ic6set6a()yc, eh.oinmteer,[email protected] 2. cfomoonylmllhoinpewealeglCttuOhei.VdtahaIlDbene-cA1ret9lbafsr.ecoeramtlf/a-JaoAHsuHesreaSnsl.teshmy/SeCenOrtvViacItDe-s1(9A/HaSn)d FCGfmooOoarr-vVnameIalDrbgon-ees1mrmt9teuaewnnpntse-tt.wb/aocps-eodpabvxagpited.ae-ga1ietn9uf-aorcteramaslpglbaaoetrniryost.ncaea.,ca/panrli/edscakoA/sreelobmnveiarestvriatgireUunCsc-aiynl-gfaor-y

Health Insurance • All IPP students are provided with GuardMe emergency health insurance. • You are insured from the first day to the last day of the program. • Direct pay or reimbursed (original receipts, doctor’s notes, insurance claim form). • Use the Mobile Doctor app for free guard.me/mobiledoctor.php. • For complete coverage details and to submit online claims: guard.me/ucalgaryesl. • International students with study permit 12 months or longer study permit can apply to be covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) at no cost. study.alberta.ca/plan-your-stay/health-care. • If you do not receive an insurance card, please contact the ELP office.

Medical Offices • There are four main hospitals in Calgary. • All hospitals have full services and 24-hour emergency ward. The estimated emergency department wait times can be found at: albertahealthservices.ca/waittimes. For non-emergency care, clinics are faster and more convenient. University Campus

Cigarettes, Alcohol and Cannabis • You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase cigarettes, alcohol or cannabis • Smoking is prohibited in indoor public spaces and within 5 meters of an entrance way • It is illegal to drink alcohol in public areas, including on the street, or in a vehicle • Cannabis cannot be purchased or consumed at the University of Calgary campus • Possession of other drugs may be a criminal offense that may result in the revocation of your study permit and temporary immigration status in Canada

Campus Safewalk Requesting Safewalk volunteers to walk with you is easy! • Call Campus Security at 403-473-2614 • Email [email protected] to book a walk in advance • Hours Mon to Thurs 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. - 5 p.m • Ask for SafeWalk service

Emergency App: Alertus The University of Calgary has an Emergency app for iPhones and Androids, called “Alertus” that delivers alerts and updates that can save lives and prevent injury. To download the app and instructions, please visit ucalgary.ca/risk/emergency-management/emergency-communication/uc- emergency-mobile. Instructions https://www.ucalgary.ca/risk/sites/default/files/Emergency%20Management/Alertus-Recipient- App-Install-Guide-finalized.Dec.07.2020.pdf

Recreation Facilities • To use the recreation facilities register online at survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cYlW5ds3KOkHEjQ by January 20 • Allow 2-3 business days for your registration form to be processed Do not go to the recreation facilities without registering online first

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First things first 1. Need signature - Consent forms 2. Insurance cards 3. Finish tasks 4. One day before your first course, review outline and bring questions

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear. – Mark Twain It's important to give it all you have while you have the chance. – Shania Twain

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Land I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Acknowledgment the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes • the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), • the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and • the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the individuals who seek knowledge here.