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Cranbrook - Main Campus
Golden
2700 College Way
PO Box 8500
Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7
Phone: 250-489-2751
Toll-free: 1-877-489-2687
Fax: 250-489-1790
email: ask@cotr.bc.ca
1305 - 9th Street South
PO Box 376
Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Phone: 250-344-5901
Fax: 250-344-5745
email: golden@cotr.bc.ca
Cranbrook - Gold Creek Campus
1305 - 24th Avenue South
Fax 250-489-0800
Creston
301 - 16th Avenue South
PO Box 1978
Creston, BC V0B 1G0
Phone: 250-428-5332
Fax: 250-428-4314
email: creston@cotr.bc.ca
Fernie
342 - 3rd Avenue
PO Box 1770
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Phone: 250-423-4691
Fax: 250-423-3932
email: fernie@cotr.bc.ca
Invermere
RR #4, #2 - 1535 - 14th Street
Invermere, BC V0A 1K4
Phone: 250-342-3210
Fax: 250-342-9221
email: invermere@cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley
1850 Warren Avenue,
Kimberley, BC V1A 1S1
Phone: 250-427-7116
Fax: 250-427-3034
email: kimberley@cotr.bc.ca
www.cotr.bc.ca
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Table of Contents
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Welcome from the President and CEO
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Welcome from the SA President
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Administration 4
Board of Governors
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Deans and Department Heads
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Campus Life
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Avalanche Athletics
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Bookstore9
Bulletin Boards
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Cafeteria11
Class Act Dining Room
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Disc Golf Course
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Go Green
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Lockers15
Parking & Transit (Bus Service)
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Students’ Association
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The Peaks Indoor Climbing Wall
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International Education and Development
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Policies and Procedures
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Academic Misconduct
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Copyright27
Discrimination/Harassment29
Drugs and Alcohol
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Emergency Kit
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Evacuation Procedure
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Student Conduct and Responsibilities 34
Student Services
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Aboriginal Education
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AccessCOTR37
COTR Home Page & Computer Centre 38
Disability Services
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Distressed Student Guide
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Education Advising
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Email42
Financial Aid
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Gateway to the Rockies
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Grade Point Average
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Graphics Lab
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ID Cards
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IT Services
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Intranet Portal
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Kids on Campus Children's Centre
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Library51
Mobile Web Access
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Online Learning
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Transfer Credit
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Valuable Coupons
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Calendar Section:
Fall Semester Class Schedule
Fall Semester Daily Calendar
Winter Semester Class Schedule
Winter and Spring Semester Daily Calendar
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Handbook & Day Planner
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President’s Welcome
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College of the Rockies is
fortunate to be located in the
East Kootenay, one of the most
spectacular areas in the world.
Along with your studies
I encourage you to explore and
enjoy the year-round recreational
and cultural opportunities
available to those lucky
enough to live here.
Welcome to College of the Rockies,
a dynamic place to live, learn
and play.
Whether you’re new to the
College or returning to continue
your studies it is my hope that your
experience with us will provide you
with a lifetime of fond memories
and new friendships in addition
to a quality educational experience.
Your success is our success.
I encourage you to familiarize
yourself with the services and
activities available to you at the
College. Our Student Services
and Campus Life and Athletics
departments are here to help
you find a comfortable balance
between learning and lifestyle.
At College of the Rockies,
students come first. Your
feedback is important to us.
I invite you to talk to our faculty
and staff and let us know what we
can do to ensure we’re providing
you with a learning experience
second to none.
It is my sincere hope your life will
be enriched by your experience
here at College of the Rockies.
I wish you academic and
personal success.
Best wishes,
Dr. Nicholas Rubidge
President and CEO
College of the Rockies
Our Mission is: To enrich lives and engage communities through
the power of education.
Our Vision is: To be as spectacular as the mountains from which
we take our name, inspiring and challenging learners to set and reach
noble goals and become intellectually agile, socially engaged and
empowered global citizens.
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SA President’s Welcome
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Whether you are a first-year or
returning student, part time or
full time, from the area or from
the other side of the globe, fresh
out of high school or an adult
student looking for new career
opportunities, I am confident you
will find attending this College one
of the best educational choices
you could have made.
Why am I so sure of this?
Because I’ve seen it first hand
with so many students, including
myself. The advantage of COTR
is that it allows you to create
your own journey. We have small
class sizes, flexible programs,
incredible instructors and, with the
recent addition of our Bachelor
of Business Administration in
Sustainable Business Practices
degree program, a growing field of
options to choose from.
We have an amazing crosssection of the Canadian
economy: future chefs; health
care workers; scientists;
technology professionals;
tradespeople; hairstylists;
business owners; social workers;
tourism operators; journalists;
masters of industry; politicians
and more. It’s a fascinating
community here and I encourage
you to get to know it.
The Students’ Association’s role
is to help you connect with this
community. As president, I am
looking for your feedback and
I encourage you to drop by my
office or send me an email at
any time so you can share your
ideas. It’s my goal to foster a
greater connection within our
community, starting with you. Get
involved. We all benefit when
you do.
Rusty Gahr, President,
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It’s the diversity that I think
you’ll find most appealing. Most
of our campuses are located
in Ktunaxa territory, and you’ll
see reflections of that culture
in some of the programming as
well as the architecture. We have
students attending who were
born within a few kilometres of
the College and others who are
from around the world.
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The courses are relevant, the
student body is diverse and the
choices are almost unlimited.
What’s not to love?
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College of the Rockies’ Board
of Governors is comprised
of representatives from
communities within our region.
The Board represents the public
in determining and demanding
appropriate institutional
performance. The Board’s role
and responsibilities in support of
this objective are as follows:
linking with ownership
developing, monitoring and
updating Ends Statements
updating Governance Process
Policies
updating Executive Limitations
Policies
developing, monitoring
and updating Board-Staff
Relationship Policies
assuring executive/
organizational performance
assuring the Board’s own
performance
Appointed
Representatives
As of August 1, 2011
Rob Ondrik��Cranbrook
Joseph Pierre��Cranbrook
Richard Reinders��Cranbrook
Alex Jensen��Cranbrook
Orest Federko��Cranbrook
David Handy�� Creston
Dr. Nicholas Rubidge�� Exofficio
Jim Bailey�� Chair of EdCo Exofficio
Elected
Faculty�� Grant Unger
CUPE�� To be elected
Students��Two to be elected
Student Representatives
Two voting student members
sit on the College Board of
Governors and receive a stipend
for their input.
Elections
Education
Council (EdCo)
Four voting student
representatives also sit on the
Educational Council (EdCo) every
year. EdCo deals with issues such
as student evaluation procedures,
academic standards and student
appeals on academic matters.
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Elections for student
representatives will be
held Thursday, Sept. 22
for the Board of
Governors, Students’
Association and the
Education Council.
Nominations
Nomination forms are
available from Registration
beginning Tuesday,
Sept. 6 with an all
candidates forum on
Tuesday, Sept. 20
in the Lecture Theatre.
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Dean of Instruction Dr. Laura Cooper:
Aboriginal Education programs and services
Teacher Education
Tourism/Recreation/Human Kinetics
University Studies Arts and Sciences.
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Deans and Department
Heads
Dean of Instruction Ron McRae:
Adult Basic Education/Access Education programs
Office Administration & Technology
English Language Training
Emergency Services Training
Fire Services Training
Mining Apprenticeship
Trades.
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of Instruction Dr. Marilyn Petersen:
Business Administration
Child, Youth and Family programs
Health programs; Information Technology
Department Heads
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Darrell Bethune:
Business Administration
Child, Youth and Family programs
Health programs
Information Technology
Kim Buchan (Acting Dept. Head):
Office Administration & Technology
Cook Training
Mining Apprenticeship
Tourism/Recreation/Human Kinetics
Trades
Sharon Richardson:
University Studies Arts and Sciences
Adult Basic Education
English Language Training
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The College Campus Life and
Athletics Department hosts
a variety of events and activities
throughout the year.
All students are welcome to
participate in the activities.
Check out our website at:
www.cotr.bc.ca/campuslife
Special Events
These include a number of on
and off campus events such
as river rafting, Family Fun
Night, disc golf, bowling, movie
nights, ski events, golf and many
other special events planned
Thanks to Pepsi and the College
of the Rockies Students’
Association, activities are
subsidized so they are very
inexpensive or free!
Intramurals
The College gymnasium is home
to Intramural sports and events
for students and community
users including indoor soccer,
badminton and basketball.
Join an Intramural team or event
by dropping by the gym.
Clubs
Students are encouraged to
form clubs. Past clubs include
the outdoor club and ski/
snowboard club.
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This is a great way to try
new activities and make new
friends with common interests.
Contact the Campus Life staff
for more information.
Equipment Rentals
Students have access to
cross-country skis and snow
shoes at very affordable rates,
so take advantage of all the
local trails.
Weight Room/Fitness
Programs
Students have free access to
the weight room located upstairs
in the gymnasium. The weight
room is upgraded each year with
some new equipment including
an elliptical trainer, two stationary
bikes, a combo weight rack
with new free weights. This new
equipment is in addition to the
treadmills, rower, and Apex
equipment.
Free orientation sessions are
available. Please contact the
Campus Life staff for more
information.
Go to the website:
to print the Gym and Weight
Room schedules.
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Volleyball
Avalanche volleyball continues
to offer exciting, high calibre
competition. In our short history,
the program has picked up two
bronze medals at the provincial
championships, produced a
two-time provincial and a national
coach of the year, graduated
12 players to university teams,
produced two All-Canadians,
had an alumni represent Canada
at the FISU games in Korea
and has one alumni on the
Canadian National Team.
Whether you’re interested in trying
out for the team, or being a fan,
Avalanche volleyball can provide
you with an exciting event in
which to participate.
With the support of College of the
Rockies’ Students’ Association,
the first 100 students attending
each league game (with a
valid student card) receive
free admission.
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Bookstore
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Used Textbooks
Regular Hours
September through April:
Each April, during exam week,
the Bookstore organizes a
textbook buyback. Keep your text
and supplements in reasonable
condition and we may purchase
them back for up to 50% of what
you paid. Buyback is dependent on
confirmation of future usage from
faculty. Watch for event details
advertised in April!
Monday through Thursday
8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Fridays 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Hours
May through August:
Monday to Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
What books do I need?
Textbook listings and costs are
easily accessed on the Bookstore
website at www.cotr.bc.ca/
bookstore - just click “What books
do I need” to access the Textbook
Calculator.
The Bookstore sells used
textbooks, however, supply is
limited so shop early as used
books cost less and sell quickly.
Stock is subject to advance
notification of adoptions and
availability from our annual
textbook buyback.
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Located at the Cranbrook main
campus’ lower foyer and open
year round, the College Bookstore
is more than just a textbook store!
Shop with us for great value and
selection on College branded
fashions and giftware, packs,
bags, calculators, school supplies,
greeting cards, snacks and drinks
and much more!
Textbook Buyback
For more information on
Bookstore services and policies,
please visit our website at:
www.cotr.bc.ca/bookstore
or contact us at:
Bookstore@cotr.bc.ca
Distance Orders
Distance students can order books
by calling 1-877-489-2687 ext.
3265. Students with access to
one of our five regional campuses
can have merchandise sent to
the local campus to pick up at no
shipping cost.
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Bulletin Boards
There are many bulletin boards
located throughout the Cranbrook
main campus.
Some are for departmental use
only, some are for student use
and some for community use.
Absolutely nothing is
to be posted on the walls
without permission from
the Communications and
Marketing department
(Room 231).
The Community Event boards
are located by the elevator on
the upper floor and by the
Library on the lower level.
The Students’ Association board
is by the display cases near
the Cafeteria on the upper level
and by the SA office on the
lower level.
Bulletin Board
Protocol
1. All notices MUST be
dated. Take them to the
Receptionist to be date
stamped if you have not
dated them yourself.
Notices will be removed
after two weeks. Undated
notices will be removed
immediately.
2. Please limit the number of
event posters throughout
the College to four or
five. Anything more is
overkill and they lose
effectiveness.
3. When your event is over,
or your article sold, please
take down your notice(s).
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4. Posters deemed to be
in bad taste, racist or
sexist will be removed
immediately.
5. Ads and posters must
not be placed on door
windows as per fire
regulations.
6. The bulletin boards are
monitored on a regular
basis.
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If you have any
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the Communications
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Cafeteria
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Don’t let your stomach rumble
in class! Start your day off right
with a wholesome breakfast from
our Cafeteria.
We offer Breakfast Specials every
day of the week.
We have lunch and dinner
specials every day as well as
various special promotions
SPECIALS
LITTLE BREAKFAST
One egg; ham, bacon or
sausage; hash browns
and toast�� $2.90
Eat Smart
Try one of our large selection
of freshly made wraps or
sandwiches.
BIG BREAKFAST
Two eggs; ham, bacon
or sausage; toast and
hash browns�� $4.70
Save on Coffee
and Muffins
Take advantage of our Coffee
Card to save $$$. For every
10 bought, you get one free!
Cafeteria Hours
Monday��7 am-8
Tuesday��7 am-8
Wednesday��7 am-8
Thursday��7 am-8
Friday�� 7 am-4
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SPEEDY
One egg, cheese and
ham on an English muffin
with hash browns�� $3.55
FRENCH TOAST
Just like Mom makes,
with golden maple syrup�� $4.35
Vending Machines
All complaints regarding the beverage vendor service or malfunctioning beverage vending machines should be reported to
the Campus Life and Athletics department. Refunds for loss of
money in the vending machines are done by the Campus Life and
Athletics department. Refunds are processed in the Gymnasium
during regular business hours.
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The
Gourmet
Experience!
Satisfy your culinary cravings
with a visit to the Class Act
Dining Room! One of the best
kept secrets in town, this dining
room is a training facility operated
by the students of the College’s
Culinary Arts Department.
The Class Act Dining Room
is open for dining on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings
throughout the fall, winter
and spring semesters.
Reservations are required.
The Class Act Dining
Room Hours
Wednesday and Thursday
beginning at 5 pm with the last
reservation accepted for 6:30 pm.
Group luncheons are also
available on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. (Minimum 15
people.)
For more information or to
view the current menu go to:
www.cotr.bc.ca then scroll down
to the bottom of the page and
click on Class Act Dining Room
under COTR Resources.
Menu Example
One of our gourmet menus of
the past year featured tantalizing
dishes such as
Appetizers
West Coast prawn martini with
cocktail sauce, or
Banana squash and black
bean soup with creme fraiche
Salad of baby greens in
a cucumber basket with
raspberry vinaigrette
Entrees
7 oz. New York strip loin
steak accompanied by a
Madagascar peppercorn
sauce, roasted garlic
whipped potatoes and
fresh vegetables, or
Spice rubbed pork chop with
tomato basil sauce, roasted
garlic whipped potatoes and
fresh vegetables, or
Chicken supreme stuffed with
an apricot pitsachio breading,
camembert leek sauce,
wild rice fritter and fresh
vegetables, or
Steam baked halibut filet,
balsamic bell pepper salsa,
wild rice fritter and fresh
vegetables.
Dessert
Callebaut chocolate mousse or
Chef’s selection of the day.
Menu changes weekly.
Dinner includes choice of hot
or cold appetizer, salad, choice of
main course, choice of dessert,
coffee or tea�� $25
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Disc Golf Course
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The nine-hole course takes
approximately 45 minutes to
complete so it is easy to fit in
between classes.
The course is built adjacent to
the City course, giving you a full
18-hole opportunity. Disc golf is
very similar to regular golf except
that in the place of clubs and balls
you throw a disc to the pin or
basket.
The course is built in a forested
area so please be aware of the
natural hazards such as stumps,
uneven ground and steep banks.
Just like golf, you can have
different discs - some for putting
and some specifically for long
drives.
Each hole begins with a drive and
ends with a putt either at a pin/
target or into a basket. Reducing
the number of throws is the
challenge.
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At the west side of the Cranbrook
main campus, you will find the
College’s nine-hole disc golf
course.
Watch for student/staff orientation
sessions and tournaments
Discs are available to loan or
purchase from the gym office.
More information is available on
our website at:
Each hole has a cement tee box.
After you tee off, go to where
your disc lands. From here you
place one of your feet on the spot
where the disc is. The other can
be pivoted as long as it does not
move you closer to the pin.
Throw your disc - repeat until you
land your disc into the basket.
Notice on each pole there is a
directional arrow pointing you to
the next tee box.
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Go Green
College of the Rockies values the
natural environment and supports
the concept of sustainability.
The COTR Environmental
Committee is actively working
toward the goal of enabling our
campus to operate in a more
environmentally-friendly way.
Some of the initiatives you will see
around campus include -
Lights Out
Stickers have been placed on
many of the classrooms reminding
staff/students to turn the lights
out after they finish using the
room. We also encourage all our
staff to turn out their office lights.
Please note that if you go to your
instructor’s office and their lights
are out, they are likely still on
campus. Check their office hours
as posted.
The Lights Out concept has been
applied to all our computer labs.
When you finish working on a
computer, please shut it down
completely. Shutting down the
computer not only saves energy
but also gives students a fresh
boot-up when they access a
machine.
Recycling
Blue recycling bins are placed
throughout our campuses. Please
make note of which bins accept
which material. Also, a complete
recycling centre is located at the
east side of the main parking lot
at the Cranbrook campus; you can
deposit cans, newspaper, paper,
glass and milk jugs here. Plastics
which have a recycling symbol on
the container can be dropped off
at the Cranbrook transfer station
located at the north end of the
main strip.
Deposit containers such as
pop bottles and cans can be
dropped off at the Bottle Depot on
Industrial Road #3.
Environmental Committee
Also watch for other initiatives
sponsored by the Environmental
Committee including our annual
spring clean up.
If you are interested in getting
involved, please e-mail
David Dick at: ddick@cotr.bc.ca
Paid student positions are
available.
You can also visit:
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If you are here for more than one
year, you must remove the lock over
the summer period and register
again when you return. Locks not
removed during this period will be
removed by College staff.
If your program goes into the
summer, you can indicate this at
the time you register the locker.
Register your locker online at:
www.cotr.bc.ca/locker
email: campuslife@cotr.bc.ca
NOTE:
Once you have
registered your locker,
if you forget your lock
combination code, go
to www.cotr.bc.ca/locker
and click on Edit Locker
Info and log in (with
your student number,
password and serial
number from the back
of your lock) and you
can retrieve your lock
combination!
Getting a Locker
It is quick and easy to get
a locker. Just follow these
simple steps:
1) Purchase a lock from the
Bookstore.
2) Record your locker serial
number (on back of lock)
and the combination.
3) Place your lock on a
vacant locker of your
choice. Record the
locker number.
(Only students in
Professional Cook
Training and Dental
Assisting have access
to the lockers in the
change rooms outside
Room 214).
4) Log on to the website
www.cotr.bc.ca/locker
from any computer to
register.
5) Follow the links to
register your locker.
This should be done
within 24 hours of
choosing a locker.
6) Make sure you remove
your lock at the end
of your school year or
when you complete your
program. You must also
remove your name from
the Internet or inform the
gym staff that you are
finished your program.
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Lockers are available at no charge
to students while they are enrolled
at COTR.
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Parking
Both open and restricted (e.g.
disabled) parking is available at
all COTR campuses, however,
vehicles parked inappropriately
(in fire lanes, outside parking
lines, next to a yellow curb, in no
parking zones, etc.) will be towed
at the owner’s expense.
Transit/U-Pass
After a successful referendum, the
Students’ Association implemented
a Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) for
full-time students at the Cranbrook
campus. The pass allows holders
unlimited access to the City’s
transit system as well as free
access to public swim times at the
Cranbrook Rec-Plex. An evening
shuttle for night classes is also
available to card holders.
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Part-time and UVic students at the
Cranbrook main campus can now
opt-in to the program.
Students not eligible for a U-Pass
also benefit from the program as
it has resulted in the expanded
frequency of scheduled College
service at key times in the
mornings and afternoons.
Services for students with
disabilities are available through
the handyDart bus service.
Schedules are posted throughout
the Cranbrook main campus.
Additional information can be
found on the transit website at
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Unlimited use of the Cranbrook
Transit System
Cost is $44.40 for four months
Free use of all public and lap
swim times at the Cranbrook
Rec-Plex
Part-time students can
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Monday to Friday when regular classes are in session. Trips
leave COTR starting at 7:00 pm and ending at 9:35 pm
providing door-to-door drop offs for passengers attending
night classes at the College.
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The College of the Rockies
Students’ Association is comprised
of all students who are assessed
a membership fee. The Students’
Association is in place to protect
the rights of the students as well
as to voice the interests of the
student body at large, which is
achieved through the appointment
of students to various College
committees.
The Students’ Association is
also dedicated to the growth and
continuance of student services
and cultural enrichment on
campus.
Their objectives include
creating, organizing, promoting
and enriching the social, cultural,
recreational, educational
programs, services and
environment for students of
College of the Rockies.
Develop a sense of community
among students and other
groups within College of
the Rockies.
Promote general welfare of
students and the furtherance
of post-secondary education
consistent with the purpose of
Promote and represent
students’ issues and interest
in relation to College of
the Rockies.

The Students’ Association
Executive consists of
democratically elected Directors.
The President and Treasurer are
elected in April and the Secretary,
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Vice-President, Communications
Director and Director-at-Large
are all elected in September.
The Executive positions receive
remuneration for their work.
For the 2011/12 school year,
Rusty Gahr is President of the
Students’ Association.
The Executive is responsible
for overseeing the day-to-day
operations of the Association.
To ensure that the rights and
interests of its members are
being protected, the Executive
members provide strong, effective
representation for students
wherever decisions impacting
students as a whole are made.
All students are encouraged to
leave feedback in the Students’
Association mailbox. Tell us what
you would like to see happening
on campus or what issues you
think are important
to students.
All important Association issues
are discussed and democratically
decided at Executive Committee
meetings, which are open to
all members (College students
currently registered and having
paid Students’ Association fees).
Students are encouraged to
attend and participate in these and
other decision-making meetings
organized by the Association.
Drop by the Students’ Association
office - Room 144 for more details
on how to get involved.
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We encourage all students
to periodically check their
College email account as this
is a valuable tool we use to
distribute information.
Nomination forms available
September 6, 2011.
Copies of the Constitution, the
Bylaws and the Policies and
Procedures are located in the
Students’ Association office (Room
144) or can be obtained through
the College Liaison.
Fall Elections for remaining
11/12 Executive (Vice President,
Secretary, Director-at-Large and
Communications Director).
Nomination forms to be returned
September 16, 2011 at 4 pm to
the Registration Office.
A candidates forum will be held
September 20, 2011, at noon in
the Lecture Theatre. Elections will
take place September 22, 2011.
Spring Elections for 12/13
President and Treasurer.
Nomination forms available
March 12, 2012.
Nomination forms to be returned
March 23, 2012 at 4 pm
to the Registration Office.
Candidates forum will be held
March 27, 2012, time TBA.
Elections will take place
March 29, 2012.
If you are interested in running for
a position, nomination forms are
available from Registration.
maintains bulletin boards located
beside the trophy cabinets outside
the gymnasium, Cranbrook
campus.
Regional Campuses
If you’re a student at a regional
campus, you don’t have to feel
left out! Remember your rights are
as important as anyone else’s, so
give the Students’ Association a
call if something goes awry. You
can call us toll free at 1-877-4892687, extension 8277.
We do return the portion of
student fees collected at each
campus back to each campus.
The Campus Manager has our
policy on how a student group
is to be chosen to determine the
best ways to spend these funds
that support our mandate.
Contacting the
Visit us in Room 144
(250) 489-2751 ext. 8277, or
College Liaison Cori Andrichuk
250-489-8201, or
visit our website:
www.cotrstudents.ca
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There are many ways you can
enhance your experience while
attending College of the Rockies.
Board of Governors
Student Representatives
Two voting members sit on the
College Board of Governors and
receive a stipend for their input.
Elections for these positions
are held each year. The Board
of Governors deals with issues
related to faculty qualifications,
advisory groups, College goals,
objectives, strategies and priorities
and tuition fee levels. Elections
will be held this fall.
Education Council
Representatives
Four voting representatives sit
on the Education Council (known
better as EdCo) every year, with
elections taking place each year.
EdCo deals with issues such as
student evaluation procedures,
academic standards and student
appeals on academic matters.
This is a very important decisionmaking body within the College.
Elections will be held this fall and
students are encouraged to run.
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Representation on
College Committees
There are too many College
Committees on which students
are represented to list here. If you
want to become more involved
and represent students (most
committees meet once a month for
two hours), then talk to a Students’
Association representative.
Clubs
encourages students to further
enhance their time at College
of the Rockies by seeking out
others with similar interests
and forming clubs.
The Students’ Association can
provide start up funding to eligible
groups. An outdoors club and a
ski/snowboard club are examples
of clubs that have successfully
been organized in the past.
Grant information can be found
in the Students’ Association
policy manual.
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The Peaks Indoor Climbing Wall is
located in the College gym and is
open to students and the public.
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How to Get Started!
Sign up for an introductory course.
This two-hour course covers the
basic climbing knots, belay skills,
basic climbing moves and all
procedures on how to climb safely at
Peaks Climbing Wall.
Please contact the Campus Life staff
to register: 250-489-8252 ext. 3572.
Drop by the Gym Office to purchase
your climbing wall pass. Go to:
for a pdf of our schedule.
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Drop-in day pass
$8
10 climb punch card
$64
Semester pass $90
Semester pass with
equipment$135
Equipment
Harness$3
Shoes$5
Package of above
$7
Watch the Campus Life bulletin boards for
more info about the Peaks Climbing Wall.
With support from the Students' Association
we will be offering a limited
number of FREE courses $40 value.
Details available from the Campus Life staff.
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For over 20 years College of
the Rockies has been involved
in International Education. The
International Education and
Development Department at
COTR is committed to providing
opportunities for global learning
for our students and employees,
as well as local and international
communities.
Opportunities offered to
Canadian students
Many opportunities have been
made available for international
mobility for our College
community:
Canada-EU Mobility Program
Student Overseas Work or
Study Opportunities
Student Scholarships
Graduate Internships
International Development Partnerships
Community Awareness
New Global Studies
Graduate Certificate program
Opportunities offered to
International students
College of the Rockies has
hosted students from more than
27 countries around the world.
The International Education and
Development Department is
committed to providing learning
opportunities for students visiting
Canada.
English Language Training/ESL
Mobility projects/Exchange
students
Direct entry to academic
programs
Transfer programs/opportunities
to attend Canadian Universities
Career training for the
workplace
To read more about these
opportunities go to:
www.cotr.bc.ca/interDev/
Learn more about services provided by the
International Education and Development Department at:
www.cotr.bc.ca/cotr-International/
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A.1 Academic misconduct
includes, but is not limited to
plagiarism and cheating.
A.2Definitions:
Plagiarism: includes but is
not limited to the submission
or presentation of oral or
written words and/or ideas
of others without proper
acknowledgement. It is an
academic offence. It ranges
from an entire assignment
which is not the student’s own
work to specific passages
within an assignment which
are taken from a source
without acknowledgement to
the creator of that source.
Cheating: may include but
is not limited to dishonesty
or attempted dishonesty
impacting exams, tests, and
papers. This includes, but is
not limited to:
a) use of notes, diagrams,
books, and other aids,
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other than those provided
and/or approved by the
invigilator or examiner.
b) communicating with
others for the purpose
of exchanging, giving
or obtaining information
relative to an examination,
presentation or test.
c) copying from the work
of others.
d) conveying or exposing
information to others taking
the exam or test.
e) stealing of tests and/
or examinations or any
applicable program or
course materials.
f) impersonating a student or
applicant at an examination
or assessment.
g) resubmission of the
same document, paper or
presentation more than
once, either at this College
or another, without the
prior written approval of the
instructor. (E.g., computer
paper graded on use of
technology, resubmitted re
English/Creative Writing to
be graded on content.)
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Student(s): shall include
students and students
in College recognized
partnerships.
Employee(s): shall include
employees and employees
in College recognized
partnerships.
Procedures
B.1 It is the responsibility of
every student to refrain
from and avoid committing
academic misconduct.
every student to learn the
proper procedure for the
acknowledgment of the work
of others. Students who are
unsure of what constitutes
plagiarism are advised to
consult with an instructor
or advisor.
every student to become
familiar with applicable
College procedures.
Disciplinary Action
B.4.1 An invigilator, examiner
or faculty member, as
applicable, upon ascertaining
that academic misconduct
has occurred, may:
a) confiscate the exam(s)
or assignments(s).
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b) remove the student from
the examination room,
course, program activity,
or College.
c) reduce the weight
of an examination or
assignment towards the
overall course grade.
d) provide a failing grade,
or “0” in the exam,
assignment
or course in which the
misconduct occurred.
e) refer the matter to
the Student Discipline
Committee.
B.4.2 An invigilator or examiner
shall provide a written report
of the academic misconduct
and disciplinary action
imposed to
the respective instructor.
B.4.3 Guidelines and procedures
shall be followed as
per College procedures
document 2.4.6 Student
Discipline.
B.4.4 A student may appeal a
final grade assigned to a
course or a program only
through College Procedure
2.5.3 Student Grade
Appeals.
B.5 A student suspended from
the College of the Rockies
as a result of academic
misconduct will not receive
credit from the College of
the Rockies for courses
taken elsewhere during the
suspension.
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These guidelines and
procedures have been
developed to protect the
interests of the College and
the employee, associate
and/or student in such
circumstances.
Definitions
Associates:
may include but is not limited to
members of the College
Board, External Program
Advisory members, Collegeapproved volunteers and
College recognized partners.
Copyright:
exclusive right to the specific
expression of an idea, to
produce and reproduce
defined “works”.
Such rights arise solely under
Canadian Copyright Act.
The work must be the
original product of an
author’s labour and skill.
Note: copyright may be owned
by the creator, the
employer, the individual
who commissions a work
(photo, print, portrait, digital
materials, etc.) for valuable
consideration, or transferred
to another party
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A.1 From time to time, College
employees, associates
and/or students may
develop and produce
intellectual property which
is marketable and/or subject
to copyright protection.
Works/materials:
includes, but is not limited to,
written materials, artistic
materials, computer files,
software, video or audio
tapes, training aids,
inventions, audiovisual
materials or test equipment
developed by an
employee(s), student(s) or
associate(s) of the College
of the Rockies in the course
of employment, enrolment
or affiliation at or with the
Moral Rights:
a) the right to prevent use of
the work/materials in
association with a service,
product, institution or cause,
in such a way that would
prejudice the author’s
reputation or honour.
b) the right to prevent distortion,
damage or change the
work in any way that would
prejudice the author’s
reputation or honour.
Scope:
A.3.1 These guidelines and
procedures apply to all
employees, students and
associates of the College of
the Rockies.
A.3.2 These guidelines and
procedures shall apply
but may not be limited
to determination and
assignment of ownership,
copyright and moral rights.
A.3.3 Agreements entered into
with the College shall
be formal agreements,
requiring signatories as per
Board policy.
A.3.3 Signing Authorities.
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Student and/or Associate
Copyright:
B.3.1 Copyright, ownership and
moral rights associated with
works/materials produced
as part of or as a result of
student course work and/or
activities; i.e., course work,
activites and/or projects
carried out by, under the
direction of, and/or funded
by the College of the
Rockies, shall vest with the
B.3.2 Students violating the
Canadian Copyright Act will
be subject to the College
of the Rockies Procedures
2.4.5 Student Conduct &
Responsibilities and 2.4.6
Student Discipline
B.3.3 Copyright, ownership and
moral rights associated with
works/materials produced
as part of or as a result of
association with the College
and/or involvement in
College activities or projects
carried out by, under the
direction of, and/or funded
by the College of the
Rockies, shall vest with the
per these guidelines and
procedures. In the event
that the student or associate
does not apply for copyright
and ownership, the College
shall retain ownership and
all copyright and moral
rights shall vest with the
College.
B.4.2.2 Where a student or
associate has made written
request for copyright to the
Office of the Bursar, the
Assistant to the Bursar and
the appropriate Dean will
determine, based on these
guidelines, whether such
copyright and/or ownership
may be assigned to the
student or associate, or
remain with the College.
Such decisions will be
binding on the College and
the student or associate.
B.4.2.3 If a student or associate
is granted copyright and/or
moral rights are waived by
the College, the effective
date of the copyright will
be the date the request is
received in the Office of the
Bursar.
Student or Associate:
B.4.2.1 If a student or associate
wishes to retain copyright,
ownership and/or moral
rights for any materials, s/
he shall initiate a request
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Please be reminded that using or
possessing prohibited or restricted
drugs/substances without
prescription or legal authority
on College property is strictly
prohibited.
This includes consumption of
drugs or alcohol either at the
activity site or in sufficient quantity
prior to the event or activity to
significantly impair participation
and/or behaviour.
Participating in any College of
the Rockies recreation event or
activity under the influence of
drugs or alcohol is STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.
Any violations will result in
immediate ejection (of the
individual or team) from the event
or activity with the possibility of
suspension from all future COTR
recreation events or activities.
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Instructor Missing?
If you arrive at your class at the appointed
time and there is no instructor, please
check for signs posted on/outside the
door or go to: www.cotr.bc.ca/portal
on a College computer and look under
cancelled classes on the Message Board.
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Babies / toddlers
diapers
bottled milk
toys
crayons and paper
prescription medication and
extra eye glasses.
(Keep at least one week’s
supply of medication in your
emergency kit and include
copies of prescriptions for your
medicine and glasses.)
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dog/cat food, medications
emergency food and water kit
have at least a three-day supply
of food and water on hand
Water
four litres per person per day:
two for drinking and two for
food preparation, hygiene and
dishwashing; include pets
Food
choose ready-to-eat foods that
your family likes and that don’t
need refrigeration
enough for at least 72 hours,
canned food: soups, stews,
baked beans, pasta, meat,
poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits,
crackers and biscuits, honey,
peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt
and pepper, sugar, instant
coffee, tea
replace canned food and dry
goods once a year
Equipment
knives, forks, spoons
disposable cups and plates
manual can opener, bottle
opener
waterproof matches and plastic
garbage bags
fuel stove and fuel (follow
manufacturer’s instructions)
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This area of the province is prone
to wildfiires and evacuations
are possible. Listed below are
supplies recommended to address
any emergency situation, with
additional suggested supplies for a
prolonged influenza outbreak.
flashlight and batteries (in case
the lights go out)
radio and batteries (so you can
listen to news bulletins)
spare batteries (for radio,
flashlight, cell phones, etc.)
first aid kit
candles and matches/lighter
extra car keys and cash
(including coins/cards for
telephone)
important papers (identification
for everyone, personal
documents)
food and bottled water (see
food list)
clothing and footwear (one
change of clothes per person)
blankets or sleeping bags (one
blanket or sleeping bag per
person)
toilet paper and other personal
supplies
whistle (in case you need to
attract someone’s attention)
playing cards, games, books
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Infuenza Preparedness
Additional Emergency Supplies
for a prolonged influenza
outbreak
thermometer
an additional two litres of
water for each person in your
household — people with
influenza may require more
hydration
fluids with electrolytes i.e.,
vegetable juices, sports drinks.
medications, including those for
headaches, fever and cough.
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Note: Aspirin® should not be
given to children 20 years old or
younger because of the risk of
Reye’s Syndrome.
copy of the BC HealthGuide,
which provides a range of
information on health concerns,
symptoms, home treatment and
other care options.
To get a copy of the English
edition, visit your local pharmacy
or Government Agent’s Office, or
refer to the Guide online at:
www.bchealthguide.org/
healthguide.stm
Spitting is one way of spreading infectious
diseases including TB and influenza.
Dried sputum can become airborne;
therefore, spitting is strongly discouraged
at all COTR campuses.
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Student Conduct and
Responsibilities
(Procedures Manual 2.4.5)
Standard of Conduct
A.1.1 Every student is responsible
for his or her actions and
speech, whether acting
individually or in a group,
at all times while on the
campuses of the College of
the Rockies and at all times
during off-campus Collegerelated activities.
for respecting authority,
meeting program and
course obligations,
maintaining integrity
in scholastic work,
demonstrating standards
of conduct and complying
with all College policies,
procedures and guidelines.
for conducting him/herself
in a manner which respects
and promotes the dignity
of others, in a spirit of
cooperation and mutual
respect.
A.1.4 Failure to accept the
responsibilities as noted
may result in disciplinary
action from the College of
the Rockies as per College
Procedures 2.4.6 Student
Discipline. Disciplinary
action may be appealed
as per College Procedures
2.4.7 Appeal Process for
Student Discipline.
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Definitions
Student(s)-shall include College
of the Rockies’ students and
students in College- recognized
partnerships.
Employee(s)-shall include College
of the Rockies’ employees and
employees in College-recognized
partnerships.
Responsibilities
for respecting and upholding
the laws of Canada, the
statutes of the Province
of British Columbia, and
the by-laws of respective
communities at all times
while on College property
or while involved in College
activities.
A.2.2 Noncompliance with the
laws may initiate police
investigation and/or may
result in disciplinary action
and/or expulsion from the
College of the Rockies. (See
Section 37 of the Colleges
Act, 1996).
A.2.3 Students who become
aware of infractions which
are considered conduct
endangering personal
health and safety have a
responsibility to report the
infractions immediately to an
employee.
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A.3.1 Failure by a student to
maintain appropriate
standards of conduct on any
campus of the College of
the Rockies, its recognized
partners, or during any
College of the Rockies
related activities off campus,
may result in disciplinary
action by the College of the
Rockies.
A.3.2 Examples of student
conduct which are
inappropriate and may lead
to discipline include, but are
not limited to, the following:
a) interfering with or
endangering the
operations of the College;
b) interfering with other
students’ ability to learn;
c) endangering the health
or safety of others;
d) using, possessing or
selling intoxicating
beverages without legal
authority to do so;
e) using or possessing
prohibited or restricted
drugs/substances without
prescription or legal
authority;
g) possessing or using
fireworks without College
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false information,
withholding information
or accurate information in
order to obtain a College
of the Rockies document
(i.e., ID Card, receipt,
transcript) or to obtain
admission to a College
of the Rockies course
or program;
i) engaging in disruptive
or disorderly conduct
which includes, but is
not limited to: physical
or verbal abuse of
another person; abusive,
indecent, profane or
vulgar language; obscene
actions; disrespect for
the rights and privileges
of others;
j) misusing or abusing
College property or the
property of others;
k) willful disregard of or
refusal to comply with
directions of College
officials, security
personnel, instructors,
employees, or law
enforcement officers
acting in the performance
of their duties;
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all policies and procedures
that guide behavior and
discipline.
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Aboriginal Education
College of the Rockies offers
a wide range of Aboriginal
education programs, courses
services and supports.
For a complete list of Aboriginal
programs and courses and for
information on scholarships
and bursaries please check our
website:
www.cotr.bc.ca/aboriginal
The Coordinator of Aboriginal
Education, the Aboriginal
Education Advisor and the
Elders in Residence can
provide academic, personal and
cultural support to all students
of Aboriginal ancestry. NonAboriginal students and others
seeking Aboriginal information
are also welcome to contact us.
Services provided by COTR
Aboriginal Education include:
Educational and career
advising and planning;
Information on Aboriginal
programs and courses;
College orientation and tours;
Aboriginal funding and awards
information;
Peer support and tutoring;
Advocacy;
Personal and cultural support
and referrals;
Special recreation, social and
cultural activities for Aboriginal
students and their families
(organized by the ASA and
the Elders in Residence).
The Aboriginal Advisory
Committee of community
representatives and educators
assists College of the Rockies in
serving Aboriginal students and
communities by providing advice
and supporting the development
and ongoing review of Aboriginal
programs and services.
The Aboriginal Student lounge,
located in Room 140 at the main
Cranbrook Campus, provides
a place for studying, small
gatherings or just having a coffee
and meeting other students.
All Aboriginal students
are strongly encouraged to
let the Aboriginal Education
Coordinator know you are here
as soon as possible so you will
be included on the Aboriginal
student distribution list. This list
is used throughout the academic
year to share information about
new Aboriginal programs,
courses, awards, cultural events
and Aboriginal training and
employment opportunities.
Aboriginal Education Contact Information
Robyn Beattie-Laine, Aboriginal Education Coordinator
250-489-8209 or toll-free at 877-489-2687 ext. 3209;
or by email: beattie-laine@cotr.bc.ca
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Open your web browser and type:
www.cotr.bc.ca/accessCOTR
in the address bar. When you log
into AccessCOTR for the very
first time you will need to select,
I’m new to AccessCOTR and
follow the directions to create
your UserID and password.
Once you have your UserID
and password you can access
AccessCOTR through the Student
Menu of the COTR main website,
or by typing: www.cotr.bc.ca/
accessCOTR in the address bar
of your web browser.
Create your
own journey.
AccessCOTR, offers a number
of online services such as:
View and change your user
account information and
contact information;
Search for course sections;
Select courses for
My Preferred List;
Register for course
sections;
Drop course sections;
Check your account
summary and balance;
Make a payment;
Check and/or print your
class schedule;
View your grades/transcript;
View or print your T2202A
student tax credit form.
NEW! Evaluate your
progress in meeting the
requirements of your
program.
The Online Registration Guide is
available under student resources
on the COTR Student Portal at
www.cotr.bc.ca/portal/.
Contact us if you have
questions or need extra help
by emailing: reghelp@cotr.bc.ca
or by phone 250-489-8237
or toll-free: 1-877-489-2687
ext. 3237
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Be sure to check out College
of the Rockies home page which
provides you with complete
access to all of the services
provided by COTR.
It links to many resources,
including the Gateway,
Student and Staff Portals,
Online Registration and all
of the programs offered by
Computer Centre
The Student Computer Centre
is located in the lower foyer and
is accessible via the Library.
There are 30 computers with MS
Windows for student use, as well
as a printer to create a hard copy
of your class projects.
NOTE:
If you encounter any technical
difficulties contact the Student
Help Desk, which is located
within the Graphics Lab in
the Library or by visiting:
helpdesk.cotr.bc.ca
Provide full contact info and
students can expect a response
within four working hours.
Did you know?
The College offers many courses
through distance and online formats.
Go to the College website
www.cotr.bc.ca/cotrOnline
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accommodations, students
are responsible for providing
documentation that verifies the
disability.
The Disability Services office
is located in Student Services,
Cranbrook Campus or call:
250-489-8283 or
1-877-489-2687 ext. 3283
Examples of
support/
accommodation
offered
Referral for a Learning
Skills Assessment
Study/learning strategies
Career planning
Short term personal
counselling/referral to
community resources
Assistance with course
selection/registration
Instructor liaison
Physical access
Assistance with applying
for grants
General advocacy
Note takers in the
classroom
Course materials
in alternate formats
(electronic text, large
print, etc)
Exam accommodations
(extra time, separate
room, scribe, use of a
computer)
Adaptive equipment and
assistive technology
One-to-one tutors
Taping of lectures
Copies of visually
presented materials
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Disability Services fosters
the success of students with
disabilities. We are committed
to providing individualized
services and accommodations
to students with psychological,
physical or learning disabilities.
Our service aims to eliminate
barriers so that students with
disabilities can attain their
educational goals at COTR.
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Know the Symptoms
Feeling depressed and
hopeless
Difficulty sleeping
Increased high risk behaviours
Withdrawing from others
Suicidal thoughts
Excessive weight gain or loss
Feeling highly irritable or
aggressive
Unable to make decisions
Abuse of alcohol and drugs
Intense worry without reason
Small problems seem
overwhelming
Any of these symptoms by
themselves may be passing signs
of stress but if they cluster and
become more persistent they
should be cause for concern.
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Guidelines for
Seeking Help
Talk to someone you trust;
don’t suffer alone.
Contact Student Services to make
an appointment with an Advisor for
referral to an appropriate service.
Call Interior Health’s Emergency
Response Worker available:
Monday to Friday 1 - 8:30 pm;
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am 4:30 pm for crisis intervention and
referral: 250-919-1725
Call the Crisis Line, available 24
hours a day, seven days a week:
250-426-8407
or 1-800-667-8407
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Student Services offers a wide
range of services to help meet
your educational, career and
personal goals.
Visit our website for more information on the services we provide:
www.cotr.bc.ca/sservices
Services may vary from
campus to campus.
Educational and advising
services
Course and career planning
Help with timetables,
prerequisites and transfer credit
Academic and career
assessment services
Tutoring
Writing lab
Tools for Success workshops
Services for students with
disabilities
Aboriginal programs and
services
Student employment services
College/university information
Apprenticeship services
For more information or
an appointment contact us:
250-489-8243
or toll-free:
1-877-489-2687 ext. 3243
or email:
studentservices@cotr.bc.ca
Student Services Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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email
Your COTR email
account is
Click on the webmail link on
the portal page to access your
College email.
It’s the way we communicate with
you throughout the year. Please
ensure you activate it immediately
so you don’t miss out on important
information such as your exam
schedules, refund deadlines,
scholarships, etc.
The first time you log on, you will
need to register with the password
reset software. Please follow the
screen prompts and answer the
three questions. You will then be
able to reset your password should
you forget it.
IMPORTANT!
First time log in
To activate your email go to an
open computer lab and log on with
the following information:
User ID: Enter your student
number e.g. XXXXXXX
Password: Enter your student
number e.g. XXXXXXX
Domain: COTRNET
Online students can reset their
password by visiting:
ssrpm.cotr.bc.ca in Internet
Explorer.
Maintain your account by deleting
old mail and emptying your deleted
items folder on a regular basis.
To empty your deleted emails, right
click on the deleted items folder
and select “Empty deleted items”
from the menu.
Computer Help Desk
(250-489-2751)
Phone 3333
OPTION 1
or visit
helpdesk.cotr.bc.ca
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If you are a resident of a province
other than British Columbia you
will need to apply to the last
province of which you were a
resident for 12 months.
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National Student Loan
Service Centre
Public Institutions Division
PO Box 4030
Mississauga, ON L5A 4M4
Toll Free: 1-888-815-4514
BCSL Service Bureau
PO Box 4878, Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 4A4
Toll Free: 1-877-535-7680
COTR Awards,
Scholarships and
Bursaries
Bursaries and scholarships are
offered twice a year to current
COTR students. Applications
are available for COTR awards
in November and February
each year.
CanLearn Interactive is a one-stop
web-based resource that provides
information, products and services
to help Canadians decide what
and where to study and how to
cover the costs of their education
in Canada or abroad.
www.canlearn.ca
For a complete list of COTR
Awards, Scholarships and
Bursaries go the awards page:
www.cotr.bc.ca/FinancialAid/
Check often as new awards are
posted throughout the year.
Student Emergency
Loan Fund
StudentAid BC, Ministry of
Advanced Education
PO Box 9180
Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, BC V8W 9H9
Toll Free: 1-800-561-1818
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apply on-line at:
www.StudentAidBC.ca
Additional Financial
Assistance Resources
Create your
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Students can apply for
government student loans and
grants while attending full-time or
part-time post-secondary studies.
Students are urged to apply six
weeks prior to starting classes.
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Financial Aid
Short-term loans may be made to
students requiring immediate funds
for educational or survival purposes.
You must make an appointment
with the Financial Aid Officer to
apply for an emergency loan.
Additional Scholarship
Resources
You can also find many resources
at the following web sites:
scholarshipscanada.com
studentawards.com
For more information contact
us at 250-489-8264 or toll-free:
1-877-489-2687 ext. 3264.
Don’t let finances stand in the way of your education!
Apply today!
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Gateway to the Rockies
The Gateway is an informational
website developed and
maintained by College of the
Rockies Library staff.
The one-stop site hosted on the
COTR server is updated weekly
with new information that you
may find useful for term papers,
trip planning and participating in
community events.
The site is composed of hot links
to hundreds of local government
and service club web pages such
as the City and Chamber in each
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area, the Regional District and
Economic Development offices,
as well as many retail, tourism
and service-oriented businesses.
Be sure to use the Gateway if
you need any information about:
business and tourism; career
and employment; education;
environment; government
and statistics; labour market
information; natural resources;
and science and technology.
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A+10
A
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Excellent
A-
8
B+
B
B-
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6
5
Good
C+
C
C-
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3
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Satisfactory
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F
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Minimum Pass
Failure
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NCG
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Definitions
Term Grade Point Average
Multiply the grade point achieved
in each course by the credit
value of the course and divide
the sum by the number of credits
attempted in the semester.
Cumulative Grade Point
Average
Multiply the grade point achieved
in each course by the credit value
of the course and divide the sum
by the total number of credits
attempted.
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A student wishing to appeal a
final grade must contact Student
Services staff within two weeks
from the date of receiving the
grade to discuss reasons for the
appeal and to receive information
concerning the appeal process
and associated date deadlines.
Instructor Missing?
If you arrive at your class at the appointed
time and there is no instructor, please
check for signs posted on/outside the
door or go to: www.cotr.bc.ca/portal
on a College computer and look under
cancelled classes on the Message Board.
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Graphics Lab
The Graphics Lab is located in
the lower foyer inside the Learning
Resource Centre and is available
to all students working on
class projects.
Paper
At the start of each semester
(September and January)
registered student accounts are
credited with $30 - enough for 300
black and white pages at 10 cents
each. Colour copies are 25 cents
each. Once this amount is used
students may purchase additional
computer printing at the Library
Circulation Desk.
Materials
Some materials are available
for sale from the Library or
Bookstore to students working
on class projects.
Graphics Computers
The Graphics computers are
to be used for scanning and
creating graphics and are
equipped with a wide range
of software for your use.
They also have DVD burners
for saving large graphic files.
Access to a full colour laser
printer is included.
Laminator
Students may laminate their
projects at a cost of $1 per foot.
It generally takes about
20 minutes for the laminator to
warm up if it hasn’t been used
recently, so make sure you don’t
wait until the last minute.
Please remember
that you are not the
only one who uses the
Graphics Lab.
Clean up after
yourself and leave
the equipment as
you found it!
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Your Student ID Card is also
your Library card and allows you
access to student computer labs.
So..... be sure not to lose it, as the
replacement cost is $5.
Create your
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College of the Rockies provides
you with a current Photo Student
Card.
Photos for ID cards are taken in
the Library.
Proof of registration must be
presented.
Students can pick up their
completed cards at the Library
Circulation Desk.
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ID Cards
For Student ID Card information call 250-489-8294
Student Name
www.cotr.bc.ca
2700 College Way
Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7
250-489-2751
Student
ID: 0000000
Valid thru: Apr 2012
31111120233894
NOTE: Vending Machines:
All complaints regarding the beverage
vendor service or malfunctioning beverage
vending machines should be reported to
the Campus Life and Athletics department.
Refunds for loss of money in the vending
machines are done by the Campus Life
and Athletics department. Refunds are
processed in the Gymnasium during
regular business hours.
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The College IT Department
is committed to supporting
student success by providing
students with
email and network accounts
access to desktop graphics
and video production
support from the Graphics Lab
in the Library
drop-in laptop access to
the College network
access to photocopying,
laminating, etc. from the
Graphics Lab (some fees
may apply)
The College maintains a wi-fi
network at each campus which is
available to students and guests.
Access to this network is available
by connecting to the ‘COTRPublic’
network at any of our campuses.
Students are reminded that
downloads of copyrighted
materials are both monitored
and a violation of College
policy. Students who download
copyrighted materials may have
their network privileges revoked.
Computer Help Desk
(250-489-2751)
Phone 3333
OPTION 1
or visit
helpdesk.cotr.bc.ca
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You can access the portal by
using this address:
www.cotr.bc.ca/portal
The portal can provide you access
to the following features from
any computer that can connect
through the Internet.
Announcement Board
Buy and Sell
Contact Info
Course Outlines
Final Exam Schedules
Grades
Important Dates
Quick Links
Registration
Student Services
Web Mail
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A portal is like a small corner
of the Internet designed for
use by members of the College
community only.
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Intranet Portal
Learn more about your COTR Network Account at:
http://www.cotr.bc.ca/myCOTR
and click ‘Student Network Accounts’
Kids on Campus and
Friendship Forest
Children’s Centres
Kids on Campus
is a non-profit licensed facility
offering quality child care for
children from birth to school age.
Kids on Campus is located at the
College of the Rockies Cranbrook
main campus adjacent to the
Kinsman Water Park.
The centre is open from 7:45 am
to 5:15 pm, Monday to Friday.
For more information call
250-489-8220 or
email: koc@cotr.bc.ca
Friendship Forest
is a non-profit licensed facility
offering quality child care for
16 children aged 30 months
to school age.
Friendship Forest is located at
College of the Rockies, Room 109
and is open 8 am - 5 pm
Monday through Friday.
For more information
call 250-489-8276 or
email: ff@cotr.bc.ca
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The Library at College of the
Rockies is your most valuable
resource for all print and online
material sources. Not only does
our Library provide traditional
services but we also provide
access to the following -
Information Sessions
The Library offers information
sessions to help you with Library
research. Please contact our
reference staff to arrange for a
group session or one-on-one
instruction at: library@cotr.bc.ca
Media Services
Digital cameras, video editing
and a graphics lab are available
to students who are working on
challenging class projects. Come
talk to our audio visual experts!
Computer Lab
The Library offers free use of the
computer labs and public access
computers to search Library
catalogues and databases or to
work on projects and assignments.
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Laptops
The Library has laptops that
are available for students to
take out on loan. A waiver must
be signed and is kept on file.
Borrowing periods for the
laptops are four-hours, overnight
loan and weekend loan.
Fines are charged by the hour
if the laptop is returned late.
For more information contact the
Circulation Desk by emailing:
CIRCDESK@cotr.bc.ca
Ask at the Circulation Desk about
booking one of our four study
rooms for quiet study/small group
study space.
Library Hours
Please check the Library
Homepage for current hours
of operation at:
http://library.cotr.bc.ca
Reference Hours:
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday.
For after hours reference use the
virtual reference service available
on our website library.cotr.bc.ca
or visit askaway.org
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Our new mobile version of the
COTR website makes accessing
important information easy to
find when you’re on the move.
Point your smartphone or
mobile device to:
http://m.cotr.ca or scan the QR
code on the right to check out
these mobile features:
• Bookstore textbook calculator
• Cancelled Class Notices
• Library catalogue and database search
• Chat with a Reference
Librarian (ASKaway)
• Social Media links
• College phone and email directory
• Important dates
• Student Job Board
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Mobile Web
What’s this? Go to:
http://bit.ly/COTRbarcode
to learn more.
Sync your COTR email to your smartphone
Don’t miss out on important
messages from your instructors
or notices from COTR
administration. Sync your COTR
email to your smartphone and
keep all of your mail messages in
one place. Refer to your phone’s
manual for instructions on how to
sync email accounts.
Here’s the information you’ll
need when syncing your COTR
account:
• email address: i.e.,
“jsmith@cotr.bc.ca”
• Server address:
cotrmail.cotr.bc.ca
• Domain: cotrnet
• UserName: your student number
• Password: your COTR network password
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Online Learning
Do you ever wish you could take
a particular course or go back to
school to complete a certificate
or diploma but ‘life’ keeps getting
in the way? Work and family
commitments can make it difficult
to attend classes on a regular
basis. Online learning could be
the answer for you – allowing you
to work on your own schedule
from the comfort of your home!
While it is true that online learning
may not be for everyone –
if you have access to the Internet,
are self-motivated and have
good time-management skills,
you may be a good candidate for
learning online. At the College
of the Rockies, we are continually
expanding and developing
our online courses to better
suit your needs.
In addition to convenience and
flexibility, many students find that
online learning offers them the
opportunity to learn collaboratively
with their classmates, interact
more effectively with instructors,
and build and enhance their
technology skills – very important
in today’s workplace.
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Complete your credential
entirely online!
The College’s extensive online
offerings provide the opportunity
to complete many certificates,
diplomas and specialties entirely
online. You can also complete
a number of degree programs
when you combine online learning
at COTR with courses offered
through ApplyBC. Full-time online
students are eligible to apply for
student loan funding to help or
fully cover related expenses.
For more information on online
learning, or to browse our list
of online courses, visit
Technical Problems?
Call the Student Help Desk
toll-free at 1-877-489-2687
ext. 3333 or visit:
helpdesk.cotr.bc.ca
More information?
Get complete online program
and course listings, helpful hints,
or learn more about
online learning at:
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1. Transfer credit may be granted
toward a COTR program to
registered students for formal
work completed at another
post-secondary institution.
Students should realize that
while credit may be given for
a course with a “D” grade, the
College reserves the option
not to accept that course and
grade as a prerequisite for
another COTR course.
(NOTE: A minimum grade point
average of C is required for credit
towards the Associate Degrees in
Arts or Science)
2. Students seeking transfer
credit for a course must
complete the Application for
Transfer Credit form, attach
official transcripts (or note
that they will be sent from
another institution) and course
outlines and submit them to
the Articulation Officer.
3. All approved transfer credit is
identified on the permanent
student record. Other
institutions evaluate all postsecondary work completed
and will assign their own credit
evaluation.
4. Residency requirement:
25% of required credits for
certificates, diplomas or
associate degrees must be
completed at College of
the Rockies.
5. While the College makes
every effort to ensure that
information regarding transfer
credit is accurate and up to
date, this information is subject
to change. Therefore, it is
the student’s responsibility
to verify the current status
of course or program
transferability with receiving
institutions.
For Transfer Guides for British Columbia Universities and University
Colleges go to the website: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Phones for
EMERGENCY USE ONLY
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and outside the Cranbrook
Campus.
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COLLEGE SECURITY
Contact from emergency or desk
phones by dialing:
222
WA L K I N G S A F E R
If you require assistance to the
College parking lot or the College
Residence front door
5-10 pm dial:
222
FIRE, AMBULANCE, POLICE
Contact from emergency or desk phones
by dialing:
9
followed by
911
Note: If using a pay phone dial 911. No coins are needed.
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