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Policies
Policies
for On-line and Co-operative Programs
Policies for Classrom Programs
Admissions
Registration
Enrollment
Student conduct and dismissal
Conflict resolution
Refunds
Copyright
Admissions
Gaia College programs are open to everyone with a strong interest
in organic land care. Our programs are delivered at the college
level, and we expect applicants to have a high school education
and a working proficiency in reading and writing English.
Students without this level of prior education may require more
time to study, complete the assignments, and participate in the
on-line discussions. Also, they may not have the skills to produce
acceptable assignments in order to graduate with a Gaia College
Certificate. While these applicants may still be admitted to the
program, they agree, by registering for a program, to hold Gaia
College blameless should they fail to satisfactorily complete the
program of study.
Gaia College reserves the right to refuse admission.
Registration
Students may register on-line at the Gaia College web site, or by
mail. The documentation for registration by mail can be printed
off the web site.
Enrollment
There is no limit to the number of students who may enroll in the
on-line programs.
Student conduct and dismissal
Students may be dismissed from the program for the following reasons:
- Invalidated payment of fees,
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- Providing incorrect registration information,
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- Publishing, distributing or sharing access to program
material without prior written authorization, and
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- Conducting him- or herself in a disrespectful manner
in any communications related to our programs.
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In case of dismissal, written notice will be sent to the student’s
e-mail address.
Conflict resolution
Should conflict arise between students, between student(s) and an
instructor, or between student(s) and Gaia College, the following
guidelines apply: First, an attempt should be made to resolve the
conflict directly with the person involved. If this is not successful,
the parties involved may contact a mediator from the
list of mediators posted on the Gaia College web site. The mediator
can simply act as an advisor or sounding board to help the parties
resolve the conflict, or may directly mediate between the parties.
The mediator may request written submissions from all parties, and
may provide a written decision.
If the mediator cannot satisfactorily provide a resolution, the
issue must be presented in writing to the Council of Mediators,
which is composed of all the mediators posted on the Gaia College
web site. The Council of Mediators will arrive at a resolution by
majority decision. This decision is final.
Refund Policy
This policy applies to both Canadian and International students.
| Non-Refundble Fees |
- Application Fees
- Registration Fees
- Subscription fees to on-line texts and instructional material
- Assignment evaluation fees
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Refundable Fees |
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If written (e-mail) notice of withdrawal is received before commencement
of study, all tuition fees paid are refunded. Students are deemed
to have commenced their studies upon activation of their access
to the interactive student web space.
If written (e-mail) notice of withdrawal is received or the student
is dismissed (in writing / by e-mail) within the first week of
study, Gaia College may retain 30% of the tuition fees.
No part of the tuition will be refunded after completion of
the first week of study.
Refunds owing to students must be paid within 30 days of receipt
of written notice of withdrawal or within 30 days of written notice
of dismissal.
Copyright
By posting assignments and other material to the Gaia College web
site students grant limited copyright to Gaia College for the purpose
of making archival copies, and publishing their work for informational
and promotional purposes.
Admissions
Registration
Enrollment
Student conduct and dismissal
Conflict resolution
Refunds
Copyright
Admissions
Gaia College programs are open to everyone with a strong interest
in organic land care. Our programs are delivered at the college
level, and we expect applicants to have a high school education
and a working proficiency in reading and writing English.
While applicants without this level of prior education will still
be admitted to the program, they agree, by registering for a program,
to hold Gaia College blameless should they fail to satisfactorily
complete the program of study.
Gaia College reserves the right to refuse admission.
Registration
Students may register on-line at the Gaia College web site, or by
mail. The documentation for registration by mail can be printed
off the web site.
Enrollment
Limits to the number of students who may enroll in any particular
program are stated in each case.
Student conduct and dismissal
Students may be dismissed from the program for the following reasons:
- Invalidated payment of fees,
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- Providing incorrect registration information,
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- Publishing, distributing or sharing access to program
material without prior written authorization, and
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- Conducting him- or herself in a disrespectful manner
in any communications related to our programs.
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In case of dismissal, written notice will be sent to the student’s
e-mail address.
Conflict resolution
Should conflict arise between students, between student(s) and an
instructor, or between student(s) and Gaia College, the following
guidelines apply:First, an attempt should be made to resolve the
conflict directly with the person involved. If this is not successful,
the parties involved may contact a mediator from the
list of mediators posted on the Gaia College web site. The mediator
can simply act as an advisor or sounding board to help the parties
resolve the conflict, or may directly mediate between the parties.
The mediator may request written submissions from all parties, and
may provide a written decision.
If the mediator cannot satisfactorily provide a resolution, the
issue must be presented in writing to the Council of Mediators,
which is composed of all the mediators posted on the Gaia College
web site. The Council of Mediators will arrive at a resolution by
majority decision. This decision is final.
Refund Policy
This policy applies only to courses offered directly by Gaia College. For courses offered by our educational partners the refund policy of our respective partner applies.
Short Programs (offered over a period of 1 week or less)
This policy applies to both Canadian and International students.
If written (e-mail) notice of withdrawal is received before commencement
of the program, all tuition fees paid are refunded.
No fees are refunded after commencement of the program.
Longer Programs (offered over a period of more than 1 week)
This policy applies to both Canadian and International students.
Non-Refundble Fees
Any portion of the program fee allocated for: |
- Textbooks and other instructional materials
- Access to on-line resources
- Non-refundable registration fees (if specified as non-refundable)
- Meals and refreshments
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Refundable Fees |
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If written (e-mail) notice of withdrawal is received before commencement
of the program, all tuition fees paid are refunded.
If written (e-mail) notice of withdrawal is received or the student
is dismissed (in writing / by e-mail) within the first week of
commencement of the program, Gaia College may retain 30% of the
tuition fees.
No part of the tuition will be refunded after completion of
the first week of study.
Refunds owing to students shall be paid within 30 days of receipt
of written notice of withdrawal or within 30 days of written notice
of dismissal.
Copyright
By posting assignments and other material to the Gaia College web
site students grant limited copyright to Gaia College for the purpose
of making archival copies, and publishing their work for informational
and promotional purposes.
Revised November 3, 2008
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