![]() The Disability Advisor at The Glenn Crombie Centre will work with the program staff and the student to ensure the venue is accessible specific to the student needs. The college learning environment, including mandatory field trips, will be made fully accessible for students with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Students participating in voluntary or non-sanctioned activities/field trips are not covered by College insurance and must sign the appropriate liability waiver. The Dean/Director’s signature on the field trip plan is evidence of College sanction for the field trip. The appropriate Dean/Director must approve plansĬambrian College insurance is only available to participants if the College sanctions the field trip. If a course involves College sanctioned field trips the following information, if available, should be clearly stated in the course outline: location(s), timing, duration, and cost (if any). It will also allow students to identify any special needs they may have so appropriate measures can be taken to address these needs. These sessions also give students a chance to share their thoughts and ideas about the field trip, to make suggestions or request specific activities, and to identify any concerns they may have. ![]() Pre-trip briefing sessions are important so that everyone is aware of what is being planned and what the objectives and expected outcomes are for the participants. Field trip leaders should conduct appropriate risk management assessments and put in place measures to ensure the safety and accessibility for all field trip participants. ![]() And while field trips can provide real life contact with instructional subjects, increasing the value of the learning experience overall, these activities may also present unique risks and hazards to participants. Approved by: Academic Advisory Council – Approved by: Senior Executive Committee Effective Date – September, 2010 Replaces – DecemPosition Statementįield trips are an important component of the educational process and are supported and encouraged by the College.
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