electives and selectives

Jun 24, 2015

Why are there minimum and maximum enrollment numbers for selectives?

It takes a budget to run each selective. A minimum enrollment number is put in place to justify the cost of conducting the selective. A maximum enrollment number is put in place to limit the amount of students registered for a selective. We need to consider room space and van rental space. Additionally, it ensures… 

Jun 24, 2015

What happens when a selective does not reach minimum enrollment?

The selective is cancelled, as we could not justify the cost of running the selective without minimum enrollment. If a selective is cancelled, Student Services will contact each student enrolled. 

Jun 24, 2015

Can I add a selective that is at its maximum enrollment if I obtain instructor permission?

No, all students must follow the selective guidelines that have been set forth with the priority system. Obtaining instructor permission to add a selective that is closed is unfair to your classmates who have abided by the priority system rules. 

Jun 24, 2015

Can I find a fellow student who is willing to switch selectives with me?

No, all students must follow the selective guidelines that have been set forth with the priority system. Switching selectives with another classmate is unfair to other students who have abided by the priority system rules. 

Jun 24, 2015

Do I have to do a course evaluation form for selectives?

Yes. The Academic Affairs Office will send you an online link to the course evaluation form you’ll need to complete. Additionally, course evaluation forms will be placed in the student mailboxes. All course evaluation forms are to be returned to the Academic Affairs Office. 

Jun 24, 2015

Can I take a selective more than once?

It is common for students to take extramural experiences more than once. There are a few instances in which students would like to take a selective again; however, the permission of the selective instructor is required. Some selectives are not repeatable. 

Jun 24, 2015

Can I get paid for my extramural experience selective?

Yes, students can accept a stipend if offered as well as housing/lodging and/or reimbursements. 

Jun 24, 2015

Can I split the weeks of VMC 992 – Active Learning in the VHC like we can split the weeks for practice experience selectives?

Typically no. However, a few Active Learning experiences can be taken first week or second week. These exceptions will be indicated in the catalog as 1 week selective options. Other than these exceptions, students cannot split the weeks of the Active Learning in the VHC. Active Learning in the VHC is on a block clinical… 

Jun 24, 2015

Can I switch my selective with another student?

No, students cannot switch their selective with another student. Switching defeats the purpose of having the order number system and would be unfair to those students who had the next order number to take the selective. 

Jun 24, 2015

Why do some courses appear multiple times in the catalog with different section numbers?

The first digit of the three digit section number indicates what week the selective is offered. If it is offered in Week 1 for 1-credit, it will begin with a 1; if it is offered in Week 2 for 1-credit, it will begin with a 2; and if it is offered for both weeks for…