PROCEDURE

For the purposes of this procedure, field trips are deemed to be one time outings of a specified duration.


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SUBJECT

For the purposes of this procedure, field trips are deemed to be one time outings of a specified duration.

Regular trips to placements, work integrated learning, clinical, or co-op activities are deemed to be part of programming, not a field trip.

Field trips could be part of a program, course, applied research project, capstone project, etc.

Determination of whether or not a field trip is mandatory is the purview of the department and/or academic program for which the field trip is prescribed.
Non-Mandatory Field Trips
 are covered by insurance
 costs are covered through the students and/or host of the field trip
 fundraising may be considered to offset costs, however, all fundraising activities must comply with College policy
Mandatory Field Trips (program, course, applied research project, capstone project, etc. requirement):
 are covered by insurance
 provision of college vehicles for transportation to and from locations is the responsibility of the college and/or host of the field trip
 the Coordinator and Dean will ensure funds are available in his/her budget to cover trip expenses
 students are to be accompanied by college staff member(s)
Approvals for Out-of-Province (North America) / International Travel
 must comply with the Northern College Travel and Hospitality Policy and Procedure