Let all the people of the
known world be advised that the organization of learning known as the Royal
University of Scir-Hafoc is hereby chartered under the authority and protection
of the Crown and Throne of Calontir, as a Royal University with all traditional
autonomy from civil political authority, save for the direct and express
authority of the Crown of Calontir, whose authority shall be exercised only if
the University should seriously depart from the goals, spirit, and purpose of
the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
Be it also ordered that the
University shall be governed by a Chancellor and Board of Regents, and that all
policy shall ultimately be determined by that Chancellor and Board of Regents,
that the University shall be self-supporting and exempt from taxation in all
localities, and that the University shall enjoy the right to establish such
by-laws as are necessary for its continued operation.
Let all scholars be enjoined
to serve their studies with all diligence, faithfulness and sincerity and that
in all things and above all things, they ever observe unity, peace, and mutual
charity.
Done by Our
Hands this twenty-seventh day of May, Anno Societas XIX, sitting on Our Thrones
in Our Barony of the
Chepe Rex Arwyn
MOTTO
The Motto of the
BADGE
Our Badge is “Purpure, on a Pale Or
between Two Hawk’s Lures Or, a Crane in Its Vigilance Sable.”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PUBLISHING DISCLAIMER............................................................................................................................................................................ i
ROYAL
CHARTER OF THE ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIR-HAFOC................................................................................................... 1
TABLE
OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
WHAT
IS RUSH?............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
THE
RUSH BOARD......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
REGISTRATION
PROCEDURES.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEES................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
COLLEGES
AND DEPARTMENTS............................................................................................................................................................... 4
DEGREES
AND TITLES OFFERED BY THE ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIR HAFOC........................................................................ 5
Student Degrees............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Auditor Artis..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Lector Artis....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
RAC Auditor..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
RAC Lector........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Instructor Honors............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Magister............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Snoter................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
RAC Magister................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
RAC Snoter....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
WAIVING OF PREREQUISITE CLASS WORK.......................................................................................................................................... 6
NON-SESSION CREDITS................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
BECOMING
A RUSH INSTRUCTOR............................................................................................................................................................ 7
HOW THE CLASS SCHEDULE IS PUT TOGETHER................................................................................................................................. 7
STUDENT
AND INSTRUCTOR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES...................................................................................................... 8
CHILDREN AT RUSH..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
MERCHANTS AT RUSH................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
EVALUATION OF CLASSES......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
GRADING POLICY........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
THE ROYAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REVIEW...................................................................................................................................... 9
GEOGRAPHIC
BOUNDARIES....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
KINGDOM
SESSION ROTATION................................................................................................................................................................. 9
By-Laws
of the Royal University of Scir Hafoc......................................................................................................................................... 10
This issue of the
Student/Instructor Handboke was produced by Mistress Luciana della Ridolfi, with editorial assistance provided by
Mistress Tamara Tysjachyvolosova.
All policies and procedures contained herein were determined and/or
approved by the Board of Regents of the Royal University of Scir-Hafoc. Many thanks to the RUSH board, past and
present, who have created this body of information.
Badge rendering taken from an
original by Mistress Olga Krombashnya.
The Royal University of
Scir-Hafoc (RUSH) of the
Our name, Scir-Hafoc, comes
from an Old English term meaning “bright falcon” and is used with the express
permission of its creator, Margaret Clark.
The acronym “RUSH” seems an apt description of the behavior of the RUSH
board on the day of a session. We ask
that our name be used only in connection with events planned and executed with
the participation of the RUSH Board of Regents.
Kingdom RUSH sessions are held
regularly, at locations that vary across the Kingdom. RUSH also supports
classes taught at events and within the shires and baronies of Calontir. A
broad spectrum of classes on various aspects of pre-17th century
culture, and about the Society itself, is taught. Individuals may take these classes for
enlightenment and enjoyment, or they may work toward a “degree”. RUSH is not an accredited institution and
cannot confer credentials in the modem world.
Additionally, RUSH credits may
be earned through classes held outside the Kingdom RUSH sessions.
Any person willing to register
and pay fees may attend RUSH. National
membership is not required. People new to
the Society will find RUSH classes particularly beneficial. Specific instructions for registration for
each session are included in the flyer that appears in the MEWS and at the
website <www.calontir-rush.org>.
The Crown appoints the Chancellor
to be the executive officer of RUSH. The
Chancellor presides over its business meetings and makes final decisions on
policy. Assisting the Chancellor are the
other RUSH Officers and Regents. As a
body, these people constitute the Board of Regents, RUSH’s governing body,
which meets at every Kingdom RUSH session and also as needed.
The Provost is the chief
administrative assistant to the Chancellor and is secretary to the Board of
Regents. This person is also responsible
for collecting student and instructor feedback and summarizing it for
instructors and the Board.
The Registrar maintains a list
of all courses taught, checks completed degrees for accuracy and recommends
graduation to the Chancellor; maintains a database of graduates and degrees received.
The Bursar handles all RUSH money, keeps the financial records, and issues
reports to the Kingdom Treasurer, the Chancellor, and RUSH Board.
The Constable is the safety,
security, and on-site information officer of RUSH.
The Virtual Scribe maintains
the RUSH website and is the Board’s computer and technology resource.
Calontir is divided into
geographic regions, each of which has its own Regent. These Regents are responsible for sessions
held on their campuses, providing information about RUSH, and facilitating
acquisition of RUSH credit.
Other Regents function outside
the geographic boundaries. The Dean of
the Royal Academy of Calontir (DRAC) promotes and coordinates children’s
educational activities at Kingdom RUSH sessions.
Many of these officers appoint
deputies to assist them in their work.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the RUSH Board, send a
letter to the Chancellor or to the officer whose job you would like to learn. Watch for announcements of Board openings in
the MEWS and on the website.
Historically, RUSH Registrar
kept records of every class taken by every student. At the RUSH meeting on
Student Record after June
2004. Students keep the list of the
classes they have taken. After each
class, instructors initial the student’s form.
When the student has taken enough classes for a degree, they submit the
list to the RUSH Registrar, who checks for accuracy. If there are no problems, the student will
graduate at the next RUSH graduation
Student Records before June
2004. RUSH will continue to maintain all
records it has collected in perpetuity They will be
available upon request from the Registrar.
Most graduating students will have some old system and some new system
records for many years.
Limited enrollment
classes: Some classes have limited
enrollment. Your best chance at getting into
these classes is to reserve space early, by contacting the Registrar, listed on
the website or by contacting the Chancellor listed in the MEWS. Reservations are accepted on a first come,
first served basis. If the class you
want is full by the time your reservation is received, your name will be put on
a waiting list.
For stand-alone RUSH sessions,
there is an event fee, the proceeds of which shall be split between RUSH and
the hosting group with the hosting group guaranteed a minimum of 50%. Everyone attending any stand-alone RUSH
session – whether they are taking classes, teaching, or just there to socialize
– is required to pay the event fee. RUSH
does not generally collect fees when other activities in addition to RUSH are
also occurring at the event.
All instructors of RUSH have
the right to charge class fees that will reimburse them for the cost of
materials. When possible, these costs
are published in the MEWS or on the website. However, instructors may change
the costs without prior notice. These
fees are paid directly to the individual instructors in each class. Please
check with the instructor.
The class offerings at RUSH
are divided into colleges and departments.
The only college RUSH
currently supports is the Royal Academy of Calontir (RAC). RAC provides educational opportunities for
children ages 5 – 14. The classes cover
the same diversity as RUSH classes but are targeted to a younger student. RAC students may be permitted to attend RUSH
classes (see children at RUSH below).
RAC classes are indicated on the schedule.
The departments of RUSH are
used to indicate class subject and, for those working toward a degree, show the
diversity of classes taken by the student.
RUSH offers four (4) degrees:
Auditor Artis, Lector Artis, RAC (Royal Academy of Children) Auditor, and RAC
Lector; plus honorary titles for instructors: Magister and Snoter. These RUSH degrees and honors should not be
confused with the degrees conferred by modern academic institutions. RUSH also confers the honorary title of
Fellow upon those individuals who have provided extraordinary service to RUSH.
The Auditor and Lector degree
programs suggest a course of study within the Society of Creative Anachronism
for gentles seeking a broader understanding of the Society and the times it
seeks to recreate. A certain number of
class hours in each of several subject areas are required to attain each
degree.
A gentle need not pursue a degree
to fully participate in RUSH. Each
student is free to choose which classes to take. Attainment of a RUSH degree is highly
applauded by the RUSH staff. However, as
the degree is not an official Kingdom level award, it has no bearing on an
individual’s ranking in the Kingdom’s Order of Precedence
The RUSH Board revised the
degree program on
OLD SYSTEM (Before March 2004)
Requirements (class prefixes
included):
4 hrs SCA history/culture COMP;
SCA
2 hrs basic heraldry HERL
2 hrs fighting/fighting appreciation/archery ARMR;
LIST; MISS; WARS
3 hrs performing arts DANC;
DRAM; MUSC
3 hrs medieval history HIST
2 hrs medieval
philosophy/theology/mathematics/law LAW;
MATH; PHIL
3 hrs adornment CLAC;
CLER; CLNR; FIBR; JEWL; NEDL
3 hrs life arts BREW;
CHIR; COOK; HERB
3 hrs life sciences EQUS;
FIRE; LETH; METL; SCI; SHIIP; TENT; WOOD
3 hrs fine
arts A&A;
GAME; LANG; LIT; MSCR
In order to successfully
fulfill the requirements for the Auditor Artis degree, a student must complete
forty (40) hours of class credit divided as indicated above, with 28 specified
topics and 12 electives.
In order to successfully fulfill the
requirements for the Lector Artis Degree, a student must complete sixty (60)
hours of class credit from the University, including the completion of the
Auditor Artis Degree. The student may
choose to concentrate in a specific area or pursue a general course of study
for the additional twenty (20) hours.
Requirements (class prefixes
included):
2 hrs SCA history/culture COMP;
SCA
1 hrs basic heraldry HERL
1 hrs fighting/fighting appreciation/archery ARMR;
LIST; MISS; WARS
2 hrs performing arts DANC;
DRAM; MUSC
1 hrs medieval history HIST
2 hrs adornment CLAC;
CLER; CLNR; FIBR; JEWL; NEDL
2 hrs life arts BREW;
CHIR; COOK; HERB
2 hrs life sciences EQUS;
FIRE; LETH; METL; SCI; SHIIP; TENT; WOOD
2 hrs fine
arts A&A;
GAME; LANG; LIT; MSCR
To complete the RAC Auditor
requirements, a total of twenty (20) hours of credit are required with 15
specified topics and 5 hours of electives.
In order to successfully
fulfill the requirements for the RAC Lector Degree, a student must complete
thirty (30) hours of class credit from the University, including the completion
of the RAC Auditor Degree. The student
may choose to concentrate in a specific area or pursue a general course of
study for the additional ten (10) hours.
Instructor Honors are offered
only to RUSH instructors.
In order to successfully
complete the requirement for the title of Magister, an instructor must have
taught five (5) times.
An honorary title awarded to
those individuals who have taught ten (10) or more times and who have completed
the Auditor Artis degree.
An honorary title offered only
to RAC faculty who have taught Royal Academy of
Children classes five (5) times.
An honorary title shall be
awarded to those individuals who have taught at least ten (10) RAC classes and
have completed an RAC Auditor or an Auditor Artis degree.
CURRENT SYSTEM: APRROVED
Major Changes:
1)
All categories in
the degree require the same number of classes (3);
2)
Classes rather than
hours are counted;
3)
The same course
number cannot be used twice in any category. (A second course with the same
course number can be counted as an elective.
4)
New requirement for
hands-on classes. The classes used in
this category may be used above to meet the 3-class requirement in the relevant
topic area. In that case an additional
class will be needed as an elective.
5)
Changed numbering
system
6) All records of courses taken kept by students. Lists of courses taught will be archived on
the RUSH website.
Requirements (class prefixes
included):
A total of 40 classes, 15 as
follows
HERALDRY
3 classes
COSTUMING
3 classes
FINE
ARTS 3 classes
PERFORMING
ARTS 3 classes
TEXTILES
3 classes
LIFE
SCIENCES 3 classes
SOCIAL
SCIENCES 3 classes
WARS
3 classes
SCA
CULTURE & HISTORY 3
classes
Plus
THREE Hands-on-class (from any category)
Plus the remaining 10 in any area.
In order to successfully
fulfill the requirements for the Auditor Artis degree, a student must complete
forty (40) hours of class divided as indicated above, with 30 specified topics
and 10 electives.
In order to successfully
fulfill the requirements for the Lector Artis Degree, a student must complete
sixty (60) classes from the University, including the completion of the Auditor
Artis Degree. The student may choose to
concentrate in a specific area or pursue a general course of study for the
additional twenty (20) classes.
Requirements (class prefixes
included):
HERALDRY
2 classes
COSTUMING
2 classes
FINE
ARTS 2 classes
PERFORMING
ARTS 2
classes
TEXTILES
2 classes
LIFE
SCIENCES 2 classes
SOCIAL
SCIENCES 2 classes
WARS
2 classes
SCA
CULTURE & HISTORY 2
classes
Plus
TWO Hands-on-class (from any category)
To complete the RAC Auditor
requirements, a total of twenty (20) classes are required as described.
In order to successfully fulfill
the requirements for the RAC Lector Degree, a student must complete thirty (30)
classes from the University, including the completion of the RAC Auditor
Degree. The student may choose to
concentrate in a specific area or pursue a general course of study for the
additional ten (10) classses.
Instructor Honors are offered
only to RUSH instructors.
In order to successfully
complete the requirement for the title of Magister, an instructor must have
taught five (5) times.
An honorary title awarded to
those individuals who have taught ten (10) or more times and who have completed
the Auditor Artis degree.
An honorary title offered only
to RAC faculty who have taught Royal Academy of
Children classes five (5) times.
An honorary title shall be awarded to those individuals who have
taught at least ten (10) RAC classes and have completed an RAC Auditor or an
Auditor Artis degree.
If you think you may qualify for a RUSH degree and/or honor and would like to
be so recognized, it is up to you to let the RUSH Board know. Specifically – contact the Registrar and ask
to have a transcript printed. Review the
transcript for errors or omissions, and check it against the degree
requirements. The Chancellor and
Registrar will determine if you are eligible.
For classes with
prerequisites, the student with experience/knowledge can petition the
instructor to waive the prerequisite requirement. In this case, no credit shall be awarded for
the classes not taken; the only credit hours given will be those for the class
actually attended.
COURSE NUMBERS—AFTER MARCH 2004
NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS:
10-19 Heraldry
20-29 Costuming
30-39 Fine Arts
40-49 Performing Arts
50-59 Textiles
60-59 Life Sciences
60-79 Social Sciences
80-89 Wars
90-99 SCA Culture
Specifics:
HERALDRY HERL
10
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
11
Survey/Overview/
History
12
Heraldic Design /
Vocabulary / Blazoning
13
Naming Practices
14
Field Heraldry /
Voice
15
Displays / Banners /
Clothing
16
Protocol &
Etiquette
17
Ceremonies
18
SCA Specific
19
Misc/ Other Related
COSTUMING COST
20
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
21
Survey/Overview/
History
22
Headwear/ Hoods /
Hats /Veils
23
Footwear/Shoes/Boots
etc.
24
Outerwear/ Cloaks/
Great Coats
25
Garb/ Tunics/ Gowns/
Pants/ Cyclas’
26
Undergarments/
Chemise/ Hose etc.
27
Accessories/
Pouches/ Gloves/ Belts
28
Patterns
29
Misc/ Other Related
FINE ARTS FINE
30
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
31
Arts &
Architecture
32
Calligraphy
33
Illumination
34
Materials
35
Languages
36
Literature
37
Games & Recreation
38
SCA Specific
39
Misc/ Other Related
PERFORMING ARTS
PERF
40
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
41
Survey/Overview/
History
42
Vocal/ Choral Music
43
Instrumental Music
44
Dance
45
Drama /
Storytelling/Bardic
46
Drama – Theater/
Puppets
47
Materials
48
SCA Specific
49
Misc/ Other Related
TEXTILES
TEXT
50
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
51
Survey/Overview/
History
52
Needlework/
Embroidery / Blackwork/ Sewing
53
Weaving
54
Spinning
55
Dyeing
56
Fabrics &
Felting
57
Knitting &
Naalbinding
58
Tatting/ Lace making
59
Misc/ Other Related
LIFE SCIENCES
LIFE
60
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
61
Health/ Chiurgeon / Waterbearing
62
Food & Nutrition
63
Animals
64
Fire
65
Wood
66
Metal
67
Leather
68
SCA Specific
69
Misc/ Other Related
SOCIAL SCIENCES
SOC
70
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
71
Survey/Overview/
History
72
Law
73
Math
74
Philosophy
75
History of Specific
Person
76
History of Specific
Culture
77
History of Specific
Event
78
SCA Specific
79
Misc/ Other Related
WARS WARS
80
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
81
Survey/Overview/
History
82
Armor
83
Weapons
84
Archery
85
Tactics &
Scouting
86
Marshalling
87
Tournaments &
List
88
Clinics – For Skill
Practice
89
Misc/ Other Related
SCA CULTURE & HISTORY SCA
90
Open/ Discussion/
Roundtables
91
Persona development
92
Beginner Orientation
93
94
Documentation &
Competition
95
Relationships/
Judging/ Conflict Resolution
96
Event Planning/
Demos / Public Relations
97
Awards & Orders
98
Teaching &
Trainings
99
Misc/ Other Related
This system is applied as follows: the person organizing these sessions of
classes, in consultation with the instructor, chooses the appropriate category
and uses that number.
Participation
in educational events in Calontir outside RUSH Regular Sessions, (e.g. Scribes’
Guild and
RUSH encourages everyone,
regardless of rank, to share his or her knowledge with the Kingdom. New classes and instructors, with a diversity
of subject matter and viewpoint, are always welcome. The RUSH Board will review all class
offerings to determine if they are appropriate for the RUSH curriculum.
The procedure for being a RUSH
instructor:
1.
Fill out a Class Information Form for each class you would like to teach. Include a short outline, description, or
overview of the material you are covering in the class. Be sure to fill out the form completely. If you are unsure about any items, ask a
Regent for help. The form is available
from any RUSH Board member and is on the website.
2.
Send the completed form to the Registrar.
Contact the Chancellor for a current listing of the RUSH Board. The Chancellor’s name and address are in the
MEWS and the entire RUSH Board in listed on the website. The Registrar will inform the Regents about
new classes. This will happen automatically if you use the form on the RUSH
website.