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The review process

• Each year, Deans collaborate with the OAR to decide which programs or units will be reviewed.
• Timelines vary depending on type and needs, but a full review must be conducted at least every 10 years.
• A Review Committee is established for each review, reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic).

Components of the review process include:

• A Self-Study Report (confidential) prepared by the unit/program under review
• A Review Committee Report (confidential) which outlines recommendations arising out of the review.
• A Faculty Action Plan (publicly available) documenting the Faculty’s assessment of the Review Committee Report and plans to address the committee’s recommendations.
• Following their review, Faculties will be asked to provide regular progress reports to the Academic Policy Committee to report on the implementation of their action plan. 

Read the full Procedures on Academic Reviews.

Review criteria

The following criteria are outlined by the :

1. Clarity and coherence of program learning outcomes and their suitability for the level of study.
2. Adequacy of the admission requirements relative to the program learning outcomes.
3. Appropriateness of the program structure in relation to the program learning outcomes.
4. Coherence between the curriculum and the expected program learning outcomes.
5. Appropriateness of teaching and learning assessment strategies in relation to program learning outcomes.
6. Measures to support student success tailored to the needs and diversity of student population.
7. Adequacy of faculty expertise and other human resources required to deliver quality programs.
8. Adequacy of material, informational, and digital resources in relation to program outcomes.
9. Maintaining the relevance of the program, including: academic or artistic, societal, and system. 

Reviews at 91ºÚÁÏÍø

Faculty Response and Action Plans for past reviews conducted at 91ºÚÁÏÍø are available to the public. Search for reviews by Faculty / School. 

Office of Academic Reviews

The Office of Academic Reviews is responsible for overseeing and administering the academic review process in collaboration with academic unit heads. 

if you have any questions about the process or an upcoming review.