Audit

Cyclical audits are a key component of »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's commitment to continuous improvement. The , the provincial body responsible for assuring the quality of all programs leading to degrees and graduate diplomas, conducts cyclical audits as part of this responsibility, in alignment with . The goal of the audit is to determine whether each institution, since its last review, has acted in compliance with the provisions of its Quality Assurance Processes.&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²Ï³Ü±ð±ð²Ô’s first audit took place in February 2014 and no causes for concern were identified.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's second audit took place in February 2024. No causes for concern were identified; the Quality Council made recommendations and suggestions that will help to improve processes moving forward. The detailed findings of the review can be found in the Audit Report and »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's plan for implementing those recommendations and suggestions is detailed in the Audit Implementation Plan.

The following memos outline process changes implemented as part of the Audit Implementation Plan:

Title Date Summary of Contents
Memo to Deans Concerning »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's Audit Report November 2024
  • Overview of audit findings
  • Upcoming changes to Quality Assurance (QA) processes
  • Responsibilities for Faculty Deans
  • Need for centralized administrative support for QA processes at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's
Audit Meetings Follow-up Memo for Deans February 2025
  • Changes to the Cyclical Program Review (CPR) Self-Study review process
  • Changes to the process for CPR Final Assessment Reports and Implementation Plans
  • Potential updates to the membership of the Senate Cyclical Program Review Committee
  • Updates to the CPR Self-Study template
Memo Regarding Changes to the New Program Proposal Process June 2025
  • Changes to the Pre-Approval stage of the New Program Proposal process
  • Changes to the Proposal stage of the New Program Proposal process
  • Updates to the New Program Proposal template