PROCEDURE #A-25 PR-1
Occasionally, to address changing community, employer, government, and student needs, the College must develop new academic programs. The development process considers the College’s strategic mandate agreement, strategic plan, employer and industry needs, confirmation of program viability and sustai
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PROCEDURE #A-25 PR-1
NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE (NON-DEGREE)
Procedure Overview
Occasionally, to address changing community, employer, government, and student needs, the College must develop new academic programs. The development process considers the College’s strategic mandate agreement, strategic plan, employer and industry needs, confirmation of program viability and sustainability, and external regulatory or accrediting body requirements, as needed.
This procedure outlines how programs of study are developed at Northern College. Adhering to this procedure ensures approval of new academic programs is communicated to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
This procedure applies to the requirements for program development prescribed by the Ministry of Colleges and University’s Binding Policy Directive: Framework for Programs of Instruction, as well as local College certificates. This procedure describes the required internal administrative and operational functions that contribute to program development, approval, and delivery.
Definitions:
Board of Governors (BOG): the Board of Governors has responsibility for establishing the overall goals, objectives and strategic directions of Northern College. The BOG ensures that the College operates efficiently and effectively and is evolving in a manner that is aligned with the institution’s stated goals, objectives, and strategic direction.
Credential: recognition awarded upon completion of a program of study as set out by the Ministry. Approved credentials include: Local College Certificate, Ontario College Certificate, Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Ontario College Graduate Certificate, and Degree.
Credentials Validation Service (CVS): CVS provides timely validation of programs of study to Ontario Colleges. CVS is consistent with the Minister’s Binding Policy Directive, Framework for Programs of Instruction.
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