# PROCEDURE This procedure outlines key elements and steps related to Program Synopsis development, approval and change requests. | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 107 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A-25-PR-7-Synopsis-Procedure.pdf) Referenced from: [Policies & Procedures](/pages/academics/policies/) ## Document text SUBJECT ## PROCEDURE This procedure outlines key elements and steps related to Program Synopsis development, approval and change requests. ## Program Synopsis Purpose: 1. To provide a clearly structured roadmap for all programs offered. 2. A clear and concise Program Synopsis acts as a framework for academic planning, student registration, timetabling, student maps and more. 3. A Program Synopsis provides a meaningful view of requirements as learners move through courses in a program. ## Responsibilities: - The Registrar's office administers a yearly roll over/copy over of programs and all related data in Mid-January for the next academic year. - The Registrar's office / Institutional Research is responsible for ensuring the College meets all data related Ministry protocols and standards. - The Program Synopses are produced, monitored, and approved by the Academic Departments. - The Senior Vice President of Academics (SVPA) performs final approvals of Program Synopses. | ISSUE DATE | SUPERSEDES | MANDATORY REVIEW DATE | REFERENCE | SECTION | PAGE OF | PAGE OF | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A-25-PR-7-Synopsis-Procedure.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A-25-PR-7-Synopsis-Procedure.pdf)