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2026-27 QUALITY COUNCIL AUDIT

Currently undergoing the cyclical quality assurance audit of the University’s implementation of the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process (UTQAP) by the Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance. Find out more.

Top 5 Review Workshop Takeaways

1 Help?

  • Decanal Reviews: Dean’s Office
  • Provostial Reviews: VPAP Office

2 Reviews are a big investment.

  • Requirement: UTQAP, QAF, Ministry.
  • Opportunity: Make them work for your programs/department/Faculty.

3 Your Self-Study is…

… a narrative of what your programs/units are and aspire to be.
… based on standardized and supplementary data.
… developed in conversation with colleagues, students, etc.

4 Peer review is at the heart of the process.

  • Choose the best possible reviewers to give expert advice.
  • Give reviewers everything they need to provide informed advice.

5 Remember that the report must address all programs, all terms.

  • The Quality Council pays close attention to details.
  • Ensure the Terms of Reference are explicitly covered.

Resources

UTQAP reviews workshop presentation (May 5, 2026; PDF)

Contact

Emma del Junco
Academic Reviews & Planning Specialist
416.978.5015

Alexandra Varela
Academic Reviews & Planning Specialist
416.978.7709