New Graduate Diplomas

Process

Proposals for new graduate diplomas require expedited approval by the Quality Council but are not subject to external appraisal.

Phases for New Graduate Diplomas

Development

• As with all academic change, the first step in the development of any academic change proposal is consultation with the appropriate Dean’s Office.
• The VPAP Office will work with the Dean’s Office to convene a consultation meeting.
• Proponents will normally draft an outline for any diploma.
• Proponents should work closely with their Dean’s Office and the VPAP Office on the development of a proposal.
• All proposals should be supported by full SGS Calendar descriptions and new course proposals.

Sign-Off

• All proposals require sign-off from the Dean’s Office and the VPAP Office before moving forward.

Approval

• New graduate diplomas and collaborative specializations are not subject to external appraisal.

Governance

• Proposals for new graduate diplomas and collaborative specializations require approval by the relevant Faculty Council and the Committee on Academic Policy and Programs (AP&P).

Oversight

• All new graduate diplomas require expedited approval by the Quality Council.
• New graduate diplomas require approval by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU).

Resources

Template: new diploma outline
Template: new graduate program proposal (for diplomas)

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