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Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum Wednesday, May 06, 2015

Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 4.15 - 6.15 pm

Surrey Campus, Cedar 2110

A G E N D A

1. Call to Order / Dana Cserepes

2. Confirmation of Agenda / Dana Cserepes

3. Approval of Minutes - April 1, 2015 Attached

4. Pending Business

5. Chair's Report / Dana Cserepes

6. Program Revision: CADD Technologies / Daryl Massey Attached

7. Program Revision: Foundations in Design (FIND) Certificate / Marge Damon

Attached

8. Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts Minor in Criminology (Information Only)

Attached

9. Council of Dean's Discussion on Advisor Membership / Diane Purvey

10. Document Revision: Library Impact Assessment Support / Linda Rogers

Attached

11. Revision: Course Outline Template / Jennifer Au Attached

12. SGC recommendations for revisions to the SSCC and SCC Mandates / Jennifer Au

Attached

13. Items for Discussion

14. Adjournment

Next Meeting

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 4.15 - 6.15 pm Surrey Campus, Cedar 2110

SSCC 20150401

Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum (SSCC) Wednesday, April 1, 2015

4:15 - 6:15 pm Surrey Campus, Cedar 2110

Present Khairunnisa Ali Michael Bluhm David Burns Donna Cato Dana Cserepes / Chair Jane Fee Doug Fletcher Ex Officio / Non Voting Jennifer Au / Senate Vice Chair University Secretariat: Lori Scanlan

Gregory Harris Diane Purvey Linda Rogers Tally Wade Betty Worobec Regrets: Terry Berg Michael Pope Susan Vincent Gaurav Kumar

Guests Faith Auton Cuff Olivier Clarinvale Deborah Dunn Tru Freeman Carol Hansen Petra Jonas Vidovic Jacqollyne Keath Tracey Kinney Romy Kozak Greg Millard Zena Mitchell Michael Poon Paul Richard John Rose

1. Call to Order / Dana Cserepes

The meeting was called to order at 4:15 pm.

2. Confirmation of Agenda / Dana Cserepes

Moved by Donna Cato; seconded by Linda Rogers: THAT SSCC confirm the April 1, 2015 Agenda. MOTION CARRIED

3. Approval of Minutes - March 4, 2015

Moved by Tally Wade; seconded by Donna Cato: THAT SSCC approve the March 4, 2015 Minutes as amended. MOTION CARRIED

4. Pending Business

The committee asked about the revision to the Metal Fabrication Program Requirements submission and wondered why it wasn’t on the current agenda. The Chair explained that she was waiting to hear back from them.

5. Chair’s Report / Dana Cserepes

No report

6. Program Revision: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for the 2015/16 Cohort / Tru Freeman, Deborah Dunn

Deborah Dunn, faculty member from the Faculty of Health, provided an overview of the BSN program revision. She explained that the changes were a reflection of the Transitions Project and a solution to attrition within the program. The revisions will also allow for an increased

pool of electives for students to choose from. Tru Freeman, Dean Faculty of Health, explained the desire to provide an overview of health care career options.

The committee had questions regarding:

The number of students expected in the future and the impact on other Faculties’ course offerings

The need for Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) approval given the scope of the revisions (Deborah Dunn assured the committee that the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) considered it a program re-design and wouldn’t require further approvals)

Jane Fee, Vice Provost asked that it be noted that this is not the normal process for proposal submission.

Moved by Donna Cato; seconded by Doug Fletcher: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for the 2015/16 Cohort to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

7. Program Revision: Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) program for the 2015/16 Cohort / Tru Freeman, Jacqollyne Keath

Given the similarity between the BSN and BPN submissions, the committee proceeded directly to questions.

Questions and comments from the SSCC included:

There was concern voiced regarding the replacement of Photography, Anthropology and Criminology courses with Health courses without adequate consultation occurring between Health and the affected departments

It was suggested that ENGL 1202 be added to the list of courses since it is interchangeable with ENGL 1204

The Faculty of Health was requested to change the name of the Health course called “First Nation Cultures of Canada” to “Health and First Nations Cultures”

Concern was voiced regarding a need for additional Science courses and the Faculty of Science and Horticulture not being consulted or informed

Zena Mitchell, Registrar, noted that the implementation dates needed to be changed to September 2015 and 2017 to be consistent with other programs.

Moved by Donna Cato; seconded by Jane Fee: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) program for the 2015/16 Cohort to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

8. Proposal: Bachelor of Arts Major in Human Services / Faith Auton-Cuff

Faith Auton-Cuff, faculty, Educational Studies, presented the proposal for the Bachelor of Arts Major in Human Services. She explained that the degree was the first of its kind in British Columbia and how it differed from a degree in Human Resources or Social Work.

There were suggestions from the committee to consider Co-operative Education or a full term practicum as an option. A question was raised regarding access to the program for working students and the committee was assured that the department has discussed altering their scheduling practice in order to attract such students.

The committee reviewed the Mini-Concept document and suggested that more specificity in terms of tuition and faculty cost be added to the budget section.

Moved by Linda Rogers; seconded by David Burns: THAT SSCC recommend the Proposal for a Bachelor of Arts Major in Human Services to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

9. Program Revision: B.A. Minor in Language and Culture / Diane Purvey

Diane Purvey, Dean Faculty of Arts, presented the revision to the Bachelor of Arts Minor in Language and Culture.

Moved by Diane Purvey; seconded by David Burns: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: B.A. Minor in Language and Culture to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

10. Program Revision: Bachelor of Journalism / David Burns

David Burns, faculty Educational Studies, presented the revision to the Bachelor of Journalism

Moved by David Burns; seconded by Linda Rogers: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Bachelor of Journalism to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

11. Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology / Romy Kozak

Romy Kozak, Associate Dean Faculty of Arts, presented the revision to the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology.

Moved by Diane Purvey; seconded by David Burns THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology to Senate for approval MOTION CARRIED

12. Program Revision: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Psychology / Romy Kozak

Romy Kozak, Associate Dean Faculty of Arts, presented the revision to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology. She noted that the changes are to the Arts requirements not the Science requirements. The program adheres to 2009 BSc Framework. The Faculty of Arts will revise the memo to indicate that the program requires six credits of Math and 30 Science credits in the fields of Biology Physics and Chemistry. The reference to the BSc Framework not being approved will be removed.

Moved by Diane Purvey; seconded by David Burns: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

13. Program Revision: BA Major and Minor in History / Tracey Kinney

Tracey Kinney, faculty, History Department, presented the program revision to the Bachelor of

Arts Major and Minor to the committee. She explained that the limited number of faculty in the department has made it difficult to provide students with sufficient choice at the 3000 and 4000 level to satisfy the existing requirements. The department has determined that the capstone course and at least two other courses at a 4000 level would be a sufficient as specific requirements. There is no change to the overall number of upper-level credits.

Moved by Diane Purvey; seconded by Tally Wade: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: BA Major and Minor in History to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

14. Program Revision: Associate of Arts in Geography / John Rose

John Rose, faculty, Geography Department, presented the program revision to the Associate of Arts in Geography. The committee asked if the revised program still matches provincial requirements and Dr. Rose agreed to follow-up and ensure that it does.

Moved by Khairunnisa Ali; seconded by Linda Rogers THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Associate of Arts in Geography to Senate for approval MOTION CARRIED

15. Program Revision: BA Major and Minor and AA in Political Science / Greg Millard

Greg Millard, faculty, Political Science Department, presented the program revision for the BA Major and Minor and AA in Political Science. The committee asked if the revised program still matches provincial requirements and Dr. Millard agreed to follow-up and ensure that it does.

Moved by David Burns; seconded by Linda Rogers: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: BA Major and Minor and AA in Political Science to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

16. Program Revision: Special Education Teacher Assistant (SETA) Admission Requirements / Carol Hansen

Carol Hansen, faculty SETA Department, presented the revision to the SETA Admission Requirements.

Moved by Donna Cato; seconded by Doug Fletcher: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Special Education Teacher Assistant (SETA) Admission Requirements to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

17. Program Revisions Special Education Teacher Assistant / Carol Hansen

Carol Hansen, faculty SETA Department, presented the revision to the SETA Program.

Moved by David Burns; seconded by Tally Wade: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Special Education Teacher Assistant to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

18. Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts Major in Criminology / Petra Jonas Vidovic

Petra Jonas Vidovic, faculty Department of Criminology, presented the revision to the Bachelor of Arts Major in Criminology.

Moved by Diane Purvey; seconded by Donna Cato THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts Major in Criminology to Senate for approval MOTION CARRIED

19. Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice / Petra Jonas Vidovic

Petra Jonas Vidovic, faculty, Criminology Department, presented the revision to the Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice.

Moved by Tally Wade; seconded by Khairunnisa Ali: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

20. Discontinuance: Bachelor of Arts Qualifying Year / Diane Purvey

Diane Purvey, Dean, Faculty of Arts, explained that students are no longer admitted directly into the Bachelor of Arts and therefore the BA Qualifying Year was no longer necessary.

Moved by Diane Purvey; seconded by Donna Cato: THAT SSCC endorse the Discontinuance: Bachelor of Arts Qualifying Year. MOTION CARRIED

21. Discontinuance: Associate of Arts in Canadian Studies / Diane Purvey

Moved by David Burns; seconded by Linda Rogers: THAT SSCC endorse the Discontinuance: Associate of Arts in Canadian Studies MOTION CARRIED

22. Discontinuance: Associate of Science in Geography / Diane Purvey

Moved by Diane Purvey; seconded by David Burns THAT SSCC endorse the Discontinuance: Associate of Science in Geography. MOTION CARRIED

23. Elimination of Arts Continuance Requirements / Diane Purvey

Moved by Diane Purvey; seconded by David Burns: THAT SSCC recommend the Elimination of Arts Continuance Requirements to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

24. Program Revision: Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma / Betty Worobec

Betty Worobec, Dean Faculty of Science and Horticulture, introduced the revision to the Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma program.

Moved by Betty Worobec; seconded by Gregory Harris: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

25. Proposed Minor in Biology / Gregory Harris

Gregory Harris, faculty, Biology Department, presented the proposed Minor in Biology. There was a general discussion regarding the changes that would need to occur in BANNER so students would be able to add the Minor to their educational paths.

Moved by Donna Cato; seconded by Gregory Harris: THAT SSCC recommend the Proposed Minor in Biology to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

26. Program Revision: Environmental Protection Technology (EPT) Diploma / Paul Richard

Paul Richard, faculty, EPT Department, presented the revision to the EPT Diploma. He explained that attending an information session and Physics 11 would no longer be requirements for admission to the program. Zena Mitchell, Interim University Registrar, pointed out that the intake for EPT was in progress and changing admission requirements at this time was unfair to students who didn’t apply because they viewed the admission requirements as a barrier. She also pointed out that only the 2015/2016 Educational Calendar would be able to be updated.

Moved by Betty Worobec; seconded by Gregory Harris: THAT SSCC recommend the Program Revision: Environmental Protection Technology Diploma to Senate for approval.

MOTION CARRIED

27. Changes to Engineering Calendar 2015-2016 / Michael Poon

Michael Poon, faculty member Faculty of Science and Horticulture explained that the Transition Project did not allow for the two admission streams currently employed by the Engineering program. The program’s admission requirements are being revised to a selective entry model based on GPA. The department wants to change the Calendar so students who wish to attend the program part time and who may not have all the pre-requisites are aware that there are other avenues to become part of Engineering. Zena Mitchell, pointed out that the section Engineering was requesting be revised was a regulatory section and could not be customized but that there were other ways of altering the Calendar description to achieve the program’s goal.

Moved by Betty Worobec; seconded by Michael Bluhm: THAT SSCC recommend the Changes to Engineering Calendar 2015-2016 to Senate for approval. MOTION CARRIED

28. Declaration Requirements: Faculty of Arts Degree / Diane Purvey

It was noted that the declaration requirements for the Faculty of Arts Degree read as though a student could declare to a Minor. The Faculty of Arts was asked to revise the wording so only Majors or Double Minors were declarable.

Action: Item brought forward to the May 6, 2015 SSCC Agenda

29. Revision: Declaration Requirements for BSc Major in Health Science / Betty Worobec, Greg Harris

Information only – already reviewed at Senate.

30. Transitions Update

No Report

31. Election of Committee Chair: September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2017

The Chair nominated Jennifer Au and she accepted.

Moved by David Burns; seconded by Tally Wade:

THAT SSCC elect Jennifer Au as the Chair of SSCC. MOTION CARRIED

32. Items for Discussion

No items were brought forward.

33. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY CLOVERDALE CAMPUS

5500 – 180th St. Surrey, BC Canada

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dana Cserepes, Chair SSCC FROM: Computer Aided Design & Drafting ( CADD ) Technologies DATE: March 25, 2015 SUBJECT: Program Revision – CADD Technologies

Rationale: As a result of articulation, accreditation, and general changes in the CADD industry, we have had to significantly increase and / or change the content in many courses. Three ( 3 ) courses in our Program were initially developed as 3 credit courses based on our orginal interpretation of the need at that time. These courses are identified as: CADD 1160, CADA 1200 and CADS 1250. Our current assessment has indicated that these three courses have had course content increases that warrant a change from 3 to 4 credits. We have surveyed Industry and our Department Program Advisory Committee (PAC) to validate this assessment and have been provided with letters of endorsement in that regard (attached). A change in credit value to these courses has initiated the need for new courses, and outlines, to be developed and approved to replace the existing 3 credit courses. Our Diploma Program is affected in that three existing 3 credit courses will be replaced with three new 4 credit courses, and the credit value of our Diploma and other Credentials will be increased accordingly.

Summary of Changes:

Existing Course Name Credit Value

New Course Name Credit Value

CADD 1160 – Introduction To Office Procedures and Software

3 CADD 1161 – CADD Office Procedures

4

CADA 1200 – Architectural Fundmentals

3 CADA 1201 – Architectural Principles

4


CADS 1250 – Introduction To Building Information Model (3D) Software for Structural

3 CADS 1251 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Structural

4

Credential Existing Credit Count Proposed Credit Count

With Architectural

Specialty

With Structural Specialty

With Mechanical

Specialty

All Specialties

Citation – One Semester 15 15 15 16

Certificate – Two Semesters 30 30 31 32

Diploma – Four Semesters 63 63 64 65

When we undertook the assessment of these courses we found that there are no other comparable programs within KPU or other Institutions with which to make a comparison. When we transitioned from a vocational program to an undergraduate program we introduced both academic and technical rigor that has made our program unique from other vocational drafting courses. We are the only CADD program in BC that provides undergraduate credits and that offers a 2 year diploma program. As a result, we have been able to successfully complete Memorandums of Understanding with both KPU and SFU Engineering Programs and initiate articulation with other Institutions to provide advanced academic pathway options for our graduate students. This proposed change adheres to KPU Policy L.5.1 which states that a Diploma requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours, a Certificate requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours, and a Citation requires a minimum of 15 semester credit hours. In addition, the proposed changes do not affect the time it will take students to complete the various credentials. As per Ministry Guidelines, a Citation will still be completed in 1 Semester, a Certificate in 2 semesters, and a Diploma in 4 semesters.

Implementation Date: Our target implementation date is September 2015.


Course by Course Learning Objectives / Outcomes Comparison:

Existing Course Proposed New / Replacement Course

CADD 1160 – Introduction To Office Procedures and

Software

identify and Review MS Office Suite & compatibility

use Autocad interaction with MS Office edit raster images use MS Word with Autocad use MS Excel with Autocad use MS PowerPoint with Autocad perform basic office procedures describe Drafting/CADD disciplines create a report or presentation on

disciplines Implemented Sept 2007

CADD 1161 – CADD Office Procedures

• use common office software with CADD • integrate raster images with CADD and office

software • perform basic office procedures • describe Drafting/CADD disciplines • follow document control procedures • apply time planning and reporting • apply algebraic, geometric and trigonometric

functions • prepare a technical report • prepare a personal educational plan • employ computer technology skills for office

software and file management • describe sustainable design and practices • explain project management procedures • apply descriptive geometry procedures to solve

problems • apply surveying fundamentals to calculate

contours, latitude and departure • use graphic editing software • create an e-portfolio

NOTE: As part of the Canadian Technologies Accreditation Board ( CTAB ) process, the CADD Program has

identified “Sustainable Design” and “Project Management” ( Based on the PMI definitions ) as being two of

its five strengths. As a result, significant content has been added to the CADD 1160 Course.


CADA 1200 – Architectural Fundmentals

explain architectural design theory explain development process explain design process identify codes, regulations, and governing

bodies identify construction materials & methods describe types of building assemblies and

applications describe mechanical, electrical and

plumbing (mep) systems Implemented Jan 2008

CADA 1201 – Architectural Principles

• Explain architectural fundamentals • Explain development process • Explain design process • Identify codes, regulations, and governing bodies • Identify construction materials and methods • Describe types of building assemblies • Describe applications • Describe mechanical, electrical and plumbing

(MEP) systems • Interpret sustainability guidelines • Analyze Energy Efficient Modeling Software • Describe building envelope applications, materials

and methods • Develop building envelope detail drawings and

specifications

NOTE: As part of the Canadian Technologies Accreditation Board ( CTAB ) process, the CADD Program has

identified “Sustainable Design” as being one of its five strengths. As a result, significant content has been

added to the CADA 1200 Course.

CADS 1250 – Introduction To Building Information

Model (3D) Software for Structural

• identify 3D software for each discipline • identify types of 3D structural software • use 3D sketch software interface • model structural components • combine components to create a building model • identify fundamentals of building modeling • use building information modeling software • identify hierarchies of components • set up drawings • apply annotation • apply scheduling Implemented Jan 2008

CADS 1251 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) for

Structural

• model structural components • combine components to create a building model • identify fundamentals of building modeling • use building information modeling software • identify hierarchies of components • create advanced components • prepare structural connections • apply detailing for engineering drawings • use BIM software to complete a project • set up drawings • apply annotation • apply scheduling

NOTE: There is an increasing use of 3D modeling in the Structural CADD industry since we began our 2 year Diploma in 2007. Initially, this course was titled “Introduction to BIM Modeling Software for Structural” as the Program Proposal outlined a Structural second year course (CADS 2250) that applied the skills acquired in the CADS 1250 course. The CADS 2250 course has never been offered. Instead, a common second year called “Advanced CADD” was developed to better serve the needs of industry. The outcomes from the proposed CADS 2250 course are now being taught in CADS 1250. The credit hours need to be changed to reflect those additional outcomes.

Existing CADD Program Structure

ARCHITECTURAL 15 credits

CADA-1250 (4 cr)BIM Software Arch. CADA-1200 (3 cr)Architectural Fundamentals CADA-1210 (4 cr)Single Family Resident CADA-1220 (4 cr)Commercial

CORE 15 credits

CADD 1100 (4 cr) Drafting Fundamentals CADD 1110 (4 cr) Summative Project CADD 1150 (4 cr) CADD Software CADD 1160 (3 cr) Introduction To Office Procedures and Software

STRUCTURAL 15 credits

CADS-1250 (3 cr)Introduction To Building Information (3D) Model Software For Structural. CADS-1200 (4 cr)Concrete CADS-1210 (4 cr)Steel CADS-1220 (4 cr)Wood

MECHANICAL 16 credits

CADM-1250 (4 cr)3D Parametric Model CADM-1210 (4 cr)Components and Assembly CADI-1210 (4 cr)Conveyors CADI-1220 (4 cr)Process Piping

Semesters 3 & 4 18 credits

MATH 1112 (3 cr) Pre Calculus Algebra CADD-2160 (4 cr) Professional Practice

CADD 2100 (4 cr) 3D Presentation Graphics

CADD 2110 (4 cr) Surveying and Site Work BUSI 1210 (3 cr)

15 credits

ENGL 1100 (3 cr)Writing, Reading and Thinking: An Intro. PHYS 1100 (4 cr) Basic College Physics CADD-2220 (4 cr) Sustainable Design CADD-2250 (4 cr) CADD Customization and Network

Semester 2 Certificate

Semester 1 Citation

Semesters 3 & 4 Diploma

Students select one ormore Specialties

1st YEAR 2ND YEAR

Change to 4 Credits CADD 1161 CADD Office Procedures

Change to 16 Credits

Change to 4 Credits CADA 1201 Architectural Principles

Change to 4 Credits CADS 1251 Building Information Modeling (BIM) For Structural

This page: Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) General Outcomes (Technician level) From National Technology Benchmarks http://cctt.ca/template.asp?id=18BDB75FF7F644FC8588624267813809

Following page: Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) Specific Outcomes (KPU CADD Diploma) From National Technology Benchmarks http://cctt.ca/template.asp?id=18BDB75FF7F644FC8588624267813809


Letters of Support:

Letters of Support for this Program Revision and the preparation of the associated new Course

Outlines were provided by four (4) members of the CADD Technologies Program Advisory Committee

(PAC). On December 4, 2014 the CADD Department hosted a CADD Alumni Dinner Gala at KPU Tech

Cloverdale to which our PAC was also invited. An informal PAC meeting was held after this event

where minutes were not taken. The attendees were briefed on this specific proposal and we

received their informal endorsement. 4 members in attendance agreed to study a Proposal Outline

and copies of both the Existing and Proposed New Course Outlines for the 3 courses affected. They

requested a sample of the type of endorsement letter that would be appropriate and one was

provided to them. If the letters contain or appear to contain any similarity it can be attributed to this.

The participants are all industry experts and remain willing to be contacted should it be required.

Nicole Hlus Project Support Services Manager

Suite 600, 4370 Dominion Street • Burnaby, BC • V5G 4L7 • Canada • Ph: +1 (604) 419-4350 • Fax: +1 (604) 419-4355

Proposed Course Outline and Course Credit Changes to: CADD 1160 Office Software and Procedures CADA 1200 Architectural Fundamentals CADS 1250 3D Modeling (BIM) Software for Structural As a member of the KPU CADD Program Advisory Committee I have been asked to review the proposed changes to the course credits identified above. Looking into the course credits, I support the proposed changes as they are concurrent with industry standards and reflect the effort of the students more accurately. For any questions or concerns I can be contacted at the following: Nicole Hlus Project Support Services Manager Ph: 604 419 5216 Email: [email protected]

RICHMOND CAMPUS The Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design

8771 Lansdowne Road

Richmond, BC Canada V6X 3V8

MEMORANDUM

Page 1 of 1

TO: Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum (SSCC)

CC: Marge Damon, Coordinator, Foundations in Design (FIND), The Chip & Shannon Wilson School of Design

FROM: Brenda Snaith, Chairperson, Curriculum Committee, The Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design

DATE: April 14, 2015

SUBJECT: Foundations in Design (FIND) Certificate – program revision updated April 14, 2015

At the October 2014 Wilson School of Design Curriculum Committee meeting and the November 2014 Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum (SSCC), the Foundations in Design (FIND) program revision was approved. At the December 15, 2014 Senate Meeting, Senate approved revisions to the Foundations in Design Certificate as shown in the left column of the chart below.

PROGRAM REVISION updates are shown (in red) in the right column

At the February 2015 Wilson School of Design Curriculum Committee meeting, FIND 1120 outline was fully revised, renumbered and approved as FIND 1121 Design Connections: Then & Now. At the March 2015 meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum (SCC), FIND 1121 Design Connections: Then & Now was approved.

Foundations in Design Certificate

December 2014 Senate Approved Revision April 2015 Revision Update

FA

LL

FIND 1100 Design Process, Methods & Materials FIND 1100 Design Process, Methods & Materials

FIND 1110 Drawing for Design FIND 1110 Drawing for Design

FIND 1220 Interdisciplinary Design History: 1750 onwards

FIND 1220 Design History: 19th Century Onwards

FIND 1130 Design Explorations FIND 1130 Design Explorations

FIND 1160 Communication through Visual Language FIND 1160 Communication through Visual Language

SP

RIN

G

FIND 1140 Colour Theories FIND 1140 Colour Theories

FIND 1150 Designing for Humanity FIND 1150 Designing for Humanity

FIND 1200 2-D Design FIND 1200 2-D Design

FIND 1210 3-D Design FIND 1210 3-D Design

One of: FIND 1120 Connections: Ancient World FIND 1230 Drafting for Design FIND 1240 Introduction to the Mac Digital Design Studio

One of: FIND 1121 Design Connections: Then & Now FIND 1230 Drafting for Design FIND 1240 Introduction to the Mac Digital Design Studio

EFFECT ON STUDENTS: FIND 1121 will be implemented for Fall 2015. The change will not affect any current

students. Senate approval is requested.

Brenda Snaith

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

SURREY CAMPUS

12666 – 72ND Ave.

Surrey, BC Canada V3W 2M8

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Senate

CC:

Romy Kozak, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts; Lisa Kitt, Chair, Criminology

FROM:

Petra Jonas Vidovic

DATE:

April 21, 2015

SUBJECT:

BA, Minor in Criminology – Group 4 – ‘Additional Courses’

Motion: Remove the Group 4 list of additional Criminology courses from the program requirement for the

Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Criminology.

Rationale: For the Criminology Minor, students are required to complete fifteen credits at the 3000 or 4000

level. This must include at least one course from each of the three core areas: Theory and Methods, Criminal

Justice and Law, Advocacy and Conflict Resolution. The ‘additional courses’ (see 4. Additional Courses list

below) section should be removed from the Calendar.

The Additional Courses list is archaic and no longer reflects Criminology’s full suite of course offerings. The

list is old and incomplete and is only hampering students' progress rather than helping create meaningful

learning. Because Criminology Minor students can take ANY 3000 or 4000 level courses towards their Minor

(provided they complete at least one in each of the three core areas) the Additional Courses list has become both

redundant and restrictive.

(TO BE REMOVED)

4. Additional Courses * CRIM 3115 Crime Mapping CRIM 3512 Mental Disorder and Canadian Law CRIM 4150 Directed Studies CRIM 4400 Ethics and Professional Development CRIM 4900 Special Topics

Petra Jonas Vidovic, PhD

Faculty, Criminology Department

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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SURREY CAMPUS

12666 – 72ND Ave.


MEMORANDUM

Please attach this section only to the program concept. Part B


Library Impact Assessment Support for Program Proposal/Revision

Name of Program Date

Summary of Start-up and Subsequent Costs: [CURRENT]

Reference Materials

Videos

Periodicals

Databases and Indexes

Monographs

TOTAL

Assessment Prepared by:

SSCC Liaison Librarian Date

Assessment Reviewed by:

University Librarian Date

I support this collection assessment: Yes No *

Program Developer:

Name/Title Date

*Please provide reasons for non-support of assessment

Please attach this section only to the program concept. Part B


Library Impact Assessment Support for Program Proposal/Revision

Name of Program Date

Summary of Start-up and Subsequent Costs: [PROPOSED]

Total Estimated Start-up Costs (one time): Reference Materials Monographs Audio-visual Materials Subtotal: ______________________________

Total Estimated Annual Costs (on-going): Periodicals Databases and Indexes Subtotal: _______________________________

TOTAL: ________________________________

Assessment Prepared by:

SSCC Liaison Librarian Date

Assessment Reviewed by:

University Librarian Date

I support this collection assessment: Yes No *

Program Developer:

Name/Title Date

*Please provide reasons for non-support of assessment


12666 – 72ND Ave.


MEMORANDUM

TO:

Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum (SSCC)

CC: Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice President Academic

FROM: Senate Subcommittee on Course Curriculum (SCC)

DATE: April 17, 2015

SUBJECT:

SCC’s Feedback and Recommendations on Revisions to the Course Outline Template

The Senate Subcommittee on Course Curriculum (SCC), in consultation with the Faculty Curriculum Committees, is providing the following feedback and recommendations on revisions to the course outline template. These recommendations are summarized in two parts: technological and pedagogical revisions. For reference, a copy of the existing, blank course outline template is provided at the end of this memo. The committee is seeking SSCC’s endorsement and recommendation to Senate for making these revisions to the course outline template and the course outline manual, which gives detailed instructions for completing the official KPU course outline using the course outline template. The committee recommends that the Provost consults with the Information Technology (IT) Governance Committee regarding making the technological changes and that a representative number of end users (course developers) from different Faculties be invited to the IT Governance Committee meeting to speak to these changes. After the Senate has approved of proceeding with the revisions, SCC recommends that faculty be involved in their implementation and that the revised course outline template be thoroughly beta-tested by faculty before it is launched.

Implementation Date: September 2016 or sooner, to be determined in consultation with the IT

Governance Committee. Some of the recommendations are going to be lengthy implementations (e.g., policy changes and Collective Agreement issues). Will there be a plan to make the immediate changes to ease the process, and then add other changes after they work through the system?

Recommended Technological Revisions and Updates Consider Mac support on the SharePoint Development Site for course outlines. Ensure SharePoint support for the latest updates of the Windows operating system

Windows 8.1 is currently not supported.

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Fix the software bugs in the course outline template on SharePoint Faculty develop courses using the course outline template (an InfoPath document) on the SharePoint

Development Site. Random formatting problems are introduced when the InfoPath document is converted to a Word or PDF document. This conversion process is necessary in order for the InfoPath document to be printed and published to the Course Outline Library.

The formatting problems include missing bullets, changes in font sizes, changes in spacing, missing spacing between words, and split boxes. This occurs even when course developers are not copying and pasting text from Word to the SharePoint Development Site’s course outline template.

Some of the check-boxes that are checked in the SharePoint document are not checked when converted to a Word or PDF document. An example is the check-box below the Teaching Modes table, “May be offered in approved 3-hour blocks”.

Some things are not being saved when changes are made. There is an exponential loss of productivity for a tool that is not working well. Is it possible for a Word

template (with some password protection) be used on the SharePoint Development Site instead of the existing InfoPath application?

Include the version history of approved course outlines Either archive all the course outlines in the Course Outline Library, or have some way of tracking what

the changes are from one approved version to another. Add the following functionality to the SharePoint Development Site

Spell-check functionality Track changes functionality Inline commenting Summary Page:

o Reformat with drop-down boxes for selection. o Automatically (or have some way to) ensure the corresponding check-boxes on the summary page

are checked when changes are made to those areas in the course outline template. Consider making the course outline manual an online document with hyperlinks Consider embedding instructional training videos to the online course outline manual.

These instructional training videos would be available for use by faculty 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

Recommended Pedagogical Revisions Allow for more flexibility in the use of wording throughout the course outline

Clear communication of the concept should be the goal, not meeting specific wording. For example, in the calendar description, remove the requirement that every sentence must begin with

“Students will” or “They will”. This will make the calendar description friendlier and more enticing for students.

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Summary Page Add the course developer’s name. Add an option (a check-box) to indicate whether the course is cross-listed. This option would include a

text-box to enter the cross-listed courses and an additional check-box to indicate whether other Departments and Faculties have been consulted.

Add an option (a check-box) to indicate whether the course has equivalent courses. This option would include a text-box to enter the equivalent courses. Equivalent courses are courses that have enough content overlap such that students cannot receive credit for both courses (e.g., PHYS 1102 and PHYS 1220). Note that equivalent courses are not the same as cross-listed courses. (Cross-listed courses have identical course outlines, while equivalent courses do not.)

Add an option (a check-box) to indicate whether the course is a “general education” course. Revisions: Options 1-3 are not thought to be helpful. There is some confusion over the formatting of the following options in the summary page: New Course

/ Replacement Course, Course number / acronym change, and Credit change. Does this information need to be included, and if so, how can it be made less confusing?

Add an option (a check-box) to indicate whether this new or revised course outline is part of a new or revised program submission. This option would include a text box to include the program name(s).

Essential Skills

Essential skills should be program-based and not course-based. They are not relevant on a per course basis and would be more appropriately included in the full program proposals for new programs and in the program review of existing programs. SCC recommends that the entire “Essential Skills” section be removed from the course outline template. This will require an amendment to Policy L.9.

Transferability of the Course

The current choices are o Not transferable o Transferable: (Years 1 and 2) Refer to the BCCAT Transfer Guide o Transferable: (Years 3 and 4 other) individual articulation agreements

Add a fourth option, “Transferable: Adult upgrading (ABE, ESL, etc.)” Add another option (a check-box) with available space to indicate and recognize external accreditation

groups. Learning Activities

Should remain flexible to allow different instructors the ability to adapt the course to suit their teaching styles or to innovate.

Indicate the following on the course outline template: “Learning activities should strive for a balance that will lead to outcomes.”

Assessment

Must be flexible to accommodate different types of courses being offered at KPU (e.g., Field schools, labs, research projects).

The student assessments are currently linked to Policy C.20 with regards to the minimum number of elements in an assessment and the maximum percentage allowable for each assessment. This policy was designed when we were a 2-year institution. With 3000-level and 4000-level courses generally having fewer assignments but of greater weight, this policy will need to be changed.

http://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Policies/L09.pdf

http://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Policies/c20.pdf

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There should be a greater percentage weight allowable for student participation than the current 10% maximum. There should also be guidelines for how participation is assessed.

Teaching Modes

Remove Collective Agreement contractual language from the course outline, but keep the information that students need to know about the course (e.g., whether it is a lecture, lab, practicum, etc.). This info is also important for articulation evaluations.

Teaching modes should not be included in the course outline document for students. The teaching modes table and the credit calculator would be more appropriately located somewhere else that is officially published and readily available for use by faculty and administrators. They must be simultaneously implemented and linked to the course outline.

In the Course Outline Template Summary page, remove the “Teaching Mode” check-box from the list of revisions for approval by Senate.

SCC recognizes that our recommendations may have Collective Agreement implications, so we recommend that the Provost and Vice-President Academic discusses the Teaching Modes bullets with the KFA to determine how they could be accommodated when updating the course outline template. Learning Resources

A list of learning resources can be provided, but it does not need to be split into required and recommended. A recommended list is sufficient, as it provides flexibility for instructors to change texts without having to revise the course outline.

Bibliography

A bibliography is not needed.

COURSE OUTLINE © Copyright Kwantlen Polytechnic University

SUMMARY

☐ New Course / Replacement Course

☐ Course number/acronym change

☐ Credit change

Does this course replace another course? No If “Yes”, please specify:

☐ This course is being discontinued.

Effective date:

Brief rationale:

☐ Revision for approval by Divisional Curriculum

Committee Changes involve:

☐ Descriptive Title

☐ Calendar Description

☐ Outcome/Objective

☐ Content

☐ Essential Skills

☐ Learning Activities

☐ Learning Resources

☐ Minor Assessments Consistent with Policies B.4

and/or C.20

☐ PLA

Revisions

Option 1: This course outline has undergone a complete review, and revisions were made to bring it up to date with respect to current practice in the discipline and follows the standards set in the Course Outline Manual. (Both implementation and review dates change)

Option 2: This revision changes specific areas but does not constitute a review of the whole course outline. (Implementation date changes, but review does not)

Option 3: This course outline has undergone a complete review, and no changes were made. (Both implementation and review dates change)

☐ Revision for approval by Senate

Changes involve:

☐ Credits (triggers a new course)

☐ Prerequisites/Corequisites

☐ Access, class size

☐ Required for credential

☐ Assessments inconsistent with Policies B.4 and/or C.20

☐ Teaching Modes

☐ Impact on other programs

Transfer Credit

☐ This revision affects transfer credit status.

☐ Please send this new course outline for transfer credit.

Other

☐ Q-status for B.A. degrees

- Please submit this course for approval as a quantitative course

☐ Approved for Q-Status

Acronym and Number: Descriptive Title: Implementation date: Click here to enter a date. Banner Title:

COURSE OUTLINE © Copyright Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Department Name:

Course Acronym and Number:

Former Acronym and Number:

Credits:

Descriptive Title:

Calendar Description:

Required for the following credentials:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Transferable? Not Transferable

Insert institutions and transfer information below:

Implementation Date: 1-Sep-15

To be Reviewed Date: 1-Sep-20

Discontinued Date:

Learning Objectives/Outcomes:

A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Content:

Content will include, but is not restricted to, the following:

Essential Skills:

A student who successfully completes the course will have been given opportunities to learn and

demonstrate the following Essential Skills at an appropriate level:

Creative thinking and problem solving skills

Oral skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and leadership skills

Personal management and entrepreneurial skills

Writing skills

Reading & Information skills

Visual Literacy

Mathematical skills

Intercultural skills

Technological skills

Citizenship and global perspective

Learning Activities:

Activities may include, but are not restricted to, the following:

Assessment Methods:

Grading system used:

LETTER GRADE

Assessment plans comply with Kwantlen policy and may resemble the following:

Assessment Type Value

Total 100%

Methods for Prior Learning Assessment:

The following PLA methods will be used:

☐ Challenge exam

☐ Standardized test

☐ Product / Portfolio

☐ Demonstration

☐ Interview

☐ Worksite assessment

☐ Self-assessment

☐ External evaluation

Teaching Modes:

Modes Hours per

Week

Class

Size

Duration

(in weeks)

Classroom-Related Instruction (Lecture)

Type of Course (Other, Music, Trades): Other 0 0 0

Simulated Learning Environment (Lab) 0 0 0

Individual Learning Environment (Lab) 0 0 0

Practicum Supervision/Field Experience 0 0 0

Reality Learning Environment 0 0 0

☐ May be offered in approved 3-hour blocks

Learning Resources:

Required Textbooks, Lab or Shop Manuals, Equipment, etc., such as:

Recommended Textbooks, Lab or Shop Manuals, Equipment, etc., such as:

Bibliography Attached? (for suggested library acquisitions)

Yes

Bibliography

Do library resources in this area need more development?

Yes

Approval Process Signatures

This course outline complies with the relevant Kwantlen policies. It follows the guidelines set out in the Kwantlen Course Outline Manual. Department or program learning objectives/outcomes and essential skills that have been identified in this course outline can be reasonably achieved through this course.

Course Developer(s): Signed Date:

Department Chair: Signed Date:

Divisional/Associate Dean: Signed Date:

Senate Vice Chair: Signed Date:


SURREY CAMPUS

12666 – 72ND Ave.


MEMORANDUM

TO:

Jennifer Au, Vice Chair, Senate

CC:

FROM:

Salvador Ferreras, Provost and Vice President, Academic

DATE:

April 20, 2015

SUBJECT:

Support for SCC’s Feedback and Recommendations on Revisions to the Course Outline Template

Thank you for the opportunity to provide the Senate Subcommittee on Course Curriculum with amendments

and recommendations to the new proposed course outline forms as contained in the April 17, 2015 memo to

the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum.

I believe the recommendations contained in this document encapsulate the necessary changes that will allow

KPU to provide a clearer and more streamlined process for the development and approval of courses through

governance.

I support these changes and look forward to their implementation through the regular governance process.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sal Ferreras


SURREY CAMPUS

12666 – 72ND Ave.


MEMORANDUM

TO:

Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum (SSCC)

Senate Subcommittee on Course Curriculum (SCC)

FROM:

Jennifer Au, Vice Chair, Senate

DATE:

April 27, 2015

SUBJECT:

Proposed Amendments to the SSCC and SCC Mandates

At its meeting on April 13, 2015, the Senate Governance Committee (SGC) reviewed the mandates

of the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum (SSCC) and the Senate Subcommittee on Course

Curriculum (SCC). In consultation with the Chairs of SSCC and SCC, the committee made the

following recommendations:

THAT the Senate Subcommittee on Course Curriculum mandate be amended by striking the

words “grant approval” and replacing them with “recommend approval to SSCC” wherever

they appear.

THAT the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum mandate be amended to receive

recommendations on new, revised, and discontinued course outlines from the Senate

Subcommittee on Course Curriculum (SCC) and to report with recommendations to Senate.

The Senate Governance Committee welcomes feedback from SSCC and SCC.

Background

At its March 17, 2015 meeting, the Senate Executive Committee (SEC) considered a submission from

SCC for inclusion in the Senate agenda. As part of its deliberations, SEC reviewed the mandate of

SSCC and that of its subcommittee, SCC. Due to the two committees having very different

mandates, SCC and SSCC operate independently of one another (with SCC reporting to SSCC once

a year). Notwithstanding the Vice Chair of Senate serving as Chair of SCC and also as an ex-officio

member of SSCC, concerns were raised regarding a possible disconnect between the two

committees that may lead to course outline revisions receiving Senate approval before the

corresponding program revision is approved by Senate. Further, some SEC members suggested that

there may be value for SSCC to also review all new and revised course outlines. Another member

suggested that course outlines may not need to be approved by Senate and that they can be

approved at the Faculty level.

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To that end, SEC recommended that the SSCC and SCC committee mandates be reviewed by the

Senate Governance Committee.

In order to inform the Senate Governance Committee in its review, the Vice Chair of Senate

researched the role of Senate and its subcommittees in the approval of course outlines at other

universities in British Columbia (UBC, SFU, UVic, UNBC, VIU, UFV, TRU, and Capilano). In all of these

universities, Senate has a role in the approval of new and revised course outlines. In some cases

(e.g., UBC, SFU, and TRU), a Senate subcommittee has delegated authority to approve some or all

course outlines on behalf of Senate. Some universities (e.g., UBC, UFV, and TRU) have established

subcommittees of their Senate Curriculum Committees to assist them with the preliminary review of

their course and program proposals.

The Vice Chair of Senate also did a similar review of a few liberal arts universities in Canada

(MacEwan, Mount Royal, Ryerson, and Dalhousie).

Proposed Amendment to the SCC Mandate

1. The Subcommittee on Course Curriculum (SCC) is a SSCC subcommittee with a mandate to:

2. Receive and review all new course outlines and grant approval recommend approval to

SSCC in accordance with the criteria defined in the Course Outline Manual.

3. Receive and review all revised course outlines whose revisions require approval by the Senate

as specified in the Course Outline Summary Form and grant approval recommend approval to

SSCC in accordance with the criteria defined in the Course Outline Manual.

4. Oversee the annual review of the Course Outline Manual and recommend approval of any

revisions to the Senate.

5. Inform SSCC of any decisions made by the committee on a regular basis.

6. Review periodically the mandate, composition, and processes of the SCC, and make such

recommendations to SSCC concerning these as may be appropriate.

7. Other duties as assigned by Senate.

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Proposed Amendment to the SSCC Mandate

1. Receive and review program concepts and full program proposals for degree and non-

degree programs (such as post-baccalaureate credentials, associate degrees, diplomas,

certificates, and citations).

2. Receive and review general curricular guidelines or requirements for programs.

3. Receive and review program revisions for degree and non-degree programs (such as post-

baccalaureate credentials, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and citations).

4. Report with recommendations to Senate on the status of program concepts, full program

proposals, program implementations, and program revisions in such a manner and at such

times as the program approval/implementation process and Senate may require.

5. Review the implementation of new degrees and non-degrees following:

One complete cycle of new degree and diploma programs*

Two complete cycles of new certificate, citation, and post-baccalaureate credential

programs*

Any and all changes will be presented to SSCC for consideration and recommendation for

approval by Senate. After the initial implementation schedule is complete, the Faculty

implementing the new program can request to stay under the purview of SSCC for an

additional cycle (or cycles) if they will be making significant revisions. Otherwise, further

reviews will be conducted under the direction of the Senate Standing Committee on Program

Review pursuant to Policy B12.

6. Receive recommendations on new, revised, and discontinued course outlines from the Senate

Subcommittee on Course Curriculum (SCC) and report with recommendations to Senate.

7. Review periodically SSCC's mandate, composition, processes, and approval criteria and make

such recommendations to Senate concerning these as may be appropriate.

8. Establish such subcommittees as needed to fulfill the committee's responsibilities.

9. Other duties as assigned by Senate.

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Senate Involvement in the Course Outline Approval

Process at Other Universities

BC Universities

UBC

The UBC Senate Curriculum Committee (SCC) is divided into seven subcommittees (Applied

Faculties, Arts, Continuing Studies, Editorial, Education & Health Sciences, Graduate, and

Science) that review all new and revised course and program proposals, including all

supporting material (e.g., curriculum and budget consultative reports). Once the

subcommittee has approved the proposal, it is forwarded to SCC for review and approval.

Category 1 proposals (new courses, and major revisions to existing courses and programs)

require final approval by Senate. SCC has delegated authority from Senate to approve

Category 2 proposals (minor revisions to courses and programs, and course discontinuances).

Changes submitted as Category 2 may be reconsidered as a Category 1 change at the

discretion of the SCC subcommittee charged with the review.

More detailed information can be found in the UBC Curriculum Guide:

http://senate.ubc.ca/sites/senate.ubc.ca/files/downloads/va_Curriculum_Guide_Version_10.3

4_03_2013.pdf

SFU

The SFU Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (SCUS) has a mandate (in its terms of

references) that’s mostly curricular in nature: http://www.sfu.ca/senate/senate-

committees/scus.html

SCUS has delegated authority from Senate to approve program revisions (including changes

to program admissions), as well as new and revised course outlines; these are then sent to

Senate for information.

The Notice of Intent and Full Program Proposals of new programs are approved by SCUS and

recommended to the Senate Committee on Priorities (SCUP).

UVic

The UVic Senate Curriculum Committee reviews new and revised programs and course

outlines and recommends them to Senate for approval.

http://www.uvic.ca/universitysecretary/senate/committees/curriculum.php

The Senate agenda package has a link to a Senate SharePoint site where Senators can find all

the new and revised programs and course outlines. At Senate, these are approved by one

omnibus motion.

UNBC

The UNBC Senate Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAAF) as a broad-based mandate that

encompasses advising Senate on academic planning, curriculum (programs and courses),

program review, enrolment management, articulation agreements with other institutions,

research, teaching and learning, and the Library operations.

http://unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/governance/senate/05-scaaf-

senatecommitteeonacademicaffairs_5.pdf

http://senate.ubc.ca/sites/senate.ubc.ca/files/downloads/va_Curriculum_Guide_Version_10.34_03_2013.pdf

http://senate.ubc.ca/sites/senate.ubc.ca/files/downloads/va_Curriculum_Guide_Version_10.34_03_2013.pdf

http://www.sfu.ca/senate/senate-committees/scus.html

http://www.sfu.ca/senate/senate-committees/scus.html

http://www.uvic.ca/universitysecretary/senate/committees/curriculum.php

http://unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/governance/senate/05-scaaf-senatecommitteeonacademicaffairs_5.pdf

http://unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/governance/senate/05-scaaf-senatecommitteeonacademicaffairs_5.pdf

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SCAAF has six subcommittees, including the SCAAF Subcommittee on Curriculum and

Calendar (SCCC). SCCC’s terms of reference includes making recommendations to SCAAF

on detailed Calendar entries on new and revised programs, as well as proposed changes to

programs, course deletions and additions, course retitling and renumbering, and Calendar

course descriptions.

http://unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/governance/senate/07-sccc-

scaafsubcommitteeoncurriculumandcalendar_1.pdf

VIU

The VIU Senate Curriculum Committee (SCC) reviews new and revised program and course

outlines, and recommends them to Senate for approval. New program proposals approved

by SCC are then forwarded to the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee for review and

recommendations to Senate for approval.

More detailed information on the curriculum approval process can be found in the SCC

submission guidelines:

https://www2.viu.ca/senate/docs/CCsubmissionguidelines.pdf

UFV

UFV has a policy on Undergraduate Course and Program Approval:

http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/secretariat/policies/Undergraduate-Course-and-Program-

Approval-(21).pdf

In this policy, the UFV Senate Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC) is involved in the

review and approval of new and revised programs and course outlines.

UEC has a UEC Screening Subcommittee that reviews all course and program proposals for

clarity, completeness, and adherence to procedures. It has delegated authority to approve

minor course revisions.

http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/senate/uec/resources/UEC-Screening-Subcommitte-TOR-

and-membership.pdf

TRU

The review and approval of new and revised programs and course outlines is part of the

mandate of the TRU Senate Educational Program Committee (EPC). All new course and

program proposals must be approved by the Senate Academic Planning and Priorities

Committee prior to being submitted to EPC.

EPC has a Submission Preview Subcommittee (SPS) that reviews all course and program

proposals for clarity and completeness and determines whether they are consistent with

existing academic policies and practices. SPS also determines whether the proposal is a

Category I, II, or III change.

o Category I – May be approved by the Faculty or School Council. SPS submits a list of

these to EPC for information.

o Category II – May be approved by EPC, on behalf of Senate

o Category III – Requires Senate and Board approval

EPC submits Category I and II course and program proposals to Senate for information.

More detailed information on the procedures of EPC can be found here:

https://tru.civicweb.net/document/69773/EPC%20Procedures%20Document_EPC%20approve

d%20April%202011_APPC%20Senate%20appr%20May%202011.pdf?handle=439C76D68DD2480

DBC3077E78DF0E84A

http://unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/governance/senate/07-sccc-scaafsubcommitteeoncurriculumandcalendar_1.pdf

http://unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/governance/senate/07-sccc-scaafsubcommitteeoncurriculumandcalendar_1.pdf

https://www2.viu.ca/senate/docs/CCsubmissionguidelines.pdf

http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/secretariat/policies/Undergraduate-Course-and-Program-Approval-(21).pdf

http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/secretariat/policies/Undergraduate-Course-and-Program-Approval-(21).pdf

http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/senate/uec/resources/UEC-Screening-Subcommitte-TOR-and-membership.pdf

http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/senate/uec/resources/UEC-Screening-Subcommitte-TOR-and-membership.pdf

https://tru.civicweb.net/document/69773/EPC%20Procedures%20Document_EPC%20approved%20April%202011_APPC%20Senate%20appr%20May%202011.pdf?handle=439C76D68DD2480DBC3077E78DF0E84A



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Capilano

Capilano has policies on its program and course outlines approval processes:

http://www.capilanou.ca/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=15999


The Capilano Senate Curriculum Committee has the mandate to review all course and

program proposals and revisions, and recommend them to Senate for approval. Some minor

course outline revisions are exempted from the full approval process.

Other Canadian Universities

MacEwan University, Alberta

MacEwan’s Academic Governance Council (AGC) is the university’s senior academic

governance body and is analogous to our Senate. The MacEwan AGC has an Academic

Planning and Priorities Committee that makes recommendations on new programs and

program discontinuances. There is also an AGC Admissions and Selection Committee that

develops and reviews program admission criteria.

http://www.macewan.ca/wcm/ExecutiveandGovernance/AcademicGovernanceCouncil/in

dex.htm

However, the AGC does not have a role in the approval of course outlines, and the Dean is

the final approver.

o Course outline policy:

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025_cou

rse_outlines.pdf

o Course outline elements:

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025-

1_course_outline_element.pdf

o Course outline approval and distribution procedure:

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025-

2_crse_outline_procedure.pdf

Mount Royal University, Alberta

Mount Royal’s General Faculty Council (GFC) is the university’s senior academic governance

body and is analogous to our Senate. The GFC Academic Program and Policy Committee

(APPC) advises the GFC on programs and courses.

A review of GFC minutes show that both APPC and GFC approves new and revised course

outlines:

http://www.mtroyal.ca/cs/groups/public/documents/pdf/gfc_agepackagedec8.2014.pdf

Ryerson University, Ontario

The Ryerson Senate Academic Standards Committee makes recommendations to Senate on

new programs, program revisions, and program reviews.

http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/StandingCommittees.html



http://www.macewan.ca/wcm/ExecutiveandGovernance/AcademicGovernanceCouncil/index.htm

http://www.macewan.ca/wcm/ExecutiveandGovernance/AcademicGovernanceCouncil/index.htm

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025_course_outlines.pdf

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025_course_outlines.pdf

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025-1_course_outline_element.pdf

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025-1_course_outline_element.pdf

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025-2_crse_outline_procedure.pdf

http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/c1025-2_crse_outline_procedure.pdf

http://www.mtroyal.ca/cs/groups/public/documents/pdf/gfc_agepackagedec8.2014.pdf

http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/StandingCommittees.html

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According to the Ryerson Undergraduate Management Policy, the Ryerson Senate does not

have a role in the approval of course outlines.

http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol145.pdf

Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia

The Dalhousie Senate Academic Programs and Research Committee (SAPRC) has both

curricular and research mandates. It has two subcommittees. The SAPRC Academic Program

Subcommittee reviews and makes recommendations to SAPRC on the establishment, revision,

suspension, and discontinuance of undergraduate programs at any level (i.e., certificate,

diploma, and degree).

http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/university_secretariat/Senate%20Docs/SAPRC

%20Academic%20Program%20SubCommittee-ToR-2013-04-15.pdf

http://www.dal.ca/dept/university_secretariat/program-proposals.html

The Dalhousie Senate does not appear to have a role in the approval of course outlines.

http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol145.pdf

http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/university_secretariat/Senate%20Docs/SAPRC%20Academic%20Program%20SubCommittee-ToR-2013-04-15.pdf

http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/university_secretariat/Senate%20Docs/SAPRC%20Academic%20Program%20SubCommittee-ToR-2013-04-15.pdf

http://www.dal.ca/dept/university_secretariat/program-proposals.html

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