Stage One: Preparation for Program Renewal
Before the work of Program Renewal begins, there is some necessary preparation that must be completed by the dean/associate dean.
Assemble a Program Renewal Team
Program Renewal depends upon a team of academic experts working collaboratively. This team, assembled by the dean/associate dean, includes the dean/associate dean, the renewal faculty lead (often the program co-ordinator), faculty experts in the area, and a member of the Office of Academic Quality. The team should meet weekly or bi-weekly for the duration of the project.
The project renewal team also works closely with internal and external stakeholders during different stages of the process. Examples include:
- Program Advisory Committee (PAC)
- industry partners
- graduates and students
- Office of the Registrar
- Co-operative Education and Career Success
- Liberal Arts
- Library Commons
- Information Technology
For a complete list of stakeholders, refer to the Integrated Planning and Stakeholder Consultation chart.
Attend the Program Renewal Launch Meeting
Once the program teams are assembled, they will be notified about attending the Program Renewal Launch meeting. The Manager, Curriculum Processes, Faculty Curriculum advisor, and the program renewal team meet to discuss the key stages of the process, curricular mapping sessions, resources to support renewal work, and to establish a work-back plan based on the Academic Council Program Renewal Approval meeting date. Also in attendance are the Indigenization Co-ordinator and/or Manager who will work with the team throughout the process to find opportunities for integrating Indigenous content and outcomes into the renewed curriculum.
Once all of the up-front work is complete, teams move onto Stage Two: Curriculum Renewal.