Introduction
Queen’s University Quality Assurance Processes (QUQAP) provide the framework for approval of new academic programs, major modifications to programs and regular reviews of existing programs.
Purpose
The purpose of QUQAP is to ensure continued high quality for both existing and new undergraduate, graduate and professional programs at Queen’s, as well as to support efforts to ensure consistency and cohesion of all academic programs offered by Ontario’s publicly assisted universities. Overall responsibility for the process lies with the Provost, with oversight delegated to the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning.
Policy
Cyclical Program Review
Guidance and Templates for Cyclical Program Review
New Programs
Guidance and Templates for New Program Proposals
Program Changes
Guidance and Templates for Program Changes (Major and Minor Modifications)
Closures and Suspensions
Development
In 2010, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), through the Ontario Council of Academic Vice-Presidents (OCAV), and in consultation with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU), agreed that the quality of university programs would be monitored through the Ontario Universities Quality Assurance Council (QC). The Quality Council operates at arm’s length from both Ontario’s publicly assisted universities and Ontario’s government. Queen's own institutional quality assurance processes, which build upon the Quality Assurance Framework, were most recently updated in 2022.
Audit
Once every eight years, all publicly assisted Ontario Universities are required to participate in an audit to determine whether or not the institution, since its last review, has acted in compliance with the provisions of its Quality Assurance Processes. Queen’s first audit took place in February 2014 and no causes for concern were identified. The detailed findings of the review can be found in the Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance Summary Report, and the Auditors' Report outlines the university's follow-up actions. Queen's second audit is in progress in 2023-24.
Significant Dates and Deadlines
Meeting dates for all Faculty Boards, Graduate Councils along with GSEC, SCADP, Senate, Appraisal Committee, and Quality Council are available here: Important Dates & Deadlines 2023-2024.pdf
Contact
For any information about Queen's University Quality Assurance Processes, please contact the Teaching and Learning Coordinators at:
Ontario Universities Council Quality Assurance Framework
Centre for Teaching and Learning
Curriculum Development Information and Resources on Developing Learning Outcomes.
