Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

New programs are reviewed at both the conceptual stage as well at the proposal stage.
At the conceptual stage for degree programs, the discussion normally addresses the
following:
Program description
An analysis of why Humber wants to offer the degree program (How does it fit with
the College Mission, strengths of the College and School, and College and School
strategic plans What are the indications that there is an economic and educational
need for such a program)
An analysis of how the proposed degree program will affect any related diploma
program(s) as well an evaluation of the relationship of the proposed degree program
to programs in other Schools
The identification of when is the proposal expected to be ready and when the
program is likely to be offered.
Once a program proposal has been prepared, executive summaries are prepared for
review by the Academic Council and the Board of Governors. These summaries
include:
Program description
Credential to be awarded
Strategic fit analysis
Evidence of need
Competitive analysis
Entrance requirements
Academic course schedule
Target market analysis
Costs
In addition the Board of Governors requires confirmation that the program has passed
through all of the approval stages and that it is satisfied with the projected enrolment and
student satisfaction rates. Formal approval of the program by the Board is required
before programs may be submitted to the Minister for referral to PEQAB for review.
Additional Advisory Committees & Reviews
New programs and courses are reviewed by program advisory committees and
licensing, professional or regulatory groups. Advisory committees play a vital role in the
development of the new program. Every program (or cluster of programs) has an active
voluntary Advisory Committee of 8 to 12 members. Membership reflects both the private
and public sector and includes representatives from companies, trade and professional
associations, accreditation bodies, government and program graduates in the same or
related program areas. In the case of degrees every effort is made to have university
academics join the advisory committees or provide some level of external consultation.
Advisory Committees help to ensure that the curriculum is both current and relevant.
Desk Reviews by University Academics
In addition to the input from advisory committees, at the development stage the degree
curriculum is normally sent out for a desk review by a university faculty member in a
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