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11. Program Evaluation StandardAppendix 11.1 Program Evaluation Policies and ProceduresPeriodic Review Policy and ScheduleMPHEC Assessment of Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (Publicly-fundeduniversities)The objective of the monitoring function is to ascertain that the procedures used byinstitutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate,are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.The Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee, a joint committee of the Association ofAtlantic Universities (AAU) and the Commission, carries out the monitoring function onbehalf of the Commission. Its main objective is to answer the following two questions:1. Is the institution following its own quality assurance policy?2. Could the institution’s quality assurance policy be modified to better ensure thequality of the academic programs and services or is it satisfactory as is?The Policy on Monitoring Institutional Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures,including a description of the process, assessment criteria, and guidelines for thepreparation of the institutional report are described in the Policy on Quality Assurance.For those universities that have completed the monitoring process, a copy of theAssessment report can be downloaded below. Note: These reports are available in theworking language of the institution only.* Acadia University (June 2007)* Cape Breton University (June 2009)* Dalhousie University (September 2003)* Mount Allison University (August 2006)* Mount Saint Vincent University (March 2009)* Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (July 2008)* Saint Mary's University (October 2008)* St. Thomas University (September 2003)* Université de Moncton (August 2006)* Université Sainte-Anne (June 2007)* University of New Brunswick (November 2006)* University of Prince Edward Island (April 2009)The remaining universities are expected to have completed the process by June 2009.294