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Academic Program Development and Review Framework developed
Anticipated Outcome
One of the Working Groups formed during phase 1 of transformation developed a new policy and processes to review and make decisions around programming. These will continue to evolve as other related transformation work is completed and be led by Aurora College.
Details
L’un des groupes de travail formés au cours de la phase 1 de la transformation a élaboré une nouvelle politique et de nouveaux processus pour examiner les programmes et prendre des décisions. Ces éléments continueront à évoluer en parallèle au travail de transformation qui est mené et réalisé par le Collège Aurora.
Program Review policies finalized
Anticipated Outcome
A Program Review Policy that meets best practices and national standards is in place and being applied to the review of all existing programs. This policy work was led by one of the Working Groups established during Phase 1 of transformation. The policy will continue to be updated as Aurora College establishes additional capacity related to program review and development.
Program policies are developed to ensure alignment with vision, mission and goals
Anticipated Outcome
Working Groups established during phase 1 will continue to develop or amend program policies that address the creation, suspension and termination of programs at the institution and ensure they are aligned with the institution's vision, mission, goals and areas of teaching and research specialization.
Academic Plan includes consideration of the use of technology in program delivery
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College and the GNWT develop an academic plan that is released during phase 1 of transformation. As part of its development, the use of technology for program delivery will be considered to maximize opportunities in more communities.
Release Aurora College 3-Year Academic Plan
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College and the GNWT release a 3-Year Academic Plan. This work is a milestone commitment for phase 1 of transformation.
Aurora College program review schedule is developed
Anticipated Outcome
A cyclical schedule is developed that specifies dates for the next review of each Aurora College program in order to support continuous quality improvement. This work will support future transformation milestone commitments and program implementation goals led by Aurora College.
Bachelor of Education program review complete
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College has created a program development team that continue to undertake projects related to program review including the Bachelor of Education Program. These efforts will support the phase 2 milestone commitment to reinstante the Bachelor of Education program.
Social Work program review complete
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College has created a program development team that continue to undertake projects related to program review including the Social Work Program. These efforts will support the phase 2 milestone commitment to reinstante the social work program.
Program policies address all aspects of program decision-making
Anticipated Outcome
The Program Development Team led by Aurora College has reviewed the program policies that address the creation, suspension and termination of programs at the institution. These are now in place and aligned with the institution's vision, mission, goals and areas of teaching and research specialization. These efforts will support the phase 2 milestone commitment to reinstante programs in the areas of teaching and research.
Community Learning Centre proposal released as part of the Facilities Master Plan
Anticipated Outcome
The Polytechnic Facilities Master Plan, which is a phase 2 critical milestone, will propose how the institution will address which programs should be delivered at which Community Learning Centre, strengthen connections to Aurora College campuses and to the secondary school system.
Condition, safety and cultural appropriateness of student housing reviewed addressed in the Facilities Plan for polytechnic university
Anticipated Outcome
Student success is enhanced when student housing is in good condition, is safe and culturally appropriate for the students we serve. A proposal for enhanced housing will be included in the Polytechnic Facilities Master Plan, released during phase 2 of transformation.
Recreational facilities are more accessible to students
Anticipated Outcome
The Polytechnic Facilities Master Plan, which is a phase 2 critical milestone, will propose enhanced access to recreational facilities in campus communities, enhancing post-secondary experience for our students.
Regional needs assessments complete
Anticipated Outcome
Work to understand regional needs in terms of types of programming and methods of program delivery is a critical part of developing the Polytechnic University Facilities Plan, released during phase 2 of transformation and an important step in the overall transformation. It will inform both how the institution operates and decisions around new facilities.
Develop comprehensive community learning centre plans
Anticipated Outcome
Building on the Polytechnic University Facilities Master Plan, a comprehensive plan for community learning centres will be developed. This will include an analysis of different models of community program delivery, which includes the articulation of the types and levels of programing to be delivered at the various community learning centres. It is critical that the polytechnic university maintain close connections between campuses, community learning centres and to the secondary school system. This is sometimes referred to as “student pathways”. Effective student pathways ensure equitable access and provide learning opportunities that make sense for Northerners.
Year 1 of Education, Social Work and General Arts and Science Programs Implemented
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College will work to have programs re-introduced by fall 2024.