Program Development

Please find the links below for Program Development & Program Review.

 Grandparent area: /academics

SUMMARY: This Program Development area will house the processes, resources and tools used to develop NEW PROGRAMS. Many links are reserved for "Staff Only" and will require that you be logged into our site to be able to access. 

Ontario College Credential Program Development Process 

 

The development and approval of new programs consists of a three stage process that begins with the conceptualization and feasibility of a new program; followed by the initial program development that leads to credential and funding approval; and culminates with the final program development, launch and recruitment.

 PREAMBLE (Click here)

STAGE 1: Conceptualization & Feasibility (Click here for .docx file)

1. Completion of the New Program Development (.doc file) Statement of Interest (.doc file)

  • First Intake Proposed
  • Approval:  Vice President Academic (VPA)

2. Completion of the New Program Development Plan (.doc file)

  • Deadlines set:
  • Academic Council meeting
  • Board of Governors meeting

3. Completion of the New Program Development Feasibility Report: Summary and Recommendations (pdf file) (Updated) 

Approval:  VPA

 STAGE 2: Initial Program Development (.docx file) (Click here for details)

4. Completion of New Program Proposal (.doc file)

  • Appendix A (Stage 1: New Program Feasibility Report: Summary and Recommendations)
  • Appendix B (Ad hoc Advisory Committee Members & Notes Form)
  • Appendix C (Credentials Validation Service Application for Program Validation)
  • Appendix D (New Program Proposal sign-offs)

5.  Presentation to Academic Council (AC) –New Program Proposal -  PowerPoint Presentation template

  • Documentation due 1.5 weeks before the AC meeting

... Approval:  VPA

6.  Presentation to Board of Governors (BoG) – Executive Summary

  • The BOG Executive Summary is adapted from the AC Executive Summary by the VPA Office
  • Documentation due 2 weeks before the BoG meeting

... Approval:  BOG

7. Completion of the CVS Application for Program Validation*

Approval:  CVS

8. Completion of the Ministry of Training Colleges and University’ (MTCU) Request for Approval for Funding*

... Approval:  MTCU

 STAGE 3: Final Program Development (Click here for details)

9. Establish the Program Advisory Committee

10. Develop curriculum--Program Map template (ZIP file)

11. Prepare other program components, such as alternate delivery methods, clinical, co-op and work placements, facilities, instructional equipment and resources (IT, learning objects, etc.)

12. Review and revise the cost and budget plan (if required), e.g., facilities, technology, resource requirements, capital renewal/ amortization, etc.

13. Address registration and marketing requirements, publish the program, and compile and store program development documents

14. Finalize and implement the marketing requirements and post the New Program on the Confederation College Website (final version)

15. Document linkages to the Program Quality Assurance Process Audit (PQAPA), the College’s strategic plan and the School’s academic plan

16. Ensure New Program information in Banner is current and uploaded into the Course Outline Mapping & Management System (COMMS)

17. Complete the course outlines, including the knowledge and skills and the assessments

18. Complete New Program Quality Checklist

19. Compile “Program e-Binder”

20. Determine and recruit staff / provide faculty professional development as needed

* not required for BOG Certificate programs

For more information, contact:

Diane Swayze
COMMS & Academic Program Quality Support
Registrar's Department
Phone: 475-6553
Email: [email protected]

Former contact:
Riley Burton
Director, Teaching and Learning Centre
Confederation College 
E: [email protected]
T: (807) 475-6274, ext 6274