Academic Planning & Priorities

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Delegated Authority from the Senate

The Committee has delegated authority from the Senate for:

  • Approving renewals of existing partnership agreements;
  • Approving minor changes to existing partnership agreements;

Responsibilities

The Academic Planning and Priorities Committee is responsible for:

  • In consultation with the Senate’s standing committees, facilitating the Senate’s process of establishing and approving its long-term goals and priorities within the context of the University’s strategic and operational planning related to educational policy;
  • Monitoring the Senate's progress towards its long-term goals and priorities, with input and regular updates from the standing committees.
  • Advising the Senate on:
    • the educational goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities of the University, and proposed amendments thereto;
    • policies and strategic goals related to enrolment management and the admission of students;
    • the number of students that may be accommodated by the University and policies for enrolment management;
    • the establishment or discontinuance of faculties, schools, divisions, and departments of the University;
  • Advising the Senate on the establishment, suspension, or discontinuance of educational programs;
  • In consultation with other relevant standing committees, reviewing and advising the Senate on the terms of affiliation, articulation, and other contractual agreements with other post-secondary institutions and educational bodies;
  • Reviewing and approving all internal review reports produced through the University’s quality assurance processes;
  • Monitoring and providing updates to the Senate on provincially mandated quality assurance policies or initiatives, as appropriate;

Committee Membership

The Committee meets on an as-needed basis, with a minimum of two meetings per year; meetings are usually closed. For any questions, please contact the Senate Secretariat at senate@ucanwest.ca.