What is academic quality assurance?
Academic quality assurance is a series of standards and practices that ensure the quality and continuous improvement of our academic programs. Quality assurance is a significant responsibility of universities. By engaging in regular assessment and review processes, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ demonstrates its commitment to:
- Transparency and accountability
- Excellence and continuous improvement
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment and mitigation
As a member of , AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ follows the for institutions across Canada. Our academic quality assurance activities also conform to the standards and guidelines set by the (MPHEC).
Within AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, responsibility for academic quality assurance lies with Senate, the university's senior academic governing body. Academic quality assurance policies and procedures are administered by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, with oversight delegated to the associate vice-president academic.
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s academic quality assurance activities
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