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Academic
Suspension and/or Discontinuance of Programs
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November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017
November 2017
November 2022
Board of Governors with Education Council Advice
Vice President Academic & Applied Research
Education Policy Committee
AVP Academic

Policy

Does this policy have procedures?
Yes

Procedures

References and Resources

 
Term Description
Consultation The notification to, and participation of, all interest groups or relevant parties in a two-way flow of information and opinion exchange before action is taken or decisions reached.
Program A defined set of courses of instruction.
Program Suspension Ceasing to admit students to a program for a defined period of time. Programs may not be in suspension longer than four years without a decision made to reinstate a program, or discontinue it.
Program Discontinuance The permanent closure of a program which includes removal from the academic calendar and cessation of admission to the designated program.
Program Feasibility Working Group A group of individuals appointed by the Program Review and Renewal Committee of Education Council to produce a Feasibility Report (the Report). Members are appointed from relevant areas of the College, ensuring that various perspectives are considered and represented in the final Report. The Working Group will conduct its review on the basis of equity and fairness.
VCC Policies Policy Number
Education Services Renewal 405
Program Review and Renewal 403
Provide links to all supporting documents. These may include links to Appendices, Forms, Guidelines, Handbooks, Standards or other departmental or College resources that support the implementation of this policy and/or procedures.
Are there appendices for this policy?
No
 
Are there associated forms?
No
 
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