Program Quality Review - Program Self-Audit
Each faculty member completes this program self-audit form and submits it to the Team Leader
who summarizes the input.
The self-audit is intended as a quick reference check to capture faculty input regarding the
program in order to guide discussions at the focus groups and to continue to evaluate against
the quality criteria. Comments can be placed against any quality criteria element, but some are
indicated as being covered elsewhere.
Prior to filling this document, it is advised to review the Vocational Learning Outcomes (VLOs)
and the Essential Employability Skills (EES) outcomes for the program. These will be supplied
by the Team Leader, and are available via COMMS.
Criterion 1. Program learning outcomes are set, are consistent with the College
mission and the program’s intended purpose, and are appropriate for the credential
offered upon completion of the program.
Yes No
Comments
1.1 Program learning outcomes are consistent with the
College mission, appropriate to the level at which the
qualification is offered, consistent with the
requirements of the Credentials Framework, and
appropriate to the occupational requirements of the
program graduates.
1.2 Program learning outcomes are consistent with MTCU Team Leader will assess.
Provincial Program Standards where they exist.
1.3 Program learning outcomes are reflected in course
Assessed during course review and
outlines.
curriculum mapping.
1.4 Program learning outcomes are used in prior learning
Assessed during course review and
and assessment (PLAR).
curriculum mapping.
1.5 Changes to courses and program learning outcomes
are introduced on a timely basis and are designed to
maintain the relevance of the program.
1.6 The capabilities of program graduates, including
knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes are
consistent with the intended program learning
outcomes.
Criterion 2. Admission, credit for prior learning, promotion, graduation, and other
related academic policies support program development and student achievement of
program learning outcomes.
In this section, review the monograph and other program information, and provide your
insight into how information is received by the students.
Yes No
Comments
2.1 The qualifications and prerequisites required of the
applicant are published and are appropriate to allow
the student to be successful without limiting access to
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the program.
2.2 Students have adequate information to allow them to
make informed choices about:
 selecting the correct program to meet their
career aspirations;
 the financial commitment needed;
 the workload commitment needed; and
 the study options available to them.
2.3 Students know how to get internal and external
transfer of academic credits and recognition for prior
learning.
2.4 Students know what is needed to ensure they will be
able to demonstrate program outcomes and complete
the program.
2.5 Students know how they will be evaluated.
2.6 Students indicate the learning requirements are
relevant and meaningful.
2.7 Students indicate that assessment methods relate to
the learning requirements.
Criterion 3. Programs conform to the Framework for Programs of Instruction and the
Credentials Framework, are consistent with accepted college system nomenclature /
program titling principles, and maintain relevance.
Yes No
Comments
3.1 The duration and structure of the program are
Assessed by Team Leader ahead of
consistent with the program learning outcomes and
Curriculum Review and Mapping.
the credential offered.
3.2 Appropriate credits are allocated for each component
of the program, and transfer and laddering options are
stated.
3.3 Prerequisites do not unnecessarily hinder progress in
the program.
3.4 The program title is consistent with college system
Team Leader verifies
nomenclature / titling principles.
3.5 The program has established articulation agreements. Team Leader verifies
3.6 The program conforms to the College policy for the
Team Leader verifies
number of English courses
3.7 All curriculum documentation is up-to-date including
Initial view here. Will
course outlines and the program monograph
draw together at
information.
faculty meeting and
when reviewing
curriculum.
3.8 There is congruency between the course learning
requirements and the program learning outcomes.
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when reviewing
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curriculum.
Initial view here. Will
draw together at
faculty meeting and
when reviewing
curriculum.
3.9 There is a match between course learning
requirements, course learning activities and learning
resources.
3.10 Concepts of social, economic and environmental
Please give examples.
sustainability are embedded in the program
curriculum.
3.11 Work Integrated Learning, such as co-operative
Please give examples.
work placement, clinical/field placement, service
learning and/or participating in applied research
projects, is embedded in the program curriculum.
3.12 Students have opportunities to develop the skills,
Please give examples.
knowledge and attitudes necessary to succeed in a
global economy.
Criterion 4. Methods of program delivery and student evaluation are consistent with
the program learning outcomes.
Yes No
Comments
4.1 Program delivery, including that which takes place
Please give examples.
off-site, is consistent with the nature of the program,
the learning outcomes, and the needs of the students.
4.2 There is a range of instruction methods consistent
Please give examples.
with a variety of learning styles and learner needs and
abilities.
4.3 Learning methods are published and are matched to
Initial view here. Will
the learning outcomes.
draw together at
faculty meeting and
when reviewing
curriculum.
4.4 College designated targets regarding hybrid courses
are met.
4.5 Learners are provided the skills necessary to be
successful with the learning strategies selected.
Team Leader to verify.
4.6 Evaluation criteria are published and students are
aware of how and when they are going to be
evaluated.
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faculty meeting and
when reviewing
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draw together at
faculty meeting and
when reviewing
curriculum.
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4.7 There is a match between course learning
requirements and evaluation methods, i.e., evaluation
methods allow students to demonstrate the course
learning requirements
Initial view here. Will
draw together at
faculty meeting and
when reviewing
curriculum.
4.8 Evaluation methods are valid and reliable.
Initial view here. Will
draw together at
faculty meeting and
when reviewing
curriculum.
4.9 Students indicate that feedback is timely and allows
them to build on their learning.
4.10 Students perceive evaluation to be fair.
4.11 Practices for resubmissions, supplementals, and
appeals are published, and are appropriate, fair,
valid, and implemented consistently.
4.12 Student workload and assessment is balanced across
the term at both the course and program level.
4.13 There is a range of evaluation methods used
consistent with a variety of learning styles.
4.14 Learners can earn credit for up to 75% of the
program hours using the PLAR process.
4.15 Academic policies and practices that provide for the
development and continuous improvement of
teaching and learning methods are valued,
documented, and supported.
Criterion 5. Human, physical, financial, and
support resources to support student
achievement of program learning outcomes are
available and accessible.
5.1 Program faculty members, as a whole have adequate
academic preparation and workplace experience to
deliver a quality program.
5.2 Program faculty members are evaluated every three
years.
5.3 Program faculty members engage in professional
development activities that ensure they are current in
their field and developing teaching expertise.
5.4 Program faculty members work within clear and
well-structured instructional plans.
5.5 Program faculty members participate in reflective
Team Leader to verify.
Yes No
Comments
Chair will provide Team Leader with
the information.
Chair will provide Team Leader with
the information.
Chair will provide Team Leader with
the information.
Chair will provide Team Leader with
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practice.
the information.
Give your impression
of student’s view.
Give your impression
of student’s view.
Give your impression
of student’s view.
5.6 Students consider faculty to be available.
5.7 Students consider faculty to be adequately prepared
for class.
5.8 Students consider faculty to promote a positive
attitude to learning.
5.9 All students are assigned an academic advisor.
5.10 Academic Advisors contact their students early in the
term with an invitation to meet and to ensure that
students know who their advisor is.
5.11 Labs, clinical facilities and placement facilities are
complementary to and integrated into the program
and allow the learner to demonstrate the learning
outcomes.
5.12 Students indicate that there are adequate and
accessible learning resource materials including:
 textbooks in the bookstore;
 online materials;
 print resources;
 equipment and student support services,
to allow them to be successful.
5.13 The program is financially viable.
5.14 The demand for the program has been sustained for
the last five years.
5.15 There is a future demand for graduates of this
program.
5.16 The learning environment is safe.
5.17 The students are provided with the information they
need to know to function safely in both the College
and workplace learning environments.
5.18 Program materials, including the program
monograph, course outlines and course materials,
are provided in an accessible format.
Give your impression
of student’s view.
Chair and Team Leader verify.
Chair and Team Leader verify.
Criterion 6. Regular program quality assessment that involves faculty, students,
industry representatives, and others as appropriate for the purpose of continual
improvement is in place and happens.
Yes No
Comments
6.1 Students indicate that they are satisfied with the
program.
6.2 Issues raised at Program Councils are addressed in a
Chair and Team Leader verify.
timely fashion and feedback is provided to the
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6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
Council.
Learners progress through the program, achieve
program outcomes and graduate in a timely fashion.
Learners with a wide range of abilities demonstrate
the expected learning outcomes.
Items raised by the Program Advisory Committee are
considered in a timely fashion and feedback is
provided to the committee.
Graduates are satisfied with the overall program
experience.
Graduates are obtaining employment in their fields.
Graduates are successful in obtaining external
licenses or credentials where relevant.
Employers are satisfied with graduate performance.
Chair and Team Leader verify.
Chair and Team Leader verify.
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