TITLE: CURRICULUM APPROVAL VARIANCE POLICY

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POLICY STATEMENT: The Administration of the College is
responsible for the timely implementation of curriculum in
order to meet commitments to students enrolled in
programs/courses.

PROCEDURES/RULES STATEMENT:

 

In situations where curriculum has not completed the
governance review cycle and postponing implementation is
judged to be detrimental to student's progress, the matter
will be referred to the Divisional Dean for decision.

A. The Chairman/Director will request the Divisional Dean
in writing, with supporting rationale, for a temporary
variance from the governance review cycle.

B. The Divisional Dean will review process to date, the
proposed course outline(s), relevant documentation and
make a decision.

Cc. In the event that the Divisional Dean approves offering
the proposed course(s) prior to the completion of the
governance cycle, a notice to that effect will be tabled
at the next Management Committee meeting and Divisional
Education Committee meeting.

D. The Divisional Dean will advise the Registrar of the
decision. The Registrar will publish the proposed
course(s) in relevant college publications only for the
academic year in question.

E. The Chairman/Director will place the proposed course(s)
on the next agenda of the appropriate governance
committee for consideration.

Pe In a situation involving inter-divisional jurisdiction, 2 Deans
will resolve the matter.