Phase 4: Implementation and follow-up

Program launch

The new program admits its first cohort of students. 

The new program enters the cyclical review cycle.

Two-year progress report

A progress report is prepared by the program’s Chair, submitted to the AQuE office and reviewed and approved by the AVPA or AVPGSPA.

The submission deadline for the Progress Report is required no later than 24 months after the program’s first student intake. The purpose of the report is to provide initial data on student progress and implementation of the program, to respond to recommendations and any issues raised in the External Reviewers’ Report, and to highlight any additional areas to be considered in the first cyclical review of the new program.

In addition, this report will carefully evaluate the program’s success in realizing its objectives, requirements, and outcomes, as originally proposed and approved, and any changes that have occurred in the interim. The Progress Report is internally reviewed and approved by Senate Undergraduate Council (SUC) or Senate Graduate Council (SGC), and subsequently sent to Senate for information. 

The AQuE Office will send reminders to the program in advance of the progress report due date.

Cyclical review

The program's first cyclical program review occurs within eight years of the program's initial enrolment.