University of Saskatchewan to undertake systematic program review
Posted May 06, 1999
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 6, 1999
99-05-02-OTHER
University of Saskatchewan to undertake systematic program review
SASKATOON --The University of Saskatchewan has embarked on a systematic
review of all academic programs offered to students. This review process
will encourage program improvement and innovation and satisfy the need for
University accountability concerning programs. Recommendations will be made
to the University Council to preserve, strengthen, or delete specific
academic programs, based on the results of the review.
The review will focus on programs, rather than on the Colleges or
departments that offer those programs. This will ensure that the focus
remains on the quality of students' educational experience.
Undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture will be the first to be
reviewed. The University of Saskatchewan currently offers over 80 programs.
Michael Atkinson, Vice-President (Academic) and Gary Kachanoski, Dean of
Graduate Studies and Research, will spearhead the SPR process while Caroline
Davis will serve as coordinator.
Council approved the policy and procedures for Systematic Program Review
(SPR) in February. Council is the body charged under the University of
Saskatchewan Act, 1995 with responsibility for overseeing and directing the
University's academic affairs. Council is composed of elected faculty
members, students, and academic administrators.
For more information on the Systematic Program Review, please visit our
website at www.usask.ca/vpacademic/spr.
For more information, please contact:
Ron Steer, Chair
Planning Committee of Council
(306) 966-4667
or
Michael Atkinson
Vice-President (Academic)
(306) 966-8484
or
Sylvia Wallace
Associate Vice-President (Academic)
(306) 966-8487
