Board of Undergraduate Studies - University of Guelph Senate

FORM A: PROGRAM INFORMATION

2011-2012 Associate Diploma Calendar

SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATES:

NEW PROGRAMS
February 2010 at latest to the Associate Vice-President Academic (AVPA)
April 1st, 2010 at latest to the Coordinator, Undergraduate Curriculum

CHANGES TO EXISTING REGULATIONS OF DEGREE PROGRAMS OR SPECIALIZATIONS – APRIL 10, 2010

CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS – APRIL 10, 2010

*Note: changes to admission requirements may require lead time of two calendar cycles for full implementation, depending on the nature of changes. Contact the Associate Registrar, Admission Services and the Coordinator, Undergraduate Curriculum to discuss proposed changes to admission requirements and required timelines.

PROPOSALS FOR NEW DIPLOMA PROGRAMS/SPECIALIZATIONS:

Note: All new diploma programs/specializations must receive a recommendation to move through the governance process from the AVPA. The AVPA ensures new programs are consistent with the strategic plans and directions for growth of the university. Information on the approval process is available online at New program submissions cannot be forwarded to BUGS or Senate for approval until the AVPA has reviewed and approved the proposal.

Provide the following information and documentation with a new degree program or specialization proposal and submit with memoranda of support from the Dean, OAC, Director(s) of the sponsoring Regional Campus(es), and Chair of the Provincial Diploma Program Committee.

  1. Program/Specialization Name and Administration: Indicate the Sponsoring Academic Unit(s) and College(s) and the offices responsible for academic counselling. Provide evidence of consultation with other units/programs participating in the proposed new program/specialization. (i.e. if the program of study includes courses from unit(s) other than the sponsoring unit, a clear commitment of support for the proposed program/specialization must be included.
  2. Program Objectives and Rationale: What are the objectives of this program and how does it serve the associate diploma curriculum? What is the rationale for developing this new program? Why is there a need?
  3. Anticipated Enrolment and Impact: Indicate initial enrolment, after two years and anticipated steady state enrolment after the initial graduation of the first cohort. What is the expected impact on existing programs (i.e. will students move to this program from others or is this program expected to attract new students)?
  4. University Learning Objectives: How will this program enable students to achieve the University's learning objectives; which of the learning objectives are particularly addressed? See Chapter II, Learning Objectives, in the Undergraduate Calendar.
  5. Admission Requirements: For new diploma programs, what are the requirements and what is the rationale. For new specializations within existing diploma programs, please indicate whether the admission requirements are the same as or differ from existing requirements within the degree program. If different, what is the rationale?
  6. Resources Summary: What are the resource implications of this program? How will the program be funded?
  7. Library resources and assessment: Does the regional campus library have adequate resources to provide for this program? Library assessments are required as part of the BUGS/Senate and ECC approval process. The program proposal must be sent to the appropriate regional campus librarian for assessment prior to submission to PDCC and should be done well in advance of deadlines since assessments may take a minimum of three (3) weeks. For additional questions, contact S. Gillies, Head of Information Resources ( or ext. 52945).
  8. Calendar copy: Include the proposed calendar copy for this program (Preamble, Schedule of Studies and templates for any new courses proposed to support the program.

CHANGES TO EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAM OR SPECIALIZATION REGULATIONS

  1. Rationale: Why is this change necessary? Please indicate the reason for the changes.
  2. Impact on students currently enrolled: What impact will this change have on students already enrolled in the program? What steps will be necessary to phase in the change smoothly?
  3. Calendar copy: Please attach both the current and proposed calendar copy (indicate with track changes or use Form D, if necessary).

CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS

Please use the new Ontario curriculum. For more information, contact the Associate Registrar, Admissions Services.

  1. Rationale: Why is the change being proposed? Include evidence of consultation with the Associate Registrar, Admission Services and any documentation or data to support the rationale for the change.
  2. Impact on applicants: What effect will the change have on the applicants to the program? Is the number of applicants likely to be affected?
  3. Advice to applicants: What recommendations, if any, will be given to students and high school guidance counselling offices beyond the basic admission requirements? Is this information to be placed in the calendar?
  4. Implementation: When should this change be implemented?
  5. Calendar copy: Please attach both the current and proposed calendar copy (indicate with track changes or use Form D, if necessary).

Questions? Contact PDCC Chair or Committee Secretary or Patricia Tersigni, Coordinator, Undergraduate Curriculum, by email at: or by phone at ext. 53899.