Education Council

A.3.1 Course Approval Process

Approved/revised: June 15, 1999

  POLICY

(a) Each course approved by Education Council will be assigned a unique number.

(b) All new or revised courses & programs which are being submitted for Education Council consideration and approval must indicate that NVIT Library Services have been consulted.

(c) Course outlines need to be completed as stated in the Directions for using the recommended course outline template that was approved by Education Council.

(d) Course Outline File

All NVIT course outlines are to be kept on file in the offices of the Academic Dean, Records & Registration & the Education Council.

(e) Effective September 1, 1999, all courses offered by NVIT must have Education Council approval.

(f) The Education Council will set curriculum content for courses leading to certificates, diplomas or degrees.

  PROCEDURE

Suggestion:

1. Department Heads in consultation with Advisory Group, Academic Dean or other groups should plan changes.

2. Document the changes with rationale for changes.

3. Submissions to Education Council must contain the following:

· Course outline

· Curriculum content

· Instructor qualification

· Contact hours

· Suggestion for Credits

· Evaluation procedures for course

· Pre-requisites to course/program

4. Education Council will take the necessary time in order to evaluate the proposal, so immediate approval (2 – 4 weeks) is not to be expected.

Related Information:

The Education Council will advise the Board, and the Board must seek advice from the Education Council on the development of education policy for the following matters:

1. Cancellation of programs or courses, or changes to the length of or hour for courses or programs.

(Education Bylaw F2(e) October 28, 1998)