The Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC) is a standing committee of Senate that makes recommendations to the Senate.
Mandate
The SGSC provides leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of graduate-level programs and associated policies and procedures. The committee ensures that graduate education aligns with the University's academic mission, strategic priorities, and quality assurance standards.
The mandate of the committee is to:
- advise Senate on
- all matters related to graduate educational programs of the University within Senate's jurisdiction;
- policies, procedures, criteria, residency, and other requirements for the admission, evaluation, withdrawal, and promotion of graduate students;
- the criteria for awarding graduate certificates, diplomas, and degrees in accordance with the requirements of external regulatory bodies, i.e. The Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB), in collaboration with Academic Initiatives and Planning (AIP);
- policies and procedures for review and approval, of new and existing graduate programs, or other graduate curricular changes, and approve graduate curricular matters as delegated by Senate;
- Academic Planning & Program Review in proposals for new graduate courses and programs and graduate curricular changes that require Senate approval;
- the policy and requirements of the Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB) regarding the credentials and experience required of graduate program faculty members, i.e. doctorally prepared;
- verify that new graduate degree program proposals effectively meet degree quality standards and quality curriculum principles and are aligned with the University's fiscal priorities;
- make recommendations to Senate on resolving concerns/aligning priorities between departments and other academic divisions related to graduate course and program development and delivery towards continuous improvement of graduate-level programs;
- establish such subcommittees as needed to fulfill the committee's responsibilities; and
- carry out other duties as assigned by Senate.
See Also:
- Terms of Reference (pdf)