Queen's University Quality Assurance Processes (QUQAP)

Introduction

Queen’s University Quality Assurance Processes (QUQAP) provide the framework for approval of new academic programs, major modifications to programs and regular reviews of existing programs.

Purpose

The purpose of QUQAP is to ensure continued high quality for both existing and new undergraduate, graduate and professional programs at Queen’s, as well as to support efforts to ensure consistency and cohesion of all academic programs offered by Ontario’s publicly assisted universities. Overall responsibility for the process lies with the Provost, with oversight delegated to the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning.

Development

In 2010, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), through the Ontario Council of Academic Vice-Presidents (OCAV), and in consultation with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU), agreed that the quality of university programs would be monitored through the Ontario Universities Quality Assurance Council (QC). The Quality Council operates at arm’s length from both Ontario’s publicly assisted universities and Ontario’s government. Queen's own institutional quality assurance processes, which build upon the Quality Assurance Framework, were most recently updated in 2022.

Audit

Once every eight years, all publicly assisted Ontario Universities are required to participate in an audit to determine whether or not the institution, since its last review, has acted in compliance with the provisions of its Quality Assurance Processes. Queen’s first audit took place in February 2014, and its second in February 2024. More information is available on the Audit page.

Significant Dates and Deadlines

Meeting dates for all Faculty Boards, Graduate Councils along with GSEC, SCADP, Senate, Appraisal Committee, and Quality Council are available here: Meeting Dates and Submission Deadlines