Quality is non-negotiable.
The Quality Assessment Board will ensure these new degree programs meet or exceed Ontario's high standards for postsecondary education. Patterson, a graduate of York University, is Executive Vice President of the Canadian Medical Discoveries Fund. He is past Chair of the Board of Governors of Ryerson Polytechnic University and has served as co-chair of the provincial association of university board chairs. Currently Patterson serves on the Board of Directors of several organizations, including the Biotechnology Human Resources Council and the Canadian Venture Capital Association. The Quality Assessment Board will assess and advise the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities on proposals for new degree programs to be offered by Ontario colleges and new institutions wishing to offer degrees in Ontario.