The following Appendices must be included with the Program Proposal Brief. Additional Appendices, as needed, may be added by the Unit. APPENDIX A –Course Level Learning Outcomes APPENDIX B - Course Outlines APPENDIX C – Program Governance & Unit Rules and Regulations APPENDIX D - Draft Calendar Entry APPENDIX E – CVs CVs of all faculty members delivering/contributing to the program should be included. The format for the CVs should follow one of the Tri-Council formats, however all CVs must be in the same format. The information reported should refer to the past 8 years Additional Appendices as needed 1.0: Unit Background 1.1: Introduction and Background Introduce the program being proposed; clearly articulate the program goals and objectives; describe the development process. 1.2: Consistency with the University’s Mission and Academic Plan (IQAP 3.5.1) Provide: A description of how the program is consistent with the mission, aims, objectives and existing strengths of the University; An explanation of how the proposed program fits with the University’s current program offerings and a demonstration of the University’s capacity to deliver the proposed program; Evidence that the proposal is consistent with the government's strategic directions (e.g., enrolment caps); and Additional or re-allocated resources that will be required for the proposed program. A more detailed description of the resource requirements for the proposed program will be presented in Section 5. 1.3: Alignment with the Strategic Mandate Agreement Provide a description of how the proposed program is consistent with the program areas of strength or growth included in the current SMA. 1.4: Appropriateness of Degree Nomenclature (IQAP 3.5.1) Indicate the specific degree to be awarded upon completion of the program, e.g. BA, BSc (honours). Indicate the program name to be included with the degree, e.g. BA (Honours) in Psychology.
Table 2.2 – Honours Bachelor Degree, Mapping Program Learning Outcomes to Modes of Delivery and Methods of Assessment Program: Brock University UDLEs A graduate of Brock University will be able to demonstrate: Program UDLEs/Learning Outcomes At the end of this program, the successful student will: Modes of Delivery Assessment of Method Students can demonstrate their knowledge/are assessed through the following methods: 1. Depth and Breadth of Knowledge developed knowledge and critical understanding of key concepts developed understanding of many major fields developed ability to gather and interpret information detailed knowledge and experience in an area of the discipline developed critical thinking and analytical skills apply learning from outside discipline INSERT PROGRAM LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES IDENTIFIED IN TABLE 2.1 1a 1b … INSERT THE INTENDED MODES OF DELIVERY Examples include: Lectures Laboratories Seminars Tutorial Assignments Projects INSERT THE INTENDED METHODS OF ASSESSMENT, TO TEST ATTAINMENT OF THE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Examples include: 1. Test or Quiz 2. Mid-Term 3. Exam 4. Seminar Participation 5. Research Essays 6. Document Studies 7. Book Reviews 2. Knowledge of Methodologies Apply methods of inquiry to: evaluate different approaches use these methods to devise and sustain arguments or solve problems comment on current research or advanced scholarship 2a 2b … 3. Application of Knowledge Review, present and interpret information in order to: develop lines of argument make sound judgements apply underlying concepts, principles use the knowledge in the creative process Use techniques to: critically evaluate 3a 3b …
propose solutions frame appropriate questions solve a problem or create new work make critical use of scholarly sources 4. Communication skills Communicate accurately and reliably, orally and in writing to a range of audiences. 4a 4b … 5. Awareness of Limits of Knowledge Understand limits to own knowledge and how this might influence their analyses and interpretations. 5a 5b … 6. Autonomy and Professional Capacity Qualities and transferrable skills for further use: exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and accountability working effectively with others decision-making in complex contexts ability to manage learning within and outside discipline behaviour consistent with academic integrity and social responsibility 6a 6b … 7. Other Include any program outcomes that may not be covered by the 6 DLES listed above
Table 5.1: Instructor Qualifications and Teaching Assignments Within the Program (Current + past four years) Demographics Courses Supervisions Comments Instructor Name Area of Expertise Academic Year Terminal Degree Rank* Tenure of Tenure Stream Start Date Undergraduate Graduate Core or Participating Undergraduate Thesis Major Research Paper Gradate Thesis (Masters) Graduate Thesis – Doctoral Grad Committee Membership Post-Doctoral Fellows Smith Nuclear imaging 16/17 PhD AC T 2000 1.0 1.0 C 1 1 3 1 2 0 Insert or remove rows as necessary *F = Professor, AC = Associate, AT = Assistant, EM = Emeritus, AD = Adjunct, IN = Instructor, etc.
Table 5.2: Contributions by Instructors to Other Programs (Current + past four years) Year Other Unit Courses Supervisions Instructor Name Area of Expertise Academic year Other Program Undergraduate Graduate Core or Participating Undergraduate Thesis Major Research Paper Graduate Thesis – Masters Graduate Thesis – Doctoral Grad Committee Member Post-Doctoral Fellow Comments Smith 16/17 Political Sciences 1.0 0.5 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sabbatical Insert or remove rows as necessary
Table 5.3: Contributions by Instructors from Other Program (Current + past four years) Year Other Unit Courses Supervisions Instructor Name Area of Expertise Academic year Other Program Undergraduate Graduate Core or Participating Undergraduate Thesis Major Research Paper Graduate Thesis – Masters Graduate Thesis – Doctoral Grad Committee Member Post-Doctoral Fellow Comments Smith 16/17 Political Sciences 1.0 0.5 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sabbatical Insert or remove rows as necessary