S.96-63
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC
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MEMORANDUM
To: ?
Senate
From:
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D. Gagan, Chair
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Senate Committee on Academic Planning
Subject
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Interuniversity Graduate Programs
Date: ?
October 17, 1996
Action undertaken by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee and the Senate Committee
on Academic Planning gives rise to the following motion:
Motion:
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.96 - 63 / the Policy on Shared
Interuniversity Graduate Programs."
SCAP 96-42
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
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To: Alison Watt, Secretary
SCAP
Subject: Interuniversity Graduate
Programs
From: Phyllis Wrenn
Acting Dean of Graduate
Studies
Date: ?
August 30, 1996
The Policy on Shared Interuniversity Graduate Programs
was approved by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee at its
Meeting on July 22, 1996, and is now being forwarded to the
Senate Committee on Academic Planning for approval.
Phyllis Wrenn
Acting Dean of Graduate
Studies
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GS. 96.18
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Memorandum
TO: Senate Graduate Studies Committee ?
FROM: Bruce P. Clayman
Dean of Graduate Studies
and Vice President, Research
SUBJECT:
Interuniversity Graduate Programs DATE: July
5,
1996
The Western Deans of Graduate Studies recently adopted the enclosed statement on Shared In-
teruniversity Graduate Programs. It sets our intentions and expectations with respect to such pro-
grams. I believe that it is a useful approach to sharing of resources and expertise.
I would appreciate the consideration of this policy for endorsement by the SGSC and by Senate,
so present it to the SGSC for such consideration.
c. M. McGinn (for distribution with SGSC agenda)
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Policy on Shared Interuniversity Graduate Programs
Preamble:
The Western Canadian Deans of Graduate Studies (WCDGS) support the development of shared
graduate programs between universities. These programs can provide a means of sharing
resources, combining academic expertise between institutions and making innovative programs
available to students. They can also facilitate research collaboration among universities and the
public and private sectors. Such shared programs become increasingly feasible as new
educational technologies enhance the quality of distance education.
Shared graduate programs must be designed to meet the same high academic standards as
conventional graduate programs. Their administration must recognize the autonomy and quality-
control processes of the participating universities, while avoiding unnecessary duplication.
The following principles will apply:
Standards of quality:
Shared graduate programs must satisfy the minimum standards for degrees at that level (master's
or doctoral), agreed upon in advance by all participating universities. These academic standards
pertain to admission requirements, number of credits, program requirements, passing grades,
access to resources, quality of faculty, time limits, thesis or project requirements etc.
Program requirements:
When a proposal is made for a specific shared graduate program, participating universities will
establish, through initial consultation with the respective Deans of Graduate Studies, the
requirements for the proposed program and a list of available resources (courses, faculty
members, equipment, library facilities etc.).
Each university will determine its own internal procedures and criteria for approval of specific
shared graduate programs. Willingness to participate will be shown by the signatures of relevant
department chairs, deans and the graduate dean.
Program management:
One institution must assume responsibility for the coordination of the administration of-the shared
program. The management structure of the program, for example a coordinating committee, shall
be agreed upon in advance by the participating universities. The coordinating university will
distribute reports to all participants at an agreed-upon interval. Formal reviews of a shared
program must be held every five or six years, following a procedure agreed to by the participants.
Distance education:
Courses included in shared programs which are offered using distance technology must conform
to the standards of the WCDGS/CAGS Distance Education Policy. If a program intends to use
new modes of course delivery, such as interactive video or compacted time frame, then this intent
should be clearly articulated at the initial stages of program discussions.
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Sharing of revenue:
Shared programs must be designed to provide academic and financial benefits to all participating
universities. Arrangements for sharing revenue and costs must be specified at the outset and
agreed to by the participating institutions. Any changes to these arrangements, must be formally
approved by these institutions.
Students in shared programs will be admitted by one of the participating universities (the home
university). Arrangements for payment of program fees, incidental fees, and fees for courses
taken at other participating universities will be specified at the outset. The degree will be awarded
by the university to which the student has been admitted. If a component of the program will use
the Western Dean's Agreement, this must be specified at the outset.
Approval of programs and courses:
Each institution awarding the degree must approve the program by its own internal process,
thereby retaining its autonomy. Courses to be offered as part of a shared program would be
approved by each institution.
Approved by WCDGS, February 2, 1996.
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University of British Columbia
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge
University of Manitoba
University of Northern B.C.
University of Saskatchewan
Simon Fraser University
University of Regina
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