Institutional Quality Assurance Process Joint Graduate Programs Carleton University and University of Ottawa

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1 Institutional Quality Assurance Process Joint Graduate Programs Carleton University and University of Ottawa April 19, 2012

2 Table of Contents Introduction. 2 1 Authorities. 4 2 Scope Definitions. 5 4 New Program Approval 6 5 Expedited Approval Process Cyclical Program Review 16 7 Major Modifications Minor Modifications Ratification 23 Appendices A Joint Graduate Programs of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa.. 24 B List of Joint Institutes 34 C New Program Approval Chart. 35 D Expedited Approval Process Chart.. 36 E Cyclical Program Review Chart.. 37 F Major Modifications Chart 38 G1 Minor Modifications Chart Carleton University. 39 G2 Minor Modifications Chart University of Ottawa. 40 H Cyclical Program Review Schedule. 41 Acronyms IQAP CUIQAP UOIQAP OCCGQA CUCQA UOGPEC UOGPC APPIC Institutional Quality Assurance Process Carleton University Institutional Quality Assurance Process University of Ottawa Institutional Quality Assurance Process Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance Carleton University Committee on Quality Assurance University of Ottawa Graduate Program Evaluation Committee University of Ottawa Graduate Program Committee Academic Planning, Priorities and Initiatives Committee Carleton University Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 1

3 Introduction Carleton University and the University of Ottawa have over the years established 26 joint graduate programs, predominantly but not exclusively in science and engineering. These programs are listed in Appendix A. Joint programs are indissoluble entities. As such, the majority of joint graduate programs between Carleton University and the University of Ottawa are administered by Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes (for example, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Electrical and Computer Engineering - OCIECE) in conformity with the governance procedures for program and curriculum approvals at both universities. Appendix B lists the existing institutes. The majority of faculty members and adjunct research professors from the contributing academic units at both universities (for OCIECE, for example, the Departments of Electronics and of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ottawa) are members of the Joint Institutes. Each Joint Institute has a Board of Management and a Director and Associate Director. Directors and Associate Directors are normally appointed for a three-year term, one each from each of the two partner universities. As indissoluble entities, joint programs cannot be reviewed separately according to the Institutional Quality Assurance Processes (IQAPs) of the two partner universities. As a consequence, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa have developed a separate and distinct joint IQAP that will be used exclusively to review new joint graduate programs (including new joint collaborative programs and new joint graduate diplomas), major modifications to existing joint graduate programs (including new fields), and to conduct cyclical reviews of existing joint graduate programs. It will also report the governance procedures for the internal approval of minor modifications to joint graduate programs. The basic principle governing this joint IQAP is that the quality assurance process to be followed in each case will be that of the university from which the Director of the Joint Institute is drawn at the time the process begins. A fundamental deviation from this principle is that the review in each case will be overseen and conducted by one joint review committee, the Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance, whose membership is described in 1.3 below. This joint review committee is necessary to respect the indissoluble character of each joint program. Other, less fundamental, deviations effectively additions are included in this joint IQAP to ensure that proper consultation with each university is ensured. Directors and Associate Directors of Joint Institutes are customarily appointed for a three-year term, one from each university. At the end of these terms, the new Director is conventionally appointed from the university from which the previous Associate Director was drawn (it is often this Associate Director who becomes the new Director), and the new Associate Director is conventionally appointed from the university from which the previous Director was drawn. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 2

4 In situations in which Directors change during the course of a review, the new Director will assume responsibility for ensuring that the review continues to be conducted according to the provisions of this joint IQAP. The process to be followed, however, will remain fundamentally that of the university from which the Director of the Joint Institute was drawn at the time the review process began. That is, if the Director of the Joint Institute is from the University of Ottawa, the template to be used and the quality assurance steps to be followed by the Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance will be those of the University of Ottawa. Conversely, if the Director of the Joint Institute is from Carleton University, the template to be used and the quality assurance steps to be followed by the Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance will be those of Carleton University. This joint IQAP will, therefore, draw on elements of the IQAPs of both universities as approved by the Senates of the two universities and ratified by the Quality Council. Proposed new joint programs, as well as major and minor modifications to existing joint programs will remain subject, as they are now, to the internal approval processes of both universities. These processes therefore remain unaffected by this joint IQAP. In drawing on elements of the IQAPs of both universities, therefore, this joint IQAP will refer to the relevant numbered articles in each IQAP to avoid unnecessary duplication. As required by the Quality Council, the IQAPs of both institutions contain provisions which ensure the following with regard to the review of joint programs: There will be a single self-study The self-study will clearly explain how input was received from faculty, staff and students at each university Selection of reviewers will involve participation by each university One internal reviewer will be included; where possible, the reviewer will be a member of another Ottawa-Carleton joint institute or a contiguous discipline. The site visit will involve both universities and both campuses Reviewers will consult in person faculty, staff and students at both universities. These provisions are consistent with those adumbrated in article 2.2 of Carleton University s IQAP (CUIQAP) and Appendix 2 of the University of Ottawa s IQAP (UOIQAP). A cyclical program review will not exceed eight years. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 3

5 1. Authorities 1.1. The authorities responsible for this IQAP, its administration and application, are the senior academic officer at each university, the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) At Carleton University, the Provost delegates this responsibility on a day-to-day basis to the Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance); At the University of Ottawa, the Provost is assisted by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, who is responsible for graduate programs The single authority responsible for the application of this IQAP to reviews of new joint graduate programs, new fields in existing joint graduate programs, new joint collaborative graduate programs, new joint graduate diplomas, major modifications to existing joint graduate programs, and to cyclical reviews of existing joint graduate programs is the Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance (OCCGQA). As such, OCCGQA will: Oversee the new program approval and the expedited approval process; Oversee cyclical program reviews; Oversee the major modification process and, on behalf of both universities, prepare the annual report to the Quality Council on major modifications to joint graduate programs; Assume responsibility for ensuring that a balanced review of program quality is undertaken Membership of OCCGQA is drawn from the Carleton University Committee on Quality Assurance (CUCQA CUIQAP 1.4) and the University of Ottawa Graduate Program Evaluation Committee (UOGPEC UOIQAP 6.2.4), and is constituted as follows: The Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance), Carleton University (cochair) The Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of Ottawa (co-chair) The Vice-Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of Ottawa Three faculty members each from CUCQA and UOGPEC nominated by their respective committees, at least one of whom in each case must be from the arts, humanities or social sciences Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 4

6 The Faculty Dean (CUCQA) President of the Commission Sciences (UOGPEC) Assistant Dean and Secretary General, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (UOGPEC non-voting) Quality Assurance Officer, Carleton University (non-voting) OCCGQA is responsible to, respectively, CUCQA at Carleton University and, at the University of Ottawa, the Graduate Program Committee (UOGPC please see UOIQAP article 2.2.7) where new programs approvals, expedited approvals and approvals of major modifications are concerned, and UOGPEC where cyclical program reviews are concerned. 1.4 The authoritative contact between Carleton University and the Quality Council is the Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance). 1.5 The authoritative contact between the University of Ottawa and the Quality Council is the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) This IQAP is subject to approval by the Quality Council and thereafter whenever it is revised. 2. Scope All joint graduate programs of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa as specified in Appendix A. 3. Definitions Definitions will be operationalized by OCCGQA according to the definitions contained in CUIQAP articles and UOIQAP articles 1.3, 3.2.1, 4.2.1, and While the definitions for program, new program, major modification, minor modification and field are expressed differently in each IQAP, the definitions and examples are consistent both with each other, with the Provincial Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) article 1.6, and with advice supplied by the Quality Council on the matter of definitions. In cases where it is unclear whether a program or curriculum change constitutes a new program, a major modification or a minor modification, the Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance) at Carleton University and the Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Ottawa will jointly act as arbitrators. In making their determination, the Associate Provost and Dean will consult with the Director and Associate Director of the relevant Ottawa-Carleton Institute. The Associate Provost and Dean will also consult with OCCGQA. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 5

7 4. New Program Approval 4.1. The process for the development of new joint graduate programs up to the point at which development of the brief begins will conform to the processes for the internal approval of new programs as set out in CUIQAP article 3.1 and UOIQAP articles , , and (insofar as approval is given by the Council of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for the proposal to go forward) The Carleton University department(s) that forms part of the relevant Joint Institute will submit the required document to the University s Academic Planning, Priorities and Initiatives Committee (APPIC) as described in CUIQAP The Letter of Intent referred to in UOIQAP and whose content is spelt out in UOIQAP is attached to the APPIC document for information; The University of Ottawa department(s) that forms part of the same Joint Institute will submit the Letter of Intent as required in UOIQAP and with the APPIC document described in CUIQAP attached for information The brief is developed according to the template of the university from which the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn The development of the brief follows the steps set out in CUIQAP (insofar as the approval of Carleton s Graduate Faculty Board is given) and UOIQAP (with respect to informing and seeking the approval as appropriate of other committees ) The brief is then sent to OCCGQA If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton, the brief is sent to Carleton s Quality Assurance Officer, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA; If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa, the brief is sent to the Coordinator, Quality Assurance, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA OCCGQA will then oversee the review of the proposed program If the Director of the relevant Joint institute is drawn from Carleton University, the review will be undertaken according to articles of CUIQAP and article of UOIQAP where internal consultation with the relevant academic unit(s), Dean(s) and Vice-Dean(s) at the University of Ottawa is concerned; If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa, the review will be undertaken according to article of UOIQAP (with the selection of the reviewers being recommended to OCCGQA by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) and articles of CUIQAP where internal consultation with the relevant academic unit(s) and Dean(s) at Carleton University is concerned. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 6

8 4.6 The criteria according to which evaluation will be conducted are drawn from those as set out in CUIQAP 3.3 and UOIQAP They are as follows: The Program Does the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes serve the mission, and strategic and academic plans of the two universities; In the case of the University of Ottawa, are the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes consistent with the University s mission and academic plans with respect to the Francophonie, the development of bilingualism, and the needs of Franco-Ontarians; Is there evidence that, where appropriate, the University of Ottawa s mission concerning Ontario s Francophone Community and bilingualism is reflected in the course delivery; supervision offered in both of the official languages (where possible and appropriate); language in which the thesis is written; comprehensive examinations; and other activities offered in both languages; Carleton University agrees to support this mission where possible; Do the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes match the teaching and research strengths of the academic units in both universities that form part of the relevant Joint Institute; Are the program s intellectual profile, objectives, curriculum and learning outcomes appropriate in relation to the current international, national, provincial profile of the discipline or interdisciplinary area; Are the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes distinctive in relation to those of comparable programs in Ontario and nationally; Are the program s objectives and learning outcomes consistent with the Graduate Degree Level Expectations; Does the program contain any unique curriculum, program innovations or creative components; Are the degree program s nomenclature and acronym appropriate (for example, Master s of Cognitive Science, M.Cog.Sc.) Program Content Is the program appropriately designed and structured to achieve the learning objectives and outcomes; Will the program design and structure enable suitably qualified students to complete the program in a timely fashion; the program proposal will establish the time period within which completion will be normally be expected, together with a rationale for this time period; Is there a sufficient level of education and activity in research; is there sufficient provision for the development of research and analytic/interpretative skills; Is there evidence that a student in the program is required to take a minimum of two-thirds of the course requirements from among graduate level courses; Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 7

9 Does the program have an appropriate mode or modes of delivery; Is there a clear indication of essential requirements Admission Requirements Are the admission requirements such that a student entering the program can expect to complete it successfully and in a timely fashion; are requirements additional or alternative to the foundational requirements (for example, second language competence) appropriate; are all admission requirements (e.g., minimum graduate point average, language proficiency, previous degrees) sufficiently well explained Governance Does the program have an appropriate governance and administrative structure Resources Is the program adequately resourced, including a sufficient number of faculty with acceptable levels of teaching expertise and competence, and of continuing research and publishing activity; Does the program have sufficient support staff, sufficient space, and sufficient library, laboratory and technological resources The Faculty Are there definitions and use of indicators that provide evidence of quality of the faculty (e.g. qualification, research, innovation and scholarly record; appropriateness of collective faculty experience to contribute substantively to the proposed program); Is there evidence of how supervisory loads will be distributed, and the qualifications and appointment status of faculty who will provide instruction and supervision; Is there evidence of adequate mentoring programs for junior faculty Postdoctoral Fellows Is there an adequate account of the number and length of appointment of postdoctoral fellows who can contribute to the program and of the character of the contribution The Students Is there evidence of clear communication between students, faculty and programs and university administration (e.g., handbook for students with program details, processes, important deadlines, etc.; a web site; listserv); Are there sufficient mentoring programs and orientation days for graduate students; Is there evidence that financial assistance for students will be sufficient to ensure adequate quality and number of students; Is there evidence of program structure and faculty research that will ensure the intellectual quality of the student experience; Is there evidence that the program has addressed the Tri-Council s guidelines statement concerning graduate students professional skills; Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 8

10 Given the advising, mentoring and support provided by the program and the university more generally through its academic services, will students in the program have a satisfactory educational experience; Are the methods of student evaluation appropriate given admission requirements, degree level expectations, program objectives, and learning outcomes; are there sufficient plans for documenting and demonstrating the level of performance of students consistent with the Graduate Degree Level Expectations; Will the program prepare students adequately for their chosen career path following graduation with respect to careers for which the program could reasonably be expected to provide a preparation; Is there evidence of student input into graduate program improvement and development (e.g., exist surveys, student representation on committees, etc.). 4.7 OCCGQA will author a final assessment report and executive summary recommending one of three outcomes: Recommended to commence; Recommended to commence with report; Not recommended to commence. 4.8 The final assessment report and executive summary will be forwarded to CUCQA and UOGPC. Both bodies will review these documents to satisfy themselves that due process has been followed. 4.9 The process at Carleton University will then follow CUIQAP The process at the University of Ottawa will then follow OUIQAP The proposal as approved by the Senates of both universities is then submitted to the Quality Council on behalf of both universities by the Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance) at Carleton University if the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton and by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at the University of Ottawa if the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa Steps regarding advertising, posting information on university websites and monitoring the performance of new programs approved by the Quality Council will follow, respectively, CUIQAP and 3.4, and UOIQAP , and Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 9

11 5. Expedited Approval Process 5.1. The expedited process for the approval of new fields at the graduate level, new collaborative programs and new for-credit graduate diplomas is similar to that for new programs, except that an external review committee will not be used and a site visit will not be held. As a consequence, no response to a review committee report will be required. The decision of OCCGQA will be based solely on the submission of volumes I (the self-study) and II (faculty curricula vitarum) of the brief Doctoral programs will have to declare at least one field whose title is normally different from the title of the program. A special case may be made to OCCGQA for the field to have the same title as the program Master s programs will not be required to declare fields. However, if a master s program wishes to advertise a concentration or specialization, this will constitute a field and have to be approved by OCCGQA and the Quality Council. If a master s program wishes to advertise a field in a hitherto general master s program, a second field will be identified (for example, general history in contradistinction to public history, or general economics in contradistinction to financial economics ) The process for the development of new fields will conform to the processes for the internal approval of new programs as set out in CUIQAP article 3.1 and for the internal process for the approval of new fields as set out in UOIQAP articles , and The Carleton University department(s) that forms part of the relevant Joint Institute will submit the required document to the University s Academic Planning, Priorities and Initiatives Committee (APPIC) as described in CUIQAP The Letter of Intent referred to in UOIQAP whose content is spelt out in UOIQAP is attached to the APPIC document for information; The University of Ottawa department(s) that forms part of the same Joint Institute will submit the Letter of Intent as required in UOIQAP with the APPIC document described in CUIQAP attached for information Volume I of the brief will consist of the following information: Description of the new field; Rationale for the proposal; Appropriateness of the new field (s) title(s); Number and names of the faculty supporting the new field; Courses linked to the proposed new field; An account of the new field (s) learning objectives and outcomes, and of the impact, if any, on the program s goals and learning outcomes; Any impact with regard to the mission, and strategic and academic plans of either university, paying particular attention to the bilingual mission of the University of Ottawa; Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 10

12 The extent to which the new field(s) serves the appropriateness of the program in relation to the current international and national profile of the discipline or interdisciplinary area; The extent to which the new field serves the distinctiveness of the program in comparison to comparable programs in Ontario and nationally; Impact on any other programs at either university; The effect on student demand, profile and enrolment at both universities; The impact on the Libraries of both universities will additional resources be required? The impact on space requirements at both universities; The necessity and cost of additional human and financial resources, if appropriate Volume II of the brief will contain the curricula vitarum of the faculty supporting the new field(s) using the template of the University from which the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn The brief is then sent to OCCGQA If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton, the brief is sent to Carleton s Quality Assurance Officer, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA; If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa, the brief is sent to the Coordinator, Quality Assurance, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA OCCGA decides whether the proposal meets the following criteria: The faculty expertise justifies the field (s) creation; There is a sufficient number of faculty members; The new field (s) title (in both official languages, where needed) is appropriate and clearly justified in the rationale; There is a sufficient number of related graduate courses to justify the addition of a new field OCCGQA will author a brief final assessment report and executive summary recommending one of three outcomes: Recommended to commence; Recommended to commence with report; Not recommended to commence The final assessment report and executive summary will be forwarded to CUCQA and UOGPC. Both bodies will review these documents to satisfy themselves that due process has been followed. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 11

13 5.11. The process at Carleton University will then follow CUIQAP The process at the University of Ottawa will then follow OUIQAP The proposal as approved by the Council of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and, as appropriate, the Executive Committee of the Senate at the University of Ottawa, and the Senate of Carleton University is then submitted to the Quality Council on behalf of both universities by the Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance) at Carleton University if the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton, and by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at the University of Ottawa if the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa The process for the development of proposals for new collaborative programs and new for-credit graduate diplomas will conform to the processes for the internal approval of new programs as set out in CUIQAP article 3.1, and for the internal process for the approval of new collaborative programs and new for-credit graduate diplomas as set out in UOIQAP articles , insofar as the approval of the relevant academic authorities is concerned The Carleton University department(s) that forms part of the relevant Joint Institute will submit the required document to the University s Academic Planning, Priorities and Initiatives Committee (APPIC) as described in CUIQAP The Letter of Intent referred to in UOIQAP is attached to the APPIC document for information; The University of Ottawa department(s) that forms part of the same Joint Institute will submit the Letter of Intent as required in UOIQAP with the APPIC document described in CUIQAP attached for information Following approval by APPIC at Carleton University and the relevant academic authorities at the University of Ottawa, the brief will be developed Volume I of the brief will provide the following information: A brief description of the new for-credit diploma/new collaborative program; A rationale for the proposal; For the proposal of a new graduate diploma: definition of the area of focus and the academic requirements of the program; For types 2 and 3 for-credit graduate diplomas: appraisal status and degree level(s) of the related programs; A list of the core faculty, including their primary program affiliation, supporting the collaborative program or for-credit graduate diploma Added value of the proposed program to the educational experience of students (i.e. beyond that which would be obtained in the primary program); Intellectual focus of the program and the degree level(s) at which it is offered (i.e. Master s, PhD); Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 12

14 Common learning experience for the students (e.g. core courses); Academic requirements of the program (including compulsory and elective courses, thesis, etc.); Impact on the existing program s goals and on other programs at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa; Changes affecting student demand, profile and enrolment; Consistency with the mission, and strategic and academic plans of both universities and the academic units involved; Impact on the facilities, faculty resources, and material and financial resources at both institutions required to offer the program; Description of the administrative structure to govern the program; Comparison with similar programs offered at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and internationally Volume II of the brief will contain the curricula vitarum of the faculty supporting the new collaborative program or for-credit diploma using the template of the university from which the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn The brief is then sent to OCCGQA If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton, the brief is sent to Carleton s Quality Assurance Officer, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA; If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa, the brief is sent to the Coordinator, Quality Assurance, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA The criteria for the review conducted by OCCGQA are: The Program Does the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes serve the mission, and strategic and academic plans of the two universities; In the case of the University of Ottawa, are the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes consistent with the University s mission and academic plans with respect to the Francophonie, the development of bilingualism, and the needs of Franco-Ontarians; Is there evidence that, where appropriate, the University of Ottawa s mission concerning Ontario s Francophone Community and bilingualism is reflected in the course delivery; supervision offered in both of the official languages (where possible and appropriate); language in which the thesis is written; comprehensive examinations; and other activities offered in both languages; Carleton University agrees to support this mission where possible; Do the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes match the teaching and research strengths of the academic units in both universities that are involved in the program; Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 13

15 Are the program s intellectual profile, objectives, curriculum and learning outcomes appropriate in relation to the current international, national, and provincial profile of the discipline or interdisciplinary area; Are the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes distinctive in relation to those of comparable programs in Ontario and nationally; Are the program s objectives and learning outcomes consistent with the Graduate Degree Level Expectations; Does the program contain any unique curriculum, program innovations or creative components; Are the program s nomenclature and acronym appropriate Program Content Is the program appropriately designed and structured to achieve the learning objectives and outcomes; Will the program design and structure enable suitably qualified students to complete the program in a timely fashion; the program proposal will establish the time period within which completion will be normally be expected, together with a rationale for this time period; Is there a sufficient level of education and activity in research; is there sufficient provision for the development of research and analytic/interpretative skills; Is there evidence that a student in the program is required to take a minimum of two-thirds of the course requirements from among graduate level courses; Does the program have an appropriate mode or modes of delivery; Is there a clear indication of essential requirements Admission Requirements Are the admission requirements such that a student entering the program can expect to complete it successfully and in a timely fashion; are requirements additional or alternative to the foundational requirements (for example, second language competence) appropriate; are all admission requirements (e.g., minimum graduate point average, language proficiency, previous degrees) sufficiently well explained Governance Does the program have an appropriate governance and administrative structure Resources Is the program adequately resourced, including a sufficient number of faculty with acceptable levels of teaching expertise and competence, and of continuing research and publishing activity; Does the program have sufficient support staff, sufficient space, and sufficient library, laboratory and technological resources. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 14

16 The Faculty Are there definition and use of indicators that provide evidence of quality of the faculty (e.g. qualification, research, innovation and scholarly record; appropriateness of collective faculty experience to contribute substantively to the proposed program); Is there evidence of how supervisory loads will be distributed, and the qualifications and appointment status of faculty who will provide instruction and supervision; Is there evidence of mentoring adequate mentoring programs for junior faculty Postdoctoral Fellows Is there an adequate account of the number and length of appointment of postdoctoral fellows who can contribute to the program and of the character of the contribution The Students Is there evidence of clear communication between students, faculty and programs and university administration (e.g., handbook for students with program details, processes, important deadlines, etc.; a web site; listserv); Are there sufficient mentoring programs and orientation days for graduate students; Is there evidence that financial assistance for students will be sufficient to ensure adequate quality and number of students; Is there evidence of program structure and faculty research that will ensure the intellectual quality of the student experience; Is there evidence that the program has addressed the Tri-Council s guidelines statement concerning graduate students professional skills Given the advising, mentoring and support provided by the program and the university more generally through its academic services, will students in the program have a satisfactory educational experience; Are the methods of student evaluation appropriate given admission requirements, degree level expectations, program objectives, and learning outcomes; are there sufficient plans for documenting and demonstrating the level of performance of students consistent with the Graduate Degree Level Expectations; Will the program prepare students adequately for their chosen career path following graduation with respect to careers for which the program could reasonably be expected to provide a preparation; Is there evidence of student input into graduate program improvement and development (e.g., exist surveys, student representation on committees, etc.). Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 15

17 5.20. OCCGQA will author a brief final assessment report and executive summary recommending one of three outcomes: Recommended to commence; Recommended to commence with report; Not recommended to commence The final assessment report and executive summary will be forwarded to CUCQA and UOGPC. Both bodies will review these documents to satisfy themselves that due process has been followed The process at Carleton University will then follow CUIQAP The process to be followed at the University of Ottawa is approval by the Council and UOGPC of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and the University of Ottawa Senate The proposal as approved by the Senates of both universities is then submitted to the Quality Council on behalf of both universities by the Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance) at Carleton University if the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton and by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at the University of Ottawa if the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa. 6. Cyclical Program Review 6.1. The brief is developed by a review team consisting, minimally, of the Director and Associate Director of the relevant Joint Institute, and one faculty member, the graduate administrator or equivalent, and one graduate student from each of the contributing academic units. Additional members may be added. The review team must be chaired by a faculty member The brief is developed according to the template of the university from which the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn The brief is then sent to OCCGQA If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton, the brief is sent to Carleton s Quality Assurance Officer, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA; If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa, the brief is sent to the Coordinator, Quality Assurance, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 16

18 6.4. OCCGQA will then oversee the review of the program If the Director of the relevant Joint institute is drawn from Carleton University, the review will be undertaken according to articles of CUIQAP and article of UOIQAP where internal consultation with the relevant academic unit(s), Dean(s) and Vice-Dean(s) at the University of Ottawa is concerned; If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa, the review will be undertaken according to article a-g of UOIQAP (with the selection of the reviewers being recommended to OCCGQA by OUGPC) and article of CUIQAP where internal consultation with the relevant academic unit(s) and Dean(s) at Carleton University is concerned The criteria according to which evaluation will be conducted are those as set out in CUIQAP 5.2 and UOIQAP These are as follows: The Program Does the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes serve the mission, and strategic and academic plans of the two universities; In the case of the University of Ottawa, are the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes consistent with the University s mission and academic plans with respect to the Francophonie, the development of bilingualism, and the needs of Franco-Ontarians; Is there evidence that, where appropriate, the University of Ottawa s mission concerning Ontario s Francophone Community and bilingualism is reflected in the course delivery; supervision offered in both of the official languages (where possible and appropriate); language in which the thesis is written; comprehensive examinations; and other activities offered in both languages; Carleton University agrees to support this mission where possible; Do the program s intellectual profile, objectives and learning outcomes match the teaching and research strengths of the academic units in both universities that form part of the relevant Joint Institute; Are the program s intellectual profile, objectives, curriculum and learning outcomes appropriate in relation to the current international, national, and provincial profile of the discipline or interdisciplinary area; Are the program s objectives and learning outcomes consistent with the Graduate Degree Level Expectations; Does the program contain any unique curriculum, program innovations or creative components; Are the degree program s nomenclature and acronym appropriate (for example, Master s of Cognitive Science, M.CogSc.) Program Content Is the program appropriately designed and structured to achieve the learning objectives and outcomes; Does the program design and structure enable suitably qualified students to complete the program in a timely fashion; Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 17

19 Is there a sufficient level of education and activity in research; is there sufficient provision for the development of research and analytic/interpretative skills; Is there evidence that a student in the program is required to take a minimum of two-thirds of the course requirements from among graduate level courses; Does the program have an appropriate mode or modes of delivery; Is there a clear indication of essential requirements Admission Requirements Are the admission requirements such that a student entering the program can expect to complete it successfully and in a timely fashion; are requirements additional or alternative to the foundational requirements (for example, second language competence) appropriate; are all admission requirements (e.g., minimum graduate point average, language proficiency, previous degrees) sufficiently well explained Governance Does the program have an appropriate governance and administrative structure Resources Is the program adequately resourced, including a sufficient number of faculty with acceptable levels of teaching expertise and competence, and of continuing research and publishing activity; Does the program have sufficient support staff, sufficient space, and sufficient library, laboratory, and technological resources The Faculty Are there definition and use of indicators that provide evidence of quality of the faculty (e.g. qualification, research, innovation and scholarly record; appropriateness of collective faculty experience to contribute substantively to the proposed program); Is there evidence of how supervisory loads will be distributed, and the qualifications and appointment status of faculty who will provide instruction and supervision; Is there evidence of mentoring adequate mentoring programs for junior faculty; Postdoctoral Fellows Is there an adequate account of the number and length of appointment of postdoctoral fellows who can contribute to the program and of the character of the contribution The Students Is there evidence of clear communication between students, faculty and programs and university administration (e.g., handbook for students with program details, processes, important deadlines, etc.; a web site; listserv); Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 18

20 Are there sufficient mentoring programs and orientation days for graduate students; Is there evidence that financial assistance for students will be sufficient to ensure adequate quality and number of students; Is there evidence of program structure and faculty research that will ensure the intellectual quality of the student experience; Is there evidence that the program has addressed the Tri-Council s guidelines statement concerning graduate students professional skills; Given the advising, mentoring and support provided by the program and the university more generally through its academic services, will students in the program have a satisfactory educational experience; Are the methods of student evaluation appropriate given admission requirements, degree level expectations, program objectives, and learning outcomes; are there sufficient plans for documenting and demonstrating the level of performance of students consistent with the Graduate Degree Level Expectations; Does the program prepare students adequately for their chosen career path following graduation with respect to careers for which the program could reasonably be expected to provide a preparation; Is there evidence of student input into graduate program improvement and development (e.g., exist surveys, student representation on committees, etc.) OCCGQA will recommend one of the four following outcomes: Good quality; Good quality with report; Conditional approval; Not approved to continue OCCGQA will author a final assessment report. The report will: Identify any significant strengths of the program; Identify opportunities for program enhancement and improvement; Set out and prioritize the recommendations that are selected for implementation; Set out a timetable and deadline for implementing any necessary changes; Identify the authority responsible for providing any resources made necessary by these recommendations; Include an Executive Summary, exclusive of any confidential information, for posting on the university website. Only the Executive Summary will be available for public scrutiny. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 19

21 6.8 The final assessment report and executive summary will be forwarded to CUCQA and UOGPEC. Both bodies will review these documents to satisfy themselves that due process has been followed. 6.9 The process at Carleton University will then follow CUIQAP and (insofar as the final assessment report and executive summary receive the approval of Senate and are forwarded to the Faculty Dean, the academic unit(s), and the Board of Governors) The process at the University of Ottawa will then follow UOIQAP j-k and (insofar as Senate approval is secured and the final assessment report and executive summary are forwarded to the Board of Governors) The final assessment report and executive summary as approved by the Senates of both universities is then submitted to the Quality Council on behalf of both universities by the Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance) at Carleton University if the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton and by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at the University of Ottawa if the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa Provisions governing further circulation of the final assessment report and executive summary, their posting on university websites, and monitoring the outcome of cyclical program reviews are to be found in CUIQAP and 5.4, and UOIQAP g and Major Modifications 7.1. The process for the proposal of major modifications up to the point at which development of the joint proposal begins will conform to the processes for the internal approval of major modifications as set out in CUIQAP article and UOIQAP articles and The Carleton University department(s) that forms part of the relevant Joint Institute will submit the required document to the University s Academic Planning, Priorities and Initiatives Committee (APPIC) as described in CUIQAP The proposal referred to in UOIQAP is attached to the APPIC document for information; The University of Ottawa department(s) that forms part of the same Joint Institute will submit the proposal as required in UOIQAP with the APPIC document described in CUIQAP attached for information. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 20

22 7.2. The joint proposal will contain the following information: The Modification: Description of the modification proposed; Rationale for the proposal Impact an account of: The impact, if any, on the program s goals and learning outcomes; The effect of the modification on program structure; The effect of the modification on teaching, learning outcomes, and evaluation methods; Any impact on other programs at either university; The effect of the modification on admission requirements and students level of preparation; Any impact with regard to the mission, and strategic and academic plans of either university, paying particular attention to the bilingual mission of the University of Ottawa External Profile an account of: The extent to which the modification serves the distinctiveness of the program in comparison to comparable programs in Ontario and nationally; The manner in which the modification serves the appropriateness of the program in relation to the current international and national profile of the discipline or interdisciplinary area The Students: An account of the effect on student demand, student profile and student enrolment at both universities Resources an account of : The impact on the Libraries of both universities will additional resources be required; The impact on space requirements at both universities; The necessity and cost of additional human and financial resources, if appropriate The proposal then follows the Carleton University procedure as set out in CUIQAP The proposal then follows the University of Ottawa procedure as set out in UOIQAP Once approved by the relevant Faculty Boards at both universities, the brief is then sent to OCCGQA If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from Carleton, the brief is sent to Carleton s Quality Assurance Officer, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA; If the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn from the University of Ottawa, the brief is sent to the Coordinator, Quality Assurance, Faculty of Graduate Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 21

23 and Postdoctoral Studies, who will then provide administrative support for OCCGQA OCCGQA will then oversee the review of the proposed modification. The review will conform to both CUIQAP insofar as consultation with Carleton s University s Senate Academic Program Committee is concerned, and UOIQAP insofar as consultation with the Administrative Committee of the University of Ottawa Senate is concerned. Once both Committees have responded to OCCGQA, OCCGQA undertakes final consideration of the proposed modification The criteria according to which the review will be conducted will be drawn as appropriate in light of the intent and character of the major modification from those set out above in Once OCCGQA has approved the modification, the outcome, with any supporting documentation, is forwarded to CUCQA and UOGPC. Both bodies review the outcome to satisfy themselves that due process has been followed The process at Carleton University then follows CUIQAP The process at the University of Ottawa then follows UOIQAP insofar as the involvement of the Council of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is concerned, and UOIQAP Major modifications to joint graduate programs as approved by the Senates of both universities are then reported annually to the Quality Council. The modifications are included in a section of each university s annual report of major modifications in a section clearly identified as pertaining to the joint graduate programs and according to wording agreed by both universities. Such a procedure will ensure that both universities have a clear, mutually agreed and permanent record of such modifications. 8. Minor Modifications The processes for the approval of minor modifications to existing joint graduate programs conform to CUIQAP 6.3 and UOIQAP 5.2 and are detailed in the charts in Appendix G1 and G2. Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 22

24 9. Ratification The Institutional Quality Assurance Process for the Joint Graduate Programs of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa is subject to approval by the Quality Council and thereafter whenever it is revised. Date Body Action Notes January 27, 2012 Carleton University Approved Senate February 13, 2012 University of Ottawa Approved Executive Committee of Senate April 19, 2012 Quality Council Ratification Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 23

25 Doctoral Programs APPENDIX A THE JOINT GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF CARLETON UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA Behavioural Neuroscience Doctor of Philosophy: Behavioural Neuroscience (collaborative)/ Doctorat en philosophie: Neuroscience du comportement (pluridisciplinaire) Biology Doctor of Philosophy: Biology (Molecular Biology and Genetics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Biologie (Biologie moléculaire et générique) Doctor of Philosophy: Biology (Neurobiology and Behaviour)/Doctorat en philosophie: Biologie (Neurobiologie et comportement) Doctor of Philosophy: Biology (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation)/Doctorat en philosophie: Biologie (Écologie, évolution et conservation des espèces) Doctor of Philosophy: Biology (Physiology and Biochemistry)/Doctorat en philosophie: Biologie (Physiologie et biochimie) Doctor of Philosophy: Biology (Bioinformatics and Genomics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Biologie (Bioinformatique et génomique) Chemistry Doctor of Philosophy: Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)/Doctorat en philosophie: Chimie (Chimie analytique) Doctor of Philosophy: Chemistry (Biological Chemistry)/Doctorat en philosophie: Chimie (Chimie biologique) Doctor of Philosophy: Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)/Doctorat en philosophie: Chimie (Chimie inorganique) Doctor of Philosophy: Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)/Doctorat en philosophie: Chimie (Chimie organique) Doctor of Philosophy: Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)/Doctorat en philosophie: Chimie (Chimie physique) Doctor of Philosophy: Chemistry (Theoretical Chemistry)/Doctorat en philosophie: Chimie (Chimie théorique) Chemical and Environmental Toxicology Doctor of Philosophy: Chemical and Environmental Toxicology (collaborative)/doctorat en philosophie: Toxicologie chimique et environnementale (pluridisciplinaire) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 24

26 Civil Engineering Doctor of Philosophy: Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie civil (Génie environnemental) Doctor of Philosophy: Civil Engineering (Fire Safety Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie civil (Génie de la sécurité incendie Doctor of Philosophy: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie civil (Génie géotechnique) Doctor of Philosophy: Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie civil (Génie des structures) Doctor of Philosophy: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie civil (Génie des transports) Doctor of Philosophy: Civil Engineering (Water Resources Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie civil (Génie des ressources hydriques) Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science (Algorithms and Complexity/Doctorat en philosophie: Informatique (Algorithmes et complexité) Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science (Distributed Computing and Networks)/Doctorat en philosophie: Informatique (Informatique et réseaux répartis) Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science (Information Management)/Doctorat en philosophie: Informatique (Gestion de l information) Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)/Doctorat en philosophie: Informatique (Intelligence artificielle et apprentissage par machine) Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science (Software Engineering at Carleton only)/doctorat en philosophie: Informatique (Génie logiciel à Carleton seulement) Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science (Privacy and Security)/Doctorat en philosophie: Informatique (Vie privé et sécurité) Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science (Bioinformatics and Biomedical Computing)/Doctorat en philosophie: Informatique (Bioinformatique et informatique biomédicale) Earth Sciences Doctor of Philosophy: Earth Sciences (Environmental Geoscience)/Doctorat en philosophie: Sciences de la terre (Géoscience environnementale) Doctor of Philosophy: Earth Sciences (Geochemistry/Petrology)/Doctorat en philosophie: Sciences de la terre (Géochimie/Pétrologie) Doctor of Philosophy: Earth Sciences (Geomatics/Geomathematics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Sciences de la terre (Géomatique/Géomathématique Doctor of Philosophy: Earth Sciences (Mineral Resources Studies)/Doctorat en philosophie: Sciences de la terre (Études des ressources naturelles) Doctor of Philosophy: Earth Sciences (Sedimentary Systems)/Doctorat en philosophie: Sciences de la terre (Systèmes sédimentaires) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 25

27 Doctor of Philosophy: Earth Sciences (Tectonics/Geophysics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Sciences de la terre (Tectonique/Géophysique) Economics Doctor of Philosophy: Economics (Econometrics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Science économique (Économétrie) Doctor of Philosophy: Economics (Economic Development)/Doctorat en philosophie: Science économique (Développement économique) Doctor of Philosophy: Economics (Economics of the Environment)/Doctorat en philosophie: Science économique (Économie de l environnement) Doctor of Philosophy: Economics (Industrial Organization)/Doctorat en philosophie: Science économique (Organisation industrielle) Doctor of Philosophy: Economics (International Economics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Science économique (Économie internationale)/doctor of Philosophy: Economics (Labour Economics) Doctorat en philosophie: Science économique (Économie du travail)/doctor of Philosophy: Economics (Monetary Economics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Science économique (Économie monétaire) Doctor of Philosophy: Economics (Public Economics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Science économique (Économie publique) Electrical and Computer Engineering Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Génie biomédicale) Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Aided Design for Electronic Circuits)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Conception assistée par ordinateur pour les circuits électroniques Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer and Software Engineering at Carleton only)/doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Génie informatique et logiciel à Carleton seulement) Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Communications, Distributed Systems, and Multimedia)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Réseaux informatiques, systèmes multimédia et distribués) Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Digital and Wireless Communications)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Transmission sans fil et transmission de données) Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Integrated Circuits and Devices)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Circuits et dispositifs intégrés) Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Microwaves and Electromagnetics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Électromagnétisme et micro-ondes) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 26

28 Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Photonic Systems)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Systèmes photoniques) Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Signal, Speech and Image Processing)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Traitement d image, du signal et du langage) Doctor of Philosophy: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Systems and Machine Intelligence)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie électrique et génie informatique (Intelligence artificielle et des systèmes) Environmental Engineering Doctor of Philosophy: Environmental Engineering (Air Pollution)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie de l environnement (La pollution atmosphérique) Doctor of Philosophy: Environmental Engineering (Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie de l environnement (La gestion des déchets solides et des déchets à risques) Doctor of Philosophy: Environmental Engineering (Water Resources and Groundwater Management)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie de l environnement (La gestion des ressources aquatiques et des eaux souterraines) Doctor of Philosophy: Environmental Engineering (Water and Waste Water Treatment)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie de l environnement (Les procédés de traitement des eaux usées) Mathematics and Statistics Doctor of Philosophy: Mathematics (Applied Mathematics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Mathématiques et statistique (Mathématiques appliquées) Doctor of Philosophy: Mathematics (Probability and Statistics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Mathématiques et statistique (Probabilités et statistiques) Doctor of Philosophy: Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Mathématiques et statistique (Mathématiques pures) Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Doctor of Philosophy: Mechanical and Aerospace (Advanced Materials and Manufacturing)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie mécanique (Matériaux avancés et fabrication) Doctor of Philosophy: Mechanical and Aerospace (Aeronautical and Space Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie mécanique (Génie spacial et aéronautique) Doctor of Philosophy: Mechanical and Aerospace (Biomedical Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie mécanique (Génie biomédical) Doctor of Philosophy: Mechanical and Aerospace (Controls and Robotics)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie mécanique (Commandes et robotique) Doctor of Philosophy: Mechanical and Aerospace (Materials and Manufacturing CU - Advanced Materials and Manufacturing UO)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie mécanique (Matériaux avancées et fabrication) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 27

29 Doctor of Philosophy: Mechanical and Aerospace (Solid Mechanics and Design)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie mécanique (Mécanique et conception des solides) Doctor of Philosophy: Mechanical and Aerospace (Thermal and Fluid Engineering)/Doctorat en philosophie: Génie mécanique (Génie fluidique et thermique) Physics Doctor of Philosophy: Physics (High Energy at Carleton only) Doctorat en philosophie: Physique (Haute énergie) Doctor of Philosophy: Physics (Medical) Doctorat en philosophie: Physique (Médicale) Fields are/ Domaines sont: - Condensed Matter Physics / Physique de la matière condensée - Biological Physics / Physique biologique - Medical Physics / Physique médicale - Particle Physics / Physique des particules - Photonics / Photonique Master s Programs Bioinformatics Master of Science: Bioinformatics (collaborative)/maîtrise ès sciences: Bioinformatique (pluridisciplinaire) Biology Master of Science: Biology (Molecular Biology and Genetics)/Maîtrise ès sciences: Biologie (Biologie moléculaire et générique) Master of Science: Biology (Neurobiology and Behaviour)/ Maîtrise ès sciences: Biologie (Neurobiologie et comportement) Master of Science: Biology (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation)/ Maîtrise ès sciences: Biologie (Écologie, évolution et conservation des espèces) Master of Science: Biology (Physiology and Biochemistry)/ Maîtrise ès sciences: Biologie (Physiologie et biochimie) Master of Science: Biology (Bioinformatics and Genomics)/ Maîtrise ès sciences: Biologie (Bioinformatique et génomique) Biomedical Engineering Master of Applied Science: Biomedical Engineering/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie biomédical Biostatistics Master of Science: Biostatistics (collaborative)/maîtrise ès sciences: Biostatistiques (pluridisciplinaire) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 28

30 Chemical and Environmental Toxicology Master of Science: Chemical and Environmental Toxicology (collaborative)/maîtrise ès sciences: Toxicologie chimique et environnementale (pluridisciplinaire) Chemistry Master of Science: Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)/Maîtrise ès sciences: Chimie (Chimie analytique) Master of Science: Chemistry (Biological Chemistry)/Maîtrise ès sciences: Chimie (Chimie biologique) Master of Science: Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)/Maîtrise ès sciences: Chimie (Chimie inorganique) Master of Science: Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)/Maîtrise ès sciences: Chimie (Chimie organique) Master of Science: Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)/Maîtrise ès sciences: Chimie (Chimie physique) Master of Science: Chemistry (Theoretical Chemistry)/Maîtrise ès sciences: Chimie (Chimie théorique) Civil Engineering Master of Applied Science: Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie civil (Génie environnemental) Master of Applied Science: Civil Engineering (Fire Safety Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie civil (Génie de la sécurité incendie) Master of Applied Science: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie civil (Génie géotechnique) Master of Applied Science: Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie civil (Génie des structures) Master of Applied Science: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie civil (Génie des transports) Master of Applied Science: Civil Engineering (Water Resources Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie civil (Génie des ressources hydriques) Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie: Génie civil (Génie environnemental Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering (Fire Safety Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie: Génie civil (Génie de la sécurité incendie) Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie: Génie civil (Génie géotechnique) Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie: Génie civil (Génie des structures) Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie: Génie civil (Génie des transports) Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering (Water Resources Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie: Génie civil (Génie des ressources hydriques) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 29

31 Computer Science Master of Computer Science (Algorithms and Complexity/Maîtrise en Informatique (Algorithmes et complexité) Master of Computer Science (Distributed Computing and Networks)/ Maîtrise en Informatique (Informatique et réseaux répartis) Master of Computer Science (Information Management)/ Maîtrise en Informatique (Gestion de l information) Master of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)/ Maîtrise en Informatique (Intelligence artificielle et apprentissage par machine) Master of Computer Science (Software Engineering at Carleton only)/ Maîtrise en Informatique (Génie logiciel à Carleton seulement) Master of Computer Science (Privacy and Security)/ Maîtrise en Informatique: Informatique (Vie privé et sécurité) Master of Computer Science (Bioinformatics and Biomedical Computing)/ Maîtrise en Informatique (Bioinformatique et informatique biomédicale) Earth Sciences Master of Science: Earth Sciences/Maîtrise ès sciences : Sciences de la Terre Electrical and Computer Engineering Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Génie biomédical) Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Aided Design for Electronic Circuits)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Conception assistée par ordinateur pour les circuits électroniques) Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer and Software Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Génie informatique et logiciel) Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Communications, Distributed Systems, and Multimedia)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Réseaux informatiques, systèmes multimédia et distribués) Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Digital and Optical Communications)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Transmission sans fil et transmission de données) Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Integrated Circuits and Devices)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Circuits et dispositifs intrégrés) Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Microwaves and Electromagnetics)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Électromagnétisme et micro-ondes) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 30

32 Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Photonic Systems)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Systèmes photoniques) Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Signal, Speech and Image Processing)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Traitement d image, du signal et du langage) Master of Applied Science: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Systems and Machine Intelligence)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Intelligence artificielle et des systèmes) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Génie biomédical) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Aided Design for Electronic Circuits)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Conception assistée par ordinateur pour les circuits électroniques) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer and Software Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Génie informatique et logiciel) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Communications, Distributed Systems, and Multimedia)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Réseaux informatiques, systèmes multimédia et distribués) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Digital and Optical Communications)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Transmission sans fil et transmission de données) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Integrated Circuits and Devices)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Circuits et dispositifs intrégrés) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Microwaves and Electromagnetics)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Électromagnétisme et micro-ondes) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Photonic Systems)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Systèmes photoniques) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Signal, Speech and Image Processing)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Traitement d image, du signal et du langage) Master of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (Systems and Machine Intelligence)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie électrique et génie informatique (Intelligence artificielle et des systèmes) Environmental Engineering Master of Applied Science: Environmental Engineering (Air Pollution)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie de l environnement (La pollution atmosphérique) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 31

33 Master of Applied Science: Environmental Engineering (Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie de l environnement (La gestion des déchets solides et des déchets à risques) Master of Applied Science: Environmental Engineering (Water Resources and Groundwater Management)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie de l environnement (La gestion des ressources aquatiques et des eaux souterraines) Master of Applied Science: Environmental Engineering (Water and Waste Water Processing and Treatment)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie de l environnement (Les procédés de traitement des eaux usées) Master of Engineering: Environmental Engineering (Air Pollution)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie de l environnement (La pollution atmosphérique) Master of Engineering: Environmental Engineering (Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie de l environnement (La gestion des déchets solides et des déchets à risques) Master of Engineering: Environmental Engineering (Water Resources and Groundwater Management)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie de l environnement (La gestion des ressources aquatiques et des eaux souterraines) Master of Engineering: Environmental Engineering (Water and Waste Water Processing and Treatment)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie de l environnement (Les procédés de traitement des eaux usées) Mathematics and Statistics Master of Science: Mathematics (Applied Mathematics)/Maîtrise ès sciences : Mathématiques (Mathématiques appliquées) Master of Science: Mathematics (Biostatistics)/Maîtrise ès sciences : Mathématiques (Biostatistiques) Master of Science: Mathematics (Probability and Statistics)/Maîtrise ès sciences : Mathématiques (Probabilités et statistiques) Master of Science: Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)/Maîtrise ès sciences : Mathématiques (Mathématiques pures) Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 32

34 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Master of Applied Science: Mechanical and Aerospace (Aeronautical and Space Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie mécanique (Génie spacial et aéronautique) Master of Applied Science: Mechanical and Aerospace (Biomedical Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie mécanique (Génie biomédical) Master of Applied Science: Mechanical and Aerospace (Controls and Robotics)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie mécanique (Commandes et robotique) Master of Applied Science: Mechanical and Aerospace (Materials and Manufacturing CU Advanced Materials and Manufacturing UO/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie mécanique (Matériaux avancés et fabrication) Master of Applied Science: Mechanical and Aerospace (Solid Mechanics and Design)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie mécanique (Mécanique et conception des solides) Master of Applied Science: Mechanical and Aerospace (Thermal and Fluid Engineering)/Maîtrise ès sciences appliquées : Génie mécanique (Génie fluidique et thermique) Master of Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace (Aeronautical and Space Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie mécanique (Génie spacial et aéronautique) Master of Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace (Biomedical Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie mécanique (Génie biomédical) Master of Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace (Controls and Robotics)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie mécanique (Commandes et robotique) Master of Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace (Materials and Manufacturing CU Advanced Materials and Manufacturing UO)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie mécanique (Matériaux avancés et fabrication) Master of Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace (Solid Mechanics and Design)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie mécanique (Mécanique et conception des solides) Master of Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace (Thermal and Fluid Engineering)/Maîtrise en ingénierie : Génie mécanique (Génie fluidique et thermique) Physics Master of Science: Physics (High Energy at Carleton only) Master of Science: Physics (Medical)/Maîtrise ès sciences : Physique (Médicale) Master of Science: Physics (Modern Technology)/Maîtrise ès sciences : (Technologie moderne) Fields are: - Condensed Matter Physics / Physique de la matière condensée - Biological Physics / Physique biologique - Medical Physics / Physique médicale - Particle Physics / Physique des particules - Photonics / Photonique Joint Graduate Program IQAP Carleton University and the University of Ottawa 33

35 List of Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes / Programmes Conjoints Ottawa-Carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biology / Institut de biologie Ottawa-Carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering / Institut de génie biomédical d Ottawa-Carleton Ottawa-Carleton Chemistry Institute / Institut de chimie d'ottawa-carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Civil Engineering / Institut de génie civil d'ottawa-carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Computer Science / Institut d'informatique d'ottawa-carleton Ottawa-Carleton Joint Doctoral Program in Economics / Programme conjoint de doctorat en science économique d'ottawa-carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Electrical and Computer Engineering / Institut de génie électrique et de génie informatique d'ottawa-carleton Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre / Centre géoscientifique d'ottawa-carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Mathematics and Statistics / Institut de mathématiques et statistique d'ottawa- Carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / Institut de génie mécanique et aérospatial d'ottawa-carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Physics / Institut de physique d'ottawa-carleton Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering / Institute de génie de l environnement d Ottawa- Carleton Ottawa-Carleton Specialization in Behavioural Neuroscience / Spécialisation en neuroscience du comportement Ottawa-Carleton Collaborative Program in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology / Programme en collaboration: toxicologie et chimie de l'environnement Ottawa-Carleton Collaborative Program in Bionformatics / Programme en collaboration en bioinformatique d'ottawa-carleton 34

36 New Program Approval Appendix C 1. Carleton University and University of Ottawa Joint Institute Proposal 2. Carleton University Internal Process University of Ottawa Internal Process 3. Carleton University and University of Ottawa Joint Institute Prepare three volume brief Brief is developed according to the template of the university from which the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn 4. Carleton University Faculty Board Approval University of Ottawa Committee Approvals 5. University of Ottawa, Coordinator, Quality Assurance or* Carleton University, Quality Assurance Officer 6. Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance (OCCGQA) (Review Committee Site Visit) 7. Carleton University Committee on Quality Assurance University of Ottawa Graduate Program Committee 8. Carleton University Approval Process University of Ottawa Approval Process 9. Senate 10. Advertise 9. subject to QC approval Quality Council Board of Governors (Executive Summary for information) 11. Publish in Graduate Calendar *Administrative support provided by the university from which the Director of the Joint Institute is drawn. 35 Monday, February 27, 2012

37 Expedited Approval Process New Fields, New Collaborative Programs & New For-Credit Graduate Diplomas Appendix D 1. Carleton University and University of Ottawa Joint Institute Proposal 2. Carleton University Internal Process University of Ottawa Internal Process 3. Carleton University and University of Ottawa Joint Institute Prepare two volume brief Brief is developed according to the template of the university from which the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn 4. Carleton University Faculty Board Approval University of Ottawa Committee Approvals 5. University of Ottawa, Coordinator, Quality Assurance or* Carleton University, Quality Assurance Officer 6. Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance (OCCGQA) (No Review Committee Site Visit) 7. Carleton University Committee on Quality Assurance University of Ottawa Graduate Program Committee 8. Carleton University Approval Process University of Ottawa Approval Process 9. Senate 10. Advertise 9. subject to QC approval Quality Council Board of Governors (Executive Summary for information) 11. Publish in Graduate Calendar *Administrative support provided by the university from which the Director of the Joint Institute is drawn. 36 Monday, February 27, 2012

38 Cyclical Program Review Appendix E 1. Carleton University and University of Ottawa Joint Institute Review Team Prepare three volume brief Brief is developed according to the template of the university from which the Director of the relevant Joint Institute is drawn at the start of the process University of Ottawa, Coordinator, Quality Assurance or* Carleton University, Quality Assurance Officer Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance (OCCGQA) (Review Committee Site Visit) 5. Carleton University Committee on Quality Assurance University of Ottawa Graduate Program Evaluation Committee Carleton University Approval Process Carleton University Senate University of Ottawa Approval Process University of Ottawa Senate 8. University of Ottawa, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) or** Carleton University, Associate Provost (Academic Quality Assurance) 9. Carleton University Board of Governors Final Assessment Report Executive Summary Submitted for information University of Ottawa Board of Governors Final Assessment Report Executive Summary Submitted for information Quality Council Final Assessment Report Executive Summary *Administrative support provided by the university from which the Director of the Joint Institute is drawn. **Submission dependent upon from which the Director of the Joint Institute is drawn. 37 Monday, February 27, 2012

39 Major Modification Appendix F 1. Carleton University and University of Ottawa Joint Institute Proposal 2. Carleton University Internal Process University of Ottawa Internal Process 3. Carleton University Faculty Board Approval University of Ottawa Faculty Board Process 4. Carleton University Senate Academic Program Committee Ottawa-Carleton Committee on Graduate Quality Assurance (OCCGQA) Administrative Committee of the University of Ottawa Senate 5. Carleton University Committee on Quality Assurance University of Ottawa Graduate Program Committee 6. Carleton University Approval Process University of Ottawa Approval Process 7. Senate 8. Publish in Graduate Calendar 9. Quality Council Annual Report Administrative support is provided by the institution from which the Director of the Institute is drawn 38 Monday, February 27, 2012

40 Carleton University - Minor Modification Appendix G1 1. Academic Unit Committee (Department/School/Institute) 2. Joint Institute 3. Graduate Faculty Board 4. Senate Committees Senate Curriculum Committee 5. Senate for information only 6. Graduate Calendar 39 Monday, February 27, 2012

41 University of Ottawa - Minor Modification Appendix G2 1. Academic Unit 2. Approval of Joint Institute 3. Approval of the Faculty or Facilities involved 4. Graduate Program Committee Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 5. Executive Committee of Senate (except for course descriptions and prerequisites) 6. Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance (via Vice-President Academic and Provost s Annual Report) 40 Monday, February 27, 2012

42 Year: Master's Doctoral Earth Sciences Engineering - Biomedical Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Mechanical and Aerospace Year: Master's Doctoral Chemistry - Chemistry and Toxicology / Toxicologie chimique et environnementale Physics / Physique Year: Master's Doctoral Computer Science / Informatique Bioinformatics / Bioinformatique Year: Master's Doctoral Engineering - Civil / Génie civil Engineering - Environmental / Génie de l'environnement Year: Master's Doctoral Biostatistics / Biostatistique Chemistry / Chimie Economics / Science économique International Affairs/LLB / Affaires internationales/ll.b. Mathematics and Statistics / Mathématiques et statistiques Year: Master's Doctoral Biology / Biologie Neuroscience - Behavioural Neuroscience / Neuroscience du comportement 41