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Vancouver Community College (中国p站, the College) is committed to offering programs and courses that are current, relevant, effective, sustainable, and evaluated through the governance review process.

This policy establishes a comprehensive, respectful and timely process for the suspension and discontinuance of programs at 中国p站 in accordance with the College's values, vision, and strategic priorities.

Under the College and Institute Act Section 19(1)(d) and Section 23(1)(e), the Board of Governors holds authority to determine courses or programs to be offered or cancelled at the institution, and Education Council has an advisory role to the Board on the development of educational policy for the cancellation of programs.

This policy applies to all College programs with the exception of non-credentialed programs in Continuing Studies. This policy does not apply to adjustments in the number or location of course offerings, or to cancellation of individual program intakes as set out in Policy 408 Enrolment Plan Management.

1. The Board of Governors will consider the suspension or discontinuation of a program upon the recommendation of the Senior Team and after hearing the advice of Education Council.


2. The decision will be based primarily on program performance indicators including program quality, student demand, retention and graduation rates, financial viability, and program relevance.


3. The discontinuation of a program shall be considered only as the final means of managing a program. Notwithstanding, suspension is not a required first step to discontinuance. 


4. Suspension is a temporary means of managing a program.


5. The College will assess opportunities to redevelop program content or delivery prior to proposing discontinuance.


6. The suspension and/or discontinuance of a program will be communicated to all affected relevant parties as soon as a decision is made. 


7. The College will provide all students the opportunity to complete the program in which they are enrolled. However, there may be special circumstances where it is not possible for the College to do so, or where the transfer of students to another college would be more practicable. Under such circumstances, the College will, whenever possible, assist affected students in enrolling in the same program offered by another institution within a reasonable distance from the College or by an accessible modality.

Applicant

A person who has applied to a course or program and paid an application fee.

Consultation

The practice of requesting feedback and holding dialogue with relevant individuals, departments and interest groups, and thoughtfully considering input before action is taken or decisions reached.

Program

A defined set of courses of instruction leading to a credential.

Program Discontinuance

The permanent closure of a program which includes removal from the academic calendar and cessation of admission to the designated program.

Program Feasibility Working Group

A group of individuals appointed by the Education Quality Committee of Education Council to produce a Feasibility Report.

Program Suspension

The indefinite closure of admissions to a program, during which time the program remains on the academic calendar.

Student

A person who is currently registered in full-time or part-time credit or non-credit programs or courses offered by 中国p站.

• Education Services Renewal (405)
• Program Review and Renewal (403)
• Enrolment Plan Management (408)

• , RSBC 1996, c 52


• 中国p站 and 中国p站 Faculty Association Collective Agreement


• 中国p站 and CUPE Local 4627 Collective Agreement