Eight Steps Closer College/PEQAB Connections CDOG Annual Conference June 2, 2014 James Brown

Step One Clarifying/expanding what “counts” as scholarly engagement: faculty are intellectually engaged with developments in their fields, including -participation at conferences -scholarship of teaching/learning (pedagogy) -participation in certification degree audits & related -applied, labour market research & industry needs assessment -applied conceptual knowledge to practice: consulting/industry reports, case studies TAKEN/DONE

Step Two Work Terms: Flexibility on 14 “Consecutive” Weeks Any work-integrated learning experience a) Is appropriate to the program field b) Has articulated appropriate learning outcomes c) Has identified methods for both instructor and supervisor to “evaluate” d) Amounts to no less than 14 weeks (490 hours) in one or multiple blocks STARTING TODAY

Step Three 50% “Count” Terminal Credentials Two methods of counting a) 50% of faculty teaching courses hold the terminal academic credential in the field or related field b) 50% of courses are taught by faculty holding the terminal academic credential Proviso: in the context of a practicable schedule of teaching assignments STARTING TODAY

Step Four Assessor Orientation One of PEQABs values: “fair and ethical” Could you offer your expertise, based solely on the merits of the program and without reference to the kind of institution offering it—whether that be an Ontario College, a private institution or a public university from outside Ontario? STARTING TODAY

Step Five “Studio” vs. “Lecture” Formats “Hands On Learning” vs. “Other Academic” assessed differently as to terminal degree, venue characterized by Specialized facility At least 50% of contact hours hands-on/guided practice Small class size Terminal credential may be less than a PhD or Masters NEXT STEP

Step Six Clarifying Procedures on “Samples of Student Work” Terminal stage of the program (3 rd year or 4 th year) Offered to students in program being reviewed Total equals 20% of students in program Minimum of 15—5 in each “pile” Variety of assessment, including qualitative & capstone projects NEXT STEP

Step Seven “Lighter Touch” Audit Process PEQAB recommends to Minister lengths of “Consent” Recommended consents: 5 years, 7 years or “unlimited” No Minister ever implemented “unlimited” Develop an “audit process” for a new “ongoing” Consent “Lighter touch” focus on Colleges processes to quality- assure its programs itself NEXT STEP

Step Eight Survey: College Satisfaction with PEQAB PEQAB secretariat continuous improvement in service Helpful presence at site visits? Willing/able to identify gaps in your submissions? Clear and timely communication? Generally helpful attitude? NEXT STEP