Administration

Course standardisation has University-wide implications and its implementation is a joint effort between policy-making bodies, faculties and central administration.

Policy Development
As the diagram indicates the implementation of course standardisation involves many stakeholders. Academic, administrative and technical issues are inter-related and all impact on policy development. The approved policies associated with course standardisation are linked to this page as is a list of the outstanding major activities to be undertaken.

Course Standardisation Implementation Working Party
The Academic Programs Policy Committee has established a Course Standardisation Implementation Working Party (CSIWP) to consult with relevant stakeholders and develop appropriate policies to see through this important initiative. The President of the Academic Board is Chair of the Working Party and has broad oversight of policy development and the academic considerations to do with course standardisation.

Office of the Academic Registrar
The Office of the Academic Registrar is responsible for facilitating the achievement of the directives of the Working Party and coordinating the necessary work in central administration. To this end, a communication plan and work plan have been devised to plot necessary tasks and responsibilities. In addition, many technical issues associated with the implementation of the PeopleSoft student system, and which impact on course standardisation, have required central management and resolution.

Faculty Offices
In addition to revising programs, program and course (subject) rules, and nomenclature, faculties are responsible for providing student advice on the translation of academic records. This is a major undertaking that will be carried out during Semester 2, 2000. Students should first contact their Faculty Office with inquiries about this process.