Audit

Cyclical audits are a key component of Queen's commitment to continuous improvement. The , the provincial body responsible for assuring the quality of all programs leading to degrees and graduate diplomas, conducts cyclical audits as part of this responsibility, in alignment with . The goal of the audit is to determine whether each institution, since its last review, has acted in compliance with the provisions of its Quality Assurance Processes.&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²Ï³Ü±ð±ð²Ô’s first audit took place in February 2014 and no causes for concern were identified.

Queen's second audit took place in February 2024. No causes for concern were identified; the Quality Council made recommendations and suggestions that will help to improve processes moving forward. The detailed findings of the review can be found in the Audit Report and Queen's plan for implementing those recommendations and suggestions is detailed in the Audit Implementation Plan.

The following memos outline process changes implemented as part of the Audit Implementation Plan:

Title Date Summary of Contents
Memo to Deans Concerning Queen's Audit Report November 2024
  • Overview of audit findings
  • Upcoming changes to Quality Assurance (QA) processes
  • Responsibilities for Faculty Deans
  • Need for centralized administrative support for QA processes at Queen's
Audit Meetings Follow-up Memo for Deans February 2025
  • Changes to the Cyclical Program Review (CPR) Self-Study review process
  • Changes to the process for CPR Final Assessment Reports and Implementation Plans
  • Potential updates to the membership of the Senate Cyclical Program Review Committee
  • Updates to the CPR Self-Study template
Memo Regarding Changes to the New Program Proposal Process June 2025
  • Changes to the Pre-Approval stage of the New Program Proposal process
  • Changes to the Proposal stage of the New Program Proposal process
  • Updates to the New Program Proposal template