Curriculum management
TRU offers a wide range of educational programs designed to meet the needs of our regional, national, and international learners. Our programs are continuously updated to reflect societal changes, program accreditation requirements, and advancements in technology and research.
To ensure the highest quality of education, TRU employs a rigorous and comprehensive approach to curriculum management. This is overseen by the Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance and governed by:
Contact
Academic Initiatives Administrative Coordinator
Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance
appc@tru.ca
Curriculum Governance Officer
Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance
epc@tru.ca
Program Review
The Program Review process at TRU assesses each program's effectiveness through evidence-based inquiry and analyses, with findings documented in a detailed report and action plan. Program Review focuses on continuous quality improvement, making good programs even better.
Policy
Program Review is coordinated through the Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance and follows guidelines set out in TRU policy ED 8-4 Program Review.
Every program at TRU undergoes review at least once every seven years. Each Spring, a new cohort of programs begins. Programs scheduled for review are enrolled in the Program Review Course, and are provided orientation, templates, and guidance through eight modules over 14 months, culminating in a report to the Academic Planning and Priorities Committee (APPC). The Program Review Course is facilitated by the Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance and the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.
Program Review Course
The Program Review Course is cohort-based and encompasses eight program review modules. Course content is available in Moodle and delivered through a variety of methods (both asynchronous and synchronous), such as through interactive workshops, one-on-one meetings, short info-sessions, and self-directed learning. The 14-month Course is facilitated by the Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance and Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.
Resources
The Program Review Handbook includes instructions, resources, and templates for completing a successful review. Completed reports and action plans are available on TRU's internal Program Review OneTRU site.
Contact
Please direct questions or comments about Program Review to the Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance at mfqa@tru.ca.
Institutional Learning Outcomes at TRU
Thompson Rivers University’s Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) were approved by Senate on April 29, 2019. The related policy revisions, to incorporate ILOs into policy ED 16-0 Types of Undergraduate and Graduate Credentials, were also approved unanimously on May 27, 2019.
TRU is committed to preparing students with the skills needed for future careers and to address current and future social, environmental, and ethical issues. To support this, TRU has established eight Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) that all bachelor’s degree students will achieve by completion of their degree. These ILOs ensure that graduates possess foundational knowledge in a variety of areas, alongside their specialized degree expertise.
For more details, visit individual program pages, speak with an academic advisor, or use Degree Works to plan courses if you have declared a major.
Learn more about TRU's Institutional Learning Outcomes