Program (re)Design & (re)Development is a collaborative and iterative process that ensures programs remain responsive to student needs, industry trends, and institutional priorities. By leveraging data-driven insights, faculty can refine program structures, enhance curriculum alignment, and create learning pathways that support student success. Thoughtful program design strengthens academic quality, fosters engagement, and prepares graduates for evolving professional landscapes. 

This process involves analyzing labour market demands, institutional research, and environmental factors to inform decision-making. Faculty define program learning outcomes, map curriculum pathways, and develop program profiles that provide a cohesive learning experience. Through governance engagement, policy alignment, and continuous improvement strategies, programs remain relevant, equitable, and adaptable to changing educational and workforce demands. 

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Data & Analysis 

Gathering and analyzing data ensures programs remain responsive to workforce demands, educational trends, and institutional goals. Labour market insights help align programs with industry needs, environmental scanning identifies opportunities for innovation, and institutional research supports evidence-based decisions that enhance program sustainability, student success, and long-term academic impact. 

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  • Labour Market Analysis

  • Environmental Scanning

  • Institutional Research

Design & Development 

Strong program design ensures alignment with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and student learning needs. Program learning outcomes define essential knowledge and skills, curriculum mapping creates a structured pathway for student success, and program profiles establish a clear identity that incorporates Indigenization, Internationalization, and Experiential Learning to enhance student engagement and growth. 

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  • Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  • Curriculum Mapping

  • Program Profiles

Implementation & Evaluation 

Effective program implementation ensures alignment with institutional policies, governance processes, and continuous improvement practices. Engaging with policy frameworks, Education Council, and reflective evaluation processes helps maintain academic quality, support accreditation requirements, and foster program growth through responsive curriculum updates and evidence-based decision-making. 

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  • Policy

  • Education Council

  • Continuous Improvement

Next Steps

Dig Deeper

Browse the Program reDesign & reDevelopment Resources folder in SharePoint for advanced resources, such as strategies for integrating labour market analysis, interpreting program data, and tools for ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals.

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Need tailored support? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a CTL member to discuss strategies for refining program outcomes, engaging with governance bodies, or incorporating inclusive practices and data-driven decision-making into your program design process.

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