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New Brunswick’s largest provider of skills training is going beyond in its commitment to academic quality standards. ÂÌñÂÛ̳ recently introduced a new academic Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) that will support the College in delivering education that works. 

“A strong focus on providing quality-assured, innovative educational delivery that responds to both current and future labour market needs is essential to the overall success of ÂÌñÂÛ̳ and its learners,” said Ann Drennan, Vice President Academic, Innovation, and Student Affairs. “The QAF defines a formal process for assessing our programs and acting where needed to ensure program excellence, identify opportunities for improvement, and maintain ÂÌñÂÛ̳’s quality reputation.” 

The Academic Quality Assurance Framework has robust program standards in place to govern ÂÌñÂÛ̳ programs. The framework consists of five academic quality standards that will enable the College to: 

• Use evidence-based data to make program changes; 

• Develop and offer sustainable and in-demand programs; 

• Focus on learner and stakeholder needs now and into the future; 

• Measure and evaluate the goals and objectives of ÂÌñÂÛ̳ programs; and 

• Identify opportunities and areas for improvement and positive change.  

Under ÂÌñÂÛ̳’s QAF, programs will be evaluated every five years and undergo an annual review based on program performance data collected each year. New programs will be subject to a detailed review after the first full year of delivery.  

About ÂÌñÂÛ̳: As one of New Brunswick’s largest postsecondary education institutions, ÂÌñÂÛ̳ drives social and economic wellbeing across the province. ÂÌñÂÛ̳ welcomes 11,000 learners each year through quality-assured, relevant training opportunities. Supported by the campaign, ÂÌñÂÛ̳ is committed to accelerating skills development, innovating educational delivery, and reaching unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. Find out more at: www.nbcc.ca.