51³Ô¹Ïapp

New Brunswick’s largest provider of skills training is going beyond in its commitment to academic quality standards. 51³Ô¹Ïapp 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 51³Ô¹Ïapp 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 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s quality reputation.” 

The Academic Quality Assurance Framework has robust program standards in place to govern 51³Ô¹Ïapp 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 51³Ô¹Ïapp programs; and 

• Identify opportunities and areas for improvement and positive change.  

Under 51³Ô¹Ïapp’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 51³Ô¹Ïapp: As one of New Brunswick’s largest postsecondary education institutions, 51³Ô¹Ïapp drives social and economic wellbeing across the province. 51³Ô¹Ïapp welcomes 11,000 learners each year through quality-assured, relevant training opportunities. Supported by the campaign, 51³Ô¹Ïapp is committed to accelerating skills development, innovating educational delivery, and reaching unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. Find out more at: www.nbcc.ca.