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Degree-Granting in Saskatchewan

Legislation enabling the government to extend degree-granting authority to post-secondary education institutions other than the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina was proclaimed Monday, October 29, 2012.

Also, a new Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance Board (SHEQAB) will play a critical role in the new quality assurance process. The board will evaluate new degree programs proposed by both in-province institutions (other than the two Saskatchewan universities) and out-of-province institutions.

You can find more information on the board's website at www.quality-assurance-sk.ca.

		Consultations on Degree-Granting Public consultations began in spring 2011 with Alex Usher of Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA). Usher consulted post-secondary institutions, faculty and student associations, professional bodies and other educational groups about degree-granting expansion, and provided a report and recommendations to the Ministry in August 2011.

		Quality Assurance Review Our quality assurance review process will help ensure that the post-secondary education system is learner-centred and characterized by excellence, innovation, inclusiveness, accountability and accessibility. Established quality standards will determine an institution's capacity to offer degrees and will assess proposed new degree programs.

		New Degree Applications In accordance with The Degree Authorization Regulations, all applications for degree authorization are posted for public review.

		Advisory Reports to Inform the Development of The Degree Authorization Regulations

		Expansion of Degree-Granting Authority

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