Handbooks and Guides
CAQC Handbooks, Guides, and Templates for Download
CAQC has numerous resources to support applicants in creating high-quality self-studies and proposals. Applicants are advised to ensure they have access to the current version of all templates and to review all templates and forms in conjunction with the Handbooks prior to submission of a proposal.
The Degree Proposal Templates (commonly referred to as Part A and Part B) are hosted in PAPRS (the Provider and Program Registry System). Applicants with PAPRS access can login to PAPRS and download the current templates and all PAPRS Guidelines. For applicants without access to PAPRS, please contact the CAQC Secretariat to request relevant templates, forms, and PAPRS Guidelines.
Below is the complete list of Council's Handbooks and related appendices, templates, and guides for download.
Standards and Evaluations Handbook 1: Organizations
Standards and Evaluations Handbook 2: Degree Programs
Standards and Evaluations Handbooks: Appendices
Organizational Evaluation Templates and Forms
- The CAQC Narrative CV Template, aligned with the Tri-Council narrative template, allows applicants to illustrate their research/scholarly activity and teaching experience relevant to the proposals. The CAQC Narrative CV should be used in Organizational and Degree Proposals and Evaluations as requested.
CAQC Site Visit Guide for Teams and Hosts
- For use by Site Visit Teams and institutions hosting site visits to prepare.
Organizational Evaluation Self-Study Template
- For use by Resident public applicant institutions required to undergo an Organizational Evaluation.
Organizational Evaluation Site Visit Team Report Template
- For use by the Site Visit Team conducting the Organizational Evaluation of the applicant institution. This Report Template is used to evaluate all organizations.
Organizational Evaluation Self-Study Template - Private PSIs
- For use by Private Organizations required to undergo an Organizational Evaluation.
Terms and Conditions of Approval Form - Private and Non-Resident PSIs
- An Authorized Representative of the Non-Resident Institution must complete the following Institutional Attestation indicating understanding and agreement to the Terms and Conditions for Non-Resident and Private Institutions offering approved Degrees in Alberta.
- This form must be submitted to the CAQC Secretariat prior to review of the degree by Council.
Organizational Evaluation Self-Study Template - Graduate
- For use by applicant institutions proposing a first graduate degree or a first graduate degree at a new level.
Organizational Evaluation Site-Visit Team Report Template - Graduate
- For use by the Site Visit Team conducting the Organizational Evaluation of the applicant institution.
Comprehensive Organizational Evaluation Self-Study Template
- For use by institutions undergoing their first Comprehensive Organizational Evaluation.
- For institutions undergoing a second or third Comprehensive Organizational Evaluation, please consult with Council on the form expected as this may be tailored to requirements of Council.
Comprehensive Organizational Evaluation Site Visit Team Report Template
- For use by the Site Visit Team conducting the Comprehensive Organizational Evaluation of the applicant institution.
Site Visit Guide for Teams and Hosts
- For use by Site Visit Teams and hosting institutions preparing to conduct a Site Visit.
Delegated Review Status Application Template
- For use by Organizations who meet the eligibility requirements for Delegated Review Status and wish to apply for DRS.
Delegated Review Status Review Report Template
- For use by a Site Visit Team or External Evaluator(s) in assessing the application for Delegated Review Status.
Degree Program Evaluation Templates and Forms
System Coordination Review (SCR) Proposal Template: Credit and Non-Credential - New Programs/Specializations (Part A)
- Available in PAPRS or email CAQC@gov.ab.ca
- For undergraduate degrees, this System Coordination Review template constitutes Part A of the two-part proposal.
- Institutions must complete this template when preparing proposals for new (undergraduate or graduate) certificates and diplomas, undergraduate degree programs, and specializations as well as for new non-credential programs or specializations.
Proposal Template: New Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programs (Part A: System Co-ordination Review) (Word Document)
- Available in PAPRS or email CAQC@gov.ab.ca
- Complete this template for proposals for new master’s and doctoral degree programs or specializations.
Proposal Template: New Degree Programs and Specializations (Part B: Campus Alberta Quality Council Review)
- Available in PAPRS or email CAQC@gov.ab.ca
- Complete this template for proposals of new undergraduate or graduate degrees.
- The CAQC Part B Degree Proposal Template focuses on aspects of Degree Proposals aligned with CAQC’s Quality Standards.
- For Council’s purposes, the full Program Proposal includes Part A (revised as required following System Coordination Review, Part B, and all required appendices.
- The CAQC Narrative CV Template, aligned with the Tri-Council narrative template, allows applicants to illustrate their research/scholarly activity and teaching experience relevant to the proposals. The CAQC Narrative CV should be used in Organizational and Degree Proposals and Evaluations as requested.
Bachelor’s Degree Program Evaluation Site Visit Report Template
- For use by the Site Visit Team conducting the Standard Program Evaluation Site Visit.
- This template is used for Undergraduate Program Evaluations.
Graduate Degree Program Evaluation Site Visit Report Template
- For use by the Site Visit Team conducting the Standard Program Evaluation Site Visit for a Graduate Program.
Site Visit Guide for Teams and Hosts
- For use by Site Visit Teams and hosting institutions preparing to conduct a Site Visit.
Program Evaluation Site Visit Schedule Template
- For use by the Applicant in creating the Site Visit Schedule. This is created in consultation with the CAQC Secretariat.
Collaborative Degree Proposal Template
- For use by credentialing institutions wishing to offer their program(s) in collaboration with a host institution. The Credentialing Institution will submit the Proposal for Collaborative Degree Delivery with draft MOU to Council at least four months prior to planned implementation.
Expedited Program Evaluation Request Template
- For use by applicants requesting an Expedited Program Evaluation (PRSC Desk Review).
Delegated Review Status Program Evaluation Institutional Attestation Template
- A signed Institutional Attestation must accompany each program proposal (or revised program proposal) to the Campus Alberta Quality Council from institutions that have been granted Delegated Review Status and are proposing a degree for approval under Delegated Program Evaluation.
Cyclical Program Review Self-Study Template
- For use by institutions with programs preparing for their Cyclical Program Review, conducted internally and submitted to CAQC.
- This template is provided as a guide; institutions may use internal templates that meet requirements of Council.
Independent Academic Experts Report for New Degree Proposal Template
- Applicants proposing a new degree are required to obtain reports from a minimum of two (2) Independent Academic Experts. This template may be provided to the IAEs for their reports.
Independent Academic Experts Report for Cyclical Program Review Template
- Institutions are required to include a minimum of two (2) Independent Academic Experts in their program review processes who conduct a Site Visit. This template may be provided to the IAEs for their report.