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 has been proclaimed.
"The new Act and regulations provide greater accessibility and opportunity for students in our province, ensure a robust and fair quality assurance process for new degrees, and protect the longstanding reputation of our two Saskatchewan universities," Advanced Education Minister Don Morgan said. "We have consulted broadly to ensure changes will enhance options for students and improve our ability to meet labour market needs."
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.
Dr. Grant Isaac of Saskatoon has been appointed Chair of SHEQAB. Dr. Isaac is Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Cameco Corporation. Prior to joining Cameco, Dr. Isaac was the Dean of the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan.
Information about SHEQAB can be found at www.quality-assurance-sk.ca.
Further details on degree-granting legislation and quality assurance are available on the Ministry of Advanced Education website http://www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/degree-granting.
