2026-2027 IQAP Cyclical Review Timeline

2026-2027 Cohort: IQAP Cyclical Review Timeline

Steps to Complete		Timeline
1	Programs identify team that will *collaborate* to prepare the Self-Study Report.	Mid-December 2025
2	Programs confirm *first* one-on-one consultation with Educational Developer at the MacPherson Institute (Greg Van Gastel: vangasgj@mcmaster.ca).	January 2026
3	Programs work on developing a draft of Program Learning Outcomes.	January – March 2026
4	Office of Institutional Research & Analysis uploads most recent data to the portal for programs to access. Contact irahelp@mcmaster.ca to request any additional data.	March 31, 2026
5	Programs email their site visit coordinator Mandira Raha (iqap@mcmaster.ca) for UG programs or Christina Bryce (cbryce@mcmaster.ca) for Grad programs with the following information: Potential dates for two-day site visit; and List of reviewer names for site visit. Please Note: Site visits will typically take place between February-April	May 31, 2026
6	Programs confirm a follow-up progress consultation with MacPherson Institute (Greg Van Gastel: vangasgj@mcmaster.ca).	August/September 2026
7	Programs discuss date for submitting a draft of Self-Study Report to their program Dean (and Associate Dean, if applicable).	August/September 2026

Programs must submit a completed Self-Study Report 6-8 weeks before your scheduled site visit in 2027.