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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.