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IQAP: Supports and Resources

To assist with your program’s IQAP, the MacPherson Institute offers various services including:

Facilitated group discussions
 These discussions are used to elicit program-specific student feedback which can be incorporated in your IQAP.
Student feedback surveys
 Surveys are sent out to current students and graduates of the programs to elicit feedback which can be incorporated into a program’s self-study to assist in the cyclical review process.
Individual consultations
 A MacPherson Institute consultant will meet with your program representative(s) to assist with the IQAP. For example, MacPherson Institute consultants can assist with the articulation of Program Learning Outcomes curriculum mapping, connecting with programs to educational technologies and commenting on drafts of self-studies and new program or modifications proposals.
IQAP workshops
 Workshops are offered annually to faculty and staff from programs that are undergoing their cyclical reviews. These workshops will provide participants with an opportunity to learn more about the review process, receive information about potential resources and ask questions.
Departmental retreats and meeting facilitation
 Consultants are available to facilitate departmental retreats or meetings as needed. For more information or to request a consult, contact iqap@mcmaster.ca.

EDIA Toolkits

We’ve developed two new Reflection and Action Toolkits designed to support EDIA integration into Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course-Level Learning Outcomes (CLOs). These toolkits provide structured reflection prompts, practical strategies, and guiding questions to help faculty incorporate EDIA principles into curriculum design, assessment practices, and program/course learning outcomes.

PLO Toolkit Learn More

This guide helps programs critically examine and revise learning outcomes to better reflect EDIA principles, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and disciplinary needs. It supports curriculum mapping, inclusive assessment design, and program-level discussions.

CLO Toolkit Learn More

This guide helps instructors with developing and revising course-level learning outcomes that integrate EDIA values. It includes strategies for inclusive course design, assessment, and pedagogical approaches.