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 Revised: Queen's Learning Outcomes Framework

I. Background

As recommended by the Principal’s Implementation Committee on Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (PICRDI), an ad hoc subcommittee, reporting to the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning, has been created to revise the Teaching and Learning Action Plan and the Queen’s Learning Outcomes Framework. 

The intention of this exercise is to ensure that these two teaching and learning strategic documents explicitly include language that anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion are intrinsic and vital parts of the vision and mission of the institution. Creation of this ad hoc subcommittee also present the opportunity to align revisions with those from Extending the Rafters the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Task Force  which recommends the enhancement and promotion of inclusive learning spaces on campus with respect to indigeneity. 

II. Mandate 

The ad hoc Teaching and Learning Strategic Documents Renewal Subcommittee will be accountable to, report to, and be discharged by the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning.

III. Terms of Reference 

The ad hoc Committee for the Review of the Academic Plan shall:

• Review and revise the Teaching and Learning Action Plan with a focus on explicitly including language indicating that anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion are intrinsic and vital parts of the vision and mission of the institution
• Where appropriate, suggest metrics for assessing and tracking related progress;
• Review and revise the Queen’s University Learning Outcomes Framework with a focus on explicitly addressing issues of racism, equity, social justice, and inclusion;  
• Provide written and/or oral updates on a regular basis to the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning on its activities and progress;
• Make recommendations to the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning that will assure that the Teaching and Learning Action Plan and the Queen’s University Learning Outcomes Framework are relevant and continue to articulate a broad set of teaching and learning principles, priorities, and recommendations for the University.

  IV. Membership  

The ad hoc committee will be Chaired by the Chair of the Provost's Advisory Committee on Teaching and Learning 

Administrative support provided by the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)