Governance

1.3. Role

1.3.1. The main function of the Commission of Studies is to advise the Governing Board on all issues concerning the programs of studies offered by the Constituent College, the evaluation of learning achievement and the procedures for the certification of studies. It may also make recommendations to the Governing Board on these issues.

1.3.2. In accordance with articles 39 and 66 of the Act, the Commission of Studies makes a recommendation to the Board concerning the appointment, the renewal and long-term replacement of the Director General and of its Director of CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence.

1.3.3. The Commission of Studies may also advise the administration of CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence on any issue that could maintain, improve or develop its pedagogical life.

1.4. Mandate

The Commission of Studies must provide, to the administration of CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence, the Governing Board and the Board, its opinion on any matters within its jurisdiction:

Before being discussed by the Board or the Governing Board, the following subject matters must be submitted to the Commission:

a) The College’s Educational Project and Student Success Plan;
b) The proposed strategic plan of the Regional College on matters pertinent to the jurisdiction of the Commission;
c) Proposals for its institutional policy on the evaluation of learning achievements and procedures for granting diplomas;
d) Proposals for its institutional policy on the evaluation of programs of studies;
e) Program evaluation reports and program evaluation action plans;
f) Proposals on new programs of studies being considered by CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence;
g) Selection of learning activities that are within the jurisdiction of the College;
h) Proposals for the institutional policy on research;
i) Any proposed bylaw or policy relating to the rules, procedures, and criteria governing the admission and registration of students to CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence;
j) Program grids;
k) The Academic Calendar;
l) Proposed policies and bylaws on pedagogical matters;
m) Proposed policies and bylaws relating to student life;
n) Proposed policies related to pedagogy;
o) Proposed pedagogical policies related to the organization of educational activities (schedule, rooms, equipment);
p) Determination of criteria concerning the creation of departments or other groups as well as the establishment of its numbers;
q) Measures concerning the transfer of programs and agreements with the partner institutions;
r) The creation, the revision, the partial or total transfer, regionalisation and partial or total closure of programs of studies;
s) Monitoring of pedagogical research activities.

The Commission of Studies Policy was approved by the St. Lawrence Governing Board on May 27th, 2025. To consult the policy, click here.