Curriculum and Planning

Office of the Vice-Provost, Curriculum and Planning

The Office of the Vice-Provost, Curriculum and Planning provides leadership in teaching, curriculum development, and experiential learning while supporting the Provost and Vice-President, Academic in strategic planning and institutional quality assurance. With oversight over Open Acadia, Career and Experiential Learning, and the growth of teaching and curriculum development, the Office advances evidence-informed, learner-centred teaching, strengthens digital and accessible learning supports, and champions compliance with provincial and regional requirements. Through these efforts, we foster innovation and inclusive excellence to ensure Acadia continues to offer transformative educational experiences.

Areas of Strategic Focus for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:

1. Curriculum Innovation and Excellence: Supporting learner-centred curriculum design, program-level learning outcomes, and the development of core institutional competencies.

2. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Leading the MPHEC Quality Assurance Monitoring Second Cycle Review and advancing institutional QA frameworks.

3. Enhanced Digital Learning Support: Expanding faculty training and support for Moodle to strengthen student engagement.

4. Teaching Assistant Training and Development: Providing robust professional development, training modules, and recognition for TAs as integral partners in student learning.

5. Accessible Teaching Practices: Promoting universal design for learning (UDL) and accessibility training in alignment with provincial standards.

6. Experiential Learning Opportunities: Support faculties in integrating experiential learning into curricular programming and advancing student career readiness.

Through these initiatives, the Office of the Vice-Provost, Curriculum and Planning is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusivity, ensuring that Acadia University continues to provide a transformative education for all students.

 

TA Training and Professional Development

The TA training program provides an opportunity for TAs to prepare for their assistantship and take part in professional development. The workshops are a worthwhile and fun experience for TAs, faculty and staff across campus.

TAs who attend three workshops during the TA Day and complete an Intro to TAing module on Moodle will be paid for their time (five hours) and will receive a certificate of completion for their TA training.

The TA Day and TA Training is sponsored by the Office of the Vice-Provost, Curriculum and Planning.

The Virtual Maple League Teaching and Learning Centre (V_MLTLC)

The Maple League is dedicated to building a network of teaching champions that will enhance learning and teaching for many members of our diverse communities. This network includes emerging leaders and novice practitioners as well as experienced teachers and leaders in each department and program to build networks of grassroots support and engagement.

Learn more about the Maple League's initiatives!

 

 

 

Connect with our team

If you have inquiries, concerns, or wish to discuss our programs and services, do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to support you. You can contact us by email at teaching@acadiau.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!