| 1. Simplify the Core Courses for Science Programs. |
This appears to have been a misinterpretation. Essentially all students graduating with the BSc(gen) degree have completed the same mandatory non-Science courses as ROTP students graduating with other Science degrees. |
Dean of Science |
Completed |
| 2. Specify year levels for courses at year 2 and above. |
Review requirements in the context of ERC recommendation. After review, the Dean will request that a statement be added to the undergraduate calendar that 10 of the 30 credits required to graduate must be at the senior level so that program requirements are consistent with similar RMC degree programs. |
Dean of Science |
Dec 2023 |
| 3. Assess the need for the program beyond RMC. |
Strike a decanal committee to study the role of the BSc (Gen) program in the 4-pillar context and perform a cost/benefit study of offering additional courses via RMC Online. |
Dean of Science, Dept Heads, VPA |
Dec 2024 |
| 4. Consider changing the name of the program to reflect its military focus. |
As discussed, changing the name would be likely to cause confusion. A review by the Dean of Science found that the name is fully consistent with programs at other Canadian Universities that serve the same purpose and have equivalent requirements and timelines. |
Dean of Science |
Completed |
| 5. Increase the variety of courses offered. |
As discussed, alternation of elective courses already occurs due to programmatic requirements. A plan for Science course offerings for the BSc(Gen) degree out to the 2025-26 AY has been provided to the BSc(Gen) program representative detailing the alternating courses. |
Dean of Science, Dept Heads |
Completed |
| 6. Increase the transparency of the program. |
Discuss potential methods to increase awareness of the BSc(Gen) program to non-ROTP learners by the decanal committee discussed in recommendation #3. |
Committee initiated by the Dean. |
Dec 2024 |
| 7. Hire more full time faculty to support the program. |
As discussed, hiring of faculty must be justified by the requirements of the 4-year BSc programs. Currently, new indeterminate faculty are hired as faculty retire. |
VPA and Dean |
Completed |