What is the Education Council?
The Education Council is VCC’s academic governance body. It oversees curriculum, education policies, and quality assurance. Members represent faculty, students, administrators, and support staff. They guide decisions that shape learning and uphold academic standards.
Standing committees
To support its work, the Education Council relies on three standing committees:
Curriculum committee
Chair: Todd Rowlatt
Curriculum Committee ensures that College curriculum development and revisions are consistent with approved processes and are undertaken in compliance with educational policies. The committee provides quality assurance to help ensure College curricula reflect sound pedagogical practices. Curriculum Committee is the first stop in the curriculum approval governance process, as its recommendations are formally considered by Education Council for approval or for advice to the Board of Governors.
Education policy committee
Chair: Emily Logan
Education Policy Committee is responsible for checking that all educational policies and procedures are thoroughly reviewed during the policy development and approval process. The committee reviews existing policies on a five-year cycle and supports the creation of new policies. Education Policy Committee acts in an advisory role to Education Council on all policy review-related matters.
Education quality committee
Chair: Andy Sellwood
Education Quality Committee (formerly Program Review & Renewal Committee/Education Quality Committee) guides fundamental aspects of educational quality at VCC, such as program review, program renewal, and curriculum development (CD) fund allocation. Members of the committee ensure these processes are clearly defined, and are dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in educational quality at VCC.
Learn more about VCC Education Council
Resources
We provide essential governance documents here:
- College and Institute Act
- Education Council Bylaws
- Election Rules
- myVCC EdCo Page (Employees)
- myVCC EdCo Page (Students)
- VCC Board of Governors
Get in touch
For questions about the Education Council, email edco@vcc.ca.