McMaster University’s pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research is supported by strategic reviews to identify new opportunities for future growth and development. External reviews are an important means of promoting accountability and transparency across the university and are an opportunity to continuously improve academic excellence.
Assessment of current strengths and areas for attention, and a foundation for future planning in teaching, research and service.
Recommendations for enhancing the essential role the Office of the Registrar plays in supporting students, faculty and staff across the university.
Insights into the strengths of our community engagement efforts and opportunities for enhancing impact across our institution and Hamilton.
Report highlights opportunities to strengthen the impact of the ongoing work within the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Recommendations for positioning McMaster Continuing Education (MCE) as a central hub for lifelong learning and professional development.
Reports prepared by the four working groups convened in response to the 2022-23 Ombuds Office Annual Report.
Working group analysis and recommendations of policies and procedures surrounding teaching-stream faculty appointments.
Summary of findings and recommendations of investigation processes under three university policies.
Working Group recommendations to ensure McMaster’s budget model supports and incentivizes research.
Clear, deep strength of library employees identified in review, which highlights the strong service they offer to students, researchers, faculty and staff.
The budget structure works well and is appreciated for its transparency. The reviewers make recommendations to address financial challenges impacting the sector.
More students who disclose disabilities are attending McMaster and staying through to graduation. The review recommends enhancements to serve this generation of students and the next.
The external review of the Faculty of Engineering highlights its leadership, strengths in research, innovative teaching and efforts to promote inclusivity.
The External Review of the School of Graduate Studies makes recommendations to strengthen support for graduate programs and students.
The External Review of the Equity and Inclusion Office, McMaster University, identifies new opportunities for future development.
The Progress Review of the MacPherson Institute is a means to better understand recent changes and their impact across McMaster.