Strategic reviews
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.
Information Box Group
Teaching-Stream Faculty Report Report Recommendations
Working group analysis and recommendations of policies and procedures surrounding teaching-stream faculty appointments.
Review of Investigation Processes Investigation Processes Review
Summary of findings and recommendations of investigation processes under three university policies.
Budget Model Working Group Report Support for Research
Working Group recommendations to ensure McMaster’s budget model supports and incentivizes research.
McMaster Libraries Budget Review Library Review
Clear, deep strength of library employees identified in review, which highlights the strong service they offer to students, researchers, faculty and staff.
University Budget Model Review Budget Model Review
The budget structure works well and is appreciated for its transparency. The reviewers make recommendations to address financial challenges impacting the sector.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) SAS Review
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.
Faculty of Engineering Engineering Review
The external review of the Faculty of Engineering highlights its leadership, strengths in research, innovative teaching and efforts to promote inclusivity.
School of Graduate Studies (SGS) SGS Review
The External Review of the School of Graduate Studies makes recommendations to strengthen support for graduate programs and students.
Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) EIO Review
The External Review of the Equity and Inclusion Office, McMaster University, identifies new opportunities for future development.
MacPherson Institute MacPherson Review
The Progress Review of the MacPherson Institute is a means to better understand recent changes and their impact across McMaster.