Welcome to the 2025-2026 Academic Year!
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This short introduction video provides basic COMMS introductory information for Chairs, Program Coordinators, and Course Writers: COMMS3.0 Intro Video
WEEKLY SCHEDULES (FORMERLY CSIs)
Various templates are available and customized to different course modalities, including hybrid. These can be accessed through the Learning & Teaching Services website:
Weekly Schedule | Learning and Teaching Services (LTS)
Global cultural dates that can help with planning Weekly Schedules can be found here.
Spring 2026 COURSE OUTLINE APPROVAL DEADLINES
March 16, 2026
COURSE WRITER DUE DATE – All 26 Spring course outlines to be submitted to Program Coordinators
March 23, 2026
PROGRAM COORDINATOR DUE DATE – All 26 Spring course outlines to be submitted to Chairs/Academic Managers
March 30, 2026
CHAIR/ACADEMIC MANAGER DUE DATE – All 26 Spring course outlines must be approved
** April 13, 2026** Student timetables released in ACSIS for Spring 2026
ALL courses scheduled for Spring 2026 delivery will have course outlines approved and available in ACSIS with student timetables.
COMMS (Course Outline Mapping and Management System) provides a web-based course outline editor for the creation of course outlines. COMMS will map course learning requirements against program standards (vocational, essential employability, general education as applicable). Those who are preparing course outlines are also prompted to ensure that the alignment between course learning requirements and evaluation tools is in place. AA26: Course Outlines and Course Section Information
2025-2026 Timelines and Deadlines: rollover to the new academic year, course outline review and approval: COMMS Timelines 2025-2026