Vancouver Community College (VCC, the College) is committed to offering programs and courses that are current, relevant, effective, sustainable, and evaluated through the governance review process.

This policy establishes a comprehensive, respectful and timely process for the suspension and discontinuance of programs at VCC in accordance with the College's values, vision, and strategic priorities.

Under the College and Institute Act Section 19(1)(d) and Section 23(1)(e), the Board of Governors holds authority to determine courses or programs to be offered or cancelled at the institution, and Education Council has an advisory role to the Board on the development of educational policy for the cancellation of programs.