Main highlights from the conference on “PROMOTING QUALITY CULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER DNIESTR/NISTRU” 2010 11 18

Flashback General framework of the cooperation and the steps forward Quality as a lingua franca – recognizing and valuing the differences Quality as a state of mind, leading to the quality culture

Shared responsibility And primary responsibility within institution! University leadership Academic staff Students Balance: academic freedom and responding to the society needs Balance: quality enhancement and accountability The role of EHEA tools and practices (ESG, EQAR)

General observations Institutional diversity to be respected; Different practices – same challenges (e.g. feedback system); Sharing power and responsibilities (governance, teaching);