The CeQuInt Project: rationale, activities & intended outcomes Axel Aerden
A IMS : mutual recognition of accreditation & quality assurance decisions R ESULTS OF THIS COOPERATION : Code of good practice (2004) Principles for the selection of experts (2005) Principles for accreditation procedures regarding joint programmes (2007) Bilateral mutual recognition of accreditation agreements (2007) Qrossroads.eu (2008) Principles regarding learning outcomes in accreditation procedures (20010) Multilateral agreement regarding joint programmes (2011) R ESULTS OF THIS COOPERATION : Code of good practice (2004) Principles for the selection of experts (2005) Principles for accreditation procedures regarding joint programmes (2007) Bilateral mutual recognition of accreditation agreements (2007) Qrossroads.eu (2008) Principles regarding learning outcomes in accreditation procedures (20010) Multilateral agreement regarding joint programmes (2011)
Internationalisation in higher education? Curricula with an international orientation in content, aimed at preparing students for performing (professionally/socially) in an international and multicultural context and designed for domestic students as well as foreign students (Bremer & van der Wende, 1995) “The process of integrating an international, intercultural, or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of post-secondary education” (Knight, 2004) “Internationalisation of the curriculum is the incorporation of an international and intercultural dimension into the preparation, delivery and outcomes of a program of study” (Leask, 2009) 3
BORDERLESS ( INTER ) CONNECTED DISTINCTIVE QA & Accreditation Assessment of Internationalisation Quality and Internationalisation
TypeLevelInputPerspective UMBP BenchmarkingInstitution Data collection & self evaluation Internal & External IQR Indicators & AssessmentInstitution Data collection & self evaluation Internal & External CHE Indicators (& Ranking)Any unitData collectionInternal (& External) MINT Indicators (& Benchmarking)Any unitData collectionInternal (& External) IMPI Indicators (& Benchmarking)Any unitData collectionInternal (& External) HRK AssessmentInstitutionSelf evaluationExternal ACA AssessmentInstitution Data collection (& self evaluation) External NVAO Assessment Programme / Institution Self evaluationExternal Instruments to “measure” internationalisation
Aims & objectives To assess quality of internationalisation Quality assurance approach (in line with ESG) By peers Qualitative assessment not based on quantitative indicators Internationalisation’s impact on education To reward internationalisation Award of a Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation To enhance internationalisation Expert report with recommendations Good Practice Workshops Platform for sharing Good Practices
Envisaged benefits for HE Enhancement perspective Implementation internationalisation policies Internationalisation of curricula Sharing experiences & Benchmarking practices Qualitative standards – examplary practices Workshop on good practices Good practices in internationalisation platform
15 higher education institutions Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Spain, The Netherlands, UK 15 higher education institutions Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Spain, The Netherlands, UK Project groups Steering Group Stakeholders Group 2
Assessment methodology Training day
Pilot procedures
Dissemination & Exploitation 6
Intended outcomes Methodology to assess quality of internationalisation Frameworks, guidelines, templates, appeal procedure Methodology to award Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation Responsibilities for procedures and decision-making Good Practices in Internationalisation Platform Web portal and selection procedure