1. Training Seminar on Implementation of Effective Quality Assurance Systems in Romanian Higher Education Institutions Sinaia, April 1-3, 2009 ARACIS’ policy on standards for evaluation of quality management systems at universities Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support PHARE TVET RO2006/018-147.04.01.02.01.03.01 Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MoERI/ NCVETD - PIU

2. The importance of University strategic management A developmental factor for institutional autonomy; A tool for institutional adaptation to rapid changes, supporting long term planning Assisting in change management A generator of sustainable competitive advantages for the university Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support PHARE TVET RO2006/018-147.04.01.02.01.03.01 Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MoERI/ NCVETD - PIU

3. External evaluation for improved quality management- core aspects C1- Quality assurance strategies and procedures –The university has a quality assurance policy and action plan for achieving its goals and objectives (I.P.C.1.1.2); –The university has a formal quality structure: a central commission and sub-commissions at the level of study programmes (I.P.C.1.1.1) Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support PHARE TVET RO2006/018-147.04.01.02.01.03.01 Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MoERI/ NCVETD - PIU

4. External evaluation for improved quality management- core aspects (2) C.2.Procedures for design, monitoring and periodic review of programmes –The rules exist and are operational (I.P.C.2.1.1); –The procedures ensure the link between certification of student learning achievement and the qualification which is awarded (I.P.C.2.1.2) Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support PHARE TVET RO2006/018-147.04.01.02.01.03.01 Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MoERI/ NCVETD - PIU

5. External evaluation for improved quality management- core aspects (3) C.3. Fair and transparent procedures for assessment of student progress and achievement –Clear assessment rules and procedures, consistently applied (what about the associated criteria?) –Assessment of students is clearly linked to the intended learning outcomes and the associated teaching methods for their achievement Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support PHARE TVET RO2006/018-147.04.01.02.01.03.01 Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MoERI/ NCVETD - PIU

6. C4- Internal procedures for evaluation of the teaching staff quality –Staff/student ratio; –Peer review; –Student feedback on teaching quality; –Evaluation by the university managers Staff development arrangements not considered? External evaluation for improved quality management- core aspects (4) Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support PHARE TVET RO2006/018-147.04.01.02.01.03.01 Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MoERI/ NCVETD - PIU

7. External evaluation for improved quality management- core aspects (5) C5- Learning resources C6- Data and Information Management C7- Information to the public about the programmes C8- Design and implementation of a self- evaluation process focused on quality assurance and quality enhancement Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support PHARE TVET RO2006/018-147.04.01.02.01.03.01 Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MoERI/ NCVETD - PIU

8. In conclusion: ARACIS standards for quality management: A strong quality assurance and quality enhancement commitment Clear link to ESG for quality assurance of higher education institutions Based on an explicit legal framework Highly demanding: can universities do all these? Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support PHARE TVET RO2006/018-147.04.01.02.01.03.01 Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MoERI/ NCVETD - PIU