eqap presentation - referencing the pqaf to fhec qaf
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Fiji Higher Education Commission
Referencing FHEC QA Framework to PQAF
Akuila SavuQAPPA (E)Fiji Higher Education Commission
Overview*Introduction
*QA Approach in Fiji
*Legal Framework
*Mandated Functions
*Fiji Qualifications Framework
*Autonomy
*Reporting Line
*Strategic Alignment
*Vision, Mission & Values
*Organisation Chart
*Consultancy
*Processes
*Core Services
*Appeals
*Resources
*Summary
Introduction
• Sought external validation of FHEC’s processes• Benchmarked against National / International
Quality Standards
• 2014: Part of MoE for SEA (independent thereafter)• 2015: APQR (1st ever)• 2016: EQAP (currently underway)
QA Approach in Fiji
Legal Framework
Higher Education Promulgation 2008
Higher Education Regulations 2009
Higher Education (Qualification) Regulations 2010
Higher Education (Qualifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2013
Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC)
Autonomy
Higher Education
Promulgation 2008
Body Corporate
Establishment of
Commission
Written directions
from Minister
Commission reports
directly to Minister
Committee Reports
directly to Commission
Reporting Line
Minister of Education – Dr.
Mahendra Reddy
Fiji Higher Education
Commission
Fiji Qualifications Council and
other Commission Committees
FHEC Secretariat
Strategic AlignmentTertiary Education Strategy 2016 - 2020
(almost finalised, with MoE)
Strategic Development Plan 2016 – 2020 (finalised, to be launched soon)
Annual Business Plan
Section Plan
FIJI HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (FHEC)
VISIONFiji, a premier, world class higher education destination.
MISSIONTo ensure that HEIs pursue an indispensable level of quality, excellence and relevance in higher education that is globally competitive and internationally recognised.
Consultancy• Individual Consultants
– Dr. John Harre– Mrs. Elizabeth Clewley– Mr. Lynn Stanton– Mr. Viliame Rabici– Mr. Vivek Jain
• PINZ
• MFAT / TEC / NZQA / Careers NZ
• MQA
• HKCAAVQ
• YAHE / YHEEC
Process – QA Framework
•Recognition•Awarenesss of Policies•Review for Institutional Accreditation
•Registration
1. Institutional Accreditation
• Implementation of IQA in HEIs
•Funding Model/Compliance
•Self Assessment
2. Institutional Quality Assurance
System •National Qualifications (D&I)
•Programme Accreditation on the FQF
•Foreign Qualifications3. Programme Accreditation
•EER•CBT•Peer Review
4. External Evaluation and
Review •HEIs Capability in Self-Assessment
•Opportunities to allow PAA
5. Progamme Area Accreditation
(PAA)
•Atleast 7 years of continuous improvement (proven record)
6. Institutional Self - Accreditation
Core Services of FHEC
Accreditation Services
CommunicationNetwork
Qualifications and Standards
Development Capacity Building
Qualifications Registers and Records(ROL)
Advisory to Government’s
initiatives
Quality Assurance Monitor & SuperviseGov’t Funds to HEIs
Resources
• People
• MQR• Work Experience• Personal Attributes
• Physical• Financial (Govt & Donor)• ICT
– Mobility– Website– Social Media– Project Management
Tools– Feedback Tools– Information System
Appeals
• Representation• Set out in Section 20 (3
& 4) of HEP 08 and Sections 12, 34 (b), 44 (b) and 45
• Hear appeals to both Recognition and Registration (21 days)
• Commission
• Higher Education Appeals Tribunal (HEAT)
• Set out in Sections 41 – 43 of HEP 08 and Sections 46 – 52 of HER 09
• Three member Panel, Chair will be current or retired judge
• Yet to be formed (MoE)
FHEC Timeline2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
*HEAB established
*HEP 2008
*HER 2009 *FHEC established
*HE(Q)R 2010
Institutional Accreditation begins
FHEC website launched
TPAF Team joins FHEC
PINZ Consultation begins
Strategic Development Plan 2012 - 2015
Fiji Qualifications Framework launching
Completion of PINZ Consultation
Programme AccreditationBegins (1-6)
Funding Model Framework adopted
Revised Organisation Structure
Funding Model structure finalised
EER Trials commence
HE(Q)(A)R 2013
Institutional funding M&S commences
Committee for the Accreditation of University Qualifications(CAUQ) finalised (7-10)
APQN review
CAUQ Accreditation commences (10 programmes)
New Website launched
Record of Learning (ROL) data services
Completion of APQR Review – Substantially Compliant
Summary
• Comparable • Taken as minimum standards• Implementation / Application of
standards
• APQR 2015 used as a guide
Thank you
and
Vinaka Vakalevu