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Introduction to the TEAM II projectIntroduction to the TEAM II project
•Karl Dittrich
•Chairman of NVAO and Vice-Chair of ECA
•Thursday 10 June 2010, Graz
ContentContent
1. TEAM I2. Aims of TEAM II3. TEAM II partners4. TEAM II: Time line and structure5. Definitions of joint programme and joint degree6. Joint programmes and ECA7. Principles for accreditation of joint programmes8. Methodology for single accreditation of joint
programmes
TEAM ITEAM I
• Project of ECA• Timeline• October 2006 – September 2008
• Achievements • Observation missions & observation reports• Comparative analyses • Qrossroads: our online information tool• Publications: ECA’s report for London Communique and
Barcelona conference report “Promoting mutual recognition of accreditation decisions”
Aims of TEAM IIAims of TEAM II
• European methodology for single accreditation (quality assessment) procedures regarding joint programmes• Facilitating ENIC/NARICs for sharing good practices
regarding the recognition of qualifications from joint programmes• Presentation by ENIC-NARICs on Friday
• Transparent information on the quality assessment and learning outcomes of joint programmes (via Qrossroads)• Presentation by Axel Aerden on Friday
TEAM II partnersTEAM II partners
• NVAO, NL & FL
• ÖAR, Austria
• FHR, Austria
• EVA, Denmark
• CTI, France
• AHPGS, Germany
• ZEVA, Germany
• HAC, Hungary
• PKA, Poland
• ENIC/NARIC, Poland
• ANECA, Spain
- Associated
- OAQ, Switzerland
- Other ECA members
- GAC, Germany
- FIBAA, Germany
- NOKUT, Norway
- SQAA, Slovenia
- Other agencies (Qrossroads)
- ACE Denmark
- ASHE, Croatia
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TEAM II: Time line and structureTEAM II: Time line and structure
• Timeline• October 2008 – September 2010
• Structure• ECA Management Group: Monitors the project• TEAM Steering Group: Manages the activities• ECA Working groups: Input of content• TEAM Focus Group: ENIC/NARICs• TEAM Stakeholder Group: EUA, EURASHE, ESU
Definitions of joint programme and joint degreeDefinitions of joint programme and joint degree
• A joint programme is a programme offered jointly by different higher education institutions irrespective of the degree (joint, multiple and double) awarded (ECA Principles for accreditation procedures regarding joint programmes)
• Joint degree: A joint diploma issued by the institutions offering a joint programme in place of all the national diplomas, attesting the successful completion of this joint programme(ENQA TEEP II project)
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AAccreditation of joint programmes?
Recognition cooperation & agreements
Countries involved in ECA - TEAM I
Signed mutual recognition agreements
Letters of Intent
Additional countries in ECA - TEAM IIA
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Joint programmes & ECAJoint programmes & ECA
Current situation►Quality assurance and/or accreditation
National competencies Multiple QA/accreditation procedures
►Recognition of the qualification/diplomaNational competencies Not necessarily recognised in all countries concerned
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AAccreditation of joint programmes
Recognition cooperation & agreements
Countries involved in ECA - TEAM I
Signed mutual recognition agreements
Letters of Intent
Additional countries in ECA - TEAM IIA
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Joint programmes & ECAJoint programmes & ECA
Single accreditation procedure
Accreditation decision
Accreditation in all national systems
- Principles for accreditation procedures re. joint progr.
- Principles for accreditation procedures re. joint progr.
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Principles for accreditation of joint programmesPrinciples for accreditation of joint programmes
To increase mutual trust and transparencyJoint programmes are included in MR agreements Information sharing and transparency• Agencies inform each other• Legal situation & status of degree
Composition of expert panel• Particular emphasis on international experience
Assessment process• Totality of programme included in information, site visit and
assessment by panel• Include at least 1 observer of other agency
Principles for accreditation of joint programmes/2Principles for accreditation of joint programmes/2
Accreditation decision• Based on assessment of totality of joint programme• Communication of decision to other involved agencies
Similar principles for the QA of joint programmes through institutional accreditation• Agencies should inform accredited institutions that they are
expected to quality assure new joint programmes with a rigour equivalent to that which provided the basis of the institution‘s accreditation
Methodology for single accreditation of JPsMethodology for single accreditation of JPs
Joint programmes should be able to apply for one single accreditation procedure replacing the different national procedures.
The TEAM II project is aiming at developing a European methodology for accreditation procedures regarding joint programmes.