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ENIC-NARICs Workshop ENIC-NARICs Workshop Introduction Introduction
Rolf Heusser, Chairman of ECA
Warsaw, 25 March 2010
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 2
ENIC-NARICs Workshop, Warsaw, 26/27 March 2010ENIC-NARICs Workshop, Warsaw, 26/27 March 2010
Welcome cordially!
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 3
ECA and ENIC-NARICs – Common visionsECA and ENIC-NARICs – Common visions
Contribute to the Bologna process Facilitate transborder recognition of individual
qualifications Enhance mobility of students and staff in Europe
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 4
MR -Agreements
The ECA Project – Phases I and II The ECA Project – Phases I and II
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Trust,Methodol.Knowledge
Team II
Qross-roads
ECA I ECA II2004 2007 2010
Time
WG 1-4output
Information exchange
Cooperation projects; external reviews
Common tools/instruments
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 5
Team II Project Team II Project –– Objectives Objectives
Develop an European method for simplified accreditation of joint programs (JP)
Explore the crossborder recognition of qualifications awarded by JPs
Extension of Qrossroads: web-based information on quality and learning outcomes of accredited programs/institutions
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 6
ENIC-NARICs Workshop – GoalsENIC-NARICs Workshop – Goals
Analysis and discussion of current recognition practices of qualifications awarded by JPs
Exchange of recognition methodologies in small groups, taking learning outcomes into account
Presentation of solutions: ingredients and conditions for simple recognition procedures
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 7
Joint Programs in the EHEAJoint Programs in the EHEA
JPs are on top of the European agenda > 100 Erasmus Mundus master programs Multiple problems with recognition of qualifications
awarded by JPs Challenges in the Accreditation/QA of JPs
=> hampering international cooperation and mobility of students in Europe
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 8
Problems with Recognition of Joint Programs Problems with Recognition of Joint Programs
Different national legislations Programs/qualifications which are not
incorporated into the national HE system Lack of transparent and adequate information of
HEI‘s with regard of qualifications, programs and responsible institutions
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 9
Challenges in Accreditation of Joint Programs Challenges in Accreditation of Joint Programs
Joint programs are confronted with different national QA regimes
There is no single QA/accreditation procedure Decisions may only have an influence on national
system
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 10
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ENIC/NARICs Workshop ENIC/NARICs Workshop Concluding remarks Concluding remarks
Rolf Heusser, Chairman of ECA
Warsaw, 26 March 2010
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 12
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 13
ENIC/NARIC‘s Workshop – ConclusionsENIC/NARIC‘s Workshop – Conclusions
The workshop showed complexity of JPs: they are neither plain national programs nor simply national degrees.
The workshop displayed good and bad examples The workshop identified possible pre-conditions
for successful recognition of qualifications awared by JPs
The workshop demonstrated the usefulness of close collaboration of QAA‘s with ENIC-NARICs
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 14
The „Magic Triangle“: Collaboration of ECA - ENIC/NARICThe „Magic Triangle“: Collaboration of ECA - ENIC/NARIC
Accreditationdecisions
LO - Assessment(NQF)
Recognition decisions
Transparency
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 15
Workshop – Proposals for HEIsWorkshop – Proposals for HEIs
Establish JPs in conformity with national legislation (institutions and programs have to be recognized as such)
Create guidelines at level of HEIs for establishing/offering JPs
Provide transparent and clear information about institutions, programs and qualifications; publish diploma supplement in European format and cover totality of programs
Create an European platform for HEI admission officers
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 16
Workshop – Proposals for Recognition CentersWorkshop – Proposals for Recognition Centers
Help to create legal provision that facilitate the recognition of joint programs
Create guidelines for establishing/offering JPs Create training seminars for HEIs, together with QAAs Continue the exchange of recognition methodologies and
of good and bad practices Disseminate findings of workshop
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 17
Workshop – Proposals for QAAsWorkshop – Proposals for QAAs
Develop an European methodology for simplified accreditation of JPs
Carry out and evaluate pilot studies; involvement of ENIC-NARICs
Create an European platform for questions around accreditation of JPs
Continue the fruitful and close cooperation with ENIC-NARICs
Titel van de presentatie | H.J. de Tuinman | 30 maart 2003Heusser /Warsaw/ 2010 | 18