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Structural Comparison of Quality Assurance Systems in Europe and the United States

Structural Comparison of Quality Assurance Systems in Europe and the United States. Christopher Vinger, Berkeley College 30 th Annual EAIR Forum Copenhagen, Denmark. Overview. US model of quality assurance European model of quality assurance Comparison of QA structures

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Structural Comparison of Quality Assurance Systems in Europe and the United States

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  1. Structural Comparison of Quality Assurance Systems in Europe and the United States Christopher Vinger, Berkeley College 30th Annual EAIR Forum Copenhagen, Denmark

  2. Overview • US model of quality assurance • European model of quality assurance • Comparison of QA structures • Comparison of QA processes • Discussion

  3. United States Quality Assurance Model

  4. European Higher Education Area Quality Assurance Model

  5. QA Structures and Processes • Explicit representation of various constituent groups in EHEA, while US has more restricted participation • Tensions between state and national policy interests (US) • Tensions between national and supra-national policy interests (EHEA)

  6. Implications • Differing levels of influence of various policy actors • Implications for continued or growing institutional autonomy • QA processes focused on accountability or quality improvement – what is the appropriate mix?

  7. Discussion • ENQA approach as purposeful response to globalisation pressures? • Diversity of US institution types often leads to disparate strategies, creating winners and losers in globalisation • Comments, critiques, observations, and thoughts? Contact info: Christopher Vinger cjv@berkeleycollege.edu 212-986-4343 x1110

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