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Independent Quality Assurance for Degree Programmes in Russia. Nadezda Kamynina Moscow state university of geodesy and cartography. Background and TEMPUS influence. Lack of a sound QA methodology Lack of well-defined QA criteria
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Independent Quality Assurance for Degree Programmes in Russia NadezdaKamynina Moscow state university of geodesy and cartography ZAGREB 12-13 JUNE, 2014
Background and TEMPUS influence Lack of a sound QA methodology Lack of well-defined QA criteria Domination of compulsory proceedings based on adopted regulations Need for dynamic QA experts training ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
IQA TEMPUS Project: involvement of various stakeholders Various types of HEIs (EU+RU) Accreditation agency RF Ministry of Education and Science Independent experts ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
IQA TEMPUS Project Comparative analysis Capacity building of RU HEI by means of a new QA system EU 2020 strategy International QA standards ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
Comparative analysis • Different countries – different approaches • Questionnaire development – most important is to ask the right question • Where internal QA meets external QA • Key actors ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
National level (ACCREDITATION) Legal framework, External level QA ? INTERNAL LEVEL QA Model in Russia ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
Bridging the gap between national and international dimension of QA in Russia ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
Models and standards of internal QA at Russian HEIs in international dimension • ISO 9000, EFQM, ENQA standards and guidelines etc. • Local guidelines based on the national legislation • Local guidelines based on EU practices ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
National legal framework and Guidelines for QA • Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation” • National Agencies’ guidelines (Variety) • Rationale: • Rigid standards and bureaucratic guidelines, but no holistic and systemic procedures • Common principles that cover the diversity are needed, as well as reference points rather than a detailed methodology • NOT Underlining the responsibility of HEIs for quality improvement ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
Quality assurance infrastructure:national or international? • Relevant groups • Academic staff • Non-academic staff • Students • Relevant tools • Relevant methodology • Sustainability ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
Quality assurance obstacles/Debate points Unification of internal QA criteria on the national level Harmonisation with international QA practice Application of various models and standards Bridging the gap between academic and non-academic staff Flexible approach, standards and procedures relevant for diversity of institutions and programs ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014
Thank you for your attention ZAGREB 11-13 JUNE, 2014