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The CeQuInt Project: rationale , activities & intended outcomes. Axel Aerden. Aims: mutual recognition of accreditation & quality assurance decisions. Results of this cooperation : Code of good practice (2004) Principles for the selection of experts (2005)
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The CeQuInt Project: rationale, activities & intended outcomes Axel Aerden
Aims: mutual recognition of accreditation & quality assurance decisions • Results of this cooperation: • Code of good practice (2004) • Principles for the selection of experts (2005) • Principles for accreditation procedures regarding joint programmes (2007) • Bilateral mutual recognition of accreditation agreements (2007) • Qrossroads.eu (2008) • Principles regarding learning outcomes in accreditation procedures (20010) • Multilateral agreement regarding joint programmes (2011)
Internationalisation in higher education? • Curricula with an international orientation in content, aimed at preparing students for performing (professionally/socially) in an international and multicultural context and designed for domestic students as well as foreign students (Bremer & van der Wende, 1995) • “The process of integrating an international, intercultural, or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of post-secondary education” (Knight, 2004) • “Internationalisation of the curriculum is the incorporation of an international and intercultural dimension into the preparation, delivery and outcomes of a program of study” (Leask, 2009)
Quality and Internationalisation borderless (inter)connected distinctive QA & Accreditation Assessment of Internationalisation
Aims & objectives • To assess quality of internationalisation • Quality assurance approach (in line with ESG) • By peers • Qualitative assessment • not based on quantitative indicators • Internationalisation’s impact on education • To reward internationalisation • Award of a Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation • To enhance internationalisation • Expert report with recommendations • Good Practice Workshops • Platform for sharing Good Practices
Envisaged benefits for HE • Enhancement perspective • Implementation internationalisation policies • Internationalisation of curricula • Sharing experiences & Benchmarking practices • Qualitative standards – examplary practices • Workshop on good practices • Good practices in internationalisation platform
15 higher education institutions • Belgium, • Denmark, • Finland, • Germany, • Italy, • Lithuania, • Norway, • Poland, • Spain, • The Netherlands, • UK Project groups Steering Group Stakeholders Group
Assessment methodology Training day
Intended outcomes • Methodology to assess quality of internationalisation • Frameworks, guidelines, templates, appeal procedure • Methodology to award Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation • Responsibilities for procedures and decision-making • Good Practices in Internationalisation Platform • Web portal and selection procedure
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