Introduction to the TEAM II project Introduction to the TEAM II project Karl Dittrich Chairman of NVAO and Vice-Chair of ECA Thursday 10 June 2010, Graz.

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.