1. Framework implementation & institutional quality assurance 8 June 2007 by Axel Aerden International Policy Advisor

2. Framework implementation & institutional quality assurance | 2 I.Introduction of accreditation -Strong institutional autonomy (NL & FL) -Nationally recognised degrees -Trust -Transparency -Emergence of the private sector in HE  °Accreditation -National motives -International perspective

3. Framework implementation & institutional quality assurance | 3 I.Introduction of accreditation -National degrees -Degree awarding power  1.Recognition of HEI 2.(Initial) accreditation  Inclusion of the programme in the national register  Registered programmes can award recognised degrees

4. Framework implementation & institutional quality assurance | 4 II.NVAO’s scope of work -Recognition of new higher education institutions -Initial accreditation -(new) programmes that want to offer a recognised degree -Accreditation -programmes that already offer a recognised degree -all bachelor and master’s programmes -Publication of assessed programmes (online database) and recognised programmes (FL) -Internationalisation

5. Framework implementation & institutional quality assurance | 5 III.NVAO’s procedures & methodologies -Frameworks -Open and generic approach -Institutional autonomy -Assessment in line with institutional choices on the basis of the relevant framework -Programme level -Institutional level -(Initial) accreditation decision -Fixed period of accreditation for a programme  How to ensure quality with a long term perspective?

6. Framework implementation & institutional quality assurance | 6 IV.Internal quality assurance system -Standard: Internal quality assurance system -The curricula are periodically evaluated in the light of verifiable objectives and other measures. -Standard: Improvement measures -The outcomes of the evaluation form the basis of verifiable measures for improvement that contribute to the achievement of the objectives. -Standard: Involvement of staff, students, alumni & relevant professional field -…actively involved in internal quality assurance

7. Framework implementation & institutional quality assurance | 7 Thank you More information More information: http://www.nvao.net