1. 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

2. Content 1.TEAM I 2.Aims of TEAM II 3.TEAM II partners 4.TEAM II: Time line and structure 5.Definitions of joint programme and joint degree 6.Joint programmes and ECA 7.Principles for accreditation of joint programmes 8.Methodology for single accreditation of joint programmes

3. TEAM I Project of ECA Timeline October 2006 – September 2008 Achievements Observation missions & observation reports Comparative analyses Qrossroads: our online information tool Publications: ECAs report for London Communique and Barcelona conference report Promoting mutual recognition of accreditation decisions

4. Aims 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

5. TEAM 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 5

6. TEAM 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

7. Definitions 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)

8. A A Accreditation of joint programmes? Recognition cooperation & agreements Countries involved in ECA - TEAM I Signed mutual recognition agreements Letters of Intent Additional countries in ECA - TEAM II A A Joint programmes & ECA Current situation Quality assurance and/or accreditation National competencies Multiple QA/accreditation procedures Recognition of the qualification/diploma National competencies Not necessarily recognised in all countries concerned 8

9. A A Accreditation of joint programmes Recognition cooperation & agreements Countries involved in ECA - TEAM I Signed mutual recognition agreements Letters of Intent Additional countries in ECA - TEAM II A A Joint programmes & ECA Single accreditation procedure Accreditation decision Accreditation in all national systems -Principles for accreditation procedures re. joint progr. 9

10. Principles for accreditation of joint programmes To increase mutual trust and transparency Joint 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

11. Principles 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 institutions accreditation

12. Methodology 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.