1. An institution might wish to have introduced JD in its policy documents (also explaining motivation) have developed a “template” agreement with partner institutions have developed its own policy for recognition of foreign components of the JDs which it is part of (normally automatic) have developed ways of proper description of the joint programmes in Diploma Supplements it issues to the graduates

2. Develop an institutional strategy with reference to QA measures, procedures for disengagement from JD and also consederation of labour market needs

3. An institution might wish to (contd.) have discussed the establishment of the JD with national HE governing bodies and with other HEIs to ensure that the JDs it develops are “legal” and recognized nationally have informed its National Recognition information centre (ENIC/NARIC) about its JDs so that the centre can answer questions asked by credential evaluators from other countries

4. A institutional/ learning agreement on JD cooperation might include: list of all partner institutions (mentioning their status), aims for the development of the particular JD programme, the (joint?) admission procedure to the joint program, conditions for graduation,

5. A institutional/ learning agreement on JD cooperation might include: formalities of degree-awarding procedure and issuing of degree certificate (“diploma”) In case of programmes leading to a profession (especially a regulated one): measures to ensure that graduates meet professional requirements in one/ several/ all countries concerned formalities of giving formal evidence to above

6. A institutional/learning agreement on JD cooperation might include: sharing tasks among the partners in –curriculum development, –practical establishing of joint programme, –practical tasks regarding admission and registration of students, –teaching, –use of languages, –practical placements, –preparation and defence of final thesis, –awarding and issuing the qualification,

7. A institutional/learning agreement on JD cooperation might include: sharing financial responsibilities among the partners, requirements for student mobility and practical arrangements for it, requirements for staff mobility and practical arrangements for it