structural comparison of quality assurance systems in europe and the united states
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Structural Comparison of Quality Assurance Systems in Europe and the United States. Christopher Vinger, Berkeley College 30 th Annual EAIR Forum Copenhagen, Denmark. Overview. US model of quality assurance European model of quality assurance Comparison of QA structures - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Christopher Vinger, Berkeley College30th Annual EAIR ForumCopenhagen, Denmark
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US model of quality assurance
European model of quality assurance
Comparison of QA structures
Comparison of QA processes
Discussion
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Explicit representation of various constituent groups in EHEA, while US has more restricted participation
Tensions between state and national policy interests (US)
Tensions between national and supra-national policy interests (EHEA)
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Differing levels of influence of various policy actors
Implications for continued or growing institutional autonomy
QA processes focused on accountability or quality improvement – what is the appropriate mix?
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ENQA approach as purposeful response to globalisation pressures?
Diversity of US institution types often leads to disparate strategies, creating winners and losers in globalisation
Comments, critiques, observations, and thoughts?
Contact info:Christopher [email protected] x1110