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Recognition of qualifications

14 March 2011. Recognition of qualifications. Axel Aerden. Degree and accreditation mills by region. Source : Cohen, E.B., Winch, R. , Diploma and Accreditation Mills: New Trends in Credential Abuse , March 2011. Criteria taken into account for recognition.

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Recognition of qualifications

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  1. 14 March 2011 Recognition of qualifications Axel Aerden

  2. Degree and accreditation mills by region Source: Cohen, E.B., Winch, R. , Diploma and Accreditation Mills: New Trends in Credential Abuse, March 2011

  3. Criteria taken into account for recognition Source: Aerden, A., Reczulska, H. , The recognition of qualifications awarded by joint programmes, May 2010

  4. Main sources of information for recognition Source: Aerden, A., Reczulska, H. , The recognition of qualifications awarded by joint programmes, May 2010

  5. Aims: • Mutual recognition of accreditation & quality assurance decisions • Dissemination of experiences with accreditation(-like) practices • Provision of transparent information on quality • Facilitation of internationalisation of institutions and students Mutual recognition accreditation decisions Signed agreementsLetters of Intent Joint declaration regarding the automatic recognition of qualifications Aim: if preconditions are met, degrees awarded by accredited institutions and/or accredited programmes should be automatically accepted in the countries concerned Results: • Code of good practice (2004) • Principles for the selection of experts (2005) • Principles for accreditation procedures regarding joint programmes (2007) • Mutual recognition agreements (2007) • Qrossroads.eu (2008) • Principles regarding learning outcomes in accreditation procedures (2009) Participants: • Partners • Observers

  6. ECA External Use of ECTS Mutual understanding of accreditation organisations Use of Diploma Supplements Mutual recognition of accreditation procedures Lisbon Recognition Convention Mutual recognition of accreditation results Compatible NQFs – overarching QFs Mutual recognition of accreditation decisions QUALIFICATIONS AREA ECA’s roadmap towards a qualifications area Recognition Bodies Mutual understanding of Recognition Bodies Mutual understanding of recognition procedures Mutual recognition of recognition procedures Mutual recognition of qualifications Pilot Project  even more difficult than expected

  7. TEAM2 Project (2008 – 2010) Accreditation of joint programmes Single accreditation procedure Principles for accreditation procedures regardingjoint programmes Accreditation decision Accreditation in all national systems Recognition of qualifications of joint programmes? • “All ENIC-NARICs agree that a joint programme needs to be quality assured and/or accredited.” Source: Aerden, A., Reczulska, H. , The recognition of qualifications awarded by joint programmes, May 2010

  8. JOQAR Project (2010 – 2013) • Quality assurance and accreditation • The development of a multilateral recognition agreement regarding QA and accreditation results • The establishment of a European coordination point for external QA and accreditation of joint programmes • Recognition • Awareness-raising among HEIs and joint programmes about ENIC-NARICs’ expectations • ENIC-NARIC guidelines regarding the recognition of degrees awarded by joint programmes • Transparent information provision regarding Erasmus Mundus programmes

  9. Generic measures to foster recognition • National authorities • National registers of recognised higher education • Including Quality assurance (& accreditation) • HE institutions • Degrees with diploma supplements • National / European templates and good practices • Linked to national register of recognised higher education • QA/A Agencies • Transparent publication of results of external QA procedures (incl. learning outcomes) • National databases: register of accredited programmes and/or institutions • Regional register (e.g.www.qrossroads.eu)

  10. ECA measures to foster mutual recognition • “Do no harm”-principle • Respect for national competencies & legal frameworks • Co-operate across borders where possible • External QA which takes into account: • National qualifications framework • Learning outcomes • Transparent publication of results of external QA procedures (incl. learning outcomes) • National database: register of accredited programmes and/or institutions • European register: www.qrossroads.eu

  11. Measures to foster mutual recognition • Real application of Lisbon Recognition Convention • The art of using learning outcomes • Programme design • Quality assurance & accreditation • Degree & diploma supplement • Recognition procedures • National qualification frameworks • European and cross-border compatibility • Verifiable and transparent • National registers of recognised higher education • Quality assurance (& accreditation) • Learning outcomes

  12. a.aerden@nvao.net | www.ecaconsortium.net | www.qrossroads.eu ?All relevant publications: http://www.ecaconsortium.net

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