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Enhancing Institutional Reviews: Comparing Approaches and Outcomes

This study compares the internal and external review processes at two research institutions, highlighting the different approaches and outcomes. It delves into the roles of review centers and the impact on quality enhancement. The analysis explores the tension between central control and decentralization, aiming to improve review effectiveness. Join experts from Monash University and the University of Natal in this insightful evaluation of institutional review practices.

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Enhancing Institutional Reviews: Comparing Approaches and Outcomes

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  1. Improving reviews – can the centre hold? Jennifer Weir, Centre for Higher Education Quality, Monash University Denyse Webbstock, Quality Promotion Unit, University of Natal Jill Dixon, Centre for Higher Education Quality, Monash University ATN Evaluations and Assessment Conference

  2. Outline • Brief background to Reviews (Monash, UN) • Philosophy • Role of the centre and support for reviews • Concluding comments 25-26 November Jennifer Weir, Jill Dixon, Denyse Webbstock

  3. Background Multi campus research institutions Different histories and current context External quality assurance more recent in SA HEQC grants self accrediting status 25-26 November Jennifer Weir, Jill Dixon, Denyse Webbstock

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  5. Decentralisation Monash Central control UN Philosophy Similar - fitness for purpose, ownership, all responsible, self review, improvement, but Monash devolved approach in vision Different approach to self review 25-26 November Jennifer Weir, Jill Dixon, Denyse Webbstock

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  7. Role of the Centre Report(s) University of Natal annual self-review process Programme self evaluation(s) Report School self-evaluation Monash University 5-yearly review process Programme self evaluation (5 yr cycle) School self evaluation (5 yr cycle) Faculty self evaluation (5 yr cycle) Dean Feedback Faculty Follow up University of Natal 5-yearly external process Self-review document 5 X School self evaluation reports 5 X Dean and Faculty responses External review Improvement Report 5-yearly external School review organised by QPU Unit Head & Dean 5-yearly external institutional review by HEQC University Quality Development Committee Monash University 5-yearly external process All operational units review on 5-year cycle 5-yearly external institutional review by AUQA

  8. Tension: efficiency vs. ownership Central control UN Standardization Decentralisation Monash 25-26 November Jennifer Weir, Jill Dixon, Denyse Webbstock

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  10. Response • Enhancing the skills of the self review team • Monash: review planner, flowchart, guidelines • Natal: ‘Toolkit’-guides, overheads, CD • Enhance the learning experience • Greater number of people skilled in process 25-26 November Jennifer Weir, Jill Dixon, Denyse Webbstock

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  12. Concluding comments • Two institutions with differing internal & external contexts • Similar imperative for reviews • Different approaches 25-26 November Jennifer Weir, Jill Dixon, Denyse Webbstock

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  14. Questions How do we establish whether each is successful? What is your experience of the central vs. the devolved? 25-26 November Jennifer Weir, Jill Dixon, Denyse Webbstock

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