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BEPIQUA PROJECT

The BEPIQUA project conducted surveys via email and on-site visits to assess the implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) systems in universities. The email questionnaire received 26 responses, and 14 on-site visits were realized. The findings reveal that while many foundational requirements for QA exist, only 10% of universities have established QA systems. A majority express a strong desire to improve QA, supported by institutional recognition of quality culture. Key objectives and conclusions highlight the importance of collaboration and redefined roles in promoting effective QA practices.

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BEPIQUA PROJECT

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  1. BEPIQUA PROJECT SURVEY RESULTSEMAIL & ON-SITE VISITS

  2. PROJECT SURVEYS BEPIQUA PROJECT: Two surveys: • Email questionnaire (26 replies out of possible 40) • On-site visits (5 foreseen in project, 14 realised)

  3. PROJECT SURVEYS – FIGURE 1

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  11. PROJECT SURVEYS – FIGURE 9

  12. ON-SITE SURVEY OBJECTIVES • To determine the extent of implementation of a QA system • To assess whether the need for establishing a QA system is appreciated • To evaluate whether there exists an institutional “Quality Culture”, which wouldfacilitate the implementation of a QA system • To ascertain the possibility of promoting the realisation of a QA system

  13. EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF QA • A lot of the basic requirements exist, particularly statistics and IT • QA Concept known • 10% of UNICA universities have a QA system • National environment and Bologna process are “driving” implementation of QA systems • Generally TQM NOT available • International collaboration should be part of QA system (even where QA exists, IR not included)

  14. LEVEL OF DESIRE FOR ESTABLISHING QA • This is high, a lot of Universities already have a “reporting of goals” system • Top management aware of QA and pertinent policy formulation forthcoming • Desire for evaluating performance and facilitating decision-making

  15. PREVAILING “QUALITY CULTURE” (QC) • 90% of Universities reported that “QC” exists • Actions (Bologna process, national regulations etc) in place which strengthen QC • Why is there an existing QC?: because people believe in professionalism, have self confidence, wish to serve, want transparency, desire comparability

  16. POSSIBILITY FOR ESTABLISHING QA SYSTEM • Supported by big majority of institutions • Realisation in the near future considered possible • Has support of staff involved • Acceptance of new working methods and approaches required • Recognition of the need for improving performance

  17. GENERAL CONCLUSIONS • International collaboration no longer limited to mobility • In most Universities IR “centrally” controlled • IR funding exists as well as a “reporting” system • IRO and VR/IR play a central role in formulating IR policy • Need to redefine IRO “core activities” in order to meet new environment

  18. GENERAL CONCLUSIONS • EC funding for IR mainly from EU programmes • IR performance is NOT measured • The preconditions required for “Quality Culture” appear to exist • Concept of “Benchmarks” and “Performance Indicators” are known but in the vast majority NOT used and particularly for IR

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