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Main highlights from the conference on “PROMOTING QUALITY CULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER DNIESTR/NISTRU”. 2010 11 18. Flashback. General framework of the cooperation and the steps forward Quality as a lingua franca – recognizing and valuing the differences
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Main highlights from the conference on “PROMOTING QUALITY CULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER DNIESTR/NISTRU” 2010 11 18
Flashback • General framework of the cooperation and the steps forward • Quality as a lingua franca – recognizing and valuing the differences • Quality as a state of mind, leading to the quality culture
Shared responsibility And primary responsibility within institution! • University leadership • Academic staff • Students Balance: academic freedom and responding to the society needs Balance: quality enhancement and accountability The role of EHEA tools and practices (ESG, EQAR)
General observations • Institutional diversity to be respected; • Different practices – same challenges (e.g. feedback system); • Sharing power and responsibilities (governance, teaching);