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Visionary Strategies for Competence in Degree Programmes at Innovative Universities

This document outlines a strategic vision for universities of applied sciences, emphasizing R&D-based learning and societal integration. It highlights the importance of student-centered approaches and quality assurance in education. Notable innovations include externally funded research projects and the implementation of the Bologna Process through the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The focus is on establishing clear competence descriptions and recognition systems within degree programmes, promoting both professional and generic competences among students for enhanced outcomes.

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Visionary Strategies for Competence in Degree Programmes at Innovative Universities

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  1. Competences in Degree Programmes 26.4.2008 JAN-ERIK KRUSBERG Vice Rector

  2. Creating a vision • An innovative university of applied sciences: R&D based learning • Integration in society: Impact and results • Students in focus BASICS: - quality assurance/enhancement - international benchmark SIDA

  3. COUNCILING, GUIDANCE AND STUDENT SERVICES FIRST YEAR STUDIES – commitment and motivation INNOVATIONS – Quality Learning EXTERNALLY FUNDED RESERACH PROJECTS – competition/peer reviewed research MARKETING DEGREE PROGRAMMES – students to students STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SIDA

  4. Bologna Background: EQF, Tuning och ECTS • Professional and generic competences: More than knowledge => skills and attitudes • Inclusion of non-formal learning: accumulated competences SIDA

  5. Quality Arcada was in 2004, as the first polytechnic in Finland, awarded the European ECTS quality label. The label requires e.g. - clear descriptions of what competence each degree programmes represents • a functioning system for recognition of studies and a transparent study structure During 2005 the degree programmes at Arcada have been streamlined with the aim of obtaining a clear structure and programmes that are easily comparable and easier to combine. SIDA

  6. CURRICULUM • Kompetenser / Competences • Inlärningsresultat / Learning outcomes • Arbetsbördan för studenten / Student work load SIDA

  7. EQF SIDA

  8. EQF is compatible with the qualifications framework for Higher Education developed under the Bologna Process EQF level 6 to the descriptor developed for the first cycle (Bachelor level) EQF level 7 to the descriptor developed for the second cycle (Masters level) EQF level 8 to the descriptor developed for the third cycle (PhD level). http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/educ/eqf/rec08_sv.pdf SIDA

  9. EQF LEVEL 6: Knowledge, skills, competences • Advanced knowledge: understanding theories, critical thinking • Advanced skills: Skills to be innovative, skills to solve new problems • Competence to deal with complicated questions, responsibility/confidence and leadership • … next level 7: specialised knowledge and skills SIDA

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