Work programme 2012-2015
European Quality Assurance agencies' ways to comply with the European Standard and Guidelines in an international perspective
The ENQA seminar on “European QA agencies’ ways to comply with the ESG in an international perspective, adhering to the European dimension: Shaping the future together” will take place on 2-3 June 2014 in Brussels, Belgium on the premises of Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel (HUB) and will be hosted by the Quality Assurance Unit of the Flemish Higher Education Council (VLUHR QAU).
The Seminar will provide information on the revision process of the ESG and its current status, explore the themes of resources, independence and system-wide analysis, as well as the links between national priorities and the European level needs.
Presentation
The seminar will address the issues related to how quality assurance agencies comply with the ESG in an international perspective. What are the challenges encountered and what best practices are adopted? Furthermore, the seminar will give information on the revision process of the ESG and its current status, explore the themes of resources, independence and system-wide analysis, as well as the link between the national priorities and the European level needs.
The seminar comprises presentations by keynote speakers from the ENQA Board and from various quality assurance agencies and the ENQA working group members, as well as breakout sessions on the difficulties encountered by the agencies when complying with the above mentioned criteria, how to foster their involvement, exchange of ideas and best practices.
The seminar will provide the participants with the opportunity to get hands-on experience to further improve their compliance with the ESG in an increasing international environment, and interactive discussions to share their views, ideas and experience related to this matter.
Programme on ENQA website