EQAP Presentation - Referencing the PQAF to FHEC QAF
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EQAP Presentation - Referencing the PQAF to FHEC QAF
- 1. Fiji Higher Education Commission Referencing FHEC QA Framework to PQAF Akuila Savu QAPPA (E) Fiji Higher Education Commission
- 2. Overview* Introduction * QA Approach in Fiji * Legal Framework * Mandated Functions * Fiji Qualifications Framework * Autonomy * Reporting Line * Strategic Alignment * Vision, Mission & Values * Organisation Chart * Consultancy * Processes * Core Services * Appeals * Resources * Summary
- 3. Introduction • Sought external validation of FHEC’s processes • Benchmarked against National / International Quality Standards • 2014: Part of MoE for SEA (independent thereafter) • 2015: APQR (1st ever) • 2016: EQAP (currently underway)
- 4. QA Approach in Fiji
- 5. Legal Framework Higher Education Promulgation 2008 Higher Education Regulations 2009 Higher Education (Qualification) Regulations 2010 Higher Education (Qualifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2013
- 6. Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC)
- 9. Reporting Line Minister of Education – Dr. Mahendra Reddy Fiji Higher Education Commission Fiji Qualifications Council and other Commission Committees FHEC Secretariat
- 10. Strategic Alignment Tertiary Education Strategy 2016 - 2020 (almost finalised, with MoE) Strategic Development Plan 2016 – 2020 (finalised, to be launched soon) Annual Business Plan Section Plan
- 11. FIJI HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (FHEC) VISION Fiji, a premier, world class higher education destination. MISSION To ensure that HEIs pursue an indispensable level of quality, excellence and relevance in higher education that is globally competitive and internationally recognised.
- 13. Consultancy • Individual Consultants – Dr. John Harre – Mrs. Elizabeth Clewley – Mr. Lynn Stanton – Mr. Viliame Rabici – Mr. Vivek Jain • PINZ • MFAT / TEC / NZQA / Careers NZ • MQA • HKCAAVQ • YAHE / YHEEC
- 14. Process – QA Framework •Recognition •Awarenesss of Policies •Review for Institutional Accreditation •Registration 1. Institutional Accreditation •Implementation of IQA in HEIs •Funding Model/Compliance •Self Assessment 2. Institutional Quality Assurance System •National Qualifications (D&I) •Programme Accreditation on the FQF •Foreign Qualifications 3. Programme Accreditation •EER •CBT •Peer Review 4. External Evaluation and Review •HEIs Capability in Self-Assessment •Opportunities to allow PAA 5. Progamme Area Accreditation (PAA) •Atleast 7 years of continuous improvement (proven record) 6. Institutional Self - Accreditation
- 15. Core Services of FHEC Accreditation Services Communication Network Qualifications and Standards Development Capacity Building Qualifications Registers and Records(ROL) Advisory to Government’s initiatives Quality Assurance Monitor & Supervise Gov’t Funds to HEIs
- 16. Resources • People • MQR • Work Experience • Personal Attributes • Physical • Financial (Govt & Donor) • ICT – Mobility – Website – Social Media – Project Management Tools – Feedback Tools – Information System
- 17. Appeals • Representation • Set out in Section 20 (3 & 4) of HEP 08 and Sections 12, 34 (b), 44 (b) and 45 • Hear appeals to both Recognition and Registration (21 days) • Commission • Higher Education Appeals Tribunal (HEAT) • Set out in Sections 41 – 43 of HEP 08 and Sections 46 – 52 of HER 09 • Three member Panel, Chair will be current or retired judge • Yet to be formed (MoE)
- 18. FHEC Timeline 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 *HEAB established *HEP 2008 *HER 2009 *FHEC established *HE(Q)R 2010 Institutional Accreditation begins FHEC website launched TPAF Team joins FHEC PINZ Consultation begins Strategic Development Plan 2012 - 2015 Fiji Qualifications Framework launching Completion of PINZ Consultation Programme Accreditation Begins (1-6) Funding Model Framework adopted Revised Organisation Structure Funding Model structure finalised EER Trials commence HE(Q)(A)R 2013 Institutional funding M&S commences Committee for the Accreditation of University Qualifications (CAUQ) finalised (7-10) APQN review CAUQ Accreditation commences (10 programmes) New Website launched Record of Learning (ROL) data services Completion of APQR Review – Substantially Compliant
- 19. Summary • Comparable • Taken as minimum standards • Implementation / Application of standards • APQR 2015 used as a guide
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- Higher Education Commission 5. -(1) This section establishes the Higher Education Commission which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may- (a) sue and be sued in its own name; (b) after consultation with the Minister, acquire and hold real property of any description and subject to the terms and conditions upon which the same is held, may sell, exchange, lease, mortgage, dispose of or otherwise deal with such property. (2) The seal of the Commission shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson and one other member authorized to act in that behalf by the Commission. (3) All documents, other than those required by law to be under seal, made by, and all decisions of, the Commission may be signified under the hand of the Chairperson or any member or officer authorized by the Commission to act in that behalf.
- Membership 6.-(1) The Commission shall consist of members appointed by the Minister as follows- (a) a Chairperson; (b) five members; and (c) any other member the Minister may appoint, in consultation with the Commission, as and when he deems necessary. (2) The terms and conditions of the appointment for membership shall be determined by the Minister. (3) In appointing the members of the Commission, the Minister shall consider members who have- (a) substantial knowledge and experience with a balanced combination of post-graduate qualification and work experience; (b) research and publication experience in any academic field; (c) knowledge and experience of higher education academic affairs; (d) knowledge and experience in governance and management of higher education institutions; (e) knowledge and experience in the design, development and delivery of higher education courses; and (f) independence and integrity. (4) Subject to the provisions of this Promulgation, the Commission shall conduct its own affairs in the appointment of its deputy-chairperson and regulation of its internal procedures Committees to assist the Commission 8. The Commission may establish committees consisting of its members and other persons it considers appropriate, to assist it in the performance of its functions.
- Hong Kong Council for the Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Quaifications Yunaan Association for Higher Education / Yunaan Higher Education Evaluation Centre