Future developments in the review of TNE provision Rafe Smallman, Review Manager Rozina Hashmi, Review Manager www.qaa.ac.uk
Transnational education (TNE) consultation International education Definition strategy: global growth and TNE is the provision of prosperity (July 2013) education for students based in a country other QAA and UK HE than the one in which the awarding institution International Unit tasked is located. with consulting the sector on strengthening the quality assurance of UK TNE https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/229844/bis-13-1081- international-education-global-growth-and-prosperity.pdf www.qaa.ac.uk
Key facts about UK TNE Top 10 countries for 590,000 students studying UK transnational for TNE education (2012-13) Malaysia 75 per cent of UK Singapore institutions have some form China of TNE Pakistan Hong Kong UK TNE takes place in over Nigeria 200 countries Ghana United Arab Emirates QAA has been conducting Ireland overseas reviews for over Trinidad and Tobago 10 years Source of data: HESA (2012-13) www.qaa.ac.uk
Who responded: Total survey responses = 113 87: institution 18: organisation 08: individual 7% 16% 77% www.qaa.ac.uk
Key objectives and risks Objectives Risks Risks Provide public assurance Quality and standards: TNE provision may not meet the Protect the interests of students expectations required of such Secure and enhance the reputation of provision in the UK UK higher education qualifications Reputational damage: poor Respond rapidly to issues standards and/or quality of one Promote enhancement of the quality provider can reflect adversely on of UK TNE provision other UK providers Monitor developments in TNE Visibility of UK regulation provision and maintain a record of UK Misconceptions about UK activity systems: provide public assurance on the quality and standards of UK TNE programmes www.qaa.ac.uk
Key themes – link to institutional review Principles The TNE and institutional review processes should be complementary and closely aligned. There should be improved linkages between the reports and recommendations of TNE review and institutional review processes. TNE reviews should not lead to summative judgements. www.qaa.ac.uk
Key themes – flexible process Principles The TNE review process needs to be flexible and take cognisance of risk in selecting provision for review. The selection criteria should give equal weight to opportunities for quality enhancement and the demonstration of good practice. Emphasis should be placed on transparency in the selection process. www.qaa.ac.uk
Key themes – information base Principles An improved database should be developed on UK TNE, which would form the basis of planning quality assurance activity. The data collection process should (as far as possible) avoid duplication of effort by institutions. www.qaa.ac.uk
Key themes – other Funding Desk-based arrangements analysis Student Overseas engagement visit Composition of review teams www.qaa.ac.uk
Next steps Action plan for 2014-15 Implementation work: • develop data reporting requirements • institutional review and TNE review • branch campus and other large provision • country overview reports Related QAA work: • register of reviewers • pilot annual publication • guidance related to TNE • funding proposals Ongoing overseas review work www.qaa.ac.uk
Recent overseas reviews Most recent visit Reviews since 2006 to UAE. Focus on branch campuses and business administration programmes. Work closely with KHDA. www.qaa.ac.uk
2014: Review in West Indies Different types of provision: distance learning Cultural and regulatory requirement differences Links to institutional review in the UK Map identifies support centres in Trinidad offering UK distance learning awards. www.qaa.ac.uk
Review in West Indies – Process Analyse available data on UK provision in West Indies Identify UK providers to be included in the review UK institutions provide detailed information Desk-based analysis by peer review team Overseas visit, reports and case studies www.qaa.ac.uk
QAA publications Review of transnational education in UAE 2014: Overview http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/Re view-Transnational-Education-UAE-14.pdf Strengthening the quality assurance of UK transnational education: Consultation report http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/TN E-consultation-report-May14.pdf www.qaa.ac.uk
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