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Preparing Institutions for SelfAssessment INQAAHE 2009 Professor Hilary Winchester Aims and objectives of the workshop This workshop consists of three parts: Strategies for assessing institutional readiness in relation to the University’s mission. Engaging the institution. A university’s preparation for self-review is seen as a process of cultural change. Towards an institutional self-assessment checklist. Strategies for assessing institutional readiness Institutional readiness must be viewed in relation to the University’s mission 3 strands: Mission Trajectory Benchmarking Engaging the Institution What are the accountabilities, structures and policies to make this happen? Who are the champions and key stakeholders? What is the communication strategy? Institutional readiness is a process of cultural change Towards a self-assessment checklist The themes and expectations of three national audit bodies are included in this booklet as appendices. Appendix 1 - Hong Kong Appendix 2 - the Kingdom of Bahrain Appendix 3 – Australia The importance of self-assessment Self-assessment a key aspect of quality audit Self assessment can be in many forms Critical to understand the University’s mission Mission defines the ‘Approach’ of the ADRI cycle University missions Learning and teaching, research Professional graduates Regional engagement Knowledge transfer International Student-focussed Social justice Diversity Educating the whole person Part 1 exercises Tasks 1 and 2: The University’s mission and its approach to QA/QI • Table introductions • Chair and reporter per table • Each table is allocated one university and may choose one other • In Task 1, analyse the mission • In Task 2, analyse how the mission may define the University’s approach to key University activities Report back – Tasks 1 and 2 University B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I has ........... as key elements to its mission which we would expect to see reflected particularly in its approach to ................. through................ University performance Tasks 3 and 4: the University’s performance, its trajectory and benchmarking Tables may change Chair and Reporter Retain the two Universities you have already dealt with Assume the data on page 9 relate first to your allocated university, then your chosen one In Task 3, assess how the University is travelling in relation to its mission(s) In Task 4, assess how the University is faring in relation to its comparator institutions Report back –Summative 3 and 4 University B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I (which has .... as its mission) Is doing well on.... Is lagging in.... Is early/middle/late in its trajectory Compared to its peers is doing well on ..... And lagging in....... Key action items are.... Break Engaging the Institution Institutional readiness is a process of cultural change Identifying champions Finding quick wins Communicating successes Engaging academic staff Naturalising change Engaging the Institution What are the accountabilities, structures and policies to make this happen? Who are the champions and key stakeholders? What is the communication strategy? Understanding the task ahead A continuum between compliance and cultural change At one extreme, compliance with codes, guidelines and schedules Concern with processes rather than outcomes At other extreme, an opportunity to drive change Part 2 exercises Tasks 5 - 7: Identifying accountabilities, and structures, policies and key stakeholders to move them forward Move tables or change Chair and Reporter In Task 5, identify accountabilities and structures to carry forward the identified actions In Task 6, identify key stakeholders In Task 7, identify appropriate communication strategies Report back – Tasks 5-7 Accountabilities Structures/Committees Policies Approval mechanisms Champions Stakeholders Communication strategies Engaging the academy A self-assessment checklist Part 1 Mission/Trajectory/Benchmarking Part 2 Accountabilities/Structures/Policies Champions/Stakeholders/Communication Strategy Part 3 Using and adapting national checklists and frameworks appropriate to the University’s mission and stage of development Final comments Key take-away message – QA is what is appropriate for a University’s mission and QI will help it along its chosen path. Best wishes for preparing your institution for self review and enjoy INQAAHE 2009. [email protected]