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The 3L System at DUK Quality Assurance in Lifelong Learning Dubrovnik Conference, May 25, 2007 Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education Demands of 3L on a University for Continuing Education Access and Admission Recognition of prior learning – permeability Content Theory and practice, interdisciplinarity and innovation Time Increased flexibility of learning processes Degrees and Certificates Pathways to professional AND academic careers Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education Dimensions of Quality Assurance at the DUK 1. Admission of Students 2. Teaching staff and Academic standards 3. Quality development and accreditation of curricula 4. Student orientation and student relationship Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education Admission of Students Variety of professional and academic backgrounds of students requires differentiated assessment and valuation of students‘ competencies inclusion of professional qualification and previous knowledge Admission procedure in two stages: formal application admission interview or assessment center Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education Teaching staff and Academic standards Quality assurance of the teaching staff includes high level academic AND professional profiles systematic evaluation of teaching Quality assurance of the teaching staff is enhanced through continuous staff development identification of “flying faculty” with the institution teams of academic directors for different requirements (scientific basis, professional experience, didactic knowhow) Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education Quality development and accreditation of curricula Quality development Forum for exchange on programs as internal „quality circle“, development of common standards Thematic meetings of academic directors Internal accreditation procedure of curricula Standardized procedure of quality assurance, feedback and statements Evaluation of content, form, teaching staff, didactics, market needs External Accreditation Individually for each course/program: (inter)national accreditations and/or of professional associations Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education Student orientation and student relationship Evaluation through the students as important tool for assuring costumer satisfaction and maintaining a relation continuous enhancement of the quality of courses (content and teaching) Evaluation as tool for quality assurance through online questionnaires for students for individual courses, modules group discussions with academic director after each module systematic Alumni surveys Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education Challenges of 3L for the DUK Access and Admission standardized and individual adaptable forms of bringing to forth the competencies of prospective students Evaluation continuous self assessment of students concerning learning progress and development of competencies during a course/program Output competencies and learning outcomes at the end of a course/program – recognition in other contexts Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education Thank you for your attention ! Contact Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30 A-3500 Krems +43 (0)2732 893 2265 [email protected] Eva Cendon Danube University Krems – University for Continuing Education