Strategic Objectives & Outcomes

Self-Reflection Framework for PHE

The self-reflection framework consists of 12 criteria, each presented with accompanying questions, indicators and sub-criteria which can be used as building blocks for an internal quality assurance policy and/or self-assesment. Use the menus below to explore them.

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Strategic Objectives & Outcomes

PHE specifically focuses on enhancing job related skills and competencies with a view to raising the employability of students. The emphasis is on learning outcomes and use-inspired research.

Guidelines

Explanation of the Criterion

How and to which extend does PHE specifically focus on enhancing job related skills and competencies with a view to raising the employability of students. The emphasis should focus on systemic approach to mapping the environment and trends, tools for their translation into institutional/programmatic policies and strategies and the role of various leaders within such process. How such challenges are translated into learning outcomes and use-inspired research activities and how are these plans reflected within the institutional/programmatic policies and strategies including their monitoring and review.

Questions

Suggested questions to be used in self-assessment of the insitution

How are external trends and developments, including requirements and expectations of external stakeholders, monitored and translated into institutional/programmatic policies and strategies and their review?
How do these monitoring activities focus on identification of future job related skills and competencies?
Who are in charge of such process? What is a role of various levels of institutional/programme leaders and academic staff members?
What are the obstacles in engaging the WoW and analysing external environment and challenges?
What are the problems regarding the development and implementation of the policy and strategy reflecting the demands of the WoW?
How do you know how well are you doing?
What are you proud of?

Indicators

Measurable indicators of quality which could be integrated within the institution

Data on graduates’ careers
Data on graduates satisfaction
Data on employers’ satisfaction with graduates and students
Availability of the list of key challenges and threats and their reflection in policy and/or strategy objectives
List of various use-oriented research activities involving students which reflect the challenges and threats and focus on development of job related skills of students
Feedback & Review of policy and/or strategy objectives and their correspondence to labour market, employability and relevant job requirements
Scope and data on consulting the WoW
Scope and data on consulting graduates
Monitoring achievements of policy and strategy implementation (scope of objectives met, scope of objectives relevant to the WoW within policy and/or strategy…)
Presenting key policy / strategy objectives to the WoW

Sub-Criteria

Measurable indicators of quality which could be integrated within the institution

The objectives and outcomes of the policies on teaching and learning, as well as research, development and innovation are focused upon the needs and future developments of the WoW and wider society. There is an evidence of systemic monitoring of external environment and expectations.

Objectives and outcomes focus on the development of skills and competences that enhance employability, the societal contribution and personal development of graduates. This is supported by relevant evidence, e.g. data and information on graduates careers and stakeholders’ satisfaction
There is a clear and systemic engagement of leaders at various levels in gathering relevant information and impulses, their translation into policies and activities and implementation within educational and/or research, development and innovation activities. This includes relevant and accurate translation of external challenges into learning objectives (knowledge, skills, competencies), use-inspired research objectives and activities
There are structural ways in which the WoW is included that have an impact on teaching and learning, including through setting learning objectives
There are structural ways in which the WoW is included that have an impact on research, development and innovation including objectives setting

Good Practices

Annual QA Conference

Joint cooperation of different stakeholders to foster QA of SCHE.

Collecting Feedback from Stakeholders

Regional integration

Cooperation of Virovitica College and local business entities provides the opportunity for the students to gain insight into WoW through internship. Also, it is an opportunity for local businesses to meet the students and possibly find future employees in this way. It also provides feedback on the curriculum and whether it is appropriate for preparing students for WoW on the local level.

Observing the labor market needs

Virovitica College cooperates continuously with the local labor market by conducting surveys about the needs of the labor market and the skills which need to be included in the curriculum in order for our students to be well-prepared for entering the labor market. Also, student’s preferences are taken into consideration when creating new study programs in order to make the college programs more attractive to future students.

HR ASPIRA – The Professional Workshops

An easy way to pass on the most up-to-date professional achievements and to introduce students into the practical part of the work, is the orgnization of professional workshops. They include the engagement of a number of professionals who approach the students throughout the year to the latest state-of-the-art workshops. Institution support is very important for financial and organizational resources. They are organized once a week and the knowledge gained from workshops is evaluated.

Self-Reflection Framework for PHE

Strategic Objectives & Outcomes

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