Quality Assurance of Higher Education in Japan and NIAD-UE’s International Collaborations

Akihiko Kawaguchi

《Higher Education Quality Assurance in a Changing World: Envisioning the future of Asia Pacific The Proceedings of 2013-2014 APQN Conferences》 2013-2014 (2016/12) Pp. 85-104

https://doi.org/10.6680/2013-2014APQN.05

摘要

All graduate schools, universities, junior colleges, and colleges of technology in Japan are required to undergo periodic evaluation by an agency certified by the government, in order assist the enhancement of their levels of education and research. This is known as Certified Evaluation and Accreditation (CEA). CEA includes two different types of evaluation: institutional CEA, which evaluates the condition of the whole institution, and CEA for professional graduate schools. NIAD-UE has analyzed the impact of institutional CEA and modified the standards for it. NIAD-UE has signed memorandums of understanding with twelve agencies in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. NIAD-UE promotes collaboration and exchange with overseas QA agencies and publishes an Information Package to facilitate mutual understanding concerning quality assurance systems. NIAD-UE undertakes joint monitoring of the CAMPUS Asia pilot programs among Japan, China, and Korea with a view to identifying good practices and common challenges.

關鍵字

Establishment-Approval System ； Certified Evaluation and Accreditation ； Institutional Thematic Assessment ； CAMPUS Asia Monitoring