Fiji Higher Education Commission

Referencing FHEC QA Framework to PQAF

Akuila SavuQAPPA (E)Fiji Higher Education Commission

Overview*Introduction

*QA Approach in Fiji

*Legal Framework

*Mandated Functions

*Fiji Qualifications Framework

*Autonomy

*Reporting Line

*Strategic Alignment

*Vision, Mission & Values

*Organisation Chart

*Consultancy

*Processes

*Core Services

*Appeals

*Resources

*Summary

Introduction

• Sought external validation of FHEC’s processes• Benchmarked against National / International

Quality Standards

• 2014: Part of MoE for SEA (independent thereafter)• 2015: APQR (1st ever)• 2016: EQAP (currently underway)

QA Approach in Fiji

Legal Framework

Higher Education Promulgation 2008

Higher Education Regulations 2009

Higher Education (Qualification) Regulations 2010

Higher Education (Qualifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC)

Autonomy

Higher Education

Promulgation 2008

Body Corporate

Establishment of

Commission

Written directions

from Minister

Commission reports

directly to Minister

Committee Reports

directly to Commission

Reporting Line

Minister of Education – Dr.

Mahendra Reddy

Fiji Higher Education

Commission

Fiji Qualifications Council and

other Commission Committees

FHEC Secretariat

Strategic AlignmentTertiary Education Strategy 2016 - 2020

(almost finalised, with MoE)

Strategic Development Plan 2016 – 2020 (finalised, to be launched soon)

Annual Business Plan

Section Plan

FIJI HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (FHEC)

VISIONFiji, a premier, world class higher education destination.

MISSIONTo ensure that HEIs pursue an indispensable level of quality, excellence and relevance in higher education that is globally competitive and internationally recognised.

Consultancy• Individual Consultants

– Dr. John Harre– Mrs. Elizabeth Clewley– Mr. Lynn Stanton– Mr. Viliame Rabici– Mr. Vivek Jain

• PINZ

• MFAT / TEC / NZQA / Careers NZ

• MQA

• HKCAAVQ

• YAHE / YHEEC

Process – QA Framework

•Recognition•Awarenesss of Policies•Review for Institutional Accreditation

•Registration

1. Institutional Accreditation

• Implementation of IQA in HEIs

•Funding Model/Compliance

•Self Assessment

2. Institutional Quality Assurance

System •National Qualifications (D&I)

•Programme Accreditation on the FQF

•Foreign Qualifications3. Programme Accreditation

•EER•CBT•Peer Review

4. External Evaluation and

Review •HEIs Capability in Self-Assessment

•Opportunities to allow PAA

5. Progamme Area Accreditation

(PAA)

•Atleast 7 years of continuous improvement (proven record)

6. Institutional Self - Accreditation

Core Services of FHEC

Accreditation Services

CommunicationNetwork

Qualifications and Standards

Development Capacity Building

Qualifications Registers and Records(ROL)

Advisory to Government’s

initiatives

Quality Assurance Monitor & SuperviseGov’t Funds to HEIs

Resources

• People

• MQR• Work Experience• Personal Attributes

• Physical• Financial (Govt & Donor)• ICT

– Mobility– Website– Social Media– Project Management

Tools– Feedback Tools– Information System

Appeals

• Representation• Set out in Section 20 (3

& 4) of HEP 08 and Sections 12, 34 (b), 44 (b) and 45

• Hear appeals to both Recognition and Registration (21 days)

• Commission

• Higher Education Appeals Tribunal (HEAT)

• Set out in Sections 41 – 43 of HEP 08 and Sections 46 – 52 of HER 09

• Three member Panel, Chair will be current or retired judge

• Yet to be formed (MoE)

FHEC Timeline2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

*HEAB established

*HEP 2008

*HER 2009 *FHEC established

*HE(Q)R 2010

Institutional Accreditation begins

FHEC website launched

TPAF Team joins FHEC

PINZ Consultation begins

Strategic Development Plan 2012 - 2015

Fiji Qualifications Framework launching

Completion of PINZ Consultation

Programme AccreditationBegins (1-6)

Funding Model Framework adopted

Revised Organisation Structure

Funding Model structure finalised

EER Trials commence

HE(Q)(A)R 2013

Institutional funding M&S commences

Committee for the Accreditation of University Qualifications(CAUQ) finalised (7-10)

APQN review

CAUQ Accreditation commences (10 programmes)

New Website launched

Record of Learning (ROL) data services

Completion of APQR Review – Substantially Compliant

Summary

• Comparable • Taken as minimum standards• Implementation / Application of

standards

• APQR 2015 used as a guide

Thank you

and

Vinaka Vakalevu