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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Link Campus University
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Autonomy of University
The autonomy of Universities hasbeen ratified by the Constitution(art.33, in 1948)
The concept of autonomy entered
the Italian University system in1989, by the Statutes
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Autonomy elements
STANDARDS
CREDITS
FINANCING
RESEARCH
Defined and specified standardproduction costs
Increase of the paid university taxes,new funding system, co-financing
Defined and specified trainingcurricula (classes)
New research project evaluation(anonymous referees)
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State Control
Competitiveness must be boundto quality
Competitiveness among thedifferent branches of Italianuniversity
State qualitycontrol
Autonomy ofUniversities
Assessment of output andoutcomes determines distributionof funds
Limits toautonomy
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Control State Authorities
Observatory for Assessment ofUniversity System(until 1999)
National Committee for
Assessment of University System(CNVSU, from 2000)
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MISSION & HISTORY
"Preparing students from around the world to serve
internationally"
Link Campus Internationals goal is to foster an effective academic
programme and a supportive environment for the development of
the students maximum potential.
To achieve its mission, The Link Campus International
concentrates its preparation in the following areas:
Academic learning/research Professional training
Social preparation on the local and international levels
Team building and cooperative awareness
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TEAM BUILDING AND
COOPERATIVE AWARENESS
While being exposed to many cultural beliefs as a LINKCAMPUS INTERNATIONAL student, the scholar alsocomes to understand the important role of an internationaldiverse campus in the art, music, history, and politics of theWestern world. International values are emphasized, whichinclude: ethical and honest behaviour, ethical business
practices, acceptance of others, a world view emphasizinghelping the less fortunate, philanthropy, contributing topeace and conflict resolution, and protecting ones healthand mental acuteness, as well as the environment.
The graduate leaves having been exposed to a system of
values vital to a rich personal life and to coping with thecomplexities of modern society.
A degree from The Link Campus International is animportant academic achievement, signifying that thegraduate has undergone a rigorous academic education.
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Upon graduation,
students will be able to:
Speak, write and communicate effectively in English as aworld language, as a result of clear thinking and extensivereading, writing, interaction and observation.
Understand the importance of evaluative thinking, statistical
analysis, and possess the skills to research, report andcompose scientific presentations based on a hypothesis andunder girded by proper citations and bibliographic entries.
Engage in meaningful and productive careers and/or pursueadditional education.
Be responsible stewards of their personal resources andown human resources.
Base their lives on their own carefully thought-outphilosophy of life, which includes respect and concern forothers.
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The International University (LINK CAMPUSINTERNATIONAL) is a foreign university based on theEuropean system of university education, providing aglobalized perspective in its curriculum.
LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL prepares students to findinnovative solutions to the complex problems of the 21stcentury, and to achieve their maximum potential.
Under the direction of Prof. Enzo Scotti, Founding Presidentof Link Campus a similar goal of preparation was sought for
the previous decade. In the years following 2006, significantgrowth and metamorphosis occurred in transforming LINKCAMPUS INTERNATIONAL to its current status as a well-known institution offering degrees on the undergraduate andgraduate levels.
LINK CAMPUS ACHIEVEMENTS
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LINK CAMPUS was chartered in Italy as a private degree-
granting institution on the university level. LINK CAMPUS
INTERNATIONALs programmes in Business Administration
and Diplomatic Studies are patterned on the EuropeanECTS educational system which is respected throughout the
world and is based on the tradition of European Higher
Education. In the unique international setting of LINK
CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL-Rome, the educational
approach is globalized and provides preparation in severalareas.
LINK CAMPUS ACHIEVEMENTS
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HOLISTIC EDUCATION
LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONALs goal of
academic, ethical, professional, social, and
spiritual development, as focused in the mission
statement of LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL,provides for the education of the whole person.
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GLOBAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL graduates hold
an impressive array of positions at multi-national
firms, NGOs and other international organizationsthroughout the world. LINK CAMPUS
INTERNATIONAL assists students in locating
career opportunities.
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CROSS CULTURAL COMPETENCY
This important focus of LINK CAMPUS
INTERNATIONALs programmes is achievedthrough its learning environment comprised of
both professors and students from around the
globe.
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PERSONAL ATTENTION
LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONALs optimal
student:-professor ratio allows close interaction
with professors who take a personal interest ineach students success. The caring LINK
CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL faculty and staff
foster a supportive learning environment.
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TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY
LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONALs
European transfer credit policy
assures students the benefit of the
studies they have already completed
en route to their desired degrees.
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INTERNATIONAL TIES
LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL is a member of
a consort Link Campus International of
universities and hosts visiting professors and
student groups. Through LINK CAMPUSINTERNATIONALs cooperative arrangements,
LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL students have
the opportunity to study-abroad and transfer their
credits back to LINK CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL
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1. Any definition of quality must bedefined in terms of the context inwhich it is used.
2. In the case of HEIs, we should bear inmind that an institution may be of highquality in relation to one factor or inthe perspective of a category of
stakeholders, but of low quality inrelation to another.
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What we evaluate in Italy
1) General Organization of theCourses 2) Organization of teaching courses 3) Didactic activity and study activity
4) Infrastructures 5) Interest and Satisfaction 6) General information and specific
information (about the Faculty).
All this info we obtain throughquestionnaires that students fulfillonline
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Effectiveness indicators deal with the
extent to which an activity fulfils itsintended purpose or function.
This could include completion rates,graduate employment rates and
student satisfaction, among others.Efficiency indicators deal with theextent to which an activity achievesits goal while minimizing resourceusage.
This could include, for example, staff-student ratios, unit costs, spaceutilization, or time to graduation.
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Education quality and market
The use of the term quality of the education itdepends on the perspective of the different actors(governments, high executives been suitable to
the planning, administrators, heads of institute,teachers, students and parents).
The governments and the high ministerialexecutives employed to the planning, it intendsany thing when they speak of quality of the
education
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They usually speak of the characteristics or
ownership of the educational system of a nation
considered in underarticulation, as for instancethe primary school/higher education or that
professional (specific for the market).
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The indicators of quality can vary: fromthe percentage of the GDP (grossdomestic product) that a nation runsover in the education, to indicationsrelated to the middle dimensions of theclasses, to the conditions of thescholastic buildings, to the percentage ofstudents that we achieve a certain type
of diploma, to the middle score gotten bythe nation in a test of profit that allows ainternational comparison.
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Some conclusion
The use and the increasing application ofan ample range of indicators educationalit furnishes a further indication around
the variety of the aspects that they isable to consider for saying something onthe quality of the education.
Discussion
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Contacts
Office of the Associate Registrar
Tel: +39 06 85 37 09 221
Fax: +39 06 85 37 09 211
E-mail: [email protected]
Academic Office: Undergraduate Programmes (BA and MA)
Tel: +39 06 85 37 09 223/7Fax: +39 06 85 37 09 211
E-mail: [email protected]
Office of Graduate Programmes (Master of Arts -1 Year Programme )
Link Campus, University of Malta
Via Nomentana, 335
00162 Rome Italy
Tel: +39 06 85 37 09 213Fax: +39 06 85 37 09 211
E-mail: [email protected]
www.unilink.it
Link Campus, University of MaltaVia Nomentana, 335
00162 Rome Italy
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