Author:
Song Yonghua,Du Jianxia,Zhou Mingming
Abstract
Purpose
The increasing societal requirement requests higher education institutions to be more responsive to socioeconomic needs and new governmental demands. This study aims to present a self-developed multidimensional quality assurance and assessment model for higher education institutions – R.I.S.E model (relevance, impact, significance and excellence) – as a tool for quality assessment in higher education institutions.
Design/methodology/approach
The model was first described at a conceptual level, followed by the examination of its applicability by presenting a case of a university in Macau to substantiate the model with real-life evidence.
Findings
Results showed that the model can be used as an assessment tool to analyze, evaluate and reflect upon the status quo of higher education institutions. Facilitators can use all or part of the model either as a useful baseline to assess performance and prioritize “next steps” or to compare performance across time to determine progress in achieving goals and objectives.
Originality/value
The new model proposed in this study presents multiple perspectives when assessing higher education systems, especially in the transforming stage of a university, to meet upgrading requirements from both the society and the academic community.
Reference54 articles.
1. Social responsibility in higher education institutions: application case from the middle east;European Scientific Journal,2015
2. Managing quality assurance in higher education: the case of the university of energy and natural resources;Ghana. Journal of Education and Practice,2016
3. University vinculación: a two-way strategy for sustainable development and academic relevance;Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement,2017
4. Excellence in research,2016
5. Developing measures for performance excellence: is the Baldrige criteria sufficient for performance excellence in higher education?;Quality & Quantity,2013