The influence of national quality assurance policies on institutional planning for internationalization processes of Chilean universities

IF 1.5 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION Pub Date : 2022-05-11 DOI:10.1108/qae-08-2021-0127

Martha T. Ramírez-Valdivia, Paulina Latorre

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Purpose This paper aims to identify any relation between the strategies defined in Chilean higher education institutions strategic planning and the compliance with both national accreditation criteria and the dimensions of an integrated internationalization approach, allowing to determine if standards and funding policies shape internationalization processes. Design/methodology/approach Strategic plans of 29 universities were analyzed using a nonexperimental qualitative–quantitative methodology. The institutions were categorized according to the scores obtained through the revision of objectives, aims and goals of their strategic plans. Key elements of integrated internationalization were used to identify the assimilation of such dimensions and the actions executed. Data were collected through documentary revision and scrutinized through content analysis using two dichotomous instruments. Results were examined using principal component and cluster analysis. Findings Chilean universities’ internationalization processes aim to fulfill national accreditation criteria but do not follow a comprehensive internationalization model, as shown by a 53.2% of compliance with the number of elements relating to internationalization accreditation criteria and a 27% of adherence with an integrated internationalization approach. Institutions are slowly evolving, blending isolated internationalization strategic elements and focusing on external guidelines. Research limitations/implications This study was performed through documentary analysis. The derived conclusions could further be complemented through interviews or the inclusion of institutional self-assessment reports for institutional accreditation purposes. Originality/value This paper demonstrates why Chilean universities need to take a qualitative step toward implementing an integrated internationalization approach, to make an even more tangible contribution to their internal and external communities.

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国家质量保证政策对智利大学国际化进程机构规划的影响

本文旨在确定智利高等教育机构战略规划中定义的战略与遵守国家认证标准和综合国际化方法的各个方面之间的关系，从而确定标准和资助政策是否影响国际化进程。设计/方法/方法使用非实验定性-定量方法分析了29所大学的战略计划。这些大学是根据修改其战略计划的目标、目的和目标而获得的分数进行分类的。综合国际化的关键要素被用来确定这些维度的同化和所执行的行动。通过文献修订收集数据，并通过使用两种二分法工具进行内容分析。采用主成分分析和聚类分析对结果进行检验。研究发现，智利大学的国际化进程旨在满足国家认证标准，但并未遵循全面的国际化模式，53.2%的大学遵守了与国际化认证标准相关的要素数量，27%的大学遵守了综合国际化方法。机构正在缓慢发展，融合了孤立的国际化战略要素，并注重外部指导方针。研究局限性/意义本研究通过文献分析进行。所得结论可通过访谈或纳入院校自我评估报告进一步加以补充，以供院校认可之用。原创性/价值这篇论文展示了为什么智利的大学需要采取定性的步骤来实施综合的国际化方法，为他们的内部和外部社区做出更切实的贡献。

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QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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3.10

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期刊介绍： QAE publishes original empirical or theoretical articles on Quality Assurance issues, including dimensions and indicators of Quality and Quality Improvement, as applicable to education at all levels, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, higher and professional education. Periodically, QAE also publishes systematic reviews, research syntheses and assessment policy articles on topics of current significance. As an international journal, QAE seeks submissions on topics that have global relevance. Article submissions could pertain to the following areas integral to QAE''s mission: -organizational or program development, change and improvement -educational testing or assessment programs -evaluation of educational innovations, programs and projects -school efficiency assessments -standards, reforms, accountability, accreditation, and audits in education -tools, criteria and methods for examining or assuring quality