Quality System Development Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture

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1 Quality System Development Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture Korkeakoulujen laadunhallinnan kehittämisseminaari Iina Ekholm

2 Figures Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Aalto ARTS) Schools 6 Students Bachelors degrees Masters degrees Doctorates 219 Personnel Professors 390 Departments 5 Students Bachelors degrees 169 Masters degrees 268 Doctorates 18 Personnel 443 Professors 58

3 Summary of the Aalto University Strategy Vision The best connect and succeed at Aalto University, an institution internationally recognised for the impact of its science, art and learning. Goal A world-class university by year 2020 Universal mission Contributions to a better world National mission Competitiveness and welfare of Finland Core strategies and KPIs Research excellence Original, impactful, interdiciplinary Pioneering education Students in focus, a new learning culture and approaches Trendsetting art Art, architecture and design as key drivers for improving living environments Societal impact Adding value through entrepreneurship, business liaison and societal interactions Strategic enablers Culture built on common values Leadership; Internationalisation; Services; Infrastructure Passion; Courage; Freedom; Responsibility; Integrity Schools Arts, Design and Architecture; Chemical Technology; Economics; Electrical Engineering; Engineering; Science

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5 Aalto ARTS approach Applicable to all research and art we do Acts as our filter on any topic HUMAN User driven art, design and architecture BRIDGE Bridging art, technology and business CULTURE Tradition based groundbreaking culture EXPERIENCE Sense based and hands on skills and knowledge

6 Aalto ARTS focus areas and strategic initiatives HUMAN BRIDGE CULTURE Design in all scales of human environment and everyday life Meanings and expressions, storytelling Culture of sharing; new ways of planning, producing and distributing Digital society Living+ Future Media Centre EXPERIENCE Artistic research practice 6

7 Starting points to work on Testing and prototyping. It is better to try something out than to just talk about it 2. Passion and enthusiasm. Believe in what you do and push it with joy. 3. Share your passion. An idea that no-one else knows about isn t worth much. 4. Dare new things. Just do it, even if it isn t comfortable. 5. You get what you measure develop our criteria for research, education, artistic activities, tenuring, benchmarking so that they are meaningful 6. Open doors to the world around us internationalisation, external partners 7. Wellbeing of our community where everything starts Laitoksen nimi

8 After audit

9 Key points from Aalto ARTS re-audit 2011 Improvement areas Systematic follow up and documentation of the quality work Feedback systems and the utilisation of information gathered Students representatives in quality work Strengths Clear roles and responsibilities of the quality work Quality system is integrated in the decision making and annual planning Handbooks Faculty and staff are systematically involved in planning (study planning, student feedback) Stakeholders are active in quality assurance

10 Quality work in Aalto University University leadership is committed Annual processes and documentation support quality assurance Handbooks have strengthened common understanding The culture of sharing and learning from each other Feedback systems still need improvement Evaluations and advisory board visits are good ways to see how we succeed Tenure track system is well supporting career planning Degree reform Aalto ARTS Scientific and Artistic Advisory Board (SAAB) has given good advice to improve our actions ( ) Systematic development of artistic activity key performance indicators with national and international partners Annual review is an event of sharing the quantitative and qualitative results with the community Programme management processes and responsibilities are recognised during the programme self-evaluation process 10

11 Aalto Quality System elements embedded in University governance Aalto University Strategy and Quality Policy Annual clock (Board & management meetings, resource & strategy dialogues, budget allocations, management review) Organisation & Processes (Decision-making, roles, responsibilities, reporting, services) Information & Documentation (Handbooks, inside, into, process descriptions) Feedback & Development (KPIs, student feedback, surveys, development actions) Personal development and career advancement (Tenure track, development discussions, incentives) Long term evaluation program (RAE, TEE, SA(A)B, FINEEC AUDIT)

12 Aalto ARTS annual clock AUFB= Aalto University Foundation Board November Potential Tenure slot-decisions Advance notice on President s and Deans resource allocations University budget Updated School resource plans October-November Provost s resource dialogues between schools October AUFB: Budget seminar Opening ceremony MEC feedback School internal resource dialogues: Dean and the Departments Student admission criteria (doctoral) September Financial forecast T2 School s budget proposal Alumni status and survey Curriculum feedback Student admission criteria (bachelor, master) December AUFB: Budget approval Ratification of resource allocation August September Interim performance review School s resource planning Feedback of curriculum guidelines Eloseminaari (start up for the academic year) January-March Annual statistics incl. MEC and other authorities Development discussions Curriculum planning Anniversary Ceremony February Strategy implementation plan analysis and updates Annual reviews at schools March Annual report (incl. financial statement) Management review AUFB: Financial statement and annual report Strategic planning: schools and departments Feedback of student admission criteria April Strategy implementation reporting to MEC Operational and financial framework (per unit) Strategy Dialogues: Dean and the Departments May Curriculum planning: course descriptions Financial forecast T1 Strategy Dialogue: School and the President Tenure slot decisions School s performance agreement Aalto Festival June Curriculum approval AUFB: Strategy seminar Workplans for the next academic year Student admission statistics analysis

13 Aalto way of working 13

14 Kiitos!