Call for Papers: Policies and Practice of Quality Assurance and Control in Higher Education:

12th International Workshop on Higher Education Reform Oct 21-23, 2015, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, China

The 2015 International Workshop on Higher Education Reform will address the important theme of 'Policies and Practice of Quality Assurance and Control in Higher Education'. The workshop will provide a platform for a wide range of international higher education researchers, policy makers, practitioners to share experiences, exchange ideas, establish collaborations, and discuss potential solutions.

Papers and panels that address the following areas are welcome:

• policies on quality assurance and control;
• definitions and standards of academic ‘quality’;
• what is evaluated and for what purposes;
• methodologies of quality control and its relevance for the content of academic programs; &
• the relevance and usefulness of quality assurance and control for various stakeholders (e.g. students, employers & Higher Education funders).

In common with the approach of previous HER Workshops, the 2015 event will provide an opportunity for comparative analysis and discussion of these and related issues. Proceedings and a selection of papers and panel presentations will be published.

Proposals of up to 400 words (for papers) and 800 words (for panels) should be received by electronic mail (file transfer) on or before April 20, 2015 at HER2015@163.com. Presenters will be notified by May 6, 2015. Please kindly find the attachment for detailed information. Details concerning communication, registration, accommodation, and the program will be found at the workshop website.

Dublin City University is delighted to be hosting the 2016 HER conference.

Update: deadline extended to May 5th 2015.