Evaluation area I assesses the procedures which support student-centred, working-life oriented planning, implementation and enhancement of education, which is based on research or artistic activities.
Based on the audit team’s evaluation, evaluation area I is at the level good.
The audit team identified the following as key strengths and recommendations:
Strengths
- Planning and implementation of the University of Vaasa’s (UVA) degree programmes are transparently organised with the involvement of relevant stakeholders.
- UVA delivers practice-based education jointly co-created by students, staff and external stakeholders.
- Student feedback at UVA is appropriately collected and well processed for quality of education.
- UVA provides excellent support services as regards student well-being and welcoming international students.
Recommendations
- UVA should monitor and update study programmes continuously to ensure that intended learning outcomes and assessment methods are aligned.
- UVA should strengthen the involvement of international students in decision-making and participation.
- The academic faculty at UVA should be encouraged to utilise more pedagogical innovations for teaching and learning.