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Harmonisation and development of external quality assurance processes for engineering schools

The objective of the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres) and the Commission des titres d’ingénieur (CTI) is to improve the French system for quality assurance in higher education, using the European framework (European Standard & Guidelines, ESG) as a basis. While respecting the prerogatives entrusted by law to each evaluation body, the CTI and Hcéres wish to improve their efficiency while simplifying the work of the institutions. This is the objective of the cooperation framework agreement signed on 23 September 2016.

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Evaluation

Hcéres structures its integrated evaluation system and publishes new evaluation standards

Given the importance of groupings of institutions and their strategies, and their increasing independence and responsibilities, the French High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres) has revised its methodology for the 2017-2018 evaluation campaign (Group D).  The goal is to conduct a concise and coherent evaluation of territorial coordinations and the entities involved in such initiatives.

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Evaluation

G7 Research Group 2016: France at the forefront of research evaluation

25 participants representing Member States and the European Commission took part in discussions at the annual meeting of the G7 Research Group. The agenda focused on evaluating the impact of research, evaluating the site policies of institutions and scientific integrity. France was represented by Hcéres, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the General Inspectorate of the Administration of National Education and Research (IGAENR).

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