The development of joint curriculum enhancement activities should adhere to a systematic approach to ensure effective collaboration, alignment of objectives, and successful implementation within the Alliance. This necessitates structured design processes grounded in clear and efficient procedures. To simplify the description of these procedures for all curriculum enhancement activities outlined in Chapter 4, a common set of main principles and steps will be suggested here. These should be adaptable to the specific type of activity and the institutional frameworks of the involved partners.
The Arqus Education Board, together with WG14, will establish common priorities and goals for curriculum enhancement, drafting a strategic plan delineating the desired outcomes, target groups, key performance indicators (KPIs), and resource requirements for the Alliance.
The Arqus Education Board will delegate the implementation of the strategic plan to WG6 and other related working groups (or task forces) according to their assigned functions. These groups will identify the required activities and facilitate their development. Furthermore, they will initiate regular calls to solicit pertinent initiatives from academic staff and other stakeholders in the field. The Arqus Handbook on Joint Calls will be utilized to inform the development of these calls.
The Arqus working groups will offer training opportunities for faculty members who are interested in or already engaged in joint curriculum enhancement activities. These opportunities will encompass workshops, seminars, and other collaborative training sessions on pedagogical approaches, instructional technology, intercultural competence, and collaborative teaching strategies. Moreover, they will facilitate individual support and peer mentoring to foster continuous knowledge exchange among faculty members.
The working groups (WG5, WG6, etc.) will assist in developing detailed implementation plans with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables for each phase of selected joint curriculum enhancement activities. They will also establish mechanisms for regular progress monitoring, feedback collection and plan adjustments as necessary.
The Arqus working groups (WG6, WG14, etc.) will assist in devising detailed implementation plans with precise timelines, milestones, and deliverables for each phase of selected joint curriculum enhancement activities. They will also establish mechanisms for regular progress monitoring, feedback collection, and adjustments to the plan as necessary.
The working groups (WG15 together with support from WG4 and WG6) will devise a communication strategy to increase awareness of joint curriculum enhancement activities within the Alliance and beyond. They will primarily utilize tools developed by the Arqus communication team (such as the website, newsletters, social media, promotion events, and publications) to disseminate information and highlight successes. In later stages, alumni will be engaged to serve as ambassadors for the Alliance and its accomplishments.
The outlined common procedures will contribute to the establishment of robust and impactful joint curriculum enhancement activities. By enhancing the quality of education, fostering innovation, and maximizing the impact and effectiveness of international collaboration, these procedures will ultimately prepare students for success in a rapidly changing global landscape.
