QED: The Accreditation Experts

All work and no play...makes for very dull times! Lovely to take time out for a QED: The Accreditation Experts Christmas get together. Mega thanks to Niamh Bicknell for organizing it and great to see friends and colleagues from Entrepreneurs Academy also. #QEDconnect #askQED #FUN Joanne Hession , David Hession , Shantle Taciana Fabico , Joanne Powell , Suzanne Carroll , Noel Davidson , Niamh Bicknell , Cyrilla Costello, Lorraine Bowen

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🚀 Last week, we asked, “What’s your top goal for accreditation?” Your responses painted a fascinating picture of diverse aspirations: 📈 𝟭𝟰% are striving to boost global reputation 📚 𝟱𝟳% are laser-focused on enhancing academic quality 🌐 𝟭𝟰% aim to attract international students 🎯 𝟭𝟰% are aligning with strategic goals Imagine accreditation as a journey: • Some institutions are building bridges to global recognition, connecting their campuses with the world. • Others are fortifying their academic foundations, ensuring quality that stands the test of time. • For some, it’s about opening doors to international students and diverse opportunities. • And a few are crafting roadmaps that align their values and vision to make a measurable impact. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆? Are you charting a single path or exploring multiple destinations? We’d love to hear your stories! Share your challenges, strategies, and successes in the comments or DM us. 🌟 𝗔𝘁 𝗤𝗘𝗗, we’re your co-pilot for this journey, offering tailored solutions to meet your unique goals. Let’s shape the future of education together. #askQED #QEDconnect #AccreditationJourney #GlobalImpact #BusinessEducation #StrategicGrowth

At QED, we believe impactful change starts with clear strategies and practical steps. Our latest carousel highlights actionable recommendations to help schools enhance their SDG alignment , achieve societal impact and sustainable outcomes. 💡 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 & 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! What strategies have worked for your institution? What challenges are you navigating? Share your experiences or drop your questions in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! 📩 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗤𝗘𝗗 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?  Reach out today to start the conversation.  Together, we can create lasting impact! #QEDconnect #askQED #SDGAlignment #BusinessEducation #Accreditation #SocietalImpact

Grateful for the power of CONNECTion this Thanksgiving! Whether it's collaborating with colleagues, building relationships with the community, or sharing ideas that inspire growth, every meaningful CONNECTion fuels success. 🍂 Here's to a season of gratitude and continued opportunities to CONNECT and thrive! #QEDconnect #askQED #thanksgiving

Am I in the arena today? #QEDconnect #askQED #QEDThursdayThoughts #leadership

Poll time!🏅🏅🏅

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌍✨ Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts in last week’s poll on aligning with the SDGs in accreditation! The results brought valuable perspectives to light: • 33% voted for ‘Focusing on a few high-impact SDGs • 17% chose ‘Integrating all relevant SDGs • 50% supported ‘Creating unique, school-specific impact measures. These insights reflect the diversity in strategic approaches schools take when aligning with global impact goals. Societal impact has become an integral part of accreditation, and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) poses both opportunities and challenges for institutions. While some schools choose to dive deep into a select few SDGs to maximize their impact, others aim for a comprehensive alignment that showcases their broad commitment to global standards. Still, some carve out their own unique path, developing custom impact measures that resonate closely with their mission and strengths. Each approach has its merits: • Focusing on a few high-impact SDGs allows for depth and measurable change, making it easier to track and report significant outcomes. • Integrating a wide range of SDGs shows a holistic commitment but can spread resources thin. • Creating custom, school-specific measures fosters innovation but requires careful design to remain impactful and relevant. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁?  The poll results show that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Institutions need to consider their mission, resources, and strategic vision to determine the best path forward. The key takeaway? Whether schools choose to focus, integrate broadly, or innovate uniquely, the end goal remains the same:  𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀?  How is your institution approaching SDG alignment in its accreditation strategy?  Are you seeing success with your chosen method?  We would love to hear your experiences and insights! #SDGAlignment #BusinessEducation #Accreditation #SocietalImpact #askQED #QEDconnect

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Our Head of Advisory Services, Joanne Powell, will be at the #ANZQAN 2024 Annual Meeting in Perth, Australia on 27 - 29 November 2024. If you have accreditation questions or want to chat over coffee, Joanne is a DM away. If you have questions regarding the program, contact Riki STEVENS, Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law's Accreditation Lead. For general enquiries, contact SBL.accreditation@ecu.edu.au. #QEDconnect #askQED #ANZQAN

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