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Checklist for Evaluating Global Recognition and Internationalization Metrics


1. Tracking Rankings

  • Document rankings from global agencies (e.g., QS, THE, Shanghai Rankings).
  • Categorize rankings by:
    • Overall institutional ranking
    • Subject-specific ranking
    • Regional ranking

2. Performance Metrics

  • Analyze key metrics contributing to rankings (e.g., academic reputation, employer reputation, citations).
  • Compare rankings with peer institutions annually.

3. Improvement Strategies

  • Develop action plans to improve ranking-related metrics (e.g., faculty-student ratio, research output).
  • Enhance visibility through marketing and participation in international events.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Share ranking results with stakeholders (faculty, students, industry).
  • Collect feedback from stakeholders to identify improvement areas.

1. Accreditation Tracking

  • Maintain a record of international accreditations achieved by:
    • Institution
    • Specific programs or departments

2. Evaluation of Accreditation Impact

  • Assess how accreditations align with global academic standards.
  • Track changes in student enrollment or reputation post-accreditation.

3. Continuous Compliance

  • Schedule regular reviews to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Update stakeholders about accreditation renewal timelines and outcomes.

4. New Opportunities

  • Identify additional international accreditation opportunities.
  • Evaluate costs, benefits, and resource requirements for new accreditations.

1. Participation Data

  • Track the number of students enrolled in dual degree programs.
  • Record the total number of eligible students for such programs.

2. Metrics Calculation

  • Calculate participation rate.

3. Student Feedback

  • Collect feedback on the experience and value of dual degree programs.
  • Identify barriers to participation (e.g., financial, academic, administrative).

4. Promotion and Support

  • Organize informational sessions to promote dual degree programs.
  • Offer scholarships or financial support for international program participants.

1. Tracking Collaborations

  • Maintain a record of research collaborations with international institutions.
  • Categorize collaborations by:
    • Joint publications
    • Joint research projects
    • Funded international research

2. Outcome Metrics

  • Number of joint publications in indexed journals.
  • Funding obtained through international collaborations.
  • Research impact (e.g., citations, societal impact).

3. Engagement and Networking

  • Participate in international research forums and conferences.
  • Develop formal agreements (e.g., MOUs) with global research partners.

4. Improvement Strategies

  • Identify new international research opportunities and partners.
  • Provide training for faculty to strengthen research proposal writing skills for international grants.

1. Outcome Metrics

  • Global university and subject rankings.
  • Number and status of international accreditations.
  • Student participation rate in international dual degree programs.
  • Number of international research collaborations and associated outputs.

2. Documentation and Reporting

  • Prepare an annual report summarizing internationalization outcomes.
  • Share findings with stakeholders to inform strategic planning.

3. Action Plan for Enhancement

  • Identify and address gaps in internationalization efforts.
  • Strengthen existing partnerships and explore new global opportunities.