Quality conferences at the degree programme level bring together representatives of the subject and students in a constructive and critical dialogue to discuss the conditions of the degree programme in terms of the quality criteria for teaching and learning, to analyse strengths and weaknesses and, if necessary, to derive measures for further development and improvement. Quantitative and qualitative data from various surveys and, if applicable, results forwarded by the Suggestions and Complaints Office serve as a basis for the conferences. They are analysed, discussed, contextualised and evaluated with the help of the participants’ experience. In degree programmes with very large modules, separate module conferences are also held, focusing on the quality of a specific module and contributing to the quality development of the degree programmes. Degree programmes with similar content or structure can also be discussed together at a quality conference.

The Faculty QM coordinates with the subjects how the measures will be implemented and coordinates the next steps. The results of the quality conferences and any development projects or measures are documented using a standardized university-wide template and their effectiveness is monitored in subsequent quality conferences. This documentation is made available to all participants with the opportunity to provide feedback and is sent to the Faculty QM and Q³ no later than six weeks after the quality conference. The results of the Q conferences are also presented as part of the internal reaccreditation procedures in the self-evaluation report.

You can find more information on the quality conferences in the QM Regulations (only available in German).

The Q-conferences are attended by at least the following people:

1. Coordinators of the degree programme
2. University lecturers who teach in the degree programme
3. Academic staff involved in teaching in the degree programme
4. Module coordinators who are involved in teaching in the degree programme
5. Students enrolled in the relevant degree programme

If necessary, additional participants can be invited.

The coordinator of the degree programme is responsible for the organization, timely invitation and documentation of the Q conference. The respective Faculty QM provides coordinators with relevant handouts and templates for documentation. The Dean’s Office and the Faculty QM must be informed about the Q conferences and have a right to participate in the meetings.
When issuing invitations (at least one week before the Q conference) and organizing the conference, the degree programme coordinators ensure that the number of participants is appropriate for the agenda. Suitable student representatives are invited in consultation with the respective student association.
Participants must be provided with an agenda and, if available, the results of the degree programme survey and the module surveys of the previous 12 months as well as the current basic data sheets. The documentation is sent to the Faculty QM and Q³ no later than four weeks after the Q conference.