Using the SEI CMM framework to evolve higher education. A 5i framework for evaluating and improving education maturity

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5. CMM Overview mail@randhirmishra.com SEI’s Vision: To bring engineering discipline to the development & maintenance of software products Methodology to Achieve that Desired Result Desired Result: Higher quality -- better products for a better price Predictability -- function/quality, on time, within budget 1. Identify Current State: Assess current Maturity Level 2. Identify Desired State: Understand the description of the next Level 3. Reduce the Gap: Plan, implement, and institutionalize the key practices of the next Level. Repeat until continuous optimization is a culture

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13. Framework components September 10, 2009 mail@randhirmishra.com Factor Constructs Variables Intellect Academic training Core courses, Electives, Pedagogy, Evaluation Student Inbound quality of students, Performance of the students at institute, Non-classroom activities Research & publishing Working papers, Published/presented papers, House journals Centres of excellence National and international intellectual forays, National and international student competitions Budgets, Artefacts created Infrastructure Hard infrastructure Academic facility, Computing facility, Hospitality Soft infrastructure Academic Library and references, Institute quality of life, Software and networking Industry Linkages Value offered Final Placements, Consulting assignments, Executive development Support granted Endowments and financial support, Summer internships, Visiting faculty/guest lectures Institutionalization University affiliations Form and duration, University value add Accreditation Factual aspects, Value add Alumni Relationship strength, Alumni career Network strength Educational entities, Non-educational, Parents relationships, Community relationships Internationalization Academic component Courseware, Faculty placements Final placements, Internships across the globe International tie-ups Educational entities, Industry, Others Exchange Faculty, Students

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