There are important lessons to be learnt from actual implementations of enterprise architecture and capability models in higher education. In this paper we draw on three different case studies from France, Finland, and Spain respectively, showcasing both commonalities and important differences. The examples showcase use cases as well as the organisations and processes behind the developmentsWe argue that one important contribution from these European examples is an understanding of the national differences that need to be accommodated in a standard such as the recently introduced higher education reference model (HERM). One aspect that also becomes obvious from a European perspective is the need for translations–and how language use is closely connected to local variations in the Higher Education models.
This paper takes a policy perspective on the development and governance of Business Capability Models in Higher Education. In particular, we look at the next steps in international collaboration around the Higher Education Reference Model (HERM) launched in 2021. The motivation is to highlight the European challenges and contributions to this concept. To do so, the paper draws on insights from the EUNIS EA SIG community. The paper also argues that ongoing work in the domain of interoperability underscores the importance of a common framework such as HERM. At the same time, EUNIS can build upon those experiences when collaborating on the development of HERM. The main recommendation of the paper is that EUNIS in general and the EA SIG, in particular, should actively engage in the future development of HERM. More specifically, we see a need to focus on the implications of translating the model into the broader European context.
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