Strengthening of Internationalisation in BH Higher Education WP

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education WP 1 Evaluation of current internationalization and recognition mechanisms Nenad Marković, MSc – prof. dr Dejan Bokonjić – Slobodanka Krulj, MSc University of East Sarajevo 2. 1. Workshop, University of Bihac/ 05 -08. 09. 2016. Project number: 561874 -EPP-1 -2015 -1 -BE-EPPKA 2 -CBHE-SP "This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein"

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Description • Title: Evaluation of current internationalization and recognition mechanisms • Type of work package: PREPARATION • Wider objective: the assessment of the current state and identification areas for changes, as well as the improvement of internationalization and recognition mechanisms. • The implementation of this WP is essential for the identification of the present position at all partner institutions, meaning that this WP is an input for all other WPs. WP 1

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Tasks • Presentation of internationalization state and measures of all project partners, • Presentation of current state in the area of recognition of mechanisms in B&H (entities/ national level), • Comparative analysis between all project partners, • Self-assessment of all project partners, • Creation of SWOT analysis for all project partners, • Identification areas for improvement. WP 1

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Related assumptions and risks • Assumptions: accurate data by all project partners, readiness for comparative analysis, honestly completing questionnaire, quality SWOT analysis. • Risks: presentation of incorrect data, unwillingness for comparative analysis, incorrect filling of questionnaire. WP 1

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Estimated Start/ End Date • 16 -11 -2015 / 31 -03 -2016 WP 1

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Lead Organisation • HE Accreditation Agency of Republika Srpska WP 1

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 1. • Title: Analysis of current situation about internationalization and recognition mechanisms • Type: Event, report • Description: All partners ought to provide a clear overview of the current situation in terms of qualitative and quantitative measures on the state of internationalization and recognition mechanisms. • The emphasis will be on the exchange of experiences and good practices with EU partners. • The inputs of this activity are well prepared staff to represent the current state of their institutions and their ability to grasp the European cultural context. 1. 1.

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 1. • This activity will be carried out through a seminar in Banja Luka (WP leader proposal). • Total duration of the activity is four days and it is foreseen that all project partners attend the seminar. • Due date: 16 -12 -2015 1. 1.

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 1. • Travel costs and costs of stay Partner number Institution Number of participants Travel costs Costs of stay P 1 KU Leuven 2 550 960 P 2 Instituto Politecnico do Porto 1 360 480 P 3 Buckinghamshire New University 1 275 480 P 5 University of Bihac 2 360 960 P 6 Dzemal Bijedic University of Mostar 2 360 960 P 7 University of East Sarajevo 2 360 960 P 8 University of Mostar 2 360 960 P 9 University of Sarajevo 2 360 960 P 10 University of Tuzla 2 360 960 P 11 University of Zenica 2 360 960 P 12 Centre for Inf. and Recognition of Qualifications in HE 1 180 480 P 15 Federal Ministry of Education and Science 1 180 480

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 2. • Title: Creation questionnaire for self-assessment of all B&H partners • Type: Report, Service/ Product • Description: The aim of this activity is development and creation of the questionnaire for evaluation of internationalisation and recognition mechanisms for all B&H partners. • For creation of this questionnaire all relevant European legislation and similar studies will be consulted and all main principles will be incorporated in the questionnaire. • Experience of EU partners will be of extreme importance for this deliverable. • This activity will contribute to the preparation of the questionnaire which will be the basis for the implementation of activity 1. 3. whose results will be the most important outcome of this WP. 1. 2.

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 2. • The basic inputs for this activity will be the analysis of the available literature from EHEA about internationalisation and recognition mechanisms. • The ultimate goal is the creation of a new form of the questionnaire. • The participants of this activity will be the WP leader HE Accreditation Agency of Republika Srpska, KU Leuven, Instituto Politecnico do Porto, and Buckinghamshire New University (10 days). • Due date: 15 -01 -2016 1. 2.

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 2. • Staff costs Institution HE Accreditation Agency of Republika Srpska KU Leuven Instituto Politecnico do Porto Buckinghamshire New University Manager Number of days Teacher/ Technician trainer Administration Total (EUR) 10, 0 800 6, 0 1284 9, 0 1233 5, 0 1070

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 3. • Title: Implementation of self-assessment in B&H • Type: Report • Description: The aim of this activity is the implementation of the developed questionnaire within activity 1. 2. • Through this activity the current state of the BH universities, ministries, agencies and CIP in terms of internationalization and recognition of qualifications will be identified. • Completion of the questionnaire will be an obligation of all BH partners, excluding EU partners. • This activity will provide a clear identification of key areas of all partners that require reform and quality improvement. • Results of the completed questionnaire will be automatically generated immediately upon filling them out by partners. 1. 3.

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 3. • The duration of this activity is a total of five working days for each partner institution. • The questionnaire will be addressed to all BH universities and other BH partners, excluding EU partners. • Due date: 15 -02 -2016 1. 3.

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 3. • Staff costs Number of days Institution UBL UNBI UNMO UES SVEMO UNSA UNTZ UNZE CIP HEA RS HEAA Manager Teacher/ trainer Technician Administration 5, 0 5, 0 5, 0 Total (EUR) 400 400 400

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 4. • Title: SWOT analysis for all partners about internationalization and recognition mechanisms • Type: Report • Description: After filling out the questionnaires in activity 1. 3. , this activity aims at defining a SWOT analysis for all BH partners (13 partners). • EU partners will develop a separate SWOT analysis for each BH partner which should be the input for all other work packages. • Based on these detailed SWOT analysis for BH project partners it will be possible to do a SWOT analysis for entities. • Given the complexity of the activities planned duration of a total of 17 working days. • For this activity are engaged only EU partners.

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education Outcome 1. 4. • Due date: 15 -04 -2016 • Staff costs Number of days Institution Total (EUR) Manager Teacher/ trainer Technician Administration KU Leuven 11, 0 2354 Instituto Politecnico do Porto 17, 0 2329 Buckinghamshire New University 10, 0 2140

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education WP 1 • Subcontracting costs Institution Nature, type and specifications of the item Amount (EUR) RS HEAA Printing materials for WP 1 (preparation for events, reports) 300

Strengthening of Internationalisation in B&H Higher Education