The Diploma Supplement JeanLuc LAMBOLEY Bologna Expert 1
The Diploma Supplement Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 1
What is it ? • The identity card of the diploma, issued in a “widely spoken” European language • A way to improve transparency and recognition • A model of information, • A supplement for any qualification, • A description of nature, level, context, contents and status of qualifications. Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 2
Main objectives Increase international mobility Give more clarity to gained knowledge and competences Valorisation of diploma , curriculum and related competences • For the students • For the universities • For the employers Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 3
Why is it useful ? • • Mobility implies a right recognition of qualifications while A great number of barriers to recognition subsist non recognition creates many problems for students There is a proliferation of new qualifications, Informations about diplomas are not sufficient Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 4
General Structure of the DS Complusory Preamble 1 information identifying the holder of the qualification, 2 information identifying the qualification 3 information on the level of qualification, 4 information on the contents and results gained 5 information on the fonction of the qualification, 6 additional informations 7 certification of the document 8 information on the national higher education system(s) Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 5
The preamble • It must reproduce in extenso the official text elaborated by the European commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO : “ This diploma supplement follows the model developped by…an explanation should give the reason why. ” No changement is admitted… Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 6
Information on the holder • Family Name • Given names (all) • Date of Birth • Student identification number Do not indicate sex and nationality because it might be considered as discriminatory. Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 7
Information on qualification • Precise name of the qualification (in the home language) and title confered if guaranteed by law (no abreviations) • Main fields of study for the qualification (not for the Institution) • Name and status of the awarding institution (with geographic localization) • Name and status of institution administering studies • Language(s) of instruction and examination Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 8
Information on the level of qualification • Give the exact level respect to the national certification framework and the EQF. Graduate/postgraduate ; 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd cycle level 8, ecc + information about the level descriptors. • Official length of programme : number of semesters, credits, full or half time study… • Access requirements Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 9
Information on contents and results • Mode of study : full or part time presence; e learning ; continuing or training education ; block-release training. • Programme requirements : in terms of profile, learning outcomes and expected competences • Programme details and individual grades/marks/credits obtained ; give the complete list of modules or course units , and the transcript of records. • Applicable local grading scheme and translation to ECTS grade. • Overall classification of the qualification : only if there are distinction/honours, ranking Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 10
Information on the function • Access to further studies ; is it a final or intermediate diploma ? • Professional status : important if the diploma gives access to a regulated profession ; it is possible to give the list of the different jobs Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 11
Additional information • This heading allows to precise the specificity of the curriculum : - Abroad studies - Intensive Programmes - Linguistic competences - Placements - Activities involved in community life, associations - Summary statement of the curriculum - Joint/ double degrees - Website of the institution Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 12
Certification • • Date Capacity Official stamp or seal Name and Signature of the authority allowed to issue the document (The Rector or the Dean) Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 13
Information on the national HE system • All the abbreviations should be developed and explained • The schema must be validated by the Ministry or a national institution (conference of the Rectors) • = the schema must be the same on all the DS issued in the country. Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 14
Sites internet http: //europa. eu. int/comm/education/po licies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_fr. h tml http: //www. socleoyouth. be Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert 15
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