Universities Social OutreachSocial Inclusiveness Including Migrant and Refugee

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Universities & Social Outreach/Social Inclusiveness (Including Migrant and Refugee integration) HERE Seminar in Nicosia

Universities & Social Outreach/Social Inclusiveness (Including Migrant and Refugee integration) HERE Seminar in Nicosia Cyprus, 13 -14 June 2017 Tertiary Education for Refugees - Lebanon Ahmad JAMMAL DG of Higher Education – MEHE - Lebanon ajammal@higher-edu. gov. lb ajammal@ieee. org

Introduction • We have more than: – 5 million Syrian migrants / refugees in

Introduction • We have more than: – 5 million Syrian migrants / refugees in the MENA region – 667, 973 aged 18 -24 in four host countries of the MENA region, Out of which 102, 000 are in Lebanon – The latest figures show a decreasing enrollment numbers in our Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Syrian Students in Lebanese HEIs 8000 7072 5860 6000 5000 * 5000 4000 3000

Syrian Students in Lebanese HEIs 8000 7072 5860 6000 5000 * 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2014 -2015 (*) : Estimated. 2015 -2016 -2017

Decreasing Enrollment 2014 -2015 and 2015 -16 All Universities Year Lebanese Students Syrian Students

Decreasing Enrollment 2014 -2015 and 2015 -16 All Universities Year Lebanese Students Syrian Students 2014 -15 168, 124 7, 072 2015 -16 192, 789 5, 860 Private Universities Public University Year Lebanese Students 2014 -15 65, 230 2015 -16 68, 778 Syrian Students Year Lebanese Students Syrian Students 2, 013 1, 490 2014 -15 102, 894 5, 059 2015 -16 124, 011 4, 370

Increasing number of Scholarships – About 2000 Scholarships (2014 -2016) Scholarship SPARK JUSOOR LASe.

Increasing number of Scholarships – About 2000 Scholarships (2014 -2016) Scholarship SPARK JUSOOR LASe. R QUEST Master. Card Foundation DAFI HOPES/DAAD University Private Universities Public University

English/French Language Programs Main obstacle is the acquisition of the foreign languages, Actions: •

English/French Language Programs Main obstacle is the acquisition of the foreign languages, Actions: • Embedded within institutions • Higher Education English Access Program (HEEAP): British Council • LASER Program: British Council • AUF for French Language

General Issues In Access and Beyond Residency Requirements for tertiary education institutional admission Residency

General Issues In Access and Beyond Residency Requirements for tertiary education institutional admission Residency is required for tertiary education institutional admission Revitalization Stage Academic requirements for university admission No new national policies for refugee students were introduced. War. Lebanese Stage secondary certificate • For undergraduate admission: The (Baccalaureate) or an equivalency • For transfer: The Lebanese secondary certificate or an equivalency and grades of completed courses • For graduate admission: A copy of the Lebanese secondary certificate or an equivalency, a copy of the university degree, completed university grades for all years of study. All documents must be authenticated Foundation Stage Labor conditions Syrians are restricted by the Ministry of Labor to work in only three sectors: agriculture, construction, and environment.

Institutions: Actions/Challenges Actions: - No specific strategies, No specific psychological support - Consider refugees

Institutions: Actions/Challenges Actions: - No specific strategies, No specific psychological support - Consider refugees in the category of persons with specific needs (in some universities) - Reinforce collaboration with NGOs and international community - institutional support in Foreign languages - Scholarships (from the institutions and external support) Challenges: - Tuition Fees - Acquisition of Foreign language

Challenges/Recommendations (1) Dropping rates of enrollment Residency/Status Academic Documentation Finances Access to Information –

Challenges/Recommendations (1) Dropping rates of enrollment Residency/Status Academic Documentation Finances Access to Information – Legal counseling: Required documentation for admission and residency – Academic and career guidance and counseling • Psycho-social Counseling • • •

Challenges/Recommendations (2) • Multi-level Collaboration – Among government entities – Among donors, scholarship programs,

Challenges/Recommendations (2) • Multi-level Collaboration – Among government entities – Among donors, scholarship programs, and international organizations – Among tertiary education institutions

Thank You Ahmad JAMMAL DG of Higher Education Lebanon

Thank You Ahmad JAMMAL DG of Higher Education Lebanon

INCLUSIVENESS Learning Objectives Diversity Importance of Inclusiveness BehaviorsINCLUSIVENESS Learning Objectives Diversity Importance of Inclusiveness Behaviors
CCUSA Refugee and Immigration Services Support Immigration RefugeeCCUSA Refugee and Immigration Services Support Immigration Refugee
Refugee Rights 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 ProtocolRefugee Rights 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol
Refugee Return Geopolitics and War Imaginaries Refugee HostsRefugee Return Geopolitics and War Imaginaries Refugee Hosts
FCJ Refugee Centre THE REFUGEE PROCESS AND RESOURCESFCJ Refugee Centre THE REFUGEE PROCESS AND RESOURCES
MIGRATION REFUGEE AND CONFLICT CONSEQUENCES Refugee Flow asMIGRATION REFUGEE AND CONFLICT CONSEQUENCES Refugee Flow as
Minnesota Refugee Health Program Refugee and International HealthMinnesota Refugee Health Program Refugee and International Health
Primary Refugee Arrival Health Screening Data Refugee andPrimary Refugee Arrival Health Screening Data Refugee and
MIGRATION REFUGEE AND CONFLICT CONSEQUENCES Refugee Flow asMIGRATION REFUGEE AND CONFLICT CONSEQUENCES Refugee Flow as
UWE Refugee and Migrant Support Hub Dr IbrahimUWE Refugee and Migrant Support Hub Dr Ibrahim