Zdrueni studiji Problemi i rjeenja Sastanak proirenog odbora
Združeni studiji Problemi i rješenja Sastanak proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti Zagreb, 8. veljače 2005. Melita Kovačević
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti JOINT CURRICULA AND JOINT DEGREES In order to further strengthen the important European dimensions of higher education and graduate employability, Ministers called upon the higher education sector to increase the development of modules, courses and curricula at all levels with ”European” content, orientation or organisation. This concerns particularly modules, courses and degree curricula offered in partnership by institutions from different countries and leading to a recognized joint degree. (Prague Communiqué, 2001) Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti JOINT DEGREES – definition after study programmes that correspond to all or at least some of the following: § the programs are developed and/or approved by several institutions § students from each institution study part of the program at other participating institution § the students’ stay at the participating institutions are comparable length § periods of study and passed exams are recognised fully and automatically § professors of each participating institution also teach at the other institutions and work on curriculum jointly § after completing the program, the student either obtains the national degree or a degree awarded jointly Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti joint curricula / joint degrees manifold cooperation in QA international employability staff and student mobility recognition of degrees and qualification transparency and convergence of EHE systems enhanced attractiveness Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti Relevant Features of Joint Programmes § To help improve inter-university cooperation since Joint programmes require: § transparency and agreement on degree structures § student and professor mobility § joint curriculum development § proper use of ECTS § language policy Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti The Stockholm Seminar (May, 2002) Conclusions: q agreed that joint degrees are important instruments for implementing the objectives of the Bologna Process, promoting mobility of students and teachers, employability, quality, the European dimension and the attractiveness of the EHEA q quality assurance is necessary to guarantee international acceptance q mutual trust and co-operation between national QA systems would be essential to avoid problems with recognition of joint degrees Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti The Stockholm Seminar Common denominators for European joint degrees were proposed, among them the following: qtwo or more participating institutions in two or more countries qa joint study programme confirmed in a written agreement between the institutions qthe requirement of student and staff mobility qlinguistic diversity qa European dimension Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti Stockholm Seminar Follow – up : Andrejs Rauhvargers: EUA Survey on Master Degrees and Joint Degrees in Europe (September 2002) Analysis supported the Stockholm conclusions: q Efforts to establish joint degrees are relevant to most objectives of the Bologna Process q Effect of a joint programme may be greater than the sum of its parts when each partner covers the part where it is the most competent q Joint degrees exist in most fields of study q Joint degrees are more common on the second degree level than on the lower level Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti Stockholm Seminar Follow – up : Andrejs Rauhvargers: EUA Survey on Master Degrees and Joint Degrees in Europe (September 2002) Obstacles q National legislation do not hinder joint programmes, but that legislation in many countries makes it difficult or impossible to award a joint degree q Recognition of joint degrees often is more complicated than recognition of national degrees Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti (June 2004) Recommendation on the Recognition of Joint Degrees (subsidiary to the Lisbon Recognition Convention) governments should: - review their legislation to remove legal obstacles - introduce legal provisions to facilitate recognition Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti Joint Degrees and Fields of Study some examples (country / programme): § France 200 § Germany 1140 (300 “real” joint degrees) § Poland 10 – 20 § Spain 6% of all programmes Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti Joint degree: mutually recognised by the universities (partners in the project) signed by the rectors of the participating universities legislation problems temporary solution: multiple degrees Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti Problems and obstacles • diversity on: • Legal systems - lack of legislation for the joint degrees - different legislation on doctoral studies • Administrative procedures - complexity of bureaucracy in order to make the international agreements mutually compatible • Learning structures - difficulties in harmonizing curricula and modules Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti Legal Situation and Financial Incentives • grants for student mobility – not sufficient/not regulated • social aspects of mobility still did not meet the requirements of equality • national legislations still not adjusted to the EU legislation and/or not prepared for the mobility of students • • supporting administration services are not prepared for the mobility Croatian HE environment not ready to start up mobility system Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti An Example of Development of Joint Study MEi: Cog. Sci • Five university partners • Zagreb, Vienna, Budapest, Ljubljana, Bratislava • Master level • Interdisciplinary Problems on horizon: -Accreditation / process / rules / time -Enrollment / number of students / procedure -Fee policy -Joint / double diploma -Programme financing / courses / teachers / space -Student mobility / all aspects Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
Sastanak Proširenog odbora za međunarodnu suradnju Sveučilišta u Zagrebu i Radionica o mobilnosti How much time do we have? Very little. How much support can we get? Not sure. Who is ready to give a support? Hopefully all involved. After all, should we be optimistic? Yes, but it is necessary to accelerate all the related activities. Zagreb, 8. veljače 2006
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