COMPASS NEWS A periodical newsletter brought to you within COMPASS Project, Ref. nr. 597889-EPP-1-2018-1-MD-EPPKA2-CBHE-SP

ISSUE 1, DECEMBER 2019

1st Consortium Meeting

Launching Conference Study visit to Danube

University of Krems,

Austria

Study visit to EUCEN,

Belgium

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1st

Consortium Meeting

Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, the Grant Coordinator of the E+ project “TOWARDS EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY

LIFELONG LEARNING MODEL IN MOLDOVA - COMPASS”, Ref. nr: 597889-EPP-1-2018-1-MD-EPPKA2-CBHE-SP,

organized the 1st Consortium meeting on 20 – 21 March 2019 with all partner institutions involved in the project. The

COMPASS Project is funded by the European Commission – Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture -

within the Erasmus+ programme in the amount of 891.479,00 EUR and it will be realized together with partner

institutions from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Finland, Austria, Slovenia, France. MD partner institutions include 6 universities,

as well as Ministry of Education, Culture and Research and Rectors Council.

Launching Conference

Launching Conference and International Workshop on LLL of COMPASS Project took place on 20 - 21 March 2019, in

the premises of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova. International Workshop on LLL in Moldova gathered

over 100 participants from universities, Ministry of Education, EU experts .

The workshop analyzed the growth stage of LLL in Moldova, validation of previous learning (VPL), including formalities

and information; application of existing ECTS instruments and procedures for LLL; continuous training of academic

staff. Further attention was given to encouraging a policy dialogue on formulations and recommendations for the

development of the LLL strategy.

Study visit to Danube University of Krems, Austria

Study visit to the Danube University Krems (Austria, Krems), in framework of the “COMPASS” project was organized on

06 – 10 May 2019. Representatives of the Moldovan delegation, consisting of rectors, vice rectors, directors of LLL, in

partnership with other members of the COMPASS Consortium, participated in various activities aimed at strengthening

the Implementation and Management of LLL in the Moldovan universities and the good development of the project.

Were made interactive presentations and sessions focused on the analysis of good practice on:

- E-LEARNING for LLL at DUK;

- Continuing Education Study Programs at Duk;

- LLL Quality Management, LLL Study Programme Management and Marketing;

- Implementation and Management of LLL Study Programs.

The agenda of the event included several presentations and interactive sessions and two workshops dedicated to the

COMPASS project management.

Study visit to EUCEN, Belgium

Study visit to the Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, in framework of the “COMPASS”

project was organized on 17-20 September 2019. Representatives of the Moldovan delegation, consisting from

directors of LLL group, in partnership with EU members of the Consortium, participated in various activities aimed at

strengthening the Implementation of LLL in the Moldovan universities and the good development of the project. Were

made interactive presentations and sessions focused on the analysis of good practice on the LLL organisation at

UClouvain: roles of COFC, IUFC, faculties and academics; LLL vs traditional teaching: How do Adults Learn?; LLL Master

at UCLOUVAIN: Master in Economic and Social Policy (FOPES); How are LLL courses designed and promoted at

UCLouvain; Distance LLL: the Louvain Learning Lab; Validation of non-formal and informal learning in Belgium and at

UCLOUVAIN. The agenda of the event included several presentations and interactive sessions and two workshops

dedicated to the COMPASS project management.

Study visit to IL3, UB, Barcelona,Spain

Study visit to the University of Barcelona, Spain, Institute of Continuing Education in framework of COMPASS project

was organized on 11 - 15 November 2019. Representatives of the Moldovan delegation, consisting from members of

LLL groups, in together with EU members of the Consortium, participated in various activities aimed at familiarization

with the principles and strategies of adult education in the European education system, as well as the introduction of

European standards in adult continuing education programs at the centers for continuing education at partners

universities. Were made interactive presentations and sessions focused on the analysis of good practice on the status

of the LLL in the PC partner universities and at the national level and the vision for development within the COMPASS

project; presentation and validation of the preliminary results, LLL Survey; Good Practices from Spain, Austria, Italy,

Portugal. Also, participants participated at the VINCE Project Final Symposium where they had the opportunity to

communicate with experts in the field of LLL from Austria, Italy, Portugal.

I wish you all interesting and informative reading. Please, stay in touch for further information also through our webpage: www.compass-project.md

Dr. Olesea SIRBU, Grant Coordinator of the COMPASS Project

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