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DA N U B E U N I V E R S I T Y K R E M S S T R AT E GYM I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T, S T R AT E G I C G OA L S , K E Y S T R AT E G I E S

Based on the Development Plan of

Danube University Krems 2019 – 2024

May 2019

DA N U B E U N I V E R S I T Y K R E M SS T R AT E G Y

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

S T R AT E G I C G O A L S

K E Y S T R AT E G I E S

F O R E W O R D OV E R V I E W / S T R AT E G I C F R A M E W O R K

Univ.-Prof. Dr.

Christoph GisingerChairman of the Senate

This strategy document presents in greater detail and integratesthe strengths, strategic goals and key strategies based on theDevelopment Plan of Danube University Krems for the period 2019 – 2024.

At a time of increasing competition and dynamic change it is essentialthat Danube University Krems has a clear strategy to safeguardand promote the development of the university in its nationaland international context. This document presents the strategy.

Such a strategy must be more than generalized intentions set out forpublication. The benchmark for its success can only be the extent towhich it is implemented in practical terms.

For this reason, the aspiration was to establish a process in which the highest possible degree of focus was pursued, together with a high degree of participation and operationalization leading from the “big picture” to the levels of individual measures interlinked with numerous development opportunities.

The strategy of Danube University Krems should be read as a “strategicframework” offering both guidance and the necessary freedom toenhance the effectiveness of our university’s best minds and ideas inteaching and research. This approach is intended to support day today decision-making at all levels of the university, develop our futureposition in society and raise the visibility of our strengths.

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M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

K E Y S T R AT E G I E S

K E Y P R I N C I P L E S

Univ.-Prof. DDr.

Thomas Ratka, LL.M.Vice-Rector for Academic Teaching /

Scientific Continuing Education

Univ.-Prof. Dr.

Viktoria WeberVice-Rector for Research

Mag.

Friedrich FaulhammerRector

DA N U B E U N I V E R S I T Y K R E M S S T R AT E G Y

Univ.-Prof. Dr.

Wolfgang MazalChairman of the University Council

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Mission Strengths

S T R E N G T H S O F DA N U B E U N I V E R S I T Y K R E M S

M I S S I O N

Danube University Krems is the leading public university for continuing education in Europe. With its expertisein teaching and research it works toovercome societal challenges.

DA N U B E U N I V E R S I T Y K R E M S M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

Within the German-speaking countries we are theonly public university for continuing education.We have many years of experience in which wehave established our leadership in the field ofuniversity-based continuing education. Ourambition is to provide outstanding quality tothe highest international standards.

We identify and are deeply involved in current and future societal challenges and tailor our studyprograms to address them.

Our study model is oriented toward the specificrequirements of adult learners in all phases of lifeand especially to the needs of working professionals.Innovative blended learning formats support part-time study for working professionals.

The (professional) experience of our students andteachers is embedded in our teaching and researchactivities and ensures an intense transfer of knowledge and skills.

We are committed to application-oriented and transdisciplinary research.

Our campus offers a service-oriented and inspiringworking environment for our students and staff.

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Within the German-speaking countries we are the only public university for continuing education. We have many years of experience in which we have established our leadership in the field of university-based continuing education. Our ambition is to provide outstanding quality to the highest international standards.

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WITHIN THE GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES WE ARE THE ONLY PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION.

WE HAVE MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN WHICH WE HAVE ESTABLISHED OUR LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD OF

UNIVERSITY-BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION. OUR AMBITION IS TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING QUALITY TO THE

HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.

- For more than 20 years Danube University Krems is, due to its expertise, in the field of university-based continuing education in the lead within the German-speaking countries.

- More than 50 percent of all students in Austria, who have enrolled in a master program in academic continuing education, study at Danube University Krems.

- Danube University Krems holds the seal of quality of the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria). It was one of the first public universities in Austria to receive accreditation to international standards for its PhD programs. A number of study programs have been accredited by specialized quality assurance agencies.

- Approximately 80 percent of the more than 24,000 graduates rated Danube University Krems as excellent or very good (Source: Alumni Study 2018).

- The study programs at Danube University Krems address relevant questions concerning societal, technological and organisational developments.

- One of the strengths of Danube University Krems is developing study programs that are ahead of their time.

- Our students feed current issues from their experience in the world of work into our teaching and research; the results of which then flow back from the university into the professions and real-life practice of our students. This ensures a high level of societal impact.

- The average age of our students is around 39. Most of them are working professionals who study part-time.

- The combination of face-to-face teaching and e-learning in the form of blended learning is especially suited to the needs of working professionals.

- All Danube University Krems study programs are distinguished by the use of innovative teaching and learning methods.

WE IDENTIFY AND ARE DEEPLY INVOLVED IN CURRENT AND FUTURE SOCIETAL CHALLENGES

AND TAILOR OUR STUDY PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THEM.

OUR STUDY MODEL IS ORIENTED TOWARD THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF ADULT LEARNERS IN

ALL PHASES OF LIFE AND ESPECIALLY TO THE NEEDS OF WORKING PROFESSIONALS. INNOVATIVE

BLENDED LEARNING FORMATS SUPPORT PART-TIME STUDY BY WORKING PROFESSIONALS.

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THE (PROFESSIONAL) EXPERIENCE OF OUR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IS EMBEDDED IN OUR TEACHING

AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND ENSURES AN INTENSE TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.

OUR CAMPUS OFFERS A SERVICE-ORIENTED AND INSPIRING WORKING ENVIRONMENT

FOR OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO APPLICATION-ORIENTED AND TRANSDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH.

- More than 50 percent of our 8,300 students have over 10 years of professional experience and generally hold a higher education qualification.

- In combination with the experience of our teaching staff – who are all respected experts in their fields – this promotes an intensive transfer of knowledge and skills in teaching and research.

- More than 80 percent of graduates consider that their study program increased their specialist expertise; more than 80 percent also state it contributes to their personal development (Source: Alumni Study 2018).

- Research at Danube University Krems is focused on four institution-wide research fields: “Cohesive and Innovative Societies”, “Cultural Heritage”, “Regenerative Medicine” and “Continuing Education Research”.

- Our research builds bridges between basic and application-oriented research and also between disciplines, thus generating dynamic results and innovation.

- Our research is distinguished by its societal results and impact.

- State-of-the-art lecture and research spaces, the library, the cultural program Campus Culture and services such as the childcare service Campus Kids, and Campus Sport offer students and staff excellent conditions.

- Staff, students and graduates of Danube University Krems come from 120 countries, creating a vibrant international atmosphere.

- Situated 80 km from Vienna in the UNESCO world heritage region Wachau, the Campus Krems is a highly attractive location.

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We identify and are deeply involved in current and future societal challenges and tailor our study programs to address them.

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K E Y P R I N C I P L E

Danube University Kremsactively contributes to

shaping society throughuniversity-based continuing

education. We thereforefocus on societal challenges

and the transfer betweenresearch, teaching,

and practice.


S O C I E TA L I M PAC T

Danube University Krems is deeply involved intackling current and future challenges. Questionsfrom real-life practice feed into our teaching andresearch – and our working students implementanswers from the university in real-life setting.The (professional) experience of students andteachers is integrated into teaching and research,thus ensuring an intense transfer of knowledgeand skills between university and practice.

In research, Danube University Krems builds onthe link between university and society, creatinghighly transdisciplinary bridges between basicresearch and practice.

Danube University Krems offers access to university-based continuing education not only to graduates and post-graduates but also to individuals who possess a comparable level of education and skills or who have gained a wealth of professional experience. University-based continuing education is therefore not only a key contribution to social mobility but also a response to societal and demographic trends (e.g. age, ethnic and educational structures).

By helping individuals upgrade their vocationalskills and qualifications we therefore make animportant contribution to societal developmentand to improved competitiveness.

THIRD-PARTY RESEARCH FUNDING

Third-party research funding Research spending

(Research Report 2018/19, Year of survey: 2018)

KEY FIGURES

51 MN.Total budget (Annual FinancialStatement 2018)

67 %Third-party financing (Annual FinancialStatement 2018)

8,237Students (January 4, 2019)

648Staff (December 31, 2018)

EU | 31

GOVERNMENT | 11 PROVINCE OF | 56 LOWER AUSTRIA FFG | 23 OTHER | 38

BUSINESS | 6

ÖAW | 1

FWF | 10

PROJECTS BY FUNDING SOURCE

Development of Danube University Krems

1995Danube University Krems opened its doors.

The Federal Law establishing it came intoforce on 8 April 1994.

1998The academic degree Master of Business

Administration (MBA) was awarded for thefirst time in Austria.

20 02 The academic degrees Master of Laws

(LL.M.) and Master in European Studies(M.E.S.) were introduced.

20 04The Federal Law on the University for

Continuing Education was passed.

20 06Danube University Krems appointed the first

professors; by May 2019 the University forContinuing Education had 27 professorships.

2014 The Federal Law authorising DanubeUniversity Krems to award Doctorate

Degrees came into force.

2018 Opening of the Core Facility on

Campus Krems – a joint research infrastructure of Karl Landsteiner University

of Health Sciences and IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems.

1995 /96Teaching began a few weeks after theuniversity had opened with 93 studentsenrolled in three study programs forEuropean Integration and Journalism.

20 0 0Danube University Krems launched itsown arts and culture program namedCampus Culture.

20 03The foundation stone for the new CampusKrems building was laid.

20 05As part of this development phase DanubeUniversity Krems was given a state-of-the-artbio-tech lab center. The new CampusKrems building was inaugurated on7 October 2005.

2010The Archive of Contemporary Arts, acollection of donations and bequests madeby outstanding personalities from literature, music and other fields of the arts,was opened at Campus Krems.

2015Accreditation of the first two PhDprograms and certification of thequality management system by theAgency for Quality Assurance andAccreditation Austria (AQ Austria).

2019Danube University Krems is integrated as public university in the Universities Act 2002.

Danube University Krems – Structure and Figures

Faculties and Departments

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE- Health Sciences, Medicine and Research - Biomedical Research - Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology - Economy and Health- Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine - Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND GLOBALIZATION- Management and Economics - Legal Studies and International Relations - E-Governance and Administration - Migration and Globalization - Knowledge and Communication Management - European Policy and the Study of Democracy

FACULTY OF EDUCATION,ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE- Continuing Education Research and Educational Technologies - Arts and Cultural Studies - Image Science- Building and Environment - Integrated Sensor Systems

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Health and MedicineBusiness and Globalization Education, Arts and Architecture

FACULTIES

Building & Environment Education Health & Medicine Arts & Culture Media & Communication Migration & International Affairs Psychotherapy & Social Services Law & Administration Economics & Business Management

FIELDS OF STUDY

Cohesive and Innovative SocietiesCultural HeritageRegenerative Medicine Continuing Education Research

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

Innovation was the founding philosophy ofDanube University Krems, and ever since itsestablishment more than 20 years ago DanubeUniversity Krems has been dedicated to innovation. Thus it was the first and remains today the only public university in the German- speaking countries dedicated to continuing education. It was the first university in Austria to award the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA).

It was also the first public university in Austriato have its own legal personality, long beforeother public universities won this status. Severalof its principles were incorporated into theUniversities Act 2002, which aimed to makeAustrian higher education more competitive.

The study programs offered at DanubeUniversity Krems are true to its mission toinnovate and to confront current and futuresocietal, technological and organisationalissues. The strength of Danube UniversityKrems is that it develops study programsthat are ahead of their time. We combine such programs with innovative teaching andlearning formats such as blended learning,a combination of face-to-face teaching ande-learning.

Innovation through science- based continuing education is

Danube University Krems’response to contemporary issues

and societal challenges.More than 20 years’ experience of

innovation assure the universitya place among the front-runners

in the field of university-basedcontinuing education.


I N N OVAT I O N



MISSION

Danube University Krems is the leadingpublic university for continuing education

in Europe. With its expertise in teaching and researchit works to overcome societal challenges.

KEY PRINCIPLES

Expansion of human resourcesand career development measures

Qualitative expansionof the life-phase-oriented study model

with a focus on societal challenges

Establishment of additional PhD programs

Further developmentof quality management

Further development andformalization of partnerships

Further development of research in the institution-wide research fields

Expansion of international activities

Stronger consideration of digital transformation processes

K E Y P R I N C I P L E S O C I E TA L I M PAC T

K E Y P R I N C I P L E I N N OVAT I O N

L E I T M OT I V G E S E L L S C H A F T L I C H

W I R K S A M

M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T > S T R A T E G I C G O A L S >

Schärfung des Profils als führende

Universität für Weiter-bildung in Europa

Leading university forcontinuing education

in Europe

HighQuality

Higher percentageof women in leadership

positions

Well-developedresearch with a

clear profile

Intensifiedresearch-driven

teaching

Good balancebetween study,

work and family

Attractive partnerfor scientific

institutions andnon-university

partners

K E Y P R I N C I P L E Q UA L I T Y

K E Y S T R A T E G I E S >

T H E S T R AT E G I C G OA L S O F DA N U B E U N I V E R S I T Y K R E M S

Danube University Krems defines itsstrategic goals and supporting strategies.

These key strategies contribute toexecuting implementation measures in

order to achieve these strategic goals.

STRATEGIC GOALS

HOW THE STRATEGIC GOALS ARE ACHIEVEDWITH KEY STRATEGIES

Leading university

for continuingeducation in

Europe

Highquality

Well-developedresearch with a

clear profile

Attractive partnerfor scientific

institutions andnon-university

partners

Intensifiedresearch-driven

teaching

Good balancebetween study,work and family

Higher percentage of

women in leadership

positions

Qualitative expansion ofthe life-phase-orientedstudy model with a focus on societal challenges

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Further development of quality management

X X X

Further development of research in the institution-wide research fields

X X X X X

Stronger consideration of digital transformation processes

X X X

Further developmentand formalization ofpartnerships

X X X X X

Expansion of humanresources and careerdevelopment measures

X X X X X X X

Establishment of additional PhD programs

X X X X X

Expansion ofinternational activities

X X X X X

Key Strategies

Strategic Goals

- Leading university for continuing education in Europe

- High quality

- Well-developed research with a clear profile

- Attractive partner for scientific institutions and non-university partners

- Intensified research-driven teaching

- Good balance between study, work and family

- Higher percentage of women in leadership positions

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Our study model is oriented toward the specific requirements of adult learners in all phases of life and especially to the needs of working professionals. Innovative blended learning formats support part-time study by working professionals.

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Danube University Krems lives up to its reputationof delivering outstanding quality at all levelsof the university, including implementation of anongoing system of quality assurance. The qualitymanagement system at Danube University Kremsis audited by the Agency for Quality Assurance andAccreditation Austria, AQ Austria, in accordancewith the statutory regulations on Quality Assurancein Higher Education. Danube University Kremsis proud to hold the AQ Austria seal of quality.

The same is true of its PhD programs: DanubeUniversity Krems was among the first publicuniversities in Austria to receive accreditation tointernational standards for its PhD programs.

Danube UniversityKrems measures its

teaching and researchby the highest

international standards


Q UA L I T Y



DA N U B E U N I V E R S I T Y K R E M S K E Y S T R AT E G I E S

The key strategies assist DanubeUniversity Krems in achieving its strategic goals. The current

Danube University Krems Development Plan defines

specific measures for this purpose. The following list

shows a selection of the planneduniversity-wide projects set

out in the Development Plan 2019 – 2024.

These also include cross-sectional measures which support a number

of key strategies.(Status: December 2018)

KEY STRATEGY “FURTHER DEVELOPMENTOF QUALITY MANAGEMENT” Implementation Measures (selection)

KEY STRATEGY “QUALITATIVE EXPANSION OFTHE LIFE-PHASE-ORIENTED STUDY MODELWITH A FOCUS ON SOCIETAL CHALLENGES” Implementation Measures (selection)

- Increased inter-departmental cooperation in teaching

- Intensified teaching-based research- Restructuring of the framework conditions for

internal teaching, i.a., developing measures to strengthen internal teaching and implementing the continuing education program

- Describing standards for the implementation of digital learning and teaching formats as well as using the expanded infrastructure (MediaLab, streaming)

- Broadening the availability of e-journals, e-books and other online accesses - Development of special opportunities for student

mobility by using Erasmus+, i.a. by establishing support structures for incoming and outgoing mobilities

- Developing a strategy for the social dimension in life-phase-oriented study model

- Developing a financial aid model to support social mobility

- Implementing a Fellows & Scholars program in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation

- Re-auditing the quality management system- Continuing external evaluation of the faculties- Further developing the criteria catalogue for the selection of (external) teaching staff- Further developing the regular alumni surveys- Implementing and further developing the harmonized Master’s thesis process

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The (professional) experience of our students and teachers is embedded in our teaching and research activities and ensures an intense transfer of knowledge and skills.

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KEY STRATEGY “FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH IN THE INSTITUTION-WIDE RESEARCH FIELDS” Implementation Measures (selection)

- Targeted appointment of professors in the four fields of research

- Increased participation in regional, national and international research networks such as key FTI projects at regional level, CD-labs, K-centers, etc. at national level and consortia as part of Horizon Europe at international level

- Establishing, implementing and evaluating interfaculty research groups within the university

- Establishing a research network to deal with complex societal challenges using a transdisciplinary approach

- Continuously expanding the infrastructure, e.g. Core Facility at Campus Krems

- Providing funding in preparation for big national and international projects

- Expanding the service-oriented portfolio at the Office for Research Service and International Affairs, i.a. closer collaboration between the Office and the faculties and departments, and by building more competencies in respect to European programs (Horizon Europe)

- Organising and hosting the lecture program “Research Summit Series” as an effective public outreach event for science and research

- Expanding the availability of e-journals, e-books and other online accesses

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We are committed to application-oriented and transdisciplinary research.

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KEY STRATEGY “FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND FORMALIZATION OF PARTNERSHIPS“Implementation Measures (selection)

KEY STRATEGY “STRONGER CONSIDERATION OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES“Implementation Measures (selection)

- Development of special opportunities for student mobility by using Erasmus+, i.a. by establishing support structures for incoming and outgoing mobilities

- Continuously expanding the infrastructure, e.g. Core Facility at Campus Krems

- Expanding the service-oriented portfolio at the Office for Research Service and International Affairs, i.a. closer collaboration between the Office and the faculties and departments, and by building more competencies in respect to European programs (Horizon Europe)


- Reviewing of Danube University Krems’ existing partnerships, i.a. through audits etc.

- Development of a digitization strategy for Danube University Krems

- Describing standards for the implementation of digital learning and teaching formats as well as using the expanded infrastructure (MediaLab, streaming)


- Expanding digital “basic modules” for interdisciplinary and inter-faculty use

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KEY STRATEGY “ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL PHD PROGRAMS”Implementation Measures (selection)

KEY STRATEGY “EXPANSION OFINTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES” Implementation Measures (selection)

KEY STRATEGY “EXPANSION OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT MEASURES”Implementation Measures (selection)

- Restructuring of the framework conditions for internal teaching, i.a., development of the measures to strengthen internal teaching and implementing the continuing education program, developing competence-based, specialized teaching methodologies in digital formats

- Designing and implementing a concept for career paths for academic and non-academic staff

- Developing, accrediting and implementing additional PhD study programs

- Advancement of women through an appropriate appointments policy and appointment of women to senior positions, i.a., giving priority to appointing women to positions in areas in which women are underrepresented, a recruitment process that actively seeks female applicants for professorial appointments, career coaching, continuation of the mentoring program, evaluation and continuation of the program to support those re-entering the workforce, etc.


- Expanding the service-oriented portfolio at the Office for Research Service and International Affairs, i.a., by embedding a support structure for the PhD coordinators and creating faculty responsibilities in the Research Service

- Developing, accrediting and implementing additional PhD study programs

- Establishing an independent International Office- Defining the main directions of the international

activities- Development of special opportunities for student

mobility by using Erasmus+, i.a. by establishing support structures for incoming and outgoing mobilities

- Expanding the service-oriented portfolio at the Office for Research Service and International Affairs, i.a., closer collaboration between the Office and the faculties and departments, and by building more competencies in respect to European programs (Horizon Europe)


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Our campus offers a service-oriented andinspiring working environment for ourstudents and staff.

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IMPRESSUM / IMPRINT

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S T R AT E G Y

Development Plan of the University for Continuing Education Krems(Danube University Krems) 2019 to 2024

Performance Agreement 2019 – 2021 between the University forContinuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems) and theRepublic of Austria

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