Diversifying university studies by creating a joint

vision

Ulrike KrawagnaUniversity of Graz /

Austria

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Presentation outlinePresentation outline

1. Background of the project

WHY and WHAT?

2. Good practise & bad experience

3. Organisation of the programmesExample 1: English and American Studies

Example 2: Sustainable Development

4. Lessons learned

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Why are we doing it?

Introduction of interdisciplinary programs Internationalization @ Home Mobility of students and teachers (min. 30

out of 120 ECTS credits abroad) Joint Quality Assurance Strengthening the strategic areas South

Eastern Europe and Bologna Process Positioning Graz University in the region Increasing employability of students

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1. Background (1)1. Background (1)

Objectives: Development & Implementation of Joint Degrees

Graz = co-ordinating university 20 international partners MA level / PhD level Project Start: October 2004 Admission of first students: September

2007 Funding: Local government Project Team Graz: 2 persons from IRO +

student support

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JD programmes co-ordinated by Graz

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1. Background (3): 1. Background (3): Principles Principles

Each university takes on those tasks for which it is most competent and technologically advanced. Thus, it is ensures that all available resources are used as efficiently as possible

The study programs are jointly developed and recognized by all partner institutions

Students have to spend at least 30 ECTS credits at a partner institution

Upon completion of the study program, students receive a degree which is jointly conferred and recognized by all partner institutions

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2. Project Management:2. Project Management:Phases and milestonesPhases and milestones

Project management: Team (responsibilites, time schedule, flow of information)

Analysis of environment in Graz Curriculum (academic) Implementation (legal steps) Cooperation contract (organisation) PR / information Mobility

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2. Good Practice (1)2. Good Practice (1)

Sufficient funding for planning phase

Careful analysis of project environment

Well researched choice of partners (priorities: network partners – Coimbra Group, Utrecht NW, DRC, Alps Adriatic RC etc.)

Great interest in participation due to Higher Education policy

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Lobbying on all levels at Graz University

Administrative and academic staff involved

Information package and folder

Top level support (strategic project of rectorate)

Joint Degrees included in university policy document (statutes)

2. Good Practice 2. Good Practice (2)(2)

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Decision-makers at partner institutions not always involved in development

2 partners decided to quit BA/MA reorganization not complete at all

partner institutions Accreditation and Quality Assurance =

„virgin soil“ Legal differences, state laws

2. ... and B2. ... and Bad Experience (1)ad Experience (1)

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2. Bad Experience (2)2. Bad Experience (2)

Communication (language-wise and socially)

(Financial) committment of all partners Dissemination of project information at

partner universities Time Not much experience available – trial and

error ...lots of unanswered questions

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Organisation of the programmesOrganisation of the programmes

Example 1: English and American StudiesExample 2: Sustainable Development

- Coordination- Curriculum design / Length of programmes- Language- Tuition fees- Application/Selection/Admission- Mobility- Diploma- PR

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Example 1: Example 1:

European Joint Master in English and American European Joint Master in English and American StudiesStudies

Partners: University of Graz, Austria (co-ordinating

University) University of Pécs, Hungary University Ca’ Foscari Venice, Italy University of Bamberg, Germany City College of the City University of New York, USA University of Paris 7 – Denis Diderot, France University of Roehampton, Great Britain

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Example 1: Example 1: JD English and American Studies JD English and American Studies

Duration: 120 ECTS / min. 60 ECTS at home institution

Obligatory Mobility: 30 ECTS / Summer school

Language: EnglishCoordinating institution: Uni GrazTuition fees: charged by home university –

waived for mobility semesterApplication/Admission: at “home”

institution: about to changeSelection Committee meetingCoordination: Administration / Academic

advisors

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Example 1: Example 1: Structure of the programme Structure of the programme

Based on existing programmes

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Example 1: Example 1: Diploma Diploma

Joint Degree(1 Diploma)

GrazVenice

BambergPécs

New YorkParis

Fully recognized

Associated partner (Mobility partner)

Roehampton

Mobility semester fully recognized

Issued by „home institution“

Next step: „diploma workshop“

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Example 2: Example 2:

Joint Master in Sustainable DevelopmentJoint Master in Sustainable Development

Partners: University of Graz, Austria (co-ordinating University) University of Utrecht, The Netherlands University Ca’ Foscari Venice, Italy University of Leipzig, Germany University of Basel, Switzerland University of Hiroshima, Japan

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Example 2: Example 2: Joint Master in Sustainable Development Joint Master in Sustainable Development

Duration: 120 ECTSObligatory Mobility: 30 ECTS / Summer

schoolLanguages:

* English: Tracks + Integration Module + Master Thesis* Local languages: Basics + Master Thesis

Coordinating institution: Uni GrazTuition fees: charged by home university –

waived for mobility semesterApplication/Admission: at “home” institutionSelection Committee meetingCoordination: Administration / Academic

advisors

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Example 2: Example 2: Structure of the programme Structure of the programme

Based on existing programmes

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Example 2: Example 2: Diploma Diploma

Joint Master inSustainable

Development

GrazVeniceLeipzigUtrecht

Fully recognized

Associated partners (Mobility partners)

HiroshimaBasel

Mobility semester fully recognized

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PR PR

Corporate Design Folder Poster Website (www.jointdegree.eu)

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3. Lessons learned3. Lessons learned

„10 Golden Rules“ (EUA) Clear tasks for everyone involved Coordinators at all partner institutions

need VERY clear understanding Agree on clear terminology and rules Ensure information dissemination Top down AND bottom up

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Thanks for your attention!Thanks for your attention!

Further information::

http://www.jointdegree.eu

Mag. Ulrike Krawagna

Office of International Relations

+43 316 380 1252

ulrike.krawagna@uni-graz.at