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National Tempus Office - Jordan
Swedish Tempus Contacts Seminar in Syria9th November 2010
Professor Ahmad Abu-El-HaijaDirector, National Tempus Office - Jordan
Website: www.tempus.org.jo Tel: +962 - 6 - 53 55 825
National Tempus Office - Jordan
• Comprehensive strategy for developing higher education and scientific research for five years (2007-2012).
• Higher education retreat was held in 2007, attended by the Council of Ministers and main stakeholders.
• Participants agreed on general framework of strategy, for the purpose of reaching a quality higher education system.
• A national team was formed to prepare required national strategy.
Jordanian Higher Education Strategy
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Seven main components:
Governance and University Administration Admission Principles Accreditation and Quality Assurance Scientific Research, Development, and Graduate
Studies Technical and Technological Education University Finance University Environment
Jordanian Higher Education Strategy
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Jordanian Priorities for Tempus IV
Joint Projects
Curricular reform:Modernization of Curricula• Engineering and
Technology• Health Sciences
Structural Measures Type 1
Governance reform: • Introduction of quality
assurance• Development of
international relations
Structural Measures Type 2 (Direct support to Ministries)
Governance reform
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Regional Priorities for Tempus IV
Regional Priorities
Region
CURRICULAR REFORM GOVERNANCE REFORM HIGHER EDUCATION AND SOCIETY
Modernisation
of curricula
with 3 cycle
structure, ECTS
and degree
recognition
Disciplines
University
management
and stude
nt servic
es
Introduction of quality
assurance
Institutional and
financial
autonomy and
accountabili
ty
Equal and
transparent access to
higher educat
ion
Development of
internationa
l relation
s
Training of non
-university
teachers
Development of
partnerships with
enterprises
Knowledge
triangle:
education-
innovation-
research
Training courses
for public
services (ministri
es, regional/
local authoriti
es)
Development of
lifelong
learning in societ
y at large
Qualifications frameworks
Southern Neighbouring Area
(ENPI South)
x
Law and good governance (including
human rights), health,
education, energy,
environment (including
climate change), transport,
information society,
business and entrepreneurshi
p, tourism
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Priorities for Erasmus Mundus ECW
Agricultural Sciences.
Transport and Traffic Studies.
Vocational and Technical
Education.
Manufacturing Sciences (including
CAD, CAM, CAE) and Applied Sciences.
Geography, Geology.
International Law.
Medicine and Epidemiology. Pharmacy. Governance. Economic
Cooperation.
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Universities in JordanPublic Universities (10)
University of Jordan
Yarmouk University
Mutah University
Jordan Univ. of Science & Tech
Hashemite University
Al-al-Bayt University
Al Balqa Applied University
Al-Hussein bin Talal Univ.
Tafila Technical University
German-Jordanian Univ.
Private Universities (18)
Ahliyya Amman Univ Princess Sumaya Univ. for Tech
Applied Science Univ. Faculty of Educational Sciences
Philadelphia University Academy of Music
Al-Isra University Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies
Petra University Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences
Ahliyya Irbid University Jadara University
Zaytoonah University Middle East Univ. for Graduate Studies
Ahliyya Jerash University Applied Ajloun University
Zarqa University Madaba University
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• Micro Finance• Renewable Energy• Cultural Heritage• Nursing Education• Industrial Integration• Quality Assessment• Open Learning• Management Training• Woman & Labor• Manag. of Water Res.• Wireless Comm.• Biomedical Eng.• Historic Islamic Cities
Tempus Projects
• ICT Learning• M.Sc. in Archeology• Inclusive Spec. Educ.• ICT & Media• Industry Oriented IT • M.Sc. Water Desalin.• Quality - Capacity Bldg• Student Services• Water Management• Diploma public Policy• Towards an internationalization of
Higher Education• Renewable Energy• Telecommunication Eng.
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Project No Project Title Jordanian Universities EU Syrian Universities
30003-2002 Micro Finance at the University (MFU)
University of Jordan GR, IT, ES, UK
• Al-Baath University• Damascus University
30078-2002 Training of Industrial System Integration
Al-Balqa Applied University
BE, FR, DE, UK
Damascus University
30092-2002 Quality Assessment – MEDA Region (QAMR)
• University of Jordan• Jordan Univ. of Science Technology
FR, DK, DE • Damascus University• Institut Superieur De Science Appliquees Et De Technologie
31015-2003 Femmes, Travial Et Formation (FTF)
Mutah University IT, ES Damascus University
31054-2003 Curricula Development for Integrated Water Resources Management
Jordan Univ. of Science Technology
DE, AT • Al-Baath University at Homs• Damascus University
32054-2004 Rehabilitation of Historic Islamic Cities (RHIC)
Yarmouk University IT, DE, CZ Aleppo University
511109-2010
Promoting the modernization and strengthening of institutional and financial autonomy
• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
• Princess Sumaya University
ES, IE, UK • Aleppo University
• Al-Baath University
Jordanian & Syrian Projects
National Tempus Office - JordanJordanian & Swedish Joint Projects (JP)
Project No Project Title Jordanian Universities EU Swedish Universities
30057-2002 Educational Center in Renewable Energy Resources
Jordan Univ. of Science & Technology ES, SE The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
31013-2003 Modern Management Training Yarmouk Univ. GR, SE Vaexjoe University
31159-2003 Center for Wireless and Internet Technologies
Jordan Univ. of Science Technology ES, SE The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
32162-2004 ICT Learning Pentagram Jordan Univ. of Science & Technology DE, SE University of Umea
33143-2005 IB for Support of Inclusive Special Education
• Al-Hussein University• South Society for Special Educ• Al-Hussein Soc (AHS)• University of Jordan
SE, DE Lund University
34085-2006 Establishing Quality, Relevant and Collaborative Industry-Oriented IT Education
German-Jordanian University DE, FI, SE
University of Umea
158914-2009
Developing Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Partnerships across the Curriculum
• Hashemite University• Zarqa private University• Al-Albayat university
BG, IE, UK, SE
University of Gothenburg
511118-2010 Re-Orient University Curricula to Address Sustainability
• Hashemite University• University of Jordan
FR, GR, IE, IT, SE
Stockholm University
511069-2010
Master on Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy
• University of Jordan• Jordan Univ. of Sci. & Tech.• Mutah University
IT, UK, SE
Lund University
National Tempus Office - JordanTempus Projects, 2002 - 2010
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Bulgaria
Czech
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Denmark
France
Scotla
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Spain
SwedenUK
Algeria
Egypt
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What do people feel and say about Tempus?
“My participation in the programme provided me with some professional skills like leadership and presentation skills. The Tempus programme was a real opportunity to take part in university decision-making.” Ahmad Abu Alhaija, B.Sc. Student, Electrical Engineering
“Tempus has raised sense of devotion toward nursing practice in terms of client care, professionalism, and self-development. Being exposed to different educational cultures facilitates the process of personal growth and enhances our critical thinking and decision making processes…”Maysa A. Al-Hamad, M.Sc. Student, Nursing
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“I am pleased to inform you that the Tempus program has made significant contributions towards the development and reform of the higher education sector in Jordan. Such contributions are highly recognized and respected by the academic community as well as the concerned government authorities in Jordan”
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan. Extract from a letter dated 7th May 2006 addressed to the Commissioner for External Relations and the European Neighborhood Policy, European Commission
What do people feel and say about Tempus?
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“Tempus has indeed assisted in improving the quality of teaching and learning in Jordanian educational institutions by upgrading teaching methods, course contents, course delivery techniques, staff skills and knowledge, and facilities, and also by providing exposure to new ideas and concepts. … Collaboration through Tempus projects helped to strengthen the regional cooperation in partner countries, in addition to establishing contacts and cooperation with many European institutes”.
Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Opening Ceremony of National Tempus Day 25th Feb 2009.
What do people feel and say about Tempus?
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Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window: Three projects through Lot 3 that include Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. About 120 exchanges each project (90 MEDA to EU & 30 EU to MEDA). Covers all disciplines and 5 JO universities. Now called EM II, Action 2.
Erasmus Mundus, Action 1: About 12 Jordanian students and two staff members to EU.
Involvement with Erasmus Mundus
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Sample Activities of NTO Jordan
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Visit to Tafila Technical Univ.
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Visit to Yarmouk Univ.
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Visit to Hashemite Univ.
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Bologna Seminar at Univ. of Jordan
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Typical Tempus Information Day
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Typical Tempus Information Day
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Seminar on University-Enterprise Cooperation - Jordan
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In addition to NTO activities, what else you can see in Jordan?
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