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1 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Danube University Krems University of Continuing Education LLL in University Context – Kick Off Meeting November 9, 2006, University of Zagreb

2 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Facts and Figures  Established in 1995  Only university in Europe specialised in postgraduate continuing education  From 90 to 3,300 students in ten years  Leading provider in Austria and Europe  320 staff  Private enterprise and modern management  Budget: €34 mill. (2006)  Own earnings 78%

3 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Organizational Structure  Since 2005: University of Continuing Education  13 newly established Departments  Focus on research and teaching  Orientation on Interdisciplinarity and Innovation

4 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Focus in Research and Teaching  Economics und management  Communication and IT  Law, European integration and public administration  Medicine and biotechnology  Culture, education and media  Building and environment

5 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Characteristics of the Students  Non-traditional students: first academic degree and/or equivalent professional experience  average age of 38 years  mostly employed (ca. 50% employed, 25% self- employed)  60% male - 40% female  Specific needs concerning time (life-work- education balance) and studying (theory-practice)

6 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Characteristics of the Study Programs  Target group-orientated  “Reflective practitioner”  Learning parallel to employment  Innovative teaching/learning methods  Modularisation – learning in steps  Blended learning  International orientation-worldwide cooperation

7 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Five areas of Expertise and Research:  Academic Continuing Education and Educational Management  Adult Education and Pedagogic Professionalism  Corporate Continuing Education and Competence Orientation  Innovation and Strategic Management  Intercultural Competencies

8 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Fields of Expertise concerning LLL:  Lifelong Learning – strategies and concretizations  LLL and Higher Education Research  AUCEN: Network for Austrian University Continuing Education and Staff Development (www.aucen.ac.at)  Higher Educational Management  LLL and Adult Education  Corporate Learning and Competencies

9 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert/Dr. Eva Cendon Danube University Krems Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management Thank you for your attention!


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