1. STELLA PROGRAMME FOR STAFF MOBILITY Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya. UNIVERSIDADE DE VIGO

2. AGENDA Stella Programme for Administrative Staff Mobility: evolution Stella Programme for Administrative Staff Mobility: evolution Reporting on Stella 2010: participating universities, selection process, mobilities and grants, reports, financing. Reporting on Stella 2010: participating universities, selection process, mobilities and grants, reports, financing. Stella 2011: future and financing. The intercontinental mobility Stella 2011: future and financing. The intercontinental mobility Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

3. Stella programme: evolution The Stella programme was created The Stella programme was created in 2002 under the promotion of the in 2002 under the promotion of the Universidade de Vigo Universidade de Vigo which has coordinated the which has coordinated the programme until 2009. programme until 2009.. Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

4. Stella programme: evolution The main objective was: The main objective was: - to provide opportunities for administrative staff mobility, - to provide opportunities for administrative staff mobility, - to offer cross cultural and work placement experiences, - to offer cross cultural and work placement experiences, by means of 1 week work exchanges among University members within the CGU (in Europe). by means of 1 week work exchanges among University members within the CGU (in Europe). Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

5. Stella programme: evolution European universities participated in the programme during the period 2003-2008 (6 years). The budget available for each call was 20.000 €. European universities participated in the programme during the period 2003-2008 (6 years). The budget available for each call was 20.000 €. Yearly, universities offered about 70 placements and sent more than 100 applications for the selection process (done by the steering committee). Yearly, universities offered about 70 placements and sent more than 100 applications for the selection process (done by the steering committee). Aprox. 40 administrative staff members benefited from the programme each edition within Europe (period of placements: March-October). Aprox. 40 administrative staff members benefited from the programme each edition within Europe (period of placements: March-October).. Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

6. Stella programme: evolution In 2008, the Erasmus programme was opened to finance other types of mobilities, including the mobility of administrative staff and Stella was re- designed. In 2008, the Erasmus programme was opened to finance other types of mobilities, including the mobility of administrative staff and Stella was re- designed. After much discussion, Stella focused on the Intercontinental Staff Mobility, mainly with Peru and Mexico in 2009. After much discussion, Stella focused on the Intercontinental Staff Mobility, mainly with Peru and Mexico in 2009. American placements were open for the period: March-December. This mobility received a Stella grant for travel and meals. Accommodation was paid by the host university. American placements were open for the period: March-December. This mobility received a Stella grant for travel and meals. Accommodation was paid by the host university.. Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

7. Stella programme: evolution European offers were shown in a permanent notice board on the CGU website but without CGU financing. European offers were shown in a permanent notice board on the CGU website but without CGU financing. Institutions had to address the target unit in Europe directly and use the Erasmus programme funding resources. Institutions had to address the target unit in Europe directly and use the Erasmus programme funding resources. Institutions willing to participate had to offer at least one department/service to be visited and accept the decision of the steering committee regarding the match of offers and applications. Institutions willing to participate had to offer at least one department/service to be visited and accept the decision of the steering committee regarding the match of offers and applications.. Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

8. Stella programme: committee The steering committee manages the Stella programme and awards the CGU intercontinental mobility grants. Members: The steering committee manages the Stella programme and awards the CGU intercontinental mobility grants. Members: - Erasmus Hogeschool Brussels - Masaryk University - Masaryk University - University of Oulu - University of Oulu - Universidad de Guadalajara - Universidad de Guadalajara - University of Vigo - University of Vigo Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

9. In 2010, 31 universities belonging to the CGU have participated in the programme (21 in American mobilities), offering a total of 69 placements (9 American placements). In 2010, 31 universities belonging to the CGU have participated in the programme (21 in American mobilities), offering a total of 69 placements (9 American placements). 57 applications were received and 27 applicants were pre-selected by home coordinators. 57 applications were received and 27 applicants were pre-selected by home coordinators. 10 mobility grants were granted for the American intercontinental programme (1.000€ each participant). Budget reduced to: 10.000€ 10 mobility grants were granted for the American intercontinental programme (1.000€ each participant). Budget reduced to: 10.000€ Reporting on Stella 2010 Reporting on Stella 2010 Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

10. Services opened for the working visits in 2010: Services opened for the working visits in 2010: - Libraries - Libraries - Human resources department - Human resources department - Direction, financial services - Direction, financial services - Staff selection and development - Staff selection and development - International Office - International Office - Management Service - Management Service - - Students’ mobility office - - Scholarships’ department Reporting on Stella 2010 Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

11. Stella 2011 Promote the participation of all the CGU American partners in the programme: 6 universities in Mexico, 2 in Peru, 1 in Chile, and 2 in the USA (in order to offer more placements and increase the mobility possibilities). Promote the participation of all the CGU American partners in the programme: 6 universities in Mexico, 2 in Peru, 1 in Chile, and 2 in the USA (in order to offer more placements and increase the mobility possibilities). Find new financing resources for the programme as the intercontinental mobility is more expensive than the European mobility. Find new financing resources for the programme as the intercontinental mobility is more expensive than the European mobility. Implement the online application form for future editions.Study the participation of researchers in charge of international projects in the programme. Implement the online application form for future editions.Study the participation of researchers in charge of international projects in the programme. Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo

12. Stella 2011 Thank you! Thank you! Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Compostela Group of Universities. XVI General Assembly Eva Garea Oya, Universidade de Vigo