1. Lifelong Learning Programme and Erasmus Thematic Networks
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Lifelong Learning Programme and Erasmus Thematic Networks
Brussels, 12 March 2007
Ralf RAHDERS
Head of Unit EACEA.P2 - Erasmus, Jean Monnet
Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
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2. Results of the Call for Proposals 2007
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Results of the Call for Proposals 2007
The Executive Agency
Overview of the results
Erasmus and Thematic Networks (2007)
Networks under the 2008 call
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3. The Executive Agency Partners with complementary roles
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The Executive Agency Partners with complementary roles
Policy
Programme implementation
Centralised actions
European Commission
Executive Agency
Let me start by saying a few words about our Agency
The Commission deals with policy initiatives, definition of the programme, the priorities and its impact. It works with the Members States the LLP committee and the NAs
The Agency manages the centralised actions delegated to it: - from publishing the call and selecting the projects, monitoring them through to closure, and reporting on the results
Although a separate public institution, supervised by the Commission, with its own legal identity, the Agency works rather as a partner for the Commission with complimentary roles.
We are around 300 persons – both experts from the domain and managers from the Commission – in a dedicated building in Brussels
Directorates A & B
Policy and Programmes
Policy documents
Programme definition
Priorities
Committees
Impact analysis
Management of decentralised actions via National Agencies
Management of centralised actions
Calls, selection, contracts
Monitoring, acceptance, payments
Clustering & dissemination
Results & feedback
Centre for Programme management
~300 staff
Based in Brussels
Managed by EC officials
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4. Programme strands delegated to the Agency
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The Executive Agency A widening portfolio of programmes
Programme strands delegated to the Agency
External cooperation
Lifelong Learning
Erasmus Mundus
Europe for Citizens
Youth in Action
Culture 2007
Media 2007
The Agency is a multi-programme Agency, dealing not only with the education and training programmes, but also the citizenship, youth, culture and media programmes
In 2006, we took over responsibility for certain strands of the previous programmes such as Socrates and eLearning, with projects dating from 2002.
This year the mandate of the Agency was extended to include the new generation of programmes including the LLP, Erasmus Mundus and external co-operation
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5. Our priorities Priorities Efficient and effective programme management
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The Executive Agency To become a ‘centre of excellence’
Our priorities
Priorities
Efficient and effective programme management
Synergies and interactivity
Simplification, harmonisation and added value
Service to applicants and beneficiaries
It is the objective of the Agency to become a Centre of Excellence for the management of Community programmes
We aim to do that by focusing on the priorities of
Efficient and effective programme management: ensuring that results provide added value for the European Community and that there is sound financial management.
Support synergies and interaction between the project participants
Work towards simplification of our procedures and harmonisation of our processes, within and across programmes, in order to ensure added value as an agency. The European Parliament is watching us very closely on these points
Moreover, to provide service to our clients: the applicants, the beneficiaries and indeed the Commission
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6. Complete overview of the project’s life cycle
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The Executive Agency The whole project lifecycle
Complete overview of the project’s life cycle
The Agency has a mandate to cover the whole lifecycle of projects
We support the Commission to prepare and publish the call
We select the proposals for funding using external experts
We initiate contacts and launch the projects
We monitor projects and support them to be successful, bringing them into contact with each other and helping them to disseminate results
We asses the final results and pay the projects
We provide feedback to the Commission on the results of the projects, but also on the results of the call in order to make improvements for next time
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7. Overview of the results The Output
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Overview of the results The Output
With ~260 evaluators, conducting ~3000 evaluations:
Selected 310 proposals for funding (+ reserve lists)
For a total funding of 92 M€
Distribution of funds for selected proposals
Sectoral sub-programmes
Transversal programme
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8. Overview of the results Country of the applicant
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Overview of the results Country of the applicant
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9. Overview of the results Country of the partners
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Overview of the results Country of the partners
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10. Overview Erasmus 2007 – Seletion
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11. Erasmus Erasmus Objectives
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Erasmus Erasmus Objectives
Based upon the 58 applications being funded:
Specific objectives of the Erasmus sub-programme
Well covered
- To improve the quality and to increase the volume of multilateral cooperation between higher education institutions in Europe (62%)
- To support the realisation of a European Higher Education Area (48%)
Less well covered
- To reinforce the contribution of higher education and advanced vocational education to the process of innovation (22%)
- To increase the degree of transparency and compatibility between higher education and advanced vocational education qualifications gained in Europe (21%)
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12. Objectives Erasmus Networks 2007
To enhance quality and to define and develop a European dimension within a given academic discipline or study area, or as regards a topic of an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary nature, or as in other matters of common interest (such as university management, quality assurance, etc.)
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13. Priorities Erasmus Networks 2007
Focus on issues relating to access to higher education
Address the “knowledge triangle” of education, research and innovation
Address issues relating to governance and diversification of higher education institutions
Link general higher education, advanced vocational education and training with the world of work
Map and update the state of the art in their field and explore ways to foster more European cooperation
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14. Erasmus Networks 2007
Define and update generic and subject-specific competences using the same method as the pilot project “Tuning Educational Structures in Europe”
Develop standards for quality assurance in their particular field, taking into account the quality references and guidelines adopted in Bergen in May 2005 (Bologna Process)
Address subject areas which are not yet addressed so far by projects in this field of action, such as economics, literature, philosophy, mathematics and the cultural dimension of education
Map and check “rare knowledge” in any given discipline or transversal subject by compiling a list of disappearing teaching methods and concepts
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15. Activities Erasmus activities Examples:
Describing, analysing, and comparing existing teaching methods
Identifying existing teaching material and placing this at the disposal of the members of the network with the aid of databases
Setting up tools (the use of ECTS, new models of co-ordination etc.)
Promoting the production of European modules
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16. Network Priorities covered in 2007
Based upon 8 proposals funded:
Specific priorities of Erasmus Networks
Well covered
- Define and update generic and subject specific competences using the same method as the pilot project “Tuning Educational Structure in Europe” (63%);
- Develope standards for quality insurance in their particular field (Bologna Process) (63%);
Less well covered
- Address issue relating to governance and diversification of higher education institutions (13%)
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17. Erasmus centralised actions:
Erasmus under the 2008 call
Erasmus centralised actions:
Curriculum Development
Modernisation of Higher Education
Virtual Campus
Cooperation between Universities and Enterprises
Networks
Accompanying Measures
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18. Erasmus Financing - 2008 Actions Max. Community Cntribution 75%
Max. Community Grant (EUR)
Maximum duration of action (a)
Minimum number of participating countries
2008 indicative budget (Mio EUR)
(EUR 30)
Estimated number of projects to be selected
Multilateral Projects
/year
2 years (b)
3 (c) 11 40
Academic Networks
Structural Networks
/year
3 years
31 (c) (d)
5 (c)
7.2 17
Accompanying Measures
1 year 1
0.5 7
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(a) Possibility to extend the eligibility period by 6 months on request for Multilateral Projects and Networks and Accompanying measures. (b) Possibility of a supplementary year for Curriculum development projects aiming at the development of a full cycle of study. (c) At least one country must be an EU Member State. (d) Fewer in duly justified cases.

19. Network types under the call 2008
Academic Networks designed to promote innovation in a specific discipline, set of disciplines or a multidisciplinary area
Structural Networks designed to help improve and modernise a specific aspect of higher education organisation, management, governance or funding
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20. Network Priorities for Academic Networks in 2008
Priority will be given to network proposals focusing on subject areas not sufficiently covered:
law,
economics,
literature,
the linkage between culture and education,
philosophy,
mathematics,
studies in European integration,
interculturalism and multilingualism,
teacher education,
sustainable development, including issues relating to energy and climate change,
physical education and sport,
entrepreneurship and innovation.
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21. Examples of Issues to Focus On
Networks – Examples
Examples of Issues to Focus On
Mapping the field - describing, analysing, and comparing existing teaching methods, and defining new ones, identifying high quality teaching material and placing it at the disposal of the members of the network with the aid of databases;
Activities in the Field of Quality Assurance - related to an academic field or an aspect of university management and administration;
Facilitating European Co-Operation - identifying needs and obstacles in European co-operation and ways to overcome them, setting up tools (the use of ECTS, new models of co-ordination, European strategies), promoting the production of European modules;
Defining and Updating Generic and Sectoral Competences - using the method of “Tuning Educational Structures in Europe” in order to take the Tuning results further, implementing the methodology and outcomes in the own discipline;
Promoting Synergies between Teaching and Research - by encouraging HEI to integrate research results in their teaching and link Erasmus networks with the Thematic Networks funded by the Research DG;
Reinforcing the Link between Education and Society - bringing together public and private sector, scientific and professional players, thereby contributing to Europe's innovation capacity.
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22. Priorities for Structural Networks in 2008
Access to higher education
Key issues include widening access to non-traditional learners such as professionals, older learners and people with non-formal qualifications, and the recognition of prior non-formal and informal learning.
The “knowledge triangle” of education, research and innovation
Key issues include the reinforcement of links between higher education teaching and research and its application in industry and enterprise, and the establishment of learning regions centred on universities as a driving force for regional development.
The management of higher education institutions
Key issues include enhancing autonomy and accountability for universities, improved staff management systems, and the implementation of both internal and external quality assurance mechanisms
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23. Examples of Issues to Focus On
Network exemples
Examples of Issues to Focus On
state-of-the-art mapping of existing practice and emerging trends in different parts of Europe,
to become a sustainable European forum for the development of innovation good practice in the organisational field concerned.
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24. For further information
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For further information
‘Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow. ’
William Pollard
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