1 Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert The Diploma Supplement

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert2 What is it ? The identity card of the diploma, issued in a “widely spoken” European language A way to improve transparency and recognition A model of information, A supplement for any qualification, A description of nature, level, context, contents and status of qualifications.

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert3 Main objectives Increase international mobility Give more clarity to gained knowledge and competences Valorisation of diploma, curriculum and related competences For the students For the universities For the employers

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert4 Why is it useful ? Mobility implies a right recognition of qualifications while A great number of barriers to recognition subsist non recognition creates many problems for students There is a proliferation of new qualifications, Informations about diplomas are not sufficient

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert5 General Structure of the DS Complusory Preamble 1 information identifying the holder of the qualification, 2 information identifying the qualification 3 information on the level of qualification, 4 information on the contents and results gained 5 information on the fonction of the qualification, 6 additional informations 7 certification of the document 8 information on the national higher education system(s)

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert6 The preamble It must reproduce in extenso the official text elaborated by the European commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO : “ This diploma supplement follows the model developped by…an explanation should give the reason why.” No changement is admitted…

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert7 Information on the holder Family Name Given names (all) Date of Birth Student identification number Do not indicate sex and nationality because it might be considered as discriminatory.

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert8 Information on qualification Precise name of the qualification (in the home language) and title confered if guaranteed by law (no abreviations) Main fields of study for the qualification (not for the Institution) Name and status of the awarding institution (with geographic localization) Name and status of institution administering studies Language(s) of instruction and examination

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert9 Information on the level of qualification Give the exact level respect to the national certification framework and the EQF. Graduate/postgraduate ; 1st, 2 nd, 3rd cycle level 8, ecc + information about the level descriptors. Official length of programme : number of semesters, credits, full or half time study… Access requirements

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert10 Information on contents and results Mode of study : full or part time presence; e learning ; continuing or training education ; block-release training. Programme requirements : in terms of profile, learning outcomes and expected competences Programme details and individual grades/marks/credits obtained ; give the complete list of modules or course units, and the transcript of records. Applicable local grading scheme and translation to ECTS grade. Overall classification of the qualification : only if there are distinction/honours, ranking

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert11 Information on the function Access to further studies ; is it a final or intermediate diploma ? Professional status :important if the diploma gives access to a regulated profession ; it is possible to give the list of the different jobs

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert12 Additional information This heading allows to precise the specificity of the curriculum : -Abroad studies -Intensive Programmes -Linguistic competences -Placements -Activities involved in community life, associations -Summary statement of the curriculum -Joint/ double degrees -Website of the institution

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert13 Certification Date Capacity Official stamp or seal Name and Signature of the authority allowed to issue the document (The Rector or the Dean)

Jean-Luc LAMBOLEY, Bologna Expert14 Information on the national HE system All the abbreviations should be developed and explained The schema must be validated by the Ministry or a national institution (conference of the Rectors) = the schema must be the same on all the DS issued in the country.

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