UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Kick-off meeting: 3LUC Tempus project November 8-9, 2006, Zagreb University of Split Professor Snježana Knezić Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Founded in 1974 Consists of 14 faculties and departments (natural, technical, biomedical, social, arts, and humanities) Faculties are still legally independent entities to be integrated by the end of About students with vocational students: about New Campus in construction m² of newly built space (within next 2-3 years) University of Split

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, 2006.

European University Association (EUA) International Association of Universities (IAU) Association of Mediterranean Universities (CUM) Alps-Adria Rectors’ Conference (AARC) Danube Rectors’ Conference (DRC) Membership in International Associations :

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Teaching staff: 734 professors (from assistant professor level to full professors), together with 160 research and teaching assistants Administrative staff: 370 people The total budget at University of Split: around 30 million Euros for Government funding amounted to 70 % of this sum, whereas around 30 % of funding was obtained through other means (mostly student fees, research and professional projects). University of Split: staff and budget

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Research activities are funded mostly through the funds of the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sports (114 research and 15 technological projects), while about 30 research projects have additional international funding. Two independent research institutes (Mediterranean Agriculture and Fisheries and Oceanography). The newly established Mediterranean Institute for Life Sciences (MedILS). University of Split: research

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Regional distribution of TEI Universities Branches of universities Polytechnics Schools of professional Higher education

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, (first cycle) and 63 (second cycle) University study programmes, as well as third cycle is still under the accreditation process 20 vocational study programmes Nearly all study programmes: as 3+2 scheme; only 10 of them as 4+1, two as 5+0, and medicine as 6+0 scheme Bologna process implementation at University

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Croatian Government launched strategy for education of the adults Lifelong Learning is recognised as one of the crucial points towards the society of knowledge Forthcoming Croatian laws about education of the adults and about Lifelong Learning The laws emphasise knowledge, skills and capabilities regardless the types of learning and training, i.e. formal, non-formal and informal learning. Growing need for National Qualification Network Lifelong learning - background:

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Lifelong Learning educational system is not properly recognised. Lifelong Learning is only another new buzzword, nothing else Various types of professional trainings in coordination with the professional chambers, ministries and legislation. Faculty of Maritime Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture and others Differential programmes for students/adults – transfer from vocational to university degrees Introduction of the LLL in the University’s rulebook for study system Lifelong Learning at the University of Split:

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Imperative to adjust Croatian education system to the European systems Obtain higher level of education for the citizens Developing the lifelong learning system and making tertiary education more flexible Flexibility of the new programmes regarding Lifelong Learning Building a National Qualification Framework Change of the financing model and increasing public responsibility for HEI Reform of professional/vocational schools Integration of the University Recommendations (at national level):

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, Capability of an individual to apply his/her skills, knowledge and creativity in a dynamic labour market Education at educational institutions, at work or at home by distance learning (e-learning) LLL for employed, unemployed, young people who stopped their education, working-capable retired people Education centres for regular students, adults, and short programmes for the certifications of various professions or certifications of skills without formal degrees or programmes Increasing the capacity of HEI (lecturers, physical capacities) Financial support for the professions that are deficit on the labour market Needs (economy, labour market):

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, To build and develop Lifelong Learning educational system to recognise all types of LLL at the University – first step to express diverse learning in credits – second step ECTS for Lifelong Learning workload and learning outcomes Develop particular teaching activities within LLL at University Increase access for learners from professional life and other non- traditional learning environments. Build cooperation with regional labour market Some of our interests and goals (at the University)

UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT :: 3LUC :: Kick-off meeting:: Zagreb, November 8-9, LUC: A methodology for building LLL at University A set of documents and other materials covering principles: LLL teaching manuals, PowerPoint presentations, glossary, guidelines Quality management guide for self-assessment of LLL Documents and other materials for uni-administrators dealing with LLL Other: Law, National Qualification Framework Lifelong Learning – Needs and Expectations (University of Split)