1. Center for Continuing Education The 3L system at the University of Graz including the Academy on Monday, and reflections on how to strengthen the 3L concept within the universities (the role of forums, associations, EUCEN etc) Andrea Waxenegger University of Graz TEMPUS Project 3 LUC, 3rd Project Meeting Friday, 25 May 2007 Dubrovnik, Croatia

2. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 2 Speaker: University education: Educational Sciences/Adult Education; since 1989 working in the field of University Continuing Education in research & development, management, organisational development, consulting and various functions Present position: Director of the Center for Continuing Education (since June 2000) Since 1996: Member of the founding group and since September 2005, Member of the Steering Committee of AUCEN – Austrian University Continuing Education and Staff Development Network www.aucen.ac.atwww.aucen.ac.at Since May 2004: Member of the Steering Committee and Secretary General of EUCEN – European University Continuing Education Network www.eucen.orgwww.eucen.org Since 2004: Member of the Steering Committee and Managing Director of the Association for the Promotion of Lifelong Learning (in cooperation with the University of Graz)

3. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 3 Overview 1.The 3L system at the University of Graz 2.The Academy on Monday 3.Reflections on how to strengthen the 3L concept within the universities (the role of forums, associations, EUCEN etc)

4. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 4 1. The 3L system at the University of Graz – Strategic level Developmental plan 2005-2010 LLL-Strategy The University of Graz as a “Partner for Lifelong Learning” Any and all ages Quality development and quality assurance Responsive to environment Target: A coherent system with professional management without loosing the creative energy of university staff Income to the University

5. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 5 1. The 3L system at the University of Graz – Institutionalisation The “hidden” & big CE Center: Center for Continuing Education & Association for the Promotion of Lifelong Learning The Uni for Life Limited Initiatives and Programmes of Faculties and Departments Outsourced

6. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 6 1. The 3L system at the University of Graz – Programme level Public Access – Civic & Community Programmes, trainings, specialised programmes up to Master-Programmes (including languages, IT-skills, soft skills,...) Formats: public lectures, seminars and workshops, short courses, semester programmes up to Master’s programmes Certificates: from “confirmation of participation/certificate of attendance”  “university certificates”  “Master’s degrees” Money: from “no fees” to “cost-covering fees”

7. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 7 1. The 3L system at the University of Graz – Also part of LLL-system Staff development programmes (special unit within the Personnel Unit)) Continuing professional development and training of staff in their specific fields (research and university administration) IT-Training including financial software Activities of Associations Alumni networks Etc etc.

8. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 8 2. The Academy on Monday - Data Total number of attendees (estimated):30.500 First lecture:07 October 2002 Total number of lectures so far:75 Attendees per lecture in Graz:approx. 300 Attendees per lecture in all partner institutions:approx. 200 Number of live broadcasts (“eMontag”): 36 Core audience/lecture:approx. 60%* % of women/lecture:approx. 55%* Ratio of university graduates/lecture:1:3* Ratio of non-university graduates/lecture:2:3* % of attendees >50 years:approx. 65-70 %* * Estimated Data; Basis: Questionnaire at the lectures in Graz (approx. 25% return rate/lecture)

9. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 9 2. The Academy on Monday - Partners The “Montagsakademie” lectures are being broadcast live to the following partner institutions: RegioZ Bad Aussee (Regional Center for Development Bad Aussee) Telepark Bärnbach (Center for Technology Baernbach) Stadt Bruck an der Mur (Municipality of Bruck an der Mur) Gemeinde Gröbming PVA (Municipality of Groebming) Ökopark Hartberg (Center for Ecological Development Hartberg) Stadtgemeinde Judenburg (Municipality of Judenburg) Haus KB5 Dienstleistungs- und Seminarzentrum Kirchbach (Service & Seminar Center Kirchbach) Wirtschaftspark Liezen (Business Center Liezen) Technologie- und Entwicklungszentrum Georgsberg/Stainz/St. Stefan (Center for Technology and Development Georgsberg/Stainz/St. Stefan) Regionalverband Oberpinzgau/Marktgemeinde Mittersill (Oberpinzgau Regional Administration/ Municipality of Mittersill) SMC Studien- und Managementcenter Saalfelden (Center for Studies & Management Saalfelden)

10. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 10 2. The Academy on Monday - Philosophy MISSION STATEMENT "Education for Everyone and for All Ages" The idea behind the "Montagsakademie” is to offer "education for everyone and for all ages" through a series of open access lectures by well-known scholars for the general public, thus providing an interesting insight into many fields of research, not only at the University of Graz. Each year there is a key theme, i.e. "Sustainability", "Future Development" or the "Memorial Year 2005", providing listeners with a wide range of academic approaches to each topic. The lectures take place in the Aula of the University of Graz on 13 Mondays during the academic year. TARGET GROUP The University of Graz invites everyone who is interested in furthering their knowledge to attend the lectures of the Academy, no matter what previous education they have received. The lectures are open to everyone. Registration is not necessary; the attendance is also free of charge. eMONTAG Since the beginning of the academic year in 2004/05, the “Montagsakademie” has been broadcast live to partner institutions in Austria. Starting with just 3 "pioneers", today 11 partner institutions are following the lectures and attendees are able to take an active part in the discussion afterwards. Two local radio stations are also broadcasting lectures in their programmes.

11. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 11 2. The Academy on Monday DOCUMENTATION An anthology of the year's lectures is published at the end of each academic year. "Open Course Ware", a new project currently being developed, will make a streamed version of the lectures available for viewing on the internet. ACADEMIC BOARD/ORGANISATION The programme for the Academy is developed by a team of professors headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Irmtraud Fischer. The Center for Continuing Education, a department of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer, is responsible for the project development and organisation. E-Mail: montagsakademie@uni-graz.at Website: www.uni-graz.at/montagsakademie (in German)

12. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 12 3. How to strengthen the 3L concept? Reflections on how to strengthen the 3L concept within the universities (the role of forums, associations, EUCEN etc): Connection between developmental work and research, not only focus on UCE management and organisation Institutional level: networking, 2. to work with those who want to work with you and 2. to work with those you have to work with Regional level: strategic partnerships, developmental partnerships, involvement of stakeholders National level: AUCEN, Conference of Rectors, Professional Bodies, other relevant Networks, Working groups of specific Networks, Alumni Associations, etc.

13. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 13 3. How to strengthen the 3L concept? – at European level Policy - Lobbying & “Learning from each other” (staff development) & Innovation – FOR THE BENEFITS OF THE CITIZENS! Example: EUCEN, European projects, e.g BEFLEX (www.eucen.org/beflex ), EQUIPE plus (www.equipeplus.org ); ADD LIFE (http://add-life.uni-graz.at )www.eucen.org/beflexwww.equipeplus.orghttp://add-life.uni-graz.at Hanover 39/30 Nov-1 Dec: 33rd EUCEN Symposium The University as an International and Regional Actor – UCE and Professional Development EUA (http://www.eua.be/ )http://www.eua.be/ Organisations for specific topics, e.g. for Learning in Later Life Professional Bodies, e.g. for Public Health, etc.

14. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 14 3. How to strengthen the 3L concept? – at European level A real challenge: How to cope with the ever increasing complexity and speed? e.g. EU – policy and initiatives – consultation processes: How to participate? How to “digest” at national and institutional level, how as a professional trying to overview what is going on and what is coming up? And: Is Europe only concerned with Europe?

15. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 15 3. How to strengthen the 3L concept? – Future? -Balance “academic learning” – “trainings” -Capable teachers/facilitators -Development of innovative learning environments (not only new technology) – research-led developmental work! -Flexible pathways -Quality development -Entrepreneurial -Responsive to environment -Institutionalised -Creation of new learning opportunities (and bridging open access and academia) – also for older learners

16. Center for Continuing Education25.5.07 www.uni-graz.at/zfw 16 Contact Dr. Andrea Waxenegger (Director) andrea.waxenegger@uni-graz.at Dr. Marcus Ludescher, Project Manager Vita Activa marcus.ludescher@uni-graz.at Mag. Christian Friedl, Project Manager, Academy on Monday montagsakademie@uni-graz.at Administration: Evelyn J. Kalb, M.A., weiterbildung@uni-graz.at http://www.uni-graz.at/zfw EUCEN: www.eucen.orgwww.eucen.org AUCEN: www.aucen.ac.atwww.aucen.ac.at