Transcript UNIVERSITY OF NIS - University of Novi Sad

UNIVERSITY OF NIS
International and
Public Relations
Turning Points
 Spring 2001 (at the founding conference of
EUA) - membership reactivated
 External institutional evaluation
- under EUA (2002)
- under the Salzburg Seminar (2003)
 September 2003 - Serbia signs the Bologna
Declaration
 Serbian Association of Universities accepts
the Bologna Process
International relations
 International academic
associations and programs
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European University Association (EUA)
Inter-University Center Dubrovnik (IUC)
WUS Austria
CEEPUS
TEMPUS
National and International
Cooperation
 Bilateral contractual cooperation
currently renewed with emphasis on
regional cooperation
ex-Yugoslav countries
Euro-Balkan Region
(Sofia-Nis-Skopje “triangle”)
Greece, Romania, Austria, Italy
Bilateral Cooperation Agreements
Germany:
 Ruhr-University Bochum
 Technical University of Ilmenau
USA:
 Delaware State University, Dover
Austria:
 University of Graz
Romania:
 University of Bucharest
 University of Sibiu
Bilateral Cooperation Agreements
Italy:
 University of Basilicata, Potenza
 The Politecnico di Milano
 University Ca’ Foscari in Venice
Russia:
 Belgorod State Technological University
 People’s Friendship University, Moscow
 International Independent University of Ecology &
Politology, Moscow
 Russian Language Institute “A. S. Pushkin”, Moscow
Bilateral Cooperation Agreements
Bulgaria:
 University “Sts. Cyril and Methodius” of Veliko Tirnovo
 Technical University of Gabrovo
 “Paissi Hilandarski” University of Plovdiv
 University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in Sofia
 University “Neofit Rilski” Blagoevgrad
Ukraine:
 Donetsk State University
Hungary:
 University of Szeged
Bilateral Cooperation Agreements
Macedonia:
University “Sts. Kiril and Metodij”
of Skopje
University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
of Bitola
Related Tempus Projects
 Rebuilding of University International Offices (UM_JEP16051-01 )
 University Management Reform (UM_JEP-16129-01)
 Building Cooperative Academic Library Network in Serbia
(UM_JEP-16059-01)
 Implementing Quality Assurance In Serbian Universities
(UM_JEP-17040-02)
 Towards an Integrated University Via Internal Agreement
(UM_JEP-18077-03)
 Establishment Of National Team Of Bologna Promoters For
Serbia (SCM C016Z04)
 Implementation Of ECTS At Universities In Serbia (SCM
C009B04)
 Pilot Implementation Of The European Credit Transfer
System (SCM C015A05)
 University Strategy For The Implementation Of The
Bologna Process In Serbia (SCM C029A05)
IR Management
 International
cooperation at the
University level is
the responsibility of
the Rector and,
upon his
authorizations, one
of Vice-Rectors
(for International
Relations and
Research Matters)
 Main logistics is
provided by the
International
Relations Officer
 University presently
has two senior
officers in charge
of international
and public
relations activities
(IRO and PRO)
Current Situation
INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLIC
RELATIONS
Senior International
Relations Officer
Senior Information
and Events Officer
Present Orientation
 Internationalization seen as a
strategic goal of the University of Nis
 Substantial interest in introducing
mechanisms that will ensure an
international dimension of study and
research programs
 Building of the University
International Relations Office - one
of the first steps in the ongoing
University reform
Strategic Objectives in IR
Elements of the University of Niš
Strategic Plan relevant for IR:
 To provide the students with professional knowledge
apt to the changing demands of the local, national,
or international environment;
 To strengthen its international features in
preparing students to succeed in the global society and
in facilitating teaching staff and students mobility.
Long-term goal
 Establishment of new partnerships
with foreign universities. A
strengthened office may adequately
assist in creating new forms of
cooperation with other academic
institutions, especially regarding the
forthcoming student exchanges
through various European programs.