One of the goals of the Arqus European University Alliance is to develop joint programmes at all levels based on the results of the previous project period and on bottom-up proposals from partner universities. To support interested academic and administrative staff in this endeavour, the Learning Pathways team has designed a series of training courses at different levels and on different topics relevant to the design and implementation of joint programmes.
The trainings are designed as modules that can be attended separately or consecutively. The first three modules are designed as basic modules and have as their target audience academic and administrative staff on departmental and central levels that are interested in the design and the development of joint programmes but have no extensive experience in implementing them.
The trainings that follow have been designed as advanced modules, with the purpose of assisting in the development and implementation of the individual programmes.
The training courses are held by experts in the field of joint programme implementation or relevant topics from Arqus partner universities.
Participants will be introduced to the concept of joint programmes focusing on their rationale and motivation to set them up. Terminology like joint, double or multiple degrees will be investigated to enable participants to distinguish between several traditions and common (mis)understandings of joint programmes. First steps such as identifying partner institutions and main elements of joint programmes will be presented to lay the ground for participation in module 2.
After completing this module participants will:
Academic and administrative staff on departmental and central level that are interested in joint programmes but have no extensive experience in implementing them.
60 min. presentation:
30 min. discussion:
Q/A session focusing on Arqus partner institutions and their experience/background
Participants will be familiarized with the first stages of developing an Arqus joint programme. A roadmap will outline how to get to know one’s partners on a level that allows successful collaboration. Internal and external stakeholders and their involvement will be discussed as well as how to effectively communicate and reflect functions in a governance structure.
After completing this module participants will:
Academic and administrative staff on departmental and central level that are interested in joint programmes but have no extensive experience in implementing them. Having participated in module 1 is of benefit.
60 min. presentation:
30 min. discussion:
Q/A session focusing on Arqus partner institutions and their experience/background
Participants will gain an oversight on document types needed to implement joint programmes. They will be introduced into the general content and procedures of these documents. A brief summary on options of accreditation will be offered. Approaches toward cost calculation including finances and tuition fees will be introduced. All the information provided will be tailored to Arqus partner institutions and their regulations.
After completing this module participants will:
Academic and administrative staff on departmental and central level that are interested in joint programmes but have no extensive experience in implementing them. Having participated in module 1 and 2 is of benefit.
60 min. presentation:
30 min. discussion:
Q/A session focusing on Arqus partner institutions and their experience/background
