Recognition 2010: the recognition agenda for the EHEA Bologna seminar Riga, 3-4 December 2004 Gunnar Vaht President of the ENIC Network

Outline of presentation recognition in 2010 national ENIC/NARIC in 2010 the ENIC/NARIC networks in 2010

Recognition in 2010 recognition of qualifications based on evaluation of learning outcomes recognition of qualifications earned through lifelong learning paths and arrangements no legal obstacles in recognition of TNE (incl. Joint Degrees) links of recognition and quality assurance substantial developments in information provision and strategies recognition for labor market - more focus on recognition for the purpose of employment

ENIC/NARIC Charter Joint ENIC/NARIC Charter of Activities and Services (approved by the Networks and by Lisbon Recognition Committee, June 2004) –The purpose of the charter is to assist ENIC and NARIC centres to better respond to the challenges posed by the changing of the recognition environment and to set up a legitimate operation framework for the work of the national centres. –The charter defines tasks and activities of the national ENIC/NARIC centre and the ENIC/NARIC networks.

National ENIC/NARIC in 2010 Current situation at national level there are still substantial differences in terms of structure, resources and competencies of different information centre the assessment of every single detail in the inputs (list of subjects, number of hours, titles of subjects, length of learning) - looking for identity the assessment of qualifications may take up to 1.5 years problems with information provision, delayed answers to the inquires in some cases the national ENIC/NARIC is just a contact person at Ministry of Education

National ENIC/NARIC in 2010 Common tasks and activities of a national ENIC/NARIC centre (I) –provide adequate, reliable and authenticated information on qualifications, educational systems and recognition procedures to the partners and stakeholders –advice a formal decision on the recognition of qualifications on the basis of their assessment by applying existing criteria and procedures developed by the Networks

National ENIC/NARIC in 2010 Common tasks and activities of a national ENIC/NARIC centre (II) –serve as the main information point on the recognition of higher education and access qualifications –cooperate with higher education institutions, quality assurance agencies, competent professional recognition authorities –contribute to higher education policy development and legislation at national, regional and European level

National ENIC/NARIC in 2010 Common tasks and activities of a national ENIC/NARIC centre (III) –Collect and regularly update information on educational systems and qualifications in different countries, and their comparability to the qualifications in the home system. –promote a fair recognition of qualifications based on learning outcomes –focus more on recognition for the purpose of employment (non-regulated professions)

ENIC/NARIC Networks in 2010 Networks will continue to do their utmost to make the EHEA a reality by 2010 –benchmarking, setting and promoting best practices, development and methodologies on recognition in line with the criteria and procedures defined in the Lisbon Recognition Convention –cooperation with quality assurance agencies and networks (ENQA) in order to establish a common framework –close cooperation with employers (and associations) to promote the needs of labor market –cooperation with other parts of the world in information provision about European Higher Education Area and recognition of qualifications