Brussels Delegation Meeting in Sapir December 05th, 2016 Dr. Hanan Maoz, Head of International Programs Office, Sapir College hananM@sapir.ac.il +972-54-4345035

New Programs 2016 Dr. Hanan Maoz, Head of International Programs Office, Sapir College hananM@sapir.ac.il +972-54-4345035

International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit Objectives Background on Sapir Preparations New Partnerships Projects Short Descriptions The Promise for Sapir – Puzzle of New Opportunities Planned Participants (Beneficiaries) Potential Challenges and Learning from Experience 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

Background on Sapir Preparations IPO Equipped with clear strategy and strong management backup Determined to extend programs with more departments Aimed to create synergies among programs Maintaining a ‘Virtuous Circle’ International programs as ‘ building blocks’ of capabilities More opportunities for lecturers Combined effects (greater than separated) Every project fuels the IPO infrastructure Strengthening international practices Sharp administrative procedures Shape insights (Academic Entrepreneurship) 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit New Partnerships 11 Partners 36% (IL) Israel (coordinator) PORTUGAL, SCOTLAND, INDIA (5 partners) SILICE 38 Partners 5% (IL) Italy (coordinator) MONGOLIA, RUSSIA, TAJIKISTAN, KAZACH, KYRGYZ PAWER 18 Partners 34% (IL) GEORGIA Region CURE 10 Partners 40% (IL) Norway (coordinator) INDIA (4 partners) OCULUS 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit SILICE Ideation starts around the theme 'New Ways to Grow' in EU-2015 aimed to support individuals and organizations with entrepreneurial, game changing ideas for social innovation projects HEIs to play a role in providing formal and non-formal education content aimed at strengthening (social) entrepreneurial capacity of students, researchers and graduates. Seeks to tackle cross-cutting issues like gender-balance and equal opportunities for women. A systemic approach in incorporating (social) entrepreneurship SILICE project will develop an open source platform that promotes social innovation ideas and international cooperation at regional level between the EU, Israel and India Develop a creative and supportive environment in partner HEIs through the establishment of SinnoLABs (Social Innovation Labs) New modules within study programs innovative methods of teaching and problem-based learning. Modules PBL Methods Social Entrepreneurship Innovations Labs gender-balance and equal opportunities Social Labs 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit PAWER PAWER aimed to support fair recognition of study period abroad as a fundamental issue for promoting mobility. Students need to have a right translation of grades because the performance is useful for the academic career, for getting a job, for public completions etc. PAWER scheme is the result of an EHEA methodology that can be applied globally but respecting the peculiarities of each single institution Eight different Framework of Qualifications, on the existing credit system, and on level of application of ECTS system Target beneficiaries: academic authorities, teachers and administrative staff, decision makers. Training in EU of 111 staff pilot group from PC HEIs for knowledge, skills and competence enhancement in recognition methods, Learning Outcome approach, ECTS allocation and student mobility support. 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit CURE CURE creates a multi-faceted program of innovative courses, ICT methods of teaching and learning, workshops and activities that promote civic education in academic programs. CURE connects NGOs- student activities- and establishes civic clubs/centers at HEIs A cadre of CURE faculty, students, teachers + ed. leaders who will become agents of change through the LLL skills. Integrates innovative pedagogy: i.e. PBL, VaKE, SBL +ICT in teaching and learning CURE Erasmus+ Mobility strand 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit OCULUS Aimed to reach DipE Standards in Clinical Based Learning (Optometry) by implementing EBP (Evidence Based Practices) methods. Raising partner HEI optometric education to the highest European standard. Learning outcomes will be based on the current European standard and will exceed it by including long life-learning resources to teach the knowledge, skills and attitudes. The project will create a Social Learning Network (SLN), an ICT tool to facilitate active, deep learning via peer-to-peer discussion and review, formative assessment, reflection, and lifelong learning. Train the teaching staff at HEIs in India and Israel in the new educational resources and related concepts Develop of digital tools to support these methods, including a personal learning network to facilitate lifelong learning 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

The Promise for Sapir – Puzzle of New Opportunities Innovation Labs Social Entrepreneurship Project Based Learning ICT Tools for Pedagogy New Partnerships in India and Central East Asia Mobility Expertise Long Life Learning Methods 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

Planned Participants (Beneficiaries) Institutional Level Internationalization of the Curricula Bi-lateral agreements Joint programs Departmental Level Five New departments engagement: Law school, Economics, Education (General Studies), Public Administration, Bio-Technology (Industrial Mgmt.) Lecturers Excepted 12 Lecturers and researchers to take leading role in new programs Expected 3 senior administrative staff to take active role Students New curricula Mobility strand (Cure) 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

Challenges and Early Prep. Former Experience Departments engagements ICT tools development and associated supportive pedagogy Administration and Facilities Infrastructure to support mobility Strong Marketing-IN Building management interest and wide support Working together climate Early engagement and foresight preparations with Academia, Financial and Marketing units are Key-Success-Factors 05-December-2016 International Programs Office, Brussles Delegation Visit

Success Through Collaboration! Q&A Success Through Collaboration! Dr. Hanan Maoz, Head of International Programs Office, Sapir College hananM@sapir.ac.il +972-54-4345035