PRESENTATION OF MONTENEGRO Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Working Group for Chapter 26 – Education and Culture Bilateral screening: Chapter 26 PRESENTATION OF MONTENEGRO Brussels, 16 November 2012

Working Group for Chapter 26 – Education and Culture M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Working Group for Chapter 26 – Education and Culture Bilateral screening: Chapter 26 Presentation of Montenegro Brussels, 16 November 2012 Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Vice-rector for International Relations University of Montenegro Chapter 26: Education and Culture Institutional implementation of LLL-University of Montenegro Strategic Plan Prof. Dr Mira Vukčević Vice-rector for International Relations University of Montenegro mirav@ac.me M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Relevant acquis Chapter 26: Education and Culture Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 on the establishment of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong learning Council conclusions of 19 November 2010 on the ‘Youth on the Move’ initiative — an integrated approach in response to the challenges young people face (2010/C 326/05) OJ C 326/9 of 3.12.2010 Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learning (2006/962/EC) Decision no 1720/2006 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning Council conclusions of 12 May 2009 on a strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training ('ET 2020‘) Decision no 1298/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing the Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 action programme Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing “Erasmus for All“ COM (2011) 788 final Commission Decision of 26/04/2007 relating to the respective responsibilities of the Member States, the Commission and the National Agencies in implementation of the Lifelong Learning Programme (2007-2013) (C(2007)1807- not published) M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Chapter 26: Education and Culture OUTLINE Planned solutions in correlation to the adopted documents in the European Higher Education Area UoM activities for the realization of the planned solutions Achieved results Future plans M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Framework for Introduction of LLL Chapter 26: Education and Culture I. National Policy Framework for Introduction of LLL Key Strategic Documents Adopted within Education and Training Framework Strategy for Adult Education in Montenegro (2005-2015) Adult Education Action Plan (2010-2014) Strategy of the Vocational Education Development (2010-2014) Action Plan for Implementing the Strategy of Education Training Development in Montenegro (2010-2011) Strategy for Lifelong Entrepreneurial Learning (2008-2013) Strategy for Introduction of the Montenegrin Qualification Framework (2008-2013) Strategy for Establishment of the National Qualification Framework in Montenegro (2008-2010) Strategy for Development and Financing of Higher Education in Montenegro (2011 – 2020) as well as pending: National Strategy for Lifelong Career Guidance (2011-2016) M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Framework for Introduction of LLL Chapter 26: Education and Culture National Policy Framework for Introduction of LLL Key Strategic Documents Adopted within Employment Framework National Strategy on Employment and Human Resources Development (2007- 2011) National Action Plan for Employment 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Human Resources Development - Montenegro 2017 NYAP – National Youth Action Plan (2007-20012) Strategy for Integration of People with Disabilities in Montenegro (2008- 2016) as well as pending: National Employment Strategy (2012-2017) and four local employment strategies tailored for the municipalities in the North of Montenegro.   M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

II. University of Montenegro Chapter 26: Education and Culture II. University of Montenegro LLL Strategic Plans Lifelong Learning Strategic Plan document is a result of several months planning efforts with the purpose to identify strategies that can assist University to develop its lifelong learning (LLL) function and offer flexible and adaptable programmes and courses that will be compatible with the fast changing labour market and societal needs of Montenegro and the region. Objectives: Diversification of student population Diversification of the University’s services to learners Diversification of the University’s educational provision Diversification of the University partnerships in other to achieve their LLL educational goals M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

University Five Strategic LLL Goals for the Next Five Years: Chapter 26: Education and Culture University Five Strategic LLL Goals for the Next Five Years:  adopt lifelong learning as a mind-set in the culture of the University and Montenegrin society as a whole; strengthen our teaching, scientific research and our service to the society by embedding LLL approach and activities; develop a well-organized and efficient support system with clearly defined processes, competencies, responsibilities, and resources necessary for the implementation of LLL at the University; build and employ synergistic partnerships at different levels to support the conditions, production and delivery of LLL and extend our reach to the new groups of learners; improve performance, assessment and accountability of LLL activities and project; M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

for achievement of the LLL Strategic Plan objectives Chapter 26: Education and Culture Prerequisites needed for achievement of the LLL Strategic Plan objectives Amendments to the Higher Education Law – learning outcomes/ special chapter on Lifelong learning; Amendments to the University Statute – define LLL elements (Bodies and competencies; Financing; Programme implementation; Embedding LLL programmes in higher education system and NQF facilitated by Adoption of Procedures for LLL offer at UoM – to be adopted at next Senate session); Establishing an operative LLL infrastructure; Strengthening links with the labor market (employers’ focus groups/sectoral commissions/Career Development Centre) M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Achieved results - Procedures Chapter 26: Education and Culture Achieved results - Procedures Bodies and competencies – Commission for LLL programmes; LLL coordinators at faculties Financing – university budget, students’ fees, sponsorships, projects, other revenues Procedure for preparation and adoption of programmes Starting the initiative; Checking the initiative; Proposal prepratation; Proposal accreditation; Deadlines for programme adoption Programme implementation Enrolement of target users; Organization of teaching; Organization of knowledge assessment; Verification of programme results;  Types of documents; Issuing of documents; The rights of documents users  Embedding LLL programmes into higher education system Dynamics M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Examples of good practice Chapter 26: Education and Culture Examples of good practice Two pilot courses to be accredited – labor market needs to be defined through focus groups in the relevant areas Physiotherapy Tourism Start January 2013 M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Implementation institutional infrastructure needed Chapter 26: Education and Culture Implementation institutional infrastructure needed Establish an operative LLL infrastructure Centralized LLL unit headed by a Director network of LLL coordinators at departments an Advisory Board for LLL including representatives of every unit and the social partners Develop adequate capacities for LLL services through appointment and development of qualified staff participating in LLL activities so that participation in LLL incraeses by 25% in the following 3 years. M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

Financial resources Chapter 26: Education and Culture Funding Sources for LLL Programs Public Funding The Ministry of Education and Sport Other ministries, local adminstrations and different administration bodies can contribute to the financing of specific adult learning programmes Financial support under the umbrella of employment policy, targeting unemployed or vulnerable groups in the society The Ministry of Education and Sport may sign agreement with local administrations (e.g. municipality or coalitions of municipalities) to develop educational provision based on specific needs. Direct financial support to individuals who are not in the position to participate in education and training Private Funding Student Tuition Financing from Employers Funding by local, regional or private sources International Funding Funding acquired through international projects, LLL Programs, IPA Funds, bilateral agreements M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

University Career Development Centre Chapter 26: Education and Culture Strengthening link with the labor market University Career Development Centre Career Development Centre established in cooperation with the Employment Agency to provide appropriate guidance and resources to students to help them identify, develop and successfully implement their career related goals; Facilitate lifelong career development and assist students in career exploration, career decision making and the implementation of their career choices; Provide online coaching, personal coaching or group coaching through workshops on different topics including CV writing, launching LinkedIn Profile, job search, information interviewing, interest assessment, decision making, stress management and other topics; M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

IV. Further steps to be taken Chapter 26: Education and Culture IV. Further steps to be taken -Introduction of learning outcomes at the level of the course and diploma level -recognition of prior learning Future Guidelines on Recognition of Prior Learning : who should be involved in the RPL process both from the academic community and the social stakeholders possible target groups for RPL how the process would be conducted (organizational structure, management and advisory aspects) various tools used to assess prior learning. M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 26: Education and Culture Poglavlje 25 Nauka i istraživanje

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