Strengthening Internationalization of HE in Armenia: Synergy between E+ HARMONY and BOOST projects Arevik Ohanyan Head of Quality Assurance Department Eurasia International University The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Project partners Project coordinator: University of Seville /Spain/ Aston University /UK/ Kassel University /Germany/ SAPIENZA University of Rome /Italy/ Instituto Politécnico de Tomar /Portugal/ Alexander Technological Educational Institute /Greece/ Eurasia International University /Armenia/ Russian-Armenian University /Armenia/ Belarusian State University /Belarus/ Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives /Belarus/ Voronezh State University /Russia/ Southern Federal University /Russia/ Penza State University /Russia/ International Centre for innovation in Science, Technology and Education /Russia/ Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia Ministry of Education of Belarus Ministry of Education and Science of Russia The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Basic information Harmony project aims to contribute to the development of a comprehensive internationalization strategies and their harmonization at EU and Partner Countries (Armenia, Belarus, Russia) within the framework of HEA in accordance with the main provisions of the Bologna Process through: modernization of international relation management of the partner countries universities, promoting the academic mobility, and correspondently increasing the attractiveness of the higher education systems in these countries and EU. The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Wider objective and main actions The projects’ wider objective is to contribute to increase attractiveness of HE systems, setting a HEI as centre of excellence in HE, research and innovation on global scene but according to national strategies by strengthening integration of education, R&D and innovation and internationalization of HE systems within HEA considering Bologna Process provisions. The main actions foreseen are: strengthening strategic, infrastructural & human capacities in HEIs of 3 PCs, implementation of Internationalization Action Plans in 7 HEIs, and further approval by national Ministries, the involvement of which ensures project impact on policy level and provides modernization at national development strategies. The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Work packages WP 1 (DEV): Methodology development WP 2 (DEV): Survey and document analysis WP 3 (DEV): Development of Framework of a Comprehensive internationalization strategy WP 4 (DEV): Tool kits for harmonization of internationalization strategy in higher education, research and innovation in EU and Partner Countries WP 5 (QLPN): Quality Control Plan WP 6 (DISS/EXP): Dissemination & exploitation WP 7 (MNGT): Project Management The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
WP 2: Survey and document analysis Deliverables 2.1 Desk and field study of EU HEIs best practice 2.2 Study of EU and National policies in education, research, invitation 2.3 Interviewing and data collecting 2.4 SWOT analysis The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
WP 3: Development of Framework of a Comprehensive internationalization strategy Deliverables 3.1 Development of a Framework and Action Plans by project partners 3.2 Approval of Action Plans by HEIs Administration, regional authorities, National Ministry 3.3 Implementation of Pilot Internationalization Action Plans of HEIs 3.4 Staff up-skilling in management The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Work package 4 WP4 Tool kits for harmonization of internationalization strategy in higher education, research and innovation in EU and Partner Countries 4.1. Drafting tool kits for harmonization of internationalization strategy 4.2 Approval of the developed tool kits by an Expert Board The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
WP 5: Quality Control Plan Responsible partners: Aston University (leader) and Russian-Armenian University (co-leader) Deliverables 5.1 Quality Control Action Plan 5.2 Internal Evaluation 5.3. External Evaluation 5.4 Project Expert Board 5.5 Inter- Project Coaching The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
WP 6: Dissemination & Exploitation Deliverables 6.1 Project Information Materials 6.2 Project public events 6.3. Expert Community for Internationalisation of Higher education 6.4 Development & signing of collaboration agreements between partner universities The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Thank you for attention! Arevik Ohanyan arevik_ohanyan@eiu.am