Rector’s conference in Azerbaijan Why and how to get started Kauko Hämäläinen Professor emeritus
Recommendations are based on Comments of two earlier Open seminars Discussions with people from the Ministry of Education Interwievs of three rectors and 10 vice-rectors
Rector´s conference in AZ It is really needed Initiation should come from the Ministry of Education Coordination group is needed to prepare basic documents Conference should be independent, own by rectors People from the ministry can be invited as experts to visit some meetings One rector or a vice-rector can be present in meetings
Why needed WE ARE STRONGER TOGERHER Help society to solve problems in He Promote higher education policy in AZ Promote cooperation between universities Learn from each others / Platform for discussions Lobbing interests of the universities
How to start Minister should invite rectors to a meeting to discuss how to proceed A coordination group could prepare a draft for regulations Purpose of coopeation and main functions Criteria for membership Funding Management bodies Selection of a chairman, vice-chairman, secretariat Regular meetings and possible working groups Rectors can discuss about the proposal
How to proceed Funding: membership fees and donors Chairman: Appreciated rector At voluntary basis At the beginning strong, motivated universities Private and public together(?) Permanent secretariat is needed