TATIONpRÆSEN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AARHUS UNIVERSITY AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 MEETING the FACULTY OF xxx, June, 2010

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 2 AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY Vision - Venue - Structure - Courses - Students - Teachers - IC service and Marketing - What to do now? Faculty/Institute level? - Deadlines

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 33 INTERNATIONALISATION STRATEGY

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 44 INTERNATIONALISATION OF EDUCATION  Provision of more courses and full programmes in English  Establishment of an international Aarhus Summer University  Collaboration with international partners regarding the development of joint programmes  Adherence to international quality standards, e.g. the ECTS label

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 55 NEW ORGANISATION Aarhus University International Centre  Broadening the approach to internationalisation  Harmonising entry points and external communication  Professionalise support functions through critical mass  Maintain content management and discipline- specific support functions at department level

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 6 VISION Vision: › In 2013 Aarhus University has built up a successful International Summer University based on a mix of AU core research competences and specializations delivered by invited international guest lecturers. All Faculties at Aarhus University should be visible at AU Summer University in The intention is to: › attract international students › attract international lecturers and researchers › provide AU fulltime students with flexible study programmes and terms › enhance our international network and cooperation on several levels

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 7 VENUE AU Summer University takes place at AU Campus, University Park, Aarhus - Central food and lunch area - Teaching rooms closer together - Meeting point and help desk for international guest lecturers - Use of the park - Social programme for all international students

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 8 STRUCTURE The programme is divided into two terms in July and August All courses are 5 and 10 ECTS courses (5 ECTS courses have a minimum of 2 weeks teaching followed by 1 flexible week) (10 ECTS courses have a minimum of 3 weeks teaching followed by 1 flexible week). Students can only take one course in each term and a total amount of credits of 5,10,15 or 20 ECTS. In 2011 the weeks are: › 5 ECTS course term 1: week 27,28,29 › 5 ECTS course term 2: week 31,32,33 › 10 ECTS course term 1: week 27,28,29,30 › 10 ECTS course term 2: week 31,32,33,34

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 9 COURSES › Courses can either be interdisciplinary courses or specialized courses › All courses will be taught in English › Most courses are at the Master or PhD Level. Bachelor Level courses can also be part of the programme if the Faculty/Institute thinks that the topic will attract enough students › Courses can require prerequisite academic background decided by the Faculty/Institute › We advise you have courses approved by the respective Study board before marketing the course › We recommend that the exam is finished before the course ends

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 10 STUDENTS › The target group of students is AU full-time students, i nternational exchange students, international full-degree students and free movers. Moreover students from other Danish universities can take courses at AU Summer University. › There will be a centrally organized application platform and application deadline for students: The deadline is March 15th After the deadline AU fulltime students can still sign up for the courses.

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 11 TEACHERS › Teachers are partly AU teachers partly international guest teachers visiting on a short term contract to be terminated if the course does not attract enough students after the deadline is due. › There will be a centrally organized application platform and application deadline for international guest lecturers, which is a service offered by IC: The deadline is September 1st After the deadline applications will be distributed to the respective Faculty/Institutes. › We suggest that AU covers one economy return trip and pays a salary equivalent to teaching an 5/10 ECTS course on a regular basis (6000 EUR for 5 ECTS/8000 EUR for 10 ECTS including preparation, teaching, evaluating a retaking). The guest lecturer covers accommodation costs him-/herself

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 12 IC SERVICES › Centrally organized AU Summer University Website › Marketing service for internal and external marketing of AU Summer University (poster and postcards) › Centrally organized application form for students and guest teachers › Accommodation service for international students and guest teachers › Visa service for international students and guest teachers › Social programme during AU Summer University (excursions, guided tours and museum visits) › Booking of rooms, lunch possibilities and helpdesk during the event › General counselling on issues regarding international students and international guest teachers

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 13 WHAT TO DO NOW? Faculty/Institute › IC helps you set up and market AU Summer University. We also provide you with a set of service facilities for your teachers and students before, during and after the event. › The Faculty/Institute is responsible for all academically related decisions: Selections and invitation of lecturers, academic approval of students, course descriptions, literature etc. › Regarding the budget the Faculty/Institute pays for salary, travel, extra costs (if any) related to lecturers accommodation, teaching material and social events. The Faculty/Institute received the “STÅ” income related to the course. › We suggest you have one contact person and coordinator. › We expect you to deal with the IC deadlines suggested

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 14 DEADLINES › 15th June 2010 – indication on your use of IC service: International recruitment platform › 15th Sep indication on your use of IC service: Central application platform for students › 15th Sep indication of course, level, name, internal/external teaching › 1st Oct – international guest lecturers selected and invited › 15th Oct course description ready for preapproval for the respective Study board › 15th Nov – course description approved by the respective Study board › 1st Dec application form and courses ready for marketing 2011

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 15 TOP 10 REASONS WHY TO JOIN! › You create flexible terms for AU students, which helps them finalize their studies › You help AU attract international talent at more Levels › You enhance Internationalization at home by teaching in English › You focus on your core competences by choosing your own summer course › You assist in branding Aarhus University internationally › You enhance our international network and cooperation by inviting international guest lecturers › International Centre will market your summer course as part of AU Summer University 2011 › International Centre will have AU Summer University website ready in July 2010 › International Centre provides you with application-, visa-, accommodation- and event-service for international students and international guest lectures › International Centre assists you in recruiting international guest lectures

AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2011 Dorte Føns, Head of AU Summer University International Centre AARHUS UNIVERSITY 16 THANK YOU! › IC CONTACT: