UNI for LIFE – Continuing Education and Service and Service Martin Pletersek
Lifelong Learning at the University Lifelong learning isn‘t an indulgence but a necessity With UNI for LIFE, university education and training become available to people during all stages of life
UNI for LIFE SeminarveranstaltungsGmbH A private limited company separate legal entity outside university administration 100% subcompany of the University of Graz an important part of the overall concept for lifelong learning
UNI for LIFE Central contact point for continuing education at the University of Graz Development and implementation of education programmes Scientific competence and economic know-how
Our Service Internal and external services – UNI for LIFE develops custom fit programmes For alumni For companies For the university itself
Service for Alumni Lifelong qualification opens up new perspectives Practical High quality Tailored to the needs of adults who seek flexible learning
Service for Alumni Based on extensive market research (students, alumni, unemployed academics, HR managers) Employability projects with Austria‘s public employment service (AMS)
Service for Companies Profiting with strong partnerships Education on demand - custom fit programmes in cooperation with enterprises Inhouse or in networks Application-oriented skills with scientific know-how
Service for Companies Top level lecturers Largest education institution in Styria – broad range of competences Regional integration
Service for the University Fast and flexible – with a flat hierarchy Organisational and administrative support for university training courses
Basic Services for the University of Graz Efficent and economic due to a flat company structure: Setup and organisation of university training courses Financial administration
Training Course Setup and Organisation Legal guidance Procedural support (Curriculum Committee, Senate) Financial planning / cost estimation
Financial Administration General commercial management Contracts with lecturers Accounting Payment transactions (fee collection)
UNI for LIFE can do more … By request, UNI for LIFE can offer a range of additional services: Full course administration PR & Marketing
Course Administration Student support (information, registration, support services) Event management (reservations, procedures, supporting programme, catering) Course correspondence Production of scripts and other course materials
PR and Marketing Webpage Brochures and flyers Giveaways / starting packages for students Market research Marketing
Making Use of Synergies Extensive information- and knowledge-network Networks of business partners facilitate the development of demand-oriented training courses and qualification programmes Cost savings
Costs UNI for LIFE needs to be cost-effective Costs have to be calculated separately for each training course Profits
What UNI for LIFE cannot do … Establishing new University Training Courses, appointing scientific directors Scientific direction Selecting lecturers Designing course contents Certification / bestowing academic titles
Advantages for Course Directors Simple, flat & flexible decision structures Lecturers profit from social insurance bonus Extensive advisory service at every stage Course directors can fully concentrate on content and quality
Contact UNI for LIFE SeminarveranstaltungsGmbH Universitätsplatz 3 Büro – Harrachgasse 34/1, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316/ Fax +43 (0) 316/