Expanding Europe Jubilee Rectors’ Conference October 2010 University of Pėcs, Hungary Celebration on the occasion of the 25 th Anniversary of the European Capitals of Culture Program

Impact and Experiences of the Bologna Process at EU Universities: The Romanian case by Prof. Dr. Constantin Oprean- Rector of “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu Presented by Dr. Rodica Ofelia Miclea Vice-Rector of “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu

The Bologna Process common range of measures and goals acceptance of the Bologna spirit at institutional levels structural change and modernization of the content of learning Southeastern European universities- the case of Romania reform and anti-reform pressures

National Level Reform in Romania Commodification of knowledge Development of a knowledge society Professional competency Education for ALL Inflation of diplomas and deterioration of education standards curriculum reform-new paradigm shift in learning

Romania-Changes within the Bologna Reform Curriculum structure New learning environment: Work Based Learning, Project Based Learning, Computer Based Learning, Continuing Professional Development, etc “Sustainable employability” Introduction of quality assurance systems: ARACIS (Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in HE)

Romanian Higher Education facing the Future; from reparatory reforms to systemic reforms , initial reparatory reforms; , the first wave of systemic reforms; , fragmented changes; , the second wave of systemic reforms

Second Wave of Systemic Reforms Quality and Leadership in the Romanian Higher Education Doctorate in Universities of Excellence, Research Assessment and Support for Scientific Publishing Doctoral Education Improving University Management National Student Enrolment Registry

Case study in Romania: Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu BA Programs 86 MA Studies Programs 117 Doctoral Studies Programs 16 Postdoctoral Programs 2 In view of an extensive, sustainable partnership with the economic and business community, the Consultative Council with the Social, Cultural and Economic Environment (CCSCEE) was created: –to enhance evaluation and curricula improvement - to ensure the framework for students’ practice - to facilitate participation in the community’s social, cultural projects

Quality Management Excellence First National Council for Quality Management in HE (2000) Vice President- Prof. Constantin Oprean Rector of LBUS First Accredited Quality Research Center in Romania – LBUS LBUS- Managers Training Center in Quality Management

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