1. 1 Collaboration between Universities on National Level on LLL Alfredo Soeiro University of Porto Seminar MET, Ankara, 3Nov06

2. 2 Portugal 15 Public and 26 Private CRUP – Council of Rectors Five universities (1997 and 2000) Three meetings a year Responsibles for Continuing Education

3. 3 Portugal (cont.) 1 Rector, 1 Vice-Rector, 1 Pro-Rector and 2 Directors Objectives, advantages, activities Consultation with university Observing EUCEN

4. 4 AUPEC Founded in May 2001 Statutes (3 pages) Out of 15 nine joined within a year Headquarters in Porto Letter signed by the Rector

5. 5 AUPEC - Objectives Support among members Promotion of LLL Joint actions International actions Promotion within universities

6. 6 AUPEC - Structure General Assembly Executive Committee President and two members Fiscal Committee

7. 7 AUPEC - Activities One General Assembly a year Three Exec. Com. meetings a year Frequent communication Web site

8. 8 AUPEC - Outputs Participation in projects Joint courses Glossary Manual of Procedures

9. 9 AUPEC – Outputs (cont.) Public workshops Meetings with decision makers Participation in conferences Published articles

10. 10 AUPEC – Outputs (cont.) Marketing LLL Proposals with government Dialogue with social partners Representation in European meetings

11. 11 AUPEC – Future Consultancy with other bodies Public conferences Online courses Repository of LLL activities

12. 12 Other Networks UCEF - Finland Founded in the 80s Two meetings a year Board meets once a month

13. 13 Other Networks FACE, NIACE, SUALL - Great Britain Several types of members Conferences, publications, services Professional organizations

14. 14 Other Networks UCEA - USA Large association Long history Permanent activities based in Washington DC

15. 15 Other Networks Directeurs SUFC - France Diverse activities 300000 students year Concentrate information

16. 16 Other Networks Ruepec - Spain All universities Promote contact among members Founded in 2001 with 32 universities

17. 17 THANK YOU soeiro.alfredo@gmail.com