1. PRESENTATION OF MONTENEGRO
Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Working Group for Chapter 26 – Education and Culture
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PRESENTATION OF MONTENEGRO
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2. Working Group for Chapter 26 – Education and Culture
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3. Vice-rector for International Relations University of Montenegro
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Institutional implementation of LLL-University of Montenegro Strategic Plan
Prof. Dr Mira Vukčević
Vice-rector for International Relations
University of Montenegro
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4. Relevant acquis Chapter 26: Education and Culture
Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 on the establishment of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong learning
Council conclusions of 19 November 2010 on the ‘Youth on the Move’ initiative — an integrated approach in response to the challenges young people face (2010/C 326/05) OJ C 326/9 of
Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learning (2006/962/EC)
Decision no 1720/2006 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning
Council conclusions of 12 May 2009 on a strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training ('ET 2020‘)
Decision no 1298/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing the Erasmus Mundus action programme
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
establishing “Erasmus for All“ COM (2011) 788 final
Commission Decision of 26/04/2007 relating to the respective responsibilities of the Member States, the Commission and the National Agencies in implementation of the Lifelong Learning Programme ( ) (C(2007)1807- not published)
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5. Chapter 26: Education and Culture
OUTLINE
Planned solutions in correlation to the adopted documents in the European Higher Education Area
UoM activities for the realization of the planned solutions
Achieved results
Future plans
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6. Framework for Introduction of LLL
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I. National Policy
Framework for Introduction of LLL
Key Strategic Documents Adopted within Education and Training Framework
Strategy for Adult Education in Montenegro ( )
Adult Education Action Plan ( )
Strategy of the Vocational Education Development ( )
Action Plan for Implementing the Strategy of Education Training Development in Montenegro ( )
Strategy for Lifelong Entrepreneurial Learning ( )
Strategy for Introduction of the Montenegrin Qualification Framework ( )
Strategy for Establishment of the National Qualification Framework in Montenegro ( )
Strategy for Development and Financing of Higher Education in Montenegro (2011 – 2020) as well as pending: National Strategy for Lifelong Career Guidance ( )
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7. Framework for Introduction of LLL
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National Policy
Framework for Introduction of LLL
Key Strategic Documents Adopted within Employment Framework
National Strategy on Employment and Human Resources Development ( )
National Action Plan for Employment and
Human Resources Development - Montenegro 2017
NYAP – National Youth Action Plan ( )
Strategy for Integration of People with Disabilities in Montenegro ( )
as well as pending: National Employment Strategy ( ) and four local employment strategies tailored for the municipalities in the North of Montenegro.
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8. II. University of Montenegro
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II. University of Montenegro
LLL Strategic Plans
Lifelong Learning Strategic Plan document is a result of several months planning efforts with the purpose to identify strategies that can assist University to develop its lifelong learning (LLL) function and offer flexible and adaptable programmes and courses that will be compatible with the fast changing labour market and societal needs of Montenegro and the region.
Objectives:
Diversification of student population
Diversification of the University’s services to learners
Diversification of the University’s educational provision
Diversification of the University partnerships in other to achieve their LLL educational goals
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9. University Five Strategic LLL Goals for the Next Five Years:
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University Five Strategic LLL Goals for the Next Five Years: 
adopt lifelong learning as a mind-set in the culture of the University and
Montenegrin society as a whole;
strengthen our teaching, scientific research and our service to the society by embedding LLL approach and activities;
develop a well-organized and efficient support system with clearly defined processes, competencies, responsibilities, and resources necessary for the implementation of LLL at the University;
build and employ synergistic partnerships at different levels to support the conditions, production and delivery of LLL and extend our reach to the new groups of learners;
improve performance, assessment and accountability of LLL activities and project;
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10. for achievement of the LLL Strategic Plan objectives
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Prerequisites needed
for achievement of the LLL Strategic Plan objectives
Amendments to the Higher Education Law – learning outcomes/ special chapter on Lifelong learning;
Amendments to the University Statute – define LLL elements (Bodies and competencies; Financing; Programme implementation; Embedding LLL programmes in higher education system and NQF facilitated by Adoption of Procedures for LLL offer at UoM – to be adopted at next Senate session);
Establishing an operative LLL infrastructure;
Strengthening links with the labor market (employers’ focus groups/sectoral commissions/Career Development Centre)
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11. Achieved results - Procedures
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Achieved results - Procedures
Bodies and competencies – Commission for LLL programmes; LLL coordinators at faculties
Financing – university budget, students’ fees, sponsorships, projects, other revenues
Procedure for preparation and adoption of programmes
Starting the initiative; Checking the initiative; Proposal prepratation; Proposal accreditation; Deadlines for programme adoption
Programme implementation
Enrolement of target users; Organization of teaching; Organization of knowledge assessment; Verification of programme results;  Types of documents; Issuing of documents; The rights of documents users
 Embedding LLL programmes into higher education system
Dynamics
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12. Examples of good practice
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Examples of good practice
Two pilot courses to be accredited – labor market needs to be defined through focus groups in the relevant areas
Physiotherapy
Tourism
Start January 2013
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13. Implementation institutional infrastructure needed
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Implementation institutional infrastructure needed
Establish an operative LLL infrastructure
Centralized LLL unit headed by a Director
network of LLL coordinators at departments
an Advisory Board for LLL including representatives of every unit and the social partners
Develop adequate capacities for LLL services through appointment and development of qualified staff participating in LLL activities so that participation in LLL incraeses by 25% in the following 3 years.
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14. Financial resources Chapter 26: Education and Culture
Funding Sources for LLL Programs
Public Funding
The Ministry of Education and Sport
Other ministries, local adminstrations and different administration bodies can contribute to the financing of specific adult learning programmes
Financial support under the umbrella of employment policy, targeting unemployed or vulnerable groups in the society
The Ministry of Education and Sport may sign agreement with local administrations (e.g. municipality or coalitions of municipalities) to develop educational provision based on specific needs.
Direct financial support to individuals who are not in the position to participate in education and training
Private Funding
Student Tuition
Financing from Employers
Funding by local, regional or private sources
International Funding
Funding acquired through international projects, LLL Programs, IPA Funds, bilateral agreements
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15. University Career Development Centre
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Strengthening link
with the labor market
University Career Development Centre
Career Development Centre established in cooperation with the Employment Agency to provide appropriate guidance and resources to students to help them identify, develop and successfully implement their career related goals;
Facilitate lifelong career development and assist students in career exploration, career decision making and the implementation of their career choices;
Provide online coaching, personal coaching or group coaching through workshops on different topics including CV writing, launching LinkedIn Profile, job search, information interviewing, interest assessment, decision making, stress management and other topics;
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16. IV. Further steps to be taken
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IV. Further steps to be taken
-Introduction of learning outcomes at the level of the course and diploma level
-recognition of prior learning
Future Guidelines on Recognition of Prior Learning :
who should be involved in the RPL process both from the academic community and the social stakeholders
possible target groups for RPL
how the process would be conducted (organizational structure, management and advisory aspects)
various tools used to assess prior learning.
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17. Thank you for your attention!
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