1. ALS - Areas Lotus Swap and Transfer Joint Impact Survey
May 2017

2. Methodology
The profile and characteristics of the survey sample reflects the results and state of the art of the cooperation among European and Asian higher education institutions and its impact in the framework of EMA2 projects.
The survey was distributed to the partnership of 3 over 4 selected
EMA2 Lot 12 projects in 2013, namely: Areas+, Lotus Unlimited and Swap and Transfer.
The impact survey investigated the manifold aspects of these projects: Cooperation , Recognition, Quality assurance, Impact on individuals institutions and countries, sustainability and results.
The distribution of survey respondents was of 17 over 28 universities in Asia (60,7%) and 20 over 28 European Universities (71%)
A total of 37 questionnaires (66,07%) compleded by the local coordinators have been received

3. Partner Universities 28 Asian Universities

4. Partner Universities 28 European Universities..
Participating universities

5. Participating Universities

6. MOBILITY

7. OVERALL MOBILITY Total Mobility 596 138 150 89 54 165
PROJECT BA MA PHD Pdoc Staff
AREAS
LOTUS Unlimited
SWAP AND TRANSFER
Total Mobility

8. GENDER Breakdown Total 271 45,47 325 54,53
PROJECT GENDER FEMALES MALES
AREAS , ,22
LOTUS Unlimited , ,00
SWAP AND TRANSFER , ,38
Total , ,53

9. TARGET GROUPS Total Mobility 451 126 19 596 PROJECT TG1 TG2 TG3
AREAS
LOTUS Unlimited
SWAP AND TRANSFER
Total Mobility

10. Nationality asia

11. Nationality Europe

13. COOPERATION

14. COOPERATION Respondent universities evidenced a
During the project (period ), with which partners did you sign an agreement?
Respondent universities evidenced a
total of 129 agreements finalised in Lot 12

15. COOPERATION 20

16. COOPERATION
For each project (selected and not selected) please specify
the type of programme, the name of the project, the partners
Type of projects
Erasmus+ ICM
Erasmus+ KA2 CBHE
Horizon 2020
Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnerships
Jean Monnet

17. COOPERATION
Capacity building, modernisation and internationalisation of the HE system
great impact in terms of the internationalisation of education;
Better knowledge of Asian/European Higher Education Systems, teaching programmes and methodology, grades and credit recognition of different countries.
Development of International and global competences;
Increased academic offer. New and adapted courses and study programmes Investment on new and innovative teaching/learning methods;
Sharing good practices and experiences;
Understanding of different cultures;
Increased capacity of IRO, international staff management/intercultural skills
Development of skills for working in a multicultural environment.
Strong bilateral links and increased capacity to network effectively in research, scientific and technological innovation
Increased number of international students
Enhanced recognition of studies and qualifications
exchange/collaboration for research and education
Co-Publications, Guest speakers, Additional Research stays

18. RECOGNITION
Follow-up on recognition of study upon the return of the students to the university of origin.
Learning Agreement and Transcript of Records including an explanation of the grading table. are the main tools to ensure the recognition of studies.
A minimum of credits per semester may be required.
ECTS guidelines are followed by the academic staff responsible for study programmes throughout the project lifespan.
Credits and grades reported in the Transcript of Records are recognized on the basis of the Learning Agreement in consultation of academic advisors.
For doctoral students, the scientific reports are part of recognition of studies.
Diploma Supplement, Master/ PhD Certificate are envisaged
In some cases the recognition is almost automatic ,in other cases the approval of University bodies is required
Some of the universities have a follow-up on the home recognition.

19. RECOGNITION

20. RECOGNITION
Only 1 NO: The students in some faculties still have to take the subjects in the semester they left when they were participating in the mobility abroad.

21. RECOGNITION

22. RECOGNITION

23. RECOGNITION

24. RECOGNITION
Asia
Europe

25. RECOGNITION
Asia
Europe

26. QUALITY ASSURANCE

27. QUALITY ASSURANCE

28. QUALITY ASSURANCE Interaction within the partnership

29. QUALITY ASSURANCE Interaction within the partnership

30. QUALITY ASSURANCE Coordinating institution

31. IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS
How did incoming students to your institution benefit academically, linguistically and culturally from their exchange? If possible give examples of extra-curricular activities initiated by your institution.
Improved language skills in English but also Czech ,Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Portuguese, and…Chinese
Highly qualified international academic programs but also cultural, social and leisure activities ( Including international festival and forums for academic and culture exchange, trips + institutional and museum visits, film screenings, etc.) to integrate grantees in the local and academic environment
Adaptation and soft skills to interact in an international environment
Consultancy if offered, if needed to develop self confidence, problem solving and flexibility

32. IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS

33. IMPACT ON CAREERS

34. IMPACT ON CAREERS

35. IMPACT ON CAREERS

36. IMPACT ON CAREERS

37. IMPACT ON CAREERS
Some Degree seeking students need so stay a longer period to complete the studies.
Someone else applied to PhD
after completing master studies.

38. IMPACT ON CAREERS Measures to minimize brain drain
Contractual rules and precise information
Visa requirements
Close grantees’ monitoring
Return tickets
No jobs or grants offered in the host country/institution
Better positions at home
Recognition of achievements abroad
? Is a delaied retourn back home with higher academic title or position to be considered a brain drain rather than brain gain?

39. IMPACT ON ACADEMY New courses and master's programmes in English
Updated teachings and methodology
Research and publications
Longterm links and research plans
Implemented training programmes
New services and organizational capacities
Expanded international environment

40. IMPACT ON ACADEMY
• Improved qualifications of students, teaching and non-teaching staff • Enhanced intercultural awareness • Integrated good practices and new methods in the teaching/learning processes • Increased joint-research and knowledge circulation. • Support to science research, technology development and technical services
to meet socio-economic development needs; • Improved higher education quality assurance; • Improved governance and higher education management; • Increased internal and external cooperation. •Increased academic offer in English language

41. IMPACT ON ACADEMY

42. IMPACT ON ACADEMY

43. IMPACT ON ACADEMY

44. IMPACT ON ACADEMY

45. IMPACT ON ACADEMY
Has the mobility to/from your institution raised the visibility and/or interest in studying or working with EU/Asian universities?

46. SUSTAINABILITY Bilateral agreements and MOUs
Summer schools, joint research and joint conferences
Visiting researchers , professorship and delegations
Knowledge clusters, partner networks and alumni platforms
Virtual technology incubator
New projects under E+ and H2020
Search for governmental funds
Capacity building projects with partner institutions.
Promote mobility
Erasmus + projects and ICM agreements
Identification and dissemination of success stories
Mailing list

47. SUSTAINABILITY

48. IMPACT ON THE ECONOMIC and SOCIAL CONTEXT
Human resources development
Improved work environment, skills and methodologies
University opening and internationalization
Alignment between EU and Asian Universities/Countries
Alignment of higher education systems with technological development indigenous innovation and R & D
Contribution to the Country Strategic Plans and goals
Quality assurance and peer evaluation
Innovation
Tourism

49. INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION
Capacity Building Programs in Higher Education Institutions
eg: Strategic Management, Leaders' Course, Financial Management, Women empowerment, Diversity Management etc.
Staff training programs
Staff and student exchange programs
Joint degree program - Internship program
Joint research project - Joint conference organization
Human resource development program
Co-supervision programs
Summer schools, conferences and workshops
Networking

50. GOOD PRACTICES Project coordination and management
Participatory approach and planning / periodic reporting and meetings
Peer review, establishment of clusters and cooperation with local stakeholders.
Cooperation, support and understanding of all the partners
Good and Swift Communication, good participation among partners
Detailed and clarified project activities, timetables and procedures
Financial management, Transparency in accounting
Clear format for evaluation of project.
Technical support
Quality assurance, Monitoring and surveys

51. GOOD PRACTICES Data base for applicants, and website of the project
Completed standard forms, and tools through the project from the beginning to the end of the whole project
Joint-PhD supervision
Scientific clusters and networking
Cultural, orientation and buddy programmes
Improved intercultural communication skills
New capacity for handling EU projects
Support to TG3 grantees.

52. CHALLENGES
Visa issuing process. Lack of some EU Embassies in Asian countries
Lack of English taught courses
Staff turn-over
Better selection of candidates
Adaptation problems
Occasionally poor language knowledge
Different working styles, climate differences.
Lack of confidence
Home sickness and cultural shocks
Identifying TG 3 candidates
Different weight of grading marks
Real duration of PhD and Degree seeking courses

53. miriam. negri@polito. it - an. vanlaeken@ugent. be - marcella
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