1. Strengthening Internationalization of HE in Armenia:
Synergy between E+ HARMONY and BOOST projects
Suzanna Shamakhyan
Head of Department of International Cooperation
Russian-Armenian University
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2. Basic information
Harmony project aims to contribute to the development of a comprehensive internationalization strategies and their harmonization at EU and Partner Countries (Armenia, Belarus, Russia) within the framework of HEA in accordance with the main provisions of the Bologna Process through:
modernization of international relation management of the partner countries     universities,
promoting the academic mobility, and correspondently
increasing the attractiveness of the higher education systems in these countries and EU.
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3. Wider objective and main actions
The projects’ wider objective is to contribute to increase attractiveness of HE systems, setting a HEI as centre of excellence in HE, research and innovation on global scene but according to national strategies by strengthening integration of education, R&D and innovation and internationalization of HE systems within HEA considering Bologna Process provisions.
The main actions foreseen are:
strengthening strategic, infrastructural & human capacities in HEIs of 3 PCs,
implementation of Internationalization Action Plans in 7 HEIs, and
further approval by national Ministries, the involvement of which ensures project impact on policy level and provides modernization at national development strategies.
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4. Project partners Project coordinator: University of Seville
Aston University
Kassel University
SAPIENZA University of Rome 
Instituto Politécnico de Tomar
Alexander Technological Educational Institute
Eurasia International University
Russian-Armenian University
Belarusian State University
Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives
Voronezh State University
Southern Federal University
Penza State University
International Centre for innovation in Science, Technology and Education
Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia
Ministry of Education of Belarus
Ministry of Education and Science of Russia
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5. Work packages WP 1 (DEV): Methodology development
WP 2 (DEV): Survey and document analysis
WP 3 (DEV): Development of Framework of a Comprehensive internationalization strategy
WP 4 (DEV): Tool kits for harmonization of internationalization strategy in higher education, research and innovation in EU and Partner Countries
WP 5 (QLPN): Quality Control Plan
WP 6 (DISS/EXP): Dissemination & exploitation
WP 7 (MNGT): Project Management
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6. WP 1: Methodology development
Overall objective: to collect data falling under a pre-determined set of indicators to measure level of internationalization of the key dimensions of institutional activities, including strategic planning, teaching and learning, research and innovation, management and administration.
Didactic aim: to reflect on the state of HEIs management (how the performance in key areas of international activity is followed by administration, which data is available and which data is not applicable or non-measured by HEI, etc).
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7. Best Practices and SAQ Methodology
WP 1: Methodology development
Best Practices and SAQ Methodology
Tempus project PICASA (Promoting Internationalization of HEIs in Eastern Neighborhood Countries through Cultural and Structural Adaptations)
Tempus project QATMI (Quality Assurance Tools for the Management of Internationalization)
Tempus project IMPI 2009—2012 (Indicators for Mapping and Profiling Internationalisation)
Project MINT 2009 (Mapping Internationalization) by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic)
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8. WP 1: Methodology development
Responsible partners: University of Seville (leader) and Belarussian State University (co-leader)
Two versions of Self-assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) are developed:
for internal use featuring more detailed data and comprehensive set of indicators,
for external use, targeted at HEIs from Armenia, Belarus and Russia other than participating in the Consortium and reduced to key indicators.
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9. Additional Docs to be Collected for Analysis At University level
WP 1: Methodology development
Additional Docs to be Collected for Analysis At University level
International strategy of the university
Policies/procedures relevant to internationalization
Structure of the university (included any relevant unit/department/responsible person for international relations)
Job descriptions of individuals dealing with international relations
KPI’s /objectives/targets relevant to internationalization
Other relevant materials (SWOT analysis, researches outcomes and publications, field studies, filed applications (e.g. for ranking, accreditation purposes)
The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

10. Additional Docs to be Collected for Analysis At Country level
WP 1: Methodology development
Additional Docs to be Collected for Analysis At Country level
Policies/strategies on internationalization of HE system in the country
Reports on internationalization of HEI’s (rankings, results of accreditation, research outcomes and publications, surveys)
Information about relevant units/departments/ministry responsible for internationalization of HEI’s
Country level studies/surveys/researches on internationalization done by international organizations, other Erasmus projects, NGO’s, etc.
The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

11. Additional Docs to be Collected for Analysis At International level
WP 1: Methodology development
Additional Docs to be Collected for Analysis At International level
International and multinational researches projects and publications/surveys/studies on internationalization of HEI’s (Word Bank, regional associations and unions, EU, CIS level studies, etc.)
International and regional policy documents, strategic plans (EACEA, EUA etc.) 3. User guides developed by international organizations, associations
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12. WP 2: Survey and document analysis
Deliverables
2.1 Desk and field study of EU HEIs best practice 
2.2 Study of EU and National policies in education, research, invitation 
2.3 Interviewing and data collecting 
2.4 SWOT analysis
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13. WP 2: Survey and document analysis
Participant universities – Armenia
American University of Armenia
National University of Architecture And Construction of Armenia
Armenian National Agrarian University
Armenian State University of Economics
Northern University
Eurasia International University
Progress University
French University in Armenia
Russian Armenian University
Gavar State University
USEL University
Goris State University
Vanadzor State University after H. Toumanyan
Gyumri State Pedagogical Institute after M. Nalbandyan
Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences
Humanitarian Institute of Hrazdan
Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts
International Accountancy Training Centre Educational Fund
Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas
Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography
Khachatur Abovian Armenian State Pedagogical University
Yerevan State Medical University
Medical University named after St. Theresa
Yerevan State University
National Polytechnic University of Armenia
The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

14. WP 2: Survey and document analysis
Armenian study on internationalization
25 participant universities of 58 licensed universities
15 State + 3 Transnational universities of 27
Most students registered in participant universities
Overall analysis of the state-of-art on internationalization in HE in Armenia – by May 2017
Study reports on best practices (EU)
Aston University and British higher education system 
University of Seville and Spanish higher education system 
Alexander Technological Educational Institute and Greek higher education system 
The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

15. WP 3: Development of Framework of a Comprehensive internationalization strategy
Deliverables
3.1 Development of a Framework and Action Plans by project partners
3.2 Approval of Action Plans by HEIs Administration, regional authorities, National Ministry
3.3 Implementation of Pilot Internationalization Action Plans of HEIs
3.4 Staff up-skilling in management  
The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

16. Work package 4
WP4 Tool kits for harmonization of internationalization strategy in higher education, research and innovation in EU and Partner Countries
4.1. Drafting tool kits for harmonization of internationalization strategy
4.2 Approval of the developed tool kits by an Expert Board  
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17. WP 5: Quality Control Plan
Responsible partners: Aston University (leader) and Russian-Armenian University (co-leader)
Deliverables
5.1 Quality Control Action Plan
5.2 Internal Evaluation
5.3. External Evaluation
5.4 Project Expert Board
5.5 Inter- Project Coaching 
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18. WP 5: Quality Control Plan
The following documents are developed:
Quality Control Action Plan
Evaluation forms
Annex 1 – Work packages and deliverables
Annex 2 – Project meetings/events
Annex 3 – Project communication tools (intranet/website)
Annex 4 – Progress of the project
Annex 5 – Impact of the project
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19. WP 6: Dissemination & Exploitation
Deliverables
6.1 Project Information Materials
6.2 Project public events
6.3. Expert Community for Internationalisation of Higher education
6.4 Development & signing of collaboration agreements between partner universities
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20. Thank you for attention!
Suzanna Shamakhyan