1. Towards a European “Label”? Discussion Group D

2. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Context for discussion Content of Bologna Process Focus on national reform “European dimension” forgotten BP Structural issues only? Or also European identity?

3. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Position of EUA To promote “European Dimension” Graz Convention: members encouraged EUA to pursue discussion of European label Cluj conference opportunity Look for elements in Joint Programmes which may help to define European dimension

4. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University European Higher Education - Identity Graz outcomes: European values in terms of: - Equity and access (social dimension); - Linking teaching and research; - European conception of quality; - Cultural and linguistic diversity

5. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Purpose(s) of European label Label to recognise and reward these values? Or: To protect student interests? To clarify what a European degree is & is not To enhance attractiveness of EHEA A combination of all of the above?

6. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Lessons from Joint Programmes Elements of working together in Europe all present in joint programmes Evidence of unique qualities of European higher education: - experience of different academic, social, linguistic environments with common European heritage

7. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Recommendation to ourselves To European university community: - Mission/project of university to develop thinking and construction of European identity - If universities don’t do this, who will? - Let us not lack ambition… - Europe should have started with culture (Monnet), and we’re late..

8. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Opinions on European label General support for some kind of label Variety of conceptions For institutions? For joint programmes? Who awards? Danger of being reductive rather than supportive

9. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Arguments for an EUA label for institutions encouragement of the European Dimension is most needed at institutional level To act as a catalyst for interaction across borders Reference point of good practice Would need “indicators” eg presence of joint programmes, increasing mobility, collaborative research, “Europeanising” curriculum, use of ECTS & DS etc Need for evaluation before label… Use experience of joint masters project to develop and test indicators/elements If not EUA, then who?

10. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Arguments for an EUA label for Joint Programmes Developing consensus that Europe needs a mechanism to assess and recognise the added value of joint programmes EUA representative association of Europe’s universities Experience from Joint Masters project If not EUA, then who?

11. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University European University handbook A concrete proposal to EUA: Develop a handbook for institutions with: Clear statements on principles Expectations of the European university Highlight what needs to be developed Provide contextualised examples of good practice

12. 5th EUA Conference: Working Together - Joint Degrees24-25 October 2003, Babes-Bolyai University Conclusion For EUA, the question of a European label poses major challenges Question of how to respond is still open, and All actions would have serious implications But to do nothing in the current European environment would also be a major policy decision with implications…