1. The implementation of ‘Bologna’ in the Netherlands. The ‘DS Case’ Leonard van der Hout International affairs Hogeschool van Amsterdam 23 March 2007

2.  Bologna Promotor  International Relations Manager Hogeschool of Amsterdam, The Netherlands  L.van.der.hout@hva.nl L.van.der.hout@hva.nl Leonard van der Hout

3. Dutch Bologna Promotors

4. Introduction of Bologna  BAMA structure 2002  ECTS 2002-2004  Diploma Supplement 2005  Erasmus Mundus 2005  Change of the Law on HE 2007? ( joint degrees)

5. Diploma supplement -Transparency main objective of ‘Bologna’ -Students, HEI’s and employers need to get a good insight/ impression of the level and content (qualifications) of the student - Diploma supplement is the instrument to inform the HEI’s and the employers -The Dutch government made the giving out of a DS to every student compulsory, and free of charge -Set Format UNESCO /CEPES

6. Check of the DS (1)  All HEI’s are asked to have their DS checked  1 December 2006 the check started and two weeks ago the HEI’s were informed about the results  43 HEI’s sent in (one or more, sometimes 4) DS  \We developed a checklist (we spoke to some employers and other beneficiaries)  The DS were checked twice ( a university and a HBO background promotor)

7. First findings  None of the DS was correct  Universities have a better score than HBO  The format of UNESCO/CEPES was not used or altered  Pre ambule is changed  The numbers are changed  Names of degree courses are not correct  Things are left out  Information is mentioned on the category

8. Check of the DS (2)  The findings of the evaluators are put together and a common conclusions were formulated.  The HEI's received a general letter, a letter with general remarks and a copy of their own DS with specific remarks.

9. Conclusions  Many HEI’s do not see not yet the importance of the DS  It appears that Universities are taken DS more serious then HBO  Many still want to impose there own format  Not always provided automatically and without costs for the student