Algerian National Priorities Erasmus+ (2014-2015) National Infoday on Erasmus + International Dimension 20th & 21st November 2014 ENSCBP, University of Bordeaux, France Baghdad Benstaali Programme Director
Content Challenges Impact of Tempus IV & Erasmus Mundus National Priorities Perspectives
Student number National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Significant increase in student numbers Academic Year 1999-2000: 350 000 students Academic Year 2014-2015: + 1.3 million Increased demand for post-graduate training 60,000 registered Master and Ph.D. Education & Training Bachelors: 2668 Masters: 1581 Continuing Education: 55,000 students (50% in distance education) Algerian Higher Education 1,35E+06 1,30E+06 1,25E+06 Students population 1,20E+06 1,15E+06 1,10E+06 1,05E+06 1,00E+06 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Registration Year
Algerian Higher Education 48 Universities 98 Higher Education Institutions Educational support: 1 Continuing Education 10 University centers 39 Schools and Institutes Other 52,000 teachers, 31% higher ranking 1/3 contributed to Tempus & EM No private universities so far
Impact of Tempus IV program [2008-2013] Curriculum Reform (11) Bachelors (3) - Professional ( Innovation, "Health, Safety and Security") - 3 rd year e-learning Master (6) - Agricultural Resources, Climate Change, Territorial Development, Planning, Tourism, Sustainable manufacturing technology, Entrepreneurship and International Development, Psychology) Ph.D. (4 modules) - Lunix, Communication, Innovation, Fluids E-learning: distance learning platforms Didactic Support: Laboratories; Acquisition of educational materials and software, etc.
Impact of Tempus program [2008-2013] Governance Reform (8) Higher Education & Society (13) Training - Regional Network Inter University Libraries (RIBU) - Access Optimization to scientific & technical information to Maghreb universities - Quality Assurance standard for higher education - Liaison Office for University (School) - Enterprise (BLUE-BLEE) - Cell for Research and Valuation - Water Centre for Training in Water Science - Maison des Doctorants" - Support Unit, Awareness, Support and Mediation (CASAM) - Center of Excellence for Technology Transfer Academic Staff (17); Students, Graduates and PhD (4); Professionals and executives of firms (5)
% participation to Tempus projects 90% National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Contribution of Participating Countries to Tempus Tempus III Tempus IV 60% 30% 0% AT BE CY DE DK ES FI FR GR IE IT MT NL PL PT RO SE SK SLO UK Participating countries
% Participation to Tempus projects National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Contribution of Partner Countries to Tempus Tempus III Tempus IV 90% 60% 30% 0% MA TN LY EG PS JO SY LB Partner Country
Mobility through Erasmus Mundus Combined mobility Action 1 & 2 for Algerian nationals (2004-2014) EMMC Students 2004-2013 EMMC Researchers 2004-2010* Action 1 Action 2 Total EMJD Doctorants 2010-2013 Total Action 1 Students 2007-14 Staff 2007-2014 Total Action 2 50 16 1 67 693 123 816 883 Mobility of European citizens towards the Algerians HEIs (2007-2014) Postdoctoral Année Bachelor Masters Doctorants Staff Total Total 8 8 9 2 10 37
Number of participations National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Contribution of Participating Countries universities to Erasmus Mundus 50 40 30 20 10 0 Participating countries
Category A Subject Areas (for curriculum development projects) Maximum 10 National Erasmus+ Office Algeria National Priorities Teacher training & education science Teaching and training, Education science Arts Fine arts, Music and performing arts, Music and musicology, Performing arts, Design, Arts (others) Humanities Religion and theology, Foreign languages, General and comparative literature, Linguistics, Translation, interpretation, Classical philology, Languages and philological sciences, History, philosophy and related subjects, History and archaeology, Philosophy and ethics Humanities (others) Social and behavioural science Psychology, Sociology and cultural studies, Political science and civics, Economics, Anthropology, Development studies, Social and behavioural science (others) Journalism and information Journalism and reporting, Library, information, archive, Documentation, archiving, Museum studies, conservation, Journalism and information (others) Business and administration Marketing and advertising, Finance, banking, insurance, Accounting and taxation, Management and administration, Business and administration (others) Law Law, Comparative law, law with languages, International law, Civil law, Criminal law, criminology, Constitutional / Public law, Public administration, European Community / EU law, Others - Law Life sciences Biology and biochemistry, Microbiology, biotechnology, Environmental science Physical sciences Physics, Nuclear and high energy physics, Astronomy, astrophysics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth science, Geography, Environmental sciences, ecology, Geology, Soil and water sciences, Geodesy, cartography, remote sensing, Meteorology, Applied Sciences and Technologies, Physical science (others) Mathematics and statistics Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial science, Mathematics (others) Computing Computer science, Artificial intelligence, Computer programming, Computer system analysis, Computer system design, Informatics, Operating systems, Computing (others) Engineering and engineering trades Mechanics and metal work, Mechanical Engineering, Electricity and energy, Climate engineering, Electrical power generation, Electronics and automation, Communication systems, Computer engineering, Electronic engineering, Robotics, Telecommunication technology, Chemical and process, Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft, Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering and engineering trades (others) Manufacturing and processing Manufacturing and processing (broad programmes), Food processing, Textiles, clothes, footwear, leather, Materials (wood, paper, plastic, glass), Mining and extraction Architecture and building Architecture and town planning, Architecture, Urban planning, Regional planning, Landscape architecture, Transport and traffic studies, Building and civil engineering, Materials science, Architecture and building (others) Agriculture, forestry and fishery Agricultural economics, Food science and technology, Forestry, Fisheries, Agriculture, forestry and fishery (others) Veterinary Veterinary, Animal husbandry Health Medicine, Psychiatry and clinical psychology, Public health, Medical technology, Medicine and Surgery, Medical services, Nursing and caring, Dental studies, Medical diagnostic and treatment technology, Therapy and rehabilitation, Pharmacy, Health (others) Social services Child care and youth services, Social work and counselling, Social services (others) Personal services Personal services (broad programmes), Hotel and catering, Travel and tourism, Sports and leisure Transport services Nautical Sciences, Air Traffic control, Road motor vehicle operations, Transport services (others) Environmental protection Environmental protection technology, Natural environments and wildlife, Community sanitation services, Environmental protection (others) Security services Protection of persons and property, Occupational health and safety, Military and defence, Security services (others) Others (Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary)
National Priorities Category B - Improving quality of education and teaching (2) Bologna process (cycle system, credit transfer, Diploma supplement, etc.) Learning and teaching tools, methodologies & pedagogical approaches including learning outcomes and ICT-based practices (inter alia, flexible learning paths, blended courses, virtual and real mobility, practical placements etc.) Multidisciplinarity / Interdisciplinarity Category C - Improving management and operation of higher education institutions (4) Governance, strategic planning and management of HEIs (including human resource and financial management) University services such as support services for student mobility, student counselling and guidance, social services, academic affairs, libraries, et Internationalisation of higher education institutions (including recognition mechanisms and mobility, international relations capacities) Quality assurance processes and mechanisms Access to and democratisation of higher education (including the disadvantaged groups of people and regions) Development of research and innovative capacities (excluding research activities) Category D - Developing the Higher Education sector within society at large (2) Lifelong learning, continuing education Non-University sector at tertiary education level Development of school and vocational education at post-secondary non-tertiary education level (including teacher training) University-enterprise cooperation, employability of graduates Qualification frameworks Knowledge triangle, innovation (reinforcing links between education, research and business) Development of the higher education sector in the regions within the country International cooperation at regional level (among countries from the same region) Definition, implementation and monitoring of the reform policies
Stakeholders Feedback 152 projects proposals have been to NEO for the preparation of the 1 st call Erasmus+ 48 proposed to Swedish seminar mostly English written 55 submitted to French universities
Stakeholders Feedback Tuning: curricula, ECTS, Assessment tools,. Outcomes based approach curricula, professionalization of curricula, Governance: management, administrative & financial autonomy, audit, schooling, management tools, etc. Students services, Contribution to HEIs, Innovative initiatives, Capacity building of staff (Ministry, HEIs, Socioeconomic, etc.) Opening the University to socioeconomic sector & relationship & problems solving University open to its environment
Conclusion Tempus program allowed us to collaborate for common objectives in a larger space in the Mediterranean region, create partnerships with regional and European universities, improve and strengthen higher education standards, encourage mobility of students and academics in universities they choose, for the benefit of all partners.
Conclusion Let us go together for Erasmus+ in order to perpetuate the ties that bind us." Ensemble, entamons le programme Erasmus+ afin de perpétuer les liens qui nous unissent. Thank you for your attention