Algerian National Priorities Erasmus+ (2014-2015) Erasmus + Information and Promotion Meeting Selcuk University, 26 th 28 th November 2014, Konya-Turkey Baghdad Benstaali Programme Director bbenstaali@gmail.com
Content Some history Challenges Impact of Tempus IV & Erasmus Mundus National Priorities Perspectives
History Regency of Algiers: part of the Ottoman empire Government Dey Beylerbeylik (1518-1590) then Eyalet (1590-1830) of the Ottoman Empire - 1517-1518 Oruç Reis - 1818-1830 Hussein Dey History - Established c. 1517 - Disestablished 1830
Waves of settlement: Phoenicians, Jews, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Spanish & Andalous, Turks (Kouloughlis) and French. Mazouna: First capital of western Beylik during the Regency of Algiers Madrassa Mazouna was founded in the late sixteenth century
Total area: 2,381,741 km2 38.7 million inhabitants (2014) 90% of Algerians live in 10% territory Almost half of Algerians under 19
Snowy mountains in Kabylia Plateau Assekrem in the far south El Tarf plain in eastern Algeria Mediterranean coast near Bejaia Ouarsenis massif (1985 m) in Tissemsilt Red Tadrart in Djanet
State of play Morroco Algeria Tunisia Libya Egypt HEIs (Public, Private) 414 (19, 395) 98 (98, 0) 244 (198, 46) 17 (12, 5) 188 (18, 170) Number of students 665 991 1. 3 M 362,000 342,000 2.5 M Academic Staff 15 000 52,000 20 000 35 K Bologna Process (signature) No No No No No BP embedded in system Yes Yes Yes No Yes 3 cycle structure Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes BSc (180) Master (120) ECTS & Learning outcomes Yes Yes No No No Diploma Supplement No Yes Yes No Yes National Qualifications process underway Framework (NQF) National Quality under a government dependent body or a Ministry Assurance (NQA)
HEIs network 48 Universities 98 Higher Education Institutions 1 Continuing Education 10 University centers 39 Schools and Institutes Educational support: Other Vocational EIs 52,000 Academic staff 31% Higher ranking (Pr, Ass. Pr) 1/3 contributed to Tempus & EM Student/Staff : 24 No private universities so far
Student number Students Population National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Significant increase in student population 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) Challenges Students population 1.35E+06 1.30E+06 1.25E+06 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
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 IV 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
National Priorities Category A Subject Areas (for curriculum development projects) Maximum 10 Teacher training & education science Teaching and training, Education science Arts Fine arts, Music and performing arts, Music and musicology, Performing arts, Design, Arts (others) 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) 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
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 ICTbased practices (inter alia, flexible learning paths, blended courses, virtual and real mobility, practical placements etc.) 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) Development of research and innovative capacities (excluding research activities) Category D - Developing the Higher Education sector within society at large (2) University-enterprise cooperation, employability of graduates Knowledge triangle, innovation (reinforcing links between education, research and business)
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
Stakeholders Feedback Projects prepared by universities for the 1 st call of Erasmus+ 55 submitted to Turkish universities Email: project holders link: https://www.mesrs.dz/universites
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.
Call for Turkish universities: National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Conclusion Erasmus+ Programinda hep birlikte calisirsak, tarihi baglarimizi sonsuza dek guclendirebiliriz! Ilginiz icin tesekkur ederim
Call for Turkish universities: National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Conclusion Sooner we engage in Erasmus+ together, more we strengthen our ancient ties for ever."