KaHo Sint-Lieven and Tempus Geert De Lepeleer KaHo Sint-Lieven 2009 16-12-2009 1
Catholic University College Ghent University college since 1995 Merger of 8 catholic institutions of higher education each institution has its own history (Ghent was Brewery-school since 1892) 3 locations in province East-Flanders Gent Sint Niklaas Aalst ~6300 students ~600 staff 2
Association K.U.Leuven Members 2 universities 11 university colleges Bologna-declaration (1999) Signed by 29 European ministers Higher education lifted up to a European level ECTS grade system staff and student mobility European exchange programs Increased potential for research Flanders structure decree (2003) cooperation between universities and colleges Professional bachelors (3 year study) Academic bachelors and Master (3+1 year study) KaHo Sint-Lieven - Introducing KaHo Sint-Lieven 3 Better Quality Better Efficiency
3 Basic Activities Providing education Wide range of Bachelor and Master study programs Providing services Services to society, to business (vzw Kaho Sint-Lieven R&D) Carrying out scientific research projects Foundation of first spin-off company (march 2007) 4
BACHELOR degree Educational programs (core) Professional bachelor Academic bachelor 3 years study (180 ECTS credits) 3 years study (180 ECTS credits) MASTER degree Bridging Programs Master 1 year study (60 ECTS credits) 5
5 Main Study Fields Agriculture and biotechnology Health care and nursing Teacher training Business studies Technology 6
Professional bachelor in (180 ECTS) Agriculture and biotechnology Food science Greenery Agriculture Animal care Technology Construction Real estate Chemistry Electro-technology Electronics Electro-mechanics Health care and nursing Biomedical laboratory technology Food and dietary science Teacher training Nursing Midwifery Facility management Mechanical design and production technology Pre-primary school education Primary school education Secondary school education Business studies Accountancy-fiscality Marketing Medical management assistant Management assistant 7
Academic Bachelor & Master programs (180 + 60 ECTS) Bachelor in industrial science in Civil engineering Chemistry Electronics Electro-mechanics Master in industrial science in Civil engineering Surveying Biochemistry Biochemistry Chemistry Electronics - ICT Electro-mechanics Electro-technology 8
Technology Construction Chemistry Electro-technology Electronics Electro-mechanics Mechanical design and production technology Related science 60 ECTS (1 year) Non-Related science 90 ECTS (1,5 year) Master in industrial science in Civil engineering Surveying Biochemistry Biochemistry Chemistry Electronics - ICT Electro-mechanics Electro-technology 9
International activities Mission: an internationally oriented university Student exchanges: 2008-2009 : 178 out, 63 in (more than 80 bilateral bilateral agreements) Staff exchanges International projects: LLL (Erasmus, Leonardo Da Vinci, Comenius), Interreg, ESF, Bilateral cooperation,. Erasmus Mundus: SEFOTECH.NUT Msc. In Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (until 1/9/2014) 10
Why? International activities Tempus Further implementation of the Bologna process and the European Higher Education Area Experience for teaching staff : Languages Put yourself into perspective Cultural differences Organisational Development National and international benchmarking Quality for accreditation Development of curricula Extra chances for students and researchers! Innovation, creativity and development with the professional world (industry!) 11
KaHo Sint-Lieven in Tempus Example of good practice 12
Call 2009 69/609 2 projects as coordinator "EU standards for accreditation of study programmes in BIH universities": 158853-TEMPUS-1-2009-1-BE-TEMPUS SMGR "Creation of university-enterprise cooperation networks for education on sustainable technologies" -159989-TEMPUS-1-BE-TEMPUS- JPHES with the University of Novi Sad and Nis 13
Tempus Call 2010 3 proposals as coordinator We are open for any proposal but: Excellent quality proposals! In full accordance with the priorities! Good knowledge of English language! Take your chance! 14
CONTACT KaHo Sint-Lieven Geert De Lepeleer International Relations Officer Gebroeders Desmetstraat 1 B-9000 Gent euro@kahosl.be Tel. +32/9/265 86 45 Fax +32/9/265 86 46 Mobile +32/497/58 19 20 15
Thank you very much for your attention! 16