ERASMUS Policy Statement (EPS)
The development strategy of Opole University for 2007-2013 determines the priorities concerning actions aimed at attaining a state of balance between expectations resulting from the needs of the region and the country, on the one hand, and European and international challenges, on the other one.
The following have been assumed within the strategy: obtaining full academic rights, that is the right to confer doctor’s and assistant professor’s degrees; development of foreign cooperation, particularly in the scope of students and staff exchange projects.; participation in the European Education Space within the Bologna Process through: introduction of a system of comparability of diplomas; introduction of two- and three-degree study courses, application of ECTS standards; implementation of student and staff mobility on the European scale; conducting classes in foreign languages; cooperation in the field of high quality education; implementation of systems of life-long and distance education; promotion of attractiveness of the European Higher Education Area outside the Continent; broadening the education system by incorporation of doctoral courses.
The Senate of Opole University, by deciding to join the “Life-Long Learning” Programme in the years 2007-2013, wishes to realize the priorities included in the development strategy which are compliant with the assumptions of the ERASMUS Programme. The Programme includes the following: student and staff exchange; student placement; participation in multilateral projects.
The University shall continue to widely promote the ERASMUS Programme and popularise The Erasmus University Charter and the related EPS by means of the following: specially designed website, placing posters in showcases and distributing information leaflets, organizing a series of meeting with students and staff.
The University is implementing, with more and more success, the student mobility programme “Most” (“A Bridge”) on the interuniversity scale, and through conducting certain classes in English and in German, students are being prepared for European mobility.
The University shall intensify actions related to the realization of the Programme, especially concentrating on the following: preparation of a didactic offer for students (with the use of ECTS standards) which would include attractive majors designed according to contemporary needs of the socio-economic development; creation of an effective marketing strategy with the aim to increase the attractiveness and accessibility of our University for foreign students; broadening the availability of participation in the Programme of individuals from less privileged backgrounds.
The above-mentioned tasks stall be realized with due respect paid to universal practices related to the equal status of women and men, integration of disabled students and academics, strengthening the social and economic unity, as well as fighting against manifestations of xenophobia and racism.
The following have been assumed within the strategy: obtaining full academic rights, that is the right to confer doctor’s and assistant professor’s degrees; development of foreign cooperation, particularly in the scope of students and staff exchange projects.; participation in the European Education Space within the Bologna Process through: introduction of a system of comparability of diplomas; introduction of two- and three-degree study courses, application of ECTS standards; implementation of student and staff mobility on the European scale; conducting classes in foreign languages; cooperation in the field of high quality education; implementation of systems of life-long and distance education; promotion of attractiveness of the European Higher Education Area outside the Continent; broadening the education system by incorporation of doctoral courses.
The Senate of Opole University, by deciding to join the “Life-Long Learning” Programme in the years 2007-2013, wishes to realize the priorities included in the development strategy which are compliant with the assumptions of the ERASMUS Programme. The Programme includes the following: student and staff exchange; student placement; participation in multilateral projects.
The University shall continue to widely promote the ERASMUS Programme and popularise The Erasmus University Charter and the related EPS by means of the following: specially designed website, placing posters in showcases and distributing information leaflets, organizing a series of meeting with students and staff.
The University is implementing, with more and more success, the student mobility programme “Most” (“A Bridge”) on the interuniversity scale, and through conducting certain classes in English and in German, students are being prepared for European mobility.
The University shall intensify actions related to the realization of the Programme, especially concentrating on the following: preparation of a didactic offer for students (with the use of ECTS standards) which would include attractive majors designed according to contemporary needs of the socio-economic development; creation of an effective marketing strategy with the aim to increase the attractiveness and accessibility of our University for foreign students; broadening the availability of participation in the Programme of individuals from less privileged backgrounds.
The above-mentioned tasks stall be realized with due respect paid to universal practices related to the equal status of women and men, integration of disabled students and academics, strengthening the social and economic unity, as well as fighting against manifestations of xenophobia and racism.
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Opole University spares no effort to provide high quality in mobility, which lies at the foundations of the European Higher Education Area. One of the priorities here is to make information on the Programme easily available and to secure its undisturbed flow. In order to accomplish this, the University has opened a website devoted to the ERASMUS Programme.
Curricula of particular study courses are available on the website and, individually, at respective Dean’s offices.
Coordinators provide each outgoing student with all necessary practical tips and information on formal procedures. Students receive a brochure, which is prepared by the University, containing all useful information on the partner academic centre, insurance, accommodation, etc.
The University recognises certificates of studies completed abroad, taking into consideration the Learning Agreement approved of prior to the leave and subsequently realised, as well as ECTS points obtained.
The University websites include all the necessary information in English, designed for incoming students. Foreign students are taken care of by Coordinators and students, who provide the former with important information and practical advice. Integration meetings are organized for students of particular majors and for the whole University.
The University secures to all foreign students availability of services rendered to students on equal terms with their Polish counterparts (among others, the guaranteed accommodation at students’ halls of residence).
Opole University organises, at the beginning of each academic year, a course of the Polish language for foreigners. It is planned, as much as possibilities allow, to offer a course of Polish during the academic year, as well.
The University recognises the need for the staff mobility. Cooperation with partners is fully supported, the more so if it yields new contacts which result in signing agreements and conducting didactic classes on the spot or at a Partner Centre.
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Opole University undertakes a series of activities with a view to securing the highest quality of student placements. Partners are selected so that the specific nature of their activities should closely correspond to the given major. Before sending students, the University conducts a recruitment procedure. Students are given information on he programme and goals of the internship, specific character of the host centre, principles of evaluation, etc.
In order to secure an appropriate course of placements, the University Coordinators maintain a close contact with Partners before and during internships.
Taking into account the studies major and specific character of the Partner Institution, Opole University Coordinators, together with the foreign Partners, prepare a programme of internship. The Coordinators draw official agreements for the interns, who are obliged realise the content of the programme according to the accepted schedule.
During their preparatory visits, the Coordinators become directly acquainted with the specific character of the host Institution, discuss aims, assumptions, schedules and programme of the placements. Directly before the students’ departure, the sides jointly agree on details concerning placements, their realisation and settlement.
Monitoring of the placements will be carried out during the whole period. Reports on the course of placements will be made. On the completion of their practical training students fill in a questionnaire relating to evaluation of the stay. Students, whose performance during internship is evaluated in a positive way by the host side, will receive letters of recommendation.
Placements are regarded as an element of life-long education and professional training, which allows connecting theory with practice.
Opole University supports the idea of sending its students to do their placements at non-academic institutions abroad. Actions will be undertaken to have this kind of placements recognised within the curricula.
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mgr Agnieszka Kondziela - Koordynator Programu Erasmus
e-mail: agnieszka.kondziela@uni.opole.pl 45-040 Opole, pl. Kopernika 11a, pok. 30 tel./fax: +48 77 54 15 992 (wew. 5192) mgr Aleksandra Schwierz e-mail: aleksandra.schwierz@uni.opole.pl 45-040 Opole, pl. Kopernika 11a, pok. 34 tel./fax: +48 77 54 15 975 (wew. 5175) Kod ERASMUS: PL OPOLE01 |
