Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS ONGOING TEMPUS PROJECTS IN PALESTINE PREPARED BY Dr. Nedal Jayousi National Tempus Office – Palestine 2011

BASIC FEATURES OF TEMPUS Objectives: Ø To support the modernisation of Higher Education in Partner Countries of the surrounding area of the EU and Central Asia Ø To establish an area of cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Partner Countries. Ø To favour voluntary convergence with the EU developments in the field of Higher Education. http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/tempus

BASIC FEATURES (II) Approach: • Institutional cooperation. • Bottom-up programme mainly implemented through calls for proposals seeking projects targeting reforms in higher education institutions and/or systems. • Strong involvement of national authorities. • Strong accent on dissemination, sustainability and exploitation of results. • Complements other EU mobility programmes (e. g. Erasmus Mundus). http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/tempus

BASIC FEATURES (III) Local Support: Ø National Contact Points (NCPs) in EU Member States Ø National Tempus Offices (NTOs) in Partner Countries (PCs) http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/tempus

3 TYPES OF ACTIONS Ø Joint Projects: implemented at institutional level to reform curricula, improve university governance, create more links with society. Ø Structural Measures: implemented at national level for the development and reform of national higher education structures and systems in Partner Countries. Ø Accompanying Measures: dissemination and information activities (conferences, studies, exchange of good practice, National Tempus Offices, Higher Education Reform Experts, etc. ) http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/tempus

GRANT SIZE = € 500 000 to € 1 500 000 For both Joint Projects and Structural Projects. Minimum grant size for national projects € 300, 000. Minimum co-financing: 10% PROJECT DURATION = 24 or 36 months http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/tempus

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS Project(1)- New courses in management and Technology , Improvement quality of teaching and development of student services This project aims at a time, to allow institutions Mediterranean partners to modernize their curricula of higher education by creating new programs and expand their service capabilities to students and open to the company. It is therefore to modernize the existing programs of instruction for each institution by the introduction of two new themes, the "Technology Management" and "Management of service activities. " This modernization will be translated according to the needs of each institution Mediterranean partners, through the introduction of new courses and the creation of new courses complete Master's degrees leading and continuing education programs for executives of companies. This family of objectives contributes as much to the modernization of training courses as teaching methods applied in the partner institutions.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS PROJECT(1)- STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY IN ARAB COUNTRIES "ALTAIR" Aim of the Project: • Strengthening of institutional capacity in Arab Universities in support of policy, management and planning at national and regional levels. • Development of sustainable Quality Culture and Capacity Building in Quality Assurance within selected Arab Universities (AUs) Outputs: • Enhanced managerial and administrative staff capacity in implementation of QA and assessment techniques at university and ministries levels. • Sustainable structures for the implementation of quality culture strengthened at 10 Aus. • Capacity of 10 Quality Units, strengthened Contact: Palomar Sanz Manuel, University of Alicante

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS Involved Partner Countries’ Institutions: Princess Sumaya Unverisity, JO Ma'tah University, JO Helwan University, EG Alexandria University, EG Modern University for Business and Science, LB Beirut Arab Univerty, LB Association of arab universities, JO Ministery of National Education, MORROCO Accreditation and quality assurance Commission, PS Ministry of Education & Higher Education, PS Higher Education Accreditation Commission -Ministry of Education-, JO Supreme Council of Universities, EG Directorate General of Higher Education, LB Accreditation Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering, Informatics, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics: ASIIN, DL Leadership Agenda, UK Grant: € 763. 162 Contract Duration: up to 3 yrs

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS PROJECT(2)- DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE REFORM OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IN THE HE SYSTEM OF PALESTINE • Aim of the Project: The main aim of the project is to develop a strategic plan for reforming environmental studies in the Palestinian higher education system through development of partnerships with enterprise, on the basis of local and international practices and experience. • Outputs: 1 - The project enhanced awareness, developed partnership with enterprises and improved communication among different social groups, women in particular, and other stakeholders involved.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS 2. The project helped changing the attitudes of the different stakeholders towards environmental issues, and the need to protect our ecosystem to get sustainable resources for the next generation through capacity building programme. Contact: Mr. Ziad Mimi- Birzit University Involved Partner Countries’ Institutions: Birzeit University (PS) Al-Quds University (PS) An-Najah National University (PS) Ministry of Higher Education- Associate Partner (PS) Grant: 504, 368. 00 Contract Duration: 36 months

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS Project(3)- Central Offices Responsible for the Integration at Home of Internationalisation as Assurance of Quality in the Meda region Aim of the Project: The project comes as a result of the participation of 5 of the 6 partner universities in the programme Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window. Given the importance to create structural measures that sustain the exchange of mobility and facilities joint ventures, degrees and programmes this project proposal attempts to construct those pillars that will strengthen the harmonisation of higher education between the EU and Middle East. Key Outputs: -The project prepares future experts in Bologna Process, European Credit Transfer System and other mechanisms characteristic of the EHEA, introduces quality assurance for internalisation and the services provided by the departments of international relations.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS develops a strategy for internalisation at Home. produces manual on best practices of international relations and management of EU funded projects and networking, and aim at bringing closer together the educational space between the EU and Middle East. v. Contact: Mr. Carlos Machado- Brussels v. Involved Partner Countries’ Institutions: ICD Herliya (IL) Bezalel Academy of Art and Design (IL) Ben-Gorion University (IL) Council of Higher Education (IL) IDC Student Union (IL) Al-Quds University (PS) Hebron University (PS) Student Organization Jerusalem (PS) v. Grant: 720, 378. 00 v. Contract Duration: 36 months

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS Project(4) Achieving Sustainable Programmes in Regeneration and Entrepreneurship: Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine Aim of the project: This project aims to enhance the capacity of six cosortium universities in JO, LB and PS by enabling them to develop sustainable programmes in entreneurship in their countries. This regional project also aims to enhance the cooperation between universities in the region and with EU partner institutions. Targeted audience: The direct target groups of this Project are the staff of the six partner country institutions, particularly the younger staff, and students on the two new Entrepreneurship Programmes. Key outputs: • developed and implemented a 3 -module Enterprise Pathway in each partner country.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS • Developed and implemented a Master Programme in Entrepreneurship in each partner country. • promoted the adoption of the Bologna system (together with QA procedures, ECTS and Diploma Supplement). • improveed the human capacity of partner country universities by providing upgrading opportunities in the EU for younger members of staff. Contact: Dr. Ian Jackson- Staffordshire University. Involved Partner Countries’ Institutions: • Princess Sumaya University for Technology, JO • Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, JO • Modern University for Bussiness and Science, LB • Beirut Arab University, LB • Birzeit University, PS • University of Huddersfield, UK

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS • Vrije Universiteit Brussels, BE • Universite Pantheon-Assas, Paris • Universita degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”, IT • Technological Educational Institute of Larissa, GR • Al-Quds University, PS Requested budget: 1, 243, 113. 40 Contract Duration: 36 months.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS PROJECT(5) PROMOTING THE MODERNIZATION AND STRENGTHENING OF INSTITUTIONAL AND FINANCIAL AUTONOMY IN SOUTHERN NEIGHBORING AREA HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Aim of the project: The overall objective is to lend specific support to institutional demands for increased efficiency, autonomy and transparency in FM in partnering Southern Neighboring Area (SNA) Higher Education Institutions, in line with national schemes and regional Tempus priorities. Key outputs: • Developed transparent financial culture promoting decentralisation and financial autonomy. • created a platform for dialogue through a recognized regional network of HE Institutions Managers to exchange good practice in FM. • sustainable strengthen managerial, strategic, admin & technical capacities in 8 SNA Higher Education Institutions through targeted trainings, development of strategic & technical support systems for effective FM by 2013.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS Contact: Mr. Roberto Escarre- University of Alicante. Involved partner countries: • Universita degli Studi di Genova, IT • FH JOANNEUM, AT • World University Service Austria, AT • Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, JO • Palestine Polytechnic University, Ps • Modern University for Business and Science, LB • Aleppo University, SY • Al-Baath University, SY • An-Najah National University, Ps • Princess Sumaya University for Technology, JO Requested Grant: 1, 249, 630. 20 Contract Duration: 36 months

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS PROJECT(6) NEAR EAST COOPERATION IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Aim of the project: The project aim is the empowerment for life-long and continuous learning by improving the information process of academic libraries, students, teachers and researchers. The derived specific objectives are: • The building of a network in information and library logistics by OCT. 2011 • a jointly developed education in information sciences in partner institutions by OCT. 2012. • the building of a strategic learning models to enhance the educational roles of the information and library systems in the participating institutions by mid 2013. Key outputs: -A manual on library logistics and methodology. - Curricula, textbooks and other study materials in library and information sciences available at all user levels. - Training in information sciences on the digital learning platform.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS -A transversal learning path in information literacy. - A joint master degree to educate leaders in information. - Digital library (re)structuring. - Library staff training. Contact: Prof. Henri Verhaaren- Universiteit Gent Involved partner countries: • Rupretch-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg, DE • Semmelweis Egyetem, Hungary • Al-Quds University, PS • Al-Aqsa University, PS • Egyptian National Scientific and Technical Information Network, EG • October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, EG • Arab Open University, LB

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS PROJECT(7) E-GOVERNMENT LIFELONG LEARNING CONSORTIUM Aim of the project: The project aims to develop a set of contemporary knowledge materials by the partner universities, consistent with EU standards that will fulfill the needs of the national plans of Palestine to implement IT based solutions for e-Government. The project wills the foster transfer of state of-the-art knowledge and best practices from Europe to Palestine on electronic services in general, and e-Governmental services in particular. Key outputs: The project will deliver: • 4 advanced tutorials+2 courses on interoperability • 1 advanced tutorial+1 course on security • 1 advanced tutorial+1 course on legal-informatics

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS Contact: Dr. Mustafa Jarrar- Birzeit University Involved partner countries institutions: v Palestine Polytechnic University, PS v Palestine Technical University, PS v University of Trento, IT v Vrije Universiteit Brussels, BE v Ministry of Local Government, PS v True Trust Ltd, UK v Universite de Savoie, FR v Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology, Ps v Ministry of the Interior, PS v University of Namur, BE Grant: 507, 764. 28 Contract duration: 24 months

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS PROJECT(8) LIFELONG LEARNING IN PALESTINE Aim of the project: i. Construct a needs analysis of current education provision _WB&G_ with a view to developing Lifelong Learning collaborations between HE & relvant local groups. ii. Facilitate a collaborative approach to the development of LL in order to establish a sustainable structure for the future. iii. Provide relevant education & training events in CE centres of the five Palestinian universities & local NGO centres. iv. Prioritize education provision that focuses on equality, women & other marginalized groups. v. Use technology to enhance communication between all the different partners & stakeholders in rolling out developments. vi. Identify accessible low-tech equipment for delivery & curriculum material of the LL programs. vii. Develop impact tools for medium & long term analysis. viii. Create ongoing conditions for project sustainability & widest possibilities. ix. Create the conditions for embedding LL in the institutional culture of Palestinian HEIs. x. Make policy recommendations for decision makers in the region that serves local & global developments.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS Key outputs: • A well grounded LL needs assessment highlighting women & marginalized groups. • A pool of LL trainers & a repertoire of communication & low-tech LL delivery practices. • An embedded/sustainable LL strategy of education and training events in the programs of 4 key HE centers that connects to the work in NGOs & community groups • Impact tools-medium & long-term • A website and number of widely disseminated policy and practice documents • A final conference. Contact: Mr. Keith Hammond- University of Glasgow Involved partner countries’ institutions: ØThe University of Malta, MT ØNational University of Ireland Maynooth, IE ØSt Mary’s University College, UK ØUniversity of Birzeit, PS

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS ØThe Society of Women Graduates in the Gaza Strip, PS ØIslamic University of Gaza, PS ØAl-Quds University, PS ØCentre for Applied Research in Education, PS ØBethlehem University, PS Grant: 744, 642. 48 Contract Duration: 24 months

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS PROJECT(9) MIDDLE EASTERN PARTNERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING Aim of the project: The project proposes ” Middle Eastern Partnership in Sustainable Engineering”. Sustainable engineering comprises of the idea that appropriately designed products, technologies, production systems and services are critical to social and economic performance of industrial sector across partner countries (PCs). This concept fits into the development strategies for both PCs. ME-Eng aims to strengthen the relevance of higher education and to contribute to lifelong learning in PCs. The main objective is to develop, implement and accredit a new modular MSc Programme in: • Maintenance Engineering and Quality Management (JO) • Sustainable Production and Quality Engineering (PS)

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS Contact: Ph. D Janez Kopac- University of Ljubljana Involved partner countries: v. Royal Institute of Technology, SE v. Technical University of Berlin, DE v. German Jordanian University, JO v. Palestinian Federation of Industries, PS v. Amman Chamber of Industry, JO v. Birzeit University, PS v. An-Najah National University, PS v. Unversity of Jordan, JO Grant: 665, 349. 10 Contract Duration: 36 months.

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education National Tempus Office Palestine European Commission TEMPUS NEDAL JAYOUSI/PH. D. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION