The 3L system at the University of Graz including the Academy on
Monday, and reflections on how to strengthen the 3L concept within
the universities (the role of forums, associations, EUCEN etc)
Andrea Waxenegger
University of Graz
TEMPUS Project 3 LUC, 3rd Project Meeting
Friday, 25 May 2007
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Center for Continuing Education
Speaker:
University education: Educational Sciences/Adult Education; since 1989 working in
the field of University Continuing Education in research & development,
management, organisational development, consulting and various functions
Present position: Director of the Center for Continuing Education (since June 2000)
Since 1996: Member of the founding group and since September 2005, Member of the
Steering Committee of AUCEN – Austrian University Continuing Education and
Staff Development Network www.aucen.ac.at
Since May 2004: Member of the Steering Committee and Secretary General of EUCEN
– European University Continuing Education Network www.eucen.org
Since 2004: Member of the Steering Committee and Managing Director of the
Association for the Promotion of Lifelong Learning (in cooperation with the
University of Graz)
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Overview
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The 3L system at the University of Graz
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The Academy on Monday
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Reflections on how to strengthen the 3L concept within the
universities (the role of forums, associations, EUCEN etc)
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1. The 3L system at the University of
Graz – Strategic level
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Developmental plan 2005-2010
LLL-Strategy
The University of Graz as a “Partner for Lifelong Learning”
Any and all ages
Quality development and quality assurance
Responsive to environment
Target: A coherent system with professional management without
loosing the creative energy of university staff
Income to the University
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1. The 3L system at the University
of Graz – Institutionalisation
The “hidden” & big CE Center:
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Center for Continuing Education & Association for the Promotion of
Lifelong Learning
The Uni for Life Limited
Initiatives and Programmes of Faculties and Departments
Outsourced
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1. The 3L system at the University
of Graz – Programme level
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Public Access – Civic & Community Programmes, trainings,
specialised programmes up to Master-Programmes (including
languages, IT-skills, soft skills,...)
Formats: public lectures, seminars and workshops, short courses,
semester programmes up to Master’s programmes
Certificates: from “confirmation of participation/certificate of
attendance” “university certificates”  “Master’s degrees”
Money: from “no fees” to “cost-covering fees”
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1. The 3L system at the University
of Graz – Also part of LLL-system
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Staff development programmes (special unit within the Personnel
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Continuing professional development and training of staff in their
specific fields (research and university administration)
IT-Training including financial software
Activities of Associations
Alumni networks
Etc etc.
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2. The Academy on Monday - Data
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Total number of attendees (estimated):
First lecture:
Total number of lectures so far:
Attendees per lecture in Graz:
Attendees per lecture in all partner institutions:
Number of live broadcasts (“eMontag”):
Core audience/lecture:
% of women/lecture:
Ratio of university graduates/lecture:
Ratio of non-university graduates/lecture:
% of attendees >50 years:
30.500
07 October 2002
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approx. 300
approx. 200
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approx. 60%*
approx. 55%*
1:3*
2:3*
approx. 65-70 %*
* Estimated Data; Basis: Questionnaire at the lectures in Graz (approx. 25% return rate/lecture)
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2. The Academy on Monday - Partners
The “Montagsakademie” lectures are being broadcast live to the following partner institutions:
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RegioZ Bad Aussee (Regional Center for Development Bad Aussee)
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Telepark Bärnbach (Center for Technology Baernbach)
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Stadt Bruck an der Mur (Municipality of Bruck an der Mur)
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Gemeinde Gröbming PVA (Municipality of Groebming)
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Ökopark Hartberg (Center for Ecological Development Hartberg)
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Stadtgemeinde Judenburg (Municipality of Judenburg)
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Haus KB5 Dienstleistungs- und Seminarzentrum Kirchbach (Service & Seminar Center
Kirchbach)
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Wirtschaftspark Liezen (Business Center Liezen)
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Technologie- und Entwicklungszentrum Georgsberg/Stainz/St. Stefan (Center for
Technology and Development Georgsberg/Stainz/St. Stefan)
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Regionalverband Oberpinzgau/Marktgemeinde Mittersill (Oberpinzgau Regional
Administration/ Municipality of Mittersill)
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SMC Studien- und Managementcenter Saalfelden (Center for Studies & Management
Saalfelden)
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2. The Academy on Monday - Philosophy
MISSION STATEMENT "Education for Everyone and for All Ages"
The idea behind the "Montagsakademie” is to offer "education for everyone and for all
ages" through a series of open access lectures by well-known scholars for the general
public, thus providing an interesting insight into many fields of research, not only at the
University of Graz. Each year there is a key theme, i.e. "Sustainability", "Future
Development" or the "Memorial Year 2005", providing listeners with a wide range of
academic approaches to each topic. The lectures take place in the Aula of the University of
Graz on 13 Mondays during the academic year.
TARGET GROUP The University of Graz invites everyone who is interested in furthering their
knowledge to attend the lectures of the Academy, no matter what previous education they
have received. The lectures are open to everyone. Registration is not necessary; the
attendance is also free of charge.
eMONTAG Since the beginning of the academic year in 2004/05, the “Montagsakademie” has been
broadcast live to partner institutions in Austria. Starting with just 3 "pioneers", today 11
partner institutions are following the lectures and attendees are able to take an active part
in the discussion afterwards. Two local radio stations are also broadcasting lectures in
their programmes.
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2. The Academy on Monday
DOCUMENTATION An anthology of the year's lectures is published at the end of each academic
year. "Open Course Ware", a new project currently being developed, will make a streamed
version of the lectures available for viewing on the internet.
ACADEMIC BOARD/ORGANISATION The programme for the Academy is developed by a team of
professors headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Irmtraud Fischer. The Center for Continuing
Education, a department of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer, is
responsible for the project development and organisation.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.uni-graz.at/montagsakademie (in German)
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3. How to strengthen the 3L concept?
Reflections on how to strengthen the 3L concept within the universities (the
role of forums, associations, EUCEN etc):
Connection between developmental work and research, not only focus on
UCE management and organisation
Institutional level: networking, 2. to work with those who want to work with
you and 2. to work with those you have to work with
Regional level: strategic partnerships, developmental partnerships,
involvement of stakeholders
National level: AUCEN, Conference of Rectors, Professional Bodies, other
relevant Networks, Working groups of specific Networks, Alumni
Associations, etc.
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3. How to strengthen the 3L
concept? – at European level
Policy - Lobbying & “Learning from each other” (staff development) & Innovation –
FOR THE BENEFITS OF THE CITIZENS!
Example: EUCEN, European projects, e.g BEFLEX (www.eucen.org/beflex ), EQUIPE
plus (www.equipeplus.org ); ADD LIFE (http://add-life.uni-graz.at )
Hanover 39/30 Nov-1 Dec: 33rd EUCEN Symposium The University as an International
and Regional Actor – UCE and Professional Development
EUA (http://www.eua.be/ )
Organisations for specific topics, e.g. for Learning in Later Life
Professional Bodies, e.g. for Public Health, etc.
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3. How to strengthen the 3L
concept? – at European level
A real challenge: How to cope with the ever increasing complexity and
speed?
e.g. EU – policy and initiatives – consultation processes: How to
participate? How to “digest” at national and institutional level, how as
a professional trying to overview what is going on and what is coming
up?
And:
Is Europe only concerned with Europe?
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3. How to strengthen the 3L
concept? – Future?
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Balance “academic learning” – “trainings”
Capable teachers/facilitators
Development of innovative learning environments (not only new
technology) – research-led developmental work!
Flexible pathways
Quality development
Entrepreneurial
Responsive to environment
Institutionalised
Creation of new learning opportunities (and bridging open access and
academia) – also for older learners
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Contact
Dr. Andrea Waxenegger (Director)
[email protected]
Dr. Marcus Ludescher, Project Manager Vita Activa
[email protected]
Mag. Christian Friedl, Project Manager, Academy on Monday
[email protected]
Administration: Evelyn J. Kalb, M.A., [email protected]
http://www.uni-graz.at/zfw
EUCEN: www.eucen.org
AUCEN: www.aucen.ac.at
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