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THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITY IN ORIENTING SOCIETY TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Egidijus Kurapka and Rimantas Vaitkus,
Mykolas Romeris University,
Vilnius
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The role of education for sustainable development Three pillars of sustainable development:
Economic growth; Social inclusion; Environmental protection;
Education for sustainable development (ESD) is a driving force in developing relevant competencies, perspectives and values to motivate people to participate in creating sustainable future.
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Principles of education for sustainable development ESD is relevant for everyone; ESD is an ongoing continuous process and promotes
acceptance of processes of societal change; ESD is a cross-sectorial task that has an integrative
function; ESD is aimed at improving the contexts in which
people live; ESD creates new opportunities for individuals, society
and economic life; ESD development promotes global responsibility.
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Objectives of UNECE strategy for ESD (2005-2015)
Ensure that policy, regulatory and frameworks support ESD;
Promote SD through formal, non-formal and informal learning;
Equip educators with the competence to include SD in their teaching;
Promote research on and development of ESD; Strengthen cooperation on ESD at all levels
wihin the UNECE region.
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Principles of the strategy of ESD
ESD is a lifelong process from early childhood to higher and adult education;
Higher education should contribute significantly to ESD;
ESD could contribute to developing urban and rural areas by increasing access to education and improving its quality;
Learners should be encouraged to use systematic, critical and creative thinking and reflection in both local and global contexts.
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Communiqué of the second Meeting of Ministers of Education in Countries of the Baltic Sea Region, January 24-25, 2002, Haga Palace, Stockholm Sweden
To endorse the major commitments, goals and the action programme in Baltic 21E to ensure an efficient implementation of Baltic 21 E;
Pursue the owerall goal for education for sustainable development (ESD) and the specific goals for ESD in formal education, higher education and nonformal education;
Ensure that the implementations concentrates on gaps and areas not sufficiently dealt with elsewhere
Give responsabilities to the various stakeholders to implement the Action Programme and to monitor that appropriate resources are available with a view to facilitating the implementation and to encourage to seek financing for some of the actions from supplementary sources
Follow up of the progress in moving towards the goals of ESD.
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Vilnius Framework for the implementation on the UNECE strategy for ESD (2005)
Phase 1 (2007). Countries will identify priorities and review the current policies. Countries should approve national implementation plans. Indicators should be developed.
Phase 2 (2010). Implementation of the strategy.
Phase 3 (2015). Considerable progress in implementing education for sustainable development.
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The Role of Universities
Higher education is playing central role in the development of knowledge-based economy;
Mission of universities: To prepare individuals for the labor market; To prepare for life as active citizens in a
democratic society; To contribute to personal growth; To maintain and develop an advanced
knowledge base
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Objectives of the incorporation of the principle ESD into the Bologna process
To support existing innovative approaches to elaborate modules on SD for modularized courses;
To improve the contribution of HEI to sustainable development, in particular to creating equal standards of living;
To strengthen the role of HEI in society based upon the principles of sustainable development and solidarity;
To improve the future compatibility and innovation potential of HEI;
To make a long-term contribution to UN Decade on ESD.
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Requirements for the process of education
Сonections and responding to existing trends in economy and social development and future perspectives as well;
Inter-institutional and interdisciplinary cooperation;
To adapt and renew study programmes according to the modern trends of development and country priorities;
Ensure relevant qualification of the professionals, particularly staff of universities.
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Changes in methodology of teaching and learning Investigation and debate rather than teaching; Interdisciplinarity and inclusion of urgent problems
into study programmes; Co-operation with relevant social partners, enterprises
and professional associations seems to be an important component in the planning of university curricula;
Using of ICT to obtain up-to-date information; Distance and open learning; Recognition of uncertainty and dynamic nature of
knowledge.
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Vision of universities
Delivering high quality teaching and learning,
At the leading edge of research of regional, national and international significance .
Accessible to all, Properly funded from a diversity of sources, They are autonomous.
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Challenges facing education in Lithuania in the 21st century
freedom, globalization, information overload, rapid change, stratified society, and demographic trends.
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Key concepts in the development of the education system in Lithuania in 2002 - 2012
Accessibility; Compatibility; Effectiveness; Continuity; Diversity.
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Higher Education Institutions in Lithuania
State Universities (15) Private Universities (6) State (16) and private (11) Colleges State Research Institutes (17) University Research Institutes (18)
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Students in Lithuania
50 48,7 53,3 56,8 61,2 64,5 66,4 66,4 73,4 75,9
29,3 39,646,2 51,7
1,5 3,5 5,010,3
13,9 19,7
6,12,0
14,421,3
1,64,3
11,8
19,6
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
– non-state financed students at colleges.– state financed students at colleges– non-state financed students at universities– state financed students at universities
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Number of students, 2005(thousands from total 190,7 thous.)
State universities
134,2 70,4%
State colleges 42,1
22,1%
Non-state universities
4,3 2,2%
Non-state colleges
10,1 5,3%
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Student recruitment and support Students are admitted to HEI basing on school leaving
certificate; National examination system is created; Single admission to the one of 20 different study
programmes from the list (student’s choice); State financed places for day-time undergraduate
students, 50% are free of charge, others pay fixed fee (1000 LTL per year);
Fee scheme for evening courses, distance and Master students. Level of fee is approved by the Senate and accepted by the Minister (1500-6000 LTL per year);
State regulation for admission number of all students
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Comparison of financing (% of GDP)
USA 3,2% of them 1,5% state Japan 1,1% of them 0,5% state EU 1,3% of them 1,1%
state Lithuania 1,3% of them 0,9% state
Universities 1,0 % of them 0,7% state Colleges 0,3 % of them 0,2% state
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Quality assessment and assurance system in Lithuania In 1995, the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in
Higher Education was established In 1996, the Register of Study and Teaching
Programmes established, all study programmes of higher education institutions were registered
In 1997, evaluation of newly introduced study programmes was started on a regular basis (prior registration)
In 1999, expert external assessment of study programmes was started;
In 2001, benchmarking of study branches (63) has started;
In 2005, Rules for Master programmes were adopted In 2005, Diploma Supplement was approved
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Number of students in the Mykolas Romeris University
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Strategic aim of the Mykolas Romeris University
The strategic aim of the University to be achieved by 2010 - is to be the strongest Lithuanian research and study institution in the sphere of social sciences that provides highest quality studies, has highly-qualified academic staff, applies modern teaching methods, possesses highly-developed research and study resources, takes an active part in research in the sphere of social sciences, and introduces innovations
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Faculties of Mykolas Romeris University
Law; Public Management; Strategic Management and Policy; Economics and Financial Management; Social Policy; Police.
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Objectives of the University to create conditions to provide for students higher
education based on scientific research and applied research activities matching the level of science, culture and the latest technologies;
to organize scientific research and studies, to develop fundamental and applied sciences that are necessary for the unity of science and studies, to train scientists;
to create conditions to broaden and update or change a person’s qualifications on a lifelong learning basis;
to advance the society education in the sphere of social sciences, provide counseling services to people, law enforcement, administrative and other institutions and enterprises;
to disseminate humanistic ideas, the knowledge of social and other sciences and to cherish the processes of the democratic society and the state,
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Objectives for the University (cont.)
to ensure high quality of studies and to adjust study programmes to the needs of the labour market;
to actively carry out research in the sphere of social sciences and develop applied research activities and implement innovations in social sciences;
to develop flexible forms of study and forms of continuing studies;
to guarantee constant raising of qualification of academic staff and other staff;
to develop international relations of the University to develop modern research and study resources.
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Registerred unemployed graduates of universities (percent of total number)
2,3
3,2
4,2
9,2
8,6 9
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5,05,3
8,6
3,23,3
3,1
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5,5
6,8
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9,0
3,13,2
3,1
2,7
1,7
0,8
5,4
4,7
6,0
3,9
6,3
4,2
5,5
1,51,6
1,5
1,11,2
0,3
1,7
0,8
2,4
4,3
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2002 03 01 2003 03 01 2005 03 01Parengė Prof. V.Kaminskas
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Research directions of Mykolas Romeris University
Scenario of efficiency of multi-level governance; Scenario for sustainable development; Democracy in the context of globalization and new
neighborhood; Social policy and its instruments’ implementation The rule of law and social cohesion in the 21st
century; Junction of national constitutionalism and EU
development: dynamics and preconditions of harmonization of legal systems;
Prognosis of best handling of EU structural funds and national budget;
Private, public and business safety;
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Contribution of Mykolas Romeris University to the process of ESD The master programme ‘Management and Administration for
Sustainable Development’ (public administration study field) was approved by the Quality Assurance Centre of Study Programmes and will be delivered at Mykolas Romeris University from September 2006. The interdisciplinary master studies are targeted to develop
relevant management and administration competences in order to implement sustainable development principles in public institutions at the national, regional and local level.
Mykolas Romeris University since June 2006 is involved in the 2-year project ‘Interdisciplinary Master Degree in Sustainable Development’ together with the Institute of Educology at the Kaunas Technological University and the Institute of Journalism at the Vilnius University. The project is financed by the EU Structural Funds The aim of the project is to develop curricula and materials for SD
master study programs (joint degree) in 3 branches, i.e. in public administration, pedagogy, and communication (for journalists). Studies are targeted to practitioners who are already working in respective fields and need additional competences in ESD/SD. Mykolas Romeris University is responsible for the public administration branch
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Topics of study programme ‘Management and
Administration for Sustainable Development’ policy and strategies for sustainable development, indicators and risk management; environmental protection and sustainable
management of nature resources; governance and civil society, social development; transformation of economy towards sustainable
development; sustainable development at the regional level (EU and
the Baltic Sea Regions), sustainable development of cities and rural areas; strategic management of institutions.