Components of Components of InternationalizationInternationalizationand their Implementation and their Implementation at BTEUat BTEU

Prepared byPrepared byLyudmila MISNIKOVA and Tatsiana VALYNETS Lyudmila MISNIKOVA and Tatsiana VALYNETS By results of the working tour to US and InhollandBy results of the working tour to US and Inholland

Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer CooperativesConsumer Cooperatives

Belarus, GomelBelarus, Gomel

20122012

InternationalizationInternationalization

Internationalization of educationInternationalization of education is the process of including different international  aspects in research, teaching and administrative activities of universities. 

The process of internationalization of education entails structural changes both at the governmental/ministerial level and at the level of specific educational institutions.

• SStudents:tudents: recruitment of foreign students, organization of exchange programmes, as well as individual student mobility

• Professional and teaching staffProfessional and teaching staff:: academic exchange, joint research programs, internships at foreign universities, joint training programs, organization of intensive courses and summer schools

• CContentontentss of training programs: of training programs: new programs and courses that take into account the elements of intercultural communication and country specific studies, foreign languages (as the object of study and as the intermediate language in delivering courses), distance learning, use of new technologies

InternationalizationInternationalization

The process of internationalization involves:The process of internationalization involves:

• IIssues of certification, recognition and assessment:ssues of certification, recognition and assessment: issuing “double” diplomas (joint degrees), system of credits, recognition of qualifications, assessment of the quality of education

• Governance Governance issues and university management:issues and university management: units that may have the right to make decisions, international offices, administration at the level of faculties and departments, employment, promotion and development issues, international cooperation, exchange programs for administrators, management of labor and material resources, consulting and information services, the evaluation procedure, and infrastructure.

InternationalizationInternationalization

InternationalizationInternationalization

DepartmentsDepartments Directions of Activity Directions of Activity on Internationalizationon Internationalization

International Relations Department

Students

Professional and teaching staff

Academic and Methodical Department

Issues of certification, recognition and assessment

Contents of training programs

University Administration Governance issues and university management

However, the process of internationalizationprocess of internationalization of the

university depends on its special features

and must be related and consistent with the

mission of the university, its human and financial

resources, material and technical resources,

academic potential, number of students and other

key components of  the university strategic

development plan.

InternationalizationInternationalization

International Relations DepartmentInternational Relations Department

is a separate structural unit that provides organization of international activity of the University in order to integrate in European and world educational system

International Relations Department

subordinates to the Vice-rector for Academic and Methodological Work

Lyudmila Misnikova

Structure of IRDStructure of IRD

Head of IRD

Assistants for

foreign students

Assistant for

international projects

Assistant for

keeping records

Translator/interpreter

Staff of IRDStaff of IRD

Head of IRD

Valynets Tatsiana

Assistant for foreign students

Anna Dudal

Assistant for keeping recordsMaryna Labachova

Assistant for International projects

Aksana Smirnova

Translator/intepreterNina Yatsuk

Assistant for foreign students

Natalia Svechnikava

Objectives of IRDObjectives of IRD

Implementation of the aims of the university in the sphere of quality within its powers, effective use of the Management Quality System documents

Establishing of effective and mutually beneficial partnerships with foreign institutions of higher education and other institutions

Promotional activity aimed at recruiting foreign students

Organizational support of scientific and research projects implemented by the University

Functions of IRDFunctions of IRD

implements the goals and aims of the university administration in the sphere of quality within its powers

establishes, maintains and develops treaty relations with foreign institutions of higher education and other organizations

defines the guidelines of the University international policy, coordinates international activities of the University units

learns and disseminates domestic and foreign experience of international cooperation

Functions of IRD StaffFunctions of IRD Staff

Head of IRD

• Organisation and coordination of the university international activities

• Guidance of the work of the International Relations Department staff and managers for international activity

• Development of the international activity guidelines of the University

• Development and control over the execution of the Plan of International Activity

Assistants for foreign students

• Activity aimed at recruiting foreign citizens to study at the University

• Preparing invitation letters and entry/exit visas

• Preparing documents for registering foreign students

• Making reports on foreign students upon request of other departments and organisations

Functions of IRD StaffFunctions of IRD Staff

Assistant for international projects

•Making, keeping and storing information databases on international projects

•Preparation and analysis of current and periodic accountability on international projects

•Informational assistance for the university staff on participation in international projects, preparation of applications and other documents for their submitting to international foreign organisations

Assistant for keeping records

•Keeping records at the International Relations Department

•Gathering, preparing and analyzing current and periodic accountability

•Preparing relevant documents for sending on an official trip

Translator/intepreter

•Carrying out interpreting and translation of economic, scientific, political and other literature, regulations, etc.

•Organization of foreign partners and guests’ stay at BTEU

•Preparation of the university staff’s visa applications and their submission to embassies

•E-mail correspondence with foreign partners

Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer cooperatives has concluded 44 international cooperation agreements in the sphere of research and education:

International cooperation agreementsInternational cooperation agreements

International cooperation agreements: 44

52%

24%

4%5%

3%

3%

3% 3%

Russia

Ukraine

Moldova

Kazakhstan

Spain

Tajikistan

PRC

Sweden

Kyrgyzstan

Foreign studentsForeign students

Recruiting and training of foreign students is a priority goal for the University.

As of October, 2011, 98 foreign students were studying at BTEU

80%

7%

9%

1%

2%

1%

Turkmenistan

Tajikistan

RussiaAzerbaijan

Moldova

Ethiopia

Foreign studentsForeign students

Student mobilityStudent mobility

10 post-graduate students from Tajikistan studied at Belarusian

Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives in

2010/2011 within the cooperation agreement with Tajik State

University of Commerce.

International projects 2006-2011International projects 2006-2011

YEAR PROGRAMME PROJECT COORDINATOR

2008-2010

2011-2014

TEMPUS

Upgrading the Management at Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives to the EU Quality Standards

Internationalization in Central Asia and the Eastern Neighbouring Area

University of Seville

(Seville, Spain)

2008-2012 BRIDGE

Cofinanced by EuropeAid of the European Commission

Fostering mutual understanding and cooperation of the EU with Belarus, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine

ISCOMET

(Maribor, Slovenia)

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007

2009-2010

2011

VISBY Programme(Programme financed by the Swedish Institute)

Business English, International Accounting and exchange of knowledge in Public Administration

Promoting, starting and running cooperatives and small enterprises– a comparison between Belarus and Sweden.

Development of the sphere of human resources at the enterprises of the Republic of Belarus and Sweden with the aim to make business more effective

Analysis of the market for Belarusian products in Sweden and in Northern Europe – a student exchange project between Belarus and Sweden

Legal system – comparison between Belarus and Sweden

KY Akademien

now – Yrkeshogskolan Goteborg

(Goteborg, Sweden)

Belarusian-Swedish ProjectsBelarusian-Swedish Projects

Business English, International Accounting and exchange of knowledge in Public Administration

Getting deep knowledge and practical experience of communication in English and Swedish in business spheres.

Promoting, starting and running cooperatives and small enterprises– a comparison between Belarus and Sweden.

Distribution of knowledge about and experience from cooperative and small enterprises in each country followed up by discussions of basic values of how to create wealth, participation and acceptance among consumers and citizens in general.

Development of the sphere of human resources at the enterprises of the Republic of Belarus and Sweden with the aim to make business more effective

The objective of the project is to learn theoretical and practical aspects of human resources management and service management at the enterprises of Sweden and the Republic of Belarus

Analysis of the market for Belarusian products in Sweden and in Northern Europe – a student exchange project between Belarus and Sweden

To analyze the opportunities for Belarusian goods in Sweden and in Northern Europe

Legal system – comparison between Belarus and Sweden

The major aim is to analyze and compare Belarusian and Swedish legal system.

TEMPUSTEMPUSUpgrading the Management at Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives ti EU Quality StandardsUpgrading the Management at Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives ti EU Quality Standards

A project supported by Tempus under the grant JEP-27174-2006 

Duration: September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2009 (+1 year extension pending due to Registration Process). 

Budget: € 297,878 + € 15, 689 of co-financing

Grantholder: University of Seville

Coordinator: University of Seville. Prof.Dr. Miguel Ángel Adame

Participants: University of Seville, Scuola di Amministrazione Aziendale (Unito) and Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives at Gomel

Outcomes: Training of trainers in EU quality proceduresDefining a Management Strategic Plan (MSP)Local Staff Trainers able in EU standardsMobility ExchangesUpgrading the Web page

EquipmentDisseminationSustainabilityQuality Control and MonitoringManagement of the project Creation of New Administrative UnitsProject BookBTEU Booklet.

BRIDGEBRIDGEFOSTERING MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION OF THE EU WITH BELARUS, MOLDOVA, RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

Overall objective: To contribute to the strategic objective of the EU cooperation with Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova (ENP partner countries) within the ENP and with Russia in the frame of the Strategic partnership (SP) cooperation.

Specific objective: To improve understanding and to raise awareness of citizens in the ENP East region and Russia on the EU policies and in particular on the ENP and SP by: 

Strengthening the cooperation and enhancing dialogue between different stakeholders of the EU and the ENP East region and Russia;

Promoting democracy and local governance in the ENP East region and Russia;

On the basis of Project studies providing recommendations for future development on the field of ENP and SP and

Disseminating information on ENP and SP in the ENP East region and Russia and EU countries as well.

IRD Web-site

www.i-bteu.by

THE ONGOING TEMPUS PROJECT “INTERNATIONALIZATION IN CENTRAL ASIA

AND EASTERN NEIGHBORHOOD AREA”BTEU IRD’s fields of interest:BTEU IRD’s fields of interest: OutcomesOutcomes

Academic and student mobility and exchanges

Procedure of foreign researchers’ involvement

Statement on student mobility in the Republic of Belarus

Courses delivered in English, innovative methods of language training

Training specialists in Belarus

Promotional materials about the university

Development of materials

Export of educational services: enrollment and admission of foreign students. Tutorship for foreign students

Study of experience

Effective technologies in the activity of advanced IRDs

Statement on the Centre of International Cooperation

Preparation of SPI (Strategic Plan of Internationalization)