Graduates: Return on Investment

European Humanities University Trust FundAssembly of Donors

June 2, 2010Vilnius

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History

1992 Founded in Minsk2004 Closed by Belarusian authorities2005 Re-launched activities in Vilnius2006 Granted status of Lithuanian university and accredited2007 First MA graduation in exile

International Governing Board formed2008 EHU Trust Fund established2009 First BA graduation in exile

Friends of EHU established

Investment in education

Impact

Over 3,000 students enrolled in BA and MA programs since 2005 500 graduates by July 2010 On present course, an expected 2,600 graduates by 2014 Over 200 teachers integrating international practices, building competencies Thousands exchanging experiences and sharing knowledge International curricula developed Teaching methods enhanced Research collaboration deepened Institutional capacity strengthened International networks expanded, diversified Holistic, progressive services for students Quality assurance initiated

Erasmus Mundus Campus Europae Over 20 university connections

International cooperation

New development priorities:Transformation of academic programsQuality assurance

1. Quality definition for EHUWHAT MEANS QUALITY FOR US

2. Creating of Quality indicatorsWHAT IS MEASURE OF

QUALITY

3. Develop indicators’ measurement tools

HOW TO MEASURE

4. Build Quality Evaluation mechanism

WHAT IS OUR QUALITY

5. Implement Quality Assurance system

HOW WE GUARANTEE QUALITY

2 YEAR

Quality Management System implementation levels

HOW EHU WILL GO FORWARD

Quality Assurance processes

Supporting EHU processes – Resources

Main processes Education Scientific Research1

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EHU results (Quality of the final product)

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Faculty and staff qualification managementEquipment management

Infrastructure managementWork environment management

Document control Quality record and data controlComplaint management Internal auditData analysis

Nonconformity controlControl of nonconforming productsCorrective action managementPreventive action management

PROJECT STAGES IN TIME

Management CommitmentWE COMMIT TO SUPPORT QMS

BA Graduates

First graduating class in 2009 Preliminary survey (2010):

45% returned to Belarus 27% continue living in Lithuania (both studying at EHU and working) 18% did not respond

MA Graduates

Three graduating classes since 2007

Class of 2009 preliminary survey (54% responded) All living in Belarus All indicated their experiences at EHU have been career and life changing 73% working full-time or part-time; of which: 10% returned to previously-held positions such

as state institutions primarily in the sphere of higher education, including universities and research institutes, on national and municipal levels

The majority works in private sector followed by civil society organizations, mostly in the field of their respective degrees.

Of those intending to continue their education in the form of PhD studies, many indicated a desire to explore opportunities at EHU, while others were considering PhD studies in Belarus or other countries.

Classes of 2008 and 2007 Up to 75% returned to Belarus Some continuing on PhD level at European universities such as University of Helsinki in

Finland and Yale University in the United States

What are they doing?

Assisting EU agencies and Council of Europe in development planning in Belarus Famous figures in art world in Belarus Establishing innovative businesses in Belarus Pursuing innovative research in Belarus Working in state institutions in Belarus Monitoring elections in Belarus Assisting EHU students Working at EHU: student services, marketing, alumni coordination, lecturing

In their words:

‘…I can say that ideal student for standard lecturer in the universities in Belarus is a student who keeps silent, who does not ask additional questions, who just attends the lectures and does nothing over and above the academic plan. Such education does not teach students to think independently and critically.’

A. N., 2nd year, BA program in Media and Communications, Mass Media and Journalism (full time)

In their words:

‘Alumni of European Humanities University are a new generation of well educated professionals, who are able to make positive changes in Belarus, to overcome the legacy of a present regime and bring Belarusian society to better time…’.

A. N., 2nd year, BA program in Media and Communications, Mass Media and Journalism (full time)

In their words:

‘…But what we should be concerned about is the apathy, which is widespread in Belarus… No matter how many resolutions are written or how many conferences are held if there is no wish for change all the EU strategies contributing towards the development of civil society in Belarus will come to nothing…’

N. K., 2nd year, BA program in Media and Communications, Mass Media and Journalism (full time)

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