47th eucen CONFERENCE
Bogazici University, İstanbul, Turkey

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

Wednesday, 03 June 2015
From 14:00 Registration (Albert Long Hall, Foyer)
15:00 - 16:30
Parallel Sessions (Albert Long Hall)
Workshops Welcome Session for eucen's Newcomers (Kriton Curi Hall)
Presenters: Ms. Ahidoba DE FRANCHI, University of Geneva(CH) and eucen
Ms. Carme Royo, eucen
National Networks Forum (Demir Demirgil Hall) (participation by invitation)
Chair: Dr. Beate HÖRR, University of Mainz (DE) and eucen
Open Forum (Özger Arnas Hall)
Chair: Prof. Françoise DE VIRON, Catholique Université de Louvain (BE) and eucen
16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break
17:00 - 18:30 Welcome (Albert Long Hall)
Chair: Prof.Françoise DE VIRON, Catholique Universitè de Louvain & eucen
Assist. Prof. Tamer ATABARUT, Director, Bogazici University Lifelong Learning Centre (TR), eucen and TUSEM
Dr. Andrea WAXENEGGER, President of eucen
Assoc. Prof. Özlem ÜNLÜHİSARCIKLI, Boğaziçi University (TR)
VET Education in Turkey
Prof. Mustafa BALCI, EU Delegation Sector Manager in Education & Training
LLL Strategies and Reforms in Turkey
18:45 Mini Concert (Albert Long Hall), Ünüşan KULOĞLU (Tenor), Fügen YİĞİTGİL (Pianist)
19:30 Welcome Cocktail (Kennedy Lodge)
Thursday, 04 June 2015
08:30 Registration (Albert Long Hall, Foyer)
09:30 - 10:00 Formal Opening Session (Albert Long Hall)
10:00 - 11:10 Keynote Speeches (Albert Long Hall)
Chair: Prof. Taner BİLGİÇ, Vice Provost, Bogazici University
Prof. Huntington D. LAMBERT, Dean, Harvard University, Division of Continuing Education and University Extension (USA)
Serving the World with Harvard's Experience - Online Delivery at Affordable Prices
Mr. Jan VARCHOLA, Eureopean Commission, Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Unit C5 - Vocational training and adult education (BE).
Challenges and Trends in Vocational Education and Training in the EU with Special Focus on Links Between VET and HE
Questions & Answers
11:10 - 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 - 13:00
Parallel Sessions I
Session 1A: Connecting VET and HE(Albert Long Hall)
Moderator:Prof.Meltem Özturan, Bogazici University
Dr.Tamer ATABARUT, Bogazici University (TR), eucen & TÜSEM
How to Connect VET and HE for Competitive and Sustainable Economy in Turkey
Dr.Özge ALKANAT, Yasar University (TR)
Community Service as a “Common Effect”: Outcomes of an Improving Training Program
Prof.Lucilia Maria SANTOS, University of Aveiro (PT)
VET at HE institution: the Technological Specialisation Courses at the University of Aveiro
Dr.Bassou EL MANSOUR, Indiana State University (USA)
Exploring Global Employability Skills for Entry Level Graduate Jobs in Human Resource Development
Session 2A: Diversity in Learning(Kriton CuriHall)
Moderator:Toril Eikaas Elde, University of Bergen (NO)
Mr. Ahmet HANÇER, CEO, Enocta (TR)
How is vocational training changing in the corporate world in Turkey; Trends and Implications
Ms. Carme ROYO, (SP) eucen
New e-Assesment Model for Distance Learning Courses
Dr. Edith Veronika KRÖBER, University of Stuttgart (GE)
Collaborating for a Better Europe: Good Ideas for the Good Life in ULLL
Dr. Carl HOLMBERG, Int. Council for Open and Distance Education (N)
Demands on Higher Education in the Lifelong Learning Scenario
Dr. Murat AKSOY, Ministry of Labour and Social Security (TR)
Lifelong Learning in Turkey: EU-Compatibility, with Special Reference to the Ministry of National Education
Session 3A: Partnership in Review(Özger Arnas Hall)
Moderator:Prof. Hüseyin Vural, METU
Dr. Jean-Marie FILLOQUE, University of Western Brittany (FR)
The "Cooperation Agreement With Professional Organisations": A French Initiative to Improve Partnership
Ms. Dr. Merja KARJALAINEN, University of Jyvaskyla (FIN)
Regional Open University Education and Lifelong Learning
Prof. Uğur ÖMÜRGÖNÜLŞEN, Hacettepe University (TR)
Lifelong Learning and Local Development: LLL Activities of Local Actors in Turkey
Dr. Mr. Michael HENNESSY, University of Limerick (IRL)
Limerick for IT: Partnership for Regional Growth through Continuing Education
Ms.Francesca URAS, eucen
COMMIT - Increasing the Commitment of Universities to the Social Dimension and Analysing Their Partnership with External Stakeholders
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 14:20 Poster Presentations (Exhibition Area)
14:20 - 15:40 Panel Discussion (Albert Long Hall)
VET excellence: Embedding VET in Economic Development and Innovation Strategies
Chair: Prof. Alfredo SOEIRO, University of Porto (PT) and eucen
Keynote: Ms. Maria Margarida SEGARD, EVBB and ISQ (PT)
VET, Companies and HE: Active Partners for Development and High Performance Work
Panelists: Dr. Jean-Marie FILLOQUE, University of Brest (FR) and eucen
Mr. Ali YÜCEL, LLL Director, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (TR)
Ms. Yasemin Özüm BOZKURT, Turkish Employment Agency (TR)
15:40 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30
Parallel Sessions II
Session 1B: Connecting VET and HE(Albert Long Hall)
Moderator:Mr. Luis Costa, Executive Director of ANESPO (PT)
Assoc.Prof. Murat SÖNMEZ, Middle East Technical University (TR)
The Role of Vocational School of Universities in Lifelong Learning for Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Technicians
Dr. Filiz KESER ASCHENBERGER , Danube University Krems (A)
Benefits of Academic Continuing Education for Vocational & Professional Training: The Case of University of Contiuing Education
Assist.Prof. Serap EMİL, Middle Ease Technical University (TR)
Seminars between Semesters (SbS): Transfer of Knowledge from Higher Education Institutions to Public
Assist.Prof. Fatih Çağlayan MERCAN, Bogazici University (TR)
Adapting the Pedagogical Training of Trainers Methodology in the Turkish Context: Results of a Pilot study
Dr. Yuzhuo CAI, University of Tampere (FIN)
What International Experiences can be Regarded as Best Practices for China's Recent Reform in Building Universities of Applied Sciences?
Session 2B: Diversity in Learning(Kriton CuriHall)
Moderator:Prof. Eser Sözmen, Ege University
Dr. Xavier PESESSE, Universite libre de Bruxelles (B)
Role of University Lifelong Learning within Health Ecosystem: A Study Case Illustrating how low-skilled jobseekers become well-skilled
Dr. Karsten KRÜGER, Fundacion Conocimiento y Desarrollo (E)
Labour Efficiency of Tertiary Adult Education at Universities
Mr. Edward G. BORBELY, University of Michigan (USA)
CE Leadership and Management: Tools and Methods for Self-Assesment, Benchmarking, and Continous Improvement
Assist.Prof. Eric AGBESSI, Blaise Pascal University (F)
Affirmative Action in Diversity Management
Dr. Bülent SEZGİN, Bogazici University (TR)
Impact of a Theatrical Approach as an Empowerment Method to Fight the Drop-Out in Turkey
Session 3B: Partnership in Review(Özger Arnas Hall)
Moderator: Dr. Rob Mark, Dublin City University (IRL)
Ms. Casey O'CONNOR, Waterford Institute of Technology (IRL)
Critical Analysis: Pedagogical Innovations for the Huminitarian Sector
Dr. Balazs NEMETH , University of PECS (H)
The Pecs Learning City-Region Platform for Learning Partnership with the Contribution of Higher Education
Dr. Timo HALTTUNEN, University of Limerick (IRL)
Tiraining University Staff and Graduates for employibility and future skills
Assist.Prof. Burçin HATİPOĞLU, Bogazici University (TR)
Building Collaborations for Improvements in Vocational Education
Ms. Naxhije ARIFAJ, Kosovo Electricity Distribution and Supply Company (KEDS) (KO)
Successful Coperation between Private, Public and Government Institutions Leads to Employment of Youth in Kosovo
20:00 Conference Dinner at PORTAXE
Friday, 05 June 2015
09:00 - 11:00 General Assembly - for eucen members only (Rectorate Conference Hall)
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee Break (Albert Long Hall)
11:15 - 11:45 Workshops Conclusions (Albert Long Hall)
Moderator: Dr. Tamer ATABARUT, Director, Bogazici University LLL, eucen & TÜSEM
11:45 - 12:20 Keynote Speech (Albert Long Hall)
Mr. Mark Andrews, Regional Director, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Saudi ARabia and Nigeria Pearson Qualifications International (UK)
Bridging the Gap: 21st Century Skills and Employment
12:20 - 12:35 Presentation of Future Conferences
Ms. Ahidoba DE FRANCHI, University of Geneva (CH) and eucen
Dr. Jean-Marie FILLOQUE, University of Brest (FR) and eucen
2015 eucen Autumn Seminar (Brussels, 16 - 17 November 2015)
Dr. Rob MARK, Dublin City University (IE)
Ms. Annelies KAMP, Deputy Director Higher Education Research Centre (HERC)
48th eucen Annual Conference. (Dublin, 01 - 03 June 2016)
Crossing Borders Through Lifelong Learning - Enhancing Quality and Equity in Higher Education and Equity
12:35 - 12:45 Closing
13:00 Transfer for Old City Tour (Ustun Erguder Quadrangle)
13:30 - 17:30 Old City Tour