Julie,
While not replying directly to your message, it does bring
a thought to mind. If there are any courses that we could
advertise, by way of being worked related, on our
Affiliates web site or via our newsletter please let me
know. As its some thing which Affiliates might want to know
about. Having done a job swop, and keen to try another
perhaps, I know from experience how valuable they can be.
Jim,
Chair, Affiliated Members Group National Committee
On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 14:39:16 +0100 Julie Robinson
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear Colleagues
>
> CILIP help with European Projects
>
> As CILIP develops the new Framework of Qualifications, which includes new
> regulations, Certification and Revalidation schemes and a revised Body of
> Professional Knowledge leading to new proposals for Accreditation,
> colleagues considering making a project proposal for the 2005-2006 UK Call
> for Proposals for Leonardo da Vinci, the EU’s vocational training
> programme, may be interested to know that CILIP staff may be able to help
> if your project is under the UK mobility priorities and involves promoting
> the transparency of qualifications.
>
> Colleagues in Italy and Germany have expressed an interest in the
> Framework, especially in light of the fact that many LIS European HE
> institutions will need to make radical changes because of the Bologna
> process. The scope of the new Framework and Accreditation procedures is
> being seen as a model of good practice which fits the Bologna process
> objective to create a European Higher Education Area by 2010.
>
> Whilst CILIP is not resourced to become a full partner itself, as an
> accredited professional body, CILIP staff could offer advice and expertise
> by discussing the LIS aspects of your Leonardo da Vinci proposal informally
> with you and/or providing feedback on your draft proposal in three areas.
>
> Firstly, projects that aim to create “integrated approaches to recognition
> and validation” of LIS qualifications (PRIORITY 1 – Valuing Learning).
>
> Secondly, CILIP staff could offer expertise in projects which aim
> to “tackle local and sectoral skills shortages” (PRIORITY 2 – New Forms of
> Learning and Teaching and Basic Skills in Vocational Education and
> Training).
>
> Thirdly, the development of CILIPs Framework for Qualifications
> introduces “new approaches to personal lifelong learning guidance, to help
> individuals achieve employment and increase their potential for career
> progression” (PRIORITY 3 – Guidance and Counselling).
>
> Looking at European programmes more generally, CILIP staff do appreciate
> that the complexities of European Union funding and programmes can be off-
> putting, especially when you do not have the time (or resource) to spare
> for information searches. The Opportunities in Europe section of the CILIP
> website should provide a starting point to help you identify possible
> sources of funding and key contacts for European programmes
> (http://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy/oppsineurope.html). It also has LIS case
> studies. However, it should be noted that advising on EU programmes
> generally, is outside CILIP’s remit. For this, specialist advice should be
> sought from the UK National Agency for the programme you are interested in.
>
> For the mobility section of Leonardo, the British Council, Education and
> Training Group (ETG) is the UK National Agency of Leonardo. Email:
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Leonardo online application help. Email: [log in to unmask]
>
> UK Leonardo website: www.leonardo.org.uk.
>
> Bologna Process: http://www.wes.org/ewenr/03Sept/BolognaGlossary.htm
>
> If you wish to consult a CILIP adviser on your proposal, please contact,
> Sue Brown, Deputy Chief Executive: [log in to unmask]
>
> Good luck with your European proposals!
>
> Julie Robinson
> International Officer
> CILIP
> [log in to unmask]
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