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The implementation of ‘Bologna’ in the Netherlands. The ‘DS Case’. Leonard van der Hout International affairs Hogeschool van Amsterdam 23 March 2007. Leonard van der Hout. Bologna Promotor International Relations Manager Hogeschool of Amsterdam, The Netherlands L.van.der.hout@hva.nl.
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The implementation of ‘Bologna’ in the Netherlands. The ‘DS Case’ Leonard van der Hout International affairs Hogeschool van Amsterdam 23 March 2007
Leonard van der Hout • Bologna Promotor • International Relations Manager Hogeschool of Amsterdam, The Netherlands • L.van.der.hout@hva.nl
Introduction of Bologna • BAMA structure 2002 • ECTS 2002-2004 • Diploma Supplement 2005 • Erasmus Mundus 2005 • Change of the Law on HE 2007? ( joint degrees)
Diploma supplement • Transparency main objective of ‘Bologna’ • Students, HEI’s and employers need to get a good insight/ impression of the level and content (qualifications) of the student - Diploma supplement is the instrument to inform the HEI’s and the employers • The Dutch government made the giving out of a DS to every student compulsory, and free of charge • Set Format UNESCO /CEPES
Check of the DS (1) • All HEI’s are asked to have their DS checked • 1 December 2006 the check started and two weeks ago the HEI’s were informed about the results • 43 HEI’s sent in (one or more, sometimes 4) DS • \We developed a checklist (we spoke to some employers and other beneficiaries) • The DS were checked twice ( a university and a HBO background promotor)
First findings • None of the DS was correct • Universities have a better score than HBO • The format of UNESCO/CEPES was not used or altered • Pre ambule is changed • The numbers are changed • Names of degree courses are not correct • Things are left out • Information is mentioned on the category
Check of the DS (2) • The findings of the evaluators are put together and a common conclusions were formulated. • The HEI's received a general letter, a letter with general remarks and a copy of their own DS with specific remarks.
Conclusions • Many HEI’s do not see not yet the importance of the DS • It appears that Universities are taken DS more serious then HBO • Many still want to impose there own format • Not always provided automatically and without costs for the student