National Tempus Office - Jordan Swedish Tempus Contacts Seminar in Syria 9 th November 2010...

National Tempus Office - Jordan

Swedish Tempus Contacts Seminar in Syria9th November 2010

Professor Ahmad Abu-El-HaijaDirector, National Tempus Office - Jordan

Website: www.tempus.org.jo Tel: +962 - 6 - 53 55 825

http://www.tempus.org.jo/


• Comprehensive strategy for developing higher education and scientific research for five years (2007-2012).

• Higher education retreat was held in 2007, attended by the Council of Ministers and main stakeholders.

• Participants agreed on general framework of strategy, for the purpose of reaching a quality higher education system.

• A national team was formed to prepare required national strategy.

Jordanian Higher Education Strategy


Seven main components:

Governance and University Administration Admission Principles Accreditation and Quality Assurance Scientific Research, Development, and Graduate

Studies Technical and Technological Education University Finance University Environment

Jordanian Higher Education Strategy


Jordanian Priorities for Tempus IV

Joint Projects

Curricular reform:Modernization of Curricula• Engineering and

Technology• Health Sciences

Structural Measures Type 1

Governance reform: • Introduction of quality

assurance• Development of

international relations

Structural Measures Type 2 (Direct support to Ministries)

Governance reform


Regional Priorities for Tempus IV

Regional Priorities

Region

CURRICULAR REFORM GOVERNANCE REFORM HIGHER EDUCATION AND SOCIETY

Modernisation

of curricula

with 3 cycle

structure, ECTS

and degree

recognition

Disciplines

University

management

and stude

nt servic

es

Introduction of quality

assurance

Institutional and

financial

autonomy and

accountabili

ty

Equal and

transparent access to

higher educat

ion

Development of

internationa

l relation

s

Training of non

-university

teachers

Development of

partnerships with

enterprises

Knowledge

triangle:

education-

innovation-

research

Training courses

for public

services (ministri

es, regional/

local authoriti

es)

Development of

lifelong

learning in societ

y at large

Qualifications frameworks

Southern Neighbouring Area

(ENPI South)

x

Law and good governance (including

human rights), health,

education, energy,

environment (including

climate change), transport,

information society,

business and entrepreneurshi

p, tourism

x x x x x x


Priorities for Erasmus Mundus ECW

Agricultural Sciences.

Transport and Traffic Studies.

Vocational and Technical

Education.

Manufacturing Sciences (including

CAD, CAM, CAE) and Applied Sciences.

Geography, Geology.

International Law.

Medicine and Epidemiology. Pharmacy. Governance. Economic

Cooperation.

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6 7 8 9 10


Universities in JordanPublic Universities (10)

University of Jordan

Yarmouk University

Mutah University

Jordan Univ. of Science & Tech

Hashemite University

Al-al-Bayt University

Al Balqa Applied University

Al-Hussein bin Talal Univ.

Tafila Technical University

German-Jordanian Univ.

Private Universities (18)

Ahliyya Amman Univ Princess Sumaya Univ. for Tech

Applied Science Univ. Faculty of Educational Sciences

Philadelphia University Academy of Music

Al-Isra University Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies

Petra University Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences

Ahliyya Irbid University Jadara University

Zaytoonah University Middle East Univ. for Graduate Studies

Ahliyya Jerash University Applied Ajloun University

Zarqa University Madaba University


• Micro Finance• Renewable Energy• Cultural Heritage• Nursing Education• Industrial Integration• Quality Assessment• Open Learning• Management Training• Woman & Labor• Manag. of Water Res.• Wireless Comm.• Biomedical Eng.• Historic Islamic Cities

Tempus Projects

• ICT Learning• M.Sc. in Archeology• Inclusive Spec. Educ.• ICT & Media• Industry Oriented IT • M.Sc. Water Desalin.• Quality - Capacity Bldg• Student Services• Water Management• Diploma public Policy• Towards an internationalization of

Higher Education• Renewable Energy• Telecommunication Eng.


Project No Project Title Jordanian Universities EU Syrian Universities

30003-2002 Micro Finance at the University (MFU)

University of Jordan GR, IT, ES, UK

• Al-Baath University• Damascus University

30078-2002 Training of Industrial System Integration

Al-Balqa Applied University

BE, FR, DE, UK

Damascus University

30092-2002 Quality Assessment – MEDA Region (QAMR)

• University of Jordan• Jordan Univ. of Science Technology

FR, DK, DE • Damascus University• Institut Superieur De Science Appliquees Et De Technologie

31015-2003 Femmes, Travial Et Formation (FTF)

Mutah University IT, ES Damascus University

31054-2003 Curricula Development for Integrated Water Resources Management

Jordan Univ. of Science Technology

DE, AT • Al-Baath University at Homs• Damascus University

32054-2004 Rehabilitation of Historic Islamic Cities (RHIC)

Yarmouk University IT, DE, CZ Aleppo University

511109-2010

Promoting the modernization and strengthening of institutional and financial autonomy

• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University

• Princess Sumaya University

ES, IE, UK • Aleppo University

• Al-Baath University

Jordanian & Syrian Projects

National Tempus Office - JordanJordanian & Swedish Joint Projects (JP)

Project No Project Title Jordanian Universities EU Swedish Universities

30057-2002 Educational Center in Renewable Energy Resources

Jordan Univ. of Science & Technology ES, SE The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

31013-2003 Modern Management Training Yarmouk Univ. GR, SE Vaexjoe University

31159-2003 Center for Wireless and Internet Technologies

Jordan Univ. of Science Technology ES, SE The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

32162-2004 ICT Learning Pentagram Jordan Univ. of Science & Technology DE, SE University of Umea

33143-2005 IB for Support of Inclusive Special Education

• Al-Hussein University• South Society for Special Educ• Al-Hussein Soc (AHS)• University of Jordan

SE, DE Lund University

34085-2006 Establishing Quality, Relevant and Collaborative Industry-Oriented IT Education

German-Jordanian University DE, FI, SE

University of Umea

158914-2009

Developing Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Partnerships across the Curriculum

• Hashemite University• Zarqa private University• Al-Albayat university

BG, IE, UK, SE

University of Gothenburg

511118-2010 Re-Orient University Curricula to Address Sustainability

• Hashemite University• University of Jordan

FR, GR, IE, IT, SE

Stockholm University

511069-2010

Master on Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy

• University of Jordan• Jordan Univ. of Sci. & Tech.• Mutah University

IT, UK, SE

Lund University

National Tempus Office - JordanTempus Projects, 2002 - 2010

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What do people feel and say about Tempus?

“My participation in the programme provided me with some professional skills like leadership and presentation skills. The Tempus programme was a real opportunity to take part in university decision-making.” Ahmad Abu Alhaija, B.Sc. Student, Electrical Engineering

“Tempus has raised sense of devotion toward nursing practice in terms of client care, professionalism, and self-development. Being exposed to different educational cultures facilitates the process of personal growth and enhances our critical thinking and decision making processes…”Maysa A. Al-Hamad, M.Sc. Student, Nursing


“I am pleased to inform you that the Tempus program has made significant contributions towards the development and reform of the higher education sector in Jordan. Such contributions are highly recognized and respected by the academic community as well as the concerned government authorities in Jordan”

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan. Extract from a letter dated 7th May 2006 addressed to the Commissioner for External Relations and the European Neighborhood Policy, European Commission



“Tempus has indeed assisted in improving the quality of teaching and learning in Jordanian educational institutions by upgrading teaching methods, course contents, course delivery techniques, staff skills and knowledge, and facilities, and also by providing exposure to new ideas and concepts. … Collaboration through Tempus projects helped to strengthen the regional cooperation in partner countries, in addition to establishing contacts and cooperation with many European institutes”.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Opening Ceremony of National Tempus Day 25th Feb 2009.



Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window: Three projects through Lot 3 that include Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. About 120 exchanges each project (90 MEDA to EU & 30 EU to MEDA). Covers all disciplines and 5 JO universities. Now called EM II, Action 2.

Erasmus Mundus, Action 1: About 12 Jordanian students and two staff members to EU.

Involvement with Erasmus Mundus


Sample Activities of NTO Jordan


Visit to Tafila Technical Univ.


Visit to Yarmouk Univ.


Visit to Hashemite Univ.


Bologna Seminar at Univ. of Jordan


Typical Tempus Information Day


Seminar on University-Enterprise Cooperation - Jordan


In addition to NTO activities, what else you can see in Jordan?

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