Activities of Therese COMODINI CACHIA related to 2015/2039(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the Bologna process (A8-0121/2015 - Krystyna Łybacka)
Amendments (26)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 a (new)
Citation 30 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 20 May 2010 on university-business dialogue: a new partnership for the modernisation of Europe's universities1a, __________________ 1a OJ C 161 E, 31.5.2011, p. 95.
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas analyses show that almost every third employer in EU has problems when looking for appropriately skilled employees; whereas in view of the goal to decrease the skills mismatch in the EU (gap between an individual’s job skills and the demands of the job market) the Bologna reform so far has not been very successful; whereas the skills mismatch has become a central challenge for Europe, affecting all layers of society, from the productivity and efficiency of businesses to the current and future welfare of youth;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the youth unemployment problem has not improved much since the beginning of the crisis in 2008; whereas in the end of 2014 there have been around 5 million unemployed young people (under 25) in the EU;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the Bologna Process could help to tackle the skills mismatch in the EU if it enabled students to acquire and develop the competencies required by the labour market; and notes that by doing this the Bologna Process could achieve an important goal to enhance the employability of the graduates;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that there is still much work to be done in the Bologna Process in the field of adjusting educational systems to labour market needs and improving overall employability and competitiveness as well as the attractiveness of higher education in Europe; notes that the European HEIs should be able to quickly react to the economic, cultural, scientific and technological changes in the modern society to fully use their potential to encourage the growth, employability and social cohesion;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States, the EHEA countries and on the EU as a whole, to foster public understanding of, and support for, the Bologna Process, including action at grass- roots level to achieve more effective and dynamic involvement in reaching the Process goals;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for a dialogue to be pursued between governments and higher education institutions (HEIs) in order to target and maximise the use of available funds and to seek new and diverse models for funding; to complement public funding;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reiterates the importance of respect for HEIs autonomy and importance of diverse private and public funding sources for HEIs;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underlines the importance of the national and cross-border university- business cooperation which will help countering the economic crisis, stimulate economic growth, contribute to a knowledge-based society and thus provide opportunities for mutual benefits in a wider social sense;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Encourages the dialogue and collaboration between the world of work and the HEIs to jointly develop programmes and work placements; encourages the HEIs to be open to trans- disciplinary studies, creation of University Research Institutes and collaboration with divers partners;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stresses the role of the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and their importance for the society, the economy and employability of graduates;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the correct implementation of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) and the Diploma Supplement in the EHEA, key tools linked to student workload and learning outcomes, in order to facilitate mobility and help students compile their academic achievements;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the importance of guaranteeing the mutual recognition and compatibility of academic degrees for strengthening the system of quality assurance at European level and in all countries that joined the EHEA, in line with the revised version of standards and guidelines for quality assurance;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Encourages the Bologna Process partners and specially the European Commission to regularly measure the competencies and skills mismatch at the time of entry of graduates into the world of work;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the importance of the Europe 2020 strategy goal of 40 % of 30-34 year olds to complete the tertiary education and gain the appropriate skills and competencies to find a fulfilling employment;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that the National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) in many Member States still need to be adjusted to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) as well as to the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG); notes that many NQFs are still not registered in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR);
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the mobility of students, teachers, researchers and staff is one of the main priorities of the Bologna Process; calls on the Member States to increase opportunities for and quality of mobility in order to reach the quantitative target of 20 % for student mobility by 2020, and highlights in this regard the crucial role of the Erasmus+ Programme;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes the central role of the HEIs in promoting mobility and in cultivating graduates and researchers with knowledge and skills to succeed through employability in the global economy;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States, and on the EU as a whole,nd the EHEA to strengthen mobility by removing administrative obstacles, providing adequate financial support mechanism and guaranteeing the transferability of grants and credits;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States, and on the EU as a whole, to strengthen mobility by removing administrative obstacles, providing adequate financial support mechanism and guaranteeing the transferability of grants and credits; notes that mobility is still less accessible for the students coming from less wealthy backgrounds;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for efforts to strengthen the link between higher education and, research and innovation, including through the promotion of research-based education, and highlights the Horizon 2020 Programme as a key funding mechanism for boosting research; calls for better synchronisation of actions supporting the Bologna Process such as the Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ programmes;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for more flexible learning paths that promote joint degree programmes and interdisciplinary studies, and that support innovation, creativity, vocational education and training (VET), dual education, and entrepreneurship in higher education, and calls for the potential offered by new technologies and, digitalisation and ICTs to be explored in order to enrich teaching, improve learning experiences and support personalised learning;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on HEIs, public administrations, social partners and enterprises to lead an on-going dialogue facilitating and enhancing employability; stresses that stakeholders should cooperate better to raise initial qualifications and renew a skilled workforce, as well as to improve the provision, accessibility and quality of guidance on careers and employment; moreover notes that work placements included in study programmes and on-the-job learning should be further encouraged;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the Member States, the Union and the HEIsall HEIs that joined the EHEA are responsible for providing quality education that responds to social challenges;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Notes that only a few Member States have created a comprehensive strategy to include the students from lower socio- economic background in the higher education and thus tackle the problem of the so-called social filter;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for efforts to develop a strategy for the external dimension of the EHEA, through cooperation with other regions of the world, in order to increase its competitiveness in a global setting; and attractiveness in a global setting, to improve information on the EHEA, to strengthen cooperation based on partnership, to intensify policy dialogue and to further recognise qualifications;