We Strengthen Academic Values
26.03.2024
Prospects of Virtual Exchanges
06.03.2024
On 6 March 2024, YHU external relations officer L. Hakoban, Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance H. Kazhoyan, and DEQA coordinator M. Hovhannisyan participated in the info webinar on the “Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education and Youth”; action. Sara Pittarello, an expert on virtual exchanges from Italy, presented different types of virtual exchanges and answered the questions of the participants. Representatives of local HEIs also made presentations. The meeting was organized by the National Erasmus+ Office Armenia. The DEQA team contacted Sara Pittarello, who promised to support us in implementing institutional benchmarking with one of the leading universities in Italy.
Getting Ready for the First Session of YHU Senate
06.03.2024
On 6 March 2024, the YHU Center for Development and Education Quality Assurance organized a meeting to discuss the activities of starting the academic council (senate). DEQA Officer M. Hovhannisyan discussed the principles of participatory decision-making and representativeness. The participants decided to finalize the senate’s regulation and convene its first session in the near future.
Prospects of European Quality Assurance Framework
05.03.2024
On 5 March 2024, Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance H.Kazhoyan, and DEQA Officer M. Hovhannisyan participated in the “What’s next for the European Quality Assurance Framework” webinar of the European University Association webinar series “Toward Tirana 2024, the Bologna Process and developments in the European Higher Education Area”. The speakers of the webinar mentioned that the European standards are under revision. Some standards may be added, while others may be merged. Some of them being implemented but not included deserve special attention. Director of the European Association for Quality Assurance Anna Gover noted that national standards should not be too detailed, as this hinders flexibility, e.g., during ministerial summits when standards are to be approved, such wording hinders decision- making. President of European Students’ Union Horia Onita presented students’; point of view. The moderator of the meeting was Maria Kelo, the director for Institutional Development at EUA.
Shifting from Knowledge Tracking to a Culture of Professional Development
01.03.2024
On 1 March 2024, the YHU DEQA team organized a meeting during which the prospects for improvement of psychology study programmes within the framework of HAKA recommendations, college (VET) accreditation, and the YHU assessment policy were discussed. Head of the Educational and Methodological Department A. Martirosyan said she plans to present it during the upcoming meetings. Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance H. Kazhoyan said that the University is shifting from knowledge checking to the culture of feedback and personal and professional development where, for instance, student will be allowed to choose the assessment form. It was decided to discuss the assessment policy at the meetings of the academic senate.
YHU Establishes Its Senate
28.02.2024
On 28 February 2024, the DEOA team organized a meeting during which the activities of the working groups were discussed. The representatives of the groups listed the actions taken in February. M. Hovhannisyan introduced N. Melikyan and said that from now on, new employees N. Melikyan and A. Haykazuni should be involved in the working groups of psychology study programmes. In the second part of the meeting, M. Hovhannisyan presented the principles of the academic council (senate) and the importance of its implementation culture. She talked about the principles of participation and representativeness, the significance of discussing and making decisions together, and the feeling of ownership of the goals. It was decided to develop the regulation of the Senate.
Students are at the Centre of the Learning Process
13.02.2024
On 13 February 2024, the European University Association organized a webinar “Student-Centred Learning: The Bologna Process perspective” in the framework of the EUA webinarseries “Toward Tirana 2024, the Bologna Process and Developments in the European HigherEducation Area”. During the webinar, speakers emphasized project-based, problem-based, and challenge-based
learning to ensure a student-centered approach. They mentioned that students should be at the centre of the learning process. Students should participate in decision-making processes and they should be given the option to choose their own forms of assessment that demonstrate the learning outcomes they reached. Assessment should be inclusive. From Yerevan YHU, the Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance H. Kazhoyan and DEQA coordinator M. Hovhannisyan tuned in the webinar.
Establishing Partnerships for Institutional Benchmarking
24.01.2024
On 24 January, H. Kazhoyan and M. Hovhannisyan met Mary Merva, Vice President of Academics at John Cabot University in Rome, to discuss the institutional benchmarking of psychology study programmes. She expressed her willingness to provide recommendations to the YHU study programme team, even online. Then, on 25 January, they met Ignazio Castellucci, professor of
comparative law and international business law at the University of Teramo who proposed to create working groups at two universities for institutional benchmarking of study programmes, so that Armenian teachers and students, especially PhD students, could participate in mobility actions, as well as modernize and develop study programmes according to European standards.
GLAD (Governance, Learning, Action, Dialogue) online seminar on Vocational Excellence – how to make it system-wide?
23.01.2024
On 23 January 2024, Deputy Director of Yerevan Haybusak University College (VET) for Educational Affairs K. Kosyan, Officer for college development and education quality assurance I. Porksheyan and YHU M. Officer for college development and education quality assurance Hovhannisyan participated in the following online seminar “Vocational Excellence – how to make it system-wide?” organized by the European Training Foundation (ETF). At the meeting, the Moldovan and Finnish speakers shared the experience of their countries. The Head of Vocational Education and Training Department of the Ministry of Education and Research of Moldova Silviu Gîncu said that dual education is mainly implemented in his country, where a centre for excellence was created to conduct training courses. He added that members of the Chamber of Commerce always hold meetings with college representatives to discuss student and alumni employment. Mervi Jansson, Chair of VETQA, Omnia Education Partnerships, said that in Finland, great attention is paid to employability and tracking the careers of students and alumni in her country. She mentioned that work-based learning is widespread in Finland. The moderator of the meeting reminded the participants that the next GLAD meeting would take place on 8 February.
Networking Meeting between Armenian and Serbian VETs
20.12.2023
On 20 December 2023, the Erasmus+ offices of Armenia and Serbia organized a networking meeting between Armenian and Serbian VETs. The head of YHU Educational and Methodological Unit A. Martirosyan, Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance H. Kazhoyan, Haybusak College (VET) DEQA Officer I. Porksheyan and YHU DEQA Officer M. Hovhannisyan were among more than 80 participants of the meeting. After the welcome and introductory addresses of the hosts, representatives of Armenian and Serbian VETs discussed the development specifics of the field in their countries, the work done in the direction of internationalisation and their cooperation possibilities in the frames of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in VET action.
DEQA Annual Meeting
21.12.23
On 21 December 2023, the Center for Development and Education Quality Assurance (CDEQA) organized an annual wrap-up meeting to discuss the activities under the action plan in the frames of YHU institutional accreditation. The participants discussed their reports and the developments in benchmarking and other planned activities. They decided to prepare monthly reports on the accomplishment of the experts’ recommendations. CDEQA will organize such meetings at the end of each month.
GLAD meeting: The role of stakeholders in developing and managing vocational qualifications: what works and what doesn’t for Civil Society and Social Partners?
30.11.23
On 30 November, the Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance of Yerevan Haybusak University, H. Kazhoyan, and DEQA Officer M. Hovhannisyan, participated in the online seminar The Role of Stakeholders in Developing and Managing Vocational Qualifications: What Works and What Doesn’t for Civil Society and Social Partners? organized by the European Training Foundation (ETF GLAD). Edyta Migalka and Marek Marczak from the Vocational Competence Certificate Foundation in Poland presented the activities of the Foundation and the process of certificate issuance to institutions providing vocational education and individual graduates.
PARTICIPATION IN THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ASSURANCE FORUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO
23.11.23 - 25.11.2023
On 23-25 November, YHU Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance H. Kazhoyan and DEQA Officer M. Hovhannisyan attended the 2023 European Quality Assurance Forum: Internationalisation in a Changing World. New Trends and Challenges for QA in Aveiro, Portugal organized by the European University Association, European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, European Association of Institutions in Higher Education, and European Students’ Union. Within the framework of the forum, a lot of efficient sessions, plenary discussions, practice and paper presentations, workshops, and meetings with leading experts took place. The forum sessions were about quality of internationalisation within the European Higher Education Area and outside. Issues such as quality assurance in the context of micro-credentials and virtual mobility, activities of various international quality associations, joint diploma programmes, the role of quality assurance beyond Europe, academic integrity, capacity building in quality assurance through international cooperation, the future of European quality assurance, among others were discussed.
Anti-Plagiarism quality tool
14.09.2023
Discussion of StrikePlagiarism Software
On September 14, the CDEQA team had a video conference with the representative of the
StrikePlagiarism anti-plagiarism software, Yulia Kalchun, who presented it and explained how it
detects texts generated by artificial intelligence. She shared an Armenian language paper,
where the software found out what proportion of translated sentences were taken from the
Internet without proper reference and the texts generated by artificial intelligence. She
mentioned that they are continuously improving their software and said that they offer a
package of their services to Haybusak University five times less expensive than the market
price – only to cover their maintenance costs. H. Kazhoyan thanked her and said that the
University will consider the proposal.
It was decided to meet again soon to discuss YHU’s action plan.
Operational plan
20.07 25.07.2023
Discussions on the YHU Operational Plan for the 2023/24 Academic Year
On 20 and 25 July, the Center for Development and Education Quality Assurance initiated discussions on the new structure of the operational plan for the 2023/24 academic year. This year, it was decided to also include the key points of the action plan based on HAKA’s recommendations, clarify the timeframe and pay special attention to the SWOT/TOWS analysis of the YHU strategy, which will be considered as an appendix to the strategy.
Strategy Meetings
12.07 17.07.2023
Strategy Review Cycle Completed
On 12 and 17 July, YHU staff and students completed the annual review of the 2021-2025 YHU strategy. The participants reformulated some objectives and values, considering the advice of the European experts who recently conducted the University’s accreditation. They updated the data of the result areas and key performance indicators based on the achievements of the 2022/23 academic year. The 2023/24 operational planning begins on 20 July.
HAKA Action Plan-discussion
03.07.2023
Action Plan Discussion
On 3 July, at the Rector of YHU S. Harutyunyan’s initiative, the Center for Development and Education Quality Assurance organized a meeting to discuss the action plan based on the preliminary report of HAKA within the framework of YHU institutional accreditation. Representatives of the administrative and teaching staff members and students discussed the draft. They decided that each participant should add their name in the relevant field of the “working group” column to help in the formation of working groups for the implementation of the plan. It was also decided to meet on 6 July to discuss the formation of working groups.
Self-Assessment HR
12.06.2023
Self-assessment with YHU quality assurance tool at the Human Resources Department
On 12 June, the Human Resources Department had quality assessment discussions with the participation of the head of the department M. Ghazaryan, Development and Training Coordinator E. Kazhoyan, teachers and trainers H. Yepremyan and A. Shamyar, as well as Vice-rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance H. Kazhoyan, and Development and Quality Assurance Coordinator M. Hovhannisyan.
The participants discussed and summarised their standards-related observations. They decided to make changes, including those in the following areas:
- training teachers and students on the effective use of the simulation centre
- the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) preparation
- training on the University’s strategic goals, study programmes, the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) and the Recognition of Prior Learning and Work Experience (APEL) system
- monitoring and discussion of SPs with group leaders
- conducting a student survey on teaching efficiency
- conducting professional orientation conversations
- more international meetings and networking for the professional development of teaching staff
- creation of a student support department
- contracts with clinics, NGOs, or other organizations, e.g., treatment at university clinics or home care services provided by YHU students under the supervision of teaching staff.
The annual self-assessment cycle aims to identify strengths and weaknesses and make improvements.
HAKA Draft Report-discussions
06-15.06.2023
Discussion of the preliminary HAKA report
On 6-15 June, the Centre for Development and Education Quality Assurance held a series of meetings initiated by the Rector of YHU to discuss the preliminary report of HAKA and further steps in the frames of YHU accreditation. The sessions were attended by Vice-Rectors, directors of subdivisions, teachers, students, and administrative staff representatives.
The participants discussed the experts’ recommendations and decided to draw up an action plan aimed at the continuous development and improvement of the YHU education quality.
Friedrich Naumann
07.06.2023
Participation in the “Innovation and Education-Liberal Forum Armenia” event
On 7 June, Yerevan State University hosted the Innovation and Education-Liberal Forum Armenia event, which was attended by H. Kazhoyan, Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance, M. Hovhannisyan, DEQA coordinator, I. Porksheyan, responsible for the development and quality of the YHU college (VET), М. Matosyan, Head of Research Resource Centre and L. Hakobyan, external relations officer. The event was organized with funds from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.
Self-Assessment Medicine
23.05.2023
Self-assessment with YHU quality assurance tool at the Institute of Medicine
On 23 May, the Institute of Medicine held a quality assessment discussion with the participation of the Deputy Director for international students of the Institute N. Martirosyan, teachers, students, Vice-Rector H. Kazhoyan, Development and Education Quality Assurance Coordinator M. Hovhannisyan, and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer student Y. Hovhannisyan. The participants discussed their standards-related observations. They proposed to more intensively involve external stakeholders and specialists, e.g., young doctors, to replenish the library with new literature, use gamification in lessons, organize a preparatory course admission, create conditions for professional and pedagogical training for teachers, strengthen the connection with alumni, expand public services, etc.
Also, engagement, motivation, and appreciation of the hourly paid teachers and external stakeholders in the development of study programmes, education quality assurance activities and fostering the culture of academic integrity were also discussed.
The annual self-assessment cycle aims to identify strengths and weaknesses and make improvements.
Self-Assessment Economic
17.05.2023
Self-assessment with YHU quality assurance tool at the Institute of Economics, Management and Informatics
On 17 May, the Institute of Law and International Relations held a quality assessment discussion with the participation of the Director of the Institute A. Harutyunyan, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs S. Hovhannisyan, N. Hovsepyan, Head of Career Centre and study programme working groups manager, teachers, students, Vice-Rector H. Kazhoyan, Development and Education Quality Assurance Coordinator M. Hovhannisyan, and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer student Y. Hovhannisyan. The participants discussed their standards-related observations. To enhance quality they proposed to proceed with the following recommendations: organize discussions among students, sign stable and long-term internship contracts with employers, improve the activities of educational support systems, revise the written mid-term exams in some subjects to make them oral, tighten the admission process of students, carry out professional training sessions and support teacher development, share experience with teachers and administrative staff of other universities, update the website and Facebook, develop research promotion approaches, cooperate with communities, sign service provision contracts with municipalities, etc.
At the end of the meeting, engagement, motivation, and appreciation of the hourly paid teachers and external participants in the university’s development and quality assurance activities were also discussed.
The annual self-assessment cycle aims to identify strengths and weaknesses and make changes.
Self-Assessment RRC FB
10-17.05.2023
Annual self-assessment of YHU quality assurance at the Research Resource Centre
On 10 and 17 May, the Research Resource Centre had quality assessment discussions with the participation of the Head of RRC M. Matosyan, M. Baloyan, Deputy Director of Roslin Academy of Arts and Humanities, students, Vice-Rector H. Kazhoyan, Development and Education Quality Assurance Coordinator M. Hovhannisyan, and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer student Y. Hovhannisyan. The participants discussed their standards-related observations. They decided to increase the number of class observations according to the number of students, create a position of quality responsible persons, pay attention to the involvement of students in Roslin’s study programmes, if possible, turn online classes from the curricula of the Medical Institute into face-to-face, create regulations for the protection of information of research participants.
The annual self-assessment cycle aims to identify strengths and weaknesses and make improvements.
Self-Assessment Law-and International Relations
04.05.2023
Annual quality assurance self-assessment at the Institute of Law and International Relations
On 4 May, the Institute of Law and International Relations held a quality assessment discussion with the participation of the Director of the Institute L. Malkhasyan, teachers, students, alumna, Vice-Rector H. Kazhoyan, Development and Education Quality Assurance Coordinator M. Hovhannisyan, and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer student Y. Hovhannisyan. The participants discussed their standards-related observations. It was decided to redefine the legal basis for student engagement in the councils and committees, facilitate replenishing the library, simplify the student assessment and make it accessible, and organize contests.
At the end of the meeting, engagement, motivation, and appreciation of the hourly paid teachers and external participants in the university’s development and quality assurance activities were also discussed.
The annual self-assessment cycle aims to identify strengths and weaknesses and make improvements.
Strategic Planning SWOT
14.04.2023
The First Annual Review Meeting of the YHU Strategy
On 14 April, the first meeting was held in the frame of the annual review of the YHU Strategic Plan for 2021-25. The participants commenced this annual review cycle with a SWOT analysis. They wrote their estimates on sticky notes and posted them on a flip chart. It was decided to meet the following week, to sum up the results and continue the review process.
HAKA visit
17-20.04.2023
Institutional Accreditation Visit at YHU
On April 17-20, experts from Estonia, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Slovenia visited YHU to assess the University’s compliance with the standards of education quality assurance. The institutional accreditation of the University is carried out by the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA).
The experts met with students, teachers, administrative staff, graduates, and employers of YHU graduates. All the meetings were educational and contributed to the development of YHU.
Summing up the results of the visit, the Chair of the Panel, Prof. Anca Greere, said: ‘The first thing that is really important, and we fully agreed on from the very beginning, is the fact that you are definitely committed to your students and staff and that you want to keep moving education one level higher and higher. And we see that progress has been made in many areas – in some, maybe more rapid, with results immediately visible, maybe in others, results are still yet to become visible, but the progress is pushing on. We appreciate the fact that you are working with HAKA on standards which are possibly slightly higher than where you situate yourselves on a national level. That, of course, means that the journey may be slightly more difficult but with more satisfaction with the results…”
We are grateful to HAKA and the Experts Panel for their appreciation of our work and valuable recommendations that help us move forward.
A Discussion of the YHU SPs
07.04.2023
A Discussion of the YHU SPs
On 7 April, CDEQA discussed the status of the YHU study programme (SP) revision with the SP working groups. Vice-Rector for Development and Quality Assurance H. Kazhoyan, Director of the Research Resource Center M. Matosyan, Director of the Graduate Employment and Career Centre and Head of the YHU SP Working Groups N. Hovsepyan, and Director of the Medical Institute Y. Marinosyan discussed with the participants the principles of quality assurance, the format and the content of the SPs, and the importance of research.
Discussion of the YHU Internationalisation Strategy
29.03.2023
Discussion of the YHU Internationalisation Framework
On 29 March, the YHU team got acquainted with the new employees of the International Relations Division of the Department of External Relations. During the meeting, the participants discussed the strategic plan of the YHU internationalisation, listened to the suggestions of the new employees, and decided to take them into account and continue the work to improve it. Also, it was decided to hold a YHU University Council session on 12 April.
Meetings with the Student Council of YHU
Meetings 22.02.2023 28.02.2023 06.03.2023
Meetings with the Student Council of YHU
On 22 and 28 March, a Student Council (SC) session took place in participation with the CDEQA team and other YHU staff. The students said that they got acquainted with the self-evaluation report of YHU. They drew up and approved the SC work plan and discussed their involvement in university management. They decided to activate the work of the committees to participate in the upcoming YHU’s annual strategy review cycle.
Under their work plan, the students organized a tree planting in the YHU yard on 6 April.
Meetings
Meetings 17.02.2023 28.02.2023 13.03.2023 15.03.2023
Preparatory meetings for the visit of institutional accreditation experts
On 17 February, the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA) organized a meeting with representatives of YHU to present the agenda and discuss the logistics of the experts’ visit.
On 28 February, the YHU staff gathered to discuss the results of the annual survey and the draft agenda of HAKA. The participants decided to bring about the recommendations received in the annual survey, complete the list of participants for the visit of experts, and provide the required documents.
On 13 March, the YHU team discussed the list of participants. Then, a representative of the StrikePlagiarism Company joined online to present the product features and approaches to prevent plagiarism. The participants also discussed the terms of using the library and presented suggestions. Also, in that meeting, it was decided to use SharePoint as YHU’s Intranet.
On 15 March, the YHU team discussed the clarification of the list of participants and the provision of the required annexes to the YHU’s self-evaluation report.
A Series of Meetings at YHU
16.02.2023
A series of meetings in the frame of institutional accreditation
In February and March 2023, Yerevan Haybusak University held a series of meetings to discuss compliance with the requirements of ongoing institutional accreditation. The participants, including students, discussed the translation of required documents for HAKA, the list of participants of the interviews with accreditation experts, anti-plagiarism software, terms of using the YHU library, induction of the new employees to the accreditation process, the strategic framework of internationalisation, survey results, etc.
On 16 February, Turnitin demonstrated its two main products. The Similarity programme reveals possible cases of plagiarism and teaches students how to make proper references. The Originality package helps develop their style and writing skills and can foster the culture of academic integrity and significantly boost the presentation quality of YHU’s research results.
Erasmus trainings on modern methods of teaching_MENVIPRO_ERLEP_
27.01.2023
Erasmus+ Practical Meeting within the Framework of MENVIPRO at the Ecocentre ERLEP of the NAS RA
As suggested by the participants of the thematic meeting on “Methods of Teaching and Learning” on 22 November, the National Erasmus+ office in Armenia organised a meeting at the Ecocentre ERLEP of the NAS RA within the framework of Erasmus+ MENVIPRO on 27 January.
Coordinator of the National Erasmus+ office in Armenia Lana Karlova opened the meeting. Then Head of Ecocentre L. Sahakyan welcomed the participants and presented the activities and projects of the Ecocentre. Two PhD students presented their research and answer the participants’ questions. A tour of the laboratories of the Ecocentre followed.
From YHU, the meeting was attended by Vice-Rector for academic affairs S. Hovhannisyan, Director of the Institute of Economics, Management and Informatics A. Harutyunyan, Vice-Rector for Development and Education Quality Assurance H. Kazhoyan, Head of Development and Education Quality Assurance of YHU College (VET) I. Porksheyan, and CDEQA coordinator M. Hovhannisyan.
ETF GLAD Network Meeting On Work-Based Learning
24.01.2023
GLAD (Governance, Learning, Action, Dialogue) Network Meeting on 2023 Priorities
On 29 November, the YHU CDEQA team attended the European Training Foundation (ETF) GLAD Network’s online seminar on work-based learning.
The objective of that meeting was to discuss financing mechanisms, enhancing research in VET and lifelong learning, capacity building, notably of non-state actors that should engage in participatory governance presented by representatives from Georgia, Palestine and Moldova.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the event was attended by Head of Development and Education Quality Assurance of YHU VET I. Porksheyan and YHU CDEQA coordinator M. Hovhannisyan.
GLAD (Governance, Learning, Action, Dialogue) Network Meeting on Work-Based Learning
29․11.2022
On 29 November, the YHU CDEQA team attended the European Training Foundation (ETF) GLAD Network’s online seminar on work-based learning. The objective of that meeting was to discuss the characteristics of the successful organisation of work-based learning and to identify feasible options to support effective stakeholder participation in different areas. The speakers shared their experience in work-based learning programmes in VETs in Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania.
Self-Evaluation Meetings on Standards
24․11.2022
Within the framework of the accreditation by the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA), the initial self evaluation working groups’ discussions came to an end at Yerevan Haybusak University. On 23 and 30 November, YHU stakeholders met to self- evaluate the "Student Support Systems", “Academic Ethics”, “Internationalisation”, “Research, Development and/or Other Creative Activity” and “Service to Society” standards.
Discussion on Teaching and Learning Methods at Yerevan State University
22․11.2022
Participation in the European Quality Assurance forum
19․11.2022
Self-Evaluation Meetings on Standards
14․11․2022
Within the framework of the accreditation by the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA), self-evaluation activities continue at Yerevan Haybusak University. On 27 October, 2, 10 and 14 November YHU internal and external stakeholders met to self-evaluate the “Strategic Management”, “Recourses”, “Quality Culture”, “Academic Ethics”, “Teaching Staff”, “Study Programme”, “Learning and Teaching” and “Student Assessment” standards.
Erasmus+ Day in National Library of the RA
14․10․2022
On 14 October, the National Erasmus+ office and Erasmus+ Youth & Solidarity Corpus organized a meeting to present the programme and the experiences of its alumni.
The opening speech was made by Lana Karlova, programme coordinator of the National Erasmus+ office in Armenia. The programme alumni shared their European experiences and presented their success stories after participating in European programmes.
The participating students and staff members of Yerevan Haybusak University and its College gathered important information about the programme. The National Erasmus+ Team will visit the university on 19 October 2022 at 13:00 to conduct a presentation of the programme.
Self-Evaluation Meeting on “Strategic Management” Standard
06.09.2022
Within the framework of the accreditation by the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA), self-evaluation activities have started at Yerevan Haybusak University. On 6 September, YHU internal and external stakeholders met to self-evaluate the “Strategic Management” standard. The participants performed group work and presented their results.
Participation In Francophone Forum on Education Quality Assurance of Higher Education in Central and Eastern Europe
24.02.2022
French University in Armenia along with UNESCO and Agence universitaire de la Francophonie – AUF has initiated the Francophone Forum on Education Quality Assurance of Higher Education in Central and Eastern Europe to bring together experts of education quality assurance of higher education institutions of Central and Eastern Europe, to exchange experiences and propose solutions to the problems of the field.
The first hybrid forum was held on 24-25 February 2022 at French University in Armenia. The participants were welcomed by Professor Bertrand Venard, Rector of UFAR and Artur Martirosyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of RA. The forum was also attended by francophone professors, quality specialists from Armenia, France, Canada, Tunisia, Romania, Moldova, UAE, Albania, etc. Also, H. Kazhoyan and M. Hovhannisyan, from the Development and Quality Assurance Centre of Yerevan Haybusak University, participated in the forum.
EQAC MEETING
21.07.2021
On July 21, 2021, a meeting was held among the staff members of the Education Quality Assurance Center of YHU with participation of Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the EQAC, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the same Center, Narek Martirosyan, responsible person for quality of Roslin Academy of Art and Humanities and Arevik Khugeyan, responsible person for quality of the Institute of Law and International Relations.
During the meeting, Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the EQAC informed the responsible persons for quality about the need of conducting a scheduled survey, as well as the need of collecting data on the modification of SPs, replenishment of the library fund, electronic library, organization of professional and teacher trainings and some other current issues were discussed.
PARTICIPATION IN OPENU PROJECT AND DAAD'S WEB SEMINAR ON QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES
11.06.2021
On June 11, 2021, a web seminar was held on “Quality Assurance of European Universities” organized by the OpenU project and DAAD (Deutscher akademischer austauschdienst).
Within the framework of the topic, the speakers touched upon national and European policymaking of quality, assurance of internal and external quality, institutional accreditation, etc. During the web seminar, speeches were made by students as well.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the web seminar was attended by Meri Balayan, PhD, Director of “Roslin” Academy of Arts and Humanities, Arevik Khugeyan, responsible person for quality assurance of the Academy, Liana Malkhasyan, PhD, Director of the Institute of Law and International Relations, Grisha Arakelyan, lecturer of the Institute and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center.
PARTICIPATION IN EUROPEAN DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING NETWORK WEBINAR ON FACILITATING AND MENTORING STUDENTS' WORK TO REACH EXPECTED COMPETENCIES
02.06.2021
On June 2, 2021, a webinar on “Facilitating and Mentoring Students’ Work to Reach Expected Competencies” organized by European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN) was held.
The webinar was moderated by Vlad Mihaescu, Chair of EDEN Chair of EDEN Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) Steering Committee.
The speakers from Italy, Spain and Portugal shared their experiences about how to be a mentor and enabler for students particularly during the period of the pandemic when most of the students working from home and studying remotely face lack of interaction and psychological problems.
During the webinar the speakers also touched upon the distribution of critical thinking score at the first and last activity of the student within the framework of the result of the research of the pilot project on linking higher education to the workplace through critical thinking, as well as they covered competence-based learning and learner-centered approach, the connection of mentors as quality pioneers with students, etc.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by the academic staff members, and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center.
(You can find the link to the recording of the meeting below.)
PARTICIPATION IN EUROPEAN DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING NETWORK WEBINAR ON MEDICAL FACULTIES AND DIGITAL EDUCATION
27.05.2021
On May 27, 2021, a webinar on “Medical Faculties and Digital Education” organized by European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN) was held.
The webinar was moderated by Dr. Sandra Kučina Softić, President of EDEN. The speakers from the Jagiellonian University, Poland and University of Cologne, Germany touched upon the organization of online medical education before and during the pandemic, the issue of conducting lessons for future doctors more efficiently and interactively, productivity of the flipped classroom model and journey of making courses and modules online, enhancement of digital skills, close collaboration with IT specialists and modification of curricula, broad implementation of multimedia tools, differences between transnational and international education, differences between student mobility and student exchange and use of helpful applications and websites, integration of efficient IT tools for online quizzes and exams, mechanisms of assessment of online tests, etc.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the same Center, Narine Martirosyan, Vice Director of Haybusak Medical Institute and lecturers of the Institute.
(You can find the link to the recording of the meeting below.)
PARTICIPATION IN EUA WEBINAR ON SMOOTH RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: THE ROLE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
29.04.2021
On April 29, 2021, a webinar on of “Smooth recognition of academic qualifications: The role of quality assurance” took place organized by European University Association (EUA).
The webinar was chaired by Tia Loukkola, Director of Institutional Development, EUA.
The speakers covered the issues of academic recognition, mechanisms and shared the German and Spanish experiences.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Sona Hovhannisyan, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the same Center.
(You can find the link to the record of the meeting below.)
PARTICIPATION IN EUROPEAN DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING NETWORK WEBINAR ON LEARNING DESIGN IN THE EYE OF THE STORM
26.04.2021
On April 26, 2021, a webinar on “Learning Design in the Eye of the Storm” organized by European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN) was held.
The webinar was moderated by Dr. Sandra Kučina Softić, President of EDEN. The speakers presented the shift from traditional learning environment to online form as a necessary step to respond to the global pandemic and maintain the learning process.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Center, Elya Ghiasyan, Head of International Relations, Tigran Petrosyan, PhD, Vice Director of Haybusak Medical Institute and Marine Nalbandyan, PhD, lecturer of the Institute.
PARTICIPATION IN ERASMUS+ INFORMATION WEBINARS
08-09.04.2021
On April 8-9, 2021, Erasmus+ information webinars were held, within the framework of which stakeholders were presented the grant opportunities of Erasmus Mundus and Jean Monnet Activities.
At the online meeting, opening speeches were made by Artur Martirosyan, RA Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Mr. Gonzalo Serrano, Head of Cooperation Section of the European Delegation to Armenia.
Lana Karlova, National Erasmus+ programme coordinator and other guest speakers informed about the start of the calls and conditions for participation, as well as about cooperation opportunities with local, regional and international colleagues.
Guest speakers from Georgian, Kazakh and Ukrainian HEIs shared their experiences and presented steps, aimed at establishing and strengthening contacts with local and international institutions.
From YHU the meeting was attended by Elya Ghiasyan, Head of International Relations, Tigran Petrosyan, PhD, Vice Director of Haybusak Medical Institute, Marine Nalbandyan, PhD, lecturer of the Institute and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center.
EQAC MEETING WITH MANAGEMENT OF “ROSLIN” ACADEMY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
08.04.2021
On April 8, 2021, Yeva Torosyan’s meeting, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, was held with Meri Balayan, PhD, Director of Roslin Academy of Arts and Humanities and representatives of the top managers of the Academy.
During the meeting, Meri Balayan, Director of the Academy, introduced the activities of the re-structured Academy.
Y. Torosyan, Head of the EQAC, presented the further activities with the re-structured Academy targeted at education quality enhancement, highlighting the role and functions of each participant.
The meeting was also attended by Marianna Baloyan, PhD, Vice-director of Roslin Academy of Arts and Humanities, Stepan Voskanyan, Vice-director, Prof. Hayk Petrosyan, PhD, Professor, Arevik Khugeyan, responsible person for quality of the Academy and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the EQAC.
EQAC MEETING WITH TOP MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTE OF LAW AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
06.04.2021
On April 6, 2021, a meeting was held between Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the same Center and Liana Malkhasyan, PhD, Director of the Institute of Law and International Relations, Satine Teroyan, assistant to the Director of the same Institute, Narek Martirosyan, responsible person for quality of the Institute, Levon Tumanyan, Head of the Department of Financial Economics.
During the meeting the following topics were touched upon – the most important provisions of the re-structured Institute, joint project with the other Institutes (Student Parliament, Student Scientific Society, social mission, international programs), as well as further replenishment of resources
Y. Torosyan presented further activities with the re-structured Institute, targeted at education quality enhancement. The modernization of the process of study programs with the involvement of the external stakeholders, replenishment of the library fund, implementation of scientific and research activities were highlighted.
PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL ONLINE KICK-OFF MEETING OF THE 7 NEWLY SELECTED ERASMUS+ CAPACITY BUILDING HIGHER EDUCATION (CBHE) PROJECTS
17-18.03.2021
On March 17-18, 2021, the National Erasmus+ office in Armenia organized National Online Kick-Off Meeting of the 7 newly selected Erasmus+ Capacity Building Higher Education (CBHE) projects.
At the online meeting, opening speeches were made by Andrea Wiktorin, H.E. Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Karen Trchounian, RA Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Bertrand Venard, Rector of French University in Armenia.
Lana Karlova, program coordinator of the National Erasmus+ office in Armenia, presented the participants the statistics of participation in Erasmus+ programs of Armenia and regional countries.
At the meeting, grant project “Simulation in Undergraduate Medical Education for Improvement of Safety and Quality of Patient Care” (SAFEMED+) was also presented in which Yerevan Haybusak University is involved.
From YHU the meeting was attended by Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Center, Yanina Marinosyan, director of Haybusak Medical Institute, Vice Directors of Haybusak Medical Institute Narine Martirosyan, and Tigran Petrosyan, PhD, Marine Nalbandyan, PhD, lecturer of the Insititute, Liana Malkhasyan, PhD, Director of the Institute of Law and International Relations, Elya Ghiasyan, Head of International Relations and Marianna Baloyan, Head of the Chair of the Russian language and Foreign Literature.
WEBINAR ON RESULTS OF THE SURVEY REPORT “DIGITALLY ENHANCED LEARNING AND TEACHING IN EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS”
05.02.2021
On February 5, 2021, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center of YHU, participated in a webinar on Results of the survey report “Digitally enhanced learning and teaching in European higher education institutions” within the framework of DIGI-HE Webinar series: A strategic reflection on digitalization in higher education, organized by the European University Association.
During the meeting, the speakers once again introduced the DIGI-HE project and reflected on the results of the survey on digitally enhanced learning and teaching. The speakers presented the approaches of the survey participants across Europe on blended learning, hybrid learning, online degree courses, short courses, etc. They highlighted the necessity of having a strategic plan of teaching online. The speakers also introduced some differences of the survey results conducted in 2014 and 2020.
EUA WEBINAR ENSURING FAIR AND TRANSPARENT RECOGNITION PROCEDURES THROUGH BOLOGNA PROCESS TOOLS
28.01.2021
On January 28, 2021, Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Center, participated in a webinar on Ensuring fair and transparent recognition procedures through Bologna Process tools, organized by the European University Association.
During the webinar, the speakers covered the following: qualification recognition principles and procedures, Lisbon Recognition Convention, recognizing agencies, credit and qualification recognition of international students, transparency and format of diploma supplement, transparency and accessibility of recognition systems and improvement ways, European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), qualifications frameworks, European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance, etc.
WEBINAR ON DEVELOPING A HIGH-PERFORMING DIGITAL EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM: INSTITUTIONAL SELF-ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
26.01.2021
On January 26, 2021, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center of YHU, participated in a webinar on Developing a high-performing digital education ecosystem: institutional self-assessment instruments within the framework of DIGI-HE Webinar series: A strategic reflection on digitalisation in higher education, organized by the European University Association.
During the meeting, the speakers covered a range of questions e.g. how institutional self-assessment instruments contribute to developing digital education ecosystem, how and what institutional self-assessment instruments to use, methodology for analysis of instruments etc.
WEBINAR ON THE APPLICATION OF HYPOTHESIS SOCIAL READING TOOL IN THE MOODLE PLATFORM
21.12.20
On December 21, 2020, a webinar on the application of Hypothesis social reading in the Moodle platform took place, supported by the National Erasmus+ office in Armenia. The webinar was conducted by Anna Gevorgyan, Erasmus+ Higher Education Reform Expert, adjunct lecturer at the American University of Armenia.
She presented the participants the opportunities and advantages of Hypothesis social reading tool in the Moodle platform and answered their questions.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the workshop was attended by Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Center, Seda Abrahamyan, Head of the PhD department, Shushanik Hakobyan, the responsible person for the IT Department, Houry Kahkejian, Shaghig Minassian, Yeva Ohanyan, Narek Margaryan and Katarina Aharonyan, lecturers at the Faculty of Medicine.
WEBINAR WITH THE ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
26.11.20
On November 26, 2020 a webinar for the Faculty of Social Sciences was held via Zoom platform, conducted by Lusine Ekmekchyan, methodologist of the study methodology department and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the EQA Center. Within the framework of the topic “Student-centered learning” Lusine Ekmekchyan presented the formation and development of student-centered approach and its implementation. Mariam Hovhannisyan presented “The Activities of the Education Quality Assurance Center” which can be followed by visiting the section of the EQA Center of the website of Yerevan Haybusak University and its Facebook group.
At the end of the webinar the presenters addressed the questions of the participants.
WEBINAR ON “TWENTY YEARS OF SOCIAL DIMENSION IN THE BOLOGNA PROCESS THE STATE OF ART AND THE FUTURE”
17.11.20
On November 17, 2020 the European University Association organized a webinar on “Twenty years of social dimension in the Bologna Process the state of art and the future”.
The presenters discussed creating and enhancing inclusive learning environment, special attention towards students with physical or psychological problems, fostering participation in mobilities for students and staff from vulnerable backgrounds, enhancing physical, as well as broader range of mobility options and other principles.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Lusine Ekmekchyan, methodologist of the study methodology departmen and Yeran Khayatryan, lecturer of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Participation in Education Quality Assurance Forum 2020
12.11.20
On November 12, 2020, the Education Quality Assurance forum 2020 (EQAF 2020) took place online within the framework of which panellists representing different European Quality Assurance agencies shared their ideas about their role, development of quality culture, the efficiency of virtual institutional accreditation and other topics.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Elya Giasyan, Head of the Department of International Relations Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center.
EUA WEBINAR ON INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK
10.11.20
On November 10, 2020, a webinar on the topic of “An Introduction to the European quality assurance framework” took place, organized by the European University Association (EUA).
The webinar was conducted by Tia Loukkola, Director of Higher Education Policy, EUA and Maria Kelo, Director of The European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA). The presenters spoke about Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance, as well as the development of quality culture, needs and expectations of internal and external stakeholders, the scope of activities of the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) and European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), etc.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center.
DIGITALLY ENHANCED LEARNING AT EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS – STATE OF PLAY AND PROSPECTS
05.11.20
WEBINAR ON PRACTICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL WAYS TO ASSESS YOUR STUDENTS ONLINE
04.11.20
On November 4, 2020, the European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN) organized a webinar on “Practical and Pedagogical Ways to Assess Your Students Online” within the framework of European Online Distance Learning Week (EODLW).
The European panellists covered the Irish experience, presenting the development programmes for staff for enhancing digital skills, competences and confidence, the importance of case study in using alternative ways of assessment, use and advantages of the ePortfolio network that is student-centered and fosters motivation and engagement, offering innovative assessment, supporting independent learning and employability; formation of online focus groups, the flexibility of assessment and reflection.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Elya Ghiasyan, Head of the Department of International Relations, Lusine Grigoryan, senior specialist of quality assurance of the faculty of Medicine and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center.
(You can find the link to the record of the meeting below.)
EUROPEAN DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING NETWORK WEBINAR ON NEW INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE RAISING EUROPEAN CAMPUSES
02.11.20 - 09.11.20
On November 2-9 The European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN) organizes European Online Distance Learning Week (EODLW) which started with a webinar on New international mobility perspectives and challenges for the raising European Campuses.
The renowned panellists from Spanish, Italian and Portuguese Universities presented the issues of international mobility given the pandemic, such as the opportunities of increased and geographically balanced mobility (physical, virtual and blended) for both students and staff, automated and efficient data exchange, facilitation of internationalization, developing joint or personalized diplomas, providing a multilingual
and multicultural environment, introducing a people-centered approach, opportunities of virtual mobility and exchange within the framework of Erasmus+ Virtual, boosting online cultural and other activates.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Elya Ghiasyan, Head of the Department of International Relations and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center.
(You can find the link to the record of the meeting below.)
On 29th of October 2020, Dean of the Faculty of Economics Anna Harutyunyan participated in a seminar “Improving access and delivering quality flexible learning and assessment”
29.10.20
During the seminar, speakers represented the challenges which have been raised as a consequence of COVID-19. It has expedited digital transformation in higher education, which encouraged university staff to rethink how to deliver education to students. This led to accelerated innovation and the need to embrace technology to find solutions.
The seminar brought together leaders in higher education and various experts.
The experts discussed vital changes in technologies in the sphere of education. Moreover, in this new era of teaching, educators must give students flexibility in creating their own learning experiences. They need long-term plans because universities do not envision returning to the way they taught prior to the lockdowns. The future offers many opportunities, including greater use of learning analytics, more control of the pace of learning, recorded lectures, increased engagement, and wider access to education. Technology will play a vital role.
WEBINAR FOR THE ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
28.10.20
Webinar of the Education Quality Assurance Center for the academic staff has resumed.
On October 28, 2020, a webinar for the Faculty of Humanities was held via Zoom platform, conducted by Lusine Ekmekchyan, methodologist of the study methodology department and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the EQA Center. Within the framework of the topic “Student-centered learning” Lusine Ekmekchyan presented the formation and development of a student-centred approach, pointed out the advantages of student-centred learning for both students and academic staff. Mariam Hovhannisyan presented “The Activities of the Education Quality Assurance Center” and asked to visit the EQA Center section of the University website or join the Facebook group for staying up to date on the latest events.
At the end of the webinar, the presenters addressed the questions of the participants.
WEBINAR ON CLOSING THE GAP: THE BOLOGNA PROCESS AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
29.09.20
On September 29, the European University Association organized a webinar dedicated to the introduction of the Bologna process at the HEIs and closing the gap.
The speakers from Sweden and Belgium presented the history of implementation of the Bologna process, its positive impact on education quality, advantages and further perspectives. Ella Ritchie, the webinar moderator from United Kingdom, organized polls and discussed the results and also the questions of the participants.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Narine Martirosyan, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Education Quality Assurance Center.
PARTICIPATION IN DAAD CONSULTATION
22.09.20
On September 22, 2020 the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
Armenia office organized an online meeting via Zoom platform for stakeholders during
which Masters and summer school scholarships and application procedures were
presented. At the end of the consultation the participants had an opportunity of
addressing questions to the presenter.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the online consultation was attended by Elya
Ghiasyan, specialist of the Department of International Relations, Ani Aghabekyan,
responsible person for Public Relations and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the
Education Quality Assurance Center.
DEVELOPING IMPROVEMENT WAYS
02.09.20
The Education Quality Assurance Center continues to organize meetings for staff members responsible for quality assurance, headed by Rector Suren Harutyunayan.
On September 2, yet another meeting took place on the improvement ways during which Dr. Yeva Torosyan, PhD, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center of Yerevan Haybusak University, presented the work done and discussed the suggestions of the participants.
TRAINING ON "POLICIES AND STRUCTURES OF DOCTORAL EDUCATION"
15-17.07.20
On July 15-17 a training on REFORMING DOCTORAL EDUCATION IN ARMENIA IN LINE WITH NEEDS OF ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY AND CURRENT EU PRACTICES (ARMDOCT) project was conducted within of the Erasmus+ Programme, aimed at Reforming Doctoral Education (DE) in Armenia in line with the Salzburg Principles, particularly through the development and revision of national policy, a legal framework (including by-laws) and institutional procedures supporting integrative and internationally-oriented doctoral studies involving universities, research institutions, and industry.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Anna Sukiasyan, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Center.
WEBINAR ON “WHAT IS FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: HOW CAN WE RAISE ACHIEVEMENT?”
22.06.20
On June 22, 2020 the Paradigma Educational foundation organized a webinar on “What is formative assessment: How can we raise achievement?”, conducted by Dylan William, renowned British educator, coauthor of formative assessment.
At the meeting, which was streamed on Facebook live he presented to the attendees his approaches to the assessment system and feedback providing, as well as answered the comments of the attendees. (You can find the link to the record of the meeting below.)
From Yerevan Haybusak University the webinar was attended by Anna Sukiasyan, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head of the Center and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the Center.
WEBINAR ON “WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF TRANSNATIONAL EDUCATION?”
17.06.20
On June 17, 2020 the British Council organized an international webinar on “What is the future of transnational education?” within the frameworks of Higher Education Dialogues session. The webinar was held via Microsoft Teams app.
During the meeting the speakers discussed the issues of quality assurance of distance education, international cooperations, student exchange programmes given the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as clarified the comments of the attendees.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the live event was attended by Anna Sukiasyan, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist and Arshaluys Harutyunyan, responsible person for surveys.
WEBINAR ON “HOW THE COVID-19 HAS CHANGED OUR UNIVERSITIES FOR GOOD”
16.06.20
On June 16, 2020 an international webinar on “How the COVID-19 has changed our Universities for good” took place, organized by the European Network of Living Labs Community with the invitation of the National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance (ANQA). The meeting was held via GoToMeeting app.
During the first half of the webinar the presenters from Spain, Finland, Denmark and South Africa introduced their approaches towards distance learning given the pandemic and its impacts on stakeholders and during the second half of the meeting they discussed what the universities should do to be productive in the current situation.
From Yerevan Haybusak University the meeting was attended by Anna Sukiasyan, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head and Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist.
MEETING WITH HEADS OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MEMBERS OF YHU
01.06.20
On June 1, 2020 The Education Quality Assurance Center of YHU had a meeting via Zoom platform with the heads of the administrative staff members also attended by Rector Suren Harutyunyan.
To provide the administrative staff with a feedback, the summing-up of the survey on “Satisfaction with the Education Quality Assurance Center” was introduced.
The participants pointed out the areas where they could see progress and reforms, as well as some fields that still need reforms.
It was decided to continue such kind of meetings in the future.
MEETING WITH ACADEMIC STAFF OF FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF YHU
21.05.20
The Education Quality Assurance Center of YHU has initiated meetings with academic staff.
This time a meeting was held via Zoom platform with the lecturers of the faculty of Medicine on May 21, 2020.
To provide lecturers with a feedback, at the meeting they were introduced to the summing-up of the survey on “Satisfaction with the Learning Environment of Haybusak University” They once again pointed out the areas that were improved and the fields where they’d like to see reforms.
The lecturers wished to have such meetings more often.
MEETING WITH YHU ACADEMIC STAFF
12.05.20
The Education Quality Assurance Center of YHU has initiated meetings with academic staff.
The first meeting was held via Zoom platform with the lecturers and Deans of the faculties of Economics, Law and International Relations, Humanities and Design and Outfit Modeling on May 12, 2020.
To provide lecturers with a feedback, at the meeting they were introduced to the summing-up of the analysis of the survey on “Satisfaction with the Learning Environment of Haybusak University”. They once again pointed out the areas that were improved and the fields where they’d like to see reforms.
It’s been decided from now on to organize meetings with lecturers at least once a semester to provide them with feedbacks on surveys.
MEETING WITH YHU STUDENTS
06.05.20
The Education Quality Assurance Center of YHU has initiated meetings with students.
The first meeting was held via Zoom platform with the representatives of the Student Parliament on May 6, 2020.
To provide students with a feedback, at the meeting they were introduced to the summing-up of the analysis of the surveys on “Facilities” and “Teacher as Seen by the Students.” They once again pointed out the improvements and the fields where they’d like to see reforms.
It’s been decided from now on to organize meetings with students more often.
A new registration has been made in the State Accreditation Register.
07.04.20
The details of Yerevan Haybusak university accreditation can be found in the link below:
EQAC SESSION 2
07.04.20
The first session of the second semester of 2019-2020 academic year of Yerevan Haybusak University’s Education Quality Assurance Centre (EQAC) was held on February 6 2020 with participation of the Head of the EQAC, PhD, associate professor Anna Sukaisyan, vice heads – PhD, Associate professor Gaspar Avagyan, Narine Hovsepyan, specialist Mariam Hovhannisyan and responsible person for surveys Arshaluys Harutyunyan.
SESSION OF THE EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE CENTRE
06.02.20
The first session of the second semester of 2019-2020 academic year of Yerevan Haybusak University’s Education Quality Assurance Centre (EQAC) was held on February 6 2020 with participation of the Head of the EQAC, PhD, associate professor Anna Sukaisyan, vice heads – PhD, Associate professor Gaspar Avagyan, Narine Hovsepyan, specialist Mariam Hovhannisyan and responsible person for surveys Arshaluys Harutyunyan.
ARMDOCT PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME
05.02.20
The “Reforming Doctoral Education in Armenia in line with Needs of Academia, Industry and Current EU Practices” (ARMDOCT) Erasmus + project kick-off meeting was held on February 5, 2020.
The ARMDOCT project is the initiative of the French University in Armenia based on the “Cycle 3 Quality Assurance System in Line with The European Integration” to promote the experience and basic outcomes of internationalization of research.
The discussions were conducted by the European collaborators who with their Armenian collaborators will present the best practice and ways of solutions of doctoral education quality assurance in the future.
The meeting was also attended by the Head of the Career Centre of Yerevan Haybusak University Narine Hovsepyan.
CONGRATULATIONS ON SUCCESSFUL ACCREDITATION!!!
12.12.2019
We are grateful to all of us, to our internal and external stakeholders. This success is the result of our collaboration.
REGIONAL SEMINAR ON “PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY OF STAFF AT UNIVERSITIES”
25.11.2019
On November 25, 2019 Lilit Petrosyan, specialist of the International Relations of Yerevan Haybusak University participated in a Regional Seminar on “Promoting International Mobility of Staff at Universities” which was organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia and held at the American University of Armenia.
ERASMUS+ INFORMATION DAYS IN YEREVAN
08.11.2019
The members of the academic and administrative staff of Haybusak University participated in Erasmus+ Information Days in Yerevan, set on November 7, 2019 in the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports and November 8, 2019 at the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan.
Opening speeches were made by Arayik Harutyunyan, minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the RA, Lana Karlova, programme coordinator of the National Erasmus+ office in Armenia.
The participants of the panel sessions presented the Erasmus+ actions, their expertise in project participation and answered the questions of the attendees.
At the end of the event an Armenian-Spanish contact making seminar was organized at the prospect of cooperation of Armenian and Spanish HEIs.
EU TAIEX WORKSHOP “ACADEMIC DEGREES: TOWARDS EUROPEAN STANDARDS”
18.10.2019
On 17-18 October Haybusak University staff members, including Martin Abrahamyan vice-rector for scientific affairs, Anna Sukiasyan, head of the Education Quality Assurance Centre, Gaspar Avagyan, vice head of the Centre, Narine Hovsepyan, vice head of the Centre and Head of the Career Centre, Seda Abrahamyan head of Postgraduate Education, Hayk Petrosyan, head of the Chair of Pedagogy and Psychology and Lilit Petrosyan, specialist of the PR participated in an workshop on “Academic Degrees: Towards European Standards”.
The main objective was to share European experience and expertise concerning the recognition of academic degrees and means of harmonization of relevant legislation.
The venue of the event was the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia.
SEMINAR ON “EDUCATION IN EUROPE: SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US!”
10.10.2019
On October 10, 2019 Anna Sukiasyan, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of Education Quality Assurance Center of Haybusak University shared her experience as an alumna of a DAAD-financed project at the informative seminar on “Education in Europe: Share your experience with us!” initiated within the framework of Erasmus Days 2019. Both the lectures and the students were informed about the priorities of getting an education abroad; they got acquainted with one another and communicated with the alumni.
ERASMUS+ CONFERENCE ON “PROMOTING INTERNATIONALIZATION OF RESEARCH THROUGH ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONALIZATION OF CYCLE 3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM IN LINE WITH THE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION (C3QA)” PROJECT
26.09.2019
On 26 September French University in Armenia (UFAR) hosted the final conference of the “Promoting Internationalization of Research through Establishment and Operationalization of Cycle 3 Quality Assurance System in line with the European Integration (C3QA)” project where the representatives of Haybusak University were also present. RA Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Arevik Anapiosyan, French Ambassador to Armenia Jonathan Lacotte, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Andrea Victorin, Coordinator of the Erasmus+ National Office in Armenia Lana Karlova honored the opening of the conference with their presence. Narine Hovsepyan, Head of the Career Center and Deputy Head of the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) Center (responsible for study programs); Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the EQA Center; Arshaluys Harutyunyan, staff member of the Survey Division of the EQA Center; Seda Abrahamyan, Head of the Postgraduate Department, and Lilit Petrosyan, specialist of the Department of International Relations, all representing Haybusak University, took part in the conference.
The Visit(Day 4)
13.09.2019
The visit (Day 4) of the group of experts of the institutional accreditation conducted by the Estonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education (EKKA) came to an end. On the last day the experts summed up their impressions on every standard and department. Rector Suren Harutyunyan expressed gratitude to them for their professional work.
The Visit(Day 2)
11.09.2019
It’s Day 2 of the visit of the accreditation process conducted by the Estonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education (EKKA). The experts met with the staff members of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Head of the Career Center, library staff members and Head of Staff.
The Visit(Day 1)
10.09.2019
Day 1 of the institutional accreditation of Haybusak University by the Estonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education (EKKA) Best of luck to us!
PUBLIC LECTURE
11.04.2019
On April 11, 2019 a public lecture was held at Yerevan V. Brusov State University of languages and Social Sciences organized by Erasmus+ CBHE “SMART” project (Fostering University-Enterprise Cooperation and Entrepreneurship of Students Via Smart Caffes) during which the participants actively discussed and did group work on the choice of ideas, market analysis and approaches and communicating ideas. The lecture was delivered by Niki Verbrugghe, Senne Van den Broeck and Sylvie Vanrenterghem, visiting professors from VIVES University College, in Belgium. From Yerevan Haybusak University the lecture was attended by Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist and Arshaluys Harutyunyan, responsible person for surveys.
TRAINING OF ERASMUS+ BOOST PROJECT
12.12.2018
The training organized within the framework of the project “Boosting Armenian Universities Internationalization Strategy & Marketing” (BOOST) at Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan on December 12, 2018 was attended by Anna Sukiasyan, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center of Haybusak University, Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head of the Center and Mariam Hovhannsiyan, specialist of the Center.
ERASMUS+ SEMINAR ON "LEAD ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION PROGRAM"
28.11.2018
On November 27-28, 2018 a seminar was held at Yerevan V. Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences dedicated to the development of entrepreneurship skills and design thinking at the HEIs.
The seminar was delivered by professor Pere Juarez from University of Barcelona, trainer of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY methodology and gamification techniques famous for managing his innovative curricula and subjects.
The event was attended by the following participants of Yerevan Haybusak University: Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Siran Matevosyan and Alla Hmayakyan, Masters students of the faculty of Economics.
ERASMUS+ INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON INTRODUCING LEARNING AND INSTRUCTION STRUCTURE IN STUDY PROGRAMS AT ARMENIAN HEIS
09.11.2018
On November 8-9, 2018, an International seminar was held on Introducing Learning and Instruction Structure in Study Programs at Armenian HEIs at Yerevan V. Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences delivered by Mr. Folker Gemlikh, professor of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Bologna expert and Co-President of the European Qualifications Framework.
The event was attended by the following participants of Yerevan Haybusak University: Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Siran Matevosyan and Alla Hmayakyan, Masters students of the faculty of Economics.
SEMINAR LIBRARIES IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT: FORMATION OF EFFICIENT PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION
26.10.2018
On October 26, 2018 a seminar on Libraries in Digital Environment: Formation of Efficient Platform for Collaboration was held at the National center of innovation and entrepreneurship state non-commercial organization. During the seminar several issues were addressed such as the current problems of the replenishment of literature and the alternative ways of their solution, use of modern technologies in serving library collections, digitalization of resources in the context of copyright laws and the necessity of the protection of the originals.
From Yerevan Haybusak University The event was attended Sofi Darbinyan, librarian.
A new literature on science was revealed in the framework of the event.
DAAD (DEUTSCHER AKADEMISCHER AUSTAUSCHDIENST) AGENCY INFORMATION DAY AT YEREVAN JOURNALISM UNIVERSITY
17.10.2018
An informational day organized by the German DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) agency and alumna of that agency, scholarship holder, PhD, associate professor Anna Sukiasyan took place at Yerevan Haybusak University on 17 October, 2018. The event was attended by both local and international academic staff members and students of Yerevan Haybusak University.
Thanks to Senior Programme Advisor Meri Navasardian and Programme Advisor Ruben Vardazaryan the participants had a wonderful chance to get acquainted with the DAAD programmes, short and long-term scholarship opportunities, summer schools, study/research and the procedure of applying to the DAAD.
The participants of the consultation actively discussed the opportunities of studying in Germany and got acquainted with the Agency’s manuals and flyers.
CONFERENCE ON "INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF HIGHER EDUCATION" WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF ERASMSUS+ BOOST
27.09.2018
On Spetermber 27, 2018 an international conference on “International Perspectives of Higher Education” within the framework of Erasmsus+ Boost was held at Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan.
Opening speeches were made by Shahen Shahinyan, Rector of the Conservatory, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education and Science and Lana Karlova, programmes coordinator of the National Erasmus+ office.
Local and foreign speakers from Spain, Estonia and other countries presented the essence of the strategy of internationalisation, success stories of international cooperation, best practices, as well as examples of frauds in the context of internationalisation of higher education.
The event was attended by the following participants of Yerevan Haybusak University: Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the same Center, Armine Atoyan, lecturer of the faculty of Medicine, Naira Harutyunyan, Lecturer of the faculty of Law and International Relations and Haykuhi Vardanyan, librarian.
CONFERENCE ON "DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS"
13.06.2018
On June 13, 2018 a conference on “Development of Entrepreneurial Skills in Higher Education Institutions” was held by Erasmus+ programme at Yerevan V. Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences. The participants talked about entrepreneurial (social) initiatives and discussed the chances and obstacles of their inclusion at universities.
The event was attended by the following participants of Haybusak University: Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center, Anna Harutyunyan, Dean of the faculty of Economics and the lecturers of that faculty Aleksandr Avagyan and Sergey Asaturyan.
ERASMUS+ INFORMATION DAYS IN YEREVAN
10.11.2017
On November 9-10, 2017 Erasmus+ Information Days were held at Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences in the framework of which the programme novelties were introduced.
The speakers from the Ukraine and Austria shared their experience of the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme at their Universities.
The Board member of the Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association Oleksandr Ivanov together with the Armenian participants gave practical tips for writing successful application packs for Joint Master Degrees.
The event was attended by the following participants of Haybusak University: Narine Hovsepyan, Vice Head of the Education Quality Assurance Center and Head of the Career and Employment Center, Aram Akopian, Head of the Clinical and Scientific Research Center, Mariam Hovhannisyan, specialist of the EQAC, Siran Matevosyan, student of the faculty of Economics and Afshin Tarnian, foreign student of the faculty of Medicine.
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR AND TRAINING WORKSHOP ON “TRACKING THE PROGRESSION PATH OF STUDENTS AND GRADUATES AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIS)
31.10.2017
An international seminar and Training Workshop on “Tracking the Progression Path of Students and Graduates at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)” was held on October 30-31 2017 at Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences within the framework of the Technical Assistance Mission of Erasmus+ Higher Education Reform Experts.
Productive discussions and active group works were held during the seminar, which was attended by the Head of the Education Quality Assurance Centre Anna Sukiasyan, Deputy Head of the same Centre (regarding academic programs) and the Head of the Career and Employment Centre Narine Hovsepyan, Dean of the Faculty of Economics Anna Harutyunyan, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities Meri Balayan and specialist at the Education Quality Centre Mariam Hovhannisyan.
The participants received certificates.