OSUN Professional Development Program for University Administrators

The Professional Development Program for University Administrators has three goals: to strengthen the administrative capacity of OSUN partner institutions by enhancing staff's professional knowledge and preparedness; to enhance intra-network cooperation through mutual learning about colleagues and conditions at partner institutions; to offer courses that articulate and reinforce OSUN values and foster a mutual understanding of shared principles

Topic-Focused Courses

The program offers up-to-date knowledge on trends and current developments in higher education and courses on topics relevant for the overall functioning of higher education institutions. Courses on community engagement, crisis management, mobilities management, education technology, access, and equity in human resources practices bring together faculty and practitioners to reflect on policy and practices at OSUN institutions and beyond. All courses strive to provide concrete opportunities for participants to apply the knowledge and skills they are gaining in the contexts of their own roles and institutions.

To date, 80 participants from 14 institutions have participated in the projects’ innovative courses during the program's pilot year:

Strategic and Inclusive Management of Higher Education Institutions
Building and Supporting Research Excellence at Universities
Managing Civic Engagement: Universities and Civic Actors
Crisis Management in Higher Education
Quality Assurance for University Administrators

Courses offered in 2022/2023:
Higher Education Management and Policy for Practitioners (Online, Fall 2022)
Institutional Values and University Practices: Ethical Dilemmas in Higher Education (Online, Spring 2023)

Anticipated courses in 2023:
Quality Assurance in Higher Education: A Course for University Administrators (Fall 2023)

Online Workshops for Higher Education Professionals

These workshop series bring together administrators working in specialized fields to share experiences, explore innovative strategies, and increase their mutual understanding of OSUN practices. They generally take place over two days or two weeks.

Anticipated topics for 2022/2023:
Current Trends and Developments in Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, and Micro-Credentials (Winter 2023)
Technologies and Learning Environments (Winter 2023)
Institutional Support for Quality Teaching and Impactful Curricula (Spring 2023)

Institution-Specific On-Site Workshops

OSUN institutions have the opportunity to request on-site workshops and training events. These opportunities are limited due to funding and other constraints. Interested participants should coordinate with their OSUN representative in their institution and with Pusa Nastase, Professional Development Program for University Administrators lead.

Contact

Pusa Nastase, CEU

For more information, e-mail us at:
[email protected]