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Re-Audit Implementation Plan
As part of a university-wide development process, we formulated an implementation plan that included a strategy as well as an action plan that consisted of a total of 78 individual measures.
The action plan included four central fields of action in which operative objectives and measures, contributing to their attainment, were formulated.
Planning & Management
[1]- © TU Berlin
Internationality is a value shared by all at TU Berlin and is as such subject to a constant process of communication that is also part of the continuous change management that takes place between the university management and TU Berlin's centralized and decentralized bodies. The internationalization strategy creates incentives, provides support and manages processes in this field. The goal in this regard does not lie in achieving uniformity or setting limits, but in supporting measures of internationalization in a targeted and tailored manner and in accordance with the needs of the respective areas.
Objective 1: Joint Understanding of Internationality
TU Berlin members develop a joint understanding of internationality, of its goals and motives, and of the steps required in its pursuit. The internationalization of TU Berlin is the subject of continuous dialog between the university management, the university’s bodies and its members.
| 1.1 | Assign
(vice) deans for internationalization. |
| 1.2 | Establish
a committee of (vice) deans for
internationalization. |
| 1.3 | Strengthen
internal communication and exchange on
internationalization. |
| 1.4 | Communicate
the internationalization strategy. |
| 1.4a | Monitor the implementation
of the internationalization strategy and
measures. |
| 1.4b | Promote the use of the
Campus El Gouna throughout the university. |
| 1.5 | Develop
a language strategy. |
Objective 2: Structures, Responsibilities and Processes
Building of a TU Berlin-internal, integrative governance structure in order to gradually define and advance the overriding objectives of the internationalization. The structures, responsibilities and processes related to the topic area of internationalization are clearly articulated. Blind spots in the supervision of international topics and target groups are eliminated.
| 1.6 | Strengthen
international structures – establish an Office of International
Affairs. |
| 1.7 | Collect
and utilize data on internationality. |
| 1.8 | Establish
contact persons for international matters within the
faculties. |
Objective 3: Further Development of the Strategy for International Cooperation
We reflect on our strategy for international cooperation and constantly develop it further.
| 1.9 | Advance
the concept of Strategic Partnerships and Focus
Regions. |
Objective 4: Increase International Visibility
The further expansion of our international visibility increases, both within Germany and abroad, our attractiveness as an institution of education and research, and as a workplace.
| 1.10 | Make
better use of international rankings. |
| 1.11 | Establish
international representative offices. |
| 1.12 | Develop
the international university marketing further. |
| 1.12a | Advance
international Alumni strategy. |
Objective 5: Transfer of Education and Research to Developing and Newly Industrialized Countries
We use our expertise for the transfer of education and research to selected developing and newly industrialized countries.
| 1.13 | Create
networks among the actors involved in collaborations in developing and
newly industrialized countries. |
Study & Teaching
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- © TU Berlin
TU Berlin is an attractive education and research institution and workplace for both German and international students – be it students in first degree courses or consecutive courses of study, in summer school, in exchange programs or in joint or dual degree programs.
All students are given the opportunity to acquire international and intercultural experience during their studies, either at TU Berlin itself or at one of its partner institutions. In the medium term, we want to be able to offer our international students bilingual information, administrative processes and advisory services in both German and English.
Objective 6: Increase Student Mobility
The study conditions allow all students to conduct part of their studies at a foreign partner university. Thus, student mobility is increased.
| 2.1 | Increase
student mobility. |
| 2.2 | Open
up windows for student mobility. |
| 2.3 | Create
a database for the recognition of international
credits. |
| 2.4 | Prepare
study plans for the stay abroad. |
| 2.5 | Establish an ombudsperson
for the recognition of international credits. |
| 2.6 | Appoint program
coordinators for all student exchange programs. |
Objective 7: Internationality and Interculturality for all Students
While studying at TU Berlin, all students have the opportunity to become acquainted with internationality and interculturality. We support our students in developing their foreign language skills as part of their studies and in preparing for their study stays abroad.
| 2.7 | Expand
language-learning options for students. |
| 2.7a | Promote
academic language skills. |
| 2.8 | Intercultural
language-learning tandems for the integration of
refugees. |
| 2.9 | Internationalization
of the curricula. |
| 2.9a | Offer activities at the
Campus El Gouna to all students. |
| 2.10 | Offer more international
degree programs. |
Objective 8: More English in Master’s Programs
Each graduate of a master’s program can study at least part of his/her course in English.
| 2.11 | Offer
online services for students in German and English.
|
| 2.12 | Increase
the number of courses offered in English. |
| 2.13 | Increase
the number of courses offered in English
(support). |
| 2.14 | Use
the TU Berlin Summer University for exchange
places. |
Objective 9: Attractive Educational Institution for Students from all over the World
TU Berlin is an attractive educational institution for students from all over the world.
| 2.15 | Open
study programs to refugees. |
| 2.16 | Improve
support for international students. |
| 2.17 | Offer
student counseling in German and
English. |
| 2.18 | Admit
foreign teachers to adaptation training courses. |
| 2.19 | Support students with
migration backgrounds in teacher education
programs. |
| 2.20 | Promote networking among
students (TUBIC). |
| 2.21 | Implement
the National Code of Conduct Regarding International
Students. |
| 2.22 | Expand the TU Berlin
Summer University. |
Research & Promotion of Early Stage Researchers
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- © TU Berlin
International researchers enrich the courses we offer and the research we conduct at TU Berlin. They regard our university as an attractive research institution and workplace. Therefore, we promote and support the international mobility of our academic staff at all levels of their academic careers. In addition, we provide tailored support for international research collaborations during all project phases. We wish to become more visible and to exploit our full potential, particularly in the European Research Area.
Objective 10: Exploit Funding Potential
TU Berlin exploits its full potential with regard to attracting international funds, in particular, funds from the European Union.
| 3.1 | Expand
information and advisory services regarding international funding
programs. |
| 3.2 | Use
strategic partnerships for externally funded collaborative
research. |
| 3.3 | Use
the network of international partners for research and
transfer. |
| 3.4 | Setting
research agendas within the European Union. |
Objective 11: Increase the Success Rate of Proposals at the International Level
By means of our comprehensive research support we aim to increase the number of proposals approved.
| 3.5 | Use
EU overheads for research support at all levels. |
| 3.6 | Lobby
for TU Berlin proposals in Brussels. |
| 3.7 | Explaining
more comprehensivly the research funding logic of European Agencies.
|
| 3.8 | Use
national support networks more comprehensivly – improve the quality
of research proposals. |
Objective 12: Increase TU Berlin’s visibility within the European Research Area
TU Berlin is more visible in the international research community, in particular, within the European Research Area.
| 3.9 | Participate
actively in international and European cooperative
networks. |
| 3.10 | Use
TU Berlin’s office in Brussels for matters related to
internationalization and research funding. |
Objective 13: Expand International Top-Level Research
We are continuously expanding our position in international top-level research.
| 3.11 | Encourage
and support promising researchers for applications to the
ERC. |
| 3.12 | Improve
chances of success with regard to receiving ERC
Grants. |
| 3.13 | Encourage
and support TU researchers with their applications for EU funded
projects. |
Objective 14: Attract International Researchers
Researchers are increasingly sought and recruited internationally. Internationality is strengthened as an element in the appointment procedure. International researchers feel welcome and well supported at TU Berlin.
| 3.14 | Advertise
academic positions internationally. |
| 3.15 | Design
the appointment procedure in a more international
manner. |
| 3.16 | Increase
TU Berlin’s attractiveness for international
researchers. |
| 3.17 | Further
improve the Welcome Service. |
| 3.18 | Offer classes in German as
a foreign language for international
researchers. |
| 3.19 | Open up the senior
postdoctoral phase more towards international
researchers. |
Objective 15: Support International Doctoral Students
Persons interested in entering a doctoral program as well as doctoral students from abroad are to be comprehensively informed, advised and supported. To international scholarship providers, TU Berlin is visible due to its academic quality and because of its extensive support and qualification program.
| 3.20 | Convey
academic standards and rules of academic
integrity. |
| 3.21 | Support
supervisors of international doctoral students. |
| 3.22 | Identify
challenges and obstacles in the selection and supervision of
international doctoral students. |
| 3.23 | Enhance
joint doctoral programs. |
| 3.24 | Offer workshops on career
options for international doctoral students. |
| 3.25 | Ascertain the needs of
international doctoral students. |
Objective 16: Increase the International Mobility of Early Stage Researchers
International mobility is specifically promoted and increased within the doctoral and postdoctoral phases.
| 3.26 | Develop
mobility solutions for the doctoral and postdoctoral
phases. |
| 3.27 | Advertise
mobility solutions for the doctoral and postdoctoral
phases. |
| 3.28 | Internationality
is one of the goals in the concept for the promotion of early stage
researchers. |
| 3.29 | Use
international doctoral programs as best practice
models. |
Culture & Support Structures
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- © TU Berlin
TU Berlin regards and organizes itself in all areas as an international university and therefore has a special concern for possible communication problems arising from language and cultural differences.
We aim to gradually develop our administrative and advisory services in such a way that all options are available in German and English. Anybody who speaks and understands one of these two languages shall be able for the most part to orient themselves at the university.
Our non-academic staff benefits from TU Berlin’s internationality, too, and is specifically supported in its work within an international environment by means of mobility options, intercultural training and language courses. The university’s diversity and internationality is visible to all its members and is experienced as an enrichment and an opportunity.
Objective 17: Administrative Services in English
Administrative processes and information options are also tailored to the needs of those TU Berlin members with no or very little knowledge of German.
| 4.1 | Offer
administrative forms and information in English. |
| 4.2 | Establish
a central translation service. |
| 4.3 | Appoint
“International Guides”. |
| 4.4 | Facilitate
orientation on the campus for those without any knowledge of the
German language. |
Objective 18: Staff Development with an International Focus
Establish staff development with an international focus: language, culture and mobility.
| 4.5 | Further
training in intercultural competence and specialized
knowledge. |
| 4.6 | Promote
staff mobility. |
| 4.7 | Establish
a Certificate for Intercultural Competence. |
Objective 19: Diversity is Visible and Enriching
Internationality and diversity are visible at all levels of TU Berlin and are experienced as enriching.
| 4.8 | Make
internationality and diversity come alive. |
| 4.9 |
Mentorships for German and international
students. |
| 4.10 |
Develop a Diversity Policy. |
Further Information
Get an overview [5] about the (re-) audit “Internationalisation of Universities” at the TU Berlin.
Find more information [6] on how the implementation plan was developed and what happens in the implementation phase.
Responsible
Prof. Dr. Angela IttelVice President for Strategic Development, Junior Scholars, and Teacher Education
Website [7]
Further Information
- Audit "Internationalisation of Universities" [9]
- Re-Audit Internationalisation [10]
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