Erasmus programme at PPWSZ in Nowy Targ Poland STUDY IN PPWSZ Erasmus Institutional Coordinator dr Małgorzata Muszyńska-Kurnik [email protected] www.ppwsz.edu.pl 2 2 The ERASMUS Programme – studying in Europe How ERASMUS works and more Higher education institutions which want to participate in ERASMUS RASMUS is the EU's flagship education and training programme ena- E activities must have an ERASMUS University Charter. The Charter aims to bling 200,000 students to study and work abroad each year. In addition, it guarantee the quality of the programme by setting certain fundamental princi- funds co-operation between higher education institutions across Europe. The ples. programme not only supports students, but also professors and business staff who want to teach abroad, as well as helping university staff to receive tra- ining. The European Commission is responsible for the overall programme imple- Many studies show that a period spent abroad not only enriches students' mentation; its Directorate-General for Education and Culture coordinates the lives in the academic and professional fields, but can also improve language different activities. learning, intercultural skills, self-reliance and self-awareness. Their experien- ces give students a better sense of what it means to be a European citizen. In addition, many employers highly value such a period abroad, which increases So called “decentralised actions” that promote individual mobility are run by the students' employability and job prospects. national agencies in the 33 participating countries. “Centralised” actions, such Staff exchanges have similar beneficial effects, both for the people participa- as networks, multilateral projects and the award of the ERASMUS University ting and for the home and host institutions. Charter, are managed by the EU’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Exe- cutive Agency. PPWSZ The Podhale State School of Higher www.ppwsz.edu.pl 3 Vocational Education in Nowy Targ 4 4 The Podhale State School LLP / ERASMUS KEY DATA SHEET of Higher Vocational Education in Nowy Targ Full legal name Podhale State School of Higher Vocational Education received of the institution in Nowy Targ ERASMUS EXTENDED UNIVERSITY CHARTER ERASMUS code PL NOWYTA01 in December 2009 Kokoszków 71 Address 34-400 Nowy Targ Country Poland http://www.ppwsz.edu.pl ERASMUS EXTENDED UNIVERSITY CHARTER Web address Head of the Erasmus University Charter (EUC) is issued by the European Commis- institution Prof. Iwon Grys sion. - Rector It entitles a university to apply for participation in the mobility actions finan- Tel.: + 48 18 26 10 706 ced by the programme in the current academic year or other projects. The Telephone/ fax Fax: + +48 18 26 10 708 Erasmus University Charter (EUC) provides the general framework for all European co-operation activities a higher education institution may carry out Institutional within the Erasmus Programme. The Charter sets out the fundamental princi- Erasmus ples and the minimum requirements underlying the Erasmus activities a hi- dr Małgorzata Muszyńska - Kurnik coordinator gher education institution has to respect. email: [email protected] Institutional Bila- teral Agreements PPWSZ The Podhale State School of Higher www.ppwsz.edu.pl 5 Vocational Education in Nowy Targ 6 6 ABOUT THE INSTITUTION FORMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS Official name: Podhalańska Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w No- wym Targu (The Podhale State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Targ) Study guide In order to be accepted as a ERASMUS exchange student, you must be a stu- dent of a partner university which has signed the ERASMUS Bilateral Agre- The Podhale State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Targ (PPWSZ) was ement with PPWSZ in Nowy Targ founded in 2001 as the first higher education institution established following the initiative of the province's self-government. It came under the auspices of The candidates are requested to submit: Krakow’s Jagiellonian University and Bronisław Czech Academy of Physical Education. To ensure the highest teaching standards at the facility, its com- Application Form for incoming students , which must be signed by ERA- SMUS Coordinator from your Home University prehensive development and a bright future for its graduates, the PPWSZ has Learning Agreement , which must be accepted by your Home University also signed an agreement of collaboration with some of Krakow’s renowned and send it together with two photographs to the following address: higher education institutions. These include the University of Economics, the Krakow University of Technology and the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Kra- The PPWSZ in Nowy Targ kow Academy. Erasmus Office ul. Kokoszków 71 In October 2001, the Institution started undertaking academic disciplines in 34-400 Nowy Targ four fields: Polish philology, physiotherapy, nursing, and recreation and to- Poland urism management. During the decade the academic disciplines have been e-mail: [email protected] subsequently enriched with the following: architecture and urban planning, emergency medical technician studies, and environmental protection. While The deadlines for returning the completed-above mentioned Application establishing every new field of study we always bear in mind the needs and Forms are as follows: specific character of the local region. 15 June - for the winter term of the following academic year 15 December - for the spring term of the following academic year PPWSZ The Podhale State School of Higher www.ppwsz.edu.pl 7 Vocational Education in Nowy Targ 8 8 ABOUT THE INSTITUTION - cont. ABOUT THE INSTITUTION - cont. Students at the Podhale State Higher Vocational School (PPWSZ) can be involved in a variety of activities. They pursue their passions in numerous In December 2009, the European Commission decided to award the Erasmus student scientific associations which operate in Charter to the Podhale State Higher Vocational School (PPWSZ) entitling every department of the Institution. Internatio- PPWSZ’s students to benefit from both the educational opportunities offered nal student scientific conferences are also or- by other EU higher education institutions and to pursue an internship place- ganized and held. The students are actively ment abroad. involved in the development of the Academic Chaplaincy, being part of the John Paul II's The Podhale State Higher Vocational School (PPWSZ) has developed coope- Days every year. Every year in May the Students’ Union organizes the Pod- ration with a number of partners in the region. With suitable agreements in halańskie Juwenalia Student Festival – a celebration of youth and joy. Nowy place, the PPWSZ cooperates with the Nowy Targ County and the Tatra Co- Targ, which comes under the rule of the students for a short period, becomes unty, upper secondary schools, the University of the Third Age, Zwiazek aware that it has become an academic town Podhalan (the Polish Highlanders Alliance), ZEW Niedzica (the Niedzica due to the loud and colourful celebrations. Hydroelectric Power Plant), Termy Podhalańskie (a thermal swimming pool The Institution provides facilities for RE- and spa complex), health care centres, CREO Academic Sports Association, KUSZ and many other institutions. Winter Sports Association, MARION dance formation, and, not until recently, a student cabaret. PPWSZ The Podhale State School of Higher www.ppwsz.edu.pl 9 Vocational Education in Nowy Targ 10 10 ABOUT THE INSTITUTION - cont. The Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning The Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning was founded in 2006 at the The Institution currently provides education in the following fields of study: Podhale State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Targ. Architecture and Urban Planning – engineering studies (4 years), star- The Institute offers both full-time and extramural studies and the graduates ted 2005/06; obtain a Bachelor of Architecture Engineering degree. The students participa- te in lectures, design and laboratory exercises. They also gain general Polish Philology (specialties: teaching, journalism, cultural/regional knowledge of the history of art and culture, the history of architecture and studies in the EU context) – bachelor studies (3 years), started 2001- urban planning, various aspects of building conservation /02; and protection. The students learn about the connections Physiotherapy – bachelor studies (3 years), started 2001/02; between building conservation, economic and civiliza- Environmental Protection – helor studies (3 years), started 2008/09; tion development. Nursing – bachelor studies (3 years), started 2001/02; + Master's The Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning provi- degree des courses on regional architecture, especially concer- ning the issues connected with mountain architecture, Emergency Medical Technician Studies – bachelor studies (3 years), artistic ornamentation, painting, graphics and sculpture. In addition, the stu- started 2008/09; dents attend a foreign language course. Tourism and Recreation – bachelor studies (3 years), started 2001/02. What is more, the students are obliged to un- Environmental Engineering – engineering studies (4 years), started dergo training which includes stocktaking, 2011/2012 architecture and urban planning design, buil- ding inventory and work in a design office. PPWSZ The Podhale State School of Higher www.ppwsz.edu.pl 11 Vocational Education in Nowy Targ 12 12 Institute of Institute Physiotherapy of Humanities Physiotherapy studies were founded in 2001.