Erasmus programme at PPWSZ in Nowy Targ Poland STUDY IN PPWSZ Erasmus Institutional Coordinator dr Małgorzata Muszyńska-Kurnik [email protected] www.ppwsz.edu.pl2 2 The ERASMUS Programme – studying in Europe How ERASMUS works and more Higher education institutions which want to participate in ERASMUS activities must have an ERASMUS University Charter. The Charter aims to gua- ERASMUS is the EU's flagship education and training programme ena- rantee the quality of the programme by setting certain fundamental principles. bling 200,000 students to study and work abroad each year. In addition, it The European Commission is responsible for the overall programme implemen- funds co-operation between higher education institutions across Europe. The tation; its Directorate-General for Education and Culture coordinates the diffe- programme not only supports students, but also professors and business staff rent activities. who want to teach abroad, as well as helping university staff to receive trai- ning. So called “decentralised actions” that promote individual mobility are run by Many studies show that a period spent abroad not only enriches students' national agencies in the 33 participating countries. “Centralised” actions, such as lives in the academic and professional fields, but can also improve language networks, multilateral projects and the award of the ERASMUS University learning, intercultural skills, self-reliance and self-awareness. Their experien- Charter, are managed by the EU’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Execu- ces give students a better sense of what it means to be a European citizen. In tive Agency. addition, many employers highly value such a period abroad, which increases the students' employability and job prospects. Staff exchanges have similar beneficial effects, both for the people participa- ting and for the home and host institutions. Podhale College of Applied PPWSZ Sciences in Nowy Targ 3 www.ppwsz.edu.pl4 4 Podhale State College of Applied Sciences ERASMUS+ KEY DATA SHEET in Nowy Targ received Full legal name Podhale State College of Applied Sciences ERASMUS EXTENDED UNIVERSITY CHARTER of the institution in Nowy Targ in December 2009 ERASMUS code PL NOWYTA01 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. Stanisław Gulak 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 Podhale College of Applied PPWSZ Sciences in Nowy Targ 5 www.ppwsz.edu.pl6 6 ABOUT THE INSTITUTION FORMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS Official name: Podhalańska Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w No- wym Targu (Podhale State College of Applied Sciences 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 Agree- The Podhale State College of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ (PPWSZ) was ment 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 Application Form for incoming students , which must be signed by ERA- SMUS Coordinator from your Home University Education. To ensure the highest teaching standards at the facility, its com- Learning Agreement , which must be accepted by your Home University prehensive development and a bright future for its graduates, the PPWSZ has and send it together with two photographs to the following address: also signed an agreement of collaboration with some of Krakow’s renowned higher education institutions. These include the University of Economics, the The PPWSZ in Nowy Targ Krakow University of Technology and the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Kra- Erasmus Office kow University. ul. Kokoszków 71 34-400 Nowy Targ In October 2001, the Institution started undertaking academic disciplines in Poland four fields: Polish philology, physiotherapy, nursing, and recreation and tou- e-mail: [email protected] rism management. During the decade the academic disciplines have been subsequently enriched with the following: architecture and urban planning, The deadlines for returning the completed-above mentioned Application emergency medical technician studies, and environmental protection. While Forms are as follows: establishing every new field of study we always bear in mind the needs and 15 June - for the winter term of the following academic year specific character of the local region. 15 December - for the spring term of the following academic year To cover the costs of the Student’s ID the 5 PLN fee will be charged to each student. Podhale College of Applied PPWSZ Sciences in Nowy Targ 7 www.ppwsz.edu.pl8 8 ABOUT THE INSTITUTION - cont. ABOUT THE INSTITUTION - cont. Students at the Podhale State College of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ (PPWSZ) can be involved in a variety of activities. They pursue their pas- In December 2009, the European Commission decided to award the Erasmus sions in numerous student scientific associa- Charter to the Podhale State College of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ enti- tions which operate in every department of the tling PPWSZ’s students to benefit from both the educational opportunities Institution. International student scientific con- offered by other EU higher education institutions and to pursue an internship ferences are also organized and held. The stu- placement abroad. dents are actively involved in the development of the Academic Chaplaincy, being part of the Podhale State College of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ has developed John Paul II's Days every year. Every year in May the Students’ Union orga- cooperation with a number of partners in the region. With suitable agree- nizes the Podhalańskie Juwenalia Student Festival – a celebration of youth ments in place, the PPWSZ cooperates with the Nowy Targ County and the and joy. Nowy Targ, which comes under the rule of the students for a short Tatra County, upper secondary schools, the University of the Third Age, period, becomes aware that it has become an Zwiazek Podhalan (the Polish Highlanders Alliance), ZEW Niedzica (the academic town due to the loud and colourful Niedzica Hydroelectric Power Plant), Termy Podhalańskie (a thermal swim- celebrations. The Institution provides facili- ming pool and spa complex), health ties for RECREO Academic Sports Associa- care centres, and many other institu- tion, KUSZ Winter Sports Association, Mło- tions. de Podhale folk ensemble, and, not until recently, a student radio „Fala Podhala”. Podhale College of Applied PPWSZ Sciences in Nowy Targ 9 www.ppwsz.edu.pl10 10 ABOUT THE INSTITUTION - cont. INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES The Institute of Technical Sciences was founded on 6 Feb. 2015 in com- The Institution currently provides education in the following fields of study: pliance with a resolution of the Senate of the PPWSZ in Nowy Targ no. 2/2015 of 06 Feb. 2015. It came into being as a result of the fusion of the Institute of Architecture and the Institute of Environmental Engineering. Architecture , Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Education in the Institute of Technical Sciences is carried out within the Ge- neral Curriculum as approved by the Senate Act of 14 Sep. 2007 with later Cosmetology, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree amendments. The teachers are academics with both didactic and research experience and numerous publications. Environmental Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree Maria Ponikiewska-Arct, Ph. D., eng.arch. is the Director Land Management, Bachelor’s Degree of the Institute of Technical Sciences Joanna Suchowiak, Medical Emergency, Bachelor’s Degree Ph.D., interior arch. is Deputy Director for Student Affa- irs and Education and Alicja Kochman, Ph.d., eng. is Nursing , Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Deputy Director for Education and Development. Philology, specialization in English studies, Bachelor’s Degree Physiotherapy, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Polish Philology, Bachelor’s Degree Tourism and recreation, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Podhale College of Applied PPWSZ Sciences in Nowy Targ 11 www.ppwsz.edu.pl12 12 Graduate’s profile: Fields of study A graduate is prepared to shape the public space in accordance with civiliza- Architecture – 1st and 2nd grade studies in the field of architecture warrants tion requirements and needs, technical resources and the rules of balanced the acquisition of thorough knowledge in history and theory of architecture, development. urban development, fine arts, building and architectural and urban desi- gning. During their course of studies students become familiar with technical The graduate is awarded the vocational title of architect