Student Counselling at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel

1. Student Counselling at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel PRIUM Site Visit 9 september 2008 pag.

2. Linda Willems Student Guidance and Equal Opportunities Office Marc Vandersteen Curriculum Management Office pag.

11. Introducing flexibilty in higher education PRIUM Visit Page 7

14. Flexibility in Pictures Bachelor after Bachelor Hogeschool Master Hogeschool or university Professional Bachelor Hogeschool min. 180 ECTS Academic Bachelor Hogechool or university min. 180 ECTS Linking programme Prepatory programme Bridges Doctorate Master after master Prep. Progr PRIUM Visit Pag. 12

23. Managing flexibility in higher education PRIUM Visit pag. One consultant per faculty (8), each holding a university degree and having thorough knowledge of the disciplines offered by their faculty Staff of 4 studentpsychologists (0.5 FTE for Equal Opportunities) Operating within the faculties, linked to the programmes and disciplines offered within the faculty Operating as a central service, for all students, regardless faculty and discipline Indepented body vis-à-vis faculties Indepented body vis-à-vis faculties Stearing through Vice-rector for Academic Education Stearing through Vice-rector for Student Policy Educational Career Consultants Student Guidance Office

24. Managing flexibility in higher education PRIUM Visit pag. Assist the process of choice during the studies Assist the process of choice before and at start of studies Re-orientation with focus on providing information on alternative study programmes Re-orientation with focus on motivational aspects and study-related competences Provide reliable and solid information on academic programmes Provide reliable and solid information on academic programmes Signal obstacles in ‘studibility’ in the programmes to responsibles Time-management Students progress along the programme’s path Study methodology and related competences Educational Career Consultants Focus on Student Guidance Office Focus On