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HUMANE Seminars: Abstract Overview

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2005

Valencia 1. Welcome address J. Perez
  2. Organization of Spanish Universities. Central Administration and Services C. Lopez & J. Perez
  3. The division of labour between University Administartion and Academic Departmens: German Case - Universityof Siegen and others J. Schäfer
  4. University Administration Centralised and Decentralised Services A. Kaldewaij
  5. The division of labour between University Administration and Academic Departments: An italian case G.Zotta Vittur & P. Mastrodomenico
  6. The division of labour between University Administration and Academic Departments: A French case J. Bonhotal & Y. Chaimbault
  7. Excellence in service delivery - how to enhance the delivery of services: Presentation of the results from the HUMANE and Winterschool Alumni NetworkQuestionnaire E. Hämäläinen
     
Vienna 1. Welcome address E. Freismuth
  2. Introduction of big IT systems in the University of Amsterdam S. Veling
  3. Structure and performance of administrative applications in IT D. Mangeleer
  4. Use of IT applications for student services and counseling R. Broo
  5. Effieciency in IT services through internal merging T. Gomez
  6. HIS-Software in Administration in German Universities - a chance for the management M. Hecht
  7. Some current issues in Electronic Documentation in French Universities F. Cavalier
     
Warsaw  1. Poland and Polish Universities in Europe .J. Pieszczurykow & J.Urbanikowa
   2. One year after accession – first effects and perspectives  A. Nowak
   3. The Council of Europe: policy in the area of higher education  H. Machinska
   4. The strategic position on University services in The European Higher Education Area  R. Zorilla
   5. How will the Bachelor-Master system effect University Management?  R. Broo
   6. The effects of the Bachelor-Master reform on institutional and administrative internal organisation of French universities  J. Bonhotal
   7. The development in past and future of HUMANE  H. vanDam
     
Stockholm/Kiruna  1. Introducing a governance and ececutive reform programme  I. Creagh
   2. Leadership challenges in the Rhone-Alpes region: marketability, research, cost-effctiviness, partnerships and mergers  F. Granger & P. Wisler
   3. The challenges of a prospective merger - and why it did not work  R. Bleijerveld
   4. Changes in institutional structure: the merger of 65 departments into 19 schools, and the introduction of a new resource allocation model  M. Gleeson
   5. Recovering from financial and management crisis  J. Fürstenbach
     
 Warwick  1. The University of Warwick: An Enterprising Administration  J. Baldwin
   2. Experiences with the merger between the two Manchester universities  D. Mackie
   3. HRM policies and the role of the Unions  D. Mangeleer
   4. Improvement of the administration by self-evaluation  J.P. Schäfer
   5. The Dutch system of employment terms  H. Levie
   6. Challenges in reorganising university companies  E. Ahonen
     
 Groningen  1. Research Funding of Italian Universities  G. Zotta Vittur & P. Mastrodomenico
   2. New Challenges and New Structures: the experience of the creation of an industrial and Commercial activity in a French great scientific University  N. Carboni
   3. Research Management at the University of Helsinki: structures and fiancial aspects  H. Kallasvaara
   4. From Research to Industry: the role of a great scientific University  Y. Chaimbault & D. Droma
   5. VAT in Dutch Universities: the case of Groningen  L. Wenneger
   6. VAT and Taxation in German Universities  D. Ertmann
   7. Intellectual Property Rights in EU funded projects: presentation from the IPR Helpdesk  H. Scheuerpflug
     

2004

Athens 1a. The historical buildings of the Agricultural University of Athens - past and present I. Chronopoulos
  1b. Consequences of the EU on the physiognomy of the Greek city R. Mitoula
  2a. The relevance of the past: problems and proespects of historical and archaeological remains G. van Wijngaarden
  2b. Old or new? Background of the choice for a new University Library in the context of the city R. Bleijerveld
  3. Old buildings - new arts E. Freismuth
  4. Sustainable estate management of universities L. Galan
Munich 1. Aarhus University Research Foundation - chemical industry S. Moller
  2. Maastricht Model for Entrepreneurial University H. Fekkers
  3. Developing an Entrepreneurial University J. Kekale
  4. Umea University as a Motor for Regional Development J.E. Ögren
5. Warwick: How Enterprise Transformed a University J. Nicholls
Aberdeen 1. Competition and Cooperation in E-learning K. Larsen
  2. E-Learning and Blended Learning U. Schmid
  3. Experiences with applications in co-operative models F. Solé Pera
  4. Academic Portals: the new world of integrated services M. Vivo Lorenzo
  5. Experiences in the use of Peoplesoft J. Hendriks
  6. New E-Learning Systems G. Pryor
Pavia 1. The Role of the Registrar in the Italian University Management System G. Serafino
  2. The Function of the Secretary General in France J.P. Bonhotal & M. Ronzeau
  3. Clerks, Consultants, Policemen or Entrepreneurs: the Secretary General in a UK University S. Cannon
  4. The Role of a Gerente in Spanish Universities F. Casani
  5. Austria: A Big Bang? E. Freismuth
  6. Sweden: No Big Bang, or Did we Miss it? J. Fürstenbach
     
Gran Canaria 1. Some Reflections about Academic Services Prices of the Spanish Public Universities F. Quintana Navarro
  2. Introduction of Student Fees in European Universities L. Bremer
  3. The Higher the Fee, the Greater the Cost? D. Mackie
  4. The French System of Tuition Fees Y. Chaimbault & J.P. Bonhotal

2003

Birmingham 1. The Future of Higher Education D. Allen
  2. Funding and Financial Management G. Webber
  3. Resource Allocation Model D. Holmes
  4. Resource Allocation at the Palacky University J. Jirka
  5. Resource Allocation to French Universities, Paris 1 A. Turuban
  6. A Resource Allocation Procedure at the University of Kiel S. Richter
  7. Allocation of Resources to Central Services - some questions N. Lloyd
  8. Performance-based Funding Procedures Results and Changes the University  R. Broo
Helsinki 1. Bologna Process at HSE E. Ahonen
  2. Outsourcing: Why do we do it and how far can we go? R. Begg
  3. Renting your own Campus L. Lindfors
  4. IT Sourcing: out or in? The case ACCU P. Schelleman
  5. Outsourcing - a tool for transformation? M. Kuula
Salamanca 1. Managing Large Scale IT Projects Using CAPSA M. Shattock
  2. An IT administration system for personnel, students and room bookings E. Freismuth
  3. Student Record System  J.P. Bonhotal
  4. ICT systems and technology plan F. Quintana
  5. ESMU benchmarking on Management Information Systems M. Ottosson
  6. Innovation, culture and Leadership issues in the use of ICT C. Cobb
  7. ICT centralised infrastructure S. Veling
Lund 1. Marketing strategies for student exchanges at Lund University P. Honeth
  2. Is there a French identity in international student exchange? Y. Chaimbault
  3. The policy in Germany: not less exchange but more trade? J.P. Schäfer
  4. The SCANet project J.J. Perez y Valverde
  5. International student recruitment and the Bachelor/Master structure L. Verveld
  6. No frontiers - students and internationalization at the University of Bologna I. Fabbro
Prague 1. Corporate social responsibility: A challenge for universities J. Cramer
  2. Cooperation with Copernicus L. Galan
  3. Corporate social responsibility at the Universiteit van Amsterdam B. de Keizer
  4. The Aberdeen case S. Cannon
  5. Accreditation of ISO 14001 in environmental management C.M. Barranco
Lille 1. Goals and practices of mutualisation in HRM in France G. le Vaillant
  2. Human Resource Management P. Louart
  3. Focus on our people I. Fabbro
  4. Staff develppment program at the Universität Mannheim A. Rigbers
  5. Valuing our staff M. Winton

2002

Bologna 1. The Quality of Support Services in Relation to New Technologies

D. Macri 

M. Tagiaventi
  2. Appeals and Student Complaints S. Cannon
  3. Academic Education as a Professional Service L. Verveld
  4. Quality of Teaching C. Ehrenberg
  5. Student Services in the Context of TQM A. Alonso
Bratislava 1. HRM Issues at Comenius University Z. Dobriková
  2. Staff Matters M. Gleeson
  3. A Fair Day's Work for a Fair Day's Pay M. Winton
  4. Legislation on HRM in the Czech Republic J. Jirka
  5. A Performance-Bonus System  E. Luomala
Coimbra 1. Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Built Patrimony vs Sustainability R. Mendes da Silva
  2. LaboPlus: a Database System for the Management of Chemicals J.P. Schäfer
  3. Environmental Issues in Universities: Italy G. Zotta Vittur
  4. Environmental Issues in Universities: The Netherlands B. de Keizer
  5. Government Environmental Polices and Universities K. Suokko & T. Vainiotalo
  6. EMS in Swedish Central Government Authorities S. Sarback
  7. The Contribution of Universities to Sustainable Development U. Becksmann
  7. The use of an integrated enterprise resource planning system S. Veling
Exeter 1. High Speed Regional Networks L. Burbridge
  2. Universia: Shifting the Power to our Universities J. Sagi-Vela
  3. E-Learning - Factors for University Management & Administration T. Hall
  4. Recent Achievements of Italian Universities in E-Procurement Fields F. Savonitto
  5. Success & Failure in IT Projects C. Surridge & D, Neyland
Heidelberg 1. Evaluation of Research in Lower Saxony C. Ebel-Gabriel
  2. The Experience of the University of Osnabrück with the Scientific Commission Evaluation C. Ehrenberg
  3. Evaluation in the Union: The Joint Evaluation of Educational Programmes E. Sundermann
  4. Quality Assurance and Enhancement: The Scottish Experience B. Harvey
  5. Funding Council Evaluations - The experience at Aberystwyth N. Lloyd
  6. Quality Evaluation in England - The Future J. Hopkinson
  7. The Role of the Head of Administration in Monitoring Quality R. Zorilla
  8. The Evolution and Assessment of the ELT Service Systems at the University of Pavia A. Baldry

2001

Córdoba 1. The HUMANE Questionnaire

C. Challis, 

L. Galan & 

B. de Keizer
2. Changing Environments for Learning A. Harrison
3. Space Management in Germany D. Ertmann
4. Estate Management in Sweden C. Karlsson
5. Space Management in Ancient Buildings S. Cannon
Ferrara 1. Human Resources Policies at the University of Ferrara A. Fabbri
  2. Recruitment and Selection in the UK and Ireland M. Gleeson
  3. A Planning & Management Model for Academic Staff P. Mastrodomenico
  4. The Training of Amateurs L. Lindfors
  5. Rewards and Incentives in the in the Context of Performance-pay  D. Mackie
  6. Methods of Regulating Teaching Duties in Germany K. Peters
Glasgow 1. Universal Themes in E-Commerce J. Ivers
  2. How E-Commerce Can Improve Utilities Management & Reduce Energy Costs D. Sommervell
  3. Recent Developments in Purchasing in Denmark J. Klingert
  4. The Paperless Invoice: an Experiment with electronic Ordering and Business Administration E. Ahonen
  5. An E-Commerce Application at the University of Göttingen H.P. Ittemann
Lund 1. The Next Framework Programme of the European Community for Research L. Karapiperis
  2. The Formulation of Institutional Research Strategies M. Conway
  3. Administrative Support to Research Development H. Mäkipää
  4. Benchmarking of Research Management at Lund University M. Edblad U. Swahn
  5. Monitoring Research Performance N. Lloyd
Lyon 1. Autonomy and Responsibility of a Large French University J.P. Bonhotal
  2. The role of a Head of Administration in Preserving Integrity and Accountability J. Lauwerys
  3. Autonomy and Accountability of Dutch Universities J. van de Riet
  4. Autonomy and Responsibility of French Community Universities in Belgium A.M. Kumps
  5. Accountability of Universities in the UK I. Powell

Utrecht

 1. LSE for you C. Challis
  2. The International Economics and Business Plan E. Jansen & I. Vugteveen
  3. Systematic Monitoring J. Kessels
  4. Experience in New Technologies J. Walstad
 

5. Students and New Technologies

 Y. Chaimbault
 

6. E-learning Online

 D. Allen
  7. University Students in Flanders B. Heynen

2000

Berlin

1. HE in Government Thinking

 J. Fürstenbach
2. University and State Relations M. Gleeson
3. New University Accounting Systems H.H. Seidler
4. Student Services and Increased Competition J.E. Ogren
5. Effective Governance of Universities S. Cannon
Budapest 1. Financial Systems & Academic Activity C. Forgacs
  2. Financial Models for Modernization G. Bazsa
  3. Good Money and Bad Money R. Begg
  4. Financing Mass Education D. Mackie
  5. Diversified Funding E. Ahonen
  6. The German Point of View C. Ehrenberg
Florence 1. Resource Allocation and Accountability P. Honeth
2. Managing Change in Financial Accounting F. Masetti
3. The Internal Audit as an Aid to Management

C. Challis & 

M. Winton
4. Risk Assessment and Management M.C. Dooley
5. New Trends in Financing HE A. de Alfonso & L. Galan
Rennes 1. University Career Services A.R. Piilonen
2. Housing Facilities for Exchange Students G. Weening
  3. Services for International Students J.P. Schäfer
  4. Student Services and Increased Competition J.E. Ogren
  5. Joining up Support Services J. Baldwin
  6. New Policies for Accommodation and Transport Muñoz Muñoz
 

7. Student Services in a Research-led Environment

 D. Owens
Reykjavik 1. Human Resources Policies E. Magnusdottir
2. Revised Resource Allocation Models M. Cleeson
3. Evaluation of the Italian University System G. Zotta Vitur
4. The Human Resource Control System P. Mastrodomenico
  5. The Role of a Head of Administration F. Savonitto
  6. Re-structuring the Administration A. Alfonso Sánchez
  7. Job Classification for Support Staff R. Hoogewijs
  8. Performance Management in Administration S. Cannon

1999

Aveiro 1. Ensuring Quality at the University

J. Lopes & 

J. Rafael
  2. Is the Physical Library Virtually Finished R. Bleijerveld
  3. Contract Management D. Ertmann
  4. The Effects of Greater Autonomy on Internal Structures K. Peters
  5. The Effects of Massification on Internal Structures J. Karczewski- Slowikowski

Barcelona

 1. A Federal Model A. Morillas
2. Academic and Administrative Restructuring P. Harvey
3. The Collegial Tradition and Change Management D. Mackie
4. Development of Management and Administration W. Kardux
5. Setting up a Corporate University M. van Boven
6. Adapting to Change M. Mano
Dublin 1. Energy Conservation T. Cooper
  2. Update Ecocampus Project L. Galan
  3. Management of Health and Safety B. de Keizer
  4. Campus Energy Saving Management I. Bender
  5. Energy Management A. Holmsgaard
  6. University Transport Policy J. Lauwerys
Ghent 1. Academic Functions and Competences J. Baldwin
  2. HRM as a Bridge between Administration and Academia D. Schut
  3. Organisation of Staff Support M.T. Sangineti
  4. Case Study: The University of Ghent

B. Hoogewijs,

A. de Leenheer &

W. Muschoot
Helsinki 1. Efficient Spending: the Outsourcing of Services R. Begg
2. Outsourcing Information Technologies  M. Kuula
3. Creative Investment in Innovation Management V. Ilmavirta
4. Inter-Institutional Cooperation for Foreign Relations A. Luikko
5. Structural Effects on Financial Systems L. Wilkin
6. Creative Spending - Institutional Challenges E. Kassanen

Oslo

 1. The MAC Initiative D. Mason 
2. Cooperative Administrative IT Systems  A. Laukholm
3. The Aalborg ICT Network P. Plenge
4. The Global Campus A. de Alfonso

1998

Amsterdam

 1. Strategic Management F. Solà i Busquets
  2. Closing and Creating Departments L. Casella
  3. Reorganising Administration K. Tavernier
  4. Reorganising the Student Registration Function J. Baldwin
  5. The EURO in Universities A. Turuban

London

1. Creating Alternative Sources of Revenues

M. Shattock
  2. Finance and Funding in the Entrepreneurial University M. van Buchem
  3. Student-based Funding  J. Fürstenbach
  4. The Private Finance Initiative A. Strang
  5. The EU Framework Five Research Programme A. Kourtessis
Madrid 1. The Ecocampus

L. Galan & 

J. Benayas
2. The European Ecocampus Collaboration J. Roturier
3. Environmental Management Systems E. Peris Mora
4. The University Greening Process I. Capdevila i Peña
5. The CRE Copernicus Programme H.P. Winkelmann

Stockholm

 1. Executive Information Systems P. Green
  2. Electronic Diary Systems T. Field
  3. IT at Pompeu Fabra University A. de Alfonso
  4. IT in Modern European Universities J. Furstenbach
  5. The Impact of IT on European HE B. Kirsebom
Venice 1. Reflections on Personnel Management F. Constanzi
  2. Organising Change by Bottom-up HRM Tools R. Vandenbussche
  3. How to Gear Staff towards Change R. Bleijerveld
  4. Total Quality Management R. Zorilla -Torras
  5. Changing the Status of Staff P. Meireles
  6. Comprehensive Staffing Strategies D. Mackie

Vienna

 1. Running a University F. Skacel
  2. Continuing Education E. Ahonen
  3. Setting up a Corporate University M. van Boven
  4. The Entrepreneurial University R. Begg

1997

Lisbon 1. Less Money, More Autonomy: The Portugese Example P. Meireles
  2. External Funding: Mechanisms and Institutional Strategies H. de Wit
  3. Fundraising: Myth or Reality? P. Magri
Paris 1. Strategic Planning of Resource Allocation A.M. Kumps
  2. Introduction of a Multi-Purpose Smartcard K. Woods
  3. The Student Virtual Mobility Project A. Riu
  4. How to Identify Areas for cuts W. van den Berg
  5. Cuts as a Catalyst for Change S. Neocosmos
Trier       1. Collaboration and Competition: The Scottish Example D. Mackie
  2. New Technology in the University Administration I. Bender & B. Puyal
  3. One New Institution among 5 in Stockholm J. Fürstenbach
  4. Shared Resources Bring Savings and Better Results R. Begg
Heraklion 1. Organising Industry-University Relations K. Tavernier
  2. The Management of Risks in Contracts and Commercial Activities R. Bleijerveld
  3. Fundraising: Myth or Reality? P. Magri

 

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