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Work Package 3:Implementation of the Action Plan in each target university

In WP3 the action plan is put in practice through the creation of the R-SOS Units and the training of the relevant staff both locally and through study visits in Europe.

WP3 Tasks:

T3.1 Physical creation of the R-SOS Unit (Logistic and Equipment)

T3.2 Training of the staff

T3.3 Study Visits in Europe

T3.4 Awareness Campaign

Milestone 2: R-SOS Units setup and ready for starting operations in each target University.

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Task 3.2 Training of the staff

For each unit the relevant staff are trained locally on how to deliver the foreseen services and

support.

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffSpecific local training

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffIT Training

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffSocial and psychological training

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffLife Skills Training

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffAdministration Training

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffDissemination Training

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffExternal Trainings

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffExternal Trainings: 7a English Language

«English for RESCUE Project» by British Council

• web based, virtual, blended learning program • specific focus on terminology related to «refugees, migrants, IDPs,

international cooperation» topics• Online placement test linked and aligned to the CEFR for each participant• Courses will be designed to raise proficiency by up to one CEFR level over the

course of 12 weeks semi-intensively. • Full time candidate progress will be based on 6 hours of active study per week.

• Blend of self-access learning with a focus on reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary & trainer-led speaking and listening opportunities

• Certificate of completion upon participation in min 75% of tasks & activities

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffExternal Trainings: 7a English Language

Timetable of Work

• Training is expected to consist of max. 21 candidates divided into max. 2 training groups according to their proficiency

• Timetable for semi-intensive study:

Placement test: A1/A2 Group

Trainer led input (3 hours/week)

Self-access learning (3 hours/week)

Endline assessment test

Placement test: B1/B2 Group

Trainer led input (1.5 hours/week)

Self-access learning (4.5 hours/week)

Endline assessment test

Proposed calender:November-December-January

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Task 3.2 Training of the staffExternal Trainings: 7b American University of

Beirut Training

Training Module 1: Role of ministries and regional legislationTraining Module 2: The A26 Backpack- a human rights tool (Managing student credentials, college counselling, career guidance, and peer to peer mentoring) Training Module 3: Strategic Planning for Integration of Refugee Students (Welcoming Refugees and Threatened Academics on Campus, Offering internship opportunities, etc.)Training Module 4: Communications Strategy: Internal and ExternalTraining Module 5: Developing an Effective Referral System Training Module 6: Understanding Academic Freedom and Related Higher Education Values

Proposed calender:-Northern Iraq: 18-19-20 October-Jordan: 22-23-24 October (waiting confirmation from Yarmouk)-Lebanon: 25-26-29 October (waiting confirmation from USEK and LIU)

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Task 3.3 Study Visits in Europe

The future staff of the Target Universities will visitthe EU Universities where similar units exist orservices are delivered for a direct observation andtraining.

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Organizing Unit Dates

Study Visit in Berlin TU Berlin 1-5 October

Study Visit in Italy UNIMED, Sapienza, Univ. of Rome

22-23 November

Study Visit in Barcelona

University of Barcelona

26-30 November

Study Visit in Istanbul

Istanbul Aydın University

10-14 December / 17-21 December

Task 3.3 Study Visits in EuropeCalendar

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Task 3.4 Awareness Campaign

• A communication and awareness campaign will be designed and activatedin order to let all the potential beneficiaries of the services (the refugees)know about the existence of the units.

• During the project lifetime, the R-SOS units will on one hand actuate anawareness campaign, articulated into a WEB –based strategy and a numberof public events, aiming at reaching the final beneficiaries, whereas on theother hand after the startup of the Units the students will benefit to newservices provided to them.

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Task 3.4 Awareness Campaign

• Under WP3, 3 separate awareness campaigns will be supported by Europeanpartners in N. Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon.

TU Berlin Campaign in LebanonIstanbul Aydın University Campaign in JordanUniversity of Barcelona Campaign in Northern Iraq

• UB, TU Berlin and IAU will send one expert to the relevant country for the awareness campaign, they are accompanied by one expert from UNIMED and one form AArU for a five day of working program.

• The awareness campaign elements and calendar will be developed during the2nd day of the 4th Partnership meeting.

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