To LR Ministry of Science and Education Department of Higher Education APPLICATION FOR REACCREDITATION OF STUDY PROGRAMME Higher Education Institution: Vidzeme University College (ViA) Legal address of the higher education institution, telephone, fax number: Cēsu 4, Valmiera, LV- 4200, Latvija 64207230, 64207229; e-mail: [email protected]Registration number of higher education institution: Nr. 2543001659 Study programme title: Professional master study programme “Governance and Communication in public, private and non-government sector” Study programme code number 46 345 Study duration and amount: Full time studies, day department: 80 KP – 2 years (4 semesters) – with a professional bachelor’s degree or equally recognised standard level of education in social and humanitarian sciences or relevant education fields and the fifth level professional qualification in a professional activity sphere corresponding to the study programme 100 KP – 2.5 years (5 semesters) – with a bachelor’s degree or equally recognised standard level of education in any field 1
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To LR Ministry of Science and Education Department of Higher Education
APPLICATION
FOR REACCREDITATION OF STUDY PROGRAMME
Higher Education Institution: Vidzeme University College (ViA)
Legal address of the higher education institution, telephone, fax number:
Cēsu 4, Valmiera, LV- 4200, Latvija64207230, 64207229; e-mail: [email protected]
Registration number of higher education institution:
Nr. 2543001659
Study programme title: Professional master study programme “Governance and Communication in public, private and non-government sector”
Study programme code number 46 345
Study duration and amount: Full time studies, day department: 80 KP – 2 years (4 semesters) – with a
professional bachelor’s degree or equally recognised standard level of education in social and humanitarian sciences or relevant education fields and the fifth level professional qualification in a professional activity sphere corresponding to the study programme
100 KP – 2.5 years (5 semesters) – with a bachelor’s degree or equally recognised standard level of education in any field or relevant education sphere plus minimum work experience of 2 years in a professional sphere corresponding to the study programme
Entry requirements Professional or academic bachelor’s degree or equally
recognised standard level of education: social or humanitarian sciences or relevant
education spheres plus fifth level professional level qualification in a professional activity corresponding to the study programme
any sector of science or equally recognised standard level of education in any field or relevant education sphere plus minimum work experience of two years in a sphere corresponding to the study programme
Granted degrees: Professional Master degree in Social science
Granted qualification: Public ManagerProfession code: 3439 34
Study programme implementation Vidzeme University College
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place Department of Political ScienceDepartment of Communication and Public Relations
Programme director Asoc.professor, Dr. sc.pol. Feliciana Rajevska
Name, surname, position of the executive, authorised by the educational institution to carry out issues connected with the accreditation
Vice Rector for Academic, asoc. professor Dr.oec. Agita Līviņa
VidzemeUniversity College Rector
V. Daukšte, Dr.hist.
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and non-government sector Master Study programme Director
F. Rajevska, Dr.sc.pol.
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VIDZEME UNIVERSITY COLLEGEDEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNICATION
IN PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NON-GOVERNMENT SECTOR .
CONTENTPage
I. PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME SELF-EVALUATION1. STUDY PROGRAMME GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 42. STUDY PROGRAMME ORGANISATION 53. ANNOTATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME 74. ASSESSMENT SYSTEM 95. STUDY PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION 106. PERSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME 137. THE STUDENTS 228. ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC STAFF 27
9. SOURCES OF FINANCING AND PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE 3310. EXTERNAL RELATIONS 3411. AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA 3612. AGREEMENT WITH BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL TURIBA 3713. STUDY PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT PLAN 38
II. APPENDICES 40INFORMATION ABOUT PERCENTAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF EMPLOYED IN THE STUDY PROGRAMME
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CV OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF 42
RECENT PUBLICATIONS OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF AND INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH PROJECTS
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STUDY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 127STUDY PROGRAMME DIPLOMA WITH DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENTS 181SUMMARY OF STUDY COURSES, THEIR CREDIT VALUE, PLAN OF DELIVERY AND THE RESPONSIBLE ACADEMIC STAFF
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ACADEMIC PERSONNEL TEACHING LOAD IN THE PROGRAMME 192
LIST OF OTHER AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION 193
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1. STUDY PROGRAMME GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1.1.Programme Goal:
Vidzeme University College professional master’s programme “Governance and
Communication in public, private and non-government sectors” goal is to train highly
qualified, theoretically and practically educated, competent, competitive specialists and
managers in public governance with broad interdisciplinary knowledge, ability to develop,
implement and evaluate public policies and provide effective communication related to
these policies.
Programme Objectives:
The main objectives of the study programme “Governance and communication in
public, private and non-government sectors” are:
1. to offer a broad, scientifically grounded and practically oriented professional
master’s education;
2. to promote further progression of the programme according to the social economic,
market and technology development;
3. to offer students well-rounded, thorough and analytical knowledge and
understanding of public governance processes; legal, political, economic and social
aspects in state administration order and communication;
4. to give students as governance officers a complex view and ability to perceive
interrelations of things, to analyse, plan and create policy;
5. to train extended skills and habits of students in the sphere of public governance, to
train broad profile communication managers by offering majoring in private, state
and non-governmental sectors;
6. to promote regular improvement of academic and professional skills of the
academic staff;
7. to launch cooperation with state, local governmental institutions, private sector,
mass media and non-governmental organisations;
8. to promote recruiting experienced field practitioners for implementation of the
programme, to provide attraction of academics from other Latvian and foreign
universities.
1. 3. Learning outcomes on completion of the study programme: The study programme “Governance and communication in public, private and non-
government sectors” provides knowledge in the following spheres: research, management
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systems, strategic organisation management, democracy theories, public administration,
communication instruments, global and international communication, intercultural
communication, administration economics and finance, public administration rights;
evaluation of policies and programmes, project management and innovation, public
finance, ethical and value aspects in management processes.
The master’s programme provides obtaining the following skills:
Skills in the field: understanding ongoing processes and development trends in society and
state administration; ability to synthesise and apply the necessary theoretical knowledge of
the sector in the changing socioeconomic conditions; ability to apply the acquired
theoretical knowledge in one’s professional activity, ability to coordinate the interests of
the state, international and non-governmental organisations with the community and an
individual’s interests, to use databases of the sector, analyse, systematise and integrate the
obtained information.
General skills and abilities: ability to apply modern information technologies in the
professional activity; to be competent in the existing decision making system in the state
administration and local governments, division of responsibility, to cooperate with mass
media, ability to independently, systematically and creatively broaden knowledge and
enhance skills in the professional sphere.
Specific skills in the profession: to understand processes in the society and take decisions
accordingly, ability to identify problems in the field and offer solutions relevant to the
professional activity sphere; ability to plan and organise one’s own and other people’s
work in the organisation; a skill to creatively apply information and its interpretation
depending on the audience; to analyse the impact of policy; ability to work in a team or
individually and act according to the legal and ethical norms.
The programme promotes enhancement of such attitudes as responsibility, initiative,
positive, yet at the same time critical attitude, integrity, precision and innovative approach.
2. STUDY PROGRAMME ORGANISATION
2. 1. Study programme organisation
The study programme corresponds to the goals of ViA, its fundamental directions and
strategy. The study process is organised according to ViA Charter, LR Higher Education
Law and other normative regulation rules that are in force in LR, and in compliance with
study regulation documents adopted by ViA Senate. Implementation of the study
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programme is organised in accordance with the Guidelines of the EU Educational Space
(e.g. mobility, international comparability, etc.)
The conceptual administration of the study programme is provided by ViA Academic
Vice-rector. Decisions regarding the contents of the study programme and its
implementation are taken by the general meeting of the department and are adopted by the
Senate. Practical administration and fulfilment of adopted decisions are ensured by the
programme director. To provide successful implementation of the study process, the
following ViA structural units are involved: the Academic Department, ViA Joint Library,
IT Services Department, Finance Department, Personnel Department, International Office.
Enrolment into the ViA Public Administration programme is organised according to ViA
Enrolment and Matriculation Regulations, adopted by ViA Senate. Enrolment for full time
studies takes place in August on the basis of applications and interviews.
Mastering of study courses provided by the programme takes place in lectures, seminars,
discussions, group work, during internships in state institutions and local government
institutions. Emphasis is put on students’ independent and research work: literature studies,
reports, individual and group presentations. One credit requires 100 pages of literature
(independent reading).
The ratio of seminars or group sessions for full time students in most of the courses is
60:40. Majority of lecturers apply the so-called interrupted lecture method (theme
exposition, followed by a discussion, then analysis with involvement of students). Video
projectors, OHP, the Internet are an inseparable part of lectures (majority of lecturers use
PP presentations). Lecture materials, scientific articles, and other related materials are
downloaded in the ViA e-medium space which is accessible to the PA students with a
username and password.
Communication between the academic staff and students usually takes place in the form of
electronic mail as every student has an individual e-mail address, via e- medium or in
individual consultations with the lecturer.
2.2. Internal quality mechanisms of the study programme The programme quality is evaluated on several levels:
– Strategic control is implemented by the ViA Senate, but the administrative and
record keeping control is managed by the Political Science department.
– When elaborating the annual self-evaluation report on the previous academic year,
the academic staff of the department assess the operation of the previous period and
discuss the necessary amendments and further development accordingly.
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– Regular meetings of all ViA department heads and programme directors are held.
– Internship evaluation of students is carried out by company or organisation
internship advisors.
The study programme and its amendments are discussed in Political Science department
meetings, and then they are evaluated by the Study and Science Committee of the Senate,
and finally approved by the Senate. The programme director is responsible for
implementation of the programme after its accreditation. Regular semester surveys are
carried out, their results are analysed in department meetings. Any proposals for a change
in the study programme may be made by lecturers, Senate Study and Science Commission
and by students. They should be approved by the Senate. In case the amendments are
essential, they should be approved by the Accreditation Commission of the Ministry of
Education and Science.
The head of the department and the programme director selectively visit lectures and
seminars, and reflect on the lectures together with the respective lecturer. The lecturers’
duty is to prepare detailed course descriptions which are handed out to each student at the
beginning of a course. On completion of each course students fill in questionnaires
evaluating the course. The senior staff assistant compiles the results for each individual
lecturer and sends them to the lecturers, programme director and the department head.
3. ANNOTATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME
The study programme consists of mandatory A-part courses of 36 credits, elective courses
of 18 credits; internship is worth 6 credits for those with qualification and 26 for those with
academic bachelor degree, and master’s paper – 20 credits.
Mandatory A part courses can be divided in two equal parts: those, that are mandatory to
both subprograms (18 credits) and those, that are mandatory to the one subprogram and
optional for another. The list of courses that are mandatory for both subprograms includes
such courses as Human Resources Management, Management Economics, Organization
Strategic Management, Research Methods, Ethic and Values in Management Processes.
Mandatory part of Governance sub-programme includes traditional for such kind of
programme courses: Public Law, Policy Analysis, Management Systems, Public Finances,
Theories of Democracy and Public Administration. Mandatory courses in Communication
management sub-programme are as following: Theories of Communication, Methods of
Communication, Strategic Management of Communication, Instruments of
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Communication, Global and International Communication. The list of optional B part
courses for both sub-programmes is wide enough. It includes such courses as Comparative
Public Policy, Policy and Programme Impact Evaluation, E-governance and Democracy,
Technology of Communication, Project Management and Innovation, Public Diplomacy,
Intercultural Communication, Public Administration Reform etc.
Elective B part courses give an insight into electronic government; modern communication
technologies; project management and innovation; policy and programme impact
evaluation; democratic administration reform, public diplomacy, intercultural
communication, etc.
Study programme part proportions 80 credits
Credits %Mandatory part in both modules 18 22,5Mandatory part majoring in governance module 18 22.5Mandatory part majoring in communication module 18 22.5Elective part (B) 18 22.5Internship 6 7.5%State examinations (Master’s thesis) 20 25%
80 100%
Study programme part proportions for 100 credits
Credits %Mandatory part in both modules 18 18%Mandatory part majoring in governance module 18 18%Mandatory part majoring in communication module 18 18%Elective part (B) 18 18%Internship 26 26%State examinations (Master’s thesis) 20 20%
100 100%
Master’s paper is the final assessment on completion of the master’s study programme, it
is student's independent and individual original research with a practical orientation which
proves the student’s ability to practically apply the theoretical knowledge accumulated
during studies and demonstrates the student’s practical skills in analysis of topical public
governance problems. The student should demonstrate ability to link the theoretical
knowledge to a real public governance problem by doing research and elaborating a
theoretically justified solution for it; by applying relevant research methods, collecting,
compiling, and systematising data, analysing and interpreting the obtained results, they
should be able to lay out the research results in an academically appropriate and literary
style, abiding to the code of research ethics, presenting the research and obtained
conclusions, to freely orient themselves in the elected theme and substantiate their views
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with well grounded arguments. The master’s paper is elaborated according to the student’s
interests, professional competence and experience. The chosen theme should be relevant to
the contents of the public governance study programme. Master’s papers themes cover a
wide and versatile problem spectrum.
4. ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
Results of the study work are graded and assessed:
- during the semester;
- by testing after full completion of a study course;
- after full completion of the whole study programme – writing and defending the
master’s thesis.
The aim of any test is to state at what level the student has acquired the theoretical
knowledge, and habits and skills for practical application of the theory in solving tasks in
professional activity.
Assessment of habits and skills in all study courses is in 10 grade system (LR MSE
regulations No. 208, 14.04.1998). An exam is passed (the master’s programme student is
awarded credits) if the assessment is from 4 (almost satisfactory) to 10 (with distinction).
The internship is assessed by pass-fail. Specific assessment criteria have been designed for
each course providing different forms and types of testing. At the end of each course the
student takes a written or oral examination.
The total assessment for a course is formed by a cumulative system providing a gradual
compilation of the final assessment consisting of several assignments in each course. The
assessment criteria are defined in a detailed course description that students receive in the
first session of every course.
During the semester students’ theoretical knowledge is graded and assessed according to
the results of their individual work: tests, reports, research, participation in discussions,
knowledge control tests. Every grading of knowledge and skills is a component of the total
assessment system and has a certain proportion in the total assessment. The forms of
grading during the semester have been designed to motivate students to work regularly and
systematically and by taking an exam to prove full completion of the course. In such
courses the student receives evaluation for the whole course. The assessment is given by
summing assessments of each separate stage and taking into consideration the specific
proportion of each test in the whole assessment system. A lecturer may choose to set the
examination after full completion of the course. The examination after full completion of a
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course is organised after acquiring a course in full amount. This may be both written and
oral.
State Examination consists of writing a master’s thesis and its public defence. Master’s
thesis is a mandatory final assessment of the programme, it is an individual research with
practical orientation demonstrating the student’s skill to apply the theoretical knowledge
and practical skills acquired during studies to solution and analysis of topical problems in
the field.
Defence of the master’s thesis is planned in accordance with LR regulations of the Cabinet
of Ministers No. 481 “Regulations of the second level professional higher education
national standard” and according to the Order of ViA State Examinations (qualification
paper, diploma paper, master’s thesis). The State Examination commission consists of 3
experts from public administration sector and 1 expert from business administration sector.
Master’s Thesis final assessment consists of: assessment of the commission - 50%,
assessment of the reviewer - 30 %, assessment of the advisor -20%.
5. STUDY PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
The master’s study programme is planned for full time students in a day department
(duration of studies 2 years) and require 80 credits for acquisition of the second level
higher professional education. The study programme is implemented in semesters. The
students should acquire 20 credits in a full time study semester. A credit is a statistical
indicator that corresponds to 40 academic hours. One credit equals to 10-12 contact hours,
at least 35 % of which should be lectures, at least 35% seminars and group work, and a
student’s independent work and consultations are equal to 20 - 24 academic hours. The
academic hour is 45 minutes long. Credits are given for each completed course or another
type of study, including internship (internship week corresponds to one credit, the
assessment should be at least four (almost satisfactory) on the scale of 1 (the lowest) to ten
(top mark). Lessons are held every week on Fridays and Saturdays.
The studies are regulated by the study programme and study plan, course programme and
study process schedule. A great emphasis is put on students’ independent and research
work.
Modern information technologies are widely used in the study process, like possibilities
offered by the intranet: punkts.lv – electronic study medium where all the necessary
materials for each study course are available: lecture presentations, discussion materials,
students’ presentations and home works; ViA document electronic depository, intranet
announcement board, e-mail.
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To receive one credit, the student should study 50-100 pages of scientific text. Each course
requires independent work and on completion of a course the student has to take a written
or an oral examination or submit a larger piece of work that demonstrates knowledge and
skills acquired during the course. To promote a dialogue with students, interactive study
methods are used, independent and research work evaluation and discussion with the
authors; consultations, a cumulative evaluation system, students' surveys of the courses. To
develop communicative skills and habits, seminars for master’s theses consulting are used
as well as internship defence reports. Individual communication between students and
lecturers outside lectures and seminars is possible in individual consultations and using e-
mail and skype communication.
Internship plays an important role in the programme implementation, it helps to prove the
acquired knowledge and skills in a real work environment and train new skills. Students
have internship worth 6 credits according to the Master’s Internship Regulations approved
by the general meeting of the Political Science department academic staff meeting. In
2006/2007 academic year the internship period was at the beginning of the fourth semester.
Internship places were LR Parliament and LR ministries:, Ministries for Defence, Foreign
Affairs, Interior, Legal Affairs, Finance, State Chancellery, Sigulda Parish Council,
Limbaži District Council, a family doctorate, a beer brewery company. In 2007/2008
academic year the internship was shifted from the fourth semester to the beginning of the
third semester. In some cases the internship places coincided with the students’ actual
workplaces, in most cases they did not: Ministries for Regional Development and Local
Government Affairs and for Education and Science, Valmiera Prison, Valmiera District
Police Station, Veterinary Service, Waste Management Organisation, Valmiera City
Council.
According to the students’ feedback, shifting of the internship from semester 4 to semester
3 has had a positive effect, it has stimulated a more thorough research of the empirical part
during the six weeks, to carry out interviews, study documents and statistical data, to better
understand the process under research and its political, economic, organisational and social
context. The internship is concluded by the students’ internship presentations.
Themes of master’s papers are closely linked to the analysis of public governance
processes in several government sectors: defence, internal affairs, children and family
affairs, health, environment protection and the respective ministries. Consolidation of civic
society, ethical aspects in communication between the state and society, personnel
management in state administration, political rhetoric in speeches of top state executives,
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Vidzeme planning region development and development cooperation policy – analysis of
all the mentioned themes develop an executive who is able to orient in modern complicated
and dynamic state governance processes.
A very positive aspect of the study programme is the good practice for a student to
formulate the problem range to be researched already in the first semester, to decide upon
the research theme, and then to particularise it in the process of mastering the study courses
and to consult with the programme director, the department head and all the involved
academic staff. The scientific adviser is appointed at the end of the first study year
considering the students’ wishes and the department’s human resources.
For example, assistant professor Laura Cunska-Āboma has several years experience in
Employment State Agency, Strategic Planning and Analysis department which allows her
to successfully combine theory with practice in the course Strategic Organisation
Management and be an advisor for the master’s programme student’s Edgars Rantiņš thesis
Valmiera Strategic Planning Improvement Implementation. Assistant professor Aiga
Balode’s experience in Data State in the capacity of a vice-director in strategic and general
issues is very relevant to her course Policy and Programme Impact Evaluation. She is
also an LU doctoral student and the scientific adviser for the master’s programme student
Agnese Karaseva’s thesis Evaluation of Administrative Territorial Reform Results and the
master’s programme student Kristīne Meistere’s thesis Introduction of Minority School
Education Reform. Assistant professor Dace Jansone in 2006-2007 participated in EU
structural funds research “Specific Problems of Labour Markets in Latvia and Its Regions”
as an institutional and political analysis work group leader, the project involved other
Latvian regional institutions of higher education: Latvia Agriculture University, Ventspils
University Colege, Daugavpils University, Riga Stradins University.
In 2007 D. Jansone as a researcher co-participated in the project Entrepreneurship
Environment Research and Analysis of Valmiera District. Logically, she is the adviser to
the master’s programme student Dace Demme for her thesis Prisoners Employment Policy
Implementation in Latvia.
In 2007/2008 the programme was expanded with a new communication module in
cooperation with ViA Communication and Public Relations department (Head – assistant
professor Vineta Silkāne). Therefore the essential changes in programme were submitted
for the approval to the Ministry of Science and Education.
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April 30, 2008 Accreditation committee has approved the essential amendments in the
master study programme. These amendments concern three aspects of programme. First of
all, the title of the programme: the key word “governance” remained, but instead of one
word "society” now there are four descriptive words: public, private and non-government
sector. The new title “Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-
government sector” has been accepted.
Second, in connection with the fact that the national state administration professional
standard of Public Manager was defined only in April 2007 (PS–0408), the committee
accepted proposal, that current graduates should be granted the more appropriate
qualification of “Public Manager” instead of the previously defined “Politologist”.
Thirdly, already existing study programme was complemented with a sub-programme in
which the main attention alongside the public governance aspect would be paid to training
top level communication executives. Experience of governance in LR has proven that
interrelationship between state institutions and development of partnership with civic
society structures are often doomed to failure due to lack of communication skills and
habits of the staff. In their turn, however, communication executives often do not have
sufficient understanding of contents fulfilment for public relations. The aim of these
changes was to compensate this gap, to meet the identified needs of the society, and to
increase the number of applicants to the programme.
After successfully completed studies in Master programme students are eligible to take up
doctoral studies in Latvia and abroad.
6. PERSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME
It has been for the previous two decades when governance concept has become a
prominent one in social sciences. The present use of the of the concept stands to take
different forms: it is substantively the same as already established perspectives in public
administration, the study of interjurisdictional relations and third party policy
implementation in public administration, the study of the influence or power of non-state
and nonjurisdictional public collectives. The government is an important actor of the
governance, but not the only one. Decision-making is becoming an increasingly intricate
process with plural centres. The bigger the problems to be tackled, the more real power is
diffused and the larger the number of persons who can exercise it. Governance is about
change, about reform, how politicians and bureaucrats adapt in orderly ways to changing
circumstances and values, networks, interorganizational and interjurisdictional
cooperation, public-private partnerships, etc.
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Fundamental human rights include the right to good governance. This is pointed out in the
EU Charter of Fundamental rights (2000). Management concept in Europe is mainly
associated with changes and reforms and with such elements as networks,
interorganisational cooperation, private and public partnership, institutional adaption and
interdependence. Latvian State Administrative Law and Administrative procedure (2002)
includes fair attitude both to private persons and society, data protection, fair procedure
implementation in a reasonable time, etc. State administration capacity consolidation as a
priority task is part of National Development Plan 2008-2013. In the document stating the
Latvian policy “Basic Conceptions of the State Administration Human Resources
Development” declares a goal – attraction of professional, competent, and motivated staff,
their development and keeping them in the state administration to provide legal,
responsible and efficient operation of the state administration in the interests of the society.
One of the directions of the action is named state administration employee’s professional
skills system’s perfection and cooperation with higher education institutions. The capacity
of state administration is directly dependent on qualified human resources. These needs are
partially satisfied by graduates from the State Administrative School (VAS). The objective
of VAS is not training specialists with a master’s degree while the aim of the master’s
degree programme at ViA is to offer the students a more complex perspective and to train
the ability of seeing interrelationship of things, planning and developing policy-making
process.
According to the standard, a “Public Manager” is employed in public sector institutions,
their structural units and services performing strategic planning, operational planning,
administration and development of normative documents. He/she provides qualitative
service of structural unit clients and participates in state administration and local
government work organisation. Duties include development of the sector policy, drafting
normative documents projects, coordinating implementation of the policy, organisation of
discussions and harmonisation of the normative document projects, and presenting the
branch policy documents to the community, providing competent explanations to mass
media, consulting with different interest groups who are stakeholders in policy
development. The profession standard enumerates the necessary skills for performing the
basic duties: to understand the processes going on in the society and to take decisions
according to the changes in the situation, to be competent in the existing decision making
system in the state administration and in local governments., division of responsibilities, to
liaise with mass media and be able to use the sector databases, analyse, systematise and
integrate the obtained information.
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Experience in LR administration has proved that interaction of power institutions,
development of partnerships with civic society structures very often fails due to weak
communication skills and habits. On the other hand, communication specialists often lack
sufficient understanding of the contents of public administration relations. Taking into
consideration these reasons, some essential amendments were made in the programme.
Therefore there is enough ground for a supposition that ViA Professional master’s
programme “Governance and communication in public, private and non-government
sectors” will attract potential students from Vidzeme region state administration
institutions who will be interested in improving their professional qualification.
In April 2007 the state administration professional standard was defined: Public Manager,
PS–0408; professional code number 3439 34. The necessary knowledge for performing
the public manager’s basic professional activities are divided into three groups in the
professional standard: perception, understanding and usage. Therefore we have grouped
our courses accordingly. Knowledge obtained in some courses may be included in two and
even the three groups.
Programm compliance with the profesion Standard of the Public Manager
Knowledge required on the percept level
Management systems; Modern Information Technologies; International Affairs and
Decision-Making; Intercultural Communication; Comparative Public Policy; Managerial
Economics; Theories of Democracy and Public Administration; International and Global
Communication; Comunication Theory
Knowledge required on the understanding level
Organization Strategic Management; Finance Management; Public Administration Law;
Human Resource Management; Comparative Public Policy; Project Management and
Innovation; Knowledge Governance; Electronic Governance and Democracy; Strategic
Management of Communication; Communication Tools; Public Administration Reforms;
Programme and Policy Evaluation
Knowledge required on the usage level
Organization Strategic Management; Managerial Economics; Ethics and Values in
Mangement Processes; Human Resource Managemen; Research Methods; Strategic
Management of Communication; Public Finances; Public Administration Law;
Communication Tools; Policy Analysis; Communication Tools
ViA Professional master’s study programme has been developed considering experience
of similar master’s study programmes in other European and US universities, master’s
study programmes in Latvian universities and meeting the challenges of the changing
media environment and taking into consideration the accreditation standards set by the
European Association for Public Administration Accreditation. The programme was
developed in 2003-2004 for the Political Science department of ViA (Head – assistant
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professor Dace Jansone) in active cooperation with LR State Chancery (director Gunta
Veismane, vice director Baiba Pētersone) and the UNDP Project, run by Agrita Kiopa,
consulting with the USA public policy and policy evaluation experts professor Raimonds
Rozenfelds and professor Julia Melker, who were in Latvia at that time as Fulbright
scholarship holders.
The programme provides a combination of courses that offers a broad and at the same time
thorough interpretation of social, political, economic and communication processes in an
integrated way, with an emphasis on development and perfection of critical and analytical
skills.
In 2006 the Institute for Research and Debate on Governance - IRG decided to thoroughly
research the programmes on an international level, using the internet
http://chaires.idheap.ch/mpsi/efap/. Their research of 20 programmes in five European
countries (Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Switzerland) has led to a conclusion that a
unified public administration and public affairs study model does not exist. The
programmes differ according to national traditions in their attachment to faculties: legal,
political science, economics and management. The programmes differ depending on the
requirements to potential students regarding their professional experience: some require a
few years experience in the chosen field (mid-career programmes), some programmes do
not require this. Duration of studies and internship periods also differ. Likewise, the
average age of students is different.
Public administration master’s study programmes are offered by the University of Latvia,
Faculty of Economics and Management. The main study spheres are: public
administration, management and economics. Mandatory A part is worth 48 credits –plus
master’s thesis (20 credits) and an elective part B (12 credits). The programme provides
mastering of research work methodology by doing independent research in the chosen state
administration or local government sphere, the results should be summarised in the
master’s thesis, the level of which corresponds to requirements of scientific publications.
The list of elective courses includes Administration and Ethics, Development of the Baltic
Region, State and Local Government Information Systems, European Integration Issues.
LU Social Sciences Faculty offers a programme European Public Governance which is a
sub-programme within the framework of the political science master’s programme. The
mandatory A part is worth 32 credits. The sub-programme offers courses in project
management; team building and development; public negotiations strategy and tactics;
personnel management; impact of European integration on national states administration;
ethics and corruption; public choice.
“Turība” Business School offers a master’s programme “Public Administration” whose
graduates receive a professional master’s degree and a qualification of “Enterprise and
Institution Manager”. The study programme is structured in three modules: Legal
Regulations of Public Administration, Public administration Organisation, Communication
in public administration. Elective courses in Part B are: Constitutional Rights, Labour
Rights and State Public Service, Public Institutions Accounting, Personnel Management.
The elective courses in Part C are: Theories of Economics, Quality Systems, Commercial
Rights, Marketing, Administration Information Systems, Human Rights in Public
Administration. Students have an internship and elaborate and defend master’s theses in
the conclusion.
Public Administration Master Study Programmes in Latvia and AbroadUniver-sity
Study programme
Study longe-vity or credits
Study Courses or Content of Study Programme
Univer-sity of Latvia, Econo-mics and Management faculty
Public Admini-stration
Academic study progra-mme
2 years
80 kp
The Main Study Areas: Public Administration, Managements, Economics;
Compulsory courses(48 kp): Macroeconomics, Research Methods and Organisations; Public Adminsitration; The Organisation of State and Local Govenrment; Social Economic Prognostication; Public Law; Foreign political Systems and Governments; Project Managements; World Economy and European Integration; The Development of the Baltic Region; Budget and Finances; Policy Analysis; Management Theory; Human Resourse Management; The Institutions of the European Union;; Optional courses (12kp): Managements and Ethics; Information Systems of the State and Local Governments; European Integration; Human Development; Master Thesis: 20 kp; Degree: Master in Social Science in Public Administration
Bizness
High
School
Turība
Turība
Public Admini -stration
Professio
nal programme
1.5 or 2 years;
80 kp
The study programme is structured in three modules: Legal Regulations of Public Administration, Public administration Organisation, Communication in public administration. Compulsory courses: Administrative Law and Process; Local Government Law; Public Administration in EU; Organization theory; Introduction in Statistics; Project Management; Public finances; Ethics in Public Administration; Public Relations in Public Administration; Client-oriented organization
Elective courses: Constitutional Law, Labour Laws and State Public Service, Public Institutions Accounting, Personnel Management, Theories of Economics, Quality Systems, Commercial Law, Marketing, Administration Information Systems, Human Rights in Public Administration. An internship. Master thesis. Graduates receive a professional master’s degree and a qualification of “Enterprise and Institution Manager”.
Stock-holm
Univer-sity
Public Policy and Organization
90 ECTS
There are four master study programmes with diploma in Public Administration. Entrance rules require applicable education: a) bachelor degree in political science with 90 ECTS; b) bachelor degree in political science or business administration with 90 ECTS; c) bachelor degree with 30 ECTS in political science or bachelor degree in public administration; Compulsory courses: 3 courses with 15 ECTS Public policy and Organizations; Public Policy and Policy Analysis; Public organizations and
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Leadership and 2 courses with 7.5 ECTS Institutional Perspectives of the Policy of Public Administration and Thematic course; Master Thesis – 15 ECTS
Aalborg
Universi-ty
Den-mark
Public Manage-ment
2 years Compulsory courses: Economics, Political science and Public Administration; Organization theories: public, private and voluntary organizations; Information and Accounting Systems; Non-Profit marketing; Personal management; Health Economy; Health Policy, Analysis and Evaluation; Quantitave Methods and Statistics; Evaluation; Policy Analysis; Theory of Decision-Making and Negotiations, Strategic management; Public Law; Innovation; Advanced Revision; Organizational Changes
Copenhāgenas BusinessHigh School
Public Administration
2 years Compulsory courses: Economics, Political science, Organizations, Strategy and Changes; Human Resourse Management; Democracy, Ethics and Justice; Culture Analysis and Changes management; Negotiation Technic, Rhetorics, Dissemination and Communication; Economic and Financial Management; Welfare State and Labour Market; Organizational Theory and Management; Activity Learning; Strategic Management and Business Development; Management and Personal Development; Inovation and Control Systems;
In Sweden public administration programmes are considered part of political science or
one of its sub-disciplines. The basic courses are in political science and economics.
Stockholm University offers four master’s programmes awarding a diploma in public
administration. In Sweden they offer qualification courses on a master’s level for
executives in management positions in the civil service, already having a bachelor’s degree
in public administration. Some universities offer master’s programmes for civil servants
and municipal institutions employees. Terms of enrolment require a bachelor’s degree and
a minimum of two years middle management experience in public administration. They are
implemented as part time programmes.
Danish education system offers three years of bachelor’s level studies and 1.5-2 years of
master’s level studies. Master’s programmes are mainly oriented to public sector
employees and their needs in political, administrative and operational management and
offer knowledge in organisation theory, political science, economics and strategy, change
management so that their graduates may become agents of change. The student bachelor’s
level education profiles are versatile: architects, engineers, judges, biologists, economists,
sociologists, librarians, teachers, social workers, military officers, medical nurses, civil
servants. Professional management experience is compulsory. The programmes are
provided by political science departments in several universities and business schools.
ViA master’s study programme lecturers have an extensive cooperation experience with
LU Faculty of Economics and Management and with Faculty of Social Sciences respective
programmes. Associate professor F. Rajevska has delivered courses in Political Analysis
and Political Process, supervised several master’s theses. She also has cooperation contacts
with public administration lecturers, liaising in common cooperation projects earlier.
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Assistant professor Aiga Balode was an assistant to Aalborg University professor Erik
Albek when he delivered the course Policy and Programme Impact Evaluation in LU, the
course which is now delivered by Aiga Balode to the master’s students at ViA.
The sub-programme in Communication Management has been developed on the basis
of the analysis of academic study programmes offered by higher education institutions in
Latvia and in Scandinavia, the Baltics and the Netherlands. It has been elaborated in
collaboration with the leading Latvian experts in communication and public relations
sphere. During the development process of the programme the authors analysed the
demands of the labour market and the related academic and professional study programmes
of Latvia’s higher education institutions, as well as publications in academic editions of the
branch and research in the development of the branch.
For the comparative analysis with related European Union study programmes several study
programmes have been chosen, they are offered by universities in the Scandinavian
countries, in the Baltic States and in the Netherlands (see Table). Exploring the European
universities master’s programmes in communication (the analysis did not include media
and mass communication study programmes), one can see that most frequently offered
programmes are: Communication or Communication Science, Corporate Communication
and Communication Management. The most frequently offered study courses in
professionally oriented programmes of Corporate Communication and Communication
Management are Communication Management, Communication Strategy, Communication
Communication, Research Methods, International Communication or Global
Communication, or Intercultural Communication. The mandatory courses in the
universities selected for the comparison differ slightly by their title and by the contents. EU
university mandatory course combinations and programmes are oriented towards
communication management and corporate communication studies. The total duration of
studies (two years) and credits (120 ECTS), as well as the number of courses are equal.
Master’s level studies in communication sphere are offered in the University of Latvia,
Riga Stradina University and Turiba School of Business Administration. In the University
of Latvia it is an academic master’s study programme in Communication Science, in Riga
Stradina University – an academic master’s study programme Communication while in the
Turiba School of Business Administration. – a professional master’s study programme
Public Relations. It should be noted that the academic programmes put an emphasis on
different theoretical courses.
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The studies in sub-programme Communication Management of professional master
programme of Vidzeme University College focus on issues of communication and strategic
management of an organisation. An important role is played by application of knowledge
in economics, public administration, ethics, etc.; it enhances the students’ better
understanding of the functional mechanisms of an individual, a group and the society, their
interrelationship and integration. Special attention is paid to issues of research
methodology; they are implemented in the courses Research Methods and Communication
Research Methods, and in elaborating the master’s theses.
Master’s programmes in Communication Management
Univer
sity
Study
prog
ramme
Duration
of study
or credits
Study courses or study contents
Tartu
Univer
sity
Commu
nication
Manage
ment
120 ECTS The goal of the programme is to educate specialists having knowledge and skills, necessary for strategic or integrated management of communication in an organisation or enterprise.Programme structure: 60 ECTS general and specialised study courses, 24-39 ECTS elective study courses, 6 ECTS free elective courses, 15 ECTS master’s examination or 30 ECTS master’s paper. Mandatory study courses: Fundamentals of social sciences methodology (3 ECTS), Communication strategy (6 ECTS), Communication theory (9 ECTS), Interviewing and self-expression (6 ECTS), Project practice (9 ECTS), Modern society theories (9ECTS)Mandatory elective courses:1. Research methods (6 ECTS): Contents analysis (3 ECTS), Quantitative data analysis (3 ECTS), Anthropological and ethnographic methods (3 ECTS), Discourse analysis (6 ECTS), Focus groups (3ECTS), Observation (3ECTS), Quantitative data analysis (6 ECTS), Qualitative data analysis technology and computer software (3 ECTS). 2. Communication management specialised courses (6 ECTS): Public relations in business enterprises (6 ECTS), Public relations in public sphere (6 ECTS), Public relations in non-governmental sector (6 ECTS)Free elective courses:Contents analysis (3 ECTS), Quantitative data analysis (3 ECTS), Anthropological and ethnographic methods (3 ECTS), Consumer culture (6 ECTS), Creative writing (3 ECTS), Critical analysis of public communication (6 ECTS), Discourse analysis (6 ECTS), E-marketing (3ECTS), Focus groups (3ECTS), Image making (3ECTS), International public relations (3ECTS), Knowledge management (6 ECTS), Media impact and effectiveness (4,5 ECTS), Media semiotics (6 ECTS), Observation (3 ECTS), Pedagogical training in a higher education institution I, II (3 ECTS), Project management (3 ECTS), Public relations in business enterprises (6 ECTS), Public relations in public sphere (6 ECTS), Public relations in volunteer sphere (6 ECTS), Quantitative data analysis (6 ECTS), Qualitative data analysis technology and computer software (3 ECTS), Basic of social marketing and communication (3 ECTS)
Aarhus
Univer
Sity
Business
School
Corpo
rate
commu
nication
To offer theoretical and practical knowledge in corporate communication and related skills. The programme is focused on strategic management of communication process in private and public organisations and institutions. Study contents: knowledge on essential concepts, modules and theories of corporate communication and practical skills in corporate communication strategic management. Study courses: Corporate communication I un II, Organisation strategic management, Relations with stockholders, Integrated marketing communication, Global communication, and elective
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courses, e.g., Corporate social responsibility, Scientific philosophy, etc..Helsinki
School of
Econo
mics
Internati
onal
Busi
ness
commu
nication
120 ECTS The study programme is oriented to the strategic role of communication in global operation of multinational corporations. It is based on modern business communication theories, is practically oriented so that to combine knowledge and skills in such corporate communication spheres as corporate communication management, corporate social responsibility, enterprise operation and relations with investors, crisis management and intercultural management (12 ECTS) basic courses: Social psychology of leadership, Introduction to project management, Argumentation in research (18 ECTS) Corporate communication management, Intercultural issues in management communication(36 ECTS) Business communication research, Master’s theses, Master’s theses seminars. (30 ECTS) elective courses: Communication in project management, Communication and social responsibility, Crisis communication, Organisation communication, International management of human resources, International marketing, etc.(24 ECTS) free elective courses
Rotter-dam Erasmus University
Corpora
te
commu
nication
Study courses: Basics of corporate communication, Latest trends in corporate communication research. Elective courses: Strategic management, Organisation identity, Staff communication, Marketing communication, Corporate brand management, relationship with investors, Media impact on reputation. International exchange; Master’s paper
Stock
holm Uni
versity
Business
School
Market
ing,
manage
ment
and
society
120 ECTS Master’s programme is focused on most significant theoretical ideas of social sciences applicable to management sciences and marketing. The goal is to integrate theoretical perspectives and develop critical understanding of the role and influence of management and marketing on the society; to develop theoretical thinking in accordance with core concepts of social sciences; to develop skills of critical analysis of trends and phenomena related to modern marketing and management; to train students for research and analytical study in the field. Study courses:Marketing and management concepts and ideas (7.5 ECTS), Market, organisations, networks (7.5 ECTS), Management sociology (7.5 ECTS), Communication strategies (7.5 ECTS), Consumer culture theories (7.5 ECTS), Strategic management (7.5 ECTS), Corporate social responsibility (7.5 ECTS), Design as a strategic resource (7.5 ECTS), Brands: cultural perspective (7.5 ECTS), Global market and marketing (7.5 ECTS), Organisation change management (7.5 ECTS), Research methodology (7.5 ECTS), Creativity (7.5 ECTS), Master’s paper
Univer
sity of
Latvia
Commu
nication
science
120 ECTS Academic master’s study programme mandatory courses:Communication theories in the context of social sciences (6 ECTS); Mass communication theories (3 ECTS); Communication sociology (6 ECTS); Influential communication theories (6 ECTS); Communication and culture (6ECTS) Quantitative methods in communication research (3 ECTS)Communication research qualitative methods (3 ECTS)Master’s paper (30 ECTS)
Riga
Stradina
Univer
sity
Commu
nication
120 ECTS The goal of the academic master’s programme “Communication” is to train students for independent scientific activity by providing acquisition of communication theories and research methods and skills and by advising and consulting master’s thesis elaboration Mandatory study courses: Theoretical models of communication (6 ECTS); Social, political and cultural processes of global communication (6 ECTS); Public relations management models (6 ECTS); Communication situation analysis (6 ECTS); Modern mass communication theories (6 ECTS); Social theories (6 ECTS); Ethics in communication and public relations: concepts and topical problems (3ECTS); Communication psychology and pedagogy (ECTS). Elective study courses (B): Research in social sciences: Qualitative and quantitative methods; Psycholinguistics; Public relations in integrated marketing communication system: campaign management, political campaigns and marketing; Social anthropology; Mass communication and culture sociology; Information society: values and processes; Media economics; Communication, politics and EU,
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International relations and intercultural communication; Journalism: modern processes and problems; Advertising in mass communication processes; Brand management: theory and practice; Media management; History of Latvian culture and communication; Master’s paper
„Turība”BusinessHigh School
Public
rela-
tions
120 ECTS Study courses: Communication science and management, Strategic management and forecasting, Journalism technologies, Public relations theory and practice, Quality systems and management, Mass and political psychology, Ethics and responsibility in public relations, Organisation and process of research work, Conflictology, Lobbying technologies, Strategic communication, International relations, European integration, Rhetoric
ViA Master’s programme has been developed taking into consideration the experience of
similar programmes both in the European countries and the USA, and master’s
programmes in Latvia with an aim of meeting the challenges of the changing environment.
The programme comparison proves relevance of the ViA programme to the requirements
of the modern world, especially the EU and its standards; it also demonstrates its
adaptability to the needs of Latvia’s system of higher education. Without neglecting
sufficiently wide study of theoretical knowledge, an emphasis is put on applied aspects of
this knowledge and on skills and habits of practical application of the knowledge. This
approach is determined by the mission of Vidzeme University College – to foster
development of the Vidzeme Region with the help of training highly qualified
professionals for the region.
7. THE STUDENTS
In the academic year of 2006/2007 there were 22 students in the Public Administration
programme: 12 students in the second year and ten students in the first year. The number
of enrolled students for full time studies in the first year in 2006 was ten. In 2006/2007
three students dropped out from the first year. 14 students or 68% were female, 8 students
or 32% were male. Successful students in full time studies were enrolled into budget places
after the first semester. The total number of budget places was 18. Only the students
having successfully completed 100% of the courses were eligible for the budget places. In
2007 the programme was joined by four new students and one master’s student from an
academic leave in the previous year. Currently there are 12 master’s students in the study
programme: three male and nine female students. 7 present second year students have
already passed through all academic commitments and they are supposed to present their
master thesis in this spring semester. Another 4 persons from previous year have renewed
their status in Master programme for defending their Master thesis.
The Graduates. The first graduates received their diplomas in 2006. In June 2007 seven
more graduates were awarded master’s diplomas in social sciences. In total 19 persons
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have already received their master degree till May 2008. The department keeps informal
contacts with the graduates; several of them work for state structures, some for local
governments. For example, a graduate from year 2006, Signe Megne, who acted as an
assistant in Brussels to Vaira Paegle, chairperson of the Saeima European Affairs
Commission, delivered lecture course to ViA bachelor programme students on decision
making processes in the European Union and used case studies from her experience.
Graduates’ Survey
In 2006 and 2007 the programme was graduated by 19 students. In the spring of 2008 we
carried out a survey and received 13 responses, which comprises 68.4% of all graduates.
The alumnae were asked to evaluate the master’s study programme in general, within the
scores of 1 to 5. The average evaluation reached 4.08, and 25% of them evaluated the
programme as very good, 62.5% - as good and 12.5% - as average. Skills and habits
gained during the studies were evaluated with 4.08. Out of these 37.5% - as very good,
50.0% - good and 12.5% - as average. 87.5% of graduates believe that studies at the
university prepared them for the labour market and the competition on it. Qualification and
expertise of the academic staff are highly evaluated: 87.5% consider them as being good.
Some commentaries: “The master’s degree obtained at Vidzeme University College is
valued very highly by employers”; “the obtained knowledge and skills help to be more self
confident and successfully solve complicated problems”; “the obtained knowledge allows
to compete for a wider spectrum of job offers”; “the studies enhanced my knowledge and
skills spectrum”; “master’s studies of this type offer a possibility to obtain essential
knowledge in several sectors”.
The graduates were asked to evaluate if studies helped to train different skills and habits.
From the answers we may conclude that the investment into research skills development is
most highly appreciated - 87.5%, critical reading: text processing, information compiling,
structuring - 69%, professional writing and skills of debating, argumentation, persuading -
62%. Relatively lower assessment was given for the development of the student’s potential
in critical thinking (46%) and creative thinking (8%)..
Graduates mention such aspects as the interdisciplinary contents of the programme,
responsive academic staff, possibility of easy and straight contact with lecturers, document
exchange in the intranet punkts.va.lv, modernity, interesting courses, the programme’s
relevance to work in state administration, additional possibilities to explore theoretical
basis for one’s practical work, etc.
More critical remarks were about planning of work, especially during the first two years of
the programme, and about organisation of internships. Evaluation of internships is quite
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controversial: 62.5% evaluate it as good, 12.5% as average, 25% as bad. It is not accidental
that for improvement of the study programme graduates recommend to link internships to
the future qualification. We should note here that these were the first years of organising
internships. In the academic year of 2007/2008 the internship was rescheduled from the
fourth to the third semester, right in the middle of the study period, and this experience has
received a positive evaluation from the students.
The graduates have also come up with up with the following proposal: “More attention
should be paid to communication and mass media. Modern public governance without a
possibility of successful communication with the society is ineffective”. We should note
that in this aspect the views of the graduates, the programme’s academic staff, the lecturers
of ViA political science and communication and public relations departments coincide,
therefore the programme was enhanced with a communication module.
Employers’ Surveys
Master’s programme students’ annual internships are a stable form of cooperation with
employers. They may be organised in the student’s permanent place of work, or in other
countries, in private and local government sector institutions that correspond to the
student’s chosen theme for the master’s thesis.
Describing the employers’ evaluation of the students’ performance, their personal qualities
and practical importance of their themes we do it on the basis of internship reports and
documentation, trying to span a maximum number of the largest and most versatile
institutions.
Thus, Līvija Liepiņa, the Director of Out-Of-Family-Care Department of the LR Ministry
for Children and Family Affairs, gave a reference for master’s student Laura Kornete who
was appointed the department head in 2006, and demonstrated good knowledge and
understanding of the adoption process in Latvia.
Andris Eglājs, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment, assesses
master’s student Kristīne Barševska in the following way: “She provided efficient
communication within the European Commission Climate Change campaign in Latvia,
contributed to planning of the Communication Department and executed the everyday
operational work of the department. All the duties were fulfilled timely and
professionally”.
Zane Ivanova, Bilateral Aid Coordination Section Head of the Development Cooperation
Policy Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highly appreciated master’s student
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Karina Kovale’s ability to integrate into the work team and fulfil her duties timely, with a
sense of responsibility, initiative and interest in the communication process in the sphere of
development cooperation policy.
Aigars Smiltnieks, the Head of the Information and Public Relations Department of the
Office of the Ombudsman of LR, evaluating the internship of master’s student Artūrs
Cukurs, notes his real practical investment in the institutional operation by preparing the
basic information for the booklet on the Office of the Ombudsman and for the
Ombudsman’s Office homepage.
Vilis Bauska, Chairman of Operation Planning Department, NAF Joint Headquarters,
stated that it was thanks to master’s student Māris Tūtiņš’ initiative that the document
“Development , financing and supervision of interpersonal agreement on a civil aid project
in Afghanistan” was elaborated and concluded between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
the Ministry of Defence, Latvia. He was involved in the project starting from concept
formulating, throughout the coordination process between the ministries and the
elaboration of the project implementation mechanisms.
Gatis Švika, the Head of the International Affairs Bureau of the Central Administrative
Department of the State Police, points out master’s student A. Rinkevics’ initiative in
problem solving and ability to come up with constructive proposals.
Agnese Pabērza, adviser of Local Government Development Department of the Ministry
for Regional Development and Local Government, (MRDLG), Latvia, in her evaluation of
master’s student Agnese Karaseva states that the trainee analysed different planning
documentation and local government merging projects. In close cooperation with the
Territorial Development Department of MRDLG the criteria for the initial county
modelling were drafted.
Viesturs Silenieks, Adviser to the Saeima the Latvian Parliament’s Speaker on political
issues, characterises Laura Konstante’s work as a good opportunity both for the trainee to
broaden her mental outlook and apply the theoretical knowledge in real life, and for the
adviser to have a possibility of listening to other views and hear an evaluation of one’s
activity.
Uģis Mitrevics, Sigulda County Council Executive Director, highly appreciates master’s
student Diana Kondratenko’s input in the development of communication strategy of the
local government, qualitative survey of residents and local government employees, an
empirical data analysis, using and respecting the existing instruments, resources and
limitations of the local government.
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Aigars Lavrinovičs, President of Latvian Nurses Union, (LNU), evaluates the performance
of Sanita Mālkalne during her internship in the Latvian Nurses Union department at
Valmiera Regional Hospital and concludes that the task of managing and coordinating the
LNU department at Valmiera Regional Hospital, informing trade union members on
normative acts regarding the legal employment relations, drafting proposals for concluding
the collective agreement was successfully completed.
Sigita Pušpure, consultant of Political Coordination Department of the State Chancery, LR,
states that master’s student Solvita Strode completed compiling empirical material for the
remuneration system in the state sector in Latvia, carried out interviews with experts and
drafted a questionnaire in close cooperation with the State Chancery.
All the above mentioned examples prove the practical orientation of the master’s study
programme and high assessment of employees.
Students’ Surveys and Their Analysis
Students contribute to the development and improvement of the study process by
participating in questionnaires about the study courses, the following positions are
evaluated: study process organisation, general difficulty level of the course, course
requirements and delivery, explanations, balance of theories and examples, a possibility to
receive lecturers’ answers to questions, feedback for works, dialogues and discussions
during the course,, lecturer’s ability to tolerate different opinions and students involvement
in the course. The academic staff consider these questionnaires an important assessment of
their work. In 2006/2007 study year and in the first semester of 2007/2008 a survey was
carried out in all courses and the academic staff was informed about the feedback. The
feedback from the returned questionnaires may be assessed as good and average. Students
assess the study courses in the scale from 5 (very good) to 1 (very bad). So, for example,
the Strategic Management course received an evaluation of 4.22 and was assessed as „very
valuable for those who work on development planning or have a managerial post in the
workplace, it offered many good practical examples for a better understanding of the
theory, the lecture materials were timely place in the e-punkts, cooperation with the lecturer
was very convenient for students”. The course Public Finance (assessment 4.30) was
highly evaluated for its realistic approach and the lecturer’s ability to combine the
theoretical and practical parts, explanation of Latvia’s situation, especially in the fiscal
policy field. Among others there were the following comments: ”Public finances are
closely connected with work in state administration, consequently, such a practical course
is just what is necessary for would-be public administration specialist|s”; “liked the
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lecturer’s concerned attitude when explaining the course material”; “good course
organisation and course literature”; “it is nice to have the questionnaire form on the
internet”. The average assessment of the courses in PA is about 4 (good) within the scale
from 3.7 to 5.0. It may be explained by the fact that lectures are delivered by qualified
specialists, courses include topical and fascinating themes for the students. The majority of
the students consider that the goals of the courses have been reached. Course delivery level
is relevant to the study programme. The students’ participation in perfection of the study
process is mainly organised in the form of proposals. Discussions and surveys offer the
students a possibility to come up with proposals for the study process improvement.
8. ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC STAFF
Taking into consideration the interdisciplinary character of the study programme, the
academic staff is represented not only by the political science and communication
department, but also by other departments of ViA and external highly qualified experts.
The list includes 21 persons, 14 of them working at ViA on a permanent basis and seven
freelance teachers. Seven academic staff members (or 50% of those working on a
permanent basis) have a doctoral degree in different profiles (politics, economics,
pedagogy, history). The full list of staff includes one professor, 4 associate professors, 11
assistant professors and 5 lecturers. 6 lecturers are doctoral students. 13 lecturers have a
master’s degree in several fields: political science, public administration, sociology, law,
European social policy, psychology, enterprise and institution management, personal
management. Several lecturers have two master’s diplomas. Such a combination
corresponds very well to the interdisciplinary character of the programme. Majority of
them have extensive experience in the respective field and students highly appreciate a
possibility to acquire professional skills and competencies under the guidance of specialists
in the field. For example, assistant professor Inga Latkovska has been a state chairperson in
the Latvian Public Relations Professionals Association for three years, and since 2007 she
has been Association’s vice chairperson in the status of a Project Manager. Laura Cunska-
Āboma has several years experience in the Strategic Planning and Analysis Department of
the State Employment Agency that helps her to successfully combine theory and practice
within the course of Organisation Strategic Management. Aiga Balode works in the State
Data Inspection Bureau as an information exchange management and administrative
process division manager, and since 2006 she has acted as a vice-director in strategic and
general issues, and this has been very relevant for her course “Policy and Programme
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Evaluation”. Ieva Riekstiņa has an extensive experience as a personnel department
manager and consultant for the major Latvian IT enterprises and firms specialising in
recruitment. Iveta Kažoka’s work experience as a senior expert in the Ministry of Justice
and currently a researcher in the public policy centre Providus has served as a good basis
for her course “Public Administration Law”. Experience in project implementation and
involvement in public and non-governmental organisation activities is a proof of high
qualification of many members of the faculty.
All the academic staff members have an extensive experience in project management,
consulting and appraisal. Some staff members have an exceptionally broad experience.
Thus, assistant professor Sandra Brigsa in 2007 acted as an expert for Corporate & Public
Management Consulting Group (CPM) in the project „Expedience Evaluation of Sport
Objects Placement”(Riga), evaluating mechanisms of sport complex financing and
maintaining and elaborating criteria for optimal placement of sport complexes, as well as
developing proposals for restructuring the State Investment Programme. Latvia’s Finance
and Welfare Ministries, and the State Chancellery actively involved our expert Sandra
Brigsa in issues of finance and policy evaluation, in EU Structural Funds projects
implementation, namely, in evaluation of EU Structural Funds technical assistance
system(Ministry of Finance, 2007); „Labour Market Research” with a task – Elaboration of
alternative policy evaluation guidelines (Ministry of Welfare, 2006-2007); Strengthening
of management capacity in policy making and coordination (State Chancery – Twinning
Project with Rumanian government, 2006). The objective of the project was organisation
of training seminars on the role of policy impact evaluation in the decision making process,
and application of positive indicators in policy making, elaboration of policy documents
aimed at introduction of result focused state administration and policy impact evaluation,
drafting of a manual for policy makers on policy impact and its assessment methods. Not
surprisingly, this lecturer received the highest possible evaluation from the students (5.00)
for her course Management Economics in the autumn semester 2007/2008.
Lecturer Juris Jerums has versatile experience in consulting and evaluating different level
projects, including projects for the Vidzeme region, drafting several Project applications
for private clients, presentations on innovation processes and business incubation LIAA
organised seminars. Business incubators were held to inform about the state support
programme Business Incubators in the regions. He is participating in a project for
development of a small Latvian town Mazsalaca, it is a programme administered by the
Society Integration Fund (SIF), and the lecturer is involved in preparing the project
application to the European Commission TEN-T(Trans-Europe Transport Network)
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programme. (Riga City Council Research and Development Department Northern
Transport Corridor Bureau).
Assistant professor Maira Leščevica acted as a consultant in 2007 for Latvia’s SWAT
analysis development and in elaboration of the National Development Plan for the Ministry
for Regional Development and Local Governments (RAPLM) Project. Associated
professor Vija Daukšte is a member of an expert group for LR RAPLM National
Development Plan 2007–2013, project Educated and Creative Person. In 2004-2006 V.
Daukšte acted as a consultant in Leonardo da Vinci project Competence Network for
Introduction of Modern ICTE Technologies in Vocational Learning in Social Systems
Simulation and Research.
The strength of the involved academic staff is their scientific degrees obtained in modern
foreign universities and extensive participation in research projects, including multilateral
projects. Master’s degree in the USA was obtained by the lecturers Visvaldis Valtenbergs,
Baiba Pētersone and assistant professor Agrita Kiopa; assistant professor Laura Cunska-
Āboma received her master’s degree in Britain, in London School of Economics and
Political Science. Dace Jansone was Fulbright scholarship holder for one year in USA.
Doctoral studies in the USA are in progress by Agrita Kiopa and Baiba Pētersone. Several
teachers (A.Balode, D. Jansone, A. Kiopa and F. Rajevska) have a successful team
teaching experience with foreign guest lecturers acquired during their activities in
Eurofaculty. Rector V. Daukšte is experienced in lecturing in Austrian universities.
Professor A. Pabriks’ strength is using his experience in the post of the Latvian minister for
foreign affairs (2005-2007) and the present PM status.
Research work is carried out by many lecturers involved in the master’s programme. Their
participation in projects is given in the appendix (See List).
The programme lecturers regularly present reports in international conferences. Associate
professor S. Cakula gave presentations on e-learning in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Professor A.
Pabriks made a presentation in the conference “Impact of Migration on the European
Political Thought and Decision Taking Process”. Associate professor F. Rajevska gave a
presentation in Minster University within the workshop “Pension System Reform in the
Baltic States” of the Congress of German Political Science Association in September,
2006. In her report she analysed the pension system’s reform in Latvia. B. Pētersone has
participated in International Communication Association conferences in Germany, the US
and Canada on topics of communication development for promotion of social change in
2006 - 2008. In May 2008 B. Pētersone presented her thesis "The development of
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communication management in Latvia after the Third Awakening: Public relations as an
instrument for political, economic and social change”. In March B. Pētersone with co-
authors participated with a report in the conference of Public Relations Institute conference
in Miami , US, “Managing from the middle: The role of mid-level gatekeepers in
mobilising grassroots activism and encouraging facilitative relationship.
V.Valtenbergs participated in an international conference in LU (Riga, 2006 „Indefinite
Transformations: The New Internal and External Challenges” work groups with two
reports “Information and Participation Possibilities in the Internet Portals of Political
Parties” and “Development Education Capacity in Latvia. How to Enhance Our
Sensitiveness”.
Associate professor Agita Līviņa gave presentations in several conferences in 2007: 1)in
Paris – The 47th European Regional Sciences Association congress Local Governance
and Sustainable Development with a report Environmentally protected areas
administration impact on tourism supply. The abstract is published in
Cooperation has been established with the Public Policy department of Tartu University,
Tallinn Pedagogical University and Oslo University College, Faculty of Social Sciences. In
February 2008 in the framework of Erasmus programme F. Rajevska went to Oslo
University College for an experience exchange visit and delivered a lecture on comparative
approach to research of social policy in the Baltic States, the lecture was for an
international master’s study programme students, she also had a meeting with master’s
study programme directors of Public Management un International Welfare and Health
Policy, explored their programme structure and work organisation, and had a meeting with
the Dean of the Social Sciences Faculty. During this visit F. Rajevska also participated in a
round table discussion on challenges and political capacity of solving problems in energy
and social sphere; this discussion was organised by Embassy of Latvia in Norway in
cooperation with Oslo University College and the Baltic Sea States Council. Within the
framework of Erasmus programme Oslo University College associate professor Harald
Koht will visit Vidzeme University College and deliver lectures to bachelor and master’s
level students in autumn 2008 as part of a course of assistant professor Dace Jansone.
Associate professor Vija Daukšte has delivered lectures on modern Baltic history in the
University of Wien and Klagenfurt in 2007. Lecturer Visvaldis Valtenbergs has good
contacts with Jivaskula University (Finland).
Agreements with two institutions of higher education have been signed on possibilities to
continue education in the case of terminating the ViA professional Master’s study
programme “Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-Government
Sector”:
Agreement on possibility to continue studies at University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics
and Management, Public Administration master’s study programme.
Agreement with Business High School Turiba, professional master programme in Public
Administration and Public Relations.
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AGREEMENTBETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA AND VIDZEME UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
University of Latvia (hereafter –LU) in the person of the Rector Mārcis Auziņš, acting in compliance with LU Charter on the one part, and Vidzeme University College (hereafter – ViA) in the person of the Rector Vija Daukšte acting in compliance with ViA Charter, hereafter together – contracting parties,have agreed upon the following:
1. In case of terminating implementation of the ViA professional master’s study programme “Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-Government Sector” for obtaining a master’s degree in social sciences, LU undertakes to provide the students of this master’s study programme with a possibility to continue studies in LU Public Administration master’s study programme to obtain a master’s degree.
2. In case of terminating implementation of LU master’s study programme in Public Administration, ViA undertakes to provide the students of this master’s study programme with a possibility to continue studies in ViA Master’s study programme “Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-Government Sector” to obtain a master’s degree in social sciences.
3. Overtaking of the studies shall be provided on the following conditions:
3.1. LU and ViA inform the students of the abovementioned programme about the conditions of this agreement;
3.2. LU does not undertake obligations of ViA and ViA does not undertake obligations of LU to the students of the respective programmes;
3.3. ViA and LU students who have signed contracts with a credit institution on a study credit, this credit shall be provided after coordination with the Study Foundation and the credit institution which has granted the credit;
3.4. ViA students’ matriculation in LU and equalisation of the study amount are carried out according to LU enrolment terms and matriculation order, and other study process regulation documents.
3.5. LU students’ matriculation in ViA and equalisation of the study amount are carried out according to ViA enrolment terms and matriculation order, and other study process regulation documents.
4. Agreement comes into force from the moment of its signing. 5 Agreement was signed for an unlimited time5. Agreement may be terminated upon the initiative of LU and ViA.6. Agreement is signed by
Latvijas Universitāte Vidzemes AugstskolaRaiņa bulv.19 Cēsu iela 4Rīgā LV -1586 Valmiera, LV-4200
----------------------------- -------------------------------Rector M.Auziņš RectoreV.Daukšte21 May,2008 20 May, 2008
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SADARBĪBAS LĪGUMS par savstarpēju saistību uzņemšanos maģistra studiju programmu realizēšanas nodrošināšanā 2008.gada 20maijā
Vidzemes Augstskola (ViA), tās rektores Vijas Daukštes personā, no vienas puses, un Biznesa Augstskola Turība, tās rektora Antona Kiščenko personā, no otras puses, turpmāk saukta katra atscvišķi - Puse vai kopa - Puses, noslēdz šādu sadarbības Iīgumu:
1. Pamatojoties uz ViA un Biznesa augstskolas Turība sadarbību studiju un pētniecības jomā, Puses savstarpēji apņemas nodrošināt studiju iespējas Biznesa augstskolas Turība profesionālā maģistra studiju programmai “Publiskā pārvalde” un profesionālā maģistru studiju programmai "Sabiedriskās attiecības" un ViA profesionālā maģistra studiju programmai "Publiskā, privātā un nevalstiskā sektora pārvaldība un komunikācija" gadījumā, ja kāda no Pusēm pārtrauc iepriekš minēto studiju programmu realizāciju.
2. Puses apņemas: 2.1. Puse, kas pārtrauc studiju programmas realizāciju, brīdina profesionālo maģistra studiju
prugrammas studentus par šīs vienošanās nosacījumiem; 2.2. Puse. kas apņemas nodrošināt studiju iespējas studentiem, kuri uzsākuši studijas pārtrauktajā
programmā, pārņem otras Puses saistības attiecībā uz iespēju šiem studentiem apgūt studiju programmu, pārskaitot atbilstošos kredītpunktus.
3. Studcntiem, kuri Iīdz šim studējuši pārtrauktajā programmā un kuri noslēguši Iīgumus ar kredītiestādi par studiju kredītu, šis kredīts tiks nodrošināts pēc saskaņošanas ar Studiju fondu un kredītiestādi, kura izsniedz studiju kredītus.
4. Studcntu imatrikulācija: 4.1. ViA studentu imatrikulācija Biznesa augstskola Turība un veiktā studiju apjoma pielīdzināšana
ViA realizētajā studiju programmā notiek saskaņā ar Biznesa augstskolā Turība uzņemšanas noteikumiem un imatrikulācijas kārtību, kā arī citiem studiju procesu reglamentējošiem dokumentiem.
4.2. Biznesa augstskolā Turība studentu imatrikulācija ViA un veiktā studiju apjoma pielīdzināšana Biznesa augstskolā Turība realizētajā studiju programmā notiek saskaņā ar ViA uzņemšanas noteikumiem un imatrikulācijas kārtību, kā arī citiem studiju procesu reglamentējošiem dokumentiem.
5. Visi grozījumi Iīgumā izdarāmi, Pusēm rakstveidā par to vienojoties. Šādas vienošanās stājas spēkā pēc to parakstīšanas un kļūst par šī līguma neatņemamu sastāvdaļu.
6. Visus strīdus, kas pusēm rodas saistībā ar šo Iīgumu, Puses risina pārrunu ceļā. Ja vienošanās pārrunu ceļā netiek panākta, Puses strīdus risina LR normatīvajos aktos noteiktajā kārtībā.
7. Līgums stājas spēkā no tā parakstīšanas brīža un ir spēkā nenoteiktu laiku. 8. Puses Iīgumu var lauzt, ja viena Puse sešus mēnešus iepriekš par to brīdina otru Pusi. 9. Pušu paraksti un juridiskās adreses:
SIA "Biznesa augstskola Turība" Vidzemes AugstskolaPVN maks.reg.Nr. LV40003135880 LV 90001342592Juridiskā adrese: Graudu iela 68, Rīga, LV – 1058 Cēsu ielu 4 Valmiera , LV-4201 Bankas rekvizīti: a/s Latvijas Unibanka Valsts Kase TREL LV 21Konts: LV83 UNLA 0003 0194 6769 1 LV45 TREL 2150130030100
……………….A.Kiščenko …………….V.Daukšte
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13. STUDY PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The study programme development plan is closely connected with initiating of the
essential changes adopted on 30 April, 2008, by the LR MOS accreditation commission.
Combining efforts of two departments of Vidzeme University College - Political Science
department and Communication and Public Relations department – for implementation of
the master’s programme expands the study programme offer by creating a communication
module alongside the public administration module.
Terms of enrolment have been reviewed and simplified. Now the only requirement is a
proposal of the master’s theme without a detailed research design description. The
activities provide a close cooperation with Vidzeme Lifelong Education Centre, the city
and district council employees and the Regional Development Ministry. It is a plan for the
nearest future. The change of the programme title to a longer one emphasises our wish to
address not only the public sector, but also the private and non-governmental ones, as well
as its development in the direction of communication. We believe it will promote potential
students’ interest in the programme and thus enhance its capacity. This direction in our
development was promoted by the fact that quite a few of our graduates are already
working in the field of communication sphere in their ministries and local governments.
The programme viability will depend on two equally important factors: ability to attract
students and on the speed of the process of the lecturers’ promotions to doctoral degrees.
Study programme strengths providing prospects of perspective development
The study programme combines a balanced proportion of both theoretically and
practically oriented courses; this will let the graduates to develop successful
professional careers after graduation.
The programme has been developed taking into account the needs in public
administration, society and market requirements.
A system has been created to control the study quality.
Students have access to a modern fast growing library and ever increasing internet
databases
Main problems to be solved in further study programme development stages
Cooperation with state, local government institutions and non-governmental organisations
should be continued and strengthened.
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Special attention should be paid to course and material compilation for e-studies, so
that students might use e-media as communication environment.
Involvement of lecturers and students in field research projects both on the
university level and in regional projects should be promoted.
Successful completion of doctoral dissertations of the lecturers involved in the
study programme should be facilitated by granting academic leaves for the
completion of the doctor’s theses.
Partnership with EU higher education institutions should be established, especially
with the new member states after the EU enlargement, implementing similar study
programmes.
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Appendices
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Information about percental distribution of the academic staff employed in the study programme
28.05.2008 Valmierā
IZZIŅAPar ievēlēto akadēmisko personālu
Profesionālajā maģistra studiju programmā „Publiskā, privātā un nevalstiskā sektora pārvaldība un komunikācija” studiju kursus obligātajā un brīvās izvēles studiju daļās nodrošina kopā 21 docētājs, no kuriem Vidzemes augstskolā ir ievēlēti 14 docētāji jeb 66.6%.
Vidzemes augstskolā ievēlētie docētāji:1. Artis Pabriks, politikas zinātnes doktors, profesors2. Vija Daukšte, vēstures doktors, asociētā profesore3. Sarma Cakula pedagoģijas doktors, asoc. profesore4. Agita Līviņa, ekonomikas doktors, asociētā profesore5. Feliciana Rajevska, politikas zinātnes doktors, asociētā profesore6. Maira Leščevica, ekonomikas doktors, docente7. Sarmīte Rozentāle ekonomikas doktors, docente8. Sandra Brigsa, sabiedrības pārvaldības maģistrs, docente9. Dace Jansone, socioloģijas maģistrs, docente10. Inga Latkovska, sociālo zinātņu maģistrs komunikācijā, docente11. Agrita Kiopa, sociālo zinātņu maģistrs politikas zinātnē, docente12. Vineta Silkāne, psiholoģijas maģistrs, docente13. Baiba Pētersone, komunikācijas zinātņu maģistrs, lektore14. Visvaldis Valtenbergs, politikas zinātnes, lektors
Papildu Vidzemes augstskolas Senāts 2008. gada 28. maijā ir izskatījis un akceptējis Sarmas Cakulas (pedagoģijas doktors) kandidatūras virzīšanu profesora akadēmiskajam amatam Vidzemes augstskolā.
Personāla un lietvedības daļas vadītāja Agrita Šomase
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CV OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF
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CURRICULUM VITAE
1. Family name: Anspoka
2. First names: Maija
3. Date of birth: 07.01.1971.
4. Nationality: Latvian
5. Education:
Institution [Date from - Date to] Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:University of Latvia 2001-2005 PhD Candidate in Public administrationUniversity of Latvia 2004- 2005 Professional diploma in Senior expert – analyst,
Occupational safety specialist University of Latvia 1998-2000 MA in Social sciences, Public AdministrationMedical Academy of Riga, Public Health School 1999-2001
Diploma in Public Health
Medical Academy of Riga 1997-1993 BSc in Public Health. Professional degree in Physiotherapy
Courses:
Institution Diploma(s) obtained:
Bureau Veritas Quality International / Bureau Veritas (Latvia) 18.-22.09.2006. ISO 9000-2000 Series Auditor / Lead Auditor
Grundtvig 3 / Custodia, Italy, 03.-08.03.2005. Europe quality management in adult education institution
Ministry of Welfare, Centre of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, 06.2005.-12.2005. First Aid trainer course
Riga Stradins University / Medical Academy of Riga, Latvian Occupational Health Association, 02.2004.-06.2004.
Occupational Health
Latvian Adult Education Association, 02.2003.-06.2003.
Professional adult education programme “KomPas” (how to teach adults)
The Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational health, 2002. 3 days Women, work and health
Zygon Baltic Consulting, SIA, 2001, 5 days Quality system managerZygon Baltic Consulting, SIA, 2001, 2 days Quality system auditorMedical Academy of Riga, School of Public Health, 1 day Public Health. Health policy, strategy and planning
Practical courses:
Institution Diploma(s) and practical experience
Latvian Association for Environmental management, 2005-2007
LIFE –ENVIRONMENT PROJECT Innovative approach in EMAS II implementation in the local authorities of new member states
Latvian Association for Environmental management, 2004-2006
The British standard BS 8555:2003 “Environmental management systems - Guide to the phased implementation of an environmental management system including the use of environmental performance evaluation” implementation in LatviaLocal Capacity Building in BS 8555:2003 Phased Approach in Environmental Management Systems Implementation in SMEs
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6. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)
Association MembershipLatvian Association for Environmental management Member
Latvian Adult Education Association Member Latvian Occupational Health Association Member
8. Other skills: (e.g. Computer literacy, etc.)
Computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).
Internet Software, iGrafx FLOWCHARTER – management systems software.
Car driving licence.
9. Present position: Consultant/ trainer
10. Years within the firm: 6 years
11. Key qualifications: (Relevant to the project) Consultant in elaboration/ design and implementation of quality management systems. Provision on training courses.
12. Professional experience
Date from - date to
LocationCompany Position
02.2006. - today
Riga, LatviaData Serviss Director of Client service
2000 - up to date
Riga, LatviaZygon Baltic Consulting
ConsultantManager of Adult education centreManager of Occupational safety centre
06/2000 – 05/2001
Riga, LatviaLatvian Association for Quality
Project manager
01/2000 – 06/2000
Riga, LatviaMinistry of Economics Senior expert
01/1999 - 12/1999
Riga, LatviaNational rehabilitation centre “Vaivari” /
Manager of National rehabilitation centre “Vaivari” branch office in University Children’s Hospital. Senior physiotherapist
• Dates (from – to) since 2005• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College, Cēsu street 4, Valmiera, LV-4200, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or postion held Assistant Professor (study course „Programm and policy evaluation”)
Dates (from – to) Since October 2006
• Name and address of employer Data State Inspectorate• Type of business or sector Public administration
• Occupation or position held Deputy Director on Strategic Issues
• Dates (from – to) May 2005 – October 2006• Name and address of employer Data State Inspectorate, Department of Development and Analysis
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Head of department
• Dates (from – to) June 2004 – September 2005• Name and address of employer Date State Inspectorate, Phare 2002 Twinning project
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Long term expert
• Dates (from – to) July 2003 –May 2005• Name and address of employer Data State Inspectorate, department of information exchange and administrative
process• Type of business or sector Public administration
• Occupation or position held Head of department
• Dates (from – to) January 2001 – July 2003• Name and address of employer Data State Inspectorate
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Directors assistant
• Main activities and responsibilities
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) Since 2004• Name and type of organisation University of Latvia, doctoral studies
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providing education and training• Principal subjects/occupational
skills coveredPolitical science
• Dates (from – to) September 2004 – April 2006 • Name and type of organisation Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration providing education and training • Principal subjects/occupational Human Resource Management skills covered • Title of qualification awarded MA in Human Resource Management
• Dates (from – to) 2002 - 2004• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia, master degree studies
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Political science
• Title of qualification awarded MA in Political Science
• Dates (from – to) 1998-2004• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia, bachelor studies
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Political science
• Title of qualification awarded BA in political science
• Dates (from – to) 1994 -1996• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
International tourism college
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
tourism
• Title of qualification awarded College diploma
PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
Acquired in the course of life and career but not necessarily covered by formal
- SPSS MOCROSOFT WORLD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT- INTERNET EXPLORER
DRIVING LICENCE(S) B category since 2001
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CO-AUTHOR FOR REASERACH “SOCIETY INTEGRATION IN LATVIA: EVALUATION OF SOCIAL INTEGRATION FUND”CO-AUTHOR FOR RESEARCH “HIDDEN POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS ON LATVIAN TELEVISION”
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E U R O P E A NC U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
F O R M A T
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Sandra Briggs (Brigsa)Address 23620 SW BOONES FERRY RD., TUALATIN, OREGON, 97062, USA
• Dates (from – to) FEBRUARY 2008• Name and address of employer Corporate & Public Management Consulting Group (CPM)
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Short- term expert
• Main activities and responsibilities Project “ Training course in policy impact assessment and cost- benefit analysis”, Kyiv, Ukraine
Short – term expert - Preparation and organization of 2 day seminars in policy impact assessment and cost- benefit analysis for 8 public administration institutions.
• Dates (from – to) MAY 2007 – DECEMBER 2007• Name and address of employer Corporate & Public Management Consulting Group (CPM)
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Leading expert
• Main activities and responsibilities Project “ Evaluation of situation in sport sector in Latvia. Optimization of location of sport objects in Latvia”
Evaluation of current situation in infrastructure of sport objects, elaboration of evaluation criteria for optimal infrastructure of sport objects, proposals for improvement in Public investment program of Latvia.
• Dates (from – to) JANUARY 2007• Name and address of employer Corporate & Public Management Consulting Group (CPM)
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Short- term expert
• Main activities and responsibilities Project “ Support to the Councils of National Minorities in Areas of Special State Concerns” Zagreb, Croatia
Development of the Manual for minority council members and other related documents use by other local and central organs.
• Dates (from – to) OCTOBER 2006 – DECEMBER 2006• Name and address of employer Baltic Project Consulting
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Short- term expert
• Main activities and responsibilities Project “ Evaluation of implementation system of technical assistance of Structural Funds” Riga, Latvia
The preparation of in-depth interview template for evaluation of SF Technical assistance, interviews and data analysis, as well as
preparation of report.• Dates (from – to) SEPTEMBER 2006 – ONGOING
• Name and address of employer Vidzemes augstskola (Vidzeme University), Public Administration faculty• Type of business or sector Education
• Occupation or position held Professor assistant • Main activities and responsibilities Managerial Economics and Public Finance lectures for Master
Porgramme. Elaboration and leading of courses in managerial economics and public finance (each 40 hours)
• Dates (from – to) JULY 2006 – MARCH 2007• Name and address of employer Ministry of Welfare
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Short – term expert
• Main activities and responsibilities EU SF project “ Labour market surveys”, Riga, LatviaThis project deals with evaluation of current situation in labout market field. My tasks covered preparation of evaluation guidelines for 13 surveys, holding 1 training seminar for researchers, opinion writing for 13 surveys and consultations with researchers
• Dates (from – to) FEBRUARY – SEPTEMBER 2006• Name and address of employer State Chancellery of Latvia
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Short – term expert
• Main activities and responsibilities State Chancellery, Government of Latvia - Twinning project “Strengthening the Government’s capacity for policy management & coordination, and decision making” (EC-Phare) Bucharest, Romania
This project deals with strengthening the Romanian Government’s capacity in the preparation and communication of its policies and normative acts. My tasks included holding training seminars on role of Regulatory Impact Assessment and Performance Management in the development of qualitative policy papers and normative acts, focusing in particular on the role of measurable outputs and outcomes in effective public administration..
• Dates (from – to) SEPTEMBER 2005• Name and address of employer Indecon Consulting GmbH
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Short – term expert
• Main activities and responsibilities Economic Reform Management project (EU-CARDS)Podgorica, Montenegro (Serbia and Montenegro)The preparation and delivery of training seminars on role of impact assessment and performance management as well as strategic planning in the policy planning process; the use of an impact assessment process in policy planning and consultations; as well as other ad-hoc assistance to the Office for Economic Policy and Development and the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office in developing relevant impact assessment and communication practices.
• Dates (from – to) OCTOBER 2004 – JANUARY 2005• Name and address of employer UNDP Regional Office/Open Society Foundation Bratislava, Slovakia
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Short – term expert
• Main activities and responsibilities My responsibilities and tasks included the elaboration of proposals for a Regional Impact Assessment Project and the participation in a Regional seminar, sharing the Latvian experience in public consultations, impact assessment and policy planning.
• Dates (from – to) OCTOBER 2004 – DECEMBER 2004• Name and address of employer UNDP Regional Office, support to the National Legislative Centre
Minsk, Belarus• Type of business or sector Public administration
• Occupation or position held Short-term expert
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• Main activities and responsibilities Responsibilities and tasks included the design of and participation in a seminar on the role of consultations in the decision making process; the provision of recommendations for a methodology on the consultation process and impact assessment; and an assessment of the potential use of impact assessment techniques in Belarus. I also organized of a study tour to Riga.
• Dates (from – to) OCTOBER 2000 - AUGUST 2005• Name and address of employer State Chancellery of Latvia, Riga
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Senior consultant
• Main activities and responsibilities I was responsible for creating and leading the implementation of the Impact Assessment System, which is at the core of participatory policy-making in Latvia. My tasks focused on the elaboration and communication of consultation methods between society and the public administration, and included the development of a full set of handbooks: one for NGOs and individuals “Participation Opportunities in Public Administration” (2005); another on “Involvement of society in decision-making - consultation methods” (2005); a third one for civil servants on “Information and communication as tools for strategic policy making” (2004); a fourth on “Impact Assessment Process and Methodologies in Latvia” (2004); as well as the handbook on “The Budget Process in Latvia and internationally” (2003); and an explanatory manual on “The Policy Process in Latvia” (2001). My tasks also included working with the School of Public Administration in the preparing training programs for civil servants, focusing on policy impact assessment and communication. In relation to individual ministries, I participated in policy evaluations carried out within the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture, elaborating their strategy towards effective performance management: measurable outputs and outcomes.
• Dates (from – to) JULY 1997 – OCTOBER 2000• Name and address of employer State Chancellery of Latvia, Riga
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Senior desk officer
• Main activities and responsibilities My tasks consisted of project management related to technical assistance projects based at the State Chancellery. In particular, I worked in the Project Management Department with PHARE projects and OECD’s SIGMA programme on the early implementation of a policy impact assessment system in Latvia.
• Dates (from – to) JULY 1995 – JULY 1997• Name and address of employer Ministry of Finance, Riga
• Type of business or sector Public administration• Occupation or position held Senior desk officer
• Main activities and responsibilities I worked in the Project Management Department of the Ministry of Finance on the management of PHARE projects. I was also responsible for information management, including the maintenance of data bases.
• Dates (from – to) JANUARY 1994 – JUNE 1995• Name and address of employer Deposit Bank, Marketing Department, Riga, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Marketing of bank services• Occupation or position held Analyst
• Main activities and responsibilities My responsibilities included analysis of current situation, and process forecasting.
• Dates (from – to) 1987 – 1994• Name and address of employer Riga Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Automatics,Riga
• Type of business or sector Software programming• Occupation or position held Programmer
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• Main activities and responsibilities Amongst other tasks I was responsible for creating of Software for Automatic Management Systems in the Factory of Electronics (VEF)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) May 2004• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Core Course on Governance, Global Development Learning Network in Brussels, Nairobi, Paris, Riga, Riyadh and Washington .
• Dates (from – to) October 2003• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Cooperation between State and private sectors, Nicosia, Cyprus - Scholarship of Cyprus Government
• Dates (from – to) May 2002• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Course on investment project evaluation, World Bank, Riga
• Dates (from – to) November 1997• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Course of strategic planning in Bratislava by UNDP project
• Dates (from – to) 1998• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
MBA (Master of Business Administration), University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics
• Dates (from – to) 1987• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
MSE (Master of Software Engineering), Riga Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Automatics and Computing
PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
Acquired in the course of life and career but not necessarily covered by formal
certificates and diplomas.
MOTHER TONGUE LATVIAN
OTHER LANGUAGES
ENGLISH• Reading skills EXCELLENT
• Writing skills EXCELLENT
• Verbal skills EXCELLENT
RUSSIAN• Reading skills EXCELLENT
• Writing skills EXCELLENT
• Verbal skills EXCELLENT
FRENCH• Reading skills GOOD
• Writing skills BASIC
• Verbal skills BASIC
SOCIAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
Living and working with other people, in multicultural environments, in positions where communication is important and situations where teamwork is essential
(for example culture and sports), etc.
High level of empathy and toleranceAbility to work in teamGood communication skills
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ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Coordination and administration of people, projects and budgets; at work, in voluntary work (for example culture and
sports) and at home, etc.
Ability to organise discussions and brainstorms, project administration skills
ARTISTIC SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
Music, writing, design, etc.
Singing, writing, playing on musical instruments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Publications: Policy Decision Making Process in Latvia, State
Chancellery, 2001 Budget Reforms. Main Tendencies in Latvia and in
the World, State Chancellery , 2003 Policy Impact Analysis Methodology, State
Chancellery, 2004 NGO involvement in policy making cycle, State
Chancellery, 2005
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F O R M A T
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name [ SARMA CAKULA]Address [ 36,RUBENES STREET, VALMIERA]
• Dates (from – to) [2001-today ]• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College, 10 Terbatas Street, Valmiera LV-4201, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held The head of IT Department
• Main activities and responsibilities Personal management, administrative work, project managing, director of IT professioan bachelor program, methodology
• Dates (from – to) [2002-today ]• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College, 10 Terbatas Street, Valmiera LV-4201, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held Associate Professor
• Main activities and responsibilities Lectures and training course “Computer Science”, “Research methodology”, “Business statistics”, ”Algorithms and data structures”
• Dates (from – to) [2001-2002 ]• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College, 10 Terbatas Street, Valmiera LV-4201, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held Docent
• Main activities and responsibilities Lectures and training course “Computer Science”, “Research methodology” “Business statistics”
• Dates (from – to) [1996-2001 ]• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College, 10 Terbatas Street, Valmiera LV-4201, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held Lector
• Main activities and responsibilities Lectures and training course “Computer Science”, “Research methodology” “Business statistics”
• Dates (from – to) [ 1988-2001 ]• Name and address of employer Valmiera Gymnasium, L. Paegles Street 40, Valmiera, LV-4200, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held Teacher
• Main activities and responsibilities “Computers Science”• Dates (from – to) [ 1984-1991]
• Name and address of employer Valmiera Computer Center, Meza 7, Valmiera LV - 4200, Latvia• Type of business or sector ICTE Sector
• Occupation or position held Engineer• Main activities and responsibilities Responsible for Computing System Hardware and Systemic Software, Software
Systems Designing Dates (from – to) [ 1980 -1984 ]
• Name and address of employer Institute of Latvia Agriculture, Riga, Latvia• Type of business or sector ICTE Sector
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:From 2002 – Latvian Information Technology and Telecommunications Association (LITTA) From 2002 – Latvia Professor Association (LPA)
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS Chair of ICT section on 6th conference of Baltic Studies in Europe.
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AND COMPETENCES Coordination and administration of people, projects and budgets; at work, in voluntary work (for example culture and sports) and at home, etc.
Revolution and Evolution. 17.06-19.06. 2005. ValmieraParticipating in 6th Framework SocSimNet project 2005-2006.Local manager of European Phare programme project LE0004 “Managing E-learning Space in the Baltic Rim” 2001-2003Coordinator of Vidzeme University College (Latvia) and Vaxjo University (Sweden) project “Values in Balltic Sea Perspective ” 1999-2001Local coordinator of Project ”International Education and Resource Network” (I*EARN) 1995-1998Manager of “Latvia Internet Conference”, 1997Head of IT Department in Vidzeme University Collegue, from 2001
TECHNICAL SKILLS And competences
Comparative Survey Methodology; Programming Pascal, PL1Statistical data analyses, SPSS
ARTISTIC SKILLSand competences.
WEAVING
OTHER SKILLS And competences
ORIENTEERING
DRIVING LICENCE(S) Driving license B
ANNEXES [ ANNEX 1: Latest publications ]Latest Publications2008 Cakula S.,Plesavnieks R. M-Learning: new way to access knowledge library online. 3rd International Conference on Interactive Mobile and Computer aided Learning. IMCL 2008, International Association of Online Engineering, Wien, Austria ISBN 978-389958-351-9. 2007
1. Cakula S.A successful experience of e-learning information technology bachelor program at Vidzeme University College. RTU zinātniskie raksti. Datorzinātne. Informācijas tehnoloģija un vadība zinātne. Rīga. 2007. Sērija 5, sējums 31, 97-104. lpp ISSN 1407-7493
2. S. Cakula, A.Strazds. Innovative aLearning in Latvia. 2nd International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training ‘eLearning Africa 2007”. Book of Abstracts. ICWE GmbH. 2007. 301-302
2006
1. Cakula S. Information Technologies and E-Learning in the studies of Tourism. ICTE in Regional Development. Annual Proceedings of Vidzeme Universitu College. Valmiera, 2006, pp.13-18
2. Cakula. S. Studentu patstāvīgā darba organizācija Informācijas tehnoloģiju studiju programmā.//Studentu patstāvīgā darba organizācija studiju procesā. LR Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija. Vidzemes augstskola. 2006, 38-42 lpp.
2005 Cakula S. IT Study programs in E-Learning perspective. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Computer Science. Information Technology and Management Science 2005. Ser 5, vol 23, pp 24-33. Cakula S. E-Learning in Regional Development Perspective ICTE in Regional Development. Annual Proceedings of Vidzeme University Collegue. Valmiera, 2005. pp. 127-131.
2004S. Cakula. Datorbāzēta modelēšana studentu pētnieciskajā darbā. RTU zinātniskie raksti. Datorzinātne. Informācijas tehnoloģija un vadība zinātne. Rīga. 2004. Sērija 5, sējums 20. 43-50 lpp.
2003S.Cakula, E.Ginters; “Personības attīstība mūsdienu informatīvajā pasaulē’. Jauno pētnieku III conference “Valsts un tiesību sistēmas pilnveidošanas problēmas eiropas integrācijas kontekstā”, ISBN 9984-9676-1-1, LZA Baltijas stratēģisko pētījumu centrs, 2003.gada 17.aprīlis, Rīga, 73-78.lpp.S.Cakula; „Information Technologies as a Mean in Formation of Students Creative Experience”. // Teachers, Students and Pupils in a Learning Society. ATEE (Association for Teacher Education in Europe). Riga: Izglītības soļi, 2003, pp198-206
2002 Egils Ginters, Andris Gutmanis, Yuri Merkuryev, Leonid Novicky, Sarma Cakula; „LOGIS II – Competence Fremework of Reference in Logistics Information Systems for Knowledge Dissemination.”// Lifelong learning- a challeng for all. Proceedings of the International conference. Riga, Latvia, 2002. 48-51
1. S. Cakula;”E-Learning: Future for Latvia”. East-West- Vision 2002. Proceedings. Osterreichische Computer Gesellschaft, 2002, pp. 235 - 236
2001 S.Cakula; “Studentu mērķa apzināšanās un satura apguves produktivitātes pretruna studijās”. // Konflikta teorija un prakse. Rīga. 2001, 268. – 278. lpp.
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1. S. Cakula; “Teacher in Changing Information Society”// Realising Educational Problems. ATEE Spring University. Klaipeda: 2001, pp. 94 – 101.
2. S.Cakula. “Productivity of studying process using IT “// Vide.Tehnoloģija. Resursi. Rēzekne, 2001, 250 – 257 lpp.
3. S.Cakula; “Informācijas tehnoloģijas pētnieciskajā darbībā augstskolā kā studentu radošās pieredzes veidošanas līdzeklis”.// Latvijas Zinātņu Akadēmijas Vēstis, 2001, 55.sēj, 1./2., 33-41 lpp.
4. S. Cakula; ”IT in Teacher Education” // Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 12th International Conference. Orlando: Florida. 2001. pp 803 – 808
5. SarmaCakula; “Informācijas tehnoloģijas pētnieciskajā darbībā augstkolā kā studiju produktivitātes pilnveidošanas līdzeklis” // Pedagoģija. LU raksti. ACTA Universitatis Latvienesis. Rīga: LU PPI. 2001, 641.sēj. 83. – 96. lpp.
6. Cakula Sarma; “Studentu sadarbības īpatnības informācijas tehnoloģiju apguvē augstskolā”. // Komunikācija un kopība. Starptautiskā konference LLU. 2001, 373.-379. lpp.
7. Cakula Sarma; “Studenta pieeja studijām un viņa radošās pieredzes veidošanās mijsakarības”// LU PPI Starptautiskā konference 2001.gada 6.-7.06. (10 lpp.)
8. S. Cakula; “Informācijas tehnoloģijas pētnieciskā darbībā augstskolā kā studentu radošās pieredzes pilnveidošnas līdzeklis” II Pasaules Latviešu Zinātnieku kongress. Tēzes. Pedagoģija, Rīga. 2001,78.lpp.
9. S.Cakula; “ IT in Teacher Education” . Abstracts of papers from Baltic IT&T’2001 Conference 2001. pp.220 – 225
10. Sarma Cakula. Būsim draugos ar datoru un Internetu. Learning Book. Rīga, Pētergailis,1999ANNEXES [ ANNEX 2: Professional organizations ]
Professional organizations1. LIKTA (Latvijas Informācijas un komunikācijas tehnoloģijas asociācija)2. Latvijas Augstskolu profesoru asociācija3. IELA (The International E-Learning Association)4. IEEE (The world's leading professional association
for the advancement of technology)
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F O R M A T
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name LAURA CUNSKA-ĀBOMAAddress STADIONA IELA 29, JELGAVA, LV 3002
• Dates (from – to) 2007 – present • Name and address of employer The Ministry of Regional Development and Local Government
• Type of business or sector Regional development, higher education• Occupation or position held Member of expert’s work group Well educated and Creative Person
• Main activities and responsibilities Participation in work group meetings
• Dates (from – to) 2007• Name and address of employer University of Latvia, Advanced Social and Political Research Institute
• Type of business or sector Social science research• Occupation or position held Survey of Nation Development 2006/2007 - co-author
• Main activities and responsibilities Scientific management of section development
• Dates (from – to) 2007• Name and address of employer University of Vienna (Austria)
• Type of business or sector Higher education• Occupation or position held Guest Professor
• Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing on study course Introduction in Latvian History, Culture and Latvian Language
• Dates (from – to) 2007• Name and address of employer Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (Austria)
• Type of business or sector Higher education• Occupation or position held Guest Professor
• Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing on study course Introduction in Baltic’s History until World War I
• Dates (from – to) 2007• Name and address of employer II Congress of Latvian Studies
• Type of business or sector Science• Occupation or position held Leader of subsection Historical and Culture – Historical Aspects of National
Identity and Statehood Ideas Forming Process in Latvian History • Main activities and responsibilities Organization and management of the subsection
• Dates (from – to) 2007 – present • Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education• Occupation or position held Associated Professor
• Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing on study courses, managing of seminar work, guidance of master’s papers, etc.
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• Dates (from – to) 2006• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education• Occupation or position held Expert of academic work in project Solutions of E - studies for developing and
approbation professional lifelong education modules of IT program • Main activities and responsibilities Development of further education study programs in e – form
• Dates (from – to) 2006 - 2007• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education• Occupation or position held Lecturer in training project for employees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing on study course Identity of Europe in historical aspect
• Dates (from – to) 2006 • Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education• Occupation or position held Team member of Ministry of Education and Science for development of Higher
Education Draft Law• Main activities and responsibilities Work in team for development of Higher Education Draft Law
• Dates (from – to) 2006 • Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education• Occupation or position held Lecturer in Leonardo da Vinci project Variety of Cultures
• Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing on study course Intercultural Communication
• Dates (from – to) 2006• Name and address of employer University of Vienna
• Type of business or sector Higher Education • Occupation or position held Guest lecturer
• Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing on study course History of Baltic states until World War I and in context of Russian history
• Dates (from – to) 2005 – present• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education • Occupation or position held Rector
• Main activities and responsibilities Strategic management of Vidzeme University College
• Dates (from – to) 2005 - 2007• Name and address of employer Riga Stradins University
• Type of business or sector Higher Education • Occupation or position held Bachelor study programme Politology – Chairman of examination commission
• Main activities and responsibilities Organization and management of examination commission’s work
• Dates (from – to) 2005 • Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Science• Occupation or position held 6th Conference on Baltic Studies in Europe Baltic Way in Europe. Revolution and
Evolution - Chairperson of organization committee • Main activities and responsibilities Management of conference organization
• Dates (from – to) 2005• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education • Occupation or position held Lecturer in project Three strings in Vidzeme
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• Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing on study course Intercultural Communication
• Dates (from – to) 2004 - 2006• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education • Occupation or position held Consultant in Leonardo da Vinci project Competence Network for Introduction of
Modern ICTE Technologies in Vocational Learning in Social Systems Simulation and Research
• Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing on study course Intercultural Communication
• Dates (from – to) 2003 - 2005• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education • Occupation or position held Academic Vice-Rector, Acting Rector
• Main activities and responsibilities Strategic management of academic and scientific work, strategic management of Vidzeme University College
• Dates (from – to) 2003 – present• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Higher Education • Occupation or position held Associated Professor
• Main activities and responsibilities Lecture courses in European History, cross – cultural communication in bachelor’s and master’s study programmes
• Dates (from – to) 1976 - 2006• Name and address of employer University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Philosophy
• Type of business or sector Higher Education• Occupation or position held Senior lecturer, assistant professor, deputy dean, dean, Senate member, study
programme director• Main activities and responsibilities Academic work (lecture courses in European and Latvian Political History, adviser
of students’ research work, scientific publications, theme – School Policy in the 19 century, scientific paper and dissertation reviewing, scientific conferences), strategic management of faculty, drafting of higher education normative documentation and study programmes (History, Tour Guide), participation in writing a course book for the world history course in secondary schools
• Dates (from – to) 1999 - 2000• Name and address of employer Ventspils Regional and Art Museum
• Type of business or sector Museology• Occupation or position held Director for Scientific Work
• Main activities and responsibilities Management of museum scientific work
• Dates (from – to) 1974 - 1976• Name and address of employer Riga Secondary School No.5
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held Teacher
• Main activities and responsibilities Teacher of history, form teacher
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) 2008• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (Austria)
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Acquirement of universities’ management (Socrates Erasmus Mobility Programme)
• Dates (from – to) 2007• Name and type of organisation University of Vienna
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providing education and training• Principal subjects/occupational
skills coveredExperience studies – organization of study process and management experience
• Dates (from – to) 2000• Name and type of 62rganization
providing education and trainingRostock University in Germany
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Material collection for elaboration of lecture course European History in Middle Ages
• Dates (from – to) 1993• Name and type of 62rganization
providing education and trainingLatvian Academy of Sciences, Institute of History, Scientific Council of General History
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Doctor’s degree in History Science, dissertation theme: Schools and Education Policy of the Baltic Landed Gentry in Vidzeme and Courland in the 30 – 60- ies of the 19 century
• Dates (from – to) 1992• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
J.Gutenberg University in Meinz, Getingen University, North Eastern German Culture and Research Institute in Lüneburg, Herder’s Institution in Marburg, in Germany
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Work in archives and libraries, elaboration of scientific publications and lecture courses
• Dates (from – to) 1989• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Elaboration of dissertation
• Title of qualification awarded Candidate of Science in History
• Dates (from – to) 1978 – 1982• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Philosophy, residency
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Post-graduate studies
• Dates (from – to) 1969 – 1974• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Philosophy, History Department
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
History, Culture History, Methodology of Teaching History
• Title of qualification awarded Historian, teacher of history and civic studies
PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
MOTHER TONGUE LatvianOTHER LANGUAGES
English• Reading skills Basic
• Writing skills• Verbal skills Basic
German• Reading skills Excellent
• Writing skills Excellent• Verbal skills Good
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Russian• Reading skills Excellent
• Writing skills Excellent• Verbal skills Good
SOCIAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
Adaptability to multicultural environment obtained by both professional studies, and living and working among different cultures
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES .
Leadership skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS Good computer skills – Microsoft Office programmes (Word, PowerPoint)
DRIVER’S LICENSE B category driver’s license
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F O R M A T
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name JANSONE DACEAddress ŠAUĻU IELA 1-46, RĪGA, LV – 10 55, LATVIA
• Dates (from – to) 2004, april – may• Name and type of organization providing education and training
World Bank and European Commission
• Principal subjects/occupational Training course on Governance
• Dates (from – to) 2003, June, 2 – December, 1• Name and type of organization providing education and training
University of Latvia, Professional training
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Didactics in University: contemporary theory and practice
• Title of qualification awarded Sertificate Nr. 0284
• Dates (from – to) 2001, July 14 – 19• Name and type of
organization providing education and training
NISPAcee
• Principal subjects/occupational
skills covered
Training course on teaching Politico – Administrative Relations
• Dates (from – to)• Name and type of
organisation providing education and training
1994 - 1996University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Philosophy
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Sociology
Title of qualification awarded MA in Sociology
PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
MOTHER TONGUE LATVIAN
OTHER LANGUAGES
English• Reading skills Good
• Writing skills Good• Verbal skills Good
Russian• Reading skills Good
• Writing skills Good• Verbal skills Good
SOCIAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
COMFORTABLY ACTING AND COMMUNICATING IN MULTICULTURAL SITUATIONS, INCLUDING TEAMWORKSKILLS ACQUIRED AT EUROFACULTY, AN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC ORGANISATION, DURING RESEARCH AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON (FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP)
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS MANEGEMENT, ORGANISATION, TEAM LEADERSHIP, INCLUDING PEOPLE MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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AND COMPETENCES SKILLS ACQUIRED AS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT IN VIDZEME UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
TECHNICAL SKILLS And competences
Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet programs, graphing programs, and internet procedures
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DRIVING LICENCE(S) B categoryADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2005, November – 2007, April EU Structural Funds, national program on research of Employment market; project on Specific problems of the employment market in Latvia and its regions; the team leader for working group on institutional analysis and policy analysis Nr. VPD1/ESF/NVA/04/NP/3.1.5.1./0001/ 0003 Līgums Nr. LM 17.6-04/ 35-2005
2006, December – 2007, May consultant on policy analysis and research methodology for research on sustainable tourism Baltijas jūras reģiona Interreg IIIB Kaimiņattiecību Programmas 2000-2006 projekta „AGORA – Ilgtspējīgas tūrisma attīstības tīkls Baltijas jūras reģionā” ietvaros veiktajam pētījumam „Tūrisms visiem” Iepirkuma līgums Nr. EM 2006/79
2006, September – 2007, June Project on Development of skills teachers for supervising research projects in schools Id. Nr. VPD1/ESF/PIAA/05/APK/3.2.5.2./0080/0122
2006, June – 2007, April researcher, Project „The research and analysis of the business environment in Valmiera district” Id.Nr. VPD1/ESF/NVA/05/APK/3.1.5.2/0021/2
2004, December – 2005, September project manager for research on Political participation of Youth in local government elections
2003, October – 2004, September – project manager for PHARE project on development on Policy Paper on Social Dialogue and implementation of pilot projects
2002, August-2003, May Fulbright visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Madison, The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs. Project: “Transparency and Public Administration Reform in Latvia: Implications from the EU and the United States Experiences.”
2000, April – 2001, April participation in project “Local democracy in Central and Eastern Europe” (www.t-rc.org) (OSI/LGI)
2000, May - November participation in comparative research project “The Impact of Decentralization on Social Policy” (OSI/LGI)
1999, August-October Co-author for annual UNDP publication “Latvia. Human Development 1999” writing chapter on governance and human development in the context of globalization.1999, August Participation in NISPAcee working group on Politico -
Administrative Relations1999, August-December Expert-consultant in marketing research company Data Serviss1999, May-June External evaluation of UNDP project “Public Management
Training Program”
1998, October-November Participation in research “Evaluation of NGO’s Forums”, conducted by Institute of Philosophy and Sociology.
PUBLICATIONS
Co-author for research publication “Specific problems of the labour market in Latvia and its regions” Ministry of Welfare, 2007
Blumberga M., Jansone D., Melbārde V., Silkāne V. “Business environment in Valmiera district”, Vidzemes augstskola, 2007
Aizstrauta D., Jansone D., Ozoliņa S., Vaivode L. “Tourism for All” Valmiera, 2007
Jansone D., Vilka I., “Responsiveness of the public administration” and “Decentralization” // J.Rozenvalds (ed) “How Democratic is Latvia: the audit of democracy” University of Latvia, 2005
Jansone D., Silkane V., Ikstens J., “Political participation of youth in local government elections” ViA, ĪUMSILS, 2005
Co-author for textbook “Public Management in Latvia” (Latvijas publiskā pārvalde) on chapters on Centralization vs. Decentralization; Politico – Administrative Relations; Corruption and Accountability and Latvian Public Management in the Context of European Integration. // D.Jansone; I.Reinholde; I.Ulnicāne (2002) “Latvijas publiskā pārvalde,” Rīga: LU
L.Zīverte, D.Jansone “Social Sector Development in Latvia” // Katalin Tauzs (ed) (2002) The Impact of Decentralization on Social Policy. Budapest: OSI/LGI
Co-author for the textbook “Tautas attīstība” (Human Development) on chapters on the States Role in Ensuring Effective Governance and on Civil Society and Participation. // E.Lune (ed) (2002) Tautas attīstība; Rīga: SFL, UNDP, Jumava
D. Jansone, I. Reinholde “Politico-Administrative Relations: The Case of Latvia” // T.Verheijen (ed) (2001) Who Rules? Politico – Administrative Relations. NISPAcee
D.Jansone, M.Sprindžuks Chapter 2 “Governance, Human Development, Globalization and European Integration” // Latvia Human Development Report 1999 , Riga UNDP.
D.Jansone “Some Reflections about the Relationship between Central, Regional and Local Governments in Latvia” pp.139-145 // National Science Council, Taipei, Bonna Office (ed.) (2000) Conference Prague 1999: Transitional Societies in Comparison: East Central Europe vs. Taiwan, Peter Lang
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name JERUMS, JURIS Address 16 Kalnu St. , Baloži, LV 2112, Latvia
• Dates (from – to) Since Feb, 2007• Name and address of employer “CLS”, Ltd. 16 Kalnu St. , Baloži, LV 2112, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Consulting• Occupation or position held Head of Board
• Main activities and responsibilities - Preparation of project proposals, project management, budgeting, reporting and other
- Attraction of finance from EU and other public sources - Attraction of bank and venture capital finance
• Dates (from – to) May, 2007- Sept, 2007• Name and address of employer Riga Technical University Riga Business School, 1 Skolas ST, Riga, LV -
1010,Latvia• Type of business or sector Higher education
• Occupation or position held Lecturer• Main activities and responsibilities Course “Knowledge Management” for MBA program students
• Dates (from – to) Jan, 2004- Jan, 2007• Name and address of employer „NK Consulting”, Ltd, 42 Mukusalas St., Riga, LV 1004, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Consultations• Occupation or position held Project manager
• Main activities and responsibilities Project preparation and management; Communication with project holders, partners and involved
stakeholders; Moderation of project preparation work groups; Project budget planning; Project risk evaluation and management; Preparation of project proposals
• Dates (from – to) Since Sept, 2006• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University-College,4 Cēsu St., Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Higher education• Occupation or position held Lecturer
• Main activities and responsibilities Course “Knowledge economy and Knowledge management” for Full and Part-time Masters level students
• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University-College,4 Cēsu St., Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia• Type of business or sector Higher education
• Occupation or position held Guest lecturer• Main activities and responsibilities Preparation and provision of course “Knowledge economy and knowledge
management”.
• Dates (from – to) Sept, 2003- Dec, 2003• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University-College,4 Cēsu St., Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Higher education• Occupation or position held Assistant moderator, member of strategy development team
• Main activities and responsibilities Preparation of strategy development workshops;Assistance in moderation of the workshops.
• Dates (from – to) Apr, 2001- Sept, 2003• Name and address of employer “Baltic Cyber City”, PO 4 Cēsu St., Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Non governmental organization• Occupation or position held Project manager
• Main activities and responsibilities Project aim was to establish Science and Technology park in cooperation between university, local and regional municipalities and IT industry. Overall project management and coordination; Involvement and coordination of relevant stakeholders, both institutions and persons;Attraction of project funding; Project planning and management;Preparation of project promotion and marketing events; Contacts with media; Procurement
• Dates (from – to) Jan, 2001- Apr, 2001• Name and address of employer RMS Forum”, Ltd, 45/47 Elizabetes St., , Rīga, LV-1010, Latvija
• Type of business or sector Recruitment services, consulting, organization of conferences.• Occupation or position held Project assistant
• Main activities and responsibilities Preparation of the Counsellors meeting within the framework of Phare project “Baltic Sea Partenariat”;
• Dates (from – to) Jan, 1999- Jan, 2001• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University-College,4 Cēsu St., Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Higher education• Occupation or position held Chairman of Steering Committee
• Main activities and responsibilities
Organization and management of Steering Committee; Communication among the Steering Committee and involved departments of Vidzeme University- College;Selection and evaluation of Summer School lecturers and staff; Contacts with media;
EDUCATION AND TRAINING• Dates (from – to) 2002-2006
• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Riga Technical University Riga Business School
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Business administration, quality management, economics, finances, marketing, project management
• Title of qualification awarded Master of Business Administration (MBA)• Level in national classification
(if appropriate)• Dates (from – to) 1997 – 2002
• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Vidzeme University- College
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Business management, additional courses in Communication and Public Relations
• Title of qualification awarded Graduate degree in Business Administration• Dates (from – to) January – July, 2007
• Name and type of organisation Vaxjo University, Sweden
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providing education and training• Principal subjects/occupational
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specific experienceFeb, 2007, Latvia- Preparation of EEA/Norwegian Financial Instrument project proposal, priority Children with special needs, for Dauguli special school.Mar, 2006- Nov, 2006, Latvia/Gotland - Preparation of Feasibility study and Economic development plan for ex military territory “Airport Tukums” for Smārde municipality.Sept, 2005 – Jun, 2006 Latvia - Techical support for the National Programme project “Development of public information systems in Ogre district”Oct, 2005 – Jan, 2006, Latvia - Preparation of project proposal “Development of public internet access points in Kurzeme region”Jul- Dec, 2005, Latvia/Estonia - Preparation of Joint Development strategy for Valka and Valga towns, funded by Phare CBCJun- Aug, 2005, Latvia - Preparation of Phare CBC SPF project for Smārde City CouncilJun- Aug, 2005, Latvia - Preparation of Phare CBC SPF project for Ogre City CouncilNov, 2004- June, 2005, Latvia - Preparation of project proposal for EC program TEN-T (Trans-European Networks- Transportation) for Development department of Riga City Council.March, 2005, Latvia - Evaluation of Vidzeme University College project “Added value for social sciences: community integration in the study process of social sciences” funded by SIFOct, 2004-Jan, 2005, Latvia - Preparation of Technical project for the National Programme project “Development of public information systems in Ogre district”May-Sept, 2004, Latvia - Preparation of Ventspils City Economy Diversification Strategy within World Bank “Cieties Alliance” project.Sept- Oct, 2004, Latvia - Moderation of Kurzeme region ICT work group workshops, facilitation of preparation of Kurzeme region ICT projects. Subcontract from IRIS Consulting.Sept, 2004, Latvia/ Denmark - Analysis and description of e-services situation in Latvia within eTEN study of new member states fro eTEN unit of DG information Society. Subcontract from Danish Technological Institute.Aug, 2004, Latvia - Evaluation of project “Avoiding a new divide: raising awareness about European integrationMay-Jun. 2004 –Preparation of Look@World project proposal for European Community Initiative eTEN (Trans-European Telecommunications Networks) funding. Klients: Latvian Information Tehnology and Telecomunications AssociationApr.2004, Latvija – Preparation of European Community Initiative TEN- T (Trans-Eiropas Transporta Network) project proposal for Riga City Council Development DepartmentJan.-Jun.2004, Latvija – Preparation of Phare cross-border cooperation project proposal for Riga Region Development AgencyJan.-Aug.2004, Latvija Preparation of portal conception for small and medium-sized (SME) enterprises in Latvia (www.mvu.lv) within project “On-line support for SMEs in the Baltic Sea Region – Virtual Partenariat” for: City Council Development DepartmentFurther education13.05.-14.05.2007 Workshop for RTU RBS Faculty members on integration of technology in study processes. Lecturer: Linda M.Manning, Ph.D. Univers Ottawa)24.04.- 26.04.2007, RTU Riga Business School Training seminar on “Use of electronic resources in universities”29.03.2007, Making Sound Decisions in Complex Environments, Abundant Sun, London20.03.- 28.03.2007, London School of Economics and Political Science, Complexity Research group: Taught Course for Researchers on Complex Social Systems05.03.- 06.03.2007, Game theory. Lecturer: Roberts Ķīlis, Ph.D.01.02, 08.02, 15.02.2007, Strategic Planning. Lecturer: Māris Millers, Organizational Development Centre “Spring Valley”10.01.- 11.01.2007, Team Building. Theoretical and practical exercise. Ilze Čiščakova, M.A., Organizational Development Centre “Spring Valley”28.11.2007, Workshop on methodology of E-studies. Lecturer: Atis Kapenieks, Ph.D
23.10. – 25.10.2006, Lecture course organised by the Latvian Investment and Development Agency, Gate2Growth and Oxford Innovation on business incubator foundation, management and development.13.04.-15.04.2005, Lecture course of the Scandinavian Spatial Planning development centre “Nordregio” „Development Dynamics”.07.04.-08.04.2005 Vidzeme University College and Canada Saint Mary`s University lecture course “Project monitoring and evaluation”09.01.-30.01.2003, Vidzeme University College course in further education „Project management”. Lecturer: Jānis Grēviņš, Ph.D.
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F O R M A T
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name KAŽOKA, IVETA Address Meza prospekts 62-20, Jurmala, LV 2010, Latvia
• Dates (from – to) 2008 - • Name and address of employer University of Latvia
• Occupation or position held Member of teaching staff • Main activities and responsibilities Course „Legal philosophy” for master level students (2 credit points)
• Dates (from – to) 2005 - • Name and address of employer Centre for Public Policy Providus
• Occupation or position held Policy analyst • Main activities and responsibilities Policy analysis, research, drafting and evaluating legislative initiatives,
consultations on subjects of political parties, electoral campaign regulation, conflicts of interest, public sector ethics and courts.
• Dates (from – to) 2004 – 2005• Name and address of employer Ministry of Justice, Department of Policy Planning
• Occupation or position held Employee (civil servant) • Main activities and responsibilities Coordinating the development of ministry’s strategic documents; drafting policy
planning documents; providing answers to questions by Latvian residents and parliamentary deputies; coordinating the work of institutions subordinated to the ministry.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) 2005-2007• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Title of qualification awarded Law Masters Degree
• Dates (from – to) 2000-2005• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Title of qualification awarded Professional qualification of lawyer
• Dates (from – to) 2000-2004• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Title of qualification awarded Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
• Dates (from – to) 2002-2003• Name and type of organisation University of Latvia, Nancy 2nd University Centre for European Studies and Aix-en-
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providing education and training Provence Institute of Political Science • Title of qualification awarded French-Latvian Inter-universities Diploma in European Affairs
PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES.
MOTHER TONGUE LATVIAN
OTHER LANGUAGES
RUSSIAN• Reading skills EXCELLENT
• Writing skills GOOD
• Verbal skills EXCELLENT
ENGLISH
• READING SKILLS
EXCELLENT
• WRITING SKILLS
GOOD
• VERBAL SKILLS EXCELLENT
FRENCH• Reading skills GOOD
• Writing skills GOOD
• Verbal skills GOOD
DRIVING LICENCE(S) B category
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Author of more than 25 different publications and reports on the topics of political parties, election campaigns, conflicts of interest, judicial ethics and media rights (majority of articles and reports can be seen here: http://www.politika.lv/index.php?id=1730).
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name AGRITA KIOPAAddress 76-2, Slokas Street, LV – 1007, Riga
• Dates (from – to) August 2006 - • Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held Docent
• Main activities and responsibilities Development and delivery of graduate level courses
• Dates (from – to) August 2006 -• Name and address of employer NSF-funded project “Women in Science and Engineering: Network
Access, Participation, and Career Outcomes.”
• Type of business or sector Research and Science• Occupation or position held Research Assistant
• Main activities and responsibilities Duties include literature collection and review, data base construction, survey mailing list construction, research design, bibliometric data collection and analysis, and development of academic papers. Supervisors Drs. Julia Melkers (GA Tech) and Eric Welch (UIC) .
• Dates (from – to) January 2005 – July 2005• Name and address of employer Ministry of Finance
• Type of business or sector Government• Occupation or position held Project Manager
• Main activities and responsibilities Devised and implemented training program and courses for implementation of EU Structural Funds;Coordinated work of HR Advisory Committee;Contracted training suppliers for the project.
• Dates (from – to) June 2002 – December 2004• Name and address of employer State Chancellery
• Type of business or sector Government• Occupation or position held Project Manager
• Main activities and responsibilities Coordinated implementation of the UNDP assistance project “Policy Impact Assessment System Development”;Coordinated work of the national and international experts on integration of the Policy Impact Assessment Development System within Policy Planning System of Government;Designed and implemented training programs for the senior policy planners, State Secretaries and member of the Cabinet of Ministers;Organized of national and regional Public Service Conferences;
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• Dates (from – to) February 1999 – May 2002• Name and address of employer Ministry of Education and Science, Youth Initiative Department
• Type of business or sector Government, Education• Occupation or position held Deputy Director
• Main activities and responsibilities Drafted National Youth Policy;Cooperated with NGO sector;Managed the bilateral and multilateral international agreements on Youth Policy;Represented of Republic of Latvia in the Committee of Directors of Youth in Council of Europe (CDEJ);Chaired of Permanent Working Group on Youth Participation of the CDEJ;
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) August 2007 - • Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Graduate Program in Public Policy, GA Institute of Technology
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Science and Technology Policy; Advance Data Analysis
• Title of qualification awarded• Level in national classification
(if appropriate)
• Dates (from – to) August 2006 – August 2007• Name and type of 77rganization
providing education and trainingGraduate Program in Public Administration, College of Urban Planning and Public Administration (CUPPA), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, Illinois
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Public Administration History, Organizational Theory, management Theory; Data Analysis, Network Theory and Methods
• Title of qualification awarded• Level in national classification
(if appropriate)
• Dates (from – to) June 2005 – June 2006• Name and type of 77rganization
providing education and trainingThe Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Public Administration and Reform; Program evaluation, Management of International Organizations; Statistics; Forecasting; Qualitative Research Methods in Political Science
• Title of qualification awarded Master of Public Administration• Level in national classification
(if appropriate)
• Dates (from – to) September 2000 – June 2002• Name and type of 77rganization
providing education and trainingUniversity of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Political Science, Public Relations
• Title of qualification awarded Master of Social Sciences in Public Administration• Level in national classification
(if appropriate)
PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
Acquired in the course of life and career but not necessarily covered by formal
certificates and diplomas.
MOTHER TONGUE LATVIAN
OTHER LANGUAGES
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ENGLISH• Reading skills excellent
• Writing skills good• Verbal skills excellent
RUSSIAN• Reading skills excellent
• Writing skills good• Verbal skills excellent
SOCIAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
Living and working with other people, in multicultural environments, in positions where communication is important and situations where teamwork is essential
(for example culture and sports), etc.
WORKING IN MULTICULTURAL SETTINGS, CROSSCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, MOTIVATIONLearned working and living in US, working for UNDP, Council of Europe and European NGOs
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Coordination and administration of people, projects and budgets; at work, in voluntary work (for example culture and
sports) and at home, etc.
COORDINATION MULTINATIONAL PROJECTS; ORGANIZATION OF TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES; PUBLIC PROCUREMENT Learned working for public and NGO sectors
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
With computers, specific kinds of equipment, machinery, etc.
RESEARCH, DATA ANALYSIS (SPSS, STATA, VANTAGE POINT); ONLINE SURVEY SOFTWARE
ARTISTIC SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
Music, writing, design, etc.
CLOTHING DESIGNLearned studying at Riga Technical University
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Competences not mentioned above.
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F O R M A T
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name LATKOVSKA INGA Address 3, ZILOKALNU STR., LV5003, RIGA, LATVIA
TEAM PLAYER, GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS, STRESS PERSISTENT
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
MANAGERIAL SKILLS – HUMAN RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL (EXPERIENCE IN TEAM OF 20 PEOPLE AND WITH HIGH BUDGET PROJECTS), HIGH UNDERSTANDING OF PLANNING AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
OTHER SKILLS and competences
COMPUTER LITERACY - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator
DRIVING LICENCE(S) B category (since 1985)
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Europa Curriculum Vitae
Surname(s) / First name(s)
Maira Leščevica
Address(es) Cēsu ielā 4, Valmiera, Latvija, LV-4201Telephone(s) 29295005
Dates 2005 → Occupation or position held Director of master study programme (since 2007), professor assistant (since 2005) in
Department of Business AdministrationMain activities and
responsibilitiesOrganization of master programme ‘Business environment management’, management of study courses, supervisor of individual thesis (master, final papers)
Name and address of employer
Vidzeme University College, Cēsu 4, Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia
Type of business or sector Business Administration, pedagogy, academic work
Dates 2006 - Occupation or position held Development and training department director
Main activities and responsibilities
Development and implementation of retail processes. Training of management and staff
Dates 1997 - 2006 Occupation or position held Management consultant
Main activities and responsibilities
Management consultant, Development consultant, Identification of training needs. Development Training Programmes; Delivery of Training; Human resource development
Name and address of employer
Business consultants group Ltd., Tirgoņu iela 10 – 7, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Dates 1994 - 1997Occupation or position held Training manager and consultant
Main activities and responsibilities
Identification of training needs. Development Training Programmes;Delivery of Training; Human resource development
Name and address of employer
Riga UAC, Pērses iela 2 – 518, LV-1050, Riga, Latvia
Dates 1993 - 1996Occupation or position held Lecturer
Main activities and responsibilities
Lecturer in Micro and Macro Economics, and Home Economics
Name and address of employer
Latvian University of Agriculture, Faculty of Economics, Lielā iela 2, Jelgava, LV-3001, Latvia
awardedDoctoral Degree in Economics, Diploma #D Nr.0003
Principal subjects / occupational skills covered
Doctoral studies in EconomicsThesis “Development possibilities for rural development in Latvia”
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Economics
Dates 1991 – 1993Title of qualification awarded M.Sc. in Economics, Nr. 000043
Principal subjects / occupational skills covered
Master degree studies in Economics
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Economics
Dates 1986 – 1990Title of qualification awarded B.Sc. Economics and management
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Economics
Personal skills and competences
Mother tongue(s) Latvian
Other language(s)Self-assessment Understanding Speaking WritingEuropean level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user
Russian B1 Independent user B1 Independent user B1 Independent user B1 Independent user B1 User
(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level
Social skills and competences
Competitor and winner of New scientist competition organized by Latvia Agricultural University, Academy of Forest Science and Mortgage Bank in 2004
Organisational skills and competences
Experienced in working in international teams. Organization and management of courses and seminars
Computer skills and competences
Knowledge and skills in SPSS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Works, Internet Explorer, etc.
Additional education and skills in project
management
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Institution Training of potential entrepreneurs in commercial management and marketing, Jelgava city council and adult education centre project
Duration Janurary – May, 2007
Institution Consultations for SWOT analysis of Latvia and elaboration of Latvian National Development paln concept, Ministry of regional development and local government, project
Duration January - May, 2006
Institution Consultations in Elaboration of development strategies (2007 – 2013) for Jelgava local government, Ogre local government and Cesis city council, project of Latvian Local Government Society
Duration January – October, 2006
Institution Interreg III B project „Former military territories reintegration as possibility for regional development (REMIDO)” elaboration of conceptual framework and common understanding. SA „Housing Agency”
Duration December, 2005 – January, 2006
Institution Preparation of project proposal for Interreg II b Challenges and opportunities for sustainable and balanced settlement development and regeneration of degradeted areas. SA „Housing Agency”
Duration 1.11.2004 - 4.03.2005
Institution Phare projekts “Institutional development, regional development agency capacity building, Phare 2002 project preparation facility”. Konsultācijas projekta pieteikumu izstrādē.
Duration 2004. gada maijs – jūlijs.
Institution “Start up of Commercial enterprise”. Brochure, book and portal for Ministry of Economics. In cooperation with Latvian Business Consultants Association
Duration 2004
Institution Daugavpils Business and Innovation centre. Market analysis, seminar organization and management
Duration 2003-2004
Institution Foundation of Rezekne Business Centre (RBC). Elaborate and introduce idea, concept and plan of RBC
Duration 2003
Institution Social enterprises Market research about charity intensity and sources of philanthropy in Baltics.
Duration 2002 - 2003
Institution Kandava Social Support and Aid centre pilotproject evalutation. During project performed large scale survey of opinion of inhabitants in reģions Kandava and Bebri. Carefully processed data, performed analysis and results interpretation.
Duration October, 2002 – May, 2003
Institution Latvian University Faculty of Economics and Management, training course Modern Research methods in management and economic science
Duration February – May, 2002
Institution Project “State Health Insurance agency (VOVAA) building and strengthening of operation capacity”. Moderation for preparation, discussion and agreement of role of VOVAA in monitoring of investments. Technical and redaction work on methodic material “Methodic of Financially economical evaluation of Investment projects”. Organization of training for methodic. Training needs analysis completed and prepared long term training plan for VOVAA personnel.
Duration March, 2000 – May, 2001
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Institution Training of employees of State Social Insurance Agency (VSAA). Special training programme prepared "Business plans - evaluation - monitoring - control - management"
Duration August - September, 1999
Institution Latvian Business Consultants Association organized training completed “Assesment of Traininf Needs”.
Duration June - August, 1999
Institution Distance learning course elaboration in cooperation with Riga Technical University Distance studies center. Course “Business Planning For Open Market” (in Latvian and English). This course has been recognized at Japan, UK, etc.
Duration 1998 - 1999
Institution Attended Course Learning About Open Learning. Certified trainer.Duration October, 1999 – May, 2001
Institution Danish Technology Institute DTI training in Latvia, Production planning and logistics
Year November 1998
Institution Latvian Association of Commercial banks with Consultancy company Carl Bro (Denmark), Latvia, Training of trainers. Special courses - how to make and how to manage good training Programme to any group
Institution ALIMENTA Project, Training Programme for Agro-industrial Enterprises in Latvia
Date: 1997
Institution PA Consulting Group Diseldorf (Germany), Introduction to Personnel Management Programme.
Date: October 1997
Institution CER Center for Small Business Counselling, Education and Research (Sweden), Business Consultancy Training Programme “Strategic Business Development”
Date: August, 1995 - May, 1996
Institution Teeside Training and Consultancy enterprise (UK), Joint Industrial and Commercial Training Award Programme (JICAP), Management Training for medium and big enterprises
Date: 1994.
Institution British Council, Latvija & Springboard Consultancy (UK), Personal Development Programme "Women in Business”.
Date: 1994
Institution Durham University Business School (UK), Specialized Training Programme in Training management.
Date: 6 weeks in 1993/1994
Institution Durham University Business School (UK), Specialized Consultant Training Programme in Business Consultancy
Date: 15 weeks in 1993.
Institution Cork University (Ireland), Study programme for Master degree in MarketingDate: 06.01.93 - 06.04.93
Iestāde “Business planning and management” The University of Western Ontario (Canada)
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Datums 1991
Appendix
List of Scientific and other publications, attended conferences and participation in major projects
Scientific publications:
1. Factors in the Success and Failure of Business Activities. // Humanities and Social sciences Latvia, 1(30), University of Latvia, 2001. - 130-140 p.
2. The role of Science and education at the turn of the century in Latvia and Europe. // International Scientific conference “Science for rural development”.- Jelgava: Latvia University of Agriculture, 2001.- 99 – 102 p.
3. Searching for Rural Entrepreneurship development solutions – UK experience. // International Scientific Conference “Agriculture in Globalising World”. – Tartu (Estonia): Estonian University of Agriculture, 2001.- 281 – 288 p.
4. Science and education significance at the beginning of 21 century in Europe and Latvia. // 2. World Latvian Scientists congress, Section Humanitarian science.- 2001.- 177 – 178 p.
5. Linkage between rural entrepreneurship success and failure and cooperation. // Proceedings of the Latvia University of Agriculture Nr. 6 (301), 2002.- 74 – 81 p.
6. Factors influencing rural entrepreneurship success. // Rural development possibilities and solutions at the beginning of XXI century: Proceedings of International Scientific conference; Latvia University of Agriculture, Faculty of Economics,- 2002.- 60 – 69 p. (with co-author)
7. Cooperation as Success and Competitiveness Factor in Rural Entrepreneurship in Latvia, International conference “Landwirtschaftliche Unternehmen in der Transformation: Parallelen und Divergenzen in den neuen Bundesländern, Polen und Ungarn”.- Halle (Germany): Institut für Agrarentwicklung in Mittel- und Osteuropa, 2002, 390. – 393 p.
8. Rural Development and Rural Entrepreneurship in Latvia. // Eurokonference, “European Integration, Regional Convergence, Location of Industrial Activity and Labour Market Adjustment”.- Jasi (Romania): Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitat Bonn, 2002, 24 p. (CD).
9. Rural Entrepreneurship Success Determinants. // Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University, Eksjö Summer Institute (proceedings).- 2002.– 22 pages.
10. Факторы успеха в развитии сельского предпринимательства в Латвии (Success factors in the development of rural entrepreneurship in Latvia). // Occasional papers, proceedings of Kaliningrad university, "Region of Cooperation".- Kaliningrad (Krievija): Kaliningrad university, 2004, 12 pages.
Other publications:
1. Relationships for life!?... // business journal „Business Psychology”, April/ May, 2007, 4 pages.
3. Why do I need cooperative society. // Informative material, 800 issues, 2002, 6 pages. (with co-authors)
4. Handout materials for approbation seminar “Cooperation and success factors in entrepreneurship”. // training materials for Latvian Agricultural Consultancy center managers, board of directors and main specailists.- 2002, – 35 pages.
5. Fight for gender equality of simple self actualization // Newspaper “Education and culture”, article about International Scientific conference “Women in the Life Sciences: Tools for Successful Research Careers” (Sweden).- 2002 10 pages.
6. Review of Prof. Ķenin King book “Faster, Higher, Further”.- // “Rural Newspaper”, 2002, 2 pages. (with co-author).
7. New tool for business project planning: first Latvian Multimedia and Internet distance Learning course “Business Planning for Open Market”. // International conference “Forum 99’”.- 1999, 2 pages. (with co-authors).
8. The role of Entrepreneurship Support centers network in Rural Business development. // International Conference “Economic education in transition period (problems and solutions)”, Section Nr. 4 “Economic Education for countryside”.- Rīga, 1995.- 2 pages.
9. “Custom regulations and procedures”, Latvia University of Agriculture, 1993, editor prof. J. Kaktiņš, 20 pages.
11. “How to find information about market for introduction of new product”, Newspaper “Good morning”, 1994, 5 pages.
Participation with reports in national and international scientific conferences:
1. “Most appropriate cooperation form for rural entrepreneurs”, national scale conference “Cooperatives – challenges and perspectives”, organized by Hanzabank (Latvia), management of working group “Modern cooperation possibilities”, October 14, 2004
2. “New multidisciplinary challenges in modelling the business environment”, international scale conference, Ventspils university (Latvia), participation in discussion panel, working group – “Specific needs of Baltics for business modelling”, August 2, 2004.
3. “Aspects of Women Entrepreneurship”, presentation on Northern and Baltic countries international cooperation project “From micro-credit project to resource centres for women sponsored by Council of ministries for Northern countries, Riga (Latvia), February 24 – 25, 2003.
4. “Rural Entrepreneurship Success Determinants”, Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University, Eksjö Summer Institute, June 10 – 16, 2002.
5. “Rural Development and Rural Entrepreneurship in Latvia”, Eiro-conference, “European Integration, Regional Convergence, Location of Industrial Activity and Labour Market Adjustment”, presentation and defence of publication, Jasi (Romania), October 9 – 13, 2002.
6. Presented stand “Cooperation as Success and Competitiveness Factor in Rural Entrepreneurship in Latvia”, international conference “Landwirtschaftliche Unternehmen in der Transformation: Parallelen und Divergenzen in den neuen Bundesländern, Polen und Ungarn” (Agricultural Enterprises in Transition: Parallels
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and Divergences in Eastern Germany, Poland and Hungary), organized by Institut für Agrarentwicklung in Mittel- und Osteuropa in Halle (Germany), September 29-30, 2002..
7. Presentation stand “Searching for Rural Entrepreneurship development solutions – UK experience”, international scientific conference “Agriculture in Globalising World”, Tartu (Estonia), June 1,2, 2001.
8. “The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development”, The Baltic Rim Economic Forum. Foreign Direct Investment Promotion, Riga (Latvia), international scale conference, November 24 – 26, 1997.
9. 27th EUROPEAN SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR “Change & Innovation: The Challenge for Small Firms”, Rhodes (Greece), September 17 – 19, 1997.
Participation in scientific and research projects:1. Elaboration of Handbook „Five steps till own business”, Jelgavas city council and
adult education centre project, 20062. “How to start commercial enterprise?”, brochure, informative leaflet and
information in portal www.mazaisbizness.lv state order, Ministry of Economy (Latvia), EM 2004/49, 2004.
3. “Business Planning For Open Market”, manager of Elaboration of concept for first course for distance learning in Latvia and co-author, RE: ETF/97/VET/0080 – BPOM, PHARE, 1997 – 2005.
Occupational field Higher education, tourism planning and management
Work experience
Dates 2001 → Occupation or position
heldVice rector for academic (since 2005) and Associate professor (since 2007), director of master study programme (2004-2007), professor assistance (2003-2007) in Department of Tourism Organization and Management, lecturer 2001-2003
Main activities and responsibilities
Administrative duties are related with organization of study process in University College. Supervisor of individual thesis (master, final papers) and delivering study courses for master and bachelor students as well as for exchange students.
Name and address of employer
Vidzeme University College, Cēsu 4, Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia
Type of business or sector
Tourism Organization and Management, higher education
Dates 1998 - 2003 Occupation or position
heldConsultant, director
Main activities and responsibilities
• preparation of development strategies of local municipalities, including administrative territorial reform research projects• preparation of territorial plans of local municipalities, regions, depressive regions• consultations of project proposal preparation• organization of seminars, public involvement in public participation.
• drafting of documents• information and organization of advertisement• cooperation with NGO center in Riga• preparation of specific development programs for region
Name and address of employer
Public organization “Latgale Development Council”St.Atbrivotaju 98, Rezekne, Latvia
Dates 1995 - 1998 Occupation or position
heldofficer (from the begin), senior officer
Main activities and responsibilities
• collection and gathering of information on regional development,• writing of comments of free economic zones, legislation and national programs etc.,• interpretation of local workshops, local documents,• assistance in tendering procedures and tender evaluation of EU Phare program,• writing reports,• general project coordination,• telephone conversation and correspondence,• general time schedule organizing for foreign advisers,• organizing of seminars• EU enlargement process and pre-structural funds
English B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user
Russiann B1 B1 B1 B1 B1
(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level
Social skills and competences
Good keyboard skills. Experienced at drafting minor and major documents Competitor and winner of New scientist competition organized by Latvia Agricultural University, Academy of Forest Science and Mortgage Bank in 2005
Organisational skills and competences
2005-2007 member of Vidzeme University College Constitutional assembly and Senate 2004-2005 member of Vidzeme University College Court of arbitration 2005, 2006 Chairperson of tourism and leisure sections in European Regional Science Association Congress in Netherlands and Greece Experienced in working in international teams. Organization and management of courses and seminars
Computer skills and competences
Computer literacy, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Arc View, Open Office
Additional information
Expert and professional in field of regional development planning and tourism management including:Assessment Expert in EU Leonardo da Vinci program project (2008)involved in the work concerned with Latvia`s integration process in EU, EU Phare Special Programme for Preparation for EU Structural Policy participation in expert group on regional development of BCC, Baltic small project facility in 1997contactperson for International Regional Development projects, for example with Denmark, Ireland; - including organization of visits, briefing of foreign experts and report preparation1996-1998;work at legislation on regional development policy;familiarity and experience of Phare and bilateral funding (Phare CBC 1995 project “Regional Development Policy, Latvia”, technical assistance for Phare 1997 project “Latgale development plan”;familiarity with approaches to regional development programs in EU and candidate countries including Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ireland, Estonia, Lithuania, Slovenia etc.;familiarity with tourism planning activities in Latvia self-governments, practical approach of SWOT analysis and PEST analysis in local government;organizing public involvement in development planning processes through questionnaires, meetings etc.1988-1989 Latvian Mountain School, instructor of tourism groups, certificate;1996 course of Environment projects` management, by University of Bradford, Development and Project Planning, certificate;Seminar for “Decentralized project Implementation Systems in EU” planning, contracting etc.October 1997, BCC Expert Group on Regional Development in Brussels1997-1998, the EU educational program, certificateMarch 1998, Training course of EU institutions, Structural funds;April 1998, Training course about projectmanagement, project communication, projectmarketing and project evaluation, by the Province of OverijsselOctober 1998 Course on “Urban management and Planning” organized by Institute for Housing and urban Development Studies (the Netherlands), urban Development Strategies (Poland0, Ministry of Environmental protection and Regional Development, certificateSeptember,2000 participation in International training course for doctoral students on Environmental assessment, Denmark, Holbek.April 2002, participation in “Intelligent conference on sustainable regional development problems and solutions May 2002, participation in conference “Regional administrative territorial reform problems and solutions in
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Latvia” organized by Self- government UnitAugusts 2003, certificate of participation in 43rd Congress of the European Regional Science Association in FinlandAugusts 2004, certificate of participation in 44rd Congress of the European Regional Science Association in PortugalSenior local expert in EU Phare project “ Economic and Social cohesion in Latvia”, 2004Augusts 2005, certificate of participation in 45rd Congress of the European Regional Science Association in Netherland (chairperson of tourism section)Augusts 2006, certificate of participation in 46rd Congress of the European Regional Science Association in Greece (chairperson of tourism section)November 2006, 1st international scientific conference on North Vidzeme Biosphere reserve in Latvia, ValmieraAugusts 2007, certificate of participation in 47rd Congress of the European Regional Science Association in France February 2007, Latvia University 65th conference, tourism section Tūrisma attīstības tendences ekonomikas globalizācijas apstākļos report “Tourism development growing in Latvia in globalization context” Rīgā25 September 2007 „ Characteristics and supply of the tourism educational system in Latvia” Meeting of The European Union of Tourist Officers (EUTO) Developing Sustainable Destinations Riga, Latvia
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Publications:
Co-author. 2008. Assesment of environmental aspects in rural tourism in two areas of the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve. In: economic, social and cultural aspects in biodiversity conservation (eds. Opermanis, O., Whitelaw, G.). Press of University of Latvia. Pp.19-30
Co-author. Sustainable tourism development: Lake Burtnieks as destination or part of tourism.// Handbook of Lakes and Reservoirs a Sustainable Vision of Tourism. Volume 1 (ISBN: 978-963-87229-3-. Karoly Robert College, Gyongyos, Hungary. 2007.
Co-author. Culture Heritage as Part of Sustainable Tourism: The Case of North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, Latvia.// Conference Proceedings Researching Destination Management, Policy and Planning: Linking Culture, Heritage and Tourism (ISBN: 978-0-9555017-3-9). Leeds Metropolitian University, United Kingdom.2007. (CD formātā)
Co-author. Latvia Tourism: Decisive Factors and Tourism Development//Tourism in the New Europe. The Challenges and Opportunities of EU Enlargement. Ed. Hall D., Smith M., Marciszweska B. –CAB International 2006
Strategic planning appoach in sparsely populated local municipalities: (case of Latvia).//Studia Regionalia Volume 18. New Members-New Challenges for the European Regional Development Policy. Ed. Markowski T., Turala M. –Warszawa: Polish Academy of Sciences Comittee for Spatial Economy and Regional Planning, 2006
Lack of Integrated competences in regional and local planning// Annual proceedings ICTE in Regional Development. –Valmiera: Vidzeme University College, 2005, pp.1-7.
Co-author for regional. Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību 2004/05. Rīcībspēja reģionos. –Rīga: Latvijas Universitātes Sociālo un politisko pētījumu institūts, 2005
Core competences in evaluation system of local planning//The 6th International Conference on the Baltic Studies in Europe. The Baltic Way in Europe. Revolution and evolution. - Valmiera, June, 2005, 76. lpp.
Sakrālā tūrisma informatīvā un telpiskā pieejamība Latgalē// III. Latvijas ģeogrāfijas kongress. Latvijas ģeogrāfija Eiropas dimensijās. – Rīga:, 2004. – 73. -75. lpp
Personality role in socio economic program implementation in rural areas//International scientific conference on “Use of local and regional factors in social-economic activation of rural areas” proceeding. – Polija: Ščecinas Lauksaimniecības Universitāte, 2002.
Possibilities of the increasing impact of development planning on rural municipalities in Latvia//7th Baltic –Nordic conference in Ystad, 2002, 8 p. (with co-author) (Electronic format on web.nordregio.se; CD).
Diversification of rural economies on all decision making levels//Estonian Agricultural University international scientific conference “Agriculture in globalising world” proceeding. – Tartu: Tartu Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 2001. –lpp. 272-280.
Value of territorial development planning//“Youth seeks progress 2001” paper collection of scientific conference of PH.D. students. – Kauņa: Lietuvas Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 2001 –lpp. 173-177.
Teritoriju attīstības sekmēšana, mazinot reģionu atšķirības// Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences “Zinātne lauku attīstībai” referāti. – Jelgava: Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 2001 –lpp. 103-107.
The importance of the level of local government participation in territorial development planning//Humanities and Social Sciences. Latvia, 1(30), , 2001 –lpp. 153-161.3. Cross border cooperation- promoter of tourism development// European Regional Sciences
Association congress 2004 Portugālē: Porto, August 2004. (CD, www.ersa.org) Book of astracts, lpp. 333-334.
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4. Regional strategies in Baltic countries// European Regional Sciences Association congress 2003 Somijā, Jīvaskila, Augusts 2003. Finland: Jyvaskil University (CD, www.ersa.org) Book of astracts, lpp. 296-297.
5. Development planning regions and their activities in Latvia// Rural development: contents, models and policies in the E.U. towards the 21st century. ES starptautiska projekta HELP seminārs, Perudžia, Itālija, 1999: seminar proceeding. – 1999 - lpp. 46-49.
6. Pašvaldību attīstības programmu izvērtēšana//II. Pasaules Latviešu zinātnieku kongress, Rīga, Latvija, August 2001: kongresa tēžu krājums. – Latvija: Rīga, 2001, 187 -188. lpp
7. Evaluation of regional development policy in Latvia//17th European Advanced Studies Institute on Regional Science. - Croatia: Split, June-July2004. – 18. lpp (full paper in CD).
8. Tūrisms un atpūta vietējo pašvaldību attīstība programmās//Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences “Ilgtspējīga tūrisma attīstība: tendences, pieredze, iespējas” rakstu krājums. - Rīga: Biznesa augstskola “Turība”. 2003, 287 –295. lpp.
9. Inovatīvais klāsters Latvijā: Teritorijas attīstības programma//Rēzeknes augstskolas starptautiskā zinātniskā konference “Tradicionālais un novatoriskais sabiedrības ilgtspējīgā attīstībā”. - Rēzekne, 2002. – 419. – 425. lpp.
10. Choice factor in tourism planning//10 Nordic Tourism Research Symposium. - Somija: Vasa, 2001. 11p. (with co-author) (e proceeding).
11. Financial investments in specially supported areas// International Conference “Information Society and Modern Business”. – Ventspils: Ventspils augstskola, 2003. – 293. -299. lpp.
21. Latvijas pašvaldību attīstības plānošanas problēmas//Nacionālā ekonomika un izglītība, integrējoties EK. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences rakstu krājums. – Jelgava: Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 1999. – 20. – 23. lpp.22. Latvijas lauku teritoriju ilgtspējīga un līdzsvarota plānošana// Konferences “Ilgtspējīga attīstība Latvijā” tēžu krājums. - Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2002. – 110. -111. lpp. (līdzautore).23. “Reģionu attīstība Latvijā”. – Rīga: VSIA “ Reģionu attīstība”, 2003 (līdzautore).
ARTIS PABRIKSCURRICULUM VITAE
1. Personal dataData of birth: March 22, 1966 Place of birth: Jurmala, Latvia
2. EducationHistory degree, University of LatviaPh.D. in pol. science, University of Aarhus, DK
3. Academic titles and scientific degreesassociate professor, Ph.D.
4. Professional activity1988-1990, research assistant , Academy of Sciences1994, external lecturer, University of Aarhus, Denmark1995 – 1999, lecturing in the University of Latvia1996-1997, first Rector of Vidzeme University College1996 – 2001, assistant professor in Vidzeme University College2002- associate professor in Vidzeme University College2001- 2003 Along with the work in University, policy analyst in the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies2002- ECRI (Councile of Europe), deputy member on behalf of Latvia, along with the work in University2003-2004, policy analyst-consultant in the Political Education Fundation (PIF), Latvia2004, MP, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Commission, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs2004 - 2007 Minister of Foreign Affairs of LatviaSince November 2007 – member of parliament of Latvia
5. Languages
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Latvian, English, Russian, German, Danish
6. The main research interestsMulticulturalism, nationalism, security policy, ethnic policy, ideologies, gender issues, human rights;
7. Academic coursesIntroduction into political theory, methodology in political science, nationalism and ethnicity, Nationalism and liberalism, International Summer school courses in Vidzeme University (1998-2004), Guest lecturing in various occasions including Aarhus Business School, Denmark, 2003.
8. Research activityLanguage policy in Latvia, Discrimination in Latvia from the perspective of EU enlargement, Integration policy in Latvia, Security.
9.Studies abroad and conferencesDenmark 1990-1996USA (Fulbright)1997-1998
March, 2004 UNRISD conference on Ethnic Equality and Governance, RigaMay, 2002 UNRISD conference on Ethnic Equality and Governance, Geneva, SwitzerlandNovember, 2001 Civil participation, UNESCO conference, Riga, LatviaMay, 2001 Integration in the Multicultural Society, RigaApril, 2001 Formation of the European Identity, Council of Europe, StrasbourgApril, 2000 Presentation on minorities and patriotism in conference organized by the
Latvian Human Rights Committee, Riga, LatviaMarch, 2000 Discussion leader in the OSCE and Naturalization board organized conference
on social integrationFebruary, 2000 Participation in the conference Direct Democracy, CEU, Budapest, HungaryMay, 1999 Paper presented at the conference Deutschland und drei baltischen Staaten im
Neuen Europa, Travemunde, GermanyMay, 1999 Panel leader at the OSCE organized conference on social integration, Jurmala,
LatviaOctober, 1999 Paper presented at the conference on minority policy in the
Baltics,Travemunde, GermanyOctober, 1998 Discussant at the conference Multicultural Riga, Riga, LatviaOctober, 1998 Presentation on Social Integration at the conference organised by the
International Organisation for Migration, Riga, LatviaSeptember, 1998: 3 lectures on Social Integration, The Baltic Politics, The perspective of the
Baltic States. Presented to guest students from Eastern Uusimaa Polytechnics Institute, Finland
September, 1998: Presentation of the paper “The Education and Language Policy in Latvia“ and panel chairing at the conference on Minority Politics in the Baltics, Travemunde, Germany
April, 1998 Presentation “The Future of the Baltic Russians“ and panel chairing at the ASN Third Annual Convention, Columbia University, New York, USA
August, 1997 Presentation on gender equality in Latvia at the Scandinavian&Baltic conference „Men and Women in Dialogue“, Valmiera, Latvia
May, 1997 Participant in Salzburg Seminar on Ethnicity. Presentation on Ethnic relations in Latvia
April, 1997 Lecturing on gender equality at the Centre of Adult Reeducation, RigaMarch, 1997 Chairing a session at the international conference organized by the Civic
Education Project, Tallinn, EstoniaMarch, 1997 Presentation on gender issues at a seminar held for Latvian journalists on
Sexual and Gender Equality in Latvia, Jurmala, LatviaOctober, 1996 Presentation at the conference Perspectives of the Political Nation in Latvia,
held in Riga, Latvia. Paper: “The Influence of Communitarian and Individualist
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Values on the Development of the Political Nation in Latvia September 1996 Presentation at the conference Inter-ethnic Relations, Ethnopolitics and Social
Cohesion in the Baltic States, Jurmala, LatviaJune 1995 Presentation at the workshop Teaching about Nationalism: Issues and
Resources, organized by the Columbia University, held in Tallinn, EstoniaMarch 1994 Presentation at the conference Democracy and Ethnopolitics - ’94, organized
by the Academy of Sciences, LatviaApril 1993 Presentation at the conference On Elections in Latvia, London, United
Kingdom organized by the Association of Free Latvian Youth of EuropeMarch 1993 Participant at the conference Security and Cooperation in Europe and the
Protection of Minorities, organized by the Royal Institute of International Affairs, London, United Kingdom
10. Publications:
Ethnic Inequalities and Public Sector Governance, in Yusuf Bangura. Basingstoke, 2006.
Ethnic Limits of Civil Society: The Latvian Case, in Norbert Goetz and Jorg Hackmann (Eds.) Civil
Society in the Baltic Sea Region. Ashgate, 2003.
Occupational Representation and Ethnic Discrimination In Latvia. LCESC. Nordik. Riga 2002.
Etnopolitika Latvijā un Igaunijā: No koncepcijas līdz integrācijas fondam. Pilsoniskā līdzdalība un
integrācija. 15-16. lpp. 2001. Naturalizācijas Pārvaldes biļetens
The Latvian NATO Membership-A Goal Without Alternatives. Baltic security, NATO and EU, eds.
Karoliina Honkanen and Tomas Ries. Occasional papers – No. 1. Atlantic Council of Finland. Helsinki
2001.
Artis Pabriks (ed.) Elmārs Vēbers, Reinis Aboltiņš. Overcoming Alienation: Social Integration (In
Latvian), NIMS, Rīga, 2001, 163 lpp.
Latvia: The Challenges of Change, Routledge, London, New York, 2001, 200 p.
The National programme for Latvian Language Training. Promotion of the Integration of Society 1996-
2000. Impact Report. LVAVP, Riga. 2000.
“The Latvian Revange or the Russian Political Morals”, in Baltic special issue, www.ce-review.org.
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1999. debates par valodas likumu, LVAVP Informatīvais biļetens, LVAVP vadības vienība, marts,
1999.p.13.
Co-author of the book Politika Latvija (Politics in Latvia), Rasa ABC, Riga, 1999
„Keeping Course Towards the West“, in (ed.Peter Rutland) The Challenge of Integration. Annual Survey
of Eastern Europe and Former Soviet Union 1997, pp.133-138, East West Institute, 1998.
A Review of Latvia’s Follow-up to the UN Global Conferences, UNDP, Riga, Latvia, 1998.
“Komunitarisma un Individualisma vertibu ietekme uz politiskas nacijas veidosanos Latvija“, in (ed. E.Vebers) Pilsoniska Apzina, pp. 96-116, Macibu Apgads, Riga, Latvija, 1998.Co-author of the UNDP development report on Latvia, 1996. Contribution to the chapter on the ethnic situation in Latvia (1997).“The Impact of Values of Communitarianism and Individualism upon the Formation of a Political Nation in Latvia“, in Latvian Human Rights Quarterly, No. 1., 1997 pp.38-53.Comments on the political and human rights in Latvia, in Cilvektiesibu Zurnals, No 2., 1996.“Some Notes Regarding the Evolution of Nationalism”, in The Transition Towards Democracy: Experience in Latvia and in the World, University of Latvia, 1994.
“Citizenship and Rights of Minorities in Latvia”, in Humanities and SocialSciences, Latvia, No 1(2), 1994.Review of the book Ethnopolitics and Transition to Democracy. The Collapse of the USSR and Latvia by Rasma Karklins (1996) in Nord Ost Archiv.Chapter on ethnic relations in the book Cilveks un Dzive sociologijas skatijuma, designed for high schools in Latvia (1996).
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Baiba Pētersone
329 Dearing Street Apartment 10-C Athens GA 30605Phone: 240.423.9119 E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION2005—Present Ph.D. Candidate in Mass Communication
University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Anticipated graduation date Summer, 2008)
Discipline Public Relations2002—2004 M. A. in Communication University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Discipline Public RelationsThesis title The status of public relations in Latvia
1996—2000 Higher Professional Education in Communications and Public Relations Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia
Major Communications and Public Relations Minor Political Science Thesis title Crisis Communication: The Case of Rīgas Komercbanka (Rīgas Commercial Bank)
2000 Exchange Student Mid-Sweden University, Sundsvall, SwedenDepartment of Media and Communication
TEACHING EXPERIENCEDecember, 2007 INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS Lecturer Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia Undergraduate, 1 sectionThis intensive senior level undergraduate seminar will focus on various frameworks for the study and practice of international public relations. During the seminar students will be provided with an opportunity to learn about ways that various cultures, nations, industries, and organizations approach the function of public relations.2006—2007 PUBLIC RELATIONS ADMINISTRATION Instructor of Record University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Undergraduate, 2 sectionsThis advanced level undergraduate course covered public relations management, i.e., strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of public relations programs. Other topics included global public relations, relationship management, issues management, activism, media relations, non-profit public relations, corporate communication, public affairs, and public relations theory.
2002—2004 ORAL COMMUNICATION Instructor of Record University of Maryland, College Park, MD Undergraduate, 8 sectionsThis course discussed intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and public communication in various intercultural settings. Other reviewed topics involved listening, informative speaking, persuasive communication, nonverbal language, and communication obstacles.
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Refereed conference papers
Pētersone, B. (May 28, 2008). Increasing a nation’s diplomatic capabilities through relationship management: Public relations contributions to middle power diplomacies. Paper will be presented at the top four paper session at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Montreal, Canada. Pētersone, B. (2008, May). The development of communication management in Latvia after the Third Awakening: Public relations as an instrument for political, economic, and social change. Paper will be presented at the meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.Reber, B. H., Pētersone, B., & Berger, B. K. (2008, March). Managing from the middle: The role of mid-level gatekeepers in mobilizing grassroots activism and encouraging facilitative relationships. Paper presented at the meeting of the Institute for Public Relations, Miami, USA.Pētersone, B. (2007, May). Integrated approach to development communication: A public relations framework for social changes. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, California, USA. Pētersone, B. (2006, June). The status of public relations in Latvia. Paper presented at the top four student paper session at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Dresden, Germany.Pētersone, B. (2005, November). Transformation public relations in Latvia. Paper selected as a second place winner of the European Public Relations Education and Research Association’s Jos Willems Award, Lisbon, Portugal.Pētersone, B. (1998, March). The press presentation of women in the age of information in Latvia. Paper presented at the meeting of the Civic Education Project, Palanga, Lithuania.Invited conference presentations and panelsPētersone, B. (2007, August). Invited participant in the panel Enabling marginalized voices in PR graduate education at the meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Pētersone, B. (2007, June). Invited speaker at the international public management conference Communication as a tool for better governance organized by the Republic of Latvia’s State Chancellery, Igate, Latvia.
PUBLICATIONSReber, B. H., Pētersone, B., & Berger, B. K. (under review). Managing from the middle: The role of mid-level gatekeepers in mobilizing grassroots activism and encouraging facilitative relationships. Submitted to a refereed journal.Pētersone, B. (2003). Review of the book The Global Journalist: News and Conscience in the World of Conflict. European Journal of Communication, 18, 395-396. Pētersone, B. (1998). The press presentation of women in the age of information in Latvia. In Assessing a Decade of Change: The Road to the Future (pp. 62-67). Civic Education Project, Palanga, Lithuania.AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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2008 International Communication Association, Public Relations DivisionTop four paper, Montreal, Canada
2008 Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Athens, USA2006 International Communication Association, Public Relations Division
Top four student paper, Dresden, Germany2005 European Public Relations Education and Research Association, Jos Willems Award
Second place in the master’s thesis category, Lisbon, Portugal2000 Erasmus Scholarship, European Community
Stipend for studies at Mid-Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 U.S. CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONArlington, Virginia Special Events and Development Manager
Helped with congressional relations; researched and identified donors; created awareness about the Foundation’s science and technology programs in Eurasia; and facilitated collaboration between Eurasian and U.S. scientists2004 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY GERMAN STUDIES,
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Washington, District of Columbia Development Associate
Maintaining relations with European and U.S. donors for the Institute’s Tenth Anniversary Global Leadership Award honoring a distinguished international business figure who had strengthen transatlantic bonds between Europe and the United States; conducted research and edited papers for the Institute’s senior transatlantic relations fellows2000—2002 TARGET GROUP
Washington, District of Columbia Public Relations and Marketing Project Coordinator
Planned and implemented marketing and advertising programs for the Group’s clients; developed program evaluation instruments; measured and analyzed program effectiveness; and organized special events1999 JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Washington, District of Columbia Press InternHelped the senior press manager to create awareness about the Kennedy Center’s performing arts events and festivals; produced and translated informational materials for the Bolshoi Theater of Moscow’s U.S. tour1998 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Washington, District of Columbia Public Affairs Intern
Developed and implemented a research program to evaluate the success of the National Zoo’s public lecture series; assisted with the publicity and educational aspects for the National Zoo’s environmental conservation programs1997—1998 NEWSPAPER LIESMA Valmiera, Latvia ReporterCovered national and local issues in areas of governance, education, culture, and social policies for a regional daily newspaper. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAssociation for Education and Journalism in Mass CommunicationAssociation for the Advancement of Baltic Studies International Communication Association
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UNIVERSITY SERVICE2005 Member, Public Relations Faculty Search Committee
Grady College of Journalism and Mass CommunicationUniversity of Georgia, Athens, GA
2002 Volunteer, Public Relations Workshop “Teaching the Teacher”Soros Foundation, Valmiera, Latvia
1997—1999 - Co-Editor, Campus NewspaperVidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia
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E U R O P E A NC U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
F O R M A T
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name RAJEVSKA Feliciana Address Lomonosova 2 -67 Riga, LV-1003 Latvia
• Dates (from – to) September 2006 - Till present time
• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College Cesu iela 4, Valmiera Latvia• Type of business or sector Department of Political Science
• Occupation or position held Associate Professor, Director of Master Study Program in Public Administration
• Main activities and responsibilities
Deliver courses: Social Policy, Politics in Latvia; Policy Analysis, Comparative Public Policy for bachelor and master students in political science and public administration.; Adviser for bachelor and master papers, doctoral thesis; prepare and publish chapters for text books in political science and sociology
• Dates (from – to) September 1989 – June 2006
• Name and address of employer University of Latvia Raina blvrd.19, Riga, Latvia• Type of business or sector Department of Political Science
• Occupation or position held Associate Professor, Director of Master Study Program• Main activities and
responsibilitiesDeliver courses: Social Policy, Policy Analysis, Social Policy in Transition Societies, Policy Process in Latvia for bachelor and master students in political science; Adviser for bachelor and master papers, doctoral thesis; prepare and publish chapters for text books in political science and sociology
• Dates (from – to) November 1977 - August 1989• Name and address of employer University of Latvia Raina blvrd.19, Riga, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Department of Social Science• Occupation or position held Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor
• Main activities and responsibilities Deliver course of Social Science as liberal art for students of different faculties of the University of Latvia; prepare methodical papers
• Dates (from – to) April 1974 - November 1977• Name and address of employer Turgeneva 19, Riga, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Latvia’s Academy of Science, Institute of History and Philosophy
• Occupation or position held Researcher• Main activities and responsibilities Research project concerning activities of Latvian emigrants
organizations in Western Europe, North America and Australia
• Dates (from – to) May 1969 - December 1970• Name and address of employer University of Latvia, Raina 19, Riga, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Department of Social science• Occupation or position held Head of Library of the Department of Social Science
• Main activities and responsibilities To prepare literature for lecturers in social science, to help students in their seminar reading and paper writing
• Dates (from – to) August 1965 - May 1969• Name and address of employer Young Communist League Organization in Latvia, Riga’s city
Kirov district division, Blaumana 5a Riga, Latvia• Type of business or sector Young Communist League Organization in the University of Latvia
• Occupation or position held The First Secretary of Youth Communist League Organization in the University of Latvia
• Main activities and responsibilities To organize political and cultural life of students, students’ team forming for work during summer vacation
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) September 1995 – May 1997• Name and type of organization providing education and training
University of Latvia, Department of Political Science
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Social policy in post-communist countries
• Title of qualification awarded Dr.pol.sc. • Level in national classification (if
appropriate)• Dates (from – to) September 1994 – June 1995
• Name and type of organization providing education and training
University of Latvia, Department of Political Science
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Master study programme in Political Science
• Title of qualification awarded MA degree in Social Science; • Level in national classification (if
appropriate)
• Dates (from – to) January 1971 -April 1974• Name and type of organization providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Department of Social Science, doctoral student
• Title of qualification awarded Ph.Dr.• Level in national classification (if
appropriate)• Dates (from – to) September 1960 - June 1965
• Name and type of organization providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Faculty of History and Philology, Department of Russian Language and Literature
• Title of qualification awarded Bachelor of Philology, Russian Language and Literature• Level in national classification (if
appropriate)
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PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
MOTHER TONGUE Latvian
OTHER LANGUAGESEnglish
• Reading skills Excellent• Writing skills Good• Verbal skills Good
Living and working with other people, in multicultural environments, in positions where communication is important and situations where teamwork is essential.
I am used to communicate with representatives of different nationalities, because I have experience of team teaching (as Eurofaculty lecturer in the University of Latvia) with Danish, Norwegians, British colleagues. In 1996 –1997 I participated as research correspondent in project "Human Dignity and Social Exclusion" funded by the Council of Europe and have experience of communication with colleagues from Central and Eastern Europe
I was the local consultant of World Bank in 2000 and 2001 being the editor for Social Report of the Ministry of Welfare. Social Report includes chapters of Labour policy, Health Policy, Social Insurance and Social Assistance. In 1996 as World Bank local consultant I was involved in preparing White Paper for Social Assistance Reform in Latvia.
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Coordination and administration of people, projects and budgets; at work, in voluntary work and at
home, etc
1. In 2003-2005 I have participated as Latvian team leader in project “Poverty, Social Assistance and Social Inclusion in Latvia and Estonia” funded by the Research Council of Norway2. In 1999-2005 I was the Director of Master Study Programm in Political Science3. In 1998-1999 as Latvia’s team leader and contributor from Latvia I participate in EU project: Monitoring the Development of Social Protection Reform in the CEECs (University of York - Pantheion Consensus 11) with tasks to provide the evaluation of social protection system effectiveness in the area of employment, health and pension policy
4. In 1993-1995 I was coordinator of TEMPUS programm “Political Science in Baltic States”5. I have organized workshop “Social Policy in Post-communist countries” and was chair of it on the International conference “The European Legacy. Towards New Paradigms” organized by the International Society for the Study of European Ideas in Graaz (Austria), August 1994
TECHNICAL SKILLS and competences
Good computer skills, used in teaching process and in all projects
ARTISTIC SKILLS and competences.
Not any special
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DRIVING LICENCE(S) No
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ANNEXES a) Papers, which I have presented on international conferences and seminars b) List of some recent publications
a) Papers, which I have presented on international conferences and seminars
2008 - Social Welfare Challenges and State Capacity: the Latvian Case – participation in the round table “Policy of energy and social welfare in the Baltic Sea region - what are the options? Main challenges and political capacity of the Baltic Sea region” organized by Latvian Embassy in Oslo in the Balticness network (Council of Baltic Sea Countries) and Oslo University College, February 7, 2008
2007 – Undeclared work, tax evasion and tax avoidance: case of Latvia - Paper presented to Joint Belgian-International 3 days colloquium Undeclared Work, Tax Evasion and Avoidance: a momentum for change in Belgium and Europe, organized by Federal Administration Social Security Science Policy the Higher Institute for Labour Studies (HIVA) of the Catholic University of Leuven for and in collaboration with the European Centre for Workers’ Questions EZA with the financial support of the European Commission, Brussels, 20-22 June, 2007 (together with Oksana Zabko)
2006 – Pension Reform in Latvia – Paper presented on the workshop Pension Reform in the Baltic States - of the German Political Scientists Congress, University of Munster, September, 27-30
2006 - The implementation of the legislative requirement for compulsory basic education in Latvia – paper presented on the International scientific conference Education in the conditions of social changes – Daugavpils University, October 9-11, 2006
2005 - Welfare State in Latvia. – paper presented on Third European Conference on The State of the Welfare State Anno 1992 in the EU: Ten Years Later and with Ten New Member States. Leuven, 17 and 18 October 2005, organized by the Higher Institute for Labour Studies (HIVA) of the Catholic University of Leuven for and in collaboration with the European Centre for Workers’ Questions EZA with the financial support of the European Commission and in association with Athenian Policy Forum (APF)
2005 – Policy Transfer Concept: Does It Work in Social Policy-Making in Latvia? Paper presented on Norwegian-Latvian Academic Conference 2005; University College of Oslo- University of Latvia; Twenty-First Century Perspective on Policy, Research, and Education; Oslo; 7-9 April 2005;
2004 - Disorder in the Remuneration System – Challenge for Latvia’s Europenization Policy // in Negotiating Futures – States, Societies and the World // The International Conference, Riga, November 11-14, 2004; Rīga,
2004 - Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) as a Tool of Social Inclusion in Latvia on conference “Implications of a Wider Europe – Politics, Institutions and Diversity” organised by ECPR and held in Bologna on 24-26 June 2004.
2001 – Social Policy in Latvia – Field of the Rapid Changes - Baltic Studies 1V conference, Tartu, June 27-30;
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1996 - Towards the Reform of Health Care Policy in Latvia. (1990-1995). Paper presented at the European Consortium of Political Science (ECPR) workshop on "Beyound the Health Care State. New Dimensions in Healths Politics in Europe", Oslo, March 29 - April 3, 1996
1994 - Latvia in a Search of a Social Policy Model - The European Legacy. Towards New Paradigms. IV conference of the International Society for the Study of European Ideas, Graz, Austria, August 1994. I was chair of the workshop "Social Policy in Post-communist societies: Legacy and Innovation“
1994 - Economic Constraints Meeting the Development of Social Policy in Latvia. - 26 ICSW International Conference Global Welfare , Finland, Tampere, July 1994
1994 - The Social Dimension of the Transition From a Command Economy to a Market Economy in Latvia. Paper, presented to an Annual Conference of Political Studies Association (UK), March 29-31, 1994. University College of Swansea.
1992 - Social policy in Latvia during Transition: wishes and realities. // International Conference "Transition To Democracy: Experience in Latvia and in the World, Riga, November 19921992 - The first steps of Social Policy in Latvia . //Third Conference of the International Society for the study of the European Ideas "European Integration and the European Mind" Aalborg, Denmark, August.
b) List of some recent publications
2008 - Vom Sozialstaat zum Wohlfahrtsmix: Das lettische Wohlfahrtssystem nach Wiedererlangung der Unabhangigkeit, //Europaische Wohlfahrtssysteme. Ein Handbuch Klaus Schubert, Simon Hegelich, Ursula Bazant (Hrsg.) GWV Fachverlage GmbH, Wiesbaden 2008, s.423-4422007 – Effect of Migration on European Political Thought and Decision-Making Process, Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, editor-in-chief, 82 pages2007 - Economic and Social Rights in How Democratic is Latvia. Monitoring of democracy. Rīga, 7 p. (co-author A.Vanags)2007 – Ekonomiskās un sociālās tiesības grāmatā “Cik demokrātiskā ir Latvija? Demokrātijas monitorings ”, Rīga, 7 lpp. (līdzautors A.Vanags)2007 – Rentenreform im Baltikum: Neue Modelle im Praxistest – Osteuropa 57 Jahrgang/Heft 7/Juli 2007 (coauthors Claudia-Y. Matthes, Monika Kačinskiene, Anu Toots), S. 47-56 2006 – Sociālā atstumtība un sociālā iekļaušana: situācijas izvērtējums Latvijā. Zinātnisko rakstu krājums. Rīga, LU, 160 lpp. (atb.red.)2006 – Sociālās politikas attīstība Latvijā – iekšējo un ārējo faktoru mijiedarbības iznākums – grāmatā Sociālā atstumtība un sociālā iekļaušana: situācijas izvērtējums Latvijā. Zinātnisko rakstu krājums. Rīga, LU, lpp.7-322006 – Welfare State under double pressure on Fafo home page http://www.fafo.no/pub/rapp/527/index.htm un http://www.fafo.no/BalticWelfare/socialpolicy.htm
2005 – Ekonomiskās un sociālās tiesības grāmatā “Cik demokrātiskā ir Latvija? Demokrātijas audits Latvijā”, Rīga, 19 lpp. (līdzautors A.Vanags)2005 - Economic and Social Rights in How Democratic is Latvia. Audit of democracy in Latvia. Rīga, 19 p. (co-author A.Vanags)
2005 – Social Policy in the Republic of Latvia During Transition in Acta Universitatis Latviensis, Political Science, vol.686, Riga
2005 - Disorder in the Remuneration System – Challenge for Latvia’s Europenization Policy” in Negotiating Futures – States, Societies and the World // Proceedings of the International Conference, Riga, November 11-14, 2004; Rīga,, p.288-296
2004 – Relations between social exclusión and human security in Latvia // Social Sciences Bulletin, Daugavpils Universit, p,61-84
2004 – Safety Net in Latvia – in Acta Universitatis Latviensis, Politics and Sociology, vol.663, Riga, p.40-59.2005 - Politikas zinātnes jautājumi 1V (atb.red.) Rīga, LU 2004 - Politikas zinātnes jautājumi 111(atb.red.) Rīga, LU 2004 - Atstumtība, tās būtība, merogi un dziļums Latvijā. //„Drošība un tautas attīstība“,Starptautiskās zinātniskās conferences (2004.gada 1.-2.jūnijs) rakstu krājums, Daugavpils, 2004, 120.-128.lpp 2003 - Politikas zinātnes jautājumi 11 (atb.red.) Rīga, LU 2002 - Politikas zinātnes jautājumi (atb.red.) Rīga, LU 2000 - Social Reform in Latvia: Achievements and Constraints // Eiropas Savienības Paplašināšanās. Skats no Latvijas un Eiropas. Apgads Izglītība, Rīga, 2000, p.99-1162000 - The Impact of Social Policy on Individual Welfare in Latvia // Social Report; Riga, Ministry of Welfare of Republic of Latvia, p.87-93
1999 – State Institutions in the Republic of Latvia (co-author V.Rajevskis) Rīga, p. 48 (In Latvian)
1998 – Social Policy in the Republic of Latvia During Transition // Revue Baltique, Vilnius, 1998, No.11, p.91-103
1994 The Social Dimension of the Transition From a Command Economy to a Market Economy in Latvia. Paper, presented to an Annual Conference of Political Studies Association (UK), March 29-31, 1994. University College of Swansea.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name IEVA RIEKSTINAAddress CESIS, BRIEZU 5, LATVIJA
• Dates (from – to) 10.2004 • Name and address of employer "Ariko ReServ, Ltd", Riga, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Recruitment and consulting• Occupation or position held Consultant
• Main activities and responsibilities Recruitment services to clients’ organizations, direct search and advertised recruitment
• Dates (from – to) since 2004 (contract)• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College, Valmiera , Latvia
• Type of business or sector Education • Occupation or position held Assistant professor
• Main activities and responsibilities Study course: „Human Resource Management”• Dates (from – to) 05.1998 – 09.2004.
• Name and address of employer "IT Alise, Ltd", Riga, Latvia• Type of business or sector IT systems development, implementing and support
• Occupation or position held Human Resource Manager• Main activities and responsibilities One of the biggest IT company in Latvia. All HR functions, increase of the
number of personnel from 45 people in 1998 up to 160 in 2004
• Dates (from – to) 11.1996 – 04.1998.• Name and address of employer "ProExpo, Ltd", Riga, Latvia
• Type of business or sector Food Production• Occupation or position held Human Resource Manager
• Main activities and responsibilities Chilean company of production of soft instant drinks, 2 direct subordinates. All personnel procedures were established from the very beginning.
• Dates (from – to) 09.1990 - 06.1995• Name and address of employer Cesis 1st Secondary School
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held Teacher of Social Science
• Main activities and responsibilities Teaching of Business, Logics, Psychology and Ethics.
• Dates (from – to) 09.1988 – 09.1989• Name and address of employer Stat University of Latvia, Faculty of Economy and Informatics
• Type of business or sector Education• Occupation or position held Lecturer in the Department of Cybernetics
• Main activities and responsibilities Lectures in Mathematical Methods in Business and Game Theory.EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) 1989 - 1993• Name and type of organization providing education and training
University of Latvia, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
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• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Physiology, Genetics, Psychology of Personality, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Work Psychology
• Title of qualification awarded Educational Psychology
• Dates (from – to) 1983 - 1988• Name and type of organization providing education and training
State University of Latvia, Faculty of Management and Economy Informatics
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Mathematics, Statistics, Theory of Probability, Mathematical Methods of Modelling, Mathematical Forecasting, Methods of Optimization, Game Theory
• Title of qualification awarded Economist - MathematicianPERSONAL SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES.MOTHER TONGUE LATVIAN
OTHER LANGUAGESENGLISH
• Reading skills Good• Writing skills Good• Verbal skills Good
Russian• Reading skills Good
• Writing skills good• Verbal skills good
PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL ORAGANIZATIONS
• DATES 2001 - 2004
• NAME OF ORGANIZATION LATVIJAS PERSONĀLVADĪBAS ASOCIĀCIJA (ASSOCIATION OF LATVIA’S PERSONNEL MANAGERS)
• POSITION MEMBER OF THE BOARD
SOCIAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES.
WORKED AS CROSS-CULTURAL COORDINATOR IN PEACE CORPS SUMMER TRAINING 1995. GOOD COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS.
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
WAS A MODERATOR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IN 2002. GOOD EXPERIENCE IN ORGANIZING DIFFERENT EVENTS INCLUDING SPORTS, SEMINARS AS WELL WE SOCIAL EVENTS.
Occupational field Higher education, Economics and BA
Work experience
Dates 2003 onwards
Occupation or position held Study programme director (since 2006), assistant professor (since 2005), guest lecturer (2003-2004) at the Department of Business Administration
Main activities and responsibilities Organization and management of BA bachelor’s study programme, lecturing and students’ research work supervision
Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College, Cesu 4, Valmiera, LV-4200, Latvia
Type of business or sector Economics, BA, education
Dates 2002-2007
Occupation or position held Senior auditor, auditor
Main activities and responsibilities Audits of commercial and self governmental companies, bookkeeping and tax consultations
Name and address of employer D. Danevica Audit Company, LTD. Terbatas 45., Riga, LV- ….., Latvia
Dates 2001-2002
Occupation or position held Econometrist
Main activities and responsibilities Mathematic modelling of economic processes
Name and address of employer SJSC “Latvenergo” branch “Latvenergo project” , P. Brieza 12, Riga, LV- 1030, Latvia
Dates 2000-2001
Occupation or position held Director of Economics Department
Main activities and responsibilities Organization and management of Economics department, budget development, long and short term financial planning of the enterprise, economic feasibility studies of investments, implementation of the economic and financial units of the ORACLE auditing programme, developing the user’s duties
Name and address of employer SJSC “Latvenergo”, P. Brieza 12, Riga, LV- 1030, Latvia
Dates 1999- 2000
Occupation or position held Guest lecturere
Main activities and responsibilities Lecturing and students’ research work supervision
Name and address of employer University of Latvia, Aspazijas boulevard 5, Riga, LV- ……., Latvia
Dates 1998-2000
Occupation or position held Director of Development Strategy
Main activities and responsibilities Planning development strategy for SJSC “Latvenergo”, modelling long-term economic processes, assessing investments, development of techniques for electricity tariff setting
Name and address of employer SJSC “Latvenergo” branch “Latvenergo project” , P. Brieza 12, Riga, LV- ……, Latvia
Dates 1994-1997
Occupation or position held Chief accountant
Main activities and responsibilities Organization and management of the accounting of the branch of the institution
Name and address of employer SJSC “Latvenergo” branch “Latvenergo project” , P. Brieza 12, Riga, LV- 1030, Latvia
Dates 1991-1992
Occupation or position held Chief accountant
Main activities and responsibilities Organization and management of the accounting of the shopping centre
Name and address of employer “Baltija” shopping centre, Rupniecibas 5, Riga, LV- …………, Latvia
Dates 1982-1989
Occupation or position held Programmer
Main activities and responsibilities ES and SM programme development
Name and address of employer State enterprise “Latvenergo”, P. Brieza 12, Riga, LV- 1030, Latvia
Education and training
Dates 1997-1999
Title of qualification awarded Dr.oec.
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics
Dates 1994-1996
Title of qualification awarded MSC. Business Administration
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics
Dates 1991-1992
Title of qualification awarded Specialist of International Economic Affairs
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia, Institute of International Affairs
Dates 1997-1982
Title of qualification awarded Economist- Mathematician
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Latvian State University, Faculty of Economics, Cybernetics speciality
Dates 2002-2006
Title of qualification awarded Regular courses and seminars on entrepreneurship, accounting, financing and auditing
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Latvian Association of Sworn Auditors
Dates 2000
Title of qualification awarded Certificate of mastering international accounting standards
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Arthur Andersen, Antalia, Turkey
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Dates 1995-1996
Title of qualification awarded Real estate assessor, certificate
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Latvian State University, School of Real Estate Assessment
Personal skills and competences
Mother tongue(s) Latvian
Other language(s)
Self-assessment Understanding Speaking Writing
European level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English B1 B1 B1 B1 B1
Russiann B2 B2 B2 B2 B2
German B2 B2 B2 B2 B2
(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level
Social skills and competences I am an experienced member having participated in projects both within Latvia and international ones. My experience includes work groups of the regulatory board of Latvian electrical supply, Latvenergo and Leonardo da Vinci projects
Organisational skills and competences
I have been a member of Vidzeme University College General Meeting since 2005, the head of the institutional auditing board since 2006. I have been organizing and delivering courses and seminars, I organize work of the Business Administration department. I have experience of organizing and implementing audits of commercial and self governmental companies in Latvia. Project management for SJSC “Latvenergo” ( financial modelling, tariff calculations).
Computer skills and competences
Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Arc View, Open Office
Additional information
Publications
12. Finanšu analīzes metožu pielietojums uzņēmumu finanšu pārskatu auditā ( The Use of Financial Analysis Methods in Company Financial Auditing) // University of Latvia, 63rd conference proceedings January-April 2005.
13. Revīzijas pakalpojumu tirgus attīstība Latvijā // (The Development of Auding Services Market in Latvia) University of Latvia, Collection, volume 671, Ekonomics, III, 2004. pp.48.-53.
14. Auditing after Poland`s accession to the European Union //, International Conference, Warszava, 2004.
15. Kā veidojas budžets? (How is Budger Formed?) // “Energetics and Society”// autumn 2000.
16. Energouzņēmuma finansiālās attīstības modelēšana ( Modelling of an Electricity Company Financial Development) // International conference “Investments in Energetics in the Baltic Sea Area”, Riga, Kongresu nams, 1999.
17. Elektroapgādes uzņēmuma finansiālās attīstības modelēšana (Modelling of an Electricity Company Financial Development) // “Energetics and Society”// autumn 1999.
19. ES direktīvu prasības saistībā ar Latvenergo ( EU demands Concerning Latvenergo) // Latvian Society of Energeticians, 1999.
20. Restructuring & Privatisation of the Electricity Industries in Central & Eastern Europe, International Conference, Prague, 1998.
21. Electricity Tariffs // Materials of International Conference Restructuring & Privatisation of the Electricity Industries in Central & Eastern Europe , Prague, 1998., 2 lpp.
22. Elecricity Markets (Baltic States)// Materials of International Conference Strategic Opportunities in the Developing Electricity Markets, London, 1998.
23. Kā sekmīgi vadīt pārmaiņas ( Successful Transformation Management) // “Energetics and Society”// spring 1998.
24. Monopols, kas tajā labs, kas slikts? ( Monopoly: advantages and disadvantages)// “Energetics and Society”// spring 1998.
25. Elektrotīklu struktūras izvēle, izmantojot Delfi metodi ( The Choice of Electric Network Structure Based on Delfi Method) “Energetics and Society// winter 1997
• Dates (from – to) 2001 onwards• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Occupation or position held Assistant professor, Department of Communication and Public Relations• Main activities and responsibilities – Academic Courses: Research methodology, Group communication,
Communication training, Organizational communication, Public relations and ethics, Professional communication (IT), Communication and social interaction etc
– Research activities (Leadership, Group communication, Organization communication, Professional ethics)
– Methodological work
• Dates (from – to) 1997 onwards• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Occupation or position held Head of Department of Communication and Public Relations. Director of study program of Communication and Public Relations
• Dates (from – to) 1996-2001• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
• Occupation or position held Lecturer of Department of Communication and Public Relations• Main activities and responsibilities – Academic Courses: Research methodology, Group communication,
Communication training, Organizational communication, Public relations and ethics, Social development and personality, Developmental psychology
– Research activities (Group communication, Organization communication, Object relations theories)
– Methodological work
• Dates (from – to) 1994-2002• Name and address of employer Medical Academy of Latvia
• Occupation or position held Lecturer of Chair of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy• Main activities and responsibilities Academic Courses: Interpersonal communication,
Developmental psychology, Theories of personality and developmental psychology, Communication psychology, Personality psychology, Medical psychology
Research activities (Object relations theories, ego psychology, psychosomatic medicine)
Methodological work
• Dates (from – to) 1992-1994• Name and address of employer Pedagogical College
• Occupation or position held Psychologist, Scientific Laboratory of Psychological Research
• Dates (from – to) 1991-1992• Name and address of employer University of Latvia
• Occupation or position held Engineer, Faculty of Law
• Dates (from – to) 1990-1991• Name and address of employer Computing Centre
• Occupation or position held Engineer
• Dates (from – to) 1988-1990• Name and address of employer State University of Latvia
• Occupation or position held Laboratory assistant, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics,
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) 1998-2002• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
The University of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
PhD Programme Psychology
• Dates (from – to) 1995-2001• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Collaborative project of Institute of Group Analysis (Oslo, Norway), Institute of Group Analysis (Copenhagen, Denmark) and Lithuanian Group Analytic Society (Vilnius, Lithuania)
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Basic Training Course, Advanced Training Course and Qualifying Training Program in Group Analysis
• Title of qualification awarded Group psychotherapist, group analyst
• Dates (from – to) 1994-1996• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Clinical psychology
• Title of qualification awarded MA in Psychology
• Dates (from – to) 1991-1994• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Psychology
• Title of qualification awarded BA in Psychology
• Dates (from – to) 1985-1990• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Mathematics
• Title of qualification awarded Qualification of mathematician
PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
MOTHER TONGUE LATVIAN
OTHER LANGUAGES
Understanding Speaking WritingListening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
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English B2 B2 B1 B1 B1
Russsian C2 C2 C1 C1 B2
SOCIAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
good communication, teamwork and co-operation skills
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
– Senator of Vidzeme University College Senate (1997 onwards)– Chairperson of Vidzeme University College Senate (October 2003
onwards)– Chairperson of Vidzeme University College Constitutional assembly
(1999 – September 2003)– Chairperson of Committee of Study and Research, Vidzeme University
College (2002-2003)d– Chairperson of Committee of Developmental Strategy (2003)
– Latvian Association of Clinical Psychology (Chairperson 1998-2002, Vice
Chairperson 2002 onwards, Board member 1998 onwards, Chairperson of Certification committee 2004 onwards)
– Union of Latvian Psychologists (Board member 2002 onwards)
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Competent with most Microsoft computer programmes, SPSS, etc
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
– Communication trainings, Analytic oriented clinical group, Support groups for teachers and physicians.
– Psychological consulting– Focus group mediator
DRIVING LICENCE(S) Driving Licence, Category B (qualified since 1999)
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Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First name / Surname Inese Suija – MarkovaAddress 25 - 57, Valmieras Street, Cesis, LV-4100, Latvia
Occupation or position held Development DirectorMain activities and responsibilities Participation in strategic planning; elaboration and management of business
development projects; raising funds from EU programs and other funds. Name and address of employer SIA Forest Owners Consulting Center, Lidlauks, Priekuļu pag., Cesis District, LV-
4100, LatviaType of business or sector Forestry, aviation
Dates 09.2003. – presentOccupation or position held Lecturer
Main activities and responsibilities Lecturer of the course “Project Management”Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College, Cesu Street 4, Valmiera, LV-4200, Latvia
Type of business or sector Education
Dates 03.2005. – 09.2006.Occupation or position held Project Manager
Main activities and responsibilities Implementation of the EU funded project; communication with the stakeholders; organization of publicity and PR; preparation of procurement documentation and technical reports.
Name and address of employer Baltic Innovation Group, 1 Ugniagesiu Street, LV-62317, Alytus, LithuaniaType of business or sector Public institution
Dates 10.2002. – 03.2005.Occupation or position held Project Manager
Main activities and responsibilities Elaboration of project proposals for EU funds and other financial instruments in the field of transportation, culture, tourism, education, etc.; project management consulting
Name and address of employer Cesis City Council, Raunas Street 4, Cesis, LV-4100, LatviaType of business or sector Local municipality
Dates 10.2002. – 10.2003.Occupation or position held Project coordinator
Main activities and responsibilities Implementation of the EU funded project “PIPE”, communication with the stakeholders; organization of events, publicity and PR; preparation of procurement documentation and technical reports.
Name and address of employer Cesis District Council Type of business or sector Regional municipality
Dates 06.2000. – 09.2001.Occupation or position held Project coordinator
Main activities and responsibilities Implementation of the EU funded project “Human Rights Support Network”; responsible for project activity organization and the human rights consultation center management.
Name and address of employer Center of Non-governmental Organizations, Lāčplēša Street 52/54 – 22, Riga, LV-1011
Type of business or sector Human Rights NGO
Dates 09.1999. – 06.2006.
Occupation or position held English language instructorMain activities and responsibilities Leading of the English language courses for adults
Name and address of employer Adult Education Center of Cesis District Council, Gludas Street 4, Cesis, LV-4100Type of business or sector Adult education
Dates 09.1998. – 08.2001.Occupation or position held English language teacher
Main activities and responsibilities Language teacher at the secondary levelName and address of employer Cesis City Grammar School, L.Paegles Street 1, Cesis, LV-4100
Type of business or sector Education
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Dates 09.2004. – 06.2006.Title of qualification awarded MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Name and type of organization providing education and training
Riga Technical University, Faculty of Engineering Economics, Norwegian – Latvian MBA program “Innovations and Entrepreneurship”
Dates 09.1996 – 06.2000.Title of qualification awarded Professional Bachelor of Public Relations
Name and type of organization providing education and training
Vidzeme University College, Department of Communication and Public Relations
FURTHER EDUCATION
Dates 10.2003. – 11.2003.Name and type of organization providing education and training
UNESCO Bank Fellowship Program 2002 – 2003, individual scholarship for research at the European Adult Education Association in Brussels (Belgium).
Dates 05.2003. – 06.2003.
Name and type of organization providing education and training
Participant of the USA State Department International program “Entrepreneurship in the USA”, Washington (USA).
Dates 11.2000. – 12.2002.Name and type of organization providing education and training
Participant of the project of Nordic Council of Ministers entitled “A Nordic-Baltic Module Based Further Training for Adult Education”, Latvian Adult Education Association, Riga (Latvia).
Dates 06.2001. – 07.2001.Name and type of organization providing education and training
Individual scholarship from the government of Canada for participation in the International Human Rights Summer School in Montreal (Canada).
Dates 12.1999.Name and type of organization Individual scholarship from the European Council for participation in the training
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providing education and training program “Democracy School: Voluntary Organizations and Democracy” in Budapest (Hungary).
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
C2 proficient user C1 proficient user C1 proficient user C1 proficient user
C1 proficient user B2 independent user
B1 independent user
B1 independent user
European level English
Russian
Social skills and competence Team work: I have worked in various types of team projects both at the local and international level. Intercultural skills: I am experienced at working in a European dimension such as being a manager of a project team involving members from seven countries; participating in group works with people from all over the world.
Organizational skills and competences
Whilst working in Cesis City Council and the Baltic Innovation Group I organized a lot of events in the frame of EU projects like large-scale conferences, seminars, training programs, etc.
Computer skills and competences Competent with most Microsoft Office programs.
Driving license I am a holder of a Latvian driver’s license. Category B vehicles.
Additional Information PUBLICATION
“Manual for the citizens of local municipality”, the material was written in the frame of EU Phare funded project “Step to Open Society – Rūjiena” (2001).“Kompass. Manual for the adult educators”; the book was written in the frame of the Nordic Council of Ministers funded project “A Nordic-Baltic Module Based Further Training for Adult Education” (2003).
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Visvaldis ValtenbergsAddress Vidzeme University College, Tērbatas st. 10, Valmiera, Latvia
Dates (from – to) 2003-• Name and address of employer Vidzeme University College
Cēsu st. 4, Valmiera LV 4200, Latvia • Type of business or sector Higher education
• Occupation or position held Lecturer, project manager• Main activities and responsibilities Develop new courses, deliver lectures, supervise students’ thesis. Courses:
“Introduction to Comparative Politics”, „Theories of Democracy”, „Introduction to Political Theory”, „Public Administration”, „ICTs in Public Administration”, “Prospects of Electronic Democracy,” “International Migration and Globalization” in Latvian and English.
Managed projects:
“When Prison Gates Open. The Integration of Former Valmiera Prison Prisoners Into Society and Labor Market.” 20,033.48 Lats. Financed from ESF grant scheme “Research About the Possibilities of Socially Excluded Groups Into Labour Market.” Grant No. VPD1/ESF/NVA/04/GS/3.1.5.3.
“Adding Value to Social Sciences: Promoting Integration in the Process of Learning Social Sciences.” 47,875.01 EUR. Financed from EU Phare grant “Promoting Integration of Society in Latvia.” Grant No. 2002/000-590-01-01/1-48.
Project “Innovations in Vidzeme and Latgale Municipalities” 10,000 USD. Grant No. S-LG750-03-GR-013 US Democracy Commission.
• Dates (from – to) 2003-2007• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Latvia
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Doctoral studies in political science. Sub discipline: political theory. Dissertation topic: “Information and participation in Latvian Party Websites in 9 th Saeima Elections. Patterns of Electronic Democracy in Latvia.”
• Title of qualification awarded PhD (expected in December 2007)
• Dates (from – to) October, 2005 • Name and type of organisation providing education and training
US International Leadership Programm “US Foreign Policy Challenges”
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
The role of public and private sector in the formulation of the U.S. foreign policy. Study visits, seminars, and lectures in Washington, D.C, Kansas, Norforlk, VA, Houston, TX, and New York City.
• Dates (from – to) April – May, 2004 • Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Study visits about development study programs in York, Saint Mary’s, Carleton, and other Canadian universities.
• Laiks (no – līdz) 2001-2003• izglītības organizācijas nosaukums New School University, Graduate School of Political and Social Science, New York
City, U.S. • Galvenie mācītie priekšmeti, temati
vai profesionālās spējasPolicy Analysis, Theories of Democracy, International Migration.
• Saņemtās kvalifikācijas nosaukums MA pol. sc.
• Dates (from – to) 1998-2001• Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Vidzeme University College
• Title of qualification awarded BA pol. sc.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Dates (from – to) May, 2005 - • Name of organisation Latvian Political Science Association• Status in organisation Deputy chair
• Dates (from – to) October, 2006 - • Name of organisation The Forum of Young Scientists. The Commission of Strategic Analysis. • Status in organisation Member
• Dates (from – to) October, 2001 - • Name of organisation American Political Science Association• Status in organisation Member
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES.
MOTHER TONGUE Latvian
OTHER LANGUAGES
Self assessment General skills Verbal skills Writing skills
Level(*) Listening Reading Dialogue Monologue
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EnglishC2 C2 C2 C2 C2
RussianC1 C1 A2 A2 A2
LithuanianA2 A2 A2 A2 A2
(*) According to European Common Guidelines in Language Proficiency
SOCIAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
PROJECT COORDINATION, ORGANISATION OF PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS.
DRIVING LICENSE (S) Categories: B, C1. 10 years of driving experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The list of relevant publications:
1. Pabriks, A. & Valtenbergs, V. (2007). "Latvia" in Dieter Nohlen, Matthias Catón and Philip Stöver (Eds.). Elections in Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2. Valtenbergs, V. (2007) „Informācija un līdzdalības iespējas partiju portālos: informēšana, ietekmēšana, diskutēšana, izklaide” Politiskā kultūra, komunikācija un ētika: Latvijas Republikas 9. Saeimas vēlēšanu kampaņa. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte.
3. Valtenbergs, V. (2007). Latvijas partiju jaunās mājas vai izkārtnes: politisko partiju mājaslapu analīze pirms 2005. gada pašvaldību vēlēšanām. // I. Brikše, Informācijas vide Latvijā: 21. gadsimta sākums (356-367). Rīga: Zinātne. ISBN 9984-767-88-4.
4. Valtenbergs, V. (2006). Attīstības izglītības kompetences Latvijā. Kā paaugstināsim savu jūtīgumu? Latvija un attīstības sadarbība. Rīga: Zinātne. 281-311. lpp. ISBN 9984-767-85-X.
5. Baerug, R., Valtenbergs, V. (2003). "Country report: Latvia", in Trechsel A., R. Kies, F. Mendez, and P. Schmitter (Eds.), Evaluation of the Use of New Technologies in Order to Facilitate Democracy in Europe: E-democratizing the Parliaments and Parties of Europe, forthcoming publication for STOA (Scientific and Technological Option Assessment), European Parliament, Directorate-General for Research.
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Recent Publications of Academic Staff
Involvement in projects
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Sandra Brigsa
2005 - NGO involvement in policy making cycle, State Chancellery,
2004 - Policy Impact Analysis Methodology, State Chancellery
2003 - Budget Reforms. Main Tendencies in Latvia and in the World, State Chancellery
Sarma Cakula
2008 - Cakula S.,Plesavnieks R. M-Learning: new way to access knowledge library online. 3rd International Conference on Interactive Mobile and Computer aided Learning. IMCL 2008, International Association of Online Engineering, Wien, Austria ISBN 978-389958-351-9.
2007 - Cakula S.A successful experience of e-learning information technology bachelor program at Vidzeme University College. RTU zinātniskie raksti. Datorzinātne. Informācijas tehnoloģija un vadība zinātne. Rīga. 2007. Sērija 5, sējums 31, 97-104. lpp ISSN 1407-7493
2006 - Cakula S. Information Technologies and E-Learning in the studies of Tourism. ICTE in Regional Development. Annual Proceedings of Vidzeme University College. Valmiera, pp.13-18
2006 - Cakula. S. Studentu patstāvīgā darba organizācija Informācijas tehnoloģiju studiju programmā.//Studentu patstāvīgā darba organizācija studiju procesā. LR Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija. Vidzemes augstskola. 38-42 lpp
Dace Jansone
2007 – Co-author „The specific problems of Labour Market in Latvia and reģions” - LR Ministry of Welfare
2007 - Blumberga M., Jansone D., Melbārde V., Silkāne V. „Valmieras rajona uzņēmējdarbības vide” Vidzemes Augstskola (Enterpreneurship Environment of Valmieras district)
2007 - Aizstrauta D., Jansone D., Ozoliņa S., Vaivode L. „Tūrisms Visiem” Valmiera
Agita Līviņa
2006 - Līviņa A. (ex Šļara) Strategic planning appoach in sparsely populated local municipalities: (case of Latvia).//Studia Regionalia Volume 18. New Members-New Challenges for the European Regional Development Policy. Ed. Markowski T., Turala
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M. –Warszawa: Polish Academy of Sciences Comittee for Spatial Economy and Regional Planning, 2006
2006 - Ābols I., Druva-Druvaskalne I., Līviņa A (ex Šļara). Latvia Tourism:Decisive Factors and Tourism Development//Tourism in the New Europe. The Challenges and Opportunities of EU Enlargement. Ed. Hall D., Smith M., Marciszweska B. –CAB International 2006
2006 - Druva-Druvaskalne I., Līviņa A Tourism Challenges in the Baltic States Since EU Enlargement// European Regional Sciences Association congress 2006 Grieķija: Volosa, 2006.g. 28. Augusts-2. septembnris. (CD, www.ersa.org)
2007 - I.Druva-Druvaskalne, A.Līviņa. Culture Heritage as Part of Sustainable Tourism: The Case of North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, Latvia.// Conference Proceedings Researching Destination Management, Policy and Planning: Linking Culture, Heritage and Tourism (ISBN: 978-0-9555017-3-9). Leeds Metropolitian University, United Kingdom.2007. (CD formātā)
2007. I.Druva-Druvaskalne, A.Līviņa. Sustainable tourism development: Lake Burtnieks as destination or part of tourism.// Handbook of Lakes and Reservoirs a Sustainable Vision of Tourism. Volume 1 (ISBN: 978-963-87229-3-5). Karoly Robert College, Gyongyos, Hungary.
2008 - Druva-Druvaskalne, I., Līviņa, A. 2008. Assesment of environmental aspects in rural tourism in two areas of the Borth Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, Latvia. In: Economic, social and cultural aspects in biodiversity conservation (eds: Opermanis, O., Whitelaw, G.). Press of the University of Latvia. Pp. 19-30.
Maira Leščevica
2007 Relationships for life!?... // business journal „Business Psychology”, April/ May, 2007
2006 Resignation story: specialist comments. // business journal „Business Psychology”, December, 2006/ January
Artis Pabriks
2006 Ethnic Inequalities and Public Sector Governance, in Yusuf Bangura. Basingstoke.
"Latvia" in Dieter Nohlen, Matthias Catón and Philip Stöver (Eds.). Elections in Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (together with V. Valtenbergs)
Feliciana Rajevska
2008 - Vom Sozialstaat zum Wohlfahrtsmix: Das lettische Wohlfahrtssystem nach Wiedererlangung der Unabhangigkeit, //Europaische Wohlfahrtssysteme. Ein Handbuch Klaus Schubert, Simon Hegelich, Ursula Bazant (Hrsg.) GWV Fachverlage GmbH, Wiesbaden, s.423-442
2007 – Effect of Migration on European Political Thought and Decision-Making Process, Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, editor-in-chief, 82 pages
2007 – Ekonomiskās un sociālās tiesības grāmatā “Cik demokrātiskā ir Latvija? Demokrātijas monitorings ”, Rīga, 7 lpp. (līdzautors A.Vanags)
2007 – Rentenreform im Baltikum: Neue Modelle im Praxistest – Osteuropa 57 Jahrgang/Heft 7/Juli 2007 (coauthors Claudia-Y. Matthes, Monika Kačinskiene, Anu Toots), S. 47-56
2006 – Sociālā atstumtība un sociālā iekļaušana: situācijas izvērtējums Latvijā. Zinātnisko rakstu krājums. Rīga, LU, 160 lpp. (atb.red.)
2006 – Sociālās politikas attīstība Latvijā – iekšējo un ārējo faktoru mijiedarbības iznākums – grāmatā Sociālā atstumtība un sociālā iekļaušana: situācijas izvērtējums Latvijā. Zinātnisko rakstu krājums. Rīga, LU, lpp.7-32
2006Welfare State under double pressure http://www.fafo.no/pub/rapp/527/index.htm un http://www.fafo.no/BalticWelfare/socialpolicy.htm
Vineta Silkāne
Silkāne, V., Bākule, K., Jansone, D. (2006) Studentu patstāvīgais darbs sociālo zinātņu studiju programmās Vidzemes augstskolā // Studentu patstāvīgā darba organizācija studiju procesā, Vidzemes augstskola, LR Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija
Visvaldis Valtenbergs
2007- „Informācija un līdzdalības iespējas partiju portālos: informēšana, ietekmēšana, diskutēšana, izklaide” Politiskā kultūra, komunikācija un ētika: Latvijas Republikas 9. Saeimas vēlēšanu kampaņa. Rīga: LU.
Latvijas partiju jaunās mājas vai izkārtnes: politisko partiju mājaslapu analīze pirms 2005. gada pašvaldību vēlēšanām. // I. Brikše, Informācijas vide Latvijā: 21. gadsimta sākums (356-367). Rīga: Zinātne. ISBN 9984-767-88-4.
2006 -Attīstības izglītības kompetences Latvijā. Kā paaugstināsim savu jūtīgumu? Latvija un attīstības sadarbība. Rīga: Zinātne. 281-311. lpp. ISBN 9984-767-85-X.
2006- Latvijas partiju jaunās mājas vai izkārtnes: politisko partiju mājaslapu analīze pirms 2005. gada pašvaldību vēlēšanām Informācijas vide Latvijā
2006 - „Informācija un līdzdalības iespējas partiju portālos: informēšana, ietekmēšana, diskutēšana, izklaide” Politiskā kultūra, komunikācija un ētika: Latvijas Republikas 9. Saeimas vēlēšanu kampaņa, LU, Rīga.
2006 - „Publicēts pētījums par bijušo ieslodzīto iekļaušanu darba tirgū Vidzemes reģionā” Liesma, 24.08.2006.
2006 – „Bijušo ieslodzīto iesaistīšanās darba tirgū. Vai maksāsim vēlreiz” Politika.lv 25.08.2006, http://www.politika.lv/index.php?id=11037.
“Networked Governance at The U.S. Department of the Interior”, Maxwell School MPA Capstone Project Report, prepared with K. DePodwin, K. Johnson, T. Miller and faculty advisors A. Roberts, D.Van Slyke for W. D. Eggers, Global Director, Deloitte Research-Public Sector 2006
LIST OF PROJECTS
- EU structural funds national programme “Labour Market Research” within the Project of the Ministry of Welfare of LR “Specific Problems of Labour Markets in Latvia and Regions” No. VPD1/ESF/NVA/04/NP/3.1.5.1./0001/0003 Contract No. LM 17.6 -04/ 35- 2005 within the work group of institutional and political analysis;
- with support from ESF: Research of Entrepreneurship Environment and Analysis in Valmiera District (Id. No. VPDI/ESF/NVA/05/APK/3.1.5.2./0021/2); recommending report was elaborated for the use of developing political planning documents;
- with support from ESF: project “Improvement of the teachers’ skills in supervising students’ independent research work” (Id. Nr. VPDI/ESF/PIAA/05/APK/3.2.5.2. /01080/0122); courses for teachers were organised with an aim to enhance the competences of social science teachers in work with students’ research papers, and a programme for teachers’ further education was developed;
- “Let us add value to social sciences: promotion of social integration in the process of mastering social sciences” 47,875.01 EUR, financed by EU PHARE grant programme for “Promotion of social integration in Latvia” 2002/000-590-01-01/1-48
- Project “Innovation in Vidzeme and Latgale local governments”; S-LG750-03-GR-013, US Democracy Commission
- “Promotion of information on European integration issues among residents not understanding the Latvian language, among Gypsies and Latvia’s active rural residents”; financed by EC PHARE small Project programme SPP 2003/004-922-010
- ĪUMSILS initiated and financed research “Youth political participation in local government elections”; within the research of the impact of the amendments in the election law, article 8, on city, county and parish council elections; it was carried out to analyse youth participation in the elections.
-- Latvia. Human Development Report, 2006/2007. “Human capital: my gold is
my people?”
- Associate Professor V. Daukšte participates in the capacity of an expert in the development of the LR RAPLM National Development Plan for 2007-2013.
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Study Course Descriptions
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
Course Author/ Tutor Sandra BrigsaType of The Course A (mandatory)Credits 4 credits (6ECTS)Type of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterStudy-Year/ Semester: First year, fall semesterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
Course on management recomended
Course Summary The purpose of course is to give some knowledge on the main aspects of microeconomics ands its application in decision making process in area of business and public administration. This includes issues such as marginal analysis, game theory which can be applied analyzing situation in different economic conditions: perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly. The course analyses the main leading factors which influence behavior of market participants: demand, supply, elasticity of demand as well as choices of customers and value of information in decision making process. In the framework of this course students have to acquire skills to express economic concepts in graphs as well as to solve exercises on different managerial problems regarding economics. Pre – existing knowledge in elementary algebra is required.
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and group activities. Study types: research and research presentations, literature studies, practical exercise, and discussions.
Learning Outcomes On completion of this module, students will be able to:– to demonstrate an overall understanding of an appropriate scholarly
discourse;– to understand the principles of managerial economics,– to understand and explain topics and conceptions related
to the course contents;– to demonstrate their knowledge related to the course
topics and show systematic and critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and their practical applications.
Course Contents 1. Essence of managerial economics. Marginal analysis. Demand analysis and optimal pricing. Supply, demand and cross- elasticity.
2. Cost analysis: direct, indirect, fixed, variable, marginal costs. The basics of supply and demand. Competitive equilibrium.
3. Monopoly, monopolistic competition. Perfect competition versus pure monopoly. Oligopoly: price and quantity competition.
4. The game theory. 5. Decision making under uncertainty, value of information.
Requirements for Credits:
– All the independent assignments should be submitted in a timely fashion. They should be fulfilled corresponding to the methodological instructions.
– All the independent assignments should have a positive assessment.– Active participation in seminars and workshops by taking part in
discussions and case studies.– Compulsory attendance of seminars and practical workshops.
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– Adherence to the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.Examination final exam.Assessment Individual and group assignments, homeworks, final examinationCourse Literature William F. Samuelson, Stephen G. Marks „Managerial economics”, John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., 2006Harvey S. Rosen „Public Finance, MCGraw- Hill, 2000R. Škapars „ Mikroekonomika”
Additional Literature 1. Boardman, Anthony E., Greenberg, David H., Vining, Aidan R., Weimer, David L. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Concepts and Practice (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2000).
2. Carson, Richard T. Constructed Markets in Braden, John B., Kolstad, Charles D., eds., Measuring the Demand for Environmental Quality (New York: Elsevier Science Publishers, 1991).
3. Case, Karl, Fair, Ray Principles of Microeconomics (Prentice Hall, 2001)
4. Clawson, Marion Methods of Measuring the Demand for and Value of Outdoor Recreation (Washington D.C.: Resources for the Future, 1959).
5. Lancaster, Kelvin L. A New Approach to Consumer Theory (Journal of Political Economy: Vol. 74, No. 2, 1966), 132.-157. lpp.
6. Nelson, Jon P. Airports and Property Values: A Survey of Recent Evidence (Journal of Transport Economics and Policy: Vol. 14, No. 2, 1981), 37-52. lpp.
7. Perloff, Jeffrey M. Microeconomics (Addison Wesley, 2001)8. Sloman, John Microeconomics (New York: Prentice Hall, 1997).
Sloman, John, Sutcliffe, Mark Microeconomics: Student Workbook and Reader (New York: Prentice Hall, 1997).
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Course Author/ Tutor Laura Cunska-Āboma, Agita LīviņaType of The Course A (mandatory)Credits 4 creditsType of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MastersStudy-Year/ Semester: First year, fall semesterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
None
Course Summary The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge and develop practical skills on strategic management
Course Methods Lectures, seminars, practical assignments, case studiesLearning Outcomes Knowledge and insight in strategic management topics and ideas
Practical skills in application of strategic planning methodsCourse Contents Strategic management and related concepts.
Strategic Management in historic perspective.Strategy formulation – situation analysis, formulation organisational vision and mission, formulation of strategic goals.Strategy implementation – resource planning, organisational structures, process management, typical causes of strategic planning failure.Strategic approach to policy planning in Latvia and in the world. Policy planning system in Latvia.Strategic planning in public and private sector in Latvia – practical examples. Balanced scorecard
Requirements for Credits:
Participation in seminārsAnalysis of a Ministry Strategic PlanStrategic Plan AssignmentExam
Examination Final examAssessment Participation in seminars
Analysis of a Ministry Strategic PlanStrategic Plan Assignment Exam
Course LiteratureBooks:1. Bryson J.M. (1995) Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations,
Jocey-Bass. 2. Bryson J.M, Alston F.K. (1996) Creating and Implementing Your Strategic
Plan, Josey-Bass. 3. Johnson G, Scholes K (2001) Exploring Public Sector Strategy, Prentice Hall.4. Joyce P.(1999), Startegic Management for the Public Services, Open
University Press.5. Mintzberg H., Quin J.B. (1996) The Strategy Process: Concepts, Contexts,
Cases, 3rd edition.6. Caune J., Dzedons A., Pētersons L. Stratēģiskā vadīšana, Rīga: Kamene 7. Caune J., Dzedons A. Stratēģiskā vadīšana: Funkcionālā, biznesa un
korporatīvā līmeņa stratēģija, Rīga: Baltaeko, 20048. Kalve I. (2005) Apseglot pārmaiņu vējus: Stratēģiskā un pārmaiņu vadība.
Biznesa augstskola Turība
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Articles:
9. Boyne G, Walker R. (2004) Strategy Content and Public Service Organizations10. Bryson J.M. (2003) What to do when stakeholders matter? 11. Kaplan R, Norton D (1996) Linking the Balanced Scorecard to Strategy12. Kaplan R, Norton D (1996) Using the Balanced Scorecard as a Strategic
Management System13. Public Sector Modernization: Governing for Performance, OECD 2004 14. Scribner S., Introduction to Strategic Management15. Rohm H. (2002) Developing and Using Balanced Scorecard Performance
Systems
Other sources:Metodiskie ieteikumi institūciju darbības stratēģiju izstrādei (2003)
Politikas plānošanas pamatnostādņu ieviešanas novērtējums. 2005. Nikolo grupa.
Politikas plānošanas sistēmas attīstības pamatnostādnes (2006)
Politikas plānošanas dokumentu datubāze – www.mk.gov.lv
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Course Tutor Ieva RiekstiņaType of the Study A (mandatory)Credits 4 creditsStudy Form Fulltime stumdiesCourse Level Master’s levelStudy Year, Semester 1st study year, fall semesterTuition language LatvianPre-requisites for the Course
None
Course Summary The course explores goals, activities, strategy and policy of personnel management process, how it meets the needs of successful functioning of organisation. It analyses how functions of personnel management help to provide success of the whole organisation and how to evaluate its results. Personnel and its development management is an integral part of overall management process, and this is an issue that both business functions managers and personnel managers have to deal with. In practical sessions students will analyse case studies, compare how certain issues are dealt with in different enterprises in Latvia.
Course Methods Lectures, seminars, practical sessions, case studies.Learning Outcomes On completion of the course the students will be able to:
– Understand and explain issues and concepts related to the course contents. Demonstrate knowledge related to the course themes and show systematic and critical understanding of theories explored during the course and of their practical application.
– Analyse cases and problem issues related to the main themes of the course. Creating organisational structure
Course Contents – Creating of organisational structure – Personnel planning– Personnel selection– Personnel development and training– Evaluation of work performance– Development and maintenance of remuneration system– Employment relationships
Requirements for credits
The students should get a “pass” (on a pass/fail basis) for every seminar theme - to participate in preparation of the presentation. They may receive 1 additional point for participating in each seminar which then would be added to the assessment of the written assignment. For example, if the assessment of the final work is “7” and all the seminar grades are “pass”, the final grade will be “8”. Unless all the seminars will be passed, the final mark will not be given until each missed seminar will be compensated by a report.
Active participation in seminars – 30%Examination – 70%
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Course Literature 1. Armstrong, M., Murlis, H. (2004). Reward Management: A Handbook of Remuneration Strategy and Practice. London: Kogan Page, 6902. Armstrong, M. (2003). A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice : fully updated to reflect current thinking, practice and research, London : Kogan Page, 9793. Boitmane, I. (2006). Personāla atlase un novērtēšana. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 1604. Darba likums, 20.06.2001.Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr.105 (2492), 06.07.2001.5. Dessler, G. (2003). Human Resource Management. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 6996. Ešenvalde, I. (2004). Personāla praktiskā vadība. Rīga: Merkūrijs LAT , 3087. Lyle M. Spencer, Signe M. Spencer (1993). Competence at Work. Models for Superior Performance. John Wiley & Sons, 358
Additional Literature 1. Forands, I. (1997). Personāla vadība. Rīga: Turības mācību centrs, 692.Vorončuka, I. (2003). Personāla vadība: teorija un prakse. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 318
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
RESEARCH METHODS
Course Author/ Tutor Vineta Silkāne, Sarma CakuleType of The Course A (mandatory)Credits 4 credits (6ECTS)Type of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterStudy-Year/ Semester: First semesterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
Basic knowledge and skills in research methodology (bachelor level)
Course Summary The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of research methodology and its use in social science.
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and group activities. Study types: research and research presentations, literature studies, practical exercise, and discussions.
Learning Outcomes On completion of this module, students will be able to:– to demonstrate an overall understanding of an appropriate scholarly
discourse;– to understand the research methodology and to critically analyze its
various elements,– to understand and explain topics and conceptions related
to the course contents;– to design a research study and conduct it,– to demonstrate their knowledge related to the course
topics and show systematic and critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and their practical applications.
– to critically evaluate academic and applied research studies.Course Contents – Science and scientific approach. Research question and hypothesis.
Concepts. Variables. Theory of measurement. Sampling. Reliability and validity. Research design
– Research ethics– Methods of data collection– Data analysis, interpretation, statistics. Describing and exploring data.
The analysis of frequencies. Normal distribution. Testing hypothesis. Analysis of variance. Correlation and regression. Nonparametric analysis. The use of SPSS and Excel in data analysis.
Requirements for Credits:
– All the independent assignments should be submitted in a timely fashion. They should be fulfilled corresponding to the methodological instructions.
– All the independent assignments should have a positive assessment.– Active participation in seminars and workshops by taking part in
discussions and case studies.– Compulsory attendance of seminars and practical workshops. – Adherence to the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.
Examination final exam.Assessment – Individual and group work during course – 30%
– Research proposal – 30% – Exam – 40 % (positive assessment for the final work (examination) is
a prerequisite for positive final course assessment (minimum grade 4))
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Course Literature 1. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S (2003). Statistika ekonomikā. Risinājumi ar SPSS un Microsoft Excel. Rīga: Datorzinību centrs
2. Cresweel J.W. (2003) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. London, New Delhi: SAGE Publications
3. Flick, U. (1998). An Introduction to Qualitative Research. SAGE Publications
4. Giventer L.L. (1996). Statistical Analysis for Public Administration. Wadsworth Publishing Company.
5. Hoover, K., Donovan, T. (2008) The Elements of Social Scientific Thinking. ThomsonWadsworth
6. Kerlinger F.N. (1992) Foundations of Behavioral Research (Third edition), Harcourt Brace College Publishers
7. Kroplijs, A., Raščevska, M. (2004) Kvalitatīvās pētniecības metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. Rīga: RaKa
8. Punch K.F. (1998). Introduction to Social Research. Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. London, New Delhi: SAGE Publications.
9. Raščevska M., Kristapsone S. (2000). Statistika psiholoģijas pētījumos. Rīga: Izglītības soļi
10. Trochim, W. (2001) The Research Methods Knowledge Base, Atomic Dog Publishing
Additional Literature 1. Babbie, E. (2004) The Practice of Social research. Belmont, California: Wadsworth Publishing Company
2. Dooley D. (1995) Social research methods. New Jersey: Prentice Hall
3. Geske A., Grīnfelds A. (2001) Izglītības pētījumu metodoloģijas un metodes. Rīga: RaKa
4. Greenbaum T.L. (1998). The Handbook for Focus Group Research. London, New Delhi: SAGE Publications.
5. Howell D.C. (1995). Fundamental Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Duxbury Press.
6. Krastiņš, O. (2003) Ekonometrija. Rīga: Latvijas Republikas Centrālā statistikas pārvalde
7. Krastiņš, O. (2003) Statistika. Rīga: Latvijas Republikas Centrālā statistikas pārvalde
2. Manheim, J.B, Rich, R.C., Willnat, L. (2002, 2006). Empirical Political Analysis. Research Methods in Political Science. London: Longman
3. Miller, G.J., Whicker, M.L. (1999) Handbook of Research Methods in Public Administration (DKE299)
4. Stacks, D.W. (2002) Primer of public relations research. The Guilford Press: New York, London
5. Sullivan, E., Rassel, G.R., Berner, M. (2003) Research methods for public administration. Longman
o Wimmer, R.,D., Dominick, J.R. (2003) Mass Media Research: an introduction. Thomson Wadsworth
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
ETHICS AND VALUES IN THE MANAGEMENT PROCESES
Course Author/ Tutor Dace JansoneType of The Course A (obligatory)Credits 2 creditsType of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level Master Study-Year/ Semester: Second year, spring semesterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
None
Course Summary The goal of this course is to deepen understanding about ethical aspects of public administration and policy making process; to analyse possible ethical problems and dilemmas in public administration. The main tasks of this course are:
- to deepen students theoretical knowledge on ethics in public administration
- to develop understanding on different ethical perspectives on policy making process and public administration
- to acquire problem solving skills; to be able to analyse ethical dilemmas; to incorporate dimension of ethics in decision making process
Course Methods Lectures, seminarsLiterature studies, literature reviews, article summaries, essay
Learning Outcomes After the completion of this course students will be able - to understand and to explain concepts and terms relevant to the content
of this course- to demonstrate knowledge in relation to the topics covered in this course
and will be able to demonstrate systematic and critical understanding on theories discussed and will be able to use these theories to analysis of practical problems
- will be able to analyse cases and issues related to the content of this courseCourse Contents - Theoretical perspectives on ethics. Ethics and its dimensions. Ethics in
the management processes – values, principles and problems.- Professional standards, codes of ethics. Main values and principles in
codes of ethics.- Decision process and the context of ethics and values.- Ethical dimension in decision making and alternative selection
processes.- Problem solving and ethics for employees- Corruption
Requirements for Credits:
- course literature studied- active and meaningful participation in seminar discussions- case development and analysis
Examination Case analysis
Assessment Seminars and presentations – 40%
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Issue presentation, analysis, argumentation – 20%Case development and analysis – 40%
Course Literature 1. Cahn, S.M., Kasachkoff, T. (2003). Morality and Public Policy, Prentice Hall
2. Ethics in the Public Service: Current Issues and Practice. Public Management Occasional Papers, No.14, OECD, 1996
3. Karklins, R. (2005). The System Made Me Do It: Corruption in Post – Communist Societies, M.E.Sharpe
4. Stone, D. (1997). Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision Making, New York, London: W.W. Norton& Company
5. Tait, J.C. A Strong Foundation: Report of the Task Force on Public Service Values and Ethics. 1996/2000, CCMD
Additional Literature 1. Ethics in the Public Services of the European Union Member States . Survey. 2004, EIPA, Irish Ministry of Finance, Irish Presidency
2. Trust in Government: Ethics Measures in OECD Countries. 2000, OECD
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
POLICY ANALYSIS
Course Author/ Tutor Feliciana RajevskaType of The Course A (obligatory for PA specialisation) Credits 4 creditsType of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterStudy-Year/ Semester: 1year , spring semesterLanguage EnglishPrerequisites for the Course
None
Course Summary The goal of the course is to give theory of policy analysis, to explain policy-making process and the participants of it, both inside government and outside of government. The task of the course is to follow the whole cycle of policy-making process starting with problem definition, agenda setting, policy formulation, policy implementation and policy evaluation using ex-ante and ex-post approaches.
The course has two parts, theoretical and empirical. Theoretical part includes lectures, seminars and mid-term test. In the same time students have to define the subject of their papers, to receive the accept of lecturer on it, to formulate research questions and hypothesis, to find appropriate theory for explanation of their case.
The empirical part of the courseCourse Methods Lectures, seminars, case analysis; Study of literature, literature review and
summary, research workLearning Outcomes Students have understanding of public policy and policy analysis, main actors
involved in this process; basic skills and capacity for analysis of policy initiation, formulation, implementation and evaluation.
Course Contents 1. Policy Process2. Power and state. Power and Decision-making.3. The participants of policy process inside government structures and outside of the government.4. The Models of Decision-Making5. Agenda-Setting Theories.6. Prescriptive Model of Policy-Making7. Policy Formulation and Legitimacy8. Policy implementation.The actors and institutions involved in policy implementation.9. The implementation of Reform. How to escape failure of the reform
10. Policy evaluation: ex-ante and ex-postRequirements for Credits:
- The participation in lectures and seminars- Research paper presentation- Written exam
Examination Written examAssessment The participation in lectures and seminars – 30%;
Research paper – 40%Written exam – 30%
Course Literature 1.Ham and Hill (1993) The policy process in modern capitalist state. Hempstead: Harvester Wheatsheaf.
2.Hill (ed.) (1993) The policy process: A reader. Hempstead: Harvester Wheatsheaf.
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3.Hogwood and Gunn (1984) Policy analysis for the real world. Oxford University Press
5.Kingdon (1995) Agendas, alternatives and public policies. 2nd ed. Harper Collins College Publishers
Additional Literature 1.Handbook of Public Policy Evaluation / ed.by Stuart S.Nagel. - Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, 2001. - XII, 423 p. - Law Bibliography: p.405. - Bibliography from 2.Legal Scholarship, Microcomputers, and Superoptimizing Decision-Making: p.407.-412. - Index: p.413.-421. ISBN 07619237483.Latvija. Pārskats par Tautas attīstību. 2000/2001; http://www.un.lv4.Politikas lēmumu pieņemšanas process Latvijā, Valsts Kanceleja, 2001;5.Politikas instrumentu uzlabošana ar ietekmes novērtējumu. UNDP un Valsts kanceleja; Sigmas dokuments Nr.31; SIGMA – Support for Improvement in Governance and Management in Central and Eastern European Countries;6.F.Rajevska Ievads politikas analīzē. Rīga, 1998
Articles1.Eugene Bardach – part 1 The Eightfold Path in A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving; p.10-46
2.Cobb & Elder (1972) Ch. 5 Issue Creation and Agenda Content, pp. 82 – 93; Ch. 7 The Dynamics of Issue Expansion, pp. 110 – 129; Ch. 10 Entrance Patterns and Agenda Access, pp. 151 – 159 (in Participation in American Politics. Baltimore & London)
3.Smith, M. J. (1990) Pluralism, Reformed Pluralism and Neopluralism: the Role of Pressure Groups in Policy-Making, pp. 302 – 322 (in Political Studies, # 37)
4.Whiteley (1986) Models of the Policy Process, pp. 6 – 33 (in Political Control of the Macroeconomy)5.Winter, S. (1990) Integrating Implementation Research, pp. 19 – 38 (in Palumbo, D. J. & Calista, D. J. Implementation and the Policy Process: Opening up the Black Box, New York
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Course tutor Maija AnspokaStudy course type A (obligatory for PA specialisation)Credits 4 creditsStudy form Full time studies Study course level Master’s levelStudy year, semester First year, spring semesterStudy language: LatvianPrerequisites: Course on managementStudy course summary
The goal of the study course is to familiarise students with organisation management system types – quality, environment, job safety, professional health management systems, and the essence of quality management, to impart knowledge on most common quality management models: Total Quality Management (TQM) principles, European Fund of Quality Management (EFQM) model, requirements of the international standard LVS ISO 9001, Common Assessment Framework model in public sector, as well as to offer quality prize criteria. Quality management system development principles, legislation and management systems documentation according to one of the quality management models or standards.
Study course methods
Lectures, seminars, practical workshops, case studies; Research work, literature studies, literature reviews, text summaries, essays, etc.
Study outcome After completion of the course the students will:– understand and be able to explain the basic concepts
and themes of the course; – demonstrate knowledge related to the course topics
and systematic and critical understanding of the course related to course theories and their practical application;
– analyse cases and problem issues related to main themes of the course.
Study course contents
1. Introduction to management systems. Management systems historical development in the world and in Latvia. Basic principles of management and their application to operation of teh organisation.
2. International management standards, their role in development of organisation management systems.
3. International standard LVS EN ISO 9001:2000. Standard LVS EN ISO 9001:2000 and introduction of its requirements in public and private sector.
4. EFQM model, its application in operation of an organisation. Self-assessment methodology. TQM – Total Quality Management.
5. Six Sigma, 5-S a.o. management systems and their application in Latvia.
6. CAF 2006 – Common assessment framework in public sector.
7. Quality prizes.
8. Environment monitoring systems – LVS EN ISO 14000 and EMAS.
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9. Job safety and professional health management system.
Requirements for credits
To receive positive assessment, the students should:– participate in group work;– receive positive assessment for individual practical work;– receive positive assessment in three interim tests;- have positive evaluation for the final examination
Final assessment Examination Final assessment Compilation of individual and group work assessment during semester, interim
tests and final examinationLiterature 1. Lecture materials.
2. Tricker, Ray , ISO 9001:2000 in brief. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann 2005.3. Deming, William Edwards , The new economics for industry, government, education Cambridge: The MIT Press 2000.4. Lawton, Alan , Organisation and management in the public sector. London: Pitman 1994.5. CAF 2006. Common Assessment Framework (CAF). Improving an organisation through self-assessment. 4th Quality conference for Public Administrations in EU.6. John S.Oakland, Total Quality Management. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd. 1993.
Additional literature 1. Žurnāls “Kvalitāte”, Latvijas Kvalitātes asociācija2. Schonberger, Richard J. , Operations management: customer focused principles. Chicago: Irwin 1997.3. Bo Bergman, Bengt Klefsjo, Quality from customer needs to customer satisfaction. Studentliteratur, 1994.4. Latvijas Augstākās izglītības centrs. Uz EFQM modeli balstīta augstākās izglītības kvalitātes pilnveides metode, materāls: www.aic.lv.5. LR Valsts kancelejas aptauja „Kvalitātes vadības ieviešana un pakalpojumu kvalitātes vērtēšana tiešās valsts pārvaldes iestādēs”, 2004.6. The Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Pro –forma for the self assessment group 2003. Materiāls: www.eipa.org.
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
THEORIES OF DEMOCRACY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Course Author/ Tutor Dace Jansone, Artis PabriksType of The Course A (obligatory for PA specialisation)Credits 2 creditsType of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterStudy-Year/ Semester: First year, spring semesterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
None
Course Summary The goal of this course is to provide understanding about the trends of the developments in public administration and the about the changes of the role of government in the context of the theories of democracy. Attention will be paid also to the process of evolution of the relationship between state and society. Issues like decentralisation, participation, deliberation and e-democracy will be discussed in the context of democracy and public administration
Course Methods Lectures, seminarsLiterature studies, literature reviews, article summaries, essay
Learning Outcomes After the completion of this course students will be able - to understand and to explain concepts and terms relevant to the
content of this course- to demonstrate knowledge in relation to the topics covered in this
course and will be able to demonstrate systematic and critical understanding on theories discussed and will be able to use these theories to analysis of practical problems
- will be able to analyse cases and issues related to the content of this course
Course Contents - Developments in public administration- Public administration reforms- Theories of democracy: Pluralism, Elite theory, Corporatism,
economic explanations of democracy- State and Society- Decentralisation- Participation and empowerment- Deliberative democracy- e-Democracy
Requirements for Credits:
- course literature studied- active and meaningful participation in seminar discussions- essay on the topic relevant to the course contents , presentation of
this essay and review of other students essayExamination Essay and its presentationAssessment Seminar participation – 40%
Essay – 60%Course Literature 1. Box, R.C. (2004). Alternatives to Representative Primacy and
Administrative Efficiency // Public Administration Theory & Parxis, Vol.26, 588-608
2. Downs, A. (1957). An Economic Theory of Democracy. New York: Harper & Row
3. Dunleavy, P., O’Leary, B. (1987). Theories of the State: the Politics of
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Liberal Democracy, Macmillan 4. Hood, C. (1991). A Public Management for All Seasons? // Public Administration Vol. 69, Spring, pp. 3-19
5. King, C.S., Feltey, K.M., Susel, B.O. (1998). The Question of Participation: Toward Authentic Public Participation in Public administration // Public Administration Review, Vol. 58, 317-326
6. Lauglo, J. (1995). Forms of Decentralisation and Their Implications for Education // Comparative Education, Vol.31, No.1, pp.5-29
7. Manor, J Democratisation with Inclusion: political reforms and people’s empowerment at the grassroots // Journal of Human Development, Vol. 5, No.1., March 2004, pp. 5-29
8. Migdal, J.S. (2001). State in Society: Studying how States and Societies Transform and Constitute One Another. Cambridge University Press.
9. Norris, P. (2001). Digital divade: Civic Engagement, Information Poverty, and the Internet Worldwide, Cambridge University Press
10. Public Sector Modernisation, Policy Brief, OECD, October 2003Additional Literature 1. Behn, R.D. (2001). Rethinking Democratic Accountability, Brookings
Institution Press. http://www.brook.edu/press/books/democratic_accountability.htm2. Birch, A.H. (2001). Concepts and Theories of Modern Democracy. 2nd edition, Routledge, London and New York3. Raadschelders, J.C.N (2000). Handbook of Administrative History. Transaction Publishers New Brunswick (USA) and London (UK) // Part III – Administration and Society
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
PUBLIC FINANCE
Course Author/ Tutor Sandra BriggsType of The Course A (mandatory for PA specialisation)Credits 4 credits (6ECTS)Type of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterStudy-Year/ Semester: Second year, fall semesterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
Managerial economics
Course Summary The course describes several ways how government can influence economics. This includes providing of public goods, neutralization of market failure caused by externalities, income distribution among individuals with purpose to provide social fairness as well as tax policy and tax administration. The public finance course contains also general overview of cost- benefit analysis which is one of the main methods in analysis of public investment projects and policy impact assessment. Such topics as structure of state budget, social insurance and health insurance system of Latvia also are included. In the framework of this course students have to acquire skills to express economic concepts in graphs as well as to solve exercises on different public finance problems. Pre – existing knowledge in elementary algebra is required.
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and group activities. Study types: research and research presentations, literature studies, practical exercise, and discussions.
Learning Outcomes On completion of this module, students will be able to:– to demonstrate an overall understanding of an appropriate scholarly
discourse;– to understand the principles of the public finance– to understand and explain topics and conceptions related
to the course contents;– to demonstrate their knowledge related to the course
topics and show systematic and critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and their practical applications.
Course Contents 1. Introduction in public finance. Economic functions of state. Welfare economics. Public goods. Externalities. Cost – benefit analysis.
2. Cost – benefit analysis. Project evaluation criteria: NPV, IRR, B/C.3. Distribution of income. Types of taxes ands its effectiveness. Fairness in
tax distribution.4. Distribution and welfare taxes5. Tax system and budget structure of Latvia.6. The basic principles of social security system. Social security and health
care system in Latvia.Requirements for Credits:
– All the independent assignments should be submitted in a timely fashion. They should be fulfilled corresponding to the methodological instructions.
– All the independent assignments should have a positive assessment.– Active participation in seminars and workshops by taking part in
discussions and case studies.– Compulsory attendance of seminars and practical workshops.
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– Adherence to the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.Examination final exam.Assessment Individual and group assignments, homeworks, final examCourse Literature 1. Harvey S. Rosen „Public Finance, MCGraw- Hill, 2000
2. William F. Samuelson, Stephen G. Marks „Managerial economics”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006
3. Brixi, H.P, Valenduc, C.M.A., Swift, Z.L. Editors. (2004). Tax Expenditures – Shedding Light on Government Spending through the Tax System. Lessons from Developed and Transition Economies. Washington, D.C.: Worldbank.
4. Musgrave, Richard A. and Muscrave, Peggy B. (1989) Public Finance in Theory and Practice. 5th edition. McGraw Hill College Div.
5. Rosen, Harvey S. (2001). Public Finance, 6th edition. USA: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. (ISBN: 0072374055)
Additional Literature 1. Sīpola, E. (2001). Mūsdienu nodokļu teorijas. Rīga. 2. Valsts Kanceleja (2003). Budžeta reformas.
http://www.mk.gov.lv/index.php/?id=93 3. Bahl R. and Linn J. (1992). Urban Public Finance in Developing
Countries. Oxford University Press.4. Bird R. and Valillancourt. (1998). Fiscal Decentralization in Developing
Countries: an Overview. Cambridge University Press. 5. Buchanan, James M. and Musgrave, Richard A. (1999).
Public Finance and Public Choice: Two Contrasting Visions of the State (CESifo Book Series). MIT Press. (ISBN: 0262024624)
6. Wright, G. and Nemec, J. (1997). Public Finance - Theory and Practice in the Central European Transition. NISPAcee.
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LAW
Course Tutor Iveta Kazoka Type of the Study A (Mandatory for PA specialisation)Credits 4 creditsStudy Form Fulltime studiesCourse Level Master’s levelStudy Year, Semester
second study year, fall semester
Tuition language LatvianPre-requisites for the Course
None
Course Summary Public Administration law is a legal study course which is adapted to the needs of those public administration students who don’t have a law degree. The course will help public administration specialists in learning the essential knowledge and skills which are necessary to understand and analyse elements of public administration law system. The course particularly aims to develop analytical and practical skills, for example, to draft an administrative act, to analyse legal documents and to prepare new legislative initiatives. The goals of the course are: (1) development of understanding about existing public administration law in Latvia; (2) development of skills to apply new knowledge in practice.
Course Methods Study course is planned for 24 sessions. Lecture will include analysis on recent case law and legal literature. During the course students will be asked to complete 8 practical tasks. All the tasks have been tailored to allow students without a legal education to obtain the legal and analytic that are necessary for employment in public administration. Afterwards the tasks will be discussed during the sessions. Course will also require an individual analysis of a court judgement (chosen from the list accordingly to the course plan) and its presentation in public during a session.
Learning Outcomes On completion of the course the students will have:1. In-depth knowledge about Latvia’s public administration law and its specific
institutions. 2. Skills: (1) to find the required information about concrete laws or court
judgements; (2) to understand and analyse administrative court judgements; (3) to make an information request from apublic administration institution; (4) to draft a simple administrative act; (5) to challenge an administrative act drafted by others; (6) to draft a simple legislative initiative; (7) to understand and analyse the coordination procedure of legislative initiatives in the government; (8) to identify conflicts of interest.
3. Understanding of recent and most important court judgements and other legal and political development in public administration law.
Course Contents 1. Introduction into legal skills
1.1. Where to find legal documents? 1.2. What is a legal question? 1.3. How does a lawyer think? 1.4. Legal interpretation
2. Constitutional regulation of public administration
1.1. Division of powers 1.2. Independent institutions and Article 58 of Satversme; 3. Rule of Law
3. General legal conceptions 1.1. Sources of law. 1.2. Hierarchy of legal acts.
4. Public administration law as a branch of law.
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1.1 Public law 2. Public administration law. 1.3. Administrative law. 1.4. Administrative process
5. State action and decisions
1.1. Administrative Act 1.2. Normative Act 1.3. Political decision 1.4.Intermediary decision. 1.5. Internal decision 1.6. Actual action.
6. State administration
1.1 Structure of state administration 1.2. Hierarchy in state administration
7. Principles of public administration law
1.1 Good governance and Ombudsman; 1.2. Proportionality principle 1.3. Justice. 1.4. Legitimate expectations
8. Public law and private law Theories of 1.2. Recent court practice
9. Communication with an institution
1.1. Request for information; 1.2. Suggestions, complaints; 1.3. Inquiry; 1.4. Data protection 1.5. State secret
10. Internal organisation of an institution
11. Indirect administration
1.1. Derived public person 1.2. Peculiarities of self-government regulation
12. Administrative Procedure: the basics
1.1. Discretionary power; 1.2. Calculations of expediency; 1.3. Appealing the decision; 1.4. Institution’s mistake
13. Creation of law.
14. State officials
1.1. Civil service 1.2. Disciplinary responsibility; 1.3. Conflicts of interest
15. Public administration responsibility.
1.1. Inner control; 1.2. Outside control; 1.3. Indemnification of losses caused by state action
16. Public and private partnership
Requirements for credits
- Fulfillment of eight practical and analytical tasks - Public presentation of an administrative court judgement (chosen from a pre-given list according to the subject of the session) - Written examination
– Fulfillment of eight practical and analytical tasks – 60%- Public presentation of an administrative court judgement – 10%– Assessment of the written examination – 30%
Course Literature 1. Briede, J. (2003). Administratīvais akts. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis. 2. Dišlers, K. (2004). Latvijas valsts varas orgāni un viņu funkcijas. Rīga: Tiesu
Namu Aģentūra3. Jarinovska, K. (2007) Iekšējie normatīvie akti: administratīvā prakse un ceļš uz
tiesisku valsti. Jurista Vārds, 09.01.2007 4. Jaunzeme, K. (2007) Iestādes rīcības apstrīdēšana. Jurista Vārds, 5.06.2007;
12.06.20075. Jaunzeme, K. (2006) Latvijas pašvaldības kā valsts pārvaldes subjekti. Jurista
Vārds, 31.01.2006 6. Kovaļevska, A. (2005) Labas pārvaldības princips. Jurista Vārds, 16.08.2005 7. Krūmiņa, V.; Skujiņa, V. Normatīvo aktu izstrādes rokasgrāmata. Valsts
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kanceleja, Rīga, 20028. Levits, E. (2003). Ģenerālklauzulas un iestādes (tiesas) rīcības brīvība :
Funkcijas likumā, piemērošana konkrētā gadījumā, kontrole augstākā iestādē un tiesā. Likums un Tiesības. Nr.6(46).
9. Levits, E. (2000). Samērīguma princips publiskajās tiesībās - jus commune europaeum un Satversmē ietvertais konstitucionāla ranga princips. Likums un Tiesības. Nr.9(13)
10. Levits, E. (2002). Valsts pārvaldes iekārtas likuma koncepcija. Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr.95. 32.
11. Mežalis, Ē. (2005) Koncesijas jēdziens. Jurista Vārds, 16.08.2005 12. Parreste, N. (2008). Laba pārvaldība un ombuds. Jurista Vārds, 04.03.2008 13. Tiļļa, A. (2007) Ieskats publiskās un privātās partnerības izpratnē. Jur ista
Vārds,29.05.2007
Laws1. 15.02.1922. Latvijas Republikas Satversme2. 27.09.2007. Iesniegumu likums, Latvijas Vēstnesis,2007.gada 11.oktobris 3. 02.06.2006. Valsts pārvaldes iestāžu nodarīto zaudējumu atlīdzināšanas likums.
Latvijas Vēstnesis. 2005.gada 17.jūnijs, Nr. 964. 06.06.2002. Valsts pārvaldes iekārtas likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2002.gada
21.jūnijs, nr.945. 25.04.2002.Likums Par interešu konflikta novēršanu valsts amatpersonu darbībā,
Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2002.gada 9.maijs, Nr. 696. 25.10.2001.Administratīvā procesa likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2001.gada
14.novembris, nr.164.7. 7.09.2000. Valsts civildienesta likums, Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2000.gada
22.septembris8. 29.10.1998. Informācijas atklātības likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 1998.gada
11.jūnijs, nr. 949. 19.05.1994. Likums par pašvaldībām. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 1994.gada 24.maijs,
nr.61.
Case Law1. Augstākās tiesas Senāta Administratīvo lietu departamenta lēmums Lietā Nr. SKA-2382007. gada 7. jūnijā, publicēts Jurista Vārds, 08.01.2008 2. Augstākās tiesas Senāta Administratīvo lietu departamenta spriedums Lietā Nr.SKA-183, 2007.gada 24.aprīlī, publicēts Jurista Vārds, 31.07.2007 3. AT Senāta Administratīvo lietu departamenta spriedums Lietā Nr. SKA-194/2007 2007. gada 8. jūnijā. Jurista Vārds ,10.07.2007 4. Agstākās tiesas Senāta Administratīvo lietu departamenta spriedums Lietā SKA-
432/2006, 2006.gada 14.novembrī. Jurista Vārds, 27.02.2007 Satversmes tiesas 2006.gada 16.oktobra spriedums lietā Nr.2006-05-01. Par Radio un televīzijas likuma 46. panta sestās, septītās, astotās un devītās daļas atbilstību Latvijas Republikas Satversmes 58. un 91.pantam
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Additional Literature
1. Baltais, M. (2005) Iestādes rīcības brīvība un lietderības apsvērumi. Jurista Vārds, 17.05.2005
2. Borkoveca, M. (2007) Tiešā tiesību normu hierarhijas kontrole . Jurista Vārds, 13.11.2007 46 (499)
3. Faktiskās rīcības jēdziens - pazīmes un to interpretācija (2007) Tiesu prakses vispārinājums. Augstākās tiesas Senāta Administratīvo lietu departamenta un Judikatūras nodaļa 2006.gada 1.decembrī. Jurista Vārds, 02.01.2007
4. Jansone, D., Reinholde, I, Ulnicāne, I. (2002). Latvijas publiskā pārvalde. Rīga: Eurofaculty, 291
5. Jarinovska, K. (2007) Priekšlikumu un sūdzību tiesiskais regulējums Pašreizējā situācija un nākotne. Jurista Vārds, 03.04.2007
6. Mieze, I. (2006) Ko darīt, lai administratīvais process būtu efektīvāks. Jurista Vārds, 22.08.2006
7. Neimanis, J. (2007). Tiesisko seku konkretizēšana, izdodot obligātu administratīvo aktu. Jurista Vārds, 20.03.2007
8. Paine, F., J. (2002). Vācijas vispārīgās administratīvās tiesības. Vācijas Administratīvā procesa likums. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra.
9. Pastars, E. (2007) Iesniegumu likuma un citu likumu mijiedarbība. Jurista Vārds, 04.12.2007
10. Stucka, A. (2006) Pašvaldības domes priekšsēdētāja institūta raksturojums. Jurista Vārds, 03.10.2006
11. Vildbergs, H.J, Krasts, V. (2002). Salīdzinošās administratīvās tiesības: lietas un risinājumi. Rīga: Eurofaculty. Višķere, I. (2007) Kādi ir bijuši Senāta nolēmumi administratīvajās lietās. Jurista Vārds, 25.09.2007
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
COMMUNICATION THEORY
Course Author/ Tutor Baiba PētersoneType of The Course A (mandatory for CM specialisation)Credits 4credits (6ECTS)Type of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MastersStudy-Year/ Semester: First year, spring semesterLanguage Latvian; if necessary, the course can be taught in EnglishPrerequisites for the Course
None
Course Summary The purpose of this course is to introduce masters students to communication theory.
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, and group activities. Study types: literature studies, analytical essays, participation in and coordination of class discussions, and theoretical paper.
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able:
– to understand the process of theory contraction. – to understand concepts, approaches and issues that are important to
communication discipline.– to critically analyze and evaluate topics that are related to specific
communication theories and paradigms.
Course Contents The course will cover the following topics:– Theory construction and its role in social sciences– The role of theory in the communication discipline.– Theoretical approaches to communication
o Classico Culturalo Criticalo Symbolic interactiono Argumentationo Functionalismo Cultivation and representationo Social structure and interactiono Technology
Requirements for Credits:
– All independent assignments must be submitted in a timely fashion. – Independent assignments must be fulfilled corresponding to the
methodological instructions given.– Class attendance is mandatory. Missed classes may not be made up by
doing an individual assignment. – Regular and prompt attendance is expected from each student.– Each student is required to actively participation in class discussions
and activities. – Students must follow the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.
Examination final exam.Assessment – Analytical essays—10%
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– Final exam—30%– Paper—30%– Participation in classroom discussions—20%– Class discussion coordination—10%
Course Literature 1. Kuhn, T. S. (1996). The structure of scientific revolutions (3rd ed.). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
2. McQuail, D. (2000). Mass communication theory (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
3. The tutor will develop a course packet that includes articles about the course topics from scholarly journals and textbooks.
Additional Literature Each student will be provided with a list of additional literature sources on the first day of class.
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
Course Author/ Tutor Inga Latkovska Type of The Course A (compulsory for CM specialisation)Credits 4 creditsType of Study Full time studiesCourse Level Master levelStudy-Year/ Semester: First year, Spring semesterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
To participate in the course the student should have completed the following compulsory courses: The Strategic Management , Communication Theories
Course Summary The objective of the course is to give knowledge in management theories, as well as to explain communication theories as a part of managerial issues. The objective is to give detailed understanding of the role and functions of the communication process in a company (state institution, private enterprise and NGO). The role of communication will be analyzed from a perspective of policy making and promoting process. The objective of the course is to give insight into elements of communication process, the role of communication in agenda setting, as well as to create grasp of information process and propaganda.
Course Methods Lectures, seminars, case studies. Research papers, literature studies, essays etc..
Learning Outcomes The students: - Will understand and be able to explain the terms and themes
discussed during the course- Will be able to demonstrate knowledge on the course themes
and terms, to demonstrate systemic and critical knowledge of the theories studied within the course, will be able to apply theories into practical issue solving situations
– Will be able to analyze issues and cases, dealing with the themes of the course
Course Contents 1. Communication Management Theories2. Systemtic approach to communication issues3. The role of communication in policy planning and promotion process4. Identifying and setting publics – situative, issue management theoretical
concepts5. Agenda setting and agenda building theoretical concepts6. Social and public trust, connection to managerial theories7. Persuasion. Manupilation. Information. Propaganda
Requirements for Credits:
All set tasks delivered and accepted according to timelineSeminars and case studies attended. Active participation and discussions requiredPositive evaluation for all tasks doneAcademic ethics should be considered
Examination Exam
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Assessment – Literature studies – 25%– Seminars and case studies – 25%– Examination – 50%
Course Literature 4. J.White, L.Mazur. “Strategic Communications Management: Making Public Relations Work”, Addison-Wesley Publishers Ltd., 1995
5. J.E. Grunig “Excellence in Public Relations and Communication Mangement”. Lawrence Erlbaum (1 edition). 1992
6. R. Blundel. “Effective Business Communication : principles and practice for the information age”. Prentice Hall. 1998.
7. R. Maier. “Kowledge Management Systems : Information and Communication technologies of Knowledge Management”. Springer (3rd ed. Edition). 2007
Additional Literature 1. T.Parson. “Social System”. Free Press; New Ed edition. 19642. J.W.Dearing. “Agenda-Setting. Communication Concepts”. Sage Publications, Inc
(December 19, 1996)3. S.A.DiPiazza. “Building Public Trust. The Future of Corporate Reporting”. Wiley
(1 edition). 20024. H.Heiskanen, G.A.Swanson. “Management Observation and Communication
Theory”. Quorum Books. 1992
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Course Author/ Tutor Baiba PētersoneType of The Course A (mandatory)Credits 2 credits (3ECTS)Type of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MastersStudy-Year/ Semester: 2nd
Language Latvian; if necessary, the course can be taught in EnglishPrerequisites for the Course
In order to take this course student must first complete the following courses: masters level research methods.
Course Summary The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of qualitative research methodology and its use in communication discipline.
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, and group activities. Study types: research and research presentations, literature studies, analytical essays, and discussions.
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able:
– to understand the qualitative research methodology and to critically analyze its various elements.
– to design a qualitative research study and conduct it.– to critically evaluate academic and applied qualitative research
studies.
Course Contents The course will cover the following topics:– Introduction to the use of qualitative research methodology in
communication discipline– Qualitative research paradigms– Qualitative research design– Qualitative research methods: interview, focus group, textual
analysis, participant observation, ethnography, autoethnography– Research ethics– Data analysis– Data presentation– The use of modern technologies in qualitative research
Requirements for Credits:
– All independent assignments must be submitted in a timely fashion. – Independent assignments must be fulfilled corresponding to the
methodological instructions given.– Class attendance is mandatory. Missed classes may not be made up
by doing an individual assignment. – Regular and prompt attendance is expected from each student.– Each student is required to actively participation in class discussions
and activities. – Students must follow the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.
Examination final exam.Assessment – Interview—20%
– Participant observation—10%– Analytical essays—20%– Research proposal (Exam) —30%– Participation in classroom discussions—20%
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Course Literature 1. Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. S. (Eds.). (2002). The landscape of qualitative research: Theories and issues (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
2. Lindlof, T. R., & Taylor, B.C. (2002). Qualitative communication research methods (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
3. The tutor will develop a course packet that includes articles about the course topics from scholarly journals and textbooks.
Additional Literature Each student will be provided with a list of additional literature sources on the first day of class.
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
COMMUNICATION TOOLS
Course Author/ Tutor Inga Latkovska Type of The Course A (compulsory for CM specialisation)Credits 4 creditsType of Study Full time studiesCourse Level Master levelStudy-Year/ Semester: Second year, fall semesterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
To participate in the course the student should have completed the following compulsory courses: The Strategic Management , Communication Theories, Strategic Communication Management 1
Course Summary The objective of the course is to give knowledge on different types of communication, to explain the interaction between types of communication and synergy effect of the process. The objective is to explain problem-oriented communication issues, focusing on communication challenges on web (blogs, internet as media, social networking in communication context. The objective of the course is to give insight and understanding of communication tools, practical application of them, as well to explain the legislative framework of communication.
Course Methods Lectures, seminars, case studies. Research papers, literature studies, essays etc..
Learning Outcomes The students: - Will understand and be able to explain the terms and themes
discussed during the course- Will be able to demonstrate knowledge on the course themes
and terms, to demonstrate systemic and critical knowledge of the theories studied within the course, will be able to apply theories into practical issue solving situations
– Will be able to analyze issues and cases, dealing with the themes of the course
Course Contents Types of communication: internal communicatio, integrated
communication, stakeholder communication, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate communication
Tools of communication: Public Relations, Advertising, Sales Promotion
Problem-orinted communication issues: media and communication, reputation and image, communication on web
Legislative framework of communication
Requirements for Credits:
- All set tasks delivered and accepted according to timeline- Seminars and case studies attended. Active participation and discussions
required- Positive evaluation for all tasks done- Academic ethics should be considered
Examination ExaminationAssessment – Literature studies – 25%
– Seminars and case studies – 25%
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– Examination – 50%
Course Literature 1. The future of excellence in public relations and communication management : challenges for the next generation / edited by Elizabeth L. Toth. - Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum, 20072. Dozier David M. Manager's Guide to Excellence in Public Relations and Communication Management / David M.Dozier, James J.Grunig, Larissa A.Grunig. - New Jersey : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publ., 19953. Beck Andrew. AS Communication Studies: the essential introduction/ Andrew Beck, Peter Bennett, Peter Wall. - 2nd ed. - London : Routledge, 20054. Corporate Communications for Executives / authored and ed. by Michael B.Goodman. - State University Plaza : State University of New york Press, 1998
Additional Literature 5. Doyle Peter. Marketing management and strategy / Peter Doyle, Phillip Stern. - 4th ed. - Essex : Prentice Hall, 20066. Grunig Larissa A. Excellent Public Relations and Effective Organizations : a communication management in three countries / Larissa A.Grunig, James E.Grunig, David M.Dozier. - Mahwah : Lawrence Erlbaum associates, 2002.7. Lindberg-Repo Kirsti. Word-Of-Mouth Communication in the Hospitality Industry / Kirsti Lindberg-Repo. - Helsingfors : Swedish School of Economics and Business Admin., 19998. Chesebro James W. Analyzing Media : Communication Technologies as Symbolic and Cognitive Systems / James W. Chesebro, Dale A. Bertelsen. - New York : The Guilford Press, 1996
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
Course Author/ Tutor Baiba PētersoneType of The Course A (mandatory for CM specialisation)Credits 4 credits (6ECTS)Type of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MastersStudy-Year/ Semester: 3rd
Language Latvian; if necessary, the course can be taught in EnglishPrerequisites for the Course
None
Course Summary The purpose of this course is to introduce masters students to the literature and research in the field of international communication.
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, and group activities. Study types: literature studies, analytical essays, participation in and coordination of class discussions, and theoretical paper.
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able:
– to understand the international aspects of the communication discipline.
– to critically analyze and evaluate ways that environmental factors affect communication.
– to bridge the conceptual knowledge about international communication with applied communication situations.
Course Contents The course will cover the following topics:– Globalization and its paradigms– The role of communication in globalization– Approaches to international communication
o Free information flowo Modernizationo Diffusion and innovationso Information societyo Developmento Dependencyo Structural imperialism and hegemonyo Culturalo Critical
– Internationalization of communication disciplineo Telecommunicationso Advertisingo Public relationso Journalismo Media studies
Requirements for Credits:
– All independent assignments must be submitted in a timely fashion. – Independent assignments must be fulfilled corresponding to the
methodological instructions given.– Class attendance is mandatory. Missed classes may not be made up by
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doing an individual assignment. – Regular and prompt attendance is expected from each student.– Each student is required to actively participation in class discussions
and activities. – Students must follow the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.
Examination final exam.Assessment – Analytical essays—10%
– Final exam—30%– Paper—30%– Participation in classroom discussions—20%– Class discussion coordination—10%
Course Literature 1. Thussu, D. K. (2002). International communication: Continuity and change. London: Arnold.
2. The tutor will develop a course packet that includes articles about the course topics from scholarly journals and textbooks.
Additional Literature Each student will be provided with a list of additional literature sources on the first day of class.
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Course Author/ Tutor Juris JerumsType of The Course B (optional)Credits 2 credits (3 ECTS)Type of Study Full time studiesCourse Level MasterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
In order to take this course student must first complete the following courses:Basic knowledge and understanding of strategic management
Course Summary Aim of the course – to develop understanding about the economical aspects of knowledge; to introduce with current approaches to evaluation and management of knowledge, to develop understanding about organizations as a learning organisms, to develop understanding motivation for employees to
Course Methods The form of studies: lectures, seminars, practical sessions; Study types: research, practical exercise, literature studies, literature overview, text summaries etc.
Learning Outcomes On completion of this module, students will be able to:– demonstrate an overall understanding of an appropriate scholarly
discourse;– analyze and evaluate information on the topic of their study;– understand and explain topics and conceptions related to
the course contents;– demonstrate their knowledge related to the course topics
and show systematic and critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and their practical applications;
– analyze cases and key problems related to the main themes of the course;– demonstrate their ability to elaborate their own work-schedule, plan and
complete a piece of independent work, and to respond to the feedback from their tutor.
Course Contents – basic concepts and historical aspects – two modes of attitudes how to manage knowledge acquisition and “processing”
– three phases of organization of the knowledge management – opportunities and weaknesses
– SECI model of structuring knowledge exchange in organization– Formalization of knowledge and aspect of complexity; concept of
Cunefyn– Barriers for knowledge storage and exchange – phenomenon of
“Corporative memory loose” – Organization as an aspect in knowledge accumulation and application;
use of instruments– Organizational Business model and formalization of this model– Learning and knowledge– Strategy and knowledge– Concept of datamining – what we could know or retrospective
knowledge and experience– Future oriented knowledge – scenarios– Development and management of knowledge as a organizational asset– Innovations and added value in organizations in the context of
knowledge– The economical dimension of knowledge – evaluation of the enterprise,
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copyrights– Knowledge and motivation – balanced scorecard approach
Requirements for Credits:
– In class exercises, – text analysis, – presentations
Examination Written examinationAssessment – Text analysis – 30%
– In class examinations – 20%– Written examination – 50%
Course Literature 1. Davenport Thomas H. Working Knowledge : How Organizations Manage What They Know / Thomas H.Davenport, Laurence Prusak. - Boston : Harward Business School Press, 1998. - XXIV, 199 p. - Notes:p.179.-188. - Index:p.189.-197. 2. On Organizational Learning. - Boston : Harward Business Review, 2001. - VII, 201 p. - (Harward Business Review). - Index:p.193.-201. 3. Tiwana A. The Knowledge Management Toolkit : Orchestrating IT, Strategy, and Knowledge Platforms / Amrit Tiwana. - 2nd ed. - Upper Saddle River : Prentice Hall, 2002. - XXVII, 383 p. : ill. - Endnotes: p.345.-358. - Bibliographic References and Further Reading: p.359.-368. - Glossary: p.369.-372. - Index: p.373.-383. 4. McElroy M.W. The New Knowledge Management : complexity, learning, and sustainable innovation / Mark W.McElroy. - New York : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003. - XXXI, 246 p. : ill. - Index: p.233.-246.
Additional Literature 5. The Knowledge-Creating Company: How Japanese Companies Create the Dynamics of Innovation by Ikujiro Nonaka, Hirotaka Takeuchi, Hiro Takeuchi6. Enabling Knowledge Creation: How to Unlock the Mystery of Tacit Knowledge and Release the Power of Innovation by Georg Von Krogh, Kazuo Ichijo, Ikujiro Nonaka7. Intangibles: Management, Measurement, and Reporting by Baruch Lev8. Organizational Knowledge in the Making: How Firms Create, Use, and Institutionalize Knowledge by Gerardo Patriotta
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REFORMS
Course Author/ Tutor Dace JansoneType of The Course B (optional)Credits 4 creditsType of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
Introduction to public administration
Course Summary The goal of this course is to give students up to date information on debates and research related to the developments in public administration; to analyse issues of reforms and to give understanding of the reform processes. This course will provide insight into developments of public management reforms in comparative perspective as well as in relation of reform processes in Latvia.
Course Methods The form of studies: lectures, seminars, practical sessions; Study types: research, practical exercise, literature studies, literature overview, text summaries etc.
Learning Outcomes On completion of this module, students will be able to:– demonstrate an overall understanding of an appropriate scholarly
discourse;– analyse and evaluate information on the topic of their study;– understand and explain topics and conceptions related to
the course contents;– demonstrate their knowledge related to the course topics
and show systematic and critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and their practical applications;
– analyse cases and key problems related to the main themes of the course;demonstrate their ability to elaborate their own work-schedule, plan and complete a piece of independent work, and to respond to the feedback from their tutor.
Course Contents The concept of governance; development of the theories of governanceGovernance as a systemThe strategies of the Public Administration reforms. Evaluation of the reforms, privatisation, deregulation, marketizationThe main principles of NPM and critics of NPM reformsAdministrative capacityDecentralisation and subsidiarityAlternative service delivery machanisms
Requirements for Credits:
– All the independent assignments should be submitted in a timely fashion. They should be fulfilled corresponding to the methodological instructions.
– All the independent assignments should have a positive assessment.– Active participation in seminars and workshops by taking part in
discussions and case studies.– Compulsory attendance of seminars and practical workshops. Missed
lessons may be compensated by an individual assignment. Adherence to the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.
Examination Essay
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Assessment – Independent and practical work – 30%– Seminar participation – 20% – Essay - 50% (positive assessment for the final work (essay) is a
prerequisite for positive final course assessment (minimum grade 4))
Course Literature 1. Adams, Guy B. (1992). Enthralled with modernity: The historical context of knowledge and theory development in public administration. Public Administration Review, Vol. 52 (July-August): 363-374.
2. Box, R.C. (1992). An examination of the debate over research in public administration, Public Administration Review, Vol. 52 (Jan./Feb.): 62-69.
3. Chandler, J.A. (ed) (2000). Comparative Public Administration. Routledge
4. Farazmand, A. (ed) (1997). Modern Systems of Government: Exploring the Role of Bureaucrats and Politicians. SAGE Publications
5. Page, E.C., Wright, V. (eds) (1999). Bureaucratic Elites in Western European States: A Comparative Analysis of Top Officials. Oxford University Press.
6. Perry, J.L. (1991). Strategies for building public administration theory. In J. L. Perry, Research in public administration. Greenwich, CT: JAI Press, pp. 1-18.
7. Pierre, J., Peters, B.G. (2000). Governance, Politics and the State. Macmillan Press LTD.
8. Pollit, C., Bouckaert, G. (2000). Public Management Reform: A Comparative Analysis. Oxford University Press.
9. Ventriss, Curtis (1991). Contemporary issues in American public administration education: The search for an educational focus. Public Administration Review, Vol. 51 (Jan./Feb.): 4-14.
10. Verheijen, A.J.G. (2000). Admnistrative Capacity Development: A Race Against Time? WRR scientific council for government policy, working documents, W 107, The Hague.
11. Verheijen, T. (ed) (2001). Politico – Administrative Relations: Who Rules? NISPAcee
12. White, J.D. (1986). On the growth of knowledge in public administration. Public Administration Review, Vol. 46 (Jan./Feb.): 15-24.
White, J.D., Guy, B.A. (1994). Research in public administration: Reflections on theory and practice. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.
Additional Literature www.unpan.orgwww.nispa.skhttp://lgi.osi.hu
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
POLICY AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
Course Author/ Tutor Aiga BalodeType of The Course B (optional)Credits 4 credits (6ECTS)Type of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
Policy analysis
Course Summary The program and policy evaluation becomes more influential. The aim of this course is to develop knowledge to understand whether the program gets implemented as planned, what are preconditions for successful implementation and evaluation of programs and policies; how to use evaluations. Skills for practical evaluation studies will be developed.
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and group activities. Study types: research and research presentations, literature studies, practical exercise, and discussions.
Learning Outcomes On completion of this module, students will be able to:– to demonstrate an overall understanding of an appropriate scholarly
discourse;– to understand the evaluation research methodology and to critically
analyze its various elements,– to understand and explain topics and conceptions related
to the course contents;– to design a evaluation research study and conduct it,– to demonstrate their knowledge related to the course
topics and show systematic and critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and their practical applications.
Course Contents – evaluation in public administration– evaluation and the policy process– methods of program and policy evaluation– approaches to evaluation; the role of evaluator– measurement issues– internal and external evaluations– ethics in evaluation studies– presentation of the evaluation research results
Requirements for Credits:
– All the independent assignments should be submitted in a timely fashion. They should be fulfilled corresponding to the methodological instructions.
– All the independent assignments should have a positive assessment.– Active participation in seminars and workshops by taking part in
discussions and case studies.– Compulsory attendance of seminars and practical workshops. – Adherence to the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.
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Examination final exam.Assessment Participation, seminar activities, group assignments, final exam
Course Literature 1. Boyne G. A., Farrell C., Law J., Powell M. and Walker R.M. Evaluating Public Management Reforms, Buckingham: Open University Press, 2003.2. Pasovac E.J., Carey R.G. Program Evaluation Methods and Case Studies. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2003.3. Patton C.V., Sawicki D.S. Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1993. (1-4 nodaļas)4. Vedung E. Public Policy and Program Evaluation, Transaction Books, New Brunswick, 1999.
Additional Literature 1. Longest B.B. Health Policymaking in the United States. Health Administration Press, Illinois, 1998.
2. Koivusalo M., Ollila E. Making Healthy World. Agencies, Actors and Policies in International Health. Zed Books Ltd., Helsinki, 1997. (2.-3.nodaļa)
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
COMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICY
Course Author/ Tutor Feliciana RajevskaType of The Course B (optional) Credits 4 creditsType of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
Course in Public Administration
Course Summary The goal of the course is to give knowledge about nature of the public policy, factors influencing it development in different countries and to explicate skills for comparing public policy in different countries in the context of regionalization, europeanization and globalization. In this course students should to investigate the common features and differences in the public policy of the different states, to adapt tools and concepts for such analyses for explanation the different policy-making process in the different context.
Course Methods Lectures, seminars, case analysis; Study of literature, literature review and summary, research paper
Learning Outcomes Students have understanding of different kind of public policy-making in different countries and in different regional and global context
Course Contents – The Nature of Comparative Public Policy– Public Choice Factors: social coalitions institutions, culture– Employment Policy– Education Policy– Family Policy– Social Security Policy– Health Policy– Transport & Communication Policy – Ekonomic Policy– Agricultural Policy
Requirements for Credits:
– The participation in lectures and seminars; Literature review– Research paper presentation– Written exam
Examination Written examAssessment The participation in lectures and seminars – 25%
Research paper -25%Literature review –25%Written exam – 25%
Course Literature Cox, R.H. The Social Construction of an Imperative: Why Welfare Reform Happened in Denmark and the Netherlands but Not in Germany. World Politics 53 (April 2001): 463-98.Heclo, H., Heidenheimer, A., Adams, C.T. (1990).Comaparative Public Policy (3rd edn, Saint Martin’s Press, New York, Hewlett, S.A. Creating a Life: Professional Women and the Quest for Children (New York: Talk Miramax, 2002) James, E. Social Security Reform in Other Nations. Heritage Foundation Lectures, No. 618 (April 9, 1998). King, A. Ideas, Institutions and the Policies of Governments: A Comparative Analysis. British Journal of Political Science 3:3-4 (July - October 1973): 291-313 & 409-Lieberman, R. Race, Institutions, and the Administration of Social Policy. Social
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Science History 19 (Winter 1995): 511-542.Lipset, S.M. American Exceptionalism (New York: W.W. Norton, 1996)Morgan, K. The Politics of Mother’s Employment: France in Comparative Perspective. World Politics 55 (January 2003): 259-89. Nivola, P. Laws of the Landscape: How Policies Shape Cities in Europe and America (Washington, D.C.: Brookings, 1998)Parsons, W. (1995). Public policy. Edward ElgarPempel, T.J. Japan and Sweden: Polarities of `Responsible Capitalism'. in Dankwart A. Rustow and Kenneth P. Erickson, eds., Comparative Political Dynamics: Global Research Perspectives (New York: Harper Collins, 1991)Pierson, P. Welfare State in the Europe, 2006, Oxhord Univerity Press
Additional Literature Adolino, J.R., Blake, C.H. (2001). Comparing Public Policies: Issues and Choices in Six Industrialized Countries. Washington, DC: CQ Press Kornbluh, K. (2001). Disconnect. The Washington Monthly, October, 22Theodoulou, S.Z. (2002). Policy and Politics in Six Nations: A Comparative Perspective on Policy Making. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice HallVogel, S. Freer Markets, More Rules. Ithaca: Cornell University Press
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
METHODS OF POLICY ANALYSIS
Course Author/ Tutor Agrita Kiopa
Type of The Course B (optional)
Credits 4 credits (6ECTS)
Type of Study Full time studies
Course Level Master
Language Latvian
Prerequisites for the Course
Basic statistics
Course Summary The aim of the course is to develop knowledge and practical skills for such policy analysis mathods as regression analysis, the use of statistics in policy analysis, application of SPSS; to develop presentation skills for policy analysis research
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and group activities. Study types: research and research presentations, literature studies, practical exercise, and discussions.
Learning Outcomes On completion of this module, students will be able to:– to demonstrate an overall understanding of an appropriate
scholarly discourse;– to understand the policy analysis research methodology and to
critically analyze its various elements,– to understand and explain topics and conceptions
related to the course contents;– to design a policy analysis research study and conduct it,– to demonstrate their knowledge related to the
course topics and show systematic and critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and their practical applications.
Course Contents Process of policy analysisPolicy analysis methodsData analysis and presentation
Requirements for Credits: – All the independent assignments should be submitted in a timely fashion. They should be fulfilled corresponding to the methodological instructions.
– All the independent assignments should have a positive assessment.
– Active participation in seminars and workshops by taking part in discussions and case studies.
– Compulsory attendance of seminars and practical workshops. – Adherence to the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.
Examination final exam.
Assessment Individual and group assignements; final exam
Course Literature Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. (2003) Statistika Ekonomikā. Risinājumi ar SPSS un Microsoft Excel. Rīga: Datorzinību centrsPatton C., Sawicki D. (1993) Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning. Second edition. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall
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Kļaviņa S., Klapkalne U., Pētersone B., (2005) Politikas ietekmes vērtēšana polotikas veidošanas sistēmā. Rīga: Valsts Kanceleja
Additional Literature Lekciju konspekti un izdales materiāli, http://www.socialresearchmethods.net
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
ELECTRONIC GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY
Course Author/ Tutor
Visvaldis Valtenbergs
Type of The Course B (optional)Credits 2 credits (3 ECTS)Type of Study Full time studiesCourse Level MasterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
None
Course Description: Smart use of the Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) helps to strengthen the role of human beings in the information society and break techno-determinist perceptions about the technologies being central to all areas of human life. In this course students will acquire basic skills which are necessary for publics administration in information society. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with different applications of new media in the web sites of public administration, civil and political organizations, media and social movements. Students will learn basic principles of informing, on-line advocacy and virtual social mobilization and improve their skills in planning the websites of civic organizations, media and social movements.
Course Content: -Trends development of information society, the internet and the web.
-Basic principles of e-governance, basic principles and strategies.
-The concept of Digital Divide. Approaches to closing Digital Divide.
-Organization of E-services, E-government levels of development.
-The consequences of E-government implementation.
-The concept of E-democracy. Engagement methods.
-Internet media. Introduction to online journalism.
-Using internet in political communication and issue advocacy.
-Internet and Social Mobilization. Internet and politics.
Requirements: 1.Students must read compulsory readings2.Performance of individual assignments 3.Presentation of group assignment
Evaluation: Grades in this course will break down as follows:1. Individual assignments – 70%2. Group presentation – 20%3. Calass participation – 10%
Compulsory reading: Fink, C., Kenny, C. (2003). W(h)ither the Digital Divide? The Journal of policy, regulation and strategy for telecommunications, 5(6), 15-24. Available: http://www.itu.int/wsis/docs/background/themes/digital_divide/fink-kenny.pdfShadrach, B., Summers, R. (2002). Appropriate Evaluation Methods for ICT Initiatives. Information Technology in Developing Countries 12(1). Rose, R. (2005). A Global Diffusion Model of e-Governance. Journal of Public Policy, 25(1), 5-27.Zuurmond, A. (2005). Organizational Transformation Through the Internet.
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Journal of Public Policy, 25(1), 133-148.Westholm, H. (2005). Models of Improving e-Governance by Back Office Re-Organisation and Integration. Journal of Public Policy, 25(1), 99-132. Roy, J. (2007). E-Government in Canada: Transition or Transformation. In D.F.Norris (Ed.), Current Issues and Trends in E-Government Research. London: Cybertech Publishing. Vedel, T. (2006). The Idea of Electronic Democracy: Origins, Visions and Questions. Parliamentary Affairs, 59(2), 226-235.Della Porta, D., Mosca, L. (2005). Global-net for Global Movements? A Network of Networks for a Movement of Movements. Journal of Public Policy, 25(1), 165-190. „The Tools and Tactics of Online Political Advocacy,” Online Politics 101, Sep, 2006. Available: http://www.epolitics.com/2006/07/03/online-politics-101-introduction-to-online-politics/Bowman, S., Willis, C. (2003). We media: How audiences are shaping the future of news and information. The Media Center at The American Press Institute. Available: http://www.hypergene.net/wemedia/download/we_media.pdf Ward, S., Vedel, T. (2006). Introduction. The Potential of the Internet Revisited. Parliamentary Affairs, 59(2), 210-225. Available: http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/resources/publications/FD4.pdf
Additional reading: Professional Journals Social Science Computer Review, Sage. Available through VUC IP addresses. http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal200948.Electronic Journal of E-government http://www.ejeg.com, open accessInformation Technology & People, Emerald. Available through VUC IP addresses.http://www.itandpeople.org/Info – The journal of policy, regulation and strategy for telecommunications , Emerald. Available through VUC IP addresses. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/info/journals/info/info.jspJournal of Computer Mediated Communication http://jcmc.indiana.edu/, open access. Journal of Information Technology and Politics, Routledge.http://www.jitp.net/m_submiss.php.European Journal of Communication, Sage. Available through VUC IP addresses.http://ejc.sagepub.com/Management Communications Quarterly, Sage. Available through VUC IP addresses. http://mcq.sagepub.com. Journal of Communication Management. Emerald. Available through VUC IP addresses http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1363-254X.htm.Political Communication, Routledge.http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713774515
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATIONS
Course Tutor Inese Suija, Maira LeščevicaType of the Study B (elective course)Credits 2 credits, 40 contact hoursStudy Form Full time studiesCourse Level Master’s levelTuition language LatvianPre-requisites for the Course
None
Course Summary The overall objective of the Project Management and Innovations course is to give the students understanding about the role of projects in launching and implementation of innovations; to introduce the project characteristics, the life-cycle concept, and the main project planning methods and enhance the students’ practical skills in project design and planning. In the frame of course, the students will learn about the key competences of the project managers, organizational context, group dynamics and communication during implementation of the innovative projects; how to build cooperation networks and ensure participation.
Course Methods Lectures, seminars, practical workshops. Study types: literature studies, case studies, literature overview, text summaries, group project , etc.
Learning Outcomes After completing the course the students will:– Understand and be able to explain themes and concepts
connected with the course contents– Demonstrate knowledge regarding the course themes
and critical and systematic understanding of theories studied in the course as well as their practical application
– Be able to analyse cases and problem issues connected with the main themes of the course
– Express and arrange one’s thoughts in the form of a project
Course Contents – Introduction to project management and innovations. Project concept and characteristics. Innovation concept and types of innovations. Project management concept.
– Generation of innovative ideas.– Project initiation process. Problem analysis. Definition of project goals
and objectives. Alternative and risk analysis. – Project planning – scope, quality, time, costs, etc.– Project team, team management, project manager.– Project communication.– Project control and monitoring. – Building of cooperation networks. – Project organization types. – Project evaluation and closure. – Participation and process facilitation.
Requirements for credits
- Acquired lecture material– Timely completed home assignments
Assessment - Examination- Group presentations with the following components:
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1. Project summary;2. Project rationale;3. Goal and objectives;4. Main activities;5. Expected results;6. Costs and budget;7. Management and organizational structure;8. Project monitoring and control mechanism;9. Gantt chart;10.Logical framework matrix;11.Additional annexes
Final Assessment Compilation
- Home assignments - Tests- Group project and its presentation content and manner
Course Literature 1. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge/ ed. by W.Duncan. - [New York]: Project Management Inst., 2000. - VIII, 154 p.: ill., tab.
2. Shenhar Aaron J., Dvir Dov. Reinventing Project Management: the Diamond Approach to Successful Growth and Innovation. Boston, Masachussets: Harvard Business School Press, 2007. – 288p.
3. World Bank. The World Bank Participation Sourcebook. – Washington: World Bank, 1996. Pieejams: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/sourcebook .
4. Brassard Michael. The Memory Jogger II: a pocket guide of tools for continuous improvement & effective planning/ Michael Brassard, Diane Ritter. - 1st Ed. - New Hampshire: GOAL/QPC, 1994. - VII, 164 p.
5. Ceļvedis ESF projektu pieteicējiem: 2004.-2006.gadu programmēšanas periodam. - Rīga: Eiropas Sociālais fonds, 2003. - 23 lpp.
6. Grīns Čads T. Kā sastādīt veiksmīgu finansējuma pieprasījumu: Soli pa solim: Ar praktiskiem uzdevumiem un piemēriem Baltijas nevalstiskajām organizācijām/ Čads T. Grīns, Ivete Kastro-Grīna. - Rīga: NGO Centrs-Rīga, 1997. - 61 lpp.
7. Грин Чад Т. Как составить успешный проект: с практическими упражнениями и трафаретами заявок на финансирование в западные фонды/ Чад Т.Грин, Ивет Кастро-Грин. - Rīga: NGO Centrs, 1997. - 75 c. - (Шаг за шагом).
8. Kalniņa Ruta. Projektu vadīšana no idejas līdz realizēšanai/ Ruta Kalniņa. - Rīga: Latvijas Pašvaldību mācību centrs, 1999. - 66 lpp.: il. - Izmantotā lit.: 66.lpp.
9. Lūiss Džeimss P. Projektu vadīšanas pamati/ Džeimss P. Lūiss; tulk. K. Caunīte; Amerikas Vadības asociācija. - Rīga: PUSE PLUS, [b.g.]. - 111 lpp.
10. Rokasgrāmata projektu pieteikumu sagatavošanā: pašvaldību un publiskās pārvaldes projektiem/ red. Dace Damkevica; Latvijas Pašvaldību savienība. - [Rīga]: Latvijas Pašvaldību savienība, 2001. - 22 lpp.
11. Litke Hanss D. Projektu vadība/ Hanss D.Litke, Ilonka Kunova; tulk. Ineta Dubava. - Rīga: Balta eko, 2003. - 126 lpp. - (Rokasgrāmata).
12. Reiters Vilfrīds. Kailā patiesība par projektu menedžmentu/ Vilfrīds Reiters; no vācu val. tulk. Ēva Fukse. - [Rīga]: Vaidelote, 2004. - 197 lpp.
Additional Literature 13. Baker Sunny. Project Management/ Sunny Baker, Kim Baker. - New York: Alpha Books, 1998. - XXIV, 328 p.: il., pict. - (Complete Idiot's Guide). - Index: p.319.-328.
14. Friend John. Managing Development Projects and Programmes: Fresh Perspectives Towards an Action Research Agenda: Working Paper No.21, 1998/ J.Friend. - Humberside: Univ. of Lincolnshire, 1998. - 28 p.: ill., pic. - (Lincoln School of Management).
15. Lientz Bennet P. Project Management for the 21st Century/ Bennet
16. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (PMBOK Guide).- 2000 edition. - Newtown Squaire: Project Management Inst., 2001. - X, 216 p.: ill., tab.
17. Kerzner Harold. Project Management: a system approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling/ Harold Kerzner.- 8th ed. - New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. - XX, 891 p. - Author Index: p.875.-876. - Subject Index: p.877.-891.
19. Young Trevor L. The Handbook of Project Management: a practical guide to effective policies and procedures/ Trevor L.Young. - 2nd ed. - London: Kogan Page, 2003. - VIII, 295 p.: ill. - Index: p.291.-295. - with CD.
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
DECISION MAKING IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Course tutor Artis PabriksStudy type B (optional)Credits 2 creditsStudy form Full-time Study course level Master level Language: LatvianPre-conditions Previous knowledge in political theory, methodology, international and comparative politicsShort summary The course is largely based on the lecturer’s extensive experience in
the field working as a Minister of Foreign Affairs. Literature study will focus on themes on decision taking in politics, society and especially in international politics. International environment leaves an impact on decision taking, and it greatly differs if decisions are taken in bilateral relations, institutions of a single state, or in different international institutions where Latvia is a memberstate. Students will compare and analyse how specific and successful decisions are made in different institutions. They will assess efficiency and rationalism of some international organisations, and distinctive decision taking in an organisation itself.
Course methods Lectures, seminars, practical sessions, case studies;Study types: research work, literatures studies, literature reviews, text summaries, essays, etc.
Study outcomes On completion of the course the students will:– Understand and be able to explain themes and concepts
related to the course contents – Demonstrate knowledge related to course themes and
systematic and critical understanding of theories discussed in the course and their practical application
– Be able to analyse cases and problem issues related to the core themes
Course contents The contents of the course comprises a general – theoretical insight into decision taking processes in politics. Decision taking in Latvia’s main political institutions will be dealt with separately: parliament, government, ministries, parties, coalitions. Further decision taking in international politics, including cross-border relations, will be analysed and compared. Part of the course will be devoted to decision taking in inter- national organisations: EU, UN, NATO, EP, etc.
Requirements for credits
Student’s independent work and analysis resulting from the tasks set by the tutor will be fundamental for successful assessment of the course. The students are expected to read the course literature and be competent in the international situation, attend and be active in lectures.
Assessment ExaminationFinal assessment Examination and accumulated assessment of interim tests Course literature 1. Fukuyama, Francis. Trust. 1996.
2. Margot Light& A.J.R.Groom. International Relations. A Handbook of Current Theory. Great Britain.1989.
3. Lerroy Bennet A. International Organizations. 1988.4. Internet materials and lecturer’s handouts on the given themes
Additional literature 5. Shea, Michael. Influence. Great Britain. 1988Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
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Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
CONTEMPORARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Course Author/ Tutor
Visvaldis Valtenbergs
Type of The Course B (optional)Credits 2 credits (3 ECTS)Type of Study Full time studiesCourse Level MasterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
None
Course Description:
Information technologies are used to create, process, store, and transmit the information. Today technologies have enormous impact on human lives and, social, economic and cultural relationships. However, the issues related to design, regulation and use of the technology have not become popular subject of civic judgement. The process of technology modernization is taking place in individualized, depoliticised, everyday cover up of material culture, protected from public evaluation and discussions about the goals and consequences of technology. As a result, the process of technology modernization has been to large extent determined by technology elite - experts and technocrats. To compensate for the growing distance between technology and public judgement it is necessary to increase civic competence about contemporary information technology, so that technology can be discussed not only as an instrument, but also as an object of public judgement.
The aim of this course is to increase students’ competence about storing, processing and distributing information in the end of the 20th century and in the beginning of the 21 st century. During this course students will become familiar with the evolution of information technologies, learn basics of computer architecture, software, data storage and transmission. Special attention will be paid to the issues concerning internet accessibility and data management in the context of web evolution. Students will learn how to use second generation web applications (Web 2.0) to store and distribute the information.
Course Content: Different visions about the relationship between the IT and social processes .
A view into evolution of the information technologies from the 60s until now.
Evolution of data processing, storage, transmission and software design in the end of the 20th century.
Evolution of data processing, storage, transmission and software design in the end of the 20th century.
Evolution of the WWW.
Web applications, data storage, processing, distribution.
Introduction to Information Policy
Important issues in data management – security, privacy, semantics.
The concept of digital divide. Approaches in overcoming digital divide.
Web in e-governance and mass communication
Social web and public sphere
ReflectionRequirements: 1.Students must read compulsory readings
2.Performance of individual assignments 3.Presentation of group assignment
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Evaluation: Grades in this course will break down as follows:1. Individual assignments – 70%2. Group presentation – 20%3. Class participation – 10%
University Press. Webster, F. (2005). Theories of the Information Society. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.Fink, C., Kenny, C. (2003). W(h)ither the Digital Divide? The Journal of policy, regulation and strategy for telecommunications, 5(6), 15-24. Pieejams: http://www.itu.int/wsis/docs/background/themes/digital_divide/fink-kenny.pdfRoy, J. (2007). E-Government in Canada: Transition or Transformation. In D.F.Norris (Ed.), Current Issues and Trends in E-Government Research. London: Cybertech Publishing. Vedel, T. (2006). The Idea of Electronic Democracy: Origins, Visions and Questions. Parliamentary Affairs, 59(2), 226-235.Della Porta, D., Mosca, L. (2005). Global-net for Global Movements? A Network of Networks for a Movement of Movements. Journal of Public Policy, 25(1), 165-190. Ward, S., Vedel, T. (2006). Introduction. The Potential of the Internet Revisited. Parliamentary Affairs, 59(2), 210-225. Pieejams: http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/resources/publications/FD4.pdfShows from the BBC’s Digital Planet , http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/digital_planet.shtml Public Lectures related to technology at TED Talks: http://www.ted.com/
Additional reading:
The course instructor may suggest additional reading resources for preparation of individual assignments.Profesionālie žurnāli Social Science Computer Review, Sage. Pieejams no ViA IP adresēm. http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal200948.Electronic Journal of E-government http://www.ejeg.com, brīvpieejaInformation Technology & People, Emerald. Pieejams no ViA IP adresēm.http://www.itandpeople.org/Info – The journal of policy, regulation and strategy for telecommunications , Emerald. Pieejams no ViA IP adresēm. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/info/journals/info/info.jspJournal of Computer Mediated Communication http://jcmc.indiana.edu/. Brīvpieeja. Journal of Information Technology and Politics, Routledge.http://www.jitp.net/m_submiss.php.
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
FINANCE MANAGEMENT
Course Author/ Tutor Sarmīte RozentāleType of The Course B (optional)Credits 2 credits (3ECTS)Type of Study Full time stumdiesCourse Level MasterLanguage LatvianPrerequisites for the Course
Managerial economics
Course Summary The goal of the course is to obtain knowledge on methods and instruments in corporative finance management, methods of defining the cost of the corporate capital, financing with own capital and borrowed capital, theory and practice of efficient use of capital, investment pricing and risk.
Course Methods Study format: lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and group activities. Study types: research and research presentations, literature studies, practical exercise, and discussions.
Learning Outcomes – Theoretical and practical knowledge on corporative financial management methods and instruments.
Course Contents – Concept and essence of corporate finance– Types of business financing – Business capital structure– Cost of capital– Efficient use of capital– Investment management.
Requirements for Credits:
– All the independent assignments should be submitted in a timely fashion. They should be fulfilled corresponding to the methodological instructions.
– All the independent assignments should have a positive assessment.– Active participation in seminars and workshops by taking part in
discussions and case studies.– Compulsory attendance of seminars and practical workshops. – Adherence to the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.
Examination final exam.Assessment active participation in lectures and seminars, independent work and its
presentation, positive exam assessmentCourse Literature 1. M.Rurāne 2007. Uzņēmuma finanses, Rīga, Apgāds „Jumava”
2. R.A.Brealey, S.C.Myers 2000 Principles of corporate finance 3. M.Rurāne 2005. Finanšu menedžments, Rīga, RSEBAA (Biznesa
izglītības bibliotēka)4. Robert C. Higgins 2007. Analysysis for Financial Management, Eighth
Edition, McGraw-Hill IrwinAdditional Literature -
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Vidzemes AugstskolaMaster study program
Governance and Communication in Public, Private and Non-profit Organizations
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Course Tutor Vija DaukšteType of the Study B (elective course)Credits 2 creditsStudy Form Full time studiesCourse Level Master’s levelStudy Year, Semester 2nd study yearTuition language LatvianPre-requisites for the Course
None
Course Summary During the course the students will be introduced to intercultural communication process and will be given an overview of the most significant differences in communication processes in various cultures. They will gain knowledge in most notable intercultural communication theories and leading theoreticians. They will acquire practical skills in creating an effective intercultural communication process by being aware of reasons for intercultural conflict, by adapting oneself to unusual cultural environment, conditions and by building mutual cooperation in the process of communication.
Course Methods Lectures, seminars, practical workshops, case studies, etc.Study forms: research work, literature studies, literature overviews, text summaries, essays, etc.
Learning Outcomes On completion of the course the students will be able to:– Understand and explain concepts related to intercultural
communication.– Demonstrate knowledge related to reasons of
intercultural communication conflict, conditions of unusual cultural environment and demonstrate critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and of their application into practice.
– Analyse cases and problem situations related to building intercultural communication process.
Course Contents – Intercultural communication concepts; history and development of intercultural communication as a discipline.
– Dimensions of culture variables.– Language and verbal communication; nonverbal communication in
different cultures.
– Specific conflict resolution styles, role of gender in different cultures. – Intercultural communication in organisations. – Intercultural relations. – Intercultural sensitivity model (Benett). Development of intercultural
sensitivity.– Effective intercultural communication skills.
Requirements for credits
– Paper, electronically submitted in a written form and presented in public in the classroom, “Interview with a representative of another nationality living in Latvia”, amount 5-7 pages, font 12, space between lines 1.5.
– Electronically submitted paper on the theme: “Ethnocentrism vs. collective relativism” (the theme may be broadened or narrowed accordingly); amount 6-7 pp., font 12, space between lines 1.5.
– Final assessment: – Paper: publicly presented and submitted in a written
– Paper: “Interview with a representative of another nationality living in Latvia” – 30%
– Paper: “Ethnocentrism vs. collective relativism”– 30%– Final assessment – 40% (80% written version; 20% presentation).
Course Literature 1. Chaney, L., Martin, J., S. (2005). Intercultural Business Communication. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Pearson Education.2. Gibson, R. (2002). Intercultural Business Communication. Oxford University Press, Spain: Unigraf S.L.3. Gīrcs, K. (1998). Kultūru interpretācijas. Rīga: ABG.4. Gudykunst,W., B., Mody, B. (2002). Handbook of International and Intercultural Communication. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.5. Hofstede, G., J. (2002). Exploring Culture: Exercises, Stories and Synthetic Cultures. Yarmouth, Maine, London: Intercultural Press.6. Hofstede, G., J. (2001). Culture’s Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions and Organizations Across Nations. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.7. Jandt, F.E. (2001). Intercultural Communication. An Introduction. 3rd ed. Incorporation Thousand Oaks, London, New Deli. USA; Sage Publications.8. Martin, J., N., Nakayama, T., K. (2004). Intercultural Communication in Contexts. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw and Hill.9. Samovar, L., A., Porter, R., E., Stefani, L., A. eds. (1997). Communication Between Cultures. Belmont: Wadsworth Publication.10. Scollon, R. (2001). Intercultural Communication: A Discourse Approach. Malden, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
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This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international 'transparency' and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named in the Diploma to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections shall be provided. Where information is not provided, the reason shall be explained.
DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT (Diploma series PDC Nr. 0399)
1. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION:
1.1. First name:
1.2. Family name:
1.3. Date of birth (day/month/year):
1.4. Student identification number or code (if available):
2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION:2.1. Name of the qualification and (if applicable) the title conferred (in original language):
Profesionalais magistra grads sabiedrlbas parvaldiba un Politologs
2.2. Main field(s) of study for the qualification: public administration
2.3. Name (in original language) and status of the awarding institution:Vidzemes augstskola, state-accredited (17.01.2002), state-founded, non-university type
2.4. Name (in original language) and status of the institution administering the studies:the same as in item 2.3
2.5. Language(s) of instruction/examination: Latvian
3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION:
3.1. Level of qualification: second (graduate) professional degree
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3.2. Official length of programme, start and end date of the acquisition of the programme:2 years of full-time studies, 80 Latvian credit points, 120 ECTS credits, 26.09.2005. - 22.06.2007.
3.3. Access requirements:Bakalaurs degree or higher professional education
4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED4.1. Mode of study: Full-time
4.2. Programme requirements:
Master courses on developments in public administration, courses on legal and economic aspects in public administration, and courses in management and policy analysis, methods and courses in professional specialization; Acquire knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical aspects as well as contemporary developments of public administration; Master academic research and analysis methods, ability to independently investigate, evaluate and analyze issues and processes in public administration; Train practical skills required in the field of public administration and ability to use and integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in a job environment in accordance with the goals set and by choosing adequate means and tools with and emphasis on practical aspects of public administration during the internship; Develop skills of critical approach to analyze problems, learn to use social skills and team work as well as public presentation skills; Write and defend a master thesis
4.3. Programme details and the individual grades/marks/credits obtained:
COMPULSORY PART (A)Course title Credit points ECTS credits Grade
Ethics and Values in the Policy Making Process 2 3 8 (very good)Theories of Democracy and Public Administration 2 3 6 (almost good)
Policy Analysis 4 6 9 (excellent)Applied Research Methods and Statistics 2 3 8 (very good)
Human Resources Management and Leadership 4 6 8 (very good)Management Systems 4 6 9 (excellent)
Public Finance 4 6 8 (very good)Public Administration Rights 4 6 9 (excellent)
The holder of the qualification weighed average grade: 8.055
4.5. Overall classification of the qualification (in original language): "Standarta"
Classification "Standarta" awarding criteria see p. 6.1.
5. INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION:
5.1. Opportunities for further studies: Access to doctoral studies
5.2. Professional status:It is not foreseen to award professional status
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6.1. Additional information:
This diploma supplement is valid with the diploma series PDCNo 0399.
Vidzeme University College master's degree of higher professional education programme "Public Administration" is accredited from 12.07.2006 till 31.12.2008.
Appendix for item 4.4weighed average grade of the holder of the qualification is calculated as: av=sum(a*f)/sum(f), where: av -weighed average grade, a - grade in each course of A and B part of the programme, f- course workload in credit points.
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Appendix for item 4.5Classification "Standarta" awarding criteria: The programme requirements are fulfilled.
Academic Information Centre (ENIC/NARIC in Latvia),Valnu iela 2, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050, telephone: +371-7225155,fax: +371-7221006, e-mail:[email protected]
7. CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT
7.1. Date: 22.06.2007.
7.2. Signature: Zane Berziņa
7.3. Capacity: Head of Academic Department
7.4. Official stamp
8. INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
After completion of compulsory basic education (9 years) four types of programmes are offered at general secondary education (vispareja videja izgtltlba) (grades 10-12): a general one or others emphasizing liberal arts and social sciences; or mathematics, natural sciences and technical subjects; or vocational subjects. Latvian language and literature, first foreign language, second foreign language (minority language in minority schools), mathematics, history, physical education, basics of economics and ICT are compulsory in all programmes. Each type of programmes has its own set of compulsory and optional subjects.
School year lasts 36 weeks (except examination periods) - from the beginning of September till the end of May. The total number of study hours in 3 years of general secondary education may vary from 3150 to 3780 (i.e. 30-36 per week) depending on the programme and individual choice of subjects.
To be awarded a certificate of general secondary education {atestats par visparejo videjo izglTffbu) candidates sit examinations in at least five subjects and pass/fail tests in up to four other subjects. Examinations are taken in: Latvian language, a compulsory subject of the particular programme, a subject chosen by school and two subjects chosen by the candidate. Leavers of 4-year vocational secondary education (profesionala videja izglTffba) have to pass a qualification examination and 4 centralised compulsory examinations (the same as after general secondary education) in order to receive a diploma on vocational secondary education. Centralized school-leaving examinations serve as a basis for the admission to higher education.
Higher education
Access to higher (tertiary) education (HE). All holders of general secondaiy education certificates and diplomas on vocational secondary education meet the general admission requirements. However, the universities are free to set specific requirements, e.g. to choose which subjects have to been taken at school level to qualify for admission to a particular programme.
Grading system. The state standards for higher education set the following ten-point marking bakalaurs (bachelor) and magistrs (master) degrees are awarded both in academic and professional HE. Both types of bachelors are eligible for studies in master programmes and both types of masters (including holders of degrees in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy - 6 and 5 years respectively) - in doctoral programmes.
Academic higher education follows academic education standard and is aimed at preparing
graduates for research and providing theoretical background for professional activities.
Bakalaurs (bachelor) degree in a branch of science is awarded after the first cycle of academic studies. Bachelor programmes comprise 120-160 credit points (180-240 ECTS) or 4-6 semesters of full-time studies. Thev include: compulsory part >50 CP (75 ECTS), optional part >20 CP (30 ECTS), thesis >10 CP (15 ECTS) and some subjects of free choice to earn the rest of necessary CP.
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Magistrs (master) degree in a branch of science is awarded after the second cycle of academic studies comprising 80 CP (120 ECTS). out of those thesis results in >20 CP, compulsory part includes theoretical aspects of the field (> 30 CP) and their practical application in solving actual problems (>15 CP).
According to Standards of first and second level professional higher education, its aim is to provide in-depth knowledge in a field, enabling graduates to design and improve systems, products and technologies as well as to prepare graduates for creative, research and teaching activities in this field.
Professional bakalaurs (bachelor) programmes are designed to ensure professional competence, they comprise at least 160 CP (240 ECTS), out of those: general courses (>15 CP). theoretical courses of the field (>36 CP), specialization courses (>60 CP), optional courses (>6 CP), practical placement (>26 CP), and state examinations including thesis (>12 CP^
Professional HE programmes leading to magistrs (master) degree comprise no less than 40 CP (60 ECTS), out of those: up-to-date achievements in the field - in theory and in practice (>7 CP), practical placements (>6 CP), state examinations including thesis (>20 CP) as well as research training, courses of design, management, psychology etc.
Apart from the programmes leading to bakalaurs
(bachelor) and magistrs (master) degrees, there are other types of professional higher education programmes.
First-level professional HE (university college) programmes comprise 80-120 CP (120-180 ECTS) and lead to a CEDUC 4th level professional qualification. These programmes are targeted mainly at labour market. Yet, the graduates of the first-level programmes can continue their studies in second-level professional programmes.
Second-level professional HE programmes lead to a CEDUC 5th level professional qualification. Such programmes can comprise either at least 40 CP (60 ECTS) for holders of bakalaurs (bachelor) degrees or at least 160 CP
(240 ECTS) for secondary school leavers. In both cases programmes should include a practical placement "of at least 26 CP (39 ECTS) and graduation examinations including thesis (>10 CP). Graduates of programmes including the 70 CP (105 ECTS) compulsory part of the bakalaurs (bachelor) programme, have access to master studies.
Doctoral studies. From January 1. 2000 onwards a single type of doctoral degree Doktors (Dr.) is being awarded in Latvia.
Magistrs (master) degree (or the equivalent) is required for admission to doctoral studies. Doktors (Dr.) degree can be achieved at public defence of a doctoral thesis which may be a result of three to four years of full-time doctoral studies at a university or an equivalent amount of independent research while working at a university, research institution etc.
Latvian Council of Science appoints promotion councils and sets the procedures for awarding doctoral degrees.
Credit point system. Latvian credit point is defined as a one-week full-time study workload. An average workload of a full-time study year in most HE programmes is 40 CP. Latvian credit point system is compatible with ECTS. The number of ECTS credits is found by multiplying the number of Latvian credit points by a factor of 1.5.
Grading system: a 10-point grading scheme for knowledge assessment.
It must pointed out that approximation with the ECTS scale is unofficial and cannot be used for official comparison with marks recorded in a Latvian education certificate or diploma.
Quality assurance. According to Latvian legislation, state-recognized degrees/diplomas may be awarded upon completion of an accredited programme in an accredited HE institution holding a state-approved Satversme (by-law). Quality-assessment includes self-evaluation report by the higher education institution and peer evaluation. Evaluation teams consist of at least three experts, with only one from Latvia. In most cases the other two experts are selected from Western Europe or
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from the Baltic States. Decisions on programme accreditation are taken by the Accreditation Board, while those on institutional accreditation - by the Higher Education Council. The first accreditation cycle was completed in 2001. Recurrent assessments have to take place once ever)' six years.
More information:
1. On educational system http://www.izm.lv
http://www.aic.lv
www.eurydice.org
2. On status of programmes/institutions: http://www.aiknc.lv
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Summary
of Study course,
their credit value,
plan of delivery and
the responsible academic staff
Mandatory A Part Courses(18 credits) Credits Managerial Economics 4kp or 6 ECTSOrganization Strategic Management 4kp or 6 ECTSHuman Resource Management 4kp or 6 ECTSEthic and Values in Management Processes 2kp or 3 ECTSResearch Methods 4kp or 6 ECTSGovernance sub-programme mandatory part A1 (18 credits)Policy analysis 4kp or 6 ECTSManagement Systems 4kp or 6 ECTSTheories of Democracy and Public Administration 2kp or 3 ECTSPublic Finances 4kp or 6 ECTSPublic Administration Law 4kp or 6 ECTSCommunication sub-programme mandatory part A2 (18 credits)Theories of Communication 4 kp or 6ECTSStrategic Management of Communication 4kp or 6 ECTSCommunication Research Methodology 2kp or 3 ECTSCommunication Tools 4 kp or 6 ECTSInternational and Global Communication 4kp or 6 ECTSTotal in Manadatory 36 kp or 54 ECTSInternship 6/26 kp or 9 /39ECTSMaster Thesis 20 kp or 30 ECTS
B Part study courses amount to 18 kp 27 ECTS.
Optional Courses, B part CreditsKnowledge Governance 2kp or 3 ECTSPublic Administration Reforms 4kp or 6 ECTSProgramm and Policy Evaluation 4kp or 6 ECTSComparative Public Policy 4kp or 6 ECTSMethods of Policy Analysis 4 kp or 6 ECTSElectronic Governance and Democracy 2kp or 3 ECTSProject Management and Innovation 2kp or 3 ECTSInternational Affairs and Decision-Making in International Organizations
2kp or 3 ECTS
Modern Information Technologies 2kp or 3 ECTSIntercultural Communication 2kp or 3 ECTSFinance Management 2kp or 3 ECTSOther courses, including guest-lecturers
Vidzeme University College professional master programme „Governance and Communication in Public, Private and non-government sector”
Compulsory part A (18 credits) Lecturer Semester1 2 3 4
Managerial Economics Asis.prof.S. Briggs 4Organization Strategic Management stratēģiskā vadība
Asoc.prof.A. Līviņa,Asis.prof.L. Cunska-Āboma
4
Human Resource Management Asis.prof.I. Riekstiņa 4Ethic and Values in Management Processes Asis.prof.D. Jansone 2Research Methods Asoc.prof.S. Cakula,
Asis.prof.V. Silkāne4
Governance sub-programme mandatory part A1 (18 credits)Policy analysis Asoc.prof.F. Rajevska 4Management Systems Asis.prof.M. Anspoka 4Theories of Democracy and Public Administration
Prof.A. Pabriks,Asis.prof.D.Jansone
2
Public Finances Asis.prof.S.Brigsa 4Public Administration Law Lecturer I.Kažoka 4Communication sub-programme mandatory part A2 (18 credits)Theories of Communication Lecturer B.Pētersone 4Strategic Management of Communication Asis.prof. I.Latkovska 4Communication Research Methodology Lecturer B.Pētersone 2Communication Tools Asis.prof.I.Latkovska 4International and Global Communication Lecturer B.Pētersone 4B part 4 8 6Internship 6Master thesis 2 18Total 20 20 20 20
Optional Courses, B partKnowledge Governance Lecturer J.Jērums 2Public Administration Reforms Asis.prof.D.Jansone 4Programm and Policy Evaluation Asis.prof.A. Balode 4Comparative Public Policy Asoc.prof. F.Rajevska 4Methods of Policy Analysis Asis.prof.Agrita Kiopa 4Electronic Governance and Democracy Lecturer V. Valtenbergs 2Project Management and Innovation Asis.prof.Maira Leščevica,
Lect. Inese Suija-Markova2
International Politics and Decision-Making Prof.Artis Pabriks 2Modern Information Technologies Lectur.V. Valtenbergs 2Intercultural Communication Asoc.prof.V. Daukšte 2Finance Management Asis.prof. S. Rozentāle 2
Academic Personnel Teaching Load in the programme
Tutor Scientific or academic degree
Position Perman/freelance
Courses/ credits
Anspoka Maija
MPA, Doctoral student of University of Latvia
Assistant Professor
Freelance Management systems -4 credits
Balode Aiga Master of soc. Sc. in pol.sc. Doctoral student of LU
Assistant Professor
Freelance Programme and policy impact evaluation - 4 credits
Brigsa Sandra Master’s degree in public administration
