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Dublin

22 April 2013

Dr. Mike Murphy

Creation, validation and organization of

information into new knowledge lie at the heart of

the research mission of the university;

validation, organization and dissemination of

knowledge in the form of new information define

its teaching mission.

Traditional University Missions

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Third Mission complements the mission of teaching and the mission of research.

Third Mission supports the structures, processes and engagement between universities and the wider community.

Third Mission activities of HEIs seek to generate, apply and use knowledge and other HEIs capabilities outside academic environments.

The complexity of this issue reflects the richness of the bonds linking HEIs to the society at large.

(Adapted from the Final Report for Russell Group of Universities, 2002)

THIRD MISSION

EXAMPLE OF OUTREACH PROGRAMME: DIT-BALLYMUN MUSIC PROGRAMME

Orchestra, wind band, string band and choir in the primary and secondary schools in socio-economically disadvantaged area in Dublin

Music as a vehicle for engagement in learning Students receive scholarships to DIT 1000 children per year benefit ‘Ballymun Lullaby’ CD and film Purpose-built Music Room in the community Key partners: DIT Conservatory of Music, DIT Access and Civic Engagement Office, primary and second schools in Ballymun Range of funders: government, corporate, local government,

donations

DIT ACCESS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OFFICE

Role of Office: to facilitate, co-ordinate and support three stands of civic engagement and access programmes: 1. Community engagement through service

learning, community-based research and outreach programmes

2. Widening participation via a range of access routes

3. Student engagement through curriculum-based service learning, innovative student support programme for access students, volunteering opportunities and student internships

www.e3mproject.eu

Lifelong Learning Programme* 8 partners / 7 countries Participants

Researchers: 20 Advisors: 2 Experts: 20

Timeline: Feb 2009 – Feb 2012

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E3M PROJECT

*Project No: 143352-LLP -1-2008-1-ES-KA1-KA1SCR

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PARTNERSCoordinator Advisors

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Goal Generate a comprehensive

instrument to identify, measure, and compare Third Mission activities of HEIs from a wide perspective

Objectives Create European standard indicators

to measure third mission activities Create a ranking methodology to

benchmark Third Mission activities of European HEIs

Describe good practices for institutional dialogue in a European Area of higher education framework

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GOAL & OBJECTIVES

www.e3mproject.eu

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Questions to answer:

What is included in Third Mission?

How can we measure Third Mission?

Who is working in Third Mission?

What are some of the best doing?

What can we recommend?

Conceptualization of 3M

Indicators set

Database for 3M

Best practices

Green Paper

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WHAT IS THIRD MISSION?

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Applied Research

ConsultancyLicensing

Start-ups

Spin-offs

CompaniesBusiness incubators

Technology parks

Cooperation

Non-academic organizations

Sharing of space

Facilities

Shared laboratories

Mobility of people

Sponsoring of education

Collaborative research projects

Continuing Education

Technology Transfer & Innovation

Social Engagement

Patents

e-Learning

Programs

Fee management Teaching

Educational activitiesLife Long LearningGrants

Sponsorship

Business opportunities

Seminars

Access to libraries

Volunteering

Membership of Community boards

Political participationCommunity service projects

International cooperation

Cultural eventsSenior populations

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THE DIMENSIONS OF THE THIRD MISSION

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Continuing Education

Technology Transfer & Innovation

Social Engagement

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METHODOLOGY to MEASURE 3rd MISSION

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Dimension 2: Technology Transfer & Innovation (TTI)

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TT&I Indicators – Examples

DISSEMINATION

Policy Seminars

Papers

Web page and Blog

Final Conference

Green Paper

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What can we recommend?

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Green Paper

Perhaps the most important output of the process

Paper targeted to policy makers and decision makers

This paper has the objective to stimulate debate and launch a process of consultation at European level on third mission measuring (and ranking) methodologies

Based on: Research conclusions Good practices identified Study visits Policy Seminars Delphi experts feedback

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KEY FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING ENGAGEMENT IN HEIS

Clear commitment to and belief in engagement in mission and values

Strategy for engagement Senior management

champions Staff to co-ordinate work Resourcing Key part of HEI

communication Dissemination and promotion

of engagement

Included in all academic quality assurance processes and teaching and learning developments

Part of staff recruitment, progression and training and development

Interlink teaching, engagement and research

Engagement factored into HE ranking systems

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EXAMPLE OF CURRICULUM-BASED SERVICE LEARNING: STUDENTS LEARNING WITH COMMUNITIES►Community-based learning ► Staff/students collaborate with underserved

community partners (local groups, not-for-profit organisations) to develop real-life course-based credit-bearing projects for mutual benefit.

► 1,300 DIT students, 100+ community partners. ►Module on 1 in 3 undergraduate programmes

► e.g: Leisure Management students train as Gaelic for Girls referees and coaches, and run G4G blitz days in inner-city clubs on work placement module

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THANK YOU

QUESTIONS ?

mike.murphy@dit.ie