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Study visit Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam- University of Helsinki

Study visit Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam- University of Helsinki. 17 November 2006, Liduine Bremer. Trigger for study visit. WSAN contacts: Helsinki project on evaluation of administration VUA need to revitalise administration. WSAN History and persons involved.

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Study visit Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam- University of Helsinki

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  1. Study visit Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam- University of Helsinki 17 November 2006, Liduine Bremer

  2. Trigger for study visit WSAN contacts: Helsinki project on evaluation of administration VUA need to revitalise administration

  3. WSAN History and persons involved 2003-2006 VUA Winter school participants: Liduine Bremer, Rector’s Office -> Social Sciences Erik Boer, Communication & Esa Hamalainen, UH Frans Snijders, Economics and Business Admin. Rob Neutelings, Earth and Life Sciences Supported by VU HUMANE member Anne Kaldewaij 2005 Kees Rutten member of Executive Board VU

  4. Situation • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Campus university, strong growth (2000: 13 000 – 2006: 19 000 students) • 12 faculties of different sizes (2 M€ - 45 M€) • Differentiated support services • Relative autonomy of faculties

  5. Problems in administration • Differentiated services • Ineffective decision making and consultation structures • Not making best use of human potential • Symbol problem issues (website, real estate)

  6. Study visit purpose • Learn from Helsinki experience • Develop agenda for VU administration strategy • Have fun

  7. Helsinki experience • Very well prepared • Senior level reception and involvement both sides • Fun activities • Quality content; challenging but also comparable (i.e. within reach)

  8. Post Helsinki • Clearer problem analysis • Commitment of all • Change of culture

  9. Post Helsinki • Incremental progress in meetings • Collective thematic lunches • Identification of issues to address • Redesign of administration and support: • including sponsor group of 4 WS alumni plus 2

  10. Key choices • Take all faculty directors and director of communication as bridge to service directors • Instrument of study trip (safe environment) • Involve executive board member (commitment and budget) • Involve WSAN alumni and in particular Esa Hamalainen

  11. Questions?

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