Assignment 3: The Bologna Process and the Transformation of European Higher Education

Visit the Educause Website to read the article titled “The Bologna Process and the Transformation of European Higher Education”, located at http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ECS0905.pdf.  This case study describes the process by which the structure and focus of the European university systems has been scrutinized in recent years. The goals are to increase the harmonization of degree structures, academic outcomes, and quality assurance. The most important outcome is to examine and optimize the mobility for students and academic staff.
Write a 4-6 page paper in which you:
  1. Briefly summarize the journey that the Bologna Process has taken.
  2. Determine how the Bologna Process is positioned to serve the academic needs of pan-European countries.
  3. Analyze how the Bologna Process will support the academic initiatives in the U.S.
  4. Augment the Bologna Process with three (3) additional ideas you may have to improve the flexibility of universities in Europe.
Your assignment must
  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.