Social Meaning Impact through LLL Universities in Europe

Introduction

Social disadvantage can be linked to different reasons: socio-economic, ethnicity, gender, disability, rural-dwelling, migrants, age-based, etc. Each of these dimensions often overlap, emphasising the intersectional nature of inequality as a multiple discriminatory factor.

The SMILE project aims to promote inclusive learning by developing, testing and implementing innovative tools that improve the way higher education institutions deal with diversity and social inclusion 

The three SMILE pillars:

Learners with migrant background

Covering the problem of lower access participation and attainment of 1st or 2nd generation immigrants in HE, the SMILE project will address the need to train university staff (both academic and non-academic) in relation to this dimension

Women leadership in HE with a focus on diversity management

Addressing the issue of unequal access to leadership positions, the SMILE project is focused on the need to train university staff (both academic and non-academic) but also on the need to address the topic with students and alumni.

Learners with low socio-economic status 

Covering the problem of lower access participation and attainment of learners with a lower socio-economic status, the SMILE project addresses the need to train university staff (both academic and non-academic) in relation to this dimension.

Mission

General objectives

Developing and implementing innovative methods and practices to foster inclusive education and promote common values.
 

Specific objectives

Outputs

Based on the perspectives and experiences collected during the project, to serve as a guide to support universities fulfilling their commitment to diversity and social inclusion. 

Research Space with resources and examples from the three pillars and giving the opportunity to learn from others.

Audit Tool Process:

1. Initial research and work with civil society
   
   
2. Audit model on diversity in practice for HEIs
   
   
3. CPD courses for HE staff
   
   
4. Operational policy recommendation plan
   
   
5. Translation of all main outputs into 6 other languages
   
   
6. National colloquiums and European round table
   
   
7. Final symposium

Erasmus+ KA3 Social inclusion and common values 

621433-EPP-1-2020-1-BE-EPPKA3-IPI-SOC-IN

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