REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CENTRE FOR TRAINING AND LIFELONG LEARNING OF THE  IONIAN UNIVERSITY

1. Introduction

The Training and Lifelong Learning Centre of the Ionian University was established according to the decision of the Senate of the University on 29/11/2017 as an Independent Unit of the University based on the national and European institutional framework for Lifelong Learning.

Every action of the University and its members, which concerns education, continuing education, training, and in general Lifelong Learning, is carried out through KEDIVIM of the Ionian University and is governed by the rules set by the institutional framework, the Senate and the present Regulations. The Centre may organise and carry out non-formal education study programmes leading to the award of the corresponding certificates, as well as any form of work related to Lifelong Learning.

These Rules of Procedure shall define the objectives, the responsibilities of the governing bodies, where these are not provided for by law, the structure of the Centre, the procedures for the submission and approval of programmes and projects, the method of evaluation, the infrastructure and resources of the Centre, as well as specific issues relating to the implementation of programmes and cooperation with third parties.  The Regulations are complementary to the existing financial and administrative management procedures of the ELC, in accordance with Article 229 of Law 4957/2022.

2. Purpose of the Training and Lifelong Learning Centre

The main axes of actions of the Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Ionian University are the following:

1.This activity concerns programmes:
α) Education and training leading to certification of the knowledge and skills of trainees,
(b) updating and deepening the knowledge of higher education graduates in specific areas of their discipline,
(c) broadening the knowledge of higher education graduates in subjects which are different from their own discipline, mainly of interdisciplinary interest,
(d) training of the general adult population; and
(e) Vocational training for employees of private enterprises and organisations.

2. Development of distance education and training programmes. This activity concerns:
α) the development of infrastructure, procedures and evaluation methods for distance learning,
(b) the development of programmes and specialisations in demand by professionals, citizens and the business sector,
(c) the development of partnerships with other bodies in the provision of distance education and training programmes.
d) The organisation, development and delivery of programmes in the form of winter and summer schools.

3. Development of educational material.

The Centre may develop educational material to be used in the programmes it implements.  
It may also make available or develop model materials for third parties with the approval of the competent institutions.

4. Conclusion of Programmatic Agreements with local authorities, Educational and professional bodies, public benefit institutions and other public and non-state bodies.

These Agreements may include, but are not limited to:
α) Studies of needs diagnosis studies on further education, vocational training and adult education,
b) Implementation of training programmes, c) Writing of training material,
(d) Supporting structures and providing counselling and guidance services,
(e) Intercultural education and support for programmes for vulnerable groups of the population.

5. Participation in Business Training and Structural Adjustment actions.
This concerns vocational training and further training actions for employees of enterprises, as well as for enterprises implementing business restructuring plans.

6. Support Actions for the Development of the Social Economy. Consultancy support, preparation of studies and business plans and professional training in the field of the Social Economy.

7. Certification of qualifications. Exploiting the opportunities offered by the development of a system of certification of qualifications of the outputs of non-formal and informal education and training.

3. Administration and Responsibilities - Structure

3.1 Administration 
The administration of KEDIVIM of the Ionian University are: 
a. The Council of KEDIVIM 
b. The President of the Council of KEDIVIM

 3.2 The Council of K.E.DI.BI.M. of the Ionian University is constituted by decision of the Senate, and consists of: 
a. the President of the Council of KEDIVIM
b. the members of the Council of KEDIVIM
c. the Director of Training and Lifelong Learning, without voting rights.

3.3 The President of the Council of the K.E.DI.BI.M. is the Vice Rector of the Ionian University. 
The President of the Ionian University is the Vice-Chancellor of the Ionian University to whom the relevant responsibility has been assigned, following the proposal of the Rector and approval of the Senate. The powers of the President are defined in article 116 of the law. 4957/2022 (Α΄ 141).

3.4 The members of the Council of the C.E.DI.BI.M. are one representative from each Faculty of the Foundation as a full member and one as an alternate member, who are appointed by the Senate, following a proposal of the Dean's Office of the relevant Faculty. The responsibilities of the Council of the K.E.DI.BI.M. are defined in Article 115 of the Law. 4957/2022 (Α΄ 141).

3.5. The Director of Training and Lifelong Learning is appointed by decision of the Senate. The responsibilities of the Director of Training and Lifelong Learning are defined in para. 3 of article 117 of Law 117. 4957/2022 (Α΄ 141).

3.6 The term of office of the members of the Council of the K.E.DI.VI.M. is three years. The Council meets regularly in order to be informed about the operation of the Centre, to recommend the approval of the programmes submitted by the Scientific Directors, to check the relevance of the programmes to the modules of the fields of knowledge and to ensure that any problems arising are dealt with in a timely manner. Meetings of the Council shall be held at the invitation of the President to the members of the Council and a majority of the members shall be required for decisions to be taken. In the event of a tie, the President shall have the casting vote.