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The reform of French universities is a vast rehauling of French public higher eduction system initiated by [[Nicolas Sarkozy]] in 2007. The reforms were held by Minister of Higher Education and Research [[Valérie Pécresse]], along with Minister of Education [[Xavier Darcos]], for some reforms only. |
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The '''Reform of French universities''' is an extensive overhaul of the French public [[higher education]] system. The reform was initiated by [[Nicolas Sarkozy]] soon after his election as [[President of France]], in line with his campaign policies. His government passed the bill, [[Liberties and Responsibilities of Universities (France)|Liberties and Responsibilities of Universities]] in 2007. Its intent was to allow universities more financial autonomy, while reducing the need for government funding. The reform programme was modified by the subsequent [[François Hollande]] government in 2013, with the introduction of the [[Law on Higher Education and Research (France)|Law on Higher Education and Research]]. The new law aimed to rationalise the geographic coverage of higher education courses and research areas, encouraging merging of some institutions. National limits on certain professional and technical degrees were introduced, along with measures that permitted greater selectivity of students, in alignment with high school academic achievement. Most recently, the "Law on Orientation and Academic Success" was enacted in 2018, extending the measures begun by the Hollande reform.<ref>{{cite web|year=2019|url=https://www.femmexpat.com/dossiers/education/etudiant/luniversite-francaise-se-reforme-en-2019-les-5-points-a-retenir/|title=L'université française se réforme en 2019: Les 5 points à retenir|author=femmexpat}}</ref> |
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The reform concern the management of universities, their funding, statute of teachers and researchers, and protection of students. The main aim of the reforms is to render French universities more competitive at the international level, to improve the situation of students and to adress the problem of university failure and youth unemeployment, thanks to closest links between university and the labour market. |
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The reforms included the controversial [[law LRU]], which was first voted on July 2007, two months after [[French presidential election of 2007|Nicolas Sarkozy's election]]. It gave financial autonomy to the 85 French universities and reinforced the power of their presidents inside the structure. |
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* [http://www.bildungsserver.de/50-Years-after-May-68-Higher-Education-Reform-Student-Protests-in-France-2017-18-7501_eng.html 50 Years after May '68: Higher Education Reform & Student Protests in France 2017/18], webdossier by the [[Germany|German]] Education Server (DBS) |
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== Detail of the reforms == |
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* [http://www.nouvelleuniversite.gouv.fr/ Official website of the reform] |
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* [http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ Ministry of Higher Education and Research website] |
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The Reform of French universities is an extensive overhaul of the French public higher education system. The reform was initiated by Nicolas Sarkozy soon after his election as President of France, in line with his campaign policies. His government passed the bill, Liberties and Responsibilities of Universities in 2007. Its intent was to allow universities more financial autonomy, while reducing the need for government funding. The reform programme was modified by the subsequent François Hollande government in 2013, with the introduction of the Law on Higher Education and Research. The new law aimed to rationalise the geographic coverage of higher education courses and research areas, encouraging merging of some institutions. National limits on certain professional and technical degrees were introduced, along with measures that permitted greater selectivity of students, in alignment with high school academic achievement. Most recently, the "Law on Orientation and Academic Success" was enacted in 2018, extending the measures begun by the Hollande reform.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ femmexpat (2019). "L'université française se réforme en 2019: Les 5 points à retenir".
External links
[edit]- 50 Years after May '68: Higher Education Reform & Student Protests in France 2017/18, webdossier by the German Education Server (DBS)
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