INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA AS FRAMEWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT POPULATION
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA AS FRAMEWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT POPULATION

Summary/Abstract: In the past, higher education in Republika Srpska was relatively independent. Yet today it is being influenced by a variety of international political and economic forces that strive to improve the quality of higher education and provide opportunities for students from other countries to pursue their studies abroad. The Bologna Declaration, the Lisbon Recognition Convention and European Standards in Higher Education are just a few examples of documents that have provided the framework for higher education reform in Republika Srpska. Along with these documents, Republica Srpska has created its own standards for quality assurance. While all these corresponding guidelines have been adopted as part of the formal education system, the actual application is fragmented with respect to student mobility and access, as well as the connection between the education system and the needs of the labor market. Thus, how well the institutional development of higher education can determine the successful implementation of these international documents into practical, student oriented practices. Improved support services, mentoring systems, opportunities for practical learning and learning through digital technologies are examples of how higher education can enhance the student experience and provide better learning outcomes. In addition to developing new student focused operational policies, additional institutional reform in terms of funding, governance and collaboration with external stakeholders is needed to ensure that higher education in Republika Srpska is able to sustain itself into the future. By aligning international standards with local needs and implementing those standards, Republika Srpska's higher education system will be able to better meet the needs of students, employers, and society.

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