Co-operative University Studies in Finland: roots, present and future

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1 Co-operative University Studies in Finland: roots, present and future Ruralia Institute, Mikkeli Coordinator of the Co-op Network Studies University network

Contents Co-operative Studies in Finnish universities, historical notes Co-op Network Studies -University network 2005-2009 Main aims of Co-op Network Studies programme (2010-2014)

2 Contents Co-operative Studies in Finnish universities, historical notes Co-op Network Studies -University network Main aims of Co-op Network Studies programme ( ) Socio-polito-economical context of the Co-op Network Studies Programme Organisation and main tasks of Co-op Network Studies programme ( ) Themes of co-operative courses, examples Recognised added values of Co-op Network Studies

3 Co-operative studies in finnish universities, historical notes (1) Late 1890s: lectures by Hannes and Hedvig Gebhard at the summer courses of the University of Helsinki s: Teaching of co-operative studies at the People s College in Helsinki (later High School of Social Sciences and from 1960 s University of Tampere). 1957: Building of the Fund for Co-operative Studies and beginning regular teaching of co-operative studies at the University of Helsinki. 1967: Donation of funds by the Finnish co-operative societies for permanent professorship in social policy, especially co-operative studies in the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Helsinki

4 Co-operative studies in finnish universities, historical notes (2) 1978: Closing down the Fund for Co-operative Studies and donating its assets to establish permanent office of lecturer of co-operative studies to the University. 1990: Cutting down the funding of the professorship by the University of Helsinki 1991: Building of a separate Institute for Co-operative Studies to continue research, education and especially promotion of co-operative entrepreneurship as a multidisciplinary coordinator belonging to the Faculty of Political Sciences /Department of Social Policy. Turning heavily towards project funding for activities

Co-operative studies in finnish universities, historical notes (3) 2001: Affiliating the Institute for Co-operative Studies to the University of Helsinki Rural Research and Training Centre, Mikkeli.

5 Co-operative studies in finnish universities, historical notes (3) 2001: Affiliating the Institute for Co-operative Studies to the University of Helsinki Rural Research and Training Centre, Mikkeli. Including Co-operative Studies as a field of research and education into the programme of so-called Eco University : Establishing a new multidisciplinary concept for co-operative studies to be learned in internet, based on partnership with Universities of Helsinki and Kuopio Picture: Maisa Tirkkonen

6 Co-op Network Studies university network : Establishment and membership agreements, piloting of study modules in the web and starting regular e-learning programmes : Ongoing study programme funded by the government (Ministry of Education), University of Helsinki and Mikkeli University Consortium : Network continuing re-organised, participation of the member universities through membership fees and contract with the Finnish Co-operatives through annual fee

7 Members of the Coop university network UNIVERSITY OF OULU UNIVERSITY OF TURKU UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF EAST FINLAND (KUOPIO 2003-) UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI Ruralia Institute (Mikkeli) COORDINATOR LAPPEENRANTA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI AALTO UNIVERSITY School of Economics

8 Main aims of Co-op Network Studies programme ( ) To establish permanent presence for co-operative studies at university curricula and create open access to cooperative studies for the students. To transfer the results of co-operative studies through research, education and promotion activities from universities to co-operatives and promote the provision of research needs from co-operatives to universities. To make co-operative distinction visible, understood and recognised as an institution and distinctive model of entrepreneurship in the society at large

experience and knowhow in the co-operative societies and

9 Socio-polito-economical context of the CNS programme Research and education in the universities Social impact Practical experience and knowhow in the co-operative societies and enterprises Regional and local impact

Organisation of Co-op Network Studies (2010-2014) Co-ordinator and administrator: University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute (Mikkeli) Research Director Hagen Henrÿ e-learning coordinator

10 Organisation of Co-op Network Studies ( ) Co-ordinator and administrator: University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute (Mikkeli) Research Director Hagen Henrÿ e-learning coordinator Pekka Hytinkoski Study advisor Vesa Rouhiainen Board composed of the members nominated by the member universities and Finnish Co-operative Delegation

11 Tasks of Co-op Network Studies ( ) Production and coordination of multidisciplinary university degree studies in co-operative studies 25 cr. (basic studies) + 25 cr. (intermediate studies) 100 % university education through elearning Dissemination of experiences and know-how Searching for international partnerships Applications to adult education and training Annual research, exchange and innovation seminars

12 The structure of the Coop Network Studies BASIC STUDIES 25 cr CNS-P1 Co-operative values and principles I (5 cr.) CNS-P2 Cooperative law I (5 cr.) CNS-P3 Cooperative values and principles as applied in different types of enterprise I (5 cr.) CNS-P4 Co-operative management (5 cr.) CNS-P5 Co-operatives and sustainable development (5 cr.) INTERMEDIATE STUDIES 25 cr CNS-A1 Co-operative values and principles II (5 cr.) CNS-A2 Co-operative law II (5 cr.) CNS-A3 Co-operative values and principles as applied in different types of enterprise II (5 cr.) CNS-A4 The developm. of the competitive advantages of co-operatives (5 cr.) CNS-A5 Cooperative Studies (5 cr.)

Recognised added values of Co-op Network Studies model The new model corresponds to the guidelines of the new Finnish law of universities in e.g. promoting continuing development of working life connections and looking actively for partnerships in fund raising.

13 Recognised added values of Co-op Network Studies model The new model corresponds to the guidelines of the new Finnish law of universities in e.g. promoting continuing development of working life connections and looking actively for partnerships in fund raising. Co-op Network Studies courses create, in addition to study qualifications, useful information for further elaboration, e.g. comprehensive collection of co-operative case presentations. Learning Co-op Network Studies is a truly interdisciplinary exercise based on teachers, experts and students entering from different universities, faculties and disciplines

14 Picture: Maisa Tirkkonen More information about Coop Network Studies:

Students representation in institutional governance Case: Finland

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