French University of Armenia initiates enhancement reform June 8, 2011 - 15:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A number of reforms have been planned at French University of Armenia to increase the quality of education, the University Rector stated. As Ms. Joelle le Morzellec told a news conference in Yerevan, alteration of exam order will be the first step on reforms agenda. “The reforms envisage selection of exam questions through a draw; results of spoken exams will be recorded to provide fair marks. Also, a new employment system was developed,” she said. As the University rector remarked, in 2011, 40 students of the University took internships in France and Belgium. “The recent poll showed 75% of University graduates are working in their fields of expertise,” she said. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. Partner news | Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. EU calls on Azerbaijan to release all political prisoners The European Union calls on Azerbaijan to release all those imprisoned for exercising their fundamental rights. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Turkey wants deal after “positive developments” Turkey hopes “positive developments” in negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to an agreement. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. |