Our approach accommodates the complex networking of ten institutions across Europe. We are progressing towards a unified governance structure and are guided by the principle "one CIVICA."
The Presidents' Committee consists of the Presidents or Rectors from all CIVICA partner universities. It is the highest governing body: it supervises the overall strategy and development of CIVICA and CIVICA Research and has ultimate decision-making powers. The Presidents’ Committee convenes once a year.
The Steering Committee consists of the Vice Presidents or Deans nominated as committee members by each partner. The Steering Committee makes decisions on ongoing CIVICA and CIVICA Research activities and provides a platform for the exchange of best practices, strategic alignment and consensus building in decision-making. It convenes on a monthly basis.
The CIVICA Management Team brings together senior management staff from each partner. It works closely with the CIVICA Secretariat and work package leaders to manage day-to-day work and coordination between CIVICA partners as well as within each institution. It convenes on a monthly basis.
The CIVICA Secretariat coordinates and supports activities throughout the alliance. It prepares meetings of the Steering Committee, as well as the Management and Research Management Teams. The Secretariat works closely with work package leaders carrying out activities under the education and research dimensions of CIVICA.
The Permanent Design Team (PDT) consists of the Vice Presidents for Research and/or senior faculty from each partner university, as well as leaders of the four thematic research groups. The PDT is responsible for the strategic and scientific implementation of CIVICA Research, in synergy and coherence with the research activities launched under CIVICA (Erasmus+). It convenes at least every two months.
The Presidents’ Committee, Steering Committee, the Permanent Design Team and the Management Team form an efficient governance structure that collectively works to guarantee the long-term success of the alliance through regular, formal meetings and a high level of trust.
These structures bring together the following stakeholders from each institution to work towards the goals of the CIVICA alliance.