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FUCI THE REFORM AND THE UNIVERSITY: THE TEST OF STRENGTH OVER
Tuesday, November 30 has been approved by the House the draft law on rules for the organization of universities, academic staff and recruitment, as well as enabling Government to enhance the quality and efficiency of the university system, which will land in the Senate on December 9 .
FUCI recognizes the malaise of the Italian university and its urgent need of reform, a reform that does not consider it as a mere item of expense, but is willing to invest in it, recognizing it as a key resource for the country . But more than that our university system needs attention of a political class that cares the future of youth and education, because the future of our country go from there, from university classrooms.
We express our support for all those who, having at heart the situation of the University, are found these days in many Italian cities, to peacefully demonstrate their opposition.
At a time when it should no longer be necessary to resort to violence to assert their rights, we consider it necessary to stigmatize any form of gratuitous violence, we are convinced that only through dialogue can be born healthy and strong legacy for future generations and that the violence nothing remains except the negative roots. Employment is a novelty of the artistic heritage of monuments - the Italian cultural: it is a definite signal to spread from the enhancement of cultural richness for the whole country?
These events attract liability to those who should have discussed before and at different times these draft laws. And 'controversial in fact the political expediency of a reform adopted in a period of great political uncertainty and on the eve of a vote of confidence. And if the university has become the field of conflict and revenge among political parties and corporations, we do not we are. Instead, we are in favor of a mobilization that will shake the torpor of a country that does not consider the university as a "question" of all.
Concerning more specifically the bill, given the linear cuts of resources from the Minister Tremonti, the law mandated the government delegation, the regulations that universities should draw up, as we note the proposals contained therein are in fact at risk of partial implementation.
We may, therefore, to express a final view after the approval in the Senate, but we can highlight some critical points.
The system of research assessment: the text makes no clarity on the criteria that will be used to check the efficiency of teaching and research by the Ministry and ANVUR.
term research: the anticipation of so-called system of "tenure-track" that would allow researchers, after a period of up to 6 years, to become associate professor, contrasts with the lack of resources devoted to these research contracts. What could be a standard of excellence and innovation in favor of the most talented researchers, is in danger of turning into an ax against them in case they are not the resources they need.
Right to Education: A broad delegation to the government clears the requirements to enhance meritocracy and make effective the right to study, without any effect on the Fund that was established by the reform is nothing but a empty container.
Governance: the entry of elements from outside the university in the Board of Directors of the different universities will have to be balanced by a clear definition of roles, powers and composition of the two governing bodies: the Academic Senate and Board of Directors. In fact, the bill underestimates the difficulty of finding independent figures available to take responsibility for administrative management Universities. We also need to enhance student representation in these colleges.
Availability of funds: a reform that could be defined as serious and viable requires certain funds and economic resources. As in other European countries the tendency is to not touch the items of expenditure on education, especially in Italy are the School and the University to be affected by the cuts made by the Government. The lack of availability of finance makes a lot of empty statements contained in the text of the reform.
From university students are not willing to remain passive in the face of deadlock prevailing in, for too long, the Italian university, nor are we inclined to reject any proposal that is submitted. 'S why we ask the Minister of Education to establish a table to bring together representative groups, political and non-university students to jointly develop and careful series of steps that allow a rebirth of the University. Those with public responsibility to create the conditions for democratic debate and careful and inclusive.
We are convinced of the need for such an instrument and that is why we turn directly to the Minister Gelmini, which we ask: "Called immediately this table. Not tomorrow but today. "
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