Project: “Viitorul Împreună îl Proiectăm” (VIP) – “Designing the Future Together”

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Acronym: VIP Code: CNFIS-FDI-2020-0622 | Funding: CNFIS-FDI (Institutional Development Fund) Strategic Domain: D1 – Equity & Access in Higher Education Implementation Period: 21 April 2020 – 27 November 2020

1. Overview

“Designing the Future Together” (VIP) is an outreach project aimed at discovering and stimulating the artistic and creative potential of high-school pupils, with a specific focus on those from rural areas and small towns (under 10,000 inhabitants).

Co-financed by CNFIS-FDI 2020, the project promotes the educational offer of the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism (UAUIM) and supports access to higher education in architecture, urbanism, landscape, and interior design.

2. Role & Responsibilities: Adrian Ibric

Role: Project Assistant and Team Member Context: VIP 2020 (CNFIS-FDI-2020-0622)

Strategic Contribution

  • Funding Application Co-Writer: Co-authored the VIP CNFIS-FDI-2020-0622 funding application. Contributed significantly to the formulation of objectives (O1–O6), the activity plan, performance indicators, and sustainability measures.

Main Responsibilities

  • Outreach Planning: Supported the Project Director (Lect. dr. urb. Sorina-Georgiana Rusu) in planning activities targeting rural and small-urban high schools across multiple counties.
  • Online Adaptation: Helped organize online information sessions and presentations adapted to the constraints of the 2020 pandemic context.
  • Module Design: Participated in the design and implementation of the experimental counselling module “Architects, Urban Planners, Landscape Architects or Designers?”, helping pupils explore their vocation.
  • Event Coordination: Assisted in coordinating the “Open Doors Day… Online! 2 September 2020” event for prospective applicants.
  • Partnership Building: Contributed to establishing partnerships with high schools and external partners (ALLBIM NET, ASAR) and building the initial VIP database.

Key Achievements

  • Foundation Building: Supported the delivery of the first VIP outreach cycle, creating the concept and network that underpinned later projects (ACCES VIP 2021, VIP 2022).
  • Financial Support: Contributed to implementing the fee-exemption scheme for 30 high-school pupils, facilitating their access to the 2020–2022 admission process.

3. Main Objectives

  • O1 – Potential Discovery: Discover and stimulate the creative potential of high-school pupils and familiarize them with the specific requirements of architecture and design fields.
  • O2 – Promotion: Promote UAUIM’s educational offer and explain the impact of the built environment on local community development.
  • O3 – Counselling: Provide career counselling to help pupils understand the professional profiles of architects, urban planners, and designers.
  • O4 – Digital Tools: Develop and pilot digital/blended learning tools to support inclusive education, especially under pandemic conditions.
  • O5 – Rural Access: Increase access to higher education for graduates from rural areas and small towns (pop. <10,000).
  • O6 – Market Alignment: Align UAUIM’s offer with labor market demand through feedback from pupils, teachers, and partners.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Outreach: Multiple partner high schools reached in counties such as Călărași, Prahova, and Dâmbovița via online sessions.
  • Participation: High number of pupils engaged in information sessions, counselling, and preparatory courses.
  • Counselling: Delivery of the experimental module “Architects, Urban Planners, Landscape Architects or Designers?”.
  • Financial Aid: Admission fee exemption approved for 30 pupils (Board request no. 3204/22.06.2020).
  • Partnerships: Agreements signed with high schools and external partners (ALLBIM NET, ASAR).

5. Key Deliverables

Events & Education

  • Online Information Sessions: Series of presentations delivered to partner high schools (June 2020).
  • “Open Doors Day… Online!”: Live online event held on 2 September 2020.
  • Experimental Module: Online questionnaire and introductory content for career orientation.

Strategic Partnerships

  • ALLBIM NET (Partnership no. 7619/26.11.2020): Collaboration for the development of digital competencies and inclusive education.
  • ASAR – Association of Architecture Firms (Partnership no. 7620/26.11.2020): Collaboration to facilitate contact with architecture offices as potential mentors.

Materials

  • Publicity materials (Digital posters, brochures) distributed via UAUIM online channels.

6. References & Links

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