In a collaborative effort to boost inclusion efforts across European higher education institutions (HEIs), ACA has partnered with  SALTO ID ET  to promote and improve the Erasmus+ Inclusion Scan tool developed by the Dutch National Agency. This tool allows HEIs to assess the current state of inclusion at the institutional level by completing a self-reflective survey. 

To further strengthen inclusion efforts, ACA will provide HEIs with personalised consultation sessions. These sessions aim to offer expert guidance, helping institutions identify actionable steps to enhance their inclusive practices. 

How the process works 

Interested HEIs will apply for consultations, and the selected institutions will be asked to complete the Erasmus+ Inclusion Scan tool. After receiving the results, an institution will be paired with one expert for a 1h online consultation session. The output will be a short action-plan with agreed activities that will be implemented over a 6-month period after the consultation session. Depending on the available resources, priority will be given to the higher education institutions which have had no or little engagement with this topic (e.g. they have not participated in training on these topics, etc.) 

Steps: 

1. Application: HEIs complete the application form 

1. Selection: ACA contacts selected HEIs 

1. Self-assessment: Selected HEIs complete an online self-assessment using InclusionTool.nl* and submit their results to ACA. 

1. Expert pairing: Based on the self-assessment results, the HEI will be matched with an expert in inclusive mobility to provide dedicated support. 

1. Consultation session: The HEI will have a one-hour consultation with the expert to discuss their situation and agree on concrete actions for improvement. Multiple participants from a single HEI can join this session. 

1. Action plan: An action plan will be developed for a period of 6 months based on the consultation session. 

1. Follow-up: At the end of the action plan, the HEI will report back to SALTO ID ET and ACA on their progress and provide feedback on the experience. 

*The tool can be used by anyone regardless of these consultations. 

We invite all interested institutions to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their inclusion efforts. By participating in the Erasmus+ Inclusion Scan and expert consultations, you can take meaningful steps towards fostering a more inclusive academic environment. Depending on the available resources, priority will be given to the higher education institutions which have had no or little engagement with this topic. There is no cost for participating HEIs.