The Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) officially launched its JoPScip activities with a comprehensive internal information session introducing the project to the university’s leadership and academic community. The event brought together the Rector, senior administrators, and the Deans of GIPA’s four schools—the School of Government, the Caucasian School of Journalism and Media Management, the School of Social Sciences, and the School of Law and Politics—to discuss the strategic objectives and implementation of the Joint MA in Political Science – Integration and Governance (JoPScip).
The session provided an overview of the project’s vision, consortium structure, implementation roadmap, and GIPA’s role in developing and delivering a high-quality European joint degree program.
Session Highlights
- Introduction to the JoPScip project, consortium partners, and governance structure
- Presentation of the program’s general and specific objectives
- Overview of the Joint MA curriculum and implementation roadmap
- Discussion of European Quality Assurance standards and accreditation requirements
- Presentation of the PoSIG experience and best practices as a foundation for JoPScip implementation and future program development
- Review of project milestones, deliverables, and institutional responsibilities
- Identification of target groups, outreach activities, and student recruitment strategies
- Opportunities for faculty engagement and international academic collaboration
Impact & Outcomes
The information session successfully established a strong institutional foundation for JoPScip at GIPA by engaging university leadership and academic units from the outset. Participants gained a shared understanding of the project’s objectives, implementation timeline, and strategic significance, reinforcing institutional commitment to the successful development and delivery of the Joint MA program. The event also strengthened internal coordination, encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration across GIPA’s schools, and enhanced readiness for curriculum development, quality assurance, and future student recruitment activities.oPScip project across GIPA’s academic community, establishing a foundation for institutional support and engagement in the joint MA program development.