Partnership and Representation

Representation

Augstākās izglītības padome (AIP) Council of Higher Education	The Council of Higher Education is an institution, which develops the national strategy of higher education, implements higher education, state institution and society’s cooperation in the development of higher education, and monitors the quality of higher education. Current representative – Arkādijs Zvaigzne (arkadijs.zvaigzne@lsa.lv)
IZM Studiju un zinātnes administrācijas Kredītu piešķiršanas komisija Loan Grant Commission of the Administration for Studies and Science of the Ministry of Education and Science	Loan Grant Commission is a commission made by the Ministry of Education and Science, which revises grant loan applications from Latvia’s students for studies abroad. Representative – Baiba Puisīte (baiba.puisite@lsa.lv)
Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūras (VIAA) stipendiju piešķiršanas komisija State Education Development Agency Republic of Latvia scholarship granting organization	Loan Grant Commission of the Administration for Studies and Science of the Ministry of Education and Science consists of five persons who review applications for scholarships for summer school and studies abroad. Representative – Eiženija Matiļeviča (eizenija.matilevica@gmail.com)
Nacionālā darba grupa ES strukturētā dialoga īstenošanai Structured Dialogue National Working Group	The work group coordinates the implementation of European Union’s Structured Dialogue process on a national scale, involves youth in the consultation process of the Structured Dialogue, and prepares recommendations for the national notice about the process and results of the Structured Dialogue. Representative – Maira Belova (maira.belova@lsa.lv)
UNESCO Latvijas Nacionalā komisija “Izglītība visiem” Latvian National Commission for UNESCO “Education for All”	The aim of “Education for All” movement is to ensure the basic needs of quality education for everyone. Representative – Dārta Ošeniece (dartaoseniece@gmail.com)
Erasmus+ pamatdarbības Nr.1 projektu vērtēšanas komiteja Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Project Evaluation Committee	The committee is responsible for the distribution of ERASMUS+ finances to higher education institutions. Representative – Katrīna Sproģe
Kredītu dzēšanas komisija Commision for loans cancellation	The aim of the committee is to evaluate the possibility of cancellation of study and student loan for employees of state or local government institutions. Representative – Maira Belova (maira.belova@lsa.lv)
AWARD konsultatīvā padome AWARD advisory council	The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a chance for any person aged 14 to 24 to develop one’s mind, body and spirit. The concept of the program makes possible for the young person to put forward concrete branch goals and develop an individual program to obtain these goals. Representative – Līva Vikmane
Akadēmiskas informācijas centrs. Projekta “Atbalsts EQAR aģentūrai izvirzīto prasību izpildei” projekta uzraudzības padome Academic Information Centre. Project “To provide support for implementation of requirements of EQAR agency” supervisory board	“Support provision for implementation of requirements of EQAR agency” is a project of the European Social Fund. Its goal is to guarantee the implementation of European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education demands for the agency, including increasing the quality and strengthening the capacity of the agency. Representative – Marta Megne (marta.megne@lsa.lv)
Akadēmiskas informācijas centrs. Projekta “Atbalsts EQAR aģentūrai izvirzīto prasību pilnveidei” projekta uzraudzības padome Academic Information Centre. Project “To provide support for implementation of requirements of EQAR agency” supervisory board	Work group to improve the quality-management system of the Agency – Arkādijs Zvaigzne (arkadijs.zvaigzne@lsa.lv); Work group for developing the progress strategy of the Agency – Inguna Zariņa (inguna.zarina@gmail.com); Work group for improving the monitoring of higher education quality – Maira Belova, (maira.belova@lsa.lv)
Eiropas Ekonomikas zonas un Norvēģijas finanšu instrumenta sadarbības komiteja The European Economic Area and Norway grants Financial Mechanisms Committee	The goal of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norwegian Financial Mechanism is to eliminate social and economic inequality within EEA boundaries and to eliminate two-sided relationships between donor states and beneficiaries. Representative – Laura Dreijere (lauradreijere@gmail.com) Alternate – Anda Barkāne
The Liquidation commission of Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy	Representative – Kirils Solovjovs (kirils.solovjovs@lsa.lv)
Ministry of Education and Science’s Working group for developing conceptually new teacher education system	Representative – Mikus Dubickis (dubickis.mikus@gmail.com)

Partners

Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija (IZM) Ministry of Education and Science	The Ministry of Education and Science is the leading governance in the field of education and science, as well as sports, youth and state language politics. The LSA, as a strategic partner of the Ministry, participates in work groups about reforms in higher education, study direction evaluation, the implementation of the Bologna process, scholarships for doctoral students, strengthening of the bond between higher education and labor market demand, etc.
Eiropas Studentu apvienība (ESU) European Students’ Union	The European Student Union (ESU) unites 45 national Student Unions from 38 countries of the European continent. It represents the students; protects their rights and interests in fields of education, economics and culture; creates student policies on a European level in cooperation with European level education policy makers. LSA is an ESU member with 2 mandates in Board meetings, that take place twice a year. LSA has been an ESU member since 1998. Click here to see a presentation about ESU.
Latvijas Darba devēju konfederācija (LDDK) Employers’ Confederation of Latvia	Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK) represents employers interests in 58 significant national economy sectoral and regional associations and federations by uniting more than 5000 companies. LSA cooperates with LDDK regarding higher education in relation with the topicality of the labour market (internships in higher education institutions, professional training of graduates, etc), as well as regarding the promotion of connection between higher education and labour market demands.
Rektoru padome Latvian Rectors’ Council	The Latvian Rectors’ Council consists of rectors from all accredited higher education institutions in Latvia. This collegial, consultative body coordinates the cooperation and organizes collective events between higher education institutions. LSA promotes exchange of opinions with the rectors in questions regarding the development of higher education, finances and quality of higher education, student rights and representation, etc.
Izglītības kvalitātes valsts dienests (IKVD) State Education Quality Service	State Education Quality Service (IKVD) is a state administration institution. Its task is to control the observance of laws and regulations in education and to prevent violations, analyse the operation of higher education institutions, as well as to draft suggestions in the development of higher education, give consultations, etc. LSA can report and suggest an inspection to IKVD in case of violation of the law on higher education in a higher education institution.
Latvijas Jauno zinātnieku apvienība Association of Latvian Young Scientists	Association of Latvian Young Scientists is a union, which represents the Ph.d. students and new scientists in the process of making political plannings, gives consultations on doctoral studies, promotes the communication between doctoral students and new researchers, as well as popularizes scientific activity overall. In cooperation with LSA, experience exchange and educational seminars are organized, forming shared opinion on questions regarding the development of education and science industries.
Latvijas Izglītības un zinātnes darbinieku arodbiedrība (LIZDA) Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees	Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees is the biggest trade union in Latvia as an independent social organization. LIZDA brings together 36 000 employees and students in the education and science branches and retirees to defend economic, social and professional rights and interests in order to improve working conditions and the development of education and science. By cooperating with LIZDA, LSA cognizes views and agrees on issues regarding the framework conditions of national higher education.
Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība (LBAS) Free Trade Union Confederation of Latvia	/LBAS is a non-governmental organization, which unites 21 member organizations and implements the defense of interests of professional trade union members and employees on a sectoral and cross-sectoral level. In cooperation with LBAS, LSA agrees on common activities, and both sides have signed collaboration contracts with other cooperation partners regarding questions related to the financing of higher education and its linking with the demand of the labour market.
Latvijas Jaunatnes padome (LJP) National Youth Council of Latvia	National Youth Council of Latvia is the union of children and young people’s social organisations. It is a platform for interest defense, growth of organisations and information flow. LJP represents its member opinions and interests in other institutions, builds varied projects on a national and international level, as well as operates on a national and international level. LSA cooperates with LJP regarding questions related to youth politics and non-formal education opportunities, and others.
Ziemeļvalstu studentu apvienību tīkls (NOM) Nordic Organisational Meeting	Nordic Organisational Meeting (NOM) is one of European Student Union’s (ESU) member non-formal networks. Its members are student unions of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland. NOM’s aim is to promote the cooperation between Nordic countries in the scope of education, student mobility, etc., as well to represent a similar stance in ESU meetings. Twice a year members of NOM have a meeting on a previously pronounced topic. LSA is a part of NOM since 2006.