Deliverables
Terms of Reference for the External Advisory Board
The deliverable 1.3 “Terms of Reference for the External Advisory Board” presents the FOREU4ALL Governance Framework, developed within the Erasmus+ project FOR-EU4All (GA 101177165 – ERASMUS-EDU-2024-EUR-UNIV) under Work Package 1: Management and Coordination.
It provides a comprehensive overview of the project’s objectives, governance structure, operational procedures and external engagement strategy. The Governance Framework has been prepared collaboratively by the Project Management Team (PMT) and the Forum Board (FB), in consultation with the External Advisory Board (EAB), and approved by the General Forum (GF), ensuring collective ownership and alignment with the objectives of the FOR-EU4All project and the wider FOREU4ALL Community of Practice (CoP).
The Governance Framework defines the project’s purpose, scope, and implementation strategy. It clarifies the composition, roles, responsibilities, and proceedings of FOREU4ALL’s five key governance bodies: the General Forum (GF) as the main decision-making body; the Forum Board (FB) as the operational and executive group supporting the GF; the Project Management Team (PMT), responsible for day-to-day project implementation and coordination; the Central Office, providing administrative and operational support; and the External Advisory Board (EAB), which acts as a interface with the wider European higher education sector.
The External Advisory Board (EAB) is composed of major European higher education stakeholder organisations, its first members are representatives from the EUA, EURASHE, ENQA, ESU, and ESN. It ensures links between FOREU4ALL and relevant sectoral developments, advising on the strategic direction of the Community of Practice and contributing to dissemination, policy dialogue and advocacy activities. Through its External Engagement Strategy, the EAB establishes structured, proactive mechanisms for interaction with external stakeholders and regularly participates in FOREU4ALL initiatives such as Policy Learning Labs, topical workshops and stakeholder dialogues, supporting the Community of Practice’s continued relevance and connection to broader sector priorities.
The Governance Framework enhances the visibility of interconnections between FOREU4ALL governance bodies, offering a clear, unified point of reference for both internal and external stakeholders.