The document outlines the formation of the I.S.L.E Association, which will promote sustainable development in life sciences, applied sciences, and social sciences across Europe and worldwide. The association will create a network of universities, organizations, and individuals involved in sustainable development. It will be governed by an Administrative Board of 5-7 people and led by a President, two Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Secretary. The association aims to organize conferences, publications, and other activities to further its goals of research, innovation, teaching, and transferring knowledge on sustainable development.

1. I.S.L.E Erasmus Network
Innovation in the teaching of Sustainable development
in Life Sciences in Europe
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2. I.S.L.E ASSOCIATION
The full title of the association will be:
Association for Innovation, Teaching and Promoting Sustainable
Development in Life Sciences, Applied Sciences and Social Sciences in
Europe and worldwide.
Acronym I.S.L.E ASSOCIATION or ISLE-ASSO
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3. The geographical zones
- Eastern Europe
- Western Europe
- Western Balkans
- Africa
- Latin America
- Central America
- North America
- Asia and Australasia
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4. To achieve its goals, the I.S.L.E Association will :
a) Create and maintain a network of European and non-European universities and or
research institutions, Non Governmental Organizations, businesses, other
organizations or individuals involved in the implementation of sustainable
development and its promotion in their activities.
b) Develop and implement activities related to the European program ERASMUS
ISLE “Innovation in the teaching of Sustainable Development in Life Sciences in
Europe” No. 177267-LLP-1-2010-1-FR-ERASMUS-ENWA, as defined in the document
of acceptance from the European Commission.
c) Create geographic areas to promote development of regional activities. Each
geographical area will be lead by a Delegate, an active member of the Association
and appointed by the Board of Directors for a term of two years. The Delegate will
report its action to the President of the Association.
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5. ...objectives cont...
d) Organize conferences, topical meetings, seminars etc. on subjects
related to the goals of the Association.
e) Create and disseminate knowledge through books, written
documents or periodicals, educational materials, websites or other
digital means including designing and maintaining a website or a
platform distance learning,
f) Prepare expert advice, and carry out technical or scientific
missions.
Research, Innovation, Teaching, promotion, transfer
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6. Roles within the I.S.L.E Association
The Administrative Board: 5 or 7 people
- makes the major decisions concerning the activities of the association .
- decisions are made by voting during the Administrative Board meetings.
- The Board appoints a Committee (4 members of the 5/7 Admin Board)
In addition to the Committee members, the Board comprises two administrators who
may occupy specific "delegate" functions such as:
- Communication : he/she deals with the Association's external communication
strategy (website, , information posters, mailings)
- Logistics: he/she deals the travel logistics of members (AGM, participation in
conferences etc.)
- Managing partnerships : he/she is concerned with finding and negotiating with
partners.
- Publications: he/she takes care to write and to write articles on behalf of the
association, to find funding for it, etc.
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7. Composition and role of the Committee
(5 people from the Administrative Board)
It implements the decisions voted by the Administrative Board and
ensures the functioning of the administration of the association:
1) The President = Corinne Stewart
2) 2 Vice-Presidents (VP): Internal affairs – Cristina Queda
External affairs – Jannie Van der
Luit
4) The Treasurer : Emilio Chiodo
5) The Secretary: Jean-Pierre Lemiere
2 delegates, Publications – Nidal Shaban
Logistics – Adrien Douglas
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