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Resources of Erasmus
Student Network
The Erasmus Student Network is a nonprofit
organization. It is entirely run by students, usually working
on a voluntarily basis. Each ESN section must be self-supporting.
Usually the local Higher Education Institute (HEI) provides aid
by supplying administrative services and sometimes a small financial
contribution. Close relations to the local institution are essential
for the functioning of an ESN section. The financial support for
the activities of the International level is provided the European
Commission, National Socrates Agencies, Higher Education Institutes
and private sponsors.
The Structure of Erasmus
Student Network
The network consists of numerous local
sections active in various European Higher Education Institutes
(HEI). The local sections constitute the heart of the Erasmus
Student Network and they work in close cooperation with the HEI's
international departments. These ESN sections together form the
European association Erasmus Student Network International. The
International
Administration(IA) the ESN secretary is responsible for the daily office
routines of the network. Once a year the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held.
It is the highest decision-making body of the network. Representatives
from all ESN sections meet and decide on an international policy
outline. The Board
and the CNR
work in accordance with the decisions done
at the AGM. The Council of national representative (CNR) consists of the National
Representatives of every country taking part in the network. The Board is elected
on the AGM. The Board
takes care of the daily work of ESN International. During the year ESN sections meet on
a national level. The national platforms are established to strengthen
the national ties between sections, to coordinate national projects
and to strengthen the communication between the local and the
international level. Following the NNM (Nordic Network Meeting)
and the SEP (South European Platform), in September 2003
the first CEP (Central European Platform) will take place, these so called
regional platforms have similar aims as the national platforms but
on a regional international level.
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