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University of Rijeka
Bologna process at the University of Rijeka Prof. dr. Pero Lučin Zagreb, October 28 2004.
Locations of the University of Rijeka
OPATIJA
•
Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management
PULA RIJEKA
•
Rector’s Office
• Faculty of Medicine • Faculty of Engineering • Faculty of Maritime Studies • Faculty of Economics • Faculty of Civil Engineering • Faculty of Law • Faculty of Philosophy • Teachers’ School of
Professional Higher Education
• University Library • Students’ Center •
Faculty of Philosophy
• Faculty of Economics and Tourism • Teachers’ School of Professional
Higher Education
• University Library • Students’ Center
GOSPIĆ
• Teachers’ School of
Professional Higher Education
Number of undergraduate students
8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Financed by MZT Self supporting Part-time 2002/ 03 2001/ 02 2000/01
Academic year
1999/00 1998/99
Postgraduate students by type of study
Professional Scientific Professional
0
Scientific
23
Professional
0
Scientific Professional Scientific Professional
0
Scientific
29 0 219 276 164 200 243 400 600 715 800
Reforms
Curriculum reform Flexibilization and introduction of the credit system Quality Assurance Third cycle education Scientific profilation Internationalization Functional integration Autonomy and flexibility in organization Institutional integration Natural sciences, ICT, biotechnology Campus Partnerships with industry
The new University Campus
The Foundation of the University of Rijeka
ZAKLADA
SVEUČILIŠTA U RIJECI
Bologna Process at the University of Rijeka
2001.
2002.
2003.
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2005.
2006.
Publication of the book
“Towards the Society of Knowledge” “Homo si teć u društvo znanja”
- public promotion Establishment of the
promotion office teams Quality
at the UNIRI Establishment of
quality promotion
at University constituents
“How Do I See My Study”
– the survey Establishment of the
Committee
introduction of the
ECTS
system for New
University Statute
Bologna principles built in –
Study regulations
Study organization in three cycles University evaluation
Salzburg seminar
Participation in
Quality Culture
project EUA
Curriculum reform
at University constituents New study programmes PhD studies Decision on introduction of the
Diploma Supplement International Student Guide 2003.
Repeated University evaluation
Salzburg seminar
ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) at the University of Rijeka
2002.
2003.
2004.
2005.
February 19, 2002 “
Introduction into the ECTS
“ workshop
ECTS Office
at the Rectorate University Coordinator for ECTS http://www.uniri.hr/ECTS_index.htm
June 19, 2002 Establishment of the
Committee
for introduction of the
ECTS
system Decision to introduce Diploma Supplement Working groups for ECTS at University constituents
ECTS commissioners International Student Guide 2003.
Tempus Project
(coordinators) “Implementation of ECTS and supporting measures”
Information package Information support to Diploma Supplement
Conditions are created for introduction of the ECTS at all study programs
Introduction of the ECTS
at all study programs
Historical background of institutional quality assurance
2001.
2002.
2003.
2004.
• • • • Self evaluation External evaluation by
Salzburg Seminar
Visiting Advisors Program team Participation in
Culture
project EUA Self-evaluation questionnaire “
“How do I see my study”
”
Quality QUASYS
Tempus project
Projects and initiatives 2003/2004 (Senate decision):
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Orientation/motivational workshops for the first year students Quality culture promotion at the University of Rijeka Student perspective on quality in higher education Teachers’ perspective on quality in higher education On-line students’ rating of teachers’ performance
New
University Statute
quality assurance an obligation Appointment of
deputy rector
for quality culture Self evaluation External evaluation by
Salzburg Seminar
Visiting Advisors Program team Establishment of the
Quality promotion office
at the UniRi Establishment of
quality promotion teams
at University constituents –
Quality promotion
Projects for academic year 2003/04.
X XI XII I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX IX
Orientation/motivational practicum for the first year students
Project aims: to help the first year students get acquainted with details connected with the study, to analyze the first year students’ expectations, to test and adjust the approach for further application. The project was carried out at seven faculties of University of Rijeka. The students’ feedback and survey results were presented at the workshop.
Quality culture promotion at the University of Rijeka
Project aims: To analyze the present situation and to establish the quality culture promotion system. To build the quality promotion infrastructure.
each faculty appointed the
Quality Promotion Team
consisting of staff, student and administration representatives. The task of the team was to implement programs and to initiate their own developmental activities.
a visit of EU consultants to University of Rijeka was organized within the CARDS programs a visit and lecture by Ph.D. O. Havika, University of Bergen, Norway: “The Quality Reform of Higher Education in Norway: Implications for Quality Development Control”.
Implications for Quality Development Control”.
Quality promotion
Projects for academic year 2003/04.
X XI XII I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX IX
Student perspective on quality in higher education at the UniRi
Project aim: To analyze the quality of student engagement and their learning experience.
May 2004 -
Self evaluation questionnaire “
How do I see my study
” was applied on the population of
graduate students
at all institutions. Data collection and analysis is in progress. Results are going to be presented during September 2004.
Teachers’ perspective on quality in higher education at the UniRi
Project aim: To collect information on teaching quality from teachers’ perspective.
All teachers should fill in the self-evaluation questionnaire
compatible and comparable
the students’ one. with By the end of May 2004 the data will have been collected. Results are going to be presented during September 2004.
Quality promotion office web pages
June 2004 -
Web site fully operational.
On line students’ rating of teachers’ performance
Project aim: To set the system of regular teaching quality assessment.
The web-based questionnaire was adapted. To be applied during the academic year 2005/06.
Student’s evaluation of individual courses Self-evaluation campaign
at the Medical faculty, and the Faculty of maritime studies
Institutional structure of quality culture development at the University of Rijeka
RECTOR/ SENATE BORD FOR QUALITY PROMOTION / HEAD OF OFFICE TEAM FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION TEAMS AT EACH FACULTY CENTER
FACULTY
TEAM FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (ECTS)
UNIT AT EACH TEAM AT EACH FACULTY
Four-year cycle of quality assurance
Internal quality assurance
1
University Center + Faculty Units
Implementation of new curriculum Curriculum revision
Accreditation
4 3
External evaluation
2
Institutional self evaluation
The National Council for Higher Education
Tempus projects at the University of Rijeka
2000.
2001.
CO-ORDINATOR: • Postgraduate Programme on Law of European Integration PARTNER: • Development of the University International Offices in Croatia •Communicational Competence in Language Pluralistic Environment PARTNER: • Aspects of Organization and Information Systems • European Studies: Languages and Cultures in Contact • Development of Quality Assurance System in Higher Education
2002.
2003.
2004.
PARTNER: • International Management MBA for Croatian Universities • Language Communication and Cognitive Neuroscience • Moving Ahead with the Bologna Process In Croatia • Ivan Mencer: To gather experience at organizing internal audits and their impacts at the University College Dublin PARTNER: • Teaching and Language Skills: Training Project • Strategic Management of Staff Development at University CO-ORDINATOR: • Institute of European Law and Comparative Legislation PARTNER: • Advanced Regional Cooperation in SEE: Development of Postgraduate Curriculum for Hospitality and Tourism Studies • European Studies for the Western Balkans • Masters Degree in European Integration in Croatia • Financial Management of Croatian Universities • Restructuring and Updating Civil Engineering Curriculum • MSc Programme Sustainable Energy Engineering
Engagement in the activities of the UniAdrion Network
Prof. DANIEL RUKAVINA, Rector of the University of Rijeka is a member of the Board of Advisors, the executive body of UniAdrion
WG 3
Cultural Tourism and Development
TUR ADRION
UNIRI coordinator since 2002: • Workshop “Sustainable Tourism and Transport Development in the Adriatic Ionian Region: Seaports and Urban Attractiveness”, Ravenna, 2002 • Workshop “Promotion of Sustainable Tourism and Quality in Adrion”, Opatija, 2003 • Publication “Sustainable Tourism & Transport Development in Adrion”, 2004
WG 4
Economy, Communication, Ports and Economic Relations
MaEST
Within the program Master in Economics for a Sustainable Transport Development (MaEST) plans to organize a two week summer school in Rijeka – host Faculty of Maritime Studies
WG 5
Technical Aspects and Standards of the UniAdrion Network
FOCAL POINTS
UNIRI – a national FOCAL POINT for CROATIA: • Meeting in Bologna (2002) to evaluate the equipment needs and standards • Training course in Bologna (2003) on “Use of Multimedia Technologies” • “UniAdrion Course for the Management of Focal Point Stations” in Bologna, 2004 • UNIRI received the equipment necessary for the functioning of the FP station
Activities on development of the integrated library system
2001.
2002.
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2005.
Establishment of the Rector’s Committee for Library activity
Self-analysis
• Library activity at the University of Rijeka: present situation and resolution suggestions • Program design for development of the library system at the University of Rijeka
Survey
on use of library services Report, conclusions and suggestions Rector’s
Committee for Library activity
Capital investment program at the University:
finding a solution for infrastructure Tempus Project:
Building the University of Rijeka Library System
Round Table
“What Scientists at the University Expect from the University Library Rijeka” – conclusions accepted by the Senate
University Statute
Building the integrated library system
Regulation -
integrated library system
Starts building of new University Library at the Campus on Trsat 2006.
Project e-University
e-Campus e-learning e-library e-student office IT academia Web portal University Information Center (SIC)
Pero Lucin, September 2004.
e-learning
e-Campus e-learning e-library e-student office IT academia Web portal University Information Center (SIC) e-learning Center of the University
• e-learning manager • instructor for design • technical support
e-learning network of the University e-learning team of a faculty
• e-learning manager • instructor for design • technical support Pero Lucin, September 2004.
e-library
e-Campus e-learning e-library e-student affairs e-personnel Other integration systems University Information Center (SIC)
Integrated University portal for access of the Academia community members at the University of Rijeka – purpose is access to the contents offered via Internet/Intranet by member libraries:
Access to shared and specific library catalogues Integral on-line access, primarily to journal databases available at the University Unique access to electronic materials (CD-ROMs) available in library holdings Access to the digitalized library materials (full texts of the exam literature in the frame of the e-learning project, PhD and MA dissertations collection, etc.) Information and communication integration standardization (Crolist, encodement)