University of Rijeka Moving Ahead with the Bologna

University of Rijeka - Moving Ahead with the Bologna Process in Croatia Consortia Meeting of the Tempus Project UM-JEP 18094 Split, October 20 -23 2005

Locations of the University of Rijeka RIJEKA OPATIJA • Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management PULA • Faculty of Philosophy • 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 • Academy of Applied Arts • Teachers’ School of Professional Higher Education • University Library • Students’ Centre • Faculty of Economics and Tourism • Teachers’ School of Professional Higher Education • University Library • Students’ Centre GOSPIĆ • Teachers’ School of Professional Higher Education

Rector’s Office

Rijeka

Rijeka

Opatija

Opatija

Pula

Pula

Gospić

Gospić

Number of undergraduate students

Postgraduate students by type of study

Bologna process at the University of Rijeka 2001 2002 2003 2004 Establishment of quality promotion teams at the faculty level Public campaign “Homo si teć u društvo znanja” University Statute – incorporated all action lines of the Bologna process Self-evaluation questionnaire “How do I see my study” Study regulations – Organization of the three cycle system Formation of the ECTS Committee Participation in the EUA Quality Culture project Salzburg Seminar VAP external evaluation International Student Guide 2003. 2006 Establishment of the Quality promotion office Booklet “To the knowledge based society” Establishment of IRO 2005 Beginning of the curriculum reform at the Uni. Ri constituents Decision on introduction of the Diploma supplement Salzburg Seminar VAP external reevaluation New study programs Doctoral studies EUA evaluation visit

ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) at the University of Rijeka 2002 2003 February 19, 2002 “Introduction into the ECTS“ workshop 2004 2005 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 Information package Information support to Diploma Supplement Decision to introduce Diploma Supplement Working groups for ECTS at University constituents ECTS commissioners International Student Guide 2003. ECTS system established ECTS Introduced to all study programs

Studies at the University of Rijeka n n Ministry of science, education and sport accredited 92 studies harmonized with the Bologna process: 37 undergraduate studies 35 graduate studies 3 integrated undergraduate and graduate studies 16 vocational studies 1 vocational specialist graduate study Undergraduate and graduate joint studies “Organization, planning and management in health care” are held by Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Economy, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Philosophy

Center for academic affairs n n n Organizational unit that is responsible for organization, implementation and development of studies at the University of Rijeka. Tasks of the Center (its director, board of experts and its secretary) are: • taking measures for regular carrying out of studies established by the University itself; • coordinating activities for establishment of joint studies; • evaluation of existing study programs and estimation of proposals for new ones; • taking care of the enrolment policy and procedure; • reviewing efficiency of the teaching process and suggests measures for their improvement; Immediate responsibility is to produce an ID card for each member of the University of Rijeka

Quality assurance n Quality assurance system at the University of Rijeka reflects the awareness of the academic community of the importance of quality in higher education and the University’s aspiration to become successfully integrated into European Higher Education Area.

Strategy of the quality assurance at the University of Rijeka n n n n Encouraging regular discussions about quality and spreading quality culture throughout academic and wider community; Developing, organizing and carrying out evaluation and self-evaluation actions needed for exploring different aspects of the quality of education and for focusing on different target groups (students, teachers, administrative staff, executive staff, employers and general public); Providing constant inflow of feedback from students, ensuring that their comments, suggestions and reviews are acknowledged; Defining quality standards and criteria at the University of Rijeka; Developing in-house mechanisms (actions) for quality assurance and improvement; Securing effective implementation of the in-house mechanisms for quality assurance and advancement at the member institutions’ level; Encouraging and ensuring personnel development – enabling teaching, executive and administrative staff with opportunities for professional development.

Centre for Quality Improvement n n Centre for Quality Improvement was established at the University of Rijeka in 2003 Former work outcomes: Increase of awareness in the academic community about the importance of the quality culture Establishment of Quality Working Groups at the University’s member institutions Concrete analyses of quality of study from students’ and teachers’ perspective Introduction of orientation/motivational practicum for the first year students

Quality assurance system organize, coordinate and carry out evaluation and self -evaluation actions Quality Working Centre for Quality Groups at the and develop Improvement University’s member internal institutions mechanisms (actions) for quality assurance and advancement at the University’s The Quality member institution Board level carries out strategic planning and makes decisions on guidelines and procedures for quality advancement instigates and coordinates diverse initiatives and development programmes aimed at promotion of highest standards in all activity areas

Activity plan for the academic year 2005/06 X XI XII Constitution of the Quality Board Orientation/moti vational practicum for the first year students Project aims: q to help the first year students get acquainted with details connected with the study in the context of Bologna changes q to analyze the first year students’ expectations, I II IV Creation of Quality Assurance Guide Project aims: q to define the quality assurance policy and standards at University of Rijeka q to determinate the organizational structure and authorities, Research of student drop-out Project aim: q to understand the main reasons for student drop-out and inefficient study V VI VIII IX Writing of Quality Assurance Handbook Project aim: q to define the procedures for quality assurance and improvement Student’s evaluation of individual courses Project aims: q to gain the insight of student engagement and representation of quality indicators in courses q to provide teachers students’ feedback q to improve the process of teaching and learning Active Learning and Critical Thinking across higher Education Curriculum q educational program for university teachers Workshops for teachers, students and administration Project aim: q to develop diverse practical skills

Bilateral co-operation Bosnia and Herzegovina (Universities of Sarajevo and Tuzla) Bulgaria (Konstantin Preslavski University) Chile (Central University of Chile) Germany (University of Rostock) Hungary (University of Debrecen) Italy (Universities of Bologna, Macerata, Trieste, Trento, Udine) Macedonia (University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje) Malta (University of Malta) Poland (University of Economics in Krakow) Slovenia (Universities of Ljubljana and Maribor)

Multilateral co-operation · EUA (European University Association) · EAIE (European Association for International Education) · CEI (Central European Initiative) · Uni. Adrion Network (Network of the Universities of the Adriatic and Ionian Basin) · Rectors' Conference of Alps-Adria Community Member Countries · Danube Rectors' Conference · DAAAM (Danube Adria Association for Automation and Manufacturing, Vienna), · MIB (Consorzio Master in International Business, Trieste).

Engagement in the activities of the Uni. Adrion Network WG 3 Cultural Tourism and Development TUR ADRION WG 4 Economy, Communication, Ports and Economic Relations Ma. EST WG 5 Technical Aspects and Standards of the Uni. Adrion Network FOCAL POINTS 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 Within the program Master in Economics for a Sustainable Transport Development (Ma. EST) plans to organize a two week summer school in Rijeka – host Faculty of Maritime Studies 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” • “Uni. Adrion Course for the Management of Focal Point Stations” in Bologna, 2004 • UNIRI received the equipment necessary for the functioning of the FP station • Training Course in Bologna (2005) for the Focal Point Staff

University of Rijeka participates in · TEMPUS · CEEPUS · FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME 6 · Jean Monnet

Tempus projects at the University of Rijeka 2000 2001 2002 JEP PARTNER: • Teaching and Language Skills: Training Project • Strategic Management of Staff Development at University • Scholarships. info – ( VIRTUS) • Croatian Bologna Promoters Team SCM JEP PARTNER: • Aspects of Organization and Information Systems • European Studies: Languages and Cultures in Contact • Development of Quality Assurance System in Higher Education PARTNER: • International Management MBA for Croatian Universities • Language Communication and Cognitive Neuroscience • Moving Ahead with the Bologna Process In Croatia 2004 JEP CO-ORDINATOR: • Postgraduate Programme on Law of European Integration PARTNER: • Development of the University International Offices in Croatia • Communicational Competence in Language Pluralistic Environment 2003 PARTNER: • Stimulating Croatia's Entrepreneurial Activities and Technology Transfer in education (CREATE) • Education Quality Improvement by ELearning Technology (EQIBELT) JEP 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

Reforms Curriculum reform Flexibilization and introduction of the credit system Functional integration Autonomy and flexibility in organization Quality Assurance Institutional integration Third cycle education Natural sciences, ICT, biotechnology Scientific profilation Internationalization Campus Partnerships with industry

The new University Campus

e-University e-learning e-library e-learning Center of the University • e-learning manager • instructor for design • technical support e-student office e-learning network of the University e-Campus IT academia Web portal e-learning team of a faculty • e-learning manager • instructor for design • technical support University Information Center (SIC) Pero Lucin, September 2004.

Thank you! Darko Štefan, Head IRO

Presentation made by: Prof. Pero Lučin, Ph. D. , Vice-Rector n Darko Štefan n Miljana Bajšanski n Edita Petronijević n Nataša Jakominić Marot n

International Relations Prof. Zdravko Lenac, Ph. D. Vice-Rector (pro 3@uniri. hr) Darko Štefan, Štefan Head of IRO (darko@uniri. hr) Maša Šašinka, Šašinka International and interuniversity cooperation (masa@uniri. hr) Nataša Jakominić Marot, Marot International projects (natasa@uniri. hr)