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

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

Rector’s Office

Rijeka

Opatija

Pula

Gospić

Number of undergraduate students

Postgraduate students by type of study

 the modern University was founded in 1973  The University of Rijeka consists of institutions working in three regions: Istria, Primorje and Lika, situated in the cities of Rijeka, Pula, Opatija and Gospić.  University authorities: - Senate - Rector - co-ordinates activities of the faculties - Vice-rectors for: research and international co- operation, teaching and student affairs, finance, and for organisation and postgraduate studies About the University I

University of Rijeka is a state-funded university under the authority of the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports. About 60% of the total income is financed by the Ministry, 38% comes from the University’s own activities (mainly fees) and 2% of the income comes from other sources About the University II

 Total number of students in the academic year 2004/05 18,099 (12,959 full-time & 5,140 part-time) postgraduate students  927 full-time teachers & staff of 616  The University of Rijeka is presently comprised of: - 10 faculties + 1 Accademy of Applied Arts - 3 Teachers' Schools of Professional Higher Education - 3 University Libraries, and - Students' Centre Rijeka and its branch in Pula  23 departments, 111 chairs, 27 institutes and one research centre all through 181 scientific research units. About the University III

By the end of 2004, undergraduate students, graduate students and 578 Ph.D. students obtained their degrees. The University members are engaged in 123 national and international projects. The University is currently involved in a 16.5 million USD worth investment project aiming at improving the quality of life at the University, as well as the services offered to students and visiting professors. (Campus, University hospital!) About the University IV

Constituents I RIJEKA Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Civil Engineering Faculty of Economics Faculty of Law Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Maritime Studies Teachers' School of Professional Higher Education Academy of Applied Arts University Library Rijeka Students' Centre

Constituents II OPATIJA Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Opatija PULA Faculty of Economics and Tourism "Dr. Mijo Mirković" Faculty of Philosophy Teachers' School of Professional Higher Education University Library Pula

Constituents III GOSPIĆ Teachers' School of Professional Higher Education

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

ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) at the University of Rijeka ECTS Introduced to all study programs ECTS system established Information package Information support to Diploma Supplement International Student Guide Decision to introduce Diploma Supplement Working groups for ECTS at University constituents ECTS commissioners June 19, 2002 Establishment of the Committee for introduction of the ECTS system February 19, 2002 “Introduction into the ECTS“ workshop ECTS Office at the Rectorate University Coordinator for ECTS

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

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

Bilateral co-operation 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)  UniAdrion 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 UniAdrion Network WG 3 Cultural Tourism and Development TUR ADRION WG 4 Economy, Communication, Ports and Economic Relations MaEST WG 5 Technical Aspects and Standards of the UniAdrion 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 (MaEST) 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” “UniAdrion 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  TEMPUS CEEPUS  CEEPUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME 6  FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME 6  Jean Monnet

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

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

The new University Campus

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

Thank you! Darko Štefan, Head IRO

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

International Relations Prof. Zdravko Lenac, Prof. Zdravko Lenac, Ph.D. Vice-Rector Darko Štefan Darko Štefan, Head of IRO Maša Šašinka Maša Šašinka, International and interuniversity co- operation Nataša Jakominić Marot Nataša Jakominić Marot, International projects