1. Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Prof.dr.sc.dr.h.c. Gordana Kralik
Bologna Process and Education of Engineers at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

2. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Brief Outline
Bologna process at the University of Osijek
Education of engineers in the framework of the Bologna process
Initial outcomes of the implementation of the Bologna process
Further activities regarding the implementation of the Bologna process
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3. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
History of higher education in Osijek dates back to 1707-Higher Theological School - Studium Philosophicum Essekini
University of Osijek was founded on May 31, 1975
University of Osijek is a middle-sized university according to European standards – 16 university constituents, more than students
It is of great importance for Eastern Croatia which has a population of
There are more than graduates from the University of Osijek
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4. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek started with the implementation of the Bologna process in the academic year 2005/2006 within 36 undergraduate university studies, 13 professional studies, as well as 7 satellite studies
Some measures have been introduced for the purpose of harmonization of higher education at the University with the European Higher Education Area
First analyses indicate that the implementation of the Bologna process at the University of Osijek moves in good direction
There are significant improvements in quality assurance and level of success of studying
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5. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Activities of the University Regarding Implementation of the Bologna Process
Some activities of the University regarding implementation of the Bologna Process:
Organization of the mentor system of student guidance,
Monitoring of the implementation of reforms by the Committee for Monitoring of Implementation of the Bologna Process,
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of student activities and evaluation of teaching and teachers using student surveys.
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6. Quality Assurance of Education at the University of Osijek
Quality assurance is one of the main principles of the Bologna process and the University of Osijek pays great attention to monitoring of the quality of studying
Significant contribution to the development of the quality assurance system at our University was made within the project of the University of Osijek that was financially supported by the National Foundation for Science, Higher Education and Technological Development of the Republic of Croatia: “Establishment of Quality Assurance System at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek”.
Project duration: January 3rd - December 1st 2006
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7. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Project “Establishment of the Quality Assurance System at the University of Osijek”
Basic activities implemented within the project:
Analysis of the state of art
Development of strategy for the quality assurance system
Development of the structure of the quality assurance system
Defining documentation for the quality assurance system
Student survey
Education of members of the academic community
Dissemination of information
Publications of the quality assurance system
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8. Structure of the Quality Assurance System at the University of Osijek
Structure of the quality assurance system at the University of Osijek consists of:
The University Board for Quality Promotion and Assurance - Rectorate (established on January 9, 2006) The Committee consists of 13 members (2 of them are students) and its role is to coordinate activities of the Commission for Monitoring and Assurance of Higher Education at all university constituents.
Committee for Quality Assurance at all university constituents (established in January 2006; its members are: vice-dean for teaching, academic secretary, representative of teachers,assistants and students).
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9. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Basic Documents for the Quality Assurance System at the University of Osijek
Basic documents for the quality assurance system are as follows:
Regulations on Establishment and Activities of the Quality Assurance System at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek (approved by the University Senate on September 30, 2006) and
Procedures for Systematic Quality Assurance at University Level (procedure for recording indicators of quality, procedure for student evaluation of teaching, procedure for self-analysis, procedure for implementation of self-analysis, procedure for evaluation of student achievements).
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10. Strategic Plan for Quality Assurance at the University of Osijek
Important outcome of project activities is development of strategic plan for quality promotion at the University of Osijek in the period
Defining steps for continuous monitoring and quality assurance at the University.
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11. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Student Survey
During the academic year the student survey was conducted for freshmen students of the academic year
The survey included a set of questions that are relevant to the evaluation of the level of success for certain courses and teachers.
According to its outcomes there is a positive attitude among students regarding the quality of study.
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12. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Survey Outcomes
Average outcomes of the survey show that there is a high percentage of attendance of taught courses during the freshmen year at the University of Osijek (ca. 80%), while the percentage of attendance of practicals is somewhat lower (ca. 70%).
However, the motivation of students for attending lectures can and must be improved - the most of responding students attend lectures for the purpose of preparing for exams (49,6%), while the smaller percentage of students do that as a result of their interest in lectures.
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13. Education of Engineers at the University of Osijek
Education of Engineers at the University of Osijek in the area of Technical and Biotechnical sciences
Technical sciences:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Sl. Brod
Biotechnical sciences:
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Food Technology
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14. Share of Engineering Studies at the University of Osijek
The largest number of students are enrolled in the area of the following studies: Humanities and Social sciences (Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Philosophy…), while the lowest number of students are enrolled in studies in the area of Natural sciences and Arts.
The average share in the total number of enrolled students amounts to 18% (at national level ca.23 %).
The average share of students enrolled in studies within Biotechnical sciences amounts to 12% (at national level ca.4 %).
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15. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Share of Students Enrolled in Engineering Studies at the University of Osijek
Number and Share of Students enrolled in Studies within Technical and Biotechnical Sciences in the Academic Year
Total number of enrolled students %
a. TECHNICAL SCIENCES
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
1651
9,13%
Faculty of Civil Engineering
1050
5,80%
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
589
3,26%
Total a
3290
18,18%
b. BIOTECHNICAL SCIENCES
Faculty of Agriculture
1595
8,82%
Faculty of Food Technology
619
3,42%
Total b
2214
12,24%
Grand total a+b
5504
30,42%
University of Osijek
18093
100%
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16. Graduate Engineers at the University of Osijek
Number and Share of Graduate Engineers Enrolled in Studies within Technical and Biotechnical Sciences in the Period
Scientific Area
Faculty
Year
Total
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Technical Sciences
Faculty of Electrical Engineering 34 40 48 32 51 84
289
Faculty of Civil Engineering 18 20 14 44 38
148
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 21 16 11 13 31
110
Biotechnical Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture 66 77 49 67 58
368
Faculty of Food Technology 37 30 42 39
220
171
190
154
153
217
250
1135
University Grand Total
676
771
741
809
1230
1358
5585
Share of Graduate Engineers [%]
25,30
24,64
20,78
18,91
17,64
18,41
20,32
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17. Graduate Engineers at the University of Osijek
Share of Graduate Engineers in the Area of Technical and Biotechnical Sciences in the Period
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18. Engineers in Professional Studies at the University of Osijek
Number and Share of Engineers in Professional Studies in the Area of Technical and Biotechnical Sciences in the Period
Scientific Area
Faculty
Year
Total
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Technical Sciences
Faculty of Electrical Engineering 31 38 27 37 29 61
223
Faculty of Civil Engineering 14 8 7 4 11 23 67
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 10 47
Biotechnical Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture 13 9 39 92 66 70 48 58 53
134
429
University Grand Total
142
197
153
204
282
411
1389
Share of Engineers [%]
46,48
35,53
31,37
28,43
18,79
32,60
30,89
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19. Engineers in Professional Studies at the University of Osijek
Share of Engineers in the Area of Technical and Biotechnical Sciences in the Period
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20. Total Share of Engineers at the University of Osijek
Total Share of Engineers and Graduate Engineers at the University of Osijek in the Period
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21. Bologna Process and Education of Engineers – Technical Sciences
Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Osijek
Undergraduate study of Electrical Engineering – 180 ECTS
Undergraduate study of Information Science – 180 ECTS
Graduate study of Electrical Engineering – 120 ECTS
Graduate study of Information Science – 120 ECTS
Professional study of Electrical Engineering – 180 ECTS
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Undergraduate study of Civil Engineering – 180 ECTS
Graduate study of Civil Engineering – 120 ECTS
Professional study of Civil Engineering – 180 ECTS
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22. Bologna Process and Education of Engineers – Technical Sciences
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod
Undergraduate study of Production Engineering – 210 ECTS
Graduate study of Production Engineering – 90 ECTS
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23. Bologna Process and Education of Engineers – Biotechnical Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek
Undergraduate study of Agriculture – 180 ECTS
Graduate studies :
Agroeconomics – 120 ECTS
Plant Production – 120 ECTS
Mechanization– 120 ECTS
Zootechnology – 120 ECTS
Ecological Agriculture – 120 ECTS
Professional studies:
Agrar Entrepreneurship – 180 ECTS
Plant Production – 180 ECTS
Mechanization in Agriculture – 180 ECTS
Zootechnology – 180 ECTS
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24. Bologna Process and Education of Engineers – Biotechnical Sciences
Faculty of Food Technology in Osijek
Undergraduate study of Food Technology – 180 ECTS
Graduate studies :
Food Engineering – 120 ECTS
Food Science and Nutritionism – 120 ECTS
Process Engineering ECTS
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25. Education of Engineers within the Bologna Process
Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Osijek
In order to improve teaching process and to increase teaching quality, the number of groups for auditory exercises is significantly increased. These exercises are important in knowledge transfer (especially Technical sciences).
Evaluation of students is performed through evaluation of all student activities during the semester (laboratory exercises, controll exams, seminars, homework) that helps teacher in bringing out the final grade.
Special attention is paid to professional training of engineers within the LLL concept.
Problems to be solved in near future encompass necessary increase of the number of teachers and assistants and completion of laboratory facilities.
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26. Education of Engineers within the Bologna Process
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Within the framework of the implementation of Bologna process, Faculty of Civil Engineering in Osijek participated in several international projects (TEMPUS project dealing with university education of civil engineers) as well as in CARDS (CBC issues).
Mutual diploma recognition with other faculties of civil engineering in Croatia has been agreed upon.
Special attention is paid to student and teacher awareness on content and progress of Bologna process implementation at the Faculty and in broader academic community.
Certificate ISO 9001 (teaching, scientific and professional activities) is acquired.
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27. Education of Engineers within the Bologna Process
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod
Students have been appointed mentors within the student guidance system who assist them in dealing with all issues regarding the teaching process.
Coordinators for mentors for group of students have been appointed; their task is to coordinate activities and make reports on implementation of the teaching process as well as possible problems.
Opportunities for passing the exam through continuous work (preliminary exams, seminars,…)
Numerous measures directed towards facilitation of studying and acceptance of student as an active partner in teaching process.
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28. Education of Engineers within the Bologna Process
Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek
Teaching in modules, more teachers per module.
Possibility of module choice – possibility of the knowledge expanding through combining of study programs.
Less ex cathedra teaching, more individual and practical student engagement.
Special attention is paid to student awareness on progress of Bologna process implementation.
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of students are implemented during the teaching process.
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29. Education of Engineers within the Bologna Process
Faculty of Food Technology in Osijek
Great importance has been given to student and teacher awareness regarding objectives and results of Bologna process implementation.
Mentor system of student guidance has been established.
Continuous monitoring of student work through preliminary exams.
Problems accompanying enhanced activity in the scope of Bologna Process involve: the increase of material costs in laboratory and construction exercises, increased teacher workload and problems with the lack of facilities for teaching performance.
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30. Analysis of Bologna Process Implementation at the University of Osijek
Analysis is performed during the academic year 2006/2007, 1st year study program served as starting data. These programs can be used as good comparative indicator of the successfulness in the implementation of the new study system.
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31. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Successfulness of Bologna Process Implementation at the University of Osijek
The main objective of the analysis was to determine successfully implemented reform components and to point out possible weaknesses in the implementation process.
Exact indicators of the study success serves as the basis for the evaluation of the reform implementation, for example: level of success in exam passing per subject/modul, number of students which successfully cope with study program and enroll the next study year, percentage of passed exams etc.
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32. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
First Outcomes in Bologna Process Implementation at the University of Osijek
One of the indicators of the level of study success is the parameter that shows how successfull the 1st year students were in the passing of exams, i.e. the number of exams passed.
Average percentage of passed exams of all enrolled students at the University level is approx. 57%.
Study success has been significantly increased at almost all university constituents.
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33. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek
Successfulness in Exam Passing at the University Level is Increased by More Than 10%!
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34. Successfulness in the Exam Passing – Engineer Studies
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35. Future Activities in Bologna Process Implementation
For the purpose of successful harmonization of higher education system at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, following measures and activities should be undertaken:
In order to ensure work in small student groups and to decrease teacher and assistant workload, the number of teachers and assistants should be significantly increased. Perceived weaknesses should be solved by employment of needed staff through new job positions;
In order to achieve successful work with smaller student groups additional university premises should be provided, through the construction of new lecture-rooms, classrooms and laboratories. University spatial problems will be permanently solved within the University campus project;
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36. Future Activities in Bologna Process Implementation
Further integration of the University should be carried out, in order to assure the single level of teaching quality at the University;
Further development of quality assurance system at the University should be achieved. It includes the establishing of main university center for quality assurance. Each university constituent should establish its own unit (unit, office,..) for quality assurance according to its needs and specificities.
In order to create preconditions for promotion and successful implementation of student and teacher mobility, activities of the University and its constituents should be increased.
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