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PROGRESS IN THE BOLOGNA PROCESS

PROGRESS IN THE BOLOGNA PROCESS . Prof. E. Dumova- Jovanoska Vice-Rector Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. THREE CYCLES IN HIGHER EDUCATION. Implementation of the first and second cycle.

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PROGRESS IN THE BOLOGNA PROCESS

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  1. PROGRESS IN THE BOLOGNA PROCESS Prof. E. Dumova- Jovanoska Vice-Rector Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje

  2. THREE CYCLES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

  3. Implementation of the first and second cycle • The ECTS in first and second cycle of studies is applied in every member of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje • The main emphasis in the reforms was placed on innovation in the teaching contents, introducing modules, introducing optional syllabus, as well as defining the pre-conditions • This provided more flexible and professional syllabi. PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  4. Passage from first into second cycle of study • 95% of the available curricula provide direct passage into second cycle • Curricula which does not provide direct passage belong to the technical (mechanical, technological and electrical engineering) and medicine science PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  5. Implementation of the third cycle of study • Introduction of third cycle of studies is in initial phase • The general concept that doctoral studies last for three years with acquired 180 credit points has been acknowledged • Up to now three doctoral curricula have been submitted for accreditation by University’s members • The existence of Centre for International Doctoral Studies in the field of engineering can be pointed out as a positive example. Issuing double diplomas within this centre is under negotiations. PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  6. CONNECTION WITH THE ECONOMY

  7. Connection of higher education with economy through research • In 2007 the European Innovation and Information Centre was established at the University with the main purpose to provide innovation and competitiveness. • The centre has around 600 members from more than 40 countries. Primarily, the Centre was intended for small and medium enterprises, but also for communication with large companies. PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  8. Cooperation with companies (employers) • In 2006, in cooperation with the Austrian Agency for Development the University established the Business Start-up Centre. The seat of the centre is at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering • Most of the faculties established foundations for students’ scholarships with resources provided from the economy PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  9. PROVIDING QUALITY

  10. goverment give 4 members Accreditation Board give 2 members give 9 members Macedonian academy of sciences and art elect the proposed members inter-university conference propose 9 members Evaluation Agency reports with international peers University Self evaluation commission University Self evaluation commission reports faculty Self evaluation commission faculty Self evaluation commission Providing quality Both of the bodies are members of the organizationCentral and Eastern European Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education Since 2001 PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  11. Providing quality • The University implemented two procedures for self-evaluation and external evaluation with participation of experts from the European Agency for Evaluation • The reports from the external evaluation have been included in the action plans for University development PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  12. Students participation • The students have legal right for representation in every managing body of the University and the faculties • The students’ role in the self-evaluation process is significant • The students survey became a practice of announcing the students opinion and assessment of the teaching staff at the end of every semester. PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  13. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

  14. International Studies • International Multi-disciplinary Post-graduate Studies for Food Quality and Safety (TEMPUS project JEP-40065-2005 (New curriculum models for educating food engineers)); • International Masters Studies- IZIIS- DAAD, 2004-2006,  (TEMPUS проект JEP -16158 (Education in the Field of Earthquake Engineering)). PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  15. International studies • Post-graduate specialist (master) studies- literature, languages and linguistics, language course, business and international trade at the Faculty of Philology “Blaze Koneski” in cooperation with the University of Orleans, France; • Graduate studies in E-Business Management at the Faculty of Economics, Skopje, (TEMPUS project JEP-17030); • Post-graduate studies in E-business Management at the Faculty of Economics in Skopje MEMFES, (TEMPUS project JEP-40093-2005); • Post-graduate studies in Statistical Methods For Business And Economics, (TEMPUS project JEP-40015-2005); • International post-graduate studies- ECOSYSTEM INFORMATICS - Development of Postgraduate Curriculum at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies(TEMPUS project JEP-41038-2006) PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  16. Studies for joint diploma • Joint post-graduate studies in Software Engineering at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Joint M.Sc. Curriculum in Software EngineeringTempus project CD_JEP-18035-2003); • Project for establishing inter-disciplinary under-graduate studies in Development of Enviromental and Resourses Engeneering at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy in cooperation with the University of Florence, Italy (TEMPUS project JEP-19028-2004 DEREC). PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  17. Mobility • EU programs and scholarships: • ERASMUS MUNDUS – Balkan window • ERASMUS MUNDUS External window- BASILEUS • TEMPUS mobility within JEPS • DAAD • British Council • NUFFIC PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  18. Mobility • Academic networks: • UNICA - Network of the Universities from capitals of Europe • CEEPUS - Central European Exchange Programme • CEI - Central European Initiative • IAU - International Association of Universities • AUF - Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie • UNI-ADRION - Virtual University of the Adriatic-Ioanian Basin • INTERREG III (MIREES - Bologna University) • CIRCEOS - Interuniversity Centre for CEE countries • NET/USEE - Network of SEE Universities PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  19. Mobility • Bilateral agreements: mobility of staff and postgraduates for research and lectures as part of bilateral linkeages • USA programs: • Fulbright program, • Ron Brown Fellowships • Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships • Student networks • ELSA, AIESEC, AEGEE PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  20. Promotion of European education in the world • For more than 25 years the Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology has been organizing short post-graduate studies in the field of earthquake engineering, visited by students from more than 40 countries. PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

  21. BLAGODARAM ZA VNIMANIETO PRIUM Vice-Rector prof. E. Dumova-Jovanoska

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