Bologna Process and Education of Engineers at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

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

2. 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 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

3. 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 18 000 students • It is of great importance for Eastern Croatia which has a population of 900 000 • There are more than 27 000 graduates from the University of Osijek Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

5. 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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

7. 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 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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). Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

9. 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). Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 2007-2010 • Defining steps for continuous monitoring and quality assurance at the University. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

11. Student Survey • During the academic year 2006-2007 the student survey was conducted for freshmen students of the academic year 2005-2006 • 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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

12. 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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 %). Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

15. 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 2006-2007 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 2001-2006 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

17. Graduate Engineers at the University of Osijek Share of Graduate Engineers in the Area of Technical and Biotechnical Sciences in the Period 2001-2006 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 2001-2006 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

19. Engineers in Professional Studies at the University of Osijek Share of Engineers in the Area of Technical and Biotechnical Sciences in the Period 2001- 2006 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 2001- 2006 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

23. Bologna Process and Education of Engineers – Biotechnical Sciences • Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek • Undergraduate studyof 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 Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

24. Bologna Process and Education of Engineers – Biotechnical Sciences • Faculty of Food Technology in Osijek • Undergraduate studyof Food Technology – 180 ECTS • Graduate studies: • Food Engineering – 120 ECTS • Food Science and Nutritionism – 120 ECTS • Process Engineering - 120 ECTS Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

31. 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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

32. 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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

33. Successfulness in Exam Passing at the University Level is Increased by More Than 10%! Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

34. Successfulness in the Exam Passing – Engineer Studies Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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; Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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. Bologna Process at the University of Osijek

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