INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB

1. Prof.dr. Mladen Andrassy Board for Quality Assurance University of Zagreb INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB

2. University of Zagreb: Founded: 1669, modern university: 1874Q.A.: teachers, teaching, students, curricula, researchEstablished procedures of : -founding new faculties -acreditation of curricula -employment of teachers -enrolment of studentsCentral Q.C. weakens with number of faculties (4 to 33)Socialist jurisdiction preferres disintegrated university 1. Historical background of institutional internal quality assurance

3. University of Zagreb: 33 faculties and academiesGeographical, organizational and stuctural fragmentationOld Law on H.E: Internal Q.A. formally given to the Senate and its boards-shared competence with NCHE & MOST, e.g. curricula evaluation & appointment of researchers and new teachersQ.A. of organization and management at facultiesNew Law on H.E:Institutional integration of universities, financial autonomy,effective Q.A. 2. Perceived needs and strategic approaches to internal quality assurance system at the University of Zagreb

4. Recent developments:Institutionalization of internal Q.A.Main development document: BREAKTHROUGH 2000Threat: - opposition of fragmented university, - fear of changes, - lack of funding Opportunity: - New Law on H.E. 3. Implementation of internal quality assurance system at the University of Zagreb

5. Development goals:General: - creation of quality culture and policy- breaking resistance to changes- accepting high quality standardsIn detail:- appropriate organization, governance and funding- sustainable human resources policy- enrolment policy according to society and market- teaching process, curricula and mobility- scientific work and research 4. Foreseen trends in development of internal quality assurance system