A D D R E S S UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB THE FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia Phone: ++ 385 1 2390111; Fax: ++ 385 1 2441390 E-mail:
[email protected] Dean: Professor Zdenko Makek, DVM, PhD Vice Dean for education: Professor Josip Kos, DVM, PhD Vice Dean for science and international co-operation: Associate Professor Ljiljana Pinter, DVM, PhD Vice Dean for finances: Professor Zdenko Biđin, DVM, PhD, Secretary: Dubravka Bobinac, LL.B This paper has been written during the period of intensive preparation for introduction of many changes in the process of graduate and postgraduate educational system. Recognising the importance of achieving an international credibility and promoting its identity, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb has applied for the evaluation process by EAEVE. This application was submitted during the period of intensive multilateral collaboration with other faculties and institutions and students' awareness of an importance of being a part of European Community educational system. We do hope that our efforts evident from the following pages of the Self–evaluation Report will result in our becoming a recognised member of EAEVE. Professor Zdenko Makek, DVM, PhD, Dean Present Self-evaluation Report was prepared by a special Committee for Preparation of Self-evaluation Report appointed by the Faculty Senate: Chairlady: Associate Professor Ljiljana Pinter, DVM, PhD Members: Professor Vesna Gjurčević Kantura, DVM, PhD Professor Josip Kos, DVM, PhD Professor Josip Madić, DVM, PhD Associate Professor Velimir Sušić, DVM, PhD Assistant Professor Ivica Harapin, DVM, PhD Junior Assistant Anamaria Ekert Kabalin, DVM Edited by: Professor Ivo Karadjole, DVM, PhD Technical support: Iva Rački English language editor: Dubravka Vilke Pinter, B.A.