The Moldova State University in Present
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The History of the Moldova State University . The Moldova State University was founded on October 1, 1946 as the State University of Chisinau. Its creation was a milestone for the development, strengthening and consolidation of the higher education of the country. The MSU is a classic type of institution and its noble mission is to offer qualitative education and training of highly skilled specialists. 5 faculties were opened initially at the State University of Chisinau (Physics and Mathematics, Geology and Soil Science, Biology, Chemistry, History and Philology). During the first year 320 people were enrolled in 12 departments; the educational process was guided by the academic staff of 35. In 1958, department of part-time and correspondence education was opened at the State University of Chisinau; and, this form of education is still used at some faculties. In order to facilitate the training of young professionals the evening section had been providing training for many years (1958-1981). During 1946-1988, the institution, as a part of the Soviet system of education was under the management of Moscow. Beginning from 1969, the State University of Chisinau is a member of the International Association of Universities. The MSU soon became a recognized leader of the national system of higher education in the country. It has always been responsive to the society demands; thus, the new departments and faculties were created: the Faculty of Economics (1953-1991, 2002), the Faculty of Law (1959), the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (1959), the Faculty of Foreign Languages (1964), the Faculty for Training Foreign Students (1967), the Faculty of Journalism (1980), the Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology (1994), the Faculty of Political Science (1995), Computer Centre (1973), Central University Library (1994). On the basis of some engineering and economics specialties of the Moldova State University, new higher educational institutions were established such as Technical University of Moldova (1964), the Academy of Economic Studies (1991) and the Academy of Theology (1993). With the breakup of the Soviet Union significant changes were introduced in the system of higher education. During 1988-1996 the State University is characterized by improvement of traditional forms of scientific-methodological work and implementation of new technologies. Curricular and organizational forms previously used were modified. On January 19, 1990, the institution was renamed into the Moldova State University. The contract system has been applied since 1994 in the University. The Moldova State University in present The Moldova State University is the first higher education institution accredited by the Government of the Republic of Moldova, certificate no. 001, signed on February 22, 2001, with subsequent re-accreditation on September 28, 2006. In May, 2005 Moldova State University adhered to the Bologna Process and Lisbon Convention. It has facilitated the mobility of students, graduates and academic staff, has prepared students for their future carriers and the life of active citizens in a democratic society, has supported their personal development, has offered wide access to the higher education of the superior quality, based on democratic principles and academic freedom. Thereby, the MSU became the first student-centered institution in the country. Since July 20, 2006, the Moldova State University has become a profile member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova. Today, the University has over 100 000 graduates of various faculties and specialties. During all these years the MSU has prepared the biggest part of the intellectual elite of the Republic of Moldova. At present, the Moldova State University is one of the most important higher education institutions in the country. It has around 17 000 students who study at over 100 specialties and specializations at 14 faculties: Biology and Pedology Chemistry and Chemical Technology Law Physics History and Philosophy Journalism and Communication Sciences Foreign Languages and Literature Letters Mathematics and Computer Science Psychology and Education Sciences International Relations, Political and Administrative Sciences Sociology and Social Assistance Economics Fine Arts The educational process is guided by academic staff of 1134 including 8 academicians and corresponding members, 90 professors / doctors habilitatus, 364 associate professors /doctors of science. Currently, MSU has highly qualified technical staff and a well-equipped material base, which provides a friendly atmosphere and qualitative studies. Nowadays MSU has a well-equipped technical and material base, which supplies all areas of university activity, including 11 buildings for studies, 16 dormitories, 6 research centres with 26 laboratories, MSU Library, Centre for Information Technology, Publishing Centre, 12 culture and language centers, Cultural Center, Sports Center, four gyms, 3 student cafeterias, 6 practice training stations, and 3 holiday camps. The Moldova State University is known worldwide in the area of higher education and is integrated into a strengthened international cooperation network, having concluded about 110 bilateral cooperation agreements with institutions of higher education from 28 countries. At the present time the Moldova State University is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), and the Eurasian Association of Universities (AEU). MSU is highly reform-oriented and dedicated to the Bologna-Process, concerning Bachelor- and Master Degrees as well as the ECTS system. The university is involved in different education and research projects within TEMPUS and other international programmes, so the project counts on a well-experienced partner. Besides the Rector, the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Sciences and the Faculty of Social Work, Sociology and Philosophy are highly motivated to be active partners in the project and to contribute their competence and manpower The mission As many other universities from our country, Moldova State University has his its mission and objectives. It is responsible preparing specialist according to the new society’s standards. For instance the noble mission is: training of highly qualified professionals for the national economy, able to work effectively in changing conditions of life and market economy; organization and development of basic and applied scientific research aimed at solving current socio-economic problems and implementing of the technology transfer of the university research results . The main objectives of the university are: Academic training in various fields, development of necessary skills for socio- professional integration.. Promotion of human and national axiological values/principles; educating ethic and civil profile of studious youth. Promotion of human and national axiological values/principles; educating ethic and civil profile of studious youth. Quality assurance in higher education and in provided educational services.. Participation in elaboration of educational strategies and policies and their implementation in higher education. Integration into European higher education and research. The Senate The Senate is the supreme governing body of the university administration, which is elected for five years. Senate members are chosen as a representative share of every faculty, subdivision, taking into account the following ratio: academic-scientific staff – 75%; students, doctoral students – 15%, support staff – 10%. Rector, vice-rectors, deans, head of Syndicate Committee, director of the Library, director of Information Technology Center, heads of allied institutions are the members of the Senate in virtue of their functions. The number of the Senate members shall not exceed 101 people. The Senate is entitled to consider any issue related to educational and research processes, as well as managerial, socio-economic, financial activities of the MSU. The faculties Faculties are basic functional units of the Moldova State Univerisity and comprise one or more fields of professional development. The Faculty of Biology and Soil Science DEAN: Assoc. Prof., Dr. Mihai LEŞANU The Faculty of Biology and Soil Science was founded in 1946, at the same time as the Moldova State University. Its foundation is connected to the names of the famous scientists – academician N. Dimo and professors V. Andreev and I. Vul. This faculty trains professionals in natural sciences, who will efficiently contribute to solving problems of utmost importance in this branch. The training process is fulfilled according to international standards. One of the priorities of the Faculty of Biology and Soil Science is student involvement in research. A real treasure of the faculty is the Museum of Natural Sciences that consists of Geology, Soil Science, Botany and Zoology divisions with the impressive number of samples from all over the world. The mission of the Faculty of Biology and Soil Science consists of training highly qualified specialists for pre-university and university education, research, science, culture, social-economic activities, as well as continuing education coordination of the graduates and specialists in the domain, development of the prestigious scientific-didactic school. The Faculty of Law DEAN: Dr. Hab. Gheorghe AVORNIC Law comprises a system of legal rules that settle the legal framework of the society, and these principles underlie the curricula of the Faculty of