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University of Mitrovica "Isa Boletini" STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MITROVICA "ISA BOLETINI" 2018-2021 2 | P a g e 4 1 ACRONYMS ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 DOCUMENTS CONSULTED: ......................................................................................................................... 5 WORD FROM THE RECTOR ......................................................................................................................... 6 THE PROCESS OF DRAFTING THE SPUMIB 2018-2021 .......................................................................... 7 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 The UMIB Profile ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Autonomy of the institution ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 The UMIB Activity ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 SITUATION OVERVIEW AT THE UMIB ..................................................................................................... 9 New University campus in Mitrovica .......................................................................................................................................... 10 MISSION AND VISION OF UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................. 11 MISSION ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 VISION .............................................................................................................................................................. 12 REACTIVATION THE CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE ......................................... 13 SUMMARY OF THE CORE STRATEGIES AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ................................... 14 STRATEGIC AREAS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES .......................................................................... 16 1. Teaching, Research and Service .............................................................................................................................................. 16 2. Teaching resources and student support ................................................................................................................................ 16 3. Accreditation and Quality Control .......................................................................................................................................... 16 4. Levels / Programs Required by the Market ............................................................................................................................ 17 5. Human Resources Development .............................................................................................................................................. 17 6. Development of public information system............................................................................................................................. 17 7. Fiscal Accountability and Improvement of Financial Data Information ............................................................................. 18 8. Globalization / Internationalization ........................................................................................................................................ 18 MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, AND REPORTING ................................................................................. 18 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................................. 19 3 | P a g e 4 1 Acronyms GC Governing Council AU Academic Units PC Professional Comission MEST Ministry of Education Science and Technology SP Student Parliament SPUMIB Strategic Plan of the University of Mitrovica “Isa Boletini” AS Academic Staff IS Information system IT Information Technology ICT Information and Communication Technology UMIB University of Mitrovica “Isa Boletini” ICO Information and Communication Office QAO Quality Assurance Office SP Student Parliament ADO Academic Development Office CDC Career Development Center 4 | P a g e 4 1 DOCUMENTS CONSULTED: The compilation of The Strategic Plan of the University of Mitrovica "Isa Boletini" (SPUMIB) is based on the existing documents and reports of the current status of the hereditary faculties, and the new ones, organized within the University of Mitrovica "Isa Boletini". The SPUMIB is compiled in accordance with the following documents, therefore the strategic objectives of UMIB correspond to the objectives of these national strategies. The National Development Strategy (2016-2021) of the Government of Kosovo; Law on Higher Education of the Republic of Kosovo, 2010; Kosovo Education Strategic Plan 2017-2021; Temporary UMIB Statute; 5 | P a g e 4 1 Word from the Rector Dear, On behalf of the UMIB management, the academic staff, the administration and students, I have the honor and the pleasure to present the document of the Strategic Plan of the University of Mitrovica "Isa Boletini" for the period 2018-2021, which will constitute the sustainable development platform, research and innovation at the UMIB. This development plan will serve the entire UMIB as a guide to its development for a proper university education. Appreciating the approval of this strategy as an important step, we need to be aware of the immense work which awaits us for its implementation. Therefore, I invite you all to support this process and join our efforts to accomplish our common goals in this area, which simultaneously reflects on the rapid and sustainable development of the economy and society in general. The actions and activities that will be undertaken to implement this document will enable further development of a new university and its role, aiming advanced teaching and quality education recognition at national and international levels. The SPUMIB will further enhance quality in teaching, learning and developing teaching programs in line with labor market needs. Despite the difficulties and challenges that we may face in the future, this document will be our guide to the development of the UMIB. We must all contribute to the implementation of the SPUMIB at all its objectives, so we all have put our strengths into action in terms of its implementation. Therefore, I invite all teachers, the administration and the students to read this document and be fully informed about the development plan of our University. On this occasion, I would like to warmly thank all those who have contributed on the drafting of the Strategic Plan of the University of Mitrovica "Isa Boletini" for the period 2018-2021, and especially praise the Commission – the Working Group and the all staff, who have contributed by adding valuable comments and suggestions in drafting this significant document. Rector, Prof. Dr. Sc. Alush Musaj 6 | P a g e 4 1 THE PROCESS OF DRAFTING THE SPUMIB 2018-2021 The Governing Council (GC) of the UMIB, in the meeting held on 28.09.2017, decided on the assignment of the Professional Committee for drafting the SPUMIB document for the period 2018-2021(the decision number 1307/005); it is assigned according to Article 18, paragraph 10 of the Law on Higher Education and Article 22, paragraph 1.2, of the UMIB Temporary Statute (on the responsibilities of the Governing Council to draft a strategic plan for the University of Mitrovica). From the date of the approval of this document, all UMIB development activities will be guided by this document. It will also be an indicator of the performance of the UMIB management structures based on its annual monitoring report and review. The GC appointed a professional committee of five members: 1. Prof. ass. Dr. Nurten Deva, Chairperson, 2. Prof. Dr. Izet Zeqiri, Member 3. Prof. dr. Naser Peci, Member 4. Prof. ass. dr. Faton Merovci, Member 5. MSc. Burim Gashi - Representative of MEST Initially, the working group completed the portfolio of all relevant documentation for the drafting of the SPUMIB document. It focused on the strategic documents of MEST for Higher Education, UMIB strategic sector documents (research, quality assurance), international higher education documents, etc. The preparation of the document followed the dynamics approved by the GC that included: drafting the document from the working group, and finalizing the document for public discussion with managerial offices and academic units, before being approved by the GC. The professional committee held 6 working and consultative meetings, in which priority pillars were defined and an initial draft document was prepared. This draft document was then sent for public discussion to managerial offices and to the UMIB’s academic units. The Professional Committee is aware of the fact that this strategy is directly related to UMIB's priorities for sustainable development 2018-2021, therefore, the Governing Council thanks all those who contributed