SELF-EVALUATION REPORT 2012 Josip Jur aj Str ossma A y G er Univ F R A I I C C N 1960 er U U sity ofOsijek

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Self-Evaluation Report 2012

Name of higher education institution: Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek (further in the text: Faculty of Agriculture, the Faculty; PFO)

Name of university of which the institution is a constituent: (further in the text: the University of Osijek, the University)

Year of establishment: 1960

Adress: Kralja Petra Svačića 1 d, HR-31000 Osijek,

Phone: +385 31 554 800

Fax: +385 31 554 853

Web adress: http://www.pfos.unios.hr

E-mail: [email protected]

Title and name of the head of HEI: Prof. Dr. Vlado Guberac, Full Professor, Dean

Bank name and account number: Hypo Alpe Adria Bank, 2500009-1102019470

Contents

1. HEI Management and Quality Assurance ...... 1 1.1. Development of the Faculty ...... 1 1.2. Internal organisational structure of the Faculty ...... 3 1.2.1. Diagram of internal organisational structure ...... 3 1.2.2. Structure of the Faculty management ...... 12 1.3. Elements of Faculty integration within Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek ...... 13 1.4. Assurance of ethical behaviour in activities related to research, teaching and student relations ...... 14 1.5. Mission and vision of the Faculty as of the adopted strategy ...... 15 1.6. Particularity of the Faculty compared to similar Croatian institutions in the area of Biotechnical sciences ...... 17 1.7. Overlapping in activities of the Faculty with similar institutions at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek ...... 18 1.8. Faculty Strategy and procedures for quality assurance of scientific and teaching activities .18 1.9. Bodies dealing with quality assurance and their activities in the last 5 years...... 19 1.10. Main strategic goals of the management planned to be achieve in its current mandate .....20 1.11. Main advantages and disadvantages of programme, staff and material potentials ...... 21 1.12. Experiences from previous external evaluation ...... 23 1.13. Comparison with international HE institutions ...... 24 1.14. Participation in making decisions of public interest ...... 24 1.15. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements ...... 33

2. Study Programmes ...... 36 2.1. Configuration of study programmes ...... 36 2.2. Overlaps of study programmes with similar study programmes at other constituent units of the University of Osijek ...... 43 2.3. Criteria for proposing enrolment quotas for study programmes and their suitability ...... 43 2.4. Pass rate in the first year of undergraduate and professional studies ...... 44 2.5. Methodology for setting of learning outcomes while planning study programmes ...... 45 2.6. Goals used to set learning outcomes ...... 45 2.7. Comparison of allocated ECTS credits with realistic assessment of student workload ...... 46 2.8. Competences of graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture with similar study programme at prominent European HE institutions ...... 49 2.9. Monitoring and improvement of study programmes and their adaptation to new trends in research ...... 49 2.10. Justifiability of carrying out professional study programmes ...... 50 2.11. Methods of checking class attendance ...... 50 2.12. Teaching methods and implementation of practical and field work at the Faculty ...... 51 2.13. Realisation of teaching outside of the Faculty ...... 53 2.14. Availability and quality of study programmes’ online contents ...... 54 2.15. Faculty's overall study programme concept ...... 55 2.16. Lifelong learning programmes offered by the Faculty ...... 55 2.17. System for recognition of prior competences and system for academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications ...... 56 2.18. Formal mechanisms for approval, review and monitoring of study programmes ...... 56 2.19. Self-accreditation of study programmes ...... 57 2.20. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements ...... 57

3. Students ...... 78 3.1. Quality and structure of applicants and enrolled students ...... 78 3.2. Student pass rate within study programmes ...... 79 3.3. Informing of potential students about the Faculty and study programmes ...... 80 3.4. Assessment of learning outcomes and assurance of objectivity and fairness during exams .80 3.5. Opinions of students about relations between students and teachers ...... 81 3.6. Students’ accommodation, subsistence and extra-curricular activities ...... 81 3.7. Measures for motivation of students ...... 82 3.8. Supportive measures for students ...... 82 3.9. Regulations on protection of student rights ...... 83 3.10. Methods for reaching out to alumni ...... 83 3.11. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements ...... 84

4. Teaching staff ...... 87 4.1. Structure of teachers and associates ...... 87 4.2. Teacher / student ratio ...... 104 4.3. Teaching workload of full-time and part-time teachers ...... 105 4.4. Formal procedures for monitoring of teachers’ part-time employment ...... 107 4.5. Student groups for lectures, seminars, exercises and other forms of teaching ...... 107 4.6. Indicators for assessment of full-time and part-time teachers’ competences ...... 108 4.7. Methods of professional support to full-time and part-time teachers in the field of training and improving teaching competences ...... 111 4.8. Measures introduced to encourage better motivation of teachers ...... 112 4.9. Teaching materials ...... 112 4.10. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements ...... 117

5. Scientific and Professional Activity ...... 118 5.1. Strategy of scientific research ...... 118 5.2. Impact factors of journals where teachers publish their papers ...... 120 5.3. The most important scientific articles for the Faculty ...... 123 5.4. The most important books of the authors employed by the Faculty ...... 127 5.5. Criteria for scientific productivity of doctoral dissertation mentors ...... 129 5.6. The Faculty policy for development of junior researchers ...... 133 5.7. Number of scientific publications resulting from international cooperation of teachers and associates ...... 136 5.8. Opinions of doctoral candidates about availability of mentors ...... 138 5.9. Content and character of 10 most important active scientific projects ...... 141 5.10. Importance of scientific research in overall work of the Faculty ...... 149 5.11. Journal of the Faculty ...... 150 5.12. Content and character of professional projects of the Faculty ...... 151 5.13. Impact of professional and developmental projects and services on the development of Croatian economy, service sector and state administration ...... 153 5.14. Policy of monitoring the scientific activity and its implementation methods ...... 154 5.15. Policy of encouragement and awards for publishing in highly ranked scientific journals ...157 5.16. Assurance of ethical research ...... 158 5.17. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements ...... 159

6. Mobility and International Cooperation ...... 193 6.1. Internal mobility of students ...... 193 6.2. Objectives of international cooperation ...... 194 6.2.2. Forms of cooperation - bilateral agreements with foreign HE Institutions ...... 198 6.2.3. Forms of cooperation - individual research cooperation ...... 199 6.2.4. Forms of cooperation - teachers’ and students’ short-term and long-term stays abroad ...... 199 6.2.5. Forms of cooperation - international grants for teachers and students...... 218 6.2.6. Forms of cooperation - organisation of international conferences in Croatia...... 218 6.2.7. Forms of cooperation - participation in international conferences ...... 219 6.2.8. Assessment of the existing international cooperation scope and success ...... 233 6.3. Memberships in international associations ...... 233 6.4. Involvement of the Faculty in the inter-Institutional cooperation ...... 234 6.5. Application of teachers’ and associates’ foreign experience acquired through longer visits (a year or more) to eminent HE institutions or institutes worldwide ...... 236 6.6. Cooperation for exchange of teachers and associates with other foreign HE institutions ..236 6.7. Support measures for courses in English language ...... 240 6.8. International cooperation of students of the Faculty of Agriculture ...... 241 6.9. Possibilities of staying abroad for students of the Faculty ...... 241 6.10. Visits of foreign students to the Faculty of Agriculture ...... 243 6.11. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements ...... 243

7. Resources: administrative and support services, space, equipment and finances ...... 245 7.1. Analysis of the number of staff in relation to the number of teachers and associates, the number of students, space, equipment and financial capacities of the Faculty ...... 245 7.2. Qualification structure of non-teaching staff and possibilities for their professional advancement ...... 247 7.3 Situation and satisfaction with classrooms and laboratories/practicums for teaching ...... 249 7.4. State and functionality of Faculty computer equipment used in teaching ...... 261 7.5. Internal purchase and computer use policy ...... 262 7.6. Teachers’ offices, their number and functionality ...... 262 7.7. Size and equipment level of the space used for scientific research activity ...... 264 7.8. Library space at the Faculty ...... 269 7.9. Library IT level ...... 272 7.10 Office space of administrative services ...... 273 7.11 Ratio of state budget and market incomes, degree of autonomy and flexibility in financial operations of the Faculty ...... 274 7.12. Structure of market income sources for the Faculty ...... 276 7.13. Management of Faculty income from market sources ...... 277 7.14. Structure of spending Faculty income from market sources...... 277 7.15. Faculty priority in case of increased budget funding ...... 279 7.16. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements ...... 280

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1. HEI Management and Quality Assurance

1.1. Development of the Faculty State short description of development of your HE institution and important events in the past 10 years (organisational changes, relocations, significant problems in operation).

The year 1960 marked the beginnings of higher education in the field of biotechnical sciences in Eastern Croatia, as on 18th October 1960 the College of Agriculture in Osijek started to educate its first generation of students. The College of Agriculture in Osijek was a part of the until the establishment of the University in Osijek in 1975, when it becomes a constituent unit of the University of Osijek. Looking back to the history of the Faculty of Agriculture, there is a need to emphasize an extremely difficult period of the Homeland War 1991-1994, when the Faculty suffered severe destruction of its buildings and extensive damages to its scientific equipment and library holdings. Despite this misfortune, great efforts and dedicated work of the Faculty staff, as well as help of the University and akin institutions in Croatia and abroad supported the Faculty of Agriculture in its continuous development to solemnly celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2010. This was the occasion for publishing the monograph “50 Years of the Faculty of Agriculture”, which provided an overview of all important events in the Faculty history. The Monograph can be viewed at http://www.pfos.unios.hr/images/dokumenti/mono50.pdf.

Chronological order of events in the development of the Faculty of Agriculture until 2002: 1960 Establishment of the College of Agriculture 1963 First graduation paper defended 1969 Establishment of the study in duration of 8 semesters 1970 Establishment of the Food technology department and change of the institution name into the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology in Osijek 1972 Establishment of the first postgraduate scientific study – Protection of Plants and Agricultural Products 1975 Division of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology into two faculties, the Faculty of Agriculture became constituent unit of the University of Osijek Publication of the first volume of Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology in Osijek Integration into the Biotechnical Scientific Education Centre 1977 Relocation of the Faculty in new buildings on the road, integration with the Agricultural College in 1978 The first doctoral thesis defended at the Faculty of Agriculture 1989 Opening of modern library 1991 Severe destruction of Faculty facilities due to enemy bombing in the Homeland War 1995 Temporary relocation of the Faculty in the Osijek Old Town Tvrđa

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Publication of the first number of the Fenix Student Journal Publication of the first number of the Agriculture Journal 1996 New study programmes lasting for 9 semesters 1997 The "Drava" barracks given to the University for the University Campus, within which the new building of the Faculty of Agriculture is to be situated 2000 New curriculum for the study programme of Mechanisation

The most important events in the development of the Faculty of Agriculture in the period of 2002- 2012 2003 Enrolment of students in the new study of Agroeconomics Publication of the first Annual Report 2004 Donation of scientific equipment by the German Rectors’ Conference Publication of the first edition of the Rules of Procedure 2005 Realisation of teaching according to the Bologna principles within undergraduate studies; Setting up of the function of vice-dean for international cooperation and general affairs 2006 License for the doctoral study programme Agricultural Sciences 2008 Realisation of teaching according to the Bologna principles within graduate studies The foundation stone laid for the new building of the Faculty of Agriculture The first external evaluation of the Faculty completed within the Tempus JEP 41143 Faculty of Agriculture becomes full member of the Interuniversity Conference on Agricultural and Related Sciences in Europe - ICA Enrolment of students in the new undergraduate study of Horticulture 2009 Enrolment of students in new graduate studies Vegetable and Flower Growing as well as Pomology, Viticulture and Enology 2010 Faculty of Agriculture joins the CASEE network - Regional network of agricultural Faculties and universities of Central and Eastern Europe The first students realised Erasmus exchange (at the University of Kaposvar, Hungary) The first students realised CEEPUS exchange (at Szent Istvan University, Gödöllö, Hungary) 2011 New building of the Faculty of Agriculture opened on 5th October 2011, beginning of the teaching process in new premises Adoption of the first Strategic Development Plan for the period 2011/2012-2015/2016 Faculty joins the CEEPUS network CIII-HU-0003-07-1112: Agriculture and Environment in the 21st Century - @groen, which gathers 17 faculties from Central and Southeast Europe 2012 Moving into new laboratories in the new building; purchase of the land for experimental plots; establishment of the Committee for quality assurance; establishment of the Alumni club

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1.2. Internal organisational structure of the Faculty

1.2.1. Diagram of internal organisational structure

Make a diagram of the internal organisational structure of your HE institution (council, departments, chairs and other). State the number of full-time employees per each organisational unit. Describe as an addendum the composition and function of individual elements of the structure. Specify which elements of the management structure involve other stakeholders (students, employers and other) and comment on their role and contribution.

Internal organisational structure of the Faculty of Agriculture is in line with the Faculty Statute (http://pfos.hr/images/dokumenti/StatutPFOS2009.pdf), which was adopted by the Faculty Council on 19th March 2009. The Statute defines the Faculty authorities: the Dean and the Faculty Council (article 20 of the Statute), and the Faculty units: departments, chairs, laboratories, workshops, experimental plots and secretary office (Statute, article 11). The Faculty Council consists of permanent boards and committees: • Board for graduation exams; • Board for publishing activities; • Committee for general affairs; • Committee for education; • Committee for postgraduate studies; • Committee for verification of conditions for election to titles; • Ethics Committee.

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Figure 1. Diagram of internal organisational structure (number of employees indicated in circles)

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The Dean represents the Faculty, acts as its head and leader and has all the rights and obligations as determined by the Statute of the University and by the Statute of the Faculty. The Dean is responsible for assuring legality and implementation of the Statute provisions and decisions of the university authorities to the Faculty level. The Dean is also authorised to:

 organise activities of the Faculty;  determine the Regulations on the organisation of job positions at proposal of the Faculty Council and with consent of the Senate;  decide on all relevant matters in accordance with regulations;

 prepare, gathers, proposes the agenda, and chairs the Faculty Council sessions;  propose the Faculty Statute to the Faculty Council;

 propose nominees for vice-deans to the Faculty Council;

 propose appointments of Department Heads to the Faculty Council;  appoint acting heads of departments;

 appoint Faculty Secretary;  decide on the selection of employees and employment in the Secretary Office;

 propose measures for improvement of the Faculty work to the Faculty Council;  propose the Faculty budget to the University;

 implement decisions of the Faculty Council, and of other university bodies that are related to  the Faculty;

 appoint permanent and temporary committees to carry out activities within their scopes of action;  appoint committees and exam schedules upon students’ complaints;

 sign diplomas and other official documents issued by the Faculty;  decide on Faculty investments and purchase of valuable equipment in accordance with the Statute;

 sign contracts on behalf of the Faculty;  decide on complaints of candidates within calls for employment of administrative, technical and support staff;  decide on working hours and redistribution of working hours;

 decide on overtime work;

 decide on rewards and recognitions for the Faculty employees;  decide on schedules of vacations;

 decide on compensations for damages;

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 decide on faculty domestic and international cooperation;  award Dean's prizes to students;

 decide on paid and unpaid employees’ leave in accordance with the Statutes of the University and the Faculty, of the Labour Act and other general acts of the Faculty;

 decide on termination of employment contracts for the Faculty employees in accordance with the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education, the Labour Act and the Collective Agreement for Science and Higher Education;

 determine other general acts in accordance with the Faculty Statute;

 perform all other tasks as stipulated by the law, the Faculty Statute, the University Statute and other general acts of the Faculty. In realisation of the duties, the Dean is assisted by vice-deans, by the Faculty Secretary and by the Head of Financial Department, that all together form the Dean's Panel. There are four vice-deans at the Faculty:

 Vice-Dean for Education;  Vice-Dean for Science;

 Vice-Dean for International Cooperation and General Affairs;

 Vice-Dean for Professional Studies.

Vice-Dean for Education is entitled to: • coordinate teaching activities at the Faculty, in cooperation with heads of departments and chairs; • propose to the Dean announcement of vacancies for job positions and employment of teachers and associates, in cooperation with heads of departments and chairs and with the Committee for education; • propose teaching assignments for part-time teachers and associates; • participate in preparation of the curriculum, schedules of teaching and exams, and supervises the realisation; • propose to the Dean teaching assignments for full-time teachers and associates, as well as for part-time associates, in cooperation with heads of departments and chairs and with the Committee for education; • propose measures for teaching quality improvement within university studies; • establish and coordinate cooperation with akin faculties in the country and abroad, in line with teaching activities of the Faculty; • participate in sessions of the Vice-Dean's panel about issues of university teaching; • plan and propose realisation and monitoring of students’ internships; • coordinate work with presidents of study year councils and with members of the Student Union; • perform other tasks as determined by the Statute and other general acts, as well as upon Dean’s instructions.

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Vice-Dean for Science shall: • coordinate preparation of the research activity plan at the Faculty, in cooperation with • heads of departments and chairs; • coordinate scientific and professional cooperation of the Faculty; • propose to the Faculty Council the plan for participation of Faculty scientists and • researchers at national and international conferences; • supervises scientific and research work of junior researchers and assistants, and • supervises their progress; • propose to the Dean purchase of scientific, IT and other equipment required for • realisation of scientific-research activity at the Faculty; • supervise realisation of funded scientific projects at the Faculty; • perform other tasks upon Dean’s instructions.

Vice-Dean for International Cooperation and General Affairs is in charge for: • promotion, development and realisation of international cooperation; • contracting, application, management and realisation international projects; • organisation and promotion of international exchange of students and professors; • negotiation and determination of bilateral and international agreements on studying; • promotion of the Faculty abroad; • heading of the office for international cooperation of the Faculty; • participation in protocols for visits of international guests; • coordination of activities of monitoring, application and amendments of general acts as of legal procedures, and proposal of appropriate changes; • other tasks upon Dean’s instructions.

Vice-Dean for Professional Studies shall: • coordinate teaching in Vinkovci, in cooperation with heads of departments and chairs, • committee for education and Vice-Dean for education in Osijek; • propose measures for planning of necessary resources for realisation of teaching; • plans spending of allocated funds in line with financial plan; • submit report to the Dean on realisation and issues of regular activities in the Faculty satellite unit in Vinkovci, and propose appropriate measures; • perform other tasks upon Dean’s instructions.

The Faculty Council is a professional body of the Faculty. The Faculty Council consists of all full professors, associate professors and assistant professors, two representatives of teachers elected to teaching titles, three representatives of employed associates elected to associate titles. The Student Union of the Faculty appoints five representatives of students to the Council. Mandate of all Faculty Council members lasts for four years with a possibility for re-election. In line with the legal acts and the Faculty Statute, the Faculty Council is authorised to: • reach decisions on academic, scientific, artistic and professional matters; • elect and dismiss Dean and vice-deans;

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• adopt the Statute and other general acts upon Dean’s proposal; • adopt the Statute of the Student Union, as proposed by the Student Union of the Faculty; • initiate and realise part of the procedure of election to scientific titles; • initiate and realise procedure of election to scientific-teaching, teaching, associate and professional titles and corresponding job positions; • decide on appeal of applicants to the call for election to scientific-teaching, teaching, associate and professional titles; • establish postgraduate doctoral studies; • organise postgraduate professional study; • determine the Faculty organisation; • decide on the establishment of new organisational units of the Faculty; • appoint and dismiss department heads; • propose to the Dean the Regulations on organisation of job positions; • propose to the Senate the study programmes or amendments of study programmes; • decide on curriculum prior to beginning of new academic year; • supervise and suggest measures for assurance and improvement of teaching and scientific-research quality; • adopt a plan for funding of student activities, as proposed by of the Faculty Student Union; • appoint student supervisors / mentors within undergraduate and graduate studies; • appoint mentors for students within postgraduate doctoral and professional studies; • appoint demonstrators, as proposed by course coordinator; • appoint committees within postgraduate level (doctoral and professional studies); • accept annual reports of the Dean; • approves annual reports on assistants’ and junior researchers’ progress, as proposed by their mentors; • adopts the Rules of Procedure of the Faculty Council; • performs other tasks stipulated by the University Statute, the Faculty Statute and other general acts. The Faculty Secretary is a head of the Secretary Office, and is responsible for realisation of organisational, professional, administrative, legal, technical and other general affairs at the Faculty. The Faculty Secretary carries out legal and administrative tasks, interprets legal acts and other regulations, and performs other tasks stipulated by the Statute, Law, other regulations and general acts of the Faculty.

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Professional panel is an advisory body to the Dean, consisting of vice-deans, department heads, the Faculty Secretary and the Head of Financial Department. Professional panel is summoned by the Dean as needed, for the purpose of: • coordination and monitoring of overall Faculty activities; • improvement of performance of professional services at the Faculty; • alignment of Faculty activities. Organisational units of the Faculty are: departments, chairs, laboratories, workshops, experimental plots and the Secretary Office (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/index.php/ustrojstvo). The Department is a basic organisational unit of the Faculty, which carries out teaching, scientific and professional work. The scope of activities within each department is determined by the Statute (article 12). Each department shall: • organise and realise teaching, scientific and professional activity; • propose new study programmes to the Faculty Council related to Faculty specific scientific field; • propose amendments to the study programmes related to course contents which are carried out or participated in by teachers and associates of the department; • propose curriculum for courses within professional, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate (doctoral and professional) studies in which department members teach or participate in teaching; • provide, monitor and analyse realisation of activity plans, analyse results and take actions to improve department activities; • propose plan of opening new job positions at the department; • propose promotion of teachers and associates of the department; • takes care of professional training of department members, particularly of assistants and junior researchers; • propose training of the members in the country and abroad; • propose procurement of scientific and teaching equipment; • propose to the Faculty Council appointments of students supervisors within undergraduate and graduate studies, and mentor for students of postgraduate studies; • propose scientific programmes and projects, as well as development and professional projects; • provide textbooks and manuals for realisation of teaching; • perform other tasks within the scope of department activities.

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At the Faculty of Agriculture, there are 11 departments and one (1) independent chair: 1. DEPARTMENT OF AGROECOLOGY Chair for Plant Physiology and Nutrition Chair for Pedology and Applied Microbiology 2. DEPARTMENT OF AGROECONOMICS Chair for Agro and Rural Economics Chair for Management Chair for Market and Finances 3. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PRODUCTION Chair for Cereals and Industrial Crops Chair for General Plant Production and Agricultural Amelioration Chair for Agriculture and Horticulture Chair for Plant Genetics, Plant Improvement and Seed Science Chair for Forage Crops 4. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Laboratory for Chemistry 5. DEPARTMENT OF SOIL CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY AND PHYSICS Chair for Plant Nutrition and Fertilisation Chair for Microbiology and Land Resources 6. DEPARTMENT OF HUNTING, FISHERY AND BEEKEEPING Chair for Beekeeping, Zoology and Environment Protection Chair for Hunting, Fishery and Ecology 7. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANISATION Chair for Mechanisation in Plant Production Chair for Machines and Devices in Farming and Horticulture Chair for Agritechniques and Precision Farming 8. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNICS Chair for Engines, Maintenance and Exploitation Chair for Agricultural Machinery 9. DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL ZOOTECHNIQUES Chair for General and Special Zootechniques Chair for Animal Products

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10. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY Chair for Nutrition and Physiology of Domestic Animals Chair for Mechanisation and Health Protection in Animal Husbandry Chair for Animal Husbandry and Ecological Farming Chair for Cattle and Horse Breeding 11. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PROTECTION Chair for Agrobotany and Phytopharmacy Chair for Entomology and Nematology Chair for Phytopathology Chair for Storage and Technology of Crop Products INDEPENDENT CHAIR Chair for Information Technology and Foreign Languages Members of departments are teachers, associates and junior researchers that perform teaching or participate in realisation of teaching process in accordance with study programmes and curriculum of the Faculty. Teachers, associates and professionals employed by other institutions that participate in teaching as defined by the study programmes and curriculum, can participate in the work of departments without the right to vote. Departments can be organised into chairs, laboratories and workshops and experimental plots. Secretary Office is an organisational unit in charge for realisation of legal, professional, administrative, financial and accounting work, for activities related to quality improvement and assurance, for student affairs, library, technical and support activities at the Faculty and other activities related to the overall successful functioning of the Faculty, all in line with the Statute and other general acts. Students are involved in the work of the Faculty through their representatives in the Faculty Council and committees. There are five student representatives in the Faculty Council, thus making them directly involved in decision making processes at the Faculty. Within the Committee for monitoring of the Bologna process, there are three student representatives for undergraduate and graduate studies and three representatives for professional studies. This Committee ceased to exist upon establishment of the Committee for Quality Assurance, which has two student representatives. In the Ethics Committee there is one student representative. Stakeholders from the economy sector are involved in the work of the Committee for study programmes, with the aim to assure development of new and improvement of existing study programmes that will respond to economy and labour market demands. Important influence of stakeholders from the economy sector on professional and scientific work of the Faculty is reflected also in more than 30 cooperation projects. There is the Alumni club established at the Faculty on 25th October 2012.

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The Alumni club (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/index.php/component/content/category/144-alumni- pfos) is gathering graduates of the Faculty that are nowadays working in the economy sector, and that will contribute to strengthen ties with economy within their engagement in the Alumni club.

1.2.2. Structure of the Faculty management

Specify the structure of your institution’s management (dean, vice-deans, heads of departments and others) and briefly describe their roles and election procedure.

Management of the Faculty is formed by the Dean, four vice-deans and the Secretary. Department heads are involved in the work of the Professional panel, which is an advisory body summoned by the Dean as needed for the purpose of coordination, monitoring and improvement of overall Faculty activities. The Dean represents the Faculty, acts as its head and leader and has all the rights and obligations as determined by the Statute of the University and of the Faculty of Agriculture. The Dean is responsible for assuring legality and implementation of the Statute provisions and decisions of the university authorities at the Faculty. For the actions he Dean is responsible to the Rector, to the University Senate and to the Faculty Council. The Dean is obliged to submit an annual report on Faculty activities to the Faculty Council and to the University Senate. Election to the Dean’s position is determined by the Statute (articles 22-26). Any teacher employed at the Faculty holding a scientific-teaching title of full professor or associate professor may be elected to the Dean’s position. The Dean is elected for a four-year mandate, and the same person may be elected Dean for two consecutive mandates. Election of the Dean shall be confirmed by the University Senate. The elected Dean takes the office on the first day of new academic year. The decision on starting of procedure for election of the Dean is reached by the Faculty Council. It reaches the decision of procedures for candidacies to Dean’s position. The process of collecting candidacies for the election of Dean is performed by the Committee for candidacies for the election of Dean, which is appointed by the Faculty Council. The candidate procedure for the election of Dean is implemented within nominations of Dean’s candidates by the Faculty departments. Dean is elected by the Faculty Council by secret voting of each member at the Election session. A candidate who won a majority of votes of all members of the Faculty Council is elected Dean. Vice-Deans provide support to the Dean in the activities. There are four vice-deans at the Faculty: Vice-Dean for Education (who acts as a Dean’s substitution in case of Dean’s absence), Vice-Dean for science, Vice-Dean for International Cooperation and General Affairs and Vice-Dean for Professional Studies. Vice-Deans are responsible to the Dean and the Faculty Council for their actions.

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The election of vice-deans is determined by the Faculty Statute (articles 32 and 33). The Dean proposes nominees for vice-deans, and the Faculty Council accepts proposals. Vice-deans are appointed after completion of dean’s election procedure. Any Faculty employee holding a scientific- teaching title of assistant, associate or full professor may be elected to the position of vice-dean. Vice-deans are elected by public voting if obtaining the majority of votes of all members of the Faculty Council. Mandate of vice-deans correspond to the dean's mandate. The Faculty Secretary is a head of the Secretary Office, and is responsible for organisational, professional, administrative, legal, technical and other general issues at the Faculty. The Secretary is elected by the Dean within the procedure of public call for employment. The Faculty Secretary is responsible to the Dean (Statute, article 35). Heads of departments represent each Department and coordinate their activities. Department Head is nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Faculty Council within a procedure of public voting, if obtaining majority of votes of all members of the Faculty Council. Department Head is appointed for a mandate of two years, with a possibility of re-appointment. Any Faculty employee holding a scientific-teaching title of assistant, associate or full professor may be elected to the position of department head (Statute, article 13).

1.3. Elements of Faculty integration within Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

If your institution is a constituent of a university, list the integrated elements.

The Faculty of Agriculture is a scientific-teaching constituent unit of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, and is located in Osijek. Elements of integration are reflected in several segments of Faculty activities. As a constituent unit of the University, the Faculty is obliged to act according to acts and regulations that are adopted at the University level, and that are applicable to all University units. The most important University acts are the Statute of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, the Strategy of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, the Regulations on study programmes and studying at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Code of Ethics of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, and Regulations on quality assurance system at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. Acts adopted by the Faculty of Agriculture are in line with all above stated University documents. Furthermore, the Faculty of Agriculture fully complies with the University Regulations on financial management, Regulations on promotion into scientific titles, scientific-teaching and artistic-teaching titles, teaching, assistant and professional titles, and corresponding job positions, Regulations on and forms for assessment of assistants and junior researchers, as well as with the Regulations on disciplinary responsibility of University staff. Within University management system, the integration is reflected in the fact that the Dean directly participates in the decision making process at the University level within the University Senate. Basic legal acts of all University units must be adopted by the Senate, if being previously approved by the University Committee for statutory and legal matters, in which there is one member from the Faculty of Agriculture.

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Referring to quality assurance, there is the Centre for Quality Assurance at the University level, which cooperates with related offices at University units. The University Board for quality assurance consists of representatives of University units, among whom there is one member from the Faculty of Agriculture. In the field of international cooperation, there is the University International Relations Office that supports all University units in realisation and development of international cooperation. The Erasmus University Charter is awarded to the University, on the basis of which all University units exchange students and staff with international partner institutions. Referring to teaching activities, integration is visible within organisation of studies and publishing. The University organises two interdisciplinary postgraduate doctoral studies: Molecular Biosciences and Nature and Environment Protection, which engage staff also from the Faculty of Agriculture. Moreover, for every academic year the Senate proposes elective courses within undergraduate and graduate studies that are offered to all University units. The University Committee for publishing activities, upon request of the Faculty Council of each constituent unit, proposes to the University Senate issuing of necessary approval for publishing of university textbooks. Referring to employment and promotion of staff, the University issues to the Faculty permission to open new development job positions, and elections of teachers to the position of full professors are to be confirmed by the University Senate.

1.4. Assurance of ethical behaviour in activities related to research, teaching and student relations

Specify core values and methods of monitoring ethical behaviour in your activities related to research, teaching and student relations.

Ethical behaviour of staff in activities related to research, teaching and relations to students of the Faculty of Agriculture is determined by the Code of Ethics of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek (http://www.unios.hr/uploads/50EtickiKodeks.pdf). In order to obey provisions of the Code of Ethics and to maintain the level of ethical behaviour in all Faculty activities, the Faculty Council has appointed the Ethics Committee that consists of five members, of whom one is student representative The main principles and values promoted by the academic community of the Faculty and the University are:  fairness and justice,  legality,  honesty,  equality,  academic freedom,  academic excellence,  scientific criticism,

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 mutual respect,  protection of human rights and dignity,  responsibility in sciences and higher education,  responsibility in business relations and public relations,  responsible use of modern technologies,  protection of nature, animals and the environment.

Any direct or indirect discrimination based on race, skin colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, political beliefs, national, social or regional origins, financial situation, birth, social status and physical or social disabilities is strictly forbidden. The sole criteria for professional evaluation and ranking are professionalism, capability, knowledge, professional merits, skills and results in performance of certain tasks. Moral obligation of each teacher is to obey and protect standards of professional work and ethical behavior and to point out possible misconduct and violations of the Code of Ethics by other teachers. In all their activities and in scientific creativity, teachers are obliged to protect academic freedom, to promote ethical values, to protect the Faculty reputation and to treat others respectfully. In their relations to students and colleagues, teachers are obliged to promote human values and to protect freedom of scientific research and teaching work. Teachers will protect their honour and the honour of their profession by eliminating any attempt and form of corruption. Relations of teachers and students are based on fairness, respect, impartiality, openness, trust and respect of privacy and dignity. Any abuse of power and superiority over students is not tolerated. Teachers must fairly evaluate students only on the basis of their knowledge, and are obliged to refuse any attempt of intervention, regardless of whom they are encouraged and by which can be justified. Teachers should not require purchase of specific literature or materials as a condition for exam preparation. They must be available to students in determined time for consultations. In communication with students teachers must be fair and must not manipulate with students in order to discredit other teachers.

1.5. Mission and vision of the Faculty as of the adopted strategy

Briefly describe mission and vision in line with the strategy of your HE institution and evaluate its implementation in activities carried out by your institution (study programmes, employment policy, international dimension, scientific and artistic activity, students, quality assurance, business activities, etc.).

Mission and vision of the Faculty of Agriculture (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/index.php/o-fakultetu) are defined upon completed SWOT analysis of the Faculty and discussion organised at all Faculty departments. The document of the Mission and Vision is unanimously adopted at the Faculty Council session of 28th April 2011.

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MISSION “Our mission is to systematically develop and promote dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment in which all research potentials will be taken maximum advantage of, where advancement of existing and development of new knowledge shall be in constant pursue. Such an environment provides an excellent transfer of the latest knowledge and skills to students, placing them among the top leading agronomists, who will be able to apply the latest scientific knowledge in the production practice. Within its research environment, by educating professionals in agronomy and by continuous development of knowledge and skills necessary for lifelong learning, the Faculty of Agriculture serves to the community and contributes to the development of society in general.” VISION “The Faculty of Agriculture will become a leading regional research and teaching institution in the field of Biotechnical sciences. By 2020, the Faculty will become internationally recognised for its excellence in certain areas of research and will be actively involved in the European Research Area (ERA), thus profiling itself as a biotechnical center of excellence for knowledge transfer to economy sector of Southeast Europe.” Development of dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment is reflected in the participation of Faculty staff in many national and international scientific projects, which are the most numerous at the University. These projects provide a framework for research in different areas of agricultural sciences for the purpose of creation of new knowledge that is transferred to students and to agricultural sector. Thus, the Faculty is fulfilling its mission of educating professionals in agronomy, who will apply the latest knowledge in agricultural practices and contribute to development of the entire community. The Faculty offers several lifelong learning programmes approved by the University Senate, within which it contributes to continuous training of agricultural professionals and producers. In cooperation with the counties of Eastern Croatia, the Faculty coordinates many projects targeted at solving problems in agricultural production, which also contributes to the development of community. By signing agreements on cooperation with leading agricultural companies, the Faculty provides to its students superior conditions for practical work, as well as direct transfer of knowledge to agricultural sector. Multidisciplinary environment is realised through research cooperation with University constituent units, such as the Faculty of Food Technology, Faculty of Medicine, and Department of Biology, as well as with other institutions such as the Agricultural Institute Osijek, Ruđer Bošković Institute, etc. The Faculty aims to assure its quality and excellence by developing the quality assurance system at all its levels and by the system of excellence rewarding. Achieving of the vision started with adoption of strategic goals for the Faculty development and definition of research areas of in which the Faculty can achieve scientific excellence and international recognition.

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1.6. Particularity of the Faculty compared to similar Croatian institutions in the area of Biotechnical sciences

Explain why is your Institution important and unique when compared to other institutions in Croatia working in your scientific field.

There are two higher education institutions in Croatia that educate professionals in the scientific field of Agriculture, i.e. Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Zagreb, and the Faculty of Agriculture of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. Uniqueness of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek can be justified by the Faculty location and the infrastructure, teaching level, cooperation with the local community, as well as cooperation with industry. As of its location in Osijek, the Faculty is located in the very center of the Croatian agricultural production, which provides: (1) excellent conditions for education of professionals and their practical training, (2) cooperation with leading agricultural companies and family farms in order to improve production and direct transfer of research results into practice, (3) better employability of students, (4) stronger support of the local community. The Faculty of Agriculture is the only one in Croatia to organise university teaching in the field of Agriculture within part-time study. Organisation of part-time studies is based on good cooperation with the economy sector and demand of professionals for new knowledge and skills. Furthermore, the Faculty has obtained license to perform professional postgraduate studies Quality and safety of animal products, Pig breeding, Farm management and Plant protection, which are the only of this kind in Croatia. Faculty staff is involved in teaching within interdisciplinary postgraduate doctoral studies Molecular biosciences and Nature and environment protection, thus contributing to development of interdisciplinary research environment at the Faculty of Agriculture, as well as at other University units. Apart from teaching within university studies, uniqueness of the teaching process is that the Faculty performs teaching also within professional studies by allocating many hours to practical work. Respect of the proper employment policy and promotion of Faculty staff resulted in the fact that nowadays the Faculty employs great number of own scientific-teaching and associate staff for quality teaching process. Uniqueness of the Faculty is found in the excellent cooperation with local communities of five Slavonian counties (Osijek-Baranja, Brod-Posavina, -, Virovitica-Podravina and Požega-), among which cooperation with the Osijek-Baranja County shall be emphasised if referring to number of realised projects. Both the Faculty and the counties have recognised the importance of cooperation and the implementation of knowledge to solve problems in agricultural production, which resulted in many projects dealing with specific problems in each production area. Cooperation with economy sector is defined by agreements on teaching bases (workplaces). The largest agricultural companies in this area, such as Žito, are teaching bases (workplaces) of the Faculty of Agriculture, providing excellent possibilities for practical training of students, as well as better employability of students. As referring to the Faculty infrastructure, relocation in the new building assured an excellent environment for teaching, research and professional work that will be certainly reflected in improvement of quality and excellence.

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1.7. Overlapping in activities of the Faculty with similar institutions at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

Comment on potential overlaps of your work with the work of similar institutions within the same university.

Apart from the Faculty of Agriculture, there is the Faculty of Food Technology of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek working in the area of Biotechnical sciences. Teaching, research and professional activities of the two Faculties do not overlap, because the research in agriculture and production of agricultural products complements with the topics of food processing dealt with by the Faculty of Food Technology. The two Faculties complement each other, which is reflected in cooperation within research projects, publication of papers, co-organisation of international symposia and joint preparation of projects and programmes.

1.8. Faculty Strategy and procedures for quality assurance of scientific and teaching activities

Attach the document on strategy and procedures for quality assurance of scientific and teaching activities at your HE Institution, assess the level of its implementation and comment on the annual reporting procedures.

Strategic objectives of the Faculty development for the period of academic years 2011/2012- 2015/2016 are unanimously accepted at the 11th session of the Faculty Council held on 14th July 2011. It should be noted that the preparation of the Strategic objectives of the Faculty development has been made on the basis of experiences gained within participation in the TEMPUS JEP 41143 project "Support Network for Improvement of the Strategic Planning", which was coordinated by the University of Hohenheim, Germany. The Faculty participated in this project primarily to develop the culture of strategic planning, which has been recognised as a precondition for successful and continuous development and for achievement of excellence. There were valuable experiences and knowledge on strategic planning gained within the project from European partners and universities operating within the field of biotechnology, primarily the University of Hohenheim, Germany, and BOKU Vienna, Austria. The document of Strategic objectives is to be found in appendix of the Self- Evaluation Report, as well as on the Faculty web page (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/~dsego /ftp/Strateskiciljevirazvojafakulteta14072011.pdf). Strategic objectives have been developed as a result of the SWOT analysis performed in April 2011 by all Faculty departments (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/~dsego/ftp/Novo/swot 2011.pdf). Strategic objectives contain specific tasks that need to be realised in the five-year period, as well as measurable indicators of realisation that are monitored throughout each academic year. Upon ending of each academic year, the analysis of strategic objectives achievement and important indicators is to be adopted by the Faculty Council. Analysis of strategic objectives achievement in the first year of realisation is presented to the Faculty Council and adopted on 30th November 2012, along with adoption of the Action plan for the academic year 2012/2013, (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/

18 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 index.php/dokumenti). In the first year the intensity of strategic objectives achievement was a bit weaker than planned, but the reasons for such occurrence were objective because all employees were engaged in moving in the new Faculty building and arrangements for teaching and research work. Quality assurance system is defined by the Regulations on quality assurance at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/~dsego/ftp/Pravilnik o osig.kvalitete.pdf) and by the Manual on quality assurance of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, http://www.pfos.unios.hr/~dsego/ftp/Prirucnik osiguranja kvalitete_12042012.pdf). It should be emphasised that the issue of quality improvement is stressed in each planned strategic objective. The Regulations on quality assurance at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek defines the establishment, activities and evaluation procedures for quality of higher education at the Faculty. The aim of system of quality assurance in higher education at the Faculty is to define and monitor indicators of quality and to determine and carry out activities for improvement of quality of all Faculty structures (management, teaching, professional and administrative services, bodies dealing with quality, students. The quality assurance system at the Faculty is applied to all parties at all structures at the Faculty, as well as to all external stakeholders with whom the Faculty cooperates and from whom it collects feedback data valuable for improvement of quality. While establishing the quality assurance system at the Faculty, there are particularities of the scientific-research and professional work especially considered. The Committee for Quality Assurance of the Faculty of Agriculture organise, coordinate and performs procedures of internal evaluation, develops institutional mechanisms for assurance, improvement and promotion of quality at the Faculty, prepares annual and long-term plan for activities in line with the Regulations on quality assurance system at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, and cooperates with the University Centre for assurance and advancement of higher education quality.

1.9. Bodies dealing with quality assurance and their activities in the last 5 years

List the bodies which continuously work in the field of quality assurance. Assess their work in the past 5 years.

The bodies dealing with issues of quality assurance and with organisation of the system are defined by acts on quality assurance system adopted by the Faculty Council. As of the Regulations on quality assurance system at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, the key role in implementation of the quality assurance system is given to the Committee for Quality Assurance. The Committee consists of seven members: three representatives of teaching staff, two representatives of assistants and two representatives of students. Monitoring of quality indicators and other activities within the quality assurance system are realised according to provisions of the Manual on quality assurance of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek. In order to develop culture of quality at the Faculty, quality assurance has been a permanent agenda item included in the sessions of the Faculty Council since 2011. In the period before adoption of the

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Regulations and Manual on quality assurance, there were also defined procedures for analysis of quality parameters, especially of the teaching process, however, there were no defined working procedures. Since initiation of the Bologna process in 2005/2006, there was established Committee for monitoring of the Bologna process within University undergraduate, graduate and professional studies. Members of that committee for the area of University undergraduate and graduate studies were: Vice-Dean for Education, three representatives of teaching staff and three representatives of students; and members of the committee for the area of professional studies were: Vice-Dean for Professional Studies, three representatives of teaching staff and three representatives of students. This Committee was systematically monitoring and analysing teaching process and initialising many decisions for advancement of teaching process (decisions were related to improvement of student pass rate, the mode of recognition of partial exams, mentorship at graduate studies, etc.). Upon establishment of the Committee for Quality Assurance, the Committee for monitoring of the Bologna process ceased to exist. The Committee for Quality Assurance proposes actions and measures for assurance and advancement of higher education quality to the Committee for teaching, which further proposes approved measures to the Faculty Council for adoption.

1.10. Main strategic goals of the management planned to be achieve in its current mandate

Specify and briefly explain the main strategic goals which the management plans to achieve in its current mandate and any difficulties it encounters in their realisation (in relation to study programmes, employment policy, international dimension, scientific and artistic activity, students, quality assurance, business activities, etc.)

In its mandate, the Faculty management is focusing on achievement of several goals. The basic task within future Faculty development was adoption of the Strategy, i.e. of Strategic objectives for Faculty development in the period 2011/2012-2015/2016. Establishment and development of the quality assurance system in the mandate of management is realised by systematic analysis of student survey, on the basis of which activities for quality improvement have been proposed. The management initiated adoption of basic documents on quality and formed the Committee for Quality Assurance. In order to assure quality of research activities, there were criteria set up by the management, for the purpose of establishing quality assurance system in the research process. In the current mandate, the management plans to define priority areas of research and development of the system for promotion of excellence and productivity in research. Furthermore, the management plans to visit some EU partner universities to shadow the systems for monitoring of management quality, upon which such system will be developed at the Faculty. As a response to assessed economy sector and local community needs, there were new undergraduate and graduate studies developed at the Faculty (Horticulture; Vegetable and Flower Growing; Pomology, Viticulture and Enology). After obtaining a license, these studies have been carried out since 2008/2009 and 2009/2010, respectively. Lack of the teaching staff for realisation of these studies was solved within cooperation with the and the University of

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Maribor. The management assured conditions for development of scientific-teaching staff within these studies, so four new employees with PhD titles have been hired on full-time basis, of whom one is associate professor, and three are in the procedure for promotion to the scientific associates and assistant professors. Referring to study programmes, to the end of its mandate the management plans to organise discussions with stakeholders from economy sector on reorganisation of existing studies in order to improve employability of graduating students. Before the Faculty moved in the new building, all premises have been defined for their use, although some of them have not been furnished. From the Faculty budget, the management furnished some of the premises (teachers’ offices, student service, reading room). Until the end of its mandate, the management plans to furnish the remaining practicums, printing services and to arrange the space in hallways for students. Experimental plots are an important issue in the Faculty development. In the management mandate, the Osijek-Ðakovo Archdiocese donated to the Faculty 3 ha of land in Erdut municipality (location Mišino brdo). The land is used as an experimental plot. In 2012 the Faculty bought 3 ha of vineyards in the wine region of Đakovo (Mandićevac) in order to establish experimental plots for practical work of students of undergraduate and graduate studies in Horticulture and Pomology, Viticulture and Enology. By the end of its mandate, the management plans to complete the necessary documentation for construction of facilities at experimental plots, landscaping and planting of new crops. One of the goals of the management is to promote the international cooperation and to profile international recognition of the Faculty. Thus the Faculty joined the ICA and CASEE - regional network of agricultural faculties and university of Central and Eastern Europe. In November 2010, the Faculty joined the initiative "Partnership for the Development of Higher Education in Agriculture in the Region". Since the academic year 2011/2012, the Faculty is a member of the CEEPUS network @groen. In order to encourage intensification of international cooperation and participation in international projects, the management plans to establish a system of staff rewarding for their international activities, by preparing the regulations on rewarding and by forming the Faculty fund for cooperation with foreign institutions, as planned in the Strategic objectives. The management supported cooperation with economy sector during its mandate, considering it important in functioning and development of the Faculty. It is planned to set up a committee for knowledge transfer and cooperation with economy sector.

1.11. Main advantages and disadvantages of programme, staff and material potentials

State your opinion about main advantages and disadvantages of the programme, staff and material potentials of your HE Institution.

With its programme, human resource and material potentials, the Faculty of Agriculture aims to complete the defined mission and to contribute to development of agricultural profession and sciences, as well as to the progress of society in general.

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Programme potentials Basic programme orientation of the Faculty of Agriculture is focused on teaching, scientific and professional work in all areas of agriculture. The scope of programme orientation are: (1) teaching activity within undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional studies and lifelong learning programmes; (2) scientific activity within national and international research projects; (3) professional activity within cooperation with economy sector and realisation of projects with local community. These three activities are interconnected to achieve best possible results. The majority of programme potentials refer to teaching process. Study programmes offered by the Faculty cover for all areas of agricultural production and enable students to get up-to-date insight into achievements of agricultural sciences and practice. Students are offered possibility to continue their studying up to PhD level. At the Faculty there are currently around 1350 students, and 90 scientific-teaching staff directly involved in teaching. As of those data, the ratio of teaching staff and students is 1:15, which facilitates conditions of quality teaching process and work with students. There is a considerable interest for enrolment to studies, so the enrolment quota for full-time students is almost always used up in the first enrolment period. There is insufficient usage of programme potentials at the Faculty in the area of lifelong learning programmes and programmes taught in English language, both of which need to be addressed in the forthcoming period. Programme potentials of scientific research are well exploited, as majority of staff participates in many research projects, they publish results of research participate in scientific conferences. The Faculty acts as a co-organiser of four international conferences, of which the Symposium of agronomists is the largest event, being traditionally held for 47 years, growing international in the last seven years and gathering scientists from more than 20 countries to present more than 300 papers. Better usage of programme potential of scientific research can be achieved by increasing the number of papers published in journals with higher impact factor, by more international projects, by forming larger research groups within the Faculty and their connection with research groups of other University units, with the aim to use scientific capacities to the maximum and to be successful in project proposals for funding in the country and abroad. Programme potentials of professional activities are well used within cooperation with local self- government and within projects focusing on solutions of problems in specific production in the Slavonian counties. Moreover, programmes of cooperation with companies are significant for improvement of production process efficiency. Although programme potentials of professional activities are well used, further advancement is required within strengthening of cooperation with economy, by forming an official committee for cooperation with economy sector and by preparation of its action plan, which is one of tasks defined in the Strategic objectives. Human resource potentials Human resource potential at the Faculty is in line with employment policy of the University, and is used primarily for realisation of teaching. Within selection of teaching staff the legal procedures and criteria, as well as university acts are respected. The Faculty employs a great number of scientific- teaching staff (90) and many senior assistants, assistants and junior researchers (43), all of whom contribute to successful realisation of teaching and quality work with students. The most of teaching staff fulfils teaching norm, although there is certain disparity between some teachers, as some exceed the teaching norm, and the others do not realise full norm. This disparity depends on which

22 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 study is a teacher engaged in and how many teaching groups there are. Achieving balance in the distribution of teaching hours and in workload of scientific-teaching staff is one of the future challenges associated with improvement of teaching process quality, as outlined in the Strategic objectives. A shortcoming in human resource potentials is insufficient number of technical staff involved in the research. Employment in these job positions is linked to employment policy of the University. Improvement of this situation can be achieved by planning to employ technical staff within national and international projects, which will surely become a practice in the future. Another shortcoming in human resource potentials are too short visits of employees to foreign universities. Although the Faculty staff has well developed international cooperation and many shorter stays (up to several months) at foreign universities, longer stays (in duration of one year or longer) are rare, so this segment should be further motivated, with particular focus to junior researchers.

Material potentials By moving in the new building, the acute problem of lack of space and inappropriate working conditions was successfully solved. Purchase of land and donation of land by the Osijek-Ðakovo Archdiocese addressed a problem with experimental plots required for realisation of practical and experimental teaching. One of the future challenges for the Faculty is equipping of laboratories, practicums and experimental plots. Equipping of practicums will be funded mainly from Faculty own funds, while equipping of laboratories and purchase of new capital equipment will be realised within projects possibly funded by the EU structural funds. The purchase of capital equipment is planned within criteria adopted by the Faculty Council for all areas of scientific activity, and the advantage is given to proposals for purchase of capital equipment that will be used by a larger number of employees to achieve maximum utilization of that equipment. Purchase of scientific equipment shall depend on definition of priority areas for research planned for the end of 2012.

1.12. Experiences from previous external evaluation

If your Institution has already been subject to some form of external evaluation, comment on the recommendations given and the improvements implemented so far.

The Faculty participated in the TEMPUS JEP 41143 project "Support Network for Improvement of the Strategic Planning" that lasted from September 2007 to August 2009. Within this project, in 2008 the Faculty prepared self-evaluation and SWOT analysis on the basis of provided guidelines. The monitoring visit by the evaluation committee was realised on 24th and 25th June 2008. The Committee consisted of three members: Simon Heath, PhD (Secretary General of ICA), Prof. Dr. Hans Peter Liebig (Rector of the University of Hohenheim, Germany), Cosmin Salasan, PhD (Banat University of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Timisoara, Romania). Recommendations by the Committee were related to the lack of space that was obvious at the temporary location of the

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Faculty, which is solved by moving into the new building. Recommendations also related to the need for systematic planning of Faculty development and setting up of the quality assurance system. Conducted evaluation was very valuable for the Faculty of Agriculture, as the recommendations served as a basis for preparation and adoption of the Faculty mission and vision and of the Strategic objectives for the five-year period.

1.13. Comparison with international HE institutions

If there is one, please mention foreign higher education institution you would compare to and explain the criteria for comparison.

In each of the neighbouring countries there are higher education institutions working within the area of biotechnical sciences and agriculture, such as the Faculty of Agriculture and Biosystem Sciences (FKBV) of the , Slovenia, (http://www.fk.uni-mb.si/fkbv/). Criteria for comparison are based on the Faculty tradition, structure of studies, structure of management, number of teaching staff and students, as well as research activities. FKBV is established in the same year as the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, under previous name of the College of Agriculture, being renamed in 1995 to the Faculty of Agriculture. Besides deans as faculty heads, both Faculties have four vice-deans. The studies are of the same structure, i.e., 3 (undergraduate) +2 (graduate) +3 (doctoral). Both the Faculty in Maribor and the Faculty in Osijek offer professional studies. Both Faculties have favourable ratio of scientific-teaching staff and students, which is around 1:15. Both Faculties realise significant research activity and projects funded from different sources. At both Faculties there are more than 100 projects. The Faculty in Maribor has more EU projects, which is understandable because Slovenia is the EU member country. This is the goal that the Faculty of Agriculture is aiming to achieve in the forthcoming period of the Horizon 2020 and structural funds. There is an excellent cooperation established between both Faculties. The support of FKBV should be emphasised in the procedure of establishing the graduate study of Pomology, Viticulture and Enology by the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek.

1.14. Participation in making decisions of public interest

Specify when and how you reacted and/or participated in making decisions of public interest.

Through the activities of its employees, the Faculty is actively involved in making decisions of public interest at the local, regional and national level. The Faculty staff is active in numerous committees, working groups, councils and other bodies of relevance at national, regional or local level. In this way, the Faculty also fulfills a part of its mission, which is contribution of social development. List of memberships and activities of Faculty employees in bodies of public interest registered in the past five years is stated below.

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Memberships within Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts No. of Title of the council employees involved 1. Scientific Council for agriculture and forestry of Croatian Academy of 3 Sciences and Arts 2. Scientific Council for nature protection of Croatian Academy of Sciences and 2 Arts Memberships within Croatian Parliament No. of Title of the Committee employees involved 1. Committee for Agriculture 1

Memberships within the Agency for Science and Higher Education and the National Council for Science No. of Title of council /advisory board/ board employees involved 1. Accreditation Council 1 Main committee for the fields of agricultural sciences, forestry, wood 2. 2 technology, biotechnology and food technology 3. National Council for Science 1 4. Scientific field council for biotechnical sciences 1 Council for academic and professional recognition of foreign higher 5. education qualifications within the Agency for Science and Higher Education 1 (ENIC/NARIC office)

Memberships in committees, councils and groups within the ministries of the Republic of Croatia No. of Title of committee/council/group employees involved 1. National council for implementation of pig breeding programme in Croatia 1 within the Ministry of Agriculture and Croatian Agricultural Agency (HPA) 2. Committee for preparation of Croatian rural development strategy 1 3. Committee for annual evaluation of state stables within Croatian Ministry of 1 Agriculture 4. Committee for selection of laboratories equipped for honey quality control 1 5. Com mittee for changes and amendments of the Regulations on quality of pig 1 carcasses and halves, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 6. Committee for preparation of “Regulations on bee keeping and cadastre of 1 honey pastures in Croatia” 7. Committee for preparation and alignment of regulations in the sector of 1 viticulture, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture

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8. Committee for preparation of the national strategy for agriculture and rural 2 development programme 9. Committee for preparation of operational programme for development of sheep and goat production in the Republic of Croatia within Croatian Ministry of 1 Agriculture 10. Committee for preparation of Regulations on ecological production of plants 1 and ecological breeding of animals 11. Committee for preparation of Regulations on ecological production of plants 1 and animals 12. Committee for preparation of Regulations on identification and registration of 1 the equidae, within Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 13. Committee for preparation of Regulations on methodology for monitoring 1 agricultural land status 14. Committee for preparation of Regulations on maintenance of registers and 1 registration of pure breeds of pigs, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 15. Committee for preparation of Regulations on protection of agricultural land 1 from pollution, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 16. Committee for preparation of proposal of Regulations on integrated production 2 of agricultural products within Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 17. Committee for preparation of technological guidelines within integrated 3 farming, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 18. Committee for preparation of technological guidelines for integrated 3 production of vegetables, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 19. Committee for preparation of technological guidelines for integrated 2 production of agricultural crops, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 20. Committee for preparation of the Act on state subsidy in agriculture and rural 1 development, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 21. Committee for drafting of the Regulations „Sustainable application of pesticides and testing of technical system in plant protection“ within Croatian Ministry of 1 Agriculture 22. Committee for monitoring of poultry production within Croatian Ministry of 1 Agriculture 23. Committee for drafting of the act on changes and amendments to the Act on 1 Cattle Breeding, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 24. Committee for recognition of new breeds, sorts and hybrids of cattle, within 1 Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 25. Committee for recognition of new breeds, sorts and hybrids of goats, within 1 Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 26. Committee for recognition of new breeds, sorts and hybrids of sheep, within 1 Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 27. Committee for recognition of sorts of forage crops, cereals, beet, vegetables, potatoes, oil and fibre plants, Working group for recognition of forage crops 1 within Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 28. Committee for establishment of the Chamber of agronomy engineers, Croatian 1 Ministry of Agriculture 29. Working group for ecological agriculture within Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 1 30. Working group for recognition of industrial plants, Croatian Ministry of 2 Agriculture 31. Working group for recognition of corn within the Committee for recognition of 1 arable crops, vegetables and flowers, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture

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32. Advisory board for cattle breeding programme of Croatian association of 1 Holstein breeders 33. Advisory board for monitoring the development of horse breeding in the 1 Republic of Croatia, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 34. Advisory board for commodity reserves of the Republic of Croatia 1 35. Advisory board for rural development, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 3 36. Working group for preparation of technological guidelines for the field of 1 integrated fruit growing, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 37. Advisory board for pig breading, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 1 38. Advisory board for monitoring of conditions in production and processing of 1 tobacco, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 39. Advisory board for monitoring of conditions in production and processing of 1 milk, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 40. Advisory board for monitoring of conditions in production and processing of 1 sugar, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 41. Advisory board for monitoring of conditions in production and processing of 1 vines and strong drinks 42. Advisory board for monitoring of conditions in production and processing of oil 1 plants, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 43. Advisory board for monitoring of conditions in production and processing of 1 fruits and vegetables, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 44. Advisory board for monitoring of conditions in cattle breeding and production 1 of beef, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 45. Committee for annual assessment of centres for artificial insemination and evaluation of male reproduction heads used for semen production, Croatian 1 Ministry of Agriculture 46. Commi ttee for preparation of Regulations on agrotechnical measures, Croatian 1 Ministry of Agriculture 47. Committee for preparation of Regulations on measures for determination of particularly valuable (P 1) and valuable (P 2) arable land, Croatian Ministry of 1 Agriculture 48. Council for research in agriculture, Croatian Ministry of Agriculture 1

Memberships in EU negotiation teams No. of Title of working group employees involved 1. Working group for negotiation process – acquis communautaire for Chapter 1 11: Agriculture and rural development, subgroup “Sheep and goat meat” 2. Working group for negotiation process in Agriculture and rural development - Negotiations on Croatian accession to the European Union - Croatian 3 Ministry of Agriculture 3. Working group for negotiation process within the Chapter of Agriculture - 1 negotiating position for the subgroup of honey 4. Working group for negotiation process within the Chapter of Environment 1 5. Working group for negotiation process – acquis communautaire for Chapter 1 12: Food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy

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Memberships within Croatian Food Agency No. of Title of committee/group employees involved 1. Committee for plant health, plant protection products and their ingredients 1 2. Committee for preparation of the programme: „Scientific opinion on effects 1 that cannabis products (seed oil) can have on human health“ 3. Working group for trade of frozen pig meat 1 4. Scientific committee for additives, products or substances that are used in 1 animal feed

Memberships in supervisory boards, steering and scientific committees No. of Title of board/committee/council employees involved 1. Supervisory board of Erdutski Vinogradi Ltd. 1 2. Supervisory board of Croatian apitherapy society 1 3. Supervisory board of Croatian Equestrian Federation Zagreb 1 4. Supervisory board of Slavonija MK 1 5. Steering committee of Croatian Agricultural Agency 1 6. Steering committee of Croatian Horse Breeding Centre – State Stable Đakovo 1 and Lipik 7. Steering committee of the Agricultural Institute Osijek 1 8. Steering committee of Croatian Institute of Pomology 1 9. Scientific Council of the European Agency for Food Safety 1 10. Scientific Council of Croatian Food Agency 4

Memberships in Environmental impact study groups No. of Title of study employees involved 1. Environmental impact study for the Highway Corridor Vc between Hungarian border -Beli Manastir – Osijek – Đakovo - 3 border 2. Environmental impact study for Medinci roundabout route 1 3. Environmental impact study for Slatina roundabout route 1 4. Environmental impact study for Našice roundabout route 1 5. Environmental impact study for target construction and reconstruction of water supply pipelines in the area of the Nature Park Kopački rit (coupling 1 pipeline for fresh water supply for Lug-Kozjak-Tikveš Castle) 6. Environmental impact study for east roundabout route of the city of 1 Vinkovci 7. Environmental impact study „South roundabout route of the city of Osijek - 1 south roadway“

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8. Environmental impact study for planning of Vučica riverbed (cleaning), regulation of the riverbed and flood protection within the river kilometres 1 RKM 0+000-30+799 9. Environmental impact study of the speedway Pleternica-Požega-Brestovac 1 and the state road Požega-Velika 10. Environmental impact study of the speedway Okučani-Stara Gradiška 3 11. Environmental impact study of the speedway Virovitica-Slatina 1 12. Environmental impact study for the Seginac accumulation 1 13. Environmental impact study for wastewater treatment plant of the city of 1 14. Environmental impact study for Šumetlica accumulation 1 15. Environmental impact study for the river harbour 1 16. Environmental impact study for wastewater treatment plant of Sveti Martin 1 na Muri 17. Environmental impact study for wastewater treatment plant of Donji 1 Kraljevec 18. Environmental impact study for Bednja accumulation 1 19. Environmental impact study for Tisovac retention 1 20. Environmental impact study for the Ilok harbour infrastructure and 1 commercial zone 21. Environmental impact study for Berak accumulation 1 22. Environmental impact study for Ilok embankments and planning of Drljanski 1 potok mouth

Memberships in professional teams No. of Title of the team employees involved Professional team for preparation of the Study on revitalisation of the Old 1. 1 Drava-Bilje Professional team for preparation of the document: Monitoring of fish stock in 2. 3 the area of Dunavac, the rivers Vuka and Karašica Professional team for preparation of the documents: Monitoring of fish stock 3. 3 of the from Hungarian border to Ilok Professional team for preparation of the document: Protective measures for 4. fishing in the Danube River and its floodplain with proposed space and time 5 zones for fishing Professional team for preparation of the document: Nature Park Kopački rit - 5. 3 Management plan, sectoral study of Biodiversity Professional team for preparation of the document: Monitoring of freshwater 6. 4 fishery status in 2007 - Fishing areas of Drava-Danube Professional team for preparation of the document: Revitalisation study for 7. 1 the area of Križnica Professional team for preparation of the document: Revitalisation study for 8. 1 wetland and aquatic habitats of Old Drava between and Bijelo Brdo Professional team for preparation of the document: Treatment of mosquito larvae with highly selective preparation of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis in 9. 1 the area of the Zoological Reserve in the Nature Park Kopački rit - monitoring of the impact

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Professional team for revision of the Feasibility study on building of multi- 10. 1 purpose hydrotechnical system for water and land planning (VHS Osijek) Team (MKTG standard) for preparation of the ICPR project „Development of 11. investment environment“ within the Agency for the Osijek-Baranja County 1 development Team for preparation of the document: Second, third and fourth Croatian 12. national report for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate 1 Change (UNFCCC) Team for preparation of the document: Social Development Report Croatia 13. 2008: Good Climate for Change; Climate change and its effects on society and 1 economy in Croatia Team for preparation of the document: Report on the state of nature and 14. 1 nature protection in the Republic of Croatia Team for preparation of the document: Structure, distribution and abundance 15. 5 of the ichthyofauna in the Nature park Kopački rit Team for preparation of the document: Inventory of aquatic and wetland 16. 3 habitats in the Nature park Kopački rit Team for preparation of the document: Monitoring of freshwater fishery 17. 3 status; Group A) The fishing area Drava-Danube Team for preparation of the document: Revitalisation of the floodplain of 18. 6 Aljmaški rit – Management plan 19. Hydro biological aspects of fish fauna reproduction in Kopački rit for 2007 4

Memberships in preparation of fishery management and hunting management bases No. of Title employees involved 1. 30 Hunting management bases of the Osijek-Baranja County 2 2. One Hunting management basis of the Brod-Posavina County 3 3. Hunting management basis for state hunting ground XII/11 „Mlada Vodica- 3 Puavice“. 4. Revision of fishery management basis. Sport fishing association of the Brod- 3 Posavina County 5. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs Osijek 3 6. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 3 Baranja 7. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 3 Valpovo 8. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 3 Orahovica, Zdenci, Čačinci, Voćin and Crnac 9. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 3 Donji Miholjac 10. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 3 Vukovar 11. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 3 Slatina 12. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 2 Virovitica

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13. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 2 Đurđevac 14. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 2 Čazma 15. Revision of fishery management basis. Association of sport fishing clubs of 3 Koprivnica 16. Fishery management basis. Sport fishing club Bajer Vinkovci 3

Other memberships No. of Title employees involved 1. Croatian Accreditation Agency for accreditation scheme certification bodies for products according to HRN EN 45011 for the area: P9 (products for human use 1 - including food) 2. Croatian Accreditation Agency for accreditation scheme of inspection bodies 1 according to the norm HRN EN ISO/IEC 17020 for the areas P3, P9, P26, T16 3. Executive committee of the Croatian Equestrian Federation Zagreb 1 4. Executive committee of the Equestrian club Osijek 1 5. Executive committee of the Beekeeping association „Baranja“ 1 6. Commission for evaluation of strong alcoholic beverages HGK 1 7. Local development strategy of the Local Action Groups LAG Karašica and LAG 1 Šumanovci 8. International commission for evaluation of wine (Maribor, Novi Sad) 1 9. Board for continental pomology; Croatian Chamber of Agriculture 1 10. Board for certification of ecological products 1 11. Board for pig breeding within the Croatian Chamber of Agriculture 1 12. Board for horse driving sport within Croatian Equestrian Federation Zagreb 1 13. Division for bioprocess engineering within Croatian Academy of Technical Sciences 1 14. Committee for economic development of villages in the Osijek-Baranja County 4 15. Committee for preparation of the Management plan for the Nature Park 1 Kopački rit 16. Committee for preparation of the Programme of permanent monitoring of soil 1 in Croatia, Agency for Environment Protection Zagreb 17. Committee for preparation of Environmental impact study (game and hunting 1 grounds) 18. Committee for assessment of the environmental study in the Preslatinci 1 accumulation 19. Committee for evaluation, selection and testing of working abilities of Lipizzaner stallions within the horse raising of Croatian centre for horse 1 breeding - State stables Đakovo and Lipik 20. Committee for monitoring of system implementation of classification of cattle, 1 pig and sheep carcass and halves 21. Study project “Plan for irrigation of Novaljsko polje on the island of Pag” 1 22. Advisory board of the programme for implementation of the Horse breeding programme in the Republic of Croatia within the Croatian Livestock Centre 1 Zagreb 23. Advisory board for the breeding programme of Lipizzaner horses within 1 Croatian association of Lipizzaner breeders

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24. Sectoral Council for mechanical engineering, naval architecture and metallurgy 1 within Croatian Agency for vocational training 25. Advisory board for monitoring of conditions in beekeeping 1 26. Professional Committee for award of state prizes for science within the 1 biotechnical sciences 27. Professional association of judges of Croatian Equestrian Federation Zagreb 1 28. Study “Project documentation for the Karašica irrigation system” 1 29. Study “Project documentation for the Prelog-Donji Kraljevec irrigation system“ 1 30. Studies “Project documentation for revitalisation of the mouth of the river 1 Drava to the Danube in the area of Aljmaški rit” 31. Court of honour of Croatian Equestrian Federation Zagreb 1 32. Technical committee 34 (TO 34/PO2); Fresh fruit and vegetable – Croatian 1 department for standardization 33. Council of the Tourist association of the City of Osijek 1 34. Great Council of the Independent union of sciences and higher education 1 35. Council of Slovak national minority of the City of Osijek 1 36. The Osijek-Baranja County Civil Protection Command 1

The Faculty staff is involved in many scientific and professional associations and societies, as well as in other civil associations focused on decision making of public interest: Memberships in associations and societies No. of Title of society / association employees involved 1. Society of agronomists Osijek (DAO) 55 2. Society of engineers and technicians 1 3. Society of Croatian microbiologists 1 4. Society for drainage and irrigation 1 5. Croatian dairy association 3 6. Croatian marketing association (CROMAR) 1 7. Croatian equestrian association 1 8. Croatian hunters association 6 9. Croatian beekeepers association 1 10. Croatian association of Lipizzaner breeders 1 11. Croatian society of agroeconomics (HAED) 6 12. Croatian society of agronomy (HAD) 25 13. Croatian botanical society (HboD) 1 14. Croatian society for plant protection (HDBZ) 16 15. Croatian society of economists (HDE) 3 16. Croatian society of physiologists (HDF) 1 17. Croatian society of court experts 1 18. Croatian society for plant biology (HDBB) 2 19. Croatian society for plant physiology (HDBF) 3 20. Croatian society for mechanics (HDM) 2 21. Croatian society for drainage and irrigation (HDON) 2 22. Croatian society for agricultural technics (HDPT) 1 23. Croatian society for study of tillage (HDPOT) 9 24. Croatian society for applied linguistic 1

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25. Croatian society for protection of waters and sea 1 26. Croatian ecological society 1 27. Croatian entomology society (HED) 1 28. Croatian genetics society (HGD) 2 29. Croatian society of soil science (HTD) 12 30. Croatian society of English language professors 1 31. Croatian veterinary society 1893 1 32. Croatian scientific society for traffic 1 33. Cluster „Agricultural Mechanisation“ Osijek 1 34. Equestrian club Osijek 1 35. LAG Karašica 1 36. LEADER network Croatia 1 37. Hunters’ association Liska Donji Miholjac 1 38. Beekeepers’ Association “Baranja”, Beli Manastir 1 39. Regional cluster of beekeepers “Roj” 1 40. Association of agricultural tourist communities of Valpovština 1 41. Association of kulen producers „Baranjski kulen“ 1 42. Association of producers of Black Slavonian Pig of the Osijek-Baranja County 2 43. Association of fruit and vine growers Feričanci 1 44. Association for consumers’ protection „Potrošač“ 1 45. Association for poultry science – (WPSA - Croatian branch) 1 46. The Osijek-Baranja County Beekeepers Association 1

1.15. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements

Specify to what extent you are satisfied with the current situation and propose possible improvements.

If considering the Faculty organisation, activities, human and infrastructural capacities, it can be concluded that the Faculty is nowadays a respectable academic institution and that the present situation is satisfactory. The Faculty staff is focused on research and transfer of knowledge to students within the teaching process and into the economy sector. If considering the teaching process and the number of students, the Faculty manages to attract sufficient number of students by offering current study programmes. However, the existing programmes were developed during 2004 and 2005, so they need to be improved to make them even more attractive to prospective students and to facilitate better competitiveness of the graduates at the labor market not only in Croatia, but also in the European Union. In this process it is important to define learning outcomes in detail. Therefore, one of the tasks of the strategic objectives is to analyse existing studies and to reorganise them. Improvement is certainly needed in the preparation of studies in English language to attract foreign students and to contribute to the Faculty internationalisation. Research activity at the Faculty is intensive, being implemented through a series of national and international projects funded from a variety of sources. Further stimulation of research activities is

33 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 possible by defining clear criteria for assessment of scientific excellence and its rewarding. This is also one of the tasks stated in the Strategic objectives. Recently there is a component of international exchange and research increasingly developing and such trend certainly needs to continue in future. The potential for improvements in this segment is found in more efficient application of projects to EU funds, especially to those funds that will become available after Croatian entry to the EU on 1st July 2013. Preparatory actions are already undertaken, and success in gaining significant funding will enable: (1) acquisition of capital and scientific equipment and further raising of quality in research; (2) furnishing of the unequipped premises in the new Faculty building; and (3) development of experimental plots. Strategic planning that was initiated in 2011 shall be completely integrated in all segments of Faculty activities in order to develop the culture of strategic planning, which fosters continuous progress along with quality monitoring quality. Quality assurance system is still developing and it should be also incorporated into all segments of Faculty activities, as determined by the Strategic objectives for the Faculty development.

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Table 1.1. Internal quality assurance Number of Frequency of reports Responsible for the activity Practical results made in the the activity (name (number of of activities Type of activity course of of the body or annual (description in specific activity person) meetings or the text) in the activities) last 5 years Vice-Dean for Education, Advancement of the Thematic sessions Committee for 1 3 on teaching quality teaching process monitoring of the Bologna process Committee for Proposals of Activity of the monitoring of the decisions on board (committee) Bologna process, 2 4 for teaching quality improvement of Committee for monitoring teaching quality education

Student Committee for questionnaire Results of student monitoring of the (implementation, questionnaire on processing, Bologna process, 2 5 teachers, student informing students, Committee for teachers’ service and library quality assurance responses) SWOT analysis at Departments, the level of the 1 2 SWOT analysis institution Management Analysis of interest for studying, successful completion of Committee for studies, dynamics of Monitoring quality 1 1 indicators at HEI* quality assurance employability of graduates, number of students progressing regularly with the studies

Other forms of - - - - evaluation * *Regulations on the content of license and conditions for issuing license for carrying out activities of higher education, carrying out study programmes and re-accreditation of higher education institutions (Official Gazette 24/10), and the Regulations on conditions for award of license for realisation of scientific activity, conditions for re-accreditation of scientific organisations and license content (Official Gazette 83/2010)

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2. Study Programmes

2.1. Configuration of study programmes

Provide a diagram with configuration of all study programmes along the vertical line (undergraduate, graduate, integrated and postgradute) with their possible branching into specialisations or orientations. If you also carry out professional study programmes, show their configuration as well. Explain the functional reasons for such configuration, especially from the standpoint of achieving optimal educational results (employability, study continuation, mobility) in relation to the projected enrolment quota. Specify which study programmes are dislocated and comment on their justification.

UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDY of AGRICULTURE Since 2005, the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek offers the university undergraduate study of Agriculture with five orientations (except for the orientation in Horticulture that is established in 2008): 1. Agroeconomics 2. Plant Production 3. Horticulture 4. Mechanisation 5. Zootechniques Undergraduate university study of Agriculture lasts for three years. The first year of study is common for all orientations and consists of ten obligatory modules, giving a student an insight into basic areas of agricultural production. In the second study year, students are attending ten obligatory modules of each orientation. In the third year there are four obligatory modules, graduation thesis module, and four elective modules, as well as practice module. Modules of undergraduate study, both obligatory and elective are realised in one semester, i.e. they last for one whole semester. All modules are organised within 75 teaching hours and all are allocated 6 ECTS credits. Since the academic year 2010/2011, the Faculty Council awarded one ECTS to the module of Physical Education, because of which some modules in each semester of the first and second study year are allocated 5 ECTS. Upon completion of the university undergraduate study of Agriculture, a student is awarded a total of 180 ECTS credits.

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GRADUATE STUDY Graduate study is structured in four semesters of teaching, i.e. it lasts for two years. At the Faculty of Agriculture, there are the following graduate studies organised: 1. Agroeconomics 2. Plant Production, orientations: - Plant Production - Plant Nutrition and Soil Science - Plant Breeding and Seed Science - Plant Protection 3. Ecological Agriculture 4. Mechanisation 5. Vegetable and Flower Growing 6. Pomology, Viticulture and Enology, orientations: - Pomology and Viticulture - Enology 7. Zootechniques, orientations: - Nutrition of domestic animals - Hunting and Beekeeping - Special Zootechniques

All graduate studies offered by the Faculty of Agriculture are established in 2005, except for the graduate studies of Vegetable and Flower Growing and Pomology, Viticulture and Enology, which are established in 2009. The first study year consists of 10 obligatory modules. In the second study year, in the 3rd semester, students choose four modules from the joint list of elective modules for graduate studies of the Faculty of Agriculture, and enrol the obligatory practice module. Choice of modules is made in coordination with mentor of graduation thesis. In the fourth semester, all students prepare their graduation theses. Students acquire 30 ECTS credits for preparation of graduation theses. Preparation of graduation theses presupposes independent research work of students for gaining of knowledge about specific issue that is being studied, and for insight into scientific approach to analysis of problems and reaching of conclusions on the basis of collected data. Each module of graduate studies is organised in 75 teaching hours with 6 ECTS credits. Upon completion of graduate study, a student is awarded a total of 120 ECTS credits.

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POSTGRADUATE DOCTORAL STUDY of AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES The postgraduate doctoral study of Agricultural Sciences is offered by the Faculty of Agriculture within the following orientations: • Agroeconomics • Agrochemistry • Plant Breeding and Seed Science • Plant protection • Animal Husbandry • Nutrition of Animals and Forage Technology • Hunting and Cynology • Technical Systems in Agriculture Postgraduate doctoral study of Agricultural Sciences is established in such a way that ECTS credits are awarded for 6 groups of activities, out of which the first 4 are obligatory, and the others are complementary. Obligatory groups of activities: • Obligatory and elective modules – a student enrols all obligatory modules of specific orientation and elective modules, so that total value of all modules is at least 30, and at the most 60 ECTS credits. • Scientific training • Scientific presentation • Dissertation Complementary groups of activities: • Professional activities • Teaching activities Within each obligatory group a student has to acquire minimum number of ECTS credits. As the sum of minimum ECTS in obligatory groups is 140, a student needs to gain the remaining 40 credits within the same groups or within groups of other complementary activities. Likewise, 40 credits can be gained by combining different activities. The student can obtain more ECTS credits than the stated maximum (in the Table below), but required 180 ECTS credits have to be obtained only within maximum allocated credits for each group (as presented in the Table). Students can gain ECTS from the complementary group of activities up to determined maximum number of credits.

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Minimum and maximum ECTS credits per activity group: Number of ECTS Groups of activities No. minimum maximum 1. Obligatory and elective modules 30 60 2. Scientific training 60 100 3. Scientific presentation 10 30 4. Dissertation 40 40 5. Professional activities - 10 6. Teaching activities - 30 Total 180

In cooperation with their mentors and coordinators of each orientation, students choose elective modules. Number of obligatory and elective modules that need to be enrolled by a student in order to obtain minimum 30 ECTS credits within specific orientations of postgraduate doctoral studies is presented in the Table below (differences in orientations happen due to number of hours and ECTS credits allocated to obligatory and elective modules): Orientation Number of Minimum required obligatory elective modules modules 1. Agroeconomics 2 5 2. Agrochemistry 4 2 3. Plant Breeding and Seed Science 4 3 4. Plant Protection 2 5 5. Animal Husbandry 3 6 6. Nutrition of Animals and Forage Technology 3 3 7. Hunting and Cynology 2 7 8. Technical Systems in Agriculture 2 5

Organisation of doctoral study programme is defined by considering the studying full-time and part- time employment, as well as junior researchers.

POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST STUDIES There are five postgraduate specialist studies at the Faculty of Agriculture: • Postgraduate specialist study „QUALITY AND SAFETY OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS“ • Postgraduate specialist study „PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY“ • Postgraduate specialist study „PIG BREEDING“ • Postgraduate specialist study „MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL FARMS“ • Postgraduate specialist study „PLANT PROTECTION“

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POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST STUDY „QUALITY AND SAFETY OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS“ The study is complied to provide the students possibilities of widening their knowledge in different disciplines of animal production, after they graduate from the university graduate studies. The study lasts for three semesters (90 ECTS). Within the study, students are educated according to the latest achievements in animal production, they are introduced to regulations and technological solutions related to quality and safety animal products.

POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST STUDY „PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY“ Upon graduation from university graduate studies, students can continue to gain knowledge in different disciplines of animal production within the mentioned study that lasts for three semesters (90 ECTS). The study provides information about most recent knowledge and technological solutions related to production systems in animal husbandry, as well as technology of animal products, both of which are very important in animal production.

POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST STUDY „PIG BREEDING“ The study programme „PIG BREEDING“ is offered to agronomists and veterinarians that work in agricultural companies or at modern family farms, then to professionals working in institutes, departments, agricultural advisory services, and all others that wish to gain advanced knowledge. The study lasts for three semesters. The teaching (lectures, seminars, exercises) is carried out during the 1st and 2nd semesters, and the 3rd semester is organised for preparation of advanced master thesis. There are 90 ECTS acquired in total, i.e. 30 ECTS per semester.

POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST STUDY „MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL FARMS“ The study is organised to provide to students that graduated from university graduate studies further acquisition of knowledge within different disciplines related to up-to-date management of agricultural farms. The postgraduate specialist study Management of Agricultural Farms lasts for one and half year, i.e. two semesters of teaching, and preparation and defence of master thesis in the 3rd semester (90 ECTS).

POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST STUDY „PLANT PROTECTION“ Postgraduate specialist study of Plant Protection is organised for agricultural professionals, as well as for all others that would be interested in the study by passing several additional exams. The study lasts for four semesters (2 years); the teaching (lectures, seminars, exercises) is carried out during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd semesters, and advanced master thesis is prepared in the 4th semester. Students are awarded 120 ECTS, i.e. 30 ECTS per semester.

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PROFESSIONAL STUDY Professional study offered by the Faculty of Agriculture is organised at the undergraduate level in line with the Bologna process. The first generation of students to study within new professional study programme is enrolled in the academic year 2005/2006. Students can opt for the following orientations: 1. Rural Entrepreneurship; 2. Plant Production (orientation: Farming); 3. Mechanisation in Agriculture; 4. Zootechniques. Professional study lasts for three academic years (i.e. six semesters), and is organised within five modules in each semesters. In the 1st semester there are four modules common for all orientations, and the fifth module is elective and organised in correlation with specific orientation. In the second study year, students are obliged to complete two modules of professional practice (3rd and 4th semester), and in the third study year there are three modules of professional practice in each semester. After all modules completed, students prepares and defends final paper. Within the study there are 180 ECTS credits awarded. Since 2005, when the professional study has been established by the Faculty of Agriculture, the teaching has been also realised at the Faculty of Agriculture location in Vinkovci, at the address H. D. Genschera 16d, 32100 Vinkovci, where professional studies have a 52-year long tradition. As of the academic year 2012/2013, professional studies of Plant Production – orientation Farming and Zootechniques, is realised at the Faculty main location in Osijek due to cutting of costs, and professional studies Rural Entrepreneurship and Mechanisation in Agriculture are still organised at the location in Vinkovci.

CONFIGURATION OF STUDIES Configuration of studies (Figure 1.) at the Faculty of Agriculture enables vertical and horizontal mobility of students. Upon completion of university undergraduate study of Agriculture, students can continue with studying within graduate level at the Faculty of Agriculture, and afterwards at the postgraduate doctoral level or at postgraduate specialist level. Students that complete professional studies at the Faculty of Agriculture can enrol graduate studies directly if having required grade point average, or they can enrol an additional year before formal enrolment to graduate studies. Such configuration of studies provides opportunities for students from other HEIs (graduating from university or professional studies) to enrol at the Faculty of Agriculture if fulfilling required criteria. Therefore, the configuration of studies is in line with basic principles of the Bologna process related to horizontal and vertical mobility of students within their home institution and within the overall higher education system in Croatia and abroad. The Faculty of Agriculture is constantly analysing interest of prospective students for enrolment into specific studies, on the basis of which changes in the enrolment quota are made, and vertical and horizontal mobility of students is optimised.

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Figure 1. Configuration of studies within the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek

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2.2. Overlaps of study programmes with similar study programmes at other constituent units of the University of Osijek

Specify overlaps of your study programmes with similar study programmes at other constituents of your university, if such exist. Explain steps undertaken to avoid future overlaps.

For already 52 years the Faculty of Agriculture educates professionals in agriculture that contribute to optimum connectivity of modern agricultural production and authenticity and traditionalism. In this way the Faculty of Agriculture is actively involved in positioning of Croatian agricultural production in the world market of agricultural products. Apart from the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, there is also the Faculty of Food Technology within Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek realising activities in the area of Biotechnical sciences. The study programmes of both Faculties do not overlap, but they complement to enrich the offer of study programmes in the biotechnology sciences.

2.3. Criteria for proposing enrolment quotas for study programmes and their suitability

Specify the criteria you take into account when proposing enrolment quotas for undergraduate (or integrated undergraduate/graduate) study programmes, as well as professional study programmes. Assess the suitability of the enrolment quotas with regard to social needs and the number of unemployed, possibility of the higher education institution to provide quality education in groups and the number of capable students motivated for efficient studying in line with the given programme.

In the last few years, the Faculty of Agriculture proposes enrolment quotas for its study programmes by considering the assessed interest of prospective students, their competences and skills, the needs of the regional industry for experts, and according to the interest of students graduating from the undergraduate level to continue with studying at graduate level. Proposed enrolment quota ensure high quality of education by respecting conditions of the Faculty facilities, equipment and human resources required for quality teaching in groups as of the existing legal regulations. Accordingly, the Faculty of Agriculture has decreased the enrolment quota for some professional and graduate studies, while keeping the same quota for other studies. Since the Faculty of Agriculture focuses on education of professionals of high employability, there is the cooperation with Regional offices of Croatian Employment Service intensified, primarily for optimisation of enrolment quota as of the labour market demands. It should be stressed that the interest for studying at the Faculty of Agriculture has been increased over the past years.

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2.4. Pass rate in the first year of undergraduate and professional studies

Analyse the pass rate in the first year of study (undergraduate, integrated and professional) and relate it to the enrolment criteria. Reflect on the types of high schools your candidates are coming from and their average high school grade.

The right for enrolment to undergraduate and professional studies offered by the Faculty have all candidates who have completed four-year secondary school education and have passed the state graduation exam. The ranking list of candidates that apply for enrolment in the 1st study year is made according to the scoring system, as follows: % number of credits . Assessment of secondary education achievement 40% 400 . Obligatory part of state graduation exam 60% 600 , level B 20% 200 Mathematics, level B 20% 200 Foreign language, level B 20% 200 Maximum number of credits that can be awarded to each candidate is 1000 credits. Until 2010, the Faculty had one single enrolment quota, and since 2011 enrolment quota is set separately for each study programme. Within orientations of the undergraduate study of Agriculture the pass rate is fluctuating from 43,33% (orientation Mechanisation) to 91,67% (orientation Zootechniques). The pass rate is presented as of the number of originally enrolled students. Percentage share of students from grammar schools in the enrolment quota is from 6,25% (orientation Mechanisation) to 40% (orientation Agroeconomics). There are various interests of students from grammar schools for enrolment into specific orientations: the least interest is shown for the orientation of Mechanisation, and the greatest interest for the orientation of Agroeconomics. Average grade of students from grammar schools and vocational schools is similar. Low pass rate within the orientation of Mechanisation is mostly a consequence of unified first year of undergraduate studies within which students coming from vocational schools (the majority of enrolled students) are less successful in studying than their colleagues from grammar schools, as their background knowledge is poorer. Pass rate within professional studies is in the range from 25% (study programme of Mechanisation in Agriculture) to 67,7% (study programme of Rural Entrepreneurship). The pass rate is presented as of the number of originally enrolled students. Percentage share of students from grammar schools in the enrolment quota is from 33% to 0% (depending on the year of enrolment and progress with studying). Grade point average of students from grammar schools is a bit lower than that of students from vocational schools.

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2.5. Methodology for setting of learning outcomes while planning study programmes

State which methodology was used to set learning outcomes when planning study programmes. Use one study programme as an example of linking obligatory courses and competences.

While defining learning outcomes in planning of study programmes, the Faculty has considered labour market demands for professionals in agriculture, examples of best practices of partner universities in the Tempus project (University of Hohenheim, Germany, BOKU Vienna, Austria, and the Faculty of Agronomy in Zagreb), as well as its own experiences obtained over 52 years of educational activities. Defined learning outcomes for specific modules are in line with defined learning outcomes for corresponding study programmes. The graduate study of Mechanisation can be taken as an example of linking obligatory course and competences gained within the study because the students graduating within the stated study are trained to perform all tasks related to issues of agricultural mechanisation. Obligatory modules that support this defined learning outcome are: Integral technology of tillage and sowing, Maintenance and repair of agricultural machinery II, Transport in agriculture, Organisation and management of agricultural farms, and Exploitation of agricultural machines II.

2.6. Goals used to set learning outcomes

Specify most important goals you used to set learning outcomes. Assess to what extent have the goals you had in mind when creating new study programmes (undergraduate, integrated undergraduate/graduate, and professional, if any) been achieved.

When defining learning outcomes, the intention was to assure solid framework for education of professionals who will use their knowledge, competences and skills acquired within studying to fully meet the needs of the labour market and of contemporary trends in agricultural production. In this process, demands of profession, suggestions and proposals of agricultural experts and graduates, as well as experiences of the Tempus project partners and our own experiences and visions were taken as guidelines in updating the existing study programmes. Since the majority of students of undergraduate studies continued with studying at the graduate level, it was not possible to assess to what extent the objectives of learning outcomes were achieved as of the demands on the labour market. However, defined learning outcomes have been achieved in the sense of acquired knowledge, skills and competences needed for continuation of education at graduate level. As the first generation of students has been enrolled to graduate studies in the academic year 2008/2009, it takes a certain time and certain number of graduates before it would be possible to analyze the achievement of planned learning outcomes. Therefore, in June and July 2013 the Faculty will organise the round table on study programmes to discuss the level of acquired knowledge, competences and skills of graduating students and to determine to what extent the set goals are achieved, all in context of labour market demands, as well as individual needs.

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When defining learning outcomes for professional studies, a leading point was to organise programmes for education of future professionals who will be able to apply their knowledge and skills directly in the production process. The present experiences show that only one part of graduates found employment in agricultural business or at family farms, while the others continued with studying at the graduate level of the Faculty (by enrolling an additional year or passing additional exams). As of the present situation, learning outcomes achieved within professional studies are satisfactory, but the Faculty is aware of the fact that only practice and work at experimental plots can improve achievement of set learning outcomes. Furthermore, the fact is that professional study programmes and learning outcomes shall meet demands of real agricultural sector, which requires constant amendments of such study programmes.

2.7. Comparison of allocated ECTS credits with realistic assessment of student workload

Describe methods and comment procedures for adjustments of allocated ECTS credits with realistic assessment of student workload.

The university undergraduate, graduate and professional studies offered by the Faculty of Agriculture are in their structure and methods of realisation comparable with similar study programmes carried out in the EU countries. The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek participated in the TEMPUS JEP project 17109: "Reform of agricultural studies in Croatia". Lead beneficiary of the project was the University of Hohenheim, Germany, and other project partners were BOKU Vienna, Austria, and the Faculty of Agronomy in Zagreb. All university undergraduate, graduate and professional studies are organised according to the modular structure, where one module is a thematic unit composed of lectures, exercises and seminars. Each module is awarded a coordinator, and within modules there are many teachers engaged. Number of teachers involved in teaching within each module depends on the module content. Modules have standardised number of teaching hours and, irregardless of the module scope, there is one comprehensive exam organised for each module. As a rule, exams are written, organised by a module coordinator on the basis of questions prepared by all teachers at that module. All modules of graduate studies are unified in structure: there are 75 teaching hours and 6 ECTS allocated to each module. Modules are held in the block system: each module is taught for three weeks, upon which there is examination organised. ECTS credits are calculates as follows: 75 teaching hours x 10 modules = 750 hours of annual workload / 60 credits 1 credit = 12,5 hours of workload 75 hours of workload per module = 6 credits Upon instructions obtained from the Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, in the academic year 2010/2011 the Faculty Council awarded one ECTS to the module of Physical Education

46 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 realised in the 1st and 2nd study year, because of which number of ECTS of some modules in those study years were reduced to 5 ECTS. Postgraduate specialist study: Quality and Safety of Animal Products Number of teaching hours within modules and corresponding ECTS credits are determined in a way to allocate 1 ECTS credit to 5 teaching hours (lectures, seminars or exercises). Postgraduate specialist study: Production Systems in Animal Husbandry Number of teaching hours within modules and ECTS credits are organised in a way to allocate 9 ECTS credits to modules of 60 teaching hours (lectures, seminars or exercises), i.e. 10 teaching hours = 1,5 ECTS credit. The modules with 30 teaching hours (lectures, seminars or exercises) are allocated 5 ECTS credits (6 teaching hours = 1 ECTS credit). Postgraduate specialist study: Pig Breeding Number of teaching hours within modules and ECTS credits are determined for the majority of modules to allocate 10 ECTS credits to 30 teaching hours (lectures, seminars or exercises), i.e. 3 teaching hours = 1 ECTS credit. There is one module with 60 teaching hours (lectures, seminars or exercises) that is also allocated with 10 ECTS credits (6 teaching hours = 1 ECTS credit). Postgraduate specialist study: Plant Protection Extracurricular activities - participation in conference (with published paper) ECTS 5-8 - publication of an article in a professional journal ECTS 5-8 - publication of popularisation article ECTS 3 - holding of a lecture ECTS 5 - participation in exhibitions, fairs ECTS 1,5 ECTS value within modules is based on total student workload: total teaching hours, structure of teaching hours and assessment of average time needed for preparation of exam: - lectures in duration of 5 hours = 1 ECTS credit - exercises (in laboratory) in duration of 5 hours = 1 ECTS credit - seminars in duration of 5 hours = 3 ECTS credits Number of teaching hours within modules and allocated ECTS credits are determined in a way to allocate 10 ECTS credits to obligatory modules in duration of 35 or 39 teaching hours (lectures, seminars or exercises). Elective modules in duration of 15, 20, 25 or 30 teaching hours (lectures, seminars or exercises) are awarded with 3, 4, 5 or 6 ECTS credits.

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Postgraduate specialist study: Management of Agricultural Farms Obligatory and elective activities and criteria for their expression in ECTS credits:

M.Eng. in Agriculture or a M.Eng. in Agriculture or a M.Eng. in Agroeconomics – M.Eng. in Agroeconomics qualification from other qualification from other programme until 2005 – programme since 2005 faculties – programme since faculties – programme until 2005 2005

1st SEMESTER, obligatory modules – 30 ECTS 1.MODULE – 7 ECTS credits (50 hours) 2.MODULE – 8 ECTS credits (55 hours) 3.MODULE – 8 ECTS credits (55 hours) 4.MODULE – 7 ECTS credits (50 hours)

PROPOSAL OF ADVANCE MASTER THESIS TOPIC

2nd SEMESTER, elective modules – 30 ECTS 1.MODULE – 5 ECTS credits (45 hours) 2.MODULE – 5 ECTS credits (45 hours) 2.MODULE – 5 ECTS credits (45 hours) 4.MODULE – 5 ECTS credits (45 hours) 5.MODULE – 5 ECTS credits (45 hours) 6.MODULE – 5 ECTS credits (45 hours)

III. SEMESTER, elective modules – 30 ECTS 1. RESEARCH WORK and PREPARATION of seminar within the 1st semester – 5 ECTS credits RESEARCH WORK and PREPARATION of seminar within the 2nd semester – 5 ECTS credits 2. Final advance master thesis – 20 ECTS credits

Additional modules – no ECTS awarded 1. Basics of agricultural economics (75 hours) 2. Organisation and costs of agricultural production (75 hours)

TOTAL 90 ECTS

Referring to the postgraduate doctoral study of Agricultural Sciences, all modules are allocated number of ECTS credits according to total number of teaching hours, reflecting 1 ECTS credit on 10 teaching hours.

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2.8. Competences of graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture with similar study programme at prominent European HE institutions

Assess competences of experts who graduate from your higher education institution with a similar study programme at prominent HEIs in Europe and the world, and state to what extent your programmes follow recommendations of European or international professional organisations.

Competences of students graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek are comparable to those acquired at related studies organised by HEIs in Europe, because preparation of Faculty study programmes relied on recommendations on structure and realisation obtained from European partner HEIs. The Faculty of Agriculture participated in the TEMPUS JEP project 17109: "Reform of agricultural studies in Croatia". The University of Hohenheim, Germany, was the lead beneficiary and other project partners were BOKU Vienna, Austria, and the Faculty of Agronomy in Zagreb. The University of Hohenheim and BOKU Vienna are members of the Euro League, which gathers top five agricultural universities in Europe. Apart these two institutions, the Euro League is made of the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (KVL) from Denmark, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) from Sweden, and Wageningen University from the Netherlands. These universities have mutually agreed on standards of study programme quality and mutual recognition of qualifications. The study programmes organised by the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek have been prepared by taking studies of above stated universities as a role model. In their structure and way of realisation, home study programmes are mostly comparable with agricultural studies offered by the University of Hohenheim and BOKU Vienna.

2.9. Monitoring and improvement of study programmes and their adaptation to new trends in research

Describe your procedure of monitoring and improvement of study programmes, and their adaptation to new research. Specify any changes you made to the accredited Bologna study programmes, together with the decision-making process and the purpose of those changes.

The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek continuously monitors its study programmes and undertakes all necessary activities for their improvement. In cooperation with the Committee for education, the Committee for monitoring of the Bologna process proposed to the Faculty Council specific activities for study programmes improvement, which were approved. While analysing programmes of undergraduate level, as well as graduate studies, it was noticed that professional practice was missing. Therefore the Committee for education proposed to the Faculty Council introduction of practice as an obligatory module to both study levels, in order to improve them and to improve the overall quality of studying. The decision of the Faculty Council was proposed to the Senate of the University of Osijek, as determined by the legal acts and procedures, and the Senate reached the

49 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 decision to introduce the module of professional practice at the stated studies as an obligatory module instead of one elective module. That change has come into force in the academic year 2009/2010 at the undergraduate study in the 6th semester, and at the graduate study in the 3rd semester. Professional practice for full-time students of undergraduate and graduate studies (for particular orientations) is organised in the company Žito Ltd., and is regulated by a contract signed between Žito Ltd. and the Faculty of Agriculture which determines mutual rights and obligations. One part of professional practice is also organised in the Spiritual Education Centre Marijin Dvor, Lužnica. The study programmes have been amended on several occasions by introduction of new elective modules, which followed the trends in research and demands of modern agricultural production. Introduction of new modules was completed within legal procedures (the Committee for education proposed the action to the Faculty Council, which accepted it and reached the decision on introduction of new elective modules to graduate studies. The same was also approved by the University Senate). In the academic year 2011/2012, the Faculty Council decided to introduce new elective modules to graduate studies: Integrated fertilisation, Sustainable soil management, Heavy metals in anthroposphere, and Agroforestry. Considering the educational process as dynamic, and assuring the quality of study programmes, the Faculty of Agriculture defined the Manual on quality assurance to predict activities of amendments of study programmes once in a three-year time.

2.10. Justifiability of carrying out professional study programmes

For professional and specialist graduate professional study programmes: explain their justifiability/reason for carrying them out at your HE Institution.

For already 52 years, the Faculty of Agriculture educates experts within professional studies. The real sector is demanding experts of this profile. Graduates from professional studies got a job not only in agricultural companies, but also at family farms.

2.11. Methods of checking class attendance

Specify methods of checking class attendance and your opinion about them.

According to the Regulations on studies and studying at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, article 56, paragraph 2, class attendance is regularly checked. Regular attendance of classes is of great importance for success studying process as well as for successful passing of exams and completion of studies in general. Records of class attendance are kept by signing the list by those students present in classes, or by a student roll call. Importance of regular class attendance is recognised as an important factor for achieving success in studying. In order to maintain the quality and success of studying, the Faculty Council adopted in January 2008 the decision of recording class attendance both within lectures and practices.

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Class attendance shall be understood as a result of interaction between acquisition and understanding of topics taught within study programme, as a tool for creating interest by students in modules and a method of achieving better success in transfer of knowledge from teachers to students. Essential information about class attendance are obtained from student questionnaires, therefore, the Faculty of Agriculture carries out internal student questionnaire to collect information on evaluation of teachers (results are presented on the Faculty website), and focuses on providing guidelines for teachers for increase of class attendance.

2.12. Teaching methods and implementation of practical and field work at the Faculty

Describe and assess teaching methods, implementation of practical work (internship) and field classes. Particularly, reflect on problems and possible improvements.

Field classes are performed in accordance with the realisation plan for each module, and of the study programme. Field classes are structured as on-site exercises at pre-arranged locations and in agricultural companies (with which the Faculty of Agriculture has long-term cooperation), and are enabling students to learn about the organisation of work, the use of sophisticated agricultural mechanisation and modern technology in agricultural production, and about problems and possible solutions that occur in production. During field classes students are familiarised with the work process, thus opening prospects for possible employment. Field teaching is an integral part of many modules, both obligatory and elective, within undergraduate and graduate studies (example taken on modules of the study of Zootechniques). Within the elective module of Hunting and Cynology at the undergraduate study, and at several modules of graduate study of Zootechniques, orientation Hunting and Beekeeping, field classes are carried out in cooperation with the Croatian Forests Regional Office Osijek. There are daily filed trips organised to Baranja, to the state hunting ground -Podravlje, as well as field trips to the scientific research polygon Šeprešhat. Within field visits, teachers and associates have an opportunity to introduce students to basic features of wildlife habitat, techniques and methods of hunting, breeding and selection work. Students often have the opportunity to see many wild animals. In cooperation with the Croatian Hunters’ Association, the Department of hunting, fishery and beekeeping organises study visits to the Museum of Hunting in Zagreb. There is a problem in field classes because the Faculty cannot use its own hunting ground and fish ponds. Picture 2 and Picture 3 show students in field classes.

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Picture 2. Students of undergraduate studies in field classes of the elective module Hunting and Cynology in the hunting ground of Podunavlje-Podravlje

Picture 3. Students of professional study of Zootechniques in field classes within the module Hunting practices prepare feeding site for pheasants

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2.13. Realisation of teaching outside of the Faculty

Describe and assess quality of teaching in workplaces outside your institution (workshops, farms, internship and other). Explain the system of monitoring internship attendance. Particularly, reflect on problems and possible improvements.

During the Homeland War, the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek had to move from the old location at the Tenje road where it had all facilities and experimental plots at disposal for scientific and professional work, as well as for students’ practices. During November 2011, the Faculty moved into the new building, where all spatial problems are eliminated. The new building provides great working conditions for Faculty staff and students. At the end of 2011 the Faculty bought 3 ha of land near Đakovo, which is used for planting of perennial crops. This purchase addressed the issue of lack of own experimental plots. Due to insufficient area of experimental plots, the Faculty has to make contracts with agricultural companies and family farms about organisation of practices for its students. As based on such contracts, the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek organises professional practice for students in agricultural companies and at family farms. All students have to be insured before starting with the practice and also have to undergo the safety course to be instructed how to work safely. Only when these requirements are met, students may do their practical work. The institutions that accept students for practice need to appoint coordinators for student practices, who make schedules of practice and supervise students in accordance with the module of professional practice. While realising their practice (75 hours), students keep a diary on practical work, which has to be verified by the coordinator in host institution and submitted to the Vice-Dean for Education for approval. If fulfilling all requirements related to realisation of practice, it is recorded in student book that the student has completed the module of professional practice. Teaching bases (workplaces) for students’ professional practice are:  The City of Đakovo  Zvečevo Food Industry JSC, Požega  Spiritual Education Centre Marijin Dvor, Lužnica  Eko Bosanska Posavina Ltd.  Agricultural Institute Osijek  Belje JSC, Darda  Žito Ltd., Osijek  Novi agrar Ltd., Osijek  Croatian Forests Ltd. Zagreb – Regional office Osijek  Benedictine monastery of St. Mary, Zadar

The Faculty owns two vineyards at the area of Mandićevac and Mišino brdo. Unfortunately, there is not a possibility for all students to perform practice at cooperating institutions. Some students find a workplace for their practice on their own, upon which the Faculty closes a contract with the selected entities, if all conditions are fulfilled. Within professional studies, student practice is performed at

53 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 workplaces that are approved by the module coordinator. The Faculty of Agriculture is aware of the necessity to introduce modules of practice at its study programmes, which was done in 2009/2010 for undergraduate and graduate studies. In its Strategy for the period 2011/2012-2015/2016, the Faculty defines establishment of its own experimental plots as one of strategic objectives. By purchasing 3 ha of land for planting of crops, that issue was successfully addressed. It is planned to purchase more land for scientific research experiments and for student practices. By setting up of its own experimental plots, the Faculty will improve the quality of student practices. As achievement of that strategic objective is demanding in terms of time and financial means, the Faculty has to work towards raising of quality of existing practice organisation by seeking for new contracts on student practice realisation with legal entities which could provide workplaces for greater number of students, because the level of student practice as of time being is not standardised.

2.14. Availability and quality of study programmes’ online contents

Assess availability and quality of the content of your study programmes which is offered online.

Availability of study programmes online contents is achieved by categorisation of contents within sections and subsections of the Faculty web page www.pfos.hr. Study programmes are divided into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies. Presented study programmes are linked to corresponding departments and chairs and there is also a list of recommended readings. All study programmes present also their orientations and detailed curriculum, course coordinators, teaching hours and ECTS credits. Web pages serve to inform students about lecture schedules. Seating chart and building plan are also available online to facilitate students in orientation in the new building. Modules of study programmes can be found also on the Faculty website www.pfos.hr. Teaching materials are also available to students for download.

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2.15. Faculty's overall study programme concept

Comment on the overall study programmes at your institution and specify any plans and proposals for their change in the near future, together with reasons for it.

Study programmes of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek have been amended for several times. All amendments have been made in line with legal procedures and acts of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek and of the Faculty of Agriculture. Study programmes were amended with the aim to improve their quality. Since the teaching process is seen as the basic process of the Faculty of Agriculture, it is taken as obligation to constantly analyse and improve existing programmes and to organise new ones. For this purpose, in June and July 2013, The Faculty will organise a round table held with representatives from the economy sector to discuss the offer of existing study programmes. The event will also involve current students and graduates, in order to get the clear feedback about study programmes. The Faculty management is aware of the fact that its study programmes are as good as the graduates are successful in applying their knowledge, competences and skills in production and as employers are satisfied with the work performed. Based on such analysis, the Faculty intends to modify undergraduate and graduate studies in accordance with deficiencies and suggestions stated by graduates and employers.

2.16. Lifelong learning programmes offered by the Faculty

Specify lifelong learning programmes carried out at your institution, enter the number of programmes with and without ECTS credits and their duration in the table.

The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek carries out the following lifelong learning programmes: 1. Training programme for producers of honey and other bee products on family farms: On 11th April 2011, the Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek issued the permission for realisation of the stated lifelong learning programme. The training lasts for 30 hours, its content is divided into theory and practice and realised in the form of seminars: seminar for beginners; seminar for experienced beekeepers; and seminar on integrated pest control. Upon completion of the programme, a candidate is issued a certificate, as determined by the University Regulations. 2. Training programme for producers of milk and cheese on family farms: On 28th February 2011, the Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek issued the permission for realisation of the stated lifelong learning programme. The training lasts for 60 hours over 3 weeks; its content is divided into theory and practice and there is a final exam. The training programme is carried out in cooperation with Croatian Chamber of Agriculture and Croatian Agricultural Agency. Upon completion of the programme, a candidate is issued a certificate, as determined by the University Regulations.

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3. An expert in rural development: The Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek issued the permission for realisation of the stated lifelong learning programme. The training lasts for 60 hours, all realised in one week or weekly on Saturdays and Sundays. The content is divided into six training units and one seminar, realised within interactive workshops. The final exam is required. Upon completion of the programme, a candidate is issued a certificate, as determined by the University Regulations. 4. Management of rural and local development: The Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek issued the permission for realisation of the stated lifelong learning programme. The training lasts for 60 hours, all realised in one week or weekly on Fridays and Saturdays. The content is divided into six training units and one seminar, realised within interactive workshops. The final exam is required. Upon completion of the programme, a candidate is issued a certificate, as determined by the University Regulations. 5. Training of staff in agricultural pharmacies: On 16th June 1997, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Croatia reached the decision to authorise the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek to carry out the programme training for staff working in agricultural pharmacies.

2.17. System for recognition of prior competences and system for academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications

Explain the system for recognition of prior learning (informal and non-formal education). Explain the system for academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications.

At the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek there is no system for recognition of prior competences acquired through informal and non-formal education. The national Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE) is in charge for such recognition. At the University level, there is the established Office for academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications and study periods.

2.18. Formal mechanisms for approval, review and monitoring of study programmes

Specify and describe formal mechanisms for approval, review and monitoring of your programmes and qualifications.

All study programmes and corresponding qualifications of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek are subject to formal procedures of approval, verification and monitoring. The Faculty departments, as

56 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 basic units of scientific, teaching and professional work, cooperate with the Faculty Committee for education, which proposes to the Faculty Council amendments to existing study programmes. If the Faculty Council decides to accept proposals, they are further submitted for verification to the University, i.e. to the Committee for undergraduate, graduate and professional studies of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, which, if accepting the proposals, forwards them for approval to the University Senate. The Senate either accepts proposals or requires their revisions, or rejects them.

2.19. Self-accreditation of study programmes

If you institution can self-accredit own study programmes, explain the procedure and criteria applied.

The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek is not allowed to self-accredit its study programmes.

2.20. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements

Specify to what extent you are satisfied with the current situation and propose possible improvements.

As of time being, the Faculty is satisfied with the current situation, as it moved in the new building and purchased land used as experimental plots. The Faculty is satisfied with constant monitoring of existing study programmes and their amendments, which were made with the aim to improve the quality of studying. Number of teaching staff is sufficient for work in student groups. Improvements of the current situation shall be directed towards more efficient organisation of student practices and involvement of student representatives, graduates and representatives from economy sector into analysis of study programmes, and preparation of new ones, following the scientific achievements and demands of agricultural production.

Table 2.1. List of study programmes and courses (the Table provided in the Appendix)

Table 2.1.1. Schedule of lectures for study programmes as of the realisation plan (available at http://www.pfos.hr/index.php/dokumenti)

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Table 2.2. Structure of enrolled students and their interest in the study programme in the past three years

UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDIES Grammar school Vocational school Full-time students Part-time students

education education

study study

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of

in the the in

Year

programme

Title

Applie Applied

Number Number

Enrolled

First choice First

1st study year study 1st

Second choice Second

Average grade Average grade Average

Enrolled

Enrolment quota Enrolment quota Enrolment 2010 50 50 14 10 15 3,76 35 4,13 Agroeconomics 2011 978 118 107 50 50 144 14 10 13 3,41 37 3,97 2012 853 120 154 50 50 120 13 10 20 3,38 30 3,99 2010 50 50 7 10 9 3,63 41 3,78 Plant 2011 536 73 72 50 50 38 14 10 8 3,80 42 3,86 Production 2012 506 80 87 50 50 54 11 10 10 3,96 40 3,63 2010 50 50 8 10 11 3,63 39 3,80 Horticulture 2011 755 69 77 50 50 92 15 10 17 3,84 33 3,78 2012 664 97 64 49 50 61 9 10 15 3,65 34 3,80 2010 50 50 3 10 5 3,70 45 4,10 Mechanisation 2011 571 86 69 50 50 70 4 10 6 3,30 44 3,50 2012 490 102 72 49 50 49 10 10 3 3,50 46 4,30 2010 50 50 12 10 6 3,70 44 4,40 Zootechniques 2011 593 58 51 50 50 77 15 10 11 3,50 39 3,80 2012 564 73 72 50 50 37 8 10 5 3,80 45 3,70

Note: the data about the number of applied, and first and second choice for full-time and part-time students in 2010 is shown as of unified ranking list for all five orientations, i.e.: full-time students – applied 1573 (1st choice – 234, 2nd choice – 198); part-time students – applied 487.

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GRADUATE STUDIES Full-time students Part-time students Title No. of students Year Enrolment Enrolment Average of study programme Applied Enrolled Applied Enrolled transferring from quota quota grade another HEI 2011 33 29 30 14 13 20 6 4,09 Agroeconomics 2010 26 18 55 35 19 20 0 0 2009 36 36 55 18 18 20 0 0 2011 15 11 30 1 1 20 3 3,79 Ecological Agriculture 2010 9 9 55 5 5 20 1 3,90 2009 5 5 55 3 3 20 3 3,58 2011 40 33 50 15 15 20 10 3,77 Plant Production 2010 25 25 55 11 11 20 2 4,07 2009 30 30 55 12 12 20 1 3,80 2011 9 7 30 4 3 20 1 3,59 Vegetable and Flower 2010 5 5 55 4 4 20 2 3,66 Growing 2009 3 3 55 3 3 20 1 3,67 2011 18 18 30 6 5 20 10 3,84 Pomology, Viticulture 2010 8 8 55 6 5 20 2 3,81 and Enology 2009 4 4 55 5 5 20 1 3,81 2011 7 7 30 5 3 20 1 3,81 Mechanisation 2010 8 7 55 5 5 20 0 0 2009 1 1 55 1 1 20 0 0 2011 14 13 50 21 21 20 1 3,89 Zootechniques 2010 18 18 55 17 17 20 0 0 2009 16 16 55 40 40 20 2 3,86

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POSTGRADUATE DOCTORAL STUDY

Title Year Enrolment No. of students of study programme Applied Enrolled Average grade quota transferring from another HEI 11/12 5 5 4 4,21 Agroeconomics 10/11 4 4 3 4,20 09/10 7 7 3 3,86 11/12 Agrochemistry 10/11 1 1 4,50 09/10 2 2 1 4,21 11/12 1 1 4,67 Plant Breeding and Seed Science 10/11 5 5 1 3,76 09/10 4 4 4,17 11/12 1 1 5,00 Animal Husbandry 10/11 2 2 2 4,50 09/10 4 4 2 3,63 11/12 1 1 5,00 Plant Protection 10/11 2 2 1 4,25 09/10 1 1 3,56 11/12 1 1 3,81 Hunting and Cynology 10/11 6 6 4 3,61 09/10 4 4 4 3,56 11/12 Nutrition of Animals and Forage 10/11 1 1 3,58 Technology 09/10 11/12 Technical Systems in Agriculture 10/11 1 1 1 2,91 09/10 Note: enrolment quota for stated studies is not determined

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POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST STUDIES

Title Year Enrolment No. of students study programme Applied Enrolled Average grade quota transferring from another HEI

11/12 1 1 1 4,29

Plant Protection 10/11 2 2 3,36

09/10 1 1 1 3,46

11/12

Pig Breeding 10/11

09/10 1 1 1 3,56

11/12 2 2 2 3,61 Management of Agricultural 10/11 Farms 09/10 1 1 3,29

11/12 Quality and Safety of Animal 10/11 2 2 3,28 Products 09/10 Note: enrolment quota for stated studies is not determined

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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (undergraduate)

Full-time students Part-time students Grammar school Vocational school

study study

of of

in the 1st 1st the in

Year

Applied Applied

Number Number Number

Enrolled

programme

Title

study year year study

First choice First

Second choice Second

Average grade Average grade Average

Enrolment quota Enrolment quota Enrolment Enrolled

10/11 387 49 38 29 30 91 10 10 0 0 29 3,65 Rural Entrepreneurship 11/12 364 68 41 31 30 69 8 10 2 3,55 29 3,73 12/13 301 80 29 29 30 43 10 10 4 3,25 25 3,54 10/11 174 20 28 21 30 69 0 10 1 3,2 20 4,1 Plant Production 11/12 204 34 33 28 30 41 0 10 0 0 28 3,89 12/13 185 26 11 28 30 23 3 10 7 3,15 21 3,46 10/11 140 14 38 8 30 37 4 10 1 2,69 7 3,19 Mechanisation in Agriculture 11/12 155 18 20 16 15 25 0 10 1 3,12 15 3,34 12/13 301 80 29 14 15 16 3 10 0 0 14 3,02 10/11 219 14 34 16 30 61 0 10 0 0 16 4,26 Zootechniques 11/12 190 16 9 10 38 0 10 10 1 3,8 9 3,44 12/13 168 15 15 20 20 14 0 10 3 3,10 17 3,20

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Table 2.3. Pass rate at the study programmes UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Number of Number of Number of students who students who students who Number of No. of collected Average grade Title of study collected up collected from Number of students who Year of enrolment enrolled more than 2/3 during programme to 1/3 of the 1/3 to 2/3 of graduates lost the right students of the studying maximum the maximum to study maximum ECTS credits ECTS credits ECTS credits

2005/2006 97 8 14 7 30 36 3,00 2006/2007 117 15 24 5 40 32 3,18 2007/2008 88 20 6 1 21 36 3,16 2008/2009 72 20 5 4 25 17 3,66 Agroeconomics 2009/2010 65 21 13 10 13 8 3,35

2005/2006 73 1 7 3 24 33 3,33 2006/2007 80 9 6 4 32 28 3,06 2007/2008 74 16 7 4 24 21 3,43 2008/2009 54 11 10 2 17 12 3,65

Plant Production Plant 2009/2010 47 15 9 3 4 6 3,38

2005/2006

2006/2007 2007/2008

2008/2009 41 7 7 1 16 8 3,62 Horticulture 2009/2010 51 12 10 4 10 13 3,73

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2005/2006 81 1 3 0 4 48 2,94 2006/2007 63 6 6 0 4 40 3,14 2007/2008 55 13 10 3 9 19 2,96

2008/2009 35 9 4 3 5 14 3,09 Mechanisation 2009/2010 41 17 9 2 2 11 3,03

2005/2006 79 3 7 3 16 36 3,00 2006/2007 71 4 14 6 10 26 3,48 2007/2008 71 16 12 1 10 31 3,50

2008/2009 48 15 8 1 2 21 3,28 Zootechniques 2009/2010 46 7 7 3 12 17 3,12

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GRADUATE STUDY

Number of Number of students who Number of No. of students who Title of study collected up to Number of students who Average grade Year of enrolment enrolled collected from programme 60 of the graduates lost the right to during studying students 60 to 120 ECTS maximum ECTS study credits credits

2008/2009 16 1 0 15 0 4,28

Agroeconomics 2009/2010 36 6 5 21 0 3,81

2010/2011 19 4 9 6 0 3,96

2008/2009 1 0 0 1 0 0

Ecological Agriculture 2009/2010 5 1 0 4 0 4,35

2010/2011 9 4 5 2 0 4,15

2008/2009 13 0 0 13 0 4,67

Plant Production 2009/2010 30 2 4 24 0 4,04

2010/2011 25 8 6 11 0 4,39

2008/2009 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vegetable and Flower 2009/2010 3 3 0 3 0 4,55 Growing 2010/2011 5 0 4 1 0 4,86

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2008/2009 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pomology, Viticulture 2009/2010 4 0 0 4 0 4,06 and Enology 2010/2011 9 1 4 4 0 4,62

2008/2009 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mechanisation 2009/2010 1 1 0 0 0 0

2010/2011 7 1 4 2 0 3,20

2008/2009 11 3 0 8 0 4,57

Zootechniques 2009/2010 16 0 0 16 0 4,26

2010/2011 18 9 5 4 0 4,09

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Table 2.3. PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Number of Number of Number of students students students who Number of No. of who collected who collected Average Title of study Year of collected up Number of students who enrolled from 1/3 to more than grade during programme enrolment to 1/3 of the graduates lost the right students 2/3 of the 2/3 of the studying maximum to study maximum maximum ECTS credits ECTS credits ECTS credits

2005/2006 29 9 10 10 10 12 3,42 2006/2007 41 17 12 12 12 9 3.2 Rural 2007/2008 30 20 6 4 4 8 3,3 Entrepreneurship 2008/2009 28 16 4 8 4 6 4,1 2009/2010 40 17 12 11 2 1 3,1 2005/2006 39 19 8 12 12 19 3,5 2006/2007 36 16 7 13 10 8 2,9 Plant Production 2007/2008 19 13 1 5 3 6 3,1 2008/2009 21 15 0 6 6 3 2,7 2009/2010 18 9 2 7 7 3 3,2 2005/2006 26 16 7 3 3 16 2,7 2006/2007 28 20 6 2 2 14 2,3 Mechanisation in 2007/2008 15 4 7 4 2 11 2,7 Agriculture 2008/2009 19 14 1 4 0 9 2,9 2009/2010 19 17 1 1 1 16 3,0

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2005/2006 31 11 2 6 5 12 2,5 2006/2007 36 16 1 12 7 15 3,3 Zootechniques 2007/2008 16 7 0 9 3 7 2,9 2008/2009 19 11 1 7 2 7 2,9 2009/2010 18 6 9 3 1 8 2,7

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Table 2.4. Assessment of learning outcomes

Final exam only

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Title

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and oral exam oral and Final oral exam oral Final PROFESSIONAL STUDY Rural Entrepreneurship 6,4% 22,6% 32,3% 6,4% 9,7% 22,6% Plant Production 3,2% 41,9% 29% 3,2% 13% 9,7% Mechanisation in 6,45% 29% 38,7% 6,4% 3,2% 3,2% 13% Agriculture Zootechniques 9,7% 29% 29 % 6,4% 13% 13% UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDY Basic study 16,7% 8,3% 75% (all orientations) Agroeconomics 8,7% 30,4% 56,5% 4,3% Plant Production 8,3% 25% 62,5% 4,17% Horticulture 9,5% 38,1% 47,6% 4,8% Mechanisation 40,9% 50% 9,1% Zootechniques 4,3% 43,5% 52,2% Elective modules 5,4% 54 % 35,1% 5,4% (all orientations) UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDY Agroeconomics 18,2 % 18,2 % 63,6 % Plant Production, orientation Plant 18,2 % 45,5 % 36,4 % 9,1 % Production

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Title

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and oral exam oral and Final oral exam oral Final Plant Production, orientation Plant 18,3 % 9,1 % 72,7 % 27,3 % 9,1 % Nutrition and Soil Science Plant Production, orientation Plant 18,3 % 18,3 % 54,5 % 27,3 % 9,1 % Breeding and Seed Science Plant Production, orientation Plant 54,5 % 45,5 % Protection Ecological Agriculture 45,5 % 54,5 % 9,1 % 9,1 % Mechanisation 45,5 % 54,5 % 9,1 % Zootechniques, orientation Nutrition of 45,5 % 54,5 % Domestic Animals Zootechniques, orientation Hunting 36,4 % 63,6 % 9,1 % and Beekeeping Zootechniques,

orientation Special 45,5 % 63,6 %

Zootechniques Vegetable and Fruit 36,4 % 63,6 % 27,3 % Growing

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and oral exam oral and Final oral exam oral Final Pomology, Viticulture and Enology, 18,2 % 81,8 % orientation Pomology Pomology, Viticulture and Enology, 9,1% 36,4 % 54,5 % orientation Viticulture and Enology Elective modules 15,4 % 40,7 % 40,7 % 14,3 % 6,6 % POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST STUDY Plant Protection 7,4 % 92,6 % 3,8 Production Systems 85,7 % 14,3 % 7,1 % in Animal Husbandry Quality and Safety of 7,1 % 78,6 % 14,3 % 7,1 % Animal Products Pig Breeding 75,0 % 25,0 % Management of 78,9 % 5,3 % 5,3 % 84,2 % Agricultural Farms

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Table 2.5. Number of research papers in scientific journals published by doctoral candidates as a part of their dissertation Number of papers of Number of papers of Number of papers of Number of doctoral candidates doctoral candidates doctoral candidates Module of doctoral published published in published in foreign published in Croatian Orientations within study Name and surname of papers proceedings of scientific journals scientific journals doctoral study within which thesis doctoral candidate required for international which are relevant which are relevant is prepared dissertation meetings that are for election into for election into defence relevant for election scientific title scientific title into scientific title M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Mario Bjeliš 0 1 8 0 study M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Tatjana Masten Milek 0 1 3 1 study M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Karolina Vrandečić 0 3 4 1 study M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Mladen Šimala 0 0 3 0 study M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Željko Budinščak 0 0 0 0 study M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Renata Baličević 0 8 10 9 study M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Džoić Dražen 0 0 1 1 study M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Đanfranko Pribetić 0 0 0 0 study Plant Protection Nematology Ivana Majić 1 3 2 1 M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Elda Vitanović 0 0 4 4 study M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Brankica Svitlica 0 1 2 2 study

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Number of papers of Number of papers of Number of papers of Number of doctoral candidates doctoral candidates doctoral candidates Module of doctoral published published in published in foreign published in Croatian Orientations within study Name and surname of papers proceedings of scientific journals scientific journals doctoral study within which thesis doctoral candidate required for international which are relevant which are relevant is prepared dissertation meetings that are for election into for election into defence relevant for election scientific title scientific title into scientific title Methods of storage Plant Protection Anita Liška 1 6 5 13 pest control Diseases of Plant Protection Jelena Poštić 1 1 0 0 agricultural crops Plant Protection Nematology Teuta Benković Lačić 1 0 0 6 M.Sc. - no doctoral Plant Protection Adrijana Novak 0 0 0 1 study Growth and Animal Husbandry development of Dragutin Vincek 1 5 20 0 domestic animals Modern technology Animal Husbandry Nikola Raguž 1 4 5 0 in animal selection Plant Breeding and Plant resistance to Andrija Brkić 1 2 1 1 Seed Science pests Plant Breeding and Corn improvement Andrija Brkić 1 2 - 0 Seed Science Plant Breeding and Quarantine pests Andrija Brkić 3 1 0 Seed Science and diseases Plant Breeding and Corn improvement Josip Brkić 1 3 - 0 Seed Science Plant Breeding and Improvement of Zvonimir Bede 1 1 - 0 Seed Science cereals

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Number of papers of Number of papers of Number of papers of Number of doctoral candidates doctoral candidates doctoral candidates Module of doctoral published published in published in foreign published in Croatian Orientations within study Name and surname of papers proceedings of scientific journals scientific journals doctoral study within which thesis doctoral candidate required for international which are relevant which are relevant is prepared dissertation meetings that are for election into for election into defence relevant for election scientific title scientific title into scientific title Plant Breeding and Improvement of Ranko Gantner 1 3 2 0 Seed Science forage crops Plant Breeding and Physiology of seeds Andrej Gumze 1 3 - 0 Seed Science Plant Breeding and Improvement of Dražen Jurišić 1 2 - 0 Seed Science industrial plant Plant Breeding and Physiology of seeds Marija Špoljarević 1 2 - 0 Seed Science Production of Plant Breeding seeds in Tomislav Vinković 1 4 - 0 and Seed Science horticulture Plant Breeding and Quarantine pests Tomislav Vinković - 2 0 Seed Science and diseases Strategy of Technical Systems maintaining Drago Kraljević 1 4 5 0 in Agriculture technical systems in agriculture Strategy of Technical Systems maintaining Ivan Plaščak 1 5 11 0 in Agriculture technical systems in agriculture Nutrition of woody Agrochemistry Drenjančević Mato 1 5 0 plants

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Number of papers of Number of papers of Number of papers of Number of doctoral candidates doctoral candidates doctoral candidates Module of doctoral published published in published in foreign published in Croatian Orientations within study Name and surname of papers proceedings of scientific journals scientific journals doctoral study within which thesis doctoral candidate required for international which are relevant which are relevant is prepared dissertation meetings that are for election into for election into defence relevant for election scientific title scientific title into scientific title Agrochemistry Land resources Stošić Miro 1 7 2 0 Agrochemistry Land resources Kraljičak Željko 1 1 1 0

Agrochemistry Land resources Đurđević Boris 1 3 3 0 Fertilisers and Agrochemistry Vukobratović Želimir 1 3 8 0 fertilisation Hunting and Management in Tomislav Dumić 1 0 1 0 Cynology hunting Hunting and Management in Viktor Šegrt 1 2 0 0 Cynology hunting

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Table 2.6. Web pages For courses which have a specific web page, it includes the following elements (in

each column, specify the number of web sites which include this element)

ngs, ngs,

Title of course

e, e, of list

literature

specific web page web specific

office hours office

Number of courses with a a with ofcourses Number

of the of cours

Additional teaching teaching Additional

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lectures, PowerPoint PowerPoint lectures,

previous exam terms exam previous

material (texts of the the of (texts material

pictures, videos, etc.) videos, pictures,

Results of preliminary ofpreliminary Results

teachers and students and teachers

Possibility of interactive ofinteractive Possibility Objectives contents and

Exercises with keys from from keys with Exercises

presentations, drawi presentations,

Schedules of written and and written of Schedules

communication between between communication exams and written exams written and exams

Agroeconomics(undergraduate) 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 Plant production (undergraduate) 5 5 5 5 2 2 5 Horticulture (undergraduate) 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 Mechanisation (undergraduate) 3 3 3 2 1 1 3 Zootechniques (undergraduate) 4 4 4 2 1 1 4 Agroeconomics (graduate) 8 ¸8 8 8 - - 8 Plant production (graduate, 4 majors) 14 14 14 14 - - 14 Ecological agriculture (graduate) 8 8 8 8 - - 8 Mechanisation (graduate) 7 7 7 7 - - 7 Zootechniques (graduate, 3 majors) 8 8 8 8 - - 8 Vegetable and Fruit Growing (graduate) 8 8 8 8 - - 8 Pomology, Viticulture and Enology (graduate) 14 14 14 14 - - 14

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Table 2.7. Lifelong learning programmes (up to 60 ECTS credits)

Lifelong learning programmes Duration Accredited (yes/no) and by which institution ECTS credits (if allocated)

Training programme for producers of Yes; Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer honey and other bee products on family 30 hours - University of Osijek farms

Training programme for producers of Yes; Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer 60 hours - milk and cheese on family farms University of Osijek

Yes; Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer An expert in rural development 60 hours - University of Osijek

Management of rural and local Yes; Senate of Josip Juraj Strossmayer 60 hours - development University of Osijek

Training of staff in agricultural Yes; Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the 35 hours - pharmacies Republic of Croatia

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3. Students

3.1. Quality and structure of applicants and enrolled students

Comment on the quality and structure of the students who applied and students who enrolled undergraduate, graduate and integrated undergraduate and graduate study programmes as well as professional study programmes, if any (numerical data in table 2.3.). Based on your experience, comment on the consistency and adequacy of their prior learning.

Students studying at the Faculty of Agriculture have a background knowledge from vocational schools, only smaller portion of them from grammar schools. Uneven previous and background knowledge obtained within secondary education often do not match the level of minimum required knowledge for studying at undergraduate level, which is considered a particular problem. Much better positioning with background knowlegde is determined at graduate level, where the level of background knowledge of students continuing with graduate studies is usually balanced. Exceptions are found with students transferring from other university undergraduate studies, in the cases of which the necessary level of previous and background knowledge is gained within passing of additional exams determied for each study. Students of professional studies in the field of Biotechnical sciences who wish to continue with studying at the university graduate level, are obliged to enroll an additional study year to acquire level of knowledge and skills necessary for studying at the graduate level. There is also a rule that only students who complete professional study with an average grade greater than 3.5 may enroll in the graduate study, if passing additional exams in prior. Within the structure of students studying at professional studies, the majority of them has completed vocational education. In previous years the professional studies were open for enrolment of students who completed a three-year long vocational education, which was causing greater inhomogeneity and obvious lack of background knowledge of such studnets for studying in these studies. As of present, the state graduation exam system allows entry to higher education only to students who completed four-year long secondary schools programme, which led to improved status of students regarding homogeneity and background knowledge for studying at professional studies. Unbalanced level of prior and background knowledge of students enrolling undergraduate study of Agriculture, as well as professional studies, is tryed to be solved by mentoring and consultation with students. In order to avoid stressfull beginning of studying, and to make a way of learning similar to that of secondary schools, the Faculty Council made a decision to introduce partial examination, to enable students passing of exams divided into several parts. This action contributed to the increase of studying success.

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3.2. Student pass rate within study programmes

Comment data on the pass rate (numerical data in table 2.4.). Reflect on the enrolment quota, student motivation and organisation of teaching.

According to the Decision of the University Senate about conditions for enrolment into subsequent study years, the conditions for enrolment into subsequent study year of the university undergraduate and graduate studies are the following: - A student of the 1st study year has a right to enrol in the 2nd study year if having collected 42 ECTS credits. - A student of the 2nd study year has a right to enrol in the 3rd study year if having collected 42 ECTS credits of the 2nd study year, and if having passed all exams of the 1st study years. - A student of the 1st study year of graduate studies has a right to enrol in the 2nd study year if having collected 42 ECTS credits. Within the undergraduate study of Agriculture, student pass rate fluctuates according to particular orientations, being from 43,33% (orientation Mechanisation) to 91,67% (orientation Zootechniques). The pass rate of students shall be observed as a result of interaction of many factors, meaning that implementation of the Bologna process at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek initialised continuous monitoring of the studying successfulness. It was determined that a significant number of students drop out from the studies already after the 1st semester. Such situation occurs mostly because of students who enrolled to studies for gaining certain student rights, but with no intention of studying. Unfortunately, there are always a number of such students who enroll at the Faculty of Agriculture with no intention of studying, so irregardless of all Faculty efforts to reduce the drop-out rate, that occurrence is inevitable. One part of students drops out of studies because of their inability to adjust to studying system, because of failure at exams, or because they realise that the Faculty education will not provide for their occupation. Motivation of students is the next important factor of the pass rate. In order to increase the pass rate, the Faculty of Agriculture reached several significant decisions for increase of student motivation for studying. Such decisions refer to implementation of partial examination, monthly examination schedules, offer of two examiners within modules with low pass rate, obligatory handing outs of teaching material to students, as well as appointment of study coordinators that are obliged to work with students, all with the aim to assure and enhance the quality of studying. Teaching is organised according to schedules and teaching programmes. Spatial conditions assure quality teaching process and the sizes of student groups are in line with the acts.

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3.3. Informing of potential students about the Faculty and study programmes

Specify how you inform the potential students about your institution and study programmes that are offered (qualifications, competences, possibilities of further education and employment) – information packages, web pages, brochures, leaflets, etc.

The Faculty of Agriculture informs prospective students about its studies by presenting them at the University of Osijek Fair that is held in December each year. There are printed materials prepared for promotion of the Faculty in secondary schools. With its promotional material, the Faculty also participates in the Job Fair of the Osijek-Baranja County and of other counties. Information about all offered study programmes is available at the Faculty web site: www.pfos.hr. The faculty studies are also promoted by local televisions (Slavonska television, Osječka television, Vinkovačka television) and radio stations. Within the Science Festival organised at the University of Osijek, the Faculty of Agriculture organises Open Days to invite all interested parties to visit the Faculty and get all relevant information. Aware of the fact that the improvements are always required, the Faculty of Agriculture is continually working on enhancement on public relations with prospective students in order to make publicly available all accurate information about its study programmes. However, the current system of public information is already resulting in increased interest of potential students for studying at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek.

3.4. Assessment of learning outcomes and assurance of objectivity and fairness during exams

Describe reasons guiding you during design of assessment of learning outcomes (Table 2.5.) Specify measures which assure objectivity and fairness during exams.

Assessment of learning outcomes of studies offered at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek is carried out in accordance with principles and procedures defined by each study programme. All study programmes are published at the Faculty web pages, thus being available to public. In the course of teaching, students can take partial exams (as of the Faculty Council decision). In the examination period, students take complete exams that are organised in either oral or written form, or both. Exams are held in accordance with the Regulations on studies and studying at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek in Osijek. Within the procedures set by this Regulation, there are impartiality and objectivity assured during exams. For the purpose of improving quality of studying, the Faculty Council appointed dual examiners for particular module exams.

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3.5. Opinions of students about relations between students and teachers

State opinions of students about relations between students and teachers mentioned in student questionnaires and collected via other means, and comment on any problems and procedures for their resolution, as well as methods of informing the students about measures that you have undertaken.

As determined by the Manual on quality assurance, at the end of each semester the Faculty of Agriculture carries out student questionnaire with the aim to evaluate teaching staff and non- teaching staff of student services and library. The last completed student questionnaire was in May 2012, and the results are published at the Faculty web site. Within the student questionnaire, 79,91% of teachers were evaluated as very successful and successful. The Faculty is pleased with such great result, still further measures will be undertaken towards those teachers that were evaluated as unsuccessful (17,61%). Evaluation of parameters referring to raising of students’ interest in theory and practice, in active participation in module teaching, discussions and consultations, balance of theoretical and practical part of teaching and teachers’ relations to students indicated that the teachers were very successful and successful, in the range of 71,11% to 81,71%. Furthermore, in May 2012, teachers were also evaluated within the student survey carried out at the University level, within which the average grade obtained was 3,95. The average grade of teachers as of the University survey for the academic year 2008/2009 was 3,55, and for the academic year 2009/2010 it was 3,93. This points out the progress in teaching quality, nevertheless it still needs to be further enhanced. All teachers are personally presented with results of student questionnaire. Teachers that were poorly evaluated in some segments of their work, are invited to a meeting with the Dean, Vice-Dean for Education and a chairperson of the Committee for quality assurance to discuss the issue and to provide guidelines for elimination of determined shortcomings. Those teachers are repeatedly invited for meetings to monitor if they have undertaken corrective measures.

3.6. Students’ accommodation, subsistence and extra-curricular activities

Give your opinion on the problem of students’ accommodation and nutrition. Specify and comment on the extra-curricular activities that you organize for students, if applicable (various courses, sport, recreation, etc). Comment on the student standard offered at your higher education institution (according to data in table 3.1.), and assess the degree of use. If you are not satisfied with the existing situation, identify the reasons and propose possible solutions.

The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek is located in the University campus. Right next to the Faculty building, there are Student restaurant and the Dormitory. The students of the Faculty of Agriculture can be accommodated in the dormitory, if fulfilling conditions set by the legal acts and the public procedure for accommodation awarding. They can also apply for private accommodation subsidy, as well as for subsidised meals.

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Students of professional study of Rural Entrepreneurship and Mechanisation in Vinkovci do not have a possibility for dormitory accommodation, but they apply for private accommodation subsidy. Faculty students in Vinkovci are provided meals in the Admiral Restaurant in Vinkovci. Future activities will be directed towards solving the problem of student accommodation in Vinkovci (in cooperation with the City of Vinkovci, there are plans to build a dormitory). Students in Osijek and Vinkovci are provided with the areas for studying (in the library). They have also free access to computers and internet. There is also the Student Union accommodated at both Faculty locations. Students can participate in various activities organised by the Sports association POLJOS, the Student journal FENIX, and the Shooting club Vinkovci, which shooting range is currently located in the Faculty building in Vinkovci. There are also many sports clubs at the University level (indoor soccer, basketball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, etc.). Students of the Faculty of Agriculture are very successful in sports competitions, both at the University level, in Croatia and abroad. Several students achieved good results at European and world championships and the Olympics.

3.7. Measures for motivation of students

Specify possible special measures you introduced in order to motivate students (awards, recognitions, etc.) and comment on the effectivness of such measures.

In each academic year Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek confers the Rector's Award to the best students for their academic success or for the most successful paper. The Faculty of Agriculture confers the Dean’s Award to students who were the most successful in preparation of graduation papers. In each academic year two best students are elected at graduate study Plant production, orientation Plant protection, and they are reworded with participation at Plant protection Symposium held every year in Opatija. From 2012 at Faculty level two best students are chosen and they are reworded with participation at international Symposium on Agriculture organised by Faculty.

3.8. Supportive measures for students

Specify supportive measures that you provide to students (mentorships, career counselling, study aid, aid for students with special needs and for international students, legal and financial support, etc.).

The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek supports students during their studying, by appointing coordinators of each study year and mentors for direct work with individual students. There are also study programme coordinators appointed for all study years. Results of anonymous student questionnaire showed that students are pleased with their teachers and that they consider them as friends whom they can always ask for help. Students are actively involved in scientific research work, and in cooperation with their mentors, they publish papers at scientific-professional meetings and at the Science Festival. In this way they develop their research spirits and contribute to enhancement of studying quality.

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Modern building of the Faculty of Agriculture is adjusted to persons with disabilities. Staff is informed about work with disabled students. Students interested in international exchange are supported by the Vice-Dean for International Cooperation who provides information about ERASMUS, IAESTE, and other scholarships for students. Some students of the Faculty of Agriculture visited Turkey within the bilateral agreement on cooperation signed with the University of Izmir. Although students are supported by their student organisations, they frequently ask for help in the professional services of the Faculty to efficiently solve their student and personal issues. Being aware of the environment in which it operates, which was largely destroyed during the Homeland War, and because of the present economic crisis and high unemployment rate, the Faculty of Agriculture is especially sensitive to financial issues of its students. Upon student’s request and on the basis of valid documentation, the Faculty often approves to student payment of tuition fees in installments (up to 6 installments), or it frees a student from payment of a portion of tuition fees. In this way the Faculty helps students with financial issues to continue with their studies. According to its possibilities, the Faculty co-finances student trips and other events organised by students.

3.9. Regulations on protection of student rights

Attach documents regulating the protection of student rights (appeal procedures, student ombudsman, etc.).

Protection of student rights is guaranteed by the Regulations on studies and studying at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, as well as by acts of the University Student Union.

3.10. Methods for reaching out to alumni

Specify methods for reaching out to alumni and how you collect data on their employment, as well as other information relevant for improvements of your study programmes.

Up to present, the Faculty of Agriculture had no officially established Alumni club, however, the Faculty keeps contacts with graduates for many past years. As it has become necessary to systematically register and track employment of the graduates, the Initiative Board for the establishment of the Association of graduates and friends of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek - Alumni PFOS has been held on 2nd October 2012. Constituent assembly of Alumni PFOS was held on 25th October 2012 at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek. In accordance with the Bologna process, and with the aim to assess study programmes offered by the Faculty of Agriculture, in June and July 2013 there will be a round table organised to gather members of Alumni PFOS, as well as all other interested stakeholders.

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3.11. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements

Specify to what extent you are satisfied with the current situation and propose possible improvements.

Current situation at the Faculty of Agriculture indicates the satisfaction with: - modern premises for realisation of teaching; - sufficient number of teaching staff; - increased interest of potential and enrolled students for studies offered at the Faculty; - relations with students and sensitivity towards financial issues of students; - provided student subsistence.

Issues that the Faculty is not satisfied with are: - high drop-out rate; - forms and extent of support to students in the course of their studying (preparatory seminars, remedial classes and exercises); - organisation and realisation of student practice; - number of experimental plots; - current motivation of students, and - inhomogeneity and unbalanced background knowledge of students.

Table 3.1. Student standard

Number of seating or active Area in m2 workplaces 449,15 (Osijek) 27 Study area 53,25 (Vinkovci) 8 Student restaurant (usage of - - student X-card) Other student restaurants - - Printing service 60,60 (Osijek) - Student Dormitory Student accommodation - Private accommodation Sports facilities - - Facilities for student 16,00 (Osijek) 4 associations and cultural 10,00 Vinkovci) 3 activities Recreation facilities - -

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Table 3.2. Employment of graduates

Number of unemployed Number of graduates according to Title of qualification awarded graduates in the statistics of Croatian past 3 years Employment Service Engineer of Agriculture - Farming 8 8 Engineer of Agriculture –Animal Husbandry 0 14 Engineer of Agriculture -Mechanisation 0 9 Engineer of Agriculture – Plant Production 1 15 Engineer of Agriculture - Agricultural Technics 5 14 Engineer of Agriculture - Rural Entrepreneurship 7 1 Engineer of Agriculture - Zootechniques 1 2 Engineer of Agriculture – Family Farms 7 4 Bachelor (baccalaureus) of Rural Entrepreneurship 58 3 Bachelor (baccalaureus) of Mechanisation in 12 4 Agriculture Bachelor (baccalaureus) of Plant Production – 35 21 orientation in Farming Bachelor (baccalaureus) of Zootechniques 10 0 University Bachelor (baccalaureus) of 100 2 Agroeconomics University Bachelor (baccalaureus) of Plant 88 15 Production University Bachelor (baccalaureus) of Horticulture 18 0 University Bachelor (baccalaureus) of 24 6 Mechanisation University Bachelor (baccalaureus) of 33 4 Zootechniques Master of Engineering in Agriculture - orientation 64 76 Farming Master of Engineering in Agriculture – orientation 13 22 Mechanisation Master of Engineering in Agriculture - orientation 43 56 Animal Husbandry Master of Engineering in Agriculture - orientation 37 13 Agroeconomics Master of Engineering in Agriculture 33 49 Master of Agriculture and Agroeconomics 67 26 Master of Agriculture and Plant Production 61 8 Master of Agriculture and Mechanisation 5 2 Master of Agriculture and Zootechniques 60 4 Master of Ecological Agriculture 13 4 Master of Agriculture, Vegetable and Flower 4 2 Growing Master of Agriculture, Pomology, Viticulture and 5 1 Enology GRAND TOTAL 812 385

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According to the data obtained from regional offices of Croatian Employment Service, there is a certain number of unemployed graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek. The highest number of graduates is determined in the area of the Osijek-Baranja County and Vukovar-, which is not surprising because the Faculty is located in both of these counties and educates the greatest number of students residing in these two counties. Croatian Employment Service Regional Office Osijek: 191 unemployed Croatian Employment Service Regional Office Virovitica: 33 unemployed Croatian Employment Service Regional Office Slavonski Brod: 54 unemployed Croatian Employment Service Regional Office Vukovar: 22 unemployed Croatian Employment Service Regional Office Vinkovci: 78 unemployed Croatian Employment Service Regional Office Požega: 7 unemployed The data are obtained as of 15th November 2012.

Table 3.2.1. Employment of graduates

Number of unemployed Number of graduates in the Title of study programme graduates according to statistics past 3 years of Croatian Employment Service

University undergraduate study 190 216 (Pre-Bologna programme) University undergraduate study 263 27 (Bologna programme) Graduate study (Bologna 215 47 programme) Professional study (Pre-Bologna 29 67 programme) Professional study (Bologna 115 28 programme)

As presented in the Table 3.2.1., it is clear that the greatest portion of graduates holding a qualification of University Bachelors continues with studying at the graduate level (27 graduates are registered by the Croatian Employment Service). In the past three years the Faculty of Agriculture lowered the enrolment quota for professional and graduate studies, aiming to adjust to situation at the labour market. In an appropriate time span, the Faculty will correlate its enrolment quotas with demands of the labour market.

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4. Teaching staff

4.1. Structure of teachers and associates

Provide an overview of the structure of teachers and associates shown in the table 4.1. Evaluate strong and weak points in the ratios of the numbers of full-time and part-time employees. Analyse the problems in the human resources policy.

The structure of teachers and associates (Table 4.1.) is fully meeting the requirements of the teaching process at the Faculty of Agriculture. The Faculty is completely relying on its own teaching staff, while hiring only minimum number of external associates. Sufficient number of teachers and associates is secured by the Faculty human resource policy, which facilitated employment of assistants and junior researchers that are successfully progressing in their careers to become elected into scientific teaching titles.

Table 4.1. Staff structure Full-time teachers who Part-time Full-time Cumulative are part-time employees employees employment employed in (external Staff other associates) institutions Average Average Average No. No. No. No. age age age Full professors in 34 59 1 48 - 3 69 tenure Full professors 19 49 - - - 3 60 Associate 19 43 - - - 1 53 professors Assistant 17 40 - - - 1 47 professors Teaching titles 11 55 - - - - - Senior assistants 11 37 - - - 1 30 Assistants 12 33 - - - 1 30 Teaching ------associates Senior professional 6 39 - - - - - associates Professional 8 36 - - - - - associates

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Professional 6 57 - - - - - advisors

20 30 - - - - - Junior researchers Technical staff 22 42 - - - - - Administrative 25 45 - - - - - staff Support staff 19 47 - - - - -

Although there is enough full-time teaching staff employed at the Faculty, external associates from economy sector, i.e. part-time teachers from international institutions are welcome to enhance the quality of teaching process and to make ties of theory and practice. Involvement of external associates in the teaching process is organised within invited lectures and lectures of Scientific forum that is organised for all students and employees. Invited lectures should be more common in future. Besides of teaching activities, the Faculty also focuses on the research activities. In the new Faculty building there are many laboratories offering possibilities for widening of research activities. This requires well trained technical and laboratory staff. Their number shall be increased in the forthcoming. Possibilities for employment of technical and laboratory staff are found mostly in projects planned to be applied to future calls. Graphical scheme of the structure of scientific-teaching staff, assistants and junior researchers is presented in the Graph 4.1.

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12 Full professors- in tenure Full professors 11 Associate professors 19 Assistant professors 17 Senior assistants 19 Assistants Junior researchers

Graph 4.1. Structure of scientific-teaching staff, assistants and junior researchers

The Table 4.2. gives an overview of teachers employed at the Faculty of Agriculture, dates of their last elections to titles as of 30th September 2012. There are also data about the aquired academic degree and higher education institution that issued qualifications for teachers. There are also data about cumulative employment percentage for each theacher working at the Faculty and the workload at the Faculty and at other institutions.

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Table 4.2. List of teachers

Workload at Workload at other Date of last Cumulative employer institutions (in Ord. Name and surname Academic HEI which issued the Title / grade Field election into employment institution (in standard teaching no. of teacher degree qualification title percentage standard teaching hours) hours)

Dragan Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 1. PhD Chemistry 17 May 2010 100% 200 Amić in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 2. Manda Antunović PhD Agriculture 14 Nov. 2011 100% 296 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 3. Zvonko Antunović PhD Agriculture 16 Jan. 2012 100% 491 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Đuro Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 4. PhD Agriculture 23 Nov. 2009 100% 451 Banaj in tenure Senate Confirmation

Milutin Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 5. PhD Agriculture 22 Dec. 1999 100% 320 Bede in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 6. Blaženka Bertić PhD Agriculture 23 Sept. 1997 100% 230 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Ivan Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 7. PhD Agriculture 25 Oct. 2010 100% 175 Bogut in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 8. Gordana Bukvić PhD Agriculture 16 Jan. 2012 100% 495 in tenure Senate Confirmation

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Željko Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 9. PhD Agriculture 03 July 2000 100% 410 Bukvić in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 10. Matija Domaćinović PhD Agriculture 28 Feb. 2011 100% 362 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Rudolf Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek u External 11. PhD Agriculture 19 Dec. 2005 350 Emert in tenure Senate Confirmation associate

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 12. Vlado Guberac PhD Agriculture 30 Jan. 2007 100% 345 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Marija Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 13. PhD Agriculture 01 Feb. 1996 100% 332,5 Ivezić in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 14. Sonja Jovanovac PhD Agriculture 23 Sept. 1997 100% 515 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Tomislav Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 15. PhD Agriculture 11 Apr. 2011 100% 380 24 Jurić in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 16. Mladen Jurišić PhD Agriculture 31 Jan. 2011 100% 470 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 17. Draženka Jurković PhD Agriculture 06 Dec. 2000 100% 375 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Irma Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 18. PhD Agriculture 23 Sept. 1997 100% 68 Kalinović in tenure Senate Confirmation

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Mira Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 23 Sept. 19. PhD Agriculture 100% 250 Knežević in tenure Senate Confirmation 1997

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 20. Vlado Kovačević PhD Agriculture 01 Feb. 1996 100% 295 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek External 21. Gordana Kralik PhD Agriculture 23 Sept. 1997 290 in tenure Senate Confirmation associate

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 22. Andrija Kristek PhD Agriculture 16 July 2001 100% 239 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 23. Stjepan Mađar PhD Agriculture 23 Sept. 1997 100% 180 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 24. Zlata Milaković PhD Agriculture 19 Dec. 2005 100% 175 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 25. Emilija Raspudić PhD Agriculture 19 July 2012 100% 367,5 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Đuro Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 26. PhD Agriculture 19 Dec. 2005 100% 435 Senčić in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 27. Zdenko Steiner PhD Agriculture 03 July 2000 100% 190 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Edita Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 28. PhD Agriculture 16 Jan. 2012 100% 440 Štefanić in tenure Senate Confirmation

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Ivan Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 29. PhD Agriculture 16 Jan. 2012 35% 460 Štefanić in tenure Senate Confirmation

Tihana Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 30. PhD Agriculture 19 July 2012 100% 270 Teklić in tenure Senate Confirmation

Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 31. Zvonimir Tucak PhD Agriculture 27 Nov. 2008 100% 125 in tenure Senate Confirmation

Mate Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Mechanical 32. PhD 26 June 2007 100% 320 Vujčić in tenure Senate Confirmation Engineering

Vladimir Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 33. PhD Agriculture 23 Sept. 1997 100% 255 Vukadinović in tenure Senate Confirmation

Ivan Full professor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 34. PhD Agriculture 23 Sept. 1997 100% 192 Žugec in tenure Senate Confirmation

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 35. Mirjana Baban Full professor PhD Agriculture 31 Jan. 2011 100% 275 Senate Confirmation

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 36. Mirjana Brmež Full professor PhD Agriculture 05 March 2012 100% 332,5 Senate Confirmation

Jasenka Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 37. Full professor PhD Agriculture 19 Apr. 2010 100% 325 Ćosić Senate Confirmation

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 38. Dražen Horvat Full professor PhD Agriculture 28 Jan. 2008 100% 425 Senate Confirmation

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Jozo Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 39. Full professor PhD Economics 18 July 2006 100% 510 Kanisek Senate Confirmation

Darko Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 40. Full professor PhD Agriculture 27 Jan. 2011 100% 505 120 Kiš Senate Confirmation

Davor Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 41. Full professor PhD Agriculture 17 May 2010 100% 400 Kralik Senate Confirmation

Suzana Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 42. Full professor PhD Agriculture 15 July 2010 100% 430 Kristek Senate Confirmation

Goran Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 43. Full professor PhD Agriculture 25 Nov. 2009 100% 150 Kušec Senate Confirmation

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 44. Zdenko Lončarić Full professor PhD Agriculture 23 Nov. 2009 100% 244 Senate Confirmation

Sonja Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 45. Full professor PhD Agriculture 10 June 2009 100% 347 Marić Senate Confirmation

Pero Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 46. Full professor PhD Agriculture 31 Jan. 2011 100% 466 Mijić Senate Confirmation

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 47. Anđelko Opačak Full professor PhD Agriculture 23 Nov. 2009 100% 190 Senate Confirmation

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 48. Nada Parađiković Full professor PhD Agriculture 02 March 2009 100% 635 Senate Confirmation

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Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 49. Vlatka Rozman Full professor PhD Agriculture 05 March 2012 100% 250 Senate Confirmation

Jasna Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 50. Full professor PhD Agriculture 11 July 2011 100% 415 Šoštarić Senate Confirmation

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Veterinary 51. Marcela Šperanda Full professor PhD 27 Oct. 2011 100% 390 Senate Confirmation Medicine

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 52. Luka Šumanovac Full professor PhD Agriculture 10 June 2009 100% 390 Senate Confirmation

Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 53. Zdravko Tolušić Full professor PhD Economics 30 Sept. 2009 100% 565 Senate Confirmation

Associate Veterinary 54. Boris Antunović PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 17 Dec. 2009 100% 455 professor Medicine

Associate 55. Jadranka Deže PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 26 Feb. 2009 100% 555 professor

Associate 56. Tihomir Florijančić PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 28 Jan. 2010 100% 325 professor

Associate External 57. Vesna Gantner PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 23 Feb. 2012 190 professor associate

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Goran Associate Mechanical External 58. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 30 Apr. 2009 300 Heffer professor Engineering associate

Danijel Associate 59. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 27 May 2010 100% 520 Jug professor

Irena Associate 60. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 26 Apr. 2012 100% 160 Jug professor

Associate 61. Ružica Lončarić PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 27 Jan. 2011 100% 592,5 professor

Associate 62. Zlatko Puškadija PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 30 June 2009 100% 190 professor

Associate 63. Ljubica Ranogajec PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 27 Feb. 2011 100% 615 professor

Associate 64. Domagoj Rastija PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 25 Feb. 2010 100% 181 professor

Mirta Associate 65. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 31 March 2011 100% 325 Rastija professor

Aleksandar Associate 66. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 26 Apr. 2012 100% 345 Stanisavljević professor

Associate 67. Zvonimir Steiner PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 26 Apr. 2012 100% 190 professor

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Associate 68. Bojan Stipešević PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 28 Jan. 2010 100% 520 professor

Zoran Associate 69. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 27 Oct. 2011 100% 245 Škrtić professor

Associate 70. Karolina Vrandečić PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 23 Feb. 2012 100% 290 professor

Associate 71. Vesna Vukadinović PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 12 July 2012 100% 299 professor

Associate 72. Krunoslav Zmaić PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 28 Sept. 2008 100% 610 professor

Pavo Assistant Mechanical 73. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 20 Apr. 2009 100% 315 Baličević professor Engineering

Assistant 74. Renata Baličević PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 29 Sept. 2009 100% 590 professor

Drago Assistant 75. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Biology 28 June 2007 100% 366 Bešlo professor

Assistant 76. Boris Đurđević PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 27 Oct. 2011 100% 57 professor

Assistant 77. Gabriella Kanižai PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 27 Jan. 2011 100% 137,5 professor

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Krunoslav Assistant 78. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 07 Oct. 2010 100% 150 Karalić professor

Igor Assistant 79. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 24 Nov. 2011 100% 130 Kralik professor

Zlata Assistant 80. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 24 Nov. 2011 100% 100 Kralik professor

Anita Assistant 81. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Nov. 2011 100% 100 Liška professor

Ivana Assistant 82. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 28 Oct. 2010 100% 150 Majić professor

Siniša Assistant 83. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 28 Jan. 2010 100% 180 Ozimec professor

Assistant 84. Sonja Petrović PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 24 Nov. 2011 100% 222,5 professor

Assistant 85. Brigita Popović PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 07 Oct. 2010 100% 175 professor

Irena Assistant 86. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 16 July 2009 100% 165 Rapčan professor

Vesna Assistant 87. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Chemistry 28 Jan. 2010 100% 300 Rastija professor

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Assistant 88. Tihana Sudarić PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 15 July 2010 100% 487,5 professor

Snježana Assistant 89. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 02 July 2008 100% 442,5 Tolić professor

Senior 90. Mato Drenjančević PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Dec. 2012 100% 335 assistant

Ivona Senior 91. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Oct. 2011 100% 50 Đurkin assistant

Dalida Senior 92. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Dec. 2011 100% 30 Galović assistant

Junior researcher 93. Ranko Gantner PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 June 2011 100% 152 Senior assistant Junior Jelena researcher 94. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 20 July 2012 100% 65 Ilić Senior assistant

Senior 95. Vladimir Ivezić PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 24 May 2012 100% - assistant

Senior 96. Drago Kraljević PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 24 May 2012 100% 80 assistant

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Junior researcher 97. Miroslav Lisjak PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Apr. 2012 100% 70 Senior assistant

Senior 98. Vladimir Margeta PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 24 May 2012 100% 90 assistant

Sanda Senior 99. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Sept. 2011 100% 170 Rašić assistant

Senior 100. Andrijana Rebekić PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Oct. 2011 100% 135 assistant

Senior 101. Danijela Samac PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 24 May 2012 100% 171 assistant

Junior Miro researcher 102. PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 June 2012 100% 87 Stošić Senior assistant

Senior 103. Davorin Turkalj PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 01 Oct. 2011 100% 142 assistant

Senior 104. Tomislav Vinković PhD Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Dec. 2011 100% 130 assistant

Dejan 105. Assistant M.A. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Chemistry 13 July 2007 100% 117 Agić

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Tina 106. Assistant M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 18 Dec. 2008 100% 148,5 Bobić

Ivica 107. Assistant M.Sc. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 July 2007 100% 140 Bošković

Ana 108. Assistant M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 27 Nov. 2008 100% 140 Crnčan

Mislav Veterinary 109. Assistant DVM Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 29 March 2007 100% 75 Đidara Medicine

Maja 110. Assistant M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 27 Nov. 2008 100% 105 Gregić

Dinko 111. Assistant M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 25 Oct. 2007 100% 35 Jelkić

Jelena 112. Assistant M.Sc. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 02 Oct. 2008 100% 250,5 Kristić

113. Monika Marković Assistant M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 27 Nov. 2008 100% 40

Ivan 114. Assistant M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 18 Dec. 2008 100% 195 Plaščak

Nikola 115. Assistant M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 29 March 2007 100% 260 Raguž

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Marija 116. Assistant M.Eng. Agr. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Nov. 2011 100% - Ravlić

Junior 117. Bojana Brozović researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Dec. 2008 100% 77 Assistant Junior 118. Kristina Budimir researcher M.Eng. Agr. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Feb. 2012 100% - Assistant Junior Ivan Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 119. researcher M.Eng. Agriculture 01 Oct. 2009 100% 20 Gregić Assistant Junior Dario 120. researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 March 2009 100% 40 Iljkić Assistant Junior Ivana 121. researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Dec. 2008 100% 40 Klarić Assistant Junior Željka M.Eng. 122. researcher Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Sept. 2010 100% - Klir Agr. Assistant Junior 123. Dragana Kocevski researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 04 Nov. 2008 100% 50 Assistant Junior 124. Boris Lukić researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Sept. 2009 100% 50 Assistant Junior Đurđica 125. researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 15 Dec. 2010 100% - Mihić Assistant

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Junior Josip 126. researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Oct. 2007 100% 116 Novoselec Assistant Junior Mirela Veterinary 127. researcher DVM Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 01 March 2012 100% - Pavić Medicine Assistant Junior 128. Ankica Sarajlić researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Sept. 2009 100% 30 Assistant Junior 129. Vjekoslav Tadić researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Nov. 2007 100% - Assistant Junior 130. Monika Tkalec researcher M. Eng. Agr. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Sept. 2010 100% - Assistant Junior Ivana 131. researcher M. Eng. Agr. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 15 Dec. 2010 100% 15 Varga Assistant Junior 132. Vladimir Zebec researcher M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 01 Sept. 2009 100% 75 Assistant

133. Miroslav Dadić Senior lecturer M.Sc. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 22 Jan. 2009 100% 480

Educational 134. Krešimir Ižaković Senior lecturer M.A. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 31 Oct. 2008 100% 660 Sciences

135. Vladimir Jukić Senior lecturer PhD Polytechnics of Požega Agriculture 01 Aug. 2012 100% 319

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Mario Educational 136. Senior lecturer M.A. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 25 Feb. 2011 100% 360 Keškić Sciences

Darija 137. Senior lecturer M.A. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Linguistics 24 Sept. 2007 100% 535 Kuharić

Petar 138. Senior lecturer M.Sc. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 31 Jan. 2008 100% 267 Lukač

Electrical 139. Ivan Menđušić Senior lecturer M.Sc. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek 22 Jan. 2009 100% 150 Engineering

140. Anica Perković Senior lecturer M.A. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Linguistics 23 Apr. 2012 100% 705

Mirko 141. Senior lecturer M.Sc. Polytechnics of Požega Agriculture 23 Jan. 2008 100% 291 Puljko

142. Martin Takalić Senior lecturer M.Sc. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Economics 22 Jan. 2009 100% 320

Alka 143. Senior lecturer M.Eng. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Agriculture 24 Feb. 2012 100% 100 Turalija

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Dynamics of teachers’ and associates’ employment in the past five academic years is presented in the Table 4.3. It is to conclude that there were more teachers and associates (26) employed than dismissed (4). Dynamics of teachers’ and associates’ employment is not equally distributed within the assessed years because it depends on the number of available job positions at the whole University. Greater number of employed staff contributed to achievement of favourable ratio of teachers to students, and to development of junior teaching and research staff.

Table 4.3. Dynamics of teachers’ and associates’ employment in the last 5 years

Number of newly employed Number of teachers and associates whose Year teachers and associates contracts expired 2011/2012 3 - 2010/2011 4 2 2009/2010 - 1 2008/2009 14 - 2007/2008 5 1

4.2. Teacher / student ratio

Specify and comment on the teacher/student ratio and its trend in the last 5 years.

The Table 4.4. presents the teacher/student ratio in the past five academic years. This ratio indicates that conditions determined by the article 30 of the Regulations on licensing the performance of higher education activity, realisation of study programmes and re-accreditation of HEIs are fully met. Number of students is kept at the same level, except for the academic year 2007/2008, when the number of students was a bit higher, because in that academic year number of full-time students referred also to graduates of old, pre-Bologna study programmes that were finishing their studies. The teacher/student ratio is retained at the same level for the past four years, which facilitates successful implementation of the Bologna process.

Table 4.4. Number of students, teachers and associates in the past five academic years

No. of No. of No. of part- Teacher/student Academic scientific- No. of Teacher/student full-time time ratio (including year teaching assistants ratio students students assistants) staff 2011/2012 1053 373 89 23 1/14 1/11 2010/2011 948 407 87 29 1/13 1/10 2009/2010 957 409 84 28 1/14 1/10 2008/2009 931 343 81 32 1/14 1/10 2007/2008 1.290 345 77 28 1/19 1/14

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4.3. Teaching workload of full-time and part-time teachers

Comment on the teaching workload of full-time and part-time teachers (according to the data in the Table 4.5.).

Teaching workload is presented in the Table 4.5., indicating that the Faculty staff is engaged in the major part of teaching, while only several external associates are engaged in teaching, participating with only 2% in total teaching hours. The ratio of full-time teachers and external associates (part- time teachers) in specific teaching categories is viewed in the Graph 4.2. Referring to the workload of teachers, as presented in the Table 4.2., there is certain discrepancy in number of standard teaching hours among teachers. Some teachers realise more than standardised number of teaching hours, because they are teaching within study programme orientations, e.g. Agroeconomics, which enrol many students at undergraduate, graduate and professional level. On the contrary, there are not enough students in some orientations within graduate studies, so the teaching in specific academic years is organised as consultations. One of strategic objectives in the Faculty development is to revise existing study programmes by considering equal workload balance of teachers.

Table 4.5. Workload of full-time and part-time teachers (in standardised teaching hours)

Lectures Seminars and exercises Other forms of teaching Title of study Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time programme teachers teachers teachers teachers teachers teachers Agroeconomics 2954 90 808 30 330 0 undergraduate Plant Production 2326 90 822 30 60 0 undergraduate Horticulture 2370 120 795 30 90 0 undergraduate Mechanisation 2256 90 822 30 112,5 0 undergraduate Zootechniques 2310 90 809 30 81 0 undergraduate Rural Entrepreneurship 2080 80 1175 35 232,5 0 professional Plant Production – Farming 2150 80 1230 35 75 0 professional Mechanisation in Agriculture 1870 80 1370 35 97,5 0 professional Zootechniques 2140 80 1261 35 67,5 0 professional Agroeconomics 1510 0 295 0 225 0 graduate

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Plant Production – 4 orientations 5506 0 1530 0 775,5 0 graduate Ecological Agriculture 1610 0 300 0 142,5 0 graduate Mechanisation 1388 0 421 0 120 0 graduate Zootechniques – 3 orientations 4410 0 1202 0 291 0 graduate Vegetable and Flower Growing 1424 0 377 0 166,5 0 graduate Pomology, Viticulture and Enology - 2 3180 80 685 35 75 0 orientations graduate

45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 Part-time teachers 20000 Full-time teachers 15000 10000 5000 0 Lectures Excercises Other forms of teaching

Graph 4.2. Ratio of full-time teachers and part-time teachers (external associates) involved in teaching at the Faculty

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4.4. Formal procedures for monitoring of teachers’ part-time employment

Specify formal procedures for monitoring part-time employment of your teachers in other institutions.

Part-time engagement of the Faculty staff in teaching at other University units and at other higher education institutions shall be approved by the Dean for current academic year on the basis of request obtained from teachers and related HEIs that intend to hire them. Scientific, teaching and professional activities of Faculty staff working part-time in other HEIs shall not be in conflict with the Faculty and University interests, i.e. it must not compromise regular activities at the Faculty and the University. As of the permission of the Dean, the Faculty staff is realising part-time teaching at polytechnics of Slavonski Brod, Križevci and Požega, as well as at the Faculty of Agronomy and Food Technology of the , in Mostar, BIH.

4.5. Student groups for lectures, seminars, exercises and other forms of teaching

Specify the size of student groups for lectures, seminars, exercises and other forms of teaching and evaluate efficiency of teaching in the groups. Comment on the student opinions about this issue mentioned in questionnaires.

The sizes of student groups for lectures, seminars, exercises and other forms of teaching are in line with the article 32 of the Collective agreement for science and higher education. The sizes of teaching groups of students studying at undergraduate and graduate level are determined as follows: a) for lectures – up to 150 students b) for seminars – do 30 students c) for exercises: – auditory exercises – up to 30 students – methodical exercises – up to 15 students – exercises in practicums, laboratories, experimental and field groups – up to 10 students Determined sizes of student groups facilitate successful realisation of the teaching process. Premises at Faculty disposal are also enabling teaching in larger student groups, which certainly provides for more efficient teaching process and better communication with students. In the student questionnaire carried out for the academic year 2011/2012, students did not have any objections related to sizes of student groups or to efficiency of work in such student groups. They were satisfied with teaching in groups, especially with organisation of exercises in groups.

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4.6. Indicators for assessment of full-time and part-time teachers’ competences

Specify indicators for assessing competences of your full-time and part-time teachers. Comment on the comparability of those indicators in Croatian and international context. State opinions of the students mentioned in questionnaires and their effects.

All full-time and part-time teachers of the Faculty shall prove their competences within teaching process and in the scientific-research work. Teachers’ competences continuously monitored on the basis of legal procedures related to elections into scientific and scientific-teaching titles, as well as according to criteria of the Regulations on election into scientific, scientific-teaching, artistic- teaching, teaching, associate and professional titles and corresponding job positions (http://pfos.hr/images/dokumenti/Pravilnik o izboru u zvanja i radna mjesta.pdf). According to these criteria, teachers are obliged to be active in scientific research and to publish obtained results. Furthermore, conditions determined by the Rectors’ Conference oblige all teachers to actively work with students, to supervise them and to publish scientific and professional papers in cooperation with students. They shall also participate in international conferences, training courses and specialisations. Teachers also develop their competences by actively participating in scientific or professional (international and domestic) projects and by publishing papers in recognised scientific or professional journals. In order to become elected to the scientific-teaching title of assistant professor, teachers are obliged to complete a training programme in general pedagogical- psychological and didactic-methodical education. Teachers’ work and their competences are evaluated within student questionnaires. The Faculty was performing such evaluation of teachers and courses also before implementation of the Bologna process, and such action continues until present. All students are questioned about their satisfaction with performance of teachers, student and library services. Since 2006, the University of Osijek carries out a unified student questionnaire at the university level. The Faculty of Agriculture is also involved in the university student questionnaire, however, it still continues to organise its own student questionnaire, comprising only the Faculty level. All teachers are provided results of both student questionnaires. The following Graphs 4.3., 4.4. and 4.5. present some results of the Faculty questionnaire obtained in the academic year 2011/2012. Overall results of that questionnaire are to be found at the Faculty web page: (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/index.php/osiguranje-kvalitete/unutarnja-prosudba-kvalitete).

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Graph 4.3. Correlations of theory and practice (%)

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Graph 4.4. Coherence of theoretical and practical teaching (%)

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Graph 4.5. Overall evaluation of teachers’ work (%)

The Table 4.6. provides information about average grades given by students to teachers as of specific pre-determined statements.

Table 4.6. Results of the University student questionnaire in the 2011/2012 academic year Overall Average Survey statement (attribute) related to teachers average grade grade Teacher instructs students about the duties to be fulfilled 4.09 Teacher informs students about the examination methods 4.14 Teacher provides clear criteria for assessment of students' knowledge 3,93 and achievements Teacher teaches in a clear and understandable way 3,89 Teacher encourages students to be active 3,84 3,95 Teacher is available for consultations 3,86 Teacher is polite in communication with students 3,97 Teacher is open and friendly 3,92 Teacher does not cancel lectures without prior notice 4,00 Teacher compensates for cancelled lectures 3,83 My expectations of this course are fulfilled 3,81

Results presented in Graphs and in the Table 4.6. point at satisfactory level of teachers’ competences and successful realisation of theoretical and practical part of the teaching process. According to the data of Graph 4.5., there are 80% of teachers evaluated as successful and very successful, which is considered as a very good result. Overall average grade obtained by the Faculty within the University student questionnaire is very good, which also indicates successfulness in teaching process

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4.7. Methods of professional support to full-time and part-time teachers in the field of training and improving teaching competences

Specify methods of professional support to your full-time and part-time teachers in the field of training and improving teaching competences. Specify methods of professional training of your full-time and part-time teachers at other Croatian and foreign HEIs and assess the scope and achievements of this process. Compare with other HEIs.

In order to facilitate development of professional and technical competences of its staff, the Faculty supports their continuous training by encouraging them to participate in ERASMUS, CEEPUS and TEMPUS programmes and projects. The Faculty participated in several TEMPUS projects, which were important for staff training in international environment. Within the TEMPUS CARDS 17108 project "Reform of Agricultural Studies in Croatia", there were 26 Faculty staff trained at the University of Hohenheim, Germany, and at BOKU Vienna, Austria. International visits for the purpose of staff training within this project have significantly contributed to the quality of new Bologna study programmes. The TEMPUS project CD-19052 "Development of Professional Bachelor and Master Courses and short proffesional courses in Farm Production and Management" provided a platform for participants to develop their teaching competences and to improve teaching process at professional study level. Trainings were organised by the Larenstein University of Professional Education, the Netherlands. The currently ongoing TEMPUS project at the Faculty, 58875-Tempus- JPCR “International joint master degree in Plant Medicine” also provides teaching specialisations for several teachers who will develop their teaching skills related to the area of plant protection. Prior to being elected into scientific-teaching title of assistant professor, all teachers need to complete the training programme in general pedagogical-psychological and didactic education. Continuous staff training is necessary for efficient high quality teaching process, so the Faczlty takes it as an obligation to encourage its teachers to participate in different training courses. Adoption of the Regulations on rewarding staff excellence will be another significant step forward in motivating teachers to continuously develop its competences.

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4.8. Measures introduced to encourage better motivation of teachers

Specify special measures, if any, introduced by your HE institution to encourage better motivation and self-improvement of teachers (awards, acclaims, etc.), and comment on the effectiveness of such measures.

Up to present, there were no formal measures for motivation of teachers at the Faculty, although the Faculty was rewarding its outstanding teachers by approving them a purchase of scientific equipment or junior researchers’ employment. For already 10 years, the Faculty is rewarding its junior researchers who obtained a PhD degree in past academic year by financing all expenses of their participation in international or national conference (fees, travel and per diems). Within the Action plan for achievement of Strategic objectives in the academic year 2012/2013, there is a plan to develop the Regulations on rewarding excellence of staff, which will comprise provisions and criteria for rewarding their excellence in scientific, teaching and professional activities. Adoption of the Regulations is scheduled for March 2013.

4.9. Teaching materials

Briefly describe and rate the type and quality of teaching material prepared by your teachers and specify select handbooks of your teachers published in the last 5 years. Give your opinion on the coverage of your curriculum by appropriate literature.

Referring to the quality of teaching materials, it is necessary to emphasise that the Faculty has a long tradition of publishing; more about it at http://izdavacka.pfos.hr. Outstanding publishing activity is a result of scientific and professional work of Faculty staff, and as such, it surely contributes to the Faculty development and profiling. Publishing refers to printing of textbooks, scientific books, proceedings of scientific and professional conferences and periodicals, all of which are targeted towards students, as well as scientists and experts in profession. All publications are published in Faculty’s circulation or in cooperation with other publishers, or higher education, scientific and teaching institutions. Publishing activity is coordinated by the Committee for publishing activities which is appointed by the Faculty Council, and which works according to the Regulations on publishing activities. In cooperation with authors, ministries (Ministry of Sciences, Education and Sports, Ministry of Agriculture), and sponsors from the economy sector, the Faculty Committee for publishing activities ensures that prices of publications are low, and thus available to all students. The Faculty Committee is also in charge for promotion of publications by distributing them to all University units, to the National and University Library and to all HEIs involved in teaching within the area of agriculture. Manuals and textbooks prepared by the Faculty staff and published by the Faculty in the past five years are overviewed in the Table 4.7. Overview of teaching materials used in teaching at all levels is given in the Table 4.8. It is to conclude that Faculty publications efficiently provide for readings required by each course topic. Apart from their own publications, the teachers also use textbooks and recently published scientific papers in their courses. The most of textbooks used in teaching is available in the Faculty library, and the rest of them can be obtained directly from teachers.

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Table 4.7. Manuals and textbooks published in Faculty circulation in the past five years

Year of No Title of publication Author(s) publishing Market and distribution of agricultural 1. Zdravko Tolušić 2007 food products Željko Bukvić, Davor Kralik, Zlata 2. Croatian autochthonous products 2007 Milaković Pig breeding - biological and zootechnical Gordana Kralik, Goran Kušec, Davor 3. 2007 principles Kralik, Vladimir Margeta 4. General and special vegetable growing Nada Parađiković 2008 Entomology – Insects and other pests in 5. Marija Ivezić 2008 farming 6. Basics of agroeconomics Krunoslav Zmaić 2008 Organic chemistry for students of 7. Dragan Amić 2008 agronomy Mirko Stjepanović, Robert Zimmer 8. Alfalfa Marijana Tucak, Gordana Bukvić 2009 Svetisav Popović, Zvonimir Štafa Geoinformation systems GIS in agriculture 9. Mladen Jurišić 2009 and environment protection Robert Zimmer, Silvio Košutić 10. Agricultural technics in farming 2009 Domagoj Zimmer Animal husbandry in tropical and Ivan Knežević, Pero Mijić 11. 2009 subtropical conditions Zvonko Antunović, Mirjana Baban Poultry production, biological and Gordana Kralik, Elizabeta Has-Schon 12. 2009 zootechnical principles Davor Kralik, Marcela Šperanda Mirko Stjepanović, Zvonimir Štafa 13. Grass for forage and seed 2008 Gordana Bukvić Jasenka Ćosić, Marija Ivezić The most important pests, diseases and Edita Štefanić, Davor Šamota 14. 2009 weeds in crop production Irma Kalinović, Vlatka Rozman Anita Liška, Ljubica Ranogajec Emilija Raspudić, Draženka Jurković The most important pests, diseases and Karolina Vrandečić, Edita Štefanić 15. weeds in growing of vegetables 2009 Davor Šamota, Vlatka Rozman

Anita Liška, Ljubica Ranogajec Mirjana Brmež, Draženka Jurković The most important pests, diseases and 16. Edita Štefanić, Davor Šamota 2009 weeds in pomology and viticulture Renata Baličević, Ljubica Ranogajec Jadranka Deže, Jozo Kanisek Ljubica Ranogajec, Zdravko Tolušić Ružica Lončarić, Krunoslav Zmaić 17. Agroeconomics 2009 Snježana Tolić, Tihana Sudarić Igor Kralik, Davorin Turkalj Jelena Kristić, Ana Crnčan

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Đuro Senčić, Zvonko Antunović Davor Kralik, Pero Mijić Boris Antunović, Marcela Šperanda 18. Production of meat 2008 Krunoslav Zmaić, Zvonimir Steiner Danijela Samac, Mislav Đidara Josip Novoselec Matija Domaćinović, Pero Mijić Zvonko Antunović, Davor Kralik, 19. Production of milk 2008 Marcela Šperanda, Mislav Đidara Krunoslav Zmaić 20. Irrigation of agricultural crops Stjepan Mađar, Jasna Šoštarić 2009 21. Shielded facilities - greenhouses Nada Parađiković, Željko Kraljičak 2009 Draženka Jurković, Jasenka Ćosić 22. Diseases of flowers and ornamental plants 2010 Karolina Vrandečić Danijel Jug, Bojan Stipešević 23. Agro-climatic glossary 2010 Irena Jug, Milan Mesić Advanced techniques of pesticides Đuro Banaj, Vjekoslav Tadić 24. 2010 application Željka Banaj, Petar Lukač 25. Technology of poultry production Đuro Senčić 2010 Đuro Senčić, Zvonko Antunović 26. Ecological zootechniques Pero Mijić, Mirjana Baban 2010 Zlatko Puškadija 27. Equipment for fruits and grapes harvesting Petar Lukač, Tomislav Pandurović 2010 Mate Vujčić, Rudolf Emert Basics of mechanical engineering in Tomislav Jurić, Goran Heffer 28. 2011 agriculture Pavo Baličević, Tomislav Pandurović Ivan Plaščak Tajana Krička, Darko Kiš 29. Technology of milling Ana Matin, Tea Brlek, Nikola 2011 Bilandžija Gordana Kralik, Zdenek Adamek Mirjana Baban, Ivan Bogut, Vesna Gantner, Stanko Ivanković, Ivan 30. Zootechniques 2011 Katavić Davor Kralik, Igor Kralik, Vladimir Margeta, Jerko Pavličević 31. Protection of soil and water Jasna Šoštarić, Monika Marković 2011 Luka Šumanovac, Slavko 32. Transport in agriculture Sebastijanović 2011 Darko Kiš 33. English for Horticulturists Jasna Vujčić, Anica Perković 2011 Mirko Stjepanović, Tihomir Čupić 34. Peas 2011 Ranko Gantner Gordana Kralik, Zoran Škrtić, Zlata 35. Biometrics in zootechniques 2012 Kralik Vladimir Vukadinović, Vesna 36. Nutrition of plants 2012 Vukadinović

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Table 4.8. Teaching materials used in the last academic year (2011/2012)

Number of Number of Number of courses for courses for Number of Number of foreign which there are which there is a research papers Number of web pag Number of e- Title of study programme Croatian textbooks reviewed related to manuals with courses textbooks translated manuals on the teaching supplementary into Croatian institution's web site teaching materials Undergraduate study orientation 65 18 93 61 7 15 0 Agroeconomics Undergraduate study orientation 106 8 149 91 7 13 0 Plant Production Undergraduate study orientation 78 5 87 43 5 12 0 Horticulture Undergraduate study orientation 75 6 76 52 4 10 0 Mechanisation Undergraduate study orientation 83 11 89 43 3 12 0 Zootechniques Graduate study Agroeconomics 39 8 68 30 2 8 0 Graduate study Plant Production 104 8 304 65 5 26 0 Graduate study Ecological 33 3 73 14 1 5 0 Agriculture Graduate study Mechanisation 30 6 20 20 2 4 0 Graduate study Zootechniques 80 20 105 43 3 11 0 Graduate study Vegetable and 34 6 97 21 3 3 0 Flower Growing

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Graduate study Pomology, 52 4 124 33 3 11 0 Viticulture and Enology Professional study 45 9 103 33 5 9 0 Rural Entrepreneurship Professional study 49 3 109 47 9 8 0 Plant Production Professional study Mechanisation 66 10 69 40 2 4 0 in Agriculture Professional study Zootechniques 53 5 116 41 3 7 0

Professional study Quality 18 - 48 - 0 0 0 and Safety of Animal Products

Professional study Production 40 3 38 2 1 0 0 systems in animal husbandry

Professional study Pig 12 - 5 1 0 0 0 Breeding Professional study Management of Agricultural 30 14 43 10 0 5 0 Farm Professional study Plant 25 1 45 17 0 4 0 Protection Doctoral study 182 16 578 74 4 35 0 Agricultural sciences

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4.10. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements

Specify to what extent you are satisfied with the current situation and propose possible improvements.

Number of scientific-teaching staff and assistants employed at the Faculty is sufficient for facilitating realisation of the teaching process according to standards set by the Bologna process. Interest of students for studies offered by the Faculty of Agriculture is constantly at the same level, with a slight trend of increase in the academic year 2011/2012. The ratio of teachers/students is between 1/13 and 1/14, which is very favourable for achieving high quality of the teaching process. It is important to keep such ratio also in the future by prospective employment policy for hiring new staff and by encouraging junior assistants to progress in their careers. Realisation of the teaching process at all study levels is assured by the Faculty full-time staff, while the portion of external associates, i.e. part-time staff, is almost negligible, being only 2%. There was a certain discrepancy identified in the teachers’ workload, as the number of teaching hours realised by some professors significantly exceeds standardised norms, while some teachers do not fulfil the norm. This issue should be systematically addressed by thorough analysis of all study programmes offered by the Faculty to determine aspects of reorganisation and to distribute teaching hours in a more balanced way. This will lead to better distribution of overall teachers’ workload, as it is planned by strategic objectives. Student questionnaires both at the Faculty and University level shall be continued also in the future. In the academic year 2011/2012, there were 43% of full-time students participating in the Faculty questionnaire, which was in the Faculty’s opinion, not sufficient. It is necessary to motivate students to fill in the questionnaire by different actions of the following parties: (1) Committee for quality assurance; (2) study year coordinators; (3) Student Union. Grades given to Faculty teachers were on average very good, which was considered as a good result. However, there are improvements needed at individual level, so there is a need to plan corrective measures and monitoring of teachers that were poorly evaluated. Better motivation of teachers for teaching and scientific-research work will be achieved by the implementation of the system for rewarding the excellence of teaching, scientific-research and professional activities. Up to present, the Faculty had no prepared Regulations on rewarding of staff. This shortcoming was noticed within the SWOT analysis, therefore the Action plan of the realisation of Strategic objectives of the Faculty development predicts preparation of the Regulations on rewarding excellence of staff, to be adopted in March 2013. Teaching materials used in teaching process are greatly provided by the Faculty teachers as authors. The tradition of publishing of the Faculty shall be maintained by constant encouraging of the teachers to publish and to assure good conditions for publishing. One of actions to be undertaken is implementation of provisions stated by the document on new Regulations on publishing activity, which was adopted by the Faculty Council on 30th November 2012. Further improvements are required in promotion of Faculty publications and in attraction of greater number of sponsors for covering of publishing costs.

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5. Scientific and Professional Activity

5.1. Strategy of scientific research

Describe the strategy of scientific activity for at least a five-year period, concerning research in the scientific area for which your institution is registered in the Register of Scientific Organisations.

The Seventh Framework Programme of the European Union recognises four main strategic goals of scientific research that lead to strengthening the global competitiveness of the EU: 1. connecting academic community and industry, 2. strengthening European research capacities, 3. addressing specific European and global issues 4. encouraging transnational cooperation. The mission of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek highlights four elements for well developed society: multidisciplinary research - the development of new knowledge - the transfer of knowledge and skills - the development of society as a whole. Specifically, the mission of the Faculty of Agriculture is to develop and systematically improve the dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment which will take maximum advantage of all research resources, and promotion of the existing and development of new knowledge, to make it a constant pursue. Such an environment provides an excellent transfer of the latest knowledge and skills to students and enables them positioning among the leading agronomists able to apply the latest scientific advancements in the production practice. The Faculty with its research environment, education of agronomists and development of knowledge and skills necessary for lifelong learning serves the community and contributes to the development of society as a whole. Respecting such defined Mission, the Vision of the Faculty of Agriculture is to become a leading research and educational institution in the field of Biotechnology in the region. By 2020, the Faculty will profile itself in specific research areas, in which it will achieve excellence at the international level, and will become actively involved in the European Research Area (ERA) to develop into a biotechnical center of excellence of Southeast Europe for transfer of knowledge into the economy sector. In order to achieve this objective, the strategic goals of the development of the Faculty of Agriculture are adopted for the period 2011/2012-2015/2016 (Link) in the area of research activities and cooperation with the economy sector:

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Research activity: 1. Achievement of recognisability in the areas of research. 2. Continuously improvement of scientific research quality and development of multidisciplinary research environment with efficient use of research capacity. 3. Improvement of doctoral programmes quality and the quality of young scientists.

Cooperation with the economy sector: 1. Raising the level of knowledge transfer. The main tasks that need to be implemented to achieve these goals are to: 1. Define priority areas of research in which faculty researchers can achieve international recognisability 2. Define criteria for the formation, principles of operation and maintenance requirements of research groups 3. Increase the number of published scientific papers indexed in CC and SCI 4. Increase applications for research projects, and to increase the number of approved projects 5. Encourage research teams to form groups with research teams from others constituents of the University 6. Establish the Center for research in agriculture and applied life sciences (ALIS) which will offer complete research equipment. 7. Encourage researchers’ excellence and productivity (papers, books, patents) by rewarding 8. Increase the number of visiting researchers at the Faculty, and to encourage mobility of professors 9. Provide employment of junior researchers and young scientists 10. Provide administrative support for research - to establish a research office 11. Increase the number of technicians and laboratory assistants by 50% by 2016 12. Increase the number and quality of mentors at doctoral study, and improve relationship between mentors and PhD students 13. Increase the number of defended PhD theses 14. Increase the number of PhD students from other institutions and from industry 15. Stimulate the best graduates to enter doctoral studies 16. Conduct a part of the research at other institutions in the country and abroad - at the centers of excellence 17. Form the Committee for the cooperation with industry and knowledge transfer 18. Establish the Research Office as a link between entrepreneurs and researchers 19. Intensify cooperation agreements with companies on new joint projects Employees of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek were awarded scientific titles within five scientific fields. A total of 69 employees, or 80% of all employees were awarded scientific titles in biotechnical sciences, a total of 9 employees or approximately 10%, were awarded scientific titles in social sciences, 2 employees (approximately 2.5%) were awarded scientific titles in medicine and health, 3 employees (approximately 3.5%) were awarded scientific titles in natural sciences and 3 employees

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(approximately 3.5%) were awarded scientific titles in technical sciences. This ratio clearly indicates that the Faculty of Agriculture is a research institution in the field of biotechnical sciences, but also points out the interdisciplinarity of staff, which results in interdisciplinary scientific research and teaching. The academic title of full professor with tenure is held by 31 employees, 19 employees hold the title of full professor and another 19 employees hold the title of associate professor. Total of 17 employees acquired academic title of assistant professor, and 11 were elected to the teaching position of senior lecturer. The associate status is held by a total of 41 employees: 12 senior assistants, 10 assistants and 19 research assistants. The 17 employees in associate positions hold a PhD title, 19 of them are masters of engineering, there is one doctor of veterinary medicine and one professor of biology and chemistry. In the last five years, scientists of the Faculty of Agriculture published a total of 275 original and review articles in journals indexed in bibliographic databases and CC and WoS, which makes 2.81 papers per professor. However, as we encourage interdisciplinarity, and thus a joint publishing of scientific papers, these papers are almost always involved by more than one scientists from our Faculty, so during a five-year period, Faculty scientists have published an average of 7.21 papers of category A1. During this period, scientists have also published a total of 354 papers of category A2, with an average of 3.61 papers per scientist. Each scientist is a co-author on an average of 12.47 papers of category A2. Also, 481 papers of category are published papers with an average of 4.91 papers per scientist. On average, over 5 years, scientists of the Faculty of Agriculture were co- authors on 13.09 papers of category A3. The majority of papers of A3 category are the result of participation at international conferences indicating the significant activity of employees in terms of direct presentation of research results. A large number of papers are published in cooperation with scientists from other institutions and from abroad, indicating the developed collaboration and interdisciplinarity of scientific research activities. Presented results indicate significant scientific research activity of Faculty of Agriculture scientists, which is in line with the strategy related to interdisciplinarity and increase of research productivity per professor.

5.2. Impact factors of journals where teachers publish their papers

List 10 world-renowned scientific journals in which your teachers publish their works. Comment on the relevant impact factors. Specify several prominent cultural institutions museums and galleries where your teachers present their works.

In the past five years, teachers and associates of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek published scientific papers in approx. 70 different journals indexed in the WoS database, most of which belong to the scientific field of biotechnical sciences, field of agriculture (Table 5.1.). However, research activities of the Faculty are conducted also in the areas of natural sciences (chemistry), biomedicine and health (veterinary medicine), technical sciences (mechanical engineering) and social sciences (economics). In addition, large number of journals in the area of biotechnical sciences is interdisciplinary. Therefore, Table 5.2. shows journals with topics related to other scientific fields within activities of Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, i.e. interdisciplinary journals where many scientists of the Faculty publish their papers.

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Table 5.1. The most important scientific journals – scientific area: biotechnical sciences, field: agriculture Journal Median impact Representation Impact No. Journal title WoS category factor in databases Factor (JCR, CC, SCI, WoS (2011) 2011) 1. Plant Disease Plant Sciences 1,372 2,449 CC, SCI, WoS Journal of the Science of Agriculture, 2. 0,495 1,436 CC, SCI, WoS Food and Agriculture multidisciplinary Czech Journal of Animal Agriculture, Dairy 3. 0,698 1,079 CC, WoS Science & Animal Science Turkish Journal of 4. Agronomy 0,993 0,703 CC, WoS Agriculture and Forestry 5. Acta Botanica Croatica Plant Sciences 1,372 0,702 WoS Notulae Botanicae Horti 6. Plant Sciences 1,372 0,652 WoS Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca Communications in Soil 7. Agronomy 0,993 0,506 CC, SCI, WoS Science and Plant Analysis 8. Maydica Agronomy 0,993 0,395 CC, SCI, WoS Cereal Research 9. Agronomy 0,993 0,392 CC, WoS Communications Italian Journal of Animal Agriculture, Dairy 10. 0,698 0,342 CC, WoS Science & Animal Science Average 0,998 0,866

Table 5.2. The most important scientific journals – interdisciplinary biotechnical sciences and other scientific areas Median Journal Representation in Impact impact No. Journal title WoS category databases Factor factor (JCR, CC, SCI, WoS (2011) 2011) Food Science & 1. Food Chemistry 1,165 3,655 CC, SCI, WoS Technology 2. Molecular Diversity Chemistry, applied 1,138 3,153 CC, WoS Bioorganic & Medicinal Biochemistry & 3. 2,857 2,921 CC, SCI, WoS Chemistry Molecular Biology 4. Aquaculture Fisheries 1,125 2,041 CC, SCI, WoS Agricultural and Forest 5. Entomology 0,865 1,596 CC, WoS Entomology 6. Mycopathologia Mycology 1,774 1,654 CC, SCI, WoS 7. Scientia horticulturae Horticulture 0,698 1,527 CC, SCI, WoS Environmental Monitoring Environmental 8. 1,562 1,400 CC, WoS and Assessment Sciences European journal of wildlife 9. Zoology 1,060 1,306 CC, WoS research Veterinary 10. Acta Veterinaria Brno 0,812 0,431 CC, WoS Sciences 1,306 1,968

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Journals are sorted according to the impact factor, taking into account the number of published papers of scientists and the representation of narrow specialisations and activities of different organisational units of the Faculty of Agriculture. The 20 journals listed in the Table include more than 140 papers published in the past five years (51%). Higher impact factor journals are not shown in the Table, since a low number of papers is published in them. The narrow area of agriculture according global citation databases covers many different categories (WoS categories) with different ranges of the impact factors, but generally they are relatively low, and it is important to emphasise that most of the papers in the field of Agriculture is published in journals with impact factor from 0,2 to 1.0. According to the Journal Citation Reports database, Median Impact Factor for 2011 for the category of Agriculture, multidisciplinary (57 journals) is 0.495, then 0.698 for the category of Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science (55 journals), and 0.993 for the category of Agronomy (80 magazines). Even 118 out of 192 journals publishing papers in the narrow field of agriculture, have an impact factor lower than 1.0. Plant Sciences category (190 journals), which covers the field of agriculture only partially, has the highest value (1.372). The average Median Impact Factor of all four WoS categories is 0.998, which is just slightly more than the average impact factor (0.866) of scientific journals in which teachers and associates of the Faculty of Agriculture publish their papers (Table 5.1.). However, as noted above, an interdisciplinary approach is emphasised in science, thus a significant proportion of interdisciplinary journals is represented in the biotechnical sciences and other related areas, as well as in journals from other scientific areas. As of the Table 5.2., it is obvious that the scientists of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek publish their papers mostly in journals with high-level impact factor, indicating the coverage area of scientific research activities of the Faculty. In this case, the average impact factor of 10 listed scientific journals is higher (1.968) than the average Median Impact Factor value (1.306) of represented categories. Teachers and associates of the Faculty of Agriculture published only several papers (mostly one) in high impact journals: 1. Current Medicinal Chemistry; IF 4,859, 2. Persoonia; IF 4,136, 3. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry; IF 3,346, 4. Plant physiology and biochemistry; IF 2,838, 5. Food Control; IF 2,656, 6. Veterinary Parasitology; IF 2,579, 7. Geoderma; IF 2,318, 8. Pest Management Science; IF 2,251, 9. Journal of animal science; IF 2,096.

All listed journals belonging to the first quartile (Q1) of top magazines within certain categories of WoS lists.

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5.3. The most important scientific articles for the Faculty

List 10 most important papers of your institution in the last 5 years (for each scientific area your institution is working in). Specify and comment the citation of your papers according to the global databases (WOS, SCOPUS). Compare the scope of your scientific achievements with comparable Croatian and international HE institutions.

Criteria for selecting the most important scientific papers for the Faculty of Agriculture are the following: they should be published in prominent high-ranking international scientific journals with higher impact factor cited in international reference databases, they should be published based on research covering areas of scientific activities of a larger number of Faculty organisational units, they should be cited in international citation databases. Three selected papers were included because they have significant citations and represent scientific activity of the Faculty of Agriculture although they are published in journals with impact factor lower than 2.0. Also, all selected projects are the result of cooperation between our scientists and their colleagues from other universities and research institutions in the country or abroad.

The most important scientific papers for the Faculty are: 1. Amić, D., Davidović-Amić, D., Bešlo, D., Rastija, V., Lučić, B., Trinajstić, N. (2007): SAR and QSAR of the Antioxidant Activity of Flavonoids. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 14(7): 827-845. IF 4,859 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited : WoS 49, Scopus 56 2. Santos, J.M., Vrandečić, K., Ćosić, J., Duvnjak, T., Phillips, A.J.L. (2011): Resolving the Diaporthe species occurring on soybean in Croatia. Persoonia, 27: 9–19. IF 4,136 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 2, Scopus 2 3. Rastija, V., Srečnik, G., Medić-Šarić, M. (2009): Polyphenolic composition of Croatian wines with different geographical origins. Food Chemistry, 115(1):54-60. IF 3,655 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 32, Scopus 35 4. Lisjak, M., Srivastava, N.,Teklić, T., Civale, L., Lewandowski, K., Wilson, I., Wood, M. E., Whiteman, M., Hancock, J. T. (2010): A novel hydrogen sulfide donor causes stomatal opening and reduces nitric oxide accumulation. Plant physiology and biochemistry, 48 (12): 931-935. IF 2,838 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 8, Scopus 12 5. Antunović, B., A. Mancuso, K. Capak, V. Poljak, T. Florijančić (2008): Background to the preparation of the Croatian Food Safety Strategy. Food Control, 19(11):1017-1022. IF 2,656 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 1, Scopus: 1 6. Teklić, T., Špoljarević, M., Stanisavljević, A., Lisjak, M., Vinković, T., Parađiković, N., Andrić, L., Hancock, J. (2010): Assessment of the Influence of Different Sample Processing and Cold Storage Duration on Plant Free Proline Content Analyses. Phytochemical analysis, 21 (6): 561- 565. IF - 2,633 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 0, Scopus 0

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7. Ivezic, V., Bal Ram Singh, Asgeir Almas (2012): Predicting the solubility of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in uncontaminated Croatian soils under different land uses by applying established regression models. Geoderma, 170: 89-95. IF 2,318-Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 1, Scopus 0 8. Has-Schön, E., Bogut, I., Rajkovic, V., Bogut, S., Cacic-Horvatic, J. (2008): Heavy metal distribution in tissues of six fish species included in human diet, inhabiting freshwaters of the nature park "Hutovo Blato" (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 54: 78-83. IF 1,927 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 7, Scopus 10 9. Kušec, G. , Baulain, U., Kallweit, E., Glodek, P. (2007): Influence of MHS genotype and feeding regime on allometric and temporal growth of pigs assessed by magnetic resonance imaging. Livestock Science, 110(1-2): 89-100. IF 1,506 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 7, Scopus 9 10. Rozman, V., Korunic, Z., Kalinović, I. (2007): Toxicity of naturally occurring compounds of Lamiaceae and Lauraceae to three stored-product insects. Journal of Stored Product Research, 43: 346-355. IF 1,414 - Indexed: CC, SCI, WoS - Cited: WoS 41, Scopus 51 Impact factor (IF) of the journals where listed papers were published ranges from 1.414 to 4.859. These impact factors are relevant for journal comparison within the same scientific area (WoS category), even 7of 10 of listed scientific papers are the first quartile (Q1 ), while the other three belong to the second quartile (Q2) of journal lists within specific WoS categories. According to available data, impact factors of papers created by the Faculty employees are on the same level with the papers from the Faculty of Agriculture, Novi Sad (source: Elaborate on institution accreditation 2008 - http://polj.uns.ac.rs/Srpski/AkreditacijaFax.html), but higher than the papers from the Faculty of Agriculture of the (source: Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Banja Luka, Prof. Dr. Miljan Cvetkovic). Compared with the Faculty of Agronomy in Zagreb, which is the only akin institution in the Republic of Croatia, scientific productivity of teachers and associates of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek is at the same level. According to CROSBI base (List of papers of the institution for the period from 2007 to the present), the number of original research and review papers presented in CC journals for the Faculty of Agronomy Zagreb is 381 (http://bib.irb.hr/lista-radova?sif_ust=178&period=2007), and for the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek it amounts 223 (http://bib.irb.hr/lista-radova?sif_ ust=79&period=2007). Taking into account the number of employees in academic, educational and associate positions of each faculty, the ratio between the number of papers and the number of teachers and associates for the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek amounts to 1.60 (223/139), and for the Faculty of Agronomy in Zagreb it amounts to 1.54 (381/248). The largest number of published papers of individual scientist in the WoS database is 22, two scientists have 19 papers each and one scientist has 17 papers. However, 29 teachers, i.e. associates, do not have any papers indexed in the WoS database over the past five years. Among them are employees holding teaching position of senior lecturer (11 employees) and one part of teachers and associates from the Department of Agricultural Economics, who do not have obligation to publish in journals that are indexed in CC and WoS databases (since they have being elected to the scientific positions in the field of social sciences) and a specific number (15) of younger employees in associate positions.

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Scientific productivity of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek expressed as a ratio between the number of scientific papers in journals indexed in the WoS database and the number of teachers and associates amounts to 1.98 (275/139). However, if considering only the number of employees in academic titles, this ratio is significantly higher and amounts to 3.20 (275/86). Number of papers indexed in the WoS database in the previous five-year period, obtained by summing the number of papers by teachers and associates (275), is higher than the number of papers obtained by searching CROSBI database and WoS database searching by institution address. According to WoS database (search by institution address), the average number of citations per paper (Figure 5.1.) for the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek amounts to 2.20, for the Faculty of Agronomy in Zagreb 2.09, for the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad 2.27, for the Faculty of Agriculture in 2.13 and for the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Maribor 3.30. Reported data indicate that the impact of scientific research activity of the employees of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek is comparable with the Faculty of Agronomy in Zagreb and other related faculties in the region, but lower if compared with the Faculty from Slovenia.

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Figure 5.1. Comparison of average citations of akin higher education institutions in the Republic of Croatia and abroad in the period 2007-2012

Taking into account the number of employed teachers and associates at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, we estimate that mentioned scientific achievements are comparable to other akin faculties in the region, but still lower than the scientific achievements of prominent European faculties. Scientific productivity of teachers for the period 2007-2012 by the organisational units using the criteria of the number of papers published in journals indexed in databases CC and WoS (ratio between the number of papers published in journals indexed in databases CC and WoS and the number of teachers at the Department, excluding staff in associate positions) ranges in a wide range from 0.82 to 7.33, indicating the lack of uniformity in the publication of scientific papers at Faculty departments (Figure 5.2.). The lowest ratio (0.82) is related to the Department of Agricultural Economics; their employees publish their papers in journals relevant to progress in the scientific field

125 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 of social sciences, which are not necessarily in WoS or CC base. Department of Agroecology (7.33) and the Department of Chemistry (6.3) have the highest scientific productivity. Unlike them, for example, the Department of Mechanisation has lower scientific productivity, but scientists from this Department have published four books in the past five years, because of lack of literature from their area. Scientific productivity does not significantly change when employees in associate positions are included in the calculation (Figure 5.3).

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5.4. The most important books of the authors employed by the Faculty

If your scientific area gives precedence to other types of publications (books, conference proceedings, etc.), list 10 most important publications of that type. Comment on the criteria for choosing them.

Publishing activity of the Faculty Publishing activity of the Faculty is a result of scientific and professional activities of its employees and as such, it contributes to the development and promotion of the Faculty, and together with the library holdings, it presents the major part of its educational infrastructure. Publishing activity of the Faculty is based on the publication of textbooks, books, proceedings from scientific and professional conferences, periodicals and other official publications. Publishing activities are planned in accordance with the annual publishing plan that approves the Faculty Council on the proposal of Publishing Committee for current year. Annual publishing plan is based on proposals submitted to the Publishing Committee. The Faculty Council submits the adopted plan of publishing activities to the University Senate. The basic criteria for categorising, and thus the evaluation of future edition is the review, the proposal of the University Publishing Committee and the decision adopted by the University Senate on publishing of university textbooks.

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Faculty staff issue textbooks and books in the field of agriculture (crop production, livestock production, pedology, agricultural economics, bio-production, and mechanisation in agriculture). In the last 10 years, more than 50 textbooks and books from these areas were published, whose main authors were employees of the Faculty of Agriculture, partly independently and partly in co- authorship with the staff from other faculties and institutes in the country and abroad. Selection of ten the most important textbooks and books published in the period 2007 - 2011 is based on the criteria of representation of particular activity and research areas. Each of these books represents a fundamental of the curriculum implemented in the modules from specific areas.

Table 5.3. List of the most important textbooks published in the period 2007 – 2011

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1. IVEZIĆ, M.: „Entomology - insects and other pests in crop production“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2008 2. JURIŠIĆ M., PLAŠČAK I.: „Geoinformation systems GIS in agriculture and environmental protection“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2009 3. KRALIK, G., ADÁMEK, Z., BABAN, M., BOGUT, I., GANTNER, V., IVANKOVIĆ, S., KATAVIĆ, I., KRALIK, D., KRALIK, I., MARGETA, V., PAVLIČEVIĆ, J.,: „Zootechniques“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2011 4. PARAĐIKOVIĆ, N.: „General and special vegetable crops science“ Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2009 5. SENČIĆ, Đ., ANTUNOVIĆ, Z., MIJIĆ, P., BABAN, M., PUŠKADIJA, Z.: „Ecological Zootechniques“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2011 6. TADIĆ, V., LUKAČ, P., BANAJ, Ž. „Improving pesticide application techniques“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2010 7. TOLUŠIĆ, Z.: „The market and the distribution of agri-food products“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2011 8. VUJČIĆ, M., EMERT R., JURIĆ T., HEFFER G., BALIČEVIĆ P., PANDUROVIĆ T., PLAŠČAK I.: „Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanical Engineering“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2011 9. VUKADINOVIĆ, V., VUKADINOVIĆ, V.: „Plant Nutrition“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2011 10. ZMAIĆ, K.: „Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics“, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2008

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5.5. Criteria for scientific productivity of doctoral dissertation mentors

Specify the criteria for scientific productivity for mentors of doctoral dissertations at your doctoral study programmes and compare them with similar HE institutions in Croatia and abroad.

Criteria of scientific productivity, which must be met by mentors of doctoral dissertations at postgraduate doctoral study Agricultural Sciences are regulated at four levels by: 1. Act on Science and Higher Education (Official Gazette 123/03, 198/03, 105/04, 174/04, 02/07, 46/07, 45/09, 63/11) 2. Decision on necessary conditions for the assessment of teaching and research activities in the procedure of election in academic titles (OG 129/05) and the Regulations on the elections in the scientific, scientific-educational, artistic- educational, associate and professional titles and corresponding positions at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek (http://pfos.hr/images/dokumenti/Pravilnik o izboru u zvanja i radna mjesta.pdf) 3. Regulations on studies and studying at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek (http://www.unios.hr/uploads/50Pravilnik o studiranju.pdf) 4. Regulations on postgraduate doctoral study Agricultural Sciences (http://www.pfos.hr/~dsego/ftp/Novo/Pravilnik o poslijediplomskom doktorskom studiju Poljoprivredne znanosti.pdf) 1. teacher in scientific-teaching or artistic-teaching position (assistant professor, associate professor and full professor) or scientist elected to the scientific position (research associate, senior research associate or scientific advisor) 2. a person who has been elected to the scientific or scientific-teaching position, and is actively involved in scientific research in the field of the doctoral dissertation 3. person who has scientific achievements over the past five years and has published relevant scientific papers or presented artwork related to the topic of doctoral research 4. Professor Emeritus involved in teaching at the doctoral study 5. a person who is respected international scientist and is not employed at the institution - holder of doctoral study, but is under separate contract involved in teaching at the doctoral study. The Faculty Council of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, on the proposal of the Committee for postgraduate studies, reaches decision on the adoption of the Regulations of postgraduate doctoral study Agricultural Sciences, that by the Article 17 stipulates the procedure for appointment of mentors and conditions that should be met by employee of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek in order to be appointed as a mentor of doctoral dissertation. Article 17 Committee for specific doctoral study in consultation with the student, head through the study and with the written approval of the nominated mentor, nominates the mentor who will be in charge for the advisory work during the making of doctoral thesis (further in text: mentor). Committee for specific doctoral study suggests the mentor at the beginning of the second semester of the first year of doctoral studies or at latest together with the doctoral thesis registration. The Postgraduate study

129 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 committee examines the nomination of nominated mentor and directs its decision towards Faculty Council which makes the decision on the appointment of a mentor. Mentor and the head through the study may be one person. Mentor has to be elected into scientific-teaching title, usually employed at Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek and also has to fulfill at least 4 out of 9 following conditions: 1. participates in the implementation of the doctoral study curriculum 2. participates in the implementation of another postgraduate doctoral study curriculum 3. was the head of at least one research project or associate on at least one international project 4. was at least once the chairman of the scientific or organisational board of the scientific conference that took place in Republic of Croatia, in other words, a member of the scientific board or the section moderator of the international scientific conference that was organized by the international association 5. was at least three times (altogether) a member of the scientific board or the section moderator of some scientific conference that took place in Croatia or abroad 6. was the mentor or co-mentor of at least one defended doctoral thesis or master's thesis at postgraduate study 7. was a member of at least two committees for the defense of the doctoral thesis 8. was co-author of at least 4 scientific papers (a1 category) or at least 8 scientific papers (a2 category) 9. has participated by verbal announcement on at least 2 scientific conferences or with poster presentation on at least 4 scientific conferences Mentor: - helps students by leading them through the study process and directs their research activities, - helps students in scientific research, - helps students in choosing the methods for the doctoral thesis, - helps students to determine research structure of their doctoral thesis, - helps students to find scientific and technical literature, - Provides students with other forms of technical and scientific assistance - is a committee member for the doctoral thesis review, committee member for the doctoral thesis assessment and committee member for doctoral thesis defense. - performs other jobs regulated by this Regulation. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek defined the role of co-mentor as well as the rules of appointment of co-mentor for doctoral thesis in order to encourage interdisciplinary work, accomplish better mentorship of students on doctoral studies, associate research institutions and develop teachers’ mentoring skills (Article 18). Article 18 In agreement with student and mentor, Committee for specific doctoral study can nominate the co- mentor who will do the advisory work during the making of doctoral thesis (further in text: co-mentor) with a written consent of nominated co-mentor. Committee for specific doctoral study nominates co- mentor, at the earliest, after the adoption of a positive evaluation of the doctoral thesis, and at the latest, before the student enrolls at the 3rd year of study. The Postgraduate study committee evaluates the nomination of nominated co-mentor and directs its decision towards Faculty Council which makes the decision on the appointment of co-mentor.

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Co-mentor and the head through the study may be one person. Committee for specific doctoral study and the Postgraduate study committee will be guided by the following principles upon the appointment of co-mentor: (1) scientist from another institution can be nominated for a co-mentor (scientist who is not employed at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek) in order to accomplish more efficient collaboration between research institutions and in order to build-up collaboration with the student who is attending doctoral studies, (2) the employee at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek that is elected into scientific-teaching title and has been chosen in that title within the field or a branch that is different from mentors’ can be nominated for a co-mentor, for the sake of more effective implementation of interdisciplinary research, (3) scientist who is the head of the research project under Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of Republic of Croatia or the head of the international project within which the scientific research or exchange of scientific staff is conducted can be nominated for a co-mentor, for the sake of better research conditions for students. Co-mentor doesn’t have to be elected into scientific-teaching title but has to be elected in scientific title and must fulfill at least three conditions from the previous article. The goal is to assure, by regulated conditions, mentors’ scientific experience in organising and conducting the scientific research, but also the experience in organising collaboration with other institutions and researchers from different scientific fields and branches. Moreover, the opportunity is encouraged to gain experience in scientific presentation, managing the scientific conferences and gaining the experience in conducting doctoral thesis. The role of co-mentor is primarily intended for interdisciplinary and inter-institutional correlating of research, but also helps the younger teachers to gain experience in conducting doctoral thesis. According to Regulations on doctoral studies at the University of Zagreb, appointment for mentors has been similarly determined (http://www.agr.unizg.hr/cro/nastava/ds/doc/unizg_pravilnik_o_ doktorskim_studijima.pdf). Mentors can be: a teacher who is elected into scientific-teaching title or into artistic-teaching title; head or member of research project from the scope of research of doctoral thesis; internationally acknowledged researcher who has published scientific papers in the past five years related to the topic of doctoral research; and exceptionally, professor emeritus. The Postgraduate study committee decides upon the number of postgraduate students that mentor can supervise at the same time. Before taking over the first mentorship, it is necessary to undergo a mentorship workshop organised by the University or other recognised international institution. For the sake of assuring the quality of doctoral thesis, if there is a need, double mentorship must be enabled (for example, interdisciplinary research, conducting of research or artistic creation in more than one institution). Therefore, mentor appointment systems are comparable. In addition to the basic qualifications of scientists who can be nominated for mentors, special conditions have been regulated for co- mentorship, i.e. double mentorship for interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research. The necessary conditions for mentoring system were fulfilled by most of assistant professors and professors during their scientific and educational development on various postgraduate studies and their courses on the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek (Table 5.4.). In the five-year period, 35 employees of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek were mentors of defended doctoral thesis, and altogether they published 217 papers in nationally reviewed scientific journals (average 6.2 per mentor) and 331 papers in internationally reviewed scientific journals (average 9.5 papers per

131 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 mentor). Altogether 35 mentors in the five-year period have published 548 papers, i.e. 109.6 papers per year, or 15.7 papers per mentor. Since the total papers output of all employees of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek during the five year period was 629 papers in A1 and A2 categories, we can conclude that doctoral thesis mentors, as co-authors, were involved in the publication of 87% papers in the mentioned categories.

Table 5.4. Mentors (Mentors for the scientific area of Agriculture) Number of Number of mentors' Number of mentors' Name of the doctoral mentors for publications in publications in programme dissertations international national journals in (specialisations) defended in the journals in the past the past 5 years* past 5 years 5 years* Agricultural Sciences, specialisation Plant Breeding 4 19 42 and Seed Science Agricultural Sciences, 3 2 20 specialisation Agrochemistry Agricultural Sciences, specialisation Plant 8 42 83 Protection Agricultural sciences, specialisation Animal 3 13 11 Nutrition and Feed Technology Agricultural Sciences, specialisation Animal 5 73 54 Husbandry Agricultural Sciences, specialisation Hunting and 1 16 15 Cynology Agricultural Sciences, specialisation Technical 1 2 1 Systems in Agriculture Soil and plants 1 7 18 Physiology and plant nutrition 1 7 14 Apart from doctoral study 3 15 25 programmes Interdisciplinary postgraduate doctoral study 3 19 40 Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary postgraduate doctoral study 2 2 8 Nature and Environment Protection *Only the highest category of works in a specific field is taken into account according to national classification, i.e. works inn journals cited in WoS and Scopus.

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5.6. The Faculty policy for development of junior researchers

Comment on your policy for the development of junior researchers.

Strategic goals of Faculty of Agriculture for the period 2011/2012-2015/2016 (http://www.pfos.hr/ ~dsego/ftp/Strateski ciljevi razvoja fakulteta 14072011.pdf) in the field of research activities comprise the task to ensure reception of junior researchers and junior scientists. Junior researchers (teaching assistants or research assistants) at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek enter postgraduate doctoral study at the first regular enrollment term after their employment, i.e. at the beginning of the academic year. Scientific development and activities of junior researchers according the Statute of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek (http://pfos.hr/images/dokumenti/Statut PFOS 2009.pdf) and the Regulations on postgraduate doctoral studies of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek are supervised by: - Vice-Dean for Science (Statute, Article 31: takes care about the scientific and research assistants and research associates, and their progress) - Head of Department (Statute, Article 14: takes care of the personnel policy of the Department, its development as well as scientific and professional development of Department staff) - Leader through the study (Regulations on postgraduate doctoral study, article 16: Committee of specific doctoral study appoints the leader through the study as the study counselor to each doctoral candidate at the proposal of the Head of the specific doctoral study and with the confirmation of the candidate during the first year of doctoral study. Leader through the study helps the candidate in choosing elective modules and aligns them with a planned area of scientific research activities of the candidate.) - Mentor (Regulations on postgraduate doctoral study, article 17: helps the candidate, leading him/her through the study and directs his/her research activities, helps the candidate in scientific research, in choosing methods of PhD thesis, helps the candidate in determination of the research structure of the PhD thesis, assists the candidate in finding scientific and professional literature, provides the student other forms of professional and scientific assistance) - Co-mentor (Regulations on postgraduate doctoral study, article 18: co-mentor in cooperation with the mentor assists the candidate and directs his/her research activities, and helps the young researcher in all areas as well as a mentor). The Vice-Dean for Science conducts an annual internal analysis of performance of research assistants and teaching assistants. The survey is completed independently by junior researchers. In the case of detecting any problems after completing the survey, junior researchers try to find a solution independently or in cooperation with a mentor. Form or questionnaire completed by assistants (Figure 5.4) contains sufficient information for timely action to provide help to junior researchers.

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Figure 5.4. Form for monitoring of junior researchers activities

Mentors of assistants and research assistants are required to submit an annual report on the activities of research assistants and teaching assistants (Figure 5.5.). Report is presented and explained at the session of the Faculty Council, and the final annual evaluation is approved by the Faculty Council.

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Figure 5.5. Form of annual report on activities of teaching assistants

In 2006, by decision of the Faculty Council, the Scientific Forum was established to facilitate activities of assistants, research assistants and other candidates of postgraduate doctoral studies in the area of scientific education, scientific presentations and professional activities. Scientific Forum consists of all staff holding associate positions (teaching assistants and research assistants) at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek and of all candidates of postgraduate doctoral studies of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek. The main task of the Scientific Forum is to organise periodic activities in order to encourage scientific and professional activities of members and to allow postgraduate students collection of ECTS credits for compulsory and optional activities at postgraduate doctoral studies under the supervision of the Scientific Forum.

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5.7. Number of scientific publications resulting from international cooperation of teachers and associates

Comment on the number of scientific publications produced within international cooperation of your teachers and associates, with foreign scientists and artists as co-authors. Compare those results with the practice of other similar HE institutions.

International activities of the Faculty of Agriculture have a long tradition, and some contacts were established in 70-ies of the last century (with Mezogazdasagi foiskola Kaposvar, Hungary), being intensive up to nowadays. The Faculty has established 15 cooperation agreements with faculties and universities abroad. Intensification of this activity and the signing of new agreements with several universities are ongoing. Apart from the international faculties, institutes and universities with signed cooperation agreements, the Faculty staff individually cooperates with other international institutions.

Total number of A1 papers written by the employees of the Faculty of Agriculture amounts to 275 in the last five years, of which 140 papers were prepared by co-authors employed at other scientific and educational institutions in the country, while 71 papers were published in cooperation with co- authors employed by international scientific and educational institutions. Percentage of share related to A1 papers published in the co-authorship with employees from international scientific- educational institutions is shown in Figure 5.6

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A portion of 26% of A1 papers published by employees of our institution originated from international cooperation, which is similar to the percentage of papers (23%), resulted from the cooperation between employees of the Faculty of Agriculture.

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According to the organisational units, the largest proportion of A1 papers derived from international cooperation in the last five years is achieved by the Department of the Special Zootechniques with 72% (3.29 papers per teacher) and the Department of Plant Protection with 47% (1.69 papers per teacher) of the total number of published CC papers of these two departments. The presence of international co-authors in the total number of papers published A2 and A3 categories, is approximately at the same level as for A1 papers, greater than 20%. Faculty employees, through their proposed projects, cooperate with many international scientific and educational institutions around the world. Some of the countries and institutions whose scientists are represented as co- authors in the papers of our employees are: - USA (Iowa State University of Science and Technology; United States Department of Agriculture, Columbia, Missouri; University of Illinois, Maize Breeding and Genetics Laboratory; Kansas State University) - Canada (Diatom Research and Consulting Inc., Canada, Toronto) - Australia (The University of Western Australia, Perth) - United Kingdom (University of the West of England, Bristol) - Norway (University of Life Sciences, Äs) - Germany (Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Julius Kühn Institute, Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Analysis and Stored Product Protection, Berlin) - Hungary (Research Institute for Soils and Crops, ; Szent Istvan University - Institute of Crop Production, Gödöllö; Debrecen University of Agricultural Sciences) - Portugal (Centro de Recursos Microbiologicos, Universidade Nova de Lisboa) - (Istituto Sperimentale per la Patologia Vegetale, Rome) - Greece (Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens; Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Magnissia) - Bulgaria (Central Laboratory of General Ecology) - Slovenia (Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences, University of Ljubljana) - (, Faculty of Agriculture; Faculty of Agronomy Čačak; Institute of Zoology, Faculty of Biology, , Belgrade, Serbia) - Bosnia and Herzegovina (University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Agriculture), and many others.

The average annual number of A1 papers arising from international cooperation is 10, with the fact that the year 2009, when 17 A1 papers were published, popped out significantly as a result of accumulation of intense international cooperation in previous years. Besides the joint publication of scientific papers, cooperation with the employees of international universities is conducted through co-mentoring of international scientists on PhD dissertations, what is a proof of close cooperation with international universities. Some PhD dissertations of our Faculty staff were defended in front of members of the Commission composed of scientists from the University of Life Sciences As, Norway, University of Western Australia, Perth, University of the West of England, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, etc. As a result of such cooperation, a process of patenting the results of joint research conducted in 2009 was initiated in England. This kind of cooperation greatly affects the transfer of knowledge and experience that our employees acquire in the framework of international cooperation.

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5.8. Opinions of doctoral candidates about availability of mentors

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In the academic year 2010/2011, 119 candidates attended the postgraduate doctoral study Agricultural Science. In order to test opinion of PhD students on the work and the availability of mentors of doctoral dissertations, PhD students were sent an e-mail with a link to access an anonymous questionnaire. A total of 46 participants (39%) answered this questionnaire. The survey carried out on a sample of PhD students showed that 74.0% of them were satisfied with the availability of his/her mentor, of whom 45.7% were totally satisfied , while 28.3% were mostly satisfied (Figure 5.7.).

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A total of 66.6% of examinees were satisfied with the amount of time that mentors allocate for consultations related to preparation of doctoral thesis, of whom 44.4% were completely satisfied and 22.2% were mostly satisfied. There were 6.7% examinees totally dissatisfied with the amount of time devoted to consultations with mentors, while 8.9% of examinees were mostly dissatisfied (Figure 5.8.).

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A total of 37.0% of examinees were completely satisfied with the counseling and methods of scientific research, and 30.4% were mostly satisfied. Further 8.7% of examinees were completely dissatisfied, 10.9% were mostly dissatisfied (Figure 5.9.).

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The largest number of examinees were satisfied with the mentor encouragement to search the literature and to follow the latest information in the field of doctoral dissertations topics (34.8% of them were mostly and 34,8% completely satisfied), while 6.5% were completely unsatisfied, while 10.9% of examinees were mostly dissatisfied by searching the literature (Figure 5.10.).

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The largest number of examinees evaluated mentor performance in general as excellent (52%) or very good (20%). Some 13% of examinees assessed their mentor performance as good, while 11% of them evaluated it as sufficient, and 4% of examinees rated mentors performance as not sufficient (Figure 5.11.). The average grade of mentor performance amounts to 4.0.

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Figure 5.10. Evaluation of mentors’ performance in general

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5.9. Content and character of 10 most important active scientific projects

Specify the content and character of 10 most important scientific projects of your institution in the last 5 years (numerical data in table 5.2). State your opinion on the quality of work and results.

The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek is currently involved in 39 research projects and two programmes funded by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia. Most of the projects, 36 of them, are in the area of Biotechnology, field of Agriculture, while two projects belong to the field of Veterinary medicine, and one belongs to the area of Natural sciences (field of Chemistry). Figure 5.11. shows the distribution of scientific projects by Faculty organisational units (departments). The largest number of projects (eight of them) compared to the number of scientists has been carried out within the Department of Plant Protection.

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In the period from 2007 to the end of the academic year 2011/2012, the Faculty teachers conducted a total of 21 international bilateral projects - ten with Serbia, six with Hungary, three with Slovenia, one with Austria and Macedonia. Moreover, in that period eleven projects have been represented at the international level, in which scientists of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek were leaders of Croatian research teams: one project in the frame of FP6 programme, four projects in cooperation with the Kingdom of Norway (three SEE / WB programmes and one HERD / Agriculture), three projects SEE ERA-NET and three COST actions.

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The Faculty received funds for 44 projects by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports in 2010. After the evalution process, 27 projects from the first cycle got reduced funding (twenty one projects reduced by 10%, five projects by 20% and one project by 30%), for 12 projects contracted in the second cycle the financing remained unchanged in accordance with the previously agreed amount, while the five projects were classified in the group D, of which two projects haven't been extended because of coordinator retirement. Comparative review of all ongoing research projects funded by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports in the scientific area of Biotechnology, field Agriculture in the CROSBI database (http://bib.irb.hr/stat_projekti), using as criteria the number of scientific papers indexed in CC journals and the number of scientific papers in other journals, on the third and fourth place there are two projects from the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, and in the first fifteen projects on the list, five of them are from the Faculty. Furthermore, if mentioned criteria incorporate scientific conference papers with international peer review and the number of dissertations and graduation theses in the projects, rankings remain at the same level, what is evident from the graph (Figure 5.12.).

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Figure 5.12. Comparative view of scientific activity on projects (2007-2012) in the field of agriculture (data from CROSBI bibliographic databases)

From the comparative analysis of scientific activity is also evident that the project coordinators at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek obtained relatively large share of the papers indexed in CC database, a significant number of other papers relevant to the election to the academic titles and scientific papers published in conference proceedings with an international review.

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Furthermore, ten of the most important scientific research projects of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek are listed below, nine of them funded by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports and one was financed by European funds. A criterion for projects selection is coverage of scientific activities of various organisational units of the Faculty and significant number of scientific publications and dissertations related to the objectives of the project. Three projects fostered cooperation with scientists from international research institutions. Eight projects were from the field of Biotechnology, one is from the field of Natural Sciences (Chemistry), and one is from the field of Biomedicine and Health (Veterinary medicine). Content, goals, accomplishments and scientific productivity are listed for each project. The project from the Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP6) is chosen as a representative research project financed from European funds.

1. MSES RC project: Soil conditioning impact on nutrients and heavy metals in soil-plant continuum (079-0790462-0450) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Zdenko Lončarić Conducted researches of the influence of fertilization and soil conditioning to characteristics of the soil, the success of agro- technical measures, and the amount and quality of yields, resulted in confirming the hypothesis, but also in series of new insights. In the comparison of chemical analyzes of soil, interdisciplinary researches are developed in the field of agro chemistry and fertilization on the one hand, and environmental protection and quality of agricultural products. The project in this area resulted in a doctoral thesis (project coordinator mentor, PhD candidate researcher on the project), 5 papers A1 (CC), and 3 papers A2 (CAB) group. It was proven a highly significant positive effect of liming on the yield, on the availability of phosphorus, on environmental protection and food quality by reducing the transfer of harmful heavy metal Cd into the food chain. There was found a series of mathematical formulas and relationships of influence of liming on the availability of P, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu and Cd in the soil. The project in this area resulted in a doctoral thesis (project coordinator mentor, PhD candidate researcher on the project), 9 papers A1 (CC) and 3 papers A2 (CAB) group. In the bio fortification, the world's current area of research, there was a multiple contribution of testing of different genotypes of wheat and maize, primarily in terms of adoption and accumulation of trace elements (essential and toxic heavy metals). There was found a genetic specificity of wheat sorts, and the large variability of heavy metals accumulation is a significant bio fortification starting point. Significant results were achieved in the field of genetics (wheat and maize) and in the area of agricultural (wheat) bio fortification. In bio fortification area there was one doctoral thesis (project coordinator mentor, PhD candidate researcher on the project), 1 paper A1 and 2 papers A2. New methods for the analysis and evaluation of the quality of organic fertilizers are developed, tested and adapted, phyto toxicity for different plant species is analyzed, and a computer model of quality assessment of organic fertilizers is developed. In organic fertilizers area there was one doctoral thesis (project coordinator mentor, PhD candidate researcher on the project), 1 paper A1 and 3 papers A2. There was found a low level of total heavy metals in the eastern Croatia, a comparative analysis of various extractions of heavy metals was conducted, an influence of application on concentrations of elements in wheat grain was determined, an influence of liming on the transfer of heavy metals into the food chain was

143 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 determined. In heavy metals area there was one doctoral thesis (project coordinator co-mentor), 4 papers A1 and 3 papers A2. An integral part and a result of the project realization are the interdisciplinary researches in the field of computer modeling, biometrics, environmental protection, animal sciences and medicine. The project results have contributed to the inclusion of the project coordinator as the national coordinator of COST action FA0905 Mineral improved Crop Production for Healthy Food and Feed, useful teaching materials for module "Computer decision-making systems" and a new module for graduate study "Heavy metals in anthrophosphere". In total, during the realization of this project, as a result of extensive interdisciplinary researches, there were published 42 papers in scientific journals (A1 and A2), 46 papers and 56 abstracts at scientific meetings, and 5 doctoral and 8 graduation theses.

2. MSES RC project: Physiological mechanisms of plant tolerance to abiotic stress (079-0790494- 0559) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Tihana Teklić Researches within this project include a number of laboratory and field experiments, in which there were examined the physiological mechanisms of reactions of various plant species to adverse abiotic factors in the environment: osmotic and salt stress, extreme temperatures, heavy metals, the intensity and quality of light, the effect of mineral nutrition depending on the specificities of site and climate, or the concentration of elements in the nutrient solution. The intensity of the stress and the plant response were scored by establishing mineral and organic composition and the yield and quality of plants. There were conducted numerous analyzes of specific indicators of stress in plants, such as the efficiency of photosynthesis, enzyme activity of guaiacol peroxidase, catalase, ascorbate peroxidase and glutathione reductase, the level of lipid peroxidation, content of peroxides, phenols, pigments, proline, ascorbic acid, reducing sugars, etc. There were showed significant association of cellular signaling pathways and new insights on the role of different bio stimulators and H2S in plant resistance to stress. As a result of one part of the research, in the UK has signed a patent on the application of the compound GYY4137 as donor of H2S in physiological researches. In collaboration with other scientific institutions in Croatia and abroad there were published 24 papers in journals indexed in Current Contents and Web of Science databases, 14 papers in journals indexed in the CAB database and 12 papers in the proceedings of international conferences. Researches on the project resulted in 6 doctoral, 2 master and 7 graduate theses. The project has participated in COST action FA0605 and it was established a successful cooperation with the University of the West of England in Bristol, Great Britain. The results of these researches could be used in targeted selection of resistant genotypes and to increase the yield and quality of crops.

3. Project MZOS: Natural immuno modulators and antioxidants in optimising of pigs breeding (079- 0793448-3438) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Marcela Šperanda The aim of project research was to determine the possibility of reducing the effects of physiological stress on the life, health and production characteristics, enhancing the antioxidant and immune status of pigs. A series of researches were performed on ablactate piglets with elevated level of

144 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 selenium in food. The study was conducted in pregnant and lactating sows (more times pigging), which were treated with virus Parapoxvirus ovis several times during pregnancy. The same immuno modulator (inactivated Parapoxvirus ovis) was tested on weaned piglets in combination with a specific oral vaccine against non-ETEC E. coli 2407. It was investigated whether there are differences in the operation of ordinary zeolites and one activated tribomechanically on production, biochemical and hematological parameters in piglets. The influence of hydrolyzed yeast and immuno modulatory effect of levamisole was found in the experimental model of the 28-day piglets during the 35 days of the experiment. Conclusions: The addition of organic selenium in diet of piglets after weaning significantly improved production indicators (daily gain, food consumption), and led to decrease in the concentration of cholesterol in the blood; hydrolyzed yeast supplement significantly raised the level of circulating CD4 and CD8 lymphocyte subpopulation. By determining the connectivity of characteristics it has been proven that the preparation acts immuno stimulating (a significant and strong positive correlation between the concentration of total protein and globulin in experimental piglets, and a strong negative relationship between total proteins and triglycerides, which clearly demonstrates that the metabolic shift occurred). By comparing the differently processed zeolites, it was found that the tribomechanically activated zeolite encourages non-specific immunity (raising the total number of leukocytes, segmented and unsegmented neutrophils): the preparation of inactivated virus Parapoxvirus ovis acted nonspecifically on the immune response, and in combination with non-ETEC vaccinal strain against E. coli significantly raised the concentration of antibodies (of IgG class). Researches on the project resulted in the publication of book chapters (on publisher's call based on references), have produced 19 papers A1 category, 15 papers A2 category and six conference papers with international peer review. One doctoral thesis, one master thesis and three graduate theses were defended.

4. MSES RC project: Overcoming limits for maize growing on acid soil by fertilization and breeding (079-0730463-0447) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Vlado Kovačević During five years the influences of meliorative fertilization by phosphorus and potassium and liming effects on yield of crops grown in a crop rotation (maize, wheat, barley, soybeans) were analyzed. There were a total of about ten field trials a year, and the trials included different cultivars and hybrids of specific field crops. The samples of plant material (leaf and grain) were collected from the most of the experiments for chemical analysis and determination of elemental composition, including the content of heavy metals. Meliorative fertilization generally had no negative effect on the content of harmful heavy metals. So, increased phosphorus fertilization did not increase the content of cadmium (Cd) in the grain. The general conclusion is that the applied treatments had a positive effect on the yields of agricultural crops, and on mitigation of stress caused by low soil pH reaction, drought and high temperatures, and the details are elaborated in published scientific and review papers (total of 112 papers, of which 15 are published in CC journals, 28 papers in other journals, 69 papers in proceedings of international conferences (40 internationally refereed and 29 with a national review)). In addition, 30 abstracts were published in relevant publications.

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5. MSES RC project: Nutrition aspects of modeling of sheep productivity and metabolic profile (079- 1780469-0225) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Zvonko Antunović The series of biological experiments showed that the metabolic profile of sheep and lambs breeds cigaja, dubrovačka ruda and merinolandšaf, as well as the status of hormones involved in metabolism, have to be created, alongside with determination of the productivity, with the aim of better monitoring of nutritional and health status. Metabolic profile should include determining the concentrations of minerals, biochemical and hematological parameters and enzyme activity. For a more complete monitoring of metabolism of nutrients it is desirable to identify hormones also (thyroid hormones, insulin and leptin). In comparison with reference values there were determined a minor deviations of most of the biochemical and mineral indicators, as evidenced by the influence of reproductive status, nutrition and age of sheep. Concentrations of most biochemical parameters in the blood of sheep, except Ca and Fe, were within physiological limits. Concentrations of urea, TP and albumin indicate high-quality supply of sheep with proteins, and the levels of glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride indicate a satisfactory energy supply of sheep, suggesting a well-balanced meal. Identified lower levels of Ca and Fe in blood, in relation to the reference values, indicate their increased excretion through milk. In the blood of lambs there was determined a strong positive correlation between the concentrations of leptin and insulin. Analysis of acid-base balance in the blood of suckling lambs and anion gap and SID show a satisfactory supply of lambs with nutrients, with some exceptions of pH which is connected with higher levels of Cl in the blood. By using probiotics (Bioplus 2B and PDFM) and mannan oligosaccharides (Moss) in the feeding of lambs, it was determined its positive impact on production characteristics and metabolic activities. Researches with the addition of various sources of selenium (inorganic or organic), regarding the identified lack of Se in food, have led to an increase of Se content in the blood of sheep and lambs and muscle tissue, liver and kidneys, and an increase in GSH- Px activity and thyroid hormone in the blood with slightly better production characteristics. This indicates better utilization of organic Se and the obligation of adding selenium considering that there was determined its deficit in food. The project results are published in 14 papers belonging to the group A1, 26 scientific papers in the group A2, 21 papers in group A3, 11 abstracts published in the proceedings of international conferences and partially in 11 graduation theses, 2 university textbooks, 2 university handbooks and in 1 master thesis.

6. MSES RC project: Pig and poultry growth characteristics and quality of products (079-0790566- 567) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Gordana Kralik The influence of the MHS genotype of pigs and feeding regimes on growth and muscle development in hybrid pigs were studied. Magnetic resonance revealed deposition of muscle tissues in pig carcasses. The mathematical model of growth of fat tissue in pigs that can be used in the selection was explored. The application of growth function in predicting live weight of pigs during growth was also explored. We did the study related to the genetic diversity between and within Croatian indigenous breeds (black turopoljska pig, lasasta mangulica) and population of wild boar, where we used 18 microsatellite markers. We also researched phylogenetic distances between Croatian indigenous pig breeds and some European and Asian commercial breeds. Also it was examined the

146 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 influence of MC4R gene polymorphism on carcass traits of pigs. In addition, there were also studied other factors such as gender, type of hybrids and dietary treatments on the quality of pork meat. Research has shown that it is more efficient to use flaxseed oil in pig’s nutrition due to a more favorable ratio of n-6/n-3 PUFA. It was found that the profile of fatty acids in the meal affects the deposition of fatty acids in the lipids of muscle tissue. Studies were conducted with the hens in a way that the applied dietary treatments influenced the modification of fatty acids composition in the egg yolks. Parallel studies were conducted with chickens and turkeys, also in the direction of changing the profile of fatty acids in muscle tissue (SFA, MUFA, n-6 PUFA, n-3 PUFA, especially alpha-linolenic, eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid). The mentioned researches have shown that the products can be considered as a functional food. The study included qualitative features of muscle tissue (pH1, pH2, colour, water holding capacity, meat texture and electrical conductivity). It was also investigated the influence of supplement of organic selenium in food for laying hens on the selenium content in the edible part of the egg, the freshness of eggs, and glutathione peroxidase activity in blood of laying hens. It was also made the economic analysis of the costs of chicken meat and eggs produced in a conventional manner and enriched with functional ingredients. As a result of the work on the project there were published 12 papers A1 category, 26 papers A2 and 20 papers A3 category. Two dissertations and one master thesis were defended.

7. MSES RC project: Fusarium head blight and DON content in grains and flour (079-0730718-0578) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Jasenka Ćosić The objectives of the proposed researches were to determine the species of Fusarium head blight causes of wheat and barley in Croatia, isolate and determine Fusarium species from weeds and the remains of corn, check the pathogenicity of F. graminearum and other isolated species for spikes of wheat and barley, to determine the effect on yield and yield components and DON production ability for different isolates of F. graminearum and to identify differences in the percentage of infection and the amount of produced DON in natural and processed grain and flour. Results of researches expanded the knowledge of species of Fusarium head blight pathogens in Croatia, of alternative hosts and their role in the emergence of diseases and toxinogenicity of our isolates of F. graminearum and DON amount in our most important cereals grain and in wheat flour. Confirmation of determination for the 300 isolates was performed by biomolecular methods (PCR-RFLP) at Kansas State University, USA. It was determined 10 new weed hosts of Fusarium in Croatia. Increased production of DON was detected in genotypes sensitive to head blight and in the first period of infection. The correlation coefficient between the period of infection and the amount of DON is 0,48. The amount of produced DON was significantly higher in the natural grain compared to the amount in flour. In maize there were also recorded statistically significant differences in susceptibility to Fusarium stalk rot and ear rot, where the quantity of produced mycotoxins (DON and fumonisins) depended on the sensitivity of genotype and Fusarium isolate. Researches on the project have been extended with testing of antifungal activity of essential oils on the growth and sporulation of different Fusarium species. Work on the project has resulted in a chapter in the book, nine papers published in journals indexed in CC base, three scientific papers in other journals and seven conference papers with international peer review. In addition, researches on the project resulted in two doctoral theses, one master degree thesis and four graduation theses.

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8. MSES RC project: Wheat germplasm identification using SSR markers (079-0730718-0268) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Sonja Marić The project includes testing the level of genetic diversity of wheat germplasm at the molecular level. Knowing the level of genetic diversity at the molecular level, in combination with data on the yield and morphological properties may lead to the identification of connection between molecular markers and individual properties, and thus far more successful selection of parents for hybridization. Molecular markers associated with gene loci for certain wheat quantitative traits are used in marker assisted selection of wheat. Today's wheat breeding in Croatia is dominated by conventional breeding. Previous researches of diversity at the molecular level are limited in character, and the Croatian variety, regardless of their value, were not included in international projects for the analysis of divergence. Marker assisted selection has not been applied in wheat breeding up to now. The study resulted in data on the divergence and the existence of some economically important traits in Croatian wheat germplasm by using microsatellites. Tests have shown the actual genetic divergence of existing material at the molecular level, and divergence of properties such as dwarf growth, ear shape, ear spindle brittleness, resistance to low temperatures, resistance to head blight, rust and other information about the level and type of genetic divergence and the existence of certain specific properties, showed the best combination of divergent parents for getting divisive progenies with maximum genetic variability for selection. Markers specific for certain tested varieties have also been identified. The project has also resulted in two bilateral projects with the university BOKU, Vienna, Austria and the Agricultural Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Science, Wheat Research Department, Martonvásár, Hungary. As a result of the work on the project there were published five A1 papers and one A2 paper.

9. MSES RC project: Structure-activity relationship of flavonoids (079-0000000-3211) Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Dragan Amić Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds of fruits, vegetables, flowers, tea, red wine, etc. which are attributed to the positive effects on human health. The goal of the research is to contribute to understanding the action mechanisms of flavonoids showing numerous biological activities of flavonoids, such as antioxidant activity (capture of free radicals, complex of metal cations and inhibition of enzymes) that may have a stake in pharmacological effects of flavonoids as anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects and protection of cardiovascular system. Red wines contain higher amounts of flavonoids. It is therefore important to determine antioxidant activity of Croatian red wines, in particular those produced from indigenous grape varieties as well as identification of wine flavonoids with high activity. The findings are published in 12 scientific papers in CC cited journals and presented at three international scientific conferences abroad. Average IF of the journals in which articles are published is 2,475 and the papers were cited so far 93 times in total.

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10. Project in the frame of FP6 programme (DIABR-ACT): Harmonise the strategies for fighting Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) in Europe Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Marija Ivezić The project has been active from 2006 to 2008, but the work on the project continued up today. A total of 13 scientific institutions from seven countries of the European region (Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Italy and Croatia) took part in the realization of the project, and Croatian partner was the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek. The main objectives of the project were to coordinate and to improve the control measures and prevention of corn rootworm population in Europe, a better understanding and awareness of producers, breeders, advisory service and other actors about the importance and potential harmfulness of corn rootworm and to identify the priority objectives of scientific researches, and to minimize parallel researches. Chair for Entomology and Nematology at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek conducted a research with the topic Resistance breeding against Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, which relates to the determination of the current worldwide achievements in maize breeding against corn rootworm. The project includes the Agricultural Institute Osijek and the Croatian Advisory Service. Main achievements and contributions of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek are: the database of institutions, projects and scientists who develop resistant cultivars and the results of such researches (including GMO), a report on the latest achievements in European corn genotypes breeding for resistance to rootworm, a three-day international workshop held in Osijek where twenty entomologist experts and breeders from the USA, France, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Belgium etc. were gathered. With literature review and numerous international workshops, according to the objectives, the partners submitted 57 reports to the European Commission, created a web site (www.diabract.org) and issued a leaflet about the importance of corn rootworm and fighting measures, published a handbook for corn producers and adopted recommendations for a coordinated action and research plan. The project has resulted in four scientific papers of A1 category, four papers of A2 category and two papers of A3 category, as well as two doctoral theses and four graduation theses.

5.10. Importance of scientific research in overall work of the Faculty

Describe the ways in which scientific activities contribute to the overall work of your institution, i.e. teaching and intellectual and technological contributions to the society.

Scientific research greatly affects activity of the Faculty (scientific training, scientific presentation, postgraduate students, original reviewed scientific papers and university textbooks, cooperation with the economy sector for the purpose of transfer of research results into production, interdisciplinary research and associating with other fields of biotechnology sciences and other scientific fields). Scientific research is an essential component of comprehensive activities on the Faculty of Agriculture. The significance is not only reflected in the direct strategic objectives that are described in the research field, but also in terms of more intensive students involvement in scientific work. Regulation on final and graduate papers (http://pfos.hr/images/dokumenti/Pravilnik o zavrsnim i diplomskim radovima.pdf) encourages undergraduate students to engage themselves in scientific research. Article 11 of the Regulation stipulates the duration of the research activities recommended

149 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 for the final paper (‘’The final paper may involve data processing based on students own research if it contains theoretical and experimental part or processing literature data on a selected topic (in case when it represents reviewed professional paper). The scope of work should be in such nature so that it can be done for maximum two months of research’’). Furthermore, graduate students have the obligation to write graduate paper that will ‘’Involve data processing based on their own research if it contains theoretical and experimental part or processing literature data on a selected topic when it represents reviewed paper’’ (Article 25). These two examples show the clear unavoidable role of scientific research in performing basic activities in the educational process. Furthermore, every teacher has an obligation to have as many papers from the field in which he/she actively participates in the learning process in order to, at least partially, build up his/hers teaching experience based on the results of their own research. The strongest connection between teaching and scientific activities can be seen at the postgraduate studies. Scientific achievements are evaluated through awarding students at postgraduate studies with ECTS credits, and for the teaching staff by fulfilling the conditions for becoming a mentor and/or co-mentor on doctoral thesis. Scientific activity at the Faculty of Agriculture is the initiator of the activities of all research groups, represents the base for signing the cooperative contracts with local governments and with the economy, but also represents the base of already enviable position that the Faculty of Agriculture has in Croatian research space. In fact, Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek and Faculty of Agriculture in Zagreb are the national and regional leaders in organisation of scientific conferences and are also recognized by a large number of countries and participants. Summarily, scientific activity is present in every day functioning of the Faculty of Agriculture and it especially encourages the following activities: 1. Integration of teaching and research activities, 2. Integration of students in research work, 3. Research and academic development of junior researchers, 4. Lifelong scientific training of the teaching staff, 5. Economy integration into scientific research corpus, 6. Knowledge transfer into teaching and manufacturing process, 7. Associating scientists and institutions by developing interdisciplinary research, 8. Creating new and enhancing the existing research groups, 9. Strengthening the market position of the Faculty of Agriculture.

5.11. Journal of the Faculty

List your own journals and describe their character (scientific/professional, composition of the editorial board, selection procedure, impact factor if any, etc.)

The journal AGRICULTURE is published since 1995 and is issued by the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek and Agricultural Institute Osijek. The journal is successor of the journal called Science and Practice in Agriculture and Food Technology, which was printed from 1982 untill 1994. The journal is published twice a year (in June and December) and its publication is supported by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia.

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The journal publishes results of original research in the field of Agriculture (crop production, animal husbandry, pedology, agricultural economics, ecological production) in Croatian and English language. The annex can contain summaries of doctoral and master's thesis, reviews of new books, reviews and news from the field of agriculture as well as the other annexes depending on decision of editors. Papers that have not been previously published in other journals nor committed to print, are published in this Journal. Extracts, summaries, synopses, master's theses, doctoral thesis and presentations at scientific and professional conferences are not considered as published papers. Journal annex can contain overview of books or books reviews, short translations, retrospective and news in the field of agriculture. Papers are sent to the Journal Editorial Board in electronic form and they must meet all prescribed technical propositions. The maximum paper volume (including tables, charts, pictures and diagrams) is 10 page A-4 format (line spacing 1.5), summary of doctoral thesis 2 pages, summary of master's thesis 1 page, book review 1 page (spacing 1). All the papers must have the following sections: title, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, conclusion and literature. All papers are reviewed by domestic and foreign reviewers from relevant fields. Reviewers classify papers as: original research papers, scientific review, preliminary communication, conference paper, professional paper. All papers receive UDC classification number (paper is categorised by specific fields). Manuscripts are not returned to authors. Authors are required to submit a completed form when sending a paper (author statement), which is available on the website of the journal (www.pfos.hr/poljoprivreda). Journal reviews are kept in the editorial board. The journal is published twice a year. The Journal AGRICULTURE (ISSN 1330-7142) is quoted in the following databases: CAB International, SCOPUS, DOAJ, National and University Library in Zagreb, Croatian bibliography, series C, serials. Publishing of AGRICULTURE journal is supported by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia. In the period 2007 – 2012, a total of 196 papers published in the Journal Agriculture were quoted in the abovementioned bases. The editorial board includes not only scientists from the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek and Agricultural Institute Osijek, but also scientists from the USA, Germany, Australia, Italy and Turkey.

5.12. Content and character of professional projects of the Faculty

Specify the content and character of professional projects of your institution in the last 5 years (numerical data in table 5.3). State your opinion on the quality of work and results.

In the period 2007 – 2012, staff of the Faculty of Agriculture closed a total of 155 contracts on funding and implementing professional projects (Figure 5.13.).

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Figure 5.13. Total number of professional projects for the period 2007-2012

Projects resulted from cooperation with the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, with local governments (counties, cities and municipalities) and with economic and legal entities. A part of the professional projects is funded by the international funds aimed to finance international and cross-border cooperation. Total value of professional projects in mentioned period amounts to 12.357.140 Croatian kuna (Figure 5.14.). Such a large number of projects, and the financial value of the mentioned projects indicates that the Faculty of Agriculture is recognised as an important partner in the implementation of projects of national interest, the interest of local community and business entities, which is in accordance with the strategy of both Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek and the Faculty of Agriculture. It states the necessity of implementation of the acquired knowledge with the purpose of general progress and well-being of the community. The largest part of the contracted and conducted professional projects is related to the cooperation with the local community and funding from it in order to improve production technology and production conditions in the field of agriculture, food production, rural development and protection of the environment. A substantial part of the projects is (was) carried out in collaboration with business entities in the region, as well as from other parts of the Croatia, who had (and still have) the goal to increase the production of material and immaterial capacity and to exploit the resources intensively, but in a sustainable and cost effective manner.

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Figure 5.14. Value of professional projects contracted in the period 2007-2012

The CBC projects and bilateral or multilateral character projects have great significance that allow the establishment of partnerships and encourage interdisciplinarity in research between the neighboring regions and countries. The purpose of all professional projects is the implementation of scientific accomplishments and research results of employees of the Faculty of Agriculture. The largest number of professional projects is carried out within the research of the Crop Production Institute and Plant Protection Institute, as these two have the largest number of employees. As it is the case with science projects, it can be determined that a number of professional projects are proportional with the number of scientists per individual Institutes at the Faculty. The total number of contracted and completed projects, and their total financial value during a period of last 5 years indicates the continuity of the activity of faculty employees regarding the knowledge transfer and technologies towards the local community and business entities in order to improve total agricultural production.

5.13. Impact of professional and developmental projects and services on the development of Croatian economy, service sector and state administration

Specify the impact of your professional and developmental projects and services on the development of Croatian economy, service sector and state administration.

Results of professional and developmental projects have fulfilled the objectives that were related to the transfer of research results into the direct production to the maximum extent, which resulted in a positive impact on the development of agricultural production in general, and especially in certain sectors. Thus,

153 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 through professional and developmental projects soil fertility has improved, which ultimately resulted in better conditions for the use thereof, for the purpose of production of agricultural, fruit, vineyards and vegetable crops. Professional projects related to increasing the yield of certain agricultural crops have enabled manufacturers to achieve better performance results and the efficient use of fertilizers and agricultural machinery. Preparation of professional studies on hunting and fishing management basics, enabled our hunting grounds and fisheries to continue its operations and raise competitiveness to a level that is appropriate to EU standards. Application of new, more environmental friendly production systems and technologies in keeping and breeding of domestic animals, which are in the spirit of health and well- being of animals, enables easy customisation of our farmers to new production and market conditions to be faced with when Croatia enters the EU. There is a great importance of training our farmers and business entities who are oriented to agricultural and food production for the sake of functioning on the global market, especially in the terms of marketing. Strengthening the environmental awareness of manufacturers and consumers about sustainable agricultural production as a good agricultural practice and its favorable impact on the environmental protection is of great importance.

5.14. Policy of monitoring the scientific activity and its implementation methods

Specify the ways in which you established a systematic policy of monitoring the volume and quality of scientific activity at your institution, and describe its elements and methods of effective application.

Policy of monitoring the scientific work at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek consists of several insufficiently coordinated activities: 1. disclosure of all scientific activities in the annual report of the Faculty of Agriculture (by institutes as organisational units of the Faculty), 2. public highlight of all positively evaluated application of scientific projects and signing of the funding contract as part of the activities of the Faculty Council, 3. public disclosure (Faculty Council) of the reports on participation in scientific conferences with precise guidance for all types of activities, especially the number and types of announcements, 4. evaluation of scientific work in the process of deciding on the priority list of requirements for employment of junior research assistants, 5. evaluation of scientific work in the process of deciding on the priority list of requirements for intermediate and capital procurement of scientific equipment, 6. remuneration of all assistants and research assistants in the form of participation in scientific conference after gaining the title of Doctor of Science, 7. encouraging teamwork for research assistants, assistants and students (Scientific Forum and Science Festival).

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The Faculty of Agriculture annual reports include report on scientific activities as: 4. Section with the following: 4.1. Postgraduate studies 4.2. Scientific and research activities on projects 4.3. Research assistants 4.4. Scientific Forum (Scientific Forum activities during the academic year)

The Faculty Council of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek has adopted a Regulation for creating a ranking list for applications for research assistants, which includes three mandatory conditions and 7 groups of criteria for application ranking. Minimum requirements are: 1. Head of the research project or mentor to the research assistants must be at least assistant professor or research associate, 2. Head of the research project or mentor to the research assistants has to publish at least two scientific papers indexed in CC and SCI databases in the last 5 years, 3. Head of the research project or mentor can not simultaneously be mentor to more than three research assistants.

The criteria used to create ranking list for research assistants applications are divided into 7 groups that are specifically evaluated and graded. For each criteria group maximum number of points that an applicant may receive is prescribed. Criteria group and maximum points: 1. scientific excellence of the project (maximum 5 points) 2. excellence and number of papers written by the head of research projects (maximum 30 points) 3. efficacy of the head of research projects to lead students, postgraduate and doctoral students (maximum 5 points) 4. excellence and number of papers written by the head of research projects as a mentor/ co- mentor made in co-authorship with doctoral or graduate students (maximum 10 points) 5. international cooperation between head of research projects and co-workers (maximum 5 points) 6. participation in international projects (maximum 5 points) 7. criteria according to the needs of the departments and the institutes at the Faculty of Agriculture (maximum 30 points) Criteria 2-7 are composed of two or more components that are especially evaluated and scored based on criteria level. The criteria for establishing priority list of requests for financial support for procurement of small and medium scientific equipment include 5 categories:

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1. The quality and importance of scientific research that is carried out by using scientific equipment (multi-disciplinary research, the importance of science in terms of development strategy of the Faculty, the importance of science in the entire Republic of Croatia) 2. The need to upgrade and repair scientific equipment in the context of development of the entire Croatian science and achieving excellent results (requirements are included in the procurement plan for the current academic year, requirements compatibility with long-term priorities plan in the procurement of scientific research equipment, the need for equipment, i.e. does the Faculty already own the equipment of the same rank and quality, lower-rank and usability, or doesn’t it) 3. The number of projects and the current success of research projects that will use the equipment in question (the number of projects that involves the applicant, the applicant's successful projects (according to CROSBI base), the number of other projects that will use the equipment, the success of other projects (according to CROSBI base)) 4. The quality of previous scientific work of researchers who submit or support the submitted applications (the number of papers (A1, A2, A3) of the applicant according to CROSBi base, the number of papers of other head of the project who supports the requests made by CROSBi base) 5. Potential future effects of the purchased equipment (number of University components according to their scope of work that will be able to use the mentioned equipment, number of institutes at the Faculty of Agriculture according to their scope of work that will be able to use mentioned equipment). Establishment and the role of the Scientific Forum: Faculty Council of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Osijek (based on the preposition of the Postgraduate study committee) on its 3rd regular session held on December 14th in year 2006 passed a Decision on agreement for establishing the Scientific Forum under the Article 31 of the Statute. Scientific Forum represents an organized form of activity of the assistants, research assistants and other students on postgraduate doctoral studies in the field of science training, scientific presentations and professional activities. Scientific Forum consists of all employees at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek that are elected into associate title (teaching assistants and research assistants) and all students at postgraduate doctoral studies that Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek organizes and performs. The main task of the Scientific Forum is to organize the periodic activities in order to encourage scientific and professional activities of its members and to allow postgraduate students to collect ECTS credits for mandatory and optional activities in postgraduate doctoral studies under the supervision of the Scientific Forum. Scope of work of the Scientific Forum: 1. organising public lectures on topics of doctoral thesis 2. presentation of term papers within the doctoral thesis as the activity of the group research training 3. organising professional seminars 4. organising round tables

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5. organising public discussions 6. organising workshops 7. organising statistics courses 8. organisation of Science Festival 9. reports on participation in scientific conferences 10. reports on training at the scientific institution in Republic of Croatia or abroad 11. reports on projects activities 12. overview of published papers 13. organising sports and social activities 14. other scientific and professional activities.

Within the Scientific Forum, employees of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek can also organise other scientific and professional activities, which can involve (apart from employees of the Faculty) students of undergraduate and graduate studies, teaching assistants, research assistants, employees of other faculties of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, as well as guests from other universities. Particularly significant aspect of activities can be organised in the field of professional collaboration with the economy sector, but also through the transfer of science and technology in production. All these activities will be integrated, systematically monitored and evaluated by creating regulations on rewarding the excellence, which will encourage researchers’ excellence and their productivity (papers, books, patents) through elaborated remuneration system as a part of the strategic goals of Faculty development.

5.15. Policy of encouragement and awards for publishing in highly ranked scientific journals

Describe your policy of providing incentives for and awarding publishing in the highly ranked scientific journals (or with renowned publishers when books are concerned), that is, the support system for publishing in journals with the biggest impact factors.

Up till now there was no encouragement for the publishing in highly ranked scientific journals in the form of Faculty Council decision, although 2 very important tasks were put in the strategic goals for the Faculty development: 1. increase the number of published scientific papers indexed in SCI and CC by 50%, 2. encourage researchers’ excellence and their productivity (papers, books, patents) through elaborated awards system

So far, papers published in A1 category journals was encouraged because those kinds of achievements are proportionally high awarded at evaluation and mutual comparison of the applications for admission of research assistants as well as the applications for medium and capital

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5.16. Assurance of ethical research

Explain your methods of monitoring research ethics, and implementing European and global standards for employment of the best scientific staff (such as The European Charter for Researchers).

Faculty has an Ethics committee that is composed of five members and operates in accordance with the fundamental document called University Code of Ethics which was regulated by the University. This Code, among other things, defines the ethical principles related to scientific research. In accordance with the ethical principles of the University Code of Ethics, and bearing in mind specific research on some Faculty Institutes that include animals in their research, Ethics committee held meetings (if necessary) regarding the welfare of animals included in research. Ethics committee has prepared the "Questionnaire on respecting the Animal Welfare Act (Official Gazette 19/1999) when preparing the project proposal at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek". Based on the answers, the committee considers project proposals and gives its opinion on the animal welfare aspects according to the proposed research. Moreover, the Faculty has appointed members of the Disciplinary Tribunal for teachers and associates as well as the members of the High Disciplinary Court for teachers and associates, according to the Regulations on the disciplinary responsibility of teachers and associates at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. The Postgraduate study committee is taking care on ethics in research and analyzes reported topics of doctoral and specialist papers, suggests the committee members to review the topics and committee members for evaluation and defense of doctoral and specialist papers, in accordance with the Regulations on postgraduate doctoral study "Agricultural Science". Members of Faculty Council decide upon the acceptance of doctoral thesis topics, and each topic has to be publicly defended as well as doctoral thesis and specialist thesis itself. In accordance with regulations, in the scientific personnel employment process, applications are published on the website of the Faculty, in daily newspaper and in the Official Gazette. Except from the basic criteria for employment, applicants who apply for the work position of research assistant, apropos assistant, must be in the top 10, apropos 10% of the best students in his/hers generation according to educational success. The key elements in the candidate’s selection are the grade point average, duration of study, awards, involvement in research that is carried out at the Faculty and tendency towards scientific research in general. When choosing the best candidate, committee is formed and it proposes the best candidate to the Faculty Council which makes the final decision.

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5.17. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements

Specify to what extent you are satisfied with the current situation and propose possible improvements.

By looking at the current situation regarding scientific research, we can only be partially satisfied, although indicators of comprehensive scientific and professional activities are not unsatisfactory. Indicators are comparable with similar scientific and educational institutions in Zagreb and the surrounding countries, and by that standard the Faculty is in the range with the Faculty of Agriculture in Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad and Belgrade, but we are also below the rank in comparison with the Faculty in Slovenia. We are also better than the similar faculties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as of parameters compared. Individually, the Faculty can be satisfied with total and average scientific production, cooperation with other institutions and the implementation of interdisciplinary research. The Faculty is among the most energetic initiators of inter-institutional and interdisciplinary research. However, there is (too) big difference in the scientific activities of Faculty departments, as well as among individuals. In this regard, institutional motivation for scientific research is not sufficient and evaluation and rewarding of the most successful researchers is not appropriate, i.e.there is no systematic categorisation of scientific achievements. The productivity of inactive individuals and departments shall be raised. The level of cooperation with ministries, local governments and business entities is satisfactory. Cooperation with Faculty teachers and economy sector is outspread. Cooperation is resulting in significant improvements in production quality, environmental protection and food quality, but still, there is a lack of institutional umbrella coordination. However, a significant result of cooperation is seen through the evident positive financial impact on equipping laboratories and effective participation in scientific conferences. The quality and paper quotations are constantly increasing, level of quality of journals in which scientists publish their papers is also satisfactory. Individuals are also breaking into the world's top journals. The scientific journal Agriculture is published by the Faculty. Significant progress can be made in that field by motivating scientists to continuously publish quality papers in the Journal Agriculture. Quality of published papers is good, but there should be more quotations, however that is a realistic problem faced also by better ranked journals. Initiatives in the domain of scientific work is good, with creating the active research groups and their connection to synergy research directions, but also with the atmosphere of inclusion and effective participation of students in scientific research. Finally, the Faculty provides quality environment, it has a critical mass of researchers, students, laboratories, research equipment, ideas, initiatives, cooperation and support to move towards the realisation of the strategic goals. The main improvement guidelines are directed towards achievement of identified strategic goals, because the current analysis (analysis of the strategic goals implementation in the first year of realisation - academic year 2011/2012, http://www.pfos.hr/~dsego/ftp/Strateski ciljevi razvoja fakulteta 2011- ocjena 1 godina.pdf) shows that the same strategic goals are located mainly at the zero or initial, and partly in developmental stage.

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Therefore, the basic assignments for the next academic year are directed towards organising scientific activities, evaluation of success in scientific work and improvement of the quality of scientific work. Actions are: 1. to define research priorities and criteria for the establishment and maintenance of research groups 2. to increase the number and quality of scientific papers, encourage interdisciplinary and interinstitutional research 3. to establish a center for research in applied life sciences 4. to adopt the Regulations and build the excellence rewarding system.

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Table 5.5. Sources of funding for scientific projects

State budget Business Business Duration State budget Local Start (other sector – sector – Other sources TOTAL Project (name) (months (MSES) government EU funds year sources – to private public (list which) (HRK) ) for 5 years budget be specified) companies companies Increasing the sugar content in beets by 2008 choosing genotypes and agricultural 56 115.000,00 130.000,00 245.000,00 measures Second crops in organic farming 2007 70 325.000,00 325.000,00 conditions Improving crop production, soil fertility 2008 and environmental protection of legumes 24 21.900,00 21.900,00 in crop rotation Alternative sources of nutrients for 2010 organic crop production and improvement 24 29.300,00 29.300,00 of soil properties Sustainability of stubble summer crops for 2010 24 21.975,00 21.975,00 bio-energy purposes Diverse functions of second crop in the 2012 24 16.610,00 16.610,00 environment protection Selection of red clover for improvement of 2007 70 244.167,25 244.167,25 nodulation, yield and quality Systems of tillage and mineral fertilization 2008 24 21.450,00 21.450,00 in crop production Using manure and legumes in energy 2008 56 30.000,00 30.000,00 production Relation between structure and activity of 2008 56 140.000,00 140.000,00 flavonoids The role of weeds in the epidemiology of 2007 70 382.415,00 382.415,00 row-crop diseases Innovative techniques of pesticide 14.000,00 2007 application in function of saving and 70 194.750,00 (Croatian 208.750,00 environmental protection waters)

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Monitoring of aeroallergens and model of 2007 70 250.000,00 250.000,00 systematic suppression of allergen plants Biological control of corn borer (Ostrinia 2007 70 193.501,00 193.501,00 nubilalis Hübner) Entomopathogenic nematodes for the 2012 12 8.305,00 8.305,00 biological control of insects Early prediction of the quality of pig 2007 70 440.676,00 440.676,00 carcasses and meat Specifics of growth of pigs and poultry and 2007 70 395.499,00 395.499,00 product quality Norwegian – Project 7 - reorientation of Academic SEE Education in Agriculture in SE Europe - 2007 36 Programme 47.528 Curriculum Development in Animal Norwegian Breeding and Animal Husbandry Government Carnosine - functional ingredient of 2009 42 HIT 1589000,00 poultry meat Farming systems in a function of stability 21.975,00 2010 of wheat yield and environmental 24 21.975,00

preservation Protecting of stored grain by physical 2007 70 279.998,00 279.998,00 measures Shortening of carp (Cyprinus carpio) 2008 breeding period and improvement of 56 75.000,00 75.000,00 meat quality Reduced tillage and nitrogen fertilization 2007 36 267.000,00 267.000,00 for wheat and soybeans Fusarium head blight and DON content in 2007 70 382.415,00 382.415,00 grain and flour Systems to reduce mycotoxins contamination of cereals and medicinal 2010 plants in order to native species 18 205.364,80 205.364,80 preservation and traditional products in Romania-Serbia-Croatia area

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Management of water resources in 2007 70 223.493,00 10.000,00 233 494,00 irrigation of Eastern Croatia Application of GIS technologies in plant 2008 56 80.000,00 80.000,00 production- digital thematic maps Integrated protection of field crops from 2007 70 240.748,00 240.748,00 weeds Overcoming the stress of growing corn on 2007 70 362.749,00 362.749,00 acid soil by fertilization and conditioning Overcoming specific ecological limits of 2007 24 37.500,00 37.500,00 plant production in Hungary and Croatia Mitigation of limitation factors of the crop 2009 yield in the eastern parts of Croatia and 24 31.000,00 31.000,00 Hungary Improvement of acid soil by liming and 2009 24 21.450, 00 21.450, 00 mineral fertilization Adjustment of agritechniques and 2009 varieties of field crops to global climate 24 21.970,00 21.970,00 changes Development of the multisectoral model 2008 56 80.000,00 80.000,00 of family farming in rural areas Traditional products in the multifunctional 2010 24 24.000,00 24.000,00 development of farms Natural immunomodulators and 2008 antioxidants in the optimization of pig 56 150.000,00 150.000,00 production Tolerance of corn hybrids to corn 2007 70 395.500,00 395.500,00 rootworm larvae 2006- FP6-ACT DIABT the Harmonized strategies 31.346.96 24 235.102,20 2008 for fighting Diabrotica virgifera virgifera € Pure nutrients in optimization of 2008 56 60.000,00 60.000,00 monogastric animals feed Nematodes as bioindicators of ecologic 288.749,00 2007 70 288.749,00 soil status Features of milk flow during cow machine 2008 56 137.500,00 137.500,00 milking

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Sustainable preservation of indigenous 2010 South-East European legumes and their 24 43.959,08 14.024,19 57.983,27 traditional food and feed products Analysis of mitochondrial DNA, the fatty acid composition of milk and fat tissue in 2007 24 20.000,00 20.000,00 indigenous breeds-Croatian Buša and Slovenian Cika Analysis and genetic evaluation of 2008 36 30.000,00 30.000,00 longevity in dairy cattle Identification of wheat germplasm by SSR 2007 70 320.000,00 320.000,00 markers Nitrogen nutrition of sugar beet 2007 depending on the characteristics of soil 70 318.500,00 720.000,00 1 038.500,00 and genotypes Identification of economic activities in a 2007 70 465.528,26 465.528,26 function of the rural development Physiological mechanisms of plant 2007 70 452.500,00 452.500,00 resistance to abiotic stress Epizootical studies of parasitic diseases in 2008 56 109.000,00 109.000,00 the Eastern Croatia Research of the ecology and pathology of 2010 24 22.000,00 22.000,00 wildlife in the Danube Region Genotype and stress effects in the 2007 production and quality of wheat and 70 330.000,00 330.000,00 barley Development of a non-toxic, ecologically compatible, natural-resource based 2007 insecticide from diatomaceous earth 9 4.000,00 € 29.200,00 deposits of South Eastern Europe to control stored-product insect pests Bioactivity of essential oils components in 2007 48 209.999,00 209.999,00 protecting stored grain Evaluation model of the suitability of soil 2007 70 457.494,00 457.494,00 for permanent crops

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Influence of the soil conditioning to 2007 nutrients and heavy metals in the system 70 414.000,00 414.000 soil-plant Soil Chemical Properties Impact on Heavy 2007 24 42.000 42.000 Metals concentrations in Field Crops Heavy metals from farm to fork 2009 24 29.350 29.350 (protection of food chain) Programme in Higher Cooperation in education and research on Education, mineral improved crop production for 2010 48 Research and 110.000,00 human and animal health in Balkan Development Countries in the WB 2010-2013 Growing of Galega orientalis - new forage 2007 70 354.832,00 354.832,00 legumes in Croatia Nutritional aspects of modeling 2007 productivity and metabolic profile of 70 356.999,00 356.999,00 sheep Analysis and genetic improvement of 2007 70 230.252,00 21.000,00 251.252,00 horses sport breeds in Croatia Effectiveness of technical systems and 2007 70 602.250,00 602.250,00 environmental preservation Production of pea (Pisum sativum) 2007 70 216.000,00 216.000,00 cultivars with high yield and quality The possibility of improving of working 2008 56 91.670,50 91.670,50 performance of hound hunting dogs Market and economic aspects of animal 2008 56 91.669,50 91.669,50 products of improved quality

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Table 5.6. Sources of funding for professional projects

State budget Local Business sector Business Other Start Duration (Ministries and TOTAL Project (name) government EU funds – private sector – public sources (list year (months) public (HRK) budget companies companies which) administration) Creation of thematic GIS 2007 maps and handbook for plant 24 300.000 100.000 400.000 production Market analysis and market forecasts for meat and game Osijek - 2007 and freshwater fish meat 12 Baranja 30.000 products in Osijek-Baranja County County Market analysis and market forecasts for meat and game Osijek – 2007 and freshwater fish meat 12 30.000 Baranja County products in Osijek-Baranja County Spatial distribution of sugar 2007 24 105.000,00 50.000,00 155.000 beets fertilization using GIS Genetic predisposition of winter wheat genotypes for 2007 20 - 50.000,00 - - - - 50.000 adopting heavy metals in organic production Reduced tillage and nitrogen 2007 fertilization for wheat and 12 89.000 89.000 soybeans Assessment of health status 2007 9 5.000,00 5.000 of soybean and sugar beet Assessment of health status Belje 2007 9 5.000 of wheat 5.000,00

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Overcoming specific ecological limits for arable 24 2007 37.500,00 37.500 farming in Hungary and Croatia Assessment of health status PIK Vinkovci 2007 9 6.000 of vegetables 6.000,00 Assessment of health status PIK Vinkovci 2007 9 20.000 of sunflower and soybean 20.000,00 Predicting the appearance of Belje 2007 9 5.000 Cercospra beticola 5.000,00 Analysis of the status and Primorje – developmental perspectives 2007 12 Gorski Kotar 30.000 of the of cattle production in County Primorje-Gorski kotar County The development of animal Primorje – 2007 husbandry in Gorski Kotar Gorski Kotar 10.000 and hinterland County Agroeconomic production 2007 basics of irrigation systems in 12 75.000,00 75.000 Venje-Hrnjevac Growing deer (Cervus elaphus Family farm 2007 L.) on family farm "Jelen" 12 "Jelen" Široko 55.000 Široko Polje Polje Synergy of nitrogen and Brod- Ministry of PPK Nova drought in the environment Posavina 2007 24 Agriculture Gradiška 260.000 and the production of wheat County 200.000,00 30.000,00 and barley 30.000,00

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SEE-ERA.NET Pilot Joint Call Research Project: Development of a non-toxic, ecologically compatible, natural-resource based 2007 insecticide from 9 4.000,00 € 29.200 diatomaceous earth deposits of South Eastern Europe to control stored-product insect pests (INTAS Ref Nr 06- 1000031 - 9902) Ministry of Monitoring programme for Agriculture, 2007 freshwater fisheries in 2007 4 Forestry and 500.000 for fishing area Drava-Danube Water Management Monitoring of nutritional status of goats in organic 2007 12 20.000,00 20.000 production (Project with Osijek-Baranja County) The structure, distribution Public and abundance of the institution 2007 9 19.500 ichthyofauna in Kopački rit for „Nature park 2007 Kopački rit“ Public Hydrobiological aspects of institution 2007 ichthyofauna reproduction in 9 19.500 „Nature park Kopački rit for 2007 Kopački rit“ Analysis of mitochondrial Bilateral DNA, the fatty acid Croatian- 2007 composition of milk fat in 24 20.000 Slovenian indigenous breeds- Croatian project Buša and Slovenian Cika

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Authorized Revision of fishery 2007 3 person of 30.000 management plans in Našice fishing rights Biogas production from pig 2008 5 60.624 manure, silage and offal Examination of causes and consequences of the absence 2008 24 160.000 22.000,00 182.000 of honey bee visits during sunflower blooming period Reduced tillage and nitrogen 2008 fertilization for wheat and 12 89.000 89.000 soybeans Assessment of health status 2008 9 Belje 5.000,00 5.000 of wheat Assessment of health status Meretine 2008 9 5.000 of soybean and sugar beet Županja 5.000,00 Sweet corn production and MPRRR 2008 competitiveness of family 24 70.000,00 320.000 250.000,00 farms Predicting appearance of the Belje 2008 9 5.000 Cercospra beticola 5.000,00 Assessment of health status PIK Vinkovci 2008 9 20.000 of sunflower and soybean 20.000,00 Evaluation model of 2008 traditional products of 24 180.950,00 86.550,00 267.500 Vukovar-Syrmia County Analysis of the current situation in agricultural 2008 production and processing - 95.000,00 95.000 the food industry in Vukovar- Syrmia County Soil analysis as a basis for a Sladorana 2008 more efficient and profitable 48 30.000 Županja production of sugar beet

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Monitoring model related to 2008 12 150 000,00 150 000 productivity of dairy cows Monitoring model related to productivity of dairy cows 2008 within the Association of dairy 12 78 000,00 78 000 farmers in Osijek-Baranja County Monitoring programme in Ministry of freshwater fisheries in 2008 Agriculture, 2008 for fishing area Drava- 2 Forestry and 500.000 Danube, Danube River and Water Dunavci Management Second crops for food and 2008 24 75000 20000 95.000 bio-energy Improvement of crop production, soil fertility and 2008 24 21900 21.900 environmental preservation using legumes in crop rotation The application of new 2008 technological procedures of 18 60.000,00 60.000 tillage in crop production Systems of tillage and mineral 2008 fertilization in the crop 24 21.450,00 21.450 production Applications of GIS technologies in plant 40.000 + 2008 24 + 24 80.000 production - digital thematic 40.000 maps Application of new 150 000 2008 technologies in pepper 24 Ministry of 20 000 170.000 production in greenhouses Agriculture

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Authorized Revision of fishery person of 2008 4 50.000 management plans Virovitica fishing rights Authorized Revision of fishery person of 2008 7 40.000 management plans Đakovo fishing rights Examination of causes and Agricultural consequences of the absence MPRRR – VIP 2008 24 Institute 182.000 of honey bee visits during projects Osijek sunflower blooming period

Quality improvement of 2008 24 95.000,00 11.000,00 106.000 ecological goat products (VIP Project) Possibility of productivity 2008 improvements of sheep in 24 58.000,00 25.000,00 83.000 organic farming (VIP Project) Authorized Revision of fishery 2008 4 person of 40.000 management plans Đurđevac fishing rights Analysis and genetic 2008 evaluation of longevity of 36 30 000 dairy cattle 1. Center for 1. Hunting the Association improvement of Osijek- Game breeding at family of animal Baranja 2008 farms in the function of rural 24 MPRRR husbandry 245.000 County development? Osijek 2. Croatian 2. Agriculture Hunting and hunting Association farm Jelen

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The impact of heavy metals in Croatian 2008 game meet on consumer 26 80.000 Food Agency health Determining the soil Osijek- 2008 suitability for permanent 12 Baranja 50.000 crops County Osijek- Effects of irrigation on soil 2008 12 Baranja 50.000 with limited fertility County Expert testimony about the Municipal Court 2008 damage of fish-eating birds in 24 14.784 in Jastrebarsko the ponds "Crna Mlaka" A new technology solution in 2009 feeding piglets and pigs for 12 30 000 30.000 roast Biogas production from 2009 sewage sludge and weed 5 16.000 plants Conversion of biodegradable waste into biogas, energy and 2009 organic fertilizer in Pisarovina 5 20.000 municipality, investor: BPEL Ltd. Toxic and essential heavy Croatian metals in the wheat grain 2009 12 Food Agency 80.000 grown on acid and calcareous (80.000 soils of the Republic of Croatia Causes and damages of Osijek- chlorosis of grape in vineyards 2009 12 Baranja 30.000 in the eastern part of the County Osijek-Baranja County

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Plant for the conversion of biodegradable waste into 2009 biogas / energy and organic 5 20.000 fertilizer, a preliminary feasibility study Biogas production from a 2009 mixture of animal manure and 5 89.000 slaughterhouse waste Selection of adaptable Osijek – genotypes of winter wheat 2009 20 Baranja County 30.000 and barley for the economical 30.000,00 production at family farms Production of pork meat 2009 12 30 000,00 30.000 enriched with selenium Mitigation of limitation factors of the yield of 2009 agricultural crops in the 24 31,000,00 31.000 eastern parts of Croatia and Hungary Improvement of acid soils by 2009 liming and mineral 24 21.450, 00 21.450 fertilization Adjusting agritechnics and 2009 field crops sortiment to global 24 21.970,00 21.970 climate change Osijek – Liming of soils in the Osijek- 2009 12 Baranja 30.000 Baranja County County Reduced tillage and nitrogen 2009 fertilization for wheat and 12 89.000 89.000 soybeans

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The importance of fungicides Osijek – application to the 2009 12 Baranja County 10.000 appearance of sunflower 10.000,00 disease Health assessment status of 2009 9 Belje 5.000,00 5.000 wheat Meretine Health assessment status of 2009 9 Županja 5.000 soybean and sugar beet 5.000,00 Predicting the appearance of Belje 2009 9 5.000 the Cercospra beticola 5.000,00 Improving crop-livestock production in order to Osijek – 2009 increase milk production of 12 30.000 Baranja County cows at family farms in Osijek- Baranja County Municipal Expertise in litigation related 2009 12 Court in 4.000 to damages in hunting ground Slavonski Brod Application of carbocalk of Šećerana Kandit Premijer for Kandit-Premijer 2009 conditioning acidic soils along 12 50.000 Osijek with raising effective fertility and environmental protection Causes and damages of grapes chlorosis in the 2009 12 30.000,00 30.000 vineyards in the eastern part of the Osijek-Baranja County Authorized Revision of fishery person of 2009 4 25.000 management plans in Čazma fishing rights

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Authorized Revision of fishery person of 2009 management plans in 12 120.000 fishing Koprivnica rights Exploitation of by-product of livestock production and 2010 12 30.000 slaughterhouse waste for energy production The development of the process of anaerobic 2010 6 134.000 decomposition of biodegradable organic waste Scientific and professional cooperation in the 2010 implementation of biogas 1 73.185 production research from manure and slurry Sustainable preservation of indigenous SE European 2010 24 ERA.NET 55.679 legumes and their traditional food and feed products Ministry of Monitoring the status of Agriculture, 2010 freshwater fisheries in 2010, Forestry and 178.699 fishing area Drava - Danube Water Management Alternative sources of nutrients for organic crop 2010 24 29300 29300 production and improvement of soil properties

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Systems to Reduce mycotoxins contamination of cereals and medicinal plants 2010 in order to native species 18 205364,80 205.364 preservation and traditional products in Romania-Serbia- Croatia area Sustainability of stubble 2010 summer crops for purposes 24 21975 21.975 related to bioenergy Ministry of Protective fishing measures in Agriculture, the Danube River and its 2010 Forestry and 226.380 floodplain with proposed Water space-time fishing zoning Management Organic farming of forage 2010 12 30.000,00 30.000 legumes Increasing the quality of sugar beet by higher field 2010 24 150.000,00 100.000,00 250.000 germination and higher number of plants Training of operators and checking of spraying machines 2010 in order to reduce 12 20.000,00 20.000 environment pollution in the Osijek - Baranja County Training of operators and checking of spraying machines 2010 in order to reduce 12 20.000,00 20.000 environment pollution Požega - Slavonia County Monitoring and evaluation of PIK Vinkovci 2010 health status of vegetables 9 27.060 27.060,00 and field crops

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Monitoring and evaluation of VUPIK 2010 the health status of field 9 7.380 7.380,00 crops Predicting the rots of sugar Belje 2010 9 11.070 beet leaves 11.070,00 Public Inventorying of water and institution 16.200 2010 wetland within the Park of 7 „Nature park nature "Kopacki rit" in 2010 Kopački rit“ Identification and evaluation of the economic development of typical products through 2010 the development of 30.000,00 30.000 multisectoral model of family farming in Osijek - Baranja County The conceptual design of 2010 irrigation of Novalja field on 6 35.000,00 35.000 the island of Pag Preparation of project documentation for the 2010 revitalization of the mouth of 3 83.000,00 83.000 the river Drava and the Danube in Aljmaški rit Soil sampling, laboratory analyses and interpretation of 2010 2 44.000,00 44.000 the results from the area of Fužine municipality Agriculture Pollution Control Project Croatia (APCP): World Bank 2010 24 597.000 Optimization of crop (WB) fertilization by nitrogen.

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Tracking the status of 2010 freshwater fisheries in 2010, 2 MPRRR 178.699 fishing area Drava - Danube Determination of protective fishing measures in the 2010 Danube River and its 2 MPRRR 226.380 floodplain with proposed space-time zoning Croatian Training of hunting -cynology 2010 12 Hunting 75.905 judges Association Expertise "Determination of 2010 damage to the pond and 2 Plinacro Zagreb 6.649 freshwater fish – Zoljani“ The findings and opinion Fish pond "Jelas Condition of stored fish on 2010 2 Ltd. in 7.134 fish ponds "Jelas Ltd. in bankruptcy““ bankruptcy“ Exploitation of biomass 2011 obtained after processing 3 26.529 plums for energy production Transnational Innovation Platform Crop field from this Table, the EU IPA cross-border 2011 18 529425 529.425 project Hungary-Croatia, code HUHR/1001/2.1.3/0001 INNO-CROPFOOD Monitoring of freshwater 2011 fishery status in 2011, fishing 6 MPRRR 154.471 area Drava - Danube 2011 Nytrobacter production 12 251.736,00 251.736 Analysis of feed on farms in 2011 1 50 000 50.000 Osijek-Baranja County in 2011

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Training of operators and testing of technical systems of plant protection according to 2011 12 260.000,00 260.000 the European standard EN 13 790 (Dutch Grant No. TF070378 - AACP) Evaluating the effectiveness BASF Croatia 2011 of fungicides for the control 9 7.380 7.380,00 of sunflower diseases Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of fungicides Bayer 2011 9 8.733 against the pathogen of 8.733,00 wheat leaf rust Monitoring and evaluation of VUPIK 2011 the health status of 9 7.380 7.380,00 vegetables Monitoring and evaluation of 2011 the health status of field 9 VUPIK 7.380,00 7.380 crops Monitoring and evaluation of PIK Vinkovci 2011 the health status of field 9 19.680 19.680,00 crops Monitoring and evaluation of BELJE. 2011 the health status of field 9 12.300 12.300,00 crops Inventorying of water and 2011 wetland habitats in Nature 7 26.500 park "Kopacki rit" in 2011 Agroeconomic analysis of the 2011 project solution related to 80.000,00 80.000 irrigation expansion in Dalj Expertise in litigation relating Municipal 2011 to damages on hunting 12 7.776 Court in Osijek grounds

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Preparation of project documentation of irrigation 2011 12 330.000,00 330.000 system in Prelog-Donji Kraljevec Preparation of project 2011 documentation of irrigation 12 500.000,00 500.000 system in Karašica Authorized Fishery management plans 2011 4 person of 10.000 "Bajer" Vinkovci fishing rights Ministry of Improvement and Agriculture, standardization of the quality Forestry and 2011 12 10.000,00 18.000,00 86.000 of „Kulen“ at family farms in Water Baranja Managemen t – 58.000,00 Authorized Fishery management plans person of 2011 „Orahovica, Čačinci, Zdenci, 4 12.000 fishing Crnac i Voćin“ rights Authorized Revision of fishery person of 2011 4 44.000 management plans in Valpovo fishing rights Authorized Revision of fishery person of 2011 3 44.000 management plans in Baranja fishing rights Authorized Revision of fishery person of 2011 4 48.000 management plans in Osijek fishing rights

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Modeling the nutritional 2011 status of goats in organic 12 60.000,00 10.600,00 70.600 production (VIP Project) Revision of fishery Authorized 2011 management plans in Donji 7 person of 40.000 Miholjac fishing rights Training of operators and checking of spraying machines 2012 in order to reduce 12 10.000,00 10.000 environment pollution Osijek- Baranja County 2012 Nytrobacter production 12 304.642,06 304.642 Diverse functions of second 2012 crop in the environment 24 16610 16.610 preservance Monitoring of the status of 2012 freshwater fisheries in 2012, 4 MPRRR 149.500 fishing area Drava - Danube Monitoring and evaluation of VUPIK 2012 9 8.750 the health status of field crops 8.750,00 Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of fungicides Bayer 2012 9 12.500 against Fusarium head blight 12.500,00 pathogens Monitoring and evaluation of Fermopromet 2012 9 8.750 the health status of field crops 8.750,00 Monitoring and evaluation of PIK Vinkovci 2012 9 20.000 the health status of field crops 20.000,00 Predicting the appearance of Belje. 2012 9 12.500 sugar beet rots 12.500,00 Expert review on the feasibility 2012 study for the construction of 3 20.000 VHS Osijek for biology sector

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Systematic examinations of 2012 6 20 000,00 20 000 metabolism of dairy cows Authorized Revision of fishery 2012 9 person of 40.000 management plan in Slatina fishing rights Authorized Fishery management plan in 2012 5 person of 20.000 Vukovar fishing rights Study on the potential of 2012 renewable energy sources in 53.090 Osijek-Baranja County Revision of fishery Authorized 2012 management plan for the 4 person of 44.000 Vukovar-Syrmia County fishing rights Revision of fishery Authorized 2012 management plan for the 7 person of 32.000 Brod-Posavina County fishing rights Authorized Fishery management plan 2012 6 person of 15.000 „Virovka“ fishing rights Authorized Revision of fishery 2012 5 person of 10.000 management plan „Kalinovac“ fishing rights

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Table 5.7 List of scientific and developmental projects List of scientific and developmental projects awarded by MSES with the names of project leaders/coordinators - Increasing the sugar content in beets by genotypes selection and agrotechnical measures coordinator: Prof.Dr. Andrija Kristek - Second crops in organic farming conditions coordinator: Prof.Dr. Bojan Stipešević - Selection of red clover to improve modulation, yield and quality coordinator: Prof.Dr. Gordana Bukvić - The use of manure and legumes in energy production coordinator: Prof.Dr. Davor Kralik - The relationship between the structure and activities of flavonoids coordinator: Prof.Dr. Dragan Amić - The role of weeds in the disease epidemiology of arable crops coordinator: Prof.Dr. Draženka Jurković - Innovative techniques of pesticide application in function of saving and environmental protection coordinator: Prof.Dr. Đuro Banaj - Monitoring aeroallergens and model of systematic suppression of allergenic plants coordinator: Prof.Dr.Edita Štefanić - Biological control of European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis Hübner) coordinator: Prof.Dr. Emilija Raspudić - Early prediction of the quality of pig carcasses and meat coordinator: Prof.Dr. Goran Kušec - The protection of stored grain by physical measures coordinator: Prof.Dr. Irma Kalinović - Management of water resources in irrigation of Eastern Croatia coordinator: Prof.Dr. Jasna Šoštarić - Integrated protection of field crops from weeds coordinator: Prof.Dr. Mira Knežević - Overcoming the stress of corn production on acid soils by fertilization and conditioning coordinator: Prof.Dr. Vlado Kovačević - The development of multisectoral model of family farming in rural areas coordinator: Prof.Dr. Krunoslav Zmaić - Natural immunomodulators and antioxidants in pig production optimization coordinator: Prof.Dr. Marcela Šperanda - Tolerance of corn hybrides to corn rootworm larvae coordinator: Prof.Dr. Marija Ivezić - Nematodes as bioindicators of organic status of the soil coordinator: Prof.Dr. Mirjana Brmež - Application of GIS technologies in plant production - digital thematic maps coordinator: Prof.Dr. Mladen Jurišić - Features of milk flow in the process of machine cow milking coordinator: Prof.Dr. Pero Mijić

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- Identification of wheat germplasm by SSR markers coordinator: Prof.Dr. Sonja Marić - Nutrition of beet with nitrogen depending on the soil characteristics and genotypes coordinator: Prof.Dr. Suzana Kristek - Identification of economic activities in a function of the rural development coordinator until 01.10.2010: Prof.Dr.Božidar Petrač coordinator since 01.10.2010: Prof.Dr. Tihana Sudarić - Physiological mechanisms of plant resistance to abiotic stress coordinator: Prof.Dr. Tihana Teklić - Epizootiological studies on parasitic diseases in Eastern Croatia coordinator: Prof.Dr. Tihomir Florijančić - Genotype and stress effects in production and quality of wheat and barley seeds coordinator: Prof.Dr. Vlado Guberac - Evaluation model of soil suitability for permanent crops coordinator: Prof.Dr. Vladimir Vukadinović - Influence of soil conditioning on nutrients and heavy metals in the soil-plant system coordinator: Prof.Dr. Zdenko Lončarić - Growing of Galega orientalis - new forage legumes in Croatia coordinator: Prof.Dr. Zlata Milaković - Nutritional aspects of productivity modeling and metabolic profile of sheep coordinator: Prof.Dr. Zvonko Antunović - Pig and poultry growth characteristics and quality of products coordinator: Prof. Dr.dr.h.c. Gordana Kralik - Analysis and genetic improvement of sport breeds of horses in Croatia coordinator: Prof.Dr. Mirjana Baban - Shortening of the breeding period of carp (Cyprinus carpio) and improvement of meat quality coordinator: Prof.Dr. Ivan Bogut - Pure nutrients in feed optimization of monogastric animals coordinator: Prof.Dr. Matija Domaćinović - The effectiveness of technical systems and environmental protection coordinator: Prof.Dr. Tomislav Jurić - Obtaining cultivars of field pea (Pisum sativum) of high yield and quality coordinator: Prof.Dr. Mirko Stjepanović - Market and economic aspects of animal products of improved quality coordinator: Prof.Dr. Zdravko Tolušić - Possibilities of performance improvement of hound hunting dogs coordinator: Prof.Dr. Zvonimir Tucak - Fusarium head blight and DON content in grain and flour coordinator: Prof.Dr. Jasenka Ćosić

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List of active scientific and developmental projects awarded by other national sources (UKF, NSF, other state institutions or economy) with the names of project leaders/coordinators The influence of essential oils and natural zeolite on the safety of chicken meat, scientific study, CFA. coordinator: Prof.Dr.Marcela Šperanda Carnosine - functional ingredient of poultry meat, the project of Croatian Institute of Technology: Prof. Dr.dr.h.c. Gordana Kralik Enrichment of eggs with functional ingredients - Croatian Business Innovation Agency (BICRO) coordinator: Prof. Dr.dr.h.c. Gordana Kralik

List of active scientific and developmental projects awarded by international funds, with the names of project leaders/coordinators Agriculture Pollution Control Project Croatia (APCP): Optimization of crop fertilization by nitrogen. World Bank coordinators: Prof.Dr. Vladimir Vukadinović and Prof.Dr. Blaženka Bertić. IPA cross-border cooperation: "Transnational Innovation Platform from Cropfield to Table", acronym HUHR/1001/2.1.3/0001 INNO-CROPFOOD. Croatian team coordinator: Prof.Dr .Bojan Stipešević Preservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources through the network for the development of plant genetic resources in Southeastern Europe, Network for the development of plant genetic resources in Southeastern Europe – Project SEEDNet. coordinator: Prof.Dr. Nada Parađiković THE HERA NET – „High Educated Rural Animators Network”, IPA 4.1.1.1.04.01.c05, contractor: Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, 2012-2013. IPA IV, Human Resorces Development. project team coordinator and assistant in project realization: Prof.Dr. SnježanaTolić “ECO HORTY LAB”, IPA 4.1.3.1.07.01.C24; Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek - project partner, 2012-2013. IPA IV - Human Resorces Development. project team coordinator and assistant in project realization: Prof.Dr. SnježanaTolić “YMCA – Youth for the agriculture development”, IPA 4.1.1.1.02.02.c25, 2011/2012 Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek contractor No.1/2012 IPA IV, Human Resorces Development. coordinator of contracted project activities: Prof.Dr. SnježanaTolić „Technology-Innovation Centre with Incubator for the Development of Rural Economy and Entrepreneurship”, IPA2007/HR/16IPO/001-0401, partner Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek; 2011-2013. IPA III, Regional development partner and project coordinator: Prof.Dr. SnježanaTolić Microsatelite markers in wheat breeding - international bilateral project in cooperation with IFA Tulln (BOKU) coordinator: Prof.Dr.Sonja Marić

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Assessment of genetic divergence of breeding materials of winter wheat by molecular markers – international bilateral project in cooperation with Agricultural Research Institute of Hungarian Academy of Science, Wheat Research Department, Martonvasar coordinator: Prof.Dr.Sonja Marić FA0604 – TritiGen – (Triticeae genomics for the advancement of essential European crops) - MC (Management Committee) member and national coordinator: Prof.Dr.Sonja Marić FA0605 - „Signaling control of stress tolerance and production of stress protective compounds in plants“ - MC member and national coordinator: Prof.Dr. Tihana Teklić FA0802 – Feed for health –MC member and national coordinator: Prof.Dr. Marcela Šperanda Development of a non-toxic, ecologically compatible, natural-resource based insecticide from diatomaceous earth deposits of South Eastern Europe to control stored-product insect pests, SEE- ERA.NET Pilot Joint Call Research Croatian team coordinator: Prof. Dr. Vlatka Rozman Systems to reduce mycotoxins of cereals and medical plants in order to perservation native species and traditional production in Romania-Serbia-Croatia area, SEE- ERA.NET project Croatian team coordinator: Prof. Dr. Jasenka Ćosić Sustainable preservation of South-East European legumes and their traditional food and feed products, SEE- ERA.NET project Croatian team coordinator: Prof.Dr. Mirko Stjepanović until retirement on 1st October 2011, successor Ranko Gantner, PhD Cooperation in education and research on mineral improved crop production for human and animal health in the Balkan countries coordinator: Prof.Dr. Zdenko Lončarić Improving nutritional quality and safety of food and fodder crops in South Eastern Europe (SEE countries) coordinator: Prof.Dr. Zdenko Steiner Education, Research, and Training for Global Environmmental Change and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Western Balkans coordinator: Prof.Dr. Mirko Stjepanović Reorientation of Academic Education in Agriculture in SEEurope - Curriculum Development in Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry, Norwegian - South Eastern Europe (SEE) Programme: “Institutional Collaboration Between Academic Institutions in Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine In Norway and Bosnia & Herzegovina,Croatia and Serbia & Montenegro” (2006-2009), coordinator: Prof. Dr.dr.h.c. Gordana Kralik FP6 DIABT-ACT „Harmonized the stategies for fighting Diabrotica virgifera virgifera“ Croatian team coordinator: Prof.Dr. Marija Ivezć

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International bilateral projects Croatian-Hungarian cooperation Period 2007/2009 Overcoming some ecological limitations for crop production in Hungary and Croatia Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr.Vlado Kovačević Coordinator from Hungary: Prof.Dr. Marton Jolankai, Szent Istvan University, Institute of Crop Production Influence of chemical properties of soil on availability of heavy metals and their concentration in field crops Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr.Zdenko Lončarić Coordinator from Hungary: Dr.Sc. Imre Kadar – RISAC

Period 2009/2011 Mitigation of limitations factors relevant to the yield of field crops in the eastern parts of the Croatia and Hungary Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Vlado Kovačević Coordinator from Hungary: Prof.Dr. Peter Pepo, University of Debrecen, Faculty of Agriculture Sciences

Period 2010/2012 Alternative sources of nutrients for organic crop production and improvement of soil properties Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr.Bojan Stipešević Coordinator from Hungary: Prof.Dr. Laszlo Levai, Debrecen University Center for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Plant Scences Division of Agricultural Botany and Crop Physiology, Debrecen Heavy metals from farm to fork - protecting the food chain Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr.Zdenko Lončarić Coordinator from Hungary: Dr.Sc. Imre Kadar, RISSAC, Budapest Assessment of genetic diversity of breeding materials of winter wheat using molecular markers Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Sonja Marić Coordinator from Hungary: Dr.Sc. Ildiko Karsai, Agricultural Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Science, Wheat Research Department, Martonvasar

Croatian-Serbian cooperation period: 2008/2010 Protection, promotion and utilization of animal genetic resources in Serbia and Croatia Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Pero Mijić Coordinator from Serbia: Prof.Dr. Vladan Bogdanović – Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade Immunomodulators in pork production Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Marcela Šperanda Coordinator from Serbia: Prof.Dr. Dragan Šefer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade

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Systems of tillage and mineral fertilization in crop production Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Danijel Jug Coordinator from Serbia: Milena Simić, PhD, Institute for corn Zemun-polje, Zemun Improvement of acid soils by liming and mineral fertilization Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr.Vlado Kovačević Coordinator from Serbia: Miodrag Jelić, phD, Faculty of Agriculture, Zubin Potok period 2010/2011 Adjustment of agritechnics and sortiment of field crops to global climate changes Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Vlado Kovačević Coordinator from Serbia: Prof.Dr. Aleksandar Paunović, Agronomski Faculty Čačak Sustainability of the second crops for bio-energy purposes Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Bojan Stipešević Coordinator from Serbia: Snežana Mladenović-Drinić, PhD, Maize Institute Zemun Polje Plant production systems in a function of wheat yield stability and environmental preservation Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Irena Jug Coordinator from Serbia: Prof.Dr. Dragiša Milošev, Faculty of Agriculture, Novi Sad period 2011/2012 Investigation of plant resistance mechanisms to abiotic stress Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Tihana Teklić Coordinator from Serbia: Prof.Dr. Ivana Maksimović, Faculty of Agriculture, Novi Sad

Traditional products in the multifunctional development of agricultural farms Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Krunoslav Zmaić Coordinator from Serbia: Prof.Dr. Natalija Bogdanov, Faculty of Agriculture, Beograd

Research of the ecology and pathology of game in the Danube Region Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Tihomir Florijančić Coordinator from Serbia: Prof.Dr. Saša Trailović, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beograd

Croatian-Slovene cooperation period 2007/2009 Mitochondrial analyses of DNA, fatty acid composition of milk and body fat of two autochtonous breeds - Croatian Buša and Slovenian Cika Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Sonja Jovanovac Coordinator from Slovenia: Prof.Dr. Dragomir Kompan, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty

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period 2011/2012 Diverse functions of second crop in the environment protection Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Bojan Stipešević Coordinator from Slovenia: Franc Bavec, PhD, University of Maribor Entomopathogenic nematodes in the biological control of insects Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Emilija Raspudić Coordinator from Slovenia: Prof.Dr. Stanislav Trdan, Biotechnical Faculty, Ljubljana

Croatian-Macedonian cooperation period 2008/2010 Improving crop production, soil fertility and environmental protection using legumes in crop rotation Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Bojan Stipešević Coordinator from Macedonia: Suzana Kratovalieva, PhD, JNU Agricultural Institute Skopje

Croatian-Austrian cooperation period 2010/2012 Microsatellite markers in wheat breeding Coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek: Prof.Dr. Sonja Marić Coordinator from Austria: Prof.Dr. Hermann Bürstmayr – IFA Tulln (BOKU)

Table 5.8 Bibliography (in the last 5 years) Number of publications Number of Number of Total number resulting from Publication teaching publications co- of the cooperation category staff authored by two publications with other HEIs publications or more teachers and scientific organisations Publications in the journals included in the CC, WoS (SSCI, SCI- 275 707 224 177 expanded and A&HCI) and Scopus databases Other publications included in the 457 1283 373 220 databases recognized in the

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appointment to research grades Authorship of books published 2 6 2 1 abroad Authorship of books published in 46 87 30 5 the country Publications in national journals 166 408 139 95 with international peer review Peer-reviewed publications in proceedings of 465 1305 394 195 international and conferences abroad* Publications in national journals 91 222 66 39 with national peer review Professional 140 185 75 29 publications Chapters in peer- 46 90 42 15 reviewed books Peer-reviewed publications in proceedings of 164 291 130 60 national scientific conferences* Editorship of 2 1 1 1 foreign books* Editorship of 51 38 10 0 national books* Number of publications in 62 195 47 29 journals published by your institution *Proceedings without peer review and selection process are not included

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Table 5.9. Research productivity of the organisational units

Publication number/ teaching staff number ratio for each unit

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY ANIMAL

CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY,

FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOREIGN

DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SOIL OF DEPARTMENT

HUNTING, FISHERY AND AND FISHERY HUNTING,

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PLANT OF DEPARTMENT PLANT OF DEPARTMENT

Publications in the journals included in the CC, WoS (SSCI, 350 7,33 0,75 4,42 6,33 2,71 3,6 1 2,2 3,28 5,3 4,38 1,67 SCI-expanded and A&HCI) and Scopus databases Other publications included in the databases recognized in 467 5,00 2,17 8,37 0 1,29 2,6 5,12 1 6,42 4,5 6,6 2,67 the appointment to research grades Authorship of books 2 0 0,08 0,05 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 published abroad Authorship of books 40 0 0,17 0,42 0.33 0,43 0,2 0,5 0 1 0,8 0,30 0,67 published in the country Publications in national journals with international 119 3,83 0,25 0,95 0 0,71 0 1,37 0 0 1,6 2,92 1,67 peer review

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Peer-reviewed publications in proceedings of international 596 11,17 4,08 10,42 1 4,86 4 3,75 2,8 3,28 6,7 4,77 9,67 and conferences abroad

Publications in national journals with national peer 86 0,33 0,83 1,58 0 0 0,4 0 0 2,42 1,7 0,54 0,33 review Professional publications 138 0 1,17 0,32 0 0,57 0,2 0 0 4,57 4,6 1,92 3,33 Chapters in peer-reviewed 54 0 0,08 0,11 1 1,71 0 0 0 4 0,8 0 0 books Peer-reviewed publications in proceedings of national 160 0 1,08 2,63 0.33 0 0,4 0 0 4,71 3,9 1,38 1,33 scientific conferences* Editorship of foreign books 7 0 0 0,37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Editorship of national books* 21 0 0,17 0,16 0 0 0 0,37 0 0,57 0,6 0,23 0 Number of publications in journals published by your 70 2,50 0,25 1,16 0 0,14 0 0 0 1,14 0,4 1,08 1 institution * Proceedings without peer review and selection process are not included

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6. Mobility and International Cooperation

6.1. Internal mobility of students

Specify how you support internal mobility of students (possibility of transfer for students who graduated from similar study programmes).

The structure of undergraduate and graduate studies facilitates internal mobility of students at levels of (1) the Faculty of Agriculture, (2) University of Osijek, and (3) other HEIs in Croatia. The concept of undergraduate studies in the third study year allows students to choose elective modules of their orientation, as well as of other orientations. Modules offered by other orientations contribute to internal mobility of students. Students studying at other University of Osijek units can also enrol into graduate studies organised by the Faculty of Agriculture, in the case of which such students are obliged to pass exams of five additional modules related to the study they intend to enrol. Up to present, graduate studies at the Faculty of Agriculture have been selected by students graduating from undergraduate studies of the Faculty of Economics in Osijek, Department of Biology and Department of Chemistry of the University of Osijek. Students enrolled in the professional studies in biotechnical sciences can also continue with studying at the graduate level if passing exams of five additional modules. In the additional study year there are lectures and consultations organised for those students to help them in preparing for exams. All students graduating from Faculty of Agriculture professional studies with grade point average higher than 4.00 can enrol in a university graduate study if passing three additional exams. Students can transfer from other Croatian HEIs to the Faculty of Agriculture if fulfilling the same conditions valid for the students of the University of Osijek. Postgraduate studies can be also enrolled by students who have graduated from related study programmes. The Council of the doctoral study of Agricultural sciences, i.e. of postgraduate professional studies discusses each application for enrolment and determines additional exams that an applicant has to pass in order to become eligible for enrolment, as fulfilling conditions of the Regulations on postgraduate doctoral studies; (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/~dsego/ftp/Novo/Pravilnik o poslijediplomskom doktorskom studiju Poljoprivredne znanosti.pdf); i.e. of the Regulations on postgraduate professional studies. In order to encourage internal mobility, the Faculty of Agriculture has offered elective modules Rural Tourism and Vegetable and Flower Growing, which can be attended by students of other University units; http://www.unios.hr/upload/i18/50SVEUČILIŠNI IZBORNI KOLEGIJI 1213.pdf.

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6.2. Objectives of international cooperation

Describe the objectives you wish to accomplish through your institution’s international cooperation. Specify the forms of cooperation (European projects, bilateral agreements with foreign HE institutions, individual research cooperation, short- and long-term stays abroad – teachers and students, organisation of international conferences in Croatia, participation at international conferences and other forms of cooperation), and assess the scope and success of your institution’s existing international cooperation.

The objectives which the Faculty focuses on within its international cooperation are incorporated in the Faculty vision of 2011, which clearly states the desire for intensification of international cooperation (http://www.pfos.unios.hr/index.php/o-fakultetu). The main objective is to achieve international recognition and excellence and to become actively involved in the European Research Area (ERA). The Faculty also focuses on profiling itself into the centre of excellence in biotechnology and in knowledge transfer at the area of Southeast Europe. The main objectives of international cooperation are defined by the Strategic objectives of the Faculty development, as follows: 1. Setting up of the system for continuous support to staff for their application and participation in international projects, within planned establishment of the office for international cooperation. 2. Intensification of international scientific activities, as of the planned: a) establishment of the Faculty fund for international cooperation which should support staff in organisation of short visits abroad for the purpose of strengthening cooperation, preparation of project proposals with international partners, etc. (planned to be realised in January 2013); b) establishment of the system for stimulating and rewarding of staff that are active in international research projects. Rewarding shall be in form of financial contribution, and in better positioning at rankings for equipment acquisition, hiring of junior researchers and assistants, appointment into Faculty committees, departments, etc. Adoption of the Regulations on rewarding excellence of staff is planned within the Action plan for March 2013; c) more proposals of bilateral projects; d) more projects applied to calls within „Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation", by encouraging staff to organise and participate in lectures and workshops related to Horizon 2020 activities; e) increase of the number of PhD students from abroad, by organisation of modules held in English language within the doctoral study, f) increase of the number of postdoctoral students and researchers from abroad at the Faculty by promoting international exchange programmes and scholarships.

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3. High quality of international relations and networking at the Faculty is planned to be achieved by strengthening international cooperation activities of Faculty staff within the framework of existing and newly signed agreements, by more engagement in international associations and networks - ICA and CASEE network, as well as by more frequent organisation of international conferences and workshops. 4. Creation of the teaching environment for international students by offering studies in English language, as well as joint graduate studies prepared together with international partners. 5. Intensification of student mobility by raising awareness of students about international exchange programmes, primarily about Erasmus and Ceepus exchange programmes.

6.2.1. Forms of cooperation - European projects The Faculty staff submits projects to international calls for funding. Recently, there is an increasing number of international projects at the Faculty, in comparison with the period of 2001-2009, when there were 29 international projects realised at the Faculty. The Faculty has completed the procedure of evaluation and is awarded the Participant Identification Code - PIC required for submission of projects to the FP7 calls and future calls within Horizon 2020. As defined by the strategy the Faculty will focus on intensive preparation of project proposals to be submitted to international calls. Below there is a list of international projects in which the Faculty of Agriculture is participating in the academic year 2011/2012: 1. Projects with Norway (HERD/Agriculture) Title of the project: Cooperation in education and research on mineral improved crop production for human and animal health in the Balkan countries Coordinator for Croatia: Prof. Dr. Zdenko Lončarić Coordinator for Norway: Prof. Dr. Bal Ram Singh, Norwegian University of Life Science, Aas, Norway Project start: 2011 Duration of the project: 4 years

2. TEMPUS projects Title of the project: International joint master degree in Plant Medicine 158875-Tempus-IT-Tempus-JPCR Contractor: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bari, Italy Partners: Faculty of Agriculture - University of Bari, Italy; Faculty of Plant Protection and Agroecology, Agricultural University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria; Faculty of Crop Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece; Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania; Faculty of Agriculture, University "Fan S. Noli", Korce, Albania; Faculty of Agriculture, University of

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Osijek, Croatia; Faculty of Agronomy, University of Zagreb, Croatia; Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Kosovo; Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, University of "St. Cyril and Methodius", Skopje, Macedonia; Institute for Environment and Health, South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia; Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia; Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Duration of the project: 2010 – 2013 Coordinator for the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Edita Štefanić

3. SEE-ERA NET 1. Title of the project: Sustainable preservation of indigenous South East European legumes and their traditional food and feed products Project lead beneficiary: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Prof. Dr. Branko Ćupina Coordinator for the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Mirko Stjepanović Duration of the project: 01 December 2010 - 30 September 2012 2. Title of the project: Systems to reduce mycotoxins of cereals and medical plants in order to preserve native species and traditional production in Romania-Serbia-Croatia Project lead beneficiary: Banat`s University of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agro-Food Technology, Timisoara, Romania Coordinator for the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Jasenka Ćosić Duration of the project: 01 October 2010 / 31 March 2012

4. COST actions 1. FA0605 - Signalling control of stress tolerance and production of stress protective compounds in plants - member of MC and national representative: Prof. Dr. Tihana Teklić Duration of the activity: 17 December 2007/ 16 December 2011 Number of countries involved: 31 2. FA0802 – Feed for health – Member of MC and national representative: Prof. Dr. Marcela Šperanda Duration of the activity: 07 August 2008 / 01 December 2012 Number of countries involved: 28 3. FA0905 –Mineral-improved crop production for healthy food and feed – Member of MC: Prof. Dr. Zdenko Lončarić Duration of the activity: 14 April 2010 / 13 April 2014 Number of countries involved: 30

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5. Bilateral projects a) Croatia-Hungary cooperation 1. Title of the project: Alternative sources of nutritives for ecological breeding of crops and improvement of soil traits Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Bojan Stipešević Coordinator from Hungary: Prof. Dr. Laszlo Levai, Debrecen University Centre for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Plant Sciences Division of Agricultural Botany and Crop Physiology, Debrecen 2. Title of the project: Alleviating of factors that limit crop yields in Eastern Croatia and Hungary Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Vlado Kovačević Coordinator from Hungary: Prof. Dr. Peter Pepo, University of Debrecen, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences 3. Title of the project: Heavy metals from fields to table - protection of the food chain Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Zdenko Lončarić Coordinator from Hungary: PhD Imre Kadar, RISSAC, Budapest 4. Title of the project: Assessment of genetic divergence of breeding materials of winter wheat by molecular markers Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Sonja Marić Coordinator from Hungary: PhD Ildiko Karsai, Agricultural Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Science, Wheat Research Department, Martonvasar b) Croatia-Serbia cooperation 1. Title of the project: Study into plant resistance mechanisms to abiotic stress Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Tihana Teklić Coordinator from Serbia: Prof. Dr. Ivana Maksimović, Faculty of Agriculture, Novi Sad 2. Title of the project: Traditional products in multifunctional development of agricultural farms Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Krunoslav Zmaić Coordinator from Serbia: Prof. Dr. Natalija Bogdanov, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade 3. Title of the project: Study into ecology and pathology of game in the Danube area Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Tihomir Florijančić Coordinator from Serbia: Prof. Dr. Saša Trailović, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade c) Croatia-Slovenia cooperation 1. Title of the project: Entomopathogenic nematodes in biological control of pests Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Emilija Raspudić Coordinator from Slovenia: Prof. Dr. Stanislav Trdan, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Biotechnology 2. Title of the project: Various functions of stubble crops in environment protection Coordinator from the Faculty of Agriculture: Prof. Dr. Bojan Stipešević Coordinator from Slovenia: Prof. Dr. Franc Bavec, University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Biosystem Science

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Other projects 1. Title of the project: Network for development of plant genetic resources in Southeast Europe Type of the project: SEEDNet project (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency - SIDA) Coordinator of the regional project for Eastern Croatia Workgroup Vegetable: Prof. Dr. Nada Parađiković

Detailed presentation of international projects realised in previous academic years can be found in the Faculty Annual reports, within the chapter of international cooperation, as well as online at: http://www.pfos.unios.hr/index.php/arhiva.

6.2.2. Forms of cooperation - bilateral agreements with foreign HE Institutions The Faculty of Agriculture has formally established international cooperation within the framework of 15 agreements with HE institutions from nine (9) countries, as following: Country City Partner Faculty / HE institution Bosnia and Sarajevo Faculty of Agriculture, University of Sarajevo Herzegovina Bosnia and Mostar Faculty of Agronomy and Food Technology, University of Herzegovina Mostar Bosnia and Banja Luka Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka Herzegovina Bosnia and Bihać Faculty of Biotechnology Herzegovina Hungary Budapest Research Institute for Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry of Hungarian Academy of Sciences Hungary Debrecen Faculty of Agriculture, University of Debrecen, Centre of Agricultural Sciences Hungary Gödöllo Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Szent István University Macedonia Skopje Faculty of Agriculture, University of St. Cyril and Methodius Norway Aas Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) Poland Pulawy IUNG-Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation in Pulawy Romania Cluj-Napoca University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Romania Oradea University of Environmental Protection SAD Ames Iowa State University Thailand Bangkok King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Turkey Bornova- Faculty of Agriculture, Ege University Izmir

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6.2.3. Forms of cooperation - individual research cooperation Individual cooperation of scientists for the purpose of joint research undertakings has a long tradition at the Faculty, starting in the 70-ies of the last century, primarily with the University of Kaposvár, Hungary. With this University there was the first Erasmus agreement signed for realisation of first student mobilities. Individual cooperation with colleagues from abroad is well developed, which serves as a basis for successful preparation of international projects and for involvement of the Faculty in international research activities. Individual cooperation resulted in organisation of the Symposium of Agronomists at international level and in involvement of international scientists in the Scientific committee of the Symposium.

6.2.4. Forms of cooperation - teachers’ and students’ short-term and long-term stays abroad The Faculty staff realises their short-term and long-term stays abroad within the international projects and through funding schemes, mostly from programmes of the National Science Foundation, MSES and other international programmes. They visit international scientific-teaching institutions for the purpose of their training and streghtening of cooperation with international partners. The Table 6.1. presents numbers of teachers’ stays abroad in the last three years. The Tables 6.2. and 6.3. give more detailed overwiev of the Faculty staff stays abroad in the past five years. As of these data, the activity of staff referring to international visits to partner institutions is satisfactory, but there is an obvious disparity in the length of such stays. Shorter stays abroad are much more represented than longer stays lasting for more than three months. There are many factors for such situation, but the Faculty will surely undertake measures within its strategic action plan to increase the number of longer stays abroad of its staff, especially of junior researchers. List of international visits realised by Faculty students is given in the chapter 6.9.

Table 6.1. Teachers’ mobility in the last three years

Number of study visits of the Faculty Number of visits by foreign teachers to teachers and associates to foreign the Faculty of Agriculture Staff institutions 6 months 6 months 1-3 months 3-6 months 1-3 months 3-6 months and more and more Scientific 3 3 4 - - - Teaching ------Professional ------

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Table 6.2. List of visits realised by the Faculty staff to international scientific-teaching and scientific institutions in duration of three and more months in the period of last five years

Ord. No./ Surname and name Place and Source of Purpose of Institution visited Duration of visit No. year of staff country financing visit 2007/2008 Agricultural Research Institute of Martonvàsàr, National Science Scientific 1. 1. Petrović Sonja 11 Feb. – 11 May 2008 Hungarian Academy of Science Hungary Foundation training Istituto Sperimentale per la Scientific 2. 2. Vrandečić Karolina Rome, Italy MSES 21 March – 21 June 2007 Patologia Vegetale training Norwegian University of Life Sciences - Government of 15 Aug. 2007 – 19 Dec. 3. 3. Vladimir Ivezić Aas, Norway Doctoral study UMB Norway 2011 4. 4. Vladimir Ivezić BOKU University, Vienna Vienna, Austria ERASMUS Doctoral study 15 March – 15 July 2008 2008/2009 University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Domžale, National Science Scientific 01 Oct. 2008 – 31 March 5. 1. Vesna Gantner Biotechnology, Department of Slovenia Foundation training 2009 zootechniques 2009/2010 University of Western Australia, National Science Scientific 15 Sept. 2009 – 15 Oct. 6. 1. Rebekić Andrijana Perth, Australia School of Earth and Environment Foundation training 2010 University of Natural Resources and National Science Scientific 7. 2. Raguž Nikola Vienna, Austria 01 Apr. - 01 July 2010 Life Sciences (BOKU) Foundation training Fulbright fellowship and National Manhattan, Scientific 01 Aug. 2009 - 31 May 8. 3. Jelena Ilić Kansas State University Science Foundation Kansas, USA training 2010 fellowship

2010/2011 UWE University of The West of Bristol, United National Science Scientific 01 Oct. 2010 – 01 April 9. 1. Lisjak Miroslav England – Faculty of Health & Life Kingdom Foundation training 2011 Sciences

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Debreceni Egyetem Agrartudomanyi Debrecen, Scientific 10. 2 Marconi Monika ERASMUS 01 July – 01 Oct. 2011 centrum Hungary training The Roslin Institute, University of Edinbourgh, National Science Scientific 17 Sept. 2011 - 17 11. 3. Boris Lukić Edinbourgh United Kingdom Foundation training March 2012 Scholarship for Faculty of Agriculture and Biosystem Maribor, Scientific 12. 4. Bojana Brozović scientific- research 01 Oct. - 31 Dec. 2010 Science, University of Maribor Slovenia training training in Slovenia

Table 6.3. List of visits realised by the Faculty staff to international scientific-teaching and scientific institutions in duration of up to three months in the period of last five years no./ Surname and Place and Ord.no. Institution visited Source and financing Purpose of visit Duration of visit year name of staff country 1st Communication Workshop 1. 1. Brmež Mirjana Arvalis, INRA Paris, France FP6 DIABR-ACT 21-23 March 2007 Diabr-act University of Padova 2. 2. Brmež Mirjana Trieste, Italy FP6 DIABR-ACT 2nd IPM Workshop Diabr-act 16 - 18 May 2007 (Trieste) WP 3 Workshop Drafting of the 26 - 30 November 3. 3. Brmež Mirjana Arvalis, INRA Paris, France FP6 DIABR-ACT action plan Diabr-act 2007 EU-project meeting Diabr-Act Phytosanitary Nyon, “Harmonise the strategies for 4. 4. Ivezić Marija FP 6 DIABRACT 30-31 May 2007 station Switzerland fighting Diabrotica virgifera virgifera” Budapest, Europa Media Trainings – 29 Jan. - 02 Feb. 5. 5. Lončarić Ružica Europa Media Faculty of Agriculture Hungary European Funding Academy FP7 2007 Budapest, Europa Media Trainings – 29 Jan.- 02 Feb. 6. 6. Lončarić Zdenko Europa Media Faculty of Agriculture Hungary European Funding Academy FP7 2007

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Vienna, Austria; Nitra, 09 – 16 Dec. Universities of Vienna, Slovak 7. 7. Lončarić Zdenko TEMPUS JEP 41143 Study visit 2007 Nitra and Hohenheim Republic;

Hohenheim, Germany Budapest, Europa Media Trainings – 29 Jan. - 02 Feb. 8. 8. Marić Sonja Europa Media Faculty of Agriculture Hungary European Funding Academy FP7 2007 Budapest, Europa Media Trainings – 29 Jan. - 02 Feb. 9. 9. Rozman Vlatka Europa Media Faculty of Agriculture Hungary European Funding Academy FP7 2007 Vienna, Austria Nitra, Slovak Universities of Vienna, 10. 10. Rozman Vlatka Republic Tempus JEP 411143 Study visit 09-16 Dec. 2007 Nitra and Hohenheim Hohenheim, Germany 2008 Course o technical systems in plant Hardi Academy, Hardi Nørre Alslev, Scientific project (MSES) 27 Sept. - 15 Oct. 11. 1. Banaj Đuro protection (Spraying Technology Technology Centre Denmark and sponsors 2008 Course) Project „Education, Research and Training for Global Faculty of Agriculture Study workshops on global 12. 2. Gantner Ranko Belgrade, Serbia Environmental change 18 - 19 Oct. 2008 University of Belgrade environmental changes and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources International course on University of the "Computation of Mariensee, 13. 3. Gantner Vesna Veterinary Medicine Random and Fixed Scientific training 01- 28 Feb. 2008 Germany Hannover Effects in Animal Breeding with PEST"

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University Szent Istvan Gödöllo, 14. 4. Kovačević Vlado Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral visit 03 - 10 Aug. 2008 Gödöllo Hungary Budapest, Bilateral visit 15. 5. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project 07 - 11 Apr. 2008 Hungary Budapest, Bilateral visit 16. 6. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project 20 – 24 Oct. 2008 Hungary Vienna, Austria; Nitra, , Slovak 27 Jan. – 03 Feb. 17. 7. Marić Sonja TEMPUS JEP 41143 Study visit Nitra and Hohenheim Republic; 2008 Hohenheim, Germany Norwegian University Government of Analytical methods (AAS-GF, ICP 23 May – 15 June 18. 8. Novoselec Josip Ås, Norway of Life Sciences Norway and ICP-MS) 2008 University of Novi Sad - 19. 9. Rozman Vlatka Novi Sad, Serbia Tempus JEP 411143 Workshop 02 – 03 Oct. 2008 Faculty of Agriculture Agricultural Institute Skopje, 29 Sept. – 05 Oct. 20. 10. Stipešević Bojan Bilateral project HR-MK Bilateral visit Skopje Macedonia 2008 Course on technical systems Hardi Academy, Hardi Nørre Alslev, Scientific project (MSES) 27 Sept. - 15 Oct. 21. 11. Tadić Vjekoslav in plant protection (Spraying Technology Centre Denmark and sponsors 2008 Technology Course) 2009 University of Copenhagen, Project MSES: 079- 12 Aug. - 16 Aug. 22. 1. Đurkin Ivona Workshop Copenhagen Denmark 0790566-0184 2009 Skopje, Struga, 23. 2. Jug Danijel Agricultural Institute Bilateral project HR-MK Bilateral visit 07 - 12 Sept. 2009 Macedonia Maize Research 24. 3. Jug Danijel Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 01 - 03 Sept. 2009 Institute "Zemun polje" Maize Research 25. 4. Jug Danijel Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 23 - 25 Oct. 2009 Institute "Zemun polje"

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Maize Research 26. 5. Jug Irena Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 01 - 03 Sept. 2009 Institute "Zemun polje" Maize Research 27. 6. Jug Irena Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 23 - 25 Oct. 2009 Institute "Zemun polje" Gödöllo, 28. 7. Kovačević Vlado University Szent Istvan Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral project 02 - 11 March 2009 Hungary Gödöllo, 29. 8. Kovačević Vlado University Szent Istvan Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral project 20 - 25 July 2009 Hungary UWE University of The Scientific research into the role of West of England - Bristol, United BST- The British 15 Oct. - 15 Dec. 30. 9. Lisjak Miroslav H2S and NO in transmission of Faculty of Health & Life Kingdom scholarship trust 2009 cellular signal Sciences IMIDA - Instituteo Murciano de Training course - Integrated La Alberca, 30 March - 01 Apr. 31. 10. Liska Anita Investigación y MSES project Management of Insects in Stored Murcia, Spain 2009 Desarrollo Agrario y Products Alimentario Budapest, 27 Nov. - 06 Dec. 32. 11. Lončarić Ružica RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit Hungary 2009 Budapest, 33. 12. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 23-27 March 2009 Hungary Budapest, 34. 13. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 06 -10 July 2009 Hungary Budapest, 27 Nov. - 06 Dec. 35. 14. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit Hungary 2009 Wageningen, 36. 15. Ivana Majić Wageningen University Project MSES Specialization in nematology 05.-30.01.2009. Nizozemska 37. 16. Marić Sonja Faculty of Agriculture Belgrade, Serbia Tempus JEP 411143 Workshop 02 -03 Apr. 2009 38. 17. Marić Sonja Faculty of Agriculture Sarajevo, BIH Tempus JEP 411143 Workshop 16 -17 July 2009

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Bulgarian national Bulgarian national Multidisciplinary Multidisciplinary Animal idioms in different Scientific Network of Lozenec, Scientific Network of 39. 18. Perković Anica languages 10-12 June 2009 the Professional Bulgaria the Professional

Society for Research Society for Research Work & Others Work & Others Agricultural Research Institute of Martonvàsàr, 28 Sept. - 02 Oct. 40. 19. Petrović Sonja Bilateral project HR-HU Research Hungarian Academy Hungary 2009 of Science University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Ljubljana, Practical use of programme 41. 20. Raguž Nikola Biotechnology, project MSES 08–09 Jan. 2009 Slovenia equipment Survival kit Department of zootechniques Budapest, 27 Nov. - 06 Dec. 42. 21. Rastija Domagoj RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit Hungary 2009 43. 22. Rozman Vlatka Faculty of Agriculture Belgrade, Serbia Tempus JEP 411143 Workshop 02- 03 April 2009 44. 23. Rozman Vlatka Faculty of Agriculture Sarajevo, BIH Tempus JEP 411143 Workshop 16 -17 July 2009 Agricultural Institute Skopje, Struga, 45. 24. Stipešević Bojan Bilateral project HR-MK Bilateral visit 07 - 12 Sept. 2009 Skopje Macedonia Maize Research 46. 25. Stipešević Bojan Zemun, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 01- 06 Sept. 2009 Institute Maize Research 47. 26. Stipešević Bojan Zemun, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 19 - 25 Oct. 2009 Institute Invited lecture within the 1st workshop Feed to Food, FP7 29 Sept. - 01 Oct. 48. 27. Šperanda Marcela FINS Novi Sad, Serbia FP-7 REGPOT-3: Feed additives- 2009 potent immunomodulators?

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Centro de Recursos Microbiologicos, 14 Sept. – 01 Nov. 49. 28. Vrandečić Karolina Lisbon, Portugal MSES Scientific training Universidade Nova 2009 de Lisboa 2010 Banat University of Agricultural Sciences Timisoara, 50. 1. Ćosić Jasenka SEE-ERA Kick-off meeting 20 Dec. 2010 and Veterinary Romania Medicine Symposia and workshop COST action for advancement of crop 51. 2. Ivezić Vladimir COST action Antalya, Turkey COST action November 2010 production for quality and healthy food Debrecen, 52. 3. Jug Danijel University of Debrecen Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral visit 14 – 20 June 2010 Hungary Maize Research 53. 4. Jug Danijel Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 25 - 28 Oct. 2010 Institute "Zemun polje" Bilateral visit „Modern approach Faculty of Agriculture 54. 5. Jug Danijel Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB vs. traditional agrotechnical 17 - 20 Dec. 2010 in Novi Sad patterns“ Debrecen, 55. 6. Jug Irena University of Debrecen Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral visit 14 - 20 June 2010 Hungary Maize Research 56. 7. Jug Irena Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 25- 28 Oct. 2010 Institute "Zemun polje" Faculty of Agriculture 57. 8. Jug Irena in Novi Sad Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 17- 20 Dec. 2010 Invited lectures: IACS-LPIS GIS in Government of Serbia Provincial secretariat of agriculture of Serbia, System for 58. 9. Jurišić Mladen –AP , FTN Vršac, Serbia Vojvodina and 05 – 10 Nov. 2010 identification of agricultural plots Novi Sad Secretariat for sciences ARKOD Debrecen, 59. 10. Kovačević Vlado University Debrecen Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral visit 12- 23 May 2010 Hungary

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Faculty of Agriculture Zubin Potok, Bilateral visit 60. 11. Kovačević Vlado Bilateral project HR-SRB 07 – 11 June 2010 Zubin Potok, Serbia Serbia Faculty of Agriculture Zubin Potok, Bilateral visit 61. 12. Kovačević Vlado Bilateral project HR-SRB 12 – 18 Sept. 2010 Zubin Potok, Serbia Serbia Faculty of Agronomy Bilateral visit 25 – 28 March 62. 13. Kovačević Vlado Čačak, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Čačak 2010 Budapest, 63. 14. Lončarić Ružica RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 09 -18 April 2010 Hungary Budapest, 25 June - 04 July 64. 15. Lončarić Ružica RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit Hungary 2010 Budapest, Bilateral visit 65. 16. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project 09 – 18 April 2010 Hungary Budapest, Bilateral visit 25 June - 04 July 66. 17. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Hungary 2010 Roslin Institute, 67. 18. Lukić Boris University of Edinbourgh, UK Erasmus Professional training 09-16 Aug.2010 Edinbourgh University of Belgrade, 68. 19. Mijić Pero Faculty of Agriculture Divčibare, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 20 - 27 June 2010 in Zemun University of Columbia U.S. Department of 69. 20. Novoselec Josip Missouri Truman Training in Veterinary Topics 04 - 20 July 2010 Kirksville, USA Agriculture (USDA) State University Agricultural Research Instutute Martonvàsàr, 70. 21. Petrović Sonja Bilateral project HR-HU Research 08 - 27 March 2010 of Hungarian Hungary Academy of Science Agricultural Research Instutute Martonvàsàr, 01 - 05 June 2010 71. 22. Petrović Sonja Bilateral project HR-HU Research of Hungarian Hungary Academy of Science

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Invited lecture at IV Seminar of agricultural services of Agricultural Advisory 72. 23. Plaščak Ivan Vršac, Serbia Faculty of Agriculture Vojvodina - "Geoinformation November 2010 Service of Vojvodina systems, GIS in agriculture and environment protection" Telford College of 73. 24. Pušakadija Zlatko Telford, UK TEMPUS 144596 Project workshop 19 - 27 Feb. 2010 Arts and Technology 74. 25. Pušakadija Zlatko University of Novi Sad Novi Sad, Serbia TEMPUS 144596 Training of trainers 12- 14 Oct. 2010 Budapest, 75. 26. Rastija Domagoj RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 16 -25 July 2010 Hungary 19 Sept. – 11 Oct. 76. 27. Saraljić Ankica University of Lleida Lleida, Spain Erasmus Scientific training 2010 University of Missouri Columbia U.S. Department of 77. 28. Steiner Zvonimir Training in Veterinary Topics 04 - 20 July 2010 Truman State Kirksville, USA Agriculture (USDA) University Maize Research Bilateral visit 78. 29. Stipešević Bojan Zemun, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB 25- 31 Oct. 2010 Institute Zemun Polje Debrecen, Bilateral visit 79. 30. Stipešević Bojan University of Debrecen Bilateral project HR-HU 14 - 20 June 2010 Hungary Centre for Regional Studies, South Transdanubian IPA project - UNIREG 80. 31. Sudarić Tihana Pecs, Hungary Kick-off meeting 25 Feb. 2010 Regional IMPULSE Development Agency Pecs Centre for Regional Studies, South Transdanubian IPA project - UNIREG Lecture – Status and perspective 81. 32. Sudarić Tihana Pecs, Hungary 28 Sept. 2010 Regional IMPULSE rural development Development Agency Pecs

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Centre for Regional Studies, South Transborder Cooperation for Transdanubian Beremend, IPA project - UNIREG the Sustainability and 82. 33. Sudarić Tihana 23 Nov. 2010 Regional Hungary IMPULSE Diversification of the Rural Development Economy Agency Pecs Clermont- 83. 34. Šperanda Marcela INRA MSES Preparation of bilateral project 08-12 March 2010 Ferrand, France Lecture for students of veterinary 84. 35. Šperanda Marcela Faculty of Veterinary Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB medicine: Cattle feed supplements 15 March 2010 as immunomodulators Centre for Regional Studies, South Transdanubian Beremend, IPA project - UNIREG Invited lecture - The LEADER 85. 36. Tolić Snježana 23 Nov. 2010 Regional Hungary IMPULSE Experiences in Croatia Development Agency Pecs Banat University of Agricultural Sciences Timisoara, 86. 37. Vrandečić Karolina and Veterinary SEE-ERA Kick-off meeting 20 Dec. 2010 Romania Medicine from Timisoara 2011 Faculty of physical 87. 1. Amić Dragan Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral cooperation 04 - 05 July 2011 Chemistry Kragujevac, 88. 2. Amić Dragan BIOIRC, Kragujevac Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral cooperation 05 – 08 July 2011 Serbia Novi Pazar, 89. 3. Amić Dragan State University Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral cooperation 07 - 09 July 2011 Serbia

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„EFSA Stakeholder Consultative European Food Brussels, Workshop on Independence 90. 4. Boris Antunović Safety Authority EFSA budget 12 Oct. 2011 Belgium and Scientific Decision-Making (EFSA) Processes“ EC Joint Research “Science Communication for 91. 5. Boris Antunović Ispra, Italy JRC 26-28 Sept. 2011 Centre (JRC) Public Debate” course Universita di Staff Mobility - Teaching 92. 6. Boris Antunović Bologna, Facolta di Bologna, Italy Erasmus Assignment „Risk Analysis in 12-18 June 2011 Medicina Veterinaria Food Safety“ Faculty of Science, 93. 7. Ćosić Jasenka University of Novi Novi Sad, Serbia SEE-ERA SEE-ERA meeting 28 April 2011 Sad 94. 8. Đidara Mislav INRA Toulouse, France Erasmus Scientific training 24 – 30 July 2011 Workshop and lecture: Early Project MSES: 079- 95. 9. Đurkin Ivona Ghent University Gent, Belgium prediction of pig carcass and meat 03 – 06 Aug. 2011 0790566-0184 quality Faculty of Agriculture, Banja Luka, 96. 10. Gantner Ranko University of Banja Bosnia and SEE-ERA 1st project workshop 19 - 21 Oct. 2011 Luka Herzegovina Faculty of Agriculture 97. 11. Jug Danijel Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 21 – 23 Sept. 2011 in Novi Sad Debrecen, 98. 12. Jug Danijel University of Debrecen Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral visit 24 – 30 Sept. 2011 Hungary Faculty of Agriculture 99. 13. Jug Danijel Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 20 – 22 Oct. 2011 in Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture 100. 14. Jug Irena Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 21 – 23 Sept. 2011 in Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture 101. 15. Jug Irena Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 20 - 22 Oct. 2011 in Novi Sad

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Bulgarian National Multidisciplinary Lectures: Technological factors and Scientific Network of Lozenec, Project MSES economical results of soybean 102. 16. Jurišić Mladen 08 - 10 June 2011 the Professional Bulgaria 079-0000000-3588 cultivation at the Agricultural Society for Research Institute Osijek work Faculty of Science, 103. 17. Jurković Draženka University of Novi Novi Sad, Serbia SEE-ERA SEE-ERA meeting 28 April 2011 Sad Debrecen, 104. 18. Kovačević Vlado University Debrecen Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral visit 12 – 21 May 2011 Hungary Faculty of Agronomy in 105. 19. Kovačević Vlado Čačak, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 23 – 27 Aug. 2011 Čačak University of Novi Sad - 106. 20. Lisjak Miroslav Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 11 – 12 July 2011 Faculty of Agriculture University of Novi Sad Tempus IV IPM JP 107. 21. Liska Anita Novi Sad, Serbia Short intensive course in Acarology 29 - 30 Sept. 2011 – Faculty of Agriculture 158875-2009 Agricultural University of Tirana - Faculty of Tempus IV IPM JP Meeting of PMC and DWG 108. 22. Liska Anita Drač, Albania 03 – 04 Nov. 2011 Agriculture and 158875-2009 members Environment Budapest, 109. 23. Lončarić Ružica RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 12 - 21 May 2011 Hungary Budapest, 110. 24. Lončarić Ružica RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 20 - 29 July 2011 Hungary Faculty of Agriculture, 31 Oct. – 04 Nov. 111. 25. Lončarić Ružica Belgrade, Serbia HR-SRB bilateral project Bilateral visit University of Zemun 2011 Budapest, 28 Apr. - 07 May 112. 26. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit Hungary 2011 Budapest, 113. 27. Lončarić Zdenko RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 20 - 29 July 2011 Hungary

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Erasmus coordinators' 114. 28. Lukić Boris Padova, Italy Faculty of Agriculture Professional training 12 - 13 May 2011 meeting Erasmus coordinators' 115. 29. Marić Sonja Padova, Italy Faculty of Agriculture Professional training 12 - 13 May 2011 meeting 116. 30. Marić Sonja University of Gent Gent, Belgium Faculty of Agriculture ICA Rectors & Deans Forum 03- 04 Nov. 2011 Faculty of Agriculture, Project work; laboratory analysis; 117. 31. Parađiković Nada Novi Sad Bilateral project HR-SRB 11- 12 July 2011 University of Novi Sad collection of samples Bulgarian national Bulgarian national Multidisciplinary Multidisciplinary English Loanwords as an Scientific Network of Lozenec, Scientific Network of 118. 32. Perković Anica International Language 08 - 10 June 2011 the Professional Bulgaria the Professional Phenomenon Society for Research Society for Research Work & Others Work & Others University of Natural 25 Sept. – 16 Oct. 119. 33. Raguž Nikola Resources and Life Vienna, Austria Erasmus Professional training 2011 Sciences - BOKU Budapest, 120. 34. Rastija Domagoj RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 12 - 21 May 2011 Hungary Budapest, 121. 35. Rastija Domagoj RISSAC HR-HU bilateral project Bilateral visit 20 - 29 July 2011 Hungary Faculty of Stanisavljević 122. 36. Agriculture in Novi Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 11-12 July 2011 Aleksandar Sad Debrecen, 123. 37. Stipešević Bojan University of Debrecen Bilateral project HR-HU Bilateral visit 24 – 30 Sept. 2011 Hungary Faculty of 124. 38. Sudarić Tihana Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 02 – 05 Nov. 2011 Agriculture

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Centre for Regional Studies, South Transdanubian IPA project - UNIREG 125. 39. Sudarić Tihana Pecs, Hungary Closing workshop 04 May 2011 Regional IMPULSE Development Agency Pecs Workshop: Feed Quality and 126. 40. Šperanda Marcela SERIDA Gijon, Spain COST Safety Workshop (COST Action 07- 08 April 2011 FA0802: Feed for Health) Consultations within projects Faculty of Agriculture 127. 41. Špoljarević Marija Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB „Study on mechanisms of plant 11 – 12 July 2011 Novi Sad resistance to abiotic stress“ Centre for Regional Studies, South Transdanubian IPA project - UNIREG Invited lecture - The role of 128. 42. Tolić Snježana Pecs, Hungary 04 May 2011 Regional IMPULSE University in regional development Development Agency Pecs Ministry of The European International Conference Agriculture and Rural Agricultural Fund for Leader Approach After 2013 Koszecin, 129. 43. Tolić Snježana Development of the Rural Development: and New Challenges for the 03- 05 Oct. 2011 Poland Republic of Poland European investing in Development of Rural Areas of and partners rural areas Europe Faculty of Agriculture, 130. 44. Vinković Tomislav Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 11 – 12 July 2011 University of Novi Sad Centre for Regional Studies, South 131. 45. Krunoslav Zmaić Transdanubian Pecs, Hungary IPA project Final workshop 04.05.2011. Regional Development Agency Pecs

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Comparative analysis: Traditional 132. 46. Krunoslav Zmaić Faculty of Agriculture Beograd, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB products in multifunctional 02.-05.11.2011. development of agricultural farms Faculty of Sciences, 133. 47. Vrandečić Karolina University of Novi Novi Sad, Serbia SEE-ERA SEE-ERA meeting 28 April 2011 Sad 2012 European Food “EFSA Scientific Colloquium 134. 1. Boris Antunović Safety Authority Parma, Italy EFSA budget N°17 on low dose response in 14 - 15 June 2012 (EFSA) toxicology and risk assessment“ “3rd EFSA Training on European Food Application of Systematic 27- 29 March 135. 2. Boris Antunović Safety Authority Parma, Italy EFSA budget Review to Food and Feed 2012 (EFSA) Safety Risk Assessment” “EFSA’s Policy on European Food Brussels, Independence and Scientific 136. 3. Boris Antunović Safety Authority EFSA budget 05 March 2012 Belgium Decision-Making Processes: (EFSA) New Rules in Practice“ University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Biotechnology, Department of Ljubljana, 137. 4. Brmež Mirjana agronomy, Chair for Bilateral project HR-SLO Bilateral visit 02 – 03 Oct. 2012 Slovenia phytomedicine, agricultural technics, agriculture, pasture and grassland Faculty of Agriculture, 138. 5. Ćosić Jasenka Belgrade, Serbia Tempus Staff training 23 - 25 April 2012 University of Belgrade

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South East European Tetovo, 139. 6. Ćosić Jasenka Tempus Staff training 27 - 30 June 2012 University Macedonia School of Agriculture, Policy 29 Feb.- 11 140. 7. Đidara Mislav and Development, Reading, UK Erasmus Staff training March 2012 University of Reading NAGREF National Thessaloniki, 141. 8. Gantner Ranko Agricultural Research & SEE-ERA 2nd Project workshop 23 – 26 Sept. 2012 Greece Education Foundation

Agricultural 142. 9. Ivezić Marija Workshop: Modelling and University of Tirana Tirana, Albania Tempus 11 – 12 July 2012 forecasting of pests University of Ljubljana Faculty of Biotechnology Department of Ljubljana, 143. 10. Ivezić Marija agronomy Chair for Bilateral project HR-SLO Bilateral visit 02 – 03 Oct. 2012 Slovenia phytomedicine, agricultural technics, agriculture, pasture and grassland Faculty of Agriculture Maribor, 144. 11. Jug Danijel and Biosystem Science, Bilateral project HR-SLO Bilateral visit 14 - 17 May 2012 Slovenia University of Maribor Kaposvar, 145. 12. Jug Danijel Kaposvar University IPA project HR-HU Bilateral visit 18 - 19 June 2012 Hungary Faculty of Agriculture Maribor, 146. 13. Jug Irena and Biosystem Science, Bilateral project HR-SLO Bilateral visit 14 – 17 June 2012 Slovenia University of Maribor

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3rd workshop: Innovation for Kaposvar, 147. 14. Jug Irena Kaposvar University IPA project HR-HU improving food safety and 18 - 19 June 2012 Hungary quality University of Novi Sad - 148. 15. Lisjak Miroslav Faculty of Agriculture Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 05 April 2012 Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture 31 May - 04 June 149. 16. Lončarić Ružica Belgrade, Serbia HR-SRB bilateral project Bilateral visit University of Zemun 2012 Summer Institute in Edinbourgh, Roslin Institute, 150. 17. Lukić Boris Statistical Genetics, Professional training 13 – 15 June 2012 Scotland Faculty of Agriculture EISG 2012 University of Ljubljana, 151. 18. Majić Ivana Ljubljana, Faculty of Bilateral project HR-SLO Bilateral visit 02- 03 Oct. 2012 Slovenia Biotechnology Faculty of Agriculture, 152. 19. Parađiković Nada Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 05 April 2012 University of Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture, 153. 20. Parađiković Nada Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 28 July 2012 University of Novi Sad Debrecen, INNO Crop Food IPA CBC 19 – 20 Jan. 2012 154. 21. Puškadija Zlatko University of Debrecen Project workshops Hungary project HU-HR University of Ljubljana, 155. 22. Raspudić Emilija Ljubljana Faculty of Bilateral visit 02 – 03 Oct. 2012 Slovenia Bilateral project HR-SLO Biotechnology Agricultural Workshop: Modeling and 156. 23. Raspudić Emilija Tirana, Albania Tempus 11.-12.07.2012. University of Tirana forecasting pests Stanisavljević Faculty of 157. 24. Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 05 April 2012 Aleksandar Agriculture Novi Sad Stanisavljević Faculty of 158. 25. Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 20 – 23 July 2012 Aleksandar Agriculture Novi Sad Maribor, 159. 26. Stipešević Bojan University of Maribor Bilateral project HR-SLO Bilateral visit 14 - 17 May 2012 Slovenia

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Kaposvar, 160. 27. Stipešević Bojan Kaposvar University IPA HR- HU IPA workshop/round table 18 - 19 June 2012 Hungary Šperanda Workshop: Healthy feed to healthy 161. 28. Faculty of Pharmacy Barcelona, Spain COST 07 – 08 June 2012 Marcela food University of Novi Sad - 162. 29. Špoljarević Marija Faculty of Agriculture Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 05 April 2012 Novi Sad University of the West Training and strengthening of of England, Faculty of 03 Sept. – 31 Oct. 163. 30. Špoljarević Marija Bristol, UK UK project cooperation between partner Health and Life 2012 institutions Sciences Agricultural University 11 – 24 March 164. 31. Štefanić Edita Athens, Greece Erasmus Study visit of Athens 2012 Faculty of Agriculture, 165. 32. Vinković Tomislav Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project HR-SRB Bilateral visit 05 April 2012 University of Novi Sad Faculty of Vrandečić 166. 33. Agriculture - Bari, Italy Tempus Staff training 06 - 10 Feb. 2012 Karolina University of Bari Faculty of Vrandečić Agriculture, 167. 34. Belgrade, Serbia Tempus Staff training 23 – 25 April 2012 Karolina University of Belgrade Vrandečić Agricultural 168. 35. Athens, Greece Erasmus Scientific- training 11 – 16 June 2012 Karolina University of Athens Vrandečić South East European Tetovo, 169. 36. Tempus Staff training 27 – 30 June 2012 Karolina University Macedonia

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6.2.5. Forms of cooperation - international grants for teachers and students International visits of the Faculty staff to institutions abroad are financed from different sources. Besides of international projects, Erasmus programme and National Science Foundation, teachers also apply for funding within international grants or governmental funds. The list of grants and scholarships awarded to Faculty staff in the past five years are the following: 1. Scholarships of the Israel Government: Agency for International Development Cooperation - MASHAV, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Centre for International Agricultural Development Cooperation 2. Norwegian Cooperation Program on Research and Higher Education with the Countries on the Western Balkans 3. Scholarships for undergraduate studies and study/research training in Slovenia 4. Cochran Fellowship Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 5. „Quota Scholarship“ by the Kingdom of Norway 6. BST- The British scholarship trust 7. Fulbright Students have obtained grants and scholarships mostly from the Erasmus and CEEPUS programmes, and from IAESTE student organisation, as stated in the chapter 6.9.

6.2.6. Forms of cooperation - organisation of international conferences in Croatia At the Faculty of Agriculture there is a long tradition of organisation and participation in scientific and professional conferences, symposia and workshops. In the past 20 years, the emphasis is put to participation in international conferences. The Faculty and its staff are members of scientific and organising committees of international meetings, such as: Krmiva, Ružička Days, Agriculture in protection of nature and environment, Zrnko, Improvement of plants, plant nursery and European integrations, Flour-Bread, Current tasks: Mechanisation in Agriculture, and many others. In its extent and importance, the Symposium of Agronomists is the most significant conference, being organised since 1964. The Animal Science Days are organised since 1993. Many Faculty teachers and other staff, as well as scientists from other Croatian and foreign scientific and scientific- teaching institutions are involved in organisation of the mentioned conferences. The Symposium of Agronomists is the largest scientific and professional gathering within the area of agriculture in Croatia, with the longest tradition. The first symposium was held at the Agricultural College in Vinkovci, in 1964, along with the Maize Field Days, gathering all together about 250 agronomists. Later on, the symposium was held at different locations (e.g. Dubrovnik, Stubičke Toplice and Pula) under different names. In the period 1998-2012, it was hosted in Opatija. In 2013 it will be held in Dubrovnik. The Symposium is organised jointly by the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek and the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Zagreb. There are also many other co-organisers. The two Faculties change their chair organising functions every two years. In order to make the

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Symposium international, the Faculty of Agriculture initiated participation of the international association Balkan Environmental Association for the symposium of 2006. While raising the symposium to international level, scientists and agricultural producers are offered possibilities to gain wide range of information about recent research and problem solving within complex agricultural production at global level. Moreover, participation of greater number of foreign scientists in the symposium contributes to strengthening of international cooperation offers a platform for negotiations on new scientific projects. In the course of symposium organisation, there were many agreements on cooperation signed with international partners (e.g. Iowa State University, USA). The Symposium is contributing to internationalisation of the Faculty of Agriculture. In February 2010, when the Faculty of Agriculture was celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Symposium was held as the 45th Croatian and 5th International symposium, gathering over 450 participants from 22 countries and presenting 396 papers. More information about the Symposium 2013, as well as former events is to be found at http://sa.pfos.hr/. The Animal Science Days (ASD) was organised for the first time in 1993, in Kaposvar, Hungary. Along with the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, the event was organised by the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Zagreb, Croatia, the Faculty of Animal Science of the Kaposvar University, Hungary, and the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. In its organisation structure, the symposium is a trilateral event, organised every year by another participating institution. Later on, the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Padova, Italy, also joined the network to make it quadrilateral. The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek was a leading organiser of ASD in 1994, 2000 and 2007. All papers presented at symposium are published in the following publications: Journal Agriculture (published by the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek); Poljoprivredna znanstvena smotra (published by the Faculty of Agronomy, University of Zagreb); Acta Agriculturae Slovenica (published by the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia); Acta Agraria Kaposvariensis (published by the Faculty of Animal Science, Kaposvár University, Hungary); and Italian Journal of Animal Science (published by the Department of Animal Science, University of Padova, Italy).

6.2.7. Forms of cooperation - participation in international conferences By participating in international conferences, the Faculty employees get a chance to present their research results and to exchange information about their scientific topics. Participation in international conferences significantly contributes to Faculty internationalisation and its better profiling. Contacts made during international events usually result in further cooperation to develop ideas for joint projects. Financial means required for participation in international events are allocated from ongoing research projects, which have a budget heading for presentation of the results at international level. In the past five years there were many Faculty employees that participated in international conferences. The Table 6.4. provides a list of international conferences, in which the Faculty staff actively participated by giving oral or poster presentations.

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Table 6.4. Participation of Faculty staff in international conferences in the past five years

No./ Ord. no. Year Title of the conference Place Country Duration year 1 1 2007 III International Conference „Fishery“ AKVAFORSK Belgrade Serbia 01-03 Feb. 2007 2nd International congress on animal husbandry: New perspectives and 2 2 2007 Zemun Serbia 03-05 Oct. 2007 challenges of sustainable livestock farming 3 3 2007 10th International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis Budapest Hungary 11-15 June 2007 V Review of scientific papers of the students of agronomy with 30 Aug. - 01 Sept. 4 4 2007 Čačak Serbia international participation 2007 6th International symposium “Prospects for the 3rd millennium 5 5 2007 Cluj-Napoca Romania 04-06 Oct. 2007 agriculture“ International Conference of Computational Methods in Sciences and 6 6 2007 Corfu Greece 25-30 Sept. 2007 Engineering 2007 7 7 2007 1st Croatian symposium on Lipizzaner breed 2007 Đakovo Croatia 08 Dec. 2007 Joint International Conference on Long-term Experiments, Agricultural 31 May -01 June 8 8 2007 Debrecen Hungary Research and Natural Resources 2007 16th International Symposium of the International Scientific Centre of 9 9 2007 Fertilizers (CIEC): Mineral versus organic fertilization - Conflict or Gent Belgium 16-19 Sept. 2007 Synergism? 10 10 2007 Zinc Crops 2007 Turkey 24-26 May 2007 1st International Conference “Research People and Actual Tasks on 11 11 2007 Lozenec Bulgaria 06-08 June 2007 Multidisciplinary Sciences” International scientific and professional meeting “Deontology of 12 12 2007 Medulin Croatia 20.-21.04.2007 teachers”, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas in Central and Eastern 13 13 2007 Novi Sad Serbia 21-23 June 2007 Europe XI Symposium on forage crops of Serbia with international participation: 30 May -01 June 14 14 2007 Novi Sad Serbia Sustainable systems of production and usage of forage crops 2007 30 Apr. -05 May 15 15 2007 6th Alps-Adriatic Scientific Workshop Obervellach Austria 2007 16 16 2007 42nd Croatian and 2nd International scientific symposium of agronomists Opatija Croatia 13-16 Feb. 2007 4th International Congress Flour-Bread and 6th Croatian congress of 17 17 2007 Opatija Croatia 24-27 Oct. 2007 cereal technologists

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18 18 2007 14th International symposium KRMIVA Opatija Croatia 11-14 June 2007 15th International Symposium Animal Science Days: Recent advances and 19 19 2007 Osijek Croatia 19-21 Sept. 2007 future priorities of animal product quality in the EU 20 20 2007 53rd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST) Peking China 05-10 Aug. 2007 21 21 2007 XII International Conference on Trichinellosis Plitvička jezera Croatia 25-30 Sept. 2007 22 22 2007 2nd International Symposium “Game and ecology” Plitvička jezera Croatia 17-20 Oct. 2007 Conference on autochthonous breeds and sorts as a part of natural and 23 23 2007 Šibenik Croatia 13-16 Nov. 2007 cultural heritage, with international participation 24 24 2007 13th International symposium Maintenance 2007 Šibenik Croatia 15-17 May 2007 3rd Congress of ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia, with 25 25 2007 Struga Macedonia 06-09 Oct. 2007 international participation The 26 26 2007 Mini Symposium for Piet Loof and Tom Bongers Wageningen 18-19 Oct. 2007 Netherlands 2008 27 1 2008 53rd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Beijing China 05-10 Aug. 2008 Workshop on Plant Breeding and Biotechnology in the Great Pannonian 28 2 2008 Beli Manastir Croatia 07-09 Apr. 2008 Region 29 3 2008 2nd International Conference "Occupational Safety and Health" Bjelolasica Croatia 24-27 Sept. 2008 30 June - 04 July 30 4 2008 XXIII World's Poultry Congress Brisbane Australia 2008 31 5 2008 5th International Congress of Nematology Brisbane Australia 13-18 July 2008 32 6 2008 11th International Wheat Genetic Symposium Brisbane Australia 24 - 29 Aug. 2008 Czech 30 June - 02 July 33 7 2008 ISTRO-Branch Czech Republic International Soil Conference Brno Republic 2008 Czech 30 June -02 July 34 8 2008 5th International Soil Conference "Soil Tillage – New Perspective" Brno Republic 2008 2008 General Assembly Symposium: To eat or not eat: benefit and risks 35 9 2008 Brussels Belgium 13-14 March 2008 to health 36 10 2008 7th International Symposium of Animal Biology and Nutrition Bucharest Romania 25-26 Sept. 2008 37 11 2008 1st International Ragweed Conference Budapest Hungary 10-13 Sept. 2008 17th International Symposium of CIEC. Plant Nutrient Management Under 38 12 2008 Cairo Egypt 24-27 Nov. 2008 Stress Conditions

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Republic of 39 13 2008 54th International congress of meat science and technology (ICoMST) Cape Town 10-15 Aug. 2008 South Africa 40 14 2008 1st Mediterranean Summit of WPSA Chalkidiki Greece 07-10 May 2008 8th International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation 41 15 2008 Chengdu China 22-26 Sept. 2008 in Stored Product – CAF2008 42 16 2008 17th International Sunflower Conference Cordoba Spain 08-12 June 2008 2nd Croatian symposium on Lipizzaner breed with international 43 17 2008 Đakovo Croatia 13 Dec. 2008 participation 44 18 2008 2nd Mediterranean Conference on Organic Agriculture Dubrovnik Croatia 02-06 Apr. 2008 Republic of 45 19 2008 ICE XXIII International Congress of Entomology Durban 06-12 May 2008 South Africa Republic of 46 20 2008 20th IPVS Congress Durban 22-26 June 2008 South Africa Closing EU-project meeting DIABRA-ACT "Harmonise the strategies for 48 22 2008 Goettingen Germany 25-29 May 2008 fighting Diabrotica virgiferavirgifera virgifera" 49 23 2008 7th International Symposium on Plant-Soil Interactions at Low pH Guangzhou China 14-18 May 2008 50 24 2008 “Multifunctional agriculture. International Scientific Conference.” Hódmezövásárhely Hungary 24 Apr. 2008 17th International Symposium of CIEC: Plant nutrient management under 51 25 2008 Cairo Egypt 24-27 Nov. 2008 stress conditions COST Action FA605: Signalling control of stress tolerance and production 52 26 2008 Matera Italy 10-12 Apr. 2008 of stress protective compounds in plants 53 27 2008 FIl-IDF World Dairy Summit & Exhibition Mexico City Mexico 11-14 Nov. 2008 Slovak 54 28 2008 1st Scientific Agronomic Days Nitra 13-14 Nov. 2008 Republic International Conference "Conventional and Molecular Breeding of Field 55 29 2008 Novi Sad Serbia 24-27 Nov. 2008 and Vegetable Crops" 56 30 2008 15th International symposium, Krmiva, 2008 Opatija Croatia 02-05 June 2008 57 31 2008 43rd Croatian and 3rd International Symposium of Agronomists Opatija Croatia 18.-21 Feb. 2008 36th International Symposium on Agricultural Engineering “Actual Tasks 58 32 2008 Opatija Croatia 11-15 Feb. 2008 on Agricultural Engineering” International Congress Energy and the Environment, 21st Scientific 59 33 2008 Opatija Croatia 22-24 Oct. 2008 Conference “Energy and the Environment“ 60 34 2008 2nd International Symposium „Intractable Weeds and Plant Invaders“ Osijek Croatia 14-18 Sept. 2008

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XXII international scientific conference: Linguistics of public 61 35 2008 Osijek Croatia 22-24 May 2008 communication Croatian society for applied linguistics (HDPL) 1st DAAAM International Conference „Vallis aurea“ Focus on: Regional 62 36 2008 Požega Croatia 19 Sept. 2008 Development 9th International Scientific Conference New ways in Manufacturing Slovak 63 37 2008 Prešov 19-21 June 2008 Technologies 2008 Republic 64 38 2008 12th International Conference on Operational Research KOI 2008 Pula Croatia 24-26 Sept. 2008 65 39 2008 14th International symposium, Maintenance 2008 Šibenik Croatia 03 May 2008 Slovak 28 Apr. - 01 May 66 40 2008 7th Alps Adriatic Scientific Workshop Stara Lesna Republic 2008 16th International Symposium Animal Science Days „Sustainable Farm 67 41 2008 Strunjan Slovenia 17-19 Sept. 2008 Animal Breeding“ 3rd International and 20th Croatian Congress of Technologists for Post- 68 42 2008 Stubičke Toplice Croatia 18-20.11.2008 Harvest Technology „ZRNKO 2008“ 69 43 2008 3rd International Symposium on Fusarium Head Blight and 10th EFS Szeged Hungary 02-07 Sept. 2008 Bosnia and 70 44 2008 XIII Scientific-professional symposium of agronomists Teslić 11-13 March 2008 Herzegovina 20th Croatian and 3rd International Congress of Technologists for Post- 71 45 2008 Tuheljske toplice Croatia 18-20 Nov. 2008 harvest Technology 18th EUCARPIA General Congress „Modern Variety Breeding for Present 72 46 2008 Valencia Spain 09-12 Sept. 2008 and Future Needs“ 73 47 2008 5th International Weed Science Congress Vancouver Canada 23-27 June 2008 2nd Symposium on freshwater fishery of the Republic of Croatia with 74 48 2008 Vukovar Croatia 17-18 Apr. 2008 international participation 75 49 2008 Agriculture in protection of nature and environment Vukovar Croatia 5 June 2008 2009 17th International Symposium Animal Science Days „Priorities for the 76 1 2009 Padova Italy 15-18 Sept. 2009 European Animal Production in a Global Market“ 77 2 2009 Gesellschaft für Milchwissenschaft Vienna Austria 17-18 Sept. 2009 4th Symposium with international participation: Innovations in farming 78 3 2009 Belgrade Serbia 23-24 Oct. 2009 and vegetable production 9th International Symposium on Animal Husbandry: Trends in Animal 79 4 2009 Belgrade Serbia 07-09 Oct. 2009 Husbandry

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Czech 80 5 2009 VIII Kabrtvy dietetskie dny Brno 06 May 2009 Republic VI Review of scientific papers of the students of agronomy with 81 6 2009 Čačak Serbia 27-29 Aug. 2009 international participation IOBC/OILB Conference Working Group Integrated Protection of Stored 22 June -02 July 82 7 2009 Campobasso Italy Products 2009 83 8 2009 Prospects for the 3rd Millennium Agriculture Cluj-Napoca Romania 08-10 Oct. 2009 84 9 2009 4th Aspects and Visions of Applied Economics and Informatics Debrecen Hungary 26-27 March 2009 85 10 2009 7th International Symposium on Plant - Soil Interactions at Low pH Guangzhou China 17-21 May 2009 86 11 2009 44th Croatian and 4th International Symposium on Agriculture Opatija Croatia 16-20 Feb. 2009 18th Triennial Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research 87 12 2009 Izmir Turkey 15-19 June 2009 Organisation (ISTRO). Sustainable Agriculture 88 13 2009 5th Crop Production Science Day Keszthely Hungary 19.11.2009 89 14 2009 55th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Copenhagen Denmark 16-21 Aug. 2009 2nd International Conference "Research People and Actual Tasks on 90 15 2009 Lozenec Bulgaria 10-12 June 2009 Multidisciplinary Sciences" United 91 16 2009 The British Pharmaceutical Conference 2009 Manchester 06-09 Sept. 2009 Kingdom 92 17 2009 Apimondia 2009 Montpellier France 15-20 Sept. 2009 IWGO International Working Group on Ostrinia and other maize pests, 93 18 2009 23rd IWGO Conference & 2nd International Conference of Diabrotica Munich Germany 05-08 Apr. 2009 Genetics Bosnia and 30 Sept. - 03 Oct. 94 19 2009 XX Scientific professional conference of agriculture and food industry Neum Herzegovina 2009 Bosnia and 27 Apr. - 02 May 95 20 2009 8th Alps - Adriatic Scientific Workshop. Biotic and abiotic stress Neum Herzegovina 2009 2nd International scientific conference „Trends in tourism, hospitality 96 21 2009 Novi Sad Serbia 08-09 Oct. 2009 management and gastronomy 2009“ 97 22 2009 3rd Scientific Meeting: Mycology, Mycotoxicology and Mycoses Novi Sad Serbia 23-25 Apr. 2009 Agriculture of Serbia and European integration: Present and Future- 98 23 2009 Novi Sad Serbia 23 Apr. 2009 International conference DAES 29 Sept. -01 Oct. 99 24 2009 XIII International Feed Technology Symposium Novi Sad Serbia 2009 100 25 2009 IV International Symposium on Livestock Production Ohrid Macedonia 09-12 Sept. 2009

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101 26 2009 6th Balkan Congress of Microbiology Ohrid Macedonia 28-31 Oct. 2009 102 27 2009 44th Croatian and 4th International Symposium of Agronomists Opatija Croatia 16-20 Feb. 2009 103 28 2009 16th International symposium Krmiva Opatija Croatia 01-03 June 2009 5th International Congress and 7th Croatian Congress of Cereal 104 29 2009 Opatija Croatia 21-23 March 2009 Technologists Flour - Bread ‘09 17th International Symposium Animal Science Days „Priorities for the 105 30 2009 Padova Italy 15.-18 Sept. 2009 European Animal Production in a Global Market“, Abano Terme Pesticide emissions from protected crop systems: Are these emissions 106 31 2009 Parma Italy 17-19 Oct. 2009 different from those in the open field? XXVI EUCARPIA Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses Section and XVI 107 32 2009 Perugia Italy 03-07 Sept. 2009 Medicago spp. Bosnia and 108 33 2009 International scientific symposium “Rama – past and present“ Prozor-Rama 18-19 June 2009 Herzegovina CIGR Section V International Symposium 2009 - Technology and 109 34 2009 Management to Increase the Efficiency in Sustainable Agricultural Rosario Argentina 01-04 Sept. 2009 Systems 110 35 2009 International Plant Nutrition Colloquium XVI (IPNC) Sacramento USA August 2009 111 36 2009 1st International Scientific and Expert Conference (TEAM 2009) Slavonski Brod Croatia 10-11 Nov. 2009 1st International symposium on horse industry and 3rd Croatian 112 37 2009 Slavonski Brod Croatia 12 Dec. 2009 symposium on Lipizzaner breed 113 38 2009 IV International symposium of animal husbandry Struga Macedonia 09-12 Sept. 2009 114 39 2009 5th World's Poultry Science Conference Taba Egypt 10-13 March 2009 International Symposium “Trends in the European Agriculture 115 40 2009 Timisoara Romania 14-16 May 2009 Development” Slovak 116 41 2009 Lingua Summit 2009 Trenčin 17-18 Sept. 2009 Republic Bosnia and 117 42 2009 VI Symposium on plant protection in BIH Tuzla 08-10 Dec. 2009 Herzegovina 118 43 2009 Milk Conference 2009 Vienna Austria 17-18 Sept. 2009 119 44 2009 International Conference “Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance” Vienna Austria 08-11 Feb. 2009 2nd International scientific professional conference Agriculture in nature 120 45 2009 Vukovar Croatia 04-06 June 2009 and environment protection 121 46 2009 Technology of waste management soil protection Zadar Croatia 18-21 Oct. 2009

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28 June - 03 July 122 47 2009 XXXII World Congress of Vines and Wine Zagreb Croatia 2009 28 June -02 July 123 48 2009 32nd World Congress of viticulture and enology Zagreb Croatia 2009 IV Symposium with international participation "Innovation in crop and 124 49 2009 Zemun Serbia 23-24 Aug. 2009 vegetable production" 2010 International symposium on “Soil Management and Potash Fertilizer 125 1 2010 Antalya Turkey 22-25 Nov. 2010 Uses in West Asia and North Africa Region” First Annual Conference on Mineral Improved Crop Production for 126 2 2010 Antalya Turkey November 2010 Healthy Food and Feed 127 3 2010 30th International Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists Vienna Austria 19-23 Sept. 2010 128 4 2010 Eleventh Tetrahedron Symposium – Frontiers of Organic Chemistry Beijing China 22-25 June 2010 „XIX Innovation in Animal husbandry”, Symposium with international 129 5 2010 Belgrade Serbia 04-05 Nov. 2010 participation 130 6 2010 International Conference on Soil Fertility and Soil Productivity Berlin Germany 17-20 March 2010 131 7 2010 19th World Congress of Soil Science Brisbane Australia 01-06 Aug. 2010 AGRISAFE Final Conference, Climate Change: Challenges and 132 8 2010 Budapest Hungary 21-23 March 2010 Opportunities in Agriculture Cereal Section Cambridge Eucarpia – European Association for Research United 134 10 2010 Cambridge 06-08 Apr. 2010 on Plant Breeding Kingdom The importance of learning professional foreign languages for 135 11 2010 Celje Slovenia 23-24 Sept. 2010 communication between cultures 30 Sept. -02 Oct. 136 12 2010 Prospects for the 3rd Millennium Agriculture Cluj-Napoca Romania 2010 30 Aug. -01 Sept. 137 13 2010 22nd International ICFMH Symposium Food Micro Copenhagen Denmark 2010 21st Symposium „ Animal husbandry, veterinary medicine and economics 138 14 2010 in rural development and production of healthy food“, with international Novi Sad Serbia 20-27 June 2010 participation 139 15 2010 38th IAD Conference „Large River Basins: Danube meets Elbe“ Dresden Germany 22-25 June 2010 United 140 16 2010 9th International Mycological Congress (IMC9: the Biology of Fungi) Edinbourgh 01-06 Aug. 2010 Kingdom

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27 June -02 July 141 17 2010 10th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection Estoril Portugal 2010 IX Oszkar Wellmann International Scientific Conference „Agriculture and 142 18 2010 Hodmezovasarhely Hungary 22 Apr. 2010 Country Side in the Squeeze of Climatic Change and Recession“ 143 19 2010 15th EWERS Symposium Kaposvar Hungary 12.-15 July 2010 18th International Symposium “Animal Science days – Possibilities and 144 20 2010 Kaposvar Hungary 21.-24 Sept. 2010 Limitations of Extensive Animal Husbandry 145 21 2010 2nd International Scientific and Expert Conference TEAM 2010 Kecskemet Hungary 04.-05 Nov. 2010 Bosnia and 146 22 2010 1st International Symposium of Fisheries and Fishing Tourism Konjic 23-24 June 2010 Herzegovina „Concept of long-term development of rural tourism”, 2nd Croatian 147 23 2010 Mali Lošinj Croatia 21-25 Apr. 2010 Congress on rural tourism with international participation Bosnia and 29 Sept.- 02 Oct. 148 24 2010 21st Scientific-Expert Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry Neum Herzegovina 2010 2nd Workshop FFED-TO-FOOD FP7 REGPOT-3 XIV International 149 25 2010 Novi Sad Serbia 19-21 Oct. 2010 Symposium on Technology of animal feed 150 26 2010 45th Croatian and 5th International Symposium on Agriculture Opatija Croatia 15-19 Feb. 2010 151 27 2010 17th International symposium “Krmiva 2010” Opatija Croatia 07-09 June 2010 5th International Conference “An Enterprise Odyssey: From Crisis to 153 29 2010 Opatija Croatia 26-29 May 2010 Prosperity - Challenges for Government and Business” 1st International Scientific Conference-CROSTRO, Soil tillage - Open 154 30 2010 Opatija Croatia 09-11 Sept. 2010 approach Discourse and Dialogue Studies Between Theory, Research Methods and 155 31 2010 Osijek Croatia 20-22 May 2010 Application XI Congress of Croatian Society for Soil Science, with international 157 33 2010 Plitvička jezera Croatia 05-08 July 2010 participation 2nd Conference with international participation: Autochthonous breeds 158 34 2010 Poreč Croatia 22-25 Sept. 2010 and sorts as a part of natural and cultural heritage 2nd DAAAM International Conference „Vallis aurea“ Focus on: Regional 159 35 2010 Požega Croatia 03 Sept. 2010 Development 11th European Fusarium Seminar – ‘Fusarium – Mycotoxins, Taxonomy, 160 36 2010 Radzików Poland 20-23 Sept. 2010 Pathogenicity and Host Resistance’ IHAR 161 37 2010 IAD Macrophyte Expert Group Meeting Rakov Škocjan Slovenia 01-03 Sept. 2010

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18th European Symposium on Quantitative Structure-Activity 162 38 2010 Rhodos Greece 19-24 Sept. 2010 Relationships 163 39 2010 13th Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union Rome Italy 13-18 June 2010 164 40 2010 58th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America San Diego USA 12-15 Dec. 2010 3rd International scientific meeting: Improvement of plants, plant nursery 29 Sept. -01 Oct. 165 41 2010 Šibenik Croatia and European integrations 2010 Czech 166 42 2010 9th Alps - Adriatic Scientific Workshop. Resilience within agro-ecosystems Špičák 12-17 Apr. 2010 Republic 167 43 2010 8th International wheat conference St. Petersburg Russia 01-04 June 2010 International Symposium „Trends in the European Agriculture and 168 44 2010 Timisoara Romania 20-21 May 2010 Development 169 45 2010 XIII European Poultry Conference Tours France 23-27 Aug. 2010 Bosnia and 170 46 2010 XVII Scientific Conference of Agronomist of the Republic of Srpska Trebinje 16-19 March 2010 Herzegovina 2nd Slovenian conference with international participation: Game 171 47 2010 Velenje Slovenia 17-18 Sept. 2010 management: Wild boar 3rd International scientific/professional conference: Agriculture in Nature 31 May -02 June 172 48 2010 Vukovar Croatia and Environment Protection 2010 International scientific-professional symposium: XIII Ružička Days 173 49 2010 Vukovar Croatia 16-17 Sept. 2010 “Science Today – Industry Tomorrow” 174 50 2010 International Scientific Conference Soil Tillage - Open Approach Vukovar Croatia 09-11 Sept. 2010 11th Biennial Mediterranean Symposium on Animal Farming and 175 51 2010 Zadar Croatia 27-29 Oct. 2010 Environmental Interactions in Mediterranean Regions 176 52 2010 V International scientific symposium on hunting Žagubica Serbia 09-11 Apr. 2010 2011 177 1 2011 1st International Scientific Conference: Land, Usage and Protection Andrevlje Serbia 21-23 Sept. 2011 Bosnia and 178 2 2011 4th Educational-professional meeting: "Students meeting science" Banja Luka 23-25 Nov. 2011 Herzegovina International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate 179 3 2011 Barcelona Spain 17-21 Oct. 2011 Analysis Innovations in Pomology, III advisory meeting „Advancements in 180 4 2011 Belgrade Serbia 10 Feb. 2011 production of sweet and sour cherries” 5 Symposium with international participation: Innovations in Crop and 181 5 2011 Belgrade Serbia 20-22 Oct. 2011 Vegetable Production 2011

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3rd International Congress „New Perspectives and Challenges of 182 6 2011 Belgrade Serbia 05-07 Oct. 2011 Sustainable Livestock Production“ 183 7 2011 V International Conference „Aquaculture and Fishery“ Belgrade Serbia 01-03 June 2011 Czech 184 8 2011 International conference: Soil, plant and food interactions Brno 06-08 Sept. 2011 Republic Czech 185 9 2011 IX Kabrtvy dieteticke dny Brno 17-18 May 2011 Republic Joint AGRISAFE - EUCARPIA Workshop for Young Cereal Scientists 186 10 2011 Budapest Hungary 20-22 March 2011 “Climate Change and Plant Breeding Answers” 187 11 2011 VII Conference of agronomy students with international participation Čačak Serbia 24-26 Aug. 2011 188 12 2011 XVI Conference of Biotechnology Čačak Serbia 04-05 March 2011 189 13 2011 33rd International Conference “Information Technology Interfaces” Cavtat Croatia 27-30 June 2011 30 Sept. -02 Oct. 190 14 2011 Prospects for the 3rd Millennium Agriculture Cluj-Napoca Romania 2011 6th Scientific-professional meeting of Croatian fruit producers “Modern 192 16 2011 technologies for competitive fruit growing“, with international Ilok Croatia 04-05 March 2011 participation 4th International scientific-professional conference: Agriculture in nature 193 17 2011 Vukovar Croatia 01-03 June 2011 and environment protection International Scientific Symposium of Agriculture „AgroSym Jahorina Bosnia and 194 18 2011 Jahorina 10-12 Nov. 2011 2011” Herzegovina 195 19 2011 3rd COST Feed for Health Conference Copenhagen Denmark 07-09 Nov. 2011 XIV European Symposium on the Quality of Eggs and Eggs Products and 196 20 2011 Leipzig Germany 04-08 Sept. 2011 XX European Symposium on the Quality of Poultry Meat 4th International Workshop - COST ACTION FA0605, Plant Abiotic Stress: 197 21 2011 Limassol Cyprus 17-19.11.2011 From Systems Biology to Sustainable Agriculture 3rd International Conference „Research People and Actual Tasks on 198 22 2011 Lozenec Bulgaria 08-10 June 2011 Multidisciplinary Sciences“ 199 23 2011 14th International Biosymposium Maribor Slovenia 15-19 Nov. 2011 2nd Regional advisory meeting „Breeding, reproduction and health 30 Sept. -02 Oct. 200 24 2011 Novi Sad Serbia protection of horses “; 2nd International Horse Fair "HorseVille“ 2011 201 25 2011 Ameliorations 11 Novi Sad Serbia 26 Jan. 2011 202 26 2011 EWAC – EUCARPIA Cereals Section Novi Sad Serbia 07-11 Nov. 2011 203 27 2011 46th Croatian and 6th International symposium of agronomists Opatija Croatia 14-18 Feb. 2011

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204 28 2011 18th International symposium Krmiva 2011 Opatija Croatia 08-10 Nov. 2011 205 29 2011 6th International Congress Flour-Bread 2011 Opatija Croatia 12-14 Nov. 2011 206 30 2011 10th Alps-Adriatic Scientific Workshop Opatija Croatia 14-19 March 2011 5th Croatian conference on waters with international participation – 208 32 2011 Opatija Croatia 20 May 2011 Croatian waters facing challenges of climatic changes Applied Linguistics Today: Research and Perspectives (Current research 209 33 2011 Osijek Croatia 12-14 May 2011 in applied linguistics) 210 34 2011 VI European Congress of Mammalogy Paris France 19-23 July 2011 211 35 2011 7th Interdisciplinary Management Research Poreč Croatia 13-15 May 2011 19th Animal Science Days „Quadrilateral collaboration in animal science 212 36 2011 Primošten Croatia 19-23 Sept. 2011 as a perspective for improvement of education and production“ 213 37 2011 19th Animal Science Days Symposium Primošten Croatia 19-23 Sept. 2011 214 38 2011 3rd International Symposium of Psychiatry and Cognitive Neuroscience Rab Croatia 06-07 Oct. 2011 22nd International Scientific-Expert Conference of Agriculture and Food Bosnia and 28 Sept. -01 Oct. 215 39 2011 Sarajevo Industry Herzegovina 2011 2nd International Conference on Food Chemistry, Engineering and 216 40 2011 Timisoara Romania 19-20 May 2011 Technology Slovak 217 41 2011 3rd international scientific and expert conference „TEAM 2011“ Trnava 19-21 Oct. 2011 Republic 22nd Symposium internationale entomofaunisticum Europae centralis – 29 June -03 July 219 43 2011 Varaždin Croatia SIEEC22 2011 1st International Congress on horse tourism in the Republic of Croatia 220 44 2011 Velika Pisanica Croatia 15 Oct. 2011 2011 221 45 2011 International symposium „1st Horse Days of Vinkovci“ Vinkovci Croatia 27 Nov. 2011 4th International scientific-professional conference Agriculture in Nature 222 46 2011 Vukovar Croatia 01-03 June 2011 and Environment protection International Oskar Kellner Symposium Metabolic Flexibility in Animal 223 47 2011 Warnemunde Germany 09-11 Sept. 2011 and Human Nutrition Scientific professional symposium with international participation: 224 48 2011 Zagreb Croatia 29-30 Sept. 2011 Trends in education and research for agriculture in Southeast Europe VI International scientific symposium on hunting and sustainable 225 49 2011 Žagubica Serbia 15.-17 Apr. 2011 exploitation of biodiversity, Žagubica 2011 5th Symposium with international participation: Innovation in crop and 226 50 2011 Zemun Serbia 20.-22 Oct. 2011 vegetable production

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2012 9th International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation 227 1 2012 Antalya Turkey 15-19 Oct. 2012 in Stored Products 228 2 2012 21st Workshop of European Vegetation Survey Vienna Austria 24-27 May 2012 229 3 2012 1st Danube Financing Dialogue Vienna Austria 22-23 March 2012 11th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of 230 4 2012 Belgrade Serbia 24-28 Sept. 2012 Physical Chemistry 231 5 2012 8th International Symposium on Plant-Soil Interaction at Low pH Bengaluru India 18-22 Oct. 2012 232 6 2012 The First International Symposium on Animal Science Belgrade Serbia 08.-10.11.2012 63rd Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science, EAAP Slovak 233 7 2012 Bratislava 27-31 Aug. 2012 2012 Republic 234 8 2012 19th EUCARPIA Generic congress, Plant breeding for future generations Budapest Hungary 21-24 May 2012 International conference on hunting for sustainability: ecology, 235 9 2012 Ciudad Real Spain 27-29 March 2012 economics and society 236 10 2012 Prospects for the 3rd Millennium Agriculture Cluj-Napoca Romania 27-29 Sept. 2012 United 237 11 2012 4th International Conference of Quantitative Genetics, ICQG 2012 Edinbourgh 17-22 June 2012 Kingdom Project Workshop JABUKA.NET 2: Networking, marketing and 238 12 2012 standardisation of quality towards economic development “IPA Cross- Grgurevci Serbia 19 July 2012 border cooperation programme Croatia-Serbia 2007-2013 239 13 2012 Matchmaking Event Renewable Energies Güssing Austria 30-31 May 2012 7th Scientific-professional advisory meeting of Croatian fruit producers: 240 14 2012 Advantages, disadvantages and threats of Croatian fruit production upon Virovitica Croatia 02-03 March 2012 EU accession, with international participation 5th international scientific-professional conference: Agriculture in nature 31 May -02 June 241 15 2012 Vukovar Croatia and environment protection 2012 8th International Soil Science Congress “Land Degradation and Challenges 242 16 2012 Izmir Turkey 15-17 May 2012 in Sustainable Soil Management” 20th International Symposium Animal Science Days – Livestock 243 17 2012 Kranjska Gora Slovenia 19-21 Sept. 2012 Production as a Technological and Social Challenge 40th Croatian Symposium of Dairy Experts, with international 244 18 2012 Lovran Croatia 21-24 Oct. 2012 participation 27 Feb. -01 March 245 19 2012 18th International Sunflower Conference Mar del Plata Argentina 2012

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246 20 2012 6th Central European Congress on Food Novi Sad Serbia 23-26 May 2012 247 21 2012 16th International Eco-Conference on 7th Safe Food Novi Sad Serbia 26-29 Sept. 2012 3rd Regional advisory meeting: Breeding, reproduction and health 248 22 2012 Novi Sad Serbia 27-30 Sept. 2012 protection of horses, 3rd International Horse Fair "HorseVille“ International Conference on Bioscience: Biotechnology and Biodiversity- 249 23 2012 Novi Sad Serbia 18-20 June 2012 Step in the future- The Forth Joint UNS-PSU Conference 250 24 2012 47th Croatian and 7th International Symposium of Agronomists Opatija Croatia 13-17 Feb. 2012 30 May -01 June 251 25 2012 19th International Symposium, Krmiva 2012 Opatija Croatia 2012 III International Congress on rural tourism: Rural tourism – initiator of 253 27 2012 Osijek Croatia 23-26 May 2012 sustainable development International scientific symposium Economy of Eastern Croatia – past, 254 28 2012 Osijek Croatia 17-18 May 2012 present, future 255 29 2012 First International Green Conference Osijek Croatia 27-29 March 2012 256 30 2012 V International Symposium of Livestock Production Skopje Macedonia 05-07 Sept. 2012 257 31 2012 4th International Scientific and Expert Conference TEAM2012 Slavonski Brod Croatia 17-19 Oct. 2012 Slovak 258 32 2012 11th Alps – Adriatic Scientific Workshop Smolenice 26-31 March 2012 Republic 259 33 2012 39th IAD Conference Living Danube Szentendre Hungary 21-24 Aug. 2012 260 34 2012 11th Croatian Biological Congress with international participation Šibenik Croatia 16-21 Sept. 2012 1st International Symposium and XVII Scientific Conference of Bosnia and 261 35 2012 Trebinje 19-22 March 2012 Agronomist of the Republic of Srpska Herzegovina 5th International Scientific-Professional Conference: Agriculture in Nature 262 36 2012 Vukovar Croatia 04-06 June 2012 and Environment Protection International scientific-professional symposium 14th Ružička Days 263 37 2012 Vukovar Croatia 13-15 Sept. 2012 “Science today – Industry tomorrow” 264 38 2012 International scientific meeting on hunting and hunting tourism Žagubica Serbia 09-10 June 2012 International symposium on hunting: Modern aspects of sustainable 265 39 2012 Zemun Serbia 22-24 June 2012 management of game population

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6.2.8. Assessment of the existing international cooperation scope and success All above stated information supports the conclusion that the Faculty of Agriculture has been successfully realising international activities, which are reflected in many forms of international cooperation. In assessed five-year long period, international activity has been significantly intensified. The level of such cooperation and its successfulness depends on its forms. There are many short visits realised to international partners and organisations, while longer stays abroad were not as represented. The Faculty staff is still not using possibilities for international mobility offered by the Erasmus and Ceepus programmes to an extent that would be satisfactory for the Faculty. Only several employees have been participating in these programmes so far, so in future there are measures needed to motivate staff to realise such mobilities. The Faculty participates in many international projects, however, still there is no enough participation in large EU projects. Participation in international conferences is of great extent, the staff is using such international events to present their work, which significantly contributes to Faculty internationalisation. Success of international cooperation is seen also in Faculty’s long tradition of organising international conferences. International activities are realised by a great number of Faculty employees, still there is a smaller portion of those staff that realise very humble or no international activity. Such employees will be motivated by the Faculty to develop their international cooperation in near future. The extent and success of overall international cooperation at the Faculty is at satisfactory level, however its quality and level of realisation shall always be maintained and improved.

6.3. Memberships in international associations

Specify international associations of similar institutions of which you are a member and describe how you actively contribute to the joint goals.

For the purpose of internationalisation and better international networking, over the past five-year long period, the Faculty of Agriculture became a member of two international associations that gather faculties and universities whose expertise is related to agriculture and biotechnical sciences. In the academic year 2008/2009, the Faculty became a member of ICA - Interuniversity Conference on Agricultural and Related Sciences in Europe. ICA is a no-profit organisation for carrying out of activities related to higher education in the field of agricultural and related sciences in Europe. Representatives of the Faculty actively participate in general assembly and election of the presidency. As a proof of good cooperation, in 2013 ICA will be one of co-organisers of the Symposium of Agronomists. In the academic year 2009/2010, the Faculty joined the CASEE network - Regional network of agricultural faculties and universities of Central and Eastern Europe, which was established by ICA. The main objectives of the network are: development of scientific, educational and university capacities in the region and development of joint research and professional projects.

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6.4. Involvement of the Faculty in the inter-Institutional cooperation

Describe forms of your involvement in inter-institutional cooperation through the Erasmus programme and other types of European projects, bilateral cooperation, joint programmes etc.

Referring to the Lifelong Learning Programme, the Faculty of Agriculture participates only in the Erasmus programme. Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek has been awarded the Erasmus University Charter in 2009, thus becoming eligible to participate in the LLP until the academic year 2013/2014. The Faculty of Agriculture has been actively involved in preparatory actions for realisation of the Programme, by appointing Erasmus faculty coordinator, Prof. Dr. Sonja Marić, and Erasmus administrative coordinator, Boris Lukić, M.Eng. During the first two academic years of participation in the Erasmus programme (2009/2010 and 2010/2011), it was possible to realise only outgoing mobility. Besides the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, in the academic year 2009/2010, the Faculty of Agriculture realised the most Erasmus student and staff mobilities at the University (Graph 6.1.).

Graph 6.1. Data on outgoing Erasmus mobility in the preparatory period of academic years 2009/2010 and 2010/2011; (source: University report on Erasmus programme)

There were more Faculty students than staff realising the outgoing Erasmus mobility in the first year Erasmus programme, while in the following years, there were more teachers than students involved in Erasmus exchange. The Faculty initiated establishment of 13 Erasmus bilateral agreements with international partner institutions (Table 6.5.). These bilateral agreements serve as a framework for realisation of individual Erasmus mobilities of students and staff, as well as for joint activities in projects possibly funded by the LLP. As of time being, there are five more Erasmus bilateral agreements in the procedure of signing (Table 6.6.). The list of all Faculty bilateral agreements on cooperation is presented in the chapter 6.2.2.

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In order to promote interinstitutional cooperation and mobility, in the academic year 2011/2012 the Faculty joined the CEEPUS network CIII-HU-0003-07-1112: Agriculture and Environment in the 21st Century - @groen. The network gathers 17 faculties from Central and Southeast Europe. The first student mobility within that network was realised in the same academic year 2011/2012.

Table 6.5. Erasmus bilateral agreements

Institution City, country

University of South Bohemia Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic

University of Lleida Lleida, Spain

Szent Istvan University Gödölö, Hungary

University of Ljubljana Ljubljana, Slovenia

Kaposvar University Kaposvar, Hungary

University of Padova Padova, Italy

University of Bologna Bologna, Italy

Universität für Bodenkultur - BOKU Vienna, Austria

Agricultural University Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Agricultural University of Athens Athens, Greece

University of Technology and Life Sciences Bydgoszcz, Poland

Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Wroclaw, Poland

University of Reading Reading, UK

Table 6.6. Erasmus bilateral agreements in the procedure of signing

Institution City, country

Wageningen University Wageningen, the Netherlands

Universität Hohenheim Hohenheim, Germany

University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Life Sciences Copenhagen, Denmark

University of Maribor Maribor, Slovenia

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Uppsala, Sweden

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6.5. Application of teachers’ and associates’ foreign experience acquired through longer visits (a year or more) to eminent HE institutions or institutes worldwide

Analyse the application of your teachers’ and associates’ foreign experience, acquired through longer visits (a year or more) to eminent HE institutions or institutes worldwide. Compare this with other similar institutions and give your opinion on this matter.

There are only several teachers of the Faculty of Agriculture that were staying abroad for a year or longer. As of time being, there are three Faculty employees that stayed abroad for more than one year without interruption within doctoral studies (in USA, Germany, Norway), and one employee that stayed abroad for one year (in Australia). Experiences of these employees gained abroad are implemented in their teaching and research activities, and were of use for preparation of new teaching programmes and improvement of modules. Total number of longer stays abroad is not satisfactory. It is lower than the EU average, so there are encouraging activities needed to motivate teachers for obtaining scholarships and to visit international Institutions for longer periods of stay.

6.6. Cooperation for exchange of teachers and associates with other foreign HE institutions

If there is one, describe and assess cooperation in the area of exchange of teachers and associates with other foreign HE institutions. State possible students’ opinions and comments about the visiting teachers.

Cooperation referring to exchange of teachers and associates is mainly realised within inviting teachers form foreign institutions to give lectures planned within curriculum of study programmes or to hold lectures on specific topics. There are the following international guest teachers participating in regular teaching at the Faculty: 1. Prof. Dr. Stanislav Vršić - Faculty of Agriculture and Biosystem Science, University of Maribor, Slovenia 2. Prof. Dr. Mirsad Kurtović – Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Jasna Avdić - Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Cooperation with above mentioned teachers is very successful not only in realisation of individual classes, but also in the development of new study programmes. Within the questionnaires, Faculty students also evaluated these teachers as very successful. Greater number of Faculty teachers is engaged in visiting lectures at the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology of the University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the past five years, there were several invited lectures held by foreign professors at the Faculty of Agriculture, which were attended by many students and teachers. List of invited lectures held at the Faculty of Agriculture is given in the Table 6.7.

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Table 6.7. Invited lectures by foreign teachers at the Faculty of Agriculture Duration of Name and Surname Home Institution of Home city, Title of invited stay at the of visiting teacher visiting teacher country lecture Faculty University of the West of Bristol, United A radical look at plant 21-25 Oct. John T. Hancock England - UWE Kingdom signalling 2007 Central Laboratory of 20-24 Nov. Vlada Peneva Sofia, Bulgaria Ecology General Ecology 2007 Common ragweed: North Carolina State distribution, biology 10-19 Sept. Harold D. Coble Raleigh, NC, USA University and management in 2008 the USA The influence of landscape State College, fragmentation and 10 -19 Sept. David A. Mortensen Penn State University PA, USA dispersal ability on 2008 the early stages of a plant invasion Association Breeding Strategies for 22 Nov. Mark E. Sorrells Cornell University Ithaca, NY, USA Improvement of Self- 2008 Pollinated Crops Polish Academy of Sciences, “LEADER experiences 12-13 July Ryszard Kaminski Institute of Rural and Warsaw, Poland in Poland“ 2009 Agricultural Development A system strategy for Queensland Cornell Brisbane, Robyn Mobbs rural community 26 Jan. 2010 University Australia assessment Fascioloidoze Saša Trailović, Vojislav Faculty of Veterinary Beograd, 25.- treatment of deers Ilić Medicine Serbia 27.10.2011. in Serbia Biological control: an environment Hebrew University of 11 May Ilan Chet Jerusalem, Israel friendly approach Jerusalem 2012 to plant disease control 1. Diagnosis and applied biotechnology 06-14 May Garifalia Economou Agricultural University Athens, Greece 2. Spatial and 2012 temporal changes of weed community“ 24-25 May Ioannis O. Giannakou University of Agriculture Athens, Greece Nematology 2012

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Exchange of teachers and researchers is facilitated also within Faculty’s international projects. Visits of international teachers to the Faculty of Agriculture in the last five years are overviewed in the Table 6.8.

Table 6.8. Short visits of guest professors to the Faculty of Agriculture Home Duration of Name and Surname of guest institution of Home city and Purpose of visit stay at the professor(s) guest country Faculty professor Budapest, 26-30 Nov. Mark Rékási, Péter Ragályi RISSAC Bilateral project Hungary 2007 Budapest, 20-29 Oct. Imre Kádár RISSAC Bilateral project Hungary 2008 Agricultural Skopje, 24-29 Nov. Suzana Kratovalieva Bilateral project Institute Skopje Macedonia 2008 Budapest, 14-23 Apr. Imre Kádár RISSAC Bilateral project Hungary 2009 Budapest, 10-19 June Imre Kádár RISSAC Bilateral project Hungary 2009 Maize Research Milena Simić 03-05 June Institute Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project Zoran Dumanović 2009 Zemun Polje 02-05 July Ahmet Altindisli University Ege Izmir, Turkey Bilateral project 2009 Iowa State 09-12 May Jon J. Tollefson Ames, USA FP 6 - DIABRACT University 2009 Budapest, 07-16 Oct. Imre Kádár RISSAC Bilateral project Hungary 2009 Suzana Kratovalieva, Juliana Agricultural Skopje, 29 Nov. - 05 Bilateral project Cvetković, Duško Mukaetov Institute Skopje Macedonia Dec. 2009 Levai Laszlo, Nora Bákonyi, University of Debrecen, 15-19 Feb. Bilateral project Gajdos Éva, Tóth Brigitta Debrecen Hungary 2010 Milena Simić, Snežana Maize Research 31 May - 02 Mladenović-Drinić, Zoran Institute Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project June 2010 Dumanović Zemun Polje Faculty of 06-09 Sept. Vladan Bogdanović Agriculture in Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project 2010 Zemun Budapest, 22 Nov. - 01 Imre Kádár RISSAC Bilateral project Hungary Dec. 2010 Faculty of 20-22 June Ivana Maksimović Novi Sad, Serbia Bilateral project Agriculture 2011 Ivana Maksimović Boris Popović Faculty of 19-20 Sept. Simonida Đurić Novi Sad , Serbia Bilateral project Agriculture 2011 Predrag Božović Marina Putnik-Delić

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Budapest, 27 June - 05 Imre Kádár RISSAC Bilateral project Hungary July 2011 Faculty of 25.- Saša Trailović, Vojislav Ilić Veterinary Beograd, Serbia Bilateral project 27.10.2011. Medicine Snežana Mladenović-Drinić, Maize Research 30 May -03 Milena Simić, Zoran Dumanović, Institute Belgrade, Serbia Bilateral project June 2011 Milan Stevanović Zemun Polje University of Debrecen, 01-05 June Levai Laszlo, Peter Makleit Bilateral project Debrecen Hungary 2011 Budapest, 27 June - 05 Imre Kádár RISSAC Bilateral project Hungary July 2011 Kovács Bernadett, Keszthelyi Sándor, Kazinczi Gabriella, IPA HR-HU, Kaposvar Kaposvar, 04 April Hoffmann Richárd, Czuppon workshop/round University Hungary 2012 Viktória, Halas Veronika, Fülöp table Tamás, Hermann Tamás Kovács Bernadett, Keszthelyi Sándor, Kazinczi Gabriella, IPA HR-HU, Kaposvar Kaposvar, 12 April Hoffmann Richárd, Czuppon workshop/round University Hungary 2012 Viktória, Szabó Csaba, Halas table Veronika University of 28– 31 March Ryszard Zamorski Technology and Bydgoszcz, Poland ERASMUS 2012 Life Sciences University of Maribor, 04-06 June Franci Bavec Bilateral project Maribor Slovenia 2012 Agricultural Plovdiv, June Melika Mohamedova ERASMUS University Bulgaria 2012 Faculty of Ljubljana, 03-04 April Stanislav Trdan Bilateral project Biotechnology Slovenia 2012 Uppsala 11- 13 June Romain Scalone Uppsala, Sweden cooperation University 2012 Agricultural 12–16 Aug. Dyonisia Lyra University in Athens, Greece cooperation 2012 Athens Faculty of 17-20 Dec. Ivana Maksimović Novi Sad , Serbia Bilateral project Agriculture 2012 Ivana Maksimović Faculty of 30 April - 04 Boris Popović Novi Sad , Serbia Bilateral project Agriculture May 2012 Marina Putnik-Delić Zoran Marković, Svetlana State University Novi Pazar, 29-30 May Bilateral project Jeremić in Novi Pazar Serbia 2012 Agricultural Tempus: IPM 24-26 May Ioannis O. Giannakou Athens, Greece University workshop 2012

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6.7. Support measures for courses in English language

State how you support courses in English or some other world language in order to attract foreign students.

Recruitment of foreign students for studying at the faculty is defined within Strategic objectives of the Faulty development. In order to fulfil this task, the Faculty will organise study programmes in English language. For a start, there are modules of undergraduate and graduate studies offered in English language to exchange students (overview provided in the Tables 6.9. and 6.10.).

Table 6.9. Modules of undergraduate studies offered in English language Title of the module Teacher UNI -Code ECTS Basics of plant production Bojan Stipešević AGR01-001 6 Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals Marcela Šperanda AGR01-003 6 Pig production I Gordana Kralik AGR01-004 6 Poultry production I Gordana Kralik AGR01-005 6 Sheep and goat breeding I Zvonko Antunović AGR01-006 6 Zoohygiene and animals’ health protection Boris Antunović AGR01-007 6 Animal products I Goran Kušec AGR01-008 6 Special zootechnology Mirjana Baban AGR01-010 6 Phytopathology I Draženka Jurković AGR01-011 6 Phytopathology I Jasenka Čosić AGR01-012 6 Storage and technology of agricultural products Vlatka Rozman AGR01-013 6 Entomology I Marija Ivezić AGR01-014 6 Plant physiology Tihana Teklić AGR01-015 6 Regional development Snježana Tolić AGR01-016 6

Table 6.10. Modules of graduate studies offered in English language Title of the module Teacher UNI -Code ECTS Principles of organic plant production Bojan Stipešević AGR02-001 6 Tropical crops Bojan Stipešević AGR02-002 6 Physiology of farm animals Marcela Šperanda AGR02-004 6 Biological and Zootechnical Principles of Pig Gordana Kralik AGR02-005 6 Production Biological and Zootechnical Principles of Gordana Kralik AGR02-006 6 Poultry Production Animal products – quality assurance Goran Kušec AGR02-008 6 Animals’ health protection Boris Antunović AGR02-009 6 Hunting cynology Marcela Šperanda AGR02-010 6 Health protection of game Boris Antunović AGR02-011 6 Diseases of Arable Crops Jasenka Čosić AGR02-012 6 Weed science Edita Štefanić AGR02-015 6 Entomology II Marija Ivezić AGR02-016 6 Phytonematology Marija Ivezić AGR02-017 6

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6.8. International cooperation of students of the Faculty of Agriculture

Analyse international cooperation of your students, especially from professional standpoint (professional student symposiums, study visits, etc.), and from the standpoint of association in order to promote student rights.

Students realise study visits abroad either within exchange programmes or individually, thus developing international cooperation with their colleagues from international institutions. Up to present, representatives of the Student Union of the Faculty of Agriculture have not been involved in student associations in order to promote student rights.

6.9. Possibilities of staying abroad for students of the Faculty

Comment on the possibilities for your students to spend a part of their studies abroad and forms of Institutional support for it.

The structure of studies allows the Faculty students to complete a part of their study programmes at another international HE institution. Elective modules of undergraduate and graduate studies are scheduled in one semester, so all students are offered a possibility to spend a certain period of time abroad. Learning programmes for exchange students are approved by their mentors, as well as by the Vice-Dean for Education. All achievements of students made within exchange period (exams, ECTS credits) are recognised upon return home within Faculty’s formal procedures. Within the graduate studies, there is one semester (IV semester) reserved for preparation of Master theses, so students can also spend some time abroad at foreign institution to carry out a part of their graduation research. Students can also realise their practical work abroad. If approved by the Committee for education, student practice realised abroad is recognised as obligatory within the respective study programme. In the past five-year period, the Faculty students have been realising practice within the IAESTE organisation (Table 6.11.). Since 2009/2010, students can also participate in Erasmus, and since 2011/2012 there is a possibility to go on exchange within the CEEPUS network (Table 6.12.). The number of students involved in exchange programmes is still low (Table 6.13.), so the efforts shall be made to motivate students to become internationally involved in exchange programmes.

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Table 6.11. Students participating in the IAESTE exchange

Name and surname of student Host country for practical work 2011/2012 Aleksandra Bošnjak Austria Jurica Jović Germany 2010/2011 Višnja Radović Austria Ivka Salopek Germany 2009/2010 Zoran Radaković Germany 2008/2009 Maja Popadic Austria Tina Kasal Germany Lovro Babić Germany Zoran Radaković Germany Jelena Tetkić Germany Ivka Salopek Greece 2007/2008 Sanja Kuna Germany Tanja Tomičić Germany Marina Balikić Germany Boris Lukić Germany Ivka Salopek Germany Aleksandar Mihokovic Greece Lovro Babić Columbia

Table 6.12. Students in Erasmus and CEEPUS exchange programmes

Name and Surname Programme Host HE institution Duration of stay Snježana Barić Erasmus Kaposvár University, Hungary 01 Feb. - 18 June 2010 Biljana Krstin Erasmus Kaposvár University, Hungary 01 Feb. - 18 June 2010 Ines Rica Erasmus Kaposvár University, Hungary 01 Feb. - 18 June 2010 Barbara Gongeta Erasmus Kaposvár University, Hungary 01 Feb. - 18 June 2010 Andrea Pastva Erasmus Kaposvár University, Hungary 01 Feb. - 18 June 2010 Željka Klir Erasmus Kaposvár University, Hungary 01 Feb. - 18 June 2010 Ivana Živković Erasmus Kaposvár University, Hungary 01 Feb. - 18 June 2010 Szent Istvan University Gödöllö, Marijeta Dežo CEEPUS 26 July -04 Aug. 2010 Hungary Szent Istvan University Gödöllö, Kristina Budimir CEEPUS 26 July -04 Aug. 2010 Hungary Szent Istvan University Gödöllö, Elena Ćosić CEEPUS 26 July -04 Aug. 2010 Hungary Zorana Bijelić Erasmus University Padovi, Italy 15.04. - 15.07.2012. Domagoj Mikulić CEEPUS BOKU Vienna, Austria summer semester 2012

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6.10. Visits of foreign students to the Faculty of Agriculture

Describe visits of foreign students to your HE institution (duration and content, Table 6.13.).

Number of foreign students visiting the Faculty of Agriculture is still very low (Table 6.13.), the main cause for such situation is found in the fact that the Faculty is not offering studies in English language. Once such studies will be developed, the Faculty will become more attractive to foreign students and their number will certainly increase. In the past five years, each year the Faculty of Agriculture and the Ege University Izmir (Turkey) have been exchanging two students for the purpose of practical work lasting for one month. The student practice has been organised within the framework of bilateral agreement on cooperation providing for travel costs to be covered by the students’ home universities and for accommodation by the students’ hosts. This cooperation continues, so each year there are two Faculty students realising their practice in Izmir, Turkey. In the academic year 2011/2012, the Faculty of Agriculture realised the first Erasmus incoming mobilities, i.e. it hosted the students Alexandra Eva Meszaros and Gyula Maruzs from Szent Istvan University Gödöllő (Hungary). The students stayed at the Faculty in the winter semester and passed exams of five selected modules. In the academic year 2012/2013, there are two postgraduate Erasmus exchange students from Greece and Poland staying at the Faculty.

Table 6.13. Mobility of students in the last three years

Number of students in international exchange 6 and more 1-3 months 3-6 months months Faculty of Agriculture 5 8 - students Foreign students 2 2 -

6.11. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements

Specify to what extent you are satisfied with the current situation and propose possible improvements.

The intensity of international cooperation at the Faculty has significantly increased in recent years. Such tendency is to be kept also in future. The data presented about international issues clearly indicate that the international activities of the Faculty are extensive and represent a very important segment of Faculty activities. In its future development, the Faculty will surely focus on widening of its international engagement. Although there is a significant international cooperation developed with institutions and individuals from abroad, further efforts still need to be undertaken to improve

243 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 the quality of international cooperation through strenghtening of activities within existing agreements, and through opening of new bilateral agreements. By joining ICA, the Faculty has become involved in the network of related faculties in Europe. In the forthcoming period the Faculty will intensify its participation in activities carried out by ICA. The majority of Faculty teachers are actively involved in international cooperation activities, however, some teachers do not show interest in such cooperation. Promotion of Faculty internationalisation will require greater involvement of all Faculty staff in activities related to international cooperation. It is certain that adoption of the Regulations on rewarding excellence of staff will contribute to motivation of staff to participate. In order to encourage and facilitate such cooperation, it is planned to establish the Faculty Fund for Cooperation with International Institutions, which will support shorter stays abroad for the purpose of realisation of cooperation projects. Future participation in the EU funded projects is of crucial importance for the Faculty development, since such participation will facilitate further internationalisation of the Faculty and its networking within ERA to increase research capacities. Mobility of teachers lasting more than 6 months is still weak, and it needs to be improved by motivational activities towards teachers to apply for funding within different calls. Mobility of students (incoming and outgoing) is also not satisfactory, so further actions will be undertaken to inform students about mobility programmes. The Office for international cooperation, which is planned to be established in future, will surely contribute to promotion of mobilities of teachers and students, by efficient information dissemination about international cooperation possibilities. International activities of the Faculty and its better recognisability at international level will be fostered within offers of studies in English language. Up to present, there are only several modules of undergraduate and graduate studies offered in English language for incoming Erasmus students, so further widening of such offer, as well as preparation of whole studies in English language are defined as one of strategic objectives for the Faculty development until academic year 2015/2016.

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7. Resources: administrative and support services, space, equipment and finances

7.1. Analysis of the number of staff in relation to the number of teachers and associates, the number of students, space, equipment and financial capacities of the Faculty

Analyse the number of administrative, technical and supporting staff in relation to the number of teachers and associates, the number of students, teaching space, technical and other maintenance equipment and the institution’s financial capacities.

Analysis of the number of administrative, technical and support staff is overviewed in relation to available space of the Faculty of Agriculture. The Faculty of Agriculture is located in two buildings, the first being the new building in Osijek built in 2011 (further in tables: PFO Osijek) and the second being an older building in Vinkovci built in 1956, and restored in 2004 (further in tables: PFO Vinkovci). Teaching, research and professional work is organised at both Faculty locations, so the number of administrative, technical and support staff is divided in these two locations.

Table 7.1. Buildings of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Year of annexed Year of Total space for HE Building ID Building location building or construction activities in m2 reconstruction Osijek, Kralja PFO Osijek 2011 - 18.600 Petra Svačića 1d Vinkovci, PFO Vinkovci H.D.Genschera 1956 2004 5.960 16d TOTAL 24.560

The Faculty building in Osijek is triple as large as the building in Vinkovci. In Osijek there are 11 lecture halls and 70 practicums and laboratories, and in Vinkovci there are 8 lecture halls and 3 practicums and laboratories, which in adjusted to engagement of enough number of administrative, technical and support staff. At the Faculty of Agriculture, there are 66 members of administrative, technical and support staff, making a portion of 28.8% of all employees. The balance among administrative, technical and support staff is almost reached, still there is more administrative staff (10.9% of all Faculty employees), than technical staff (9.6%) and support staff (8.3%). The table below presents the

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Numbe Number of Number of teachers Number of Administrative, technical and r teaching staff and associates students support staff (ATSS) (100)/ATSS (143)/ATSS (1426)/ATSS Administrative staff 25 4,0 5,7 57 Technical staff 22 4,5 6,5 65 Support staff 19 5,3 7,5 75 Total ATSS 66 1,5 2,2 21,6

Number of cleaning ladies related to total space / area for maintenance

Number of cleaning Building Area (m2) m2/cleaning lady ladies PFO Osijek 18.600 11 1.690 PFO Vinkovci 5.960 3 1.987 Total 24.560 14 1.754

The current structure of administrative, technical and support staff and their working performances are meeting Faculty demands, still there is a need to increase the number of that staff. Since 2008, the Faculty has not been given permission to employ staff to development job positions. If considering the size of Faculty space in Osijek, it is obvious that the number of cleaning ladies is not sufficient for maintenance. Within organisational management, the Faculty tries to assure the best possible conditions, so machines were bought for more efficient cleaning. Still there is a need for employment of at least six cleaning ladies. Their tasks are: - to clean all premises of the Faculty, - to clean and maintain the yard and surrounding area of the building, - to take care of flowers and plants in the building and outside, - to report malfunctions to the janitor, - to carry out all other tasks as asked by the Faculty Secretary. Activities performed by the technical staff (laboratory technicians and senior laboratory technicians) are determined within the job descriptions for each department and chair. The scope of activities is very wide and the Faculty is in need for 10 more employees working on technical jobs, since the ratio of teachers to technical staff is 6,5:1. If employing 10 more employees, that ratio would be lowered to 4,5:1, which would significantly increase the quality of activities performed by technical staff within scientific researches and teaching process. Some of activities performed by technical staff are: - preparation and processing of samples - field work for setting up of experiments - maintenance of laboratory equipment - preparation and partial realisation of analytical procedures - all other activities referring to organising of laboratory exercises, practices and field research.

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According to the list of jobs that are required by the Regulations on job positions or by the Regulations on quality assurance system, there are currently no workers employed for the following jobs: 1. Faculty Secretary Assistant (HE degree required) 2. Coordinator of the International Relations Office (HE degree required) 3. Administrative secretary for international cooperation, (secondary school diploma required) 4. Professional associate for publishing, (HE degree required) 5. Professional officer – printing service, (secondary school diploma required) 6. Professional officer for quality assurance, (HE degree required). Therefore, the present analysis indicates that the overall performance and the quality of administrative, technical and support staff shall be significantly optimised by employing 22 workers in total, i.e. 6 administrative staff, 10 technical staff and 6 support staff.

7.2. Qualification structure of non-teaching staff and possibilities for their professional advancement

Comment on the qualification structure of non-teaching staff and possibilities for their professional advancement.

Apart from members of administrative, technical and support staff, the non-teaching staff of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek is also composed of officers (20) occupying the following professional titles: - professional associates (8) - senior professional associates (6) - professional advisors (6) There is a total of 86 employees (37.5%) of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek in the category of non- teaching staff. Structure of qualification level of non-teaching staff

Higher Secondary Elementary Professional education school school Staff PhD M.Sc. qualification qualification education education ATS staff - - 16 6 36 8 Professional associates - 5 15 - - - Total non-teaching staff - 5 31 6 36 8

Referring to the structure of non-teaching staff qualifications, the above table shows that there are 5 employees at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek holding a qualification of master of sciences, and working at a job position of professional associates. Their duties are to carry out professional tasks within their departments, and to participate in professional and scientific projects as defined by the article 44 of the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education. Following the concept of lifelong learning and training at the University of Osijek, the Faculty of Agriculture takes care of continuous education of its non-teaching staff working at job positions that

247 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 require professional qualifications, as determined by the Regulations on job positions. Within lifelong learning all staff is offered a possibility to gain additional competences and further qualifications, for which the Faculty is in need. Apart from 5 masters of sciences as members of non-teaching staff, the Faculty of Agriculture employs also 31 staff with higher education qualifications and 6 staff with professional qualifications, of whom some have gained their qualifications within part-time studying while working at the Faculty. The staff of administrative services is regularly attending various trainings and seminars with topics corresponding to their specific scope of work and the need for continuous education. In 2010, there were 5 employees participating in 4 seminars, in 2011 there were 8 employees attending 5 different seminars, and in the past 2012, there were 7 administrative officers participating in 7 seminars and training courses. Seminars and trainings for staff working in the Financial accounting service, realised in the period 2010-2012 Number of Seminar; Training course Date and place participants Seminar on the value added taxation and labour act 05 Feb. 2010, Osijek 4 provisions News in taxation of income 03 Nov. 2010, Osijek 1 Planning of public procurement 09 Nov. 2010, Osijek 2 Professional training in budget accounting 06 -10 Dec. 2010, Zagreb 1 Implementation of new regulatory provisions 30 March 2011, Osijek 4 News in records and payroll accounting 17 May 2011, Osijek 2 Current issues of budget system 28 Sept. 2011, Osijek 3 New law on public procurement 29 Sept. 2011, Osijek 2 Planning of procurement in 2012 19 Dec. 2011, Osijek 1 News for budget users 16 Jan. 2012, Osijek 3 Preparation and drafting of statements on financial 03 Feb. 2012, Osijek 3 responsibility Organisation of public procurement 24 Feb. 2012, Zagreb 1 Training for supports in organisation of public 27 Feb. – 02 March 2012, 1 procurement Zagreb Regular training on public procurement 17-18 May 2012, Opatija 1 Planning and other acts for budget users 28 Sept. 2012, Osijek 4 Financial management of EU projects 03 Oct. 2012, Zagreb 2

So far, administrative officers have obtained two certificates in public procurement, i.e. Mr. Marko Arežina (certified on May 01, 2010) and Ms. Aleksandra Bosnić-Jukić (certified on March 30, 2012). The Faculty of Agriculture subscribes for journals that its staff uses in everyday work: 1. TEB - Finances law and taxes 2. RRIF- Accounting and finances 3. The State Treasury - amendments and public procurement 4. Official Gazette (on-line publications).

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For the purpose of continuous improvement, alignments in legal matters and timely information sharing, the Faculty of Agriculture closely cooperates with the University of Osijek and other University units. At the University level there is an official Panel of academic secretaries established that meets at least once a month. It gathers Faculty Secretaries of all University units and the University Academic Secretary to form an advisory which tasks are: - joint considerations about professional and legal issues, - consolidations about application of regulations and decisions of university bodies, - preparations of general acts for the University, and - provision of professional opinions on academic issues. Structure of non-teaching staff qualifications is in line with requirements of job positions and job descriptions, and attendance of staff at seminars and trainings is at satisfactory level. The Faculty of Agriculture encourages more active involvement of its staff in professional associations, seminars and training courses, in order to follow trends in profession and to inform themselves about current issues that are of their interest in their personal, professional and academic advancement.

7.3 Situation and satisfaction with classrooms and laboratories/practicums for teaching

Describe the current situation and your satisfaction regarding the existing number of classrooms and laboratories for teaching, taking into account the existing number of students, enrolment quotas and optimum number of students. Compare your own spatial capabilities with those of similar HE institutions.

The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek (tables 7.2., 7.3. and 7.3.A) disposes of 18 lecture halls, 38 laboratories and 35 practicums used for teaching within undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies. Lecture halls and laboratories are found on two locations (in the Faculty of Agriculture buildings in Osijek and in Vinkovci) and are equipped with technical aids necessary for high quality teaching. Spatial capacities in the lecture halls are from 29 to 168 seats, which provides for realisation of teaching for a total of 1063 students studying at nine orientations of the undergraduate level and 366 students enrolled in twelve orientations of graduate studies (average of the academic years 2010/2011 and 2011/2012). Teaching is organised in two shifts, in lecture halls that are appropriate to sizes of student groups. Within such schedule, teaching is realised for about 29 h a week. The Faculty also disposes of the Congress hall with 350 seats (Table 7.2.A), which is also used as a lecture hall if necessary. This Congress hall is usually used for graduation ceremonies and for conferences, seminars, workshops and similar meetings. There is a total of 655 seats available for students in the Faculty building in Osijek (or 1005 seats if calculating the Congress hall), and 428 seats in the Faculty building in Vinkovci. Since the teaching is organised in two shifts, the Faculty building in Osijek can provide for classes for maximum 1310 students each day (i.e. 2010 with Congress hall).

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Equipment of lecture halls, practicums and laboratories shall be commented within criteria for assessment of space functionality: 1 – unequipped premise; 2 – premise in the beginning of equipping, barely assures basic working conditions; 3 – premise well equipped, working conditions are of medium quality, standards for modern teaching are not met, additional equipping required; 4 – premise is well equipped, working conditions are excellent, modernisation of equipment is needed for complete functionality, and 5 – premise is extraordinary well equipped, working conditions are in line with top centres of excellent, premise is meeting accreditation criteria, provides for superior teaching and scientific and/or professional work. All lecture halls in the new Osijek building are awarded a maximum grade (5), and lecture halls in Vinkovci are rated with grade 4, only two of them were given the grade 3 (no projection lectures installed). However, average grade of all lecture halls (4.44) implies very high level of equipment, i.e. very good conditions for teaching. The article 32 of the Collective agreement for science and higher education defines sizes of student groups for undergraduate and graduate lectures up to 150 students, for seminars up to 30 students, and for laboratory, experimental, field, written and oral exercises, as well as sessions and project work the group should take in up to 10 students. As respecting this rule, seminars and laboratory/experimental exercises at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek are organised in two shifts in practicums and laboratories that dispose of enough seats for students to be comfortable. The Faculty encourages its students to participate in scientific-research and professional activities of expert groups in order to get acquainted with scientific and professional work in agriculture, and to collect data for their seminary and graduation papers. The Table 7.3. provides an overview of laboratories and practicums used for scientific-research and teaching purposes, and the Table 7.3.A gives a sum of these premises, their area and weekly hours of usage. It shall be mentioned that practicums and laboratories dispose of technical, education and research equipment required for specific type of teaching, practices and research. Practicums are teaching premises suitable for smaller groups of students (12 – 33 seats) facilitating active participation in teaching. Laboratories are intended for research work, both of scientists and students of graduate and postgraduate studies. Groups of students working in laboratories are smaller than those in practicums, thus facilitating direct contact with mentors. It shall be stated that teaching at the Faculty of Agriculture is organised for undergraduate students mostly in lecture halls and practicums, and teaching for graduate students is scheduled in smaller lecture halls, in practicums and laboratories, while activities at postgraduate level refer mostly to research and are therefore organised in laboratories, and lectures and consultations are held in practicums. Out of 73 laboratories and practicums, 30 (41 %) is not equipped (no furniture and equipment), because the Faculty of Agriculture moved into the new building in Osijek at the end of 2011, and up to present not all premises are equipped. Such premises are rated with the lowest grade (1), but even in such conditions, the average grade of laboratories and practicums equipment is 2,5. However, these premises will be soon equipped with modern technical and scientific equipment, which will increase their real assessment.

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On the other hand, 56.4% laboratories and 44.1% practicums are evaluated as good, very good and excellent, which indicates that the level of equipment fluctuates from medium to excellent, providing possibility for high quality work with students in teaching and research. Average grade of equipped laboratories and practicums is relatively high 3.6. There are 24 premises (33 %) given the grade 4, and 3 laboratories and practicums were given the grade 5). This indicates that the Faculty disposes of premises which provide for working conditions of highest standards. The Table 7.4. provides a list of teaching bases (workplaces) for practical teaching. Practices for students are organised at 93 workplaces, giving to students an insight into all systems or organisation and realisation of work within their future profession. It shall be emphasized that the Faculty owns lands in Mandićevac and Mišino Brdo, which are planted by vineyards and orchards and in which students will practically learn about specificities of viticulture and fruit growing.

Table 7.2. Faculty classrooms Classroom Number of Number of Space Equipment Building ID number or seats for teaching hours of (in m2) rating (1-5)* designation students weekly use PFO Osijek 1/P 67,97 48 29,75 5 PFO Osijek 2/P 67,97 48 22,50 5 PFO Osijek 3/1 67,97 45 17,50 5 PFO Osijek 4/1 67,97 45 22,50 5 PFO Osijek 5/2 69,25 45 58,50 5 PFO Osijek 6/2 69,25 48 50,75 5 PFO Osijek Aula Media/2 144,30 143 41,50 5 PFO Osijek 7/3 69,25 45 33,00 5 PFO Osijek 8/3 69,25 45 39,75 5 PFO Osijek Aula Alta/4 144,30 143 35,00 5 Total Osijek 10 837,48 655 35,08 5,0 PFO Vinkovci P-106 144,92 168 25,00 4 PFO Vinkovci P-204 87,89 38 23,27 4 PFO Vinkovci P-209 88,23 54 18,10 4 PFO Vinkovci P-301 52,54 35 23,27 4 PFO Vinkovci P-303 52,54 32 15,51 4 PFO Vinkovci P-304 52,54 29 25,00 3 PFO Vinkovci P-306 52,54 32 23,27 3 PFO Vinkovci P-502 91,58 40 18,10 4 Total Vinkovci 8 622,78 428 21,44 3,75 total PFO 18 1460,26 1083 29,02 4,44 * Classroom equipment comprises the quality of furniture, technical and other equipment.

Table 7.2. A. Faculty Congress Hall Classroom Number of Number of Space Equipment Building ID number or seats for teaching hours of (in m2) rating (1-5)* designation students weekly use PFO Osijek Aula Magna 350 5

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Table 7.3 Laboratories/practicums used for teaching Number Number of of hours Equipment Internal designation Space workplaces Building ID of rating of laboratory/practicum (in m2) for weekly (1 – 5) students use Laboratory for aerobiology and PFO Osijek 33,5 4 10 3 melissopalynology (035) Laboratory for agrochemistry and PFO Osijek 67,65 18 40 4 pedology (362) PFO Osijek Laboratory for animal products (171) 68,1 - - 1 PFO Osijek Laboratory for animal genetics (145) 30,75 - - 1 Laboratory for animal genomics (169, PFO Osijek 66,6 10 2 5 170) PFO Osijek Laboratory for plant production (427) 29,45 - - 1 Laboratory for plant genetics and PFO Osijek 60,1 6 10 5 biotechnology (365) PFO Osijek Laboratory for biochemistry I (252) 61,5 10 - 1 PFO Osijek Laboratory for biochemistry II (253) 61,5 10 - 1 Laboratory for biomass and renewable PFO Osijek 61,5 - - 1 energy sources (143) PFO Osijek Laboratory for entomology (402) 60,55 15 6 4 Laboratory for phytopharmacy and PFO Osijek 33 8 5 4 systematics of plants (032) PFO Osijek Laboratory for phytopathology I (414) 37,9 4 5 3 PFO Osijek Laboratory for phytopathology II (416) 30,15 4 5 4 Laboratory for cattle breeding and PFO Osijek 30,75 10 2 4 horse breeding (144) PFO Osijek Laboratory for herbology (033) 33,5 8 10 3 Laboratory for nutrition and PFO Osijek 60,1 20 15 3 physiology of animals (356) Laboratory for plant nutrition and PFO Osijek 58,7 - - 1 physiology (361) Laboratory for extraction of PFO Osijek 30,15 - - 1 nematodes (404) PFO Osijek Laboratory for chemistry I (357) 52 10 - 1 PFO Osijek Laboratory for chemistry II (359) 64,4 10 - 1 Laboratory for hunting, fishery and PFO Osijek 61,5 10 6 1 beekeeping (132) Laboratory for small ruminants and PFO Osijek 22 10 9 4 non-ruminants (415) PFO Osijek Laboratory for microbiology (265) 60,4 10 40 3 PFO Osijek Laboratory for microscoping (265) 33 5 10 3 PFO Osijek Laboratory for nematology (403) 30,15 5 4 4 Laboratory for general plant PFO Osijek 29,45 5 40 4 production (423) Laboratory for post-harvest PFO Osijek 29,3 10 6 4 technology (003) PFO Osijek Laboratory for vegetables, flowers, 29,45 - - 1

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medicinal, spice and aromatic herbs (425) Laboratory for applied microbiology PFO Osijek 38,7 4 3 3 (264) PFO Osijek Laboratory for seed science (369) 37,75 6 10 4 PFO Osijek Laboratory for special farming (366) 51,65 15 - 2 Laboratory for special zootechniques PFO Osijek 68,1 12 2 5 (166) Laboratory for pomology, viticulture PFO Osijek 30 - - 2 and enology (424) Laboratory for plant protection in PFO Osijek 14,5 2 - 4 ecological agriculture (010) Practicum for agricultural and rural PFO Osijek 59,7 - - 1 policies (168) Practicum for animal genetics and PFO Osijek 44,6 24 2,25 4 selection (121) Practicum for entomology and PFO Osijek 61,5 25 25 2 phytopathology (401) Practicum for phytopharmacy of post- PFO Osijek 59,7 24 23 3 harvest technology (029) Practicum for physiology and PFO Osijek 62,75 12 4 4 ecophysiology of plants (320) Practicum for physiology and nutrition PFO Osijek 61,5 - - 1 of domestic animals (329) Practicum for genetics, plant PFO Osijek 61,5 24 45 4 improvement and seed science (347) Practicum for cattle breeding and PFO Osijek 44,85 - - 1 horse breeding (122) Practicum for information technology PFO Osijek 61,5 23 10 5 (258) Practicum for plant nutrition and PFO Osijek 61,5 12 2 3 fertilisation (341) Practicum for small ruminants and PFO Osijek 61,5 30 15 4 non-ruminants (328) Practicum for management and PFO Osijek 60 - - 1 market (167) Practicum for materials and elements PFO Osijek 69,25 20 30 2 of agricultural machines (257) Practicum for mechanics and PFO Osijek 61,5 - - 1 hydraulics (224) Practicum for mechanisation and PFO Osijek health protection in animal production 61,5 - - 1 (330) PFO Osijek Practicum for Ameliorations (221) 62,75 - - 1 PFO Osijek Practicum for microbiology (266) 51,75 24 31,75 4 Practicum for motors and tractors PFO Osijek 20,65 20 5 3 (006, 007) Practicum for landscaping and PFO Osijek 44,6 - - 1 ornamental plants (123) PFO Osijek Practicum for maintenance and 61,5 24 30 4

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exploitation of agricultural machines (345) Practicum for general plant production PFO Osijek 61,5 15 40 1 (423) PFO Osijek Practicum for pedology (340) 61,5 - - 1 Practicum for vegetables, flowers, PFO Osijek medicinal, spice and aromatic herbs 37,65 - - 1 (263) Practicum for application of PFO Osijek geoinformation technology in 61,5 20 20 3 agriculture and plant production (226) PFO Osijek Practicum for special farming II (254) 69,25 - - 1 Practicum for special zootechniques PFO Osijek 59,7 24 31,75 4 (166) Practicum for machines and devices in PFO Osijek 61,5 25 25 4 farming and vegetable growing (346) Practicum for machines in fruit PFO Osijek 69,25 - - 1 growing and viticulture (258) PFO Osijek Practicum for enology (255) 30 - - 1 PFO Osijek Practicum for viticulture (237) 30 - - 1 PFO Osijek Practicum for pomology (236) 30 - - 1 Practicum for zoology, hunting, fishery PFO Osijek 61,5 32 10 2 and beekeeping I (131) Practicum for zoology, hunting, fishery PFO Osijek 61,5 20 4 3 and beekeeping II (133) PFO Osijek Hall for microscoping (034) 68,65 33 25 3 Practicum in maintenance of PFO Osijek 113,8 74 25 5 Mechanisation in Agriculture (002) PFO Vinkovci Laboratory for chemistry (P-507) 95,23 20 25 3 Laboratory for motors and tractors PFO Vinkovci 93 40 5 3 (204) PFO Vinkovci Laboratory for farming 40,5 - - 1

Table 7.3.A. Laboratories and practicums used in teaching (in total)

Number of Number of Equipment Internal designation of Total Space Building ID workplaces hours of rating laboratory/practicum number (in m2) for students weekly use (1 – 5) PFO Osijek Laboratories 35 1.567,8 241 11,4 2,7 PFO Osijek Practicums 35 2.011,4 505 21,0 2,4 PFO Vinkovci Laboratories 3 228,7 60 15,0 2,3 PFO Total Total 73 3.807,9 806 15,7 2,5 (3,6)

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Table 7.4 Teaching bases (workplaces) for practical teaching Building ID Teaching base (workplace) Content of practical training Žito Ltd. and Novi agrar Ltd., Osijek All polygons and experimental plots Student practice Strossmayer Park, Đakovo Park Park remediation according to the Remediation Study, as of the year 2003; salvage logging as of sanitary remittance, planting of new plants - trees and bushes Zvečevo JSC food industry Požega, Laboratories of the factory Student practice Požega Lužnica Castle, Lužnica Park Maintenance of the park: planting and nurturing of hedges (Boxwood); tending, pruning, fertilization and protection of roses, bushes and trees; planting and shaping of ornamental beds with seasonal plants, lawn care; endotherapy methods of plant protection, familiarisation with plant species Eko Bosanska Posavina JSC, Derventa All polygons and experimental plots Student practice Agricultural Institute Osijek, Osijek Experimental plots Tovljač Phenological and morphological observations of fruit species; pomotechnics of perennial plants, protection of fruit plants; scientific research Belje JSC, Darda; Žito Ltd.; Osijek Production stable Organisation of milking at Belje farms; robot for milking and other ways of milking Belje JSC, Darda; Žito Ltd.; Osijek Biogas plant Production of biogas Žito Ltd., Osijek Farm facilities Machines and devices in zootechniques Belje JSC, Darda Gathering point Collection and transport of milk Poultry farm Mikanovci, Facilities for breeding of offspring; Student practice Facilities for laying hens; Sorting of eggs Garden Centre Jug, Ltd., Osijek Greenhouse Growing of flower species Association of sport fishing clubs Fish pond Basics of hydrochemical and hydrobiological analysis. Organs and Baranja morphology of fish. Catching, transporting and storage of fish in fisheries. Control of fishing and tracking of production indicators.

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Association of sport fishing clubs Fish pond Basics of hydrochemical and hydrobiological analysis. Organs and Osijek morphology of fish. Catching, transporting and storage of fish in fisheries. Control of fishing and tracking of production indicators. PP Orahovica, Fisheries Grudnjak and Fish pond Basics of hydrochemical and hydrobiological analysis. Organs and Donji Miholjac morphology of fish. Catching, transporting and storage of fish in fisheries. Control of fishing and tracking of production indicators BIOS Ltd., Osijek Entrepreneurs’ incubator Cooperation for scientific and professional training, preparation, analysis, expertise in investments programmes for agriculture, management and development of national and EU scientific projects, knowledge transfer to agricultural economy sector Đakovačka vina JSC, Đakovo Vineyard and wine cellar Training of students in planting of vineyards, pruning vines, growing systems, harvesting, soil maintenance and fertilization of vineyards. Agricultural Institute Osijek, Osijek Department of cereals, Department of Students of the graduate study, within the module Plant Improvement and maize, Department of industrial crops, Seed Science work for three days in each department of the Institute to get Department of forage crops, acquainted with their organisation, performance of experiments and plant Department of seed science selection Agricultural Company Vrbovec Slaughterhouse for pigs and cattle Slaughtering and primary processing of cattle and pig carcasses, evaluation of carcass quality Žito Ltd., Osijek Dairy Mala Branjevina, production Students are acquainted with practices at dairy farms facilities Žito Ltd., Osijek Fattening calves farm Klisa, production Students are acquainted with practices at cattle farms facilities Equestrian club „Osijek“, Osijek Stables of equestrian club Acquaintance with horse breeds, housing, feeding and working with sports horses. Measurement of horses with Lydtin stick and a measuring tape. Association for therapeutic and Stables of equestrian club Familiarisation with therapeutic riding for people with special needs. recreational riding “Mogu”, Osijek Family farm Jazbec, Ivanovac Lipizzaner Stable Introduction to breeding and working with horses in a private horse farm. State Horse Stable Đakovo, Đakovo Lipizzaner Stable “Ivandvor” Introduction to breeding of Lipizzaner horses in the State stables; bridling, assessment of horse health status, clinical examinations, trias, habitus State Horse Stable Đakovo, Đakovo Lipizzaner State Stable Đakovo Familiarisation with different ways of training Lipizzaners for sporting purposes; bridling, assessment of horse health status, clinical examinations, trias, habitus

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Equestrian club „Eohippus“, Vinkovci Stables of equestrian club Professional work in horse stables, taking care of horses, cleaning of equipment, saddling, horseback riding Equestrian club „Satir“, Vinkovci Stables of equestrian club Professional work in horse stables, taking care of horses, cleaning of equipment, saddling, trimming of hooves Equestrian club „Ramarin“, Garčin Stables of equestrian club Introduction to the training of horses for endurance competition; bridling, assessment of horse health status, clinical examinations, trias, habitus Horse Stable Višnjica Horse stables Working with American horse breeds for western riding Horse Stable Lipik Lipizzaner State Stable Lipik Familiarisation with breeding and training of Lipizzaners at the State stables Horse Stable Tomašić, Nova Kapela Horse stable Breeding and using horses in private Lipizzaner horse farm. Driving carriages, horse riding. Croatian Forests Ltd. Zagreb – Hunting ground Podunavlje-Podravlje Natural features of wildlife hunting grounds; management of wildlife Regional Office Osijek population; hunting facilities; hunting techniques, breeding and selection work. Ravlić UTD, Osijek Slaughterhouse for pigs and cattle Slaughtering and primary processing of cattle and pig carcasses, evaluation of carcass quality at he slaughtering line Belje JSC, Darda PC Baranjka, Beli Manastir Processing of meat for traditional products Belje JSC, Darda PC Mirkovac, Agricultural tractor – familiarisation with types and functions of integral Remont Beli Manastir parts and devices of a tractor Belje JSC, Darda PC Mirkovac Agricultural machine and tractor aggregates, working conditions, regimes, efficiency Belje JSC, Darda PC Mirkovac, Visiting repair workshops, learning about their organisation, tools and Remont Beli Manastir devices Family farm Šarić, Tvrđavica Production area Field classes within the modules Phytonematology and Nematology (methods of soil and plant sampling) Family farm Zdunić Cattle farm - dairy Systems of feeding dairy cows Family farm Degmečić Cattle farm – fattening Systems of feeding fattening cattle Family farm Bagarić Cattle farm – dairy Systems of feeding dairy cattle Family farm Bagarić Cattle farm – fattening Systems of feeding dairy cattle Family farm Mezeji Broiler farm Feeding of broilers Belje JSC Gajna – Podolian cattle farm Feeding of autochthonous cattle breeds Family farm Lehki Ecological goat farm Systems of feeding goats; technological procedures in goat breeding

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Family farm Sićaja Ecological sheep farm Systems of feeding sheep; technological procedures in sheep breeding Family farm Tomašić Pig Farm Systems of feeding pigs Agricultural company "Vinkovci", PC "Povrtlarstvo", PC "Farming", PC Information about activities and organisation of a company within its profit Vinkovci "Silos" centres (PC). Visits to storage and processing capacities. Agricultural company "Vinkovci", PC "Povrtlarstvo" - location "Lipovac" Information about production structure. Visits to storage and processing Vinkovci Lipovac capacities. Filed work: status of ameliorations, status of drainage and irrigation Agricultural company "Vinkovci", PC "Povrtlarstvo" - location "Sopot" Visiting production plants. Orientation and structure of production, Vinkovci Vinkovci employee structure. Status of ameliorations of arable land. Efficiency of measures for drainage and irrigation Felix Ltd., Vinkovci Retail of farming goods Wholesale of grain, raw tobacco, seeds and animal feeds Agricultural cooperative „Golijat“, Arable lands and facilities of agricultural Growing of cereals, pulses and oil seeds. Irrigation of crops and vegetables Cerna cooperative Agricultural cooperative „Jankovci“, Arable lands and facilities of agricultural Farming, processing and storage, seed science, retail and cooperatives cooperative Family farm „Ilija Subotić“, Arable land owned by the family farm Production of agricultural crops, training in current agrotechnical procedures Family farm „Krunoslav Marijanović“, Family farm arable land Production of agricultural crops, training in current agrotechnical Podgrađe procedures Family farm „Nikola Ivezić“, Otok Family farm arable land Production of agricultural crops, training in current agrotechnical procedures Family farm „Stracenski“, Nuštar Greenhouse for vegetable and flowers Production of seedlings of vegetables and flowers, indoor and outdoor production Family farm Zlatko Puškadija Beehives Beekeeping – practical teaching – beekeeping operations (framing, drowning of honeycomb bases, colouring of hives) and beekeeping work (approaches to hives, opening of hives, honey extraction, filling honey in jars, examples of beekeeping practices) Dairy farm Jakobovac, Vupik JSC Production facilities Practices related to management of dairy farms Farm of fattening calves Zvirinac, Production facilities Practices related to management of calves farm Belje JSC Croatian Forests, Zagreb Croatian Forests Regional Office Osijek Building of hunting facilities

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The areas of the Vukovar-Syrmia and Family farms Technical and technological principles of machines and devices for basic Osijek-Baranja County and extended soil tillage, for fertilisation, planting and sowing, plant protection, storage of hay and silage, machines and devices for harvest and picking. Osijek Foundry and Machine Factory Foundry and machine factory Familiarisation of students with modern machinery and devices used in OLT Ltd., Osijek farming and gardening. Machine settings and exploitation Borinci Ltd., Vinkovci Orchard Machinery for soil tillage, machinery for protection of fruit trees, and picking of fruits Vinarija Ilok, Ilok Vineyards Machinery for pruning of vines, harvesting and processing of grapes Mandićevac Vineyards Machinery for harvesting and processing of grapes Secondary school of Agriculture and Crop production areas Machinery for soil tillage Forestry Vinkovci Agricultural company Vinkovci, Crop and vegetable production areas Machinery for fertilisation, protection, harvesting of grains, extraction of Vinkovci sugar beets, potatoes and onion Belje JSC, The Topolik Farm Cattle farm Application of quick tests to assess metabolic status of cows Family farm Bizovac, Bizovac Pig farm Monitoring of immunity indicators in different pig categories Marijančanka, Marijanci Poultry farm Visits to laying hens facilities, sorting facilities, storage of table eggs, feed mixing devices and facilities for production of offspring (pullets). Benedictine Monastery Zadar, Zadar; Olive groves, vineyards, gardens Raising plants in the ornamental gardens and rockery within previously The Smilčić Castle real estate, Smilčić drawn project documentation, learning about plant species, planting of seasonal plants, work in olive groves and vineyards, landscape architecture and tourism, annual maintenance of renaissance garden in line with professional advice Park Prandau-Mailath, Donji Miholjac Park Remediation of the park according to the Remediation Study, planting of dendrological plants Kraš Centre Osijek, Osijek Production area Growing of ornamental plants and bushes; production of fruit seedlings and grapevine stocks, permanent plantations; marketing of agricultural products and dendro materials Faculty of Economics in Osijek, Osijek Faculty courtyard Setting up of shaped surfaces according to the project - planning of atrium space, parking and setting up of irrigation system Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Faculty courtyard Setting up of shaped surfaces according to the project, raising of lawns, Osijek flower beds, planting trees and shrubs

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TPO Ižaković, Antin Administration building Monitoring and analysis of work process, production factors and business results Agricultural cooperative "", Administration building Monitoring and analysis of work process, production factors and business Slakovci results Agricultural cooperative "Napredak", Administration building Monitoring and analysis of work process, production factors and business Županja results Family farm Petrlić, Ivankovo Administration building Monitoring and analysis of work process, production factors and business results Family farm Jakobovac, Gunja Administration building Monitoring and analysis of work process, production factors and business results Cezareja Ltd., Nijemci Administration building Monitoring and analysis of work process, production factors and business results TPO Ižaković, Antin Administration building Monitoring and analysis of work process, production factors and business results Agricultural company-Vinkovci JSC, Repair workshop Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery Vinkovci Agricultural Cooperative Jankovci, Workshop – garage area Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery Stari Jankovci Agro- Ltd., Tovarnik Repair workshop Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery Vupik JSC, Bobota Repair workshop and crop production Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery areas Iločki podrumi JSC, Ilok Commercial yard Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery Sugar factory JSC, Županja Repair workshop Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery Anagalis Ltd., Podgorač Repair workshop and crop production Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery areas Family farm Zlatko Spajić, Otok Commercial yard and crop production Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery areas Family farm Luketić, Lovas Commercial yard and crop production Diagnostics, service and repair of tractors and machinery areas

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7.4. State and functionality of Faculty computer equipment used in teaching

Specify the state and functionality of computer equipment used in teaching. Especially describe the possibility of students using this equipment outside classes.

For the purpose of realisation of teaching, scientific-research work, administrative-technical support and student activities, the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek disposes of 225 personal computers and 126 notebooks, making together 351 personal computers, i.e. 1,5 computers per one employee. IT equipment used in classrooms is important for realisation of the teaching process, of which the most important is the IT practicum, being newly equipped and providing excellent conditions for high quality teaching. The modern IT equipment enables usage of the most recent operative systems and applications, thus meeting all demands of the Faculty staff and students (simulations, calculations, presentations and other professional and research software). There are 22 personal computers available to students every day from 7.30 - 15.30 (if the premise is not occupied for teaching). Before entering the IT room, students shall contact the coordinator, Prof. Dr. Dražen Horvat. Students can also use IT equipment in premises of the library and reading room of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek daily in the period of 8.00 -18.00 sati (there are 8 personal computers, HP equipment P4 with free internet access and on-line databases access). Apart from 8 PCs at disposal to students and other visitors of the Faculty Library, there are 5 PCs at disposal to Library staff. In the Faculty Library in Vinkovci there is 1 computer available to students and 1 for employees.

Table 7.5. Equipment of computer classrooms Rating of Number of new Number of Maintenance Functionality rating possibility for use computers computers older rating (1 – 5) outside of (up to 3 years) than 3 years (1 – 5) classroom (1 - 5) 23 0 5 5 4

In general, status of IT equipment is excellent. The most of PCs (both table and portable) operate within Windows 7 (64bit or 32bit). The age of IT equipment is between 1 and 4 years. The majority of staff has personal computer (teaching staff), as well as portable computer bought within different projects and used in teaching process. Equipment in the server hall refers to most recent HP servers of the Proliant series with Intel Xeon processors for all users (students, guests and employees). CARNet point (equipment), is up to three years old and is in great condition. Network server www.pfos.hr is functional 24/7 during the whole year, processing requests for about 700 users. Local network is of new generation, the speed is 1Gbit/s. Divisions from the server hall to the floors is connected with optical cables, being separated into HP 1Gb/s switch services, and further transferred by Optical/Digital converters to the users’ plug-ins.

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Wireless network is segmented into particular LAN parts with local set of IP addresses for protection of staff network from external approach. The whole building of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek is segmented by wireless signal through the Cisco equipment, and provides services for connection of guests, students and staff without passwords from any location within the building.

7.5. Internal purchase and computer use policy

Reflect on the internal policies of computer purchase and use.

Annual plan for purchase of IT equipment starts at the level of departments, which submit their requests to the Faculty, and the Faculty Council approves those requests by considering available financial means. IT equipment is bought within scientific and professional projects, and the equipment for junior researchers and assistants is bought from the Faculty budget. IT equipment purchase is announced usually once a year within the public procurement procedure. The next public procurement call for IT equipment purchase is announced if previously selected tender is complete and if there are available means within contracted projects. IT equipment is used by each teaching staff member for the purpose of conducting scientific- research, teaching and professional work. There are also notebooks at disposal to teachers, which are to be used in classrooms as planned within teaching schedules. Each Faculty department disposes of enough portable computers to facilitate proper realisation of teaching. Departments are also entitled to provide computers to students that are involved in activities of research or project teams within the department. Although the quality of IT equipment is very high, the Faculty is continuously purchasing new computers for students’ use (in practicums and common premises). As the Faculty recently moved to the new building there are still many premises, mostly practicums and laboratories, that are not yet furnished. Dynamics of IT equipment purchase depends on furnishing of these premises and available financial means.

7.6. Teachers’ offices, their number and functionality

Reflect on the teachers’ offices, their number (data from the table 7.6) and functionality. Assess the appropriateness of offices for performing teaching and scientific activities of your teachers and associates.

The Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek disposes of 128 teachers’ offices, of which 121 are in the building in Osijek, and 7 in Vinkovci (Table 7.6.). As of the data on average space of offices (15,83 m2), and average equipment ratings (4,5), it is to conclude that offices are functional and adjusted to teachers’ needs regarding their teaching and scientific activities. There are 7 teachers’ offices in the Faculty building in Vinkovci, which are of medium quality, with average equipment ratings of 3,0, but there

262 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 are premises in Osijek at disposal to the staff of the respective Department of Agricultural Technics, so the average equipment ratings rises to 3,50. Average space of offices for teaching and associate staff is 12,75 m2. Average space per one employed teacher in the Osijek building is slightly lower than total average (12,57 m2), while the average space per one teacher in the Vinkovci building is significantly higher, being 16,57 m2, however, there are only 7 teachers’ offices. If considering division and the size of teachers’ offices per departments, there are significant differences among departments referring to average space of teachers’ offices (12,0 m2 - 18,65 m2), as well as to average office area per one teacher (9,29 m2 - 16,6 m2). Reasons for such occurrences are found in the architectural concept of the building, as the sizes of teachers’ offices differ between the north and south part of building and between its inner and outer part. Referring to the number and the size of teachers’ offices, average space is given below. Only the employees of the Department of Mechanisation dispose on average of less than 10 m2 per person, i.e. offices of 8 teachers are of average size of 9,29 m2.

Table 7.6. Teachers' offices

Number of Equipment Average area in 2 per Average space in m Building ID teachers' rating full-time m2 offices (1 – 5) teacher/associate PFO Osijek 121 15,79 4,58 12,57 PFO Vinkovci 7 16,57 3,00 16,57 TOTAL 128 15,83 4,49 12,75

Per departments of: Agroecology 8 18,12 5 11,80 Plant Production 23 17,75 5 13,60 Chemistry 4 18,65 4 14,92 Animal husbandry 16 14,18 5 10,81 Plant Protection 15 16,62 4,5 13,77 Agroeconomics 13 12,00 5 11,53 Special Zootechniques 10 15,30 4 10,92 IT and Foreign Languages 4 14,90 4 14,90 Hunting, Fishery and 5 18,24 4 15,20 Beekeeping Mechanisation 8 16,25 4 9,29 Soil Chemistry, Biology and 7 13,46 4 13,46 Physics Agricultural Technics 15 16,18 3,5 16,20

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7.7. Size and equipment level of the space used for scientific research activity

Describe the size and equipment level of the space used only for scientific research activity and estimate how well the space is used.

As of current state, the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek does not have an area used only for scientific- research and professional work. Laboratories, practicums and other common premises are well equipped and used for scientific research, professional work (Table 7.7.) and for teaching (Table 7.3). All such areas are in the Osijek building, with exception of the Laboratory for motors and tractors that is located in the Vinkovci building. Scientific-research and professional activities are carried out on total area of 2.958,3 m2, divided as follows: - 21 practicums, total space 1169,2 m2 - 35 laboratories, total space 1656,3 m2 - 3 other (common) areas, total space 132,8 m2. Average area of practicums is 55 m2, and of laboratories 47 m2. In the total area for scientific- research and professional work, portion of practicums is 40%, of laboratories 56 %, and common premises 4 %. Department of Agroeconomics, as well as the Chair for information technology and foreign languages do not dispose of laboratory or practicum for scientific-research and professional work, but staff of that Department performs the scientific and professional activities in cooperation with other departments, as they are members of research teams within various projects. The greatest area with 6 laboratories and 6 practicums for scientific-research and professional work is assigned to the Department of Plant Production (17% of total area), since that department is the largest at the Faculty. However, all practicums of that Department are currently unequipped, and 4 laboratories (total area of 178,95 m2) are rated with average 3,75. Other two laboratories of total area of 59,45 m2 are not furnished yet. Department of Plant Protection disposes of 12 laboratories and 1 practicum, taking up 15% of total area for scientific-research and professional work. Only one laboratory of 14,5 m2 is not equipped while others were rated with average 3,5. Department of Special Zootechniques takes up 11% of total scientific-research area. Two practicums and 2 laboratories within this Department are rated with grade 4, while other 2 laboratories are not equipped. Department of Agricultural Technics disposes of one laboratory and 4 practicums, taking up 10,5 % of total scientific-research area. There are 3 practicums of total 192,3 m2 that are not yet equipped. The remaining practicum and laboratory are rated with average grade 3. Department of Chemistry disposes of 4 laboratories, taking up 8% of total scientific-research area. Department of Agroecology takes up 7,8% of total area. It disposes of 2 laboratories and 2 practicums, being rated with average 3,75.

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Department of Animal Husbandry disposes of 6,8% of total area, consisting of 3 laboratories rated with 4,3 and one practicum with premium equipment. Department of Mechanisation is taking up 6,6% of total area, and its premises, i.e. 3 practicums are rated with 4,0. Department of Hunting, Fishery and Beekeeping is taking up 6% of total area, and disposes of 2 practicums and 1 laboratory. Equipment in practicums is rated 2,5, while the laboratory is not equipped. Department of Soil Chemistry, Biology and Physics takes up 4,7% of total area for scientific-research and professional work. There are 2 laboratories, rated with 3,5 and 2 practicums rated with 3,75. Other common premises (3 premises) are located in the ground floor of the Faculty building in Osijek, and are at disposal to all departments. These premises are intended for admission, processing and storage of samples. As the scientific and professional work at the Faculty of Agriculture mainly focuses on soil samples, as well as plant and animal materials, the common area for sorting and drying of samples, milling, homogenisers and sieves for sieving and homogenisation of samples is very valuable in everyday work. Prepared samples are stored in storage rooms (in freezers, refrigerators, boxes, bags, shelves, etc.). Usage of space. Since the Faculty of Agriculture is focused on specific researches in agricultural production that is usually of seasonal character, the usage of premises for scientific-research work is of different intensity. Intensity of premises usage depends also on participation of individual scientists and/or departments in projects or cooperation with the economy sector. Since there are many scientific-research projects, as well as professional projects, the stated premises are continuously used. Therefore, there is a need to furnish and equip all remaining premises at the Faculty. The mentioned premises are also used for teaching. Practicums are mostly used within undergraduate studies, and laboratories are used within postgraduate studies. Students within graduate studies are using both practicums and laboratories.

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Table 7.7. Space used for scientific-research and professional work

Number of Equipment rating Building ID Internal room or laboratory designation Space in m2 teaching hours of (1 - 5) weekly use Practicums PFO Osijek 001 Practicum for training in Mechanisation in Agriculture 74,00 25 4 PFO Osijek 006/7 Practicum for motors and tractors 28,25 5 3 PFO Osijek 121 Practicum for animal genetics and selection 44,60 26 4 PFO Osijek 123 Practicum for landscaping and dendrology 44,60 0 1 PFO Osijek 131 Practicum for zoology, hunting, fishery and beekeeping II 66,60 32 3 PFO Osijek 133 Practicum for zoology, hunting, fishery and beekeeping I 61,50 10 2 PFO Osijek 166 Practicum for special zootechniques 59,70 106 4 PFO Osijek 224 Practicum for mechanics and hydraulics 61,50 - 1 PFO Osijek 226 Practicum for applied GIS technology in agriculture and plant production 61,00 20 3 PFO Osijek 236 Practicum for fruit growing 30,00 0 1 PFO Osijek 237 Practicum for viticulture 30,00 0 1 PFO Osijek 256 Practicum for special farming II 69,25 0 1 PFO Osijek 257 Practicum for materials and elements of agricultural machinery 69,30 30 1 PFO Osijek 263 Practicum for vegetables, flowers, medicinal, spice and aromatic herbs 37,65 0 1 PFO Osijek 320 Practicum for physiology and ecophysiology of plants 62,75 36 4 PFO Osijek 328 Practicum for small ruminants and non-ruminants 61,50 20 5 PFO Osijek 341 Practicum for plant nutrition and fertilisation 61,50 36 4 PFO Osijek 345 Practicum for exploitation and maintenance of agricultural machinery 61,50 30 1 PFO Osijek 346 Practicum for machines and devices in farming and gardening 61,00 25 4 PFO Osijek 401 Practicum for entomology and phytopathology 61,50 25 2 PFO Osijek 423 Practicum for general plant production 61,50 48 1 Laboratories PFO Osijek 003 Laboratory for post-harvest technology 29,30 15 4 PFO Osijek 010 Laboratory for plant protection in ecological agriculture 14,50 10 1 PFO Osijek 032 Laboratory for phytopharmacy and systematics of plants 33,00 10 4 PFO Osijek 033 Laboratory for herbology 33,50 10 3 PFO Osijek 035 Laboratory for aerobiology and melissopalynology 33,50 10 3 PFO Osijek 036 Laboratory for microscoping 33,00 10 3

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PFO Osijek 132 Laboratory for hunting, fishery and beekeeping 61,50 104 1 PFO Osijek 145 Laboratory for animal genetics 30,75 0 1 PFO Osijek 169,170 Laboratory for animal genomics 66,60 10 4 PFO Osijek 171 Laboratory for animal products 68,10 0 1 PFO Osijek 172 Laboratory for special zootechniques 68,50 32 4 PFO Osijek 252 Laboratory for biochemistry I 61,50 - 1 PFO Osijek 253 Laboratory for biochemistry II 61,50 - 1 PFO Osijek 264 Laboratory for applied microbiology 38,70 26 3 PFO Osijek 265 Laboratory for microbiology 60,40 40 3 PFO Osijek 356 Laboratory for nutrition and physiology of animals 60,10 20 4 PFO Osijek 357 Laboratory for chemistry I 61,50 - 1 PFO Osijek 359 Laboratory for chemistry II 61,50 - 1 PFO Osijek 360 Laboratory for soil fertility control 78,75 40 4 PFO Osijek 362 Laboratory for agrochemistry and pedology 67,65 40 4 PFO Osijek 365 Laboratory for plant genetics and biotechnology 60,10 40 5 PFO Osijek 366 Laboratory for special farming 51,65 0 2 PFO Osijek 369 Laboratory for seed science 37,75 40 4 PFO Osijek 402 Laboratory for entomology 60,55 25 4 PFO Osijek 403 Laboratory for nematology 30,15 25 4 PFO Osijek 404 Laboratory for extraction of nematodes 30,15 0 2 PFO Osijek 414 Laboratory for phytopathology I 37,90 25 3 PFO Osijek 415 Laboratory for small ruminants and non-ruminants 22,00 6 5 PFO Osijek 416 Laboratory for phytopathology II 30,15 25 4 PFO Osijek 417 Laboratory for phytopathology III 30,15 25 4 PFO Osijek 424 Laboratory for pomology, viticulture and enology 30,00 0 1 PFO Osijek 425 Laboratory for vegetables, flowers, medicinal, spice and aromatic herbs 29,45 0 1 PFO Osijek 426 Laboratory for general plant production 29,45 48 4 PFO Vinkovci 204 Laboratory for motors and tractors 93,00 5 3 Other space (shared space) PFO Osijek 013 Storage room 14,10 0 1 PFO Osijek 030 Storage and preparation of samples 60,00 40 4 PFO Osijek 031 Admission and preparation of samples 58,70 40 4

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Table 7.8. Equipment rating of space used for scientific-research, professional and teaching work

Practicums Laboratories Shared space Rating Number %* Number %* Number %* 1 9 42 10 29 1 33 2 2 10 2 5 - - 3 3 14 7 20 - - 4 6 29 14 41 2 67 5 1 5 2 5 - - Total 21 35 3

*% of total number

Equipment rating of practicums: Average rating of all practicums is 2,35, which indicates that these premises are in the beginning of equipping process and can barely meet basic requirements of working conditions. However, is disregarding unfurnished practicums, the remaining 11 practicums (626,9 m2 of total space, or 57% of total space for practicums) is given average grade of 3,45, which is considered as well equipped with good working conditions, but further equipping is required. Equipment rating of laboratories: Average rating of all laboratories is 2,89, thus being better rated than practicums. However, 25 positively rated laboratories (1176 m2 of total space or 71% of total laboratory space) are rated with 3,64, which reflects very good and excellent equipment and great working conditions. Still the need remains to modernise or to complete some pieces of equipment to reach full functionality. Capital equipment: the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek disposes of only 10 pieces of capital equipment with purchase value of more than 200.000,00 HRK. That equipment is mostly financed by the Ministry of Sciences and Sports of the Republic of Croatia within annual calls for purchase of capital equipment. The Faculty staff continuously applied to announced calls, so each year the Faculty is allocated financial means. Capital equipment of the Faculty of Agriculture is placed in laboratories of the Department for Animal Husbandry (4 pieces) and the Department of Agroecology (3 pieces), some are also in the Department of Soil Chemistry, Biology and Physics (1), the Department of Mechanisation (1) and Department of Plant Protection (1). Capital equipment is available to all scientists involved in research projects. Total purchase value of the 10 pieces of capital equipment was 1.812.000,00 HRK. The Faculty of Agriculture has to significantly focus on modernisation of existing and purchase of new capital equipment. The mentioned capital equipment is used for analysis of elementary composition of soil, plant and animal material, and within the researches related to physiology and nutrition of domestic animals, plant protection, microbiology and usage of pesticides.

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Table 7.9. Capital equipment

Capital equipment (data on the available capital equipment with purchase value exceeding 200,000 HRK) Name of the instrument Purchase value Age - year of purchase (equipment) CHNS/O analyst PerkinElmer 450.000,00 2009 Plant growth chamber RK 900CH 206.936,40 2008 ICP-OES OPTIMA 2100 DV 480.000,00 2007 Spray scanner 205.000,00 2004 Bioreactor 220.000,00 2004 AAS ANALYST 200 (3684) 250.000,00 2003 Bentlysomacount 500 300.000,00 2002 Bactocount IBC-150 500.000,00 2002 Varian 3900 GC 220.000,00 2001 OLYMPUS AU 400 450.000,00 2000

7.8. Library space at the Faculty

Describe your Institution’s library space and its working hours for students, teachers and associates at your Institution, as well as outside visitors, if applicable. Comment on the number of books and journals (national and foreign) in the library, and on the amount of funds used annually for the purchase of new books and journals.

The Faculty of Agriculture disposes of two libraries located in its buildings in Osijek and in Vinkovci. The libraries support scientific, teaching and professional work of the Faculty. Library holdings focus on the area of chemistry, mathematics, biology, climatology, genetics, general and special farming, general and special animal husbandry, farming and animal production, mechanisation, environment protection, veterinary medicine, agroeconomics and sociology. Referential holdings collect encyclopaedias, dictionaries, lexicons, atlases, address books and bibliographies. The Faculty library in Osijek spreads in the central part of building on two floors: on the first floor there is a space for library circulation and tables with 8 computers available to students, and on the second floor there is a reading room. The Library is equipped with shelves for easy searching for books and professional journals. There are 1011 students using the Library services, and their structure is presented on Figure 7.1.

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Other studies 8,8 Plant Horticulture production 8,9 26,4

Zootechniques 21,7 Agroeconomics 23,3 Mechanisation 11,0 Figure 7.1. Structure of students (according to studies) using the library services

In the period of 2007-2012, the Library was visited for 7924 times. The structure of Library visitors and purpose of their visits is presented on Figure 7.2.

External visitors Staff-circulation 1% 13%

Reading room 17%

Students- circulation 69%

Figure 7.2. Structure of library visitors

In the Library there is a copier for copying of library materials. Copying is made in line with legal regulations and copyright law. All Faculty students and staff, as well as all other visitors from other University units can visit the Library and its reading room every working day from 8.00 – 18.00 hours. The Faculty Library in Vinkovci disposes of around 53m2, which is sufficient for its users (378, Table 4.10b). The Library in Vinkovci is open every working day from 7:30 - 15:30 hours. It also welcomes all Faculty students and staff, and all other visitors from other University units. The faculty Library in Osijek holds a total of 2.856 titles and 418 textbooks, as well as graduation theses of students graduating from all study levels (undergraduate, graduate, masters and PhD theses). There are also 75 titles of international and domestic journals. As nowadays the most of

270 Self-Evaluation Report 2012 relevant international and domestic journals are available online, it is to conclude that the Library holds enough number of professional journals in printed form. The Faculty Library in Vinkovci disposes of 1.881 titles, of which 151 are textbooks. The Library holds also 38 titles of professional domestic and international journals. It shall be emphasised that in the past five-year long period from 2007 – 2011, the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek bought books and journals in value of 367.346,70 HRK, which is on average 73.469,34 HRK per year. Amounts spent for that purpose in each year are: 2007 83.721,83 HRK 2008 113.019,35 HRK 2009 58.454,59 HRK 2010 62.401,16 HRK 2011 49.749,78 HRK Both Faculty libraries in Osijek and in Vinkovci offer electronic database of their holdings, i.e. users can electronically search titles of all books and journals. To compare, Faculties of Agriculture in Novi Sad, in Banja Luka and in Sarajevo do not dispose of on-line search of their catalogues, while such service is provided by the Faculties of Agriculture in Belgrade, Zagreb and Biotechnical Faculty in Domžale. The Library holdings in Vinkovci are a bit out-of-date, and international journals are usually of older volumes in German or Russian language, due to which they are used less frequently.

Table 7.10a. Library equipment – building of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek Number of Total area Number of Number of Electronic database of students using m2 employees seats books and journals library 362,42 3 27 1011 yes

Number Number of Rating of Number of Number Rating of Equipment Assess the of book textbooks* books and foreign of functionality rating quality and titles textbooks journals Croatian and catalogue (1 – 5)** availability as up to journals of books and of date (1-5) journals electronic content (1- 5) *** 2856 418 4 55 20 4 3 3

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Table 7.10b. Library equipment – building of the Faculty of Agriculture in Vinkovci Total area Number of Number of Number of students Electronic database of m2 employees seats using library books and journals 52,54 1 18 378 Yes

Number Num ber of Rating of Number of Number Rating of Equipment Assess the of book textbooks* books and foreign of functionality rating quality and titles textbooks journals Croatian and catalogue (1 – 5)** availability as up to journals of books and of electronic date (1-5) journals content (1- 5) *** 1881 151 3 11 27 4 2 3 * Number of textbooks comprises all textbooks, regardless of the number of copies. ** Possibility of using a copy machine for teachers and students, provision of copies from other libraries, catalogues of teachers' papers, etc. *** Electronic content comprises electronic editions of books, journals, databases, but also library’s own and other libraries’ catalogues.

7.9. Library IT level

Assess the IT level of your library. In particular, specify electronic databases of books and journals available to teachers, associates and students, and describe the manner and frequency of use. Compare this with other similar institutions.

Library IT level is very high, rated with grade 4. Still the top grade cannot be given due to insufficient networking within national and European systems, and due to small disadvantages in its own databases. In the Faculty library in Osijek, there are 8 personal computers connected by UTP of 100MB/s to the fast LAN network and Internet. There are LCD monitors, fast Internet service during the whole day (from 8.00-18.00 hours when the library is open). Computers are at students’ disposal without limits. The Faculty library in Osijek and Vinkovci disposes of its own electronic database, which is offered to all users for search. All users from other HEIs and scientific institutions in Croatia can use the database of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek within the Centre for online databases (http://www.online-baze.hr). The access to databases is regulated by checking the IP address of users. Direct approach is also enabled to all users of the Faculty library without user names and passwords. Unfortunately, there are no accurate data on the frequency of using specific databases, however, due to specific research scopes, the students and staff and other users of the Faculty library are interested in the following databases: Web of Science, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Current Contents, Ovid SP.

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7.10 Office space of administrative services

Comment on the offices of administrative services (such as the secretariat, accounting and finance, IT services etc.)

Offices of administrative services at the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek are appropriate for high quality work performance of all students and staff. The premises of the Faculty secretariat and the Dean’s offices provide great conditions for everyday work and admission of visitors. There are new furniture and desk computers with printers. Each employee is given their own working area equipped with appropriate furniture for archiving of documents. The Faculty secretariat and the Dean’s offices are located on the 1st floor, and approach to disabled persons is provided by elevators. The premises of the Financial accounting service are also providing conditions for high quality work. There is one big office for staff whose jobs are interconnected, so that such organisation of work facilitates better functionality and efficiency. There is also a shortcoming as visits of students and staff can interrupt work of other colleagues in the room.

Space for professional services in the Osijek building Number of Total space in No. of Average space per Professional service offices m2 employees one employee Dean’s office and secretariat 4 72,93 m2 4 18,09 m2 Accounting 5 134,82 m2 10 13,4 (9,2 – 18,4) m2 Student service 2 55,73 m2 5 11,15 m2 Library 4 364,52 m2 3 18,4 – 21,6 m2 Archive 1 59,67 m2 2 29,84 m2 IT service 2 45,28 m2 3 15,09 m2 Janitor and maintenance 4 28,00 m2 3 9,33 m2 Cleaning ladies 1 23,97 m2 11 2,18 m2

Premises of the Student service are large enough to provide enough space for all employees. The premises are newly equipped with furniture and archive closets. A shortcoming of these premises is visible in the beginning of each academic year during the enrolment period when many students visit the Student service, so it is sometimes a bit crowded in these rooms, which makes everyday working process of the Student service a bit difficult. The student service is located on the ground floor, and is easily accessible for disabled persons. The Library of the Faculty of Agriculture is well equipped and spacious, it is located on the 1st floor in the building in Osijek on the area of 364,52 m2. It consists of reading room, circulation service, coordinator office and storage for books and journals. The library is open from 8.00-18.00 hours. Users are students, teachers and all others interested in scientific and professional work related to broad subjects of agriculture. IT department rooms are furnished with appropriate office furniture and provide enough space for three employees. Two server halls are air conditioned and separated from the offices, thus isolating

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Space for professional services in the Vinkovci building Number of Total space in No. of Average space per Professional service offices m2 employees one employee Student service 1 19,00 m2 1 19,00 m2 Library 1 51,00 m2 1 51,00 m2 Administrative service 1 19,00 m2 1 19,00 m2 Maintenance 2 12,00 m2 4 6,00 m2

Student service offices correspond to the number of employees that work in them. The process of students’ enrolment is performed in a classroom due to lack of space for admission of larger number of students. The offices are on the ground floor, so the approach is enabled to disabled persons. Space for administration service meets all requirements for efficient working. There is also a separated room used for archives and other documentation storage. Rooms for cleaning ladies also meet all demands of everyday work. Cleaning ladies are working in shifts, so there is never more than two people in these rooms. Janitor’s room is also of satisfactory size. There is a locker for tools. In the Faculty Library in Vinkovci there is no separate reading room. It is part of the Library space. The space of the Library in Vinkovci allows attendance of only 10 students at the same time in the reading room. It is located on the ground floor, thus enabling access of disabled people.

7.11 Ratio of state budget and market incomes, degree of autonomy and flexibility in financial operations of the Faculty

Give your opinion on the ratio of the Institution’s state budget (teaching, scientific and artistic) and market incomes, and comment on the degree of your Institution’s autonomy and flexibility in its financial operations.

Total income of the Faculty of Agriculture is made of 85% of state budget income, and 15 % of Faculty’s own income (Figure 7.3.). Except for staff salaries that are paid out directly by the State treasury to personal accounts of employees, all other incomes are paid to the Faculty account. All financial means are autonomously used by the Faculty in line with the Act and legal procedures. In its business operations, the Faculty applies positive business practices, and regularly meets all its obligations. At the same time, the Faculty makes sure to follow the status of its account to correspond to planned schedules of expenditures and investments in a particular period. All above stated facts allow the faculty certain flexibility in financial operations.

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Total income of the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek (in 000 HRK): State budget income 43.183.000 HRK Income outside of state budget 7.641.000 HRK Total income 50.824.000 HRK

Income from the state budget in 2011 (in 000 HRK): Salaries and other fees 38.245.000 HRK Business operations 1.179.000 HRK Scientific projects 1.975.000 HRK Others 2.748.000 HRK Total budget 44.147.000 HRK

Total income

15%

State budget income Income outside of state budget 85%

Figure 7.3. Structure of total income in 2011

Income from state budget 6% 3% 4%

Salaries and other fees Business costs Scientific projects 87% Others

Figure 7.4. Structure of state budget income in 2011

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7.12. Structure of market income sources for the Faculty

Provide a more detailed comment on the structure of market income sources (charging tuition fees from students, research and analytical projects, services, other activities) of your Institution.

Structure of market income sources in 2011 is presented on Figure 7.5., showing that the major part of that income is provided by student tuition fees. Significant part of 28 % of market income is assured from professional projects. It s also important to point out that contributions from professional projects almost meet scientific projects (94%). The portion of market income in overall income is increasing each year. If compared to the year 2010, in 2011 market income increased for 8,5 %.

Market income in 2011 Tuition fees 3.831.000 HRK Professional projects 1.853.000HRK Enrolment fees of students and other fees 427.000 HRK Other income 531.000 HRK Total 6.642.000 HRK

Market income

8% 6%

Tuition fees 28% 58% Professional projects Enrolment fees and costs Others

Figure 7.5. Structure of market income in 2011

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Analysis of income from tuition fees points out significantly larger portion of tuition fees obtained from undergraduate and graduate studies (83%) than of tuition fees from postgraduate studies (17 %). However, income of tuition fees from postgraduate professional and doctoral studies is continuously increasing, being for 51% greater in 2011 than in 2010. Income from undergraduate and graduate tuition fees does not fluctuate over years (there was 97 % realised in 2011 in comparison with 2010).

Income from tuition fees Undergraduate and graduate studies 3.174.000 HRK Postgraduate studies 657.000 HRK Total 3.831.000 HRK

7.13. Management of Faculty income from market sources

Comment on the institutional management of income generated from market services in order to improve the quality of your activities.

Management of Faculty income from market sources is based on positive legislation, of which the most important one is the Act on budgetary accounting. It is applied through the Regulations on budgetary accounting and through Faculty’s internal acts. The income from market sources is used to advance Faculty’s activity through investments in equipment (IT, laboratory equipment, etc.) and in human resources (participation in professional conferences, trainings). A part of that income is used for payment of one part of salaries for employees in the joint services.

7.14. Structure of spending Faculty income from market sources

Provide your comments on the percentage structure of investing market income and estimate to what extent a reduction in or lack of these funds can impact the institution’s functionality and its primary activity.

The section 7.4. presents the structure of state budget income. If not calculating employees salaries in that amount, the remaining income is 5.902.000 HRK. Market income (section 7.12.) amounts to 6.642.000 HRK. These data (state budget income, employees’ salaries, and market income) clearly indicate the importance of market income, because without market income the Faculty existence would be questionable. Income from the state budget is used to cover for about 50% of business expenditures, the other half is covered from market income. The ratio of income for projects from state budget and from market is 1:1.

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It is to conclude that covering of expenses for business operations is allocated in almost the same portion from the state budget and from market income. If excluding salaries from total expenditures (salaries amount to 38,191,000 HRK, or 76% of total expenditures), all other expenses amount to 12,163,000 HRK, the structure of which is as follows (Table and Figure 7.6.):

OTHER EXPENSES in 000 HRK Expenses of material and energy 1.674 Expenses of services 3.359 Expenses of non-material assets 1.157 Reimbursement of staff costs 4.897 Others 1.076 TOTAL 12.163

Apart from the basic act on spending funds i.e. Regulations on budgetary accounting, the Faculty also uses the following regulations: - Regulations on income and allocation of resources - Regulations on postgraduate doctoral studies - -Regulations on fees within the teaching process at graduate and postgraduate professional study level All regulations were adopted by official Faculty Council decisions. Expenses for materials and energy are higher in 2011 for 5,2%, due to increase in prices of energy, but expenses for services are reduced for 3.9%. Reimbursement of employees’ fees is also reduced for 7%. It shall be emphasised that expenses related to improvement of working conditions and overall efficiency of the Faculty activities were not decreased. On the contrary, they were increased if compared to the previous year. These expenses relate to promotion (37% higher), computer equipment (3% higher), laboratory equipment (27% higher).

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Other expenses

9% Expenses of material and energy 14%

Expenses of services

Expenses of non-material assets 40% 28%

Reimbursement of staff costs 9% Others

Figure 7.6. Structure of other expenses in 2011

7.15. Faculty priority in case of increased budget funding

Specify your priorities in investing any increase in the budget funding of your institution.

In the case of increased budget funding, the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek sets its priorities towards providing better conditions for learning and research work of students, as well as equipping and modernisation of all practicums and laboratories. Further priority shall be employment of appropriate number of employees according to the Regulations on job positions and the Regulations on quality assurance system. The Faculty is in need for 22 employees, of whom 6 administrative staff, 10 technical staff and 6 support staff (section 7.1.). Another priority is to modernise scientific research equipment and to promote international exchanges of students and teachers.

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7.16. Satisfaction with the current situation and proposals for possible improvements

Specify to what extent you are satisfied with the current situation and propose possible improvements.

The Faculty of Agriculture is certainly satisfied with its housing in the new building in Osijek, which is providing excellent conditions for teaching and scientific-professional work. The Faculty is also pleased with its relations and cooperation with local self-government and with business sector, because such cooperation results in significant market income and contributes to quality of overall Faculty activities. At the same time, such cooperation provides a realistic framework for training of our students and staff. If comparing with other faculties and constituents of the University of Osijek, the Faculty of Agriculture disposes of the largest spatial area, the largest number of laboratories and the largest number of teaching staff, all of which surely contributes to the Faculty satisfaction. The Faculty is also completely satisfied with the number of offices and lecture halls, their furniture and IT equipment, with its Library, as well as with functionality of laboratories. However, the Faculty is aware of the lack in staff, as there are 22 employees still needed at the Faculty to provide for efficient operations and work quality (6 administrative staff, 10 technical staff, and 6 support staff). Furthermore, there are 30 premises (laboratories and practicums) still not equipped (no furniture and equipment), which is not a satisfactory situation. The Faculty is also not pleased with its own experimental plots needed for student practice in farming and animal husbandry. Up to present, the Faculty owns only horticultural areas (vineyards). Therefore, the Faculty proposes the following: - employment of at least 22 employees as members of technical, administrative and support staff, - equipping of all premises with furniture, and other teaching and/or research equipment, - establishment of own plots and facilities for field research and student practice. In addition, although the status of the following is not unsatisfactory, the Faculty aims for improvements in: - research equipment (modernisation of existing equipment and purchase of new devices), - update of available database of library holdings (especially in possibility of downloading scientific papers from prominent databases).

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Table 7.11. Financial evaluation (amounts in HRK)

N-2 N-1 Calendar year Calendar year (2010) (2011) INCOME 43.050.205,25 44.147.856,30 1. STATE BUDGET INCOME 42.157.633,56 43.183.638,46 1.1 Employees’ salaries 34.553.249,08 36.312.555,67 1.2. Business expenses (field classes included) 1.120.000,00 1.178.700,00 1.3. Part-time teachers 217.995,59 - 1.4. Croatian research projects 2.790.979,50 1.975.661,00 1.5. International research projects 426.190,92 563.745,96 1.6. International cooperation 87.150,00 67.050,00 1.7. Organisation of scientific meetings 30.000,00 - 1.8. Acquisition of journals - - 1.9. Overhead - - 1.10. Construction and investment maintenance - - 1.11. Equipment - - 1.12. Other types of income (specified) 2.932.068,47 3.085.925,83 -VAT return 106.799,16 42.619,42 -University – undergraduate, graduate and professional 808.194,00 663.798,00 studies -compensations for staff (vacation bonus, Christmas 527.970,78 909.245,39 bonus, jubilee awards) -commuting 1.005.042,60 1.024.037,10 -MSES – supports for PhD and postgraduate students 30.000,00 119.244,96 -insurance of students 143.086,86 41.924,93 -insurance of staff 35.500,00 37.500,00 -support for publication of textbooks 15.300,00 43.552,00 -Journal „ Agriculture“ 31.882,00 35.844,00 -specified international cooperation 36.690,00 17.300,00 -teaching in Mostar 191.603,07 150.860,03 2. OTHER PUBLIC BUDGET INCOME 880.447,75 947.032,06 Income and grants from local government entities (cities, 2.1. 726.914,84 752.084,74 counties, etc.) Income and grants from other subjects (for example 2.2. - - National Science Foundation) Other types of income (specified) 2.3. 103.826,64 194.947,32 - Donations – current - Donations – capital 49.706,27 - 3. INTEREST INCOME 12.123,94 17.943,26 4. OWN ACTIVITY INCOME 2.250.159,28 2.880.505,12 4.1. Tuition fees - postgraduate professional (specialist) study 32.794,00 104.411,15

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4.2. Tuition fees - postgraduate doctoral study 336.159,12 552.610,80 4.3. Research projects - - 4.4. Professional projects 1.419.154,00 1.853.229,61 4.5. Rent income 4.376,02 4.004,24 4.6. Other types of income (specified) 457.676,14 366.249,32 -scientific meetings 205.709,31 1.155,07 -professional training 133.802,58 128.099,27 -co-funding of projects - 201.138,19 -sales of textbooks and manuscripts 44.750,00 29.385,24 -co-funding of textbooks publication - 6.471,55 -other income (internal) 73.414,25 - 5. SPECIAL REGULATION INCOME 3.874.063,14 3.761.348,32 5.1. Tuition fees – undergraduate, graduate, professional 2.878.808,95 3.174.412,40 Additional test of special knowledge, skills and abilities (if 5.2. - - carried out parallel to state graduation exam) 5.3. Enrolment fees 269.676,50 270.336,46 5.4. Publishing activity - 11.240,99 Fees for student applications, certificates, diplomas, 5.5. 187.422,00 156.768,00 matriculation books, etc.) 5.6. Other types of income (specified) – 538.155,69 85.550,00 -Projects agency 69.105,69 -Co-funding of projects 469.050,00 85.550,00 5.7 -Other income (internal) - 53.040,47 5.8 -Election into titles 10.000,00 6. OTHER INCOME NOT MENTIONED ABOVE (specified) - 26.480,18 6.1. -refunded expenditures of previous years - 25.898,17 6.2. -pre-tax acknowledged according to tax calculations - 582,01 7. INCOME FROM REAL ASSETS – apartments (Kl. 7) 3.715,89 7.533,89 TOTAL BUSINESS INCOME A 49.178.143,56 50.824.481,29 ZR (AOP 355 and 377)

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N-2 N-1 Calendar year Calendar year (2010) (2011) EXPENSES 41.118.325,49 43.223.403,76 1. EMPLOYEE EXPENSES 36.033.435,97 38.191.155,91 1.1 Employees’ salaries 35.231.110,85 37.127.255,26 1.2. Part-time teachers - - Other types of expenses 1.3. - - (specified) - Jubilee rewards 175.430,23 151.797,97 - Severance pay 10.951,10 43.723,53 - reimbursement, sick leave, 43.768,79 40.059,88 disability - Christmas bonus, recourse, 572.175,00 715.710,00 allowance for children - Support for PhD students - 112.609,27 MATERIAL AND ENERGY 2. 1.590.182,71 1.673.593,14 EXPENSES Office supplies and other 2.1. 343.802,39 293.186,86 material expenses 2.2. Laboratory material 458.766,77 449.767,72 2.3. Energy 732.022,59 885.766,55 Material and parts for 2.4. - - maintenance 2.5. Small inventory 42.132,39 37.442,90 2.6. Work clothes and shoes 13.458,57 7.429,11 3. SERVICE EXPENSES 3.494.706,81 3.358.654,71 3.1. Telephone, mailing, transport 194.381,83 284.867,86 3.2. Overhead services 568.716,16 408.726,82 Promotion and information 3.3. 60.320,21 79.533,91 dissemination 3.4. Utility services 155.899,92 213.943,84 3.5. Lease, rent 101.065,88 179.641,04 Intellectual and personal 3.6. services (part-time contracts, 980.319,70 1.276.399,22 fees) 3.7. IT services 73.091,40 40.592,91 Other types of expenses 3.8. 1.360.911,71 874.949,11 (specified) - medical checkups 5.967,00 37.664,00 - printing and other services 429.160,21 444.976,60

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- other business expenses - veterinary and other 925.784,50 392.308,51 services - donations to associations - - - expense of previous years - - NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS 4. 928.416,51 1.156.967,01 EXPENSES 4.1. Business facilities 50.936,27 - 4.2. Computer equipment 395.315,63 408.391,41 4.3. Laboratory equipment 406.514,20 517.735,59 4.4. Office equipment 54.705,50 90.156,25 4.5. Communication equipment - - 4.6. Other equipment - 65.728,32 4.7. Literature 4.593,21 3.005,00 Plant, machinery and other 4.8. 11.008,50 - equipment investments Additional investments in 4.9. - 37.642,31 building facilities Other types of expenses 4.10. 5.343,20 34.308,13 (specify) 4.10.1. -deposited works of art - 30.000,00 -car trailer - 4.308,13 -non-material assets, licenses - - -car radio 609,75 - -car air-condition - 4.733,45 - maintenance 5. EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT 5.266.786,22 4.897.064,34 5.1. Business trips 4.095.395,26 3.626.062,35 5.2. Professional training 162.050,06 166.444,69 Other types of expenses 5.3. (specified) 1.009.340,90 1.104.557,30 - Costs of transport to work OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES 6. 1.394.192,09 1.076.072,94 NOT MENTIONED ABOVE 6.1. Insurance premiums 53.341,88 57.927,65 6.2. Representation 345.971,95 363.476,14 6.3. Membership fees 19.422,10 27.718,09 Banking and financial 6.4. 33.871,49 31.300,25 transaction fees 6.5. Interests 1.878,88 356,68 6.6. Other financial expenses 939.705,79 595.294,13 -Realisation of experiments, 6.6.1. 367.234,06 174.022,27 etc.

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6.6.2. -University Fund -regulations 296,014,46 223.886,12 -supports to associations and 6.6.3. 55.301,10 31.244,99 individuals -expenditures of previous 6.6.4. 12.595,00 9.780,00 years 6.6.5. -other small costs 4.536,48 11.157,44 6.6.6. -difference of pre-tax 26.841,64 - 6.6.7. -health insurance abroad 7.975,61 7.338,22 6.6.8. -insurance for students 104.807,44 45.425,16 -scholarships and equipment 6.6.9. for PhD and postgraduate 64.400,00 - students 6.6.10. -support for doctoral studies - 6.000,00 -Negative exchange 6.6.11. - 366,30 difference -reimbursement of costs for 6.6.12. - 86.073,63 external associates TOTAL BUSINESS EXPENSES - B 48.707.720,31 50.353.508,05 Kl. 3 + 4, AOP 356 and 357 Balance brought forward C from previous year 2.667.286,53 3.137.709,78 - AOP 359 and 381 - Transferred minus for - - financial assets TOTAL BALANCE as of 31 3.137.709,78 3.608.683,02 December (A-B+C)

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