University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 SELF-EVALUATION OF THE FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC SCIENCES University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 University of Zagreb FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC SCIENCES Zagreb, Vukelićeva 4 Klasa: 041-01/18-01/01 Ur. broj: 251-76-01-18-1 Zagreb, 31 August 2018 Name of the higher education institution Faculty of Transport and Traffic evaluated: Sciences Name of the university of which the higher University of Zagreb education institution forms a part: Year of founding: 1984 Address: Vukelićeva 4, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia Telephone: + 385 1 2380 350 Fax: + 385 1 2314 415 E-mail: [email protected] Web address: www.fpz.unizg.hr Title and name of the head of the higher Prof. dr. sc. Hrvoje Gold education institution: Bank name and account number of the higher Zagrebačka banka, education institution: IBAN: HR6823600001101425998 University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 FOREWORD The Self-Evaluation of the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences was carried out within the framework of the Higher Education Re-accreditation Plan of 2018, which was adopted at the 86th meeting of the Accreditation Advisory Group of the Agency for Science and Higher Education on 20 June 2017 (KLASA: 602-04/17-04/0059, URBROJ: 355-02-04-17-0001, 03 July 2017). The following documents were used to prepare the Faculty Self-Evaluation: • Standards for the evaluation of quality of university and university constituents during re-accreditation of higher education institutions • The process of re-accreditation of higher education institutions • MOZVAG tables - appendix to the Self-Evaluation Analysis from the MOZVAG information system is an Appendix to this Self-Evaluation. The MOZVAG analysis and Self-Evaluation were prepared on the basis of data through academic year 2017/2018, or calendar year 2017. University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 History, organisation, mission and vision of the faculty of transport and traffic sciences 2 Study programmes 7 Process of writing the Faculty Self-evaluation 9 Outcomes of previous faculty assessments 13 1. INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND THE SOCIAL ROLE OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION 16 1.1. The higher education institution has established a functional internal quality assurance system 17 1.2. The higher education institution implements recommendations for quality improvement from previous evaluations 22 1.3. The higher education institution supports academic integrity and freedom, prevents all types of unethical behaviour, intolerance and discrimination 25 1.4. The higher education institution ensures the availability of information on important aspects of its activities (teaching, scientific/artistic and social) 29 1.5. The higher education institution understands and encourages the development of its social role 30 2. STUDY PROGRAMMES 34 2.1. The general objectives of all study programmes are in line with the mission and strategic goals of the higher education institution and the needs of the society 35 2.2. The intended learning outcomes at the level of study programmes delivered by the higher education institution are aligned with the level and profile of qualifications gained 37 2.3. The higher education institution provides evidence of the achievement of intended learning outcomes of the study programmes it delivers 38 2.4. The HEI uses feedback from students, employers, professional organisations and alumni in the procedures of planning, proposing and approving new programmes, and revising or closing the existing programmes 39 2.5. The higher education institution ensures that ECTS allocation is adequate 42 2.6. Student practice is an integral part of study programmes 43 2.7. Lifelong learning programmes delivered by the higher education institution are aligned with the strategic goals and the mission of the higher education institution, and social needs 45 University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 3. TEACHING PROCESS AND STUDENT SUPPORT 47 3.1. Admission criteria or criteria for the continuation of studies are in line with the requirements of the study programme, clearly defined, published and consistently applied 48 3.2. The higher education institution gathers and analyses information on student progress and uses it to ensure the continuity and completion of study 51 3.3. The higher education institution ensures student-centred learning 53 3.4. The higher education institution ensures adequate student support 54 3.5. The higher education institution ensures support to students from vulnerable and under-represented groups 55 3.6. The higher education institution allows students to gain international experience 56 3.7. The higher education institution ensures adequate study conditions for foreign students 57 3.8. The higher education institution ensures an objective and consistent evaluation and assessment of student achievements 58 3.9. The higher education institution issues diplomas and diploma supplements in accordance with the relevant regulations 60 3.10. The higher education institution is committed to the employability of graduates 61 4. TEACHING AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITIES 64 4.1. The higher education institution ensures adequate teaching capacities 65 4.2. Teacher recruitment is based on objective and transparent procedures that include the evaluation of excellence 66 4.3. Advancement of teachers and scientists/articles is based on objective and transparent procedures 67 4.4. The higher education institution provides support to teachers in their professional development 68 4.5. The space, equipment and the entire infrastructure (laboratories, IT services, work facilities etc.) are appropriate for the delivery of study programmes, ensuring the achievement of the intended learning outcomes and the implementation of scientific/artistic activity 70 4.6. The library and library equipment, including the access to additional resources, ensure the availability of literature and other resources necessary for a high- quality study, research and teaching 71 4.7. The higher education institution rationally manages its financial resources 73 5. SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY 75 5.1. Teachers and associates employed at the higher education institution are committed to the achievement of high quality and quantity of scientific research 76 University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 5.2. The higher education institution provides evidence for the social relevance of its scientific / artistic / professional research and transfer of knowledge 80 5.3. Scientific/artistic and professional achievements of the higher education institution are recognized in the national and international context 84 5.4. The scientific / artistic activity of the higher education institution is both sustainable and developmental 85 5.5. Scientific/artistic and professional activities and achievements of the higher education institution improve the teaching process 87 University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 INTRODUCTION 1 University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences Self-Evaluation 2018 HISTORY, ORGANISATION, MISSION AND VISION OF THE FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC SCIENCES History of the Faculty The Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences was founded within the University of Zagreb through a decision of the District Economic Court in Zagreb on 10 October 1984, which recognised the Faculty as an independent organisation for research, science and teaching of special interest for society. The beginning and transport and traffic studies in Croatia is linked to the enrolment of the first generation of full-time students of the College of Post, Telegraphs and Telephones in Zagreb in October 1962. The College carried out its activities in a newly constructed building at Vukelićeva 4 in Zagreb, which today serves as the Faculty's headquarters. In 1968, Inter-Faculty Traffic Studies were founded at the University of Zagreb, involving seven faculties. Between 1986 and 2005, the Faculty offered professional studies (level VI) and university studies (level VII) in the fields of road, rail, and river transport and traffic, as well as in the area of post, telegraphs and telephones. In 1992, an aeronautics study programme for the training of civil pilots and flight controllers (level VI) as well as training of military pilots (level VII) began with its first generation of students. In 1997, the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences launched a post-diploma studies programme and enrolled its first generation of students into scientific master's and professional master's studies. In 1999, the post-diploma doctoral programme was launched and the first generation of doctoral students was enrolled. Since 2005, the Faculty has carried out its teaching according to the Bologna Process, in the following three study programmes at the pre-diploma undergraduate level (lasting three years) and diploma undergraduate level (lasting two years): Traffic, Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, and Aeronautics. In the same year, the Faculty initiated post-diploma doctoral studies in accordance with the Bologna Process. A systematic solution has not yet been found to the problem of ensuring adequate space for Faculty