No. 4. March 2015. www.udgedu.me/inside Student Informer InsideUniversity of Donja Gorica The first issue of Inside was published on April, 2012 Innovative models of studies! S = z · i² Individual ability of UDG student = Knowledge of UDG student • Life intensity of UDG student (skills, practice,study abroad) “Professor’s equation” The European Green-Tech-WB scholarships Students of the University of Donja Gorica have University the opportunity to study at prestigious universi- ties in Europe and the world. Association Page, 47 about UDG DG is a private, non profit making institution. These types of institu- tions have the potential to be a vi- Utal category in the European higher education landscape, provided that they are carefully developed and that they uphold core aca- demic values, including through an appropri- ate governance model. The existence of such institutions could serve as a model to pub- lic institutions, particularly in state systems characterized by rigid regulations. UDG is a forward looking institution in its educational philosophy, but with a traditional organiza- tion based on autonomous faculties. Evaluation of the University of Donja Gorica falls within the Institutional Evaluation Pro- gramme, of the European University Associa- tion, Brussels. The roadmap for freshmen Be a part of the history of the future! Inside Welcome 2 UDG - Studies for Life elcome to UDG! skills, research skills, entrepreneurial ap- Liberty Fund, American Enterprise Insti- We hope that this year will be canceled proach to life, and communication skills. tute... dumping prices on the education market W Studying at UDG is a We strive to have students that will have We are proud of our young and promis- in Montenegro. We have provided a num- challenge. Especially for those of you the knowledge of 2-3, maybe even four ing teachers and assistants who are the ber of scholarships from companies and who have faith in yourself and the power foreign languages upon graduation, which backbone of the development of UDG. the government of Montenegro which is of vision to build your future. UDG mis- is provided through our prestigious school It makes us happy that the UDG was a “customer” of fifty places for students sion is to create conditions for studying of languages. We’re probably one of a recognized by our academics that have at the Faculty of Polytechnic, Faculty of upon principles of high quality Euro- few universities that invests heavily in achieved a successful career abroad, es- Food Technology, Food Safety and Ecol- pean education. A several generations of general education, literature and culture pecially those who have returned to Mon- ogy, Informatics and Security, studies that graduates who have successfully contin- of the students, entertainment, sports, tenegro and joined UDG team. are not represented at the state University ued their master’s and doctoral studies in travel and art events. We are delighted to hear compliments of Montenegro. From this academic year the West or are already very successful Students have the opportunity of earn from many of our guests who take part we are developing special programs and in companies and institutions where they pocket money during their studies, then in our forums, round tables, exhibitions special solutions for gifted and talented found employment soon after graduation, to attend international summer schools, in our gallery. We are especially pleased high school students and their prepara- shows that it is possible to achieve this. summer internships in Europe, USA, Af- by support of Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, tions for future postgraduate and doctoral A number of them, with the help of UDG rica and Asia. Students are also provided President of the Government of the EU studies. In addition to gaining knowledge opened private companies during their with: Career counselling center, rhetorical (the European Commission), who was a and skills, as insisted upon by the new EU studies, and many are considering to do sections, Debate Club, recitation sections, guest at UDG. We are the only university strategy document “Rethinking Education so. choir Polihimnija, Presentations: variety in the region that he visited. in the EU”, we are focused on the devel- One of the important advantages of UDG of new educational and technological se- Classes are organized in state-of-the-art opment of competencies of our student is that it is developing multidisciplinar- crets ... We have support from our largest technological environment, in the build- that is on developing his motivation, set ity. Of course, the fact that they are in a companies, as we have dozens of signed ing that allows the creation and enjoy- of values, attitudes towards life. modern building, all together, students of cooperation agreements with businesses ment of students in a real university In a word, we develop character and self- ten undergraduate study programs, about in Montenegro and the region. We also atmosphere, an atmosphere that builds esteem of students. 25 postgraduate and 3 PhD programs, or have agreements with universities in most positive energy and wakes the ambition The success of our students in their lives close to 2,000 students, allows the syner- countries of the region, Europe and sev- of all. We have developed special finan- is a measure of our success as well. gistic friction of various occupations and eral universities from the United States, cial programs to facilitate entry at UDG. professions. Many foreign teachers and Canada and South America. Teachers managers praise UDG studies because from all continents teach at UDG. We they are not massive studies. Indeed, are members of a several international studies are oriented to the student as an university associations: Association of individual, a student whose character we Private Enterprise Education based in the are building through individual commu- U.S., World University Council based in nication and group work. In addition to Ankara and Central Eastern Europe Re- investments in fundamental technical gional University Alliance. We have close knowledge, much is invested in skills cooperation with some large international of students. In particular, investing in IT foundations, such as Atlas Foundation, Prof. Veselin Vukotić, PhD, Rector Prof. Dragan K. Vukčević, PhD, President of the Founders Assembly Inside Ideas and goals 3 “Almanac of studies” Philosophical-pedagogical and educational basis of studies at UDG - Ideas to be implemented through discussions and personal experiences - - Almanac is the result of years of research in the teaching at the University of Donja A Gorica, as well as research findings of the European Commission, the World Bank, the OECD, De- partment for Education in England, researches of the in- dividual faculties from the EU and the US, UDG partners. Almanac includes 71 principles. Reading the almanac is mandatory for all employees and it is available to all parents of students. A measure of our success is the success of our students. The aim of the How to transfer from the system of studies that prepares students to swim UDG is CAPABLE STUDENT! in a pool to the system that produces swimmers in a mountain river? Some of the premises and • Each lecture has to be the story in itself! Each lecture Personal responsibility! The liberty of spirit! The liberty must be unrepeatable!; to create! The liberty to produce ideas! The liberty seen as principles from Almanac: • Each professor and teaching assistant has to ask himself/ “the right to inequality”! herself whether (s)he succeeded in motivating students to • The logic “win-win” – both students and teachers gain • Instead of the classic model of teaching, innovative ap- think about the concepts that (s)he teach in class; from closer cooperation; proach to teaching at the UDG whose model-term is Pro- • Less accumulation of facts, more associations, more • Student business center - to develop the instinct towards fessor’s equation, S= z • i², Individual ability of student = metaphors, more interweaving streams of thought in the self-employment among students; Knowledge of student • Life intensity of student²; brain, more ideas; • The idea of the HISTORY OF THE FUTURE – promo- • The student who is an expert for uncertainty, the person • Emotionally colored studying – We must awaken the tion of: who sees in the dark – “I am ready to handle whatever is emotions of our students, not only bombard them with - Success and successful people; coming!” (Njegos); facts. - Happiness and fun; • To produce a swimmer in a mountain river, the one who • To organize debates, forums, practical exercises, es- - Creators, innovators, entrepreneurs; - Actions, results, people who have the guts; is capable of handling the river rapids and swimming in a says… but primarily develop the ability of students to - Humanity - The Examples of Humanity and Bravery. river of uncertainty; implement the research method in their daily routine. • To spread the spiritual horizon of the student – linkages • The importance, not only of IQ, but of CQ – curiosity co- Excerpts from Almanac between the taught discipline and other disciplines (litera- efficient and PQ – coefficient of passion. The most diligent Author: prof. Veselin Vukotić, the Rector ture, poetry, arts, general education, culture…; student will be the one who is curious. All employees and students of UDG • To liberate students not to be afraid to fail! • The basic principle of UDG - Liberty! Responsibility! are responsible for the realization of