Self-EvaluationReport TemplateonHigherEducationProgramme

[Name of the higher education programme]

[Name of the higher education institution]

[Self-Evaluation Report submission date]

Name of the HEI
Organizational-Legal Form
Type of the Institution
ID Number

Information on Higher Education Institution

Information on Higher Education Programme

Name of the Programme
Level of Education
Language of Instruction
Qualification Granted
Direction
Field
Sub-field
Qualification Code
Number of Credits
Location the Programme is Carried out(street, city/ municipality, campus, postal code, country)
Programme Status (new/authorized/accredited)
In case the programme is authorized or accredited, please specify the date and the number of the decision
Accreditation expiration date

Contact Information

HEI’s Address (street, city/municipality, postalcode, counrty)
Webpage
E-mail Address
Phone Number
The Head of the HEI
Mobile Number
E-mail Address
The Dean of the Faculty/School
Mobile Number
E-mail Address
The Head of the Programme
Mobile Number
E-mail Address
The Head(s) of the HEI/Faculty/School Quality Assurance Department
Mobile Number
E-mail Address

Quantitative Dataon a Programme

Programme Staff Data
Number of Programme Staff (including academic, scientific, and invited staff)
Total Number of Academic Staff
-Professor
-Associate Professor
-Assisstant Professor
-Assisstant
Scientific Staff
-Scientist
- Postdoctoral Students
TotalNumberofAffiliatedAcademicStaff
-Affiliated professor
-Affiliated Associate Professor
-Affiliated Assisstant Professor
-Affiliated Assisstant
International Staff (If available)
-Number of International Academic/Invited Staff Involved in Teaching Process
-Number of International Academic/Scientific/Invited Staff Involved in Research
Number of Invited Staff Involved in Teaching Process
Ratios (in case of existing programmes)
-Affiliated Staff – Students Ratio
-Academic/scientific/invited Staff – Students Ratio
-Academic/scientific Staff – Invited Staff Ratio
-Master’s and Doctoral students – supervisors ratio
Administrative and Support Staff
Academic Staff Turnover Rate (for the last 5 years) (e.g. the number of retirees, the number who left the HEI, the number of new staff, etc.)
Invited Staff Turnover Rate (for the last 5 years) (e.g. the number of retirees, the number staff who left the HEI, the number of new staff, etc.)
Programme Staff Scientific/Research Output (for the last 5 years)[1]
Publications in Local Journals
Publications in International Journals
Local Conference Papers
International Conference Papers
Other Scientific/Research Output (Please specify)
Places Announced for a Programme[2] (for the last 5 years)
Data on Programme Applicants(for the last 5 years; in case of existing programmes)
-Total Number of Programme Applicants
-Number of Programme Applicants (First three choices on a Unified National Exam)
-Number of International Applicants (If available)
Data on Admitted Students(for the last 5 years; in case of existing programmes)
-Number of Admitted Students
-Number of International Students Admitted to the Programme (If available)
Number of Students (who have active status)
Students’ Progression (for the last 5 years; in case of existing programmes)[3]
First Cohort / Second Cohort / Third Cohort / Fourth Cohort / Fifth Cohort
n / % / n / % / n / % / n / % / n / %
-Number and Percentage of First Year Students
-Number and Percentage of Second Year Students
-Number and Percentage of Third Year Students
-Number and Percentage of Fourth Year Students
-Number and Percentage of Fifth Year Students
-Number and Percentage of Sixth Year Students
-Number and Percentage of Expelled Students
-Number and Percentage of Suspended Students
-Number and Percentage of graduates[4]
Data on Students’ Involvement in Scientific-Research Projects (e.g. Scientific papers, conferences, exhibitions, internships, etc)
Graduate Employment Rate (for the last 5 years)
Graduate Employment Rate According to Gained Qualification (for the last 5 years)
Data on Graduates Who Continued Their Studies to the Next Level of Education (for the last 5 years)
Certifying Exam Results (for regulated professions; for the last 5 years)
-Percentage of Graduates who Took Certifying Exam
-Percentage of Graduates who Passed Certifying Exam
Student Mobility (for the last 5 years)
-External Mobility (outgoing)
-Internal Mobility (outgoing)
-External Mobility (incoming)
-Internal Mobility (incoming)
Students’ Final Average Assessment(for the last 5 years; in case of existing programmes) please indicate in percentages
-Excellent
-Very good
-good
-Satisfactory
-Sufficient

Involvement of Internatioanl Expert in an Accreditation Expert Group

According to article 20 part 3 of the HEI’s Educational Programme Accreditation Decree, please tick the box(es) below in case you want an international expert(s) to be included in an accreditation expert group.

International Expert (Expert Group Chair)

International Expert (Expert Group Member)

Brief Description of an Educational Programme

Please indicate how long the HEI runs the programme and when the programme was accredited.Describe the main characteristics of the programme and indicate how the programme has been modified since its previous accreditation (not more than 1200 words).

Self-Evaluation Team and a Description of Self-Evaluation Process

Please, describe the composition of the self-evaluation team, the responsibilities of the team members, and the entire process of the self-evaluation (not more than 1200 words).

The Evaluation of the Programme’s Compliance with Accreditation Standards

A self-evaluation report should present an in-depth analysis and critical review of the Higher Education Programme, as well as the ways and means for its improvement. A self-evaluation report should bewell-written,well-organised, and clear. Statements presented in the self-evaluation report should be argumentative, based on relevant evidences, including quantitative and qualitative data. The HEI can utilize relevant graphic images in the text in order to present statistical data and factual information in a clear and consisemannar.

In order to recognize an institution as an applicant for accreditation, a self-evaluation report should be fully completed. A Self-Evaluation Report is considered fully completed if:

all the fields of the self-evaluation report are filled out (in case the HEI does not possess particular information on specific issues when completing the self-evaluation report, an appropriate explanation should be presented in the relevant field);

the information presented in the self-evaluation report directly relates to the particular standard component’s evaluation requirements;

while presenting evidences for the information provided in the self-evaluation report, the documents and types of information listed in the "evidences/indicators“column of the standards' document are taken into consideration;

Strengths and Areas for Improvement should be presented regarding every standard considering each component of the given standard.

Please note: In case the self-evaluation report is not fully and/or appropiatly completed, the application will be sent back to the institution for resubmission.

1. Educational programme objectives, learning outcomes and their compliance with the programme

A programme has clearly established objectives and learning outcomes, which are logically connected to each other. Programme objectives are consistent with the mission, objectives and strategic plan of the institution. Programme learning outcomes are assessed on a regular basis in order to improve the programme.

1.1.Programme Objectives

Programme objectives define the set of knowledge, skills and competences the programme aims to develop in graduate students. They also illustrate the contribution to the development of the field and the society.
Description and Evaluation
  • Please, describe, analyse and evaluate educational programme’s compliance with the requirements of a given component.

Evidences/indicators
  • Please, list evidences/indicators relevant to the component indicatingrelevant documents.

1.2.Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes describe knowledge, skills, and/or the sense of responsibility and autonomy, students gain upon completion of the programme.
Programme learning outcomes assessment cycle consists of defining, collecting and analysing data.
Programme learning outcomes assessment results are utilized for the improvement of the programme.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
  • Please, list evidences/indicators relevant to the component indicating relevant documents.

Strengths and Areas for Improvement

Please, present strengths and areas for improvement of the Educational programme considering the requirements of each component of this standard.

Strengths
Areas for improvement

2. Teaching methodology and organization, adequate evaluation of Programme mastering

Programme admission preconditions, programme structure, content, teaching and learning methods, and student assessment ensure the achievement of programme objectives and intended learning outcomes.

2.1. Programme Admission Preconditions

Higher education institution has relevant, transparent, fair, public and accessible programme admission preconditions.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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2.2Educational Programme Structure and Content

Programme is designed according to HEI’s methodology for planning, designing and developing of educational programmes. Programme content takes programme admission preconditions and programme learning outcomes into account. Programme structure is consistent and logical. Programme content and structure ensure the achievement of programme learning outcomes. Qualification to be granted is consistent with programme content and learning outcomes.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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2.3. Course

Student learning outcomes of each compulsory course are in line with programme learning outcomes; Moreover, each course content and number of credits correspond to course learning outcomes.
Teaching materials listed in syllabi are based on the core achievements in the field and ensure the achievement of intended programme learning outcomes.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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2.4. The Development of practical, scientific/research/creative/performance and transferable skills

Programme ensures the development of students’ practical, scientific/research/creative/performance and transferable skills and/or their involvement in research projects, in accordance with the programme learning outcomes.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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2.5.Teaching and learning methods

Program is implemented using student centered teaching and learning (SCL) methods. Teaching and learning methods correspond to the level of education, course content, student learning outcomes and ensure their achievement.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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2.6. Student Evaluation

Student evaluation is conducted in accordance with established procedures. It is transparent and complies with existing legislation.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
  • Please, list evidences/indicators relevant to the component indicating relevant documents.

Strengths and Areas for Improvement

Please, present strengths and areas for improvement of the Educational programme considering the requirements of each component of this standard.

Strengths
Areas for improvement

3. Student achievements and individual work with them

HEI creates student-centered environment by providing students with relevant services; programme staff ensures students’ familiarity with the named services, organizes various events and fosters students’ involvement in local and/or international projects.

3.1 Student support services

Students receive appropriate consultations and support regarding the planning of learning process, improvement of academic achievement, employment and professional development.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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3.2. Master’s and Doctoral Student supervision

Master’s and Doctoral students have qualified thesis supervisors.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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Strengths and Areas for Improvement

Please, present strengths and areas for improvement of the Educational programme considering the requirements of each component of this standard.

Strengths
Areas for improvement

4. Providing teaching resources

Programme human, material, information and financial resources ensure programme sustainability, its effective and efficient functioning, and achievement of intended objectives.

4.1 Human Resources

Programme staff consists of qualified people who have necessary competences in order to help students achieve programme learning outcomes.
The number and workload of programme academic/scientific and invited staff ensures the sustainable running of the educational process and also, proper execution of their research/creative/performance activities and other assigned duties. Balance between academic and invited staff ensures programme sustainability.
The Head of the Programme possesses necessary knowledge and experience required for programme elaboration. He/she is personally involved in programme implementation.
Programme students are provided with an adequate number of administrative and support staff of appropriate competence.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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4.2. Professional development of academic, scientific and invited staff

HEI conducts the evaluation of programme academic, scientific and invited staff and analysis evaluation results on a regular basis.
HEI fosters professional development of the academic, scientific and invited staff. Moreover, it fosters their scientific and research work.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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4.3. Material Resources

Programme is provided by necessary infrastructure and technical equipment required for achieving programme learning outcomes.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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4.4.Programme/faculty/school budget and programme financial sustainability

The allocation of financial resources stipulated in programme/faculty/school budget is economically feasible and corresponds to programme needs.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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Strengths and Areas for Improvement

Please, present strengths and areas for improvement of the Educational programme considering the requirements of each component of this standard.

Strengths
Areas for improvement

5. Teaching Quality Enhancement Opportunities

In order to enhance teaching quality, programme utilizes internal and external quality assurance services and also periodically conducts programme monitoring and programme review. Relevant data is collected, analysed and utilized for informed decision making and programme development on a regular basis.

5.1 Internal quality

Programme staff collaborates with internal quality assurance service(s) available at the higher education institution when planning the process of programme quality assurance, creating assessment instruments, and analysing assessment results. Programme staff utilizes quality assurance results for programme improvement.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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5.2 External quality

Programme utilizes the results of external quality assurance on a regular basis.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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5.3. Programme monitoring and periodic review

Programme monitoring and periodic review is conducted with the involvement of academic, scientific, invited, administrative staff, students, graduates, employers and other stakeholders through systematically collecting and analysing information. Assessment results are utilized for programme improvement.
Description and Evaluation
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Evidences/indicators
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Strengths and Areas for Improvement

Please, present strengths and areas for improvement of the Educational programme considering the requirements of each component of this standard.

Strengths
Areas for improvement

HEI Representative’s Signature and Stamp ………………………………………………..