Quality Control of Quality Control of the Projectthe Project

K. KafarskiK. Kafarski,, J. Sowiński J. Sowiński,, P. Nowakowski P. NowakowskiWUELS – PolandWUELS – Poland

22ndnd International Meetin International Meetingg, , SamarkandSamarkand, , 11-13 February 201411-13 February 2014

WP1: New profiles and curricula definition for the updated BA degrees in 3 specialisations and new MA degree in “Agroecology”

  Agro Engineering Agro technology Agro Ecology Agro Economy

  Curriculum Course description

Curriculum Course description

Curriculum Course description

Curriculum Course description

SAI Yes (BA) updated?

Yes (BA) Yes (BA) updated?

No(BA)     Yes (BA) –updated?

No(BA)

AAI         Yes (BA)Yes (MA)

Yes (BA)Yes (MA)

   

TTU Yes (BA)No (MA)

Yes (BA)No (MA)

           

TAU      No (MA) No (MA) No (MA) No (MA)    

KokSU     Yes (BA)updated?Yes (MA)

No (BA)

Yes (MA)

Yes Yes

YesYes

   

KATU     No (MA)No (BA)

No (MA)No (BA)

Yes (BA) Yes (BA)    

InEU         Yes (BA) Yes (BA)    

KNAU         Yes (MA) Yes (MA)    

KNU             Yes (MA)updated?

No (MA)

KhSU         Yes (BA)No (MA)

Yes (BA)No (MA)

   

Courses approved by the Ministry – BACourses approved by the Ministry – BA

SAI - SAI - “Agro-economy”, “Agro-technology” and “Agro-engineering” AAI - AAI - “Agro-ecology” KhSU - KhSU - “Agro-ecology” InEU - InEU - “Agro-ecology” KokSU - KokSU - “Agro-technology” and “Agro-ecology” KATUKATU - - “Agro-technology” and “Agro-ecology”

TTU - TTU - “Agro-engineering” – No info

Courses waiting for approval by the Courses waiting for approval by the Ministry – BAMinistry – BA

Courses approved by the Ministry– MACourses approved by the Ministry– MA

AAI - AAI - “Agro-ecology” KhSU - KhSU - “Agro-ecology” KNU - KNU - “Agro-economy” KATU - KATU - “Agro-technology” KokSU - KokSU - “Agro-technology” and “Agro-ecology” InEU - InEU - “Agro-ecology” KNAU - KNAU - “Agro-ecology”

TTU - TTU - “Agro-engineering” – No info TAU - TAU - “Agro-technology” – No info

Courses waiting for approval by the Courses waiting for approval by the Ministry– MAMinistry– MA

WP2 Organisation of the new MA in “Agroecology” and Development of doctoral schools

2.1 - Student selection criteria identification - done2.2 - Bachelor completion and language course - doneD2.3. Organization of the new Master - ongoingD2.4. Organization of student mobility – March 2014 !D2.5 Recognition of exams according to ECTS – done. It does not apply to Uzbekistan since they use the USsystem. Rest of the partners have recognized exams according tothe ECTS systems.D2.6. Establishment of PhD schools and profess centres - ongoing

University Acronym Country

Student MobilityFlows foreseen

Flows completed To

Andijon Agricultural Institute AAI UZB 2 WUELSSamarkand Agricultural

InstituteSAI UZB 2 UNIVAQ

Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after K.I. Skryabin

KNAU KRG2 UA

Kyrgyz National University named Jusup Balasagyn

KNU KRG 2 USZInnovative University of

EurasiaInEU KAZ 2 UA

Kokshetau State University named after Shokan Ualikhanov

KokSU KAZ2 UNIVAQ

S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University

KATU KAZ 2 EMUKhujand State University KhSU TAJ 2 WUELSTajik Agrarian University

named after Shirinhsho Shotemur

TAU TAJ2 EMU

Tajik Technical University named after academician M.S. Osimi

TTU TAJ2 USZ

WP3 Updated academic staff skills and teaching methods

D3.1 - Teachers selection and workshops organization - done

D3.2 - Workshops activities - done

D3.3 – Stakeholders involvement in curricula design – done

WP4 Accreditation Of The New Master Degree at National Level and Validation Of Joint Degrees

D4.1 Information materials content defined and agreed - done (Tartu)

D4.2. Organization of international meetings/events - ongoing

D4.3. Agreement for joint/multi degree award for approval - Only KNU, SAI and TTU organized a joint degree. The document is waiting for approval.

WP5 Dissemination 5.1 Dissemination Plan Definition - done

5.2 - Project web site - done

D5.1. Dissemination Plan Definition - done

D5.2. Structure and Publication of the brochure – The following institutions in each country are in charge of printing the dissemination materials: Uzbekistan: AAI. Tajikistan: TTU. Kyrgyzstan: KNU. Kazakhstan: KokSU.

D5.3. Meeting organization – ongoing

D5.4. Web site responsible and technical issues – all the partners agreed to improve the website. Each users can update the website by himself or sending all the materials to SAI. Up to date not enough information (pictures, reports, articles, documents etc.)!

WP 6 Sustainability

D6.1 - Constitution of a Supervisory Body - doneD6.2 – Round-tables and financial support - done

WP7 Quality Plan

D7.1. General Quality and Monitoring Plan – doneD7.2. Evaluation the BA/MA/PhD of the new curriculum - ongoingD7.3. Evaluation of the project activities - ongoing

Communication between the partners has improved, although it still needs to be better.

WP8 Management of the project

8.1 - Establishment Of The Project Management Structure - done

8.2 - SC/SG functioning rules - done

D8.1. Establishment of the Project Management Structure - done

D8.2. SC/SG functioning rules - done

D8.3. Agreement for delivering joint/multiple degree - done

Current problemsCurrent problems

TAU: during the presentation of Mr. Shotemur Ikramov, representative of TAU, we have been informed that they didn’t receive money and information. Their coordinator Mrs. Zamira Kodirova informed them there is a problem about the budget for Equipment. UNIVAQ, project Coordinator, sent the money to all the partners, TAU included, and didn’t receive any request from the partner Coordinator. We need an urgent information from Mrs. Kadirova.

TTU: during the presentation of Mr. Behzod Karimov, we have been informed they have not enough money to spend for their needs about Equipment. We replied they must buy Equipment according to their own budget.

Equipment

KhSU: The representative of KhSU, Mr. Abdurahmon Kadirov, informed us all the procedure about purchasing of equipment has been completed. They showed us pictures and gave us on time documents relating to the purchasing.

KokSU: Mr. Anuarbek Kakabayev, as representative of all the Kazak partners informed us that KokSU completed successfully the procedure of equipment purchasing. We have to receive all the documents.

KATU: ongoing

InEU: we haven’t got information. We ask Mr. Kakabayev to inform us

AAI: UNIVAQ bought all the equipment for them. All the documents are ok.

SAI: UNIVAQ bought all the equipment for them. All the documents are ok.

KNAU: The representative of KNAU informed us that they completed successfully the procedure of equipment purchasing. We have to receive all the documents.

KNU: The representative of KNU, Mrs. Chinara Adamkulova informed us that they completed successfully the procedure of equipment purchasing. She gave us all the documents.

Deadline 15 March

WE WANT TO SPEND ALL THE BUDGET ALLOCATED TO “EQUIPMENT” SO, IN CASE OF DELAY OR INSUFFICIENT SPENDING CAPACITIES, WE WILL RPOPOSE A REDISTRIBUTION OF THE BUDGET AMONG THE PARTNERS.

Current problemsCurrent problems

Language issues during meetings (English to Russian translation is a must)

Inefficient communication due to lack of prompt responses to e-mails

Delay of activities

During the last meeting partners agreed that each EU institution should sign Bilateral Agreements with different partners of CA involved in the project. Not much done in this field.

Results of Questionnaires evaluation – Issyk Kul meeting(Questionnaires analysed: No. 21)

The questions about the meeting organisation. Answers: 47% very good, 29% good, 24% sufficient. The questions about the importance of the meeting. Answers: 58% very important, 42% important. The questions about the level of satisfaction regarding objectives of the meeting Answers: 45% very good, 55% good. The questions about the chance to exchange experiences with the partners. Answers: 52% very good, 48% good. The questions about the quality of the documentation about the meeting received in advance. Answers: 77% very good, 20% good, 3% sufficient. The questions about the social aspects of the meeting Answers: 68% very good, 32% good. The questions about the general evaluation of the meeting Answers: 57% very good, 43% good.

Evaluation of the Issyk Kul meetingEvaluation of the Issyk Kul meetingMain positive aspects:Main positive aspects:

Personal communication.Personal communication.Clarification of project related issues.Clarification of project related issues.

Main negative aspects:Main negative aspects:

Language issues.Language issues.Division of the group during meals.Division of the group during meals.

Suggestions for improvement:Suggestions for improvement:

Participation of all Partners.Participation of all Partners.Students involvement in translation from English to Russian.Students involvement in translation from English to Russian.Participants Participants should be responsible to make decisions as representatives of their should be responsible to make decisions as representatives of their institutionsinstitutions..Presentations/materials should be available to participants before meetings.Presentations/materials should be available to participants before meetings.

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