Ardian Maci. Transformation, Modernization and European. Perspective of Faculty of Agriculture & Environment

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1 Transformation, Modernization and European Perspective of Faculty of Agriculture & Environment Ardian Maci National Meeting in frame of the Project: Raising Awareness and Building Capacities on Pesticide Management in frame of Strengthening SAICM Implementation in Albania (RABA) Durres, 25 November 2015

2 Universities and higher education in general can be considered eligible generators of knowledge and prosperity of a nation, impacting directly both the modeling and perfection of the system.

3 Historical Development of AUT & FAE Faculty of Agronomy -Agronomy -Husbandry Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Forest Engineering Study direction Agrarian Economy Faculty of Agrarian Economy Agricultural University of Tirana Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture and Environment Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Forestry Sciences Faculty of Agriculture and Environment Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Today Higher Agricultural Institute

4 Historical Development of AUT & FAE the period of the creation, construction and consolidation of the Agricultural University Campus in Kodër Kamëz (7 km far from the center of Tirana) under the centralized and isolated economy conditions of Albania the period of strong Western - European developments of AUT, the period of physical modernization and Bologna system study programs implementation (Bachelor + Master + PhD) on modernization, involvement in European Universities network.

5 International Partners and Projects for Supporting and Modernization of FAE Reconstruction Period ( ): GTZ- Germany &USAID-USA Consolidation & Modernization Period ( ) FAE has established several cooperation agreements with a lot of Universities in Balkan, Europe & USA. FAE has for more than 22 years ( ) a very close collaboration with Hohenheim University. Total: 7 Tempus Projects with Hohenheim University

6 FAE as a part of Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT) represents today one of the most credible institutions of higher education in the country.

7 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT TODAY VISION FAE aims at become a modern centre of higher education, research and training. Its responsibility is preparing of qualified specialists in the field of agriculture, environment and food. FAE aims at being a landmark institution in service of agriculture and rural development, contributing directly to the country's European integration.

8 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE &ENVIRONMENT TODAY MISSION The mission of FAE is geared towards professional education and scientific research in the field of agriculture, food and environment. It is closely tied up with the provision of agricultural education in relation to fuelling the development of modern agriculture and warranting healthy and high-quality food through the active participation of students and academic staff of the university.

9 Administrative Structure at Agricultural University of Tirana Senate Rectorate Administration Council RECTOR Vice Rector Vice Rector Chancellor Branch of Human Resource management Office for Curricula Development & Institutional Evaluation Students & Study Office Office for Research & Scientific Cooperation Projects Sector Finance & Budget Office Juridical & PR Office Funds & Investments Directorate Office for Foreign Relations Audit unit Genetic Resources Center Office of Student s Carrier Didactic & Experimental Unit Agricultural Training Center IT Unit Library

10 Agricultural University of Tirana Academic Structure Center for Genetic Resources Faculty of Agriculture & Environment Faculty of Economy & Business Faculty of Biotechnology & Food Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Forestry Sciences Department of Plant Production Department of Agro-business Management Department of Agro-food Biotechnology Department of Morphofunctional Subjects Forestry Department Department of Animal Production Department of Economy & Agrarian Policy Department of Biology & Chemistry Department of Veterinary Public Health Wood Processing Department Department of Agroenvironment & Ecology Department of Finance & Accounting Center for Food Research Department of Clinical Subjects Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Department of Rural Development Department of Plant Protection Department of Aquaculture & Fisheries

11 PROGRAMS & DIPLOMAS year PROFESSIONAL MASTER 90 Credits Job market BACHELOR 180 Credits Ph.D 3-5 years MASTER OF SCIENCE 120 Credits SLID 270 Credits Diplomas of Old System AUT offers 46 study programs structured around two cycles of studies (Bachelor and Master) in the fields of agrarian engineering, agro-environment engineering, economy and agro-business, agro-food engineering, forestry and wood processing engineering and veterinary medicine as well.

12 1 st cycle AE1 Bachelor Agrarian Engineering Bachelor Agro-environment Engineering 1. Plant Protection 2. Plant Production 3. Agro-Mechanization 4. Horticulture 5. Animal Production & Livestock Business 6. Aquaculture& Business Management Agro-environment & Ecology Faculty of Agriculture & Environment 22 study programs (BSc&MSc) 2 nd cycle AE2 Master of Sciences Professional Master Agrarian Engineering Agro-environment Engineering 1. Plant Protection 2. Plant production 3. Horticulture 4. Animal Production 5. Aquaculture 6. Irrigation Management, Drainage, Agro-mechanization 7. Renewable Energy 1. Plant protection- phyto-pharmacy 2. Advanced Technology in Horticulture 3. Livestock Business 4. Landscape Architecture 5. Technologies of crop cultivation 1. Environmental Management 2. Rural and sustainable environment development 3 rd cycle AE3 Doctorate Title of Diploma Agriculture & Environment 1. PhD in "Sciences of Plant Protection" 2. PhD in "Environmental Sciences" 3. PhD in "Agronomy Sciences" 4. PhD in "Sciences of Horticulture" 5. PhD in "Sciences of Animal Production "

13 1 st cycle EA1 Bachelor Economy & Agrobusiness 1. Economy and Agrarian Policy 2. Agro-business Management 3. Rural Tourism 4. Finance-Accounting Economy & Agrarian Policy 1. Integrated Rural Development 2. Economy & Policy of Agrarian Development Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness 13 study programs (BSc&MSc) 2 nd cycle EA2 Master of Science Business Management Finance & Accounting 1. Enterprise Management 2. Marketing 1. Finance 2. Accounting Professional Master Economy & Agro-business 1. Economy & Agrarian Policy 2. Management of Agro-business Enterprises 3. Finance-Accounting 3 rd cycle EA3 Doctorate Title of Diploma 1. Doctor in "Economy and Agrarian Policy " 2. Doctor in "Agro-business Management " Economy & Agro-Business 3. Doctor in "Finance- Accounting"

14 1 st cycle BF1 (Bachelor) Agro-food Engineering 1.Agro-food Technology 2. Vineyard -Enology Faculty of Biotechnology and Food 2 nd cycle BF2 Master of Sciences Professional Master Agro-food engineering Quality and Food Safety 1. Agro-food Technology 2.Vineyard-Enology 3. Food Biotechnology 3 rd cycle BF3 Doctoral studies Title of diploma Food Sciences and Bio-technology Doctorate in Food Sciences and Bio-technology

15 1 st cycle FS1 (Bachelor) Forestry Engineering (Bachelor) Wood- Processing Engineering Forestation Exploitation Wood processing FACULTY OF FORESTRY SCIENCES 2 nd cycle FS2 Master of Sciences Forestry Engineering Wood-processing engineering Doctoral studies Forestry Sciences 3 rd cycle FS3 Title of diploma 1. Doctor in "Sustainable Management of Forestry Resources and Pastures 2. Doctor in " Wood Technology"

16 Master of Sciences Veterinary Medicine 2 nd cycle VM2 Laboratory diagnosis Professional Master FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 3 rd cycle VM3 Doctoral studies Veterinary Clinic Veterinary Medicine 2-year cycle VM Veterinary Management

17 Facts and Figures Number of Students at AUT in years

18 Facts and Figures 32 % of academic staff of AUT belongs to FAE- 87 pedagogues - 47% full Professors Employees in AUT total academic staff researcher 21 Lector 22 % Academic Staff in AUT Prof. 42 % Doc 4 % PhD 5 % Assoc.Prof. 27 %

19 Scientific Research at FAE At FAE scientific research is deemed to be part and parcel (lifeline) of the academic life. It is also considered to be a contribution that is expected of the university towards the development for Albanian agriculture.

20 Scientific Research at AUT & FAE The main fields of research are the following: applied biological sciences; agriculture and environment; forestry science, welfare of animals and consumers, biotechnology and food, economic sciences and agribusiness etc.

21 OTHER SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL Office for Studies and Students Scientific library Centre of Genetic Resources Plant Protection Laboratory Centre for Food Research Wood Processing Workshop University Veterinary Clinic Botanical Garden Bookstore

22 OTHER SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL The Experimental Didactic Economy The Experimental Didactic Economy has long been looked at as an out-in-thefield laboratory for the university. It is composed in these sections: Horticulture, Livestock, Aquaculture, Crop Production. It has available to its economy a total area of 130 hectare. There function a total of 4 greenhouses.

23 on Modernization, Involvement in European Universities Network. The main challenges: Improving and better adapting the curriculum and teaching programs to facilitate integration with the European system of university education along with the transfer of credits.(erasmus+ Program) Improving quality standards for teaching and scientific research to fit in with the standards of other European institutions.

24 on Modernization, Involvement in European Universities Network. Coping with extensive social and economic reforms in the country coupled with the movement towards a complete autonomous system of university and vocational training of students in accordance with the requirements of the labour market.

25 Objectives of AUT & FAE In the area of teaching The preparation of specialists and scientists able to contribute in the management of sustainable agriculture, environmental and socio-economic development of the country. Equipping our students with knowledge that is coherent with today s agriculture and environmental developments, with the contemporary methods as well as with the international standards aiming at the adaptation of the former to the labour market demands not only in Albania but also abroad.

26 Objectives of AUT & FAE In the area of teaching Equipping our students with practical skills and professional competencies in order to be able to provide various expertise in the respective agriculture, environmental and natural resources field. Offering study programs and qualification courses in order of implementation of the lifelong learning policy, so as to make possible the return of the students in the university facilities to refresh their knowledge and also for additional qualifications.

27 Objectives of AUT & FAE In the area of scientific research Increase of the level of scientific research through participation in development and scientific projects and improvement of the lab infrastructure. The development of scientific research in compliance with the country s needs based on the national strategies directions. Offering of scientific research in the third level of study on the above mentioned fields, by undertaking the preparation and qualification of young scholars and scientists.

28 Objectives of AUT & FAE In the area of scientific research Performing of scientific research and study activities that are closely related to academic activity and program of courses that the university conducts, by participating in national and international projects and being partner also to many foreign counterparts. Organizing and participating in scientific congresses and conferences, seminars and workshops in the area of agriculture, environmental protection and management.

29 Objectives of AUT & FAE In the area of services Offer expertise and technical assistance for the public and private organisations in the country and in the region. Participate in the impact assessment of big infrastructure projects and their improvement by presenting rational justifications for the decision makers. Offer specialised and qualified opinions of its academic staff through their active participation in boards, consultancy, work groups, reviews, opponent sessions, etc., strengthening thereby the relationship and cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, other non-profit organisation, etc.

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