SELF EVALUATION FILE FOR THE INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION OF APOLLONIA UNIVERSITY IASI

2012

CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION. HISTORY ACHIEVEMENT OF THE COMPULSORY REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. THE LEGAL STATUS OF APOLLONIA UNIVERSITY OF IASI 2. THE MISSION AND THE OBJECTIVES OF APOLLONIA UNIVERSITY OF IASI 3. INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES 4. TEACHING STAFF 5. ASSETS 6. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY 7. THE STUDENTS 8. RESEARCH ACTIVITY

II. ANALITICAL PART

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA, STANDARDS AND INDICATORS DOMAIN A. INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY CRITERION A.1. INSTITUTIONAL, ACADEMIC, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES S.A.1.1. Mission, objectives and academic integrity S.A.1.2. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION CRITERION A.2. ASSETS S.A.2.1. Property, equipment, allocated financial resources DOMAIN B. EDUCATIONAL EFFICIENCY CRITERION B.1. CONTENTS OF STUDY PROGRAMS S.B.1.1. ADMISSION CRITERION B.2. LEARNING OUTCOMES S.B.2.1. CAPITALIZATION OF THE OBTAINED ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION CRITERION B.3. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITY

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S.B.3.1. RESEARCH PROGRAMS CRITERION B.4. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION S.B.4.1. BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING DOMAIN C. QUALITY MANAGEMENT CRITERION C.1 STRATEGIES AND PROCEDURES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE S.C.1.1. STRUCTURES AND POLICIES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE CRITERION C.2 PROCEDURES REGARDING THE INITIATION, MONITORIING AND PERIODICAL REVISION OF THE CARRIED OUT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES S.C.2.1 THE APPROVAL, MONITORING AND PERIODICAL REVISION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMS AND DIPLOMAS CORRESPONDING TO QUALIFICATIONS CRITERION C.3 OBJECTIVE AND TRANSPARENT PROCEDURES FOR THE EVALUATION OF STUDY RESULTS S.C.3.1 STUDENT EVALUATION CRITERION C.4 PROCEDURES FOR THE PERIODICAL EVALUATION OF THE TEACHING STAFFS QUALITY S.C.4.1. THE QUALITY OF THE TEACHING AND RESEARCH STAFF CRITERION C.5 ACCESSIBILITY OF THE ADEQUATE RESOURCES FOR LEARNING S.C.5.1. THE QUALITY OF THE TEACHING AND RESEARCH STAFF CRITERION C.6 SISTEMATICALLY UPDATED DATABASE REGARDING THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE S.C.6.1. INFORMATION SYSTEMS CRITERION C.7 PUBLIC INFORMATION TRANSPARENCY REGARDING THE STUDY PROGRAMS AND, IF NECESSARY, CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS AND AWARDED CERTIFICATION S.C.7.1. PUBLIC INFORMATION CRITERION C.8 THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE STRUCTURES, ACCORDING TO THE LAW S.C.8.1. THE EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE STRUCTURES, AS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND OPERATING ON A PERMANENT BASIS

SWOT ANALYSIS
Situation summary of the self-evaluation results Table I Situation summary of the self-evaluation results Table II

OPIS ANNEXES

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I. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION. HISTORY
The Saint Apollonia Foundation was set up at the beginning of 1990 and its main objective was to create a private university that would offer an alternative to the public education system. Thus, in February 1990 the Apollonia University was founded and the Saint Apollonia Foundation would continue to closely observe the Universitys evolution so that it would not stray away from the didactic and research strategy proposed by its founders. Created under the law that entitles foundations to set up universities, the Apollonia University of Iasi was officially set up in accordance with Law 481/11 July 2002 which states that it is constituted as a legal entity of private law and public utility, part of the national education system, based in Iasi, str Pcurari no. 11. (Anexa 1.1) Art. 2, Law 481/11 July 2002 mentions that Apollonia University of Iasi is set up with the following faculty and specialization: Faculty of Dental Medicine, Dentistry Specialization. This legislative recognition is the result of following these steps, in accordance with Law 88/1993 on the accreditation of higher education institutions and recognition of diplomas: a) In the academic year 1990-1991, under Law 54/1990 and the endorsement of the Ministry of National Education no. 82799/18 July 1990, within the Apollonia University of Iasi, began to operate the Faculty of Dentistry (full-time, 6 years), the School of Dentistry (full time, 3 years) and the School of Dentistry/ Prevention Nurses (full time, 3 years). b) By H.G. no. 294/1997 the Faculty of Medicine (profile Medicine, Dentistry specialization, full time, 6 years) was granted (at the proposal of the National Council for Academic Evaluation and Accreditation) a temporary operating permit (after the implementation of Bologna process, the name of the specialization Dentistry was changed to the European formula Dental Medicine). (Annex 1.2). c) The decision regarding the university structures and specializations accredited or temporarily approved (H.G. no. 410/2002, published in the Official Gazette, Part I, no. 313 of May 13, 2002) authorized the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Page 3 of 149

with the specializations Communication and Public Relations, full time, 4 years and Journalism, full time, 4 years, and Faculty of Dental Medicine, Dentistry specialization, full time, 6 years, and Dental Technique, full time, 3 years. d) Under Law. 481 of 11 July 2002 (Official Gazette, Part I, no. 518 of July 17, 2002) the Apollonia University of Iasi, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Dentistry specialization (CNEAA proposal, including institutional accreditation) was established and accredited. e) The Senate decisions of Apollonia University of Iasi (established under Law no. 481 of July 11, 2002), with the accredited and authorized Faculties of Dental Medicine and Communication Sciences, having the specializations Communication and Public Relations, Journalism and the Technical University College of Dentistry and Dental Care, and the Senate decision of Petre Andrei University of Iasi (established under Law 408 of June 20, 2002, with the accredited Faculties of Law, Economics and the Faculty of Psychology and Social Assistancy), decided to merge the two higher education institutions under the name Petre Andrei University of Iasi, process established by the decree of the Council Chamber, Iasi Court of 24.09.2004 (file no. 201/PJ/2004). f) The stalled merger between the two universities prompted the return of the two faculties, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Dentistry specialization, accredited, full time and the Faculty of Communication Sciences, with the specializations Journalism and Communication and Public Relations, authorized form, full time, at Apollonia University of Iasi, H.G. no. 1093 of September 30, 2009, published in the Official Gazette, Part I, no. 684 of October 12, 2009. (Annex 1.4) g) The H.G. no. 631 of June 30, 2010 stipulates the composition of the Faculty of Dental Medicine with the specialization: Dentistry and Dental Technique and the Faculty of Communication Sciences with the specializations: Communication and Public Relations and Journalism. (Annex 1.6) h) Under the H.G. no. 966 of 29 September 2011 stipulating the structure of the Faculty of Dental Medicine with the specializations: Dentistry full time six years, Dental Technique full time 3 years, General Nursing full time 4 years and Balneofiziokinetotherapy and Recovery full time three years, and the Faculty of Communication Sciences with the specializations: Communication and Public Relations full time, 3 years and Journalism, full time three years. (Annex 1.7) Page 4 of 149

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ACHIEVEMENT OF THE COMPULSORY REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. THE LEGAL STATUS OF APOLLONIA UNIVERSITY OF IASI The current academic structure of Apollonia University of Iasi has 2 faculties, each having two specializations: the Faculty of Communication Sciences with two specializations: Communication and Public Relations and Journalism authorized to function temporarily and the Faculty of Dental Medicine with the specializations Dentistry accredited and Dental Technique authorized. Under the H.G. no. 966 of 29 September 2011 to the structure of Dental Medicine Faculty were added and authorized to function temporarily two more specializations: General Nursing full time 4 years and Balneofiziokinetotherapy and Recovery full time 3 years. (Annex 1.7) The University functions in accordance with the Romanian Constitution and the countrys laws and implicitly the National Education Law no.1/2011. It shares the The Lima Declaration on Academic Freedom and Autonomy of Institutions
of Higher Education (1988), The Magna Charta of European Universities (Bologna, 1988) and the Academic Freedom and University Autonomy (Sinaia, 1992), and adheres to university

organizations that recognize these documents. The University Charter represents an application of the specific country laws, university academic activities, in compliance with the academic freedom and autonomy. In this spirit, the Charter represents a sum of principles and laws that are legally binding, for the entire academic community. (Annex 1.8) Apollonia University of Iasi is a higher education and scientific research institution functioning in accordance with Romanias Constitution, the Romanian Education law and the spirit of the European principles laid down in the Great Charter of Bologna Universities. In its relations with society, Apollonia University of Iasi is identified by name, seal, logo, flag, anthem and headquarters in Iasi, str. Pcurari no. 11, established by the Senate decision, and it is presented in the picture published on the Internet site www.univapollonia.ro. Apollonia University of Iasi operates in full autonomy and academic freedom, enjoying a material base and equipment which allow a communication centered education process as a vital part of it and an applied medical education which also facilitates a sustained research activity. The University status is underlined by Law no.481 of 11 July 2002

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(Annex 1.1), Apollonia University of Iasi being a mixted university as it prepares specialists both in the socio-humanities and in the medical field. Apollonia University of Iasi has a Charter, approved by the Senate, which represents the fundamental document laying down the principles, functions, objectives, the academic and institutional frame of the University. (Annex 1.8) The Charter provisions are in accordance with the national legislation and the principles of the European Space regarding Higher Education. Apollonia University of Iasi Charter is kept at the rectors secretariate and it can be studied by any member of Apollonia university community. The Charter is also posted on the university site together with the other documents that are relevant for the proper conduct of the educational and research activities (www.univapollonia.ro). The detailing of the operating
and functioning, the design and evaluation of the processes and activities are done through our own regulations which are structured on two levels: the University Charter and the Regulations. The University Charter and the Regulations have been updated in 2011 in accordance with the Universitys evolution and the national regulations. The concern for legal compliance is highlighted by Apollonia University of Iasi Senate

initiative, to establish a legal department, overseing the legality and legitimacy of the decisions and measures adopted and approved at management level. (Annex 9.14) The approval of the University Charter went through several stages: the debate of the Charter by the Academic Community (departments, faculties, Board, Senate), then its approval by the University Senate and endorsement by the founder or his representative. The Regulations for academic activity, as well as the Charter Annexes are part of the University Charter and have been discussed, approved and endorsed together with the Charter. The Charter and the Regulations will come into force only after going through all the above mentioned steps. Changes in the Charter and Regulations may be done only at the initiative of the President, the Rector, 2/3 of the Board members, 2/3 of the Senate members or 2/3 of the Academic Council members. For this purpose the Universitys legal department will write down the required modifications and will submit them for debate, following the same steps as for the approval of the Charter.

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2. THE MISSION AND THE OBJECTIVES OF APOLLONIA UNIVERSITY OF IASI

The mission of Apollonia University of Iasi is educational, cultural and scientific research and it is done with the participation of all the Academic Community members. The mission and objectives taken on by the institution individualize it in the higher education national system through: clarity, specificity and competence. Apollonia University of Iasi pursues its mission assumed by its own institutional, administrative and managerial structures and achieving through consistent work. For the achievement of the assumed mission, the University carries out its activity in accordance with the Strategic Plan. (Annex 8.4). This is done according to the yearly operational objectives
(for 2010/2011 Annex 8.6; for 2011/2012 Annex 8.7 for 2012/2013- Annex 10.13). The strategic plan is formulated in accordance with the possibilities and aspirations of the academic community, by consulting with the faculties, the departments belonging to the university structure and as well as through debates and by Senate decisions. The strategic plan (Annex 8.4) is

developed in accordance with the requirements of future development, starting with human and material resources, and the existing offers for educational and scientific research. The strategic plan is updated in accordance with the evolution of the legislation in this domain. The strategic plan for 2009-2014 and the yearly operational plans are considered public documents, known to the academic community and accessible on Apollonia University of Iasi site (www.univapollonia.ro). A. General Objectives 1. Education Process The teaching-learning process is the main process that takes place within the Apollonia University of Iasi, together with that of research. Its aim is to train qualified personnel and specialists in the field of Dental Medicine (MD, TD, BFKTR, AMG) and of Communication Sciences (CRP, J) who would be an example of education and morality in
nowadayssociety.

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The achievement of high-quality education, student-centered, focused on practice.

Promoting an education process which focuses on values, creativity, cognitive abilities, volitional and actional abilities, capability, fundamental knowledge, skills and abilities that are directly useful in the profession and in society;

Defending and promoting the fundamental educational rights and freedoms throught the life of man and citizen in the state law. Forming through education the mental infrastructure of the Romanian society, in accordance with the new demands derived from Romanias status of EU member state and from the functioning within the globalization context, and generating sustainable national human resources that are highly competitive and able to function efficiently within the current and future society;

The free, complete and harmonious development of human individuality, by summing up a system of values that are necessary for the personal fulfillment and development, for the development of entrepreneurship, for playing an active part in society, for social inclusion and employment;

Promoting and developing interuniversity cooperation with similar national and international institutions; The continuous improvement of performances and activities through lifelong learning, without any form of discrimination and the integration of the teaching staff in the administrative institutions, the media, the health and medical research;

Promoting the principles that govern higher education, as well as lifelong learning in Romania: The principle of equity, quality, relevance, efficiency, decentralization, public liability, guaranteeing cultural identity and intercultural dialogue, the recognition and guaranteeing the rights of people belonging to national minorities, university autonomy, respect for the rights and freedoms of students and teaching staff, freedom for national and international mobility of students, of the teaching staff and of researchers, transparency, freedom of thought and independence from ideology, religious dogma and political doctrine, social inclusion, focusing the educational process on its beneficiaries, promoting health education, basing all decisions on dialogue and consulting,

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respect the students right to an opinion as a direct beneficiary of the education system, managerial and financial efficiency; Assertion of the national cultural identity and participation in the European integration; Education and training for youth and adults whose main purpose is to form skills, seen as a multifunctional and transferable set of knowledge, abilities and skills need for the: Fulfillment and personal development by achieving ones goals in life, according to ones personal interests and aspirations and desire to learn throughout life; Finding a job and taking part in the functioning and development of a sustainable economy; Forming a concept of life, based on humanistic and scientific values, on the national and universal culture and on stimulating intercultural dialogue; Education in the spirit of dignity, tolerance and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; Growing sensitivity to human problems, to moral and civic values and respect for nature and natural, social and cultural environment. 2. Scientific research improving the quality of scientific work at national and international standards by concrete scientific results; assert the scientific performance of university members within national and international events; material support for taking part in such events. 3. Academic Development the optimization of study programs and their organization on theoretical and practical skills for students, teachers, researchers, therefore the development of specialized human resources, setting up the curriculum content, the management of our own resources and of the institutional image. 4. Academic Management improve awareness and communication in each organizational structure of the university, the transparency of decisions and their implementation. B. Specific Objectives 1. Regarding the teaching process the teaching process at Apollonia University of Iasi is conducted in two faculties as shown in the organizational chart (Annex 2.1) having a total of six undergraduate degree programs. The fulfillment of the Universitys objectives Page 10 of 149

requires the development of specific objectives on activity domains correlated with the evolution of the Romanian and European community. In the field of teaching activities, the main objectives are: The promotion of science in the spirit of democratic values, moral standards, academic freedom, openness to integration into the international scientific community and in the spirit of European culture and civilization; the promotion of academic programs to meet labor market development, to allow students to express their personalities, to develop their intellectual skills and professional knowledge according to their talents and aspirations; improve the quality of the teaching activity by finishing the accreditation of undergraduate programs, by continuously monitoring so that specific quality standards should meet the highest level; attract high school graduates to higher education within the study programs: Dentistry, Dental Technique, Balneofiziokinetotherapy and Recovery, General Nursing, Communication and Public Relations, Journalism through information activities on the offer of study programs on the University site, on the place our graduate occupies in a knowledge-based society, the study and living conditions for the students of Apollonia University of Iasi; the harmonization of study programs with universities in the country and in Europe, so that the credit transfer system gains value in student mobility; use the opportunities offered by European programs to achieve teacher and students exchanges (visiting professor) to improve teaching and learning methods and raise the quality and responsibility of education. 1.1. Process-based approach to the teaching activity Apollonia University of Iasi promotes a process-based approach on the development, implementation and improvement of the quality management system in order to increase customer satisfaction by meeting his/her requirements. The processes defined within the university, which are generally multidisciplinary services include administrative services and other forms of support, as well as those regarding evaluation, such as: strategic processes to determine the universitys role in the socio-economic environment; Page 11 of 149

ensuring the capability to educate; develop, analyze and update the curriculum; the admission and selection process of students and trainees; students final evaluation; support services for the teaching-learning process; internal and external communication; processes management.

As a strategy to the above listed requirements, Apollonia University of Iasi intends to continue the identification and analysis of processes, the documentation, monitoring, the evaluation and continuous improvement. The Evaluation and Quality Assurance Commission in the University has a clearly defined role, through the Functioning Regulation (Appendix 8.1) and it has received the authority to meet the requirements of the applicable laws. The internal evaluation activities will continue for the accreditation of the other undergraduate programs and the evaluation activities will be completed in order to maintain the accreditation of the undergraduate program-Dental Medicine. 1.2. Developing teaching and learning methods to ensure excellence in education by: curriculum development for a greater adaptive flexibility and the ability to meet the customers demands. The programs will be structured in such a way that the teaching process is carried out with minimal costs, to increase the graduates ability to adapt themselves to the changes that are taking place within society, to enable them to adjust themselves more easily in the fields related to their specialization; harmonization of content between basic and specialized disciplines to eliminate overlaps, duplications and outdated information; periodically, the faculty Councils will analyze regular and complex disciplines and will make recommendations for content improvement; enrichment of the curricula with actual, newly introduced subjects: Physical Agents in Medicine Cold Plasma, Echotoxicology, Leadership and Project Management, European Integration of Labor; introduction in the curriculum, for the first time in the country, of modern disciplines such as: Gnathology, Oral Implantology, Dental Cosmetics, Complex Oral Rehabilitation, Clinical Odontostomatology, Dental Biomaterials, Algesiology and others that add successfully to the recommended European standards; Page 12 of 149

modernization of educational technologies and material basis, providing classrooms with audio-visual means of teaching, laboratories, seminar rooms and specialty clinics with appropriate equipment as well as the promotion of an interactive teaching-learning system and of learning practical skills; improvement of methods of examination and grading of students by expanding the student-teacher dialogue, by an ongoing assessment of students at courses, seminars, during practical training, by promoting the assignment of synthesis summary reports and homework, by assessment of students ability to apply acquired knowledge and their understanding of phenomena, by increasing the role of individual learning;

development of forms of university continuing education by means of the following CNFPA authorized courses: Project Management, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Inspector, Modern Languages, Trainer, Mentor, Teacher Training Courses and Voice Mastery;

Inclusion of students in the internal research programs. 1.3. Student Focus

a) acquiring specific skills and competences after completion of each subject, year of study, specialty, in accordance with the new knowledge development stage of each field for the faculties students; b) general skills training for all university students to improve their degree of labor market insertion; c) ensuring excellence in education medical education and scientific research; d) training of specialists in dentistry (MD, TD, BFKTR, AMG), with very good knowledge of current methods and techniques, professional, with practical skills leading to the completion and smooth functioning of the team: dentist dental technician medical assistant; e) acquisition of knowledge in dentistry, oral health assessment, clinical and preclinical evaluation, laboratory and application of appropriate treatment for the patient, application of all execution techniques (maneuvers) of Roth-maxillo-facial territory; f) knowledge of dysfunctional and algo-dystrophic manifestations, referring the patient to physical medicine service, collaborating with the balneo-physio-kineto therapist, assisting the patient during professional treatment; g) knowledge of and compliance with legislation, the principles of bioethics and medical ethics, establishing a harmonious relationship between doctor and patient; Page 13 of 149

h) individualization of or to-dental treatment plan and work techniques in patients with special needs; i) training of specialists in communication sciences (CRP, J) with very good knowledge of the methods of communication, public relations, forms of inter- and intrapersonal communication, journalistic techniques; j) knowledge of methodology and technology characteristic of journalist activity, of the public opinion mechanisms, of assessing the accuracy of language and journalistic text style; k) learning the features of mass communication skills, the specifics of work techniques and ethics regarding journalism, public relations, advertising, political communication, publishing; l) promoting the design and editing principles of a publication issue, of a radio/TV program, Web page, an online publication; m) training specialists able to meet the requirements for maintaining the health of beneficiaries in the country, throughout the European Community and outside it, knowing and applying the specific Balneophysiokineto therapy process; n) training specialists with skills in the research fields of Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Rehabilitation, fact that will allow for the promotion as a science of this profession; identifying, supporting and making it easy for the future students direct participation in the educational process, by the gradual insertion, besides the doctors, of nurses and midwives; o) aligning to the modernist ways and techniques of teaching professional knowledge, technical-medical and communication skills, so that the young people learn life and health care and how to treat the human being holistically; p) knowing and applying the techniques of physical therapy, kinetic, preventive and motor recovery support, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and massage; q) physiotherapeutic diagnosis and prognosis; r) assessing the general condition of patients in anatomical and functional terms and providing the medical specialist with the relevant information; s) training specialists in the nursing specific fields; t) regarding the exercising of the general medical assistant profession and midwives; u) training specialists able to meet the requirements for maintaining the health of beneficiaries in the country, throughout the European Community and outside it, knowing and applying the specific nursing process; Page 14 of 149

v) training specialists with skills in the research fields of Nursing, fact that will allow for the promotion as a science of this profession; w) identifying, supporting and making it easy for the future students direct participation in the educational process, by the gradual insertion, besides the doctors, of nurses and midwives; x) aligning to the modernist ways and techniques of teaching professional knowledge, technical-medical and communication skills, so that the young people learn life and health care and how to treat the human being holistically; y) providing training programs both scientifically and methodologically valuable for the students as well as for the teachers (foreign language courses French, Italian, German, English Cambridge). 1.4. Objectives Regarding the Human Resources To provide a quality academic staff for the Apollonia University of Iasi there are taken into account: Recruitment of future teachers from graduates with best professional results, after doing a previous work of junior honorary; Promote a climate of success in their careers so that all staff can work at maximum capacity, in recognizing and rewarding for such activity Supporting and encouraging teachers to improve by all means provided by law (PhD, documentation and refresher training at home and abroad etc.);

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Optimization of total human resources management by training strategies and activities to improve the non-teaching staff (teaching auxiliary, administrative) in administrative management and organization.

2. THE FRAME OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH stimulation of scientific research activity of all teachers and students in the research structures organized within the Research Institute Ioan Hulic of Apollonia University of Iasi; orientation of scientific research toward the target fields declared utterly important in the national strategy for development and research, with an accent on the fields in which the Apollonia University of Iasi is well represented; periodic evaluation of the research stage by annual reports presented in the Universitys Academic Council with the purpose to identify the scientific research potential, the priority directions as well as to reorganize the research strategies;

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stimulation of interdisciplinary research, oriented on performant technologies or representing national and European priorities; strengthening the scientific research center within the Ioan Hulic Institute, to achieve in the future the level of Center of Excellence; improving the scientific value of the scientific manifestations within the Apollonia University of Iasi (The University Days, The Ioan Hulic Institute Congress, The Clinical Evenings, The Apollonian Colloquia, study-clubs, scientific circles) through which to achieve dissemination of scientific research results;

concern for attracting the best students and young teachers for the accomplishment of scientific projects and within the scientific sessions, to the end of identifying, training, stimulating and capitalizating the potential of performant young people, in accordance with H.G no. 34/16.01.2003, regarding the establishment of the National Centre of Excellence (NCE);

raising the scientific level of the papers published in: International Journal of Medical Dentistry, International Journal of Communication Studies ; increasing the number of exchanges between the universitys scientific magazines and the specialty magazines in the country and abroad; dissemination of the scientific research results through the universitys website; participation in national competitions by submitting research projects in the health field ant that of humanistic sciences The education system, through the accredited training fields dental medicine wants

to contribute to the development of young peoples research and innovation interest and skills throughout the entire educational length.

3. CULTURE QUALITY The Apollonia University of Iasi, according to its acquired renown, to the image it has gained for itself in the collective mind, has always manifested a constant interest for a high standard of the academic activity, in all sections that characterize this type of activity: teaching, scientific, economic and financial, international relations, students activities, social services, etc. Accomplishing an educational and scientific act of great impact on the students is an essential feature of the activity manifested by the Teaching Board and the Commission for the Evaluation and Quality Assurance (ECAC). Major changes in the universitys policy Page 17 of 149

in terms of quality occurred with the emergence of the Quality Law, the ARACIS Methodology and the Education Act of 01.01/2011. CEAC members are involved, together with the Academic Councils members, in the development of methodologies, regulations and guidelines necessary to assess quality. Within the Apollonia University of Iasi the quality of teaching and learning is assessed by the results. For a more effective learning one aims at essential changes of methods in the educational process by means of complex inter and transdisciplinary approaches. Within the Apollonia University of Iasi, the objectives of quality culture concept aim at: encouraging performance in learning, teaching and research, analysis and debate of the studies programs, of the university curriculum by comparison with existing programs at other universities in the country and abroad, student and teaching staff mobility, experience exchanges visiting professor, diversification of knowledge and training sources, transfer credits system within the principles outlined in the Bologna process. The development of the complex systems of evaluation (students, teachers, graduates) contributes to the quality feed-back at all educational levels of the university. The improvement of the teaching-learning process in the modular system is characteristic of the Apollonia University of Iasi.

4. PROMOTION OF UNIVERSITYS IMAGE mass-media promotion of teachers with an outstanding scientific activity; mass-media promotion of the scientific events in the university; organizing meetings of students with public personalities from the medical, cultural scientific or political life; attracting high school graduates to attend the Dental Medicine Faculty and the Communication Sciences Faculty by campaigns promoting the educational offer of the faculties through leaflets, brochures, flyers, media, StudentClub and radio (platform for the universitys practical training); implementation of e-learning study programs; permanent updating of the website; complete database of Apollonia graduates for the Vocational Guidance and Alumni Center; Page 18 of 149

organization of The Open Gates Days event; increasing the national and international visibility of the publications from the Dental Medicine Faculty and the Communication Sciences Faculty of the Apollonia University of Iasi by book launches with media participation, book fair participation a.s.o;

supporting the cultural-educational events within FACIPA (Academic Forum of Creativity, Innovation and Performance in the Arts) belonging to the Apollonia University of Iasi.

5. OPTIMIZATION OF ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT accomplishment of an efficient management through development of management competences for the leading officials of the two faculties; ensuring buildings and spaces for education and research through acquisition, construction and modernization; provision of infrastructure to equip teaching and research facilities, laboratories, the library, the practical training platform; increasing the quality of students life not only in terms of education but also in terms of leisure (Apollonia Cup table tennis, music and poetry evenings, etc.); creating an efficient economic and financial management to ensure access to resources and adequate equipping of the teaching facilities; The Apollonia University of Iai understands its public responsibility, and to this end, it has established monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure transparency of decision-making activities and of processes of teaching and research. Thus, the University has an Academic Code of Ethics adopted in accordance with the University Charter and Art. 1 of OMEdC no. 4492 of July 6th 2005 on the promotion of professional ethics in universities and approved by the University Senate. (Annex 2.7) Monitoring of the University Code of Ethics implementation is carried out by the University Ethics Commission of the Senate University, which operates under the Rules for operation of the University Academic Ethics Commission of the Apollonia University of Iasi, regulation adopted in the open meeting of the University Senate. (Annex 2.6) Applying the Academic Ethics Code, which contains principles and mechanisms of evaluation application, the Ethics Commission is invested to defend morality and academic integrity Page 19 of 149

within the Apollonia University of Iasi. The Commission has jurisdiction to consider violations of the principles and values of the University Code of Ethics in the university and has specific levers of action and sanctions; all measures undertaken by the Commission are disseminated throughout the entire academic community of the Apollonia University of Iasi.

3. INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES The University structure and organization is summarized in the Organization proposed by the Board of Directors, discussed and acknowledged in the Senate and approved by the Academic Council. (Annex 2.1) In the spirit of its mission and goals, the Apollonia University of Iasi has a consistent, transparent and integrated management system, in order to achieve effective and efficient administration and a proper management. St. Apollonia Foundation as the founder of the Apollonia University of Iasi has the duty and right to support coordination in all aspects of university teaching, research, finances, accountancy, development strategy, etc. To implement these rights and obligations, and being founded on the right of private property, President of the St. Apollonia Foundation is also Chairman of the Administration Council of the Apollonia University of Iasi (President of the Apollonia University of Iasi). The Apollonia University of Iai benefits by law from university autonomy and economic and financial autonomy, being founded on the private property right, guaranteed by the Romanian Constitution. (Annex 1.8) The University Senate is the party with the highest management level of the academic activities. The Senate is elected by faculties representation, study programs and departments, plus the legal rate of students in order to ensure effective decision-making and representativeness of the academic community. The University Senate is composed of 75% teachers and research stuff and 25% students representatives. The Senate consists of 21 teachers (percentage per faculties), 8 student representatives (percentage per faculties), with a total of 29 members. The mandate of the university Senate is 4 years. (Annex 1.8) The rector, the university president, deans, vice-deans, heads of schoolsdepartments are not part of the University Senate and they may only participate as guests at the University Senates meetings, with no voting rights. Page 20 of 149

The Senate has competence in all areas of teaching and research, and as far as the relationship with the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports is concerned. Functions are described in the University Charter. The rector is chosen by universal, direct and secret suffrage by all teachers and researchers holders within the university and by student representatives of the university Senate and faculty councils. (Annex 2.2) The Administration Board. The Administration Board members are appointed by the founding foundation. The Administration Board is led by the President of the St. Apollonia Foundation who will also hold the post of President of the Apollonia University. The Administration Board is formed by the University President, the rector, the vice-president (who is also the second vice-president of the University), the financial chief officer, the head of legal department, the heads of the administrative departments, library and publishing managers, coordinators of certain activity fields and students. Within the Administration Board there are appointed 19 members, 5 students (nominated by the students organization), the universitys rector, president, and vicepresident, all summing up 27 members. The Administration Board is the structure created to take over the administrative, technical and economic concerns of the university, allowing the Senate to focus on academic issues of education content, management of the studies papers etc. Quarterly and whenever is necessary, the Administration Board informs the Academic Council on its activity. Board decisions are taken by the majority vote of the members present, if the number of those present is at least two thirds of all members. The members of this management structure have equal right to vote. (Annex 1.8), (Annex 2.4) The Administration Board Office coordinates the Board activity. The Administration Board Office consists of: Universitys President, Vice-President, Rector (who is also the second vice-president of the university), one student, the Economic Manager, the Legal Advisor, the Human Resources Manager, the Deans, the Heads of Departments, the Quality Commission Head, the Manager of the Institute of Modern Languages and the Manager of the Academician Ioan Haulica Research Institute. For achieving their objectives, the Administration Board and the Senate organize their work in various areas through structural departments and working committees, which include all employees, all teachers, student representatives, within the concept of total management of human resources. To ensure the coordination of the various structural sections, the Board may appeal to teachers or specialists outside its own academic Page 21 of 149

community. With their inclusion in the working commissions or structural departments, these ones become members of the academic community and can coordinate a committee, a department or a teaching or research field. The Academic Council is the advisory structure of the university and is formed by joining the University Senates members with the Administration Boards members, thus reconciling the Senates opinions with those of the Administration Board and the founders. While the Senate and the Rector ensure the foreground relations with the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports, the Academic Council and the Administration Board ensures the foreground relations with the founder and the third parties. (Annex 1.8) The rector, dean, vice-dean or head of department positions do not cumulate. Should a vacancy occur in the management positions, partial elections will be organized, within 3 months from the date of vacancy. Secretary activity within the university is carried out by the Rectors Secretary Office and by secretary offices of the faculties. The main task of the University Secretary Office is the proper management of study documents and student records. Secretary offices provide the script, programmatic and minutes part for the meetings of the Administration Board Office, Administration Board, Senate and Senate Office. All secretary staff are employed contestbased and a prerequisite for all positions are a foreign language competence and that of using computers. The General Secretary of the University and the Head Secretaries of the faculties form the Secretary College that meets regularly and ensures the coordination of secretary activity. According to their available resources, departments may hire full-time department secretaries. Funding for these positions is provided from the budget or grants, international programs, sponsorships. Secretary of Department reports to the Head of Department. The academic structures of the University include: faculties, departments, disciplines, the Research Institute Academician Ioan Haulica, the Methodological Center of Narcosedation Morris Clark, labs, clinics, S-Club TV station, SClub radio station, the Nova Apollonia magazine, which is the practical training platform etc. Membership, objectives and liability of these structures are prescribed by law and the University Charter, supplemented by regulations. (Annex 1.8), (Annex 2.4) The faculties are multifunctional units that develop and manage study programs. The faculty consists of departments, disciplines, libraries, laboratories, research units where operates that part of the academic community dedicated to a specialty or a group of specialties. Within the faculty there are teaching activities, scientific research and cultural activities, sports specific for the academic institutions. The faculty establishes its structure in Page 22 of 149

accordance with the Charter, with its teaching and scientific needs and its allotted budget. The faculty is organized and operates under the University Charter (Annex 1.8), following the University regulations and its own regulations. On the basis of its autonomy, the faculty elects its own academic administration under the Charter and Regulation of the faculty. The faculty elaborates the faculty Regulation, which governs the way studies and research are conducted, as well as its own elections Rules in accordance with the University Charter and the Rules of the University elections. The Staff Council of the faculty is the management structure of the faculty and consists of teachers, researchers (75%), students (25%). The Council has representatives from all specialties and departments. (Annex 1.8) The Faculty is headed by the Dean. The deans are selected through public competition, organized by the rector, in each faculty, in accordance with the rules of election and statutory provisions. (Annex 1.8) The department is the academic functional unit that ensures the production, transmission and use of specialized knowledge in specific areas of the Apollonia University of Iasi. Within the Dental Medicine Faculty of the Apollonia University there have been established the Teaching Department of General Medicine (including clinical and surgical disciplines) and the Teaching Department of Dental Medicine (including specialty subjects). Within the Faculty of Communication Sciences there has been established the Communication and Public Relations Department. Journalism. Departments role is to concentrate scientific potential, coordinate uniform policies within the remit of the department, and ensure efficient use of resources and heritage. Departments are established at the facultys proposal, approved by the Senate and by the Administration Board and the Academic Council. The department elects the Department Council and votes the Head of Department. They are approved by the Senate, the Administration Board and the Academic Council. Academic related structures from Apollonia University of Iai: a. Ioan Hulic Research Institute is a structural unit for coordination and development of fundamental and applied research in the university. Its activity takes place under its own rules (Annex 6.2) under a Scientific Council, led by a president. The scientific production of the institute is valued by participating in national and Page 23 of 149

international scientific meetings and through publication in professional journals, as well as in their own publications of the University such as International Journal of Medical Dentistry and International Journal of Communication Research. The budget of the institute is ensured from its support by the University, St. Apollonia Foundation, grants and contracts. b. Apollonia University Library, Publishing House and Book Shop Apollonia University Library of Iai is an important source of information for students and teachers, equipped with new releases, references, manuals, handbooks and journals in the areas of interest every year. Connected to the Internet and working with the academic subjects, the library regularly informs the Senate and the related disciplines about the background information. Headed by a director, the library is coordinated by a Scientific Council. (Annex 7.2) Apollonia Publishing House and Book Shop capitalize the teaching and research experience and contribute to the material made for the university students. They are coordinated by a Scientific Council. (Annex 7.6) Apollonia University of Iai has its own publishing house. Thus, the necessary academic books, courses and the cultural, educational and scientific research mission of the university are provided and fulfilled. The Editorial Plan of Apollonia Publishing House covers all areas of the university specialization. Apollonia University Press of Iai is coordinated by the Scientific Council of the Publishing House, representative for the scientific fields, consisting of academics, professors and specialists respected and recognized both in Romania and abroad. The Publishing House has in its portfolio books from specific areas of specialization of Apollonia University of Iai, and books that address a wider audience, such as those in the arts or cultural field etc. Its publications are grouped in several collections, among them: Hermes includes books in science communication, Gnatos contains books of dentistry, Logos gathers works of literature and linguistics. c. The Practical Training Platform (PTP) provides the basis for practical activity by the University in which students practice the mandatory scales for each subject. Entities falling within the structure of PTP are: Specialized Clinics of Medical Dentistry, Laboratories of Page 24 of 149

Dental Technology, Department of Physio-Therapy and Spa, Integrated Laboratory of biotolerance for drugs, biomaterials and medical devices, Didactic Laboratories for fundamental disciplines, morphologic and functional. Due to ongoing concerns of the university s management on the continuous upgrading of material basis, starting with the 2012-2013 university year it has purchased 4 Moog units, the most modern haptic simulating system, unique in Romania and Easter Europe. This laboratory develops the Apollonia concept regarding education and the maintanance of the bodys working ability and manual dexterity after the students have acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in ocupational ergotherapy, stereognosis and learning during the Bioinstrumentation. Ergonomy. Dexterityeducating the corect postural behaviour for a life-time. Apart from the haptic simulation laboratory, recent facilities include endodontic microscope, 5 fully programmable Artex simulation articulators and 24 units for specialized disciplines, etc.The theoretic and practic training of students from the Faculty of Dentistry is consolidated via professional extracurricular activities which complete the scientific horizont of the future specialist in dentistry. The Practical Training Platform (PTP) of Communication Sciences Faculty comprises Radio Student Club, Student Club Television, Nova Apollonia Magazine, Apollonia Publishing House, Press Agency, Multimedia Laboratory, Phonetic and Informatics Laboratories, Organizational Analysis and Diagnosis. This Practical Training Platform is unique in our country due to the fact that it puts the stress on the studentspractical training, who are able to go through all the stages of the different types of TV and radio shows, newspaper editing and publishing. (Annex 4.25). The Phonetic laboratory is highly modern and it also has the technology for simulataneous interpreting. The theoretical and practical training of students from the Communication Sciences Faculty is consolidated via extracurrilar professional activities which complete the scientific horizont of the future specialist in communication and public relations and journalism The Management Department of European Programs, Development Strategies and Foreign Relations is designed to inform teachers about national and European programs, the teachers getting used to identify issues for programs, implementation programs, and skills for a project manager. The Compartment for External Relations is a specialized structure in making connections with European universities and outside contracting for partnerships, contracts that offer Apollonia University of Iai an external way of standing out (studyvisiting, exchange of experience between teachers and students etc.). (Annex 9.12) Page 25 of 149

d. The Commission for the Evaluation and Quality Assurance prospects and prepares programs for the university development strategies under the University Rector and Senate management and presents them for discussion at all levels of the academic structure, so as finally to be submitted to the Academic Council. It coordinates all the activities and ensures quality in all the teaching, administrative and economic departments. (Annex 8.1) e. The Institute of Modern Languages of Apollonia University in Iai includes training programs to fill the skills profile in modern languages, the dominant target group consisting not only of students from Apollonia University of Iai, but also people of all ages, with secondary and higher education studies, employed or seeking employment in the country or abroad. Its mission is to coordinate all the activities through which skills are created in foreign languages knowledge: Italian, English, French, German and Romanian for foreigners. As a benchmark, I.M.L.A organizes introductory courses / training to acquire skills in modern languages. I.L.M.As activity is aimed at students, third parties, and the university and auxiliary staff. However, I.L.M.A is one of the interfaces within the university environment it serves. (Annex 9.17) f. The Performance Training Center (CPFPC): CPFPC mission is to coordinate all the activities of lifelong education in Apollonia University of Iai, in cooperation with faculties and other institutions in the country and abroad to provide training programs valuable both scientifically and methodologically, in accordance with the requirements of the education reform. As a benchmark, CPFPC organizes specialization courses / training, retraining, results of Apollonia University of Iai as a response to the request of the applicants. (Annex 9.18) g. The Morris Clark Methodological Center of Narco-Sedation made in order to outline the range of professional practical skills useful to every dentist, containing modern equipment that should not be missing from any dental practice. h. The Integrated Laboratory of bio-tolerance to Drugs, Biomaterials and Medical Devices (LIBMED) operates within Apollonia University of Iai, being affiliated to Ioan Hulic Research Institute. LIBMED goal is to develop, integrate the research infrastructure of Apollonia University of Iai and achieve its own research protocols, experimental and clinical, in terms of medical bio-tolerance, biomaterials and medical devices used in general practice and dentistry, to provide equipment, as well as the experience of the academics Page 26 of 149

and researchers from Ioan Hulic Research Institute, of the scientists teams who are interested in those areas with the intention of reaching an inter-university and inter-academic research networks. The main objective of the laboratory is to help develop specific analytical procedures and implement the best practices related to bio-tolerance effect characterization of several medications, the evaluation of biomaterials, biocompatibility and medical devices. i. The Laboratory of Electronics and Informatics is a partner in students training from the Faculty of Communication Sciences, made to achieve communication and publicity materials (audio-video editing and graphic-design), media materials and managing Apollonia University of Iai website. j. The Office of School Medicine monitors the health of students and university staff. k. The Academic Forum of Creativity, Innovation and Performance of Arts (AFCIPA) aims to develop knowledge in all fields of art, both in fundamental and advanced research. AFCIPAs main objective is to value the artistic production shows, concerts, exhibitions, book presentations, etc. and to promote artistic value. AFCIPA also supports regular meetings between scholars and artists from home and abroad, colloquia, conferences, and sets up special interest groups, reading groups or circles on various topics in the arts. AFCIPA stimulates specific activities in publishing results in journals and Romanian or foreign collective volumes. As well, on the medium-term target, AFCIPA aims at editing a magazine of art and for the long term, at reducing it to the international quality standards (with the editorial team of specialist reviewers, frequency, etc.). AFCIPA stimulates the exchange of ideas and information between specialists in the country and abroad through participation in joint projects, seminars, conferences and congresses on artistic creations. It will also initiate and implement interdisciplinary projects (with specialists in science education, anthropologists, sociologists, architects, etc.). (Annex 9.20) With the help of AFCIPA our university is able to accomplish its cultural and professional mission as it is laid down in the Charter, by hosting a series of extracurricular activities that are comprised in a plan written down at the beginning of each year.

The Administrative and Economic Department aims to a good management of Apollonia University of Iai assets, technical and material insurance of teaching and research Page 27 of 149

process, budget implementation, efficient handling of funds, and the proper distribution and use of the human resources. It includes: legal, accounting, human resources, administrative, property management, facilities and investment departments. All the elected academic subjects in leadership positions are full-time permanent employees of the institution and are qualified for those occupied positions. The University is an organization framed by its own personnel (Annex 2.1) which corresponds, in terms of qualifications, to the conditions required for the provided jobs. There are state positions/functions for all the teaching staff. (Annex 4.4) The two people working in the university library have specialist training, respectively specialized programs for the librarian position.

4. THE TEACHING STAFF The human resource (Annex 3.2) of Apollonia University of Iai is made of academic subjects and administrative staff. (Annex 9.1). The university teaching staff is tenured by contest according to the Statute of the Teaching Staff, the National Education Law no. 1/2011 and of its own Internal Regulation of Contest. (Annex 3.4), (Annex 3.6), (Annex 3.1), (Appendix 3.4.1). At the university level the states functions comprise a total of 99 legally constituted posts, of which 81 posts for the Faculty of Dentistry and 18 posts for the Page 28 of 149

Faculty of Communication Sciences. (Annex 4.3), (Annex 4.4) Of the 81 legally constituted positions (Faculty of Dentistry) 70.37% are teachers with basic norm or reserved position, tenured in higher education, and of these 24.5% are lecturers and professors (57 full-time of 81 of which 14 are lecturers and professors). The ratio teachers / students to study Dentistry program is 1/6. 8, and for the Dental Technique program the ratio teachers / students is 1/4. 8. Of the 18 legally constituted positions (Faculty of Communication), 8.89 jobs are legally established for the study program of Communication and Public Relations 7.76 (87.28%) are teaching staff with full-time basis or reserved position, higher tenured education, and 2.04 of these (26.28%) are lecturers and teachers. For the Journalism study program of the 9.11 legally constituted positions 7.24 (79.47%) are occupied by owners, of which 1.96 (27.07%) are lecturers and teachers. At the Faculty of Communication Sciences, specializing in Communication and Public Relations the ratio is 1 teaching professor / 4.63 students, for Journalism specialization a teacher / 2.20 students. (Appendix 4.20), (Annex 4.21), (Annex 4.22). The associated staff has the suitable training and it was employed with the law in force. Of all the university level holders (72) (15 Faculty of Communication Sciences, 57 Faculty of Dentistry), 41 have PhD in science (29 Faculty of Dentistry, 12 Faculty of Communication). University teachers, tenured in higher education, are covering during one academic year no more than two teaching times. (Annex 4.4) All holders of the university teachers had written statement on their own risk that they have the basic norm within the university. A total of 19 people non-tenured in higher education (8 Faculty of Dentistry, 11 Faculty of Communication Sciences) perform teaching activities in Apollonia University of Iai, satisfying legal requirements for occupying those teaching activities. (Annex 4.20) Within Apollonia University of Iai most of the discipline holders have developed courses and other educational materials needed for the educational process covering the issue provided by the discipline sheet. All the university teachers prepare at the beginning of each academic year discipline records, in compliance with the methodology and objectives for achieving them (Annex 4.5), (Annex 4.6), (Annex 4.7) based on the modular structure (Annex 4.8) and that of the academic year (Annex 4.13). The academic subjects who develop activities from the curricula (Annex 4.1), (Annex 4.2) provide a proficient cover for a license cycle. Page 29 of 149

For the 2012-2013 university year the human resource at Apollonia University of Iasi comprised of teaching and administrative staff in accordance with the annexes. Annex 10.10; Annex 10.17. At university level member functions comprise a number of 117 legally established positions, of which 92 positions for the Faculty of Dentistry, 25 positions for the Faculty of Communication Sciences. (Annex 10.7) Of the 92 legally established positions (Faculty of Dentistry)- 71,74% are covered by teaching staff with a permanent position or with a reserved position, tenured in highereducation, of which 27,27% are covered by lectures and professors (66 tenured of 92 of which 18 lecturers and professors). (Annex 10.7). The ratio teaching staff/student for the Dentistry program is 1 professor/ 6.8 students. Of the 25 legally established positions (Faculty of Communication Sciences) 12,51 are legally established for the study program Communication and Public Relations-9,18 (73,38%) are covered by teaching staff with a permanent position or with a reserved position, tenured in higher-education, of which 3, 34 (36,38%) are covered by lectures and professors. For the study program Journalism, of the 12,49 legally established positions- 9,82 (78,62%) are occupied by tenured staff, of which 2,66 (27, 08%) are lecturers and professors. At the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Communication and Journalism specialization, the ratio is 1 professor/ 1,14 students, at Journalism specialization the ratio is 1 professor/ 0.58 students (Annex 10.7). The associated staff have adequate training and were employed in accordance with the legislation in force. Of the total of tenured teaching staff at university level (69) (22-Faculty of Communication Sciences, 47-Faculty of Dentistry) 51 have their Pds (36 at the Faculty of Dentistry, 15 at the Faculty of Communication Sciences). The university teaching staff, tenured in higher education do not take on more than two didactic norms during an academic year. (Annex 10.7; Annex 10.10) At Apollonia University of Iasi the majority of the tenured staff have written courses and other didactic materials necessary for the teaching process, covering the main topic of the respective discipline, as it is laid down in the course description sheet. All the teaching staff from the university draw up at the begginning of each university year the course description sheets, observing the methodology and the objectives for their drawing up. (Anexa 10.21) on the basis of the modular structure (Annex 10.2) and of the university year (10.1) The university teaching staff who teach disciplines from the curriculum (Annex 10.6) ensure in a competent way that a B.A cycle is covered. Page 30 of 149

5. THE INFRASTRUCTURE Apollonia University of Iai has a heritage that effectively contributes to achieving its mission and objectives. The property consists of university teaching and research areas that correspond to specific fields of study, with lecture rooms, teaching and research laboratories, specialized clinics, in accordance with the technical, safety and hygienic norms in force. (Annex 9.3), (Annex 9.4), (Annex 9.5). Apollonia University of Iai has an available number of 4 classrooms with an area of 301.38 m2 (of which 4 rooms in the property), five seminar rooms with an area of 134.81 m2 (which 4 rooms in the property with an area of 114.81 m2, a rented hall with an area of 20 m2), 10 laboratory rooms with an area of 746.23 m2 (of which 8 rooms are in the property with an area of 516.63 m2, 2 rooms rented with an area of 229.6 m2), 3 specialized clinics with an area of 327.84 m2 (including 2 in the property with an area of 246 m2, and 1 rented with an area of 81.84 m2) and the library with an area of 102 m2. For practice the students have also available: laboratories, specialized and surgical dentistry clinics, with access through cooperation agreements. (Annex 9.5) The spaces found fit include purchased spaces by Apollonia University of Iai (Annex 9.3), with an area of 1280.82 m2 (Annex 7.1). Within Apollonia University of Iai the classrooms, preclinical laboratories, clinics, seminar rooms, PTPs are properly equipped, according to the current standards, PTPs and clinics being well above average equipped, and continually retrofitted. (Annex 7.1) In 2012-2013 university year Apollonia University of Iasi has considerably enlarged its own spaces thus having a number of 5 classrooms with a total surface of 428, 38 m2 (of which 4 classrooms with a total surface of 301, 38 m2 , 1 rented room with a total surface of 127 m2), 5 seminar rooms with a total surface of 169, 81 m2 (of which 4 rooms in private propriety with a total surface of 144, 81 m2 , 1 rented room with a total surface od 25 m2), 15 laboratory rooms with a total surface of 1036, 07 m2 (of which 11 private propriety with a total surface of 772, 54 m2 , 4 rented rooms with a total surface of 263, 53 m2). (Annex 10.11) The students also benefit from 10 laboratories and clinics and of the Practical Training Platform. In the 2012-2013 university year we notice a significant improvement of the ARACIS requirements concerning the norm on the space allocated for the total number of students at Apollonia University for classrooms, seminar rooms, laboratories and speciality clinics, the Page 31 of 149

Prcatical Training Platform, the Clinical Training Platform to which we can add the rented spaces on the basis of lease contracts with the Military Hospital of Iasi, Providenta Medical Center and SC Domenica. (Annex 10.11, Annex 10.8, Annex 10.9) By purchasing a new building which contains generous spaces for classrooms and didactic laboratories, as well as for the organization of the education system from the point of view of the modular system, the number of students that can be trained has significantly increased, so the university tequests the increase of the number of students that it can train. An important aspect to consider is the increased addressability of youg people from our countru and abroad for our study programs. From this point of view weve reorganized the university within the new spaces and weve optimized the university infrastructure. All the dentistry clinics have been concentrated in the Clinical Training Platform from Pacurari street nr.11, the Practical Training Platform of the Faculty of Communication Sciences has concentrated its headquarters on Stefan cel Mare Street. As a goal of ensuring an adequate framework for the study of both students and teachers the library was organized in 1990 together with the establishment of Apollonia University of Iai. Apollonia Library is itself one of the research laboratories of the university and offers its users access to resources and services for the educational process. The library is involved, along with the academic subjects into the composition of editorial plans, for printing textbooks and university courses at the university publishing house. The documentary heritage includes: lithographed courses, handbooks, books, treated serials, electronic documents and other documents. The book stock covers different areas: medical, dental, communication, media, advertising, public relations, law, sociology, political science, general knowledge etc. (Annex 7.3) The library collections are established and developed by their own sources (direct purchase, donations, sponsorships and exchange with libraries from the country and abroad). The total amount of publications on May 18, 2012 was: 4750 titles in 13451 copies, of which: books: 4,379 titles in 8658 copies, periodicals: 371 titles in 4793 copies. (Annex 7.2) The number of seats in the reading room is 92 and covers over 10% of the students. There are a number of 20 subscriptions to Romanian and foreign publications which are regularly in the library, subscriptions to publications including 13 specific medical specialties and 7 specific specializations subscriptions to Journalism and Communication and public relations. Page 32 of 149

Following the movement of the headquarters on Muzicii street no.2, the Apollonia University Library has a space of 97 table places on which there are installed 25 high-tech computers which users can employ. The computers have installed the needed softwares for the students activities of reading, editing and online research. On the 25 computers the courses of the teaching staff have been uploaded. The students have the possibility to directly communicate with the teaching staff and have direct access to the needed materials for the training in order to abtain the necessary competencies and skills offered by the 6 study programs of the university. The total number of publications on October 23 2012 in the university library is of 5672 titles in 13.613 exemplaries, of which 5301 books (titles) in 8820 exemplaries and 371 periodicals (titles) in 4793 exemplaries. In the 2011-2012 university year in the library there were 1359 newly registered books of which: 599 books- purchased (374 books with 146 titles for the study program Communication and Public Relations and 225 book awith 186 titles for the study program Dentistry); 30 books through interlibrary exchange; 177 graduation papers; 543 donations from 21 donators (4 institutions, 17 persons).

The University has, according to the inventory lists, a total of 60 computers. Linked to the curriculum (Annex 4.2) and teaching hours, the available computer hours meet the activities of the 751 students (467 students specializing in Dentistry, 232 in Dental technical expertise, 36 in communication and public relations, 16 in Journalism). In Apollonia University of Iai there are basic licenses to use software, windows, bitdefender, and office. The university computer system has an internal regulation (Annex 7.5) and regulations for using the computer system. (Annex 7.4) The financial and accounting department has a clear record of all inventory items (fixed and low value items), including the provision of teaching and research laboratories (Annex 9.4). In the last three cycles of education, the university has owned over 70% of fully equipped school premises. In the 2012-2013 university year the students have access to a number of 102 computers in the university library, in the informatics laboratory and the phonetic laboratory (Annex 10.19), in clinics and loboratories, in the Practical Training Platform and the Clinica Traning Platform from the 5 buildings belonging to the university. Page 33 of 149

In the 2012-2013 university year the University has, according to its inventory list, a number of 102 computers that are at the studentsdisposal. Correlated with the teaching plans (Annex 10.6) and with the classes of the teaching activities, the available number of hours per computer meets the requirements of the 967 students (565 students in Dentistry, 240 in Dental Technique, 96 in General Nursing, 18 students in Balneophisiokinetotherapy, 31 in Communication and Public Relations, 17 in Journalism). (Annex 10.3) The computerization in the university was made on areas (secretarys office- computerization of the data base, student record, teacher-student digital communication by e-mail, accounting - specific software, teaching - computerization of tuttoring and research work in clinics, laboratories and disciplines), the radiology laboratory, the phonetic laboratory.) 6. THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Apollonia University of Iai holds an accounting service/department for financial management of higher education and research activities, VAT and bank account. (Annex 1.5) The economic manager of the university is responsible for the functioning of the university financial accounting, with the task to execute decisions taken by the universitys academics, to contribute to strategic and daily management of the university. Apollonia University of Iai meets all the legal requirements for a qualified employment of the financial and accounting department. The University has also its own budget of income and expenses for teaching, research, investment and personnel costs. (Annex 9.8). In Apollonia University of Iai there is a service contract no. 61 of 27.01.2012 with the auditing company AUDIT SERVICES LLC, a CAFR member under the license no. 279/05.11.2002. The financial audit results with the annual review of the implementation of revenue and expenses were discussed and published by the University Senate. (Annex 9.9), (Annex 9.10), (Annex 9.11)

7. THE STUDENTS Apollonia University of Iai adopts its own methodology for the selection of students that meet all the provisions of Order regarding the general criteria for admission and organization of the undergraduate academic studies. (Annex 4.15) The registration for admission is based on a baccalaureate degree or equivalent training and other documents Page 34 of 149

specified in the rules of admission. (Annex 4.14) The University applies a transparent policy of recruitment and admission of students, publicly announced at least six months prior to application, through advertisements in local and national press, through its television (www.sclubtv.ro) and radio (www.sclubradio.ro), on the universitys Web site (www.univapollonia.ro) respectively, where there is a special admission containing the complete methodology of admission. The enrolled students fill in two contracts: the Contract fee studies (Annex 5.5) and the annual study contract. (Annex 5.6) The results of the examinations held by students are listed in catalogs, signed by the appointed academic discipline holder, recorded in a summary and shifted in the register. The Diploma Supplement is based on the Student Records. Diplomas are accompanied by the Diploma Supplement. There is a register on which to issue diplomas and diploma supplement, which contains all the information required by current regulations. (Annex 4.19) In the academic year 2011/2012 209 students were enrolled in Apollonia University of Iai. Of these 191 students are at the Faculty of Dentistry (101 students specializing in Dentistry, 90 students specializing in tooth engineering) and 18 students at the Faculty of Communication Sciences (12 students in Communication and Public Relations, 6 in Journalism). Currently, there are 751 students in Apollonia University of Iai: in the past six years, there were 699 students at the Faculty of Dentistry and 52 students at the Faculty of Communication Sciences (Annex 5.12). In Apollonia University of Iai each year of study has a supervisor (Appendix 5.9), a practice used in the university being that of the tutor, each teacher having tutoring students in each year. (Annex 5.8) Apollonia University of Iai, through the regulation framework for organizing the graduation examination (Annex 4.17) complies with applicable laws on the general organization of the graduation exams in higher education. Our university students are part of the leadership, being elected according to rules of students election in management structures. (Annex 5.2) Moreover, students benefit from sponsorship under the form of social grants, awarded by St. Apollonia Foundation (Annex 5.7). Students receive a Student Guide and a Code of Student. (Annex 5.10) Graduation exams are held in two sessions: Summer Session, June-July and September for medical graduates; winter session, in February. Faculties inform, by posting, the boards, but also on the university website (www.univapollonia.ro) the candidates support periods, registration requirements, content, software, access to libraries, training, organizing Page 35 of 149

committee of the license etc. (Annex 4.17) During the graduation exam session in September 2011, 221 students have passed of 226 enrolled graduates. The situation of the license exam session in February 2011 and February 2012 was the following: from 8 enrolled graduates, 8 were promoted. (Annex 5.13) In the 2012/2013 at Apollonia University of Iasi 316 students were enrolled. Of these 304 at the Faculty of Dentistry (120 students in the Dentistry study program, 72 students in the Dental Technique study program, 96 students in the General Nursing study program, 18 students in the Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Recovery study program) and 12 students at the Faculty of Communication Sciences (8 students in the Communication and Public Relations study program, 4 in the Journalism study program) (Annex 10.3) In the 2012/2013 at Apollonia University of Iasi each study year has an attending professor, another important aspect is the tutoring practice, each member of the teaching staff tutoring students from each study year. (Annex 10.20) In the September 2012 session of the graduation exam (Faculty of Dentistry) of a total of 148 graduates, 125 enrolled, 123 graduated. The students who did not pass the exam will sit again in February 2013 and there are 13 in Dentistry and 12 in Dental Technique. In Julie 2011 the Fcaulty of Communication Sciences of Apollonia University of Uasi has organized its graduation exam together with West University of Timisoara (West University of Timisoara being on the list of universities with which Apollonia University can organize a B.A exam given the Monitoring Order). Thus, because in 2012 the protocol measures were prepared according to the provisions of the law regarding the admission and the regulation of the West University of Timisoara. At the end of may the arrangements for the approval in Senate of the Partnership Agreement regarding the graduation exam were finalized. The Senates vote was negative rejecting the organization of the 2012 graduation exam by Apollonia University within the West University of Timisoara. Faced with this situation repeated efforts were made (Adress no 297/08.06.2012 registered at MERYS with no. 45701/13.06.2012, Adress no. 382/04.07.2012 registered 48653/05.07.2012, Adress no. 537/05.09.2012 registered 56374/06.09.2012) at the Ministry of Education Research at MERYS with no. at MERYS with no.

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organize the B.A exam, either by mediating the relation between our university and the ones listed in the Monitoring Order, either by adding other Universities with which we can organize the B.A exam. These requests were supported by the fact that the informal discussions with Al.I Cuza University of Iasi, Bucharest and Babes-Bolyai of Cluj-Napoca have shown us that it is impossible to obtain the Senate agreement from each of the above Page 36 of 149

mentioned universities. MERYS answered our request by issuing in October 2012 of an Order (OMERYS no. 15891/27.09.2012) which modifies the Special Monitoring Methodology for Apoloonia University of Iasi which adds to the initial list University of Craiova and Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu. Currently, the partnership agreement with Lucian Blaga Universty of Sibiu is in work with which we will organize a special graduation exam. According to preliminary discussions the session will be organized between 7 and 17 december. The enrolled students fill-in two contracts: a study contract with the tuition and the yearly study contract (Annex 10.26) 8. THE RESEARCH ACTIVITY The scientific research activity within Apollonia University of Iai is a proceeding according to the university research strategy (Annex 6.3) adapted to the development of scientific research at the national and international level, to a research plan (Annex 6.4) and to the University Strategic Plan. (Annex 8.4) In addition, at the faculty level, the university research is guided by the annual research plans of the two faculties. (Annex 6.4) Within the University, the scientific congresses (International Congress of Apollonia University of Iai, Apollonia University Days, the annual International Congress of Ioan Hulic Research Institute, other conferences and congresses, and the Congress of Dentofacial Somato-sensory Aesthetics), symposia, round tables and work-shops are annually organized, that can be viewed on the university website (www.univapollonia.ro). (Annex 6.18) The research interests of our university are predominantly institutional. (Annex 6.16) The university research is also relevant at the national level (Annex 6.7, Annex 6.8, Annex 6.13), in the current academic year the number of projects submitted in national competitions increased. (Annex 6.14) Following the research activities conducted in university during 2010/2012, the resulting published articles are: in ISI Journals during 2010-2011-2012 = 25 (Annex 6.17) (of which 23 to MD and 2 to CS) in CNCS journals, IDB and other magazines 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.7) = 137 (of which 65 and 72 MD SC) Published books during 2010-2011-2012 = 35 (including 25 in MD and 10 to CS) Page 37 of 149

(Annex 6.7) Participation in scientific events during 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.8) = 96 (of which 38 abroad) to MD = 43 (18 abroad) and CS = 53 (20 abroad). The journals published by Apollonia University of Iai: International Journal of Medical Dentistry, the scientific journal of CNCS rated B + (http://www.ijmd.ro/index.php?limba=ro) and International Journal of Communication Research (http://www.ijcr.eu/), both included in international databases are not only a means to exploit their research results through publication of scientific papers written by university teachers and researchers, but also a way of maintaining links with other research groups in the country and the world published in these journals. The University Training Platform Practice (PTP) contributes to the development of teachers and students scientific research in which all the internal research projects and students are involved. (Annex 6.9), (Annex 6.19) The international links in scientific research have resulted in the establishment of collaborations with academic and research institutions: research protocol signed by Apollonia University of Iai and institutions gathered Joint Institute for Nuclear Research Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics and (JINR FLNP) in Dubna, and the Memorandum of establishing the International Research Group: Bio-Plasma-Group; the Memorandum concluded with the Swiss School of Management, Universita Europea di Roma, Italy cooperation agreement with the State University of Moldova to ensure a scientific process, modern teaching and instruction (Appendix 6.12) and recognized personalities in medicine and science communication. The Scientific Research Committee (Annex 6.1) prepares an annual report on scientific research in the university. (Annex 6.5), (Annex 6.6). The scientific research committee within Apollonia University of Iai observes the code of ethics (Appendix 6.11) in scientific research, each year, the Ethics Commission developing a report of research activity. (Annex 6.10) In the 2012-2013 the Acad. Ioan Haulic Research Institute of Apollonia 2010. Apollonia University of Iasi has played an active part in the information activities organized by MERYS via its units UEFISCDI and ANCS so that the teaching staff was permanently informed on the debated programs. (Annex 10.25) Within the scientific research plan for the university year 2012-2013, until 1 November a series of scientific events with national and international participation were Page 38 of 149 of Iasi was internally accredited by Senate decision no.81 of 2012 and it is ISO 900 certified starting with

organized. Thus, the Annual Scientific Session of Acad.Ioan Haulic Institute-third edition and the National Simposium of the Apollonia Modern Languages Institute took place during the Iasi Academic Days- XXVII edition, organized Iasi Romanian Academy Branch, between 18-19 October 2012. (Annex 10.25) Moreover, between 22-24 October 2012 the School of Advaced Studies in Bio-Plasma was organized by the Apollonia University of Iasi and the International Bio-Plasma Club. These events received special appreciation from the participants from the country and from abroad. School of Advaced Studies in Bio-Plasma includes Apollonia University in a highperformance research area, and the fact that our university has joined the International BioPlasma Club certifies the acknowledged value of the research that take place within the university, which ensures a remarkable position in a unique and highly refined research area at national and international level. The University also publishes and updates annually the Brochure of the university and the Students Guide (Annex 5.10) which contain all the information concerning the programs of university studies. Ref.1: The information offered by Apollonia University of Iasi publically is comparable, as to quantity and quality, to that offered by the universities of higher education from the European spaces (Annex 4.11) II. Analytical Part Performance Criteria, Standards and Indicators Domain A. Institutional Capacity Criterion A1 Institutional, Academic, Administrative and Managament Structures A. 1. a. b. c. d. Specializations Faculty of Dentistry with the following specializations: Dentistry- 360 transferable credits; Dental Technique- 180 transferable credits; Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Recovery- 180 transferable credits; General Nursing- 240 transferable credits;

2. Faculty of Communication Sciences with the following specializations: a. Communication and Public Relations- 180 transferable credits; e. Journalism- 180 transferable credits;

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Performance Standards and Indicators

S.A.1.1. Misione, objectives and academic integrity IPA 1.1.1 Mission and objectives Min: Apollonia University of Iasi was set up and it functions according to the law. (Annex1.1),(Annex 1.2),(Annex 1.3),(Annex 1.4),(Annex 1.6),(Annex 1.7) Apollonia university of Iasi has an University Charter (Annex 1.8) whose provisions are in accordance with the national legislation and with the EU principles for higher education and are known to all the members of the academic community. The University Charter has been updated in 2011. The mission and objectives undertaken by the institution set it apart in the national higher education system via: clarity, distinction and specificity (Annex 1.8) Ref.1. As noticed from the following we hereby consider that the basis of the mission and objectives of Apollonia University of Iasi institution set it apart in the national higher education system via: clarity, distinction and specificity. We can assert that Apollonia University of Iasi already has a tradition demonstrated by its 22 years of activity in which the following requests laid down for the higher education have been and are promoted: clarity, distinction and specificity. Clarity- is approved in our university by our internal ability to self-analize and self-evaluate (Annex 8.8, Annex 8.9) and out (Reports, Visits, Commissions ARACIS). In the Apollonia University of Iasi, the quality of studies, learning and research is evaluated in the light of the results. For efficient learning and research we follow permanent improvement of method in the educational and research process by complex, inter and transdisciplinary approaches. Distinction besides didactic and research activity, the Apollonia University of Iasi distinguishes also by other activities and cultural initiatives, of national relevance which contributes to its prestige (with the help of FACIPA). Our university distinguishes by facilities concerning the access to courses, seminars, practical works and different study conditions, by partnership relations professor-student, with the universities from abroad (Annex 6.12), by conferring the title of assistant of honour for the students of the last years who have got excellent results, by the occidental modular system of teaching-learning. The 2 directions outline the humanist character of the specialization directions. Competitiveness at the moment when our country became member of the European Union on the 1st January 2007, the Romanian Higher Education integrated in the European Space of the Higher Education Page 40 of 149

and entered directly on the European competitional market. In our university competition is manifested to all levels: a rigurous selection of the high school graduates by tests of admittance (www.univapollonia.ro), by a permanent evaluation of the students (projects, schedules, practical oral examination, their participation at the Students Scientific Session with articles resulted from their activities, their participation in Students Debating Circle, Study Clubs, Apollonia Debates, Clinical Evenings). (Annex 9.20), (Annex 9.21). A great number of graduates who find a working place in the national and international medical system. The teaching staff of the university is implied in internal, national and international research projects. In 2011, two projects ANCS and UEFISCDI were financed as a result of national competitions. (Annex 6.13) Specific features the university study programs offered are in accordance with the university mission and contain elements of specific features and opportunity in accordance with the national background of qualifications. (Annex 1.10) The research fields of our graduates profession are requested on the working market, both in the country and abroad. (Annex 4.11) Cultural, scientific, educational or sportive manifestations which carry on in the university confer specific character and dignity to our institution. (Annex 9.20) Competence staff employed in accordance with law, research the quality of the academic staff represents the most important element in our university approach which concentrates its attention on student. To focus on student is achieved and we assure by its instruction as a specialist from the perspective of certain integration in the medical system and that of communication and journalism. The university provides for the development of a competitive education, updated by a continuous preoccupation of the academic community to offer a university curricula in accordance with the demands of the European education (by debate and annual revision of the university curricula in comparison with renowned universities in the country and abroad) (Annex 4.11), by attracting specialists from other countries like: USA, Israel, Italy, Germany, etc. (Annex 6.12) who offer modern theoretical and practical knowledge to us, by acquiring equipment of last generation (global system of postural gnatology, narcosedation system, Tscan II, BioPack Med, electrognatograph, etc Faculty of Dental Medicine, complex equipment for the program of practical instruction from the Faculty of Science of Communication (S-Club television and radio).Our university offers medical and social services for all the community. IP.A. 1.1.2. Academic Integrity Page 41 of 149

Min: The Apollonia University has a Code of Ethics (Annex 2.7) and a Code of Ethics of research (Annex 6.11) by which upholds the values of academic liberty, the university autonomy and ethical integrity and disposes of transparent practices and mechanisms to apply the code. The University has a Commission of ethics and Rules after which it works. (Annex 2.6) The Code of ethics of the university regulates the norms of professional conduct, promotes a high moral attitude of the members of academic community, of the students, the provisions of the Code being compulsory for all the members of the university community. Ref.1: The Apollonia University of Iasi respects the Code of ethics approved by the Senate Decision, constituted on the basis of the provisions Art. 1 1 from OmedC no. 4492 from the 6th of July 2005 concerning the promotion of the professional ethics in universities. The commission of ethics, on the basis of the complaints and claims occurred concerning the activity of management, research; teaching, examining, etc. achieves controls. The results of the Commission activity are included in the written book of official reports and are brought to the university managers knowledge for sanction and follows the sanctions imposing. The commission draws up the annual report concerning the situation of respecting the university ethics and the ethics of research activities which are presented to the university senate and constitutes a public document. (Annex 2.9), (Annex 6.10)

IP.A. 1.1.3. Responsibility and public account Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi has in its structure a Commission of internal academic audit, approved by the Senate Decision. The Commission achieves the audience of the main fields of the university activities and follows that the obligations the institution assumed to be respected rigorously, applying the Rules. (Annex 8.19) Ref.1: The academic audience is made on the basis of a audience annual Plan and the results of the audience are included in the annual Report of the Commission for internal academic audit (Annex 8.20) debated in the Senate and elaborates measures of improvement of the academic activity and verifies the degree of achievement of these. S.A.1.2. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 1. The Management system Page 42 of 149

Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi has a management system (Annex 2.1) and internal Regulations (Annex 9.1) which respect the legal applicable regulations. The management system is described in the University Charter. (Annex 1.8) There are Rules of choosing the management structures in the university approved by the Senate decision. (Annex 2.2) The mechanism of choosing the students representatives in the management bodies is obviously described in the University Charter (Annex 1.8), in the applicable regulations (Annex 9.1), in the Rules of students selections in the management structures. (Annex 2.2) The mechanism is democratic, transparent, undiscriminating and does not limit the students rights to represent and be represented, the students percentage of our university representatives in the management structures is25% (Annex 5.2) The University has a coherent system of university management, integrated and transparent and which is based on an effective and efficient, adapted to the mission and objectives assumed. The selections for the structures and functions academic management of the Apollonia University of Iasi (Annex 2.2) are organized and carry on in accordance with the applicable regulations, with the provisions of the University Charter, (Annex 1.8), with the order MECTS for selections, respectively the institutional methodologies and regulations, with the Order MECTS no. 4062/15.04.2011, concerning the methodology- framework of organizing of the referendum at universities level to chose the modalities of the rectors appointment (Annex 2.4), with the organizing Methodology of the university referendum to chose the modality of the rectors appointment. (Annex 2.2) The managing staff of the Apollonia University of Iasi is formed by didactic staff tenured in the higher education, with basic norm in the university. The university has an organization chart held with its own staff who correspond, from the point of view of professional qualifications to the conditions required to be employed in such positions. (Annex 2.1) Ref.1: The management system and the internal work regulations use the communication and information systems, of Internet and Intranet type, to transmit in real time the decisions of the Senate, the academic Council and the faculties Councils, and also of the other commissions of the university to all the didactic staff and students interested in the participation in the management and achievement mechanism of the university programs. All the didactic staff of the university has e-mail and personalized accounts for the technological information system of the university. (Annex 3.4) (Annex 3.4.1) Page 43 of 149

2. Strategic Management Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi elaborated a strategic Plan with a perspective of 5 years, 2009-2014, updated in 2011. (Annex 8.4) The strategic Plan was the basis of the annual operational Plans drawing up (Annex 8.6), (Annex 8.7) of the university and the two faculties. (Annex 8.25) Ref.1: The strategic Plan is elaborated on long, middle, and short term, is updated yearly depending on the evolution and context of the higher education. (Annex 8.4)Yearly, the rector presents a Report concerning the university state. (Annex 8.21), (Annex 8.22) The rectors annual Report conclusions are debated in the academic Council (Senate and the administration Council) and is made up in objectives to accomplish for the following period with reference to the increasing of performances of the didactic process, of scientific research, in the university administration and to develop partnerships with students in view to attain standards of continuous increasing of the Apollonia University of Iasi, with the aim of changing the qualificative and the position hold in the hierarchy of classification elaborated by MECTS. IP.A.1.2.3. Effective Administration Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi disposes of an administration which respects the applicable regulations, it is efficient and structured in administrative, departments, offices, financial-account services are outsourced functioning with collaboration agreements. In the university administration there are employed 35 persons, among them 16 with university studies and 19 with middle studies, well grounded in accordance with the position demands. The administrative structures functions on the basis of rules. (Annex 9.1), (Annex 9.2) For the 2012-2013 university year the adminstrative and auxiliary personnel is made up of 53 persons (Annex 10.17) The functional compartments of the university are structured on types of activities, as follows: the secretariate of the university and of the faculty, the accountancy office, the economic direction (the administrative department, with its social and technicsl services),human resources, internal financial control, juridical office, internal audit, library. These compartments workn on the basis of the set of regulations established for each of them in part. (Appendix 6.2), (Appendix 7.2), (Appendix 8.19), (Appendix 9.2), (Appendix 9.6), (Appendix 9.9) Besides the functional compartments of the university there also exist units (departments, commissions) with didactic character, for professional and social formation, Page 44 of 149

with their own regulations: the Department for the management of European projects (Appendix 9.12), the Commission of Comunitary Insertion (Appendix 9.13), the Comission for counseling and orientation in the career (Appendix 5.4), the Institute of Modern Languages. (Appendix 9.17) For the 2012-2013 university year the Working Departments and Commissions within the university have been revised and validated by Senated Decision no. 118/25.09.2012(Annex 10.24) Ref.1: Apollonia University of Iai has an efficient and strict administration, as well as other mechanisms of control and continuous development of the administrative performances soft MENTOR. There also exists a system of internal and external audit controls, performed each year. (Appendix 9.10), (Appendix 9.11) Ref.2. : Apollonia University of Iai by means of its Performance Center for Continuous Professional Training (CPFPC), established by the decision of the Senate of the University in October 2010, in cooperation with all faculties of the university, as well as with other institutions offering continuous education, from both Romania and abroad provides instruction programs of special scientific and methodological value, for the teaching and administrative staff and also for the students. (Appendix 9.18) For the 2012-2013 university year the Performance Center in Ongoing Professional Training has intensified its activity, CNFPA authorized courses, Cambridge courses, informed by the permanent updating of the section CPFPC on the university site (http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid =78) Criterion A.2 MATERIAL BASIS S.A.2.1. PATRIMONY, ENDOWMENTS, ALLOTED FINANCIAL RESOURCES IPA. 2.1.1. Patrymony Endowments, Spaces for instruction, research and other activities Min: In the university, the only instruction form is that of full time education. : Apollonia University of Iai possesses a patrimony (Appendix 9.4) which decisively contributes to the attainment of the mission and objectives established instruction and research rooms Page 45 of 149 certified EMC/EPC, training courses certified by our university, the persons who are interested being

corresponding to the specific domains approached, lecture rooms, didactic and experimental laboratories, specialized clinics, in strict observance of the technical, safety and hygienicsanitary norms in force. Apollonia University of Iai has 4 lecture rooms with a surface of 301.38 m2 (all 4 in its property), 5 seminar rooms with a surface of 134.81 m2 (4 rooms in its property, total surface: 114.81 m2, and 1 rented room surface: 20 m2), 10 laboratories, with a surface of 746.23 m2 (8 of them in its property, with a surface of 516.63 m2, 2 rented rooms, with a surface of 229.6 m2), 3 specialized clinics, with a surface of 327.84 m2 (of which 2 in its property, with a surface of 246 m2, and 1rented, with a surface of 81.84 m2) and the library, with a surface of 102 m2. For the Faculty of Medical Dentistry, the university has 3 lecture rooms, of which 3 in its property, with a total surface of 270.25 m2. (Appendix 7.1) For assuring the didactic activity (stages, practical works, seminars), 8 preclinical laboratories are available, with a surface of 664.54 m2, (7 of which of its own, with a surface of 459.93 m2, and 1 rented room, with a surface of 204.6 m2), 3 specialized clinics, with a surface of 327.84 m2, (2 in its property, with a surface of 246 m2, 1 rented, with a surface of 81.84 m2), and 2 spaces, in its property, with a total surface of 60 m2). The library of the university has a space of102 m2. The university possesses, for the Facultaty of the Sciences of Communication, of 1 lecture room, in its property, with a surface of 31.13 m2, 2 laboratories with a surface of 81.70 m2 (1 laboratory of its own, with a surface of 56.70 m2, and 1 lended laboratory, with a surface of 25 m2), 3 seminar halls, with a total surface of 74.81 m2 (2 of its own, with a surface of 54.81 m2, and 1 hired room with a surface of 20 m2). Within the Ioan Hulic Research Institute there is active the Sclubtv Television, as a component of the Platform of Practical Instruction of the university. Besides the Tv , there is also the Sclub Radio, whose activity is developed in a different location (in the Grii street). The academic spaces in which the academic comunity develops its activity include: Spaces of its own (bought by: Apollonia University of Iai) (Appendix 9.3) and spaces obtained on the basis of cooperation agreements. (Appendix 9.5) The rented spaces are employed on the basis of collaboration agreements with several hospitals, which assure the material basis necessary for students practical training. Apollonia

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University of Iai also provides to its students a space for sporting activities and accomodation. (Appendix 9.5) In 2012-2013 university year Apollonia University of Iasi has considerably enlarged its own spaces thus having a number of 5 classrooms with a total surface of 428, 38 m2 (of which 4 classrooms with a total surface of 301, 38 m2 , 1 rented room with a total surface of 127 m2), 5 seminar rooms with a total surface of 169, 81 m2 (of which 4 rooms in private propriety with a total surface of 144, 81 m2 , 1 rented room with a total surface od 25 m2), 15 laboratory rooms with a total surface of 1036, 07 m2 (of which 11 private propriety with a total surface of 772, 54 m2 , 4 rented rooms with a total surface of 263, 53 m2). (Annex 10.11) The students also benefit from 10 laboratories and clinics and of the Practical Training Platform. In the 2012-2013 university year we notice a significant improvement of the ARACIS requirements concerning the norm on the space allocated for the total number of students at Apollonia University for classrooms, seminar rooms, laboratories and speciality clinics, the Prcatical Training Platform, the Clinical Training Platform to which we can add the rented spaces on the basis of lease contracts with the Military Hospital of Iasi, Providenta Medical Center and SC Domenica. (Annex 10.11, Annex 10.8, Annex 10.9) By purchasing a new building which contains generous spaces for classrooms and didactic laboratories, as well as for the organization of the education system from the point of view of the modular system, the number of students that can be trained has significantly increased, so the university requests the increase of the number of students that it can train. An important aspect to consider is the increased addressability of young people from our country and abroad for our study programs. Ref.1: More than that, as early as the university year 2009/2010, the managers of the university have planned the acquisition od new education and research spaces. (Appendix 8.4) Consequently, in the 2011/2012 university year, a new building has been bought, for assuring an optimum development of all didactic-scientific activities. (Appendix 9.3) IP.A.2.1.2. Endowment Min: At Apollonia University of Iai, the lecture/seminar spaces are provided with technical equipments for teaching and communication, which facilitate the activity of the teaching staff and the receptivity of each student. The preclinical laboratories, the specialized laboratories for the Dental Technique speciality, the spaces for Balneophysiokinetotherapy and recovery, and especially the specialzed clinics, the Sclubtv TV and Sclub radio have suitable Page 47 of 149

equipments and operating means. (Appendix 7.1) In the university year 2011/2012, the Library was enriched with 1019 new books, of which: 466 books bought, 15 by exchange among libraries, 177 diploma works 2011, 361 donations from 21 donors (4 institutions, 17 physical persons). (Appendix 7.2) Following the movement of the headquarters on Muzicii street no.2, the Apollonia University Library has a space of 97 table places on which there are installed 25 high-tech computers which users can employ. The total number of publications on October 23 2012 in the university library is of 5672 titles in 13.613 exemplaries, of which 5301 books (titles) in 8820 exemplaries and 371 periodicals (titles) in 4793 exemplaries. In the 2011-2012 university year in the library there were 1359 newly registered books of which: 599 books- purchased (374 books with 146 titles for the study program Communication 30 books through interlibrary exchange; 177 graduation papers; 543 donations from 21 donators (4 institutions, 17 persons). and Public Relations and 225 book with 186 titles for the study program Dentistry);

Ref.1: Endowments of the lecture/seminar spaces and of the didactic and research laboratories corresponds to the present devlopment stage of scientific knowledge, being similar with those of the prestigious European universities and with the international practices now ospe ctivestudents.html) Ref.2: The endowment of the classroom, seminar rooms, didactic and research in use. (http://www.utm.ro/index.php?module=fcontent&id=21;http://www.tambcd.edu/resources/pr

laboratories of the speciality clinics of Apollonia University of Iasi corresponds to the present day development state of scientific knowledge. We can eemplify this by setting up the university narcosedation center developped with the help of prof, Moris Clark of Colorado US, of the Postural Gnatology developped with the help of professor Luciano Poli, Italy, the Embriology Laboratory developped with the help of prof. Beate Brand Saberi, Germany. (Annex 6.12)

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IP.A.2.1.3. Financial Resources Min: The planning and defining of the investment and financial management policies is done in a rigorous way within Apollonia University of Iasi. The university financial resources come from its own income (tuitions, Congress tuitions etc) and from other revenues according to the law (sponsorships) (Annex 9.8) The University has financing sources and adequate resources on short-term and long term, which are alotted to achieve in an adequate way its set mission and objectives. The revenue and expenses requires that the expenses be covered of the expected income to be achieved, existing multiannual budgets. (Annex 9.8) Ref 1: In addition to providing current requirements, the university has financial reserves, diversified sources of funding and rigorous planning, investment policy making and financial management. (Annex 9.8) Via its Charter, the Apollonia University has a double character, humboldian and entrepreuneurial because it has created her own profit points (CNFPA, ILMA, DOMENICO Medical Center, the University Publishing House). IPA.2.1.3. Scholarship Awarding System and of other forms of financial support for students. Min: Apollonia University of Iasi has a Regulation for awarding social scholarships (Annex 5.7) which it applies rigurously. The social scholarships are awarded on the basis of a series of selection criteria approved by the Senate. Ref.1: The proportion of its own resources in the scholarship fund is of a minimum of 10%. At Apollonia University of Iasi there is a number of 45 students who have a social scholarship which takes the form of tuition exemption of 98.775 RON.(Annex 9.8)

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Domain B. Educational Efficiency Criterion B.1 Study Proms Contents

SB.1.1. Student Admission IP.B.1.1.1 Student Admisssion Min: At the beginning of each university year or every time it is needed (MERYS methodology) the Senate of Apollonia University of Iasi modified and aproves the Methodology for organizing the admission for the next year (Annex 4.15). Our University applies a transparent policy in recruting and enrolling students, publicly anounced six mounth before its implementation, by publishing adds in the local and national press, and on the university site (www.univapollonia.ro) where there is a special admission section which contains the entire admission methodology. At academic management level efforts are made to promote real and correct information, including in the Students Guide and the University Guide, The Students Code, (Annex 4.15) published on the site (www.univapollonia.ro),giving candidates the opportunity to check all the necessary information (by telephone, email, organizing visits in highschools via its promotion caravane etc.). Also, the information regarding the admission can be found in our own magazine Nova Apollonia The magazine of the modern student, which can be accesed online on the university site or which can read in printed format -A (http://www.univapollonia.ro/images/stories/pdf/Nova_Apollonia/NA11.pdf VENIT ORA ADMITERII ). Ref.1: Also, starting with this university year via our own television Studentclubtv (www.sclubtv.ro) and of our radio -Sclubradio (www.sclubradio.ro) o purely student radio, part of the Practical Training Platform (PTP is a concept and o structure adapted to applied teaching, practiced by Apollonia University of Iasi) which presents the University for all the candidates who wish to attend the courses of its 6 specializations. Sclubtv, and Sclubradio offer mainly for the students at the Faculty of Communication Sciences the possibility to practice and to elaborate their practical scores for each discipline. This way, the students will acquire specific competences for Page 50 of 149

radio activities and will moderate shows reflecting the students areas of interest. The shows promoting the university are called Nova Apollonia (http://www.sclubtv.ro/index.php/nova-apollonia) for the Tv station and the Academic offer (http://www.sclubradio.ro/category/oferta-academica/) for the radio station. Admission is based solely on the candidates academic skills and no discriminating criteria are applied, thus respecting the principle of equality for all candidates. IP.B.1.1.2 Admission Practices Min: At Apollonia University of Iasi the admission for the BA cycle is done starting from the premises that the student must have a baccalaureate diploma taking into account the hierarchical order of graduation averages. (Annex 4.14) (Annex 4.15) Ref.1: The admission process in our university is based on a set of combined criteria (skills test) where the results of the admission exam have an average higher that 75% (Annex 4.15) Ref.2: The enrollment of foreign students is done according to the current legislation in accordance with the principle of non-discrimination legislation and equal opportunities. (Annex 1.9)

Criterion B.2 Learning Results

S.B.2.1 Capitalization of the Obtained University Qualification IP.B.2.1.1 Capitalization of the Obtained University Qulification S.B.2.1.1 Capitalization by the ability to get employed Min: At university level at least 50% of our graduates are hiren within two years of their graduation at the level of their university qualification (Annex 5.11). The skills, knowledge and obtained abilities by our graduates ensures them a place on the labour marked, a proof is the fact thatr some of our graduates are teaching in state or private universities, from the country of from the EU countries, while others have managed to

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set up their own business (as a dentist or dental technician). The specialists trained at our university have practices in Israel, Germany, England or the US (Annex 5.11) Ref.1: Thus, 85% of the universitys graduates get hired within two years of their graduation at the level of their university qualification (Annex 5.11) IP.B.2.1.2 Capitalization of the qualification by postgraduate programs Min: At least 20% of the graduates of the last two series of undergraduate studies of the Apollonia University of Iasi are enrolled in postgraduate studies: Residency, Master, PhD (Annex 5.11) IP.B.2.1.3 Studentssatisfaction level correlated to the professional and personal training ensured by the university Min: A constant concern of quality management at Apollonia University of Iasi consists of student-centering, and thus an important role is given to student questioning regarding the teaching activity of the teaching staff. Student evaluation of the teaching staff targets the quality of the teaching act expressed by its compatibility degree with the studentsexpectations and it assumes a good knowledge of the teaching staffs activity by the student, based on the shares educational experiences (Annex 8.14). At Apollonia University of Iasi the student evaluation of the teaching staff is done one the basis of a standardized document which will be called Student evaluation questionaire of the teaching staff (Annex 8.14.1). The studentssatisfaction degree was measured within the evaluation process of the

teaching activity within our univeristy based on a complex analysis of the student evaluation questionaire of the teaching staff, its methodology as well as the results being presented in detail in section C.4.3 Student evaluation of the teaching staff Over 50% of the students positively appreciate the learning-developement environment offered by the university and their own learning path. (Annex 8.15, Annex 8.16)

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IPB 2.1.4 Student centered learning methods Min: The main resposibility of the teaching staff in our university is to project his/her learning methods and environments so as to be student-centered, with as little accent as possible on the traditional responsability of transmitting just information. The student- professor relation is one of partnership where each takes on the responsability of reaching learning results.The learning results are explained and discussed with the students from the perspective of their relevance for the students development. Apollonia University of Iasi, via its study programs, ensures practical trainings in its clinic, traning in the preclinical laboratores. In the final year the university has alloted consistent financila funds by investing massively in hi-tech equipment, auxiliary materials, from boards to OHP and flipchart. The teaching staff use the resources of the new technologies: email, facilitating the dialogue with the students, bibliography, electronic resources, the courses of each of the teaching staff of taught disciplinies can be found at the university library (Annex 4.2),(Annex 4.5),(Annex 4.6),(Annex 4.7) Ref.1. The teaching staff is specially trained to teach at the Performance center for ongoing professional training set up by Senate decision of Apollonia University of Iasi in Octobert =78. The university teaching and administrative staff has certificates in English Communication (CNFPA certified courses). Apollonia University of Iasi is a certified Cambridge Esol University center for first and sixth year students, but also for students outside the university which will be completed by obtaining a Cambridge Certificate. Via Apollonia University of Iasi we, therefore offer the opportunitu to obtain an Englsih language certificate or an university degree acknowledged internationally which will encrease the students chances to continue their education in Romania or abroad and it will imporve their professional perspectives. For foreign students we offer courses of Official Language Communication, certified by CNFPA. 2010 http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid

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Also the teaching and administrative staff has benefited from courses in Project Managament, certified by CNFPA. All courses end by acquiring a certificate bearing the heading of the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports as well as that of Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. The obtained certificates after these courses are acknowledged throughout Romania and the EU Community and are life-long valid. Moreover, Apollonia University of Iasi via its Performance center for ongoing professional trening organized between 19-29 Aprilie a class of Vocal mastership- for all types of voice, class held by the soprano Maria Slatinaru-Nistor (from the category of Performance classes in artistic domaine). The courses addressed lyrical artists, students and graduates of Art/ Music Universities and Academies and ended by the concert organized by the student sat Union Museum titled Spring Voices (Annex 9.20). The refresher courses certified by Apollonia University of Iasi, such as: The Course of pedagogical training through the centre of performance in the continuous professional training, aims the rise of the pedagogical training degree of the teaching staff of Apollonia University by organizing profile lectures, experience exchanges and debates groups. This debate group was born as a result of the interest increased from Apollonia University of Iasi for the qualitative increasing of the didactic activity. Starting from the idea that an education of quality means not only informational contents connected to actual scientific debates, but also a modern, creative and dynamic method of teaching-learning, we consider that by this initiative of continuous training there are outlined the conditions of didactic progress background in Apollonia University of Iasi. The program of meetings with the due themes can be consulted on the site http://www.univapollonia.ro/images/stories/pdf/Cursuri%20pedagogie.pdf. The centre of performance in the continuous professional training must represent a chance of improvement also for the trainers teaching staff within the courses of our educational offer. Thus there is the possibility of gaining refresher grants financed from the European funds and one of the institutions which offers such opportunities is The National Agency for Community Programs in the Field of Education and Professional Training found out to the Ministry of MECTS which administrates and ear-marks European funds in the education and training field, supporting the institutions, the organizations and the persons to develop their capacities and competences. Such a grant was obtained in January, during this year, offering to the teaching staff the possibility of carrying out a sharing of experience of good trainings and know-how in Italy at Florence where it participated at Grundtvig Grant: The Page 54 of 149

Future of the European Identity. The Continuity Evolution through the Integration of the Regional Identities.(Annex 9.18) With the Centre of performance in the continuous professional training Apollonia University of Iasi has thus the opportunity of becoming a centre with dissemination area, of the training activities they carry on, at national level, the teaching staff belonging to other universities but also the persons outside the university space, having thus the chance of following various courses and acquiring CNFPA certificates, recognized in Europe. The teaching staff associates the students to the teaching activity (questions from the audience, presentation of essays, demonstrative experiments, access to patients) the teaching process being directed according to the rhythm and the studentslearning manner.The students of our university are implied in projects of internal research. (Annex 6.9) Ref.The didactic activity centered on an interactive character, of stimulating the independent thinking and the capacity of solving the problems, create abilities of approaching the research themes, encouraging the students to discover and create themselves the knowledge. A great part of our students is implied in projects of internal research, their implication in these projects carrying out through participations in circles and student scientific manifestations (The Session of Students Scientific Communications, Apollonia University of Iasi) with prizes awarded. http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86:sesiuneade-comunicari-stiintifice-studentesti&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60.(Anexa 6.18) I.P.B.2.1.5 Orientation in the students career Min: The teaching staff from Apollonia University of Iasi has permanent classes at the students disposal and personalizes the guidance at their request. There are a year counselor (Annex 5.9) and tutors. (Annex 5.8) Ref.1: There is a Department of the students advise and orientation in career having a rule of functioning approved by the Senate.(Annex 5.4) A frequent practice in Apollonia University of Iasi is the tutorial activity. The tutorial activity is the students supporting and counseling program with the aim of facilitating the integration in the university education, the advice in choosing the most suitable didactic options, the improvement of the school situation. All the teaching staff is a guidance for a number of students from each year of study to carry on didactic activities, of research and cultural activities.(Annex 5.8)The teachers keep in touch with the students by e-mails and 2 consultation hours weekly in conformity with the programs posted at the disciplines office. Page 55 of 149

For the university year 2012-2013 were revised the lists with the year counselors and the tutorial activity.(Annex 10.20)

CRITERIUM B.3. THE ACTIVITY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH S.B.3.1. RESEARCH PROGRAMS IP.B.3.1.1.The research program
In Apollonia University of Iasi there is a Strategy of the research activity, on long term (Annex 6.3) approved by the Senate Decision, a Plan of Scientific Research (Annex 6.4)as well annual Plans on short term, on faculties, approved by the professorial Councils of the faculties.The long-term research plan is divided on calendar years, with semester stages, responsibilities and ways to exploit the research results. The research groups consist of teachers, researchers and students, and subject matters concern priority areas, interdisciplinary, topical national and European level. To attractrenowned scientists from national and international impressive universities and research facilities and to ensure the infrastructure of performance research (by developing research projects for equipping units) represent means of achieving the research objectives in our university. The research funds are the amounts allocated by the university (Annex 9.8),obtained by participating in national contests, donations and sponsorships. The research interests of our university are predominantly institutional, with 20 research themesat the university level(Annex 6.16) to emphasize / ensure the interdisciplinary nature of these approaches, namely the establishment of research teams able to perform on national plan. The annual evaluation of teachers of Apollonia University of Iasi aimsalso performance in research. (Annex 8.11) Ref.1: The research in university is relevant on national level (Annex 6.13) in the instant academic year has been increased the number of projects settled within the national contests. (Annex 6.14) Some research projects aimed the organizing of scientific meetings, workshops explorers, whose organization enjoyed great success. (http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105:worksh op-investigarea-sonografica&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60 Ref.2: The variety of research topics approached in 2012 was materialized by introducing topics related to ecology and environment of cold plasma applications in medicine, which was made possible by the establishment of new laboratories, by their being endowed with efficient equipment and the retrofitting the existing clinics and laboratories in universities.

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The research protocol signed by the "Apollonia" in Iasi and the institutions gathered together under Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Laboratory of Neutron Physics Frank (JINR FLNP) in Dubna, Russia (Annex 6.12), provides for joint research in the field of structural investigation by spectral nuclear methods and X-ray of the composite materials used in dental applications.The topic with the title "Investigations of Novel Materials by Neutron NanoSystems and Scattering Methods" unrolls between 2009-2014 and envisages the preparation and the characterization by neutron and X-ray diffraction of new polymeric materials. The establishment, on 6 November 2011 of the international research group "Bio-PlasmaGroup" - coordinated by the Research Institute "Acad.Ioan Haul" , "Apollonia" University, whose founding scientific personalities of the Czech Republic, Serbia and France, along with the university professors in "Apollonia" (Annex 6.12), represent a way to develop research cooperation in the application of cold plasmas in biology and medicine and recovery research in this area of concern. IP.B.3.1.2. Achievement of research Min: In the university expenses budget there are specified resources for scientific research. (Annex 9.8) There are scientific research contracts obtained through national competition. (Annex 6.13). We believe that the university provides an environment and a culture centered on academic research, as pointed out by the existence Research Institute "Ioan Haulica" representing the structural unit of coordination of fundamental and applied research. Its activity follows a proper regulation (Annex 6.2), under the coordination of the Scientific Council consisting of 9 members (appointed by the Board of Directors) and endorsed by the Senate and a chairperson. The Institute funding is achieved through the university funds, grants, research contracts. In the University there is aManagement Department for European Programs, for Strategy Development and for External Relations in order to facilitate the access to research contracts. (Annex 9.12) Ref.1: In our university there is a strategy for long-term research (Appendix 6.3), and scientific research program on short and medium term (Annex 6.4) that provides an environment and a culture focused on academic research. Following the research actvities the university issued articles published in ISI journals (Annex 6.17) and B +. (Annex 6.7) Page 57 of 149

Ref.2: There exists the certification of meeting the quality standards and excellence in scientific research in terms of organization, of checking the development of research projects,of internal approval of results and the disposal of inconsistent ethical practices by the existence of the organizational structure of the Institute for Research Ioan Haulica, the Scientific Research Committee of the University and the Scientific Council of the University. (Annex 6.1) The scientific Council monitors the scientific research and the practical results of this work, developing an annual report on scientific research. (Annex 6.5), (Annex 6.6) Meanwhile the Scientific Council establishes the criteria for evaluating scientific activities, evaluates proposals for the award honorary titles (11 titles were awarded honorary doctorates in 2011, 2012) and the University Senate recommends these applications. (Annex 2.5) To ensure compliance with ethical research (Appendix 6.11),in the university functions a Research Ethics Commission whose responsibilities, and structure are established by the Regulation of the Ethics Research Commission. (Annex 6.10) is There is also ethics research notice accompanying each research project proposal. (Anexa6.10 IP.B.3.1.3. Turning research into account Min: Research in "Apollonia" University is turned into account by: didactic publications, scientific publications, monographs and scientific papers presented at national and international events. Every professor in the university is involved in research and each one issued at least one publication every year, a teaching or scientific achievement. (Annex 6.7) Following research activities in the university there have been publised articles such as: - ISI 2010-2011-2012 = 25 (Annex 6.17) (of which 23 MD and 2 SC) - CNCS magazines, and other magazines BDI 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.7) = 131 (of which 65 MD and 66 SC) - Books published 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.7) = 29 (of which 25 MD and 4 SC) - Participation in scientific 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.8) = 96 (of which 38 abroad): MD = 43 (18 abroad) and SC = 53 (20 abroad) The research Institute together with the University organizes scientific events every year: a scientific student meeting occasioned the University Day (February 9); an international congress, between February 9 to March 9 (University Days "Apollonia" University); Page 58 of 149

 an annual scientific event of the Institute - The Annual International Congress of the Institute "Acad. John Haulica ", in October, on the occasion of the birthday of employer of the Institute. The Clinical Evenings organized within the University debated topics related to clinical case presentations, and other topics in the field of medicine. (Annex 9.21 "Apollonia" University pays special attention to student involvement in research both within the scientific students clubs and the teachers research teams. (Annex 6.16) The scientific sessions held at our university have enjoyed wide and valuable attendance (Annex 6.18). Also MD students participated in the scintific manifestation dedicated young scientific researchers 4th International Medical Congress for Students and Young Doctors MEDESPERA, 17-19 May 2012, Chisinau, Rep.Moldova. (Annex 6.19) - 2012 - International Congress Program Booklet February-March 2012. (Annex 6.18)
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- CNCS journals, and other BDI journals 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.7) = 131 (of which 65 MD and 66 SC) - Printed Books 2010-2011-2012 (ANNEX 6.7) = 29 (of which 25 MD AND 4 SC) - Participation in Scientific events 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.8) = 96 (of which 38 abroad): MD = 43 (18 abroad) and SC = 53 (20 foreign health) Both the Research Institute and the University organizes each year scientific meetings: a scientific student meeting occasioned by the university days (February 9); an international congress, between February 9 to March 9 (University Days of "Apollonia" University); a yearly scientific event of the institute - Annual International Congress of "Acad. Ioan Hulic, Institute in October, on the occasion of the employer institutes birthday. In the clinical series organized by the University, topics were related to clinical case presentations and other topics in the field of medicine were also debated. (Annex 9.21) "Apollonia" University pays special attention to students involvement in research both within the scientific students and research teams of teachers. (Annex 6.16). The students scientific sessions held at our university have enjoyed strong and valuable Page 59 of 149

attendance 6.18) MD students also participated in the scientific events dedicated to young researchers 4st International Medical Congress for Students and Young Doctors MEDESPERA, 17-19 May 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. (Annex 6.19) - 2012 - Book of Congress of the International Programme from February-March 2012. (Annex 6.18) Ref.1: There certifying meet quality standards and excellence in scientific research, in terms of organization, criminal conduct research projects, internal approval of results and eliminate inconsistent with ethical practices. Practical training platform have bring some of their research contribution to the development of teachers and students in these areas. Integrated laboratory study to drugs biotolerance, biomaterials and devices was founded in "Apollonia" University in March 2010 and it is intended for research on three main areas: bio-tolerance medicines, biomaterials and medical devices. The journals is edited by "Apollonia" University: International Journal of Medical Dentistry, the scientific journal rated B + by CNCS (http://www.ijmd.ro/index.php?limba=ro ) and International Journal of Communication Research ( http:// www.ijcr.eu/ ) both included in international databases is not only a means to exploit their research results by publishing scientific papers written by university teachers and researchers, but also a way of maintaining links with other research groups in the country and the world public in these journals. The establishment on 6th November 2011 of the international research group "Bio-Plasma-Group" coordinated by the Research Institute "Acad.Ioan Haul" University "Apollonia" University. The founders research group are: Prof. Vasile Burlui (AUI), Prof. Peter Spatenka (Czech Republic) Prof. Milorad Kura (Serbia), Prof. Jean Louis Brisset (France), Prof. Eugen Hnatiuc (AUI). (Annex 6.12) There is also a research protocol signed by "Apollonia" joint institutions Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Laboratory of Neutron Physics Frank (JINR - FLNP) in Dubna, Russia, - 2009-2014. (Annex 6.12) In the academic year 2012-2013 Acad, Ioan Hulic Institute of ,,Apollonia University has been internally approved by Senate Decision No. 81 of 2012 and is certified ISO 900 since 2010. "Apollonia" University actively participated in outreach activities organized by UEFISCDI, MECTS and ANCS units so that teachers were kept informed of the programs discussed. (Anexa10.25) In the scientific research plan of the academic year 2012-2013, up to 1 November 2012 a series of scientific meetings with national and international participation were conducted. Thus, the Annual Scientific Session of "Acad. Ioan Haulic" Institute, 3rd edition Page 60 of 149

and the National Symposium of "Apollonia" Modern Languages Institute took place in Iasi, on the Academic Days, XXVII edition, was organized by the Romanian Academy Branch, on 18-19 October 2012. (Anexa10.25) From 22 to 24 October 2012, as well, the School of Advanced Bio-Plasma took place organized by "Apollonia" and Bio-Plasma Club International. These events were highly appreciated by the participants in their country and abroad. The School of Advanced Study of Bio-Plasma includes Apollonia University in a high-performance research and our university join to the International Bio-Plasma Club certifies the amount of research carried out in universities, the high standards achieved by the university staff teaching and research, which provides an outstanding position in a research area of great scientific sophistication and uniqueness on a national and international scale.

Min: The university has an internal financial audit committee that operates based on an internal Rules and Regulations Manual. (Annex 9.9). In "Apollonia" University of Iasi, there is a service contract, the No. 61 of 27.01.2012 one, with the audit firm AUDIT SERVICES LTD, member CAFR, a firm operating under license No 279/05.11.2002. The results of the financial audit together with the Annual Financial Audit of the implementation of revenue and expenses included in the annual external financial audit report were discussed during the Senate meeting, by the Senate members and made public. (Annex 9.11). The results of the internal and external audit financial activity accounts are discussed in the Academic Council and are brought to the attention of the academic community. QUALITY MANAGEMENT FIELD CRITERION C.1 - STRATEGIES AND PROCEDURES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE SC1 - STRUCTURES AND POLICIES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE IP.C.1.1 The organization of the quality system Min: In "Apollonia" University of Iasi there is a central commission: The Evaluation and Quality Assurance Committee. (Annex 8.2) This structure develops and coordinates the evaluation procedures and quality assurance, developing an annual internal evaluation of education (Appendix 8.8), (Annex 8.9), proposes solutions and strategies to improve the quality of education (Appendix 8.18), evaluates transinstitutional performance indicators in the dental medical and communication sciences fields. The Regulation about the Committee for Evaluation and Quality Assurance of the university, approved by the Senate (Appendix 8.1) and operational structures (committees on faculty)

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(Annex 8.3) are displayed on the university website (www.univapollonia.ro) together with annual work schedule. (Annex 8.26) For the academic year 2012-2013, the Committee for Evaluation and Quality Assurance, as well as the faculty committees were reviewed and approved by the Senate, or by the Teaching Council, in accordance with Annex (Annex 10.15) FIELD QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Ref.1: The central Committee for Evaluation and Quality Assurance and the committees on university faculties promote a culture of quality. (Annex 8.27) The Operational structures at faculty level, of monitoring and evaluation of the quality of each field study programs leading to an academic qualification, are working in an integrated manner with the Internal assessment and quality assurance Committee of the university. The Objectives of Evaluation and Quality Assurance Committee of the university were approved by the University Senate (Appendix 8.5) becoming a program of university policies. Annually, an annual report of the Committee for the Evaluation and Quality Assurance is elaborated (Annex 8.8), (Annex 8.9) IP.C.1.2 - Policies and strategies for quality assurance Min: Please note that at the "Apollonia" University of Iasi, there is a university policy program focused on quality and the means of implementation are included. (Annex 8.5) Ref.1: In Apollonia" University of Iasi there is a Manual of quality (Annex 8.10) and quality management system is implemented. In the Strategic Plan (Appendix 8.4) and operational ones (Annex 8.6), (Annex 8.7), (Appendix 10.13) there are mentioned strategies for quality assurance including goals and means of achieving quality assurance. For each policy there are set out achieving strategies, being specified the human resources, timelines and measurable indicators. Ref.2: Quality policies and strategies are activated in each compartment and stimulate the participation tot hem of each member of the teaching and research staff, as well as the students involvement These are developed by the Committees for Evaluation and Quality Assurance of the two faculties. (Annex 8.28) In the context of promoting a culture of quality in our university, the work rules for initiating, approving, evaluating and monitoring the quality of teaching and research were analyzed by the academic councils and the university Senate (Annex 8.23) (Annex 8.24

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CRITERION C.2 - PROCEDURES FOR INITIATING, MONITORING AND PERIODIC REVIEW OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES S.C. 2.1 - APPROVAL, MONITORING AND PERIODIC EVALUATION OF STUDY PROGRAMS AND DIPLOMAS CORRESPONDING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS IP.C.2.1 - The existence and application of regulations regarding the initiation, approval, monitoring and evaluation of programs of study Min: The "Apollonia University of Iai has a regulation concerning the initiation, approval, monitoring and periodical evaluation of study programs, approved by the Senate, which is applied rigorously and consistently. (Annex 8.17) Ref.1: The Regulation is associated with a monitoring system based on monitoring curricula information and data. (Annex 8.8), (Annex 8.9) Ref.2: The Regulation referring to the initiation, monitoring and evaluation of programs of study, and monitoring associated with the periodic evaluations, annual ones, of the quality of each study program and institution. (Annex 8.23) (Annex 8.24) P.C.2.2 - Correspondence between diplomas and qualifications Min: Study programs and degrees are developed and issued according to academic qualification requirements, given that the medical professions are regulated sectorially and in general, according to the curricular harmonization with the EU requirements. (Annex 4.11) This is why we believe that obtaining a certified Cambridge (of English, initiated this academic year) for our university students is a mandatory institutional requirement. (Annex 9.18) Qualifications match those listed in the National Register of Qualifications. (Annex 4.11) Ref.1: Study programs are regularly reviewed to meet the dynamic Ref.1: Curriculae are periodically revised for corresponding to the dynamics of the universitary and to the professional education market. In this respect, to adapt ourselves to the requirements of the European labour market, two programs of study have been established last year, namely: Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Recovery, General Medicine Assistance. (Appendix 1.7) Ref.2: The curriculae and diplomas correspond to the exigency of Directive 2005/36/CE of the European Parliament and of the European Councile on the recognition of professional training. The programs are compared and restructured during the exchanges of Page 63 of 149

experience developed with Germany, USA, Israel, Italy, Russia. (Appendix 8.23),(Appendix 8.24)

CRITERION

C.3

OBJECTIVE AND TRANSPARENT PROCEDURES FOR THE EVALUATION OF DIDACTIC RESULTS

S.C.3.1 STUDENT EVALUATION IP.C.3.1 The university has strict, rigorously applied regulations on the examination and appreciation of students
Min:Examination and marking of the students at Apollonia University of Iai are based on regulations of their professional activity, according to the European system of transferable credits. (Appendix 5.3) The manner of exams organization (written thesis, tests, oral and practical examination) is established for each discipline in part, by the professor responsible with the course, prior to the beginning of the didactic activity.(Appendix 4.5),(Appendix 4.6),(Appendix 4.7), (Appendix 10.21) According to the system of transferable credits, 60 units of credit, distributed along two terms are assigned. The number of credit units attributed to each discipline depends on the volume of activity necessary for passing the exam. The exams, exemplified by marks, as well as the manner in which the checking is made are established by a document elaborated by the chief of the discipline, being communicated to students in the beginning of the didactic activity within the respective discipline. As to the manner in which exams are organized, they are performed in front of the representative of the didactic staff who teached the respective discipline, and of the teacher who conducted the practical activities (laboratory works, clinical stages, seminars). The exam is sustained in sessions (modularly for the Faculty of Dental Medicine, (Appendix 4.8),(Appendix 10.2) semestrially- for the Faculty of Communication Sciences,) according to the established structure of the university year, approved by the Senate. (Appendix 4.13), (Appendix 10.1) Accepted to the exams are the students who fulfilled their professional obligations, attended the didactic activities regularly, and paid their fees. Page 64 of 149

Ref.1: The regulations on the examination and appreciation of students (Appendix 5.15) applied in our university also include details, published on the site (www.univapollonia.ro). The documentation of the disciplines describes the manner of examination for each discipline in part, being encouraged examinations along the whole module/semester of students (delievery of referates, aptitudes tests, manuality, extent of activity, etc. described in the booknote of the assistant for each discipline), according to the regulations of the Bologna process. Ref.2: As to the system involving the participation of an external examiner (outsider in the institution), at practical colloquia there also take part representatives of the institutions organizing the practical activities.

CRITERION

C.4 PPROCEDURES FOR PERIODICAL EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF THE TEACHING STAFF

S.C.4.1 QUALITATY OF THE DIDACTIC AND RESEARCH STAFF

IP.C.4.1 Ratio between the number of didactic staff representatives and students Min: For the Faculty of Dental Medicine, the ratio between the number of titular didactic staff/number of students is 1 teacher/6.8 students for Dental Medicine specialization and 1 teacher/4.8 students at Dental Technique specialization, while, at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, specialization Communication and Public Relations, the ratio is 1 teacher/4.63 students, and at specialization Journalism - 1 teacher/2.20 students. For the university year 2012-2013, in the Faculty of Dental Medicine, the ratio between the number of titular didactic staff representatives/number of students is of 1 teacher/7.73 students at specialization Dental Medicine and 1 teacher/6.85 students at Dental Page 65 of 149

Technique speciality, while, for the Faculty of Communication Sciences, specialization Communication and Public Relations, the ratio is 1 teacher/1.14 students, and at specialization Journalism - 1 teacher/0.58 students.

Ref.1: The optimum ratio between the number of teachers and of students observes the principles established on the quality of didactic and reserarch activities in the university, on the basis of which the university considered the optimum ratio according to each specific discipline and specialization. IP.C.4.2 Colleaguesevaluation Min: At Apollonia university of Iai, collegial evaluation is organized periodically (modularly for the Faculty of Dental Medicine, semestrially for the Faculty of Communication Sciences), on the basis of a Regulation for the evaluation of the didactic staff (Appendix 8.11) and of a printed form for collegial evaluation.(Appendix 8.11.1) Ref.1: In our university, collegial evaluation is compulsory and periodical (modularly, semestrially). For each faculty, evaluation of the didactic and research performances of every teacher, as well as the report on the quality of the didactic staff is performed by the Commission for Quality Evaluation and Realization (CEAC), after which the documentation is centralized at the level of the whole university, the data are statistically processed, and the Senate proposes the necessary improvement measures, included in the annual CEAC Report. (Appendix 8.12),(Appendix 8.13) IP.C.4.3 Evaluation of the didactic staff by students Min:Students have an evaluation form for their teachers, aproved by the Senate, which is filled in after each cycle (module, for each semester): this information is confidential, being accesible to the dean, rector and the evaluated person, (Annex 8.14.1) In the questionnaire there are indicated the procedure of evaluation of the teaching staff. There is also the Evaluation Regulations of the teaching staff by the students. (Annex 8.14) The teaching staff use their students evaluation to have a feed back regarding their teaching activity in order to improve their courses and methods of teaching. Page 66 of 149

Ref.1: The evaluation of the teaching staff by the students is compulsory and is made on modules according to the specific character of the teaching-learning process in the facuties of Apollonia University of Iasi. The results of such evaluations are discussed individually, are processed statistically in the faculties and in the university, they are analysed at the level of the faculty and university for transparency and devising policies regarding the quality of instruction. The results are taken into account for the promotion of the members of the teaching staff, and , if it is the case, the respective member of the teaching staff is made aware of some critics. (Annex 8.15),(Annex 8.16)

IP.C.4.4- Evaluation by the university board of managers

Min: Each member of the tecahing staff is self- evaluated and is also evaluated by the head of department, by the dean, rector and the president of the university. Ref.1: The University has a yearly multicriterion evaluation form for each member of the teaching staff, which is included in the Evaluation Regulations of the teaching staff (Annex 8.11). Each member of the teaching staff is asked to fill in the self-evaluation form every year in order to have his performance in teaching, research and services for the institution and community quatified. The results of the process of self-evaluation are processed statistically by the Evaluation and Quality Insurance Comission of the university, they are communicated to the leaders of the university and to the respective member of the teaching staff, to which the results of the peersevaluation and the students evaluation are added.(Annex 8.12),(Annex 8.13)

Criterion C.5 Accessibility to the Resources Adequate to Learning

S.C.5.1. The Quality of the Teaching and Research Staff

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IP.C.5.1 Availability of the learning Resources

Min: The university provides learning facilities for each study program in its own library. The university library has, besides the electronic access, an adequate number of volumes from Romania and from abroad. (Annex 7.2). The titles in the library correspond to the curricula of the specializations of the university, and there are also titles from Romanian and foreign literature. The library has 20 subscriptions for Romanian and foreign publications which come in permanently in the library stock. (Annex 7.2) The total number of publications on 18th may 2012: 4750 titles in 13451 copies, out of which- books: 4379 titles in 8658 copies, periodicals: 371 titles in 4793 copies.

The disciplines in the Study Plan have courses and didactical materials, deposited in the library, ellaborated by tenured professors.

The university has its own Publishing House (Annex 7.6) which has an editorial plan, it develops and provides its own learning materials by editing and re-editing an important number of titles every year for each specialization.

Ref.1: Starting from ARACIS indications, regarding the increase in the number of seats in the library, the board of leaders of the university have been concerned in this respect too, so that, in the academic year 2011/2012 the number of places in the Reading room of the library is 92 seats. The relation between the learning resources available and the number of students allows each student to have free access to every resource, according to the objectives and requirements of the study programs. Students have 60 computers and a total number of books and periodicals of 13451.

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After relocation in the building in No 2 Muzicii Street, the library of Apollonia University of Iasi has a proper space with 97 places at tables on which there are 25 computers of the last generation at the users disposal. The total number of publications on 23rdOctober 2012 in the university library consists of 5672 titles in 13613 copies, out of which 5301 are books (titles) in 8820 copies and 371 periodicals (titles) in 4793 copies. In the academic year 2011/2012 there were registerd in the library 1359 books out of which:

599 books acquisition by buying ( 374 copies with 146 titles for the study program Communication and Public Relations and 225 copies with 186 titles for the study program Medical Dentistry;

30 books acquisition by interlibrary exchange 177 undergraduate theses 543 donations from 21 donators (4 institutions, 17 persons)

IP.C.5.2 Student Services Min: The University has a minimum number of social services (lodging space) cultural and sports (sports facilities) (Annex 9.5) for students: counselling services and an efficient administration. There is a Counselling and Career Orientation Department which functions on the basis of a regulation (Annex 5.4). The cultural event sat Apollonia University of Iasi are found in FACIPA (functioning according to a regulation- Annex 9.20) of the university year 2011/ 2012. Ref.1: The students have a medical practice at their disposal which permanently monitores the studentshealth.

Criterion C.6.- Systematically Updated Data Basis Regarding the Internal Quality Ensurances
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Min: The institution has an informatic system which enables the collection, editing and anlysis of the relevant data and information for the evaluation and insistitutional ensurance of the university. Apollonia University of Iasi has the basis licences for the use of informatic programs (50 windows licences , 40 office licence, 40 Bitdefender licences). Ref.1: Apart from the data and information regardinf the institutional state of quality, the university gathers information of the state of quality from other university from the country and from abroad which are then compared an don their basis differentiated benckmarks are made. (Annex 4.5, Annex 4.6, Annex 4.7)

Criterion C.7- Transparency of Public Interest Information Regarding the Study Programs and Certificates, Diplomas and Offered Certifications
S.C.7.1- Public Information IP.C. 7.1- Public Information Offer Min: The university and the faculties offer information and quantitative and qualitative data, updated and correct regarding the qualifications, study programs, diplomas, teaching and research staff, the universitys strategic and operational plans, the offered facilities offered to the studets and regarding any public interest information, in general, and for the students especially (www.univapollonia.ro). Also, the university publishes and updates annually the University Guide and Student Guide (Annex 5.10), which contain all the information regarding the university study programs. http://www.univapollonia.ro/materiale/ghidul_studentului.pdf Ref.1.: The public interest informaton offered by the Apollonia University of Iasi is comparable quantitatively and qualitatively with the one offered by the universities from the European university space (Annex 4.11).

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CRITERION C.8 FUNCTIONAL CHARACTER OF ASSURANCE STRUCTURES OF THE EDUCATION QUALITY, ACCORDING TO THE LAW S.C.8.1.- THE INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE OF ASSURANCE OF THE EDUCATION QUALITY IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAW AND CARRIES ON PERMANENTLY IP.C.8.1 The Board for evaluation and quality assurance coordinates the applying of procedures and the activities of evaluation and quality assurance. Min: The Board for evaluation and quality assurance was born and functions in the existing structure (Annex 8.2) together with the Board for evaluation and quality assurance of the faculties (Annex 8.3) The evaluation procedures and activities concerning the education quality were elaborated and approved by the university Senate (Annex 8.5) The Board elaborates the annual report of internal evaluation and presents it on-line and expresses proposals of improving the education quality. (Annex 8.8), (Annex 8.9) For the 2012-2013 university year the central commission, the Commission for the Evaluation and Quality Ensurance, as well as the Commissions of each Fcaulty were revised and approved by the ProfessorsCouncils, in accordance with the annex (Annex 10.15). Ref.1: The Institution permanently implements measures of improving the education quality proposed by the Board and collaborates with other universities from the country or abroad to identify and adopt the good training. (Annex 6.12)

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SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis, made on the basis of the existing parameters of state and function of the Apollonian University of Iasi, reflects the following: Strengths 1. The Apollonia University of Iasi disposes a coherent organization and an adequate system of management and administration, has material supplies and financial resources necessary to a stable work on middle and long term and also human resources the university can count on to achieve its mission and objectives proposed and assumed. 2. Its mission and objectives: educational, cultural and scientific research, centered on student. 3. The mechanism of representing the students is democratic and undiscriminating, these ones being chosen in proportion of at least 25% in any organism of management (senate, council). 4. To the multicultural character of the medical and socio-human instruction of Iasi, we add the dynamic and modern character of the educational process. 5. Plan of strategic development on long term and operational plans. 6. The university disposes spaces of modern teaching with specific destination. 7. The educational offer is complex, modern, and compatible with the curricula of other universities of medicine with tradition, from the country and Europe. 8. The teaching staff achieves a partnership relation with students within the disciplines taught and within the projects of research and communitarian insertion. 9. The University applies a transparent policy of students recruiting and admission which counts on the candidates academic competences. 10. The educational offer is completed by social and cultural programs. 11. The existence of a climate and an academical culture favourable to the scientific research by the creation of an Institute of Research. 12. The management of quality disposes of strategies, procedures, structures, techniques Page 72 of 149 Weaknesses 1. Insufficient dissemination of the research results in the national competitions to access funds. 2. Insufficient promotion and publicity of Apollonia University of Iasi. 3. Insufficient/in deficit exploration of the existing resources in university (human, material).

and operations - to initiate, approve, monitor and evaluate the programs of study periodically, the correspondence between diplomas and qualifications. - to integrate the examination in the teaching and learning projection on courses and study programs. - to evaluate periodically the teaching staff quality. - to assure the availability of the learning resources, stimulation and regaining programs, student services, data base and information. - to assure the information transparency of public interest. - to coordinate the regulations use and evaluation activities of education according to the law. - the good functioning of the Boards of Quality Assurance at the university and faculties level. - to encourage the development of a modern infrastructure for the didactic laboratories by the academic management. - the continuous self-regulation of the didactic act quality by a permanent survey of the didactic act with the help of the evaluation system implemented. Opportunities 1. The chance of studying in an institution which can already boast of its tradition and increasing visibility, having more and more numerous internal and international collaborations. 2. Extended harmonizing possibilities of study programs with the European demands in the organization field established on domains. 3. The content of the study programs is permanently renewed by adapting these to the European demands as a result of the activities of the curricula/pedagogic boards at each faculty level. 4. The compulsory and optional courses contribute to the increasing of the graduates competitiveness on the working market. 5. To apply for all the didactic and scientific fields the indicators of performance recommended by ARACIS will permit a single evaluation of the study programs. 6. The increasing of transparency of activities Page 73 of 149 Threats 1. Frequent and radical changes in the Romanian legislation concerning the profession practicing. 2. The dynamics of the working market imposes a permanent bringing up-to-date of the educational offer. 3. The frequent modification of the legislation. 4. The changes produced in legislation concerning the quality assurance in the higher education. 5. Discontinuity in the approval legislation concerning the employment and promotion of the didactic and research staff.

carried on in the university space.

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The Synthetical Situation of the Self-evaluation Results Table I

a) Compulsory normative demands TO VERIFY THE COMPULSORY NORMATIVE DEMANDS THE LEGAL STATUS 1. To verify the existence of the proper legal status established by Created in the basis of the law which abilitates the foundations to establish units of higher education, the Apollonia University of the document of setting up It is mentioned, according to the case: The Law of establishment, for Iasi was sanctioned by the Law 481/11 July 2002, which the institutions empowered; in view of authorization/accreditation: stipulates that this is constituted in legal person of private right Adjudication, other situations. It is made only to verify and update and of public utility, part of the national system of education, the data from the Report of self-evaluation. residing in Iasi, municipal town, Pacurari street, no. 11 (Annex 1) At the Art. 2, of the Law 481/11July 2002, it is mentioned that the Apollonia University of Iasi is set up with the following faculty and specialization authorized: Faculty of Dental Medicine, Stomatology Specialization. 1.1 To verify the data concerning the name and residence of the The name provided by law is the Apollonia University of Iasi, the education supplier. Apollonia University of Iasi identifies by name, seal, sigle, flag, In accordance with/not in accordance with the self-evaluation Report. anthem and residence in Iasi, Pacurari street no. 11, established Supplementary notices concerning other locations to carry on by Senate decision and it is presented in public image on the Didactic activities, in the locality where the institution has the university site www.univapollonia.ro (Annex 1.1) residence or other localities; to verify the legal status of these.

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1.2 To verify the data reported concerning the didactic mission(s) and of research for all the programs of study offered. The university cycles of Master and Doctorate are organized only by the institutions of higher education empowered within the fields of bachelor empowered. If it has been found that in the institution functions specializations unauthorized in accordance with the applicable regulations, the evaluation process is suspended. Didactic mission(s) well precised. Mission(s) of research well precised. Findings concerning the study programs.

THE MISSION OF THE APOLLONIA UNIVERSITY OF IASI is educational, cultural and of scientific research and is achieved with the participation of all the members of the Academic Community (Annex 1.11) The Apollonia University of Iasi holds the mission assumed by institutional, administrative and proper managerial structures, achieved by activities in conformity. To achieve the mission assumed, the University carries on its activity in accordance with the Strategic Plan.(Annex 8.4) This is achieved in accordance with the annual operational objectives (for 2010/2011 Annex 8.6; for 2011/2012 Annex 8.7). The strategic Plan is formulated in accordance with the possibilities and aspirations of the academic community, by consulting the faculties, departments and directions from the university structure, also by debates and Senate decisions. The present academic structure of the Apollonia University of Iasi, consists in 2 faculties, as follows: Faculty of Science of Communication with 2 specializations Communication and Public Relations and Journalism authorized to function provisionally and Faculty of Dental Medicine with the specializations Dental Medicine accredited and Dental Techniques authorized. By the H.G. no. 966 from 29 of September 2011, in the structure of the Faculty of Dental Medicine were authorized to function provisionally also the specializations: General Nursing, day courses 4 years and Balneophysiokinetotherapy and rehabilitation, day courses 3 years. (Annex 1.7)

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THE UNIVERSITY CHARTER AND THE REGULATIONS SPECIFIED BY CHARTER 2. To verify the existence of the university Charter. The University Charter represents an application of the country laws at the academic activities specific from the university, in the The university Charter exists/does not exist; respects/does not spirit of respecting the liberties and academic autonomy. In this respect the legal applicable regulations; statements, explanatory spirit, the Charter represents a sum of principles and regulations, comments. with law effect, for the whole Academic Community. (Annex 1.8) The university Charter approved by the Senate represents the fundamental act which statuates the principles, functions, objectives and the academic and institutional structure of the University. (Annex 1.8) The Charter provisions are in accordance with the national legislation and the principles of the European Space of the Higher Education. The Apollonia University Charter of Iasi is stocked at the Rectors Secretariat and can be consulted by any member of the Apollonia university community. Also, it is posted on the University site, together with other relevant documents to a good carrying on educational and of research activities. (www.univapollonia.ro). 2.1.To verify the existence of regulations and all the annexes The detailing of the university organization and functioning manner, the projection and evaluation of the processes and specified by the university Charter. activities are made by the whole proper regulations, structured on Regulations exist/do not exist; 2 levels: The University Charter and the Regulations. The Regulations exist but have in content provisions which are/are not University Charter and the Regulations were re-updated in 2011 in in accordance with legal applicable regulations accordance with the Law of National Education no. 1/2011 and the national regulations. (Annex 1.8) 2.2.To verify the existence of Internal Regulations (or regulations The Apollonia University of Iasi has Internal Regulations which has provisions concerning the employeds rights and obligations, with equivalent content but a different name) organization of working time, protection, hygiene and security in work, discipline in work. (Annex 9.1)

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2.3. To verify the existence of Rules for the students professional The Apollonia University of Iasi has Rules concerning the professional activity of the students which contains provisions activity In the Rules there are/there are not respected the provisions paragraph concerning the students rights and obligations. 4.2, chap.4, letters a, b, g, h from the Methodology; statements, explanatory comments. THE INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT, MANAGERIAL STRUCTURES In the spirit of the mission and the objectives assumed, the 3. In the institution of higher education were respected the legal Apollonia University of Iasi has a system of coherent, transparent dispositions to choose the collective organs of management ( the and integrated management, with the aim of achieving an effective faculty council and senate) also the management staff. Are/are not respected the provisions paragr. 4.2. chap. 8, letter a, and efficient administration, corresponding to a performing from the Methodology; statements, explanatory comments. management. The Rector was/was not confirmed by MedC through the ministers The selections for the structures and functions of academic Order management from the Apollonia University of Iasi (Annex 2.2) (no. ... / date ...) organize and carry on in accordance with the applicable legislation, with the provisions of the university Charter, (Annex 1.8) with the order MECTS for selections, respectively institutional regulations and methodologies, with the OrderMECTS no. 4062/15.04.2011, concerning the methodologyframework of organization a referendum at universities level to choose the modality of appointing the rector (Annex 2.4), with the Methodology of organizing a university referendum to choose the modality of appointing the rector (Annex 2.2) The rector of the university is appointed by universal, direct and secret suffrage of all the didactic staff and of research titular within the university and the representative of the students from the university senate and the faculties councils. (Annex 2.2) The university structure and organization is synthesized in the organization chart proposed by the Administration Council,

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3.1.The management staff of the institution of higher education (rector, pro-rector, dean, vice-dean, also heads of chair) is made up of didactic staff tenured in the higher education, with basic norm at the institution, respectively the internal structure of management to which they function, they are university full professors or lecturers and they are not in conditions of supplying the position. 3.2. To verify if the institution has an organization chart held by own staff who corresponds, from the point of view of professional qualification, to the conditions required to hold the positions provided. There are/there are not personal establishments for the didactic staff. There are/there are not personal establishments for the administrative staff. 3.3. To verify if the library is held by staff with high university studies of library science or philology.

discussed and approved in the Senate and notified by the Academic Council. (Annex 2.1) The Rector was confirmed by MedC, through Ministers Order 3602 from 06.04.2012. The management staff of the Apollonia University of Iasi is made up of didactic staff tenured in the higher education, with the basic norm in the university. The university has an organization chart provided with proper staff who corresponds, from the point of view of the professional qualification, to the conditions required to hold a position concerned. (Annex 2.1) The Apollonia University of Iasi has an organization chart provided with proper staff who corresponds, from the point of view of the professional qualification, to the conditions required to hold a position provided. (Annex 2.1), (Annex 9.1). There are personal establishments for the didactic staff. (Annex 4.4) There are lists of positions for the 2012-2013 academic year (Anexa 10.7)

The 2 persons who work in the university library have specialty studies, respectively programs of specialization and initiation to hold the position of librarian. THE DIDACTIC STAFF The didactic staff of the university is tenured by contest in 4.To verify the respecting of the legal conditions to publish and accordance with the provisions of the Didactic Staff Status, of the hold by contest of the didactic positions. National Education Law no.1/2011 and the proper Rules of The conditions were/were not respected, the positions are/are not held contest. (Annex 3.4), (Annex 3.6), (Annex 3.4.1). The positions by proper staff who corresponds/does not correspond, from the point issued for contest for the university year 2011-2012 were not

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of view of professional qualification, to the conditions required to hold the positions provided in the personal establishments; statements, data which support the conclusions. 4.1.The teaching staff, respectively the staff which carries didactic activities in the institution evaluated, fulfills the legal demands to hold the didactic positions. The conditions were /were not respected, the positions are/are not held with staff corresponding to the demand. There will be given examples, according the case. 4.2.To verify the situation of the teaching staff tenured in the institution, with basic function.

approved by MECTS and not published in MO, the contests could not be carried on. For the 2012-2013 academic year, the positions listed for contest and approved by MECTS were 25 in number (12 for the Faculty of Dental Medicine and 13 for the Faculty of Communication Sciences). The didactic staff from the university who carry on activities at the disciplines from the education plans, satisfy the legal demands to hold the didactic positions. (Annex 4.1), (Annex 4.2) and gives with competence the covering of a cycle of bachelor.

All the full didactic staff of the university have written declarations, on their own account, that they have the basic norm in the university. It is taken into consideration the temporary authorization or the At the university level, the personal establishments sum up a accreditation for one didactic norm constituted in accordance with the number of 99 positions legally constituted, from which 81 law; the statistical situation will be written, inclusively at the positions for the Faculty of Dental Medicine, 18 positions for periodical evaluation of the quality, to verify the conditions maintain the Faculty of Sciences of Communication. (Annex 4.3), (Annex in which the authorization/accreditation was accorded. 4.4) For the 2012-2013 academic year, at the university level, the positions lists are in number of 117-legally constituted positions, from which 92 for the Dental Medicine Faculty and 25 for the Faculty of Communication Sciences. (Anexa 10.7) The didactic staff of the university, tenured in the higher 4.3.To verify if the teaching staff tenured in the higher education education, covers in one university year not more than 2 norms. covers in one university year more than 3 didactic norms, (Annex 4.4) irrespective of the institution of higher education where the teaching staff carries on the activity.

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If it has been found the nonfulfilment of the demand, all the situations found will be presented. 4.4. To verify if the teaching staff tenured in the higher education in accordance with the law, retired at age limit or other reasons, and who carries on didactic activities in the quality of teaching staff associated, covers at most a didactic norm in the respective institution of education. If it has been found the nonfulfilment of the demand, all the situations found will be presented. 4.5.To obtain the authorization of functioning temporarily we verify if each institutional structure for each program from the series of bachelor which leads to a distinct university qualification, at least 70% from the total of positions from the personal employment, constituted in accordance with the legal normatives is covered with teaching staff tenured in the higher education in accordance with the legal norms, and from them at least 25% are university professors and lecturers but not more than 50%. The number of teaching staff with full norm must be more than 40% from the total number of didactic positions constituted in accordance with the law.

In the Apollonia University of Iasi, a number of 13 persons retired over the limit of age carries on didactic activities, no one of them covers more than one didactic norm. (Annex 4.4) For the 2012-2013 academic year, at the Apollonia University of Iasi teach 7 people retired over the age limit, none of whom cover more than one didactic norm. At the university level, the personal establishments sum up a number of 99 positions legally constituted, from which 81 positions for the Faculty of Dental Medicine, 18 positions for the Faculty of Sciences of Communication. (Annex 4.3), (Annex 4.4) From the 81 positions legally constituted (the Faculty of Dental Medicine) 70,37% are didactic staff with the basic norm or reserved position, titular in the higher education, and from these 24,5% lecturers and professors, (57 tenured from 81 from which 14 lecturers and professors). The Report teaching staff/students for the study program Dental Medicine is of 1/6,8 and for the program Dental Techniques the Report teaching staff/students is of 1/4,8. From the 18 positions legally constituted (the Faculty of Sciences of Communication), 8,89 positions are legally constituted for the study program Communication and Public Relations 7,76 (87,28%) are teaching staff with basic norm or reserved position, tenured in the higher education and from these 2,04 (26,28%) lecturers and professors. For the study program of

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Journalism, from the 9,11 positions legally constituted 7,24 (79,47 %) are held by tenured, from which 1,96 (27,07 %) lecturers and professors. At the Faculty of Sciences of Communication, the specialization Communication and Public Relations, the report is one teaching staff/4,63 students, at the specialization Journalism 1 teaching staff/2,20 students. (Annex 4.20), (Annex 4.21), (Annex 4.22) At university 117 legally the Faculty of level member functions comprise established positions, of Dentistry, which 25 positions for a number of for the Faculty 92 positions

of Communication Sciences. (Annex 10.7) Of the 92 legally established positions (Faculty of Dentistry)- 71,74% are covered by teaching staff with a permanent position or with a reserved position, tenured in higher-education, of which 27,27% are covered by lectures and professors (66 tenured of 92 of which 18 lecturers and professors). (Annex 10.7). The ratio teaching staff/student for the Dentistry program is 1 professor/ 6.8 students. Of the 25 legally established positions (Faculty of Communication Sciences) 12,51 are legally established for the study program Communication and Public Relations-9,18 (73,38%) are covered by teaching staff with a permanent position

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or with a reserved position, tenured in higher-education, of which 3, 34 (36,38%) are covered by lectures and professors. For the study program Journalism, of the 12,49 legally established positions- 9,82 (78,62%) are occupied by tenured staff, of which 2,66 (27, 08%) are lecturers and professors. At the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Communication and Journalism specialization, the ratio is 1 professor/ 1,14 students, at Journalism specialization the ratio is 1 professor/ 0.58 students (Annex 10.7).

4.6.To verify the satisfaction of the legal conditions to hold the positions by the didactic staff associated who is not tenured in the higher education. 4.7.To verify the demand for which the didactic staff associated have the obligation to make known, by written declaration, to the manager of the institution who has a basic function also to that to whom the number of hours performed are associated. 4.8.The tenured of disciplines must have the scientific title of doctor or be doctoral candidate in the field of the disciplines of the position taken; the other teaching staff must have the initial training and competences in the field of the discipline taught.

A number of 19 persons not tenured in the higher education carry on didactic activities in the Apollonia University of Iasi, all satisfy legal conditions to hold a position to carry on didactic activities (Annex 4.20) All the teaching staff tenured in the university has written declaration, on their own account that they have basic norm in the university. The didactic staff associated has the corresponding studies and was employed respecting the applicable regulations. From the total of tenured at the university level (72) (15 Faculty of Science of Communication, 57 Faculty of Dental Medicine) 41 have the title of doctor in sciences (29 Faculty of Dental Medicine, 12 Faculty of Sciences of Communication). For the 2012-2013

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4.9. The persons who hold positions of preparatory assistant or assistant lecturer must have pedagogic training attested. 4.10. To obtain the accreditation of the institution of higher education, they must make the proof that the tenured of disciplines have elaborated courses and other works necessary to the educational process which covers the problems of the respective discipline, provided in the analytical program.

academic year, the associated didactic staff has the needed training and has been hired by the existent legislation. From the total number of tenured teachers (69: 22-Faculty of Communication Sciences, 47-Faculty of Dental Medicine), 51 have a Phd (36Faculty of Dental Medicine, 15- Faculty of Communication Sciences).

In the Apollonia University of Iasi a part from the tenured of discipline has elaborated courses and other didactic material necessary to the educational process which covers the problems of the respective discipline, provided by the discipline list and are handed at the university library. All the teaching staff of the university makes out the lists of the disciplines they teach at the beginning of every university year.(Annex 4.5), (Annex 4.6), (Annex 4.7), based on the modular structure (Annex 4.8) and the university year (Annex 4.13) All university didactic staff have elaborated the discipline sheet(Anexa 10.21) on the basis of the modular structure (Anexa 10.2) and that of the academic year (Anexa 10.1) The teaching staff of the university who carries on activities at the 4.11.To verify the manner in which the institution provides the disciplines from the educational plans, (Annex 4.1), (Annex 4.2) covering of at least a series of bachelor activities held at the provides with competence the covering of a series of bachelor. For disciplines from the educational plan with teaching staff with the 2012-2013 academic year, the university didactic staff competence. teaching the objects of study from the curricula, (Anexa 10.6) ensure competently the coverage of a graduation cycle. THE MATERIAL BASIS The Apollonia University of Iasi disposes of a heritage which 5. To verify, by the inventory register, if the institution of higher

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education disposes of heritage necessary to carry on a process of education of quality, in accordance with the plans of education and the number of students.

contributes effectively to the achievement of mission and established objectives. The university heritage is made up with educational and research spaces which correspond to the specific fields, teaching rooms, didactic and research laboratories, specialized clinics, in accordance with the technical, of security and applicable hygienic-sanitary norms. (Annex 9.3), (Annex 9.4), (Annex 9.5) 5.1. To verify if the number of places in the courses rooms, seminar The number of places in the courses rooms, seminar and and laboratory is correlated with the size of groups of study (series, laboratory is correlated with the size of study groups which are constituted so that to permit the carrying up of the didactic activity groups, subgroups, etc.) in accordance to MedC normatives. in optimal conditions. (Annex 4.12), (Annex 7.1) For the 20122013 academic year, the number of seats in the lecture rooms and labs is correlated with the number of the attending studens groups that are constituded in such a way so as to ensure an optimal development of didactic activity. (Anexa 10.3), (Anexa 10.5) The University disposes, in accordance with the inventory 5.2.To verify if it is provided the carrying on of the works applicable list, of 60 computers. Correlated with the plans of education to disciplines of specialty from the education plans in laboratories, endowed with calculus techniques so that, at the level of a group of (Annex 4.2) and the courses of didactic activities, the available hours of computer satisfy the demands of activities of the 751 study there is a computer at 2 students for the series of bachelor students (467 students at the Dental medicine, 232 specialization and one computer for each student for master. Dental Techniques, 36 specialization Communication and public relations, 16 specialization Journalism). For the 20122013 academic year, the university has got, according to the inventory lists, 102 PCs for students use. Correlated with the curricula (Anexa 10.6) and with the hours of the didactic activities, the available number of PC hours satisfies the activities needs of the 967 students of whom 565 students from Dental Medicine, 240 from Dental Technology, 96 from General Nursing, 18 from

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Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Rehabilitation, 31 from Communication and Public Relations, 17 from Journalism). (Anexa 10.3) 5.3. To verify the existence of the library(ies) endowed with reading room(s) and proper book fund corresponding to the disciplines provided in the education plans on series of univesity studies (bachelor, master). The Library of the Apollonia University of Iasi has got a reading room with an area of 102 m2, 92 seats and an own books fund, corresponding to the objects in the curricula (Anexa 7.3) For the 2012-2013 academic year, as a result of the headquarters relocation in Str. Muzicii no. 2, the library of the Apollonia University benefits from a space where can be fit 97 tables and where there are 25 PCs of last generation. The space for study of the library (102 m2) covers 10 % from the total number of the students and respects the standard of 1,4 m m2/student. (Annex 7.3), (Annex 4.12). The library collections are made up and develop from own sources ( direct acquisitions, donations, sponsorships and exchange with the libraries of profile from the country and abroad). The total number of publications on 18 May 2012: 4750 titles in 13451 numbers, from which: books: 4379 titles in 8658 numbers; periodicals: 371 titles in 4793 numbers.(Annex 7.2). The number of places in the reading room is 92 and covers over 10% from the students number. There is a number of 20 subscriptions to Romanian and foreign publications, which periodically enters in the fund of the library, among them 13 subscriptions to the

5.4. To verify the existence in the libraries of the education institution spaces for study at least for 10% from the total number of students. 5.5.To verify the existence in the library(ies) of the institution of higher education an adequate number of subscriptions to Romanian and foreign publications, periodicals, corresponding to the mission(s) assumed.

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publications specifically to the medical specializations and 7 subscriptions specifically to Journalism and Communication and public relations specializations. The total number of publications on October 23 2012 in the university library is of 5672 titles in 13.613 exemplaries, of which 5301 books (titles) in 8820 exemplaries and 371 periodicals (titles) in 4793 exemplaries. In the 2011-2012 university year in the library there were 1359 newly registered books of which: 599 books- purchased (374 books with 146 titles for the study program Communication and Public Relations and 225 book awith 186 titles for the study program Dentistry); 5.6. To verify if the libraries of the education institution provide in the reading rooms a corresponding number of places of at least 10% from the total number of students. To verify the demand in correlation with the functioning time-table of the libraries and the reading rooms and the staff employed. 5.7. To verify if the institution disposes of softs corresponding to the study disciplines from the education curricula, with use license. To verify the demand by taking soundings. 30 books through interlibrary exchange; 177 graduation papers;

543 donations from 21 donators (4 institutions, 17 persons). The number of places in the reading room (92) covers 10% from the total number of students and respects the standard. (Annex 7.3), (Annex 4.12). For the 2012-2013 academic year, the number of seats in the reading room (97) covers 10% of the total number of students and respects the standards. (Anexa 10.3)

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5.8.To verify the manner in which the university managerial staff provides the multiplication of the courses and other works necessary to the educational process, elaborated by didactic staff, and place them at the students disposal in a corresponding number. 5.9. The laboratory equipment is checked out through inventory documents proper to compulsory subjects of the curriculum that provide such activities by syllabus. Requirement shall be verified according to the evaluation study programs

The university managerial staff provides the multiplication of the courses and other works necessary to the educational process, elaborated by didactic staff, with the help of the proper publishing house and are placed at the students disposal in a corresponding number. (Annex 6.7) In Apollonia University of Iai the rooms for teaching/seminars have technical equipment for learning, teaching and communication designed to facilitate the work of the teacher and student receptivity. Clinical laboratories, the laboratories for Dental Technique specialization, the rooms from Balneo-physiokinetic-therapy and recovery specialization, especially the clinics, Sclubtv TV and Sclub radio, lacks the equipment and means of functioning above minimum requirements. (Annex 7.1) The library in the academic year 2011/2012 recorded 1,019 new books, of which: 466 books purchases by buying 15 books purchasing through interlibrary exchange, 177 license degree works 2011, 361 donations from 21 donors (4 institutions, 17 people). (Annex 7.2) THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

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6. It is checked whether the legal conditions meet a qualified employment of the financial accounting departments and if the Accounting Officer (the economic manager) has a degree in economics. If the requirement fails, the identified situation will be presented.

7. It is checked if the higher education institution has its own budget of income and expenses for higher education activity, tax code and bank account other than the foundation or association in which it operates. 8. It is checked that, during its temporary functioning, the higher education institution organized its own accounting, prepared the balance sheet, budget implementation account and its own management report, separated from those of the foundation or association that created the institution, which shows that the expenses are consistent with the legislation.

Apollonia University of Iai holds a financial-accounting department at the institution for the financial management of the higher education and research activities, VAT and bank account. (Annex 1.5) The economic manager of the university is responsible for the economic functioning of the university financial accounting department, whose task is to execute strategic decisions taken by the universitys academic, to contribute to the strategic and daily management of the university. Apollonia University of Iai meets all the legal requirements for a qualified employment of the financial and accounting department. Apollonia University of Iai accounting is organized and managed under a service contract by Creative Consult LLC (contract 63/01.07.2012, an accounting firm member of CECCAR (authorization no. 6323/13.03.2009, authorization accountant no. 6554 / 02/15/2010 for Daniela Raluca Popovici, administrator) The University has also its own budget of income and expenses for teaching, research, investment and personnel costs. (Annex 9.8). There are also a tax number and a bank account. (Annex 1.5) For the 2012-2013 academic year, the university has an own revenue and expenses for the didactic activity, research, staff investments and expenses. (Anexa 10.27) The accounting department of the university proves the organization and functioning of the institutions own accounts through the Inventory Registry, the balance sheet, budget execution account and management report (Annex 9.4) indicating that the incurred expenses are in accordance with the legislation in force, the proceeds and their destination.

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9. It is checked that, during the temporary functioning, the higher The financial and accounting documents confirming that over 30% education institution has used at least 30% of revenues each year of revenue from student fees collection were used for investment in infrastructure, its own infrastructure. (Annex 9.8) for investment in its own infrastructure defined in the property. (For accreditation). 10. It is checked that during the temporary functioning operation the expenses with wages have exceeded or not 65% of the total revenues each year. The salaries expenses represented .............% of the total revenues (it is mentioned the corresponded percentage for each tested year) (For accreditation) 11. It is checked that the students school fees are calculated according to average costs of academic year, public education financed from the budget or master license areas, and are similar to students through various means. The charged tuition fees will be stated, in license and master fields In the academic year 2011/2012 in the Apollonia University of Iai the wages costs were 49.11% of total revenues. (Annex 9.8)

Students school fees are calculated according to the average costs of the academic year in license areas and are communicated to students by posting on the university website (www.univapollonia.ro), the University Secretariat and the students information panel of the university building. (Annex 9.7) For the 2012-2013 academic year there have been established the students schooling taxes and they have been communicated to the students by means of the university site (www.univapollonia.ro), the secretarys office and the info board from the University building. (Anexa 10.18) 12. It is checked if students are informed on the potential financial In the university there is a system of financial assistance for students with financial problems, and the regulation of the assistance from the institution and how to use taxes. financial support award was decided by the Academic Council of the university, the accurate information being found to the General Secretariat of the Apollonia University (Annex 9.8)

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13. For accreditation, the institutions of higher education must In Apollonia University of Iai there is a service contract no. 61 of demonstrate the audited financial statements by a prestigious audit 27.01.2012 with the auditing company AUDIT SERVICES LLC, company nationally and / or internationally recognized and the a CAFR member under the license no. 279/05.11.2002. The financial audit results with the annual review of the implementation financial audit results with the annual review of the of revenue and expenses were discussed and published by the implementation of revenue and expenses were discussed and published by the University Senate. (Annex 9.11) University Senate. YES: the dates on which the company conducted the audit will be mentioned and how the results were made public. NO: state explicitly the total or partial failure of the requirement STUDENTS 14. Student recruitment is made by their own admission and Apollonia University of Iai adopts its own methodology for the enrollment and the admission procedures is based only on selection of students that meet all the provisions of Order baccalaureate or other equivalent education documents recognized regarding the general criteria for admission and organization of the by MER. Identifies the institutions records of students without a undergraduate academic studies. (Annex 4.15) The registration for high school degree or equivalent leads to the conclusion that they admission is based on a baccalaureate degree or equivalent do not meet the national quality standards in force. training and other documents specified in the rules of It is checked at random, for students enrolled in the last 5 academic admission. (Annex 4.14) The University applies a transparent policy of recruitment and years. admission of students, publicly announced at least six months prior to application, through advertisements in local and national press, through its television (www.sclubtv.ro) and radio (www.sclubradio.ro), on the universitys Web site (www.univapollonia.ro) respectively, where there is a special admission containing the complete methodology of admission. The enrolled students complete two contracts: Contract fee studies (Annex 5.5) and the annual study contract. (Annex 5.6) For the academic year 2012-2013, the enrolled students fill in two contracts: Tuition study contract and an Annual Tuition contract.

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(Anexa 10.26)

15. It is checked if the transfer of students between higher education institutions, faculties and specializations respected the laws in force, if it is governed by internal regulations and if it is not performed during the academic year. The year of study in which the transfer takes place is the next academic year compared to one in which the student is registered when he asks. 16. It is checked the requirement that the results obtained by students during school to be certified by transcript. YES / NO. It is checked if the institution issues to all graduates the Diploma Supplement YES / NO

In Apollonia University of Iai the students transfer between higher education institutions, faculties and specializations is governed by the Regulation on students professional activity (Annex 5.1), Regulation of the credit transfer system (Annex 5.3), Commission Regulation for admission, registration, validation. (Annex 4.14) The results of the examinations held by students are listed in catalogs, signed by the appointed academic discipline, which they are taken in a summary and from this in the register. The Diploma Supplement is based on the Student Records. Diplomas are accompanied by the Diploma Supplement. (Annex 4.19)

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17. The procedures for awarding the diplomas or certificates of There is a register on which to issue diplomas and diploma supplement, which contains all the information required by current graduation are in accordance with the conditions set by law. It is checked at random, at the faculty secretariats and the Rector regulations. (Annex 4.19) secretariat. 18. a) The higher education institutions authorized to temporary The license exam at the Faculty of Dentistry takes place within work will prove license exams for the first three series of graduates Apollonia University of Iai since college is accredited. Faculty of according to the law, to the accredited universities that have the Communication Sciences, authorized to temporary operate the same license area or study program established for the number of license exam is sustained through cooperation protocol with the graduates, CNEAA activity during CNEAA or ARACIS after West University in Timioara, approved by MECIS. closure CNEAA, respectively. b) Teachers who have conducted research or programs at universities may not belong to the review committee of which the candidates come from and who are going to sustain the respective license exam. RESEARCH ACTIVITY 19. If the mission of the higher education institution includes Scientific research within the Apollonia University of Iasi is research, too then research plans are checked as well, on specific performed according to the universitys own research strategy areas, included in the strategic plans of the specific schools and / or (Annex 6.3) adapted to the development of scientific research at departments and the institution in question, as attested by documents national and international levels, as well as according to a welland there is also valorized use of the scientific research. established research plan (Annex 6.4) and in accordance with the University Strategic Plan. (Annex 8.4) In addition, university research, in each school, is guided by the annual research plans of those two schools. The research projects included in the strategic plans are part of The research contained in the strategic plan and annual plans of research study programs in the fields of graduation diplomas offered the two schools are part of the research study programs of the by the university and / or master programs. graduation fields at Apollonia University of Iasi. (Appendix 6.13), (Annex 6.14), (Annex 6.16)

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The results of scientific research done by university teaching and research staff are checked and valorized through publications in specialized professional journals or publishing houses from both the country, those recognized by CNCSIS, or from abroad, research presentations delivered at scientific sessions, symposia, seminars, colloquia in the country and / or abroad, contracts, expertise, consulting, etc. based on contracts or agreements signed with partners both from the home country and / or from abroad, with evaluation certified by specialized committees, etc. Are / are not respected the provisions of paragraph 4.2, subchapter. 5, letter. d, e, f of Methodology; findings, explanatory comments.

At Apollonia University of Iasi there is a Strategy of research activity, a long-term one (Annex 6.3) approved by the Senate, a research plan (Annex 6.4) and annual plans for the short term, divided per faculty and approved by the Teaching Councils of the respective faculties. Research interests of our university are predominantly institutional, with 20 university-level main research themes. (Annex 6.16). University research at Apollonia University of Iasi is relevant nationally as well (Appendix 6.13), thus in the current academic year the number of projects submitted for national competitions increased. (Appendix 6.13), (Annex 6.14) Research at Apollonia University of Iasi is both capitalized and turned into good account through publications for educational purposes, scientific publications, monographs and scientific presentations at national and international events. Each and every teacher at our university is involved in research and has to either publish at least one research publication annually, or take part in a teaching or research event and receive a particular achievement. (Annex 6.7) Following and as a concrete result of university research activities, there were 25 articles published in ISI journals (Annex 6.17) and 137 in B+ and BDI specialized journals (Annex 6.7), 4 patents awarded for inventions (Annex 6.15) and 96 participations to scientific events in the country and abroad. (Annex 6.8) The Research protocol signed by the Apollonia University of Iasi and the institutions Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and

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Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics (JINR FLNP) from Dubna, Russia (Annex 6.12), provides for joint research in the structural investigation by spectral methods and X-ray nuclear and composite materials used in dental applications. The theme titled Investigations of NanoSystems and Novel Materials by Neutron Scattering Methods runs from 2009 to 2014 and provides preparation and characterization by neutron and X-ray diffraction of new polymer materials. The establishment on Nov. 6, 2011of the international research group titled Bio-Plasma-Group coordinated by the Acad. Ioan Haulica Research Institute of Apollonia University of Iasi, with founding members being research well-known personalities from Czech Republic, Serbia and France, along with university professors from Apollonia University of Iasi (Annex 6.12) is a way and proof of good cooperation for the development of research on cold plasma application in Biology and Medicine and the enhancement of these area of research concerns. (Annex 6.7) The University organizes annually various scientific international conferences (The International Congress of Apollonia University of Iasi part of the University Days of Apollonia University of Iasi, the Annual International Congress of the Research Institute Acad. Ioan Haulica", other conferences and congresses, such as the Congress of Dental-Somatic-Facial Aesthetics), symposia, roundtables, workshops that can be viewed on the universitys website (www.univapollonia.ro) (Annex 6.18) University Days of Apollonia University of Iasi, along with the University organizes each year numerous various research events

22. Faculties and / or institution regularly organize scientific sessions, symposia, conferences, roundtables with the teaching staff, researchers and graduates, and research communications are published in scientific bulletins quoted ISBN or ISSN and in specialized journals specific for the organized activity.

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such as: one day scientific student meeting and reunion with the occasion of University Days of Apollonia University of Iasi, ( 9 February); an international congress, between February 9 to March 9 (University Days of Apollonia University of Iasi,); An annual scientific event of the Instituteits own International Congress of the Research Institute Acad. Ioan Haulica", in October, with the birthday occasion of the patron of the institute. At the Clinical Evenings organized within the university issues related to clinical case reports, and other related topics in the medical field were discussed. (Annex 9.21) "Apollonia University of Iasi pays particular attention to student involvement in research both within the scientific student studyclubs and the research teams of teaching staff.(Annex 6.9), (Annex 6.16), (Annex 6.19) Papers published in ISI publications in the years 2010-2011-2012 = 25 (Annex 6.17) (of which 23 per MD and 2 CS) Papers published in journals CNCS, IDB and other magazines in the years 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.7) = 137 (of which 65 and 72 MD and respectively CS Books published in the years 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.7) = 35 (including 25 in MD and 10 in CS) Participation to research events in the years 2010-2011-2012 (Annex 6.8) = 96 (of which 38 abroad) to MD = 43 (18 abroad) and CS = 53 (20 abroad).

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The specialized research journals published by the Apollonia University of Iasi, respectively : The International Journal of Medical Dentistry, quoted scientific journal CNCS B (http://www.ijmd.ro/index.php?limba=ro) and The International Journal of Communication Research (http: / / www.ijcr.eu/), are both included in international databases, and both journals are not only a way to use the research results of their own faculty through publication of scientific papers written by those university teachers and researchers, but also is a way of maintaining contacts and collaboration with other research groups in the country and the world, allowing those specialists to have their research works published in these journals. In the academic year 2012-2013, the Ion Haulica Institute of the Apollonia University" of Iasi has been certified internally by the Senate Decision No. 81 of 2012 and is certified ISO 900 beginning with of 2010. The "Apollonia" University of Iasi actively participated in the briefing activities organized by MECTS through its UEFISCDI

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and ANCS units so that teachers were kept informed of the programs discussed. (Anexa10.25) As part of the research plan for the academic year 2012-2013, up to the 1st of November 2012, there were organized a series of scientific meetings with national and international participation. Thus, the Annual Scientific Session of the "Acad.Ioan Haulica" Institute-Third Edition and the National Symposium of the Institute of Modern Languages "Apollonia" took place during the Academic Days in Iasi-XXVII-th edition, organized by the Science Branch of Romanian Academy, between 18-19 October 2012. (Anexa10.25) At the same time, from 22 to 24 October 2012, thare took place the School of Advanced Bio-Plasma Studies, organized by the "Apollonia" University and the International Club of Bio-Plasma. These events were highly appreciated by the participants from home and abroad. The The School of Advanced Bio-Plasma Studies includes the Apollonia University in a high-performance

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research area and our universitys joining the International BioPlasma Club certifies the acknowledged value of research conducted in the university, the high standards achieved by the teaching and research staff of the university facts providing for an outstanding position in an area of highly sophisticated scientific and for singularity within the national and international frame. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE INSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION OF THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTION THE MISSION OF APOLLONIA UNIVERSITY OF IASI is The evaluated mission of the institution (provider of higher educational, cultural and research and is done with the education) has clear objectives. YES / NO findings, explanatory participation of all members of the Academic Community comments The Mission and the objectives assumed by the institution distinguish it in the national higher education system by: clarity, specificity, competence. (Annex 1.11) The mission of the institution (provider of education) contains THE MISSION OF APOLLONIA UNIVERSITY OF IASI elements of specificity and timeliness in accordance with the national contains elements of specificity and timeliness in accordance with frame of the qualifications and the demands of the labor market. the national frame specificity and timeliness in accordance with the national frame of the qualifications and the demands of the YES/NO statements, explanatory comments labor market. (Annex 1.11), (Annex 1.10) The mission of the institution (of the education supplier) evaluated is attainable. Yes statements, explanatory comments No statements, explanatory comments

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The Synthetical Situation of the Self-evaluation Results Table II

b) STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Field A. INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY CRITERION STANDARDS (S) AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (IP) S.A.1.1. MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY A.1MANAGERI 1. Mission Min: The Institution is founded and Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi is founded and AL, functions according to the law. The functions according to the law. (Annex 1.1), (Annex 1.2), (Annex and ADMINISTR objectives Institution has a University Charter 1.3), (Annex 1.4), (Annex 1.6), (Annex 1.7)The Apollonia ATIVE AND whose provisions are in accordance University of Iasi has a University Charter (Annex 1.8) whose INSTITUTIO with the national legislation and the provisions are in accordance with the national legislation and the NAL principles of the European Space of the principles of the European Space of the Higher Education and are STRUCTURE Higher Education and are known by the known by the members of the academic community. The S members of the university community. university charter was brought up-to-date in 2011. The mission The mission and the objectives assumed and the objectives assumed by the university individualize it by the institution individualize it within within the national system of Higher Education by: clarity, the national system of Higher Education distinction and specific character. (Annex 1.8) by clarity, distinction and specific features.

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Ref.1: By formulation and way of attainment, the mission and the objectives of the institution individualize it in the European Space of the Higher Education.

Ref.1: We consider that on the basis of the mission and the objectives formulation, the Apollonia University of Iasi individualizes in the European Space of the Higher Education. We can state that the Apollonia University of Iasi has already got a tradition, illustrated in the 22 years of activity in which were and are promoted the following demands provided for the higher education: clarity, distinction and specific features. Clarity is proved in our university by the fact that it has internal capacity of self-analysis and evaluation in (Annex 8.8), (Annex 8.9) and out (Reports, Visits, Commissions ARACIS). In the Apollonia University of Iasi, the quality of studies, learning and research is evaluated in the light of the results. For efficient learning and research we follow permanent improvement of method in the educational and research process by complex, inter and transdisciplinary approaches. Distinction besides didactic and research activity, the Apollonia University of Iasi distinguishes also by other activities and cultural initiatives, of national relevance which contributes to its prestige (with the help of FACIPA). Our university distinguishes by facilities concerning the access to courses, seminars, practical works and different study conditions, by partnership relations professor-student, with the universities from abroad (Annex 6.12), by conferring the title of assistant of honour for the students of the last years who have got excellent results, by the occidental modular system of teaching-learning. The 2 directions outline the humanist character of the specialization directions. Competitiveness at the moment when our country became member of the European Union on the 1st

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January 2007, the Romanian Higher Education integrated in the European Space of the Higher Education and entered directly on the European competitional market. In our university competition is manifested to all levels: a rigurous selection of the high school graduates by tests of admittance (www.univapollonia.ro), by a permanent evaluation of the students (projects, schedules, practical oral examination, their participation at the Students Scientific Session with articles resulted from their activities, their participation in Students Debating Circle, Study Clubs, Apollonia Debates, Clinical Evenings). (Annex 9.20), (Annex 9.21). A great number of graduates who find a working place in the national and international medical system. The teaching staff of the university is implied in internal, national and international research projects. In 2011, two projects ANCS and UEFISCDI were financed as a result of national competitions. (Annex 6.13) Specific features the university study programs offered are in accordance with the university mission and contain elements of specific features and opportunity in accordance with the national background of qualifications. (Annex 1.10) The research fields of our graduates profession are requested on the working market, both in the country and abroad. (Annex 4.11) Cultural, scientific, educational or sportive manifestations which carry on in the university confer specific character and dignity to our institution. (Annex 9.20) Competence staff employed in accordance with law, research the quality of the academic staff represents the most important element in our university approach which concentrates its attention on student. To focus on student is achieved and we assure by its instruction as a specialist from

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the perspective of certain integration in the medical system and that of communication and journalism. The university provides for the development of a competitive education, updated by a continuous preoccupation of the academic community to offer a university curricula in accordance with the demands of the European education (by debate and annual revision of the university curricula in comparison with renowned universities in the country and abroad) (Annex 4.11), by attracting specialists from other countries like: USA, Israel, Italy, Germany, etc. (Annex 6.12) who offer modern theoretical and practical knowledge to us, by acquiring equipment of last generation (global system of postural gnatology, narcosedation system, Tscan II, BioPack Med, electrognatograph, etc Faculty of Dental Medicine, complex equipment for the program of practical instruction from the Faculty of Science of Communication (SClub television and radio).Our university offers medical and social services for all the community. 2. Academic integrity Min: The institution has a code of ethics and academic integrity by which upholds the values of academic liberty, university autonomy and ethical integrity and disposes of transparent practices and mechanisms to apply the code. Min: The Apollonia University has a Code of Ethics (Annex 2.7) and a Code of Ethics of research (Annex 6.11) by which upholds the values of academic liberty, the university autonomy and ethical integrity and disposes of transparent practices and mechanisms to apply the code. The University has a Commission of ethics and Rules after which it works. (Annex 2.6) The Code of ethics of the university regulates the norms of professional conduct, promotes a high moral attitude of the members of academic community, of the students, the provisions of the Code being compulsory for all the members of the university

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Ref.1: The Institution has not only such a code and associated practices, but also controls and can give proof of their application, concerning the activities of conduct, research, teaching or examining. The results of this control are made publically.

3. Responsibil ity and public account

Min: The institution disposes of practices of internal audience concerning the main fields of the university activities. Ref.1: The internal audience is achieved effectively periodically on a basis established internally, at the institution and departments level and concerns the financial-accounting fields, of the academic Integrity, of the

community. Ref.1: The Apollonia University of Iasi respects the Code of ethics approved by the Senate Decision, constituted on the basis of the provisions Art. 1 1 from OmedC no. 4492 from the 6th of July 2005 concerning the promotion of the professional ethics in universities. The commission of ethics, on the basis of the complaints and claims occurred concerning the activity of management, research; teaching, examining, etc. achieves controls. The results of the Commission activity are included in the written book of official reports and are brought to the university managers knowledge for sanction and follows the sanctions imposing. The commission draws up the annual report concerning the situation of respecting the university ethics and the ethics of research activities which are presented to the university senate and constitutes a public document. (Annex 2.9), (Annex 6.10) Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi has in its structure a Commission of internal academic audit, approved by the Senate Decision. The Commission achieves the audience of the main fields of the university activities and follows that the obligations the institution assumed to be respected rigorously, applying the Rules. (Annex 8.19) Ref.1: The academic audience is made on the basis of a audience annual Plan and the results of the audience are included in the annual Report of the Commission for internal academic audit (Annex 8.20) debated in the Senate and elaborates measures of improvement of the academic activity and verifies the degree of achievement of these.

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1. The Manageme nt system

teaching, examining and research. A report of academic audit is published yearly, debated in the Senate drawing up an improvement plan. S.A.1.2. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Min: The institution has a management Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi has a management system system and rules of internal functioning (Annex 2.1) and internal Regulations (Annex 9.1) which respect which respect the legal applicable the legal applicable regulations. The management system is regulations. The mechanism of described in the University Charter. (Annex 1.8) There are Rules choosing the students representatives in of choosing the management structures in the university councils, senates and other structures is approved by the Senate decision. (Annex 2.2) The mechanism of obviously described in the University choosing the students representatives in the management bodies Charter and in the internal regulations. is obviously described in the University Charter (Annex 1.8), in the applicable regulations (Annex 9.1), in the Rules of students selections in the management structures. (Annex 2.2) The mechanism is democratic, transparent, undiscriminating and does not limit the students rights to represent and be represented, the students percentage of our university representatives in the management structures is25% (Annex 5.2) The University has a coherent system of university management, integrated and transparent and which is based on an effective and efficient, adapted to the mission and objectives assumed. The selections for the structures and functions academic management of the Apollonia University of Iasi (Annex 2.2) are organized and carry on in accordance with the applicable regulations, with the provisions of the University Charter, (Annex 1.8), with the order MECTS for selections, respectively the institutional methodologies and regulations, with the Order

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Ref.1: The management system and the applicable regulations use also communication and technological information systems, of Internet and Intranet type.

2. Strategic Manageme nt

Min: The institution has a strategic plan of at least 4 years and annual operational plans. Ref.1: The strategic Plan is elaborated on long, middle, and short term, is

MECTS no. 4062/15.04.2011, concerning the methodologyframework of organizing of the referendum at universities level to chose the modalities of the rectors appointment (Annex 2.4), with the organizing Methodology of the university referendum to chose the modality of the rectors appointment. (Annex 2.2) The managing staff of the Apollonia University of Iasi is formed by didactic staff tenured in the higher education, with basic norm in the university. The university has an organization chart held with its own staff who correspond, from the point of view of professional qualifications to the conditions required to be employed in such positions. (Annex 2.1) Ref.1: The management system and the internal work regulations use the communication and information systems, of Internet and Intranet type, to transmit in real time the decisions of the Senate, the academic Council and the faculties Councils, and also of the other commissions of the university to all the didactic staff and students interested in the participation in the management and achievement mechanism of the university programs. All the didactic staff of the university has e-mail and personalized accounts for the technological information system of the university. (Annex 3.4) (Annex 3.4.1) Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi elaborated a strategic Plan with a perspective of 5 years, 2009-2014, updated in 2011. (Annex 8.4) The strategic Plan was the basis of the annual operational Plans drawing up (Annex 8.6), (Annex 8.7) of the university and the two faculties. (Annex 8.25) Ref.1: The strategic Plan is elaborated on long, middle, and short term, is updated yearly depending on the evolution and context of

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updated yearly depending on the evolution and context of the higher education.

3. Effective Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi administrat disposes of an administration which respects the applicable regulations, it ion effective concerning the organization, number and staff qualification and functions rigorously through the services offered to the university community

the higher education. (Annex 8.4)Yearly, the rector presents a Report concerning the university state. (Annex 8.21), (Annex 8.22) The rectors annual Report conclusions are debated in the academic Council (Senate and the administration Council) and is made up in objectives to accomplish for the following period with reference to the increasing of performances of the didactic process, of scientific research, in the university administration and to develop partnerships with students in view to attain standards of continuous increasing of the Apollonia University of Iasi, with the aim of changing the qualificative and the position hold in the hierarchy of classification elaborated by MECTS. Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi disposes of an administration which respects the applicable regulations, it is efficient and structured in administrative, departments, offices, financial-account services are outsourced functioning with collaboration agreements. In the university administration there are employed 35 persons, among them 16 with university studies and 19 with middle studies, well grounded in accordance with the position demands. The administrative structures functions on the basis of rules. (Annex 9.1), (Annex 9.2) The functional compartments of the university are structured on types of activities, as follows: the secretariate of the university and of the faculty, the accountancy office, the economic direction (the administrative department, with its social and technicsl services),human resources, internal financial control, juridical office, internal audit, library. These compartments workn on the basis of the set of regulations established for each of them in part. (Appendix 6.2), (Appendix

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Ref.1: The university has an efficient and strict administration, as well as other mechanisms of control and continuous development of the administrative performances Ref.2: The level of information of the administration should be compatible with the one of the European high education systems

7.2), (Appendix 8.19), (Appendix 9.2), (Appendix 9.6), (Appendix 9.9) Besides the functional compartments of the university there also exist units (departments, commissions) with didactic character, for professional and social formation, with their own regulations: the Department for the management of European projects (Appendix 9.12), the Commission of Comunitary Insertion (Appendix 9.13), the Comission for counseling and orientation in the career (Appendix 5.4), the Institute of Modern Languages. (Appendix 9.17) For the 20122013 academic year the administrative and didactic auxilliary staff is represented by 53 people. (Anexa 10.17) In the 20122013 academic year, the University Departments and Committees ave been revised and confirmed by Senate Decision no.118/25.09.2012. (Anexa 10.24) Ref.1: Apollonia University of Iai has an efficient and strict administration, as well as other mechanisms of control and continuous development of the administrative performances soft MENTOR. There also exists a system of internal and external audit controls, performed each year. (Appendix 9.10), (Appendix 9.11) Ref.2. : Apollonia University of Iai by means of its Performance Center for Continuous Professional Training (CPFPC), established by the decision of the Senate of the University in October 2010, in cooperation with all faculties of the university, as well as with other institutions offering continuous education, from both Romania and abroad provides instruction programs of special scientific and methodological value, for the teaching and administrative staff and also for the

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A.2 MATERIAL BASIS

students. (Appendix 9.18) In the 2012-2013 academic year The Performance Centre in Ongoing Professional Training (CPFPC) intensified its activity, the authorised courses CNFPA, Cambridge English Courses, certified courses EMC/EPC, and certified courses by our university being brought to the attention of all those interested through permanent updating of the CPFPC section on the University site. (http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&vi ew=article&id=112&Itemid=78) S.A.2.1. PATRIMONY, ENDOWMENTS, ALLOTED FINANCIAL RESOURCES Min: According to the different Min: In the university, the only instruction form is that of full 1. Spaces education forms full time, reduced time education. : Apollonia University of Iai possesses a for instruction, presence and diastabce education as patrimony (Appendix 9.4) which decisively contributes to the well as to the objectives of these attainment of the mission and objectives establishedinstruction research activities, the university provides spaces and research rooms corresponding to the specific domains and other suitable and specific to each type of approached, lecture rooms, didactic and experimental activities activity (lecture rooms, experimental laboratories, specialized clinics, in strict observance of the laboratories, research centres, in strict technical, safety and hygienic-sanitary norms in force. observance of the technical, safety and : Apollonia University of Iai has 4 lecture rooms with a hygienic-sanitary norms in force. Here surface of 301.38 m2 (all 4 in its property), 5 seminar rooms included are also students with a surface of 134.81 m2 (4 rooms in its property, total accomodation and the spaces for social, surface: 114.81 m2, and 1 rented room surface: 20 m2), 10 cultural and sport activities. laboratories, with a surface of 746.23 m2 (8 of them in its property, with a surface of 516.63 m2, 2 rented rooms, with a surface of 229.6 m2), 3 specialized clinics, with a surface of 327.84 m2 (of which 2 in its property, with a surface of 246 m2, and 1rented, with a surface of 81.84 m2) and the library, with a surface of 102 m2.

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For the Faculty of Medical Dentistry, the university has 3 lecture rooms, of which 3 in its property, with a total surface of 270.25 m2. (Appendix 7.1) For assuring the didactic activity (stages, practical works, seminars), 8 preclinical laboratories are available, with a surface of 664.54 m2, (7 of which of its own, with a surface of 459.93 m2, and 1 rented room, with a surface of 204.6 m2), 3 specialized clinics, with a surface of 327.84 m2, (2 in its property, with a surface of 246 m2, 1 rented, with a surface of 81.84 m2), and 2 spaces, in its property, with a total surface of 60 m2). The library of the university has a space of102 m2. The university possesses, for the Facultaty of the Sciences of Communication, of 1 lecture room, in its property, with a surface of 31.13 m2, 2 laboratories with a surface of 81.70 m2 (1 laboratory of its own, with a surface of 56.70 m2, and 1 lended laboratory, with a surface of 25 m2), 3 seminar halls, with a total surface of 74.81 m2 (2 of its own, with a surface of 54.81 m2, and 1 hired room with a surface of 20 m2). Within the Ioan Hulic Research Institute there is active the Sclubtv Television, as a component of the Platform of Practical Instruction of the university. Besides the Tv , there is also the Sclub Radio, whose activity is developed in a different location (in the Grii street). The academic spaces in which the academic comunity develops its activity include: Spaces of its own (bought by: Apollonia University of Iai) (Appendix 9.3) and spaces obtained on the basis of cooperation agreements. (Appendix 9.5) The rented spaces are employed on the basis of collaboration

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agreements with several hospitals, which assure the material basis necessary for students practical training. : Apollonia University of Iai also provides to its students a space for sporting activities and accomodation. (Appendix 9.5) In 2012-2013 university year Apollonia University of Iasi has considerably enlarged its own spaces thus having a number of 5 classrooms with a total surface of 428, 38 m2 (of which 4 classrooms with a total surface of 301, 38 m2 , 1 rented room with a total surface of 127 m2), 5 seminar rooms with a total surface of 169, 81 m2 (of which 4 rooms in private propriety with a total surface of 144, 81 m2 , 1 rented room with a total surface od 25 m2), 15 laboratory rooms with a total surface of 1036, 07 m2 (of which 11 private propriety with a total surface of 772, 54 m2 , 4 rented rooms with a total surface of 263, 53 m2). (Annex 10.11) The students also benefit from 10 laboratories and clinics and of the Practical Training Platform. In the 2012-2013 university year we notice a significant improvement of the ARACIS requirements concerning the norm

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on the space allocated for the total number of students at Apollonia University for classrooms, seminar rooms, laboratories and speciality clinics, the Prcatical Training Platform, the Clinical Training Platform to which we can add the rented spaces on the basis of lease contracts with the Military Hospital of Iasi, Providenta Medical Center and SC Domenica. (Annex 10.11, Annex 10.8, Annex 10.9) By purchasing a new building which contains generous spaces for classrooms and didactic laboratories, as well as for the organization of the education system from the point of view of the modular system, the number of students that can be trained has significantly increased, so the university requests the increase of the number of students that it can train. An important aspect to consider is the increased addressability of young people from our country and abroad for our study programs. Ref.1: besides the existing spaces, the university has realistic development and investment plans, followed according to the anticipated incomes Ref.1: More than that, as early as the university year 2009/2010, the managers of the university have planned the acquisition od new education and research spaces. (Appendix 8.4) Consequently, in the 2011/2012 university year, a new building

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has been bought, for assuring an optimum development of all didactic-scientific activities. (Appendix 9.3) In the 2012-2013 academic year The Performance Centre in Ongoing Professional Training (CPFPC) intensified its activity, the authorised courses CNFPA, Cambridge English Courses, certified courses EMC/EPC, and certified courses by our university being brought to the attention of all those interested through permanent updating of the CPFPC section on the University site. (http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&vi ew=article&id=112&Itemid=78 Min: The lecture and seminar rooms Min: At : Apollonia University of Iai, the lecture/seminar are provided with technical equipments spaces are provided with technical equipments for teaching and for teaching and communication, which facilitate the activity of the teaching communication, which facilitate the activity of the teaching staff staff and the receptivity of each student; and the receptivity of each student. The preclinical laboratories, the research laboratories are also equipped correspondingly to the the specialized laboratories for the Dental Technique speciality, exigency of the processes here the spaces for Balneophysiokinetotherapy and recovery, and developed. especially the specialzed clinics, the Sclubtv TV and Sclub radio have suitable equipments and operating means. (Appendix 7.1) In the university year 2011/2012, the Library was enriched with 1019 new books, of which: 466 books bought, 15 by exchange among libraries, 177 diploma works 2011, 361

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donations from 21 donors (4 institutions, 17 physical persons). (Appendix 7.2) At Apollonia University of Iai, the lecture/seminar spaces are provided with technical equipments for teaching and communication, which facilitate the activity of the teaching staff and the receptivity of each student. The preclinical laboratories, the specialized laboratories for the Dental Technique speciality, the spaces for Balneophysiokinetotherapy and recovery, and especially the specialzed clinics, the Sclubtv TV and Sclub radio have suitable equipments and operating means. (Appendix 7.1) In the university year 2011/2012, the Library was enriched with 1019 new books, of which: 466 books bought, 15 by exchange among libraries, 177 diploma works 2011, 361 donations from 21 donors (4 institutions, 17 physical persons). (Appendix 7.2) Following the movement of the headquarters on Muzicii street no.2, the Apollonia University Library has a space of 97 table places on which there are installed 25 high-tech computers which users can employ.

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The total number of publications on October 23 2012 in the university library is of 5672 titles in 13.613 exemplaries, of which 5301 books (titles) in 8820 exemplaries and 371 periodicals (titles) in 4793 exemplaries. In the 2011-2012 university year in the library there were 1359 newly registered books of which: 599 books- purchased (374 books with 146 titles for the study program Communication and Public Relations and 225 book with 186 titles for the study program Dentistry); 30 books through interlibrary exchange; 177 graduation papers; 543 donations from 21 donators (4 institutions, 17 persons).

Ref.1: Endowments of the Ref.1: Endowments of the lecture/seminar spaces and of the lecture/seminar spaces and of the didactic and research laboratories corresponds to the present didactic and research laboratories devlopment stage of scientific knowledge, being similar with corresponds to the present devlopment those of the prestigious European universities and with the stage of scientific knowledge, being international practices now in use. similar with those of the prestigious (http://www.utm.ro/index.php?module=fcontent&id=21;http://w European universities. ww.tambcd.edu/resources/prospe ctivestudents.html) B. EDUCATIONAL EFFICIENCY S.B.1.1. STUDENTS ADMISSION

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B.1 CONTENT of the curricula

1. Principles of the policy of access to the curricula offered by the university

Min: The institution follows a transparent policy for recruiting its students, the admission exams being announced publicly at least 6 months before.

Ref.1: (it may be completed with specific performance indices of the institution, at higher levels)

Min: In the beginning of each university year, and whenever necessary (accpording to the Methodologies elaborated by MECTS), the Senate of Apollonia University of Iai modifies and aproves the Methodology for the organization of admission for the following year. (Appendix 4.15) Our university follows a a transparent policy for recruiting its students, the admission exams being announced publicly at least 6 months before, issuing advertisments in the local and national newspapers, as well as on its website (www.univapollonia.ro), where a special section providing the complete methodology is devoted to the admission conditions. Special efforts are being made, at the level of the academic management, for the dissemination of correct and reliable information, included in the Students Guide, the Booklet of the university and Students Code (Appendix 4.15), all published on the site (www.univapollonia.ro), so that the candidates may check all the information they need (by phone, e-mail, visits to high schools by means of the University Promotion Caravan, etc). Equally, information may be provided by the journal of the university, Nova Apollonia The Journal of the Modern Student, available both on-line, on the site of the university, or in printed form (http://www.univapollonia.ro/images/stories/pdf/Nova Apollonia/NA11.pdf -"A VENIT ORA ADMITERII ). Ref.1: Beginning with the current university year,data on the 6 specializations of the university are provided, for all those interested, by means of the Studentclubtv TV of the institution (www.sclubtv.ro) and of the Sclubradio radio

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(www.sclubradio.ro) which is a radio entirely for students, a component of the Practical Instruction Platform (PIP representing a concept and a structure adapted to the applicative training system developed by University Apollonia ofIai).Both Sclubtv and Sclubradio offer, especially for the students of the Facultaty of Communication Sciences the possibility of establishing their own practical standards for acquiring abilities specific to broadcasting activities, by the realization of programs reflecting the main areas in interest of the young ones. The main transmissions for the promotion of the university are entitled: Nova Apollonia (http://www.sclubtv.ro/index.php/novaapollonia) for the TV station and Oferta Academica (http://www.sclubradio.ro/category/oferta-academica/) for the radio one. Admission to the university is based exclusively on the academic competences of the candidate, no discriminating criteria being applied, on following the principle of equal chances for all. Min: Admission to a cycle of university Min: n : Apollonia University of Iai, admission to the cycle of study is based on the leaving school licence final graduation studies starts from the obligation of diploma, according to the hierarchy of having, according to the law, a leaving school diploma, the graduation marks obtained by the according to the hierarchy of the graduation marks obtained by candidates in the high school the candidates in the high school (Appendix 4.14), (Appendix 4.15)

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Ref.1: Admission is based on a set of combined criteria, according to which the results of the exam have a positively-appreciated weight in the training/development background offered by the

Ref.1: Admission is based on a set of combined criteria (aptitude tests), according to which the results of the exam represent more than 75%. (Appendix 4.15)

B .2 Learning Results

S.B.2.1 The Evaluation of the obtained academic qualification 1. Evaluation according to the ability of being employed Min At least 50% of our universitys graduates were employed within two years since their graduation in accordance with their university qualification Min At least 50% of our universitys graduates were employed within two years since their graduation in accordance with their university qualification (Annex 5.11) . Our students compentences, knowledge and abilities give them the possibility to be employed, some of them working in the country or abroad while others have managed to set up their own practices (dentistry or dental technician). Our graduates are successful professional in Israel, in the US, England, Germany and France (Annex 5.11) Ref 1 Thus, 85% of our universitys graduates were employed within two years since their graduation in accordance with their university qualification Min At least 20% of the graduates of the last two undergratuate generations of Apollonia University of Iasi were admitted in the resident, M.A degree and PhD programs (Annex 5.11)

2 Evaluation of the obtained qualification

Ref 1 More 70%o than of our universitys graduates were employed within two years since their graduation in accordance with their university qualification Min At least 20% of the graduates of the last two generations were admitted for the M.A degree, irrespective of the chosen domain.

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by continuing the university studies 3 Students level of satisfaction accroding their professional and personal development provided by the university

Min More than 50% of our students appreciate positively the learning/development environment offered by the university and their learning trajectory

4.Studentcentered learning methods

Min More than 75% of our students positively appreciate the learningdevelopment environment offered by the university and their our learning trajectory Min: The main responsibility of the teacher is to develop training methods and ways centered on the student, less stress being laid on the traditional responsibility of simply transmitting information to the student. The studentprofessor relation is actually a partnership in which each one has the

Min The quality management in Apollonia University has been continuously preocupied with focusing on the student, therefore students have been assigned an important role in the evaluation of the quality of the teaching staff. (Annex 8.14) At Apollonia University, the evaluation of the teaching staff by the students is done on the basis of a standardised document named : Teaching staff evaluation questionnaire by the students , their satisfaction degree was measured by means of a complex method presented in Section C4.3(Annex 8.14.1). More than 50% of our students positively appreciate the learningdevelopment environment offered by the university and their our learning trajectory (Annex 8.15) (Annex 8.16) Ref 1 More than 75% of our students positively appreciate the learning-development environment offered by the university and their our learning trajectory (Appendix 8.15), (Appendix 8.16) Min: The main responsibility of the teacher is to develop training methods and ways centered on the student, less stress being laid on the traditional responsibility of simply transmitting information to the student. The student- professor relation is actually a partnership in which each one has the responsibility of attaining the objectives proposed. Apollonia University of Iai, by the curricula it provides, assures experimental stages in its own clinics and in preclinical

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responsibility of attaining the objectives proposed. The results of instruction are explained and discussed with the students as to their relevance for the latter onesdevelopment. The teaching staff makes use of the new technologies now at hand, such as: e-mail, personal web page, thus faciliting the dialogue with the students, updated bibliographies, resources in electronic form, the lectures of each professor being also available in the library of the university.. The teaching staff associate their students to teaching activities (by means of questions asked from the public, brief presentations, demonstrative experiments), the teaching process being oriented according to the rhythm and learning habits of the students. The teaching strategy also includes the special needs of disable students.

laboratories. In the last year, the university alloted significant financial funds, making investments in performant equipments, auxiliary materials, starting from the blackboard to videoprojectors and flipcharts. The teaching staff makes use of the new technologies now at hand, such as: e-mail, personal web page, thus faciliting the dialogue with the students, updated bibliographies, resources in electronic form, the lectures of each professor being also available in the library of the university. (Appendix 4.2), (Appendix 4.5), (Appendix 4.6), (Appendix 4.7)

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Ref.1: The teaching staff is trained within the Performance Center for Continuous Professional Formation (CPFPC), established by the decision of the Senate of Apollonia University of Iai in October 2010 http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com content&view=article&id=112&Itemid=78. The teaching and administrative staff of the university obtained certificates of Communication in English (CNFPA authorized courses).Since the autumn of 2011, when Cambridge Courses for I- and IV-year students (as well as for teh students of other universities of Iasi) have been organized, Apollonia University in Iai is a center authorized by Cambridge Esol University , a Cambridge Certificate being given in the end of the courses. Consequently, Apollonia University in Iai offers the possibility of obtaining an English language certificate, specialized qualification or an universitary diploma internationally acknowledged, a situation which increases studentschances of continuing their education either in Romnia or abroad, in parallels with improving their professional perspectives. For the foreign students, CNFPA-authorized courses of Communication in the official language, are also organized. At the same time, the teaching and administrative staff has attended courses on the Management of projects, also CNFPAauthorized. In the end, Certificates issued by the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports, as well as of the Ministry of labour and Social protectio, recognized both in Romania and over the whole territory of the European

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Community , with permanent validity, are released. At the same time, Apollonia University in Iai, through the Performance Center of Continuous Professional Formation (CPFPC) organized, between April 19-29, 2012, special courses of Vocal Mastership (category Performance Courses in artistic domains) for all categories of voices, teached by soprano Maria SLTINARU-NISTOR addressed to lyric artists, students and graduates of the Universities and Academies of Arts / Music, being finalized by a Concert, given the partcipants to the lessons, at the Union Museum of iasi and entitled Voices of Spring. (Appendix 9.20) The continuing education courses certified by Apollonia University of Iai, such as: The course of pedagogical formation, organized by the Performance Center of Continuous Professional Formation, aims at improvingthe pedagogical training of the teaching staff of the university, by the organization of conferences on various themes, exchange of experience and debate groups. The debate group was created as a result of the increased interest manifested by the university for improving the quality of the didacticactivity here developed. Starting from the idea that qualitative education involves not only sets of information on the scientific concerns of today but also a modern, creative and dynamic teaching methodics, the initiative of continuous formation will grant the didactic progress in Apollonia University in Iai.

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The program of the meetings on such themes may be consulted on the site http://www.univapollonia.ro/images/stories/pdf/Cursuri%20ped agogie.pdf. The Performance Center of Continuous Professional Formation continues to represent an opportunity for the teaching staff implied in the educational offerings of the institution. There thus exists the possibility of receiving grants financed from European funds, one of the institutions in charge of this being the National Agency for Communitary Programs in Education and Professional Training, subordinated to MECTS, which administers and allots European funds for education and training, thus supporting the institutions, organizations and physical persons for the development of their capacities and competences. Such a grant was obtained in January 2012, for a professional stage and know-how in Florence, Italy, where one of our teachers participated to the Grundtvig Grant: The future of European identity. Evoluion of continuity through integration of regional identities. (Appendix 9.18) The Performance Center of Continuous Professional Formation of Apollonia University of Iai has thus the opportunity to become an important center for the dissemination of the training activities it develops at national level, the teaching staff of other universities, as well as non-academics, having the occasion to attend various courses for obtaining CNFPA-authorized certificates, acknowledged over all Europe. The teaching staff associate their students to teaching activities

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(by means of questions asked from the public, brief presentations, demonstrative experiments), the teaching process being oriented according to the rhythm and learning habits of the students.Equally, the students of our university participat to internal reserach projects developed at the level of the institution. (Appendix 6.9) Ref.2: More than a simple transfer of data, at the level of the didactic process, from teacher to student, the institution creates the background and the learning experience, making its students to discover things by themselves and to create themselves knowledge. The teacher orients the intellectual devlopment of the student, granting to it a strategic dimension. Ref.2: The didactic activity,centered on interactivity, for stimulating free thinking and the capacity of solving problems, creates the necessary abilities for approaching various research themes, orienting the students towards the discovery and creation of knowledge by themselves. Most part of our students are involved in internal research projects, materialized in participations to various scientific manifestations of the students (e.g., the Session of Scientific Communications for Students, Apollonia University of Iai), to which several prizes are awarded. http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&vi ew=article&id=86:sesiu nea-de-comunicari-stiintificestudentesti&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60. (Appendix 6.18) Min: The teachers at Apollonia University have office hours for students, advising them on request. There are also tutori for each year of study (Appendix 5.9) (Appendix 5.8)
For the 2012-2013 academic year there have been revised the lists of the attending teachers and of the tutoring (Anexa 10.20)

5. CarrierOrientation of students

Min.: The teachers have consultation hours for students, advising them on request. There also exist tutorsdor each year of study and other association forms between a professor and a group

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of studenti. Ref. 1: There is a structure for orienting the students in the correct selection of the courses to be attended for their future career, at the level of each faculty. Collegial tutorial is practised among the students in the final years of study and beginners. The professors are in contact with their students by e-mail and also by the at least 2 hours of weekly consultations.

B.3 SCIENTIF IC RESEARC H ACTIVITI ES

1. Scheduling of research activities

Ref.1: There is a Department of Counseling and Orientation in the Carrier of students, with its regulation approved by the Senate. (Appendix 5.4) A frequently applied practice at Apollonia University of Iai is represented by tutorial activities. Tutorials is a program for supporting and advising students, aimed at facilitating integration in the universitary system of education, at suggesting the most suitable didactic choices, improvement of the school situation, etc. Each professor has a number of students, from each year of study, to guide in all (didactic, research, cultural) activities. (Appendix 5.8) The professors are in contact with their students by e-mail and also by the at least 2 hours of weekly consultations, according to the schedules established for each discipline. S.B.3.1.Research PROGRAMS Min: Long-term strategy, as well as Min: Apollonia University of Iai develops a long-term Strategy the short- and medium-term research of the research activities (Appendix 6.3) approved by the programs mediu i scurt are approved Decision of the Senate, a Program of scientific research by the Senate and by the Councils of (Appendix 6.4), as well as short-term (annual) Plans, for each each faculty, together with the faculty, approved by the Professoral Councils of the faculties. specifications on the routes of obtaining The long-term research program is established per years, and allotment of the resources necessary including quarterly stages, responsibilities and routes for a to ths end. complete turning to good account of the results obtained. The research teams are Formed of professors, researchers and students, the approached themes tackling prioritary, interdisciplinary domains, of special actuality at both national and European levels. Collaborations with prestigious and

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Ref.1: The research programs developed are part of the national investigations, as to the competitivity and complete valorization of results. The reserach is relevant especially at national level

Ref.2: Programming and development of the research activities follow the global and European background

nationally and internationally reputed scientists, along with the realization of a performant infrastructure for research activities (by means of several projects for obtaining modern investigation equipments) are only bsome of the means for attaining the ambitious objectives of our university. The research funds are formed by the sums alloted by the university (Appendix 9.8), and by the money obtained from participations to national contests, donations and sponsorships. The main research interests of our university are mainly of institutional nature, 20 research themes being now under development (Appendix 6.16) in a joint interdisciplinary effort, made by several investigation teams capable of attaining scientific performance at national level. The annual evaluation of the teaching staff in ApolloniaUniversity of Iai has as one of its main objectives their performance as researchers. (Appendix 8.11) Ref.1: The research activities developed in the university are also relevant at national level (Appendix 6.13), the number of projects proposed in the current universitary year, at national contests, being higher than in other years. (Appendix 6.14) Some of them referred to the organization of thematic scientific manifestations, exploratory workshops, all of them registering full success (http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&vi ew=article&id=105:workshop-investigareasonografica&catid=35 :evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60) Ref.2: Diversification of the research themes approached in the year 2012 is materialized in the introduction of topics on ecology and environmental protection, on cold plasma application in

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medicine, an initiative possible to develop in the newly-created laboratories, equipped with high-performance installations, as well as in the retechnologized clinics and laboratories of the university. The Research Protocol established between Apollonia University in Iai and the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research i Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics (JINR -FLNP) from Dubna, Russia (Appendix 6.12), prevede cercetri comune n domeniul investigrii structurale prin metode spectrale nucleare i cu raze X i a materialelor compozite utilizate n aplicaiile stomatologice. The theme entitled Investigations of Nanosystems and Novel Materials by Neutron Scattering Methods will be developed between 2009-2014, including preparation and characterization through diffraction with neutrons and X rays of some polymeric materials. (Appendix 6.4) Creation, on November 6, 2011, of the international research group entitled: Bio-Plasma-Group coordinated by the Acad.Ioan Haulic Research institute of Apollonia University of Iai, numbering among its founding members reputed scientusts from the Czech Republic, Serbia and France, as well as of professors of Apollonia University (Appendix 6.12), will assure a stimulating cooperation for the development of several reserach themes, devoted to cold plasma application in biology and medicine, and to a complex turning to good account of the theoretical results obtained. Min: The research sector has at its Min: The expense budget of the university states the resources disposal the necessary financial, logistic specifically alloted to scientific research. (Appendix 9.8)

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and human resources for attaining the Research contracts, obtained through national contests, are now ambitious objectives proposed under development. (Appendix 6.13) The university assures the stimulative climate and the academic culture centered on research, especially within the Ioan Hulic Research Institute, which represents the Structural unit for the coordination and development of fundamental and applicative works. Its activity follows a regulation set of its own (Appendix 6.2), under the guidance of the Scientific Council, formed of 9 members (appointed by the Administration Council), approved by the Senate, and led by a President. The financial funds of the institute come from the university, from donations and research contracts. The university also has a Department for the Management of European Programs, Development Strategies, External Relations,which facilitates the access to research contracts. (Appendix 9.12) Ref.1: The academic culture is Ref.1: The university follows a longh-term strategy for research especially works (Appendix 6.3), as well as a medium- and short-term Centered on research works, as program of scientific research (Appendix 6.4), which assures the demonstrated by the high number of climate and the academic culture centered on research. The research grants, publications ans also by investigations performed were materialized in several studies the cognitive and technological transfer published in ISI-cited journals (Appendix 6.17) and B+. assured through consulting activities, (Appendix 6.7) scientific parks, etc. Ph D schools for the formation of the young researchers are also active.

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Ref.2: The attainment of certain quality and excellence standards in scientific work has been acknowledged, from the viewpoint of the organization, control and development of the research projects, internal authorization of the results and elimination of any nonethical practice

Ref.2: The attainment of certain quality and excellence standards in scientific work has been acknowledged, from the viewpoint of the organization, control and development of the research projects, internal authorization of the results and elimination of any non-ethical practice. In this respect, there has been created, as part of the Ioan Hulic Research Institute, of the Commission of Scientific Research of the University and of the Scientific Council of the University. (Appendix 6.1) The Scientific Council monitorizes the whole research work, as well as its concrete results, elaborating an annual Report on scieintific research. (Appendix 6.5), (Appendix 6.6) At the same time, the Scientific Council establishes the evaluation criteria of the scientific activity, evaluates the proposals made for the awarding of dome honour distinctions(11 titles of Doctor Honoris Causa have been awarded in 2011 and 2012) and recommends to the Senate of the university the possible candidates. (Appendix 2.5) To assure the strict observance of the ethical norms of scientific research (Appendix 6.11), the university has established a Commisson of Ethics for Scientific research, with responsibilities and organizational structure decided in its statutes. (Appendix 6.10) There is the ethics of research, which accompanies any research project proposed for development. (Appendix 6.10)

3. Valorization of the

Min: The results of the research are Min: The research activities in Apollonia University of Iai are materialized in: publications for materialized in: publications for didactic ends, scientific didactic ends, scientific publications, publications , monographs and delievery of scientific

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technological transfer by means of authorized consulting centers, scientific parcs or any other structures of this type, the realization of new products, etc. Each representative of the teaching staff and each researcher issue at least one didactic or scientific work each year.

contributions to national and international manifestations. Each representative of the teaching staff issue sat least one didactic or scientific work each year. (Appendix 6.7) The research works developed in the university (between 2010/2012) were materialized in the following published studies: ISI 2010-2011-2012 = 25 (Appendix 6.17) (of which 23 MD and 2 SC) In CNCS, BDI journals and other publications 20102011-2012 (Appendix 6.7) Published books 2010-2011-2012 (Appendix 6.7) = 35 (of which 25 to MD and 10 to SC) -Participation to scientific manifestations in Romania and abroad 2010-2011-2012 (Appendix 6.8) = 96 (of which 38 abroad): to MD=43 (18 abroad) and to SC=53 (20 abroad), 4 patents which received special awards. (Appendix 6.15) The Research Institute, together with the University, organizes each year several scientific manifestations, as follows: a scientific session for students, on the day of the University (February 9); an international congress, between February 9 March 9 (Days of Apollonia University in Iai); the annual scientific manifestation of the institute The Annual International Congress of the Acad. Ioan Hulic Institute, in October, for celebrating the birth day of its patron. As part of the Clinical Evening Series organized in the university, several presentation of clinical cases, as well as other medical aspects hav been debated. (Appendix 9.21) Apollonia University pays special attention to attracting its

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students in research activities both in studentsscientific circles and within research teams of the teaching staff. (Annex 6.16). The scientific sessions held in our university students have enjoyed a large and valuable participation. http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&vi ew=article&id=86:sesiunea-de-comunicari-stiintificestudentesti&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60 Moreover, the students of Dentistry Faculty have participated in a scientific event dedicated to young researchers 1st International Congress for Students and Young Doctors MEDESPERA, 17-19 May 2012, Chisinau, Rep. Moldova. (Annexa 6.19) http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_content&vi ew=article&id=108:congresul-internaional-anual-al-institutuluide-cercetri-acad-i-haulic&catid=35:evenimenteapollonia&Itemid=60 Book Program of the International Congress in February March 2012 (Annex 6.18) http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_co ntent&view=article&id=105:workshop-investigareasonografica&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60 http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_co ntent&view=article&id=103:comunicarea-in-intsocietatii&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60 http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_co ntent&view=article&id=92:congresulinternational&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60 http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_co

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Ref.1: The research results are assessed nationally through awards, citations, quotations, etc. Publications, patents, etc. scale works are listed in international databases

ntent&view=article&id=86:sesiunea-de-comunicari-stiintificestudentesti&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60 http://www.univapollonia.ro/index.php?option=com_co ntent&view=article&id=78:colocviileapolloniene&catid=35:evenimente-apollonia&Itemid=60 Ref.1: There is the certification of meeting quality standards and excellence in scientific research, in terms of organization, following the conduct of research projects, internal endorsement of the results and eradication of the inconsistent with the norms of ethical practices. The universitys Practice Training Platform makes its contribution to the development of research for teachers and students in these areas. The Integrated Laboratory of studying bio-tolerance to drugs, biomaterials and devices was established at Apollonia University of Iasi in March 2010 and is intended for research on three main issues: bio-tolerance of drugs, biomaterials bio-tolerance and medical devices bio-tolerance. The journals published at Apollonia University of Iasi: International Journal of Medical Dentistry, a scientific journal of CNCS rated B + (http://www.ijmd.ro/index.php?limba=ro) and The International Journal of Communication Research (http: / / www.ijcr.eu/) are both included in international databases and represent not only a means to exploit the research results of the faculty through publication of scientific papers written by university teachers and researchers but also a way of maintaining good connections with other groups of research in the country and the world, especially with those specialists who publish in these two journals.

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B.4 THE 1. Revenue FINANCIA and Payments L Budget ACTIVITY OF THE INSTITUTI ON

Min: The institution has a budget of annual revenues and expenditures approved by the Senate and strictly observed. Costs of salaries at a higher education institution must not exceed that percentage of the total annual income which ensures a sustainable operation. For accreditation, the higher education institution must demonstrate that during interim operation has used at least 30% of revenues from student fees each year for investment in its own infrastructure. School fees of students are calculated in accordance with the average costs of the academic year for public education schools regarding undergraduate studies, masters or PhD

The establishment on Nov. 6, 2011 of the international research group Bio-Plasma-Group coordinated by the Research Institute Acad. Ioan Haulica of Apollonia University of Iasi. The founders of the research group are: Prof. Vasile Burlui (AUI/ Apollonia University of Iasi), Prof. Peter Spatenka (Czech Rep.) Prof. Milorad Kura (Serbia), Prof. Jean Louis Brisset (France), Prof. Eugen Hnatiuc (AUI). (Annex 6.12) There is also a Research Protocol signed by the University and other joined institutions --the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and the Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics (JINR FLNP) from Dubna, Russia, 2009-2014. (Annex 6.12) Min: The university disposes of its own income and expenditure budget approved by the Senate, (Appendix 9.8) and which is followed rigorously. The Accounting Department of the university has rules of procedure (Appendix 9.6), VAT/fiscal code, and bank account. (Annex 1.5). Annual financial achievements are analyzed by categories of income and expenditure and there is also financial forecasting and accounting of strategic and operational programs. (Annex 9.22). Financial and accounting documents confirm that over 30% of revenue from collecting student fees was used for investment in infrastructure, the universitys own infrastructure. (Annex 9.8). Our students are informed about tuition fees (Annex 9.7) by the secretaries, and on the universitys site. For the 2012-2013 academic year there have been established the students tuition taxes and they have been communicated to the students. (Anexa 10.18)

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and are similar to those and communicated to students through various means of communication. Students are informed about possibilities of financial assistance from the institution and they are also informed where their fees go to. After three cycles of education before the establishment by law, the higher education institution must prove that they have owned at least 70% of educational property, fully equipped spaces needed for education purposes. Min: To obtain and keep accreditation, the institution must demonstrate the organization and good functioning of the institutions own accounting department, through the registry inventory, balance sheet, income budget implementation and management report, which shows that the expenditure is in accordance with the law, the proceeds and their intended use, as well as the non-profit character of the institution. Ref.1: The Accounting activity is permanently computerized and transparent

Min: The Accounting Department of the university has to prove the organization and operation of the institutions own accounts through the Inventory Registry, Accounting Balance Sheet, Budget Execution Account and The Expenditure and Uses Management Report (Annex 9.4) indicating that the expenses incurred are in accordance with the law, the income earned and the destination of the funds. (Annex 9.8)

Ref.1: The accounting work is computerized, using the software MENTOR, transparent and periodically reported at the regular meetings of the Academic Council. Following discussions of the Academic Council (Senate and Board of Directors), the

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3. Audit and Min: For obtaining and keeping accreditation, the institution needs to Public Responsibility show proof of internal and external audit of its financial activity. The balance sheet, budgetary account and external audit results are made public following the Senates analysis.

accounting work is made public at institutional level. Students are informed about possibilities for financial assistance from the institution by through the Regulation for granting social scholarships for students. (Annex 5.7) Min: The university has its own internal auditing committee that operates on a Regulation. (Annex 9.9) The university has a service contract for financial business checking accounts with the external auditing company AUDIT SERVICES SRL, member CAFR, which is making the annual external financial audit. (Annex 9.11). The results of internal audit and external financial and accounting activity are discussed in the Academic Board and are made available to the whole academic community.

C. Scope/Field QUALITY MANAGEMENT C.1 POLICY AND PROCEDU RES FOR QUALITY ASSURAN CE 1. Organization of quality assurance S.C.1.1. STRUCTURES AND POLICIES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE Min: In the institution there is a central Min: The Apollonia University of Iasi has a central committee: committee board as well as various The Committee of Evaluation committees on study programs, working and Assurance of Quality. (Annex 8.2) This structure develops in integrated way and coordinates the assessment procedures and quality assurance, developing an annual internal assessment of the quality of education (Annex 8.8), (Annex 8.9), proposes solutions and strategies to improve the quality of education (Annex 8.18), assesses performance indicators for the Dental School and the School of Communication Sciences. The regulation of The Committee of Evaluation and Assurance of Quality in the university, approved by the Senate (Annex 8.1), as well as the operational structures (specific committees per each school)

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(Annex 8.3) are displayed on the universitys website (www.univapollonia.ro ), together with the annual activity schedule. (Annex 8.26) For the 2012-2013 academic year, the Central Committee, the Evaluation and Quality Ensurance Committee, as well as the Faculties Committees have been revised and approved by the Senate and the Teachers Committees, according to the annex. (Anexa 10.15) Ref.1: The committee promotes in the Ref.1: The Central Committee and the committees from the two university a culture of quality. schools promote a culture of quality. (Annex8.27) Operational structures at school level, monitoring and evaluating the quality programs of study in each area that leads to an academic qualification, are working in an integrated manner with the Committee for Internal Evaluation and Quality Assurance in the university. The objectives of the Committee for the Evaluation and Quality Assurance of the university were approved by the University Senate (Annex 8.5) becoming a program of university policies. An annual report is prepared and it is titled The Report of the Evaluation and Quality Assurance Committee. (Annex 8.8), (Annex 8.9) Min: Note that the Apollonia University of Iasi has a policy 2. Policies Min: There is a university policy program focused on quality and the program of the university focused on quality and the means of and strategies achieving that quality are well provided. (Annex 8.5) for quality means of achieving are provided. assurance Ref.1: Each policy has its own Ref.1: The Apollonia University of Iasi has a Quality Manual strategies with clear provisions and (Annex 8.10) and has implemented a Quality Management concrete deadlines System. The Strategic Plan (Annex 8.4) and the Operational Plans (Annex 8.6), (Annex 8.7) contain strategies for quality

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assurance which include the objectives and means of achieving quality assurance. For each policy strategies are set out and the human resources, deadlines and measurable indicators are provided. Ref.2: Policies and strategies are Ref.2: Policies and strategies regarding quality aspects are activated in each department and they activated in each department and stimulate the active stimulate the participation to their participation to them of each member of the teaching and implementation of each member of the research staff and students involvement, too. They are teaching and research staff, as well as developed by the Committees for Evaluation and Quality the students involvement Assurance of the two schools. (Annex 8.28) In the context of promoting a culture of quality in our university, work rules and norms for the initiation, evaluation and monitoring of the quality of teaching and research were reviewed by the Academic Councils and by the universitys Senate (Appendix 8.23), (Annex 8.24) S.C.2.1. APPROVAL, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF STUDY PROGRAMS COMPLYING WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMAS 1. The Min: The Rules and Procedures Manual Min: At the Apollonia University of Iasi there is a Rules and Procedures Manual regarding the initiation, monitoring and Existence and exists and is applied. evaluation of study programs, approved by the Senate, which is Use of The applied rigorously and consistently. Rules and (Annex 8.17) Procedures regarding the initiation, approval, checking on and periodical

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evaluation of studio programs Ref. 1: The Rules and Procedures Ref.1: The Rules and Procedures Manual is associated with a Manual is associated with a system of system of monitoring the study programs based on information monitoring the study programs based on and data (Annex 8.8), (Annex 8.9) information and data Ref. 2: Regulation and monitoring are associated with periodic evaluations at least yearly, regarding the quality of each study program and the institution, as a whole. Min: Study programs and 2. Corresponden qualifications and specific diplomas ce between according to university qualification requirements. diplomas and qualifications Ref.2: Regulation and monitoring are associated with periodic evaluations at least yearly, regarding the quality of each study program and the institution, as a whole (Annex 8.23), (Annex 8.24)

Min: Study programs and qualifications and specific diplomas are developed and issued according to university qualification requirements, taking into account the fact that the medical professions are regulated considering the general curricular harmonization with the EU requirements. (Annex 4.11) This is why we believe that obtaining a certified Cambridge (English language, a program that has started from this academic year) should be for the students in our university a mandatory institutional requirement. (Annex 9.18). The qualifications meet those listed in the National Register of Qualifications. (Annex 4.11) Ref. 1: Curricula are revised Ref.1: Curricula are revised periodically to meet market periodically to meet market dynamics of dynamics of academic and professional qualifications. In this academic and professional respect, to adapt to the European labor market requirements, and

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to the requirements of existing national labor market, two new programs of study, Balneofiziokinetotheraphy and Recovery and General Nursing. have been established since last year, (Annex 1.7) Ref. 2: Study programs and diploma Ref.2: Study programs and diploma qualifications meet the qualifications are revised taking into requirements of Directive 2005/36/EC of the European account a comparison with European Parliament and of the European Council, a directive regarding and international standards, on the basis the recognition of professional qualifications. Through of professional benchmarks. exchanges with Germany, U.S., Israel, Italy, Russia we aim to compare and restructure our programs. (Annex 8.23), (Annex 8.24) S.C.3.1. Students Evaluation 1. The Min: There is a Rules and Regulation Min: Examining and evaluating students at Apollonia C.3 University of Iasi are based on a Rules and Regulation document OBJECTIV University has document, as well as specific procedures to be carried on concerning the work of students in the European system of E a Rules and consequently by the teaching staff and transferable credits. (Annex 5.3), (Annex 5.15). How the exam PROCEDU Regulation students. At exam, apart from the one (written test, multiple choice test, an oral and practical) takes RES AND document who taught the course, at least another place is determined for each subject in hand by the lecturer, TRANSPA concerning specialist in that field must be in before actually the beginning of that specific course or seminar. RENT students attendance. (Annex 4.5), (Annex 4.6), (Annex 4.7) EVALUATI examination Under the credit transfer system for an academic year are ON OF and grading, allocated 60 units of credit, spread over two semesters. The LEARNIN which is number of credit units assigned to each discipline is dependent G applied on the volume of activity needed to promote the discipline. RESULTS rigorously Examinations, as exemplified by the grades and the conduct of and evaluation are set through the syllabus done by the head of the consistently discipline, which is being communicated to students at the beginning of each semester or module. Regarding the way exams

qualifications.

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are carried on, those are held in front of the teaching staff who taught that particular subject and the teaching staff who led the practical work (laboratory practical work, clinical training, seminars). The exam is held in session (Modular the Faculty of Dentistry, Annex 4.8, semesters, the Department of Communication Sciences,) which is established in the structure of the university, approved by the Senate. (Annex 4.13). Students who have fulfilled their professional requirements, have been in attendance and fulfilled their financial obligations are those who can present themselves to examinations. Ref. 1: The Rules and Regulations Ref.1: The Rules and Regulations document concerning document exists and so do certain students examination and grading (Annex 5.15) applied in our procedures/techniques/detailed methods university contains detailed provisions being made known to of applying them as a package of students by publishing them on the universitys site procedures/techniques/detailed methods (www.univapollonia.ro). The syllabi describe the examination of grading students and are process for each subject and discipline, encouraging examination communicated to all those involved. throughout the module / semester students (through essays, development of particular skills, development of manual skills, level of involvement into class activities and active participation, etc. that are found in the teaching assistants contract with the students, at each subject), as established through Bologna process. Ref. 2: The Rules and Regulations Ref.2: Concerning the system that involves the participation of document and the package of an outside grader (outside the institution), at summer practical procedures/techniques/detailed methods colloquia, outside representatives of institutions where students of grading are completed by a system do their practical training, also attend the grading sessions. where an external grader also attends the examination

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S.C.4.1. The Quality of The Teaching and Research Staff Min: For the School of Dentistry the ratio of teachers 1. Min: Depending on the specific study holding / number of students is 1 teaching staff member / to 6.8 Report/ratio, students for Medical Dentistry students and 1 teaching staff teaching staff program, the university establishes the relation that considers to be optimal for member / to 4.8 students for Technical Dentistry students while to students the objectives and own level of at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, specializing in academic quality, the number of Communication and Public Relations the ratio is teachers holding full-time basis in 1cadru teaching staff member / to 4.63 students, and for the university and the total number of specialization Journalism, 1 teaching staff member / to 2.20 enrolled students. The quality students. For the 2012-2013 academic year, within the Faculty of assessment considers that a teacher has Dental Medicine the ratio between the no. of tenured teachers/no. the basic norm in just one university of students is: 1teacher/7,73 students in Dental Medicine and 1 teacher/6,85 students in Dental Technology; 1 teacher/1,14 students in Communication and Public Relations and 1 teacher/0,58 students in Journalism. Ref. 1: The optimal ratio between the Ref. 1: The optimal ratio between the number of teachers to number of teachers to students is fixed students is fixed according to the quality of teaching and according to the quality of teaching and learning, but also according to the quality of researching the learning, but also according to the university, the optimal ration being established by the university quality of research. according to the specific field or discipline of study/specialization. Min: Peer Evaluation at Apollonia University of Iasi is 2. Peer Min.: Peer Evaluation is periodically organized being based on general periodically organized (each moduleEvaluation criteria and collegial preferences. for the Dental School, each semester-for the School of Communication Sciences). Peer Evaluations are done taking into account a certain document concerning rules and regulations for evaluation teaching staff (Annex 8 . 1 1 ) and a specific peer

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Ref. 1: Peer review is compulsory and regular. There is, for each department, an evaluation committee for annual evaluation of teaching and research performance of each teaching or research staff and an annual report on the quality of the teaching and research staff. 3. Student Assessment/ Evaluation of the Teaching Staff Min.: There is an evaluation form for students to evaluate all teachers, approved by the Senate, which is optionally applied after each semester, whose results are confidential, accessible only to the Dean, the Rector and the person assessed. Ref. 1 Student evaluations are obligatory. The results are discussed individually, statistically processed, on disciplines, programs of study, schools and university levels and analyzed at school level and university level for transparence and to improve the policy regarding instruction quality.

evaluation form (Annex 8.11.1) Ref.1: At our university, peer evaluation is compulsory and regular (modular, per semester). For each member of the faculty teaching staff and research staff, performance evaluation (peer evaluation) of each teacher and the report on teacher quality is made by the Committee for Evaluation and Quality Assurance in the university. CEQA Reports from each school are presented to the university, and the data is centralized, processed statistically, and proposals of measures to improve training are presented in the Senate, in the annual report of the CEQA (Annex 8.12), (Annex 8.13) Min: There is an evaluation form for students to evaluate all teachers, approved by the Senate, which is applied after each cycle (modular, semester), whose results are confidential, accessible only to the Dean, the Rector and the person assessed. (Annex 8.14) In the questionnaire, the rules of assessment of teachers by students are detailed. There is a regulation assessment of teachers by students. (Annex 8.14) Teachers use student evaluations to have feedback on teaching, to improve courses and teaching methods. Ref.1: Student evaluations are obligatory and are done each module or semester, depending on each School of Apollonia University of Iasi. The results of the evaluation of the teaching staff by students are discussed individually, statistically processed, on disciplines, programs of study, schools and university levels and analyzed at school level and university level for transparence and to improve the policy regarding instruction quality. Results are taken into consideration when promoting

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teaching staff and wherever and whenever appropriate, the teacher at fault is given a warning. (Annex 8.15), (Annex 8.16) 4. Evaluation Min: Each member of the teaching staff Min: Each member of the teaching staff has to self evaluate himself or herself and he or she is also evaluated by the Done by the has to self evaluate himself or herself and he or she is also evaluated by the departments supervisor , the dean, the rector and the university Upper president. Management departments supervisor. of the University Ref. 1: The university has a multi- Ref.1: The university has a multi-criteria annual evaluation form criteria annual evaluation form for each for each teacher which is part of the document titled Rules and teacher and a classification system Regulations for the Evaluation of the Teaching Staff. (Annex performance in teaching, research and 8.12), (Annex 8.13) (Annex 8.11) Self assessment is required service to the institution and each academic year for a multi-criteria evaluation to quantify community. Promotion of teachers performance in teaching, research and service to the institution depends on evaluation results, which are and community. The results of self assessment are statistically considered and on results of both the processed by the Commission for the Evaluation and Quality peer review and student evaluations. Assurance of the university and communicated to the upper management as well as to teacher himself or herself, adding also he results of peer reviews and student evaluations S.C.5.1. LEARNING RESOURCES AND STUDENT SERVICES Min: The university provides learning resources for each 1. Availability Min: The university provides learning resources (manuals, handbooks, program of study in its own library. The University Library has, of Learning references, chrestomathies, anthologies, in addition to electronic access, an adequate number of books Resources etc.) for each program of study in from home and abroad. (Annex 7.2) Titles of books in the library libraries, resource centers etc., in both are in the area of specialization in the university curriculum, but classical and electronic format and free also Romanian and international literature. The library has a of charge. The university library should number of 20 Romanian and foreign subscriptions to have, in addition to electronic access, an publications which are permanently in the library. (Annex 7.2)

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Nr. total publication on May 18, 2012: 4750 titles in 13451 copies, from which books: 4379 titles in 8658 copies and periodicals: 371 titles in 4793 copies. Syllabi and subject descriptions are done by each member of the teaching staff and given to the library. The university has its own publishing house (Annex 7.6) which has established an editorial plan, develops and provides the universitys own learning resources, publishing and reprinting a number of educational titles a year, for all majors. Ref. 1: The ration and relation between Ref.1: Starting from ARACIS recommendations on increasing the learning resources available to the number of seats in the Library, the university management students and students is so set that every was concerned in this respect, too so that in the academic year student have free access to all resources, 2011/2012 the number of seats in the reading room of the library according to the objectives and is of 92 places. The ratio of available learning resources to requirements of the specific study students allows each student to have access to all resources, according to the objectives and requirements of study programs. programs. Students have a total of 60 computers and a total 13,451 books and periodicals. adequate number of local and foreign books and subscriptions to major journals in the country and abroad for each discipline that defines a program of study. Each library has a purchase program and resources of books and magazines. At Apollonia University of Iai, the lecture/seminar spaces are provided with technical equipments for teaching and communication, which facilitate the activity of the teaching staff and the receptivity of each student. The preclinical laboratories, the specialized laboratories for the Dental Technique speciality, the spaces for Balneophysiokinetotherapy and recovery, and

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especially the specialzed clinics, the Sclubtv TV and Sclub radio have suitable equipments and operating means. (Appendix 7.1) In the university year 2011/2012, the Library was enriched with 1019 new books, of which: 466 books bought, 15 by exchange among libraries, 177 diploma works 2011, 361 donations from 21 donors (4 institutions, 17 physical persons). (Appendix 7.2) Following the movement of the headquarters on Muzicii street no.2, the Apollonia University Library has a space of 97 table places on which there are installed 25 high-tech computers which users can employ. The total number of publications on October 23 2012 in the university library is of 5672 titles in 13.613 exemplaries, of which 5301 books (titles) in 8820 exemplaries and 371 periodicals (titles) in 4793 exemplaries. In the 2011-2012 university year in the library there were 1359 newly registered books of which: 599 books- purchased (374 books with 146 titles for the

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study program Communication and Public Relations and 225 book with 186 titles for the study program Dentistry); 2. Student Services Min: The university has a minimum number of social, cultural and sporting activities for students such as accommodation for at least 10% of students, sports grounds, and various counseling services, which have an efficient administration. 30 books through interlibrary exchange; 177 graduation papers; 543 donations from 21 donators (4 institutions, 17 persons).

Min: The university has a minimum of social services (accommodation) and cultural sports (sports grounds) (Annex 9.5) for students: counseling and an efficient administration. There is a Department of Counseling and Career Guidance operating under a regulation. (Annex 5.4). The cultural events that took place at the Apollonia University of Iasi can be found in FACIPA programs (functioning on a well-established regulation Annex 9.20), for the academic year 2011/2012. Ref. 1: The university offers its students Ref.1: Students are provided with a doctors office and free various services and has special medical services permanently monitoring the health of students. programs to ensure a quality student life, all monitored and periodically evaluated S.C.6.1. INFORMATION SYSTEMS Min: The institution has a info system Min: The institution has an info system facilitating the facilitating the collection, processing collection, processing and analyzing data and relevant and analyzing data and relevant information to assessing and ensuring institutional quality. information to assessing and ensuring Apollonia University of Iasi has licenses to use info software as

C.6 SYSTEMA TICALLY UPDATED DATABAS

1.Data Bases and Information

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institutional quality

1. Public Information Offer

Ref. 1: In addition to data and information regarding the state of institutional quality, the university collects information about the state quality in other universities in the country and abroad, is compared as a basis for formulating the different benchmarks S.C.7.1. PUBLIC INFORMATION Min: The university and all is schools Min: The university and all is schools must provide information must provide information and data, and data, quantitative and / or qualitative, timely and accurate, on quantitative and / or qualitative, timely qualifications, study programs, diplomas, teaching and research and accurate, on qualifications, study staff, the strategic plan and the operational plans of the programs, diplomas, teaching and university, and facilities offered to students and about any other research staff, and facilities offered to issues of public concern, in general, and for students, in students and about any other issues of particular (www.univapollonia.ro). Also, the university publishes public concern, in general, and for and constantly reviews to make it actual the University Brochure students, in particular and the Student Guide (Annex 5.10) that contain all the info referring to study programs at our university. Ref. 1: The information publicly Ref.1: The information publicly offered by the Apollonia offered by the university is comparable University of Iasi is comparable in quantity and quality to that in quantity and quality to that offered by offered by universities in the European Higher Education Area. universities in the European Higher (Annex4.11) Education Area.

such (Windows 50 licenses, 40 licenses Office, 40 licenses Bitdefender). Ref.1: In addition to data and information regarding the state of institutional quality, the university gathers information about the state quality of other local and foreign universities which are compared and from which the difference components (benchmarks) are established.(Annex 4.5), (Annex 4.6), (Annex 4.7)

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ATIONS OFFERED C.8 FUNCTIO NALITY OF STRUCTU RES ASSURING QUALITY EDUCATI ON, BY LAW S.C.8.1. THE INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE OF ASSURANCE OF QUALITY EDUCATION IS TRUE TO LEGAL PROCEDURES AND ITS ACTIVITY IS ON PERMANENT BASIS 1. The Min: Procedures and evaluation Min: The Committee for evaluation and quality assurance was activities regarding the quality of established and operates in the current structure (Annex 8.2) Committee education were developed and approved together with committees for evaluation and quality assurance coordinates by the University Senate. The from each school (Annex 8.3) Procedures and quality evaluation the application of proce- Committee prepares the annual internal of education activities have been developed and approved by the review and publicizes it by posting or University Senate. (Annex 8.5) The Committee prepares the dures and of printing it, including in electronic annual internal review and publicizes it by posting or printing it, activities of format, and makes proposals to improve including in electronic format, and makes proposals to improve assessment the quality of education. (Annex 8.8), (Annex 8.9) and assurance the quality of education. For the 2012-2013 academic year, the Central of quality Committee, the Evaluation and Quality Ensurance Committee, as well as the Faculties Committees have been revised and approved by the Senate and the Teachers Committees, according to the annex. (Anexa 10.15) Ref.1: The institution implements Ref.1: The institution implements permanent measures to permanent measures to improve the improve the quality of education proposed by the committee and quality of education proposed by the cooperate with other universities in the country and abroad to committee and cooperate with other identify and adopt best practices in the quality field universities in the country and abroad to identify and adopt best practices in the quality field

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