1) CAN YOU BRIEFLY EXPLAIN WHAT QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM IS?
Since 2023, the Ministry of University and Research, through the National Agency for the Evaluation of the University and Research System (ANVUR) and the definition of quality rules known as AVA3 (Autovalutazione - Valutazione periodica – Accreditamento – version 3), has extended the application of the quality model already adopted since 2013 for bachelor's and master's degree programs to Doctoral Programs as well.
As a result of this model’s application, professors, doctoral students, and technical-administrative staff at the University of Brescia are involved and actively engaged in the numerous activities described within the quality assurance cycle, as illustrated in the Brochure available on the Quality Assurance page.
2) CAN I ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM?
You can also contribute to improving the quality of your Doctoral Program, primarily by participating in the Doctoral Students’ Opinion Survey (hereafter ROD).
Your responses, which will remain completely anonymous, will be aggregated with those of other students and carefully considered by those committed to enhancing the quality of teaching. All students are encouraged to complete the ROD questionnaire, and the results are available at the following link:
Additionally, reports on doctoral graduates' employment conditions and their overall satisfaction are also available:
Furthermore, you can submit specific reports regarding the organization of your Doctoral Program from your personal page or by filling out the online form provided below.
3) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE COURSE QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR THE STUDENT?
By responding to the ROD survey and submitting reports, you will collaborate with the Academic Board to continuously improve the effectiveness and quality of the educational pathway.
4) WHICH BODIES GUARANTEE COURSE QUALITY?
For doctoral programs, several bodies collaborate in different roles to improve the quality of the program:
The Presidio della Qualità del Dipartimento (PQD), composed of faculty members and supported by technical-administrative staff, oversees and collaborates in the proper functioning of the evaluation and quality assurance system regulated by ANVUR within the Department and assists the University Quality Assurance Committee. Each PhD program has a quality representative who refers to the PQD for educational activities.
The Presidio della Qualità di Ateneo (PQA - University Quality Protection Board), an auxiliary university body acting in conformity with the ANVUR AVA System, consists of professors, lecturers, technical-administrative staff and a student representative. It oversees and co-operates in the Quality Assurance procedures at university level in courses and departments based on the guidelines formulated by the governing bodies.