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At the same time, we have started a process of mo<strong>de</strong>rnization of knowledge acquisition by advanced IT<br />

technologies, knowledge dissemination via e-platforms, and use of new and mo<strong>de</strong>rn electronic tools for<br />

teachers’ pedagogical purposes (online courses, online verification). The university’s website is improving<br />

constantly and offers not only up-to-date information but also new possibilities of interaction between<br />

stu<strong>de</strong>nts and teachers, new ways of information concerning publications, PhD dissertations, international and<br />

national symposiums.<br />

The University Library is <strong>de</strong>veloping its offer, from a good collection of books to the access to scientific on-line<br />

databases. The <strong>de</strong>velopment of the existing eLearning platform is also a target, aiming to be used not only for<br />

long-distance learning study programs, but also for more rapid knowledge dissemination to other universities,<br />

in Romania or abroad. Some EU-fun<strong>de</strong>d projects for educational improvement, e.g. “Quality in Higher<br />

Education” (POS DRU) in which USAMV Cluj-Napoca is involved, are contributing to the quality improvement<br />

of education at all levels (see: Appendix – Institutional <strong>de</strong>velopment projects).<br />

3.3. Aca<strong>de</strong>mic-related activities<br />

An important goal for USAMV Cluj-Napoca, as the most important aca<strong>de</strong>mic institution for Agriculture-related<br />

areas of competence in Transylvania, is its involvement in the region’s social-economic <strong>de</strong>velopment, and at<br />

national level. The valorization of university resources and capability by knowledge transfer, collaborations<br />

with external economic partners and the local and regional government, represents key-elements for the<br />

<strong>de</strong>velopment of the aca<strong>de</strong>mic-related activities. The involvement of the extra-aca<strong>de</strong>mic entities represents an<br />

important component in <strong>de</strong>veloping our study programs, joint educational lines, training and research, in<br />

collaboration with small and medium size enterprises. These entities partners contribute also at the university<br />

<strong>de</strong>velopment as members in the Council of Institutional <strong>de</strong>velopment and in other structures of the university<br />

governance. They may contribute also to the <strong>de</strong>velopment of the university infrastructure, as well as by<br />

different financial supports as prizes, scholarships provi<strong>de</strong>d for the stu<strong>de</strong>nts, and by organizing joint events.<br />

Presently, the university provi<strong>de</strong>s lifelong education that will be substantially <strong>de</strong>veloped, as the consultancy<br />

and technical services.<br />

According to the present situation, USAMV Cluj-Napoca aims to achieve the following objectives:<br />

� To implement coherent collaborations with the economic, administrative, social and cultural<br />

environment of the region by strengthening the university cooperation with the extra-aca<strong>de</strong>mic area, by<br />

post-university training programs for industry staff, collaboration with the local and county government to<br />

attract investors for major <strong>de</strong>velopment projects of common interest (e.g. the new Park-Botanical Gar<strong>de</strong>n<br />

“Parvan” established in collaboration with the City Hall of Cluj-Napoca).<br />

� Playing a key role in the major local/ regional projects, as a “pole of excellence in agrifood, plant/animal<br />

nutrition and veterinary research”, especially in the region of Transylvania, but also at a national level.<br />

� To participate actively to new opportunities offered by the Operational Programs financed by EU funds for<br />

the regional <strong>de</strong>velopment (POR), that represent also good opportunities for our university, in the near<br />

future, to integrate within Poles of Competitiveness together with other universities, private companies,<br />

and the Regional Development Agency (ADR North West)<br />

� To extend the lifelong learning system and to adjust the educational and practical training offer to the<br />

economic beneficiaries needs by: tailored training offer and resources, attracting and stabilizing human<br />

resources at potential employers by scholarships, incentives and financial support, cooperation with<br />

employers for implementing a selection and graduates’ orientation system, organizing job fairs, etc., by<br />

accessing the Lifelong Learning Program (LLP) in pilot projects, and by stu<strong>de</strong>nts practical placement in EU<br />

farms, research institutes and industry.<br />

� To <strong>de</strong>velop partnerships for applied research projects with SMEs or large enterprises, to meet the<br />

economy needs by: joint project subjects involving stu<strong>de</strong>nts at master or PhD level, <strong>de</strong>veloping doctoral<br />

partnership programs with national/international companies and corporations, providing research and<br />

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