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Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)

The Internal Quality Assurance System of the UFV International Doctoral School is a structured set of activities and organizational resources designed to address a variety of needs:

Facilitate the monitoring of the UFV Mission’s implementation through its Quality Policy within the scope of the quality system itself.

Provide relevant information to all groups involved in the degree programs, which is useful for both decision-making and accountability. Specifically, the SGIC generates information on the results achieved in relation to the commitments made.

Encourage the relevant bodies to improve teaching and learning processes, as well as the resources allocated to them, in order to achieve the graduate profiles outlined in the academic programs.

To comply with the objectives and purpose of quality assurance systems within the framework of the European Higher Education Area, in accordance with the document Criteria and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG), approved by the Conference of Ministers in May 2015.

Comply with the requirements set forth in the relevant national legislation governing official degrees.

Objectives

The purpose of this manual is to describe how Francisco de Vitoria University defines:

The objectives and purposes of the system.

The needs, interests, and methods of engagement of stakeholders.

The organizational structure and responsibilities related to quality assurance.

The decision-making system.

The system's processes and procedures, and the relationships between them.

The documentation to be included in the system to be implemented.

In short, the quality manual serves as the framework document for implementing, reviewing, updating, and improving the Internal Quality Assurance System, in accordance with the requirements of the SISCAL Madri+d model for the certification of Internal Quality Assurance Systems at universities in Madrid.

UFV's Quality Policy: A Commitment to You

Doctoral program

To organize a high-quality programme that meets the standards required for doctoral studies, is up-to-date, and is multidisciplinary, ensuring that graduates of the School receive a well-rounded education.

Research

To facilitate the conduct of scientific research by doctoral students by providing the infrastructure and environment best suited to the study and development of their research projects.

Promoting institutional collaboration in R&D&I

To foster collaboration with other universities, organizations, centers, institutions, and entities engaged in R&D&I activities—whether public or private, domestic or international—that enable joint projects, the exchange of knowledge, and the transfer of knowledge.

Internationalization

Promote international mobility among doctoral students through partnerships and collaboration agreements that facilitate the production of theses with international recognition and theses under international co-supervision.

Strengthening institutional ties with the business community

Facilitate the establishment of agreements with domestic or foreign companies that enable students to complete their theses toward an industrial doctorate.

Dissemination of research results

To facilitate the dissemination of doctoral students’ research findings, giving maximum visibility to the doctoral dissertations produced at EIDUFV with the aim of enhancing their social impact, fostering new partnerships, and attracting talent.

Team Building

To provide the necessary resources for the ongoing professional development of EIDUFV’s academic and administrative staff, with the aim of fostering their personal and professional growth, which will lead to improved performance in their work serving the community.

Continuous improvement

Ensure that the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) is implemented and reviewed on a regular basis in order to adapt to the needs of the EIDUFV at different stages of its development.

Public Information and Transparency

Promote the dissemination of the EIDUFV Quality Policy among all stakeholders and foster strategies for continuous improvement that ensure excellence in academic programs. Promote initiatives that facilitate communication and transparency in all processes related to doctoral education.

Documents of interest

The ultimate goal of our quality policy is to provide a well-rounded education to the members of the university community, thereby contributing to society by fostering individuals who are true seekers of truth and goodness.

Quality Policy

The process map of the Francisco de Vitoria University Internal Quality Assurance System is a graphical representation of the procedures carried out by the institution to ensure the implementation of the University’s Quality Policy, in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Madri+d Foundation for Knowledge.

UFV SGIC Process Map

The Francisco de Vitoria University Quality Manual serves as the framework document for implementing, reviewing, and improving the Quality Assurance System, in accordance with the requirements of the SISCAL Madri+d model for the certification of internal quality assurance systems at universities in Madrid.

Quality Manual

The procedure for the publication of public information sets forth the manner in which Francisco de Vitoria University makes public information regarding its campuses, degree programs, and courses for the benefit of its stakeholders.

Procedure for the Publication of Public Information

University-wide Quality Framework

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Quality, and Entrepreneurship

It promotes a culture of quality and best practices, as well as the effectiveness, efficiency, and functionality of services, projects, and processes to support the organization’s development. It coordinates and supports the entire community in the development and implementation of systems that facilitate the management, evaluation, and analysis of the university’s performance, all based on ongoing learning and continuous improvement.

Vice President for Research

Approves the research and technology transfer policy developed as part of the university’s strategic plan. Defines the leadership and management structures, as well as the actions necessary to achieve these research objectives. Chairs the EIDUFV Steering Committee

Office of Quality and Institutional Assessment

It assists the International Doctoral School in the implementation and monitoring of the Internal Quality Assurance System. It is part of the Office of the Vice President for Quality and Organizational Transformation, which facilitates the integration of technology and quality assessment. Its main functions are:

Provide the necessary resources to deliver the services that degree programs and departments need.

Respond to suggestions for improvement that we have received.

Review and update the system on a regular basis.

Promote the UFV International Doctoral School's Quality System so that it is easily understood and can lead to improvements in degree programs.

Facilitate decision-making through various tools that enable the identification of issues and the development of actions aimed at continuous improvement.

Quality Framework at the School Level

Director and Secretary of the International Doctoral School

Ensure the organization of the School and its programs, the proper functioning of administrative services and budgetary oversight, the availability of necessary resources, and the implementation of the internal quality assurance system and continuous quality improvement at the institutional level.

Monitoring Committee

Identify the quality objectives of the International Doctoral School, prioritize them, and define the actions needed to achieve them. To identify these quality objectives, the committee must analyze the status of the doctoral programs in terms of their compliance with the commitments made to achieve the established objectives and their adherence to improvement plans. In addition, risks and opportunities are shared and analyzed based on key performance indicators.

Quality framework at the programme level

Program Quality Assurance Committee

The purpose of this committee is to evaluate the proper implementation of doctoral programs and their outcomes by proposing specific improvements from the perspective of the various stakeholders involved, in accordance with the Quality Policy. The Quality Assurance Committee includes the programme coordinator, the secretary of the International Doctoral School, a representative of the administrative and support staff, the representative of the doctoral students, and, optionally, a member of the institutional quality and evaluation department, depending on the needs of the degree program.