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Improvement plan

You will find the Polytechnic School’s improvement plan below, continually updated, with its goals in progress and those closed during the previous year.

Information about the plans of improvement in the UdG and its interpretation

  • 53Goals in progress
  • 27Goals closed last year
  • 94Initiatives in progress
  • 110Closed initiatives of the goals shown

1. Training-programme quality

Person responsible:
Academic assistant manager of the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
05-02-2024
Closing:
Very satisfactory achievement
Degrees
MEI, MEINF, VIBOT, MMMS, MUEMPDES, GEB, MAIA, MUBITM14, MARQ, MPIC, MUSHEALTH, MSC, EMMAIA, GEA, GETI, GEINF, GEE, MUENGAGRO, GATE, GEM, GDDV, MBTA, GINSA, GARQ, GEEIA, GEQ
Diagnosis:
Management of bachelor's/master’s theses is currently based on the physical format of hardcopy projects, whose many limitations could be solved through a virtual application
Appraisal:
The use of the application has started from the course 2022-23 in all the School’s bachelor's degrees. The appraisal is very positive.
ACC0001277
Development and implementation of the new bachelor’s degree and master’s degree theses management system

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator for the Master's degree in Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Date of closing:
05-02-2024
Closing:
Withdrawal
Degrees
MMMS
Diagnosis:
There are interesting external funding options, such as the Erasmus+ programmes (KA103 and KA107 categories), for attracting new students to the MMS master’s degree. Erasmus+ students doing MMS master’s-degree subjects are currently not recognised as master’s students and therefore counted among the number of newly admitted students (minimum 15 students for course). This situation occurs in any of the following situations: (1) grants awarded only in one direction ("incoming" MMS master’s students); (2) grants awarded for mobility in both directions, where the UdG students are not MMS master's students and the "incoming" students apply to take MMS master’s-degree subjects. The UdG currently has no clear policy with the master’s degrees on where these situations lead to, but it is advisable for the UdG to remain active in such programmes so that it can gain a reputation throughout Europe and associated countries. Moreover, these students do not enrol at the UdG as a conventional student. They enrol at their university of origin and take similar subjects to the UdG. However, in some cases they could take additional subjects through conventional enrolment, but this possibility is not feasible because the student counts as an international student and both situations cannot occur simultaneously.
Appraisal:
The UdG intends to be more "international" at the master’s level. The current problems have been explained to the vice-rector for planning The plan is to insist on this subject with the corresponding deputy rector’s office. This action could not be carried out because of administrative problems.
ACC0001278
To ask the UdG to count Erasmus+ students as new students depending on the registered credits

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Teaching and Academic Planning
Date of closing:
20-06-2023
Closing:
Very satisfactory achievement
Degrees
All
Description:
The UdG will establish a single, cross-cutting gender competence, in accordance with the general framework for incorporating the gender perspective into Catalan AQU university teaching (2018). http://www.aqu.cat/doc/doc_19381922_1.pdf
Diagnosis:
How it features in the Accreditation Guide for Bachelor's- and Master’s Degrees
Appraisal:
A document is at the discussion stage and an analysis has been made of skills at other SUC universities; a proposal will be taken to the equality commission for discussion and approval. The Governing Council has approved the competence: "Developing the capacity to identify gender inequalities and to design solutions"
ACC0002189
Drafting the gender competence
UdG
ACC0002190
Approving gender competence
UdG

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Studies
Date of closing:
18-01-2024
Closing:
Average achievement
Degrees
GARQ
Appraisal:
In general certain improvements have been achieved in the educational distribution of the curriculum for the architecture studies plan, but ongoing work is needed to improve through the creation of a new studies plan.
ACC0002611
Reviewing 3-credit subjects
ACC0002614
Reviewing the experimental practicals in the entire curriculum
ACC0002615
Increasing the range optional subjects
ACC0002616
Reviewing the distribution of credits between subjects in the same block
ACC0002617
Revising the range offers of optional subjects and adapting it to changing professional career openings.
ACC0002618
Analysing and reflecting on minimum academic performance
ACC0002619
Improvement of the bachelor's thesis
ACC0002628
Reviewing the criteria for the number of students per practicals group in workshop format

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering
Date of closing:
08-02-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
GETI
Diagnosis:
The nature of the course and the fact that all students undertake Internships means that there are few optional subjects and it is difficult to maintain an extensive offer. There is demand both from students and research groups to broaden the offer.
Appraisal:
All the planned actions have been carried out.
ACC0002737
Reconsideration of the credits associated with internships in GETI
ACC0002738
Analysis of electives that can be shared with other degrees
ACC0002750
New range of electives

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
41%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
GETI
Description:
Some minor inconsistencies have been detected in subjects and content. The aim is to find common theoretical tools that are used in subjects from different fields.
Diagnosis:
Often the students do not see the links that exist between the theoretical content of some subjects. Some students and ex-students have reported small inconsistencies in the sequencing of content.
ACC0002739
Vertical Coordination in the area of electronics and control - 75%
ACC0002740
Vertical Coordination in the area of electronics and electrical engineering - 75%
ACC0002741
Vertical Coordination area mechanics - 0%
ACC0002742
Vertical Coordination area chemical engineering - 75%
ACC0002743
Vertical Coordination area business organisation - 0%
ACC0002744
Producing thematic map of the GETI - 25%

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Date of closing:
08-02-2024
Closing:
Withdrawal
Degrees
GEM
Description:
Review of content and the number of groups of common subjects for 2nd and 3rd year studies shared with other bachelor's degrees. There are common industrial core subjects which have more than one large group and a medium-sized group. These groups are divided according to bachelor's degrees, with slightly different content taught depending on the group. The intention is to check if it is worth keeping these subjects shared or if it is better to separate them by bachelor's degrees.
Diagnosis:
This task has been extended for another year. The previous period was not sufficiently long for making an exhaustive study of the 2nd- and 3rd-year’s common subjects. The decision has been made to close this objective. During the first semester of 2024 the intention is to review the report on the study. This review will be used to carry out this activity. Therefore the objective is closed.
Appraisal:
The decision was taken to close this objective. During the first semester of 2024 the intention is to review the report on the study (see OBJ0002736). This review will be used to carry out this activity. Therefore the objective is closed.

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
08-02-2024
Closing:
Withdrawal
Degrees
GARQ, GEEIA, GEM, GEQ, GEA, GEINF, GETI, GEE, GINSA
Appraisal:
We are waiting for degrees to be modified in order to adapt them to the new RD822/2021 and include this requirement. Finally, however, it is considered more suitable to wait for the new proposal for bachelor's degrees (see OBJ0002736), which will involve a degree reverification process.
ACC0002794
Amend the GARQ report
ACC0002795
Amend the GEEIA report
ACC0002796
Amend the GEM report
ACC0002797
Amend the GEQ report
ACC0002798
Amend the GEA report
ACC0002799
Amend the GEINF report
ACC0002800
Amend the GETI report
ACC0002801
Amend the GEE report
ACC0002802
Amend the GINSA report

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Teaching and Academic Planning
Planned date:
21-12-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Basing our approach on the philosophy of the UdG XXI model approved by the university senate, a guide is being drafted to make it easier for teaching centres wishing to verify or to reverify a certificate to select their learning results, methodology and teaching activities based on pre-established lists. This guide is the prelude for the future application of the Academic Management Plan (PGA).
ACC0003048
To revise and update the PGA application’s activities catalogue - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Director
Date of closing:
08-02-2024
Closing:
Very satisfactory achievement
Degrees
All
Diagnosis:
Most of the bachelor's degrees at the EPS were defined between 2009 and 2010. They ought to be updated, in many cases, with the new trends and needs of the various fields and new legal frameworks (RD822/2021). That is why a new EPS bachelor's degree studies map needs to be designed which will enable a visualisation of the studies to be planned over the coming years.
Appraisal:
The management team has been working on a proposal. The proposal was presented at a meeting with the programme coordinators, deputy directors and director on 26/1/23. There were discussions with all stakeholders in 2023 about the possibility of a new bachelor's degree in the School and the final decision was to maintain the current range of courses and start a reverification process for bachelor's degree studies in order to improve and update the curricula.
ACC0002951
Preparation of the EPS bachelor's degree map

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the European Master's Degree in Medical Imaging and Applications
Planned date:
31-01-2023
Achievement:
20%
Priority
Means
Degrees
EMMAIA
Diagnosis:
Name changes for two subjects with names regarded as not correctly representing their content. Name changes are requested for the following subjects: - Pattern Recognition changes to Machine and Deep Learning. - Parallel Processing Systems changes to Statistical Learning and Data Mining. The contents of the subjects are the same (updated to the latest developments in each field)
Appraisal:
This change of name has been approved by the EACEA. The procedure to be applied to the AQU is still to be established.
ACC0002953
Name changes for subjects - 20%

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator of the Master in Food Biotechnology
Date of closing:
17-01-2024
Closing:
Very satisfactory achievement
Degrees
MBTA
Description:
Transferring the management of the TFMs from the INTEA to the EPS.
Diagnosis:
The Master in Food Biotechnology’s TFMs had been managed by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology up to the academic year 2020-21, the Master’s degree’s promotion unit. The adaptation to TFGs/TFMs regulations and rules has standardised the procedures and the view is that it is more appropriate for TFMs in the MBTA to be managed by the teaching institution that carries out the Master degree's academic management, with the coordinator of the study and the educational commission taking part. The proposal is for the procedure for the TFGs/TFMs of the Polytechnic School adapted to the degree's specific requirements.
Appraisal:
The appraisal is very positive. The system for managing TFs in the EPS in the MBTA for the 2022-23 academic year was implemented satisfactorily.
ACC0003124
Adaptation of TFM management procedures to the Polytechnic School

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
08-02-2024
Closing:
Very satisfactory achievement
Degrees
GARQ, GINSA, MMMS
Appraisal:
From the coordination of the studies certain changes in the programming of the subjects are asked for in order to attain the objectives of the degree in a more effective way. In this objective they will only retire the changes that can be made for follow-up of the degree. All the proposed changes could be implemented.
ACC0003375
Programming changes in the schedule of some GARQ subjects
ACC0003376
Programming changes in the schedule of two GINSA subjects
ACC0003470
Add optional MMMS subjects
ACC0003474
Addition of the GEA subject "Meat Industries” and end to "Meat Industries 1"
ACC0003575
Semester exchange for two optional GEA and GINSA subjects

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the University Master in Data Science
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
75%
Priority
Means
Degrees
MUCD
Diagnosis:
There are students who do not have sufficient knowledge of programming. The fact that the TFM represents 25% of the master's degree credits means that many SD subjects cannot be adequately covered (especially BD, which only has 3 credits).
Appraisal:
The proposal to amend the AQU report was sent in July 2023. After fixing some minor errors, the evaluation of the AQU application was received on 8 February, requesting certain amendments so it can be approved. In the coming days the amendments will be added and the proposal resubmitted for evaluation.
ACC0003379
Amendment of the MCD report - 75%

Person responsible:
Director
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
50%
Priority
Means
Degrees
GINSA
Description:
Even though the number of students has increased in most degrees, some, such as GINSA, are not yet filling up.
Diagnosis:
It is believed that the degree needs to be made more visible and more attractive.
Appraisal:
A commission made up of teaching staff from the EPS and the Faculty of Science has been created and work has started on the curriculum and timing. The response from the Faculty of Science is still pending to go ahead with the proposal of a dual bachelor's degree.
ACC0001286
Implementing a dual bachelor's degree in Food Innovation and Safety-Biotechnology - 50%

Person responsible:
Academic assistant manager of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
85%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Diagnosis:
The validated credit transfer subjects depending on the CFGS are not clear in many cases. It be necessary to review and to update this information.
ACC0003609
Updating the access gateways from higher education training to Polytechnic School studies - 85%

Person responsible:
Academic assistant manager of the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
05-02-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
This point was included in the CdE meeting of November-December 2022 and kept for the 2023-24 academic year. Several meetings between the coordinators and players involved (representatives, teachers etc.,) have also been planned. The impact is positive and has improved the coordination between the subjects of the bachelor's degrees. A new figure was not considered necessary on moodle to invite other teachers in subjects with similar contents.
ACC0003472
To systematise horizontal and vertical communication in Academic Councils
ACC0003473
Creation of the figure of linked Teacher

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the University Master in Data Science
Date of closing:
12-02-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
MUCD
Appraisal:
Follow-up was carried out when the subject description was defined (https://www.udg.edu/ca/estudia/Oferta-formativa/Oferta-dassignatures/Detall-assignatura?codia=3501MO3312&codip=3105M0121&curs=2022) com de l'assignatura en sí, conjuntament amb l'equip docent. The appraisal is positive. Follow-up was also carried out during the course of the second edition. The content is considered to be MECES3 level
ACC0003475
Monitoring of the development of the subject

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Means
Degrees
GEB
Description:
The self-report drafted within the framework of the CAI’s meetings has seen a few improvements proposed in some innovative content that has not been worked on in sufficient depth during the studies, such as the Lean methodology for improving processes. There will be an analysis, within the framework of this goal, of the current curriculum’s subjects in which these concepts can be introduced and, if a new current is established, we will ensure they continue to be taken into account there.
ACC0003577
To include Lean methodology concepts for improving processes in the bachelor's degree - 0%

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Work has not been carried out yet on this matter.
ACC0003662
Design and development of a register of educational collaboration agreements - 0%

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-07-2025
Achievement:
41%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Some of the master’s degrees offered have problems filling the places available. The university wants to implement new measures to reverse this situation. In particular, the proposal is to offer dual qualifications between existing masters (between the MEI and MCD and between MEI and MMMS) and a programme of successive academic paths between GETI and MEI.
ACC0004161
Programming a Dual Qualification between the MEI and MCD - 50%
ACC0004163
Programming a Dual Qualification between the MEI and MMMS - 50%
ACC0004167
Designing a Programme of Successive Academic Paths between GETI and MEI - 25%

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator of the Master in Food Biotechnology
Planned date:
01-10-2026
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Description:
Even though the number of pre-registered and accepted students for the MBTA it is high, the number of enrolled students does not cover the places offered. Specific actions are proposed to improve the visibility and promotion of the MBTA within the university itself, at other universities in Catalonia, the Spanish state and internationally, and also in society.
ACC0005549
Carrying out actions to increase the visibility of the MBTA and its promotion - 0%

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology and Building Construction
Planned date:
31-07-2025
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
ACC0005728
Signature of an agreement with the Technical Architects’ Association of Girona so that students can carry out visits to works accompanied by professionals - 0%

Person responsible:
Director
Planned date:
31-07-2025
Achievement:
0%
Priority
High
Degrees
All
ACC0007218
Propose a reverification report for all bachelor's degree studies - 0%

Person responsible:
Secretary of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-01-2025
Achievement:
60%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
ACC0007286
Dissemination of the importance of representation of collectives in professional association bodies - 60%

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-07-2025
Achievement:
20%
Priority
Means
Degrees
BTAC
Appraisal:
From the coordination of the studies certain changes in the programming of the subjects are asked for in order to attain the objectives of the degree in a more effective way. In this objective they will only retire the changes that can be made for follow-up of the degree.
ACC0007411
Programming changes in the schedule of some subjects of GATE - 20%
ACC0008160
Change of name of an optional subject of the MBTA - 20%
ACC0009020
Improvement of the descriptor of a subject from the MBTA master - 20%
ACC0009116
Adaptation of the subjects of the MU IFROS to the new MOA of the degree - 20%

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-01-2025
Achievement:
20%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The proposal for assigning areas of knowledge has been presented to the CQC.
ACC0007825
Assigning certificates in a new area of knowledge - 20%

2. Relevance of public information

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Studies
Date of closing:
18-01-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
GARQ, MARQ
Description:
A need has been detected for improving information channels for bringing visibility to the study
Diagnosis:
Some one-off initiatives have been launched, which have to be channelled with a common objective
Appraisal:
New communication mechanisms are being developed for disseminating GARQ studies
ACC0002622
Dissemination of the study on social media
ACC0002623
Publications
ACC0002624
Website for the study

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
75%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
A systematic analysis is made of the weak points detected by the accreditation committees of the degrees in each of the reports’ sections. Even though there is diversity of case law the weakest points detected are the structure of the teaching staff in certain areas and the little-implemented SGQ. As regards the second aspect, improvements have been appreciated in assessments made by the committees of the scale corresponding to the SGQ, resulting from the improvement work carried out in this area.
ACC0003038
Incorporating criteria on excellence for the accreditation of the guidelines on incorporating regular teaching and research staff into departments
UdG
ACC0003620
Establishing a financial aid programme for improving the quality of teaching
UdG
ACC0003630
Revising the procedures of the VSMA framework for incorporating an initial advice task
UdG
ACC0009177
Making a thorough analysis of the results to see the weak points that do not allow excellence to be achieved - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
30%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Work is being conducted on this topic along with the electronic administration delegate.
ACC0003041
To unify the monitoring of complaints irrespective of point of entry - 30%
UdG

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
17-05-2023
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
All
Diagnosis:
Even though EPS studies are taught in English, the regulations are only published in Catalan
Appraisal:
The main regulations have been published in three languages and can be found on the Polytechnic School’s website. The Regulations have not been translated as they will soon be updated because of the University System Framework Act (LOSU).
ACC0003466
Publication of the TFG/TFM Regulations
ACC0003467
Publication of the external practicals regulations
ACC0003468
Publication of the School's Regulations
ACC0003469
Publication of the regulations for one-off assessment applications and for changing the dates of assessment activities

3. Efficiency of the internal quality assurance system

Person responsible:
Planning and Evaluation Office
Planned date:
30-04-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
Diagnosis:
There is not a system for collecting students’ opinions with material resources and educational facilities
Appraisal:
No progress has been made towards this objective during the 2022-23 academic year, with a review pending for the 23-24 academic year
ACC0001133
Establishing a system for collecting information on students’ satisfaction with the material resources and the facilities - 0%
UdG
ACC0001134
Administering surveys - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator for the Master's degree in Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Date of closing:
06-02-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
MMMS
Diagnosis:
Given the international focus of the Master in Mechanics of Materials and Structures, a difficulty has been observed in maintaining contact with MMMS bachelor's-degree graduates, but it would be interesting to maintain such contact so we can obtain surveys on the studies’ satisfaction, placements and year groups.
Appraisal:
- Staff have been hired to support this action and carry it through (2021-onwards). - A LinkedIn account has been set up for former MMS students (https://www.linkedin.com/in/master-in-mechanics-of-materials-and-structures-mms-7387b6b/). Current followers: 275
ACC0001280
Creation of a social network for master's-degree graduates

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
08-02-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
MEI, MEINF, VIBOT, MMMS, GEB, MAIA, MARQ, MPIC, MSC, EMMAIA, GEA, GETI, GEINF, GEE, MUENGAGRO, GATE, GEM, GDDV, MBTA, GINSA, GARQ, GEEIA, GEQ
Description:
Having a IQMS that enables improvements to the information's collection process and processing and analyses on the various interest groups’ satisfaction and which is adapted to the Polytechnic School’s unique features
Appraisal:
The UdG is currently deeply involved in redesigning the IQMS’s cross-cutting processes (see OBJ0001150). All processes that we marked and that were defined on the map of UdG processes have been redefined
ACC0001356
Design and implementation of the SGIQ
ACC0002940
Redefinition of the Student Care and Tutoring process
ACC0002941
Redefinition of the Work Placement process
ACC0003080
Defining the map of the Polytechnic School's processes
ACC0003081
Redefinition of the process for the preparation and publication of timetables and classrooms
ACC0003082
Redefinition of the teaching and assessment process
ACC0003135
Definition of the Bachelor’s-thesis/Master's-thesis Management process
ACC0003136
Definition of the Facilities Maintenance process
ACC0003137
Definition of the service management process
ACC0003380
Definition of the Material Resources Management process

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Studies
Date of closing:
18-01-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
GARQ
Description:
A need has been detected for keeping relations alive and active with professional associations and similar institutions. Alumni should also be re-incorporated into the school’s activities.
Appraisal:
The relation with similar collectives has been improved to a large extent in the bachelor's degree in architecture and we therefore consider that this objective has been attained.
ACC0002626
Incorporating alumni into academic life
ACC0002627
Improving collaborative relations with the COAC

Person responsible:
Course coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Date of closing:
01-02-2024
Closing:
Withdrawal
Degrees
GEQ
Description:
The data that we use to appraise the labour market insertion of the GEQ are constructed with very little participation of the new graduates
Diagnosis:
Information received with little representativeness
Appraisal:
Communication with students graduating from the degree has not been completely feasible since many did not use the UdG electronic mail address and they did not answer. In this respect, we waited for the results of the survey on employment from 2023 and we observed that the employment data are again in line with the rest of qualifications attained at the school (above 85%). The objective is closed since it is not necessary. We should also add that in the survey from 2023 there were 15 responses, practically 50% men and 50% women.
ACC0002729
Survey of new graduates

Person responsible:
Planning and Evaluation Office
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
75%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Description:
The aim is to use Servicenow for processing and monitoring the design and verification processes for degrees from this year on.
Appraisal:
Progress is being made to include the record of past verifications in the SN
ACC0002912
Developing the SN - 80%
UdG
ACC0002913
Implementing the design and verification process for first degrees - 70%
UdG

Person responsible:
Deputy General Manager’s Office for Academia and Quality
Planned date:
31-12-2024
Achievement:
21%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Initial training for administrators carried out
ACC0002997
Training heads of service to use ServiceNow - 0%
UdG
ACC0002998
Identifying the improvement plan’s initiatives which fall to the administration - 15%
UdG
ACC0003639
Training administrators to use ServiceNow - 50%
UdG

Person responsible:
Deputy General Manager’s Office for Academia and Quality
Date of closing:
04-07-2023
Closing:
Low achievement
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The incorporation of the techniques of quality and the quarterly meetings have improved the methodological support
ACC0002999
Revising the procedures of the VSMA framework for incorporating an initial advice task
UdG
ACC0003000
Establishing a calendar of bimonthly meetings with the TQ centre
UdG
ACC0003001
Computerisation of VSMA framework processes
UdG
ACC0003640
Incorporating quality officers into study areas
UdG

Person responsible:
Deputy General Manager’s Office for Academia and Quality
Date of closing:
23-01-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Training has been introduced in the field of quality in the PTGAS Training Plan and periodical updates to courses are planned
ACC0002996
Training administrators to use ServiceNow
UdG
ACC0003005
Incorporating training for the new regulatory framework relating to quality of degrees
UdG
ACC0003006
Training-plan course for administrative and service staff for 2022: "Diagramming processes", aimed at quality officers
UdG
ACC0003007
Training-plan course for administrative and service staff for 2022: "Interpreting processes, beginner's level", aimed at quality officers and unit heads
UdG
ACC0003008
Training-plan course for administrative and service staff for 2022: "Transparency and access to information", aimed at all administrative and service staff
UdG
ACC0003615
Training heads of service to use ServiceNow
UdG
ACC0003616
"Basic lines for drafting service charters" EAP course
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-rector for Students, Mobility and Employment
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
We are currently reviewing previous training created for students about quality and preparing a new course with a view to the next few months.
ACC0003013
Teaching a training course in the area of quality for students - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-rector for Students, Mobility and Employment
Planned date:
29-06-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
A training course in the field of quality is planned before July
ACC0003014
Adding information to centre websites on the role of students in quality management: CQC and CAI - 0%
UdG
ACC0003632
Teaching a training course in the area of quality for students - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Deputy General Manager’s Office for Academia and Quality
Planned date:
31-12-2024
Achievement:
10%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
This objective is conditioned to the training that the heads will receive in this area
ACC0003009
Course of the EAP "Basic lines to elaborate cards on duty" - 10%
UdG

Person responsible:
Deputy General Manager’s Office for Academia and Quality
Planned date:
31-12-2024
Achievement:
2%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
.
ACC0003016
Defining a new process in the IQMS for service charter management - 0%
UdG
ACC0003018
Creating service charters for collectives - 0%
UdG
ACC0003606
Course of the EAP "Basic lines to elaborate cards on duty" - 10%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
30%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
We are still waiting for the finalisation of the implementation of datawarehouse for calculating automatic indicators. The request has been made to plan a data feed project
ACC0003019
Incorporating calculated indicators into the improvement plan’s management tool - 30%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
35%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
In the meetings to define the datamars for Datawarehouse, work groups determined the indicators needed to enable the calculation of management indicators for different types of managers.
ACC0003021
Establishing a procedure for requesting calculations of ad-hoc indicators - 20%
UdG
ACC0003613
To have a Datawarehouse - 50%
UdG

Person responsible:
Planning and Evaluation Office
Planned date:
01-01-2025
Achievement:
53%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Work in progress and advancing in the gathering historical data
ACC0003029
Make a panel for the P0201 process Verification - 70%
UdG
ACC0003030
Make a panel for the P0202 process Monitoring - 50%
UdG
ACC0003031
Make a panel for the P0203 process Modification - 0%
UdG
ACC0003032
Make a panel for the P0204 process Accreditation
UdG
ACC0003033
Make a panel for the P0205 process Phasing-out - 0%
UdG
ACC0003580
Analysis of the calendar for drafting the bachelor's-degree monitoring reports
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
62%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The project that had to be completed in December has been put back 6 months due to problems with the tendering process
ACC0003022
Creation of a working group for defining the datawarehouse projec
UdG
ACC0003023
Tendering process for the tool that will support the datawarehouse
UdG
ACC0003024
Integrating the tool with corporative applications - 25%
UdG
ACC0003025
Training in the use of the datawarehouse - 25%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
30%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The SOM platform has been reactivated and its use facilitated as a source of ideas and input. The definition of the joint QSMF process needs to be completed
ACC0003043
To establish a system for incorporating the SOM platform’s proposals as improvement goals or initiatives - 30%
UdG
ACC0003044
To establish a system for incorporating the QSF form's suggestions as improvement goals or initiatives - 30%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Communication
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
50%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Measures have been introduced to increase multilevel coordination to inform the various parts of the institution of the activities planned in the short, medium and long term. The work completed is valued positively.
ACC0003037
To integrate the infrastructure-management plan into the UdG improvement plan - 0%
UdG
ACC0003045
Publishing the collection of all the institutional plans
UdG
ACC0003611
Integrate the HRS4R plan into the UdG improvement plan
UdG
ACC0003621
To integrate the gender-equality plan into the UdG improvement plan - 50%
UdG
ACC0003637
To integrate the greening plan into the improvement plan - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
57%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The plans have been entered and the objectives and the strategic actions are being entered.
ACC0003034
Integrate the HRS4R plan into the UdG improvement plan
UdG
ACC0003035
To integrate the gender-equality plan into the UdG improvement plan - 50%
UdG
ACC0003036
To integrate the greening plan into the improvement plan - 80%
UdG
ACC0003623
To integrate the infrastructure-management plan into the UdG improvement plan - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
37%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
We are waiting for datawarehouse to get automation. Requests have been made in different datamars, which are expected to provide data for the update from the data currently being obtained and reported.
ACC0003020
To have a Datawarehouse - 50%
UdG
ACC0003046
To incorporate automated updatings of the transparency portal into the datawarehouse project - 25%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Communication
Date of closing:
23-01-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The table of websites and corresponding responsibilities has been posted on the website.
ACC0003047
To create a permanently updated map of those in charge of the website's sections/pages
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
40%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Work was carried out during the drafting process for the second SGQ report to determine indicators and thresholds. This has to be one of the main sources of identification.
ACC0003055
To broaden the information of the outputs of the processes, identifying staff and repositories - 40%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
17%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Work is in under way on the processes remaining and a standard model is expected to be completed in the first semester.
ACC0003057
To create a new process for the professional career management of administrative and service staff - 25%
UdG
ACC0003058
To create a new process for managing communications through social networks - 0%
UdG
ACC0003059
To create a survey process among administrative and service staff - 0%
UdG
ACC0003060
To add a student-reception process to the SGQ model - 0%
UdG
ACC0003061
To create a reception process for teaching and research staff - 25%
UdG
ACC0003062
To create a reception process for administrative and service staff - 0%
UdG
ACC0003617
To create a new process for managing participation in university rankings - 75%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
31-12-2024
Achievement:
75%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
We are in process of SGQ accreditation, a necessary conditions for the institutional accreditation of centres.
ACC0003063
Proving the cross-disciplinary processes of the SGQ - 75%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-04-2024
Achievement:
62%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The rankings page has been created and for the moment this has been halted to study the process. In a first meeting the current rankings were analysed and the decision taken not to take part in new rankings.
ACC0003056
To create a new process for managing participation in university rankings - 25%
UdG
ACC0003064
To create a webpage of results in rankings
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
90%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
An analysis has been made of the rankings we take part in. Maximisation in transparency rankings has been established and is in progress for teaching and impact rankings.
ACC0003065
To analyse the assessment criteria in the transparency rankings
UdG
ACC0003066
To compile a corporate social responsibility report
UdG
ACC0003067
To implement a mechanism to keep publications of teaching and research staff up to date
UdG
ACC0003069
To compile a control report - 50%
UdG
ACC0003070
To publish the centres’ improvement plans
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Teaching and Academic Planning
Planned date:
21-12-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Basing our approach on the philosophy of the UdG XXI model approved by the university senate, a guide is being drafted to make it easier for teaching centres wishing to verify or to reverify a certificate to select their learning results, methodology and teaching activities based on pre-established lists. The model plans actions in the line of establishing a far-reaching consensus in relation to teaching methodologies and evaluation on the part of the university community, and for this to be reflected in the next multi-year education plan.
ACC0003078
To establish a service of methodological advice for designing degrees - 0%
UdG
ACC0003079
To include training in degree designing in the teaching and research staff training plan - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Date of closing:
22-01-2024
Closing:
Withdrawal
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Given the process that has now started to restructure the University’s services, for the moment the decision is to desist with this objective. Until the restructuring is completed.
ACC0003073
To make an analysis of the most mature services in the management model
UdG

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
17-05-2023
Closing:
Very satisfactory achievement
Degrees
All
Description:
Up to now a tedious manual assignation process had been carried out for subjects whose lecturers could not be know from the course plan. The goal of improvement is to automate this process as far as possible
Appraisal:
A script prepared by the lecturer Antonio Bueno was used, as a pilot plan, during the academic year 2022-23. While there were several problems in the process, especially during the first semester, they were able to be resolved and the new automated process was used for making assignments. The benefit of the automation is considered very positive.
ACC0003532
Automation of the process

Person responsible:
Assistant Foreign Relations Manager of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-07-2025
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
ACC0007222
Designing and elaborating a report on the results - 0%

4. Adaptation of teaching staff to the training programme

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
23%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Departments and centres have been informed of teaching staff with high and low ratings. Regarding those who failed to reach the mark, the indication is that a personalised plan should be created for their improvement.
ACC0003011
Carrying out an analysis of assessments of teaching staff according to type of subject - 50%
UdG
ACC0003012
Amending the assessment manual according to the analysis made - 20%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency
Planned date:
30-06-2024
Achievement:
75%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
An assessment has been made of the possibility of taking part in CAE from AQU and ANECA. Information about taking part in ANECA has been disseminated. AQU is reticent about the participation of staff from Catalan universities to avoid endogamy.
ACC0003015
Coordinating an information session with AQU on participation in CAE - 75%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Staff Management
Planned date:
30-04-2024
Achievement:
30%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The objective consists of two actions. The first one addresses the drafting of improvement plans for teaching and research staff with negative evaluations. The second provides teaching and research staff with the results from past evaluations.
ACC0003071
To incorporate the drafting of personalised improvement plans for the teachers with negative evaluations into the P0702 process - 60%
UdG
ACC0003642
To give teaching staff access to their previous evaluations - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Planning and Evaluation Office
Planned date:
31-12-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
There is prevision to introduce a new teaching evaluation tool to facilitate the task for those evaluated and those evaluating, and which includes a record of information from past evaluations and makes this available to those being evaluated. The calendar for the tool has been delayed in the planning for the SI, due to the accumulation of projects in this sphere.
ACC0003039
To give teaching staff access to their previous evaluations - 0%
UdG
ACC0003040
To make a new app for managing teaching assessments - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer
Planned date:
20-12-2024
Achievement:
50%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Action consistent with analysing the CPD needs of UdG research groups has been closed, and, once evaluated, action consistent with creating new CPD spaces for UdG research groups has been opened
ACC0003049
Analysis of the research groups’ CPD needs
UdG
ACC0006166
Creating new CPD spaces - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer
Planned date:
20-12-2024
Achievement:
80%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
A support programme has been developed for the preparation of international collaboration projects. 100% programmed and executed action. The review of the active researcher policy is ongoing, pending the new research policy of the Department of Universities.
ACC0003077
Revise the active researcher policy - 0%
UdG
ACC0006202
Design and implement a support programme for the preparation of international collaborative projects
UdG

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Strategic Projects and Internationalisation
Planned date:
30-03-2024
Achievement:
30%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
The diagnosis is being completed, that is, knowledge about the networks that the UdG takes part in, whether at an institutional level or more focused on an area of teaching, research or innovation. A protocol will now be prepared to evaluate joining new networks or maintaining the link with existing ones.
ACC0003076
To define a process for managing the university-network calls - 30%
UdG

Person responsible:
Human resources service
Planned date:
31-03-2024
Achievement:
60%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
Description:
- Review the welcome plan for the recruitment of new PDI (taking into account the different types and nationalities) - Include a reference to the basic or compulsory curriculum
Appraisal:
The welcome plan for the reception of new Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) is complete as regards the reception of teaching staff (for example associate professors or substitutes). Improvements are being made to the plan so there is more information on the structure of the UdG and also to address it to new researchers.
ACC0003134
Update the teaching and research staff’ welcome plan - 60%
UdG

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-07-2025
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Means
Degrees
GARQ, GATE, MUCD
Appraisal:
At present, there is a higher percentage of non-doctoral part-time teaching staff on degrees. We must work to reduce this in the definition of the upcoming course plans.
ACC0007382
Prepare a follow-up plan for doctorate teaching on GARQ and GATE degrees - 0%
ACC0007395
Prepare a follow-up plan for MCD teaching staff - 0%

5. Efficiency of the support systems for learning

Person responsible:
Assistant Manager of Space at the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
09-02-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
Most planned actions have been carried out. Some could not be started but the plan is to do so during 2024. Non-executed teaching investments were not approved at the time they were requested by the department.
ACC0003438
Improve acoustic insulation solution between classes AM12.2 and AM12.3
ACC0003439
Replacement of the benches in classroom II-07 or II-08 with mobile tables and chairs
ACC0003440
Installation of video-conference equipment in the P1 Boardroom
ACC0003441
Electrification of the work benches in classrooms II-05 and II-06
ACC0003442
Refurbishment of the reception area in the ground floor of building P2
ACC0003443
Refurbishment project to create a new classroom in building P2
ACC0003444
Project to create a new area of knowledge in the corridor of the ground floor of P2
ACC0003445
Refurbishment of toilets on the ground floor of P1
ACC0003446
First stage of the works to renovate the Assembly Hall of P1
ACC0007290
[InvDoc] Touchscreens for scale models FESTO 2 X PACK SCE-AULA KTP700 by SIEMENS
ACC0007293
[Inv Doc] Epson projector EB-FH52 for the LabCS (III-04i)
ACC0007296
[Inv Doc] Optical spectrometer UV-VIS with double bundle SHIMADZU UV-1280
ACC0007299
[Inv Doc] Measuring gauge for O2 dissolved, electrolyte and membrane (NB BF 115, New Brunswick Scientific)
ACC0007304
[Inv Doc] QUANTUM-X 1-MX840B of HBK: Universal amplifier with 8 channels
ACC0007307
[Inv Doc] Melting case MCAM: Bell model
ACC0007310
[Inv Doc] Ballistic pendulum (4 assemblies)
ACC0007313
[Inv Doc] 5000L refrigeration tank
ACC0007316
[Big Inv] 4 metallurgical microscopes
ACC0007319
10 computers HP VICTUS TG02-0064NS i5 16GB

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Means
Degrees
GEB
Diagnosis:
There is lack of lectures on biomedical engineering subjects
ACC0003576
To organise and disseminate lectures relating to biomedical engineering - 0%

6. Quality of the training programme’s results

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering
Date of closing:
12-02-2024
Closing:
Withdrawal
Degrees
GETI
Diagnosis:
Low performance in subjects that have prerequisites. The UdG’s enrolment system does not currently allow obstacles to be put in the way to students’ enrolling on these subjects even if they have failed to pass their prerequisite subjects. (p.60)
Appraisal:
This has been ruled out owing to the impossibility of the system.
ACC0001342
Establish in the enrolment procedure the need for students to have passed the previous required subject

Person responsible:
Programme coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering
Planned date:
31-07-2025
Achievement:
16%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
GETI
Description:
Define a set of projects that can be approached from various subjects in the GETI. These projects can be worked on in the different subjects as problems, practicals or works.
Diagnosis:
The students rate the practical training they have received very poorly.
ACC0002734
Detection subjects involved ABP GETI - 25%
ACC0002735
Definition of the ABP projects in the GETI - 25%
ACC0002736
Introduction of ABP projects - 0%

Person responsible:
Assistant Quality Manager of the Polytechnic School
Date of closing:
08-02-2024
Closing:
Average achievement
Degrees
All
Diagnosis:
Skills are currently being evaluated based on the grades of the subjects to which each of the skills is assigned. This method is fairly accurate for specific competences, but it is considered a very indirect measure for transferable skills. It is for this reason that the aim is to develop a system that, using the rubrics of the EEL and bachelor's thesis subjects and the final grades of subjects, provides a more specific assessment of each of the transferable skills. This application would depend first on the development of the new bachelor's thesis application developed under goal OBJ0001253.
Appraisal:
A pilot test has been presently launched to assess the Work Group's cross-cutting skills in some of the subjects, linked to an ICE work group. The development of a new application for the evaluation of cross-disciplinary skills has been rejected, for the intention of redefining degrees and for the change of skills to learning results set out by the new RD.
ACC0002749
Implementation of an application for the evaluation of transferable skills
ACC0003138
Pilot test for assessing the work group’s skills

Person responsible:
Course coordinator for the Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Date of closing:
29-01-2024
Closing:
Satisfactory achievement
Degrees
GEM
Description:
Follow-up of the degree of satisfaction among students who finish the bachelor’s degree, through the results coming from GPA and the follow-up report on a survey of students defending their final thesis.
Diagnosis:
It has been decided to lengthen the period a further year so more data could be gathered. The previous academic year had very few responses, then, because of the pandemic.
Appraisal:
Surveys have been collected of students who have finished their bachelor’s theses during this academic year and re-analysed. The results will be presented at the next Academic Councils. The data were collected and presented to the academic council.
ACC0002759
Surveys of students defending their bachelor’s theses
ACC0002760
Analysis of the degree of satisfaction among GEM students at other universities.

Person responsible:
Vice-Rector for Communication
Planned date:
30-10-2024
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Ground
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
There is an understanding and coordination between the VRC and the local media to be able to launch a channel for promoting the positive results of the UdG. Work completed in this direction is valued positively.
ACC0003626
To create a new process for managing communications through social networks - 0%
UdG

Person responsible:
Assistant manager of Students of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-07-2024
Achievement:
30%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
Appraisal:
A questionnaire has been designed to register the evolution of attendance for different subjects during the semester. Once the semester is finished the questionnaire will be sent to teaching staff and the collected data will be analysed later.
ACC0003666
To conduct a survey of the teaching staff to find out class attendance - 30%

Person responsible:
Assistant Foreign Relations Manager of the Polytechnic School
Planned date:
31-07-2025
Achievement:
0%
Priority
Means
Degrees
All
ACC0007225
Increasing the offer of BIP in more courses - 0%

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