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Quality Department

Head of the Quality Department

Ing. Jana Štefánková, Ph.D.

marker-icon Nám. J. Herdu 2, Trnava, 1st Floor - Room 102
phone-icon +421 33 5565 124, +421 0911 083 789
mail-icon jana.stefankova(at)ucm.sk

Quality Analytics Officer and Secretary of the RVHK

Mgr. Lukáš Kurajda, Ph.D.

marker-icon Nám. J. Herdu 2, Trnava, Room No. 202
phone-icon +421 33 5565 229, +421 911 590 987
mail-icon lukas.kurajda(at)ucm.sk

Quality and Feedback Officer

Ing. Patrik Boršoš, PhD., DSc.

marker-icon 2 J. Herdu Square, Trnava, 1st floor – Room No. 10
mail-icon patrik.borsos(at)ucm.sk

Quality and Internal Audit Officer

Mgr. Denis Javořík

marker-icon Nám. J. Herdu 2, Trnava, 1st floor – Room 102
mail-icon denis.javorik(at)ucm.sk

Quality and Internal Audit Officer

PhDr. Soňa Svetlíková, PhD.

marker-icon Nám. J. Herdu 2, Trnava, 1st floor – Room 102
mail-icon sona.svetlikova(at)ucm.sk

The Quality Department is primarily responsible for the following tasks:

  • monitors and evaluates the compliance of educational and creative processes and other related activities at UCM with SAAVŠ standards and regulations in effect at UCM;
  • monitors and evaluates improvements in the quality of educational and creative activities and other related activities at UCM;
  • guides and oversees the activities of the quality assurance structures at UCM (the Study Program Council, the Faculty (Institute) Quality Council at UCM);
  • prepares supporting materials for the annual quality report at UCM, the annual report on UCM, and the internal evaluation report on the implementation of the Internal Quality System (hereinafter “VSK UCM”);
  • develops, updates, and monitors the implementation of the strategy and concept for quality development at UCM;
  • maintains and develops a culture of quality at UCM;
  • coordinates the periodic evaluation of proceedings, inauguration ceremonies, the UCM Internal Quality System (VSK UCM), study programs, and habilitation procedures;
  • monitors and evaluates UCM’s standing in ratings and rankings, with a particular focus on quality;
  • conducts university-wide feedback surveys and coordinates and monitors feedback collection at the UCM constituent units;
  • coordinates, monitors, and guides quality assessment at UCM’s faculties and institute;
  • coordinates and ensures the activities of the Council for Internal Quality Assessment (hereinafter “RVHK”), the schedule of activities, and the material, technical, personnel, and administrative support for the RVHK’s activities and results;
  • participates in the development of internal regulations, methodological materials, guidelines, and procedures for quality assurance and development at UCM;
  • ensures that information on quality policy on the website is functional and up-to-date;
  • monitors legislation in the field of quality;
  • prepares documentation for the Slovak Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (hereinafter “SAAVŠ”) and ministries in the area of quality;
  • records SAAVŠ decisions and decisions by the UCM rector regarding quality;
  • organizes university-wide activities related to quality assurance and development at UCM;
  • collects, evaluates, and submits proposals to the Rector for measures to ensure and develop quality at UCM;
  • coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the implementation of policies on gender equality, equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion at UCM, including the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the UCM Gender Equality Plan and related activities;
  • performs other related tasks and activities.