TAAEC Course

Full Professors:

• Prof.ssa Roberta Ciampolini
• Prof. Francesco Paolo Di Iacovo
• Prof. Angelo Gazzano
• Prof.ssa Mina Martini
• Prof.ssa Alessandra Rota
• Prof.ssa Micaela Sgorbini

Associate Professors:

• Prof. Damiano Anselmi
• Prof. Giovanni Barsotti
• Prof.ssa Laura Betti
• Prof. Carlo Bibbiani
• Prof.ssa Francesca Bonelli
• Prof.ssa Angela Briganti
• Prof.ssa Francesca Cecchi
• Prof.ssa Valentina Virginia Ebani
• Prof. Alberto Elmi
• Prof. Mario Forzan
• Prof. Filippo Fratini
• Prof.ssa Ilaria Lippi
• Prof.ssa Veronica Marchetti
• Prof.ssa Chiara Mariti
• Prof.ssa Valentina Meucci
• Prof.ssa Francesca Millanta
• Prof.ssa Sara Minieri
• Prof.ssa Roberta Moruzzo
• Prof. Andrea Pirone
• Prof. Carlo Pretti
• Prof. Francesco Riccioli
• Prof. Sergio Saia
• Prof.ssa Federica Salari
• Prof.ssa Rosalba Tognetti
• Prof. Iacopo Vannozzi
• Prof. Ranieri Verin

Research Fellows:

• Dott.ssa Lucia Casini
• Dott.ssa Diana Fanelli
• Dott.ssa Lorella Giuliotti
• Dott.ssa Lisa Guardone
• Dott.ssa Caterina Puccinelli
• Dott.ssa Simona Sagona
• Dott. Tommaso Vezzosi

Students Rapresentatives:

• Sig.ra Beatrice Lari
• Sig.ra Carla Olmo

External Lecturers:

• Prof.ssa Giovanna Carlini
• Prof.ssa Francesca Mancianti
• Prof.ssa Aurora Paganelli

Head of Teaching Unit :

Sig. Stefano Degl’innocenti Detto Lucchesi

Art. 1 – Purpose
This Regulation governs the operational procedures and defines the composition of the Joint Committee of Teachers and Students, hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee of the Degree Program in Animal Breeding Techniques and Canine Education (TAAEC).
Art. 2 – Establishment
The TAAEC Degree Program establishes a Degree Program Committee as per Article 36 of the Statute of the University of Pisa.
Art. 3 – Composition
The Joint Committee of the Degree Program consists of an equal number of faculty members and student representatives on the Degree Program Council and is chaired by the Degree Program Director or their delegate. The University’s General Regulation specifies the number, composition, and methods for selecting the members.
Art. 4 – Functions
4.1 – The Joint Committee of the Degree Program is assigned the following functions (Article 36 – Statute of the University of Pisa):
• Monitor the educational offer and teaching quality, as well as the service provided to students by professors and researchers.
• Identify indicators for evaluating the results of the above activities.
• Formulate opinions on the activation and deactivation of the degree program.
• Formulate opinions on the regulations and organization of the degree program.
• Formulate opinions on the consistency between the credits assigned to educational activities and the specific objectives of the degree program.
• Formulate opinions on the annual report regarding the progress of educational activities.
4.2 – In relation to the ANVUR self-assessment, the Joint Committee of the Degree Program will perform its functions while considering the recommendations of the Department’s Joint Committee.
4.3 – The Joint Committee may establish working groups to study or manage specific and defined topics.
4.4 – The outcome of the activities performed by the Joint Committee is submitted for ratification/approval by the Degree Program Council and must be communicated to other bodies (Degree Program Councils, Department Joint Committee, Department Council).
Art. 5 – Activities
5.1 – The Joint Committee of the Degree Program must be operational throughout the year, maintaining communication and contact with the Department’s Joint Committee.
5.2 – The meetings of the Joint Committee are convened by the President, who also sets the agenda, at least five days in advance of the scheduled date. The meetings are held according to the normal rules applicable to collegiate bodies. All meetings must be officially recorded. The minutes and documents produced must be properly archived and made available to the Department, so that each body can consider the recommendations, observations, and suggestions contained therein for their respective areas of competence.
5.3 – At the beginning of each academic year, the Joint Committee prepares, with prior approval from the Degree Program Council, a meeting schedule ensuring continuous meetings.
Art. 6 – Approval of the Regulation
6.1 – This Regulation is approved by the Degree Program Council. Any modifications will require approval and deliberation by the Degree Program Council.
6.2 – With the entry into force of this regulation, all provisions contained in equivalent or lesser normative sources that conflict with it will no longer be effective.
Annex No. 1 to Resolution No. 64 of the TAAEC Council of 20/12/2018.

• Prof. Francesca Cecchi (President)
• Prof. Francesca Millanta (Professor)
• Ms. Carla Olmo (Student representative)
• Ms. Beatrice Lari (Student representative)

Art. 1 – Purpose
This Regulation governs the operational procedures and defines the composition of the Internship Committee for the TAAEC Degree Program. Art. 2 – Establishment
The TAAEC Degree Program establishes an Internship Committee. Art. 3 – Composition
The Internship Committee of the TAAEC Degree Program consists of at least three faculty members from the Degree Program, designated by the Degree Program Director. The President of the Committee is appointed from among the members. Art. 4 – Functions
4.1 – The functions of the Internship Committee are as follows:
• Examine students’ internship applications, verifying their compliance with the Degree Program’s Internship Procedure, and assessing the suitability of the internship subject and the chosen structure;
• Evaluate the internship activity, validate the required ECTS credits, and provide the overall internship grade;
• Prepare and review the Internship Procedures annually;
• Maintain and update the database of internships completed by students. 4.2 – The results of the activities performed by the Internship Committee must be recorded and sent to the Degree Program Director for registration. Art. 5 – Activities
5.1 – The Internship Committee must be operational throughout the year, meeting around the deadlines set by the Degree Program’s Procedures for evaluating internship applications and internship activities, and also on other dates for extraordinary meetings to evaluate Erasmus internship applications and internship activities.
5.2 – Meetings of the Internship Committee are convened by the President of the Committee, who also sets the agenda, at least five days in advance of the scheduled date. The meetings are held according to the normal rules applied to collegiate bodies. All meetings must be officially recorded. The minutes and documents produced must be properly archived and sent to the Teaching Unit for the initiation of internship procedures and to the Degree Program Director.
5.3 – The Internship Committee prepares an annual report on its activities and the application of internship procedures by students. Art. 6 – Approval of the Regulation
6.1 – This Regulation is approved by the Degree Program Council. Any modifications will require approval and deliberation by the Degree Program Council.
6.2 – With the entry into force of this Regulation, all provisions contained in equivalent or lesser normative sources that conflict with it will no longer be effective. Annex No. 3 to Resolution No. 64 of the TAAEC Council of 20/12/2018.

• Dr. Lorella Giuliotti (President)
• Prof. Valentina Virginia Ebani (Professor)
• Dr. Andrea Pirone (Professor)

Art. 1 – Purpose
This Regulation governs the operational procedures and defines the composition of the Review Group for the TAAEC Degree Program, hereinafter referred to as the Review Group of the Degree Program in Animal Breeding Techniques and Canine Education (TAAEC). Art. 2 – Establishment
The Degree Program Director appoints the Review Group, which remains in office for the entire term of the Director. During the three years, in case of resignation of one of the members, the Director may appoint a substitute. Art. 3 – Composition
The Review Group consists of the Degree Program Director (Responsible for the review), any other faculty members of the Degree Program, a student representative, the Head of the Teaching Unit, and at least one representative from the labor market. Art. 4 – Functions
4.1 – The Review Group is responsible for carrying out a periodic and planned review process with the aim of:

1. Verifying the adequacy and effectiveness of the Degree Program;

2. Investigating the causes of any unsatisfactory results in order to adopt the necessary corrective and improvement actions.

The Review Group’s review activity is divided into: • The effects of corrective actions already taken in previous academic years;
• Strengths and areas for improvement emerging from the analysis of quantitative data (entrance into university, regularity of the study path, entrance into the labor market, opinions of students and graduates) or from observed or reported issues in the training path;
• Actions aimed at introducing corrective measures for critical elements highlighted or making improvements. 4.2 – The Review Group is responsible for preparing the review report of the Degree Program, which can be annual or cyclical. Specifically:
• The annual review is prepared each year to monitor and promote the improvement of the effectiveness of educational activities, their tools, services, and infrastructure;
• The cyclical review is typically prepared at intervals of several years, based on the duration of the degree program and the periodicity of accreditation, and is prepared in anticipation of a periodic accreditation visit. The report mainly highlights the continued validity of the educational objectives and the management system used by the degree program to achieve them. The cyclical review cannot replace the annual review, which must be prepared each year as the perspectives of analysis are different. In case of modifications to the Program Regulations, both the annual review and the cyclical review must be drafted. 4.3 – The parties directly and actively involved in the process of preparing the Review are:
• The Review Group of the Degree Program, responsible for the review, with the function of completing the available format/template;
• The Quality Manager of the Department, with the function of validating the reports of the Degree Programs within the Department;
• The Department Council and Degree Program Council, with the function of approving the Degree Program reports. Art. 5 – Activities
5.1 – The Review Group must be operational throughout its term, meeting several times to complete the review report.
5.2 – Meetings of the Review Group are convened by the Degree Program Director, who also sets the agenda, at least five days in advance of the scheduled date. The meetings are held according to the normal rules applied to collegiate bodies. Art. 6 – Approval of the Regulation
6.1 – This Regulation is approved by the Degree Program Council. Any modifications will require approval and deliberation by the Department Council.
6.2 – With the entry into force of this Regulation, all provisions contained in equivalent or lesser normative sources that conflict with it will no longer be effective. Annex No. 2 to Resolution No. 64 of the TAAEC Council of 20/12/2018.

• Prof. Francesca Cecchi (Professor)
• Dr. Lucia Casini (Professor)
• Prof. Valentina Virginia Ebani (Professor)
• Prof. Mario Forzan (Professor)
• Prof. Angelo Gazzano (Professor)
• Ms. Beatrice Lari (Student representative)
• Dr. Alessandro Benvenuti (External professional)
• Dr. Lorenzetto Bologna (External professional)
• Dr. Lisa Comparini (External professional)
• Dr. Stefano Degl’Innocenti, also known as Lucchesi (Educational coordinator)

Art. 1 – Purpose
This Regulation governs the operational procedures and defines the composition of the Advisory Committee of the TAAEC Degree Program. Art. 2 – Establishment
The TAAEC Degree Program establishes an Advisory Committee. Art. 3 – Composition
The Advisory Committee is composed of the following figures: the President and Vice President of the Degree Program, the President of the Internship Committee, the President of the Job Placement Committee, one student selected from the student representatives in the Degree Program Council, and at least three professionals working in sectors related to the professional profiles the Degree Program intends to train. Art. 4 – Functions
4.1 – The Advisory Committee of the Degree Program is assigned the following functions:
• Verify the adequacy of the graduate profiles to the needs expressed by society, the labor market, and scientific and technological research;
• Examine the educational path of the Degree Program;
• Provide advice and proposals for the continuous improvement of the educational path offered to students, considering the needs of the job market;
• Define and revise internship activities, keeping them updated with the employment prospects for graduates;
• Explore new opportunities for placing graduates of the Degree Program;
• Monitor post-university careers. 4.2 – The results of the activities carried out by the Advisory Committee of the Degree Program must be communicated to the Review Group and the Degree Program Council. Art. 5 – Activities
5.1 – The Advisory Committee of the Degree Program meets at least once a year.
5.2 – The meetings of the Advisory Committee of the Degree Program are convened by the President of the Degree Program, who also sets the agenda, at least five days in advance of the scheduled date. The meetings are held according to the normal rules applied to collegiate bodies. All meetings of the Advisory Committee must be officially recorded. The minutes and documents produced must be properly archived and made available to the Degree Program’s bodies, so that each body can take into account the recommendations, observations, and suggestions contained therein within their respective areas of competence. Art. 6 – Approval of the Regulation
6.1 – This Regulation is approved by the Degree Program Council. Any modifications will require approval and deliberation by the Degree Program Council. Annex No. 1 to Resolution No. 35 of the TAAEC Council of 7/6/2024.

• Prof. Francesca Cecchi (President)
• The Vice President: Prof. Angelo Gazzano (Professor)
• Dr. Lorella Giuliotti (Professor)
• Prof. Francesca Millanta (Professor)
• Ms. Carla Olmo (Student representative)
• Dr. Virginia Bellini (External professional)
• Dr. Alessandra Chiarcos (External professional)
• Dr. Roberta Di Martino (External professional)
• Dr. Lucrezia Nelli (External professional)
• Dr. Simone Scoccianti (External professional)

Art. 1 – Purpose
This Regulation governs the operational procedures and defines the composition of the Year Coordinators’ Committee of the TAAEC Degree Program. Art. 2 – Establishment
The TAAEC Degree Program establishes a Year Coordinators’ Committee. Art. 3 – Composition
The Year Coordinators’ Committee of the TAAEC Degree Program is composed of three Coordinators, one for each year, including a President of the committee, appointed by the Degree Program Director from the faculty members of the Council. Art. 4 – Functions
4.1 – The functions of the Year Coordinators’ Committee are as follows:
• Prepare the schedules for the Degree Program’s educational activities for both semesters, collaborating with the Coordinators of other Degree Programs in the Department of Veterinary Sciences and contacting individual faculty members to ensure the scheduling of lectures, laboratories, and off-site lessons without overlapping for students;
• Send the final schedules to the Degree Program Director;
• Check the dates of exam sessions received from the Teaching Unit and sent by the faculty members of each course. In case of overlaps, contact the faculty members;
• Send the final exam schedule to the Teaching Unit and the Degree Program Director;
• Collect any educational issues within their respective academic year and present them to the Degree Program Director for subsequent discussion in the Joint Committee and Degree Program Council. Art. 5 – Activities
5.1 – The Year Coordinators’ Committee of the Degree Program must meet before the beginning of each semester’s educational activities to prepare the schedules and educational activities of the Degree Program. The committee must also meet to review the dates of exam sessions for each course and prepare a report on any issues encountered during the semester.
5.2 – The meetings of the Committee are convened, on behalf of the Degree Program Director, by the President of the Committee, and are held according to the normal rules applicable to collegiate bodies. A report must be prepared for all meetings of the Committee, which should be properly archived and, when necessary, presented to the Council.
5.3 – The Committee prepares an annual report on its activities, which will be sent to the Degree Program Director, protocolled, and then presented in the Council. Art. 6 – Approval of the Regulation
6.1 – This Regulation is approved by the Degree Program Council. Any modifications will require approval and deliberation by the Degree Program Council.
6.2 – With the entry into force of this Regulation, all provisions contained in equivalent or lesser normative sources that conflict with it will no longer be effective. Annex No. 2 to Resolution No. 33 of the TAAEC Council of 27/09/2023.

• Prof. Sara Minieri (Coordinator)
• Prof. Sergio Saia – 1st Year
• Prof. Francesca Millanta – 2nd Year
• Prof. Sara Minieri – 3rd Year

Art. 1 – Purpose
This Regulation governs the operational procedures and defines the composition of the Job Placement Committee of the TAAEC Degree Program. Art. 2 – Establishment
The TAAEC Degree Program establishes a Job Placement Committee. Art. 3 – Composition
The Job Placement Committee of the TAAEC Degree Program is composed of at least three faculty members, including a President of the Committee, appointed by the Degree Program Director. Art. 4 – Functions
4.1 – The functions of the Job Placement Committee, which aims to organize two Professional Development Seminars, one per semester, are as follows:
• For each seminar, identify the topic and the subjects to be addressed;
• Submit the proposals to the Degree Program Council;
• Contact professionals;
• Prepare and correct the final tests for acquiring CFU (university credits) and send the list of students eligible for these credits to the Degree Program Director and to the Department’s Teaching Unit. Art. 5 – Activities
5.1 – The Job Placement Committee of the Degree Program must meet before the start of each semester’s educational activities to establish the date of each seminar, identify the topics and subjects to be addressed, and submit them to the Degree Program Council. After approval by the Council, the Committee must contact professionals, invite them to prepare a report related to the topic (for a duration to be agreed upon), and formulate 4-5 questions each for the preparation of the test to be administered to students for the acquisition of CFU. The Committee must prepare the full test, distribute it at the end of the seminar, and correct the tests. Finally, the Committee must prepare a list of students who have passed the test and send it to the Degree Program Director and to the Department’s Teaching Unit. 5.2 – The meetings of the Job Placement Committee are convened by the President of the Committee, who also sets the agenda, at least five days before the scheduled date. Meetings are held according to the usual rules applied to collegiate bodies. Minutes of all meetings must be prepared and properly archived and, when necessary, presented to the Council. 5.3 – The Committee prepares an annual report on its activities, which is sent to the Degree Program Director, protocolled, and subsequently presented in the Council. Art. 6 – Approval of the Regulation
6.1 – This Regulation is approved by the Degree Program Council. Any modifications will require approval and deliberation by the Degree Program Council.
6.2 – With the entry into force of this Regulation, all provisions contained in equivalent or lesser normative sources that conflict with it will no longer be effective. Annex No. 1 to Resolution No. 33 of the TAAEC Council of 27/09/2023.

• Prof. Francesca Millanta (Coordinator)
• Dr. Lucia Casini (Professor)
• Prof. Roberta Ciampolini (Professor)
• Dr. Lorella Giuliotti (Professor)