Quality Control Quality Assurance System The Quality Assurance (QA) system is a set of activities through which the Department of Veterinary Sciences (DSV) implements its Quality Policy, in line with the provisions of the national public system for the Quality Evaluation of the Universities of Pisa and Research Institutes, interacting with the Evaluation Unit and the University Quality Assurance Unit.The quality policy aims to ensure department-level management that is not only in line with the DSV Regulations, but also aligned with the strategic priorities, operational objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and indicators defined in the 2024–2026 Department Strategic Plan and the 2023–2027 Department of Excellence Project. The activities included in the Strategic Plan are monitored on a yearly basis, in line with the guidelines provided by the PdQ.The results of this review are recorded in the Annual Monitoring Sheet of the Plan (SMA-PSD).The monitoring sheets for each year are available for consultation. SMA-PSD SMA-PSD 31/12/24 Quality Committee The Quality Committee (or Quality Group) established by Department Council Resolution No. 315/2024 works to identify and implement synergies between the three different quality assurance systems in place within the DVS: AVA (Self-Evaluation, Evaluation, Accreditation) certification system, i.e. the national quality assurance system for higher education and research, coordinated by ANVUR (National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research); EAEVE (European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education) certification system, the official European and international authority for the accreditation of institutions that provide courses in Veterinary Medicine; UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 international certification system, which attests to DSV’s commitment to offering services that meet customer needs and to constantly improving its processes. Quality Committee Delegate Barbara TurchiAVA Contact Person Barbara TurchiEAEVE Contact Person Francesca BonelliISO9001 Contact Person Francesca Millanta All DSV bodies and stakeholders are involved, in various capacities, in the successful implementation of the department’s strategic management. With specific reference to the responsibilities outlined in the Strategic Plan, the system of stakeholders directly involved in the QA system includes the active and direct participation of the Director and the Department’s Commissions and Working Groups. The QA system of the DSV is organised in: Quality of Teaching The DSV implements a series of actions aimed at planning, delivering, and monitoring the various educational activities offered and implementing any improvement measures.The quality of teaching is monitored through the periodic compilation of documents required by ANVUR.The reference documents are: Single Annual Record of Courses of Study (SUA) Annual Monitoring Form (AMF) Cyclical Review Report (CRR) Annual Report of the Department Joint Committee Teaching Evaluation Questionnaires Evaluation Questionnaires on Organization and Services Employment Reports – Almalaurea Surveys Quality of Research The DSV is responsible for establishing research objectives, identifying and planning the necessary steps to achieve them, monitoring the proper conduct of research activities, and verifying the degree to which the objectives are actually achieved.Actions related to the research quality assurance system include the compilation of the SUA-RD form, which collects information and data on scientific objectives, the organisation of research activities and their results, the quality policies pursued in relation to research and its promotion, and critical reflections (review).This content is incorporated into the DSV’s Annual Report on Research and Third Mission; starting in 2024, this documentation will be integrated into the SMA-PSD monitoring form. DSV 2023 Annual Report on Research and Third Mission DSV 2022 Annual Report on Research and Third Mission DSV 2021 Annual Report on Research and Third Mission Quality of Third Mission The DSV is responsible for establishing the third mission objectives, identifying and planning the necessary steps to achieve them, monitoring the proper execution of third mission activities, and verifying the degree to which the planned objectives are actually achieved.Actions related to the third mission quality assurance system include completing the SUA-RD form and the DSV’s Annual Report on Research and the Third Mission.Until 2023, this information was included in the annual research report; starting in 2024, it will be integrated into the SMA-PSD monitoring form. Quality and External Assessments European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE): The Degree in Veterinary Medicine is accredited according to the standards developed by EAEVE, an association responsible for evaluating and promoting the quality of veterinary education at the European level. UNI EN ISO 9001-2015 Certification: The DSV is certified UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 by the CERTIQUALITY certification body. Quality Certification represents a tool for the Department to ensure increasingly high quality standards and pursue the objectives of customer satisfaction, continuous improvement of services offered, staff engagement, and management improvement. UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 international certification system, which attests to DSV’s commitment to offering services that meet customer needs and to constantly improving its processes. ANVUR Audit: The Department of Veterinary Sciences was audited by ANVUR as part of the periodic accreditation of universities and degree programs, conducted from March 11 to 15, 2019. The Department was selected based on its organisation of teaching activities. The results of the audit are reported in the final ANVUR periodic accreditation report for the University of Pisa. Audit by the University Evaluation Board: on 29 November 2019 the University Evaluation Board carried out a visit to assess the quality of the activities provided by the Department of Veterinary Sciences. On that occasion, the Department produced its own summary Self-Assessment Document. The University Evaluation Board, in turn, issued its Feedback Report of the audit carried out. Reports As part of the QA system, the Department Council has approved a Reporting Procedure (comments and complaints).This procedure aims to establish clear and well-defined information channels, ensuring the receipt and analysis of reports regarding the services and performance of the Department of Veterinary Sciences. It also aims to establish the necessary activities for the proper management and resolution of reports from all stakeholders. Reporting Procedures Reports should be sent to the DSV Quality Assurance Officer (RAQ) by email, using the designated form.Reports may also be submitted anonymously; in all cases, the RAQ ensures the anonymity of the report.