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The President of IPBeja – Prof. João Paulo Trindade – took over office on the 2nd November 2017.

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The Strategic Plan has been drawn up and approved in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes of IPBeja, as approved by Normative Act No. 47/2008, which was published in DiĂĄrio da RepĂşblica (Portuguese Official Gazette), Series II, no. 169, of 2nd September.

Under the terms of article 26(2)(a) of the aforementioned Statutes, it is incumbent upon the General Board "to approve the medium-term strategic plans and the action plan for the four-year term of the President", as per a proposal made by the President of the Institute.

This 2018-2021 Strategic Plan was approved by the General Board in a plenary session held on the 4th November 2019.

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Part 1 IPBeja Facts and Figures . ............................................................................................. 10 SWOT Analysis ........................................................................................................................ 12 Critical Success Factors . ............................................................................................... 14

Part 2 Identity ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Mission ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Vision . ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Strategic Areas of Intervention ............................................................................ 19 Axes, measures, actions and time frames ................................................. 22

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IPBEJA FACTS AND FIGURES*

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254 members of teaching staff 90 assistant lecturers, guest assistant lecturers or equivalents, 155 adjunct professors or guest adjunct professors and 9 professors

2603 2603 students

(350 of which are international students) studying for: • 1860 – Bachelor's Degrees • 250 – Master's Degrees • 541 – Short-Cycle Professional Higher Technical Courses (CTESP)

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17 16 15 2 Courses

137 137 members of administrative staff

Short-Cycle

Bachelor's Degrees

Master's Degrees

Postgraduate Degrees

Students come from: Beja, Faro, Setúbal, Évora and Lisbon

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SWOT ANALYSIS

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STRENGHTS

WEAKNESSES

OPPORTUNITIES

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STRENGTHS

1. Relevance of the institution and its identity at both local and regional levels 2. The existence of organic teaching and research units, organic units to support training and development and different types of consolidated functional organic units 3. Versatile, trained, large teaching staff, allowing for a reduced ratio of students to lecturers 4. Several means through which students can be accepted into the Institute are provided for (including special admission conditions and options for students aged over 23) 5. The institution has complete control over its own management, finances and property 6. Close relationships built between teaching staff and students 7. Visibility of some courses on both a regional and national level 8. Significant number of international students 9. The importance of Short-Cycle qualifications (CTeSP) in attracting new students

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Lack of student involvement and participation in managing the institution Low number of applications and enrolments for some courses Lack of scientific studies produced by teaching staff Lack of cultural and scientific knowledge of new students Lack of equipment in certain areas (IT, labs and farm) Low levels of international visibility and publication of work carried out (R&D) Low levels of exposure of work carried out by the Institute No research centres accredited by the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation Ageing teaching staff Soil erosion, desertification and climate change

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Bringing an influx of young adults into the region Attracting highly qualified (research) individuals to the region Sphere of influence that extends to the Algarve and the south bank of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area Training available in areas that are socially and economically relevant for the Alentejo region Decreased regional unemployment rate Turnover above the national average for some industries of strategic value to the Institute Strategic location both regionally and in terms of the Iberian Peninsula (located between Lisbon and Madrid, Lisbon and the Algarve and Central Portugal and the Algarve) Located close to Beja airport and the Empreendimento de Fins MĂşltiplos do Alqueva (Alqueva Multipurpose Project), unique infrastructures that can attract investments in areas that are relevant to IPBeja.

Increasing visibility of the bio/agri-food sector Increasing visibility of Beja as a city that provides its population with a good quality of life Good connection between some schools within the institute and the community The possibility of PhDs being taught at Polytechnic Institutes

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Region with a strong depopulation trend Region with an ageing population, leading to decreasing numbers of potential students Demographic projections point to higher rates of population decrease and ageing Close proximity to the area of influence and competition of other Higher Education Institutions (The University of Évora and The University of the Algarve) Competition from other HEI in attracting international students and researchers The population of the region being generally less qualified than average within the country Teaching staff evaluations carried out with little focus on promoting innovation and specialisation Lack of representation of some departments in the Institute's governing bodies Low proportion of students going on to second cycle studies Lack of careers in lecturing due to a low number of promotions and lack of career progression, leading to staff feeling demotivated Mismatch between the internal organisation model established by the statutes and the identity taken on informally by the Institute Particularly low number of students enrolled in universities and polytechnic education in Portugal Access difficulties due to limited road and rail access to the city of Beja STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2021

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CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS: Critical Success Factors – Ability to attract students and range of courses provided – Training/learning processes – Research, production and scientific recognition – Quality, employability and social visibility – Staff turnover and financial sustainability – Governance and collaboration – Communication and knowledge transfer – Social integration and innovation

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IDENTITY IPBeja is a higher education institution that is simultaneously innovative and experienced, and has been built upon foundational values such as ethics, responsibility, inclusion, humanity, competence, effectiveness and efficiency, entrepreneurship, cooperation, creativity and team spirit.

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MISSION

IPBeja has taken on the role of a higher education institution serving society, aiming to produce and share knowledge, create, transmit and share culture and knowledge of a professional nature, geared towards research and experimental development concentrated especially on vocational and advanced technical training geared towards professional life and encouraging lifelong learning.

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VISION

To cement IPBeja’s position over the next four years as an institution that is unquestionably recognised within Portuguese academic circles and society, and that is gaining steadily more international attention, thanks to the quality and unique nature of the courses provided, the fundamental applied research carried out at the institution, the way in which the knowledge gained is passed on to companies, the performance of its graduates, its contribution to increasing the sustainability of the development of the city of Beja, the region and country, as well as the proactive way in which it has committed to promoting citizenship and culture.

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STRATEGIC AREAS OF INTERVENTION: - Students - Teaching staff/researchers and technical/ administrative staff - Teaching, research and internationalisation - Openness and service to the community - Communications and image - Governance

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STUDENTS

GOVERNANCE

VISION

TEACHING STAFF/RESEARCHERS AND TECHNICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

MISSION

TEACHING, RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONALISATION

COMMUNICATIONS AND IMAGE

OPENNESS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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AXIS I – GOVERNANCE OF THE INSTITUTION MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE MANAGEMENT EFFICACY AND EFFICIENCY

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Implement the dematerialisation of administrative processes Implement the Accounting Standardisation System for Public Administrations, as well as Analytic Accounting Processes

MEASURE 3 – ENSURE STAFF TURNOVER AND ENCOURAGE CAREER PROGRESSION

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Provide English language courses for teaching staff

MEASURE 5 – ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE AND UPDATING OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Remodel and modernise Auditorium I and the AOLADO Gallery Renovate the Casa do Estudante – Student Accommodation

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AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 1 – MAKE NEW SPECIALISED, HIGH-QUALITY, ATTRACTIVE TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Explore the possibilities of partnering with GAir – Training Centre Put together a Short-Cycle course of Intervention in Integrated Long-term Care Put together a PBL Short-Cycle course in WEB Technologies and Mobile Devices

MEASURE 3 – INCREASE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COMBAT DROP-OUT RATES

MEASURES/ACTIONS Put together a plan of action to encourage educational success Increase the attendance of optional introductory curricular units Implement tutoring initiatives

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS III – RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEASURE 2 – PROMOTE IPBEJA AS A BENCHMARK OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Improve and qualify the infrastructures dedicated to applied research Get laboratories/tests accredited

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AXIS IV – INTERNATIONALISATION MEASURE 1 – ENCOURAGE THE INSTITUTE'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Develop the Integrated Project Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis Course

MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE THE INSTITUTE'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS

MEASURES/ACTIONS Promote the Institute’s presence on the EduPortugal website Launch the Portuguese language course for international students

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS V – CITIZENSHIP AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEASURE 1 – ENCOURAGE THE IPBEJA COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC PROJECTS

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of CERCIBEJA

MEASURE 2 – STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PLAYERS

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Carry out seminars/workshops with partners

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AXIS VI – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY MEASURE 1 – INCREASE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Increase the flow of information within the institution Hold exhibition on Ethnobotany

MEASURE 2 – DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS Ensure the Institute is represented at Futurália – Education, Training and Educational Guidance Fair Develop the digital campaign – New IPBeja Students Ensure the Institute is represented at OVIBEJA Develop the “Juntos IPBeja” (IPBeja together) initiative Create the role of “IPBeja Ambassador” Hold “IPBeja DATEARTE” Promote IPBeja’s unique fragrance Develop unique merchandise for IPBeja

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AXIS I – GOVERNANCE OF THE INSTITUTION MEASURE 1 – ENCOURAGE INTERNAL RESTRUCTURING OF IPBEJA

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Implement an annual action plan that promotes engagement and socialising

MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE MANAGEMENT EFFICACY AND EFFICIENCY

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Establish benchmarks that can be used to monitor activities Implement the Accounting Standardisation System for Public Administrations, as well as Analytic Accounting Processes

MEASURE 3 – ENSURE STAFF TURNOVER AND ENCOURAGE CAREER PROGRESSION

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Identify the training needs of teaching staff Identify and remedy lecturer shortages and/or circumstances when lecturers have too high a workload

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AXIS I – GOVERNANCE OF THE INSTITUTION MEASURE 4 – IDENTIFY THE TRAINING NEEDS OF TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Identify the training needs of technical and administrative staff Increase exchanges and the internal and external mobility of technical and administrative staff

MEASURE 5 – ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE AND UPDATING OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Build Casa da Praça Refurbish the CUBO Shop

MEASURE 7 – PROMOTE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS Establish and streamline products and services that will be purchased in bulk

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2nd SEMESTER

AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 1 – MAKE NEW SPECIALISED, HIGH-QUALITY, ATTRACTIVE TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Evaluate the Short-Cycle , Bachelor's and Master's programmes Create a multimedia course that brings together illustration and graphic art, product and service design, cinema and video Strengthen and encourage Distance Learning

MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE MORE AND BETTER STUDENTS TO ENROL

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Carry out the “Traz mais 5” (Bring 5 more) initiative Hold “BEJA ComVIDA os Estudantes” (Beja Brings in Students) Develop a promotion and strategic cooperation plan with secondary and vocational schools and training centres within the Region

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AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 3 – INCREASE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COMBAT DROP-OUT RATES

MEASURES/ACTIONS Implement specific actions to welcome, integrate and support new students Increase the attendance of optional introductory curricular units Implement tutoring initiatives Strengthen students' relationship with the job market Reward students with the best academic performances Revitalise the spirit and active nature of the student union Conduct a satisfaction survey among the student community Increase social support provided to students Develop the programme “O Teu IPBeja” (Your IPBeja) – A Programme geared towards Welcoming Families and Visiting Schools

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 4 – MATCH TRAINING WITH THE NEEDS FOR SPECIFIC PROFESSIONALS, WITH THE AIM OF INCREASING EMPLOYABILITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Develop transversal skills and entrepreneurship Reinforce the participation of external personalities in activities run by IPBeja

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AXIS III – RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEASURE 1 – INCREASE PRODUCTION AND VISIBILITY OF HIGH-QUALITY SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Create rules for and encourage applications for TR&D project funding Dedicate a specific part of the IPBeja website to research

MEASURE 2 – PROMOTE IPBEJA AS A BENCHMARK OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Improve and qualify the infrastructures dedicated to applied research

MEASURE 3 – PROMOTE SOCIAL INNOVATION

MEASURES/ACTIONS Develop partnerships to support and sponsor community activities

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS IV – INTERNATIONALISATION MEASURE 1 – ENCOURAGE THE INSTITUTE'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Draw up a plan on how IPBeja will participate actively in international scientific networks Create short advance courses and scientific events in collaboration with international partners

MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE THE INSTITUTE'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Increase the mobility of students and teaching staff/researchers Launch the Portuguese language course for international students

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AXIS V – CITIZENSHIP AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEASURE 2 – STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PLAYERS

MEASURES/ACTIONS Carry out seminars/workshops with partners

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2nd SEMESTER

AXIS VI – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY MEASURE 1 – INCREASE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Increase the flow of information within the institution Improve the interface for access and public sharing of information

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AXIS VI – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY MEASURE 2 – DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS Create a podcast dedicated to IPBeja’s activities Ensure the Institute is represented at Futurália – Education, Training and Educational Guidance Fair Develop the digital campaign – New IPBeja Students Ensure the Institute is represented at OVIBEJA Develop the “Juntos IPBeja” (IPBeja together) initiative Create the role of “IPBeja Ambassador” Hold “IPBeja DATEARTE” Promote IPBeja’s unique fragrance Develop unique merchandise for IPBeja

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AXIS I – GOVERNANCE OF THE INSTITUTION MEASURE 1 – ENCOURAGE INTERNAL RESTRUCTURING OF IPBEJA

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Draw up and implement an Internal Communication Plan Improve working conditions in organic units and services Implement an annual action plan that promotes engagement and socialising Create rules for awarding titles and honorary distinctions at IPBeja Publish an information and publicity guide about IPBeja

MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE MANAGEMENT EFFICACY AND EFFICIENCY

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Implement the Accounting Standardisation System for Public Administrations, as well as Analytic Accounting Processes

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AXIS I – GOVERNANCE OF THE INSTITUTION MEASURE 3 – ENSURE STAFF TURNOVER AND PROMOTE CAREER PROGRESSION

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Improve the Teaching Performance Review System Provide career progression and promotion for teaching staff

MEASURE 5 – ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE AND UPDATING OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE

MEASURES/ACTIONS

Carry out a survey of infrastructural and equipment needs Improve conditions for sports and cultural activities Prepare projects that promote sustainability and energy efficiency, and apply for their financing Improve self-protection and emergency measures Renovate the infrastructure and equipment at the Experimental Centre and Fruit and Vegetable Centre

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2nd SEMESTER

AXIS I – GOVERNANCE OF THE INSTITUTION MEASURE 6 – REINFORCE QUALITY ASSURANCE MECHANISMS

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Promote campaigns for internal information, awareness and commitment to the importance of accreditation and certification processes Monitor and implement external evaluation recommendations drawn up by AEIHEE

MEASURE 7 – PROMOTE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Draw up a plan to reduce and control consumption Develop creative initiatives to attract external financing

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AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 1 – MAKE NEW SPECIALISED, HIGH-QUALITY, ATTRACTIVE TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Implement new teaching and scientific research methodologies

MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE MORE AND BETTER STUDENTS TO ENROL

MEASURES/ACTIONS Carry out the “Traz mais 5” (Bring 5 more) initiative Hold “BEJA ComVIDA os Estudantes” (Beja Brings in Students)

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 3 – INCREASE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COMBAT DROP-OUT RATES

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Implement specific actions to welcome, integrate and support new students Increase the attendance of optional introductory curricular units Implement tutoring initiatives Strengthen students' relationship with the job market Reward students with the best academic performances Revitalise the spirit and active nature of the student union Increase social support provided to students Develop the programme “O Teu IPBeja” (Your IPBeja) – A Programme geared towards Welcoming Families and Visiting Schools

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AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 4 – MATCH TRAINING WITH THE NEEDS FOR SPECIFIC PROFESSIONALS, WITH THE AIM OF INCREASING EMPLOYABILITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS Identify regional training needs Develop transversal skills and entrepreneurship Reinforce the participation of external personalities in activities run by IPBeja Create the graduate employability observatory Create an internal job pool

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2nd SEMESTER

AXIS III – RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEASURE 1 – INCREASE PRODUCTION AND VISIBILITY OF HIGH-QUALITY SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Encourage scientific publications in journals indexed in Web of Science or Scopus Develop the “IPBeja Editorial” project Reward scientific and technological production Promote the provision of external services

MEASURE 2 – PROMOTE IPBEJA AS A BENCHMARK OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Improve and qualify the infrastructures dedicated to applied research Consolidate the technology-based business incubator Hold an annual event centred on science, innovation and entrepreneurship

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AXIS III – RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEASURE 3 – PROMOTE SOCIAL INNOVATION

MEASURES/ACTIONS Develop projects and activities related to citizenship Design a plan for the classification and enhancement of intellectual property

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2nd SEMESTER

AXIS IV – INTERNATIONALISATION MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE THE INSTITUTE'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Strengthen connections with universities belonging to CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) Reinforce the participation in education fairs in South American countries – Portugal Polytechnics Launch the Portuguese language course for international students Increase number of courses and curricular units taught in English

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AXIS V – CITIZENSHIP AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEASURE 1 – ENCOURAGE THE IPBEJA COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC PROJECTS

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Create a volunteering pool Implement the summer internship program – “Verão IPBeja” (IPBeja Summer)

MEASURE 2 – STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PLAYERS

MEASURES/ACTIONS Award “IPBeja Partner of Excellence” award annually Carry out seminars/workshops with partners

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS VI – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY MEASURE 1 – INCREASE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Increase the flow of information within the institution Separate the website of the Botanical Museum

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AXIS VI – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY MEASURE 2 – DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS Promote the creation of an outreach plan Create a press relations service Ensure the Institute is represented at Futurália – Education, Training and Educational Guidance Fair Develop the digital campaign – New IPBeja Students Ensure the Institute is represented at OVIBEJA Develop the “Juntos IPBeja” (IPBeja together) initiative Create the role of “IPBeja Ambassador” Hold “IPBeja DATEARTE” Promote IPBeja’s unique fragrance Develop unique merchandise for IPBeja

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2nd SEMESTER

AXIS VI – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY MEASURE 3 – STRENGTHEN IPBEJA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH ALUMNI

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Develop the ALUMNI concept

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AXIS I – GOVERNANCE OF THE INSTITUTION MEASURE 1 – ENCOURAGE INTERNAL RESTRUCTURING OF IPBEJA

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Improve working conditions in organic units and services Implement an annual action plan that promotes engagement and socialising

MEASURE 6 – REINFORCE QUALITY ASSURANCE MECHANISMS

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Get the Integrated Quality System accredited by A3ES (Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education) Promote campaigns for internal information, awareness and commitment to the importance of accreditation and certification processes

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AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE MORE AND BETTER STUDENTS TO ENROL

MEASURES/ACTIONS Carry out the “Traz mais 5” (Bring 5 more) initiative Hold “BEJA ComVIDA os Estudantes” (Beja Brings in Students) Identify more effective ways to attract new students

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2nd SEMESTER

AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 3 – INCREASE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COMBAT DROP-OUT RATES

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Implement specific actions to welcome, integrate and support new students Increase the attendance of optional introductory curricular units Implement tutoring initiatives Strengthen students' relationship with the job market Reward students with the best academic performances Revitalise the spirit and active nature of the student union Increase social support provided to students Develop the programme “O Teu IPBeja” (Your IPBeja) – A Programme geared towards Welcoming Families and Visiting Schools

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AXIS II – TEACHING AND TRAINING MEASURE 4 – MATCH TRAINING WITH THE NEEDS FOR SPECIFIC PROFESSIONALS, WITH THE AIM OF INCREASING EMPLOYABILITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS Identify regional training needs Develop transversal skills and entrepreneurship Reinforce the participation of external personalities in activities run by IPBeja Create and run a jobs fair

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS III – RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEASURE 1 – INCREASE PRODUCTION AND VISIBILITY OF HIGH-QUALITY SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Encourage scientific publications in journals indexed in Web of Science or Scopus Articulate Master's curricular units with scientific and technological research projects Reward scientific and technological production

MEASURE 2 – PROMOTE IPBEJA AS A BENCHMARK OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Improve and qualify the infrastructures dedicated to applied research Hold an annual event centred on science, innovation and entrepreneurship

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AXIS IV – INTERNATIONALISATION MEASURE 2 – ENCOURAGE THE INSTITUTE'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS

MEASURES/ACTIONS Strengthen connections with universities belonging to CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) Reinforce the participation in education fairs in South American countries – Portugal Polytechnics Launch the Portuguese language course for international students Increase number of courses and curricular units taught in English

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS V – CITIZENSHIP AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEASURE 1 – ENCOURAGE THE IPBEJA COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC PROJECTS

1st SEMESTER

MEASURES/ACTIONS

2nd SEMESTER

Implement the summer internship program – “Verão IPBeja” (IPBeja Summer)

MEASURE 2 – STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PLAYERS

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Create an IPBeja Partner Forum Award “IPBeja Partner of Excellence” award annually Carry out seminars/workshops with partners

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AXIS VI – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY MEASURE 1 – INCREASE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION

MEASURES/ACTIONS Increase the flow of information within the institution Hold exhibition on Ethnobotany

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1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

AXIS VI – INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY MEASURE 2 – DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICITY

MEASURES/ACTIONS

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

Create a press relations service Ensure the Institute is represented at Futurália – Education, Training and Educational Guidance Fair Develop the digital campaign – New IPBeja Students Ensure the Institute is represented at OVIBEJA Develop the “Juntos IPBeja” (IPBeja together) initiative Create the role of “IPBeja Ambassador” Hold “IPBeja DATEARTE” Promote IPBeja’s unique fragrance Develop unique merchandise for IPBeja

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CREDITS TITLE Polytechnic Institute of Beja Strategic Plan 2021

DEVELOPMENT CEDRU

RESPONSABILITY AND FOLLOW-UP Presidency of IPBeja

Agosto 2020

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