UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI ROMA "TOR VERGATA"DRAFT PAGE 27/04/2026
Quality Assurance
The Quality Assurance (QA) system of the Master’s Degree Programme in Mechatronics Engineering is implemented in accordance with the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG 2015) and the AVA3 framework defined by ANVUR.
The QA system ensures the continuous improvement of the programme through systematic monitoring, evaluation, and review of educational processes and outcomes.
Objectives
- Ensure consistency between learning outcomes and teaching activities
- Monitor student progression, performance, and satisfaction
- Promote continuous improvement of teaching quality
- Ensure transparency and accountability
QA Governance and Responsibilities
The QA system is managed through the following bodies:
- Programme Coordinator – overall responsibility for QA processes
- Quality Assurance Committee (AQ Group) – monitoring and coordination
- Joint Student-Teacher Committee (CPDS) – evaluation of teaching quality
- Review Group (Gruppo di Riesame) – preparation of monitoring reports
- Course of Study Council (CCS) – approval of QA actions
QA Cycle (PDCA Model)
- Plan: definition of objectives and learning outcomes
- Do: implementation of teaching activities
- Check: monitoring through indicators and student feedback
- Act: definition of improvement actions
Monitoring and Indicators
- Student enrolment trends
- Dropout and completion rates
- Graduate employment data
- Student satisfaction surveys
- Teaching evaluation results
Key QA Documents
- SUA-CdS – Single Annual Report
- SMA – Annual Monitoring Report
- Riesame Ciclico – Periodic Review Report
- Teaching Regulations
- Student Survey Results
All documents are publicly available to ensure transparency.
Student Involvement
- Participation in the Joint Student-Teacher Committee (CPDS)
- Completion of course evaluation questionnaires
- Direct interaction with programme representatives
Transparency and Improvement Actions
The outcomes of QA activities are systematically analysed and translated into corrective and improvement actions.
The programme ensures public access to QA documentation and results in line with transparency requirements.
Contacts
For further information on Quality Assurance:
- Programme Coordinator: Prof. Cristiano Maria Verrelli
Email: verrelli@ing.uniroma2.it - Didactic Office: Simona Ranieri
Email: simona.ranieri@uniroma2.it
Improvement Actions Monitoring
The following table summarises key improvement actions identified through the QA process and their current status.
| Action | Source | Status* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improvement of course coordination among core subjects | SMA 20xx | Ongoing | Regular coordination meetings were introduced among lecturers |
| Increase in student participation in evaluation surveys | CPDS Report | Implemented | Awareness actions carried out during courses |
| Enhancement of internship opportunities | Riesame Ciclico | Planned | New agreements with companies under evaluation |
| Monitoring of graduate employment outcomes | SMA 2025 | Ongoing | Data analysis updated annually |
*Status: Planned, Ongoing, Implemented, Under evaluation.