DECISIONS OF THE ORDINARY SENATE OF THE „ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA” UNIVERSITY OF IAŞI
dated March 18, 2021, adopted pursuant to Article 8, para. (91) of the Regulation on the Organization and Functioning of the University Senate, via the ZOOM video teleconferencing system
1. Decision regarding the approval of the composition of the vote counting commission, as follows:
President: – Prof. Costel Istrate, PhD
Members: – Assoc. Prof. Cezar Honceriu, PhD
– Student Roxana Bălteanu
– Student Andrei – Alexandru Solomon
2. Decision regarding the validation of Senior Res. II Aurelian – Petruș Plopeanu, PhD, to the position of Director of the Interdisciplinary Department of Socio-Human Sciences within the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, based on the result of the competition for filling this position. Appointment shall be made effective April 1, 2021.
3. Decision regarding the approval of the Regulation on the Organization and Conduct of Bachelor’s/Diploma, Dissertation, and Graduation Exams (sessions: June–July 2021, September 2021, and February 2022).
4. Decision regarding the approval of revising Art. 8 of the Regulation on the Organization and Conduct of Advanced Postdoctoral Research Programs within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași by adding a new paragraph with the following content:
Art. 8, para. (4): “For postdoctoral students who have not benefited from funding from UAIC or another entity, the duration of postdoctoral programs can be extended by 12 months, free of charge.”
5. Decision regarding the approval of the Regulation on the Organization and Functioning of the General Secretariat of the University.
6. Decision regarding the approval of amending Art. 9, para. (4) and Art. 10, para. (1) of the Methodology of Competition for Filling Permanent Academic Positions within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, having the following content:
Art. 9, para. (4): “For the position of university professor:
a) holding the doctoral diploma in the field of the position or in related fields in the case of interdisciplinary positions, if the scientific contributions are consistent with the job description and the scientific field for which they are running;
b) holding the status of PhD supervisor;
c) fulfilling the University’s domain standards provided in Annex 2.”
Art. 10, para. (1): “In order to register for the competition to fill an academic position, the candidate compiles a file containing the following documents:
a) registration application (according to Annex 3), signed by the candidate, which includes a statement on their own responsibility regarding the veracity of the information presented in the file;
b) proposal for the development of the academic career, in a maximum of 10 pages;
c) Curriculum vitae printed and in electronic format;
d) list of publications printed and in electronic format;
e) self-evaluation sheet, compiled in accordance with the provisions of the general evaluation sheet of university standards from Annex 1;
f) sheet regarding minimal domain standards of the university, for the positions of teaching assistant and lecturer/work lab head, according to Annex 2;
g) sheet regarding minimal domain standards of the university, for the positions of associate professor and university professor, according to Annex 2;
h) legalized copy of the doctoral diploma, obtained in the field of the position for which they are running; if the doctoral diploma was obtained in an academic institution abroad, the certificate of recognition thereof;
h1) copy of the habilitation certificate, for university professor positions;
i) summary of a maximum of one page, in Romanian and in an internationally spoken language, of the doctoral thesis;
j) candidate’s statement on their own responsibility (according to Annex 4) regarding the incompatibility situations provided by Law no. 1/2011;
k) copies of other diplomas attesting the candidate’s studies;
l) copy of the graduation certificate of the psychopedagogical module;
m) copy of the identity card, passport, or another identity document drawn up for a purpose equivalent to the identity card;
n) copies of documents attesting the name change, when applicable;
o) the blessing of the local hierarch, for candidates from the Faculty of Orthodox Theology and Roman Catholic Theology;
p) a maximum of 10 publications, patents, or other works of the candidate, in electronic format, selected by them and considered to be the most relevant for their own professional achievements.”
7. Decision regarding the approval of amending Art. 9, para. (1) and Art. 10, para. (1) of the Methodology of Competition for Filling Permanent Research Positions within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, having the following content:
Art. 9, para. (1): For the position of CS I [Senior Res. I]:
a) holding the doctoral diploma in the scientific field assigned to the position, or in related fields in the case of interdisciplinary positions, if the scientific contributions are consistent with the job description and the scientific field for which they are running;
b) holding the status of PhD supervisor;
c) fulfilling the University’s domain standards provided in Annex 2;
d) seniority of at least 9 years in higher education or specialized research-development or seniority of 15 years in the profile of the position for candidates coming from outside higher education or scientific research.
Art. 10, para. (1): In order to register for the competition to fill a research position, the candidate compiles a file containing the following documents:
a) registration application (according to Annex 3), signed by the candidate;
b) statement on own responsibility regarding the veracity of the information presented in the file;
c) academic career development plan proposal, of maximum 10 pages;
d) Curriculum vitae, printed and electronic;
e) list of publications, in printed and electronic format;
f) self-evaluation sheet, compiled in accordance with the provisions of the general evaluation sheet of university standards (Annex 1);
g) sheet regarding reporting to the University’s minimal domain standards (according to Annex 2);
h) legalized copy of the doctoral diploma, obtained in the field of the position for which they are running. If the doctoral diploma was obtained in an academic institution abroad, the certificate of recognition thereof is attached;
h1) copy of the habilitation certificate, for CS I positions;
i) summary of maximum one page in Romanian and in an internationally spoken language of the doctoral thesis;
j) candidate’s statement on their own responsibility (according to Annex 4) regarding the incompatibility situations provided by Law no. 1/2011;
k) copies of other diplomas attesting the candidate’s studies;
l) copy of the identity card, passport, or another identity document drawn up for a purpose equivalent to the identity card;
m) copies of documents attesting the name change if it has taken place;
n) the blessing of the local hierarch, for candidates from the Faculty of Orthodox Theology and Roman Catholic Theology;
o) a maximum of 10 publications, patents, or other works of the candidate, in electronic format, selected by them and considered to be the most relevant for their own professional achievements;
p) legalized copy of the employment book or extract copy from the General Register of Employees Evidence;
q) seniority certificate in work, issued by the institution where the candidate is tenured, highlighting the professional trajectory – the candidate’s periods and professional functions in higher education/scientific research/other activities, as well as the document/documents attesting, if applicable, the carrying out of higher education activities or research activities in the country or abroad (in original; foreign certificates must be translated and legalized).”
8. Decision regarding the approval of maintaining the tenured status in university education for the 2020–2021 academic year, after reaching the age of 65, for Prof. Constantin Sălăvăstru, PhD, from the Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences.
9. Decision regarding the approval of maintaining the tenured status in university education for the 2020–2021 academic year, after reaching the age of 65, for Prof. Doru – Toader Juravle, PhD, from the Faculty of Geography and Geology.
10. Decision regarding the endorsement of modifying the composition of the Ethics Commission of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași by replacing Lect. Rev. Paul – Cezar Hârlăoanu, PhD, following his validation to the position of department director of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology and his relinquishment of the status of member of the Ethics Commission, with Lect. Rev. Roger Coresciuc, PhD.
11. Decision regarding the approval of revising the composition of the Evaluation Commission for candidacies to fill vacant research positions within the Department of Socio-Human Sciences of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, starting with the second semester of the 2020–2021 academic year, as follows:
President: Senior Res. II Ana – Maria Gînsac, PhD
Titular members: Senior Res. II Diana Valentina Rusu, PhD
Senior Res. II Camelia Grădinaru, PhD
Substitute members: Senior Res. II Mădălina Ungureanu, PhD
Senior Res. III Constantin Ionuț Mihai, PhD
12. Decision regarding the approval of the composition of the competition commissions and the appeals commission proposed by the Faculty of Chemistry for filling vacant research positions within the research project “Development of a new generation of antimicrobial agents with an azaheterocyclic hybrid skeleton by eco-friendly methods”.
13. Decision regarding the approval of updating the Organizational Chart of the iTransfer Technology Transfer Center.
14. Decision regarding the approval of the Regulation on conducting the specialized internship of students from the Faculty of Law for bachelor’s and master’s studies within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, in accordance with the annex.
15. Decision regarding the approval of the Regulation on conducting applications and specialized practices carried out by students of the Faculty of Chemistry within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
16. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for validation and enrollment of the Rhetoric of scientific, literary, journalistic, advertising and electoral discourse qualification, corresponding to the university master’s study program Rhetoric of scientific, literary, journalistic, advertising and electoral discourse, Botoșani branch, in Romanian, in the Philology field, IF, 4 semesters, 120 transferable study credits, in the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (RNCIS).
17. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for authorization of the following professional training programs:
o Specialization program for the occupation Common core key competencies for multiple occupations – English language communication for European business (previously authorized by decision 001305/21.02.2014);
o Specialization program for the occupation Project Manager – COR code 241919 (previously authorized by decision 001178/29.10.2013);
o Specialization program for the occupation Expert in accessing European structural and cohesion funds – COR code 241948 (previously authorized by decision 001304/21.08.2014);
o Specialization program for the occupation Personal Data Protection Officer – COR code 242231.
18. Decision regarding the approval of Annex IV – List of school olympiads and national and international level competitions whose laureates, graduates with a Baccalaureate Diploma, have the right to be admitted on budget-funded places, without taking the admission competition at the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, for the 2021–2022 academic year to the Methodology on the organization and conduct of admission to the bachelor’s university study cycle for the 2021–2022 academic year (full-time, part-time and distance learning).
19. Decision regarding the approval of the affiliation as a PhD supervisor of Assoc. Prof. Dan – Gheorghe Dimitriu, PhD, Habil., to the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Physics, in the doctoral university study field of Physics.
20. Decision regarding the approval of establishing the master’s university study program Natural Risks and Territory Management, in the accredited master’s university study field of Geography, part-time learning form, 120 transferable study credits, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year, within the Focșani branch of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
21. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for validation and enrollment in the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (RNCIS) of the following qualifications:
o Tourism Geography in English, corresponding to the Tourism Geography in English bachelor’s university study program, in the Geography field, IF, 180 transferable study credits, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year.
o Natural Risks and Territory Management, corresponding to the Natural Risks and Territory Management master’s university study program, within the Focșani branch, in the Geography field, IFR, 120 transferable study credits, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year.
o Territorial Planning, corresponding to the Territorial Planning bachelor’s university study program, within the Focșani branch, in the Geography field, IF, 180 transferable study credits, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year.
22. Decision regarding the approval of establishing the master’s university study program Fundamental Mathematics for Education, in the Mathematics field, part-time learning form, with a duration of 4 semesters, in Romanian, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year, within the Focșani branch of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
23. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for validation and enrollment of the Romanian Language and Literature – A Modern Language and Literature qualification, corresponding to the Romanian Language and Literature – A Modern Language and Literature bachelor’s university study program, Focșani branch, IF, 180 transferable study credits, in the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (RNCIS).
24. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for validation and enrollment of the Advanced Studies in Chemistry qualification, corresponding to the research master’s university study program Advanced Studies in Chemistry, in English, IF, 120 transferable study credits, in the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (RNCIS).
25. Decision regarding the approval of the proposals of the Councils of Doctoral Schools regarding the criteria for equating participation in international conferences or scientific events (not held during the COVID-19 pandemic) with ISI-rated works, BDI-indexed works, or books, provided in Art. 9 of the Methodology on the completion of advanced postdoctoral research studies within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
dated March 18, 2021, adopted pursuant to Article 8, para. (91) of the Regulation on the Organization and Functioning of the University Senate, via the ZOOM video teleconferencing system
1. Decision regarding the approval of the composition of the vote counting commission, as follows:
President: – Prof. Costel Istrate, PhD
Members: – Assoc. Prof. Cezar Honceriu, PhD
– Student Roxana Bălteanu
– Student Andrei – Alexandru Solomon
2. Decision regarding the validation of Senior Res. II Aurelian – Petruș Plopeanu, PhD, to the position of Director of the Interdisciplinary Department of Socio-Human Sciences within the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, based on the result of the competition for filling this position. Appointment shall be made effective April 1, 2021.
3. Decision regarding the approval of the Regulation on the Organization and Conduct of Bachelor’s/Diploma, Dissertation, and Graduation Exams (sessions: June–July 2021, September 2021, and February 2022).
4. Decision regarding the approval of revising Art. 8 of the Regulation on the Organization and Conduct of Advanced Postdoctoral Research Programs within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași by adding a new paragraph with the following content:
Art. 8, para. (4): “For postdoctoral students who have not benefited from funding from UAIC or another entity, the duration of postdoctoral programs can be extended by 12 months, free of charge.”
5. Decision regarding the approval of the Regulation on the Organization and Functioning of the General Secretariat of the University.
6. Decision regarding the approval of amending Art. 9, para. (4) and Art. 10, para. (1) of the Methodology of Competition for Filling Permanent Academic Positions within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, having the following content:
Art. 9, para. (4): “For the position of university professor:
a) holding the doctoral diploma in the field of the position or in related fields in the case of interdisciplinary positions, if the scientific contributions are consistent with the job description and the scientific field for which they are running;
b) holding the status of PhD supervisor;
c) fulfilling the University’s domain standards provided in Annex 2.”
Art. 10, para. (1): “In order to register for the competition to fill an academic position, the candidate compiles a file containing the following documents:
a) registration application (according to Annex 3), signed by the candidate, which includes a statement on their own responsibility regarding the veracity of the information presented in the file;
b) proposal for the development of the academic career, in a maximum of 10 pages;
c) Curriculum vitae printed and in electronic format;
d) list of publications printed and in electronic format;
e) self-evaluation sheet, compiled in accordance with the provisions of the general evaluation sheet of university standards from Annex 1;
f) sheet regarding minimal domain standards of the university, for the positions of teaching assistant and lecturer/work lab head, according to Annex 2;
g) sheet regarding minimal domain standards of the university, for the positions of associate professor and university professor, according to Annex 2;
h) legalized copy of the doctoral diploma, obtained in the field of the position for which they are running; if the doctoral diploma was obtained in an academic institution abroad, the certificate of recognition thereof;
h1) copy of the habilitation certificate, for university professor positions;
i) summary of a maximum of one page, in Romanian and in an internationally spoken language, of the doctoral thesis;
j) candidate’s statement on their own responsibility (according to Annex 4) regarding the incompatibility situations provided by Law no. 1/2011;
k) copies of other diplomas attesting the candidate’s studies;
l) copy of the graduation certificate of the psychopedagogical module;
m) copy of the identity card, passport, or another identity document drawn up for a purpose equivalent to the identity card;
n) copies of documents attesting the name change, when applicable;
o) the blessing of the local hierarch, for candidates from the Faculty of Orthodox Theology and Roman Catholic Theology;
p) a maximum of 10 publications, patents, or other works of the candidate, in electronic format, selected by them and considered to be the most relevant for their own professional achievements.”
7. Decision regarding the approval of amending Art. 9, para. (1) and Art. 10, para. (1) of the Methodology of Competition for Filling Permanent Research Positions within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, having the following content:
Art. 9, para. (1): For the position of CS I [Senior Res. I]:
a) holding the doctoral diploma in the scientific field assigned to the position, or in related fields in the case of interdisciplinary positions, if the scientific contributions are consistent with the job description and the scientific field for which they are running;
b) holding the status of PhD supervisor;
c) fulfilling the University’s domain standards provided in Annex 2;
d) seniority of at least 9 years in higher education or specialized research-development or seniority of 15 years in the profile of the position for candidates coming from outside higher education or scientific research.
Art. 10, para. (1): In order to register for the competition to fill a research position, the candidate compiles a file containing the following documents:
a) registration application (according to Annex 3), signed by the candidate;
b) statement on own responsibility regarding the veracity of the information presented in the file;
c) academic career development plan proposal, of maximum 10 pages;
d) Curriculum vitae, printed and electronic;
e) list of publications, in printed and electronic format;
f) self-evaluation sheet, compiled in accordance with the provisions of the general evaluation sheet of university standards (Annex 1);
g) sheet regarding reporting to the University’s minimal domain standards (according to Annex 2);
h) legalized copy of the doctoral diploma, obtained in the field of the position for which they are running. If the doctoral diploma was obtained in an academic institution abroad, the certificate of recognition thereof is attached;
h1) copy of the habilitation certificate, for CS I positions;
i) summary of maximum one page in Romanian and in an internationally spoken language of the doctoral thesis;
j) candidate’s statement on their own responsibility (according to Annex 4) regarding the incompatibility situations provided by Law no. 1/2011;
k) copies of other diplomas attesting the candidate’s studies;
l) copy of the identity card, passport, or another identity document drawn up for a purpose equivalent to the identity card;
m) copies of documents attesting the name change if it has taken place;
n) the blessing of the local hierarch, for candidates from the Faculty of Orthodox Theology and Roman Catholic Theology;
o) a maximum of 10 publications, patents, or other works of the candidate, in electronic format, selected by them and considered to be the most relevant for their own professional achievements;
p) legalized copy of the employment book or extract copy from the General Register of Employees Evidence;
q) seniority certificate in work, issued by the institution where the candidate is tenured, highlighting the professional trajectory – the candidate’s periods and professional functions in higher education/scientific research/other activities, as well as the document/documents attesting, if applicable, the carrying out of higher education activities or research activities in the country or abroad (in original; foreign certificates must be translated and legalized).”
8. Decision regarding the approval of maintaining the tenured status in university education for the 2020–2021 academic year, after reaching the age of 65, for Prof. Constantin Sălăvăstru, PhD, from the Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences.
9. Decision regarding the approval of maintaining the tenured status in university education for the 2020–2021 academic year, after reaching the age of 65, for Prof. Doru – Toader Juravle, PhD, from the Faculty of Geography and Geology.
10. Decision regarding the endorsement of modifying the composition of the Ethics Commission of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași by replacing Lect. Rev. Paul – Cezar Hârlăoanu, PhD, following his validation to the position of department director of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology and his relinquishment of the status of member of the Ethics Commission, with Lect. Rev. Roger Coresciuc, PhD.
11. Decision regarding the approval of revising the composition of the Evaluation Commission for candidacies to fill vacant research positions within the Department of Socio-Human Sciences of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, starting with the second semester of the 2020–2021 academic year, as follows:
President: Senior Res. II Ana – Maria Gînsac, PhD
Titular members: Senior Res. II Diana Valentina Rusu, PhD
Senior Res. II Camelia Grădinaru, PhD
Substitute members: Senior Res. II Mădălina Ungureanu, PhD
Senior Res. III Constantin Ionuț Mihai, PhD
12. Decision regarding the approval of the composition of the competition commissions and the appeals commission proposed by the Faculty of Chemistry for filling vacant research positions within the research project “Development of a new generation of antimicrobial agents with an azaheterocyclic hybrid skeleton by eco-friendly methods”.
13. Decision regarding the approval of updating the Organizational Chart of the iTransfer Technology Transfer Center.
14. Decision regarding the approval of the Regulation on conducting the specialized internship of students from the Faculty of Law for bachelor’s and master’s studies within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, in accordance with the annex.
15. Decision regarding the approval of the Regulation on conducting applications and specialized practices carried out by students of the Faculty of Chemistry within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
16. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for validation and enrollment of the Rhetoric of scientific, literary, journalistic, advertising and electoral discourse qualification, corresponding to the university master’s study program Rhetoric of scientific, literary, journalistic, advertising and electoral discourse, Botoșani branch, in Romanian, in the Philology field, IF, 4 semesters, 120 transferable study credits, in the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (RNCIS).
17. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for authorization of the following professional training programs:
o Specialization program for the occupation Common core key competencies for multiple occupations – English language communication for European business (previously authorized by decision 001305/21.02.2014);
o Specialization program for the occupation Project Manager – COR code 241919 (previously authorized by decision 001178/29.10.2013);
o Specialization program for the occupation Expert in accessing European structural and cohesion funds – COR code 241948 (previously authorized by decision 001304/21.08.2014);
o Specialization program for the occupation Personal Data Protection Officer – COR code 242231.
18. Decision regarding the approval of Annex IV – List of school olympiads and national and international level competitions whose laureates, graduates with a Baccalaureate Diploma, have the right to be admitted on budget-funded places, without taking the admission competition at the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, for the 2021–2022 academic year to the Methodology on the organization and conduct of admission to the bachelor’s university study cycle for the 2021–2022 academic year (full-time, part-time and distance learning).
19. Decision regarding the approval of the affiliation as a PhD supervisor of Assoc. Prof. Dan – Gheorghe Dimitriu, PhD, Habil., to the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Physics, in the doctoral university study field of Physics.
20. Decision regarding the approval of establishing the master’s university study program Natural Risks and Territory Management, in the accredited master’s university study field of Geography, part-time learning form, 120 transferable study credits, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year, within the Focșani branch of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
21. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for validation and enrollment in the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (RNCIS) of the following qualifications:
o Tourism Geography in English, corresponding to the Tourism Geography in English bachelor’s university study program, in the Geography field, IF, 180 transferable study credits, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year.
o Natural Risks and Territory Management, corresponding to the Natural Risks and Territory Management master’s university study program, within the Focșani branch, in the Geography field, IFR, 120 transferable study credits, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year.
o Territorial Planning, corresponding to the Territorial Planning bachelor’s university study program, within the Focșani branch, in the Geography field, IF, 180 transferable study credits, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year.
22. Decision regarding the approval of establishing the master’s university study program Fundamental Mathematics for Education, in the Mathematics field, part-time learning form, with a duration of 4 semesters, in Romanian, starting with the 2021–2022 academic year, within the Focșani branch of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
23. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for validation and enrollment of the Romanian Language and Literature – A Modern Language and Literature qualification, corresponding to the Romanian Language and Literature – A Modern Language and Literature bachelor’s university study program, Focșani branch, IF, 180 transferable study credits, in the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (RNCIS).
24. Decision regarding the approval of transmitting to the National Authority for Qualifications the request for validation and enrollment of the Advanced Studies in Chemistry qualification, corresponding to the research master’s university study program Advanced Studies in Chemistry, in English, IF, 120 transferable study credits, in the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (RNCIS).
25. Decision regarding the approval of the proposals of the Councils of Doctoral Schools regarding the criteria for equating participation in international conferences or scientific events (not held during the COVID-19 pandemic) with ISI-rated works, BDI-indexed works, or books, provided in Art. 9 of the Methodology on the completion of advanced postdoctoral research studies within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
By Fotea Alexandru|March 29, 2021
