Prof. Mgr. Petr Páta, Ph.D.

My Goals Over Time

If I gain the trust of the academic community, I want to gradually fulfill specific goals divided into individual years and quarters. This plan is my commitment to the direction in which I will lead the university and the changes I want to implement together with you.

Year 2026

Q1/2026

INTERNATIONALIZATION

  • Organize at least three international summer schools at CTU each year.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY

  • Publish the results of internal audits and proposed corrective measures annually.

PARTICIPATION OF THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY AND MOTIVATION FOR CHANGE

  • Organize at least two public forums with employees and students per year.

Q2/2026

LEGISLATION AND MANAGEMENT

  • Pilot test an internal online register of draft regulations with the option for employees and students to submit comments.
  • Conduct an audit of the organizational structure of the SUZ.
  • Decide on any changes to the SUZ reporting structure.

IS QUESTIONS

  • Resume regular RAPIS meetings.

Q3/2026

SCIENCE AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Prepare an amendment to the rules for distributing DKRVO.

Q4/2026

LEGISLATION AND MANAGEMENT

  • Fully implement the online register.
  • Prepare a draft amendment to the rules of procedure for advisory bodies.
  • Propose amendments to at least three key regulations selected in consultation with faculty and institute management.
  • Revise the structure of annual reports with clear visualization.
  • Propose an update to the organizational structure of the rector's office with any necessary adjustments.

EDUCATION

  • Start developing and testing an accreditation portal with automatic data import from university databases.
  • Conduct an audit of sports facilities and update the reservation system.
  • Launch a unified catalog of lifelong learning opportunities.

STUDIES

    Prepare a draft amendment to the Study and Examination Regulations. Prepare a draft amendment to the Scholarship Regulations. Introduce an online platform for student feedback. Guarantee biannual meetings with the Student Union. Prepare a draft amendment to the Disciplinary Code.

DOCTORAL STUDIES

  • Prepare an amendment to the internal regulations for uniform standards of doctoral study.
  • Amend the methodology for evaluating doctoral students.
  • Prepare a methodology for evaluating supervisors.

SCIENCE AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Introduce additional impact indicators into the evaluation system.
  • Define and launch the "CTU Postdoc" program.
  • Launch a grant center.
  • Update the code of ethics.

IP AND COMMERCIALIZATION, RELATIONSHIP WITH INDUSTRY

  • Amend the rules for IP protection and commercialization.

MANAGEMENT

  • Prepare a uniform methodology for fund management.
  • Prepare and publish updated internal wage regulations for CTU.

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Amend the Code of Admissions Procedure.
  • Finalize the valorization methodology.
  • Introduce a regular schedule of meetings with trade unions.
  • Create a joint working group to review labor regulations.

INTERNATIONALIZATION

  • Increase the number of supported international competitions by 25%.

DORMITORIES AND CANTEENS

  • I will conduct an independent audit of SÚZ's financial management.
  • Have an approved investment plan.

IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND VIC, CYBERSECURITY

  • Approve a unified IT strategy for CTU.
  • Unify data center management.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY

  • Approve the updated environmental strategy.

Year 2027

Q1/2027

LEGISLATION AND MANAGEMENT

  • Implement a new model for changing the rules of procedure for advisory bodies.
  • Implement the proposed organizational structure model for the rector's office.

STUDIES

  • Prepare a proposal for stricter admission criteria for selected programs in cooperation with the faculties.

SCIENCE AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Expand the Future Fund to include a program for young leaders.

IP AND COMMERCIALIZATION, RELATIONSHIP WITH INDUSTRY

  • Publish the budget schedule and consultations with the academic community online.

MANAGEMENT

  • Implement a two-component model (mandatory + flexible).
  • Publish the budget schedule and consultations with the academic community online.
  • Publish clear results of fund utilization.

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Introduce regular ethics training for managers.
  • Regularly publish an overview of the impact of wage changes.

DORMITORIES AND CANTEENS

  • Introduce mandatory satisfaction surveys twice a year.

IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND VIC, CYBERSECURITY

  • Launch mandatory cybersecurity training for all employees.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY

  • Publish an annual public report on sustainability performance.

SCHOOL WEBSITE AND PR

  • Regularly measure traffic and satisfaction among users and website visitors.

Q2/2027

EDUCATION

  • Reduce the average time needed to prepare accreditation documentation by 20%.
  • Increase the number of participants by 30% compared to 2024.
  • Increase the number of language courses offered by 20% compared to 2024.

STUDIES

  • Evaluate the relevance of academic success, secondary school level, and admission results.
  • Organize at least 50 events for secondary schools.
  • Approval of the proposed amendment to the Study Regulations by the CTU Academic Senate.
  • Approve and implement amendments to the Scholarship Regulations.
  • Establish the office of student ombudsman.
  • Approve the proposed amendment to the disciplinary regulations and put it into practice.

DOCTORAL STUDIES

  • Launch a new portal for doctoral students.
  • Implement pilot inter-defense seminars at all faculties.

SCIENCE AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Pilot test international peer review at selected centers.

MANAGEMENT

  • Prepare an amendment to internal regulations for loan approval.

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Proposal to amend the rules for habilitation and professorship.
  • Establish the position of ombudsman at the CTU level.

INTERNATIONALIZATION

  • Map and increase the range of English-language courses by 20%.
  • Launch a central recruitment campaign targeting foreign applicants.

DORMITORIES AND CANTEENS

  • Modernize kitchens in at least the three busiest cafeterias.
  • Introduce a digital portal for dormitory management..

PUBLISHING HOUSE

  • Digitize the entire publishing process.
  • Organize an annual presentation of new titles for the public and students.

SCHOOL WEBSITE AND PR

  • Launch a new version of the website with a modern UX/UI interface.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE CTU

  • Establish an ethical framework for conflicts of interest.

QUALITY IN EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT

  • Prepare and approve a uniform methodology for evaluating teaching.

Q4/2027

LEGISLATION AND MANAGEMENT

  • Ensure that three or more prepared amendments are discussed and approved by the CTU Academic Senate.
  • Amend the quality assessment methodology.

EDUCATION

  • Introduce at least three new indicators of teaching quality as part of internal accreditation.
  • Submit an investment plan for the renovation of sports infrastructure.
  • Use international language certificates and motivate students with special scholarships.

STUDIES

  • Revise the code of ethics and its communication in an inclusive form.

DOCTORAL STUDIES

  • Implement limits on the number of doctoral students supervised.
  • Introduce a portal to support doctoral students (accommodation, scholarships, grants, internships).

SCIENCE AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Launch 3 pilot chairs.
  • Launch mandatory training in publication ethics for new doctoral students.

IP AND COMMERCIALIZATION, RELATIONSHIP WITH INDUSTRY

  • Support the creation of at least five new spin-off companies.

MANAGEMENT

  • Publish an online financial dashboard.
  • Ensure regular publication of anonymized overviews of remuneration by category (function).

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Fully digitize the entire selection process.
  • Amend the CTU Career Regulations.
  • Approve the amended rules for habilitations and professorships of the CTU Academic Senate.
  • Approve the equality and diversity strategy.

INTERNATIONALIZATION

  • Update framework partnership agreements.
  • Increase the number of active double-degree programs by 30%.
  • Increase the proportion of foreign students studying in English to 20% of the total number of students.
  • Increase the number of students on exchange programs by 25%.
  • Launch a new scholarship program for foreign doctoral students.
  • Guarantee full recognition of credits from exchange stays.
  • Strive to increase the proportion of foreign doctoral students by 25% compared to 2024.
  • Prepare a relocation program.
  • Increase the proportion of foreign academics by 20% compared to 2024.
  • Create a "CTU International Mobility" program.
  • Increase the number of outgoing employees by 30% compared to 2024.
  • Train 100% of study department staff in intercultural communication.
  • Ensure 100% availability of English versions of all essential documents.

DORMITORIES AND CANTEENS

  • Increase congress and accommodation occupancy by 20% compared to 2024.
  • Implement an investment plan for energy savings.

LIBRARY

  • Approve the memorandum of cooperation with NTK.

BUILDINGS

  • Complete the revision of the Generel+ (Master Plan) with the participation of all departments.
  • Introduce a predictive maintenance system in all main buildings.
  • Reduce the energy intensity of CTU operations by 20% compared to 2024.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY

  • Reduce carbon footprint by 20% compared to 2024.

SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC AND SOCIETY

  • Develop a Public Service Action Plan.

SCHOOL WEBSITE AND PR

  • Create a PR and communication strategy for CTU.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE CTU

  • Publish an annual report on any conflicts of interest.

JAROSLAV FRAGNER GALLERY

  • Revise the status of JFG in cooperation with FA and FCE CTU.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY

  • Prepare an update to the CTU strategic plan with the participation of all university departments.

QUALITY IN EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT

  • Implement a peer-review system.

THE ROLE OF CTU IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND EUROPE

  • Increase the number of international strategic partnerships by 30%.
  • Ensure the active involvement of CTU in the management of at least three European associations.

PARTICIPATION OF THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY AND MOTIVATION FOR CHANGE

  • Introduce an online platform for academic community participation.
  • Implement at least one participatory budget per year.

INSTITUTES OF THE CTU

  • Established system of regular public reporting of institute results.
  • Ensured annual overview of cooperation between centers and education.

IS QUESTIONS

  • Prepare a plan for integrating faculty IT capacities into the shared VIC structure.
  • Create and approve a new medium-term ICT concept for CTU for the period 2028–2033, linked to the development of digitization and cybersecurity.

Year 2028

Q1/2028

SCIENCE AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Increase the success rate of ERC grants by 25% compared to the current situation.
  • Conduct an evaluation of three pilot chairs.

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Regularly report career plans as part of quality assessments.

INTERNATIONALIZATION

  • Guarantee the availability of at least two English-language programs at each faculty.

SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC AND SOCIETY

  • Organize at least 10 events per year focused on cooperation with the public.

JAROSLAV FRAGNER GALLERY

  • Organize at least five educational or promotional events per year, beyond the scope of the regular program.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY

  • Implement simplified and clearer KPIs.

QUALITY IN EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT

  • Link performance reviews to compensation and career advancement.

Q2/2028

EDUCATION

  • Conduct the first cycle of evaluation using new teaching quality indicators.

STUDIES

  • Evaluate the impact (of stricter admission criteria for selected programs) on academic success.

Q4/2028

STUDIES

  • Increase the number of secondary school projects involving CTU by 30%.

SCIENCE AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Increase the number of foreign postdocs by 30% compared to 2024.

IP AND COMMERCIALIZATION, RELATIONSHIP WITH INDUSTRY

  • Increase the number of license agreements by 30% compared to 2024.

DORMITORIES AND CANTEENS

  • Modernize at least 500 beds.

LIBRARY

  • Modernize the online catalog and library services portal.

PUBLISHING HOUSE

  • Increase the share of electronic publications in total production to 50%.

BUILDINGS

  • Submit an investment plan for space optimization.
  • Prepare a project for at least one energy-efficient building.

JAROSLAV FRAGNER GALLERY

  • Secure multi-source financing for operational stability.

Year 2029-2034

Q4/2029

LIBRARY

  • Increase the share of Open Access publications supported by the library by 50% compared to 2024.

SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC AND SOCIETY

  • Increase the number of volunteers involved by 30% compared to 2024.

Q1/2030

LEGISLATION AND MANAGEMENT

  • Prepare and send an updated plan for the implementation of the strategic plan to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY

  • Update the sustainable development strategy.

INSTITUTES OF THE CTU

  • A 30% increase in the number of international projects at institutes compared to 2024.

Q4/2034

DORMITORIES AND CANTEENS

  • Revitalize all dormitories.