Technological_Educational_Institute_of_West_Macedonia

Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia

Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia

Institute of higher education based in Kozani, Greece

The Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia (TEIWM; Greek: Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα (ΤΕΙ) Δυτικής Μακεδονίας; formerly Technological Educational Institute of Kozani, Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Κοζάνης, TEIKOZ) was a state-run institute of highest education based in Kozani, Greece.[1]

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The institution also operated satellite campuses in the nearby towns of Kastoria, Florina, Grevena and Ptolemaida.[2]

History

Formerly known as TEI of Western Macedonia, now University of Western Macedonia, was established in 1976 as a vocational school, and was accredited as a Higher (1983) and later Highest (2001) Educational Institution. A series of legislative acts solidified the equality of universities of applied sciences with Greek universities (Ν.2916/2001, Ν.3549/2007, Ν.3685/2008, Ν.3794/2009, N.4001/2011).[3] On the 25th of February in 2019, TEI of Western Macedonia merged with the University of Western Macedonia, and together they formed the existing University of Western Macedonia with its main campus in Kozani.

Schools and departments

The university includes four Schools, consisting of eleven Departments.[4][5]

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Academic evaluation

In 2016 the external evaluation committee gave TEI of Western Macedonia a Positive evaluation.[1]

The ATHENA Reform Plan restructured the institute's departments in 2013.[20][21]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "TEI of Western Macedonia - External Evaluation Report" (PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016."The EEC was impressed by the performance and teaching achievements of the TEIWM, especially in terms of programmes design and delivery. There are some areas where weaknesses are identified such as research and internationalization of the institution and staffing problems."
  2. [2]
    "TEI of Western Macedonia - Internal Evaluation Report 2015" (PDF) (in Greek). modip.teicm.gr. 2015.
  3. [3]
    "TEI of Western Macedonia - History". www.teiwm.gr. 2018.
  4. [4]
    "TEI of Western Macedonia - Schools and Departments". www.teiwm.gr. 2018.
  5. [5]
    "TEI of Western Macedonia MODIP - Internal Evaluation Reports" (in Greek). modip.teiwm.gr. 2017.
  6. [6]
    "Department of Mechanical Engineering - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF) (in Greek).
  7. [7]
    "Department of Industrial Design - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF) (in Greek).
  8. [8]
    "Department of Electrical Engineering - HQA External Evaluation Report" (PDF).
  9. [9]
    "Department of Environmental Engineering - HQA External Evaluation Report" (PDF).
  10. [10]
    "Department of Informatics Engineering - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF) (in Greek).
  11. [11]
    "Department of Digital Media and Communication - HQA External Evaluation Report" (PDF).
  12. [12]
    "Department of Business Administration - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF) (in Greek).
  13. [13]
    "Department of Accounting and Finance - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF) (in Greek).
  14. [14]
    "Department of Accounting and Finance - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF) (in Greek).
  15. [15]
    "Department of International Trade - HQA External Evaluation Report" (PDF).
  16. [16]
    "Department of Business Administration (Grevena) - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF) (in Greek).
  17. [17]
    "Department of Agricultural Products Trading and Quality Control - HQA External Evaluation Report" (PDF).
  18. [18]
    "Department of Animal Production - HQA External Evaluation Report" (PDF).
  19. [19]
    "Department of Crop Production - HQA External Evaluation Report" (PDF).
  20. [20]
    "ATHENA Plan - Ministry of Education" (in Greek). 2013.
  21. [21]
    "Press Release - ATHENA Plan" (PDF) (in Greek). www.minedu.gov.gr. 2013-01-31.

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