Strategic Goal S1: High-level education across all fields of the Undergraduate Chemistry Program

Objective S1.1: Upgrading the educational process

• Indicator/Measurement: Number of curriculum updates (current value: 1)
• Target Value: 2
• Actions:
  • Evaluation of the actual teaching content compared to the Study Guide.
  • Use of student evaluations of instructors.
  • Informing/encouraging faculty to attend seminars on modern teaching methods.
  • Participation in programs of the University of Patras Teaching and Learning Center.
  • Exploration of establishing a Teaching Excellence Award.
  • Establishment of evaluation criteria for faculty promotion.
  • Encouragement of class attendance by students.
  • Upgrade of infrastructure and updating of laboratory exercises.
• Responsibilities: Department Chair & Assembly, Internal Evaluation Committee (OMEA), Undergraduate Studies Committee, Sector Directors/General Sector Assemblies.
• Timeline: 31/08/2019

Objective S1.2: Staffing and development of new scientific fields

• Indicator/Measurement: Annual recruitment rate of faculty members (0%)
• Target Value: 2.5%
• Action: Promotion of procedures for hiring new faculty members.
• Timeline: 31/12/2018
• Indicator/Measurement: New scientific fields (1)
• Action: Selection of new scientific areas based on External Evaluation.
• Timeline: 31/12/2019

Objective S1.3: Upgrading the assessment of knowledge and skills assimilation

• Indicators/Measurements:
  • Percentage of graduates within nominal duration: 10.10% → Target: 12%
  • Percentage of graduates with grade ≥ 8: 8.08% → Target: 8.5%
  • Average annual degree grade: 7.08 → Target: 7.1
  • Number of prerequisite courses: 2 → Target: 4
• Actions:
  • Systematization of midterm exam procedures.
  • Upgrade of skill assessment methods.
  • Introduction of course prerequisites.
• Timeline: 31/08/2019

Strategic Goal S2: Production of high-level research and promotion of excellence

Objective S2.1: Linking research with the educational process

• Indicator/Measurement: Annual number of PhD theses (10)
• Target Value: 11
• Actions:
  • Systematic dissemination of information on competitive research programs.
  • Collaborations with institutions and enterprises.
  • Cooperation with University administration on infrastructure.
  • Participation in research networks.
• Responsibilities: Research groups, Development & Transparency Committee, Committee for Links with the Economy.
• Timeline: 31/12/2019

Objective S2.2: Recording and promotion of research performance

• Indicators/Measurements:
  • Publications per faculty member: 85.85 → Target: 88
  • Citations per faculty member: 2,381 → Target: 2,500
  • International distinctions per faculty member: 1.21 → Target: 1.25
• Actions:
  • Systematic recording of research performance.
  • Strengthening infrastructure and support staff.
  • Promotion of major distinctions.
  • Participation in international rankings.
• Responsibilities: Research groups, OMEA, Department Chair, Development & Transparency Committee.
• Timeline: 31/12/2018

Strategic Goal S3: Extroversion and connection with the labor market

Objective S3.1: Strengthening the Internship Program

• Indicator/Measurement: Student participation (2.28%)
• Target Value: 4.5%
• Actions: Securing more internship positions through ESPA funding and alternative financial sources.
• Responsibilities: Internship Committee, Committee for Links with the Economy.
• Timeline: 31/12/2018

Objective S3.2: Organization of annual thematic workshops

• Indicator/Measurement: Number of workshops (1)
• Target Value: 1+
• Actions: Collaboration with scientific, local, and production bodies.
• Responsibilities: Department Chair, Committee for Links with the Economy, Development & Transparency Committee.
• Timeline: 31/08/2019

Objective S3.3: Strengthening Erasmus activities

• Indicators/Measurements:
  • Outgoing students: 0.72% → Target: 1%
  • Incoming students: 0% → Target: 0.33%
• Actions: Student information sessions; promotion of ECTS recognition.
• Responsibilities: Department Chair, Erasmus Committee.
• Timeline: 31/12/2019

Objective S3.4: Connection with alumni

• Indicator/Measurement: Number of alumni registrations (25)
• Target Value: 75
• Actions: Communication with alumni; collaboration with the Hellenic Chemical Society (ΕΕΧ).
• Responsibilities: Department Chair, Student Representatives, Library/Networks/Website Committees, Development & Transparency Committee.
• Timeline: 31/12/2019

Strategic Goal S4: Institutional evaluation and quality assurance

Objective S4.1: Continuous internal evaluation

• Indicator/Measurement: Number of internal evaluations (6)
• Target Value: 7
• Action: Continuous internal evaluation.
• Responsibilities: OMEA, Undergraduate Committee, Department Assembly.
• Timeline: 31/12/2018

Objective S4.2: Enhancement of electronic student evaluations

• Indicators/Measurements:
  • Completed student questionnaires: 1,190 → Target: 1,400
  • Completed alumni questionnaires: 7 → Target: 25
• Action: Strengthen communication about the importance of evaluations.
• Responsibilities: OMEA, Student Representatives, Library/Networks/Website Committee.
• Timeline: 31/08/2019

Objective S4.3: Accreditation of the Undergraduate Program

• Indicator/Measurement: Number of accreditations (0)
• Target Value: 1
• Responsibilities: OMEA, Department Chair, Sector Directors.
• Timeline: 31/08/2019

Objective S4.4: External evaluation of the Department of Chemistry

• Indicator/Measurement: Percentage of fulfilled recommendations (70%)
• Target Value: 100%
• Timeline: 31/12/2019