Quality Assurance Unit
The Quality Assurance Unit of the Democritus University of Thrace (QAU-DUTH) is an operationally independent unit responsible for the continuous assurance and improvement of the quality of the University’s educational and research activities, as well as its administrative services.
Its operations follow international practices and the guidelines of the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE), under the supervision of the Rector or the competent Vice-Rector.
QAU-DUTH is internally structured into:
- The Quality Assurance Committee
- The Quality Assurance Service
The mission of the Quality Assurance Unit of Democritus University of Thrace (QAU-DUTH) is the continuous improvement of the quality of the University’s educational and research work, as well as the effective operation and performance of its services, in accordance with international practices, particularly those of the European Higher Education Area and the guidelines of the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE).
As part of its mission, QAU-DUTH shall ensure:
· the development of a specific policy and strategy, and the necessary procedures and actions for the continuous improvement of the quality of the University’s work and services, in the context of the University’s Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS);
· the organization, operation and continuous improvement of DUTH’s IQAS;
· coordinating and supporting the evaluation procedures of the academic units and other services of the university, as well as the study programmes as part of DUTH’s IQAS, in the framework of the principles, guidelines and instructions of the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE).
The mission and responsibilities of the QAU-DUTH are described in detail in the Internal Operating Rules and Regulations which is part of the Internal Regulations of Democritus University of Thrace.
The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) was established by Senate Decision No. ΔΠΘ/ΑΔΥΚΔ/ΣΥΓΚ/65361/6062/1329/28-08-2024.
Academic Staff Members
Name | Capasity |
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Maria Grigoriou | Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Vice-Rector of DUTH, Chair |
Nikolaos Angelousis | Professor at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science |
Angelos Markos | Professor at the Department of Primary Education |
Georgios Syrakoulis | Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Vasileios Tsiantos | Professor at the Department of Physics |
Anastasia Paschalidou | Professor at the Department of Forestry and Management of the Environment and Natural Resources |
Staff Representatives
Regular Members
Όνομα | Κατηγορία Προσωπικού |
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Vasileios Diamantis | Laboratory Teaching Staff |
Myrsini Lantzouraki | Special Teaching Staff |
Markos Albanis | Special Technical Laboratory Staff |
Alternate Members
Όνομα | Κατηγορία Πρπσωπικού |
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Kyriakos Sgouropoulos | Laboratory Teaching Staff |
Ioannis Trigonis | Special Teaching Staff |
Arilia Spartali | Special Technical Laboratory Staff |
Student Representatives (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD Candidates)
Until the Student Council is officially formed, the Committee will meet without student representation, in accordance with Article 43 of Law 4957/2022 “Student Council”.
Representatives from Visiting Professors, Adjunct Lecturers, Visiting Researchers, and Contract Researchers
Not yet appointed.
Representatives of undergraduate students, postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, and visiting or adjunct teaching/research staff are elected annually and have voting rights on matters relevant to their role.
The Committee’s term is five years.
The Head of the Quality Assurance Service of MODIP-DUTH and the Executive Director of DUTH (if appointed) participate in Committee meetings without voting rights.
The Quality Assurance Service is staffed by administrative personnel of the University with experience in quality assurance matters.
Administrative Staff
Name | Telephone | |
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Vasiliki Eleftherakou | velefth@admin.duth.gr | 25410 79020 (ext. 71020 – Xanthi) |
Chrysi Savvidou | csavvido@admin.duth.gr | 25210 60412 (ext. 73412-Drama) |
Eleftherios Apostolidis | elaposto@admin.duth.gr | 25210 60405 (ext. 73405 – Drama) |
Christos Kaltsidis | chkaltsi@admin.duth.gr | 2551030515 (ext. 77515 – Alexandroupoli) |
External Associates
Name | Telephone | |
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Sofia Marsidou | smarsido@affil.duth.gr | 2530 39097 (ext. 74097 – Komotini) |
Persephoni Koutsogianni | pkoutso@affil.duth.gr | 25310 39093 (ext. 74098- Komotini) |
Evdokia Sourla | esourla@affil.duth.gr | 2541079019 (ext. 71019- Xanthi) |