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Mission

Context

Achievements

Vision

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Priority Themes

Strategic Plan 2017-2022

Department of Computer Engineering

EPOKA University

Priority Areas – Themes

In the last two years we have had a gradual increase in the number of enrolment. Considering that we plan to open two new study programs in the next five years we have to maintain available infrastructure and the necessary human resources. We have to at least double the capacity of the labs and also design new labs. This requires both physical space and equipment. In order to support the teaching process we will focus on training junior teaching assistants.

Specific goals for the Theme 1

Goal 1.1. Improve the didactic and research capabilities of the academic staff.

Goal 1.2. In order to increase staff retention, we aim to (i) create a modern and friendly environment that would contribute to a healthier collaboration, (ii) continue the financial support to lecturers that participate in conferences.

Goal 1.3. Offer mentoring programs to junior researchers in order to support their scientific work.

Goal 1.4. Have a larger participation in the internal projects, national projects and international projects.

Measures in order to reach mentions goals under Theme 1.

Measure 1.1. In order to improve the didactic capabilities of our staff we will organize workshops inside the institution. To improve the research capabilities of our staff we aim to involve all the lecturers of our department to mobility programs.

Specific goals for the Theme 2

Goal 2.1. Increase the percentage of bachelor students that are involved in research activities.

Measures in order to reach mentions goals under Theme 2.

Measure 2.1. We will involve the bachelor students in the research groups that involve PhD and master students.

We aim to increase the number of enrolments in the master study programs. One approach to get the best students is by hiring them as research assistants. Also, in order to support them with tuition waivers and financial support we will apply for international projects that would include expenses for master students. Efforts for organizing a joint master with other prestigious universities may increase both the enrolment and the quality of the incoming master students.

Specific goals for the Theme 3

Goal 3.1. Have master students go for exchange program with our partner universities.

Measures in order to reach mentions goals under Theme 3.

Measure 3.1. Build up on the current collaborations that we have with other institutions.

We aim to post PhD openings when we have a project (national and/or international) that will cover the expenses of the student and the expenses for the research work. In case we do not have a project that has a budget for the PhD student and if the proposed work does not have considerable expenses, the candidate will be hired as a lecturer with a reduced teaching load.

Specific goals for the Theme 4

Goal 4.1. Produce results that can be implemented in a national level.

Measures in order to reach mentions goals under Theme 4.

Measure 4.1. Have a closer relation and collaboration with public and private stakeholders.

Improvement of collaboration with respected universities and creation of research funds.

Specific goals for the Theme 5

Goal 5.1. Goals that relate to research in the department by academic staff members. Involvement of all study cycles in research: bachelor, master and PhD students.

Measures in order to reach mentions goals under Theme 5.

Measure 5.1. Have bachelor students being active in the research.