Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia explained

Western Macedonia University of Applied Sciences
Native Name:	Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Δυτικής Μακεδονίας
Established:	1976
Type:	Public Higher Education Educational Institution Greece University System
Rector:	Ganatsios Stergios
City:	Kozani, Kastoria, Florina, Grevena, Ptolemaida
Country:	Greece
Affiliations:	University of Macedonia, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Ternopil National Economic University
Website:	www.teiwm.gr

The Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia (TEIWM; Greek, Modern (1453-);: 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]

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]}

Schools	Departments
School of Engineering(Kozani)	Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design ^[6] ^[7] Department of Electrical Engineering ^[8] Department of Environmental Engineering ^[9] Department Informatics Engineering (Kastoria) ^[10] Department of Digital Media and Communication (Kastoria) ^[11]
School of Business and Finance(Kozani)	Department of Business Administration ^[12] Department of Accounting and Finance ^[13] ^[14] Department of International Trade ^[15] Department of Business Administration (Grevena) ^[16]
School of Agriculture Technology, Food Technology and Nutrition	Department of Agricultural Technology (Florina) ^[17] ^[18] ^[19]
School of Health and Welfare	Department of Midwifery (Ptolemaida)

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

• University of Western Macedonia
• List of universities in Greece
• TEI of Central Macedonia

External links

• TEI of Western Macedonia - Official Webpage
• Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQA)

Notes and References

1. Web site: TEI of Western Macedonia - External Evaluation Report . en . 2016 . www.adip.gr. "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. Web site: TEI of Western Macedonia - Internal Evaluation Report 2015 . modip.teicm.gr . el . 2015.
3. Web site: TEI of Western Macedonia - History . en . www.teiwm.gr . 2018.
4. Web site: TEI of Western Macedonia - Schools and Departments . en . www.teiwm.gr . 2018.
5. Web site: TEI of Western Macedonia MODIP - Internal Evaluation Reports . el . modip.teiwm.gr . 2017.
6. Web site: Department of Mechanical Engineering - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report . el.
7. Web site: Department of Industrial Design - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report . el.
8. Web site: Department of Electrical Engineering - HQA External Evaluation Report . en.
9. Web site: Department of Environmental Engineering - HQA External Evaluation Report . en.
10. Web site: Department of Informatics Engineering - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report . el.
11. Web site: Department of Digital Media and Communication - HQA External Evaluation Report . en.
12. Web site: Department of Business Administration - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report . el.
13. Web site: Department of Accounting and Finance - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report . el.
14. Web site: Department of Accounting and Finance - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report . el.
15. Web site: Department of International Trade - HQA External Evaluation Report . en.
16. Web site: Department of Business Administration (Grevena) - MODIP Internal Evaluation Report . el.
17. Web site: Department of Agricultural Products Trading and Quality Control - HQA External Evaluation Report . en.
18. Web site: Department of Animal Production - HQA External Evaluation Report . en.
19. Web site: Department of Crop Production - HQA External Evaluation Report . en.
20. Web site: ATHENA Plan - Ministry of Education . el . 2013.
21. Web site: Press Release - ATHENA Plan . 2013-01-31 . el . www.minedu.gov.gr.