Support

Academic Advisors

The Academic Advisors are part of the permanent teaching staff of the Department. Their mission is:

• To support first-year students in order to facilitate their transition from secondary to higher education.
• To guide students during their studies in accordance with the Department’s curriculum and their individual inclinations.
• To assist them in solving problems during their studies and future professional careers.
• To clarify any doubts regarding the procedures established by the Department.
• Ultimately, to ensure the best possible adaptation of students to the academic program.

Students can consult their academic advisors during the hours set by the advisors for this purpose. It is important that students meet with their advisor at least once each academic year. According to the Department’s decision, newly admitted students are assigned to active faculty members who serve as Academic Advisors, following an electronic lottery.

Academic Advisors also act as a liaison between students and the University’s services, such as Student Welfare, the Internship Office, ACCESS, etc., aiming at better organization and successful completion of their studies.

The Department’s Secretariat informs newly admitted students about the name and contact details of their Academic Advisor.

 

Student Advocate

We inform you that at the University of Thessaly, the “Student Advocate” was established by Decision No. 23234/21/GP/2-12-2021 (Government Gazette 6019/B/20-12-2021) of the Senate. The role of the Student Advocate is to mediate between students and faculty or administrative services of the Institution, uphold the legality within the framework of academic freedom, address issues of mismanagement, and safeguard the proper functioning of the Institution.

The “Student Advocate” does not have jurisdiction over matters concerning student exams and grading. By Decision No. 270/27-05-2022 of the Senate of the University of Thessaly, Mr. Dimitrios Tsellios, Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Thessaly, was appointed as the Student Advocate.

For more information, you can visit the University of Thessaly’s main website under the “Student Advocate” section.

 

Gender Equality Committee (GEC)

By decision of the Senate (Regular meeting No. 248/26-2-2021) and in accordance with the law establishing Gender Equality Committees in Higher Education Institutions, the first Gender Equality Committee (GEC) was established at the University of Thessaly.

Each GEC is an independent body under its university with institutional responsibilities to implement specific actions according to legislative requirements. It serves as an advisory body to the Senate and the Management of Faculties and Departments to ensure and promote equality and to combat various forms of social discrimination in terms of learning, research, work, and employment. The GEC’s goal is to enrich the university community with democratic awareness and inclusion. The GEC of the University of Thessaly convened and elected its three-member presidency in its first meeting on 22/6/2021.

Contact email: eif@uth.gr

 

Counseling

The Student Counseling Service of the Laboratory of Psychology and Applications in Education offers students from all Departments of the University of Thessaly the opportunity to receive psychological support and assistance for personal difficulties and concerns. It also provides training in acquiring problem-solving and management skills to address challenges they may face.

 

Harassment – Bullying

The University of Thessaly does not tolerate any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimization, bullying, or harassment and ensures the principle of equal treatment. The University of Thessaly’s policy for addressing these issues aims at developing an academic and work environment where harassment and bullying have no place, and where all members of the academic community can be confident that their issues will be handled discreetly and responsibly by the Institution.

If you experience problems related to bullying, harassment, or negative behavior, please visit the University of Thessaly’s main website under the “Harassment – Bullying” section.