Governance and Organizational Structure

Roles/Bodies

Function and responsibilities

Designed Person / Composition

Degree Programme Coordinator

Academic leadership, representation and overall coordination of the Course.

Prof. Piera Capranzano 

Deputy Degree Programme Coordinator

Supports the coordination of programme initiatives and organizational tasks. 

Prof. Davide Barbagallo

Degree Programme Board

Governing body responsible for strategic, academic, educational and organizational decisions.

All Course Teachers

All Students representatives

Administrative support personnel

Quality Assurance Committee (AQ Committee)

Monitors and promotes the quality assurance processes of the Degree Programme. 

Analyses data, identifies issues and supports the implementation of corrective and improvements action.

Analyses student feedback, performance indicators and external evaluations, and prepares review documents and improvements plans. 

Degree Programme Coordinators: 

Prof. Piera Capranzano and Davide Barbagallo

Administrative support personnel:

Biagio Viscuso and Katia Zimbili

Committee Coordinator:

Prof. Maria Angela Amorini

Teachers Components:

Davide Capodanno, Marco Cicciù, Sandro La Vignera, Maria Rosaria Tropea

Students representative:

Aurora Pizzi, Martina Tanzarella

Teaching Committee

Coordinates teaching activities, supports the planning of courses, evaluates issues related to the organization of teaching and promotes consistency among and learning outcomes.

Promotes initiatives to improve teaching methods and learning processes.

Fosters innovation in education practices and contributes to enhancing student learning experience.

Degree Programme Coordinators: 

Prof. Piera Capranzano and Davide Barbagallo

Administrative support personnel:

Biagio Viscuso and Katia Zimbili

Committee Coordinator:

Prof. Stefano Palmucci

Teachers Components:

Paolo Fagone, Vito Pavone, Alfredo Pulvirenti, Nunzio Vicario

Students representative:

Arati Remond, Sofia Riva

Internship Committee

Coordinates, organizes the logistical aspects and monitors internship activities. 

Promotes the expansion of the training network by establishing agreements and partnerships with external institutions, organizations and professional bodies. 

Evaluates students’ feedback, to ensures that internship pathways are consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Programme and contribute to students’ professional development.

Degree Programme Coordinators: 

Prof. Piera Capranzano and Davide Barbagallo

Administrative support personnel:

Biagio Viscuso and Katia Zimbili

Committee Coordinator:

Prof. Filippo Sanfilippo

Teachers Components:

Alberto Bianchi, Andrea Russo, Domenico Spinelli

Students representative:

Clarissa Agnello, Sergio Bonaccorso

Current Affairs Committee

Examines student requests related to academic careers and contributes to the efficient management of students’ administrative and educational pathways.

Reviews students’ applications for transfer from other universities, assesses previous academic records and supports the recognition and validation of examinations and academic credits.

Degree Programme Coordinators: 

Prof. Piera Capranzano and Davide Barbagallo

Administrative support personnel:

Biagio Viscuso and Katia Zimbili

Committee Coordinator:

Prof. Michelino Di Rosa

Teachers Components:

Giacomo Cusumano, Luca Lanzanò, Corrado Romano, Lucia Salvatorelli

Flexible Learning Pathways Committee

Reviews and supports the implementation of individualized and flexible learning pathways, including tailored study plans and specific arrangements for students with particular needs, in compliance with University and Degree Programme regulations.

Degree Programme Coordinators: 

Prof. Piera Capranzano and Davide Barbagallo

Administrative support personnel:

Biagio Viscuso and Katia Zimbili

Committee Coordinator:

Prof. Piera Capranzano

Teachers Components:

Marco Ragusa, Renata Rizzo, Giorgio Ivan Russo

Students representative:

Reza Bi Bayan, Ayse Okan

Students rappresentative

Represent students within Degree Programme bodies. Collect students’ opinions, communicate needs and contribute to the improvement of teaching activities and student services.

Clarissa Agnello,

Reza Bi Bayan,

Sergio Bonaccorso

Ayse Okan

Aurora Pizzi

Arati Remond

Sofia Riva

Martina Tanzarella

Administrative Support Office

Provides administrative assistance for the management of the Degree Programme, supporting procedures related to enrolment, teaching activities, documentation and communication.

Teaching Office of CHIRMED Department:

Coordinator - Biagio Viscuso

Designed Person for the Degree Course - Katia Zimbili