Regulation of the Institution of Academic Advisor
According to the Decision of the Senate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki no. 78656/23.06.2023 “Approval of the Regulation of Postgraduate Studies Programs of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.T.H.)” (Government Gazette 4084/B-23.06.2023) the following apply:
Article 13 – Teaching Staff
Upon the start of the Posgraduate Programme, a permanent faculty member is appointed for each postgraduate student as an Academic Advisor. Their role is to monitor the progress of students’ studies, to be informed by the lecturers about any continuous absences of students under their responsibility, as well as to inform them (through the Secretariat) that such absence may result in failure in the course. In addition, the Academic Advisor provides assistance with the choice of the postgraduate thesis, taking into account the research interests of the postgraduate student. Postgraduate students are required to contact their academic advisor for any problem that may affect the smooth course of their studies. The Academic Advisor provides the postgraduate student with the necessary counseling to meet the requirements of the Postgraduate Studies Programme. The Academic Advisor ensures that there are regular meetings with the postgraduate students and no less than two (2) times per semester. Their duties include, among others:
● Identifying the needs and research interests of the postgraduate student, supporting the inclinations and skills of the postgraduate student and encouraging them to move towards the areas that suit them.
● Informing and facilitating the postgraduate student’s contacts with the collective bodies of the Programme and the administration services.
● Providing assistance in the preparation of the individual semester-long study program and determining the topic of the postgraduate diploma thesis.
● Identifying students who owe many courses.
● Taking care of and preparing a plan for these students.
The teaching staff, administrative staff, as well as the competent services of the Institution cooperate and support the Academic Advisors in their work, while taking into account their information, observations, suggestions and requests, regarding any shortcomings, malfunctions that create problems for students and any suggestions for addressing them.