SIGAQ-UM

 

• has clearly defined objectives, formally established in institutional strategic documents;
• incorporates structures and defined levels of responsibility for coordination, liaison and implementation;
• provides instruments and mechanisms for consulting stakeholders and monitoring practices across UMinho's various areas of activity;
• promotes the development of performance indicators and reflection aimed at the University's continuous improvement;;
• adheres to professional and academic ethics guidelines.

The coordination, liaison and support structures comprise:

• the member of the University's Rectoral Team responsible for Quality;
• the SIGAQ-UM Monitoring Committee (CA-SIGAQ), which liaises with the University's Organic Units, Service Units and Cultural Units on the implementation of the institutional quality policy;
  
• the Quality Management and Accreditation Services Unit (USGAQ), which supports the implementation and continuous improvement of SIGAQ-UM;
• UMinho's information system, which incorporates IT modules supporting the instruments and mechanisms established under SIGAQ-UM.