The Didactic Excellence Office (DEO) was established as part of the project
“Towards Excellence – Systemic Support for the Development of Teaching at the University”.
The project is implemented within the European Funds for Social Development Programme 2021‑2027, co‑financed from the European Social Fund Plus.
Detailed information about the project is available on the project’s dedicated website.
Purpose and activities of the Didactic Excellence Office
The objective of the Didactic Excellence Office (DEO) is to provide systemic support for the quality of education at VIZJA University. Twice a year the DEO conducts a comprehensive evaluation of teaching activities. The results are compiled individually for each lecturer and reported in aggregate to deans and university authorities. Based on these findings, the DEO coordinates a programme of training and development activities to enhance teaching staff competencies.
The DEO also provides information and support on innovative teaching methods and the sharing of good practice.
Office organization
Head of the Didactic Excellence Office
Michał Wilczewski, Ph.D., Professor at VIZJA University
Responsible for
- Supervising the evaluation of teaching activities
- Analysing staff development needs
Specialist in teaching evaluation and staff competence development
Katarzyna Gutowska, MA
Responsible for
- System maintenance, data analysis
- Liaison with stakeholders
Methodological Support Team
Joanna Ksieniewicz
Accessibility Coordinator at VIZJA University, acting as the Rector’s Plenipotentiary for Distance Education Methodology at VIZJA University. She specializes in the design and implementation of e‑learning and in the digital accessibility of educational materials.
dr Maciej Słomczyński
Holds a PhD in social sciences (pedagogy). He specializes in distance learning methods and techniques and in the use of new technologies in education.
Team’s responsibilities
- planning activities aimed at improving the quality and reach of distance education at the University,
- developing guidelines and recommendations concerning distance education methodology,
- designing and organizing training for academic teachers in online teaching methodology,
- the use of digital tools, and the preparation of digitally accessible educational materials,
- cooperation with the Didactic Excellence Office,
- cooperation with the IT Department on the development of e‑learning platforms,
- representing the University in matters related to distance education.
The Didactic Excellence Office (DEO) invites academic staff to book methodological consultation slots with members of the Methodological Support Team via Microsoft Teams.
The Team offers individual consultations to VIZJA University teaching staff.
- Joanna Ksieniewicz – Fridays, 1:00–2:00 p.m., in person on the VIZJA Park campus or online via Microsoft Teams (consultations on distance education, universal design, and the adaptation of teaching materials and the educational process to the needs of students with special needs).
- dr Maciej Słomczyński – second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 2:00–4:00 p.m., online via Microsoft Teams (consultations on distance learning methods and techniques and the use of new technologies in education).
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Contact
VIZJA University
Didactic Excellence Office
ul. Okopowa 59, 01-043 Warsaw
6th floor, room 612
Opening hours:
Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00
