Didactic Excellence Office

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 “Towards Excellence – Systemic Support for the Development of Teaching at the University”.

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).

We would like to inform that VIZJA University is implementing the project „Vizja Home – University for All”