Oversees the strategic development policies at ECEO, with a particular focus on advancing research initiatives, creating and expanding new academic programs, and fostering the professional growth and promotion of the faculty. This role also involves ensuring alignment with institutional goals, driving innovation in education, and enhancing the overall academic excellence of the organization.

As the elected director of INTREPID Lab, I have the honor of working closely with esteemed members of the Board. Among my primary responsibilities, I highlight the preparation of multi-annual plans to be submitted to the FCT, ensuring that they are fully aligned with our strategic objectives. Additionally, I am tasked with developing detailed annual activity plans and managing the corresponding budget for INTREPID Lab. This role provides me with the opportunity to promote innovation and collaboration within the lab while contributing to the advancement of research and strengthening the academic community.One of my key objectives is to encourage research among students and faculty, creating an inspiring environment that stimulates curiosity and creativity. I strive to instill a passion for research in everyone by organizing workshops, seminars, and collaborative events that offer learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities. I believe that by actively engaging the academic community in research activities, we can not only foster academic excellence but also cultivate a new generation of committed and passionate researchers.

Here’s the text translated into English, reduced to around 2000 characters with spaces:---As the Director of the Faculty of Economic, Social, and Business Sciences (FCESE), my main responsibilities include:1. Academic Management: Overseeing academic programs to ensure they align with market demands and student needs. This involves curriculum coordination and promoting pedagogical excellence.2. Strategic Development: Developing and implementing growth and innovation strategies, setting long-term objectives, and fostering partnerships with other institutions and businesses.3. Team Coordination: Leading the teaching and administrative team to create a collaborative environment. Encouraging the continuous professional development of faculty members and their participation in research projects.4. Research Promotion: Fostering a culture of research within the faculty by encouraging faculty and students to engage in research projects and academic publications. Facilitating access to resources for conducting research.5. External Relations: Representing the faculty at academic and professional events, establishing relationships with other institutions and private sector organizations, and promoting the faculty at education fairs.6. Administrative and Financial Management: Overseeing budget management to ensure efficient use of resources. Preparing financial and administrative reports for the senior management bodies.7. Student Support: Ensuring a quality learning environment by implementing guidance programs that promote academic success and student integration.8. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in the evaluation of academic and administrative quality, implementing improvements based on feedback from students and faculty.These responsibilities reflect the importance of the role of Director of FCESE in promoting academic excellence, innovation, and the development of the academic community.

Responsável pela Inovação, Qualidade, Investigação e Desenvolvimento Académico

In order to support the construction of bridges between theoretical concepts and practical interventions in psychology, as well as to ensure effective coordination of professional, training, and scientific research activities recognized, mediated, and/or accredited between the Portuguese Psychologists Association (OPP) and higher education and research institutions in psychology, the Directorate of OPP established the Committee for Coordination with Higher Education and Research in Psychology, in line with the Program of these governing bodies, during a Board meeting on February 10, 2017, aligned with the 2017 Activity Plan and Budget:Assessment of existing psychology courses across various study cycles, including postgraduate programs, aiming to understand the specificities and identities of each School of Psychology, as well as the common requirements, contributing to the definition of fundamental competencies for the effective practice of the psychology profession.Survey of scientific production in the various domains of psychology, which is important for fostering convergences among research groups in various Portuguese institutions, enabling more competitive research proposals and projects at the European level with better access to funding.Deepening the relationship with Schools of Psychology to reflect on the number of available slots, particularly at the undergraduate level in psychology, aiming to prevent unemployment in this field. At the master's level, this collaboration may extend to identifying candidate selection mechanisms to consider other requirements beyond academic grades in the selection process.Strengthening the relationship with A3ES (Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education) through ongoing clarification of the essential competencies to be developed in psychology courses in Portugal.The Portuguese Psychological Association ("OPP) is the only institution responsible for the regulation of Psychology in Portugal.

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