The Common Services are technical and administrative organisational structures that support the functions and activities of IPCA and its bodies, and ensure the management of resources and the day-to-day running of the institution.
The Common Services include Divisions, Services and Offices.
Departments
Governing Bodies Support Division
The role of the Governing Bodies Support Division is to ensure the normal functioning of the services of the IPCA Presidency and Governing Bodies:
- Providing support and secretarial services to the IPCA President and Board;
- Support services to the Board of Trustees and the IPCA General Council;
- IPCA reception and general office services;
- Vehicle management services.
Contact: gapresidencia@ipca.pt
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Administration and Finance Division
The Administrative and Financial Division exercises its competencies in the areas of administrative and financial management, from an asset and budget management perspective, as well as in the areas of human resources management, procurement and asset management.
Contact: daf@ipca.pt
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Human Resources Department
The Human Resources Division exercises its competencies in the field of human resources management.
Contact: drh@ipca.pt
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Information Systems Division
The Information Systems Division designs, develops, operates, maintains and coordinates the institution’s information systems.
Contact: ci@ipca.pt
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Academic Division
The Academic Division (DA) exercises its competences in the field of administrative and academic management of processes related to the academic career of students.
Contact: sa@ipca.pt
Offices and Services
Procurement and Infrastructure Management Office
The Procurement and Infrastructure Management Office carries out its duties in the specific area of procurement and infrastructure management and maintenance.
Contact: gaquisicoes@ipca.pt
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Office for Audit and Internal Control
The Audit and Internal Control Office carries out its tasks in the areas of organisation and quality of services with a view to reducing bureaucracy, simplification and elimination of formalities.
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Project Management Office
The Project Management Office carries out its duties in the specific area of support for R&D activities and other funding.
Contact: gabinetedeprojetos@ipca.pt
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Evaluation and Quality Office
The Evaluation and Quality Office is responsible for the internal quality assurance system and the accreditation of study programmes.
Contact: gaqualidade@ipca.pt
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Office for the Promotion of Academic Success
The Office for Promoting Academic Success is responsible for promoting academic success and combating school drop-out.
Contact: gab.sucesso.academico@ipca.pt
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Office for Communication and Image
The Communication and Image Office is responsible for the institution’s communication and image system.
Contact: gci@ipca.pt
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Documentary Information Services (Library)
IPCA’s Documentary Information Service is responsible for the preservation, enrichment and technical processing of IPCA’s bibliographic and documentary heritage, supporting teaching and research and pursuing its own cultural activities.
Contact: biblioteca@ipca.pt
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Legal Services
The Legal Advice Service carries out its duties in the specific area of legal support.
