The Rector, the official representative of Unime, calls and chairs meetings of the Academic Senate and the Board of Governors. The Rector supervises the university’s teaching, scientific and service structures, giving appropriate guidance.
The Rector also acts as ombudsperson for the teaching and research autonomy of the academic body.
The Deputy Rector provides support to the Rector in leading the University and replaces him/her in case of his/her absence.
The Academic Senate is responsible for programming and coordinating teaching and research at the University. The Senate consists of: the University Rector, the Head of each Academic Department, nine representative of the academic body, one representative of the temporary researchers, three representatives of the technical-administrative staff, five student representatives, one Ph.D. student representative, one representative of post-graduate MDs enrolled in Unime Medical Specialty schools. In addition, the Deputy Rector (consultative vote), the Coordinator of the Board of Vice-Rectors (consultative vote) and the General Director (without voting rights), participate to the Senate.
The Board of Governors exercises comprehensive authority over the University’s financial management and use of assets. The Board consists of the Rector, three representatives of the academic body, one representative of the technical-administrative staff, two student representatives, two external representatives appointed by the Academic Senate. In addition, the Deputy Rector (consultative vote), the Coordinator of the Board of Vice-Rectors (consultative vote) and the General Director (without voting rights), participate to the Board.
Board members are elected in conformity with rules and procedures laid down under the University Statute. The Board achieves the objectives established by the Academic Senate and controls how administrative funds are distributed, approves the annual budget, authorizes public contracts and international agreements.
Vice-Rector for Research
Prof. Paola Dugo - Email: prorettorericerca@unime.it
Vice-Rector for the Right to Education
Prof. Antonino Germanà
Vice-Rector for Teaching
Prof. Candida Milone
Vice-Rector for Administrative Organisation
Prof. Antonio Saitta
Vice-Rector for Budget and Reporting Tools
Prof. Carlo Vermiglio
Vice-Rector for University Health Services
Prof. Filippo Benedetto
Vice-Rector for Third Mission
Prof. Marina Trimarchi
The Rector may delegate to tenured professors or researchers the exercise of rectoral functions with regard to specific competences. Appointments and delegations are conferred by decree and may be revoked at any time.
Roles and names:
Delegate for Relations with Research Organisations
Prof. Sebastiano Gangemi, Full Professor of Internal Medicine at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (DIMED).
Delegate for the Historical Archive
Prof. Daniela Novarese, Full Professor of History of Political Institutions at the Department of Political and Juridical Sciences (SCIPOG).
Delegate for Promotion and Development of Local Educational Offer
Prof. Cinzia Ingratoci Scorciapino, Full Professor of Navigation Law at the Department of Law.
Delegate for Psychological Counselling
Prof. Francesca Liga, Full Professor of Developmental Psychology and Educational Psychology at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (DIMED).
Delegate for School-University Transition Projects
Prof. Giuseppa Filippello, Full Professor of Developmental Psychology and Educational Psychology at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (DIMED).
Delegate for Delegate for Innovative Teaching and Faculty Development
Prof. Emanuele Brianti, Full Professor of Parasitology and Animal Parasitic Diseases at the Department of Veterinary Sciences (VET).
Delegate for Teaching for the Medical Sciences Area
Prof. Irene Cacciola, Full Professor of Internal Medicine at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (DIMED).
Delegate for International Degree Programmes and Double Degree Programmes
Prof. Claudio Meliadò, Full Professor of Greek Language and Literature at the Department of Ancient and Modern Civilisations (DICAM).
Delegate for Teaching Quality
Prof. Alessandro Pistone, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Technology at the Department of Engineering.
Delegate for Open Science
Prof. Teresa Pollicino, Full Professor of General Pathology at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (DIMED).
Delegate for Research Quality
Prof. Antonio Cappuccio, Full Professor of History of Medieval and Modern Law at the Department of Law.
Delegate for Research Projects and International Cooperation
Prof. Luigi Calabrese, Full Professor of Materials Science and Technology at the Department of Engineering.
Delegate for Research in the Veterinary Sciences Area
Prof. Giuseppe Piccione, Full Professor of Veterinary Physiology at the Department of Veterinary Sciences (VET).
Delegate for Relations with Local Companies
Prof. Giuseppe Ioppolo, Full Professor of Merceological Sciences at the Department of Economics.
Delegate for Labour Relations for the 'Policlinico G. Martino' University Hospital
Prof. Loredana Ferluga, Professor of Labour Law at the Department of Law.
Delegate for Labour Relations for the University
Prof. Gandolfo Maurizio Ballistreri, Associate Professor of Labour Law at the Department of Political and Juridical Sciences (SCIPOG).
Delegate for Relations with CISIA
Prof. Fiammetta Conforto, Associate Professor of Mathematical Physics at the Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (CHIBIOFARAM).
Delegate for Disability
Prof. Elena Santagati, Associate Professor of Greek History at the Department of Ancient and Modern Civilisations (DICAM).
Delegate for University Sustainability
Prof. Roberta Salomone, Full Professor of Commodity Sciences at the Department of Economics.
Delegate for School Teachers Training
Prof. Dario De Salvo, Associate Professor of History of Education at the Department of Cognitive, Psychological, Pedagogical and Cultural Studies (COSPECS).
Delegate for the Penitentiary University Centre
Prof. Anna Maria Citrigno, Researcher in Public Law Institutions at the Department of Political and Juridical Sciences (SCIPOG).
Delegate for Public Relations for University Sports
Prof. Daniele Bruschetta, Full Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Imaging Sciences (BIOMORF).
Delegate for Reorganisation of University Premises
Prof. Marina Arena, Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Design at the Department of Engineering.
Delegate for University Libraries
Prof. Monica Bocchetta, Associate Professor of Archival Science, Bibliography and Library Science at the Department of Ancient and Modern Civilisations (DICAM).
Delegate for University Artistic Heritage
Prof. Roberto Cobianchi, Full Professor of Medieval Art History at the Department of Ancient and Modern Civilisations (DICAM).
Delegate for the Presidency of CLA
Prof. Mariavita Cambria, Associate Professor of Language and Translation - English Language at the Department of Ancient and Modern Civilisations (DICAM).
Delegate for PhD Programmes
Prof. Enza Crupi, Full Professor of Experimental Physics of Matter and Applications at the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences (MIFT).
Delegate for Gender Policies
Prof. Vittoria Calabrò, Full Professor of the History of Political Institutions in the Department of Political and Legal Sciences.
Delegate for Decentralised Sites
Prof. Valentina Prudente, Researcher at the Department of Political and Legal Sciences.
Delegate for the new UniME Cultural Centre
Prof. Luigi Chiara, Full Professor of Contemporary History at the Department of Political and Legal Sciences