The site visit was conducted between the 3rd and the 7th of October 2011. It involved briefings by the Rector Prof. K. Fengeros, vice-Rector of Academic Αffairs Prof. E. Paplomatas, vice-Rector of Financial Αffairs and Research Prof. G. Papadakis, and Department Chair Prof. D. Bouranis. A formal presentation by the Department Chair was subsequently provided in the presence of members of the Internal Evaluation Committee (IEC), Prof. S. Kintzios, Assoc. Prof. N. Labrou, Assist. Prof. G. Zervakis, Assist. Prof. E. Flemetakis and Lecturer S. Rigas.