The Quality Praesidium of the Scuola Normale has the task of designing the AQ system and guaranteeing its correct functioning for all areas of interest of the Scuola – Teaching, Research, Third Mission and Services – as well as promoting a culture of quality throughout the organization.

The Praesidium is appointed by Director’s Decree and generally includes teaching staff (at least two lecturers) and technical administrative staff (at least two units) who can guarantee the necessary technical skills to satisfy the envisaged quality assurance processes. The members remain in office for three years and can be renewed.

Guidelines for the functioning of the Quality Praesidium

Components

The Quality Praesidium of the Scuola was appointed by the Director’s decree no. 596 of 11 November 2019. Director’s decree no. 826 of 6 December 2021, later integreted with the Director’s decree no. 117 of 10 February 2022 and the Director’s decree no. 904 of 29 November 2022 and the Director’s decree no. 369 of 18 June 2025.

• Professor Giovanni Losurdo, Pro-rector in charge of Students and Teaching, with the role of President;
• Professor Stefania Pastore, Pro-rector in charge of Orientation;
• Professor Andrea Torre, delegated by the Humanities and Philosophy Class Council;
• Professor Giuseppe La Rocca, delegated by the Science Class Council;
• Professor Lorenzo Bosi, delegated by the Political and Social Sciences Class Council;
• Dr. Claudio Manfroni, Head of the Teaching and student Service (Pisa);
• Niccolò Setti, Undergraduate student, designated by the CPDS of the Faculty of Literature and Philosophy;
• Jacopo Joy Colombini, PhD student, designated by the CPDS of the Faculty of Sciences.

Organization and Evaluation Office

staff.presidio@sns.it