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Administration
Laws and regulations
The most important law governing our operations is the Polytechnics Act 351/2003 and the Polytechnics Decree 423/2005.
The operations of the University of Applied Sciences are governed by the following confirmed regulations:
- degree regulation
- administrative regulation
- the rules of procedure of Kymenlaakson Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy’s Board of Management.
Good governance
The quality system of Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences defines good governance as follows.
Good governance at Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences includes
- appropriate management and supervision of the organisation
- good relations with the parent organisations and other stakeholders
- clear roles for the organisational structures and levels of management and adherence to these roles
- observation of laws and regulations
- quality, efficiency and transparency of procedures and structures and accountability
- clear and simple processes of supervision and operations
- clearly defined targets for results
- genuine responsibility for results
- quality.
Good governance at Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences manifests itself particularly in
- prompt and accurate reporting of financial information
- high-quality case management
- attitudes and operating principles that integrate good governance into operations, supervision and management
- effectiveness, efficiency and quality of operations
- clarity and transparency of operations
- information structures that support transparency
- data security.
The criteria for good governance are
- legality
- transparent operations and decision-making
- objective, appropriate and honest administration
- confidence-inspiring administration
- clearly defined responsibilities
- clear decisions
- reliability and safety
- consistency and equality
- fairness and legal protection
- equal and fair treatment of customers
- non-discrimination
- sense of proportion
- diligent performance of duties
- independence
- customer-oriented attitude.
Parent organisations
Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences (KyAMK) is managed by Kymenlaakson Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, a limited company owned by the city of Kotka (51% of shares) and the Kouvola Region Federation of Municipalities (49% of shares).
Board of Management
Kymenlaakso Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy
The Board of Management in 2006–2007, general annual meetings on 30 May 2006 and 24 May 2007
Chairperson
Marja-Liisa Grönvall, Kotka
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deputy member Hilppa Kimpanpää, Kotka
Vice Chairperson
Timo Tiainen, Kotka
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deputy member Maarit Helkala, Elimäki
Members
Leo Jumppanen, Kuusankoski
- deputy member Timo Valtonen, Kuusankoski
Vesa Rantala, Elimäki
- deputy member Olli Pasila, Iitti
Sirkka Kotola, Kotka
- deputy member Risto Häkkinen, Kotka
Matti Koski, Kotka
- deputy member Marko Ylä-Kotola, Kotka
The Board of Management had seven meetings in 2007. The President acts as the presenting official at the meetings, and the Vice Rector acts as the secretary.
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Kymenlaakson Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy’s Board of Management at a meeting on 28 March 2008: |
Governing Body
According to the Polytechnics Act (351/2003), universities of applied sciences have autonomy in internal matters. The Governing Body and Rector are in charge of the internal administration. The Governing Body develops the operations of the university of applied sciences.
The Rector is the Chairperson of the Governing Body, and the Vice Rector is the Vice-Chairperson and presenting official. In addition to the Rector, the Governing Body has eleven (11) members, and each of them has a deputy member. The members comprise two representatives of KyAMK’s other management, two full-time teachers, two representatives of other full-time staff, two full-time students, and three representatives from the local business community. The term of office for the members is two years. From 1 January 2007, the term of office for student members is one calendar year.
In 2007, the Governing Body had seven meetings.
Members of the Governing Body 2006–2008
In its meetings on 19 May 2006, 29 May 2006 and 12 December 2006, Kymenlaakson Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy's Board of Management appointed a Governing Body to manage internal matters at KyAMK.
Seija Aalto, Social and Health Care, from 1 August 2007 (Pirkko Rautaniemi to 31 July 2007).
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deputy member Juha Rissanen, Technology, from 1 August 2007 (Markku Puustelli, Business, to 31 July 2007)
Raimo Pelli, International Business and Culture, from 1 August 2007 (Kauko Yläsaari, Forestry and Wood Technology, to 31 July 2007)
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•deputy member Juha Rissanen, Technology, from 1 August 2007 (Tapani Salmenhaara, Marine Technology, to 31 July 2007)
Timo Mustonen, Technology, Kotka
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deputy member Eeva-Liisa Frilander-Paavilainen, Social and Health Care
Jaana Hermunen, Design and Media, Kouvola region, from 28 September 2007 (Kirsti Norkamo, Business, to 31 July 2007)
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deputy member Merja Nurmi, Business, from 28 September 2007 (Jaana Hermunen, Design and Media, to 27 September 2007)
Päivi Martin, Student Affairs Officer, to 21 August 2007 (Tuomo Pimiä, Technology, from 28 September 2007)
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deputy member Tuomo Pimiä, Technology, to 27 September 2007
Päivi Arolainen-Peltola, Career and Recruitment Services, Kouvola region
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deputy member Pasi Jaskari from 21 August 2006
Ville Konka, student, Business Management, Kouvola region, 1 June 2006 – 31 December 2007
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deputy member Mikko Sipakko, student, Business Management, 1 June 2006 – 31 December 2006
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deputy member Sami Mänttäri, student, Business Management, 1 January 2007 – 31 December 2007
Kalle Alhola, student, Logistics, Kotka, 1 June 2006 – 31 December 2007
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deputy member Lauri Juurijoki, student, Marine Technology, 1 June 2006 – 31 December 2007.
Representatives from the local business community:
Pirjo Hedman, Confederation of Finnish Industries
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deputy member Marjo Partio
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deputy member Marjut Sakki to 3 April 2007
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deputy member Juha Klami
Jouko Lehtoranta, Kymenlaakso Chamber of Commerce
Teppo Sainio, Parttia Oy, Karhula
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Meeting of KyAMK’s Governing Body on 26 March 2008: |
Management
Rector and President
Ragnar Lundqvist, Lic.Sc. (Tech.)
Vice Rector and Vice President
Pirkko Rautaniemi, M.Sc. (Health Care), from 1 August 2007
Raimo Pelli, MA (Education), to 31 July 2007
As Rector and President, Ragnar Lundqvist’s responsibilities are defined in the Polytechnics Act and Companies Act, respectively. The Vice Rector has pedagogic responsibility.
Strategic Development and Organisation Development
Mirja Toikka, Ph.D., Development Director
Steering Group
The basic responsibility of the Steering Group is to develop and manage operations that concern the entire university of applied sciences, to assist and support the Rector in his duties and to promote KyAMK’s decision-making process.
Assembly
- Rector Ragnar Lundqvist, Chairperson
- Executive Assistant Marjo Heiskanen, secretary
- Director Seija Aalto, Social and Health Care
- Communications Manager Marja Metso
- Director Riitta Muuronen
- Financial Director Antti Paloneva
- Director Raimo Pelli, International Business and Culture
- HR Manager Seija Rajamäki
- Vice Rector Pirkko Rautaniemi
- Director Juha Rissanen, Technology and Transport
- Development Director Mirja Toikka.
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| Steering Group meeting on 2 June 2008: back row from left, Raimo Pelli, Antti Paloneva, Ragnar Lundqvist, Juha Rissanen, Pirkko Rautaniemi, Marjo Heiskanen front row from left, Seija Aalto, Mirja Toikka, Seija Rajamäki, Riitta Muuronen, Marja Metso |
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