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Committee elections are held every year at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
But what committees are there and what are they responsible for? What are the good reasons for getting involved in a committee? When can I submit election proposals and when does the electronic election take place?
The University Assembly is the highest, central decision-making body of the university and a self-governing body. The University Assembly is democratically elected and consists of members from all groups represented at the university. The members of the Presidential Board, the chairpersons of the deaneries, the Equal Opportunities and Family Officer, the Diversity Officer, the chairperson of the Staff Council, the chairperson of the Student Council and the Representative Body for Severely Disabled Students are ex officio members of the University Assembly. The University Assembly advises on the development of the university's profile and the prioritisation of research. It also assumes legislative tasks and issues university regulations and statutes, decides on structural and development planning and the principles of resource allocation. Furthermore, the University Assembly elects the members of the Presidential Board and gives its opinion on the departments' appointment proposals for professorships.
The Faculty Council represents the interests of the members of the faculty. It is made up of members of the professorial staff, students and employees of a department. The core tasks of the Faculty Council include Â
Participation in the Faculty Council offers opportunities to help shape the development of the university and provides a variety of academic insights into different areas.
The Advisory Board for Equal Opportunities and Family Affairs supports the Equal Opportunities and Family Affairs Officer in her tasks to enforce equal rights and equality for men, women and people of the third gender. Other topics include the compatibility of family and employment as well as protection against sexual harassment in the workplace.
The Staff Council is elected by the employees, is a part of them and their representative. It meets regularly to discuss proposals submitted or the current situation at the university and to pass resolutions. Through the Staff Council, employees are involved in internal decisions within the department. Conflicts of interest are mediated and discussed, e.g. in staff meetings. The Staff Council ensures that all protective regulations applicable to employees are complied with. The Staff Council represents the interests of all employees, mediates, helps, participates in decisions, monitors and serves as a point of contact for all official matters.
A member of the Assistants' Council has the right to attend, propose motions and speak at meetings of the Staff Council. They have the right to vote on all matters concerning assistants.
The Election of the StuRa (Student Council) will take place from 15 January 2025, 09:00 to 22 January 2025, 09:00. The election will be held electronically.
Voting access is available on the dashboard during the entire voting period in Moodle available. In addition, all voters will receive a link to the electronic ballot by email.
The following voter groups vote:
Public announcement of the election notice:
Display of the electoral roll at the electoral office (Office of the Registrar):
Election announcement with publication of the election proposals:
Announcement of election results:
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