Committees and tasks

Committees

Faculty council (FBR)

• Enna Gerhard (Computer science)
• Ellen Rudolph (Maths)

As substitution:

• Erik Michelson (Computer science)
• Fynn Meyer (Maths)

Study program committee Computer science (SK)

• Danial Mohammed
• Hannes Kuss

As substitution:

• Erik Michelson

Study program committee Information systems and management (GbA)

• Jethro Bartel
• Johanna Götz

Examination committee Computer science

• Enna Gerhard

As substitution:

• Hannes Kuss

Exam committee Information systems and Management

• Jethro Bartel

Master student selection committee Computer science

• Hannes Kuss

PhD committee

• Pascal Kreuznacht

Budget committee

• Pascal Kreuznacht (Computer science)

As substitution:

• Ellen Rudolph (Maths)

Equality and diversity

• Ellen Rudolph (Maths)
• Enna Gerhard (Computer science)
• Katja Schneider (Computer science)

Tasks

Finances und signing authority

These individuals can be contacted directly at finanzen-inf@fb3.stugen.de.

• Pascal Kreuznacht
• Jethro Bartel

Room administration

• Pascal Kreuznacht

Cafete management

• Ellen Rudolph (Maths)

IT administration

These individuals can be contacted directly at admin@stugen.de.

The list can be found at https://admin.stugen.de

Explanation of the committees

Every year (usually between May and July), the committee elections take place at the University of Bremen. Students can elect their representatives for three committees:

Two of these elections are organized by the university administration:

• Academic Senate (AS)
• Departmental Council (FBR)

The election for the Student Council (SR) is completely organized by the students.

Since we as StugA are an organ of student self-administration, it is important to us that we participate in the elections of the Student Council in addition to the General Assembly of the Computer Science Student Body - through which we legitimize ourselves. Only in this way can the interests of the students be meaningfully represented and enforced vis-à-vis the professors, the administration and even politics.

Academic Senate (AS)

The Academic Senate is the highest central decision-making body of the university. It consists of a total of 22 members, including 7 professors, 5 deans, 4 academic staff members, 4 students, and 2 other employees. The AS meetings are led by the university’s rector, who is elected by the AS, along with the vice-rectors. The AS has the authority to decide on the university’s budget, the introduction and closure of study programs, as well as the general part of the examination regulations, which serve as a framework for the specific examination regulations of each study program. It can also establish commissions to address specific topics, such as the implementation of special cost-saving measures or the introduction of quality management at the university.

Website of the academic senate

Student council (SR)

The Student Council is the highest decision-making body of the student body. The Student Council elects and controls the General Student Committee (AStA) and decides on guidelines and specifications for the AStA. The SR consists of 25 students, other status groups are not represented. The meetings are chaired by the SR Presidium, which is elected by the SR from among its members.

Website of the student council

Faculty council (FBR)

The faculty council is the highest decision-making body of the faculty. All other committees of the faculty are elected here, such as examination committees, appointment committees or the study program committee. The FBR decides on the budget of the faculty, habilitation achievements and appointment reports. In addition, the Dean’s Office is elected by the FBR.

The faculty council is elected for two years, with the student representatives serving only one year at a time, and is composed of 7 professors, 2 research assistants, 2 students, and 2 other staff members. The meetings are chaired by the Dean, who has no voting rights. As a rule, they are open to all members of the faculty, provided that no personal topics are discussed.

Website of the faculty council

Examination committee (PA)

In principle, the examination Committee is responsible for everything to do with examinations. However, some tasks are handed over. For example, the examination office can take on clear tasks such as registering for an exam or issuing a certificate. Many issues are resolved directly by the (vice) chairs, and additional roles, such as recognition officers, can also be defined. Thus, the entire committee does not need to meet here.

The examination board consists of five members, of which three are elected (and filled) by professors, one by WiMis and one by students. In addition, there are deputies. For the students there are two. The current composition can be found on the pages of the faculty.

Website of the examination office

Appointment committees (BK)

An appointment committee meets to fill a professorship. It is responsible for ensuring that the announcement and advertisement of the offer is well publicized, and collects and reviews applications. Based on a first pre-selection, some applicants are finally selected and expert opinions, also from other universities, are obtained.

In addition, one trial teaching session and one professional lecture are held. These are a good opportunity to assess potential future professors and can be decisive for the selection. These are both open to the department, which means that everyone in the department can attend them. Usually this is a good opportunity to get a clear introduction to a topic, after all, the applicants usually make an effort to prepare their content well.

The students then still have the opportunity to talk to applicants directly. After all reviews and events have been considered, the committee writes an appointment report by proposing a person for appointment. As students, we also write our own vote, which is an integral part of the report. At the end, this proposal can be discussed (and usually accepted) by the faculty council.