Members of the University senate

The following tasks are assigned to the Hochschulsenat:

• making decisions concerning the basic regulations and other regulations, insofar as these regulations do not specify any other responsibility
• participation in the selection or deselection of the president as well as the appointment of the Hochschulrat.
• confirming vice-presidents in office
• making decisions concerning arrangement, alteration and internal structure of autonomous departments, insofar as the decision does not belong to the appropriate faculty council
• advising on structure and development plans and their implementation; this advice is to be taken into account during Hochschulrat meetings and considered by the Hochschulrat on an individual basis
• making decisions on the institution, alteration and cancellation of study programmes, insofar as the decision does not belong to the appropriate faculty council
• Advising on proposed appointments and putting forward proposals for bestowing the academic title »Professor«.
• Passing of directives aimed at promoting appointment of women, putting forward of plans to encourage women and electing the delegate for equality
• electing the delegate for the disabled
• advising on basic principles for equipping the University and allocation of resources
• advising on budget plans
• advising on fee regulations
• advising on the Präsidium’s annual report
• conferral of academic honours