Representative Bodies, Representatives, and Reporting Offices

To foster a positive and collaborative environment, promote participation, and ensure compliance with legal requirements and current standards, the University has established various representative bodies and representatives. These bodies and individuals advocate for the interests of certain groups and assume specific areas of responsibility.  In addition, they serve as central points of contact for members of the University on matters relating to their respective fields.

Representative bodies are elected by the respective group they represent. Representatives are formally appointed by the Senate or the Executive Board.

The University has also established formal reporting offices where individuals can report potential violations securely, confidentially, and, where appropriate, anonymously.

Com­mit­tees of Staff or Group Rep­res­ent­at­ive Bod­ies

Staff Coun­cil for Em­ploy­ees in Tech­no­logy and Ad­min­is­tra­tion

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Staff Coun­cil for Em­ploy­ees in Aca­demia and the Arts

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Youth and Train­ee Rep­res­ent­at­ives (JAV)

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Rep­res­ent­at­ive Body of the In­terests of Stu­dent As­sist­ants

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Group Rep­res­ent­a­tion for Aca­dem­ic Staff

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Gen­er­al Stu­dent­s’ Com­mit­tee (AStA)

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Rep­res­ent­at­ive Bod­ies and Rep­res­ent­at­ives for Equal Op­por­tun­it­ies, Equal Par­ti­cip­a­tion, and In­clu­sion

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Equal Op­por­tun­it­ies Of­ficer

The Equal Opportunities Officer supports and advises the Executive Board, the faculties, and the committees of Paderborn University in implementing gender equality for women and men at the University. They also advise employees and students on all equality-related matters relating, including confidential issues.

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Rep­res­ent­at­ive for Em­ploy­ees with a Dis­ab­il­ity

The Representative for Employees with a Disability (Schwerbehindertenvertretung, SBV) is the elected representative body of interest and trusted representative of employees with severe disabilities within the University. They represent their interests and serve as a contact point for disabled employees.

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Rep­res­ent­at­ives of the Uni­ver­sity

Representative for Students with Impairments, Chronic Illnesses, and Disabilities Data Protection Officer Export Control Officer Occupational Safety Specialist Hazardous Materials Officer Information Security Officer

Re­port­ing Of­fices

Formal Appeals and Reporting Offices in Cases of Misconduct at the University

Appeals Office for Violations of the General Act on Equal Treatment Internal Reporting Office for the Implementation of the Act for the Better Protection of Whistleblowers