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

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

Equal Opportunities Officer

The Equal Opportunities Officer supports and advises the Executive Board, the faculties, and the committees of Paderborn University in promoting gender equality for women and men at the University. They also provide advice to employees and students on all matters related to equality, including confidential matters.

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Representative for Employees with a Disability

The Staff Representative for Employees with a Disability (SBV) is the elected body representing the interests of employees with severe disabilities at the University. The SBV serves as a confidential point of contact and advocates for the interests of individuals with severe disabilities within the University.

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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

Staff Council for ­ Employees in Technology and Administration

Staff Council for ­ Employees in Academia and the Arts

Youth and Train­ee Rep­res­ent­at­ives (JAV)

Representative Body of the Interests of ­ Student Assistants

Group Rep­res­ent­a­tion for Aca­dem­ic Staff

Gen­er­al Stu­dent­s’ Com­mit­tee (AStA)

Equal Op­por­tun­it­ies Of­ficer

Rep­res­ent­at­ive for Em­ploy­ees with a Dis­ab­il­ity

Staff Council for Employees in Technology and Administration

Staff Council for Employees in Academia and the Arts

Youth and Trainee Representatives (JAV)

Representative Body of the Interests of Student Assistants

Group Representation for Academic Staff

General Students’ Committee (AStA)

Equal Opportunities Officer

Representative for Employees with a Disability