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Committees
Other Committees
Even at your university of applied sciences, there's politics and democracy, just within the framework of the institution. Certain committees are elected, and these can then appoint individuals to other committees.
In the annual university elections, you have the right and opportunity to vote for those who represent your views. Of course, you can also nominate yourself!
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF COMMITTEE WORK?
Why so many and what's the point anyway? So that decisions aren't made arbitrarily.
Different topics are discussed in each committee, and only the people interested in those topics are involved.
You can also run for election and use your voice. To do so, it's best to contact the respective committees.
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Der Allgemeine Studierendenausschuss (AStA) kümmert sich um die Belange der 13.000 Studierenden der FH Aachen. Hierbei sprechen wir uns insbesondere gegenüber der Hochschule, dem Land, der Öffentlichkeit und der Politik aus. Woher wir wissen was euch bewegt? Wir werden jährlich vom Studierendenparlament (SP) gewählt, so auch durch euch, denn ihr entscheidet, wer im SP sitzt. Wenn euch etwas auf dem Herzen liegt, könnt ihr natürlich direkt auf uns zukommen, entweder per Mail oder in die Räumlichkeiten des AStA. Wir stehen euch mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Es ist unsere Aufgabe, die Studienbedingungen für uns Studierende so angenehm wie möglich zu machen.
Das Studierendenparlament ist das oberste beschlussfassende Organ der Studierendenschaft. Es bestimmt mit seinen maximal 21 Mitgliedern die Ausrichtung der Studierendenschaft, mandatiert die AStA Mitglieder und beschließt den Haushalt der Studierendenschaft. Das Studierendenparlament ist die Stimme der Studierendenschaft und entscheidet somit über Grundsatz-Angelegenheiten die Studierenden der FH Aachen betreffend; vom Thema der Wahlen bis hin zum Semesterbeitrag und –Ticket.
Der Fachschaftsrat (FSR) ist die Vertretung der Studierenden eines Fachbereichs. Dadurch ist er in der Regel näher an den Studierenden und somit die erste Anlaufstelle bei Fragen oder Problemen. Der FSR vertritt euch insbesondere gegenüber dem Fachbereich und arbeitet mit diesem und dem AStA zusammen. Auch organisiert er Veranstaltungen für die Studierenden, um das studentische Leben angenehmer zu machen. Dazu gehören zum Beispiel verschiedene Partys oder auch die Erstsemester Veranstaltungen.
The departmental councils decide on the academic and administrative matters of the department: all examination regulations of the department go through this body, as well as new appointments, gender equality plans, and evaluation results of teaching. The council consists of seven professors, three staff members, and three students.
Combining studies and work is often not easy. However, working as a student assistant provides a good opportunity to gain work experience and earn money alongside studying. Since a student assistant job is an employment relationship and may be the first job for many, some students may not be aware of their rights and obligations as employees. The representation of student assistants' interests, known as the Student Assistant Council (SHK-Rat), is a point of contact for such issues and represents the interests of student assistants at FH Aachen.
The SHK-Rat monitors compliance with applicable laws regarding the employment of student assistants, such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Equal Treatment Act, and Working Hours Act. It also informs student assistants about conditions they can demand and tasks they are not allowed to perform.
Der Senat ist das oberste beschlussfassende Organ der Hochschule. In ihm sind nicht nur die Lehrenden, sondern auch die Mitarbeitenden und wir Studierende vertreten. Der Senat beschließt und berät über Grundsatz-Angelegenheiten der Hochschule und gibt Empfehlungen und Stellungnahmen zur Arbeit des Rektorates und der anderen Arbeitsbereiche der Hochschule ab. Der Senat hat einige Untereinheiten, sogenannte Kommissionen, in denen auch Studierende vertreten sind und zu speziellen Themen Empfehlungen an den Senat aussprechen. Der Senat und seine Kommissionen werden einmal im Jahr gewählt.
The University Council performs a function similar to that of a supervisory board in a company: it advises the rectorate and simultaneously monitors its work. The committee consists of eight members and is appointed for a term of five years.
The commission advises the rectorate at the university level or the deanery at the departmental level on the possibility of using the Quality Improvement Funds (QVM) from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Students, represented by four members, constitute the largest group among the represented groups.
The commission collaborates with the Equal Opportunities Officer of FH Aachen to coordinate gender equality efforts. Additionally, it develops gender equality plans and awards scholarships to female doctoral candidates.
The rectorate represents the university externally. The rectorate is elected by the university council. The rectorate consists of the rector (chairperson), the chancellor, and three vice-rectors.
The dean's office leads the departments and represents them within the university. The dean's office is primarily responsible for the organization of studies and exams, the course offerings, and quality assurance.
The commission advises the rectorate on decisions regarding examination regulations, advises the senate on the provisions of the framework examination regulations, admission requirements for degree programs, and other study conditions. Additionally, examination-related matters are also discussed. Here, students have three seats to represent student interests.
This committee is responsible for allocating funds for research projects and research sabbaticals for professors. Additionally, a research strategy is developed to answer questions such as 'Where can research be conducted?
The Senate Commission for Planning and Finance recommends the use of the financial resources of FH Aachen. It regularly reports to the Senate. Students are represented by 3 representatives in this commission.