University Council
The University Council of Maastricht University is a representational body in the sense of the Higher Education and Scientific Research Act. The UC’s main powers are the right to give advice and the right to give or withhold consent. The UM Administration and Management Regulations, which the UC was involved in drawing up, set out the issues on which the UC is asked for advice and/or consent.
The UC also serves as a sounding board for the Executive Board, is involved in assessment and monitoring, and may submit proposals for new initiatives. The UC has three committees in which staff and students discuss plans and proposals with the Executive Board. Each month a plenary meeting is held with the full council and the Executive Board.
The UC is composed of 20 members, equally divided over students and staff. The ten staff delegates are elected every two years, with six representing the academic staff and four representing the support staff. The ten student members of the UC are elected annually.
Registrar University Council
Minderbroedersberg 4-6, kamer 2.155
Griffie Universiteitsraad
Management
The day-to-day management of the University Council is formed by the Presidium. The Presidium comprises of the chair and the vice chair of the University Council and the chairs of all commissions.
Presidium
In this council year, the Presidium consists of the following members:
- Teun Dekker (Chair)
- Jonas Lindenaar (Vice Chair)
- Puck van Herwerden (Chair commission Strategy)
- Jenny Schell (Chair commission Research and Education)
- Wilma Klinkhamer (Chair commission Operations)
Confidential Committee
Further, the University Council also has a Confidential Committee that provides advice mainly about the awarding of honorary doctorates. The Confidential Committee consists of:
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Katlijn Haesebrouck (chair)
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Maarten van Wesel
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Annefleur Bruin
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Demi Janssen
In addition, a few members of the University Council are involved in several committees and have administrative responsibilities.
In the photo the members of the University Council.
Committees
The University Council has three committees: Operations, Research & Education and Strategy.
Administrative support
Support Office
Administrative support to the University Council is provided by the Staff Representation Office (Griffie Medezeggenschap, or MZ). The staff of this office are part of the Maastricht University Office (MUO), situated in the Support Office along with the office and secretariat of the university’s Executive Board.
Registrar
The University Council’s registrar prepares memos received for the council’s meetings and is responsible for providing the council with administrative support. At the same time, the registrar provides administrative support to the Confidential Committee and the Presidium.
Staff Representation Office
Loïc van Rijn (Secretary)
Committee meetings
In collaboration with the Executive Board, these committees convene to consider policy proposals that have been submitted to the University Council for advice or endorsement. Their purpose is to prepare particular themes in smaller groups before these are put as items onto the agenda of the council’s plenary meetings with the Executive Board. The committees then provide the University Council with advice to inform its decision making. The definitive decision-making process occurs in the council’s plenary meetings with the Executive Board.
Meeting schedule University Council
The agenda of all meetings can be found on iBabs:
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University Council - meetings
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 21 September 2022 | 16:00 - 19:00 | UNS60 Co Greepzaal |
| 19 October 2022 | 16:00 - 19:00 | UNS60 Co Greepzaal |
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23 November 2022 |
16:00 - 19:00 | UNS60 Co Greepzaal |
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21 December 2022 |
16:00 - 19:00 | UNS60 Co Greepzaal |
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25 January 2023 |
14:00 - 17:00 | UNS60 Co Greepzaal |
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29 March 2023 |
14:00 - 17:00 | UNS60 Co Greepzaal |
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26 April 2023 |
14:00 - 17:00 |
TAP11 I0.011 |
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31 May 2023 |
14:00 - 17:00 | TAP11 I0.013A/B |
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28 June 2023 |
14:00 - 17:00 | UNS60 Co Greepzaal |
Committee meetings
| Date | Strategy | Research & Education | Operations | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2022 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 5 October 2022 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 9 November 2022 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 7 December 2022 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 11 January 2023 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 15 February 2023 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 15 March 2023 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 12 April 2023 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 17 May 2023 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 |
MBB 4-6 2.017 |
| 14 June 2023 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6 2.017 |