University Council
The University Council serves as a sounding board for the Executive Board, is involved in assessment and monitoring of new policies and initiatives, 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 and UM colleagues. The committees meet every month. 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. The elections for the University Council are organised by the Elections Office.
University Council
Minderbroedersberg 4-6
Kamer 2.155
Griffie Universiteitsraad
University Council:
what exactly were we up to in 2022-2023?
The University Council works closely with the Executive Board on all university affairs. Consisting of students, academic staff, and support staff, we regularly discuss new policies and current developments relating to strategy, research & education, and operations. We have briefly summarised last year’s main efforts on a poster for you.
The University Council has raised several issues this year. Among others:
Sustainability
Diversity and Inclusion
Education
Student Facilities
Work Pressure and Recognition & Rewards
Social and Sexual Safety
Strategic Cooperation
University Council Way of Working
Annual Reports
Speakers' Quarter
The University Council wants to hear from you. Any member of the UM community, staff or student, can ask to address the University Council during the Speakers' Quarter to draw attention to issues that they feel the Council should know about. If you would like to present during the Speakers' Quarter, please contact the registry.
Blogs
UM Council Day, MUMC+ commissie en de financiële situatie van de UM
Dear members of the UM Community,
With the new academic year in full swing, the University Council is also back in business, discussing all the major issues that affect our university in what will no doubt be a challenging time. For this year, the Council welcomed eight new students, who were elected...
Human Rights Frameworks, Budget Updates, and Some Exciting Plans for Next Year
Dear members of the UM Community,
The end of the academic year is always a busy period; on the one hand, projects that have been in the works for a long time must be completed, while, on the other hand, preparations for future years need to be made. And all of this is happening in a volatile...
Meeting the Supervisory Board, Disability Working Group, New Communication Coordinator
Dear members of the UM Community,
As we start heading for the end of the academic year, it’s time for another update on what has been going on at the University Council.
Twice a year, the University Council meets with the Supervisory Board, the body that oversees the Executive Board, to discuss...
Committee day, Radboud University Partnership, Digitalization, the Leadership Academy, and a new member.
Dear members of the UM Community,
The University Council does not only hold plenary meetings, during which all members of the Council meet with the Executive Board to formally consent to decisions and advise on policy proposals. A lot of work is done in three committees, covering Strategy, Research &...
OmniUM Dialogue Centre, City Council, and Elections coming up
Dear members of the UM Community,
As any gardener will know, the work you do when it’s cold and dark outside is the basis for results in the spring. So too at the University Council. Over the past weeks, the Council has been busy with a range of meetings that will hopefully lead to meaningful results...
Management
The day-to-day management of the University Council is formed by the Presidium. The Presidium coordinates the agenda-setting process and organises all meetings.
Presidium
In this council year, the Presidium consists of the following members:
- Teun Dekker (Chair)
- Andrew Scrivener (Vice Chair)
- Nino van Beek (Chair committee Strategy)
- Jeroen Moes (Chair committee Research and Education)
- Netty Bekkers-Vos (Chair committee Operations)
Confidential Committee
The University Council also has a Confidential Committee that provides advice about the appointment of Executive and Supervisory Board members, as well as the awarding of honorary doctorates and the Tans Medal. The Confidential Committee also coordinates the appointment and evaluation of the chair of the University Council. The Confidential Committee consists of:
- Donna Yates
- Andrada Matauanu
- Anne Smid
- Shari Celma Crespi
In addition, a few members of the University Council are involved in several committees.
Committees
The University Council has three committees: Operations, Research & Education and Strategy.
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.
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee deals with all supporting services the university provides, including HR, digital services, housing and sustainability. It also deals with all financial matters, including the budget and the annual report. The Vice-President of the university represents the Executive Board to the Operations Committee.
- Netty Bekkers-Vos (chair)
Mark Govers
- Fiona Passanha
- Nino van Beek
Mila van Boxtel
- Andrew Scrivener
- Bram van den Berkmortel
- Amanda Kluveld
Research & Education Committee
The Research and Education Committee deals with all policy relating to research and education, including academic policy, accreditation, quality-control, new education programs, and research facilities. The Rector of the university represents the Executive Board to the Research and Education Committee.
- Jeroen Moes (chair)
- Raymond Luja
- Maarten van Wesel
- Donna Yates
- Jop Smeets
- Shari Celma Crespi
- Krithik Rock
- Alex Lemberg
Strategy Committee
The Strategy Committee deals with the future development of the university, including the strategic program, strategic alliances (including YUFE-related matters), public affairs and political developents, such as the debate on internationalisation. The President of the university represents the Executive Board to the Strategy Committee.
- Nino van Beek (chair)
- Andrada Matauanu
- Maarten van Wesel
- Anne Smid
- Vanessa LaPointe
- Krithik Rock
- Alex Lemberg
- Mauro Cioci
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.
The Support Office prepares memos received for the council’s meetings and is responsible for providing the council with administrative support. At the same time, they provides administrative support to the Presidium.
Staff Representation Office
Loïc van Rijn
Vera Feron
Meeting schedule University Council
Meetings of the University Council are public, although they often contain a confidential part at the end. Any member of the UM community is welcome to attend the meetings.
The agenda and many documents of all meetings are publicly available on iBabs. Anyone can login with the credentials below:
Site: Maastrichtuniversity
Email address: burger
Password: burger
University Council meetings
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 25 September 2024 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 30 October 2024 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 20 November 2024 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 18 December 2024 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 22 January 2025 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 19 February 2025 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 26 March 2025 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 23 April 2025 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 28 May 2025 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
| 25 June 2025 | 14.00 – 17.00 (pre-meeting starts 12.30) | UNS 60, M5.01 Co Greep zaal |
Committee meetings
| Date | Strategy | Research & Education | Operations | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 September 2024 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 9 October 2024 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 6 November 2024 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 4 December 2024 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 8 January 2025 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 5 February 2025 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 12 March 2025 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 9 April 2025 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 14 May 2025 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
| 11 June 2025 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | MBB 4-6, 2.017 |
Rules and Regulations
The work of the University Council is conducted according to a series of regulations, including the Law on Higher Education, the University Administration and Management Regulations, the University Council Regulations, and the Rules of Procedure. For more details, see the University Council Takeover Manual.