The Administration of Friedensau Adventist University

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Friedensau Adventist University is the highest authority of the School Maintaining Body. It is responsible for strategic decisions, such as the establishment of new courses of study, employment of faculty and staff, and decisions concerning the budget, personnel-planning, and investments on campus. The Board of Trustees meets twice or thrice a year

Members:

  • Representatives of the Northern and Southern Unions of the
    Seventh-day Adventist Church in Germany 

  • Representatives of the Euro-Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

  • Non-employee representatives from church congregations

  • Leaders from the Seminar Marienhöhe School

  • The President of Friedensau Adventist University
  • The Dean of the School of Theology
  • The Dean of the School of Social Science 

  • The Business Manager of Friedensau Adventist University

 

President's Council

The President's Council directs activities of academic and general interest in the university. It serves to inform and advise about current matters and can include members of the university faculty as well as experts as consultants.

Members:

  • President (chair person) 

  • Vice-president (vice-chair person) 

  • Business Manager 

  • Dean of the School of Theology
  • Dean of the School of Social Science 
- Dean of Students

 

Senate

Irrespective of the responsibilities of the other decision making bodies, the Senate carries the main responsibility for Friedensau Adventist University. A detailed definition of its responsibilities can be found in the ordinances of FAU.

Members:

  • President (chair person) 

  • Vice-President (vice-chair person) 

  • Dean of the School of Theology
  • Dean of the School of Social Sciences  

  • Heads of Academic Departments 

  • Business Manager (advisory capacity)  

  • One Associate Lecturer
  • The Head Librarian 

  • Two Students

 

Examination Committees

The Examination Committee is responsible for the subject matter of courses and examination procedures. It provides guidance in fulfilling examination prerequisites and ensures that examinations are conducted properly. Further details are determined according to the respective examination regulations.

 

Council of the Theological Faculty / Social Science Faculty

Professors and lecturers who teach in the various faculties are members of the respective Faculty Councils. In addition, each Council has two student representatives. The Faculty Councils assist the corresponding Deans of Theology and Social Science and the Heads of the Academic Departments.

 

Finance and Coordination Committee

The Finance and Coordination Committee manages all non-academic matters and administrative processes of the university.

Members:

  • Business Manager (chair person)  

  • Vice-President 
- Head of Bookkeeping  

  • Dean of Students 

  • Head of the Technical and Maintenance Department
  • Head of the Home Economics Department 

  • One representative of the academic departments  

  • One student representative

 

Further Committees and Councils

  • Admission Committee 

  • Library Committee 

  • Finance Committee 

  • Scholarship Committee 

  • Archive Board 

  • Interdisciplinary Research Council 

  • Development Cooperation Committee 

  • University Sports Club