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Department Management

The Head of Department is the Department's highest position. The Head is responsible for managing the Department in accordance with the guidelines set by the University Board, the plans laid out by the Faculty, and instructions from the Dean, as well as decisions made in within the Department Board.

Head of Department

Deputy Head of Department and Head of Research

Head of Administration

Head of Education

Who does what?

The Head has the overarching responsibility and authority with respect to all tasks not explicitly within the Department Board's jurisdiction, and generally has the executive authority to decide upon ongoing matters.

The Head of Department is elected for a 4-year term, along with a Vice Head of Department, who will take on the Head's responsibilities and authority in the event of extended absence.

The Head of Adminstration oversees the Department's administrative and managerial tasks in consultation with and delegation from the Head of Department.