The Rectorate of the PLUS

The Paris Lodron University Salzburg PLUS has a mission to firmly anchor itself as the most important educational and research institution in the region, and to strengthen its scientific, cultural and economic significance both nationally and internationally. The unwavering commitment to its profile as a widely diversified university will be strengthened through the successful development of its existing and also new, exciting study programmes.

The PLUS feels obliged to offer ways of solving and adapting to the major challenges facing society, and to be a driver of social development itself. This not only makes it possible to live competitively, but also with the utmost respect for sustainability principles and conflict management.

The Rectorate is responsible for the operational implementation of these goals.

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In particular, the Rectorate is responsible for the operational management of the University and represents it externally (cf. § 22 UG 2002). The Rectorate is currently staffed on an interim basis and consists of the Executive Vice Rector Martin Weichbold and the Vice Rector Nicola Hüsing. The duties of the Rectorate according to § 22 UG 2002 include

• the preparation of an organisation plan and a development plan,
• the preparation and negotiation of the service agreement,
• the assignment of university staff to organisational units and the appointment of heads of organisational units,
• the conclusion of target agreements with the heads of organisational units and the allocation of budgets
• Budget allocation, preparation of the financial statement and the intellectual capital statement.

The distribution of agendas within the rectorate and the powers of representation are regulated by the rectorate’s rules of procedure.

 

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Rectorate members and assistants at a glance

 

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs (Executive Vice Rector)

As Vice Rector for Teaching and Studies, Martin Weichbold is responsible for all undergraduate, postgraduate and exchange programmes. In addition, as Executive Vice Rector, he represents the Rectorate externally and is responsible for the areas of budget, personnel and international affairs.

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Vice Rector for Research and Sustainability

As Vice Rector for Research and Sustainability, Nicola Hüsing is responsible for the University’s research agendas. She is also the contact person for all issues relating to sustainability. Her portfolio also includes the University Library and Occupational Medicine (together with the Rector), Health and Safety and Environmental Management. In the interim Rectorate, she also has responsibility for Digitisation, Equality & Diversity, Procurement and General Business Services, and Structural Development. Together with the Executive Vice Rector, she is responsible for decisions on changes to the establishment plan.

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Office of the Rector

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Employees of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and the Vice Rector for Research and Sustainability

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Employees of the Vice Rectorate Finance and Resources

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Office of the Rector | CIVIS Team

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