Tasks of the Department Council
The Department Council must discuss and advise the management of the department in matters that are relevant to the development of the department, its organisation and finances. These include:
- The professional development work of the department and the strategy for research, education and knowledge transfer.
- The contribution of the department to the strategy and development work of the faculties.
- The organisation of the department in relation to the research and degree courses of the faculty.
- The quality assurance of the department.
- Finances and budget, including external funding etc.
- The employment policy in relation to research and courses of the faculty.
- The physical and social surroundings of employees and students.
- Student environment and well-being.
- Management decisions.
Composition of the Department Council
The Department Council is made up of 12 members. The Head of Department is an ex officio member. Five members are elected from among the academic employees of the department, and at least three of these must be recognised researchers. The Head of Department is the Chairman of the Department Council, and a Deputy Chairman is elected from among the recognised researchers of the committee. Together they constitute the chairmanship responsible for the agenda, the minutes and follow-up.
Three members are elected from among the technical and administrative staff of the department and three members from among the students.
The term of office is four years for staff and two years for students. The terms of office may be renewed.
The Department Council meets at least twice per semester.
Members of the Council
Dannie Kjeldgaard, Professor, Head of department and Head of Department Council
Nicole Richter, Professor, Vice Head of Department Council
Michael Christensen, Associate Professor
Alev Kuruoglu, Associate Professor
Alexander Schandlbauer, Associate Professor
Ian Stampe, Teaching Associate Professor
Lene Holbæk, Secretary
Zameer Nasiri, Academic Administrative Officer
Gitte Storgaard Klausen, Academic Administrative Officer
Elke Weik, Associate Professor, Union Representative, as observer
Secretary of the council: Gitte Storgaard Klausen
Minutes from the Department Council on Department of Business & Management, 2025
2 December
16 September
29 April
30 January - minutes