Ulrich Jautz was elected president of Pforzheim University in 2014 and reappointed for another eight-year term in 2020. He studied law in Tübingen and worked as a lawyer in Stuttgart before accepting a position at Pforzheim University in 2001 to teach business law. Ulrich Jautz played a key role in establishing a comprehensive student advisory system, strengthening international ties, and securing AACSB accreditation, the international seal of quality for business schools.
The Rector’s Areas of Responsibility
- Management of the University
- Structural and Development Planning, Coordination with Decentralized Units
- University Council
- Senate affairs
- Press and Public Relations
- Alumni relations
- Support associations, Board of Trustees, student representatives
- Research and Technology Transfer
- International Relations
- Sponsorship and fundraising
- Representation of the University to Third Parties
- Personnel responsibility
The members of the Rectorate represent one another.
Frank Niemann was appointed to a professorship in communication engineering at the university in 2006. A graduate in electrical engineering, he served as dean of studies for the Faculty of Engineering before being elected vice president for academic affairs in 2023.
The vice president for academic affairs’ areas of responsibility
- Teaching and Examination Matters:
- Study and Examination Regulations (StuPo)
- Evaluation and quality assurance of teaching
- Accreditations
- Teaching capacity (LVVO)
- Chair of the Central Examination Committee (ZPA)
- University Teaching Award
- Library
- Language Center
- Academic Continuing Education
- IT Security
- Chair of the IT Advisory Board and IS Management Team
- Youth Research Mentor
The members of the Rectorate serve as mutual substitutes for one another.
Ingela Tietze was appointed professor of Sustainable Energy Economics and Energy Management at Pforzheim University in 2015. After earning her degree in Brewing and Beverage Technology with a specialization in Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (Weihenstephan), she moved to the University of Karlsruhe (TH) in 2001. There, she earned her Ph.D. in 2005 from the Faculty of Economics. After completing her doctorate, Ms. Tietze worked as a consultant in the field of energy economics both in Germany and abroad. In 2009, Ms. Tietze was appointed to the Chair of SME Management, Energy Management, and Energy Technology at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences. There, she established the Energy Economics and Energy Technology program within the Department of Industrial Engineering and, starting in 2012, headed the interdisciplinary SWK Energy Center E².
The areas of responsibility of the Vice Rector for Sustainability and Student Recruitment
- Energy Management and Climate Protection
- Sustainability and Responsible Action
- RTWE Network and PRME
- Equality and Diversity
- Student Recruitment Coordination
- Startup
- International contacts
Bernd Welter began his professional career at the Düren District Administration while simultaneously pursuing a degree in business administration. He later moved to the Budget Department at the University of Bonn, where he rose to the position of Deputy Director of Finance and Head of the Budget Department. Born in Langerwehe, the administrative expert was also promoted to the Administrative Board there and took on cross-departmental responsibilities. In January 2015, Bernd Welter was elected as the new Chancellor of Pforzheim University.
The Chancellor’s Areas of Responsibility
- Administration
- Budget Officer
- Permanent Representative of the Rector in the Areas of Financial and Human Resources Management
- Controlling
- Organizational Development
- Human Resources
- Personnel Development
- Construction and Space Planning
- Coordination of Central Data Processing
Deputy
The Deputy Chancellor is Franziska Gottschlich (07231-28-6154).
Contact
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