Equality and Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities Representative

The Equal Opportunities Representative, her deputy as well as her assistant are involved in the implementation of equal opportunities for women and men as required by the constitution. They are committed to the elimination of existing disadvantages for female university staff as well as female students. The following individuals are currently in office:

Prof. Dr. Katrin Reblinsky	Equal Opportunities Representative	Tel.: +49 7121 271 2056 Room: 4-310
Prof. Dr. Barbara Priwitzer	1st Deputy	Tel.: +49 7121 271 7143 Room: 4-107
Prof. Ph.D. Yoany Beldarrain	2nd Deputy, Division Diversity	Tel.: +49 7121 271 3101 Room: 5-114
Anik Asshoff	Equality, Diversity & Family Services Representative	Tel.: +49 7121 271 1116 Room: 12-020
Dr. Louisa Söllner	Equality, Diversity & Family Services Representative	Tel.: +49 7121 271 1085 Room: 12-020

Equal Opportunities Commission

The Equal Opportunities Commission supports the work of the Equal Opportunities Representatives by providing impulses from our five schools and the administration. The members of the commission act as contact persons for gender equality issues and in cases of discrimination and sexual harassment in their respective departments:

Prof. Dr. Johanna Bath	ESB Business School	Tel.: +49 7121 271 5028 Room: 17-014
Karin Bukenberger	RIO, IfF	Tel.: +49 7121 271 1007 Room: 3-216
Dr. Katharina Ebrecht	University library	Tel.: +49 7121 271 1350 Room: 3-018
Prof. Dr. Petra Groß-Kosche	Life Sciences	Tel.: +49 7121 271 2021 Room: 2-216
Prof. Dr. Christian Kücherer	Informatics	Tel.: +49 7121 271 4008 Room: 9-126
Irene Merdian	Informatics	Tel.: +49 7121 271 4064 Room: 9-222
Prof. Dr. Katerina Rose	TEXOVERSUM School of Textiles	Tel.: +49 7121 271 8082 Room: 1-036A
Prof. Dr. Gernot Schullerus	Engineering	Tel.: +49 7121 271 7045 Room: 4-112
Ellen Oeyan	Student member

Equal Opportunities Representative

As Equal Opportunities Representative ("Beauftragte für Chancengleichheit", BfC) and Deputy BfC, we represent the interests of non-academic staff and advise on all matters relating to equal opportunities.
We would like to assist in:

Promoting women at the university
Improving the conditions for balancing work and family life
Creating suitable further education and training.

We are also involved in recruitment procedures and promotions. Please contact us if you would like us to be present at the interview.
The university's equal opportunities plan is developed jointly with the equal opportunities officers and the equality officers.

We are a member of the working group of the Equal Opportunities Representatives of the Universities of Education, Universities of Applied Sciences and the Dual University in Baden-Württemberg.

All enquiries are treated confidentially; please feel free to make an appointment directly or by email.

Equal Opportunities Officer

With the "Law for the Realisation of Equal Opportunities for Women and Men in the Public Service in Baden-Württemberg", the state government wants to specifically promote the professional advancement of women in the administration and improve employees' work-life balance. The goal is to achieve real equality between women and men in the public service and, in particular, to bring more women into management positions.

The Equal Opportunities Officer ("Beauftragte für Chancengleichheit", BfC) and her deputy monitor the implementation of and compliance with the Equal Opportunities Act and support the head of department in its implementation. They are involved in recruitment processes and have the right to participate in all application and staff selection interviews. They are not bound by instructions, and the term of office is 5 years.

Carolien van der Hulst

Equal Opportunities Representative

+49 7121 271 3068

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Anik Asshoff

Deputy Equal Opportunities Representative

+49 7121 271 1179

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