University Board

The University Board directing the operations of the University consists of:

• The President: Prof. Dr. Karl Wöber
• The Vice-President: Prof. DDr. Arno Scharl
• The Managing Director: Mag. Christian Hoffmann

The tasks and responsibilities of the University Board are listed in the University Constitution. These tasks include:

• Making decisions on interdepartmental matters
• Drafting proposals for resolution by the University Council concerning organizational units and the introduction, change and discontinuation of courses following consultation with the University Assembly.
• Preparation and submission to the University Council of the annual budget and annual financial statements
• Initiation of quality assurance measures
• Applying for the extension of accreditation
• Drafting proposals for resolution by the University Council concerning amendments to the statutes following consultation with the University Assembly
• Award of academic degrees and distinctions
• Appointment of teaching staff and assignment of the teaching staff to the courses in consultation with the Deans
• Amendment of the study and examination regulations following consultation with the University Assembly