At the university Stakeholders
Anti-discrimination work is a task for everyone at the entire university.
In various official mandates and collectives, members at the university are committed to the practical, long-term preservation of fairness, respect and mutual appreciation in different constellations.
You will find support for your concerns through confidential counselling options, but also through official channels with your complaint. We always recommend a confidential discussion so that you are well informed, prepared and accompanied in the next steps according to your wishes.
Stakeholders through neutral or official channels
Equal Opportunity Commissioner (confidential)
The Central Equal Opportunities Commissioner and her deputy are committed to equal opportunities for women as part of their legal mandate. Due to intersectionality, confidential counselling of FLINTA* in the academic field with related misconduct (e.g. harassment, stalking and discrimination) is included in the area of responsibility of equal opportunities work at the university.
Rectorate Commission on Fair Conduct
The Rectorate Commission on Fair Conduct is convened in its diverse composition to deal with complex cases (bullying, stalking, discrimination and sexual harassment). Cases can be submitted by Departments 1, 2 and 5, the central contact point, the Senate and the Rector with the consent of the persons concerned. The Rectorate Commission decides on a possible clarification in the Arbitration Commission and can convene it for this purpose.
Arbitration Board for Conflicts and Misconduct
Coming soon:
The Arbitration Board for Conflicts and Misconduct is an independent ombudsman's office and investigative commission, which is appointed by the Rectorate Commission for Fair Conduct from a pool of members on a case-by-case basis with impartial persons in complex and controversial problem cases. Its tasks include clearing, counselling, developing solutions, preparing a report and making recommendations to the Rectorate.
Student Disciplinary Committee
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The Disciplinary Committee is set up to regulate offences committed by students against members of the University in accordance with Section 62 a (1) LHG. The statutes on disciplinary measures provide information on the composition of the committee, its procedures and possible measures at Heidelberg University.
AGG Complaints offices
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According to § 4 a (4) of the State Higher Education Act (LHG), members of the University have the right to lodge an official complaint with the relevant bodies if they feel they have been discriminated against on the basis of a characteristic under § 1 of the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG). The bodies receive written complaints, examine the facts of the case and hear other parties involved. Subsequently, measures may also be initiated via other collectives.