University Board
As the strategic governing body of Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH, the University Board is responsible to the Canton for the University’s positioning and profile. Based on the performance mandate from the cantonal government, it decides on the strategy and budget of BFH. The University Board monitors the application of the performance mandate and is responsible for budgetary compliance.
The members of University Board are seven persons elected by the cantonal government who are not members of the board. In addition, the Rector, one representative each of the lecturers, students, academic staff and assistants, the board management and the Directorate of Education and Culture take part in its meetings in an advisory capacity.
Members
Markus Ruprecht* (President) |
Director of the Stoppani Metal Systems AG |
Donald Vogt* (Vice-President) |
Managing Director/Board of Directors, Marti Gesamtleistungen AG |
Monika Eichelberger-Gerber* |
Head of Alterszentrum Baumgarten, Bettlach |
Dr. Regula Gloor |
Executive Board Member of the Gloor AG, Burgdorf |
Christian Wasserfallen |
National Council |
Matthias Zurbuchen | Director Bern Technical College |
Hans-Martin Wahlen | Entrepreneur, WAHU GmbH |
Meeting participants with an advisory vote:
President of Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wörwag |
President of Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH, Bern |
Teaching staff representative
Caroline Pulver |
Lecturer, Social Work |
Student representative
Anik Müller |
Student AHB |
Representation of the scientific staff and assistants:
Tim Lerch |
Research Associate, School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL |
University Executive Board
Prof. Dr. Corina Caduff |
Vice Rector Research |
Canton Berne Education Department
Astrid Furtwaengler |
Director, Universities of Applied Sciences Section |
Secretary
Yves Abelin |
Head of Legal Services, President's Office, Bern |
* Members of the committee of the University Board (also present in an advisory capacity: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wörwag, Rector and Prof. Dr. Anna Maria Riedi, Deputy Rector / Director Social Work)