Why is it important to participate in the election?
The elected Dean appoints their own pro-deans for research and education. The new leadership team will make important decisions regarding the faculty's development over the coming years. The leadership team will influence how the faculty facilitates research and how its educational programs evolve.
Who actually makes the decisions at the Faculty of Humanities?
- In short: The Faculty Board, the Dean, and the Faculty Director make the decisions. The faculty leadership collaborates internally and with the leadership of the various departments. Additionally, the Dean serves as the faculty's public face and liaises with other stakeholders both within and outside UiO.
- The Dean leads the faculty's academic development in both research and education. Furthermore, the Dean chairs the Faculty Board, which adopts the faculty's strategy and budget.
- The Faculty Director is an appointed official who heads the faculty's administration. The Faculty Director also holds overall responsibility for finances, facilities, and IT, and presents matters to the Faculty Board on behalf of the Dean.
- To seek advice and discuss issues, the leadership team holds meetings with the heads of departments. The Faculty Director meets with administrative managers, student representatives, and union representatives. There are also various committees and meetings to coordinate and provide input on matters across the faculty.
At the departmental level, the heads of departments are in charge.