The University Council

The University Council of the PHSG is composed as follows: Bettina Surber (President of the University Council, SP), Martina Bossart (Die Mitte), Philipp Buschor (Die Mitte), Katrin Glaus (SP), Heinz Habegger (SVP), Samuel Hanselmann (FDP) und Sandro Wasserfallen (SVP).

Duties of the University Council

The responsibilities of the University Council include approving the PHSG’s strategy and developing the courses it offers, establishing an institutional framework, ensuring that the university fulfils its official mandate, and preparing estimates, accounts and annual reports. The University Council furthermore serves as the selection committee for positions within university management and for permanent lectureships, as well as for the appeals and disciplinary commission.