General Assembly of the Graduate Council 4th November 2021 at 17 pm [01.11.21]
The General Assembly is a regular meeting where all doctoral students are invited to participate, voice their opinions and propose issues to be discussed. The General Assembly decides the standing of the Graduate Council on political topics and elects the Graduate Council Board.Dear fellow doctoral candidate,
you are invited to the General Assembly of the Graduate Council!
-When?
It takes place digitally via zoom on the 4th November 2021 at 17 pm.
https://uni-hohenheim.zoom.us/j/89414139564?pwd=MFRIaDNuczE5Z29kTXltdjVtRVpQZz09
(Meeting ID: 894 1413 9564 || Passcode: 434016 )
-Who?
The Graduate Council ("Promovierendenkonvent"/"ProKo" in German) is formed by all of us, all inter-/national doctoral students at the University of Hohenheim. Check out more at: Graduate Council (https://proko.uni-hohenheim.de/start)
-What?
The General Assembly is a regular meeting where all doctoral students are invited to participate, voice their opinions and propose issues to be discussed. The General Assembly decides the standing of the Graduate Council on political topics and elects the Graduate Council Board.
-How?
The agenda of the upcoming meeting is:
- Report: The Graduate Council Board discusses ongoing activities.
- Election: Every year, a new Graduate Council Board is elected consisting of 6 board members which represent all faculties. Anyone who is an official doctoral student at the University can be elected.
- Other: Other topics to be discussed.
Join in! Not only can you join our General Assembly and participate in electing the new board members, you can also take an official position in the Graduate Council Board yourself! In this way, you contribute to improve our everyday life at Hohenheim. You will learn how the self-administration of our university works and boost your professional development in areas like public speaking, negotiation, conflict management and many more.
Hang out! After our General Assembly, you can enjoy a more informal get-together taking place at the Restaurant Garbe close to the university.
We will send you a reminder a few days before the meeting takes place. Until then, we are looking forward to meet you. Please don't hesitate to contact us for further questions!
All the best,
Maliheh
Proko@uni-hohenheim.de
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What does the Proko Board do?
The Proko Board coordinates and facilitates the work of the PhD representatives and represents the PhD students towards the University and public. This includes:- organizing social events for all PhDs like the PhD lunches- organizing and moderating a monthly meeting of all PhD representatives- participating in a monthly Jour Fix with the graduate academy- representing the PhDs in other meetingsThe members of the Proko Board share these tasks - so you can handle the issues and activities you are most interested in.
Who can become a member of the Proko-Board?
Anyone who is an official PhD student at the University can be elected. Don't hesitate if you have only started your PhD recently - it is good if the Proko represents the needs of students during different phases of the PhD. Also, Speaking German is not required for being a member of the Proko Board!
Will this role affect my PhD?
Your PhD may benefit from being a member of the Proko Board, as you understand the University and PhD regulations and connect to more people outside your institute. At the same time, being a member will of course also take some time - but remember that you will be part of a team and if things get tough in your PhD or personal life, others can and will step in.
How long would I be elected for?
Proko Board members are elected for 1 year.