The Vice-Chancellor's Office is led by head of secretariat Merete Ruager.
Duties
The Vice Chancellor's Office handles duties connected with the overall political and administrative management of the university, including:
- Secretariat functions for the Vice-Chancellor, the University Director, management group meetings, the Board of Governors, the Board of Representatives and a number of other committees and foundations.
- Administrative procedures in connection with establishment of the university’s overall education and research policy as well as planning of the university’s strategic focus areas, including administration connected with the preparation of development contracts.
- The Secretariat provides legal assistance with regard to the Danish University Act and other university legal matters. In addition, the Secretariat gives advice on other legal matters, including actions for damages, copyright and academic matters. The Secretariat carries out administrative procedures for the Rectorate’s complaints and appeals in connection with the University Director’s legality control.
- The Management Secretariat is responsible for the university’s representative obligations.