Coordinator for Equality, Gender & Diversity

Who is the Coordinator for Equality, Gender, and Diversity – and what does she do?

The Coordinator for Equality, Gender, and Diversity at ABPU is responsible for the strategic implementation and further development of the university’s equality and diversity goals. Her focus is on creating structural conditions that sustainably promote equal opportunities and inclusion. Through the development of initiatives, networks, and awareness-raising activities, she contributes to shaping a diverse, respectful, and creative environment for studying, teaching, and artistic work.

Schimanek, Melissa

Schimanek, Melissa

What are the tasks of the Coordinator?

  • Support and implementation of the Gender Equality Plan (GEP):
    Coordination and monitoring of measures to promote equality; support for departments and committees in planning, implementing, and evaluating initiatives.
  • Advisory services on gender, diversity, and inclusion:
    Assisting staff and leadership in developing diversity-sensitive processes, project initiatives, and communication strategies.
  • Networking and collaboration:
    Cooperating with university departments, external organizations, networks, and public authorities to implement an inclusive university strategy.
  • Organization of initiatives and events:
    Designing and implementing awareness-raising projects, workshops, and artistic-participatory formats.
  • Monitoring and reporting:
    Analyzing and documenting progress in the areas of equality and diversity and developing recommendations for further advancement.
  • Fostering an inclusive and creative university culture:
    Helping to strengthen ABPU as a place where diversity, equal opportunity, and artistic excellence are interconnected.

Gender Equality Plan (German)