Standing Evaluation Commission

The Standing Evaluation Commission (SEK) controls the evaluation procedures in the state of Lower Saxony and its procedural principles. It adopts the work plan for ZEvA’s evaluations and decides on the evaluation reports with the recommendations contained therein. In addition, it decides on objections and complaints in evaluation procedures after a recommendation by the Appeals Commission. The SEK is appointed by the Foundation Council, student members for two, all others for three years.

The commission consists of 10 persons:

• The Scientific Director of ZEvA as Chair
• The Chairperson of the State University Conference of Lower Saxony or a deputy,
• Two current or former members of the management of a university or equivalent higher education institution and two members of the management of a Universityof Applied Science,
• One person with experience in evaluation in the national or international field,
• One representative of the ministry responsible for higher education in Lower Saxony,
• One student representative each from a university or equivalent higher education institution and a University of Applied Science.

Commissioners

A reorganization of the commission structure is planned. The names of the Commissioners will be announced in due course.