Teaching award in student hands

Since 2015, the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, together with the university's support association, has regularly awarded a prize for above-average commitment and outstanding achievements in teaching at the HSZG.

After extensive discussions with the deans of studies, the faculties and the student council over the past few months, the procedure was modernized by Dr. Sommer and the Vice-Rector for Education and International Affairs, Professor Keil. The main changes concern the nomination procedure and the composition of the selection committee. In future, only students at the university will be entitled to submit proposals. Another special feature is that in future, student members will have the majority of votes in the seven-member independent selection committee. Strengthening students' opportunities for participation was an important concern for the Rectorate and the Senate. Another new feature is an online nomination platform, which is currently being set up.

What has remained unchanged is that the Förderverein has kindly provided a considerable amount of prize money, which is by no means a matter of course, and that both teachers as individuals and groups of teachers can be nominated. The criteria for reviewing the nominations and selecting an award winner have also remained the same.

The university plans to award the Teaching Prize 2023 soon in accordance with the university's new teaching prize regulations. Dear students, please be vigilant. After the upcoming turn of the year, there will be a call for proposals for this year's teaching award. You are welcome to start thinking about award-worthy teachers now and talk to your fellow students in search of supporters. We look forward to a lively participation!