Diversity and Inclusion
Lifestyle diversity is a human right forming part of the principle of equality – and thus Esslingen University of Applied Sciences perceives one of its inherent tasks as being to establish and safeguard the consideration and protection of the diversity of its students, lecturers and staff in all areas. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences considers itself to be an open-minded and outward-looking institution and wants to actively embody democratic values and participation.
- Anti-discrimination
- Protection against sexual harassment and violence
- Equality and equal opportunities
Inclusion plays an important role at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. The stated objective of the university’s agenda for action is full and effective participation on an equal footing of all members of the university.
Anti-Discrimination
People to contact
Anti-Discrimination Representative
Prof. Dr. Monika Götsch
Faculty of Social Work, Education and Nursing Sciences
Protection against sexual harassment and violence
People to contact
“As Sexual Harassment Representatives, we want to make a contribution to improving the protection provided by Esslingen University of Applied Sciences against all forms of sexualised violence. One of our key concerns is to make Esslingen University of Applied Sciences a place to live and learn which is as safe and free from sexual harassment and violence as possible.”
Any complaints or questions relating to sexualised harassment can be sent to the Sexual Harassment Representatives at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences:
E-Mail
People to contact:
Prof. Dr. Julia Gebrande
Faculty of Social Work, Education and Nursing Sciences
Angela Schwarz
Safety at Work
Tim Clemenz
Student Services and Degree Programme Management Department
All inquiries are of course treated in the strictest confidence. Nothing will be undertaken without your explicit consent!
Resolution of the universities in Baden-Württemberg against sexualised discrimination, sexual harassment and violence
The federal state and the universities of Baden-Württemberg are taking a clear stance against sexualised discrimination, sexual harassment and violence: The representatives of all the different types of university and the Minister of Science and Research, Theresia Bauer, have signed a joint resolution. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences supports the resolution and encourages everyone to actively champion a respectful coexistence now as well as in the future, within universities and within society, too.
Inclusion
People to contact
Any student who needs support or would like to contribute their ideas on how to support and promote inclusive structures at the university is welcome to get in touch with the Inclusion Officer:
Prof. Dr. Nina Kölsch-Bunzen
Inclusion Officer at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Social Work, Education and Nursing Sciences
The university’s elected Equity & Accessibility Officer (SBV) is the point of contact for job applicants and members of the university who are disabled or have coequal status. Members of the university here are administrative and academic staff, teaching staff, research assistants, and student and graduate assistants.
Michaela Hammermann
Equity & Accessibility Officer of Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Media accessibility
As a public sector body as defined in Directive (EU) 2016/2102, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences strives to provide barrier-free access to its website in accordance with the stipulations of the Federal Equality for Persons with Disabilities Act (BGG) and the Barrier-free IT Regulations (BITV 2.0) to implement Directive (EU) 2016/2102.
