Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Faculty of Life Sciences

What is a Teaching and Learning Committee?

A Teaching and Learning Committee (KLS or LuSt) is a student co-determination body. Pursuant to § 22 of the Statutes of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the students account for half of the seats and votes. Other members include university teachers and academic staff. There is a KLS at each Faculty, as a permanent commission of the Faculty Board.

At the Faculty of Life Sciences, there is also one KLS for each subject at the departmental level as a permanent commission of the departmental boards. 

What tasks does a Teaching and Learning Committee have?

Pursuant to § 22 of the Statutes of Humboldt-Universität:

• Advisory services in all fundamental matters of study and teaching of the Faculty/Department
• Decisions on the drafts of study and examination regulations
• Decisions on the draft of the course report of the Faculty/Department
• Participation in drafting appraisals on appointment proceedings relating to university didactic activities
• Evaluation

Students have the option to register agenda items for the commission meetings. To do so, please contact the following people in advance. Current membership lists can also be requested. 

KLS for Life Sciences (LeWi): Stefanie Schüler

KLS for Biology/Biophysics: Prof. Franz Bartl

KLS for Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences: Prof. Edna Hillmann

LuSt for Psychology: Prof. Sebastian Markett