University of Göttingen: President Metin Tolan is voted out - what now?

University of Göttingen: President Metin Tolan is voted out - what now?

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the Senate of the Georg-August University Göttingen voted in a remarkable special meeting for the election of President Metin Tolan. This decision, which was made in a university public session, could have far -reaching consequences for the future management of the university. However, the foundation committee still has to agree before the deselection can come into force; Until then, Tolan remains in office.

The university community has discussed a lot about the challenges and tensions that have led to this step in the past few weeks. The Senate, consisting of elected representatives of the university, announced in its meeting that the majority voted for the application for a description application, which indicates dissatisfaction with current leadership.

statement by President Tolan

After the deselection, Prof. Metin Tolan was disappointed with the step of the Senate. He particularly regrets that the Senate was not willing to get involved in an arbitration process. In an emotional explanation, Tolan also emphasized that the personal attacks during this process hit him deeply. He thanked the many supporters inside and outside the university who have been standing for him in the past few weeks.

The official communication of the Senate emphasizes that the propagation application only becomes effective when it is confirmed by the foundation committee. If an agreement between the Senate and the Foundation Committee is not reached, the Senate will conclude the proposal in a further session. According to the basic order of the university, the president remains in office until the situation is clarified.

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