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The governance of the EC2U Alliance is designed to ensure transparent, efficient, and democratic decision-making. Representatives from all Universities and of all profiles (students, staff, senior management) but also from all Associated Partners are present in the EC2U Governing Bodies.

Executive Committee

The decision-making body of the EC2U Alliance, following overall progress.

  • 1 Coordinator general
  • 1 Institutional representative per university
  • 1 Student representative per university
  • 1 Administrative representative per university

EC2U Councils

Closed Council

A closed consultative body to the Executive Committee

  • 9 Rectors
  • 1 Coordinator general

Plenary Council

An extended consultative body to the Executive Committee

  • 9 Rectors
  • 1 Coordinator general
  • 8 WP leaders
  • 8 WP co-leaders
  • 1 Chair of the Student Council
  • 1 Vice chair of the Student Council
  • 1 Representative from each Associated Partner

Student Council

A decision-making body that aims solely at ensuring students’ active involvement and societal engagement

  • 18 Student representatives

Quality Council

Independent consultative body to the Executive Committee

  • Internal experts in quality management (1 per university
  • Recognised experts from outside of the alliance

Involved in the governance structure

Apart from the governing bodies, project management teams are consulted when relevant.
Global Coordination Team
Local Coordinators
Communication Officers
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