The Faculty Council is an important representative body of Erasmus School of Philosophy. The Faculty Council discusses the general affairs of the faculty with the dean. The dean informs the Faculty Council about the policy s/he implements and regarding policy intentions for education, research, finances, personnel and organisation.
The Faculty Council has the right of approval, information and advice. The Faculty Council has the right of approval regarding determining and changing the faculty regulations, components of the education and examination regulations and in the event of a proposed reorganisation. The right to information means that the Faculty Council can request information at all times from the dean regarding policy and policy intentions. Finally, the right of advice gives the Faculty Council the authority to make proposals and viewpoints known regarding all affairs that concern the faculty.
Faculty Council composition 2025-2026
The Council comprises eight members, half of whom are selected from the staff and half of whom are students. The council meetings are public.
| Staff Representatives | |
| Marie van der Gaag | vandergaag@esphil.eur.nl |
| Paula Andrea Nieto Hernandez | niethernandez@eshpil.eur.nl |
| Dr. Ryan Kopaitich | kopaitich@esphil.eur.nl |
| Dr. Jamie van der Klaauw | vanderklaauw@esphil.eur.nl |
| Student Representatives | |
| Huib van Rijt | 480774hr@student.eur.nl |
| Vasare Gaupsaite | 622946vg@student.eur.nl |
| Navid Fardin | 698266nf@student.eur.nl |
| Willemijn van Mees | 702225mw@student.eur.nl |
| Secretary | |
| Angelica Vanucci | vannucci@esphil.eur.nl |
Meeting schedule 2025-2026
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The meetings start at 11:00 hours, and a preparatory meeting is held for members from 10:00 hours onwards. Employees and students are cordially invited to attend the meetings. The meetings are held in room J5-69, unless mentioned otherwise. The meeting documents can be requested from the chair by e-mail.
Faculty Council regulations (in Dutch)