Rector and General Secretariat

The Rectorate and the General Secretariat are central executive support units of the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons. They support the Executive Board in both strategic and operational matters and make a significant contribution to the University's ongoing development and governance.

The President leads the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons and heads the University Executive Board. He is responsible for the operational management of the university, the implementation of its strategic direction, the structural consolidation of the entire organization, and the clear positioning and profiling of the university within the national and international higher education landscape.

President

Prof. Dr. Gian-Paolo Curcio

Phone: +41 81 286 24 06

General Secretariat

Head of the General Secretariat

The Head of the General Secretariat coordinates and supports the work of the University Council, the President, and the University Executive Board. She assists the University Executive Board in developing the basis for operational and strategic decision-making.

Research project leader

Dr. phil. Lilian Ladner

Phone: +41 81 286 24 18

Executive Support

Strategic Communication

Thr Strategic Communication supports the University Executive Board in the operational implementation of internal and external communications at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons.

Senior staff

Phone: +41 81 286 24 27

Project leader

Phone: +41 81 286 36 38

University Development and Quality Management

University Development and Quality Management, together with the University Executive Board, ensure quality and its ongoing improvement in teaching, research, and services.

Research project leader, Head of University Development and Quality Management

Ruth Jochum-Gasser

Phone: +41 81 286 38 87

Project leader

Jacqueline Meyer

Phone: +41 81 286 36 60

Controlling

The Controlling department supports internal university management by providing information relevant to decision-making and assists in the implementation of the university’s operational and strategic goals through key performance indicators and regular reports.

Senior staff

Edmund Höllrigl

Phone: +41 81 286 38 06

Project leader

Phone: +41 81 286 36 51

University Policy

University Policy supports the University Executive Board on relevant issues related to political developments.

Senior staff

Phone: +41 81 286 37 50

Coordination Teaching and Learning

Standing Committees and Projects

The Standing Committees and Projects Team carries out administrative, organisational and project-related tasks for the Standing Committees and the Head of the General Secretariat and supports their implementation.

Project leader

Maria Simmen-Blischke

Phone: +41 81 286 39 75

Project leader

Carla Davaz-Salvator

Phone: +41 81 286 37 42

Project leader

Phone: +41 81 286 37 86

Project leader

Christine Moser

Phone: +41 81 286 24 77

Teaching and Learning Center

The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) provides comprehensive support to faculty through advising, professional development, the development of pedagogical approaches, and the enhancement of teaching and learning infrastructure.

Head of division

Phone: +41 81 286 38 53

Member of the project team

Phone: +41 81 286 39 74

Member of the project team

Phone: +41 81 286 37 98

Lecturer

Prof. Alexander Fritsch

Phone: +41 81 286 37 13

Member of the project team

Phone: +41 81 286 37 41

Member of the project team

Phone: +41 81 286 37 32

Student Services

Student Services is the central point of contact for students at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons and supports students in self-management, the development of learning skills, career planning, and addressing disadvantages.

Project leader

Malgorzata Suter-Kaminski

Phone: +41 81 286 38 31

Project leader

Nicole Albertin

Phone: +41 81 286 39 19

Project leader, Member of the project team

Riccarda Ryffel

Phone: +41 81 286 37 02

Project leader

Aurelia Ehrensperger

Phone: +41 81 286 37 12

International Relations Office

The International Relations Office coordinates student and staff mobility, serves as the central point of contact for international students, and represents the university in international networks to enhance its international visibility and promote knowledge transfer.

Project leader

Anne-Marie Jäger-Stevenson

Phone: +41 81 286 39 03

Member of the project team

Nicole Massüger McLauchlan

Phone: +41 81 286 39 34

Member of the project team

Lotti Peyer-Lendi

Phone: +41 81 286 38 62

Foreign Language Section

The Foreign Language Section develops language teaching concepts tailored to the university level and, through innovative modules, trains students to become strong communicators who can act confidently and effectively in the international business world.

Lecturer, Head of section

Prof. Dr. Heiko Ahmann

Phone: +41 81 286 38 59

Mathematics/Physics Section

The Mathematics/Physics Section develops and teaches modules in mathematics and physics for all degree programs in which these skills are required.

Lecturer

Prof. Dr. Marc Auer

Phone: +41 81 286 24 75

University Council and Executive Board Secretariat

The University Council and Executive Board Secretariat assists the Head of the General Secretariat in planning and preparing for the meetings of the University Council and the University Executive Board.

Project leader

Phone: +41 81 286 38 57