Diversity at HSBA

Diversity is of key importance at HSBA. The institution signed the Diversity Charter in 2008, highlighting the significance of difference in origin, nationality, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and other. HSBA understands that a variety in its student and staff body offers opportunities and therefore ensures that diversity as a cross- sectoral task is integrated into all aspects of university life.

Diversity makes out our society and is an enrichment for economic life in general. We know that we can only be successful if we take advantage of the opportunities that arise from difference. This applies to our diverse staff body, both faculty and admin, as well as the diverse needs of our students and cooperation partners. Diversity opens up opportunities for innovative and creative solutions. Our goal, in line with the Diversity Charter, is to create a working environment that is free of prejudice. Everyone, at all times, is acknowledged and with respect.

To assist implementing these goals, there is a Diversity Officer in place at HSBA as well as a Representative for people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. Any student, faculty or staff may reach out to the Diversity Officer They are contact persons for students, teachers, staff and employees.

HSBA shows the above mentioned goals and the development in this regard in the Diversity Concept and the annual Diversity Report.

In the 21st Social Survey of the German National Association for Student Affairs - DSW), 11% of the students stated (severe) difficulties with their studies due to health impairments. HSBA aims at improving the study and working conditions of people with disabilities and chronic diseases. We would like to facilitate a study environment that is free of discrimination and based on equal opportunities. However, not all impairments are apparent in daily life at university. In addition to impaired mobility, vision, hearing and speech, students are increasingly affected by mental disorders (e.g. eating disorders, depression), chronic somatic diseases (e.g. allergies, asthma, rheumatism, heart- and kidney diseases, cancer) as well as specific learning disorders (e.g. dyslexia , dyscalculia, autism and AD(H)D).

We are your contact for all issues related to impairment and represent your interests in the University Council. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance.