Teaching and research-related facilities
Teaching methods for higher education and evaluation
The Centre for Quality Assurace and Development (ZfQ) offers numerous services for students, teachers and employees with regard to quality management, (re)accreditation of courses, evaluation, advice on teaching methods in higher education, feedback, idea and process management. The team there is on hand to answer any questions you may have about courses, teaching methods, digital teaching, discussion formats and evaluations.
Evaluations
Evaluations are an important part of quality assurance and development at FHE. At least one third of the courses in a degree program is to be evaluated each semester, with each individual course being evaluated at least once every three years. Your role as a teacher also involves regularly evaluating the teaching and learning process. To conduct our evaluations, we use "evasys", a centralised evaluation system.
Teaching methodology for higher education
At our university, you can work towards the ‘Hochschuldidaktische Zertifikat@FHE’ certificate in higher education teaching methodology by actively developing and redesigning a course of yours that covers 20 teaching hours (each consisting of 45 minutes). Our consultants in higher education and media-based teaching are happy to provide support and encourage you to reflect on your teaching practice by taking an ‘outside look’ and offering suggestions on teaching methods and how to put them into practice. For several years, we have been compiling a collection of the most effective teaching and learning concepts on the "FHE teaching concepts" best practice platform. Teachers can use it to find inspiration for their teaching and also share their own ideas.
The Thuringian eTeach network is comprised of state institutions of higher education and universities in Thuringia that have joined forces to collaboratively develop digitally enhanced university teaching concepts. The Thuringian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Science and Digital Society is using funds from the initiative ‘Zukunftsvertrag Studium und Lehre stärken’ (‘A pact to future-proof degree programs and teaching’) to expand the eTeach network and integrate the project into the state's digitalization strategy. This will provide tailored training opportunities, events related to (digital) innovations in teaching, as well as networking activities and advice.
Other university departments that provide support
Research and Transfer Service (SFT)
This is the central point of contact for all matters relating to research, knowledge and technology transfer at our institution. They can, for example, provide information about research funding, advice on research projects and assistance with proposals. SFT is also there to assist you with patent and exploitation matters.
Gender and Diversity Service (SGD)
They are happy to advise you on all matters related to diversity in teaching and balancing work and family life.
Centre for Continuing Education (ZFW)
As a comprehensive service provider, it supports the planning, organisation, implementation and supervision of continuing education opportunities within and across faculties and even in cooperation with other universities.
Centre for Student and Academic Affairs (ZSA)
The ZSA team are responsible for all matters relating to studying at Fachhochschule Erfurt, including the Central Examinations Office.
Centre for the Development and Maintenance of Scientific Equipment (WGB)
The central technical service department offers its services to all areas of the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, predominantly in the form of support for teaching and research. This includes developing, constructing and maintaining testing stations, experimental setups and special equipment for teaching and research.
International Office (ZIB)
The International Office at FH Erfurt provides advice, information and support for international staff and student mobility and cooperation projects worldwide.
Centre of Fundamental Studies (GLZ)
GLZ provides teaching services across all degree programs in the form of integrated modules, cross-disciplinary preparatory and advanced courses, as well as elective modules for the development and specialization of key competencies for all students at the university. It currently consists of three areas: STEM, the Language Centre and PACKS (key competencies & academic skills).