CommUNIty Office
Shaping Community: Service Center for Advisors and Engaged Members, Competence and Networking Center for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at the University Jena
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The CommUNIty Office
The CommUNIty Office is the central centre of expertise and networking for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena.
Our aim is to foster a university culture in which people from different backgrounds and with different life experiences feel welcome, respected and that they belong.
Who we are here for
Louisa Gehl und Anna Trimborn
Image: Saskia WenckFor people who want to get involved
For anyone who is committed to diversity, equal opportunities, inclusion and a sense of belonging, or who would like to promote these issues in their workplace.
For people who are already active
For individuals, groups and facilities that are already working on these issues and are seeking support for advisory services, networking, case work or the further development of initiatives.
For all university members who are looking for support
For students, staff and other university members who are looking for suitable support services and wish to find the right people to contact regarding their concerns.
How we provide support
Diversity, equal opportunities, inclusion and a sense of belonging are already being promoted at Friedrich Schiller University Jena by numerous facilities and members of the university community.
Addressing these issues presents a range of opportunities, but also challenges, in everyday university life. We provide support through advice, networking and guidance in the development and implementation of measures. A particular focus of our work is ‘Advice for Advisers ’. We provide special support to all university members who act in an advisory capacity, whether in their day-to-day professional roles or as part of their voluntary work.
Consultation
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Guidance and referral to suitable support services
Are you looking for guidance, support or a way to connect with the university community?
It is not always immediately clear which department is the right point of contact for a particular enquiry. The CommUNIty Office helps you find your way around and puts you in touch with suitable advisory services, support and networking services.
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Advisory service(s) for the development and further development of DEIB initiatives
An idea, a project or a new initiative?
Diversity, equal opportunities, inclusion and a sense of belonging affect many subject areas of the university. We provide advisory services on the development and refinement of measures relating to these topics. Together, we devise approaches to ensure these topics are integrated effectively and sustainably into existing university structures.
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Peer advisory service(s) for volunteers
Tackling challenges together?
Advisory services and engagement can raise complex issues. To address these, we organise peer-to-peer consultations for individuals or facilitated consultation sessions for teams and groups.
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Support with complex issues and individual cases
Looking for support with a complex issue?
Complex situations can quickly become confusing and challenging, particularly in the context of DEIB. We can help you sort through your concerns, develop next steps and put you in touch with relevant support services.
We also support counsellors and volunteers dealing with challenging cases in their work or voluntary roles, and help them plan how to proceed.
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Psychosocial advisory service for stressful situations
Is there a worrying issue that you just can’t shake off?
Volunteering can involve challenging and stressful situations. The CommUNIty Office offers psychosocial advisory services for people who face such situations as part of their occupation or voluntary activities.
This service is aimed in particular at counsellors, advocacy groups, university groups and other volunteers. It is designed to facilitate reflection and provide support in dealing with stressful experiences and is not a substitute for psychotherapeutic or clinical advisory services or consultations.
Trainings
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Organisation and delivery of further training programmes
Looking for fresh ideas, knowledge or practical skills?
Diversity, equal opportunities, inclusion and a sense of belonging raise different questions depending on your area of work and involvement. The CommUNIty Office offers relevant training programmes on these topics. The content is tailored to individual needs, focuses and specific issues.
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Introductory offers
Want to get involved, network and help shape the future?
The CommUNIty Office helps you get started with DEIB work. Our services provide guidance, basic knowledge and insights into existing structures. We also support the development of skills in advisory services, networking and engagement.
Contact person for consultations and trainings
Louisa Gehl
- louisa.gehl@uni-jena.de
- Phone
- +49 3641 9-401112
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Bunte Graphen & ein Kugelschreiber
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)Meaningful data is required to ensure that measures to promote diversity, equal opportunities, inclusion and a sense of belonging can be designed effectively. The CommUNIty Office provides support in the design of monitoring and evaluation projects, as well as in the analysis and interpretation of the results.
In this way, needs can be identified at an early stage, trends can be highlighted and measures can be further developed on an evidence-based basis.
Contact person for Monitoring & Evaluation
Anna Trimborn
- Phone
- +49 3641 9-401111
- Link to download vCard
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General contact details
CommUNIty Office
Universitätshauptgebäude, Room D3.26
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
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- Mobile phone
- +49 173 5895307
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