ELECTION OF NEW PRO-DEAN. How is the election held? What do I do if I want to vote for my own candidate? When will we know the election results? Akademiliv compiles a list of questions and answers prior to the election of the new pro-dean. If you have more questions about the election, please contact the Nominating Committee by emailing one of the members of the Nominating Committee (see below).
- You can read an interview with the pro-dean candidate Henrik Hagberg here: : http://130.241.135.136/en/2018/02/47529/
What is the election for?
The election is for the position of pro-dean for Sahlgrenska Academy. The pro-dean is the dean’s deputy and, like the dean, is appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. The election is advisory and acts as a decisional guide for the Vice-Chancellor.
How is the election held?
The election is held through a digital election process via the university’s web questionnaire tool, Sunet Survey. On 28 February, all eligible voters will receive an e-mail. The sender will be ”Göteborgs universitet – enkät-survey”. The e-mail contains a link that is unique for every eligible voter. The link leads to a website, equivalent to a ballot, where the vote is placed.
The election survey can be completed on a computer, tablet or mobile phone. The election survey can be accessed and completed during 28 February – 11 March 2018. The election will close at 23:59 on 11 March.
How safe is online voting?
The university’s questionnaire tool, Sunet Survey, is used for the election. Including the function “anonym respondentenkät” (anonymous respondent survey). This means that the respondent will be anonymous and that it will not be possible to see how any individual has responded. The link between an eligible voter and their selection is broken (during voting), which makes it impossible to recreate the link, thereafter.
If I am anonymous, how can I receive a reminder to vote?
The system keeps track of whether or not a respondent has voted. Thus, the system is able to send out a reminder to anyone who has not yet voted. Compare this to the classical way of voting, where the voting list indicates who has/has not voted.
Are there election regulations?
The university’s rules of procedure set the framework. Information and instructions on the design and execution of the university’s internal election are published on the university’s website http://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/elektroniskaval/
Who is eligible to vote in the election?
According to the university’s rules of procedure, those qualified to vote in the election are all employees within the faculty whose employment comprises at least 50% of a full-time position and who are employed on a permanent basis or have an appointment comprised of at least two consecutive years of continuous employment.
How can doctoral students voice their opinions in the election?
According to the university’s rules of procedure, doctoral students are not eligible to vote as employees for elections concerning members of the Faculty Board. This is because the students appoint doctoral student representatives to the Faculty Board.
What responses are possible?
It is possible to vote yes, to submit one’s own nomination (no) or to submit a blank ballot. Thus, there are three possible alternatives.
What does the text that is equivalent to a ballot look like on the website?
Here is an extract from the website:
I would like to propose a name for the position of pro-dean. How do I do it?
Click on the alternative ”NEJ. Jag har ett eget förslag, som skiljer sig från beredningsgruppens förslag”. [NO. I have my own nomination that differs from the nomination of the Nominating Committee.] An answer box will appear where you can type in the name of the person you would like to nominate for the position of pro-dean (provide their first and last name). Note that you must provide the name in this box. The system will not allow you to leave the box empty. The person you nominate for pro-dean needs to be eligible. To be eligible, a person must be an employee of the university, with a minimum position of 50 percent, and have permanent employment status or hold a position that includes two or more consecutive years of continuous employment. The nominated person must also have scientific expertise. If the person is not eligible, the vote is counted as a spoiled ballot. The person should have been asked.
I want to vote no to the Nominating Committee’s nomination, but want to refrain from submitting my own nomination. How do I do it?
If you do not support the nomination by the Nominating Committee you need to submit a nomination of your own. The election is advisory and the purpose is to find possible candidates. If the person you name is not eligible, your vote will be counted as a spoiled ballot.
What does a blank vote mean? How are blank votes used when tallying the results?
A blank vote indicates that you want to participate in the election, but that you do not want to submit your own alternative nomination.
Why is it important to vote in an election with only one nominee?
A high voter turnout and a clear election result gives the Vice-Chancellor a solid decisional basis.
When will we know the election results?
Voting will end at 23.59 on 11 March. The vote count record will be prepared on 13 March, after which the results will be given to the Vice-Chancellor and published in Akademiliv. Please note that the election is advisory and that the Vice-Chancellor will be making the final decision.
When will the new pro-dean take office?
The date for the newly appointed pro-dean to take office will be decided by the Vice-Chancellor in agreement with the concerned individual.
Who arranges the election?
The Faculty Board’s Nominating Committee is tasked with arranging the election. This includes, for example, developing the election plan, composing a list of nominees together with the Vice-Chancellor, confirming the voting list, establishing the vote count protocols and being responsible for communication.
Who are the members of the Nominating Committee?
The following individuals are part of the Nominating Committee:
- Professor Göran Stenman, Institute of Biomedicine, goran.stenman@gu.se
- Professor Eric Carlström, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, eric.carlstrom@gu.se
- Senior Lecturer Kajsa H Abrahamsson, Institute of Odontology, kajsa.henning.abrahamsson@odontologi.gu.se
- Professor Elias Eriksson, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology,elias.eriksson@neuro.gu.se
- Professor Anders Jeppsson, Institute of Medicine, anders.jeppsson@gu.se
- Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, Institute of Clinical Sciences,jovanna.dahlgren@gu.se
- Administrative coordinator Eva Sjögren Nilsson, Institute of Medicine, eva.sjogren-nilsson@gu.se
- Student representative Sandra Karlsson, Sahlgrenska Academy Students’ Union, studiesocialt@saks.gu.se
TEXT: ELIN LINDSTRÖM CLAESSEN
FOTO: JOHAN WINGBORG
FOTO AV HENRIK HAGBERG: THOMAS JOHANSSON
