The duties and powers of the Board of Examiners are set out in the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW).
In a nutshell, these are as follows:
1.
Issuing degree certificates
2.
Issuing certificates, as required, to students who have passed more than one examination
3.
At the request of a student, approving or rejecting a study programme proposal comprising modules provided by the University
4.
Supervising the organization and coordination of examinations
5.
Appointing examiners to administer examinations
6.
Laying down rules on the proper conduct of examinations and measures to be taken in this regard.
These measures can involve the Board of Examiners in the event of fraud by a student, depriving that student of the right to take one or more designated examinations or final assessments at the University for a period, to be determined by the Board, of a maximum of one year.
7.
Issuing guidelines and instructions to examiners on how to assess examinees and determine the results of the examination
8.
Personally examining the student’s knowledge, understanding and skills
9.
Deciding whether to extend the validity of examinations that have been passed
10.
In special cases, deciding that an examination shall be held in a way other than that stipulated in the Teaching and Examination Regulations
11.
In special cases, deciding whether an oral examination shall be public, other than stipulated in the Teaching and Examination Regulations
12.
Granting exemption in respect of higher education examinations or final assessments that have previously been passed or knowledge or skills acquired outside higher education
13.
In special cases, admitting students who do not meet the admission requirements in the Teaching and Examination Regulations
14.
In the case of conscientious objections, setting the alternative assignments for the module in question.
