Univ. Prof. Michael Mayrhofer, University Senate Chairman, confirmed the votes. The committee made the independent decision, fulfilling its responsibility to the JKU. A shortened procedure to re-appoint Meinhard Lukas for another four-year period requires a two-thirds majority approval by both the University Council and the University Senate. Last week, the University Council expressed its support for Rector Lukas.

The University Senate – Academic Governing Body of JKU Employees
The University Senate consists of 26 members and is made up of academic faculty, students, staff, and administration at the Johannes Kepler University. Members serve a three-year term of office; the current term is to the end of September 2019.

• 13 university professor representatives
• Six academic faculty members representatives
• Six student representatives
• One general university personnel representative