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The Faculty Board

The Faculty Board is responsible for setting the overall goals, strategies and priorities for the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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The Faculty Board has 9 members which are elected for a term of four years. The exceptions are the temporary academic staff and student representatives who are chosen for one year at a time. The Faculty Board is lead by the Dean and the Faculty Director is the Board's secretary.

The Faculty Board 2021-2025

 Board MembersDeputy Board Members
Chair of the Board/DeanProfessor Jan Erik Askildsen 
Deputy Chair/Vice DeanProfessor Siri Gloppen 
Permanent Academic StaffProfessor  Leif Ove LarsenProfessor Elisabeth Ivarsflaten
Professor Kjell Erik LommerudProfessor Ståle Knudsen
Professor Ann NilsenAssociate Professor Iselin Åsedotter Strønen
 Professor Johannes Hjellbrekke
  
External membersAssociate Professor Helle Samuelsen, University of CopenhagenManaging Director Svenn-Åge Dahl, SNF 
Temporary Academic Staff (2014-2025)PhD Candidate Welat Akman WestrheimPhD Candidate Winnifred Jelier, PhD Candidate Per Gunnar Utbø Sakseid
Technical/Administrative StaffAdviser Erla Kathrine LøvsethAdviser Therese Eide
 Adviser Regine Skjærpe Olsen-Hagen
  
Students (2024-2025)Aurora Gropen

Ingebjørg Vartdal

Martin Heggø SolheimHenrik Rasmussen