2014 University of West Bohemia Rector election explained

Country:Czech Republic
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 University of West Bohemia Rector election
Previous Year:2010
Election Date:19 November 2014
Next Election:2018 University of West Bohemia Rector election
Next Year:2018
Candidate1:Miroslav Holeček
Colour1:7A10B2
Electoral Vote1:32
Percentage1:54.2%
Candidate2:Ilona Mauritzová
Colour2:008A6A
Electoral Vote2:26
Percentage2:44.1%
Rector
Before Election:Ilona Mauritzová
After Election:Miroslav Holeček

The University of West Bohemia Rector election, 2014 was held on 19 November 2014. The incumbent Rector Ilona Mauritzová sought reelection but was defeated by Chairman of the Research Center New Technologies Miroslav Holeček.[1] [2]

Candidates

Background

Candidates were allowed to register till 27 September 2014. Incumbent Rector Ilona Mauritzová decided to seek reelection. Her rival from previous election Miroslav Holeček also decided to run. Ladislav Čepička from faculty of Education and Nikolaj Demjančuk from the Faculty Philosophy and Arts also decided to stand.[3]

The first debate was held on 22 October 2014. Holeček stated that vision is a key for the University. He believes that University should know its direction. He wants it to have a good name and use its inner diversity and cooperation of faculties to its benefit. Mauritzová stated that university should consolidate itself and should focus on its strategic goals in the new period. Demjančuk supported stronger autonomy of faculties. Čepička wanted the university step from average.[4]

Voting

Candidate 1st Round2nd Round
Mauritzová2440.68%2644.07%
Holeček2135.59%3254.24%
Čepička1016.95%
Demjančuk00%
Invalid46.78%11.69%
Voting was held on 19 November 2014. 59 members of academic senate voted. Candidate needed to win at least 30 votes to be elected. Mauritzová received highest number of votes in the first round. Holeček also advanced to the second round. Second round was held afterwards. Holeček defeated Mautzová when he received 32 votes.[6]

Aftermath

Czech president Miloš Zeman appointed Holeček on 5 February 2015.[7] Holeček was inaugurated on 2 April 2015 and became the new Rector.[8] [9]

Mauritzová returned to the Faculty of Health Care Studies and became its dean.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pecuch. Martin. Kandidátem na rektora byl zvolen Miroslav Holeček. Plzen.eu. 22 August 2017. cs.
  2. Web site: Novým rektorem plzeňské univerzity bude Miroslav Holeček. iDNES.cz. 22 August 2017. 19 November 2014. cs.
  3. News: Do boje o post rektora vyráží Mauritzová, Holeček, Demjančuk a Čepička. Plzeňský deník. 22 August 2017. cs. 27 September 2014. Mrázová . Klára .
  4. Web site: O funkci rektora ZČU v Plzni usilují čtyři lidé, priority se liší. Blesk.cz. 22 October 2014 . 22 August 2017. cs.
  5. Web site: Koho byste volili za nového rektora/rektorku.. dione.zcu.cz. 23 August 2017. cs. https://web.archive.org/web/20170823164256/http://dione.zcu.cz/content/koho-byste-volili-za-noveho-rektorarektorku. 23 August 2017. dead.
  6. News: Univerzitu povede výzkumník Holeček. Plzeňský deník. 22 August 2017. cs. 19 November 2014. Pražáková . Hana.
  7. Web site: Česká televize. Prezident Zeman jmenoval nové rektory tří univerzit. ČT24. 22 August 2017. cs.
  8. Web site: Na ZČU byl oficiálně uveden do funkce nový rektor Holeček. Plzeň.cz. 22 August 2017. cs. 2 April 2015.
  9. Web site: Při slavnostní inauguraci byl uveden do úřadu nový rektor Západočeské univerzity v Plzni. Rozhlas.cz. 3 April 2015 . 22 August 2017. cs.
  10. Web site: Z křesla plzeňské rektorky se Mauritzová přesune do čela fakulty. iDNES.cz. 22 August 2017. 17 December 2014. cs.

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