dr hab. Ryszard Sowiński, Professor at WSB Merito
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Habilitated Doctor in Legal Sciences, affiliated with WSB Merito University since 1994.
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Specialises in strategic and management consulting for the legal sector. Publishes research on the legal services market, promoting business knowledge and skills among lawyers.
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Engaged in university management, consultancy for law firms, research, and teaching.
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Teaches law and finance, management, and coaching.
Andrzej Janiak
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Serves as Vice-Chancellor of WSB Merito University in Poznań, responsible for the management and development of the institution.
Senate
The Senate consists of 6 members and deals with key issues related to how the university operates.
- Matters related to the university’s strategy.
- Matters related to the organisation of the university.
- Matters related to the university’s internal regulations.
- Matters related to the organisation of teaching activities at the university.
- Matters related to the organisation of research activities at the university.
Personnel matters.
Academic Council
Members of the Academic Council are appointed by the Senate from among representatives of academic teachers and students.
- Awarding the academic degree of doctor.
- Giving opinions on documents important for the scientific development of the university, including, among others, regulations for doctoral and habilitation scholarships.
- Giving opinions on the appointment of persons to key functions and positions.
Functioning of the university
Many people working in different departments and structures are involved in the proper functioning of the university and the quality of education. Thanks to their efforts, the university achieves high rankings, and graduates possess knowledge and experience that helps them successfully navigate the job market.
Student Council
A student government is an organization run by students. It represents them before the university authorities, puts forward projects important to students, proposes changes to student regulations, and above all, organizes interesting events, exhibitions, and meetings. Getting involved in student government is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in teamwork, and to test your mentoring and organizational skills while still at university.
University Authorities
dr Krzysztof Koj
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Teaches at WSB Merito University in Chorzów, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economic relations, and negotiation and communication. MBA programme lecturer.
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Trainer and consultant with over 20 years’ experience in negotiation, sales, and communication training. Has collaborated with companies such as Corso Consulting and SMG/KRC HR Polska.
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Visiting Professor at the Modern College of Business and Science in Oman and Assistant Professor at Franklin University. Recipient of the Robert L. Bailey Award for outstanding teaching achievements.
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Honoured with the Silver Badge of Merit for Services to the Silesian Voivodeship. Honorary member of the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice and member of EAIE.
dr hab. Krzysztof Krysieniel, Prof. at WSB Merito
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Specialist in constitutional law, political systems of the countries of South-Eastern Europe, and ethnic conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.
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Between 2012 and 2023, served as a member-expert of Team Europe at the Representation of the European Commission and as an expert of the Regional Centre for International Debate in Katowice.
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From 2000 to 2007, Assistant Professor at the University of Silesia in Katowice; affiliated with WSB in Chorzów since 2004, serving as Vice-Dean since 2007.
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Author, co-author, or co-editor of five books and over sixty academic articles. Served on three habilitation committees (once as reviewer) and four times as doctoral reviewer.
dr Łukasz Makowski, prof. at WSB Merito University
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Lecturer, manager, and business advisor specialising in strategic business management, restructuring processes, marketing, and sales.
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Associate Dean at WSB Merito Chorzów since 2010. Previously served as manager and editor of an industrial and economic journal, as well as General Director, Product Director, and Head of Sales Network
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Author of publications on management, politics, and the economy. Recipient of a research grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (2010) and awards from WSB Merito University.
dr Beata Gdak-Hanak
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Doctor of Humanities, Assistant Professor at WSB Merito University. Teaches courses in the fundamentals of communication, introduction to thesis writing, methods of pedagogical research.
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Responsible for student affairs, handling applications, and supervising student organisations, including academic societies and the Student Council. Member of the Student Disciplinary Committee.
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Associated with the university since its inception—has held positions such as Head of the Secretariat, Head of the Department of Teaching Organisation, and Head of the Admissions Office.
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By education, philologist, linguist, and literary scholar.
dr Łukasz Wawrowski
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Assistant Professor at WSB Merito University in Chorzów, lecturer in the fundamentals of political and security studies, social science methodology, and equality and anti-discrimination policy.
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Vice-Chair of the Academic Council and Chair of the Faculty Committee for Staff Evaluation; formerly Programme Manager and Head of the Department of Political Science and National Security.
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Member of advisory teams on science and higher education to the Board of the Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis and the Board of the Silesian Voivodeship.
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Author of numerous academic publications, papers, and expert studies covering political science, security studies, feminist and gender issues, and the organisation of the research process.
dr Edyta Sadowska
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Doctor of Humanities in the field of pedagogy, editor of academic and literary texts. Conducts master’s seminars and courses in research methodology, bibliotherapy, and language culture.
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Her research interests include pedagogy, the history of education and upbringing, higher education didactics, pedeutology, media education, social communication and language culture.
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Participant in projects such as the Human Capital Operational Programme 2007–2013, “WSL as a Leader in Effective Teacher Education”.
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Author of publications and articles on the history of education, preschool and early school education, university didactics, and a poetry collection They Called Me Edda (Warsaw, 2009).