Jochen Drescher is leaving Fachhochschule Dortmund. For 16 years, first as Chancellor's Representative and Head of Department and since 2016 as Chancellor, Jochen Drescher played a key role in shaping the development of Fachhochschule Dortmund. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, he celebrated his farewell at the kostBar on Emil-Figge-Straße with around 200 guests.
Companions spoke words of praise in his honor: Prof. Dr. Tamara Appel, Rector of Fachhochschule Dortmund, and her predecessor Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Schwick; the Chairman of the University Council Guido Baranowski, the former Chancellor of Fachhochschule Dortmund Dr. Rainer Ambrosy and his current successor Markus Hinsenkamp.
They all thanked Jochen Drescher for the time they spent together and the path we have taken together. They found extremely appreciative and always humorous words for his professional competence and expertise, for his qualities as a boss and as a person. They wished him all the best for his retirement - and continued resilient deadline management in view of his many projects and family responsibilities. Jochen Drescher thanked all the speakers and guests.
Career
After graduating from the University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration in Mannheim with a degree in public administration, he took on various roles at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, most recently that of Administrative Director. On December 1, 2006, he moved to the Fachhochschule Dortmund. Here he held the position of Chancellor's Representative and headed the administrative departments "Human Resources and Law" and later "Finance and Human Resources".
As head of department, Jochen Drescher has already played a leading role in the development and implementation of innovative concepts, such as the introduction of commercial accounting, the establishment of personnel development including health management and feedback management.
Achievements
As Chancellor, he initiated the Inclusion Action Plan, the administrative development plan as part of the university development plan, the "Make It Orange" branding and talent development, among other things. He made new buildings and the conversion of the financial planning system possible. In a team with the university management, he managed the coronavirus measures for many years.