Hans Ulrich Stoeckling - Minister of Education (Switzerland)

   

Personal dates

  • Master of Law of the University of Zurich, Lawyer
  • Born on 6 January 1941, Gossau (State of St.Gallen), Switzerland
  • Married, two children (1969, 1975)

Positions and activities in the state of St. Gallen

  • Since 1988 Minister for Education
  • Since 1988 President of the board of the university of St.Gallen
  • 2003 - 2004 President of the government
  • 1997 - 1998 President of the government
  • 1990 - 1991 President of the government
  • 1980 - 1987 Member of Parliament
  • 1977 - 1988 Mayor of Jona
  • 1970 - 1976 Secretary general of the Ministry for Building and Rural Development

Activities on the level of the Swiss Confederation

  • President of the Swiss Conference of State Ministers for Education
  • Member of the Swiss University Conference
  • Member of the board of the Swiss National Funds for the support of scientific research

 

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OECD Observer Special Education Issue (2004 Education Spotlight)

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