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Nicole Mrziglod has assumed the role of director at the Volkshochschule Bergisch Gladbach (VHS), following the retirement of Michael Buhleir at the end of March.
With a diverse background in ethnology, English studies, and various roles in youth centers and social work, Mrziglod brings a wealth of experience to her new position. Her master's degree in social management, pursued part-time alongside her full-time job, has proven beneficial in her previous roles, including leading the VHS.
Mrziglod's tenure at the city began in 2017, where she was responsible for integration work, child daycare, and youth promotion. Her international roots and years of involvement in social space and integration work make her well-suited to lead the VHS.
In her new role, Mrziglod aims to reach new target groups beyond integration or basic education courses. She views the VHS as a place for education, encounter, and cohesion, and envisions a "meeting café" for encounters between people within the VHS.
Political education is a core task for Mrziglod, who wishes for the institution to convey a basic political education to people. She values interactions with people as the most important aspect of her job.
Mrziglod's office is located near an elementary school and overlooks Buchmühlenpark. Her management skills, honed from her master's degree, have been instrumental in her roles, including her current position.
The VHS program changes every semester, indicating a state of constant transition. Mrziglod, a doer both privately and professionally, is looking forward to the many design options in her new office.
While specific details about Mrziglod's vision and goals as the new director of the Volkshochschule Bergisch Gladbach cannot be confirmed without direct statements or documented plans from her, her appointment aligns with the general mission of Volkshochschulen in Germany: to support active societal participation and lifelong learning through fostering social integration, facilitating intercultural encounters, promoting political education, and expanding outreach to diverse or underserved populations.
Nicole Mrziglod's leadership skills, honed from her master's degree in social management, will undoubtedly prove valuable as she takes on the finance-related responsibilities of her new role as director at the Volkshochschule Bergisch Gladbach (VHS). With her diverse business background and understanding of the VHS's general mission to facilitate lifelong learning and support active societal participation, she aims to expand the school's offerings and reach new target groups, fostering education, encounter, and cohesion within the institution.
