ZiLS is active in the following fields:

The Academic Policies office develops and reviews framework study and examination policies as well as discipline-specific regulations including the respective programme outlines in collaboration with faculty and student representatives.
 
The Career Centre provides advice, support and information for individual career planning and job search. The services include skills workshops, talks, contacts with employers and a job fair.
 
ProfiLehre is a service point for scientific members who seek further qualification. ProfiLehre is a certificate-programme for the professionalisation of higher education teaching.

The Academic Writing Centre JMU offers advice and support for students aiming to improve their academic writing skills.