A meeting of the rectorate took place at KSU
On June 1, a meeting of the rectorate was held at Kherson State University. The meeting took place with the participation of Rector Oleksander Spivakovsky, First Vice-Rector Serhii Omelchuk, vice-rectors, deans of faculties, and heads of structural units, departments, and services.
In his introductory remarks, Rector Oleksandr Spivakovsky noted:
"For the last 4 years, we have been living in conditions of total uncertainty. We can predict very little; we must always have several scenarios. Some may be unpredictable, requiring us to think outside the box. Not doing so can also be harmful in our circumstances.
Flexibility and proactive work – that is what guarantees resilience and development".
Oleksandr Spivakovsky informed that, together with the team, he will participate in a large NAZYA forum. The event will discuss issues of ensuring a balance between the national framework of requirements for universities and faculty members and ensuring university autonomy.
First Vice-Rector Serhii Omelchuk presented a draft institutional model for balancing powers within the university. The document provides for a clear distribution of management functions and responsibilities between different decision-making levels and will be submitted to the Academic Council for consideration in June.
The speaker also informed about the progress of completing the rating procedure for scientific and pedagogical workers, departments, and faculties. He familiarized those present with the main stages of the procedure, deadlines for submission and consideration of appeals, as well as the subsequent procedure for approving the results of the rating assessment.
Particular attention was paid to planning the professional development of scientific and pedagogical workers in the 2026–2027 academic year. During the report, the main stages of monitoring the advanced training of scientific and pedagogical workers, analyzing personnel needs, and preparing an appropriate schedule were outlined.
Vice-Rector for Academic and Scientific-Pedagogical Affairs Daria Malchykova reported on the preparation for the certification of students at the first (Bachelor's) and second (Master's) levels of higher education in the field of knowledge "22 Healthcare". During the discussion, there was talk about ensuring the proper organization of all stages of certification, as well as the readiness of faculties to conduct final procedures in accordance with established requirements and schedules.
The speaker also informed about the preparation of electronic certificates for higher education students who completed certificate programs in the 2025–2026 academic year. In particular, the issue of forming appropriate documentation and coordinating the work of structural units regarding the production of electronic certificates and their supplements was considered.
Particular attention was paid to the progress of electing elective educational components of the general training cycle for the 2026–2027 academic year. Among other things, Daria Malchykova reported on the expertise of qualification works of students at the first (Bachelor's) level of higher education. It concerned compliance with established pre-defense procedures and ensuring proper expert support for qualification works before their submission for certification.
Vice-Rector for Social-Humanitarian and Scientific-Pedagogical Affairs Veronika Denysenko reported on the organization and conduct of events at the university. She familiarized the meeting participants with the main events that took place at KSU during May.
In particular, there was mention of a visit to the Ivano-Frankivsk office of KSU by the Head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration – Head of the Regional Military Administration Svitlana Onyshchuk, and meetings with the Executive Director of the "Public Center 'Nova Generatsiya'" NGO Oksana Hlebushkina.
Particular attention was paid to cultural and educational events, including the celebration of Vyshyvanka Day, the presentation of the "Cultural Bridge: Ukraine – USA" project with the participation of the US Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine Julie Davis Fisher, and the presentation of the book "Gates of Avaloria" by Taras Danylivtsev, a student of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology.
During the discussion, emphasis was placed on the importance of further developing student initiatives, volunteer activities, and the active involvement of students in the university's educational, cultural, and sporting events.
The Vice-Rector also informed about the progress of career guidance activities.
Vice-Rector for International and Scientific-Pedagogical Affairs Alla Tsapiv highlighted a number of issues related to the development of the university's international activities. In particular, there was mention of the organizational support for the competition to participate in the academic mobility program at the University of Côte d'Azur (Nice, France), the results of a meeting with Professor David Livingstone from Palacký University, and prospects for developing bilateral cooperation between higher education institutions.
Among other things, the Vice-Rector reported on the participation of KSU representatives in British Education Days, the results of the work of vice-deans for international activities, and the progress of implementing international projects. In particular, within the framework of the Erasmus+ DigiUni project, work is underway to develop a digital platform and implement new training courses. In the SAFER project, the university continues activities aimed at developing climate resilience and green transformation in higher education. At the same time, within the framework of the BURN project, a series of training sessions on developing psychological resilience for university employees was completed, with more than one hundred representatives of the university community participating.
Vice-Rector for Digitalization, Innovation, Investment, and Scientific-Pedagogical Affairs Oleksandr Lemeschuk reported on the updates to the components of the KSU24 digital ecosystem and the further modernization of the university's digital infrastructure in accordance with the KSU Digitalization Strategy.
Oleksandr Lemeschuk informed about the results of participation in the international conference "Digital Transformation of Universities," where modern digital ecosystems and practices for their implementation in higher education institutions were discussed.
Analytical information regarding the state of visits to the university's digital resources in May 2026 was also presented, as well as information about the commissioning of server equipment received as part of the international Erasmus+ DigiUni project.
During the report, particular attention was paid to the status of Microsoft 365 license usage and the search for alternative solutions to meet the needs of the university community in digital services.
Members of the Rectorate considered the issue of arrears of students studying at the expense of individuals and legal entities, as well as persons dismissed from the university for various reasons.
Acting Head of the Infrastructure Support Department Oleksandr Voloshyn reported on current issues regarding the activities of the Kherson and Ivano-Frankivsk offices of KSU.