A Supervisory Board meeting was held at KSU: discussed structural reform and the development of international cooperation.
On April 23, a meeting of the Supervisory Board was held at Kherson State University. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board Yuriy Rozhkov and its members took part in the event. Also joined were – Rector Oleksandr Spivakovskyi, vice-rectors, advisor to the rector Yuriy Belyayev and Chairman of the Academic Council Volodymyr Oleksenko, deans, and heads of university departments and services.
The Vice-Rector for Social-Humanitarian and Scientific-Pedagogical Work, Veronika Denysenko, moderated the meeting.
At the beginning, Oleksandr Spivakovsky informed about the current state of the university's work, focusing on aspects that illustrate strategic priorities and development.
First Vice-Rector Serhii Omelchuk reported on the changes in the structure of KSU, which will take effect from July 1, 2026. In particular, he informed about the creation of five powerful faculties instead of eight, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary connections, modern educational programs, and innovations.
Vice-Rector Veronika Denysenko presented the communication structure with the members of the Supervisory Board as a tool to improve the quality of management decisions.
During the meeting, members of the Supervisory Board spoke. Specifically, Yurii Rozhkov thanked the university staff, led by the Rector, for their systematic work and for preserving the educational process.
The founder of the Autoplaneta holding, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Drone UA Ground System, member of the Supervisory Board of the international holding Mosqitter Inc (USA), President of Global Innovation, and member of the Supervisory Board of Beetless LLC (USA) noted the high level of international work as a component of the university's image and a platform for attracting scientific expertise. He proposed expanding international cooperation, particularly through the involvement of foreign lecturers and practical specialists to deliver lectures at the university.
Among others, members of the Supervisory Board Oleksandr Knyha, Yevhen Nikolaiev, and Dmytro Shchedrolosiev spoke. In particular, issues regarding the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in the university's work and tools that strengthen management decisions were discussed.
"The Supervisory Board is a real tool for the university's development. It is through open dialogue, external expertise, and a shared vision that we form decisions that strengthen KSU today and define its future," – summarized Oleksandr Spivakovsky.