UZSWLU DISCUSSES KEY ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND WAYS TO ADDRESS THEM

UZSWLU DISCUSSES KEY ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND WAYS TO ADDRESS THEM

Today, a meeting dedicated to current issues in the higher education system and ways to address them was held at Uzbekistan State World Languages University, chaired by Rector Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov.

The meeting was attended by all university vice-rectors, faculty deans, heads of departments and relevant officials.

The discussion covered key priority areas, including ensuring the quality of education and graduate employment, addressing student appeals, strengthening executive discipline, improving living conditions in student dormitories, the efficient use of energy resources, developing international cooperation and human resource management.

Particular attention was paid to aligning academic programmes with labour market requirements, developing students’ practical skills, enhancing the professional competence of academic staff and improving the quality of teaching. The importance of expanding cooperation with employers to promote graduate employment and aligning the educational process with the needs of various economic sectors was also emphasized.

In addition, tasks were outlined to update the university's academic literature resources, ensure the timely consideration of appeals from students and academic staff, address existing issues in student dormitories, and assess living conditions in rented accommodation.

The meeting also thoroughly examined ways to improve the practical effectiveness of international business trips, attract investments and grants through international cooperation, and promote energy efficiency.

Following the discussions, relevant instructions were given to responsible officials to address existing shortcomings in the university's operations and ensure the implementation of assigned tasks. In particular, they were instructed to organize open reception sessions for students and academic staff within 15 days, identify their concerns directly and take appropriate measures to resolve them, as well as develop monthly, quarterly and annual work plans.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the importance of strengthening accountability in every area, strictly adhering to executive discipline and ensuring the effective implementation of all assigned tasks was emphasized.