On 7 April 2025, SumDU hosted the traditional event “Face to Face with the Rector” organized by the student administration. Representatives of the student community from all faculties and institutes came to meet with rector Vasyl KARPUSHA.

“Face to Face with the Rector” is a format of constructive dialogue between the university administration and student activists to solve current problems and find common ideas and solutions. Such events create a space of trust and mutual understanding between students and the university administration.

The current meeting consisted of three sections. During the first part, the rector answered the questions that students had sent in advance when registering for the event. Next, the participants discussed current issues that were identified as a result of the student survey “Educational Process: Creating Together”. During the third block, everyone could share their ideas and suggestions with the rector.

The range of questions concerned the format of classes, distribution of the teaching load, teaching of certain disciplines, introduction of new specialties, and work of the unified learning platform MIX. There were also questions about professional competence of teachers and their interaction with students. Together, they found a compromise and ways to solve current problems.

The rector emphasized importance of maximizing the involvement of students in university management, communication between the administrative and student rectorates, and academic staff who are partners in the educational process to jointly solve problems and implement new projects.

“It is relevant for us to hear students, we value your opinions and suggestions, because you are not only participants in the educational process, you are the creators of the university success. We are always ready for dialogue and invite you to solve issues together, generate new ideas, and influence the quality of educational services. University years are the best period of life, so do not waste this time and make the most of it. We, in turn, will do our best to ensure that you have the best conditions for studying, gain quality knowledge, professional skills, and realize your abilities,” – emphasized Vasyl KARPUSHA.

“Such frank conversations with the rector should be periodic, as it is important for improving communication between the administration and students. For students, it is a chance to be heard and discuss their concerns. For the administration, it is a chance to draw certain conclusions, work on gaps, and improve our university. At the meeting, we found common ground on what we need to work on together. Therefore, the main goal has been achieved. And the most interesting thing I want to note is that the rector did not know the questions addressed to him before the meeting, so it was the most frank conversation possible,” – said student rector Daryna KICHKO.

“Face to Face with the Rector” is an important format of meetings for SumDU, because the university is, first and foremost, about people, the creators of change and development. Therefore, this dialogue was another step towards improving the educational process and the organization of student life.