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On March 24, the State University of Management's Academic Council held its regular meeting. The agenda was packed and included topics related to the implementation of the University Development Program and the Youth Policy Strategy, research and publication results for staff, the Institute of Economics and Finance's 2025 results, the establishment of a new department, and the opening of a memorial auditorium named after Professor Gabdelakhat Latfullin.
The meeting began with a congratulatory ceremony. Letters of thanks from the Kherson Oblast Government were awarded to: SUM Rector Volodymyr Stroyev, Vice Rector Maria Karelina, Rector's Advisor Serhiy Chuyev, and staff members Mykhailo Polyakov, Bayrta Ubushaeva, and Dmitry Nikitin. Maria Karelina also received a Letter of Gratitude from the Rector from the Mayor of Moscow and a Letter of Gratitude from the 33rd V.F. Margelov Detachment of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Dmitry Nikitin also received a Letter of Gratitude from the detachment. Vladimir Stroyev then presented a PhD in Economics to Nikolay Solovyov and associate professor certificates to Mykhailo Polyakov and Ekaterina Bondarovich, and congratulated the birthday celebrants of the month.
GUU Vice-Rector Pavel Pavlovsky spoke about the university's Youth Policy Strategy, highlighting key achievements in this area.
"Over the course of the year, the university hosted 1,018 events. Their successful organization and execution is the result of the coordinated efforts of the entire university. Students were able to explore a wide range of activities and roles. I am confident that a manager and leader can only become one through practical, hands-on process management; theory is insufficient. We are also doing important work to develop KVN (KVN), as it's not just a comedy game, but a large-scale movement whose participants have become prominent figures not only in the media but also in the economy and at various levels of government over the years," noted Pavel Pavlovsky.
The vice-rector emphasized patriotic work, noting that for the younger generation, the Great Patriotic War, like the War of 1812 for us, "is a historical backdrop with which there is no personal association or emotional involvement. And our task is to correct this."
Vladimir Stroyev agreed with the speaker and noted that much work lies ahead in many areas, and it's important to prioritize them, as it won't be possible to hold every desired event for objective reasons. The emphasis should be on quality and goals, not quantity, while enhancing the university's prestige.
Vice-Rector Maria Karelina reported on the implementation of the SUM's scientific work plan and publication activity for 2025.
"The volume of scientific research has tripled since 2023, more than half of which is technical. SUM is committed to participating in the technological leadership agenda, but there are also projects in economics, transportation, and socio-political science. We've discussed each project in detail many times, and you're all familiar with them. I consider receiving a grant from the NTI Foundation to develop a UAV swarm control technology a significant victory. This is a relevant and promising project. In 2025, SUM will open two new youth labs as part of the "Youth and Children" national project: a CNC lab, and a digital innovation lab for industry. Collaboration is planned with the Bars-Sarmat Special Purpose Center, the Fatherland Defenders Foundation, and the A.I. Meshcheryakov Family Center," said Maria Yuryevna.
In addition, the vice-rector emphasized the steady growth in the number of dissertations defended at the SUM, citations, the Hirsch index, and the total number of publications, and recalled that three of the SUM's four scientific journals were included in the "white list."
The rector of the State University of Management noted that science is actively developing in our country and there are real results.
"Over the years, we've built many foundations and achieved many successes, and we're confidently moving toward reviving engineering and economics education at our university, which is more in demand than ever. Our goal is to train production managers and develop a concept for such training not only at our university but at any university. We're ready to take this on. Speaking of specific projects, our joint RosGeoTech Engineering School with the Millionshchikov State Petroleum Technological University is completing this year, and we plan to launch our own Advanced Engineering School. The competition is fierce, but I'm confident we'll succeed," concluded Vladimir Stroyev.
Galina Sorokina, Director of the Institute of Economics and Finance, discussed the Institute's work results for 2025 and development plans for 2026.
"The indicators are growing in almost all areas. More students have joined, especially in the Finance and Credit department, and the share of students studying under contract has increased. This year, we opened a new classroom with Expobank, equipped with the latest technology and software for learning. Our students consistently receive several scholarships from the university's partners, and we plan to expand this number," said Galina Sorokina.
Acting Vice-Rector Nikolai Mikhailov presented the results of the SUMU Development Program for 2025, noting that all planned indicators have been achieved and that a new Development Program, aligned with the university's current goals and objectives, will be developed in the near future.
Another important issue at the meeting was the creation of a new department of digital engineering and industrial automation, which Vice-Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov discussed, noting that it would serve as a foundation for new specialized educational programs.
Nikolai Mikhailov, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Elders of the State University of Management, and Galina Serebryakova, Acting Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, proposed opening an auditorium named after Professor Gabdelakhat Latfullin in LK-511, where a commemorative exhibition could be held. The Council unanimously supported this initiative.
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