The purpose of the Center for Professional Development is to enhance the quality of training for competitive university specialists by developing the professional competencies of both faculty and students, implementing modern educational technologies, and ensuring the effective organization of teaching and academic activities.
The Center for Professional Development interacts with other university departments through coordination of the following areas of activity:
– Scientific, Educational, and Digital Technologies – conducting scientific and pedagogical research, promoting innovation, and developing scientific and human resource potential;
– Engineering Systems and Automation – implementing modern automated systems, providing training on industrial equipment, and developing engineering competencies;
– Production Technologies and Vocational Professions – training qualified personnel in traditional and in-demand vocational specialties, developing practical skills on real equipment.
Main tasks of the Center:
– defining the strategy for the Center’s development (identifying priority directions and current objectives);
– coordinating the activities of the affiliated departments/centers;
– participating in the organization and delivery of seminars, trainings, and webinars aimed at professional development;
– monitoring the conduct of open lectures and master classes by university faculty;
– submitting proposals to encourage participants in the quality management process of academic activities;
– contributing to the implementation of the university’s strategy for improving the quality of education and professional culture;
– оrganization and implementation of student surveys to assess the quality of teaching in disciplines, including the “Clean Session” survey conducted after each examination session.