University Senate

The University Senate, administered by the Rector, is the governance body of the university that takes decisions on the strategic issues of the development of the organization consistent with its vision and mission. Main goals and objectives include Promotion of further development of the University. Discussion and approval of the University development strategy related to academic affairs. Creation of a supportive environment to students and academic staff in successful delivery of educational programs. Approval of the University structure. Creation and reorganization of academic units. Reception of the annual reports of the Rector and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Research on academic activities and research outputs. Approval of faculty promotions and nomination of the academic staff for higher academic ranks, awards.
Providing recommendations for the University affiliated publications including scientific journals, textbooks, monographs. Discussion and approval of academic issues recommended by other University councils including Scientific and Technical Council, Educational and Methodological Council, and Council of Young Scientists. Approval of the research students’ supervisors and their dissertation or diploma titles. Consideration of various issues of the University that requires collegial decision.

Members of University Senate

Igenbayev Alimzhan	SDU Rector
Bogdanchikov Andrey	PhD, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
Kocak Ali	PhD, SDU Vice Rector
Satayev Malik	MA, SDU Vice Rector
Moldashev Kairat	PhD Vice Rector for Scientific Research
Zhailaubayev Almat	Vice Rector for Financial Affairs
Saudabayev Madiyar	PhD, Dean of SDU Faculty of Law Social Sciences
Ozdemir Cemal	PhD, Dean of SDU Faculty of Education & Humanities
Zhamanov Azamat	PhD, Dean of SDU Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences
Zamanbekov Darkhan	MA, Dean of SDU Business School
Duysebekova Zhainagul	PhD, Director of the Center for Multidisciplinary Education
Abdykarim Madina	PhD, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Bogyrbayeva Aigerim	PhD, Assistant Professor, TR/SRF
Tatibekov Bolat	Doctor of Economics, Professor, Head of the Center for Economic, Social and Business Studies
Tulegenova Roza	Candidate of Economic Sciences, Professor of the SDU Business School
Kuanyshbaeva Asem	MA, Director of the Educational and Methodological Center
Toguzbayeva Gulnaz	MBA, Director of Quality Assurance Department
Bakhovadinov Aloviddin	Director of the Scientific Library
Dukeyev Berikbol	Coordinator of Science of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
Issakulov Yergali	Senior Lecturer of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
Nogaibayeva Akmarzhan	PhD, Assistant Professor, Head of the Department of “Language Education”
Abnassyrova Raikhan	Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor
Abilbek Zhangyl	PhD, Assistant Professor, Head of the Department of “Pedagogy of Natural Sciences”
Bakdaulet Bakhtiyar	President of the Student Government
Orazaliyev Kanat	PhD, Director of the Department of Science
Shaimerdenov Yerkin	MSc, Head of the Rector’s Office