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.
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 the University Senate
| Kuanysh Yergaliyev | DrPH SDU Rector |
| Davronzhon Gaipov | PhD, SDU Vice Rector |
| Ali Kocak | PhD, SDU Vice Rector |
| Malik Satayev | MA SDU Vice Rector |
| Bibish Ashayeva | MA Head of SDU Quality Assurance Department |
| Marat Akhmadi | PhD Dean of SDU Faculty of Law Social Sciences |
| Talgat Zhussipbekov | PhD Dean of SDU Faculty of Education & Humanities |
| Andrey Bogdanchikov | PhD Dean of SDU Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences |
| Berik Sabdenaliyev | MA Dean of SDU Business School |
| Bolat Tatibekov | Doctor of Economic sciences, professor |
| Aigerim Azimbekova | PhD Assistant professor |
| Saulet Borambayeva | Candidate of Mathematical Sciences, professor |
| Azamat Zhamanov | PhD professor Faculty of Engineering |
| Assem Kuanyshbayeva | Head of Education and Methodical Center |
| Aizhan Kopbayeva | PhD professor |
| Aizhan Nuriddinova | PhD professor |
| Samat Maxutov | PhD professor |
| Saule Tulepova | Assistant Professor Faculty of Education & Humanities |
| Madina Alimanova | PhD Head of SDU Young Scientists Association |
| Aiymzhan Amanzhol | Head of Student government |
| Alisher Tleubayev | Head of Science department PhD Professor |
| Yerzhan Aidarkhanov | Head of Rector’s Office |
