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
| D. Gaipov | Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, First Vice-Rector |
| A. S. Kaukenova | MSc, Director of the Department of Science |
| A. V. Bogdanchikov | PhD, Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Digitalization |
| N. Zh. Akimov | MA, Vice-Rector for Administrative Affairs |
| N. Tulebayev | MA, Vice-Rector for Social Development |
| A. S. Orazaliyev | Acting Vice-Rector for Finance |
| D. Moldabayeva | PhD, Dean of the School of Education and Humanities |
| R. S. Akhmedov | PhD, Dean of the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences |
| B. K. Sabdenaliyev | MA, Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Law and Business |
| K. Sadykbekov | Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, SDU Professor, Director of the Center for Multidisciplinary Education |
| A. Maulet | MA, Director of the Educational and Methodological Center |
| G. Bakhtybayeva | Acting Director of the Quality Monitoring Department |
| A. B. Bakhovadinov | MA, Director of the Scientific Library |
| A. Myrzabek | PhD, Deputy Dean for Research, School of Education and Humanities |
| U. Sadyk | Deputy Dean for Research, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences |
| M. Yessirkepova | PhD, Deputy Dean for Research, School of Social Sciences, Law and Business |
| A. Aitimov | PhD, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences |
| I. Adikhanov | PhD, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Education and Humanities |
| A. Dauletkulova | Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, School of Education and Humanities |
| B. Tatibekov | Doctor of Economics, Professor, School of Social Sciences, Law and Business |
| A. Kasenova | Candidate of Legal Sciences, Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences, Law and Business |
| Sh. Auelbekova | PhD, SDU Associate Professor, Center for Multidisciplinary Education |
| E. Kap | PhD, Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, Law and Business |
| D. Bakranova | PhD, Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences |
| Sh. Abdilda | MA, Head of the Research Competence Development Department |
| I. Supyaldiyarov | Chair of the Council of Young Scientists |
| E. Isakulov | Doctoral Student, Law |
| A. Artykbayeva | Master’s Student, Computer Science and Digital Pedagogy |
| A. Yerzhanova | President of the Student Government |