The 4th Meeting of the University Council Was Held
March 24 , 2025
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The 4th meeting of the Nordic International University Council took place, where several important issues were discussed.
Tasks were outlined for strengthening cooperation with Rowan University in the United States and preparing for the official opening ceremony of Rowan University's Tashkent Center under the auspices of the Nordic International University. The Council also discussed awarding the academic title of "Honorary Professor" to Rowan University President Ali Houshmand.
During the meeting, the Council reviewed the comprehensive study of department activities planned for the 2024-2025 academic year, with regular monitoring scheduled.
Additionally, measures were outlined to mobilize department professors and teachers for professional development.
The Council reviewed academic materials created by university professors and highly appreciated their significance in the educational process.
One of the agenda items was organizing and enriching the content of the "Enlightenment Hour" lessons. Several proposals were made to improve the quality and substance of these lessons. Measures were outlined to ensure thorough preparation for "Enlightenment Lessons" to convey the essence of the country’s ongoing socio-economic reforms to students and engage them in these processes.
During the meeting, NIU Rector Sherzod Mustafakulov presented a professorship diploma to Vice-Rector Muhammadsiddiq Amonboyev. Associate professorship diplomas were awarded to Dilafruz Miraliyeva (Head of the Department of Pedagogy), Hasan Sabirov (Head of the Department of Economics and Business Management), and Dilshod Nasriddinov (Head of the Department of Foreign Language and Literature).
Council members warmly congratulated the diploma recipients on their new academic achievements.
Relevant decisions were made on all issues considered by the Council.
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