The University Administration Support Program (UASP)

Pilot Project Grants 2005-2007 - Round 1

Sergey Zapryagaev
Chair, Digital Technology Department
Voronezh State University
Grant: Creation of the Center for Promotion of International Accreditation

The goal of this project is to establish the Center for Promotion of International Accreditation (CPIA) at Voronezh State University (VSU). This project is based on long-term relations with Kent State University in the United States. CPIA will produce academic programs, accreditation procedures, quality improvement, and student/faculty mobility between universities-partners. It will also introduce a joint degree diploma (sponsored by VSU and KSU). This activity will contribute to the improvement of the academic quality of higher education in the Voronezh region. CPIA will be responsible for the promotion of independent international accreditation principles and practices for the universities within the Voronezh district. VSU and various schools in the Voronezh district will also embark on the process of creating joint diploma academic programs.

Olga Smolyaninova
Dean, Psychology and Pedagogy Department
Krasnoyarsk State University
Grant: Administrative Reforms Within the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology

This project aims to develop the existing administrative system of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology (PPD) at Krasnoyarsk State University (KSU) in order to become part of the National University. This administrative reform will shift the university’s academic development towards the Bologna process as part of KSU’s strategic development. Specific goals to be achieved under this project include changing the functions and responsibilities of the department’s administrative subdivisions, introducing the department’s new structural organization, application of electronic network resources for administration systems, and strategic planning for the transition to the multi-level system of education and its implementation.

Anna Proskurina
Director, Organizational Development Office
Samara State University
Grant: The Organizational Development Office and Life-long Learning Opportunities for Senior Citizens

This project aims to establish and conduct training courses for senior citizens as part of Samara State University’s (SSU) life-long learning and community relations programs. SSU has developed its community relations by establishing an International Board of Trustees, Alumni Association, and by conducting training workshops with the Samara business community. The university’s Organizational Development Office will further strengthen university-community relations through programs of social importance, and marginalized groups such as senior citizens will benefit from scientific achievements.  Senior citizens are the largest and one of the most vulnerable groups in the Russian Federation whose expertise is often untapped.  Although many have rich professional experiences and are willing to utilize them, they need additional training to acquire new job skills that the community demands. The project will establish educational programs for senior citizens to provide life-long learning opportunities.

Alexey Nechaev
Vice-Rector, International Relations
Samara State University
Grant: International Cooperation and Opportunities for Internships Abroad

This project will establish systems of interaction among Samara State University (SSU) and local, national, and international employers. SSU will improve the quality and increase the employability of graduates by creating opportunities for fieldwork and internships outside of the university.  The project will also strengthen links with local and international businesses, increase the university’s fundraising potential, strengthen ties among alumni through expanding alumni services, and improve SSU’s image throughout the local, national, and international job market.

Konstantin Nadolin
Associate Dean, Informatics, Mechanics and Math Department
Rostov State University
Grant: The Teaching and Learning IT Service and Technology in the Classroom

This project will improve and enlarge the Teaching and Learning IT Service (TLS) of the Mechanics and Mathematics Department at Rostov State University. The TLS was created in 2005 under the framework of a previous UASP pilot project grant. Under the current project, the two new structural units that will be added to the TLS are a Staff IT Training Center and a License Management Group. These new units will enable the TLS to provide services in the management of modern educational IT equipment and technical support for the faculty. The improved Teaching and Learning IT Service will help incorporate modern IT equipment into teaching. This will enhance learning outcomes and accelerate the application of information technologies into education and university administration.

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