The Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University is currently developing a University Development Strategy for 2027-2032. An important stage in this process was a strategic session with the participation of academic staff, which united the academic community around a common vision of the university’s future.
The event was opened by the university’s rector, Valentyna Yakubiv, who in her speech emphasized the importance of involving teachers and researchers in the strategy-making process.
“It is the scientific and pedagogical staff who daily shape the academic environment of the university, work with students, develop science and international cooperation. Therefore, the development strategy should reflect your experience, vision, and ambitions for the future of our university,” the rector emphasized.
The discussion focused on the quality of the professional environment, conditions for teaching and research, as well as priorities for institutional development in the coming years.
The first block of work was an interactive session using Slido, during which participants identified key associations with the university of the future, outlined the main expectations from the professional environment, and expressed their vision of strategic changes.
The next stage was a SWOT analysis, during which academic staff analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the university environment, as well as identified external opportunities and challenges that will affect the development of education, science, international activities, and partnerships.
A separate practical block was dedicated to the exercise “Ideal Professional Environment of the NPP”. The participants jointly formed a vision of a modern academic space that combines academic freedom, research support, a balanced workload, digitalization of the educational process, comfortable working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth.
The event was moderated by Taras Malyshivsky, a lecturer at the Department of Management and Business Administration, who coordinated the work of the groups and helped structure the ideas developed, ensuring a productive dialogue between the session participants.
The strategic session became an important platform for professional dialogue and co-creation of the future of the university.
The ideas and proposals developed will become the basis for the next stages of developing the Development Strategy of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University for 2027-2032.
