Scientific Council

Issues raised for discussion

Decisions

1. On the results of scientific research

1. Greater attention must be paid to improving the quality of scientific research. Joint seminars involving graduate students, doctoral candidates, faculty, and departments should be organized to discuss theoretical and practical issues.
2. Topics for Master's, PhD, and Doctor of Science theses must be approved following thorough evaluation, and all works must undergo anti-plagiarism checks.
3. Necessary steps must be taken to attract talented Master’s students to PhD programs.
4. Research findings should be applied in teaching, and if necessary, published in the form of articles or textbooks.
5. The quality of scientific journals must be improved. (18.03.25, Prot. 43)
- Establishment of the “Khazar” Translation and Culture Journal. (25.12.24, Prot. 41)
- Targeted work must be done to improve the three indicators essential for the university’s QS ranking. (18.04.25, Prot. 43)
- Articles and dissertations submitted to university-organized conferences must undergo rigorous expert review. (28.02.25, Prot. 42)

2. Increase in salaries for faculty and administrative staff

A decision was made to increase salaries for ADU’s faculty and administrative staff effective from 01.02.2025.

3. Structural changes (splitting departments, creation of councils)

- “Strategic Development Department” established (25.12.24, Prot. 41)
- “Finance and Supply Department” established (25.12.24, Prot. 41)
- Public Council established (25.12.24, Prot. 41)
- Proposals regarding structural changes at ADU accepted: splitting of the Foreign Literature and Pedagogy departments.

4. Review of Fall semester results

Approval of documents: “Organization and Implementation of the Examination Session”, “Assessment Rules”, and the “Student Information Booklet”. (18.03.25, Prot. 43)

5. Organization of pedagogical and industrial internships in regions

Report on the activities, problems, and prospects of the ADU Department of Continuing Education, Internships, and Career Development. (18.03.25, Prot. 43)

6. Disciplinary matters

Report on disciplinary matters by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Sh. Shahmammadova. (23.04.25, Prot. 44)

7. Expansion of ADU’s international relations

Report on the activities, problems, and prospects of the International Office related to foreign students and faculty.

8. Annual departmental reports

- Report by the Department of Azerbaijani Linguistics (04.11.24, Prot. 40)
- Report by the Department of Foreign Literature (25.12.24, Prot. 41)
- Report by the Department of English Language Teaching Methodology (23.04.25, Prot. 44)

9. Reports related to accreditation

- Report by Vice-Rector for International Relations, Prof. J. Garibova, on international relations and implementation of the Strategic Development Plan. (25.12.24, Prot. 41)
- Report by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Sh. Shahmammadova, on implementation of S.D.P. tasks. (28.02.25, Prot. 42)
- Report by Quality Assurance and Monitoring Department for the first semester of the 2024–2025 academic year (Dr. F. Qurbanzada) (28.02.25, Prot. 42)
- Second semester report approved. (23.04.25, Prot. 44)

10. Implementation of the “Auditorium+” Program

A proposal by Rector, Acad. K.M. Abdullayev to involve students and teachers with weak language skills in the “Auditorium+” program was approved. (23.04.25, Prot. 44)

11. Approval of the annual work plan

The annual work plan of ADU’s Scientific Council was approved. (30.09.24, Prot. 39)

12. Approval of named scholarships

A scholarship named after Fuad Ibrahimbeyov was established in the Faculty of Education. (25.12.24, Prot. 41)

13. Rector’s address on future responsibilities

Address by Acad. K.M. Abdullayev on the responsibilities for the 2024–2025 academic year (30.09.24, Prot. 39)
Rector’s reports: (04.11.24, Prot. 40), (18.03.25, Prot. 43)

14. Commission reports under the Scientific Council

Reports from the following commissions:
- Socio-Economic Issues (30.09.24, Prot. 39)
- Education Policy and Reforms (04.11.24, Prot. 40)
- Student Affairs and Labor Market (25.12.24, Prot. 41)
- Science and Innovation (28.02.25, Prot. 42)

15. Meetings with alumni

Meeting with 1984–1989 graduates of the Azerbaijan Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages organized by the Department of Psychology. (04.11.24, Prot. 40)

16. Issues related to teaching load

Decision made to optimize the number of faculty and administrative positions. (23.04.25, Prot. 44)

17. October 5 - Teacher’s Day and “Teacher of the Month” awards

- Faculty-selected teachers were awarded a certificate from the Rector and a one-month salary bonus in honor of World Teachers’ Day. (30.09.24, Prot. 39)
- “Teacher of the Month” award established. (25.12.24, Prot. 41)

18. Approval of doctoral dissertation topics and supervisors

Topics approved with agreement from Acad. K.M. Abdullayev. (28.02.25, Prot. 42)

19. Recommendations for publication

Monographs and textbooks recommended for publication. (25.12.24, Prot. 41)
Additional monographs, textbooks, and course syllabi recommended. (23.04.25, Prot. 44)

20. Activity of foreign students and teachers at ADU

- Emphasis on increasing the number and diversity of foreign students.
- More foreign specialists to be involved.
- Report on activities of the International Office concerning foreign students and faculty was accepted. (23.04.25, Prot. 44)

21. Organization of international conferences

Programs of international conferences to be held at ADU in 2025 were approved. (04.11.24, Prot. 40)

22. Assessment of academic staff

Instruction document on academic staff ranking evaluation was approved. (04.11.24, Prot. 40)