Academic Council

The Academic Council of YSU IB is formed in accordance with YSU IB Charter and its working procedure. The Academic Council of YSU IB is a collegial body that plans, coordinates and regulates the educational methodical, scientific-research and scientific-technical activities of YSU IB. YSU IB Academic Council operates under the chairmanship of the Branch Director. The term of office of YSU IB Academic Council is 5 years. Sessions of YSU IB Academic Council are convened at least 8 times during the academic year. The Director organizes the implementation of the decisions of the Academic Council of YSU IB.

The Academic Council:

1. Verifies its regulations

2. In accordance with YSU IB Director, presents YSU Rector proposals on creation, reorganization, liquidation of structural subdivisions

3. Within the framework of determined periods, discusses and makes decisions on the admission of YSU IB, according to educational programs and specializations

4. Verifies the internal legal acts of YSUIB

5. Discusses and approves educational programs

6. Discusses the main and perspective directions of research activity, and organizes hearings on the results of important research and guidance activities in YSU IB,

7. makes decisions on awarding honorary titles, medals, YSU rewards, individual and nominal scholarships

8. Approves the election procedure of Faculty deans, Department Heads and professorial staff

9. Approves the results of competition of vacancy positions for the deans, department heads, and professorial staff

10. In accordance with the spheres, aims and objectives of YSU IB, submits proposals to YSU foundation on the main directions of YSU IB activities, including the implementation of educational programs with new specializations,

11. Submits proposals to the Director on the annual revenues and expenditure estimates of YSU IB

12. Discusses issues related to the social, political, educational, scientific and cultural life and important events of the Republic

13. Discusses and ensures publication of monographs, textbooks, manuals, collections and other materials

14. In case of urgency, forms standing or temporary commissions, the status, structure, competence and order of the activities of which are set up according to the regulations of the Academic Council of YSUIB.

15. Hears the director’s annual report

16. Exercises other powers in compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Armenia and its Charter.