The Board of Trustees of the Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU) held a session during which ASPU Acting Rector Lilit Mkrtchyan delivered a speech devoted to the University’s 2026-2030 Development Strategy Plan and its Action Plan.

Mkrtchyan presented to the Board’s members the Strategy Plan’s main provisions, the priority strategic directions, as well as the approaches to and fundamental principles for implementation of the envisaged Actions.

In her remarks, Lilit Mkrtchyan emphasized that the new Strategy Plan was developed by combining the achievements and drawbacks of the previous period, with the aim of ensuring ongoing development of the University, increasing efficiency of management, strengthening the quality of education, promoting academic activities and expanding international cooperation.

According to Lilit Mkrtchyan, the Strategy Plan is the result of broad discussions and cooperation within the University and was developed through multi-stage and comprehensive activities, engaging the University’s community, sector-specific specialists, stakeholders, as well as partners from foreign universities, particularly University College London.

The Acting Rector presented the main structure of the Plan, emphasizing that it is based on the University’s mission, vision and fundamental values.

Members of the Board of Trustees shared their comments and suggestions about the proposed document as they touched upon certain provisions and the opportunities to improve the document.

Chairperson of the Board Zhanna Andreasyan touched upon the fact that it would be appropriate to replenish the University’s Development Strategy with specific targets and results-based indicators. She also attached importance to adapting professions to modern requirements, the ongoing improvement of management efficiency and further development of research at the University.

After the discussion, the Board of Trustees suggested finalizing the University’s 2026-2030 Development Strategy Plan after receiving the opinions from foreign partners and incorporating the comments and suggestions, and then submit the Plan for approval.

The Acting Rector also presented to the Board of Trustees the organizational processes at the University.

She touched upon the training and professional development programs for the staff, the activities targeted at the development of digital skills, etc.

Lilit Mkrtchyan attached special importance to the new management mechanisms introduced in the University, including electronic document circulation, accountability systems and data-driven decision-making tools.

The Acting Rector also presented the initiatives for making structural changes aimed at improving the University’s management system; it is planned to set up offices in the Faculties, the employees of which will be the specialists of the Chairs and Dean’s Offices. She added that the Scientific Council has already approved the procedure for relevant certification and the job description of the position. She also added that there will also be structural changes within the compositions of the Chairs soon.

The Board of Trustees too note of the initiative to set up offices.