On October 19, Zhanna Andreasyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU), introduced newly appointed Acting Rector of ASPU Araksia Svajyan to the staff, following a vote held during an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Trustees.

The minister emphasized that Araksia Svajyan has extensive experience in teaching at the Pedagogical University. While working at the Ministry, Araksia Svajyan (former Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports) maintained close ties with the University continued teaching and serving as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Zhanna Andreasyan added that Araksia Svajyan’s experience and activity in the field of education, including her expertise in preschool education, serve as important prerequisites for assuming the top position.

Zhanna Andreasyan wished Araksia Svajyan success, emphasizing that the Higher Education and Science Committee adjunct to the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, the Armenian State Pedagogical University, and the Ministry will continue to cooperate within the scope of their respective activities.

As the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Armenian State Pedagogical University, Zhanna Andreasyan also reaffirmed her readiness to support the University.

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Associate Professor Araksia Svajyan expressed her gratitude for the trust in her. She singled out three key areas for the future activity - improving the quality of university education, continuing initiatives in the fields of general and preschool education, and developing research activities. The University has much work to do in these areas. "I am convinced that a challenging yet productive path lies ahead of us," Araksia Svajyan stressed in her speech.

Zhanna Andreasyan also thanked Lilit Mkrtchyan for joining the University during a critical period and for ensuring its normal operations throughout the crisis. She then congratulated Lilit Mkrtchyan on her appointment as Deputy Chair of the Higher Education and Science Committee, emphasizing that reforms in higher education are a key priority of the Government’s program.

“We have a great deal of work to do and I am glad that Lilit Mkrtchyan will continue to be a member of our team in that endeavour as well. In her new position, she will continue to contribute to the development of not only ASPU but also other higher education institutions in the country," Zhanna Andreasyan said.

Lilit Mkrtchyan thanked the Minister for the trust. She also thanked ASPU lecturers and students, emphasizing that everyone, in their respective roles, played an important role in ensuring the smooth operation and progress of the University.