Academic Council
The Academic Council (AC) serves as UCA's principal academic governance body, ensuring the integrity, quality, and advancement of academic programmes and policies. The AC is responsible for academic planning, curriculum approval, and the development of teaching and research standards. It also provides recommendations to enhance educational outcomes and research initiatives.
Comprising representatives from UCA’s Schools (School of Arts and Sciences, School of Professional and Continuing Education, and Graduate School of Development), faculty, and senior academic leaders, the AC fosters collaboration and alignment with UCA’s mission. Chaired by the Rector, the Council provides strategic guidance on academic priorities, ensuring adherence to UCA’s commitment to excellence in higher education.
Comprising representatives from UCA’s Schools (School of Arts and Sciences, School of Professional and Continuing Education, and Graduate School of Development), faculty, and senior academic leaders, the AC fosters collaboration and alignment with UCA’s mission. Chaired by the Rector, the Council provides strategic guidance on academic priorities, ensuring adherence to UCA’s commitment to excellence in higher education.
Type of Member:
Professor Christopher Gerry
Rector; Dean, Graduate School of Development
Dr Diana Pauna
Interim Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Dilovar Butabekov
Director, School of Professional and Continuing Education
Professor Eran Edirisinghe
Dean of Research
Viktoriya Tsay
University Registrar
Mariia Guzikova
Director at Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Neil Bailey
Director, Office of Research and Development
Sameer Dossa
Associate Director, International Office
Amaan Pardhan
Chief of Staff, Board Secretary, and Acting Director of HR
Dr Kholiknazar Kuchakshoev
Associate Dean, Khorog Campus
Dr Anwar Naseem
Research Head, Associate Professor of Economics, Khorog Campus
Marzhan Aikimbaeva
Associate Director of Education, Graduate School of Development
Dr Maksim Kulikov
Research Fellow
Farrukhsho Fraidonov
Country Head of SPCE Tajikistan
Nurbek Nisharapov
Country Head of SPCE Kyrgyzstan