Academic and Methodological Council

The Academic and Methodological Council of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts (ASUCA) is a collegial advisory body established by a decision of the University’s Academic Council. Its primary purpose is to strengthen the academic and methodological support of the teaching and learning process, enhance the quality of education, and ensure that teaching practices meet contemporary standards. The Council operates in accordance with the applicable legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the fields of education, science and copyright, the University Charter, and other relevant regulatory documents.

The Council’s membership, Vice-Chair and Academic Secretary are elected by the University’s Academic Council and approved by the Rector. The Council is chaired by the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and serves a three-year term. The current Academic and Methodological Council consists of 21 members:

Nigar Rustamova – Chair
Sadaqat Aliyeva – Vice-Chair
Malahat Farajova – Member
Tamilla Ahmadova – Member
Shirinbay Aliyev – Member
Namiq Gafarov – Member
Aydin Talibzade – Member
Ellada Huseynova – Member
Ilgar Huseynov – Member
Yegana Eyvazova – Member
Aslan Khalilov – Member
Elmira Alizade – Member
Ali Amirov – Member
Aygun Abdulova – Member
Gulnaz Rzayeva – Member
Elnur Mehdiyev – Member
Yusif Guliyev – Member
Goychak Mahmudova – Member
Gulnara Mammadova – Member
Afshan Shafiyeva – Member
Natiq Mursalov – Academic Secretary
The Council’s main objective is to coordinate and advance academic and methodological activities across the University. To this end, it works to improve the methodological support of teaching, reviews academic programs and curricula, and examines manuscripts of textbooks, teaching materials, methodological guides, course programs and other educational resources, recommending them for publication where appropriate. Its responsibilities also include supporting the pedagogical and methodological work of academic staff, as well as reviewing and assessing master’s thesis topics from an academic and methodological perspective.

The Council operates in accordance with an annual work plan, coordinates the activities of faculty-level methodological groups and provides them with methodological guidance. It also organizes seminars and training sessions to promote the use of innovative teaching technologies, evaluates the methodological support available for individual courses, and develops proposals to improve the quality of teaching. In addition, the Council monitors compliance with anti-plagiarism requirements in the preparation of teaching and methodological materials.

Guided by the principles of collegiality, transparency, academic ethics and quality assurance, the Council’s decisions contribute to the development of the University’s quality assurance system and the continuous enhancement of academic standards.