07 October 2010, 15:49
A round table discussion "Methodological Support of Implementation of the Law "On Higher Education" regarding Student Self-Government" was held at the Parliament with the participation of Mykola Tomenko, Deputy Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, People´s Deputy Yevhen Suslov and leaders of student self-government.
Opening the round table discussion, the Deputy Chairman reminded of enactment of the Law "On Higher Education" that orders the student self-government system, extends the authorities and functions of the student self-government bodies, fixes a quota on the student´s representation in the collegiate bodies of the higher education establishments, etc. Dwelling upon the implementation of this Law, M.Tomenko stated that the basic provisions failed to be implemented, as leaders of the higher education establishments expected the Ministry of Education and Science to interpret the legislative act, while the Ministry officials did not demonstrate activity. However, the Deputy Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine informed the leaders of student self-government that the Ukrainian Student Self-Government Organization jointly with the Institute of Politics, with the assistance of M.Tomenko Fund "Ridna Kraina" prepared a publication including practical guidelines on implementation of the Law of Ukraine "On Higher Education" (re Student Self-Government).
"The Methodological Guidelines will help you implement the Law," M.Tomenko stated. He declared that the guidelines included the text of the Law "On Amendments to the Law "On Higher Education" regarding Student Self-Government", and a step-by-step mechanism of implementation shared by the higher education establishments with acting student organizations. M.Tomenko informed that the publication would be distributed during the trainings of the student self-government leaders to be held by the Ukrainian Student Self-Government Organization in October-December, 2010.
M.Tomenko expressed his gratitude to the Ukrainian Student Self-Government Organization for their assistance in compilation of the guidelines. He considers it as the first step towards shaping of an effective student self-government system.