Today, at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykhailo Vynnytskyi introduced the newly appointed members of the PNU Supervisory Board to the university leadership and staff. These members were selected by an international committee as part of a government experiment. The new board members are Vitalii Myroniuk, Mykola Paliiuk, Dmytro Romaniuk, Yana Stadilna, Taras Finikov, Roman Sheremet, and Tetiana Shyppi.
The event took place in a hybrid format.
Acting Rector Ihor Tsependa welcomed the newly appointed board, emphasizing that this meeting marked the beginning of a new chapter for the university. “We have become part of an experiment involving three universities, including ours. Today is significant as we officially introduce a team of experts committed to making our university even better. We are united by this goal, and I am confident that through our joint efforts, we will bring new momentum to the university, elevate it to a higher level of development, and successfully implement all planned initiatives,” he stated.
While introducing the Supervisory Board, Deputy Minister Mykhailo Vynnytskyi remarked: “It is a great honor for me to be at Precarpathian National University today. This is not just an opportunity to present the Supervisory Board—it is also a chance to visit one of the best universities in Ukraine. Without exaggeration, PNU is a top institution in terms of science, international cooperation, and, most importantly, Ukrainian spirit.”
He expressed gratitude to the university for participating in the experiment and acknowledged its leadership for supporting the project’s implementation.
“We are currently working on updating the university governance system. What should it look like? It is a balance between the academic community and external influence. We see it as an equilibrium between the Academic Council and the Supervisory Board. This is a process we will continue to refine, as it is experimental. Much depends on how this model develops. It is not a rigid structure set in stone—it is flexible and can be adjusted,” Mykhailo Vynnytskyi explained. “Today, I have the honor of presenting the Supervisory Board, which was selected through a transparent process. These are not random individuals—they have clearly defined competencies. Some are strategists, others are communicators, and others are experts in science, personnel management, and more. We identified seven key competencies that should be represented on the Supervisory Board, and I am very pleased that the selection process followed these criteria.”
Supervisory Board Chair Dmytro Romaniuk and other members addressed the university community with brief remarks.
The event concluded with a lively discussion, where participants had the opportunity to ask questions and express their appreciation for the university’s development efforts.
