EXECUTIVE TEAM


Gulnaz Bektemirova

Director of Student Support Services

Gulnaz Bektemirova

Director of Students Support Service

Gulnaz Bektemirova holds the position of Director of Student Support Services since 2018. She is responsible for the coordination and management of a range of departments, including the Academic Support Centre, Career Development Centre, Alumni Relations, Social Engagement, Information and Customer Services Department, Sports Centre, Health Centre, Counselling Service and Disability Support Service of WIUT. Student Support Services were integrated under a single umbrella under on her initiative reflecting the University’s vision on the role of social engagement and extracurricular activities in the development of graduate attributes and soft skills much valued by the employers. With nearly 15 years of experience in academia, her previous roles included Deputy Dean on Learning Environment and Course Leader of the Certificate of International Foundation Studies.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2018 - present

Director of Student Support Services, WIUT

2016-2018

Deputy Dean on Learning Environment, WIUT

2012-2016

Course Leader of the Certificate of International Foundation Studies, WIUT

2008-2012

Associate Lecturer, WIUT

2007-2008

Teaching Assistant


 

EDUCATION

2013-2015

Master of Arts, International Business Management

with Distinction

 

Westminster International University in Tashkent

2008-2009

 

Postgraduate Certificate of Special Study in Teaching and Learning

Westminster International University in Tashkent

2004-2007

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

First Class Honours

 

Westminster International University in Tashkent

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATES

November 2020

Harvard University Graduate School of Education (Professional Education)

 

Ensuring Success for All: Tools and Practices for Inclusive Schools

May 2020

University of Cape Town

 

Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support (with Honours)

May 2020

University of Pittsburgh

 

Disability Awareness and Support

May 2020

University of California, Davis

 

Autism Spectrum Disorder