On March 6, 2024, Associate Professor of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work Shvets Tetyana Mykhailovna took part in the webinar "Academic Integrity: Challenges, Problems and Prospects", organized by the National University "Zaporizhia Polytechnic" with the assistance of the National Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education of Ukraine.

The main goal of the webinar is to increase participants' awareness of the problems of ensuring academic integrity, to get acquainted with the prospects for the development of national legislation of Ukraine in this area, as well as to discuss modern challenges and opportunities that arise at the intersection of academic integrity and the development of artificial intelligence.

From March 17 to 23, 2024, Iryna Vasylivna SHAPOSHNYKOVA, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, Doctor of Sociology, Professor, Tetyana Mykhailivna Shvets and Tetyana Oleksandrivna Cherkashina, Associate Professors of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, took part in the program " Stude Tours to Poland" ("Study tours to Poland", Support for the improvement and/or opening of new areas of training and educational programs in the field of social sciences and humanities in relocated universities (Warsaw (Poland))

The purpose of the visit:

• Support of internally displaced Ukrainian universities in the development of content and meaningful preparation of new educational programs: at the master's level and short forms of education (training, postgraduate education), in areas related to the current problems of Ukrainian society in a state of war - social psychology, psychology of war , psychological rehabilitation and resocialization of veterans, social work and care of servicemen and their families, social policy, urban planning and cultural studies.

• Providing opportunities for Ukrainian higher education institutions that are in a difficult situation to establish cooperation at the level of individual scientists and educational areas, as well as to receive substantive support from Polish higher education institutions in the preparation, implementation and implementation of various forms of education, to familiarize themselves with modern teaching methods and receive didactic and mentoring support.

The introduction of new educational programs and short forms of training is an urgent need of Ukrainian society, as there is a great need for qualified specialists who will be able to provide professional assistance in matters of psychological and social assistance, reintegration of servicemen and support of their families.

Participants: 19 people from 6 universities selected by the Fulbright Program in Ukraine on a competitive basis, including rectors, vice-rectors and persons responsible for the quality of education.

Internally displaced universities (6):

1. Berdyansk State Pedagogical University;

2. Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs;

3. Taras Shevchenko Luhansk National University;

4. Melitopol State Pedagogical University named after Bohdan

Khmelnytskyi;

5. Eastern Ukrainian National University named after Volodymyr Dal;

6. Kherson State University

On March 27, 2024, a final conference on industrial practice was held for applicants of the second (master's) level of higher education in the "Social Work" specialty. The event was attended by Darya Domanchuk, the head of the practice base of the Social and Psychological Service of KSU, the dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, Professor Iryna Shaposhnikova, and the head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, Professor Serhiy Kostyuchkov. As Darya Domanchuk noted, all applicants submitted the necessary materials for the assessment on time and in full and demonstrated a sufficient level of theoretical training. Reporting on the results of practice, the winners indicated that the new skills and abilities they acquired will serve as the basis for a deeper mastery of professional qualities and competencies necessary for further professional growth.

Associate Professor of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work Tetyana Cherkashina took part in the two-day training "Study of the European experience of implementing quality management systems for educational services", which was organized by the National University "Lviv Polytechnic" and held on March 14-15, 2024 in a mixed format. The event discussed the need to introduce modern quality management standards in Ukraine, presented innovations and best practices in education quality management in Europe, and the possibilities of their implementation in Ukraine.

Our colleagues - Professor Iryna Shaposhnikova, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, Head of the Department for Quality Assurance of Education, Associate Professor Tetyana Cherkashina, and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, Associate Professor Tetyana Shvets - took part in the Educational Tour to of Poland for representatives of relocated higher education institutions of Ukraine.

"We are working on the development and opening of new educational programs and courses related to the current problems of Ukrainian society in a state of war. These are areas of social psychology, psychology of war, psychological rehabilitation and resocialization of veterans, social work and care of servicemen and their families, social policy."

Scientific and pedagogical staff of the department took part in the webinar "Academic Integrity: Challenges, Problems and Prospects", which was held on March 6 at the initiative of Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University.

 The webinar revealed current issues of academic integrity, in particular, the application and improvement of legislation on ensuring academic integrity and current challenges at the beginning of 2024, as well as global trends in combining the capabilities of artificial intelligence with compliance with academic integrity standards.

On March 12, 2024, the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work held a career orientation event "Let's get to know each other", the purpose of which was to introduce potential higher education applicants to Kherson State University, the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology and the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work. Among those invited were: the head of the social and psychological service of KhSU Daria Sergiyivna Domanchuk, representatives of the press service of KhSU, as well as heads of educational institutions in Kherson and the region, teachers, parents of future students and students of graduating classes.

Professor Iryna Shaposhnikova, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, addressed the meeting participants with a welcoming speech. The guarantors of the educational programs "Sociology" and "Social Work" Tetyana Cherkashina and Tetyana Shvets informed the guests about the advantages and prospects of the specialties presented by the department, their significance in the further development of Ukraine. The organizers answered the questions raised by interested persons. Such events have become a good tradition at the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology and the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work.

On March 7, 2024, as part of the industrial practice of the second master's degree holders of the specialty 231 Social work of full-time and part-time education, the head of the practice Shaposhnikova Iryna Vasylivna, a meeting was held in the Zoom application with Dmytro Valentinovych Mutsenko - director of the Kherson Regional Center of Social Services for Family and Children and youth, a stakeholder of the OPP Social work. The event was attended by the head of the social and psychological service of KhSU Daria Serhiyivna Domanchuk, teachers of the department of philosophy, sociology and social work Gurich Volodymyr Oleksiyovych, Kostyuchkov Serhiy Karpovich, Polishchuk Iryna Evgeniyivna, Shvets Tetyana Mykhailivna, Cherkashina Tetyana Oleksandrivna. During the meeting, Dmytro Valentinovych spoke in detail about the structure and nature of the activity of the institution headed by him, about the challenges and difficulties that accompany the work of the center under martial law. The story of D.V. aroused the special interest of those present. Mutsenko about the activity of the center during the temporary occupation of Kherson. At the end of the meeting, Dmytro Valentinovych answered the numerous questions of those present and wished future specialists in the field of social work success in their studies and further professional activities.

On February 27, 2024, as part of the industrial practice for students of higher education of the second (master's) level of full-time studies in the Social Work specialty, the head of the practice, Professor I. V. Shaposhnikova, introduced future specialists to the activities of the Territorial Center for Social Services of the Dnipro District of the City of Kyiv "Rusaniv Department of Social Assistance home". The head of the Territorial Center Vozniuk T. A. not only conducted a virtual tour of the institution managed by her, but also spoke about the peculiarities of its activities in wartime conditions.  The event was also attended by the head of the socio-psychological service of Kherson State University, D. S. Domanchuk, teachers of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, T. M. Shvets and S. K. Kostyuchkov, students of other courses and forms of education in the Social Work specialty, who expressed interest in the organization of providing social services to citizens who need special attention from the state and society.

Applicant Misik A. successfully completed the pre-diploma practice, completed all tasks with high quality and on time, responsibly issued and excellently defended the report on the practice.

On February 14, 2024, a final conference on educational practice was held for students of the second year of full-time "Social Work" and "Sociology" majors. The conference was attended by the head of practice Professor Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnikova, Domanchuk Darya Serhiyivna - Acting Head of the Social and Psychological Service of KhSU, which served as the base of practice, as well as Serhiy Karpovych Kostyuchkov, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work. Acquirers and acquirers reported on the results of practice, which became for them another stage on the path of professional growth. During the two weeks of practice, the academic achievements of the future specialists were supplemented by interesting and meaningful courses, the successful completion of which is evidenced by numerous certificates.

On February 14, 2024, a final conference on educational practice was held for students of the second year of full-time "Social Work" and "Sociology" majors. The conference was attended by the head of practice Professor Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnikova, Domanchuk Darya Serhiyivna - Acting Head of the Social and Psychological Service of KhSU, which served as the base of practice, as well as Serhiy Karpovych Kostyuchkov, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work. Acquirers and acquirers reported on the results of practice, which became for them another stage on the path of professional growth. During the two weeks of practice, the academic achievements of the future specialists were supplemented by interesting and meaningful courses, the successful completion of which is evidenced by numerous certificates.

On February 14, 2024, a final conference on educational practice was held for students of the second year of full-time "Social Work" and "Sociology" majors. The conference was attended by the head of practice Professor Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnikova, Domanchuk Darya Serhiyivna - Acting Head of the Social and Psychological Service of KhSU, which served as the base of practice, as well as Serhiy Karpovych Kostyuchkov, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work. Acquirers and acquirers reported on the results of practice, which became for them another stage on the path of professional growth. During the two weeks of practice, the academic achievements of the future specialists were supplemented by interesting and meaningful courses, the successful completion of which is evidenced by numerous certificates.

On February 14, 2024, a final conference on educational practice was held for students of the second year of full-time "Social Work" and "Sociology" majors. The conference was attended by the head of practice Professor Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnikova, Domanchuk Darya Serhiyivna - Acting Head of the Social and Psychological Service of KhSU, which served as the base of practice, as well as Serhiy Karpovych Kostyuchkov, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work. Acquirers and acquirers reported on the results of practice, which became for them another stage on the path of professional growth. During the two weeks of practice, the academic achievements of the future specialists were supplemented by interesting and meaningful courses, the successful completion of which is evidenced by numerous certificates.

From January 22 to 27, 2024, the School of Professional Development of the KhSU worked at the university, where teachers of the department were trained. For successfully mastering the educational programs, all students of the department received certificates.

During the first ten days of February 2024, the teachers of the department underwent cyber security training on educational platforms and received the relevant certificates. We understand that cyber security today is a countermeasure against hostile information influence.

On December 15, 2023, a final conference on pre-diploma practice was held on an individual basis (according to order No. 42-I of 11.12.23) for applicants of higher education of the second (master's) level of the specialty 231 Social work of the correspondence form of education, which lasted from 11.12.2023 to 15.12. .2023. The basis of practice in the conditions of martial law, in the format of distance learning, was the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work of KhSU, the head of practice was Professor S.K. Kostyuchkov.
The meeting, which took place in the format of a ZOOM conference, was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, Professor I. V. Shaposhnikova, the Deputy Dean, Associate Professor Shvets T. M., the Head of Practice of the Faculty, Associate Professor G. V. Batenko, the representative of the educational department, O. Gromova .O., specialist of the department of quality assurance of education Kilivnyk O.B. and Tolopka N.I.
Head of practice Professor Kostyuchkov S.K. noted that the tasks of the pre-diploma practice were completed by the applicants in full; the provided reports fully correspond to the purpose of the practice - the accumulation of experience in the practical mastering of the techniques of scientific and research activities, as well as the formation and improvement of professional skills and skills in the implementation of scientific and research activities from various areas of social work.
In their speeches, the winners noted that the practice contributed to a better understanding of modern requirements for writing master's theses, and in a broader sense, to the development of practical skills in research activities in various aspects of social work.
According to the results of the pre-diploma practice, the students received credit marks of the "excellent" and "good" levels

On December 13, 2023, state certification took place in the form of a public defense of qualification papers of the second (master's) level of higher education, specialty 231 "Social work" of full-time education.
In their research, the master's students revealed the most relevant problems for modern Ukraine in the implementation of specific components of state policy in the field of social work. In particular, aspects of the formation of the professional image of a future social worker (Vashchenko Vladlena) were highlighted, and the issues of social work with children of forced migrants during the armed conflict in Ukraine (Gavryliuk Galina) were updated. The commission was also interested in a study devoted to social work with students of higher education in the conditions of digitization and the use of artificial intelligence (Danielyan Lilit). The commission's special attention was drawn to the work, which reveals the specifics of social rehabilitation of children with post-traumatic stress disorder (Olena Zyk).
The commission, consisting of: D. V. Biely (chairman of the commission), S. K. Kostyuchkova (deputy chairman of the commission), T. M. Shvets (member of the commission) and A. Yu. Zavernyaeva (secretary of the commission) noted the relevance of the research and the high level presentations of works.
Congratulations to academic supervisors, teachers and students of higher education with high results of state certification!

On December 02, 2023, in compliance with the order of November 22, 2023 No. 35-I "On providing an individual term for the completion of educational practice" in the zoom application, a credit for educational practice for the 3rd year of specialty 231 was held. plans after resuming studies.

The head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work of KhSU, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, was present at the test. professor Kostyuchkov S.K., head of practice by specialty from the department, candidate of pedagogy. Ph.D., associate professor of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work of KSU T.M. Shvets, specialist of the Department of Quality Assurance of Higher Education O.B. Kilivnyk, specialist of the Department of Education of KSU Gromovaya O.

Dobovachka Luta V.O. remotely completed educational practice at the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work in the established individual term in accordance with the order of the KhSU - 24.11.2023.

The internship program and individual tasks of the internship manager from the department were completed in full: Lyuta V. took responsibility for the implementation of all internship tasks - remotely familiarizing herself with the activities of one of the social institutions (Kherson Regional Employment Center), namely with regulatory and legal documents , which regulate the activity of a social institution; with the functional responsibilities of those social service specialists whose activities are aimed at social assistance or protection of vulnerable segments of the population; with the legal basis of the activities of social service specialists: Laws of Ukraine, Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers and other normative documents; drawing up a list of unprotected categories of the population or clients-objects of providing social assistance or protection of a social institution; compilation of a list of social work technologies, forms and methods of work that are the basis of the content and features of the activities of social service specialists.

In order to get acquainted with the technologies of social work, forms and methods of work, which are the basis of the content and characteristics of the activities of specialists of social institutions, special attention should be paid to the successful completion of training by the acquirer Lyuta V. and the receipt of a certificate from the online course "How do specialists of employment centers work with veterans and understand their military experience" on the Prometheus platform. The reporting documentation is prepared at the appropriate level and submitted for evaluation by the manager within the established deadlines.

The members of the commission unanimously approved the successful completion of the training practice by Lyuta Valeria.

On December 1, 2023, the final conference on industrial practice was held for students of higher education of the second (master's) level of the full-time "Social Work" specialty, which was held for 4 weeks from November 6, 2023 to December 1, 2023.
Basic practice in the conditions of martial law, in the format of distance learning, was the department of philosophy, sociology and social work of KhSU, the head of the practice was professor S.K. Kostyuchkov.
Winners of the 07-211M group Vashchenko Vladlena, Gavrilyuk Galina, Danielyan Lilit and Olena Zyk fully completed the individual practice tasks, namely: developed training for representatives of a specific category of the population in need of social protection; developed a memorial for an internally displaced person who found himself in a difficult life situation; developed an instructional note for a social work specialist "How to provide remote consultation services under martial law?"; drew up a plan for social counseling of a veteran (veteran) of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The commission consisting of Professor Kostyuchkov S.K. and associate professor Shvets T. M. highly appreciated the creative achievements of the master's students and wished them success in the final stage of their studies.

Sociology OP guarantor Tetyana Cherkashina took part in the annual International Conference dedicated to the development of the internal system of quality assurance in higher education institutions. We support the desire to develop, learn new things, expand theoretical knowledge and improve practical skills.

The winners of the OP Sociology also joined the event, whose research results were presented at the event by the guarantor of the OP Sociology T.O. Cherkashina.
Oleksandr Spivakovskyi, rector of KhSU, made a welcome speech.
Members of the department took part in an active discussion of issues relevant to Kherson during the occupation and after its liberation: Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Professor Shaposhnikova I.V. Doctor of Philosophy, Professor Kostyuchkov S.K.

Graduates of the OP Sociology do not stop at the formal education they receive at the Kherson State University.
Confirming the words of Montesquieu, they independently acquire informal education by taking online courses that allow them not only to consolidate knowledge of the educational components of the educational program, but also to discover other aspects of sociological knowledge for themselves.
We support the girls in their aspirations and wish not to stop there.

On June 16, 2023, the defense of qualification papers was held by those who obtained the first (bachelor) level of higher education in the "Social Work" specialty. Works of a wide thematic spectrum with interesting practical components and promising developments were presented. The winners received the following grades:
1. Andreeva Alina - excellent 90A.
2. Anzhelika Varpahovych - excellent 100A.
3. Gatsenko Kateryna - good 78C.
4. Lytovchenko Natalya - good 78C.
5. Naumenko Margarita - excellent 100A.
6. Valeriya Nesterenko - good 78C.
7. Prodchenko Karina - excellent 90A.
8. Darya Sorochenko - good 78C.
9. Umanska Iryna - excellent 100A.
10. Ihor Shapshalov - excellent 100A.
The commission especially noted the defense of qualification works by the following winners:
1. Angelika Varpahovych.
2. Naumenko Margarita.
3. Umanska Iryna.
4. Ihor Shapshalov.
Congratulations to the higher education graduates who were awarded the educational qualification "Bachelor of Social Work" and the professional qualification "Social Worker".

On June 14, 2023, the defense of qualification papers was held by students of higher education of the first (bachelor) level of higher education, specialty 054 "Sociology".
The commission consists of Chairman D.V. Bely, members of the commission Shaposhnikova I.V., Kostyuchkova S.K., secretary of the commission Zavernyaeva A.Yu. noted the high level of the works presented for defense, their thematic diversity, theoretical thoroughness and practical significance.

On June 1, 2023, teachers of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, Professor Kostyuchkov S.K. and associate professor of the department Shvets T.M. together with the winners of the OP "Social Work" of the first (bachelor's) and second (master's) levels of higher education joined the information session on the topic: "Combating human trafficking, rules of safe employment, migration, travel" within the project "Everyone's safety in joint solutions" with the support of the USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Aid, which is implemented by the International Organization for Migration and the "Caritas Ivano-Frankivsk" charity fund.