Public Engagement Policy

New Vision University builds and maintains inclusive and sustainable relationships with local stakeholders. This policy outlines how external actors are identified and involved in decision-making, research, and program development, ensuring their meaningful contribution to the university’s mission of education, innovation, and societal well-being.

1.            Purpose and scope

1.1.        New Vision University (NVU) is building sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with local stakeholders and ensuring their meaningful participation in the university’s development processes.

1.2.        This policy establishes a framework for identifying, engaging, and involving external actors in decision-making, research, program development, and policy formation that contribute to NVU’s mission of education, innovation, and societal well-being.

1.3.        The policy applies to all NVU academic schools, administrative and research units, committees and university-owned entities that cooperate with local and regional partners, government, civil society, or residents.

1.4.        Local Stakeholders include individuals, organizations, and institutions external to NVU but located within Georgia whose activities or expertise relate to the university’s mission. These include: local government, educational and research organizations, healthcare providers, private companies, NGOs, refugee agencies, alumni, and sports associations.

2.            Policy Statement

2.1.        NVU ensures that local stakeholders have opportunities for participation in university planning and decision-making processes.

2.2.        NVU aims to engage stakeholders in program development, research collaboration, policy formulation and societal well-being activities.

3.            Stakeholder Identification and Coordination

3.1.        Each School, research center, and administrative unit identifies stakeholders annually, classifying them by relevance, influence, and area of cooperation.

3.2.        The Strategic Development and Internationalization Committee coordinates university-wide mapping and ensures alignment with NVU’s Strategic Development Plan.

3.3.        The compiled stakeholder registry is reviewed annually by the Quality Culture Committee and submitted to the Academic Council.

4.            Stakeholder Participation

4.1.        Stakeholders participate in program and curriculum development, research collaboration, policy formation, and community initiatives.

4.2.        NVU organizes consultations, advisory panels, and community councils to include diverse perspectives, including local residents, government, employers, non-governmental organizations.

5.            Roles and Responsibilities

5.1.        Strategic Development and Internationalization Committee – oversees implementation, maintains stakeholder registry.

5.2.        Quality Culture Committee – integrates stakeholder feedback in QA and program evaluation and development.

5.3.        Research and Innovation Committee – supports joint research and innovation.

5.4.        Schools – organize consultations and apply stakeholder input.

5.5.        Public Relations Committee – ensures transparency and reporting.

5.6.        University-Owned Entities – implement social and educational outreach projects.

6.            Review and Revision

This policy shall be reviewed every three years or earlier by the Strategic Development and Internationalization Committee in consultation with the Quality Culture Committee and approved by the Academic Council.