Student Council
The council consists of the university students who have been elected and the students who have been appointed by the committee of student council. Members of the council work with all relevant bodies in the university, such as management, lecturers, staff, and all university students.
Objectives of the Council
The main role of the Student Council is to assist in presenting the ideas, interests and problems of students to the relevant authorities, in addition to organizing events, community service and other related activities.
The main objectives of the Student Council:
- Assistant new students in Al Falah University
- Working as a liaison between students and the administration of Al Falah University in order to serve the students and raise their issues and defend their point of view with the administration.
- Promoting the spirit of participation, teamwork and cooperation between students, management, faculty and staff
- Representing students of Al Falah University in any student gatherings of other educational institutions in the country
- Developing awareness among students about belonging to the homeland and taking responsibility
- Develop awareness of ethical values
- Raising the level of intellectual, social, sports and artistic activities within Al Falah University
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Discover student talents, abilities and skills and develop their creative spirit
Members of Student Council responsibilities
(based on Ministerial Decree No. 334 of 2011)
- Developing, reviewing the bylaws of the Council in coordination with the university administration
- Adopting the work programs of the various committees of the Council and following up their implementation
- Coordinate work between the committees of the Council at the university or with other educational institutions
- Coordinate work with internal institutions in the country
- Approving the final accounts of the Board
- Setting the annual budget of the Council and its committees
- Monitor the work of the committees and their compliance with the general terms and conditions of the Council and take the necessary approvals and permits
- Submitting periodic reports on the work of the committees to the university administration for review
Who Can Join?
The Council consists of fifteen members selected from students of Al Falah University through the election of one third of the members by students of Al Falah University and the selection of two-thirds through the Committee Student Council composed of faculty members of the University. The membership of the Council can be clarified as follows:
- Student should be a regular student at the undergraduate level
- Be at least eighteen years of age
- To have a good reputation
- Has not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor violating honor or honesty
Council Committees:
- The sports committee
- The Cultural Committee
- Committee on Public Relations and Information.
- Technical Committee
- Public Services Committee
- Committee of social activity and trips
- Scientific and Technological Activity Committee.
Council Elections
The election process is held annually in September of each academic year, to elect one third of the 15 members. All students are invited to be part of the electoral process as candidates or voters.
Procedures For Electing The Council The Elections
- Each candidate must complete the application form which includes the following information: name, address, contact details, college and major, university number.
- Ensure that conditions are met in each candidate.
- Publish ads containing the names of candidates.
- The election process is one week.
- Results are announced within one week of the end of the voting process.
Choosing Board Members
Two-thirds of the fifteen members of the Council are appointed by the Student Council Committee consisting of faculty members. The committee is formed by a decision of the President of the University
- First: The representation of the Council members of the colleges is determined based on the number of students registered for the first semester.
- Second: Seats within the colleges are determined according to specializations
- Third: Each member of the committee is assigned to nominate a group of college students who meet the conditions of membership
- Fourth: Any candidate must meet the following:
- The GPA should not be less than 3
- Student must have passed at least one semester.
- He should not have received any academic or behavioral punishment
- Students should not be expected to graduate in the first semester
- Be social with the community and able to take responsibility.
The Time Period of The Council
Each member shall continue in the council all the academic year in which he or she is elected.
Student Council Meetings
- The Board meets at least once a month during the academic year, or at the discretion of the members, and is held on campus only.
- The Secretary of the Council shall coordinate with all members and inform them of the date, agenda and location of the meeting at least one week in advance.
- The meeting shall be held when the majority of its members are present. Any decision taken shall be voted upon and the minutes of the meeting shall be recorded and distributed for approval.
