منطقة الجوف-جامعة الجوف

Stemming from Jouf University’s firm belief in the pivotal role of students in developing the educational process and enhancing the quality of academic and research outcomes, His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya, held an extensive meeting with members of the Student Advisory Council. This meeting comes as part of the University’s commitment to strengthening a partnership-based approach, fostering direct communication with students, listening to their views and proposals, and discussing issues related to their academic journey and student services. The meeting addressed a number of strategic themes with a direct impact on students. His Excellency and the Council members discussed increasing the support allocated to enhancing students’ performance in standardized examinations, with the aim of improving academic readiness, strengthening the competitiveness of the University’s graduates locally and internationally, and raising educational performance indicators in line with best practices and approved standards.

The meeting also examined activating partnerships in the field of professional development through collaboration with government and private entities, as well as specialized training institutions. This would provide high-quality opportunities to develop students’ skills, align educational outcomes with labor market needs, and enable students to acquire future-oriented skills that support employment and entrepreneurship pathways, in harmony with the requirements of digital transformation. In the area of graduate studies, the meeting discussed improving the mechanisms for organizing the delivery modes of graduate courses in a way that ensures flexibility in learning approaches and accommodates the diverse needs of learners. This was coupled with expanding academic programs to support academic and research development, attract outstanding students, and enhance the University’s role as an effective scientific and research hub serving the region and the wider community.

services and developing operational mechanisms to improve the overall student experience at the University. These efforts aim to raise satisfaction levels and foster an attractive educational environment that positively reflects on academic achievement and stability. On the research front, the meeting discussed increasing support for student research and encouraging students to participate in scientific conferences and research forums locally and internationally. This would contribute to building their research capabilities, developing scientific thinking and innovation skills, connecting them with the scientific community, and transforming their research ideas into projects with tangible cognitive and applied impact. In his address, His Excellency the President emphasized that students are at the heart of the educational process and are key partners in the journey of continuous development and improvement. He stressed that the University operates under a clear vision aimed at empowering students academically, professionally, and research-wise, while providing a stimulating university environment that encourages creativity and excellence. He noted that the outcomes of this meeting will contribute to strengthening integration between academic and service plans and to developing policies and programs that serve students’ interests and enhance the quality of education.

His Excellency also pointed out that these directions are fully aligned with the University’s strategic objectives, which focus on improving the quality of education, strengthening research and innovation, empowering human capital, and deepening partnerships with the community and the labor market. All of this aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in building a competitive knowledge-based economy, developing national capabilities, and preparing an aware and qualified generation capable of contributing effectively to comprehensive and sustainable development. This meeting reflects Jouf University’s commitment to activating the role of the Student Advisory Council as a participatory dialogue platform that conveys students’ voices, enhances their involvement in decision-making, and supports continuous development initiatives—thereby reinforcing the University’s position as a leading educational institution and affirming its mission in serving society and building human potential.