About the Educational Counseling Unit:
Academic guidance is a vital element in supporting students during this important period of their academic life. It helps them understand the different educational pathways available to them, and guides them in making appropriate decisions about their academic affairs. In addition, academic counselling provides personal and professional support to students and helps them develop the academic and professional skills needed to succeed in their future careers.
Vision
A leading unit in guiding and supporting students to realise their full potential and achieve academic and personal success.
Mission
Providin integrated and holistic support to students, aiming to to provide them with personal, psychological and academic support, guidance and empowerment to be successful learners and responsible members of their community
Objectives
- Providing academic and career counselling and private and public consultations to overcome obstacles for students
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Providing psychological and emotional support to students
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Monitoring student progress and providing periodic and ongoing support
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To encourage a culture of continuous learning and self-development among students.
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Enhance personal and social skills.
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Providing the necessary support for people with special needs.
Missions
- One-to-one consultation sessions with students
- Providing psychological counselling sessions for students with specialised counsellors
- Organising social and cultural events such as field trips and sporting events
- Conduct regular meetings with students to follow up on their academic and personal progress
- Providing developmental training courses on academic skills
- Providing resources and support for students facing academic or personal difficulties
- Supporting Students with Special Needs
Based on the university’s vision and mission to provide all the requirements of support for students and in implementation of its five-year strategic plan 2024-2028, the Educational Guidance Unit announces its annual programme.
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Date of activity |
The responsible party |
The activity |
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First week of study |
Educational Guidance Unit Deanships of colleges |
General guidance for students |
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Weekly during the academic year |
Counsellors in Colleges |
General counselling sessions |
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When the student needs it |
Educational Guidance Unit Counsellors in Colleges |
One-on-one sessions |
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Semi-annual |
College Mentors |
Student Progress Monitoring Programme |
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Week Five |
Educational Guidance Unit |
Awareness sessions on mental health and how to deal with academic pressures |
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When the student needs it |
Educational Guidance Unit Mental Health Specialist |
One-to-one consultations with mental health counsellors |
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Set monthly in co-operation with the college |
Educational Guidance Unit |
General Guidance Activities |
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During term time and periodically with special needs students |
Educational Guidance Unit Deanships of colleges |
Supporting people with special needs |