The First National Student Council Forum in Saudi Arabia

Under The Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Lolowah Al Faisal
Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees & General Supervisor of Effat University

The Presence of the Guest Of Honor HH Princess Nouf Bint Faisal Al-Saud

Date: 15-16 May, 2010
Location: Effat University

Introduction

During the events of Alghad Forum, which took place in spring 2009, Effat University launched a major initiative designed to empower and strengthen the capabilities of the youth with the focus of youth development.

Objectives

1. To adopt the concept of Student Council by creating foundations and systems that aid and support it.
2. To build students’ personalities and increase awareness about national issues within the framework of the nations beliefs and its Arabic and Islamic identity.
3. To develop the dialogue and and to promote the concepts of collaboration and teamwork.
4. To deliver the youth’s voice to decision makers and responsible figures.
5. To create opportunities of cooperation between the university / college and students’ body.
6. To support young leaders.
7. To increase the sense of belonging to the university, the community, and the nation.
8. To participate in the development of the educational process.

Processes

1. To invite some Student Council representatives in private universities and colleges.
2. To organize a forum aiming to share views, raise issues, discuss alternatives, and offer solutions.
3. To share the views of students through various mediums such as forums, radios, and television programs.
4. To cooperate with authorities to establish a legalized student union.
5. To develop an action plan to translate the goals of Student Councils through specific projects.
6. To participate in the university’s cultural, scientific, social, sporting, and outdoor activities in collaboration with other universities.

Participants

1. Effat University – Host (Females)
2. Alyamamah University - (Males and Females)
3. Prince Sultan University - (Males and Females)
4. Dar Alhekma College - (Females)
5. Jubail University College
6. KAUST
7. AL-Faisal University – (Males)
8. College of Business Administration - CBA - (Males and Females)