Annual Strategy & Implementation

The Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Division plays a vital role in improving educational outcomes. It focuses on enhancing students’ personal and social skills and supporting them in overcoming obstacles.

This human-centered mission aims to address any challenges that hinder student development and to instill a sense of satisfaction and balance. In recognition of its significance, the University Administration has elevated the unit to a full division.

Key Participants

• Dean of the College

• Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs

• Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs

• Head of the Counseling Division

• Department Unit Heads (Liaisons)

• Academic Stage Advisors

• Department-nominated Academic Mentors

 Formation of Guidance Committees

The committees are composed of faculty members and advisors. Their responsibilities include:

• Assigning each academic advisor to groups of 5–10 students.

• Linking advisors with the academic tracking system (e.g., deferrals, warnings).

• Scheduling office hours for student communication.

• Organizing orientation for new students.

• Holding individual and group sessions.

• Hosting an annual “Guidance Week” featuring workshops and seminars.

Execution Plan for 2024–2025

1. First-Year Student Services

• Welcome and orientation about the college, its mission, and academic system.

• Explain rules on dress code, attendance, and graduation requirements.

• Discuss expected behavior and academic integrity.

• Clarify student-faculty and peer relationships.

2. Additional Key Functions

• Introduce all counseling services offered by the college.

• Distribute awareness posters and bulletins.

• Identify and nurture student talents (academic, athletic, artistic).

• Discuss serious topics: drugs, extremism, online behavior, campus ethics.

3. Other Academic Stage Services

• Organize advisory hours per academic stage.

• Focus on regulations, attendance policies, and student discipline.

4. Final-Year Student Services

• Prepare students for the labor market and postgraduate studies.

• Offer talks on career-required skills and department-specific paths.

• Encourage community-driven graduation research.

 Additional Activities

• Conduct anonymous student surveys at the start of each semester.

• Track and support underperforming or absent students.

• Monitor negative campus behaviors.

• Host guest experts in psychology and education.

• Coordinate awareness programs, training sessions, and regular lectures.