First: Vision
Enhancing the role of the university in serving the community through sustainable developmental initiatives that contribute to raising awareness, empowering individuals, and supporting governmental and civil institutions, thereby reinforcing the university’s position as a leading institution in social responsibility.
Second: Mission
Providing effective community programs and services based on academic knowledge and scientific expertise, responding to community needs through training, research, advisory support, and developmental partnerships.
Third: Main Objectives
- Supporting community groups through specialized training and awareness programs.
- Strengthening partnerships with formal and informal institutions.
- Engaging students in community activities that develop their skills and social responsibility.
- Utilizing the university’s expertise to serve the community through consultations and applied research.
- Instilling a culture of sustainability and volunteerism within the university.
Fourth: Plan Pillars and Proposed Activities
1. Awareness and Health Programs Pillar
• Organizing awareness campaigns on:
• Chronic diseases and their prevention.
• Mental health and stress management.
• First aid awareness.
• Holding a free health day including:
• Basic medical screenings.
• Medical and pharmaceutical consultations.
• Awareness brochures.
2. Training and Capacity Building Pillar
• Training programs for students and graduates including:
• Employment skills and CV preparation.
• Entrepreneurship and small business management.
• Computer skills and digital transformation.
• Free or subsidized courses for women and youth including:
• Freelance skills.
• Personal development and self-improvement.
3. Social and Humanitarian Support Pillar: Voluntary initiatives such as:
• Blood donation campaigns.
• Support campaigns for underprivileged families.
• Clothing and school supplies distribution campaigns at the beginning of the academic year.
• Encouraging student teams to implement humanitarian initiatives.
4. Environment and Sustainability Pillar
• Tree-planting and cleaning campaigns.
• Paper and waste recycling initiatives within the university.
• “Green University” events to promote environmentally friendly behaviors.
5. Community Partnerships Pillar: Signing cooperation agreements with:
• Schools.
• Government departments.
• Civil society organizations.
Providing free or low-cost advisory services to entities in need.
6. Student and Graduate Support Pillar: Establishing a graduate support platform including:
• Alumni tracking.
• Providing free training opportunities.
• Organizing the annual career fair.
• Life skills workshops (communication – teamwork – leadership).
7. Cultural and Intellectual Activities Pillar: Organizing educational seminars on:
• Youth empowerment.
• Community participation.
• Rejecting violence and extremism.
• Cultural and artistic competitions for students and schools.
Fifth: Implementation Mechanisms
- Forming a Community Service Committee within the university.
- Preparing a detailed annual plan for each college.
- Developing a timeline for activities distributed across the academic year.
- Adopting a monitoring and evaluation model for each activity (before – during – after).
- Involving students through the Student Activities Unit.
- Issuing a semi-annual and a final report on achievements.
Sixth: Success Indicators
- Number of activities implemented.
- Number of beneficiaries of the services.
- Number of partnerships signed.
- Level of student participation.
- Achieved community impact according to evaluation surveys.
Seventh: Expected Outcomes
• Expanding the university’s role in community service.
• Improving the university’s image within the local community.
• Raising awareness and knowledge among different groups.
• Professionally empowering youth and graduates.
• Strengthening the culture of volunteerism and social responsibility.
