1.3.4 Does your university as a body have programmes to assist students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group in the country to successfully complete their studies?
Al Maarefa University is committed to supporting students from low-income households, including those within the bottom 20% of the national income group, to ensure their successful completion of studies. The university has implemented several programs and support structures aimed at addressing the challenges these students may face during their academic journey.
University Initiatives to Support Low-Income Students:
- Financial Assistance Programs:
- Al Maarefa University offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid packages, including need-based assistance, to reduce the financial burden on economically disadvantaged students. These scholarships cover tuition fees and, in some cases, additional expenses like books and learning materials.
- Academic and Career Counseling:
- Dedicated academic advisors work closely with low-income students to guide them through their studies and address any barriers to their educational success.
- Career services provide internship opportunities and mentorship programs to enhance employability after graduation.
- Supplementary Support Services:
- Initiatives like subsidized transportation and access to affordable study materials help reduce day-to-day expenses for students.
- Periodic workshops on financial literacy and time management are designed to empower students to balance academics with personal responsibilities.
Alignment with National Policies:
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 encourages universities to enhance access for underprivileged students. The government also provides stipends and social support programs that complement Al Maarefa’s internal initiatives, ensuring that students from the lowest income brackets receive comprehensive support.
Opportunities for Growth:
Al Maarefa University recognizes the need for continuous improvement in its support for low-income students. Expanding its programs to include guaranteed housing, meal plans, and targeted mentorship initiatives could further bolster completion rates among students in this demographic.
By implementing and continuously evolving these programs, Al Maarefa demonstrates its dedication to fostering an inclusive academic environment that empowers all students to achieve their educational and professional goals.
STUDENT GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
– Follow-up students academically by holding counseling sessions to uncover the causes of academic struggles and/or recurring absences, whether social or psychological, and preparing a treatment plan for each case separately.
– Raising awareness among students by producing preventive awareness brochures, stimulating media channels, and establishing and organizing enlightenment programs.
– Providing individual counseling for students: by following up on cases that need support, whether social or psychological, by organizing individual counseling sessions that the student counselor conducts in complete confidentiality, and preparing a treatment plan to solve the problem.
– Respond to students’ consultations and concerns with complete confidentiality via email.
The Continuing Professional and Personal Development Unit
With the purpose of providing the students and staff of the university with academic and social services, UM created The Continuing Professional and Personal Development Unit, which has the function of providing all the necessary support to the staff of the university, both students and staff, to have professional development, optimal academic in the daily educational sessions.
Psychological and social counseling
1. Providing individual counseling for students by following up on cases that need support whether social or psychological and by organizing individual counseling sessions that the student counselor conducts in complete confidentiality, and preparing a treatment plan to solve the problem.
2. Conducting counseling sessions on appropriate CBT for each case.
3. Holding family counseling sessions as required in some cases.
WAMY team meets with the students and see the progress of the educational Process
Within the framework of the efforts made by the World Assembly of Muslim Youth in following up the students of the symposium scholarships studying in Saudi universities- including students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group in the country- , the Department of Educational Affairs has prepared a program of visits and communication with the educational institutions in which the students of the symposium grants study, and in this context, a delegation from the Department of Educational Affairs consisting of the Head of the Scholarship Department, Mr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Hamali, and Mr. Hussein bin Ahmed Al-Amoudi, visited the National Knowledge Colleges in Riyadh to discuss a number of common topics related to the educational process.
During the visit, officials in the faculties met and discussed a number of educational and academic issues related to the students of the symposium.
The delegation also held a meeting during the visit with the students of the symposium scholarships studying in the faculties, and a lengthy discussion took place, during which they answered the students’ inquiries and tried to find solutions to some of the obstacles that they may face during their studies.
It is worth mentioning that the World Assembly of Muslim Youth has been linked to the colleges by a joint memorandum of understanding for more than five years and has (22) male and female students studying in colleges, including (13) male and female students studying in human medicine and nine female students in pharmacy. Note that most students are currently studying in the internship year and their academic grade is not less than (excellent).
It is worth noting that the Global Symposium has 150 students within the scholarship program, studying in a number of public and private universities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Research Worshop
The Faculty of Medicine Committee held a research workshop, in cooperation with the Research Committee in #كلية_الطب
on 13-15 June
And for three days a week before the start of the new school year
College of Medicine Committee
Almaarefa Talk
The Academic Advising Committee of the Faculty of Medicine announces the “Almaarefa Talk” in cooperation with graduates of the Faculty of Medicine
Date : Wednesday, May 10th
Timing ⏱️ : 11 am – 1 pm
Location : University Theatre
INTERNSHIP JOURNEY
JOIN US !
INTERNSHIP JOURNEY 😍
📍On ZOOM
✨ Presented by:
Dr.Yousef Aldubaikhi
Dr.Mohammad Alboukai
Dr. Sohaib Ashour
🗓TOMORROW, 12/02/2023
⏰6:00 pm
Toastmasters Club
#جامعة_المعرفة Represented by His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Al-Zamil, Vice Dean of Admission and Registration, and the Toastmasters Foundation represented by His Excellency Dr. Suleiman Al-Madi, Chairman of the Toastmasters Clubs Committee, and M. Hassan Magazil, President of the Central and Eastern Region, sign a memorandum of understanding to establish a Toastmasters Club within the university, with the aim of producing a generation that speaks and leads in front of the public
Induction day for internship students
The College of Applied Sciences, represented by the Clinical and Technical Training Committee at Al Maarefa University, held an induction day for the internship students under the auspices and presence of the Acting Dean of the College of Applied Sciences, Dr. Khaled bin Muhammad Al-Jarallah.
The event is opened with a speech from the Dean of the College of Applied Sciences, Dr. Khaled Al-Jarallah. After that, Professor Wael El-Sherbiny gave a lecture on how to succeed in a personal interview.Dr. Tariq Al-Tom presented a lecture on his biography and its importance in the future. His teacher Hanin Al-Ahmadi from King Fahd Medical City presented a lecture on how to be respectful in the workplace. Followed by, Professor Saja Al-Murshid who presented her lecture on emotional intelligence and its importance for success in the work environment. Then, there was a lecture on the laws of training and internship by Prof. Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Zamil. Finally, Dr. Saad Al-Asiri gave a motivational speech to both male and female students which included information about the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, based on his experience in the area.
In conclusion, all the speakers were honored, and supplication was made to Almighty God for success and steadfastness for all internship students.
Student advising program psychological and academic advising :
Access to students and staff for mental health support
Health for Almaarefa University is essential for its students. In this sense, the university offers its students physical and mental health services within its facilities to students who require it, this with the purpose of keeping its academic community in good physical condition. and mind. UM is prepared for any health emergency that may arise during academic hours.
Student Health Clinic is Responsible for all health-related matters concern university community. Here you can find a range of information and resources to help you keep yourself healthy while at university. From common mental health issues and support contacts, to mindfulness and general health tips. These pages are designed to help you support yourself and others.
Services such as Counseling & Psychological Services are offered free of charge. Workshops for Students and faculty are conducted on regular basis to educate them about health care serves available at the UM.
Here you can find a range of information and resources to help you keep yourself healthy while at university. From common mental health issues and support contacts, to mindfulness and general health tips, there is a clinic which offers Psychological counseling to students and faculty for fee – for – free services.
UM’s Psychiatrist and Psychologist are available to help students and faculty at any given time.
Mental Health Services
Almaarefa University – Psychology Unit
This unit emphasizes dealing with problems regarding psychology that affect the personal integrity of university students and staff. This unit has experts in psychology who provide solutions to educational, social and psychological problems that are in the student’s and staff environment, the function of the unit is to guarantee mental health and well-being so that students and staff have an optimal academic experience.
UM Mental Group Care
The university offers a service of psychotherapy by psychology for patients with depression, group care for university students, group therapy for psychiatric patients through art. Group attention for fathers and mothers belonging to the children’s university. Follow-up of patients with suicide attempt.
World Mental Health Day
“You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s okay to feel sad or angry. Maybe you can feel down. Having feelings doesn’t mean you’re a negative person. It means you’re human and you feel.”
– Laurie Deschen
#يوم_الصحة_النفسية_العالمي
#World_mental_health_day
10/10 💚
World Mental Health Day
The College of Medicine Committee held an event entitled:
🔹 World Mental Health Day 🔹
On 10/10/2021
In the Sahara Mall complex
#اليوم_العالمي_للصحة_النفسية
#جامعة_المعرفة
World Mental Health Day
Oct. 10
Campaign Title: Mental Health for All
Campaign objective for this year: Increase investment in mental health
#اليوم_العالمي_للصحة_النفسية
#جامعة_المعرفة
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
AlMaarefa University(UM) is a private establishment of higher education, designed to fulfill a recognized public function, by meeting clearly identified needs in important domains for national development.
By adopting an innovative approach to teaching and learning, and by making intensive use of cutting-edge educational technologies.
“We prepare high caliber participants in a knowledge based society and to motivate creativity, excellence in research, education, and community service.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Individuals affected by a disaster or traumatic incident, whether survivors, witnesses, or responders to such events, may struggle with or face new challenges following the event.
In this course?
· Understand the basics of psychological first aid?
· find yourself helping people in times of distress?
· improve your listening skills?
You can make a difference to the well-being of people through how you interact and communicate during a crisis response, even if the interaction is only brief. The information in this course can be used to support anyone during a crisis situation or day to day stressors.
Sulaiman Al Rajhi Foundation for Development Finance
Are you a student of Al-Maarefa University?
You can now benefit from Maslak Fund.
Knowledge University seeks to prepare competencies qualified to participate
In building a knowledge economy, stimulating creativity, and scientific excellence
#مسلك_الشركاء #مسلك_يسهلها_عليك
The Opening of Admission
#جامعة_المعرفة announces the opening of admission to undergraduate programs for male and female students for the second semester of the academic year 2020-1441 in all disciplines, and the university also offers the opportunity to benefit from #منح_المعرفة_الدراسية programs.
For grant details:
Maslak loan Initiative
Albilad signs an agreement to finance educational services for students of knowledge colleges
In continuation of strengthening strategic partnerships with success partners in the educational sector, Bank Albilad signed an agreement with the Colleges of Knowledge of Science and Technology to finance educational services for students of knowledge colleges who meet the conditions and criteria of Bank Albilad, where tuition fees are paid in easy installments without profit margin or additional fees.
The agreement was signed on behalf of Bank Albilad by Mr. Ihab bin Mahmoud Hasouba, General Manager of Retail Banking, and Dr. Zaid bin Mohammed Al-Zamil, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Colleges and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Knowledge Colleges, at the colleges’ headquarters in Diriyah on Monday, October 31, 2016, in the presence of a number of Bank and college officials.
Mr. Ihab bin Mahmoud Hassouba, General Manager of Retail Banking Sectors at Bank Albilad, stressed during the signing ceremony that the education of children is the real and most important investment for parents, which in turn reflects positively on sustainable development in our dear country. Accordingly, Bank Albilad sought to provide innovative and easy solutions for parents to pay tuition fees easily and flexibly through a program dedicated to financing students of knowledge colleges.
For his part, Dr. Zaid bin Mohammed Al-Zamil stated that we are pleased with the continuation of constructive cooperation between the Colleges of Knowledge for Science and Technology and Bank Albilad, and the consolidation of the bonds of relationship that began since the first inception of the colleges, and we are always keen to strengthen and activate this cooperation because of its positive impact on the scientific process and our students with good and benefit, and the colleges and those in charge of them hope that this important agreement will be translated for the good and interest of our students and motivate them to excel scientifically.
It is worth mentioning that the colleges of knowledge are one of the private educational institutions accredited by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which offers bachelor’s programs in the disciplines of medicine, clinical pharmacy, and applied sciences, and believing in the importance of these disciplines, the colleges of knowledge have taken upon themselves since their inception in 2009, the responsibility of qualifying a pioneering generation at a high level of efficiency, professionalism and knowledge, by providing a distinctive educational climate for its students, using the latest means of technology used in the educational field, and was keen to achieve this. To design its curricula in a distinctive and advanced manner that transcends what its students aspire to through specialized bodies such as the King Abdullah Institute for Science and Consulting Studies at King Saud University and with the participation of the most prominent experts in various relevant authorities, in line with its lofty mission to serve the community.
All Bank Albilad services are available through Albilad’s various electronic channels for Albilad customers 24 hours a day, which are Albilad ATMs, which number more than 900 ATMs spread in all regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Albilad 920001002 phone, or Albilad Net www.bankalbilad.com, in addition to the Bank Albilad application on smart devices, in order to serve Albilad customers and meet all their banking needs, and all valued customers can visit any of the The Bank’s 155 branches across the country to obtain the latest banking services that are compatible with Sharia rulings.
UM support student who participates in community services
· #يحدث_الآن تقيم وحدة #الخدمة_المجتمعية في #جامعة_المعرفة بالتعاون مع جمعية إنسان مائدة إفطار لأبناء جمعية إنسان
Volunteer Team with the Civil Defense
#جامعة_المعرفة was honored to participate in the volunteer team with the Civil Defense represented by the Dean of the College of Pharmacy and its students to serve the guests of Rahman, for the second year in a row
#العالم_في_قلب_المملكة
#حج_1440
@SaudiDCD
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering for Girls
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering Program at #Almaarefa_University is designed for those who want to work in a motivating environment with multiple career prospects. To apply, visit the link:
Motivational Skills Course
Within the weekly activities carried out by #جمعية_الإمام for its beneficiaries and the general community, the Association, in cooperation with Al-Maarefa University, implemented a motivational skills course, which was presented by the trainer, Mr. Mansour Al-Abdullah.
Riyadh Talented Forum
The Director General of the Talented in #وزارة_التعليم Dr. Abdullah Al-Afis and the Director of #تعليم_الرياض Hamad Al-Wahaibi inaugurate the activities of #ملتقى_موهوبي_الرياض for the current year.
Patient Care Association for Health
Agreement attached in evidence file
