{"id":17898,"date":"2022-03-21T06:01:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T02:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwasl.ac.ae\/?page_id=17898"},"modified":"2026-03-09T10:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:11:29","slug":"student-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alwasl.ac.ae\/en\/student-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Brief:<\/p>

The Department of Student Affairs operates within the Office of Student Affairs. Its purpose is to offer services and amenities aimed at maximizing the comfort of students on campus. This, in turn, plays a role in enhancing the educational environment and facilitating the academic process.<\/p>

Team<\/strong><\/p>

Department of Student Affairs<\/strong>:<\/p>

Name<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Job Title<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Email<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Sharifa Ahmed Abdel Rahman<\/p><\/td>

Student Services Officer<\/p><\/td>

shareefa.abdulrahman@alwasl.ac.ae<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Nouf Al-Sayari<\/p><\/td>

Events Officer- Activities<\/p><\/td>

nouf.alsaiari@alwasl.ac.ae<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Amal Hamad Al Mahri<\/p><\/td>

Department Receptionist – Student Services<\/p><\/td>

amal.almahri@alwasl.ac.ae<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Marwa Salem Musa<\/p><\/td>

Doctor – medical clinic<\/p><\/td>

marwa.musa@alwasl.ac.ae<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Siji Laji Samuel<\/p><\/td>

Nurse – medical clinic<\/p><\/td>

\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>

Sarangi Mall<\/p><\/td>

Nurse – medical clinic<\/p><\/td>

\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Affiliated units within the department include:<\/p>

  1. Student Services Unit<\/strong>:<\/li><\/ol>

    \u00a0\u00a0 This division caters to female students, offering a diverse array of services. These include tracking and announcing lost items, facilitating textbook delivery, managing book requests, providing insurance lockers in adherence to regulations, and addressing problems or violations reported by female students. The unit is also responsible for overseeing matters related to female students, such as bus-related issues and inputting student data into the bus program. Additionally, it handles entry permits to halls and undertakes new responsibilities aimed at enhancing student services. The unit extends its oversight to the general maintenance of student classrooms.<\/p>

    1. Student Support Services<\/strong>:<\/li><\/ol>

      \u00a0\u00a0 This unit ensures comprehensive support for students from the commencement of their studies until graduation. Key services provided includes:<\/p>

      \u00a0\u00a0 – Reception Department<\/strong>:<\/p>

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This department manages student and visitor entry to and from the university in collaboration with the security department. It also handles external calls and responds to student inquiries.<\/p>

      \u00a0\u00a0 – Aid and Grants<\/strong>:<\/p>

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The university allocates monthly financial assistance to deserving students, issuing bank cards after assessing the social status of new students at the start of each academic year. Full scholarships are also provided to all students in BA \u00a0in Islamic studies and Arabic Language and Literature, throughout their tenure.<\/p>

      \u00a0\u00a0 – Health Care<\/strong>:<\/p>

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The university prioritizes student safety and health, offering necessary health services and facilitating transfers to accredited healthcare facilities. Students, visitors, and employees are entitled to health services and first aid during emergencies. The university arranges medical assistance on campus or refers cases to accredited medical centres. In emergencies, the ambulance service is summoned to transfer patients to the nearest hospital for further monitoring.<\/p>

      \u00a0\u00a0 – Transportation<\/strong>:<\/p>

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The university’s transportation service focuses on organizing safe and comfortable transportation for female students from their residences to the university. This service, provided by qualified drivers and supervisors, is nearly free and competitive. It extends to transporting students to external activities like visits, scientific and recreational trips, and participation in conferences and lectures beyond the university.<\/p>

      Second – Engagement in Student Activities:<\/strong><\/p>

      Participation in student activities fosters a sense of unity within the university, exposing young individuals to diverse aspects of societal life. Through their specialized skills and experiences, students develop a communal spirit, receiving training in collective leadership, consultation, group collaboration, and mutual understanding.<\/p>

      These activities play a pivotal role in shaping students’ personalities, helping them navigate challenges, address problems, shoulder responsibilities, and experience the value of effort and teamwork.<\/p>

      The Student Activities Department diligently pursues its goals through its affiliated units, including:<\/p>

      1. Communication and Connection Unit<\/strong>:<\/li><\/ol>

        This unit enhances students’ communication skills, contributing to the formation of a generation that values work and social responsibility. It facilitates the development of students’ behavioural, cognitive, and emotional aspects by organizing purposeful and planned activities across various domains. The unit also supports students, meets their community needs, and provides opportunities for self-development and talent enhancement.<\/p>

        1. Student Council Unit:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

          Comprising a select group of students elected according to university and Ministry of Education standards, the Student Council safeguards students’ rights and responsibilities. It collaborates with the university administration to enhance the teaching process, serve students, and foster skill development through scientific, cultural, and recreational activities. The Student Council consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Cashier, includes specialized committees:<\/p>

          1. Sports Committee<\/strong>: Organizes sports activities, matches, and competitions to develop sports skills.<\/li>
          2. Cultural Committee<\/strong>:<\/li><\/ol>