The Sultan Qaboos Cultural and Scientific Center at the Royal Diwan of Oman held a specialized meeting on Tuesday titled "Student Activities: Reality and Aspirations." This meeting was attended by representatives from public and private higher education institutions in Oman in the main hall of the center.
The Importance of Student Activities
The aim of this session was to emphasize the importance of student activities and their role in skill development, strengthening character and capabilities of students, and creating values of leadership, initiative, and teamwork. The needs and aspirations of students and ways to enhance their active participation in various academic activities were also discussed.
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This discussion addressed several main points related to the development of student activities and emphasized listening to students' opinions and aspirations regarding participation in activities, their impact on personal and academic skill development, motivating students for initiative and active engagement, and exchanging experiences and ideas that contribute to the advancement of student work.
Positive Impacts of Student Activities
Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al-Abri, Vice President for Student Affairs at Sultan Qaboos University, emphasized that student activities represent an important arena for the development of students' personal skills. He pointed to the importance of learning through practice and peer learning in gaining experience and enhancing capabilities through interaction and shared experiences.
He explained that participation in student activities has positive psychological effects, helping to increase self-confidence, acceptance of others, and recognition of strengths among group members, thereby strengthening teamwork spirit and positive interaction among students.
Dr. Hilal Ali Al-Maqbali, Vice President of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Sohar, also stated that optimal investment in student activities depends on directing them towards skill development and enhancing students' capabilities. He noted that these activities have become a modern necessity as they provide opportunities for acquiring and developing skills through practice and experience.
He emphasized the importance of using student activities in shaping students' personalities and preparing them for future needs, adding that the initial stages of implementing activities should be precise and consider cognitive and academic aspects to achieve integration between student activities and the educational process.
This session also addressed the needs and requirements of educational institutions regarding student activities and presented models of student initiatives in various higher education institutions, providing an opportunity for experience exchange and enhancing the quality of student activities and expanding their impact in the academic community.
This meeting was held in line with the commitment to strengthen the role of student activities in enriching the university experience and creating a space for dialogue and exchange of views among educational institutions and student representatives, and will contribute to the development of student initiatives and building the capacities of youth.
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