Student Union
The Student Union at An-Najah National University plays a central role in representing the interests and concerns of the student body. It serves as a democratic platform where students can voice their opinions, engage in decision-making processes, and participate in the university's governance. The union focuses on fostering a sense of community, promoting student welfare, and addressing various academic, social, and cultural issues that affect students on campus. Through its initiatives, the Student Union works to create a dynamic and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse needs of the student body.
The student frameworks within the union represent groups of students with specific orientations and political goals. These frameworks carry out extracurricular activities in coordination with the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Student Union Council. The Student Activities Department oversees and coordinates activities such as exhibitions, seminars, training courses, festivals, and volunteer work, all of which are organized in collaboration with relevant university entities, including Public Relations, Human Resources, the Financial Department, and University Security.
The Deanship also supervises the annual Student Union Council elections, ensuring that the process is conducted in a democratic and transparent manner, in collaboration with the university’s administrative and academic bodies.
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Representation: The union acts as the official representative body of the student community, facilitating communication between students and the university administration. It plays a critical role in advocating for student rights, addressing grievances, and ensuring that students’ voices are heard in key decision-making processes.
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Student Services: The union organizes services that support student life, such as counseling, health services, extracurricular activities, and student clubs. It also works on initiatives related to student well-being, including promoting access to affordable food, transportation, and housing.
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Cultural and Social Activities: The union organizes and oversees a wide range of social, cultural, and recreational events throughout the academic year. These activities enrich the student experience by fostering social engagement, cultural exchange, and community building. Events include festivals, concerts, public lectures, and sports competitions.
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Political and Social Awareness: The Student Union plays a pivotal role in raising awareness on various political and social issues relevant to the student body and the community. It often serves as a forum for discussing national and global matters, encouraging student activism, and organizing campaigns or protests when necessary.
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Student Clubs and Organizations: The union oversees the establishment and management of various student-run clubs and organizations. These clubs cover a wide range of interests, including academic, cultural, social, and professional areas, providing students with opportunities to engage in leadership, skill development, and community service.
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The Secretariat: Comprising 13 coordinators elected from the General Assembly.
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The General Assembly: Comprising 81 members.
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Solving student issues and defending their causes.
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Engaging in union and political work, expressing freedom of opinion through democratic dialogue, while ensuring the continuity and regularity of academic life.
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Raising awareness among students in various scientific, religious, national, and social fields.
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Fostering cooperation with different entities and individuals at the university and deepening the spirit of national belonging.
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Contributing to the development and modernization of public facilities at the university, accomplishing everything that serves the students and the university’s interests.
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Representing and leading the student movement, expressing their views, and leading student reality.
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Defending student rights in union, social, and all other fields.
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Planning and supervising semester programs and activities, ensuring their implementation.
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Coordinating with the Deanship of Student Affairs in addressing student issues and communicating with various university departments and centers.
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Drafting the general budget proposal and presenting it to the General Assembly for approval.
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Submitting reports to the General Assembly during regular meetings.
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Preparing the financial and administrative report and presenting it to the General Assembly at the end of the term.
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The council is not entitled to adopt any union action or strike stance without consulting the General Assembly.
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Supervising the elections of department clubs in coordination with the Deanship of Student Affairs
- An-Najah National University Finalizes Preparations for the 2023 Student Council Elections
- An-Najah National University Successfully Concludes 2022/2023 Student Council Elections
- An-Najah National University Forms New Student Council for 2022/2023 Academic Year
- Student Council and Student Body Organize Events and Activities Under Student Affairs Dean's Supervision