Sumy National Agrarian University hosted a training for university students. The training campaign aims to develop and increase student self-government activities.
For two days, the participants worked under the guidance of trainers to solve the problems faced by active youth of the university:
– The rights and responsibilities of the SGBs: The training participants received detailed information about the legal and ethical aspects of student self-government bodies (SGBs). The main rights and responsibilities of students were highlighted, as well as the role of the SGB in ensuring that these rights are respected;
– Ensuring the quality of higher education: The mechanisms of education quality control at the level of the SGB and the importance of involving students in the processes of assessing the quality of educational programs were discussed. Participants learned about modern tools for monitoring and improving the quality of education;
– Protection of students’ rights: An important part of the training was the discussion of legal mechanisms for protecting students’ rights. Participants were provided with examples of effective strategies in case of violation of their rights, as well as recommendations for protection against illegal actions of the administration of educational institutions;
– Financing of SGBs: The training included the study of sources of funding for SGBs, ways to allocate budget funds, and opportunities to attract additional funding through grants and project programs.
– Project management: Participants were explained the basics of project management, including planning, implementing and evaluating projects within the framework of the SGBs activities. Practical cases on student project management were worked out.
– Media and OSS: We discussed the importance of media communications for student self-government bodies. Participants gained knowledge on how to effectively use social media, press releases, and media to promote student initiatives and engage the public.
– Team building: During the training, the participants learned about the methods of forming effective teams within the SGB. Strategies for motivating and maintaining team spirit, as well as resolving conflict situations were discussed.
The trainings were organized by Denys Trypolskyi, who was recently elected head of the Ukrainian Students’ Association’s branch in Sumy region. According to Denys, holding such training is a necessary component of improving the functioning of student self-government:
“It’s not just an event – it’s a space for real change, where students can talk openly about their problems, look for ways to solve them and feel part of a large community of like-minded people. I am especially inspired by the energy and concern of the participants. Each question they asked, and each discussion showed how important the topics of student rights and access to education are for young people today. The participation of such an active audience made it clear that we are moving in the right direction.”
