16.2.2 Students' union

2022-2023

The AASTMT Student Union Policy shows how the student unions formation and elections Representing the needs and interests of students throughout the school is a critical function of the AASTMT Students' Union. It creates a lively campus environment by providing a forum for student activism, empowerment, and engagement.

Student Union Policy

Student Union Policy

Policy Purpose

This policy demonstrates how AASTMT supports students by empowering them to form diverse and representative student unions, fostering public engagement and collaborative decision-making.

Policy Statement

Student unions are established under the supervision of the Deanship of Student Affairs through transparent and fair elections among students across various colleges. These unions not only amplify the voice of students but also serve as a platform for public participation, allowing students to engage actively in university governance and community development.

Through their initiatives, student unions enhance communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills by organizing and implementing AASTMT activities and service projects. Furthermore, these unions represent the interests of students and periodically meet with senior administration to convey student ideas, rights, and concerns, ensuring their voices are heard and contributing to the continuous improvement of the student community at the University. The AASTMT President regularly holds formal meetings with student unions, fostering an environment of employee involvement and political engagement to listen to their recommendations and promote free speech and individual rights.

 

Policy Scope

● AASTMT Students

 

Policy Description

AASTMT has established general rules and conditions for candidacy in college student council elections, which are accessible on the AASTMT website. Students wishing to nominate themselves for elections are encouraged to do so through the Deanship. The Deanship reviews the candidates, and subsequent to this, electronic elections and voting commence. Upon completion of the voting process, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes becomes the Student Union President, the candidate with the second-highest votes is appointed as Vice President, and the remaining nominees become council members.

Student unions within AASTMT are empowered to prepare and execute their events, participating in diverse activities throughout the Academy while ensuring that transparency, democracy, and the rule of law are upheld. AASTMT is committed to fostering a participative approach that values freedom of expression and the liberties of all students, positioning them as active participants in a vibrant academic community.

Student Union Policy (on AASTMT website)

General rules and conditions for student council elections

AASTMT according to diverse and strict rules and conditions guarantees the transparency of the Student Unions and Councils fair and transparent election process.

General rules and conditions for candidacy for college student Councils/ Unions elections 

1. Elections are held electronically through the Student Portal system, with the list system and not the individual system. The entire list that obtains the largest number of votes wins, provided that the electoral vote rate is 50%. In the event that one list is nominated, the list must obtain a vote rate of 25% the number of people who have the right to vote.

2. That the student who is a candidate for student council membership has joined the academy during the first semester 2021/2022 (October 2021), or before that (the student spent a full academic year. 

3. That the male/female candidate for membership of the Student Council has at least one full academic year (two semesters) left before graduation.
4. The cumulative GPA of the students nominated for membership of the student councils of all faculties is 2.4 or more, with the exception of the students of the Faculty of Pharmacy, where the cumulative GPA of the nominated students is required to be 1.8 or more.
5. The student council of all colleges consists of 12 male and female students, and the composition of the student council for each college is as follows: the council chairman, the vice president, the council secretary, the treasurer and the human resources officer, in addition to a committee secretary for each of the following committees: (families committee - the excursions committee - the sports meeting committee - Scouting Committee - Culture and Media Committee - Technical Committee - Scientific Committee).
6. The student candidate for membership in the Student Council should be characterized by upright morals and good reputation, and should not be troublesome or cause disturbances and problems, and that he/she be able to perform group work, as well as that the candidate for membership in the committees has a proven activity and is a candidate for the committee in which he/she continues to work, That the student who is nominated for membership of the Student Council has not been subjected to a behavioral violation or has been subjected to any of the penalties in the Student Affairs Committees, or it has been decided to or suspend his membership in one of the previous Student Councils.
7. That the student who is nominated for membership of the Student Council has not been subjected to a behavioral violation or has been subjected to any of the penalties in the Student Affairs Committees, or it has been decided to or suspend his membership in one of the previous Student Councils.
8. The student council candidate must have registered the courses for the current semester.
9. At least 2 female students are required to be represented in each of the student councils, with the exception of the Student Council of the College of Maritime Transport and Technology.
10. At least one male or female student must be represented from 8 departments of the College of Engineering and Technology.

11. A male or female student with disabilities under the name (Challenge Heroes Official) can be added to the list
12. The list is created through (Student Portal) by the male/female candidate for the position of Council President, starting from the day specified by the Deanship of Student Affairs, provided that the last date for submitting electoral lists is on the following day.
13. Candidacy lists are approved after being completed by the Deanship of Student Affairs in accordance with the conditions and rules announced periodically.
14. It is strictly forbidden to start electoral campaigning on social networking pages or inside colleges except after announcing on the page of the Deanship of Student Affairs, as well as approving the accepted list of candidacies that meets the conditions on the electronic system Knowing that there is a period of silence for the electoral campaign, starting from the opening of the voting process.
15. Lists that start electoral campaigning before being approved by the Deanship of Student Affairs or during the electoral silence period are excluded.
16. The election process for college student councils is held by electronic system for a period of 48 hours in the third week of the current semester, provided that the voting process begins

electronically through the Student Portal by students by choosing only one list, each according to his college.

17. The winning lists will be announced on the Dean of Student Affairs page as soon as the electronic voting process is completed and all election results are reviewed.
18. The elected student council assumes responsibility after the announcement of the final result and the meeting of the elected student councils with the Deanship of Student Affairs to start preparing the work plan in accordance with the regulations in force in the academy.
19. The Deanship of Student Affairs must abide by all the general rules and conditions for candidacy for membership of the colleges' student councils mentioned above.

College of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology Student Council Election

The results of the student council elections in the College of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology.

College of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology Student Council Election (on AASTMT website)

CITL Student Union Meeting with the Dean and the Vice Dean for Student Affairs

In order to discuss significant issues pertaining to student life and academic affairs at the College of International Transport and Logistics (CITL), the CITL Student Union recently met with the Dean and the Vice Dean for Student Affairs.

CITL Student Union Meeting with the Dean and the Vice Dean for Student Affairs (on AASTMT website)

AASTMT President and Student Council meeting

The AASTMT President recently held a meeting with the Abu-Qir Student Council to discuss various matters concerning student life and academic affairs. This session provided a platform for students to voice their recommendations and suggestions. AASTMT's dedication to student involvement and responsiveness is demonstrated in this meeting, which guarantees that student opinions play a crucial role in the decision-making process.

AASTMT President and Student Council meeting (on AASTMT website)

Student Council of the College of Engineering and Technology organized on the main stadium

At the main stadium of AASTMT's Abu Qir headquarters, the College of Engineering and Technology Student Council successfully launched a football competition. Students had a fun chance to participate in sports and build friendships at this event.

Student Council of the College of Engineering and Technology organized on the main stadium (on AASTMT website)

Example of one of student Council Official Facebook Page

This is an example of Student Council official page on face book in which they communicate with other students in the college and publishing the events 

Example of one of student Council Official Facebook Page    (on Facebook)

Student Council of the College of Pharmacy

In an effort to improve students' hands-on knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector, the College of Pharmacy Student Council arranged a tour of Pharco and the European Pharmaceuticals Factory which will raise the involvement of the students in the community.

Student Council of the College of Pharmacy  (on AASTMT website)

Blood Donation Campaign

The Department of Cultural and Social Activity organizes a blood donation campaign on 10/16/17/10 at the Academy`s headquarters in Abu Qir. The activities are not all for entertainment and entertainment, there must be a part of giving kind of community participation , community engagement for helping and supporting others. We hear and see many cases of distress and asking someone to donate blood for them...and looking for rare species, and human life remains dependent on the availability of one blood bag. Therefore, the Department of Cultural and Social Activity, under the auspices of Prof. Dr. / Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag and the directions of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abu Al-Azm, organizes a blood donation campaign for the current semester on 10/18, 17, 16 2022 at the Academy’s campus.

Blood Donation Campaign (on AASTMT website)

Sheraton Campus Student Council Meeting with AASTMT President

To promote a cooperative atmosphere between students and administration, the Sheraton Campus Student Council recently met with the President of AASTMT to discuss significant concerns impacting the student body. This meeting demonstrates AASTMT's commitment to student involvement and its efforts to establish a responsive and encouraging learning environment.

Sheraton Student Council Meeting with AASTMT President (on AASTMT website)

The Golden Jubilee Marathon in El Alamein

Under the auspices of His Excellency Dr. Ismail Abdelghafar Ismail Farag, the President of the Academy on celebrating the Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since the establishment of the Academy in conjunction with the COP27 Climate Conference. The Golden Jubilee Marathon took place on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the tourist promenade in New Alamein City. The marathon included all branches of the Academy (Alexandria / Cairo / Port Said / Aswan). With the participation of 750 male and female students, in the presence of Their Excellencies and members of the General Assembly of the Academy at the Secretariat General of the Arab League, at the level of Arab experts. The students and responsible centers from all branches participated under the supervision and organization of the Sports Affairs Administration at the main branch in Abukir - Alexandria.

The Golden Jubilee Marathon in El Alamein (on AASTMT website)

Teaching the Basics of programming and Problem solving for AI Students in El-Alamein Campus

Student Unions of the College of Artificial Intelligence arranged the first session of teaching the basics of training and teaching students on problem solving for ICPC competition.

Teaching the Basics of programming and Problem solving for AI Students in El-Alamein Campus (on AASTMT website)

Student Clubs

At AASTMT, student clubs are essential to improving the educational experience since they support extracurricular activities, develop leadership abilities, and stimulate community involvement. Student Clubs are the legitimate channel for practicing the student role, training on leadership and dependency, and developing a sense of belonging by integrating students with faculty members in various activities such as concerts, plastic arts, seminars, cultural, artistic and sports competitions, and community service programs. As examples for some student clubs:

• Alamin Rotaract: The club aims to encourage students to participate in community activities and services.
• Muse Club: The club aims to encourage and participate talented students in painting.
• Entrepreneurship Society: Entrepreneurship student society is a student based society under the supervision of AASTMT entrepreneurship center.
  It encourages the students to shine and be the Entrepreneurs of the future throughout competitions and interactive sessions.

 

Other Student clubs on the following website of AASTMT.

Student Clubs (on AASTMT website)

Four AASTMT Alumni make it to the FORBES 30 under 30 Middle East List.

AASTMT is honored that FOUR of AASTMT Alumni have made it to the Forbes Middle East 30 under 30 list in the categories of commerce and finance, social impact, and entertainment. A few days ago, Forbes Middle East published its 30 under 30 list for 2023 including four of AASTMT Alumni. Congrats to Bassant Hemeida (Class of 2018), Sara Samir (Class of 2021), Fady Ibrahim (Class of 2021) and Mustafa Abd Ellatif (Class of 2021).

Four AASTMT Alumni make it to the FORBES 30 under 30 Middle East List (on AASTMT website)

2021-2022

AASTMT always focuses on its students, so it gives a lot of attention to the student councils on its campuses. Also, it encourages students to participate in the students’ councils’ elections. AASTMT recognizes transparent student council elections.

(2021-2022) Student Council Election Result

This is the list of the successful students in the student councils’ elections in 2021-2022.

Student Council Election Result (2021-2022) on the AASTMT news page

Student Councils Nomination rules and conditions

AASTMT has set the general rules and conditions for candidacy for college student council elections.

Student Councils nomination rules and conditions on the AASTMT news page

Union Provides Governance Input to the University

AASTMT President conducts periodic meetings with AASTMT student councils and unions in AASTMT campuses, which will be a great chance for the President to listen carefully to the student’s needs, recommendations, future, and vision. These meetings will allow students to participate in some decision-making processes in AASTMT. So, the AASTMT President held different meetings with both student unions and councils within AASTMT.

AASTMT President Meeting with Smart Village Student Councils

On Tuesday, 9/11/2021 AASTMT president met with smart village campus student councils. In the meeting, the President listened to their new plans and vision for creating a cooperative environment among AASTMT campuses.

AASTMT President meeting with Smart Village Student Councils on the AASTMT news page

AASTMT President Meeting with Student Unions

On Saturday, 25/12/2021 through the online platform Zoom, the AASTMT President met the student unions in different colleges to discuss the scope of student’s participation in future improvement of AASTMT rankings at International Levels.

AASTMT President meeting with student unions on the AASTMT news page

Union Provides Support for Students

Student unions and councils in AASTMT support the students with different cultural, educational, and improving skills events and workshops to improve their academic and personal skills.

2021 – 2022 Students Clubs/Communities/ Associations

The Deanery of Student Affairs with the student unions cooperation is focused on creating a successful student life from the student communities/clubs/associations to be a leader within the AASTMT Colleges by providing support, engagement, and networking opportunities to students.

2021 – 2022 Students Clubs/Communities/ Associations on the AASTMT news page

Student Clubs and Societies

Different clubs with different educational, social and sport clubs formed in AASTMT which will support AASTMT students in different sectors.

AASTMT Student Clubs and Societies on the AASTMT news page

Union Provides Social Activities

Students’ unions in AASTMT Campuses participate in different social events and activities to raise community engagement.

Student Union participation in preparing the Egyptian Scholastic Test (EST) in Smart Village Branch

EST Preparation in Smart Village on the AASTMT news page

Student unions Arranging Funday Activities for Miami Campus students

CMT student Union on 29/2/2022 arranged fun day to the Miami campus students.

Student unions Arranging Funday Activities for Miami Campus students. on Social media

AASTMT President with Representative Students from Different Student Unions Visited Ahl Misr Hospital

On 19/4/2022 AASTMT Presidents, some AASTMT employees, and student union representatives visited Ahl Misr Hospital.

AASTMT President with representative students from different student unions visited Ahl Misr Hospital on AASTMT news page