Student Representation and Governance Policy

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1. Purpose

To recognise an independent student union and provide for student participation in governance.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Policy statement

• The university recognises an independent, elected Student Union.
• Students are represented in relevant university bodies and consultative processes.

4. Procedures

1. Student Union elections are held annually by secure electronic voting, with a published schedule, nomination and appeals process.
2. Elected representatives sit on faculty councils and the relevant university committees that provide for student membership.
3. The Union is consulted on matters affecting student life and welfare.

5. Roles and responsibilities

• Student Affairs — administers elections and supports the Union.
• Student Union — represents students independently.
• University committees — include student members where provided.

6. Related policies

• Academic Freedom Policy
• Financial Transparency Statement

7. Legal and cultural alignment

Recognises student participation in line with the Egyptian student-union regulations for universities, while respecting the university's governance structure under Law No. 101 of 1992.

8. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2020/2021

• 2020 — the University applied it through its role as academic sponsor of the 2030 Green Cities strategic forum.

Academic year 2021/2022

• 2021 — the University applied it through its Student Union elections held by electronic voting.

Academic year 2024/2025

• November 2024 — the University applied it through Egypt's first BRICS Simulation Model under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Academic year 2025/2026

• December 2025 — the University applied it through the opening session of its Model Egyptian Parliament through the 'Wa3y' event.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

9. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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