UOB: Students to discuss key issues with officials

From Gulf Daily News (23rd April, 2005)
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By MOHAMMED AL A'ALI]


<> STUDENTS are to meet with government officials and business leaders to discuss various community issues. Twenty Bahrain University students will be chosen for a delegation to liaise with the government and private sector. The delegation will visit ministry officials and company representatives to discuss employment, training and development. It may also take part in international conferences, under a scheme to give students a chance to play a more active role in the community. The delegation's programme is under the theme Know Your Country.

"The students will meet with the concerned officials to discuss issues related to employment, training, youth facilities and future developmental projects," said university student affairs dean Dr Huda Al Khaja.

"We are also planning to send the students for youth conferences and meetings abroad."

<>Students applying for the delegation should be studying at morning classes and have already completed 30 credit hours. Registration begins tomorrow and ends on May 11. Dr Al Khaja said applicants should take into consideration that their grade point average (GPA) must be above two.

"They will be brought in front of a special committee, which will take the final selection decision," she said.

"Applicants should take into consideration that representing the university is a responsibility."

Dr Al Khaja said that the goal behind the formation of the delegation, which is in its third round, is to bring young people into discussions about the latest developments.

"It also aims to involve them more in community life - for their benefit as well as others."