The Role of Najran University in Enhancing the Employability of Graduates from the Point of View of Faculty Members and Students

Abstract

The study aims to explore the reality of the role of Najran University in enhancing employability from the perspectives of faculty members and students. The descriptive-analytical approach was employed to analyze literature and fieldwork. The study was applied to 92 faculty members and 202 students at Najran University, and classified into five dimensions. The opinions of faculty members and students were surveyed, revealing that faculty members strongly agreed with the third dimension (scientific research and community partnership) and the first dimension (initiatives and institutional projects) in rank. They showed moderate agreement with the fourth dimension (providing effective channels for communication with production institutions and employment entities), followed by the second dimension (specializations and available academic programs). In the students' survey, the fourth dimension came first, followed by the first, then the fifth, the third, and finally the second. Results indicated no significant gender impact on faculty responses but a significant impact on their specializations, favoring scientific disciplines. There was also a gender impact on student responses, favoring female students in terms of agreement levels. In addition, there was a specialization impact favoring scientific disciplines. Based on these findings, the study recommended a reconsideration of academic specializations and programs, raising student awareness of university initiatives and projects, and implementing measures to enhance other roles identified in the study.