The Role of University Administration in Enhancing Intellectual Security Among Yarmouk University Students

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying the role of university administration in enhancing intellectual security among Yarmouk University students from the students’ viewpoint. The researcher adopted the descriptive survey method, and the questionnaire was used as a study.  The study sample comprised of (385) students. The findings showed that university administration plays a high role in enhancing intellectual security, with a mean of (3.53). As shown the mean of “the role of the university in revitalizing the role of students in enhancing their intellectual security” is (3.75) and with a high degree, followed by “The role of the university in promoting the role of activities in enhancing students' intellectual security” with a mean of (3.43), and also with a high degree. Where the last domain records a high degree and a mean of (4.2) .

The results also showed that there are statistically significant differences attributable to the effect of the gender variable, and it is in favor of females, and there are no differences attributable to the impact of the two variables "specialization and place of residence". In light of the findings, the study recommended strengthening communication between the university administration and the society and students to control the problem facing the students in terms of intellectual security, providing educational guidance activities, and disseminating them through the available media and enhancing students'  intellectual security by providing university programs and activities, Connecting students to the prevailing culture in society and introducing them to the heritage of their nation, while spreading the spirit of innovation, creativity and brilliance, in response to developments and changes in civilization while not contradicting the foundations and constants of religious beliefs. And Training and accustoming students to discipline, good behavior, and the ability to understand the surrounding circumstances and deal with balance within its framework, wisely away from extremism and negative ideas.