UNIVERSITY SOCIAL WORK MANAGEMENT
Jalal-Abad International University (JAIU) carries out not only educational and scientific missions but also an important social function aimed at creating a supportive environment for student development, psychological well-being, and social equality. Social work at the university is a system of measures designed to assist students, teachers, and other staff members experiencing difficult life situations, as well as to prevent social risks and develop an inclusive educational environment.
Goals and Objectives of Social Work at JAIU
The main goal of social work at the university is to create conditions that promote successful adaptation, socialization, and personal development of students within the educational environment.
Key objectives include:
- Social support for students — assistance with material, psychological, household, and academic difficulties.
- Prevention of social distress — preventing deviant behavior, conflicts, discrimination, violence, and suicidal risks.
- Development of social partnerships — cooperation with government bodies, NGOs, charitable foundations, and international organizations.
- Formation of a culture of mutual assistance and volunteerism — engaging students in socially important activities.
- Inclusion and equal opportunities — ensuring conditions for students with disabilities, orphans, international students, and other vulnerable groups.
Main Areas of Social Service Activity
- student consultation on social protection, rights, and responsibilities;
- material support (scholarships, one-time assistance, benefits);
- cooperation with charity funds and local authorities;
- preventive events, lectures, and trainings promoting a healthy lifestyle;
- support for inclusive programs and socially vulnerable students.
The administration closely cooperates with academic advisors, student leaders, employment centers, psychologists, and medical units. The effectiveness of their work depends on interdisciplinary coordination across different university departments.
Forms and Methods of Social Work
Social work at the university is implemented in individual, group and mass forms.
- Individual work — personal consultations, assistance with social benefits, psychological support.
- Group work — trainings, seminars, support groups aimed at communication skills and stress prevention.
- Mass work — university-wide events: Health Days, volunteer fairs, charity events, forums, conferences.
Social Support for Students
Special attention is given to students from low-income families, orphans, people with disabilities, and international students.
Volunteer and Project Activities
One of the promising areas is the development of student volunteerism. Volunteer work helps develop active citizenship, responsibility, and empathy.
University-based volunteer centers implement social projects such as:
- assistance to children from orphanages;
- environmental and charity events;
- support for elderly people;
- organization of events for people with disabilities.
Participation in such projects enhances students’ social competence and promotes the development of a university culture based on kindness, tolerance, and mutual support.
Social work at the university is a comprehensive system aimed at human development, social justice, and a harmonious educational environment. It fosters a responsible society where all students and employees feel valued and protected.
For a modern university, social work is a key tool of educational quality management and a sign of institutional maturity and social responsibility.