Universities’ Role in Supporting and Communicating with Graduates. International Requirements

      Аннотация: This study aimed to identify role of Saudi universities in supporting graduates and communicating with them in light of contemporary international changes from their view point. The graduates reported that Saudi universities play their role in supporting graduates before graduation with a score above average, with regard to the development of self-learning competencies, self and professional management and, in addition to the competencies of teamwork, communication and relationship building; of commercial awareness and self-employment. The graduates assessed the universities’ communication with them after graduation, with a score below average regarding strengthening relations with graduates, contributing to their qualification for jobs, and cooperation with private sector institutions. The study recommended strengthening universities’ communication with their graduates, activating roles of graduate follow-up units in universities, cooperating with private sector to train and employ graduates, and make their websites available to establishing communication networks and information bases for graduates, providing them with necessary support and exchanging information.

Ключевые слова: Role of Saudi universities, international requirements, support of graduates, communication with graduates