Mission
The mission of the Department of Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance at Ashur University focuses on providing support and guidance to students to develop their skills and abilities to achieve academic and personal success and excellence, thus becoming distinguished individuals in society. It also encourages students to learn, develop, and adapt to face all challenges and difficulties and succeed in all areas of their lives.
Objectives
The Department of Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance at Ashur University aims to:
1. Instill moral and social values in students and ensure adherence to university laws and campus ethics through:
Scholarly competition and avoiding cheating
Adherence to daily lecture times
Attention to dress and proper appearance for university students
Avoiding factors of division, adhering to national unity, and avoiding extremist ideas
Avoiding wrong behaviors such as moral decadence and drug abuse.
2. Providing assistance to students through advice, guidance, and meeting their needs.
3. Achieving the highest levels of mental and physical health for students.
4. Holding seminars and awareness-raising lectures for students to create an educational environment that motivates them to excel, succeed, and avoid societal risks.
5. Receiving student inquiries and providing appropriate solutions.
6. Contributing to the development of posters, murals, and awareness-raising brochures to raise student awareness and prevent psychological and social disorders and illnesses.
7. Involving students in various student activities.
8. Showing educational videos.
9. Monitoring the progress of the counseling process through field visits to the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Departments of the colleges.
10. Providing attention to outstanding and gifted students and caring for students with special needs.