Khazar University

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Student Organizations

There are many student organizations and clubs functioning at Khazar and representing various interests.

In order to start their functioning and ask for support, student organizations submit their regulations to the review of the University Council and the Council registers them.

The Graduate Students Council (GSC) is the main student body of the Master, Ph.D. and Professional degree students of Khazar University. In addition to various duties, this body is responsible for the selection of graduate students as representatives in the University Council, School Council and The Committee of Graduate Studies.

Moreover, there are student associations of various countries and clubs of various interests. There are a number of interest clubs and groups, such as: CLIO for students interested in different aspects of history, Humor Club, Dancing Club, Foreign Languages Studies Club as well as others.

Some of the student organizations are volunteer organizations that provide assistance to various groups of people, such as elderly or disabled people.

Khazar University is eager to promote special professional interests of the students through activities of the clubs and profession-oriented student organizations. For example, Student Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and other profession-oriented student organizations are successfully operating at the University

The Student Environmental Awareness Society

The Student Environmental Awareness Club at Khazar University is a student-led society dedicated to enhancing campus life through promoting environmental awareness. This society aims to foster a culture of accountability and persuade students and academic staff to implement eco-friendly practices.

Primary Objectives:

1. Launch campaigns to transform the Khazar University campus into a more sustainable and greener environment.

2. Encourage all students to consider the environmental impacts of their daily choices.

3. Enhance understanding and commitment to shared sustainability goals.

The Student Union

The Student Union (SU) is the main student organization of Khazar University; it is an elected body governed by the Student Senate, which is composed of the SU President, Vice-President and Committee leaders. The SU has the following Committees:

Education Committee:

Assists students to overcome academic problems
Organizes meetings between the students, faculty and staff members
Organizes interest clubs
Assists faculty evaluation procedures (Student Poll) conducted jointly with the Academic Quality Assurance Center

Culture Committee:

Promotes Azeri culture among local and international students
Provides information about the other national cultures
Supports concerts and performances of the University dance and choir ensembles

Sports Committee:

Organizes local championships and tournaments
Encourages University students to participate in sports

Law Committee:

Prepares and oversees official SU documents
Protects the rights of University studens

Audio-Video-Photo Committee:

Supplies the University dance and choir ensembles with audio recordings
Records the University’s important events
Maintains photo and video archives
Provides photography for the University newspaper, students, and faculty

Student Editorial Committee:

Prepares articles for the University magazine “Khazar View” and other chronicles
Advertising interesting events and lectures at the University

Radio Committee:

Broadcasts radio programs on the University campuses
Provides the Khazar community with the University news

Public Relations Committee:

Disseminates information about Khazar University and the Student Union
Establishes relations with secondary schools and partner Universities
Collaborates with international companies and organizations

Grant Research Committee:

Oversees grants for new research projects
Establishes relations with ministries, NGOs, student organizations, and international foundations

Debate club:

Organizes practices and debate tournaments