The Role of Officials in Improving Recreational Services and Activities According to the Kaizen Strategy in Managing student activities at Al-Mustansiriyah University

Abstract

The study aimed at the role of officials in improving recreational services and activities in the Student Activities Department at Al-Mustansiriyah University. The research community included (72) officials responsible for student activities at Al-Mustansiriyah University, which consists of (7) humanities colleges and (7) scientific colleges. The research sample was selected intentionally and included those responsible for the Student Activities Department for recreational services at Al-Mustansiriyah University, numbering (60) officials for the primary study and (12) officials for the exploratory study. Conclusions: The cadres in student activities work on conducting an ongoing field survey to identify the recreational needs of students. The activity officials have good information systems that facilitate the implementation of recreational services. The college must have independence in defining its mission and developing the recreational services it provides. The spirit of initiative and opportunity seeking is present in the internal environment of the Student Activities Department. The recommendations were: The necessity of holding training courses for all officials and implementers of the Student Activities Department (to improve recreational services and develop their skills, capabilities, and knowledge about the Kaizen strategy. Re-updating and reformulating the objectives of the Student Activities Department in the Student Activities Department to be in line with the objectives of the Kaizen strategy. Preparing periodic bulletins and meetings to instill the importance and types of recreational activities in the Student Activities Department to attract the largest number of students to practice these recreational activities of various kinds. Increasing and diversifying the recreational methods and services provided by the Student Activities Department for recreational activities by providing. The latest technological methods that contribute to attracting students and providing distinguished services of high quality