NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPING NAJRAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ FUTURE SKILLS IN LIGHT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF FUTURE PROFESSIONS AND THE KINGDOM’S VISION 2030: FACULTY MEMBERS’ VIEWPOINT

Abstract

The study aims to identify the essential requirements for equipping Najran University students with the necessary future skills for professions in light of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. This pertains to areas related to university planning and policies, as well as administrative, cognitive, human, and organizational aspects. The study assesses the availability of these requirements from the perspective of Najran University faculty members, using a descriptive survey methodology. A questionnaire consisting of several domains and statements, totaling 52, was developed and administered to a sample of 144 faculty members at Najran University. The study revealed several findings, including the overall moderate availability of the requirements. Organizational requirements were found to be highly available, while those related to planning, policies, administrative, cognitive, and human aspects were moderately available. The study recommends taking all measures and actions to provide these requirements, aiming to enhance the future skills of university students in response to the demands of future professions and the directions of Vision 2030 in the Kingdom.