Abstract:
The President University Student Organization Events (hereinafter referred
to as PUSOE) are widely recognized as an important component in supporting
student development at President University. Accordingly, examining the extent to
which event management and university support within PUSOE contribute to such
development is crucial, as both play a significant role in shaping students’
personal growth. This research employs a questionnaire to capture general student
perceptions, followed by FGD involving 63 students from student organizations
and event committees, as well as interviews with campus management, academic
units, and administrative staff at the faculty and study program level to examine
the alignment between institutional policies, administrative coordination, and
student organizational practices in event management. The findings indicate that
PUSOE serve as valuable experiential learning platforms that foster
communication, leadership, teamwork, time management, responsibility,
resilience, and emotional intelligence. However, the effectiveness of these
developmental outcomes is strongly influenced by institutional support,
particularly in the areas of funding, venue access, guidance, and administrative
clarity. The study further reveals that delays in budgeting, policies, complex
approval procedures, and inconsistent communication may hinder event
implementation and compel students to engage in reactive problem-solving. In
response to these challenges, the report recommends the establishment of clearer
written policies, more efficient administrative and financial procedures, stronger
supervisory support, a centralized information platform, and improved internal
planning within student organizations to enhance the educational and
developmental impact of PUSOE.
