Introduction to UFM Student Affairs Department

I. Position and Functions

The Student Affairs Department is a functional unit of the University of Finance - Marketing (UFM), serving as an advisory body to assist the Rector in managing and implementing tasks related to full-time students. Core functions include:

• Political and ideological education.
• Student management and discipline.
• Implementation of student policies and benefits (scholarships, tuition exemptions, etc.).
• Ensuring security, order, and social safety among students.
• Management of boarding (dormitory) and non-boarding students.
• Organization of student movements, extracurricular activities, and psychological counseling.
• Coordination of academic advising and student healthcare services.

II. Key Responsibilities & Powers

The Department carries out 36 specific duties as assigned by the University. Some of the major responsibilities include:

• Education & Orientation: Organizing the annual "Citizen - Student Activity Week", political education programs, and promoting the guidelines of the Party and State.
• Student Services & Policies: Managing student profiles, issuing student ID cards, handling social benefits, tuition fee exemptions/reductions, and managing student health insurance.
• Dormitory Management: Overseeing the operations of UFM dormitories, ensuring a safe, clean, and civilized living environment for boarding students.
• Health & Counseling: Providing basic health care, first aid, annual health check-ups for staff and students, and operating the school's psychological counseling services.
• Extracurricular Activities: Coordinating with the Youth Union and Student Association to organize cultural, artistic, sports events, and social/volunteer activities.
• Rewards & Discipline: Evaluating student training points, handling disciplinary actions, and organizing commendation ceremonies.

III. Department Leadership

IV. Dedicated Staff Teams

The Department is supported by a dedicated team of 22 specialists and staff members divided into specific functional groups:

• Student Policies & Administration: Handling scholarships, rewards, tuition assistance, student IDs, and administrative records.
• Student Activities & Psychology: Organizing events, psychological counseling, and tracking training points.
• Dormitory Management: A team of staff assigned to directly manage the dormitories at Long Truong and District 7 campuses, ensuring a safe living environment.
• Healthcare (Medical Station): Nurses and medical staff stationed across campuses to provide first aid, health insurance guidance, and epidemic prevention.

Together, the Student Affairs Department is committed to providing the best support and environment for UFM students to thrive academically and personally.