The role of Najran University Sharoura branch in the service of the local community

Abstract

The study aimed at knowing the role of Najran University, Sharurah branch, in serving the local
community and the difficulties that encounter this role through a scale designed for this purpose, according to the
variables (type, scientific rank, specialization). To achieve these goals, the researcher answered the study questions
by using statistical methods, where mathematical averages and standard deviation for the questionnaire items were
calculated; also, by using T- Test, analysis of mono-variance and by using Scheffe's Test for comparisons. The study
resulted in the following results:
- The University of Najran strongly provides an important role in serving the local community and this is
represented in the sections that obtained an arithmetic mean between (3.8 - 3.23).
- There are difficulties in performing the role. These were represented in the sections that obtained an arithmetic
mean between (1.66 - 2.31).
- There are statistically significant differences at the level of (α≥0.05) between mathematical averages due to the
difference in gender variable and for male favor. And there are differences due to different specialization and for
favor of scientific specialization. And also differences attributed to the academic rank for favor of the lecturer and
the associate professor.
- There are no statistically significant differences at level (0.05) between mathematical averages attributable to
type, scientific specialization or academic rank in assessing the difficulties that encounter the university branch in
serving the local community.