РОЛЬ СТУДЕНТСЬКОГО САМОВРЯДУВАННЯ У ВИРІШЕННІ ЖИТТЄВОВАЖЛИВИХ ПРОБЛЕМ МОЛОД

Abstract

The article focuses on the importance of supporting the authorities of student self-government in higher education institutions. Peculiarities of the experience of modern youth in the organization of their life and provision at the legislative level of a wide range of rights and responsibilities have been defined; the content of modern scholars' interpretation of the concept of "student self-government" has been revealed, in particular, presented in state documents, an explanatory dictionary of the Ukrainian language, a dictionary on social pedagogy, articles of individual scholars; the importance of student self-government for the development of communication and the emergence of necessary relationships of young people from different groups, departments, faculties, institutes, etc. has been proved, and the development of their abilities, opportunities, the formation of professional and socially significant properties has been defined. Its main principles (interconnection of functions, powers, rights, opportunities, voluntary and elective, initiative, amateur action, creativity, transparency and relevance of the decisions made, etc.) and directions of provision (research, cultural-mass, sports and health, informational etc.) have been distinguished. It is stated that student self-government authorities are an integral part of the management of a modern institution of higher education; it is noted that it is impossible to solve any questions regarding students without the participation of representatives of student self-government authorities. It is envisaged that student self-government authorities should direct young people to participate in international student conferences, international exchange programs, involve activists in projects, exchange information, resources, implement partnership projects, etc., which will enable students to learn how to apply positive practices of student collectives. It is stressed that the relationships between teachers and students should be built on the basis of close cooperation and mutual trust and responsibility.