SSAC Student Perspectives Help Shape the Future at ISG Jubail

The first meeting of the Superintendent Student Advisory Council (SSAC) for the new school year brought students together to build on the work they began last school year while welcoming new members and fresh perspectives to the council.

The SSAC brings together student representatives from across ISG, creating a space where students can share their experiences and perspectives directly with school leadership. Returning members bring knowledge from their previous work while new members add fresh ideas and perspectives to the group. Together, they are beginning a new year with a shared interest in making student voices heard.

The meeting opened with an interactive activity on the importance of data collection. Students explored the importance of collecting feedback, following up and closing the feedback loop so student perspectives can lead to meaningful action. They also connected ISG’s core values to their roles as student representatives and shared feedback on the upcoming Student Pulse Check Survey, which will launch soon across all five campuses.

For one ISG Jubail student, what stood out most was the council’s focus on turning student perspectives into meaningful action.

“What stood out to me most was how much SSAC focuses on using a broad range of student perspectives to make changes, rather than just discussing them,” she said. “I also liked hearing from students from different campuses and seeing how differently we can interpret the same situations. I’m excited to see how the feedback we collect this year can turn into actual improvements for students.”

Another ISG Jubail student appreciated the opportunity to bring the experiences of students at her school into conversations with ISG leadership.

“I think this is a unique opportunity to bring forward the ideas and experiences of our students here at ISG Jubail to the leadership teams of ISG Schools,” she said. “I am most excited about the opportunity to help turn student feedback into meaningful changes at our school. It is also an exciting opportunity to meet and connect with students from across ISG and hear about their opinions and experiences.”

A returning member also noticed a positive shift in the council this year. “The SSAC this year feels more open and proactive in bringing student perspectives forward compared to last year,” he said. “I think this comes from the experience members gained through being part of the council last year. Collaboration across campuses has encouraged open-mindedness and made communication more open and productive. It was exciting to hear the different perspectives from each campus and see everyone’s eagerness to build on last year’s lessons and contribute to positive change.”

As the school year continues, ISG Jubail looks forward to seeing what our students bring to the SSAC. Their voices, experiences and ideas have an important place in conversations that shape the student experience across the ISG community.