Department of Aviation Technologies Engineering Conducts a Field Study on the Causes of Student Tardiness to Morning Lectures and Academic Discipline

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Engineer Tammar Ahmed Mohammed from the Department of Aviation Technologies Engineering at the College of Engineering Technology, Al-Mustaqbal University, conducted a case study entitled "Causes of Tardiness to Morning Lectures", aiming to analyze the factors affecting students' punctuality, identify the major organizational and traffic-related challenges they face, and propose practical solutions to enhance academic discipline and improve the educational environment. The study was based on an analysis of student questionnaire data. The findings revealed that traffic congestion was the leading cause of tardiness, accounting for 41.7%, followed by oversleeping and staying up late at 25%, transportation delays at 16.7%, and long commuting distances between students' residences and the university at 16.6%. The study also examined the impact of early morning lecture schedules on student attendance, as well as congestion at university entrances and parking areas, reliance on various means of transportation, and the resulting challenges that prevent students from arriving at classrooms on time. The study concluded with several recommendations, including improving traffic flow and parking management within and around the university campus, reviewing the schedules of early morning lectures, implementing awareness programs focusing on time management and the importance of adequate sleep, and adopting organizational measures to strengthen punctuality and academic discipline. This study is part of the research and applied initiatives undertaken by the Department of Aviation Technologies Engineering at Al-Mustaqbal University to identify challenges facing students and develop scientific and practical solutions that contribute to improving the university environment and enhancing the quality of education. #AlMustaqbal_University_Ranks_First_Among_Private_Universities_in_Iraq