The Possibilities of Using Cooperation between Empoloyees and Students in the University’s Development

Modern organizations function in an environment which is characterized by rapid changes and competitiveness. University is an example of an organization which employs adjustment processes in the face of dynamic changes and challenges presented by the market. The basic resource of every university is its teaching staff. The staff's competences result, apart from other factors, from the gathered knowledge and academic experience. A big role is played by students, the recipients of the univerisity's services, in the process of adjustment of the establishment to the changing market requirements. In the face of a demographic low and intensive competition between numerous universities, giving the students an opportunity to participate actively in the university's development process is a task of utmost importance. The experience gathered this way will allow the students to gain practical knowledge which in turn will become an additional asset in their future field of work. This article is analyzes the opinions and expectations which could be used to improve the functioning and development of MCSU's Faculty of Economics in Lublin. The article will present synthetic results gathered during the survey addressed to students of the Department of Economics. Conclusions taken from this research may provide recommendations for various universities and educational organizations.