ADAPTING TO CHANGE
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ADAPTING TO CHANGE
MARCH 2016 ADAPTING TO CHANGE INTRODUCING ONE-STOP CENTRE FOR TERTIARY LEARNERS CHANGING TO BECOME MORE LEARNER-CENTRED NEW PRESIDENT/ VICE-CHANCELLOR MAKES COURTESY CALLS PP 15800/08/2012(030519) > OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Jalan Tun Ismail 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 - 2773 2121 012-303 9934 / 35 [email protected] INTERNATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE Jalan Tun Ismail 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 - 2773 2020 [email protected] INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sri Rampai Learning Centre No. 1 Jalan Rampai Maju Rampai Business Park South 53300 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 - 4143 3955 [email protected] 02 TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 04 06 07 08 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 21 23 FIRST WORDS ONE-STOP CENTRE FOR TERTIARY LEARNERS CHANGING TO BECOME MORE LEARNER-CENTRED OUM INVESTING TO PROVIDE A BETTER LEARNING EXPERIENCE EMBRACING CHANGE POWERING LEARNING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY IMPROVE STAFF RETENTION AND PRODUCTIVITY WITH IPD TRAINING REPLACEMENT GUY PRIME LOCATIONS FOR LEARNERS OPENSPACE: YOUR VENUE PROVIDER THE PAIN AND BEAUTY OF CHANGE A PLACE FOR ALL SCHOOL-LEAVERS HAPPENINGS OUM NURSING PROGRAMMES IN DEMAND IN SRI LANKA OUM GRADUATE SPEAKS Chancellor YABhg Tun Jeanne Abdullah Pro Chancellor YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim Editorial Team Advisor YBhg Prof Dato’ Dr Mansor Fadzil President/Vice-Chancellor Chief Editor YBhg Prof Dr Ahmad Hashem Vice President (Business Development & Technology) Editors Datin Teh Raqamah Abdullah Director, Centre for Corporate Communications Contact us at: OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Jalan Tun Ismail 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: +603-2773 2045 F: +603-2697 8825 E: [email protected] > FIRST WORDS Professor Rahmah Daud Senior Manager, Centre for Corporate Communications Azeezah Jameelah Mohamed Mohideen Assistant Manager, Centre for Corporate Communications Associate Editors OUM Education is a magazine published monthly by the METEOR Group of Companies. The electronic version is available at www.oum.edu.my Content Partner Hidayati Kasuma Abdul Hadi Manager, Institute of Professional Development Tengku Amina Munira Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen Assistant Manager, President’s Office Dato’ Dr Mansor Fadzil When we talk about change, at least two things become immediately clear. One, change is important because it encourages us to look at things in a new light. Two, change is inevitable because it is only natural for things to take on new forms and adapt to new circumstances. Without change, there would be no chance for progress. Without change, we will never have the opportunity to improve. Some people are afraid of change because it is certainly harder to take a risk and venture into the unknown than it is to remain in one’s comfort zone. But consider the words of Dan Millman, an American gymnast and author: “The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” If change is to be given a positive spin, then we must focus on “building the new”. This applies to all of us – whether as individuals, communities, or organisations. For OUM Education, this challenging year will certainly test our ability to adapt, especially considering the shifts in Malaysian higher education as well as the global economy. Within our community, we have had to face some recent developments as well, including a new management line-up and the consolidation of OUM, IPD and IOC as OUM Education. give our learners a truly enriching and smooth learning experience. By emphasising these points, I hope to see OUM Education thrive, even in an ever-changing higher education landscape. Through the features and articles in this issue of the OUM Education magazine, I hope our readers will also be inspired to find the courage to “build the new” in your own lives. Happy reading! My own approach to adapting to these changes begins with a personal mission to ensure excellent learner services throughout OUM Education, with a focus on advancing e-learning and mobile learning, as well as leveraging on technological applications to 03 OUM EDUCATION > ONE-STOP CENTRE FOR TERTIARY LEARNERS OUM Education is a one-stop centre for lifelong learning that fulfils full-time, part-time and professional learning needs. It comprises three subsidiaries – Open University Malaysia (OUM), International Open College (IOC) and Institute of Professional Development (IPD). This mode of learning is ideal for working adults as it does not interfere with their work and family commitments and daily routine. Through this flexible formula, OUM has been able to reach out to individuals in myriad careers such as corporate executives, entrepreneurs, civil servants, teachers, nurses and armed personnel. It has also attracted OUM, which offers part-time academic programmes from the diploma senior citizens, homemakers, celebrities and even prison inmates. to doctorate level, is the flagship of the group. IOC, which offers fulltime foundation and diploma programmes for fresh school-leavers, is OUM offers around 40 programmes from its newer counterpart. Meanwhile, IPD is the stalwart of professional diploma to doctorate under five faculties: training, providing executive degree and diploma programmes as well • Faculty of Applied Social Sciences; as short courses. • Faculty of Education and Languages; By providing these different types of programmes under one group, • Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. OUM Education makes it easier for individuals and organisations to fulfil • Faculty of Science and Technology; and diverse learning needs under one roof. • OUM Business School. OUM Education emphasises flexibility, accessibility and affordability. While OUM caters to those who have already entered the working These three main qualities are crucial in encouraging and enabling world, IOC provides full-time programmes for school-leavers who have people from all strata of society to access and attain higher education. completed SPM, STPM, A-Levels, Diploma, Foundation or Matriculation. Each of the three institutions – OUM, IOC and IPD – embodies these qualities in its programmes, services and operations. OUM, which caters to working adults, has a flexible entry system which enables learners to seek admission based on prior knowledge and working experience if they do not possess the academic credentials required for normal entry. Through this system, which is called Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning, applicants sit for a test and submit a portfolio to prove that they have the relevant knowledge and experience for the programme they wish to undertake. IOC provides a pathway to university, not just OUM, but also other universities in the country and beyond. At the moment, it offers the following programmes: • • • • • • Foundation in Arts; Diploma in Accountancy; Diploma in Human Resource Management; Diploma in Management; Diploma in Mass Communication; and Bachelor of Management. There is flexibility in the teaching and learning process as well because OUM practises open and distance learning. It supplies learners with three modes of learning – face-to-face tutorials and seminars, self-study using learning materials such as modules and study guides, and online IOC’s fees are relatively reasonable, serving as a push factor for discussion forums accessible through OUM’s learning management students to choose it over other colleges. Students are also eligible for scholarships, which is a big help for those who come from struggling system. families. In order to help them further, IOC provides free hostel One exciting feature of the University is that it grooms independent accommodation, transport and learning materials such as course learners. Those who undertake its programmes, whether at the diploma, modules. Further financial assistance is available through an easy and bachelor’s, masters or doctorate level, are required to take charge of flexible instalment scheme, the National Higher Education Fund and their own learning. They get to decide how, where and when they learn. EPF withdrawals. So, while the tutorials and seminars are fixed, these only take up a few weekends each semester and learners are able to study anywhere and IOC learners have the flexibility of studying using both learning at their own pace and convenience. The University’s Digital Library is materials and resources from OUM’s Digital Library. also a prime source of e-learning materials for them and it can be easily accessed through the university portal. 04 OUM EDUCATION As both OUM and IOC are located on the same campus grounds, the latter is able to leverage on the former’s experience in providing courses, learning materials and resources; virtual learning environment; blended pedagogy; learner-centred service; and flexible schedule. IPD collaborates with more than 40 training providers and the number is expected to double by the end of this year. It works closely with AEON Co (M) Sdn Bhd, Perwira Niaga Malaysia (Pernama), Panasonic and PNS Academy to enhance its business, hospitality, retailing and manufacturing programmes with on-the-job training models. IPD complements both OUM and IOC by providing professional and skills development programmes for organisations that wish to improve their The Institute is also working with the Centre of Technical Excellence workforce. It offers training on technical, interpersonal, leadership and (CENTEXS) under the purview of the Sarawak Foundation to offer managerial skills. programmes in food and beverages as well as housekeeping and front office operations. IPD offers a broad range of qualifications for career-minded individuals such as: • • • • • • • Executive master; Executive bachelor; Industrial executive diploma; Executive diploma; Professional diploma; Professional certificate; and Career certificate. It has ventured abroad, especially in India, where it offers programmes in tourism, hospitality, logistics and aviation. It aims to become a leader in providing contemporary human capital development and certification of professional programmes and lifelong learning in the region and beyond through strategic alliances with established training experts and consultants. To achieve this, IPD provides quality services and support to its partners and strives to develop more quality programmes as demanded by the market. It will also develop a pool of lecturers and trainers to conduct training under the Human Resources Development Fund scheme as They can choose from a wide selection of areas to focus on such well as the Malaysian Skills Certification system. as business administration, construction, electronic and electrical engineering, logistics and supply chain management, plantation, enterprise resource planning, architectural design, hospitality, mechatronics, photography, health, security and event management. • • • Leader in technology-assisted flexible open and distance learning. Premier provider of MQA-approved bachelor, master and PhD programmes for working adults Locally and internationally recognised • • A new full-time college for the new generation of learners New ways of learning taught by young and vibrant academics • • • Leader in professional training and executive programmes Extensive presence throughout Malaysia and internationally Choice provider for renowned organisations 05 OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA > CHANGING TO BECOME MORE LEARNER-CENTRED In line with its motto of “Learn More, Do More, Anytime Anywhere”, ILT aims to: • Make e-learning the preferred choice of learning approach; • Provide technology-supported learning; • Provide interaction with rich educational content via various platforms; • Instil the culture of e-learning among academics; and • Explore new frontiers of learning technologies. Since late last year, a few units in OUM have undergone rebranding in order to become more learner-centred. These units have undergone changes in name as well as scope of operations in order to make them more responsive to learners’ needs. The ILT has already embarked on a number of projects and researches to elevate e-learning at OUM to greater heights, such as: 1. Design and customisation of OUM’s new learning management system, myINSPIRE; 2. Development of mobile apps to support learning on the move; 3. Conceptualisation of personalised learning environment via myINSPIRE; and 4. Development of a search engine to be embedded in myINSPIRE. The first to be mentioned is the Centre of Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning, which became the Institute for Learning Recognition and Accreditation (ILRA). As its name indicates, it implements and promotes the Accreditation of Prior Experiential The most recent change involves the Centre for Student Learning (APEL). Management which has become the Centre of Learner Affairs and APEL enables individuals who do not fulfil minimal entry Alumni (CLAA). While previously focused solely on learners, it now requirements to seek admission into OUM’s diploma, bachelor and caters to both learners and alumni. It manages all matters related masters programmes based on their learning and work experience. to services for them in close collaboration with faculties, learning All they have to do is sit for a test and submit a portfolio of their centres, divisions and units. work. Learners can also obtain credits for a course if they have related experiential learning. This approach recognises knowledge With OUM in its 15th year of operations, the University is driven acquired beyond formal boundaries and helps learners to finish their to ensure that the high quality of its programmes, operations and services continue to attract working adults who form the majority studies faster. of its learners. The rebranding of ILRA, ILT and CLAA is part of the ILRA supports the implementation of APEL at all of OUM’s Learning continuous process to achieve this goal. Centres located throughout Malaysia. It also ensures that OUM’s APEL policies and processes are aligned with the APEL framework outlined by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the The three units can be contacted at: Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The University is one of the OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Jalan Tun Ismail main providers of APEL approved by the MOHE and MQA. 50480 Kuala Lumpur Besides ILRA, the E-Learning Unit also underwent change, becoming Tel: +603 - 2773 2121 012-303 9934 / 35 the Institute for Learning Technology (ILT). With the mission of [email protected] becoming a centre of excellence in e-learning, it provides integrated e-learning and mobile learning solutions for OUM learners and conducts research on e-learning. 06 OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA > OUM INVESTING TO PROVIDE A BETTER LEARNING EXPERIENCE In its bid to provide the best learning experience for its learners, OUM has been investing heavily to enhance and improve its services. It will be rolling out several new initiatives, which include the following: 1. INCREASING BANDWIDTH AT LEARNING CENTRES 3. ENHANCED AND DIGITAL LEARNING MODULES OUM will increase Internet bandwidths, subject to availability, at all its Learning Centres so that learners can enjoy a better student experience. This ongoing project is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. OUM is known for its high-quality print modules. However, to keep up with the new form of learning materials, new learning needs and new learning styles, as well as the enhanced capabilities of myINSPIRE, OUM has been actively improving the modules by adding more enhancements such as colour graphics and interactive quizzes that can only be experienced in digital format. Starting soon, OUM will no longer produce and distribute print modules. Instead of the three learning modules that are given to learners every semester as a matter of policy, learners will now be given access to digital modules for all programmes in the faculty. This way, learners can broaden their knowledge because of the ability to cross reference many related learning modules. It will be like having their own mini library. 2. NEW LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The University’s learning management system, myVLE, has served the University well. Due to new learning styles and advancements in technology, the University will be introducing a totally new learning management system, myINSPIRE. Even more user-friendly and easily accessible, myINSPIRE is based on social constructivism and can be accessed on all access devices, including smartphones. Digital modules will also make it easier for very quick updates because knowledge in certain areas changes very fast. Digital modules will enable learners to have access to the latest versions of the modules as soon as these are ready for release. Furthermore, it is everyone’s responsibility to preserve nature by going green. The above initiatives are part of OUM’s efforts to provide a better learning experience for its learners. With digital modules that can be stored and viewed on smartphones, learners can learn and interact anytime and anywhere. It is hoped that all our learners will have an enriching and engaging learning experience. 07 REGULAR 08 REGULAR 09 MTCSB > POWERING LEARNING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY Institutions of higher learning are now competing on more than just academic credibility, as attracting and retaining learners requires them to enhance the student experience. Academic institutions form some of the most paper-heavy environments, as they rely on print solutions to manage vast amounts of information. Having entered the digital era, they need to find more efficient and effective means of providing education. Thus, using technology is crucial, especially if these institutions wish to expand access to higher education. OUM, IOC and IPD successfully leverage on technology for the benefit and convenience of their learners with the help of METEOR Technology and Consultancy Sdn Bhd (MTCSB). Set up in 2002, MTCSB enables all three institutions to provide a more holistic learning experience. It takes care of processes such as admission, registration, assessment and graduation, thus providing the ICT infrastructure needed for the application of technology in learning. MTCSB’s expertise spans the entire online learning spectrum, enabling it to provide learners with the best in education technology and solutions. Its major area of specialisation is the design and development of fully integrated university and learning management systems. It enables working adults who enrol in OUM to have a rich online learning experience and become independent learners. They can manage their studies through a learning management system called myINSPIRE, study using e-learning materials, engage in online discussion forums with their tutors and coursemates, and obtain reference materials from its digital library. This dynamic access to information is provided based on the belief that institutions of higher learning should be a place for collaborative learning experiences for learners and that technology can help 10 to provide a more interactive teaching and Other than developing management systems, MTCSB conducted surveys as well. learning process. It did a survey on best practices in open and MTCSB also provides services to other distance learning and another survey on the organisations. Over the years, it has state of e-learning and ICT capabilities at completed several national and international eight of the top universities in Saudi Arabia projects for universities and government for the kingdom’s Imam University. agencies. For example, it has developed university management systems for Other surveys focused on e-learning International Islamic University College in readiness for Institut Teknologi Brunei and Selangor and the Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure the status of e-learning at USTY. Another milestone was achieved when MTCSB University. participated in developing the ICT strategic It has also developed learning management plan for Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education. systems for Universiti Teknologi Mara, Sultan Idris University of Education and Universiti MTCSB also caters to e-learning and in-house Sains Islam Malaysia. Its other clients include training providers as well as other companies the Academy of Family Physicians Malaysia, which require e-learning, e-training or Nestle Malaysia, Cooperative College of multimedia enhanced courseware to improve Malaysia and Islamic Banking and Finance performance, increase productivity and Institute Malaysia. achieve success. On the international front, MTCSB helped to establish the National Centre for E-Learning and Distance Learning under the Ministry of Higher Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The centre now provides expertise and applications systems to all universities in Saudi Arabia. To find out more about MTCSB, interested organisations and individuals can contact: Hazna Ahmad Deputy General Manager METEOR Technology and Consultancy Sdn Bhd MTCSB then went on to develop university Jalan Tun Ismail management systems for the University of 50480 Kuala Lumpur Science and Technology in Yemen (USTY) and E-mail: [email protected] Universitas Trisakti in Indonesia as well as a pilot online learning management system for Queensland University of Technology in Australia. INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT > IMPROVE STAFF RETENTION AND PRODUCTIVITY WITH IPD TRAINING Professional development and skills training benefit not only employees but also employers. Employees get to beef up their skills while employers can achieve greater productivity by having well-trained and knowledgeable staff. Organisations and companies, in general, invest time and money to help employees improve their skills in order to ensure business sustainability. Training increases productivity and trained staff often remain loyal to the organisation as they feel that the job they do is important for its success. > The Institute currently works with more than 40 training providers and the number is expected to double by year end. It is also working towards developing a pool of lecturers and trainers to conduct training programmes under the Human Resource “Our goal is to make IPD the leader in Development Fund (HRDF) and Malaysian providing human capital development Skills Certification System. training and certification of professional programmes and lifelong learning in the IPD has ventured abroad with great success region and beyond,’’ said IPD Director Assoc particularly in India where it offers programmes on tourism, hospitality, logistics and aviation. It Prof Dr Richard Ng. has also conducted training programmes for companies in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Laos, the Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Yemen. IPD delivers cutting-edge and innovative professional and management development programmes for individuals and organisations in collaboration with a diverse network of leading training experts and consultants. IPD MOVES TO NEW LOCATION IPD recently moved to Sri Rampai Learning Centre from its former office in METEOR House. The Centre is well-equipped with facilities like lecture halls, computer lab, common areas and ample parking bays for learners’ convenience. Its strategic location near the LRT station and bus routes, shopping malls and eateries makes it easily accessible for the public. 11 REGULAR 12 REGULAR 13 METEOR PROPERTIES > PRIME LOCATIONS FOR LEARNERS OUM has 37 Learning Centres throughout Malaysia, which are used to provide programmes and services for learners. This enables learners to work and study without having to travel far from home. A subsidiary of METEOR Group, METEOR Properties Sdn Bhd, was set up last year to manage and maximise the usage of the Learning Centres. Most of the Learning Centres are located in buildings fully owned by the University. When a building is acquired, METEOR Properties conducts extensive renovations to transform it into a Learning Centre with facilities to support face-to-face tutorials and seminars, discussions and self study. Together, all the Learning Centres provide a total of more than 700 classrooms and almost 100 computer labs with Internet access. As OUM conducts tutorials only during weekends for its part-time programmes, the Learning Centres are available for other purposes on weekdays. Interested agencies and institutions can contact METEOR Properties to rent the space for their use. The facilities can be used for weekend courses, examinations, small-scale exhibitions and training by local and international training providers. Already, institutions such as IBFIM, Maybank and Takaful have been using the space in some of the Learning Centres to conduct their own events and activities such as classes and examinations. METEOR Properties has also acquired a building in Kelana Jaya, Selangor, which is currently undergoing renovation. The 13-storey office building is strategically located and accessible through the Subang Highway, Damansara-Puchong Highway and Federal Highway. As only three of the floors will be used by OUM when renovations have been completed, the remaining 10 floors will be available for rental. With a floor area of 120,000 square feet and 800 parking spaces, the building is convenient for companies and institutions seeking suitable office premises. All of OUM’s buildings have a signature look with branding in terms of colour, design and layout. With this uniformity, all the Learning Centres are easily identifiable and present the same quality of environment. Artist’s impression of OUM’s new corporate office in Kelana Jaya 14 METEOR PROPERTIES > OPENSPACE YOUR VENUE PROVIDER OPENSpace, under METEOR Properties, specialises in providing rental space for various events. There is a wide range of buildings located throughout the country which are available for use. Utilising fully equipped and state-of-the-art facilities which are part of OUM, OPENSpace offers meeting, training and business facilities that are flexible, convenient and cost effective. OPENSpace offers state-of-the-art facilities at competitive rates that suit any event or occasion. WHY US? • • • • • • State-of-the art facilities Reasonable and affordable rates Ability to host events of various sizes Catering service Locations nationwide Team of dedicated event experts SUITABLE EVENTS • • • • • • • • • Business meetings Business seminars Training Examinations Lectures and classes Workshops and coaching sessions Gatherings and social events Product launches Press conferences ROOMS AVAILABLE • • • • Meeting rooms (10-20 pax) Classrooms (25 pax) Computer labs (25 pax) Seminar halls (100-200 pax) SERVICES AVAILABLE • • • • • High-speed wi-fi Video conferencing Wireless projectors (with laser pointers) Wireless microphones Audio surround speakers LET US PLAN FOR YOU We have a dedicated team of experts to ensure that your event runs smoothly. From enquiry to planning and execution, our team will take care of everything. GET IN TOUCH If you have a specific event planned, speak to us. We will put together a package that fits your budget and help you to plan a great event. Tel: G/L: 03-2773 2002 D/L: 03-2773 2276 E-mail: [email protected] PICK YOUR LOCATION! 1. Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur 2. Sri Rampai, Kuala Lumpur 3. Kelana Jaya 4. Shah Alam 5. Petaling Jaya 6.Bangi 7. Alor Setar 8. Sg Petani 9. Seberang Jaya 10. Kota Bharu 11. Kuala Terengganu 12.Ipoh 13.Greenhill 14.Kuantan 15.Seremban 16.Melaka 17. Batu Pahat 18. Johor Bahru 19. Kota Kinabalu 20.Tawau 21.Miri 22.Kuching 15 REGULAR 16 REGULAR 17 INTERNATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE > A PLACE FOR ALL SCHOOL-LEAVERS On 26 January, the International Open College (IOC) held a registration and orientation programme for new students. The students came from diverse backgrounds, with more from Sabah and even a student from the Orang Asli community, who is featured below. GRAB ATTRACTIVE BURSARIES FOR SCHOOLLEAVERS! Register with us and enjoy: Born and schooled in Gua Musang, Irahon is part of the Orang Asli community in Kelantan. The 10th of 13 children of a village chief, Irahon had to delay her tertiary education after sitting for her STPM in 2014 as she had to take care of her mother who has to undergo routine dialysis after being diagnosed with kidney disease. She decided to further her studies after her siblings were able to take care of her mother. Irahon Ibrahim, 21 RPS Kuala Betis, Gua Musang, Kelantan Bachelor of Management She chose IOC because it provides accredited programmes, full scholarship, free hostel accommodation and an allowance. She found it easy to adjust herself to the new environment and campus life. “I tell my friends almost every day about my experience studying at IOC. Most of them are afraid of studying in Kuala Lumpur but when they find out that I am doing great here, they are keen to follow in my footsteps.” • Discounts of RM800-RM2,000 if you are a family member of OUM Alumni • Full scholarship if you are among the first 100 to register - Guaranteed scholarship for the first semester. Scholarship for the following semesters will depend on academic performance i.e. CGPA of 3.5 and above. • Registration fee of just RM175 THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH US! Speedline: 03-27732020 E-mail: [email protected] Irahon is proof that IOC has a place for all school leavers in search of a better future, regardless of their background. So if you are looking for a place to continue your studies after leaving school, why not give IOC a try? Whatsapp: 019-357 9074 / 011-290 99 530 Website: www.ioc.edu.my Facebook: InternationalOpenCollege Instagram: InternationalOpenCollege IOC is a private college under OUM Education, which also comprises OUM and IPD. It leverages on OUM’s experience in providing: • • • • • Courses , learning materials and resources Virtual learning environment Blended pedagogy Learner-centred services Flexible schedule 18 Why IOC? Financing Available •PTPTN • EPF Withdrawals •Scholarships (subject to terms & conditions) Programmes Foundation Diploma • Free transport • Free books/modules • Technology-based learning • Affordable fees • Student allowance provided • Free hostel accommodation Foundation in Arts Diploma in Management Diploma in Accountancy Diploma in Human Resource Management Diploma in Mass Communication • Easy and flexible instalment scheme Bachelor Bachelor of Management (Hons) HAPPENINGS > OUM PRESIDENT/VICE-CHANCELLOR MAKES COURTESY CALLS OUM President/Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dato’ Dr Mansor Fadzil, made several courtesy calls soon after assuming his new position this year. He visited the Chairman of the OUM Board of Directors, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, on 19 January, followed by the Pro Chancellor, Tan Sri Azman Hashim, on 20 January and the Chancellor, Tun Jeanne Abdullah, on 26 January. Dato’ Mansor also visited five Learning Centres – in Johor Bahru and Batu Pahat on 21 January, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan on 22 January, and Tawau on 24 January. > In Tawau, Dato’ Mansor took part in an event for KAFA teachers which was co-organised by OUM and the Sabah branch of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). The event was launched by the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Higher Education, Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching. THANK YOU, TAN SRI ANUWAR! A dinner was held in appreciation of Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali, who had served as OUM’s President/Vice-Chancellor for 12 years before Prof Dato’ Dr Mansor Fadzil took over last January. The fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Badawi, and his wife who is also OUM Chancellor, Tun Jeanne Abdullah, graced the dinner which was held in Petaling Jaya on 11 February. Other distinguished guests included OUM’s Board of Directors and Vice-Chancellors of other universities. 19 HAPPENINGS > THE FIRST ASSEMBLY FOR THE YEAR Two milestones marked the first assembly of the year for the METEOR Group, which includes OUM, IPD and IOC. Firstly, a METEOR Group pledge, fashioned after the Rukunegara, was introduced and recited for the first time. Secondly, it was the inaugural assembly for Prof Dato’ Dr Mansor Fadzil who became the new CEO of METEOR Group and President/ Vice-Chancellor of OUM. The METEOR pledge, which was led by Vice President (Corporate Planning and Finance Services), Prof Ramli Bahroom, emphasised the five shared values of integrity, professionalism, caring, teamwork and innovativeness. These shared values serve as the guiding light for the organisation in its daily operations. The assembly on 27 January then continued with a welcoming address by METEOR Chief Operating Officer and OUM Vice President (Business Development and Technology), Prof Dr Ahmad Hashem, who spoke on the shared values. > Dato’ Mansor, one of the pioneers of OUM with a key role in developing the University as a leading open and distance learning university, shared his plans in charting the future of METEOR. He urged the staff to continue leveraging on technology, producing highquality work and providing excellent service for the benefit of learners. He also took the staff down memory lane, touching on how METEOR began and grew to become the successful education group it is now. He concluded with thanks to the late Tan Sri Dr Abdullah Sanusi, and Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali, who had provided leadership and guidance as the first and second METEOR Group CEO and OUM President/ Vice-Chancellor before he took over. The staff assembly takes place three times annually, at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the year. It provides a useful avenue to share pertinent news and information related to METEOR with all the staff of the Group. VISITS AND COLLABORATIONS 8 January - Visit by Bangladesh Open University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dr M A Mannan > 3 February - MoA with NIMS International Institute of Hotel > Management, India 20 12 February - Visit by Colonel Praveen Chhabra, Defence Adviser of High Commission of India (fifth from right) HELLO THERE! > OUM NURSING PROGRAMMES IN DEMAND IN SRI LANKA Dr Nihal (centre) presenting the scroll to a graduate The work of nurses is not only demanding but also rapidly evolving with a wider scope of health care responsibilities. They do not only care for the sick as they also handle sophisticated medical equipment and deal with complex issues which have an impact on the health care system. Getting an advanced nursing qualification would enable them to become better at what they do and provide high-quality nursing care to patients. In 2010, OUM began collaborating with the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) in Sri Lanka to provide nurses in the country with such qualifications. According to IIHS Dean, Dr Nihal De Silva, nurses in Sri Lanka generally have a diploma qualification with no further opportunities for career advancement. “The collaboration has changed all that. In-service nurses in Sri Lanka can now pursue nursing programmes at the bachelor’s and master’s level without having to leave the country.” OUM President/Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dato’ Dr Mansor Fadzil, exchanging documents with IIHS Deputy Chairman, Dr Kithsiri Edirisinghe The other providers are government-backed institutions. Since IIHS is not yet a degreeawarding institution, the collaboration enables it to help its students obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well. In addition, the government provides official time off for public sector nurses to study and attend classes, which signals its support for OUM’s programmes. In-service nurses find the flexible learning a plus point as they can work and study at the same time. Those who have graduated have given positive feedback and are telling their friends and colleagues about the programme. Seeing the encouraging response towards OUM’s nursing programmes, IIHS plans to expand its infrastructure to accommodate even more students. Thus far, the Institute has enrolled nearly 400 students in five With a degree in hand, the nurses tend to years and 50 have graduated. demonstrate better leadership qualities and are better able to deliver quality care and “We want to broaden our student base services to patients. A few are also making by offering quality undergraduate bold strides in their career. One graduate is and postgraduate programmes. If now working for an international medical everything goes well, we intend to humanitarian organisation, Medecins Sans offer OUM’s PhD in Nursing in the Frontieres, headquartered in Geneva, near future,” Dr Nihal added. IIHS is the only private healthcare institution Switzerland, while another has obtained in Sri Lanka which has government approval New Zealand Nursing Board registration to conduct a diploma nursing programme. with her bachelor’s degree. OUR INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTRES YEMEN • BAHRAIN • HUNGARY • ZAMBIA • SOMALIA • GHANA • SRI LANKA • MAURITIUS • MALDIVES • VIETNAM 21 HELLO THERE! > MAKING A MARK IN INDIA Prof Ahmad < speaking at the AGM It has a provision of granting associate membership to universities in neighbouring countries. OUM is the sole Malaysian university among the seven foreign universities that are associate members. It is represented by IPD, which conducts programmes in collaboration with institutions in India. From left -Sampson David (AIU Joint Secretary), Prof Ahmad, Prof Dr Furqan Qamar (AIU Secretary-General), Dr Veena Bhalla (Joint Secretary) and Dr Shishi With the Government of India’s focus on skillbased and industry-oriented learning, IPD plans to promote its programmes based on its experience and success in Malaysia and other countries. It intends to work with Indian universities and government agencies such as the National Skill Development Corporation to develop and provide suitable programmes The AGM, which was hosted by Sardar Patel based on the needs of the local workforce. University in Gujarat from 5 to 7 February, involved Vice Chancellors, government The AGM provided a good platform for IPD to policy makers, academicians and luminaries meet and interact with decision makers from in the fields of education, research and the higher echelons of academia in India. As a entrepreneurship. result, a few of the country’s universities have voiced interest in forging collaborations. Launched by the Governor of Gujarat, O P Kohli, it had a few sessions to deliberate on issues and concerns relating to higher education in India, with the recommendations submitted to the Indian Ministry of Human Resources. When the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) held its 90th Annual General Meeting (AGM) last month, it included OUM in its list of participants. The University was represented by its Vice President (Business Development and Technology), Prof Dr Ahmad Hashem, as well as IPD Deputy Director, Dr Shishi Kumar Prof Ahmad spoke during a session on interaction with apex bodies and international Piaralal, and Project Director, Joseph Thomas. collaborators. Dialogues were also held with The AIU is a registered society under the Vice Chancellors and representatives from likegovernment of India and its members minded universities to explore the possibility include conventional, open and professional of collaborations. In addition, invitation was universities, institutes of national importance extended to them to attend the Eighth Panand institutions which are deemed to be Commonwealth Forum which OUM will be universities in India. Currently, it has 604 hosting in Kuala Lumpur from 27 November to 1 December. member universities. 22 OUR INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTRES YEMEN • BAHRAIN • HUNGARY • ZAMBIA • SOMALIA • GHANA • SRI LANKA • MAURITIUS • MALDIVES • VIETNAM OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA > OUM GRADUATE SPEAKS That prompted him to enrol in the Bachelor of Human Resource Management programme with OUM in 2009 while still continuing to work. Four years later, Nizam received his degree, which signalled the turning point of his career. A man of great perseverance and fortitude, Nizam thinks these positive traits alone are not enough for a person to achieve success in life. “Having an academic qualification is important as my career took a turn for the better after I got my degree,” he said. Going to university after having left school for more than a decade turned out to be the best decision he had ever made. “OUM’s flexible learning approach allows me to study at my own pace and as a trainer, I walk the talk. I tell people that there is no shortcut to success and that it needs hard work, perseverance, consistency in whatever we Although new in the company, Nizam took do and to seek God’s blessings always.” the bold step of volunteering to take care of the Learning and Development portfolio A strong advocate of lifelong learning, Nizam of the local office where he looked into is always extolling the virtues of education the training needs of clients. His diligence to participants who attended his training. paid off when he was promoted to Senior “Everyone should be given a second chance Learning and Development Advisor two to pursue higher education. There is no such thing as being too old to study.” years later. At the end of his final semester in 2012, he joined an Australian consulting services company as global leadership development coordinator at its Kuala Lumpur office to support the company’s global leadership team in conducting leadership training around the world. Muhammad Nizam Ahmad Mindful of the financial burden that his parents would have to bear to put him through university, Muhammad Nizam Ahmad decided to work after sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination. He got his first job as a clerk-cum-despatch rider with a multinational consulting firm in 1994 and within eight years, worked his way up to become a senior executive. By then, he was doing the job of a manager but without academic qualifications, his career hit a plateau. Nizam, who turns 40 this year, plans to move ahead in his career by pursuing the Master of Human Resource Management programme with OUM. “Getting to where I am now requires a lot of hard work but the effort is worth it,” said the father of four, who took up a new position as Learning and Performance Management Manager with a multinational company that manufactures equipment and reagents for research and medical diagnostic applications just last year. He feels that OUM has done a great job in providing higher education to people from all walks of life. He volunteered to deliver a talk to new students of OUM Business School at its Open Day recently. “I was honoured to be given the opportunity to speak to these students where I recounted my personal experience studying at OUM. It was a way of giving back to my alma mater,” he said. 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