VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVES
To establish UiTM as a premier university of outstanding scholarship and academic excellence capable of providing leadership to Bumiputeras’ dynamic involvement in all professional fields of world-class standards in order to produce globally competitive graduates of sound ethical standing.
To enhance the knowledge and expertise of Bumiputeras in all fields of study through professional programmes, research work and community service based on moral values and professional ethics.
The Office of The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International) oversees the academic governance, management and operations of UiTM in line with the objectives of higher education set by the Malaysian Ministry of Education. It plays a leading role in the academic development of UiTM. Its main objectives include:
- to be current with the requirements and standards of professionalism in the world of academia;
- to be involved in various academic-related activities such as research, innovations in teaching and learning and publications;
- to manage academic processes and procedures;
- to provide directions for academic developments;
- to regulate academic systems and policies;
- to ensure and assure the quality of academic assessments; and
- to monitor academic standards.
The main activities of The Office of The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International) include:
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Management of the university curricula;
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Providing consultation for programme development of all faculties / branch campuses
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Facilitating the accreditation of programmes by government agencies, national and international professional bodies;
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Ensuring all forms of assessments are valid, reliable, fair and consistent;
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Formulating and disseminating information on academic policies, regulations and procedures;
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Ensuring compliance of all to academic policies, regulations and procedures;
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Standardising academic systems and processes throughout the UiTM network nationwide;
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Monitoring of computerised academic management systems;
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Consolidation of academic information;
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Monitoring of academic processes and operations;
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Planning and implementing academic development;
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Monitoring of lecturer professionalism and student feedback;
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Overseeing the implementation of academic policies;
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Spearheading and initiating academic programmes for all faculties;
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Managing academic appointments;
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Providing provisions for lifelong learning;
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Providing training, planning and management for continuous holistic staff improvement and succession planning;
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Providing a platform for online learning; and
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Leading the university towards internationalisation.