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16 th APSSA International Conference ENGAGE — EMPOWER — EVOLVE: “Pushing the Frontiers of Student Affairs” PROFESSOR DR. DURRISHAH BTE IDRUS Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Version 2.0

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A NEW MALAYSIA • A new dawn in Malaysia. • The change of political power to a new government for the first time in 61 years. • New/amendments to national policies are expected (including education policy). univteknologimalaysia www.utm.my utm_my 3 innovative — entrepreneurial — global utmofficial

NATIONAL L TRANSFORMATION 2050: MALA LAYSIA ASPIRATION (Bottom Up collective input) Future Trend for Next Generation 80% population in 2030 URBANIZATION HSR; ECRL; Mass Rapid Transit (> 10 mil) “Ageing Nation” by 2035 Pension at 60 yrs; Flexible working conditions; DEMOGRAPHY (> 15% of 60 years old) Minimum wage (ELDER POPULATION) Digital economy; Malaysian Global Innovation & AI (Artificial Intelligence): Opportunity (job TECHNOLOGY Creativity Centre (MaGIC); Digital Free Trade Zone creation) and threat (affect job culture) REVOLUTION (DFTZ) Lack of resources; Climate change; Renewable energy/resources and Sustainable NATURAL Population increase Energy Development Authority (SEDA) RESOURCES 50% GDP in 2050 Bilateral relations to attract investor;increasing GEOPOLITICAL (Asian Countries Economy) exports Extremism; Economic empowerment and To increase women’s involvement; everything COMMUNITY resurgence of the role of women CHANGES in moderation ( wassatiyyah ) 4

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GRADUATE LE LEARNING OUTCOME: PRESENT POLI LICY Malaysia Higher Education Attribute Leadership & Adaptability Global Enterprising Communicating Thinking Scholarship Teamworking Citizen Skills Skills Skills UTM Graduate Attribute Skills univteknologimalaysia www.utm.my utm_my 6 innovative — entrepreneurial — global utmofficial

“The Need For Transformation of Student Affairs Departments @ Higher Education Institutions In Malaysia” univteknologimalaysia www.utm.my utm_my 7 innovative — entrepreneurial — global utmofficial

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STRENGHTENING ST ST STUDENT DEVELO LOPMENT PROGRAMME @ @ UTM Representative TYPE OF ACTIVITIES Student Council Workshop/ Courses/ Training Seminar/ Lecture COUNSELLING APPRECIATION 5ETP & Knowledge Sharing/ Engagement & CAREER AWARDS DEVELOPMENT Forum/ Colloqium Balanced, Entrepreneurial and Holistic Graduate SPORTS Committee 9 1 College & Conference LEADERSHIP RECREATION 8 2 Symposium The Ministry emphasizes the STUDENT balance between both DEVELOPMENT GOP/ Student Exchange ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPIRITUAL 3 7 knowledge and skills as well PROGRAMME Club & & as ethics and morality Academic Competition MANAGEMENT CULTURAL 4 6 Non-Academic Competition 5 INNOVATION ACADEMIC Operational Definition (OD) Enhancment Program & Society ENRICHMENT in UTM: CREATIVITY COMMUNITY SERVICES Academic Visit Provides comprehensive & learning experience in the VOLUNTEERISM Non-Academic Visit aspects of extra-curricular, life skills, soft skills and attitudes. Uniform Social Program Bodies Intervarsity (9 categories) Level Invitation Program by Agency/ 9 Industry

ISSUES & CHALLENGES IN MALAYSIA EMPLOYABILITY EDUCATION SELF-ESTEEM Part Time 4 th IR Studies can be Need more Studies done virtually (Artificial Lack of effort to build (off-campus, (MOOCs, intelligence, Soft Skills students’ weekend distance ed, automation) confidence classes) Skype, etc) High Extra-curricular Students expectations vs not important socialise more Communication low experience (academic online than in- Skill (e.g. salary focused) person demand) Core values Academic ??? (e.g. respect) Leadership Curriculum Economy TNE needs Structure development strengthening Info: JAKIM univteknologimalaysia www.utm.my utm_my 10 innovative — entrepreneurial — global utmofficial

TRANSFORMATION AT UTM STUDENT AFFAIRS’ ROLES: TO EMPOWER TO ENGAGE TO EVOLVE • Effective engagement with alumni • Motivate, Facilitate, Inspire • Career Development • Win-win engagement with (advisor role) Programmes (Graduate industries Employability initiatives) • Identifying Talent from the start • Smart partnership with private • Holistic Development • Re-prioritize & Re-strategize sector Programmes (HSD) (e.g. • Financial incentives (for students’ Innovation programmes, • Beyond boundaries: travel abroad activities) Entrepreneurship programmes/ (GOP, Mobility, attachments) • Broadening entrepreneurial incubator, Volunteerism (Global Talent) opportunities elements, Multiracialism, Nation • Broader Access (Students’ • Excellent facilities building) Parliament, Speaker’s Corners, • Gap Year Students’ Townhalls) • ‘Working while studying’ • Open student leaders’ elections Global Talent through Life-Changing Experience @ UTM univteknologimalaysia www.utm.my utm_my 11 innovative — entrepreneurial — global utmofficial

STUDENTS IMPACTFUL & GLOBAL TALENT PROGRAMMES Leadership Entrepreneurial/ Management Innovation/ Creativity • Top Bidder (RM3k – 6k) • Robot Contest (ROBOCON) • Team Building • Food Truck Heaven • UTM Bridge • KDSE Committee Camp Formation • Festival Konvokesyen (FESKO) • Innovate Malaysia Design Competition • Debat Piala Menteri Besar Johor • Karnival Entrepreneur (KENTRE) • AIRBUS Fly Your Ideas • Simposium Mahasiswa Johor • Start Up • Innovate Malaysia Design Challange 2018 • Young Leaders Workshop (YOURS) • Seminar Usahawan Hebat (IMDC2018) • Kursus Krew MMM • 3 rd FBME International Innovation Day 2018 • Fertigasi Cili, Jualan Bunga Majlis Konvo • Kursus Pengurusan Persatuan • Mini Marinovasi 2018 Cardboard Boat Race Volunteerisme/ Academic Enrichment Sports/ Recreational Community Service • Gotong-Royong Perdana • SUKIPT, MASUM, SUKAM • SPE-UTM ​Intellectual ​Day • Program Sukarelawan di perkampungan • SEA GAMES, Varsity Boat Race (VBR) • Malaysia Bioinformatics Students Conference • Khidmat Bakti di Rumah Anak Yatim • Program Larian (Zombie Run, Run for • James Dyson Foundation Workshop • Khidmat Bakti di Rumah Orang-Orang Tuan/ Hope, Run For Unity • 3rd SAE Lecture Series Orang Kurang Upaya • PIALA DE' CHEME '18 • 3M (3 Minute Thesis) Competition • Treerevolution • YEMENI’S OLYMPIC DAY • How to Write Publication • CARE FOR COMMUNITY • Ukhwah Sport Games • How To Give Effective Academic Presentation • DUTA JAUHAR 2.0 • Silat Olahraga Peringkat Kebangsaan • Petroleum Integrated Days 2018 (PETROLIDA • Diversity Inclusion & Youth Camp (DIYC) • Memanah Tradisional Terbuka FESKO 2018) Counselling/ • Cognitive Services Workshop Religious/ Culture Awards/ Appreciation Career Development • Global Islamic Festival (GIF) • Anugerah Tokoh Siswa (ATS) • UTM CAREER CARNIVAL 2018 • Indonesia Festival • Anugerah Gemilang Mahasiswa (GEMA) • Job On Campus (JoC) • Forum Tangisan Palestin • Malaysia Entrepreneurial Awards (MAE) • Career Fair • CULTURE CONER 9.0 & 10.0 • Malam Anugerah Kolej • Job Interview • Pesta Tanglung • Anugerah-anugerah dalam persidangan, forum & • How To Make A Perfect Resume • Hari Ponggal seminar. • HOW TO GET YOURSELF EMPLOYED 12 • Zapin • Pentauliahan PALAPES, SUKSIS • NALS Series (Job Matters)

UTM Signature Programme : 5 EXCELLENCE TRACK PROGRAMMES (5ETP) : UNDER REVIEW • Student as leaders at national and international level. • Able to communicate well, proficient speaker. • Able to lead volunteerism program. • Student Incubators/Student Malls. • Student Cooperations. • Spin-Off companies. • Identifying sport talents. 1. Coordinators and Track Advisors • Engaging with authorities in sports management in Malaysia. Sport 2. Special Operation Rooms 5ETP Excellence Track • ‘Green Lane’ (special intake). 3. Synergy across faculties • Coaching system & special schedules. 4. Special Budgets • Academic support systems. 5. Financing Through Collaborations • Modules are research based. BENCHMARK OF SUCCESS • Role of Deputy Deans (Academic and Student Affairs) Teknohafiz 1. Awards (local & international) 2. Competitions Track 3. Acknowledgments/ Recognitions • Memorizing the whole Quran 13

§ Practical platform for training students’ entrepreneurial skills § More than 160 stalls in operation § A platform to feature students’ artistic talent § More than 60,000 visitors throughout festival § Over RM700,000.00 in gross profit earned 14

HEP SUSPENDED MEALS @UTMJB 10 Arked/ Café 15

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Concluding remarks • Students are balancing many roles (online, offline) today • Help them find their true calling, and let them shine 17

Concluding remarks Each and everyone Student affairs Universities Student affairs at student affairs professionals should provide has to transform in must be an should be wider access to order to stay inspiration facilitators , opportunities in relevant and to supporting students order to enable play significant to grow and to students to role in student realise their become Global development potential Talents 18

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