Utusan Malaysia:UMP Lancar Pusat Peniagaan ICT

Disediakan Oleh Unit Perhubungan Awam & Media Pejabat Naib Canselor

Posted By : SYED MOHD HAFIDZ BIN SYED HUSSIN Date Posted : 10-08-2011, 11:02:34

PPS lancar CGS Online

Kuantan, 20 Disember – Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) melancarkan CGS online bagi memudahkan  proses permohonan kemasukan bagi pelajar siswazah untuk menyambung pengajian di peringkat program Pengajian Siswazah di UMP. Timbalan Naib Canselor (Penyelidikan & Inovasi), Prof. Dato’. Dr. Rosli Mohd Yunus berkata, inisiatif Pusat Pengajian Siswazah (PPS) bagi membangunkan aplikasi CGS Online ini merupakan satu nilai tambah kepada perkhidmatan kepada pelanggan yang berurusan dengan pusat ini. “Aplikasi ini merupakan suatu inovasi yang memperkasakan sistem penyampaian sekaligus memudahcara pelbagai urusan dan proses yang berkaitan dalam memberi impak positif kepada pertambahan bilangan penuntut siswazah pada masa akan datang,” katanya semasa merasmikan CGS online di Dewan Bankuet, Canseleri. Menurut Dekan Pusat Pengajian Siswazah, Prof. Datin Nasli Mohamed Ali berkata, PPS kini menawarkan program pengajian siswazah secara penyelidikan dan kerja kursus melalui lapan fakulti dan termasuk Pusat Bahasa Moden & Sains Kemanusiaan. "Pada masa ini sebanyak 28 program ditawarkan di peringkat Ijazah Doktor Falsafah,  ijazah doktor kejuruteraan sebanyak 14 program, Ijazah Sarjana sebanyak 34 program dan empat program ijazah sarjana secara kerja kursus." katanya. Sebelum ini katanya, proses kemasukan dan pengurusan pelajar hanya digunakan secara manual namun dengan adanya CGS online dapat menjimatkan masa dalam memproses permohonan pelajar. Pada tahun ini seramai 152 pelajar mendaftar sebagai pelajar baharu, 47 daripadanya merupakan pelajar luar negara dan kini jumlah keseluruhan pelajar meningkat seramai 371 orang.   Beliau mengharapkan agar aplikasi ini dapat membantu meningkatkan mutu kerja harian dan peningkatan bilangan pelajar PhD selaras dengan Pelan Strategik Pendidikan Tinggi Negara menjelang 2013. Hadir sama Penolong Naib Canselor (hal Ehwal Pelajar & Alumni), Prof. Dr. Yuserrie Zainuddin, Penolong Naib Canselor (Pembangunan Korporat & Pengurusan Kualiti), Prof Madya Zulkafli Hassan, Dekan Sekolah Siswazah Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Prof. Madya Dr. Wan Salihin Wong Abdullah dan Pengarah Pusat Pengajian Siswazah Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Unisza), Prof. Madya Dr. Izah Mohd.

Posted By : SITI SARAH BINTI MOHAMAD RAJIMI Date Posted : 27-12-2011, 14:43:36

TM memeterai perjanjian untuk naiktaraf kapasiti perkhidmatan jalur lebar bersama UMT

TM memeterai perjanjian untuk naiktaraf kapasiti perkhidmatan jalur lebar bersama UMT Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) hari ini telah memeterai perjanjian dengan Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) bagi menaiktaraf kapasiti perkhidmatan jalur lebar TM Direct dari 16Mbps ke 45Mbps. Dengan peningkatan kapasiti capaian Internet ke 45Mbps ini, UMT akan berupaya meningkatkan keberkesanan sistem operasinya di seluruh kampus termasuk semua jabatan dan dewan kuliah. Di majlis ini, TM telah diwakili oleh Y.Bhg Dato’ Adnan Rofiee, Ketua Pegawai Operasi, TM Retail, Malaysia Business, TM manakala UMT diwakili oleh Y.Bhg. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Sulaiman Bin Md Yassin, Naib Canselor, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu . Perkhidmatan jalur lebar TM Direct yang disediakan oleh TM ini akan memberikan UMT capaian Internet berkelajuan tinggi yang dapat memenuhi segala keperluannya sebagai sebuah organisasi pendidikan yang mementingkan kualiti dan sentiasa mengorak langkah untuk maju kehadapan. Sehubungan dengan itu, teknologi telekomunikasi yang baik dan keselesaan dalam mengakses maklumat dari Internet bukan sahaja akan menambah pengetahuan pihak pengurusan, tenaga pengajar dan pelajarnya, tetapi ia juga dapat meningkatkan prestasi dan daya saing UMT dalam sektor pendidikan global yang semakin kompetetif. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Sulaiman Md Yassin dalam ucapannya berkata, ” Kami berharap dengan penaiktarafan infrastruktur ini, pelajar UMT akan dapat menerapkan gaya hidup digital masa kini, sekaligus memperolehi pencapaian yang cemerlang dalam pengkhususan pengajian masing-masing”. Berucap di majlis tersebut, Dato’ Adnan Rofiee berkata, “Penyediaan perkhidmatan litar suwa jalur lebar TM Direct daripada TM ini adalah bertepatan pada masanya kerana ia dapat menyokong pembangunan UMT, disamping meningkatkan keberkesanan pengurusan dan sistem pentadbiran jabatan-jabatan di seluruh kampus”. ”Selain capaian Internet yang laju, TM juga turut menyediakan perkhidmatan-perkhidmatan tambah nilai seperti “web hosting” dan “storage access network” kepada UMT. Dengan ini, UMT akan dapat menyediakan kemudahan ICT yang menyeluruh kepada pelajar-pelajarnya. Selain dari itu, pihak UMT juga akan dapat menikmati penjimatan kos mengurus dan menyelenggara rangkaian datanya kerana ianya akan dipantau dan diselenggarakan sepenuhnya oleh TM melalui Pusat Operasi Rangkaiannya yang berpusat di Kuala Lumpur”, tambah Dato’ Adnan. Majlis yang diadakan pada hari ini juga merupakan salah satu usaha TM dalam menyokong usaha Kerajaan merealisasikan matlamat penubuhan Wilayah Pembangunan Ekonomi Koridor Pantai Timur (ECER). ECER yang dilancarkan secara rasmi oleh YAB. Dato’ Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi, Perdana Menteri Malaysia pada 29 Oktober 2007 di Kuala Terengganu menumpukan kepada tiga sektor utama iaitu Pertanian, Pelancongan dan Pendidikan. (URL) : - News Date: 10/12/07 Date: 07/12/07  till :  07/12/07 Source: Owner's E-mail: umt.edu.my

IMPROVED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX FOR OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

Wednesday, 24 November 2010 00:13

Skudai, Nov 24th: UTM will receive two shipping assistance software that can solve movement and docking problems of container and Light Natural Gas (LNG) ships and other floating structures that are used for production, storage and oil shipping. The ‘Hydrostar’ and ‘Ariane’ software would be a useful tool for lecturers, researchers and students in the field of Marine technology. Amongst its application is it can compare the results of research done at the Marine Technology Lab that has a towing tank of 120 metres in length, 4 metre in width and a depth of 2.5 metres. The software is part of collaboration efforts between UTM and its latest French partner, Bureau Veritas, a ship classification company through a MoU signed on November 23rd, 2010. The MoU was signed by Prof Ir. Dr. Azhar Abdul Aziz, the Director of the Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (ICC) on behalf of UTM and Bureau Veritas by its Director of Research and Development, Pierre Besse. According to Besse, the decision to collaborate with UTM is part of its strategy to further develop the marine technology industry. “Collaborations like this are  the fundamentals of improving and developing knowledge towards a safer and more efficient marine technology,” said Besse. Besides the software, the collaboration between the two parties also includes information sharing, academic activities, technical assistance, research and consultancy in the field of marine technology

IMPROVED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX FOR OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

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Friday, 24 December 2010 09:00

Johor Bahru, 20th December 2010:  The Registrar Office is the wing of the university’s operation and management office.  As its role and function to the university is so crucial, the management system must always be efficient and effective.             “This is to align with the mission and vision of the Registrar Office to focus on Efficient Management, Quality Service Delivery and to fulfill Customer’s Needs and Satisfaction.  These are the main thrusts to realize the university’s aspiration towards becoming a prominent Research University,” said Tuan Haji Hassan Husin, Senior Deputy Registrar from the UTM Registrar Office at the ‘One-day with Customer Programme’ organised by the Registrar Office.             According to him, the critical success factors to successful implementation of the registrar office include the elements of rebranding the training department, processing documentation and arranging works system, effective communication and other factors which were implemented in 2010.             In 2009, the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) as a whole is 75.92% and this has increased to 79.73% in 2010.              “The increased percentage actually comes from the dedicated and committed staff of the Registrar Office in order to fulfill the customers’ needs,” he said.             He also said that since 2009, a university committee of Simplified Works System or well known as PEMUDAH was formed to take pro-active action against any issues with regard to university delivery system that was highlighted by the university stakeholders and customers.             “By next year, UTM will have to face another challenge which is autonomy audit or to be specific, Indeks Tadbir Urus Terbaik (UGGI) which will then decide the university’s readiness to have its own autonomy,” said him.             There are 4 criteria that will be taken into account which include administration and management, human resource, finance and academic matters.  The registrar’s office has to make sure at least three out of the four criteria fulfill the audit requirements.             “I hope this programme will give some input or information to conduct daily duties to all UTM staff and students, “he said.             The ‘One-day with Customer Programme’ was held at the Senate Hall, UTM Skudai and is jointly organised by five departments at the Registrar’s Office such as the Management and Organisation Administration Department (BPPO), Human Capital Management, Human Capital Development, Academic Management and Security

THE FIRST 4G OUTLET LAUNCHED IN UTM

Friday, 11 March 2011 08:22

Yasmin demonstrates the use of 4G broadband to Dr Zaini after the launching of  the YES Campus Store at Arked Meranti. Skudai, March 11 – “YES Campus Store”, the first 4G outlet at an institution of higher learning in the country is launched at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia today. The UTM Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang said, the initiative to open the said outlet enables the UTM community to get the 4G mobile internet services at an affordable rate.  The package, Education Partner Program Campus Citizen Plan, facilitates the UTM community to use the 4G network which has been customised with a special package. The Yes 4G mobile phone is also launched today exclusively for the UTM community. The YES Campus Store was launched by Dr. Zaini.  Also present was the Executive Director of YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL Comms), Yasmin Mahmood. Although more than 80 percent of the student residential colleges have been provided with internet coverage through the installation of almost 1,000 wireless hot spots, the 4G broad band services will extend the students’ accessibility to the online learning materials and services. The facilities enable more than 20 thousand students to utilise the advanced communication and information technology as part of their learning process. The initiative is in tandem with UTM teaching and learning policy which emphasizes the use of e-learning while focusing on the development of soft skills among students. The expansion of the broad band and internet accessibility will give great impact to the students of UTM as it enables them to obtain the information required particularly in research and development speedily and promptly. Such facilities are most appropriate as many of the learning references and materials are made available through the internet. In addition the technopreneur program will get the advantage of the services provided by YTL Comms through high speed internet.

UniMAP video clip wins anti-corruption competition

by : news straight times

KANGAR: A video clip produced by the Corruption Prevention Secretariat of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) has won the Anti-Corruption Public Service Announcement 2011 Competition.

The one-minute video clip on "Corruption is about Harm" is eligible for entry into the three-day Anti-Corruption Public Service Announcement Video Competition and Workshop in Hong Kong beginning Dec 7 in conjunction with World Anti-Corruption Day, said UniMAP vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Kamarudin Hussin.

"I am very impressed with the students' determination to produce something very creative and boost the name of the university," he said in a statement today.

The inaugural competition, from July 15 to Oct 15, was organised by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Information, Communications and Culture Ministry.

UniMAP Corruption Prevention Secretariat president Muhammad Nasrullah Abd Rahman said the competition drew 14 entries from 10 institutions of higher learning in the country.  

Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim gave away the prizes at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 23.  

UniMAP received the Dr Rais Yatim Challenge trophy, a trophy, RM15,000 cash and a certificate of excellence.

Muhammad Nasrullah, who is a third-year student at UniMAP's School of Business Innovation and Techno-entrepreneurship, said the university's creative arts club also contributed ideas for the video clip.  

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) was runner-up and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) third in the competition. - Bernama