New Challenges In Higher Education
Predictions about higher education’s future often result in a very different vision about what is next for colleges. It is a picture of an economy that will continue to demand higher levels of education for an increasing share of the workforce. We are living in an incredible age for learning, when there’s so much knowledge available, that one would think that this is good news for higher education.
By focusing on students, the plan positions of any college is a foundational player in the community, a driving factor in the economy and a leader in the evolving educational landscape.
Amir Hamzah Abdul Razak the CEO of Kolej UNIKOP when asked, what are the primary needs of students today and in the future, he replied: “We must move forward in areas such as increased student completion and equity, and collectively make progress on the goals we’ve set;
Kolej UNIKOP is more than financial and physical resources. Our strength comes from students and we will develop and attract the best. We will thrive through innovation, diversification, systems thinking and advanced technology, improve transfer preparation and pathways”.
Kolej UNIKOP celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2018. This milestone is a testament to past accomplishments and a catalyst for transforming the college in the future. It has come a long way since its founding in 1998. The college has a long history of external partnerships, not only in recruiting students, faculty, and staff, but also in the communities it served.
“Everyone in the college put in the energies, talents and resources for UNIKOP’s future and persistence toward educational goals. We pledge to enhance the student experience and support students from the time they start at Kolej UNIKOP until they earn their diploma” said Amir.
What will the college look like in 2023 and how successful will it be? According to Amir, “There is a strong emphasis on agility and transformation so they can meet emergent trends.” This is clear: After remaining relatively stagnant for decades as enrolment grew, colleges are about to undergo a period of profound change whether they want to or not — as the needs of students and the economy shift.
Kolej UNIKOP is well grounded in transformational leadership and directed by a broad vision and mission. It articulates two goals that guide it in moving forward to meet its educational and social responsibilities. It sets the college on a path that enhances its contributions to society through capacity building, differentiation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
“Significant change has occurred in post-secondary education in the last decade with the challenges and opportunities presented by online learning, deficit budgets, new educational legislation, and expanded need for applied research and innovation.The College will continue to ensure that accountability to stakeholders is demonstrated through effective development of business plans, measurement of process and outcomes”, says Amir.
As Kolej UNIKOP continues to provide relevant education and training for our students in this economy with increased offerings from certificates to diploma, the college will also clearly differentiate the value that it adds for potential students.
All marketing communications will be based on our brand, and within the strategic successes of our institution staff, faculty and students.
Kolej UNIKOP will demonstrate what makes us the best post-secondary institution for our students and will facilitate a strong identity with unique recruitment and corporate positions to: