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TAYLOR’S University made history by obtaining the highly coveted Tier 6: Outstanding rating in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education’s Discipline-Based Rating System (D-SETARA) recently. Taylor’s University is the first and only university to achieve Tier 6, the highest rating in this inaugural rating exercise which is conducted by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
D-SETARA is a rating system that evaluates four specific disciplines – Hospitality and Tourism, Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry and Pharmacy – at the undergraduate level in local institutes of higher learning. The Tier 6 rating was awarded to Taylor’s University’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT) in recognition of the school’s international reputation for superior quality as well as teaching and learning excellence.
Taylor’s University’s vice-chancellor and president Professor Datuk Dr Hassan Said said, “We are honoured to be the first institution to be granted the ‘Tier 6: Outstanding’ rating by MOHE for D-SETARA 2012. Achieving this status is a highly significant moment for us as it reflects our perseverance and dedication to provide the highest of quality undergraduate teaching and learning in Malaysia.”
D-SETARA’s ratings are aimed at assessing the quality level of teaching and learning on three generic dimensions namely, Input, Process and Output. These are subdivided into five domains, 25 criteria and 82 indicators and are similar to the assessment terms used in the Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education (SETARA).
Higher education institutions in Malaysia are rated based on six tiers comprising Tier 6 (Outstanding), Tier 5 (Excellent), Tier 4 (Very Good), Tier 3 (Good), Tier 2 (Satisfactory) and Tier 1 (Weak).
“We will continue to maintain our key strengths that have propelled us to achieve D-SETARA’s Tier 6 rating and endeavour to enhance other relevant areas in our quest towards becoming a ‘Top Employers’ Top Choice University’ by 2016,” added Prof Hassan.
TCHT’s Tier 6 rating is yet another major milestone for this awardwinning school which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.
To date, TCHT has garnered more than 60 awards, including the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award 2008 (Education & Training), being voted the “Most Popular Private College/University in Malaysia” for Hospitality & Tourism in the Malaysian Student Survey 2009; and the Honorary Award 2010-2012 presented by the 9th Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) Malaysia.
“Our key advantages lie in the strength of our programmes, upto-date and relevant teaching processes that meet industry demand and expectations, implementation of technology in teaching and learning that is infused within our stateof-the-art facilities.
“Attaining the 6-star rating will drive us further towards competing against top institutions in the region and around the world.
“In fact, we have been constantly referred to by hospitality schools in the region and internationally,” said Taylor’s University School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts dean Neethiananthan Ari Ragavan.
Taylor’s University was previously awarded Tier 5: Excellent in SETARA 2009 and 2011. To date, no other institution has been awarded the highest rank of Tier 6 in the SETARA rating.
Taylor’s University was also one of the few private universities to be listed in the Malaysian Research Assessment Instruments (MyRA) 2011. MyRA assesses research activity, development, commercialisation and the achievements of Malaysian universities.
Taylor’s University offers a host of scholarships for its foundation, diploma and degree programmes. Under the Taylor’s Education Group Foundation Community Fund, eligible students can apply for a 50% tuition fee waiver for selected programmes, including the Diploma in Tourism Management, Bachelor of International Management (Hons) (Travel & Recreation Management), Bachelor of International Management (Hons) (Events Management) and Bachelor of Science (Hons) Culinology.
Taylor’s University will also be organising Open Days at its Lakeside Campus on March 16, 17,
23 and 24.
For more information, call 03-5629 5000, e-mail admissions@taylors.edu.my or visit www.taylors.edu.my