STRATEGIC PLAN - Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi

Strategy Action Plan Outcome YearStrengtheningthe AcademicEcosystemCreating an environmentof academic freedom byencouraging academic meetingsin diverse areas of expertise in thequest for truthIncrease in the number ofnational and internationalacademic meetings for differentfields of study2011-2015Promoting sharing of academicexpertise among faculties/institutions, universities andgovernment agenciesA two-fold increase in thenumber of academicsappointed.2011-2015Strengthening teamwork spiritand fostering an environment ofknowledge sharingIncrease in the number ofpublications produced inpartnership and throughteamwork2011-2015Strengthening the academicreward system for all levelsPresentation of awards tooutstanding academics invarious fields and at variouslevels2011-2015CRITICAL AGENDA PROJECTTEACHING AND LEARNINGIntroductionThe national mission announced by the Prime Minister on 31 March 2006 outlines five major thrusts thatinclude increasing the knowledge and innovation capacity of the nation and developing a first classmind set. To ensure that the mission is achieved, the National Higher Education Action Plan (PSPTN)has outlined the objectives and targets to be achieved following quality improvements on teachingand learning endeavours.To develop first class human capital, the curriculum at HEIs needs to be continuously improved in orderto ensure that the curriculum is innovative, dynamic, up-to-date and relevant with market demandsand current intellectual developments. Therefore, attention needs to be placed on support facilitiesand other ecosystem components such as teaching and learning infrastructure, teaching and learningmethods and highly qualified and professional teaching staff in order to ensure that the teaching andlearning process is implemented in the most effective manner.The National Higher Education Action Plan 2011 - 201533