The university vice chancellor, Dato' Sri Prof Ir Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar in his new year message given today emphasized on some crucial agendas to be considered and implemented by the university in 2013. Among the 33 items being listed, there are several agendas that will need special attention by a centre of excellence such as the Accounting Research Institute (ARI). First, is on the need for researchers to implement "Blended Learning" as a priority teaching technique. Here, enhanced use of ICT will facilitate teaching and learning will hopefully produce better outcome. Second, is the need for every researcher and academic staff of the university to contribute to MyRA score. With regards this agenda, every ARI researcher is expected to publish more than six (6) indexed journal articles per year. At the same time time, every research project will enroll (and ultimately produce) at least 1 PhD or 2 Master by research students. Third, is for every responsibility centre to focus on its internationalisation strategy. This could be effectively done through the inbound & outbound appointments of staff as visiting professors. Researchers are also encouraged to co-author journal articles with renowned professors in their respective fields. Fourth, is for each professor to generate at least RM10,000/year for the university. This could be in the forms of research grants or consultancy services. Fifth, is the necessity for each responsibility centre such as ARI to generate at least 30% of its own income through profits generated from conferences, professional training programs, contract research and consultancy services.
The university vice chancellor, Dato' Sri Prof Ir Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar in his new year message given today emphasized on some crucial agendas to be considered and implemented by the university in 2013. Among the 33 items being listed, there are several agendas that will need special attention by a centre of excellence such as the Accounting Research Institute (ARI). First, is on the need for researchers to implement "Blended Learning" as a priority teaching technique. Here, enhanced use of ICT will facilitate teaching and learning will hopefully produce better outcome. Second, is the need for every researcher and academic staff of the university to contribute to MyRA score. With regards this agenda, every ARI researcher is expected to publish more than six (6) indexed journal articles per year. At the same time time, every research project will enroll (and ultimately produce) at least 1 PhD or 2 Master by research students. Third, is for every responsibility centre to focus on its internationalisation strategy. This could be effectively done through the inbound & outbound appointments of staff as visiting professors. Researchers are also encouraged to co-author journal articles with renowned professors in their respective fields. Fourth, is for each professor to generate at least RM10,000/year for the university. This could be in the forms of research grants or consultancy services. Fifth, is the necessity for each responsibility centre such as ARI to generate at least 30% of its own income through profits generated from conferences, professional training programs, contract research and consultancy services.
