UTM RU Visit
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) was the last Research University (RU) to be audited recently. Unlike the other four "matured" RUs who were assessed using the "MyRA 2" instrument, UTM is assessed using the first MyRA tool or better known as MyRA 1. A total of nine RU panels (assessors) were assigned to audit UTM. The Accounting Research Institute (ARI) director, Professor Dr Normah was appointed as the Head of RU panel for UTM. One very interesting and successful RU initiative undertaken by UTM is the establishment of its "Research Alliance", which is a research-based responsibility centre. Currently, there are ten Research Alliances. Each Research Alliance is headed by a research dean. In principle, the Research Alliance constitutes a strategic partner to the faculty, who in turn is headed by an academic dean. Whilst academic deans focus on students, programs and academic matters, research alliance deans dedicate their efforts on research-related activities and output.......
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) was the last Research University (RU) to be audited recently. Unlike the other four "matured" RUs who were assessed using the "MyRA 2" instrument, UTM is assessed using the first MyRA tool or better known as MyRA 1. A total of nine RU panels (assessors) were assigned to audit UTM. The Accounting Research Institute (ARI) director, Professor Dr Normah was appointed as the Head of RU panel for UTM. One very interesting and successful RU initiative undertaken by UTM is the establishment of its "Research Alliance", which is a research-based responsibility centre. Currently, there are ten Research Alliances. Each Research Alliance is headed by a research dean. In principle, the Research Alliance constitutes a strategic partner to the faculty, who in turn is headed by an academic dean. Whilst academic deans focus on students, programs and academic matters, research alliance deans dedicate their efforts on research-related activities and output.......
