CoE Strategic Direction

The outcome of the 3-day workshop was that, all CoE were asked whether it is possible to consolidate with others to form another form of CoE with the status of "institute" so that this new CoE can apply to become a MoHE CoE. Prof. Dr. Normah Omar, Director of Accounting Research Institute (ARI) gave a briefing on the evolution that ARI had undergone to become one of MoHE CoE. Interestingly, ARI is the only social science CoE of the total six registered under MoHE. Congratulations!!

Based on the discussion we had among group members, it was agreed that SBDC should operate under the umbrella of Intitute of Business Excellence (IBE) headed by Prof. Dr. Faridah Hassan. Other existing CoEs have expressed their willingness to join IBE. Among others are Centre of Business Excellence (CBE) - Prof. Dr. Faridah Hassan; World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) - AP Dr. Saadiah Mohamad; and a few more.

Let's work as a team under IBE!

CoE Workshop

I'll be attending a workshop to discuss on the strategic planning of the centres of excellence of UiTM at Puncak Alam, Selangor starting tomorrow (Sept 11) until Sept 13. SBDC is the only representative of UiTM Kedah. I will try to make use of the workshop to discuss the challenges and opportunities confronting a centre like SBDC so that we can move together with UiTM to achieve sterling performance. This workshop is organised by the DVC Office of Research & Innovation. See me there!

SBDC Coordinator

The Campus Director of UiTM Kedah has appointed me to incharge a unit of Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) effective from May 1, 2009. A few projects have been identified to be undertaken by SBDC. But the first step to run the unit should be well established. I am now considering names of committee members to help me in materialising the objectives of SBDC. Anyone interested in this kind of commitment is greatly welcomed.