DIRECTOR'S GREETING
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
Alhamdulillah, all praise is due to Allah. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to the visitors who visited the website of the Academic Development Center (PPA), UPSI.
This website aims to provide information related to all aspects of services and main functions carried out by PPA. This section is under the supervision of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International). Through this site, we present information on the objectives, roles, organizational structure and also updates on programs organized by PPA.
PPA is committed to providing the best service and satisfaction in every aspect of the services offered, especially in curriculum development and talent enhancement of academics to prepare future-ready academics.
We also welcome any suggestions and ideas to improve this website.
Thank you.
Associate Professor Dr. Normah binti Jusoh
Director, PPA
Associate Professor Dr. Normah binti Jusoh
Director, PPA
PTJ's Background
The Quality Assurance Centre (QAC) was established on 1 October 2001, initiated by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato’ Dr.Ir. Mohd Noor b Haji Salleh, with the approval of the Board of Directors. The Centre is under the supervision of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and Professor Dato’ Dr Isahak Haron was appointed as the first director.
On 1 November 2003, Associate Professor Mohd Taib Ariffin was appointed as the second QAC to replace the first director whose contract expired on 31 October 2003. In line with international requirements, QAC has taken steps to obtain MS ISO 9001:2000 certification. The initial step was to organize a workshop on MS ISO 9001:2000 for all academic staff. Due to health reasons, Associate Professor Mohd Taib Ariffin resigned and the position was replaced by Associate Professor Dr. Nagendralingan Ratnavadivel effective 1 July 2004.
Subsequently, BPAQ was operated under a director, three coordinators, a senior assistant registrar, an assistant registrar, an ICT officer, an ICT assistant and four administrative assistants.
It has now been changed to the Academic Development Centre (PPA) and has been expanded to several additional units where the PPA now has 3 deputy directors, 7 coordinator positions, 1 AR, and 13 administrative staff.
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER OBJECTIVES QUALITY
TERAS 1 : ACADEMIC SCHORLARSHIP
- At least 80% of programs achieve the minimum achievement percentage of OBERS (Outcome Based Education Reporting System).
- At least 36 courses are offered as MOOC, Micro Credential or Open Educational Resources.
- At least 2,700 participants received certification from MOOC, Micro Credential or Open Educational Resources courses.
- At least 60% of courses have achieved 30%-70% integrated learning.
- At least 3 collaboration programs with International University for academic programs.
- At least 3 programs that are characterized by being flexible and organic.
- At least 10% of programs have transformative delivery.
- At least 25% of programs have alternative assessments.
- At least 100% of programs implement Service Learning Malaysia: University for Society (SULAM).
- At least 2 diploma/baccalaureate level programs (MQF 4, 5 and 6) in 2u2i study mode.
- Achieved 6 stars in the SETARA rating.
UPSI Quality Policy
