Achieving Transformation in Newly Built Undergraduate Colleges

Authors

  • Shan Zhang Faculty of Education, Languages, Psychology & Music, SEGi University, Malaysia
  • Sheiladevi Sukumaran Faculty of Education, Languages, Psychology & Music, SEGi University, Malaysia
  • Ju He Faculty of Teacher Education, Nanyang Institute of Technology, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5139

Keywords:

Quality, Transformation, Newly Built Undergraduate Colleges

Abstract

With limited policy support and assorted challenges, newly built undergraduate colleges (NBUC) encounter challenges in their development. This study aimed to explore strategies for significantly enhancing the quality of NBUC. The findings highlight that NBUC grapples with issues like undefined educational objectives and an impractical faculty structure. Drawing from these challenges, this research proposes effective measures for the progress of NBUC: strengthening policy support and guidance, refining relevant policies and regulations, and fostering collaboration between universities and industries. It is imperative for colleges to articulate their institutional purpose and objectives while also establishing a diverse teaching team.

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Published

2023-10-29

How to Cite

Zhang, S., Sukumaran, S., & He, J. (2023). Achieving Transformation in Newly Built Undergraduate Colleges . Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 8(26), 147–152. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5139

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Educational / Learning Environment