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Area 6: Educational Resources
INFORMATION ON AREA 6: EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
6.1
Physical Facilities
Information on Benchmarked Standards
6.1.1
List all the physical facilities and indicate those specifically related to
the programme.
No
3
3
1
Capacity
3 X 30
3 X 30
1 X 20
Projection of Addition
Year 1
Year 2
No Capacity
No
Capacity
2
2 X 100
1
1 X 200
3
3 X 30
/
/
1
1 X 20
/
/
2
1
2 X 30
1 X 25
1
/
1 X 30
/
1
1
1 X 30
1 X300
1
1 X 25
1
1 X 25
1
1 X 25
Current
Facilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
6.1.2
Lecture Halls
Tutorial Rooms
Discussion
Rooms
- IT Lab
Library and
Information
Centres
Learning
Resources
Support
Student Social
Spaces
Other Facilities
Wireless Connections
Describe the adequacy of the physical facilities and equipments (such
as workshop, studio, and laboratories) as well as human resources
(for example, laboratory professionals, technicians).
MEDIU is a newly established institution. Therefore, at this stage the
physical facilities and equipments as well as human resources are
sufficient to meet the current and the near future needs of the HEP.
However the needs and the requirements are continuously monitored
so as to make sure the programmes could progress in the most
efficient and smooth manner without any interruption at anytime.
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6.1.3
Identify current unmet needs and needs that may arise within the next
several years.
Well Resourced, Large Sized library
Proposed state-of-the-art Campus at Cyberjaya
6.1.4
Provide information on the clinical and practical facilities for
programmes which requires such facilities. State the location.
Not applicable
6.1.5
Demonstrate arrangement procedures that meet the programmes
specific requirements in practical and industrial training.
Not applicable
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Library and Information Centre
6.1.6
State the database system used in the library and information centre.
The library use KOHA the integrated library system (ILS) for its library
system, in addition to an in-house developed digital library system
[‫ ] مكتبة المدينة الرقمية‬which contains e-books in html format besides other
digital libraries available on the internet such as:
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‫ مكتبة المصطفى االلكترونية‬- http://www.al-mostafa.com/
‫ المكتبة الوقفية‬- http://waqfeya.com/
‫ مكتبة صيد الفوائد‬- http://www.saaid.net/book/index.php
‫ الموسوعة الشاملة‬- http://www.islamport.com/
‫ مكتبة المشكاة‬- http://www.almeshkat.net/books/index.php
For the purpose of the program, all the books stated in 2.3.3 as Main
references or additional references supporting the course will be
acquired and added to the collection of the library.
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MEDIU is planning to subscribe to few online databases which provide
access to thousands of full text online journals related to the proposed
programme.
6.1.7
State the number of staff in the library and information centre and their
qualifications.
Staff in Shah Alam:
 1 Deputy Chief Librarian

Master in Education (Curriculum Studies), Faculty of
Education, University of Khartoum.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences and
Library Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Khartoum.

Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Economic, Faculty of
Economics, University of Umm Durman

Bachelor of Science, Faculty of Education , University of
Khartoum
 1 Librarian

Master in Library and Information Sciences [MLIS], IIUM
 1 Library Assistance

Executive Diploma in Syariah Studies, UM
Staff in other centres:
 Other staff that are located at other centres
6.1.8
Describe resource sharing and access mechanisms that are available
to extend the library’s capabilities. Comment on the extent of use of
these facilities by academic staff and students. Comment on the
adequacy of the library to support the programme.
Currently, the library has no resource sharing mechanisms but plan to
have it in the near future.
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6.1.9
List the reference materials related to the programme:
Table 6. Reference materials supporting the programme
No.
Field of
Number of Reference
Studies
(Main & Additional)
Physical
E-Book
Book
(PDF&txt)
Master Qur'an
*
138
Qiraat
*
119
Hadith
*
130
Da'wah
*
205
Fiqh
*
152
Usul Fiqh
*
119
Fiqh Sunnah
*
97
Arabic
*
318
447
3391
800
-
1247
4669
**Others (Islamic Science Various Field)
*There are overall about
800 titles of physical books
available
for
Master
reference, but the detail
are still under process
Total
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6.1.10 Describe the mechanism to obtain feedback from students and staff
on the library policy, services and procedures.
The library currently uses online enquiry form under the supervision of
customer service department to obtain feedback from students.
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
6.1.11 State the policy on the use of ICT in the department. Describe the ICT
infrastructure that supports the department and the programme.
All students and staff of the HEP will be provided with a user name
and password to enable them to have access to the usage of ICT of
HEP. All other stakeholders may have access to the usage of HEP’s
ICT upon request and registration.
6.1.12 List
the ICT
staff
and their qualifications that support the
implementation of the ICT policy at the departmental level.
Refer to the attachment:
6.1 ICT staff and their qualifications
6.1.13 State the specific ICT requirement of this programme and how they
are provided.
There are currently altogether 2 operating laboratories (both are
teaching laboratories). These laboratories are used for a wide range of
educational and training purposes. These laboratories are equipped
with state-of-the-art facilities; provide a suitable foundation for the
development of knowledge and skills stated in the programme’s aims,
objectives, and learning outcomes.
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Courses conducted utilise advanced technologies. With computer to
student ration of 1:1, students are assured of high quality education
and training, suited to the information and knowledge era. Students
are also given the convenience and ease of online teaching and
learning, unlimited internet access, and computer laboratory services.
6.1.14 Indicate what plans exist to improve the educational facilities -physical, library and ICT -- in line with the development in teaching
practice.
The HEP will continuously monitor the need for educational facilities to
make sure that the programme will be run smoothly. Prompt actions
will be taken to fill up any gaps from time to time.
MEDIU is in the process of planning the construction of a state-of-theart university campus at Cyberjaya with modern library and ICT
facilities.
Information on Enhanced Standards
6.1.15 Explain how the HEP periodically reviews the adequacy, currency and
quality of its educational resources and the role of the department in
these processes.
The HEP will continuously monitor the needs for educational facilities
to make sure that the programme will run smoothly. Prompt actions
will be taken to fill up any gaps from time to time.
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6.1.16 Describe how students are provided with opportunities to learn the
various and most current methods to access information.
The students have full access to their lecturers and any relevant staff
of HEP should they have any enquiries pertaining to the various and
most current method to access information.
The programme courses are designed to provide the students with
opportunities to learn the various and most current methods to access
information, through teaching and learning methods, assignments,
and projects.
6.1.17 How are these facilities user friendly to those with special needs?
Currently we do not have students with special needs enrolled into any
of our programme. However the facilities will be provided for as and
when there is need for them. Certainly, making the university facilities
user friendly to those with special needs will be one of the primary
design criteria in the construction of the university campus.
6.2
Research and Development
(Please note that the standards on Research and Development are largely
directed to universities offering degree level programmes and above.)
Information on Benchmarked Standards
6.2.1
Describe the facilities and the budget allocation available to support
research.
Currently the HEP do not allocate any budget for research. However,
the academic staff can use the available facilities and infrastructure in
the HEP to conduct their research.
They are also encouraged to
source out research fund made available by external research fund
organisation such as E-Science Fund.
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The HEP has the intention to develop research and development
(R&D) to be one of the major activities and fund will be allocated
appropriately.
6.2.2
Describe the major research programmes of the department and the
academic staff involved in them.
The HEP is still new therefore currently the emphasis is on the offering
of programmes that have been approved by MoHE.
6.2.3
Describe how the HEP encourages interaction between research and
learning. Show the link between the HEP’s policy on research and
development and the teaching-learning activities in the department.
Research results will be used as inputs to enhance the teaching and
learning activities of the HEP.
6.2.4
State any initiatives taken by the department to engage students
in
research.
The potential students will be educated throughout the programme on
the importance of research; and, accordingly, they will be given the
opportunity to be engaged in research activities at their level.
Information on Enhanced Standards
6.2.5
Show the link between research, development and commercialisation.
Currently MEDIU has yet to start research initiatives. However, the
HEP being a university and research is one of the fundamental
functions of a university. The HEP will develop the policies and
infrastructure for research and development, and any research result
that has commercial value will be dully commercialised.
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6.2.6
Describe the processes where the department review its research
resources and facilities and the steps taken to enhance its research
capabilities.
Not applicable
6.3
Educational Expertise
Information on Benchmarked Standards
6.3.1
Describe the policy and practice on the use of appropriate educational
expertise in the planning of educational programmes and in the
development of new teaching and assessment methods. (Refer to the
preamble to Area 6: Educational Resources on pages 23-24)
Currently the HEP do not have enough internal educational expertise
that are allocated to the development of new teaching and
assessment methods, however as the needs arise the appropriate
educational expertise will be employed to work with the existing staff
to handle the planning of educational programmes and in the
development of new teaching and assessment methods.
Information on Enhanced Standards
6.3.2
Describe the access to educational expertise, both internal and
external, and its utilisation for staff development and research.
The HEP do not have any problem to access educational expertise for
staff development and research. However in the long run as the HEP
expanded and the need arise the HEP will have to develop its own
internal educational expertise besides employing the external
educational expertise.
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6.4 Educational Exchanges
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6.4.1
Describe the department’s practice in collaborating and cooperating
with other providers, nationally and internationally, in compliance with
the HEP’s policy.
The HEP currently is enjoying good cooperation with other providers
such as IIUM in the area of staff exchange and training. There is
cooperation in the area of student supervising activities done by the
HEP academic staff on individual basis. Other areas such as research
and development will be explored for the future collaboration and
cooperation with other providers.
6.4.2
Indicate how these are disseminated to students and faculty.
They are disseminated to students and faculty through various means
of communication such as website and brochure.
Information on Enhanced Standards
6.4.3
Describe the future plans to strengthen national and international
collaborative activities.
The HEP is always seeking opportunities to collaborate with renowned
academician or universities nationally and internationally in every
aspect of educational activities such as research and writing, and
academic staff, and student exchange.
6.4.4
Describe the facilities and financial allocation to support these
exchanges.
The HEP fully supports the educational exchange; the budget for the
exchange will be from the operational budget on a case by case basis.
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6.5
Financial Allocation
Information on Benchmarked Standards
6.5.1 Indicate the responsibilities and line of authority in terms of budgeting
and resource allocation in the HEP.
The budget proposal for the HEP will be prepared by the finance
department taking into consideration the financial and resource
allocation needs of each department in the HEP. The budget proposal
will be presented to the TMC for initial approval, then to the university
council for final approval.
6.5.2 Demonstrate how the financial allocation dedicated to the programme
-- and its utilisation -- is sufficient for it to achieve its purpose.
The financial allocation will be dedicated to the various programmes in
the propose budget and its utilisation and disbursement will be
monitored and adjusted from time to time to guarantee its sufficiency.
Information on Enhanced Standards
6.5.3
Describe how those responsible for the programme enjoy sufficient
autonomy to allocate and utilise resources to achieve the programme
objective.
The financial allocation will be dedicated to the various programmes in
the proposed budget, the Head of Department will be given the
responsible and authorities to manage the allocated budget within
certain rules and regulation pertaining to financial and resource
allocation. The Head of Department will be responsible to monitor the
budget and make the adjustment needed. Justification should be
provided if there is new adjustment to the budget that requires extra
allocation.
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