The year 2010 has been outstanding for UCTI with a host of achievements and awards, both for the university and the accomplished students we have in the university. Many of UCTI’s students had shown their traits and talents in different areas of extra-curricular activities. To continuously support the outstanding achievements and development of the students, the university introduced a recognition program called U-EDGE.
When U-EDGE was first launched in late 2009, the program encouraged many students to stand out, show their talents and be recognized in the university community. U- EDGE itself is a personal development program which acknowledges the contribution of UCTI students in non-academic activities that could directly or indirectly enhance their learning experience.
The program was first initiated by Anita Premila Paul, a senior lecturer of UCTI’s School of Business. It is aimed not only to motivate students to engage in many various activities as a student, but also as a career development program which testify to potential employers what personal attributes you have gained and experienced throughout your university education.
“Research has shown that job seekers and potential employers want graduates to stand out from the rest of the pool of job applicants. The U-EDGE cert is proof of that distinction, that ‘something extra’, to complement your degree and is a great way to impress,” says Ms Anita. “It builds character and brands personality. Besides, when a student looks back with pride at what they have achieved, they can be inspired to accomplish much more in the future!”
The program allows student to self-asses their learning experience as they engage in activities, projects, clubs involvement which falls under the following attributes; Leadership, Teamwork, Social awareness and community services ,Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Communication and Public Relations, Education and Career, Technology and Multimedia, Diversity and Cultural Awareness, Sports and Music appreciation. Evidently, some of these attributes are what employers look for in the job market.
Students need to simply document what they have done by filling and submitting a Self Assessment form available on webspace. This will go through the U-EDGE Committee to determine if the student has met the criteria for the U-EDGE Cert of Outstanding Achievement.
In order to receive the cert, students need to have the vital attributes of leadership, teamwork and social awareness as well to maintain a healthy grade point average of 2.5 and above. Additionally, the U-EDGE certified students are eligible to receive the PRISM AWARDS which will be shortlisted by the committee. The PRISM award is to reward final year students in specific categories and will be given once a year at the graduation.
For future developments, the committee plans to introduce the Special Achievement Award for exceptional and extra-ordinary accomplishment. This will be for students and staff to nominate any individual or team even if they are not attached to the U-EDGE program. This way, more UCTI students can have the opportunity to be stars in our campus. Are you the next star? Join the U-EDGE program to prove it.
Written by DANIAL HAMZAH for UCTI Newsletter.
13 Nov 2010
4 Nov 2010
Speak With Conviction - UCTI Debating Society
Speak with conviction. This is the formula that the UCTI debating society promoted in UCTI over the year. The society which was founded in 2009 is aimed at developing the communication and public speaking skills of UCTI students through a fun mind game called debating.
Through debating, students not only learn how to overcome their fear and speak confidently in public, but at the same time learn about everyday issues such as social, economic, and political issues around the world. This encourages students to be critical and open-minded to controversial issues by analyzing both sides of the picture (positive and negative).
Managed by Mark Darren Savuriar (President), Teh Tian Yan (Vice President), Danial Hamzah (Secretary General) and Timothy Gerard Andrew (Treasurer), this year the society has developed rapidly with many achievements.
In 2009, the society represented UCTI in the quarter-finals of national tournaments such as the UiTM Novice and IMU Inter-Varsities. At the regional platform, UCTI reached the octo-finals of the Asian BP Championship in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok – Thailand as well as quarter-finals of the Great Serdang Debate in University Putra Malaysia.
In 2010, the society participated in many regional and international tournaments such as the Malaysia Debate Open, Singapore Debate Open, United Asian Debating Championship in Assumption University, Bangkok, International Humanitarian Law Debate and many more in the list.
Outstanding achievements this year were contributed by Mark Darren and Choo Jiun Yan who emerged as runner up in a national debate competition held in Politeknik Merlimau Melaka. Timothy Andrew emerged as finalists in MMU IV and maintained that title at KDU Pro-Am together with his team mate, Choo Jiun Yean. Furthermore, Timothy Andrew, Phodiso Mptokwane and Danial Hamzah made it through the quarter-finals of UiTM Novice and Iskandar Debate Open in UTM, Johor Bahru. Mark Darren and Teh Tian Yan made it through to the semi-finals of SMU BP IV, Singapore. Last but not least, Lesego Barona Otlhabanye was top 10 adjudicator for Ramadhan IV and Singapore Debate Open.
In giving back to the UCTI society, the debate club had successfully organized public speaking and presentation workshops in which our members shared tips and tricks to overcome the fear of speaking in public and built the foundations for UCTI students to be great speakers and presenters.
In spreading the debating culture, the society organized a public debate session where students participated and voiced out their opinions. Another successful event this year was the 1st UCTI Debate Open which attracted debaters from all over Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. UCTI’s very own tournament was held in conjunction with a debating seminar by Andy Hume, a 1997 Worlds University Debating Champion.
Currently, the debating society is representing UCTI among other universities around the globe in the Worlds University Debating Championship in University of Botswana. The society intends to gradually spread the debating culture in UCTI and continuously promote UCTI as a globally recognized award-winning university.
For more information about the UCTI Debating Society Visit www.UCTIDebates.com
Through debating, students not only learn how to overcome their fear and speak confidently in public, but at the same time learn about everyday issues such as social, economic, and political issues around the world. This encourages students to be critical and open-minded to controversial issues by analyzing both sides of the picture (positive and negative).
Managed by Mark Darren Savuriar (President), Teh Tian Yan (Vice President), Danial Hamzah (Secretary General) and Timothy Gerard Andrew (Treasurer), this year the society has developed rapidly with many achievements.
In 2009, the society represented UCTI in the quarter-finals of national tournaments such as the UiTM Novice and IMU Inter-Varsities. At the regional platform, UCTI reached the octo-finals of the Asian BP Championship in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok – Thailand as well as quarter-finals of the Great Serdang Debate in University Putra Malaysia.
In 2010, the society participated in many regional and international tournaments such as the Malaysia Debate Open, Singapore Debate Open, United Asian Debating Championship in Assumption University, Bangkok, International Humanitarian Law Debate and many more in the list.
Outstanding achievements this year were contributed by Mark Darren and Choo Jiun Yan who emerged as runner up in a national debate competition held in Politeknik Merlimau Melaka. Timothy Andrew emerged as finalists in MMU IV and maintained that title at KDU Pro-Am together with his team mate, Choo Jiun Yean. Furthermore, Timothy Andrew, Phodiso Mptokwane and Danial Hamzah made it through the quarter-finals of UiTM Novice and Iskandar Debate Open in UTM, Johor Bahru. Mark Darren and Teh Tian Yan made it through to the semi-finals of SMU BP IV, Singapore. Last but not least, Lesego Barona Otlhabanye was top 10 adjudicator for Ramadhan IV and Singapore Debate Open.
In giving back to the UCTI society, the debate club had successfully organized public speaking and presentation workshops in which our members shared tips and tricks to overcome the fear of speaking in public and built the foundations for UCTI students to be great speakers and presenters.
In spreading the debating culture, the society organized a public debate session where students participated and voiced out their opinions. Another successful event this year was the 1st UCTI Debate Open which attracted debaters from all over Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. UCTI’s very own tournament was held in conjunction with a debating seminar by Andy Hume, a 1997 Worlds University Debating Champion.
Currently, the debating society is representing UCTI among other universities around the globe in the Worlds University Debating Championship in University of Botswana. The society intends to gradually spread the debating culture in UCTI and continuously promote UCTI as a globally recognized award-winning university.
For more information about the UCTI Debating Society Visit www.UCTIDebates.com
65th Indonesian Independence Celebration – Merdeka!
17 August 2010. Each year the Indonesian students’ society of UCTI celebrates their Independence Day among more than 70 different nationals studying in UCTI. This year’s celebration takes place in the foyer with an opening remark from Datuk. Prof. Mohamad Yusof bin Kasim as vice chancellor of UCTI who showed his appreciation to the Indonesian society of UCTI which consistently preserve their nationalism and show their cultures among the multicultural society in UCTI.
Present at the ceremony Datuk. Prof. Mohamad Yusof bin Kasim as vice chancellor of UCTI, managers of UCTI, lecturers, student representatives and more than 200 Indonesian students studying in UCTI.
The event started with a flag raising ceremony, commemoration of the fallen heroes and singing national songs which is part of the annual ceremony for all Indonesians around the world in celebrating the Independence Day.
Veronica Joy Sulaiman as the adviser of the Indonesian Students Society of UCTI in her mandate for this Independence day celebration urge all Indonesian students to study hard, be creative and innovative in the globalization era and shine as a global citizen contributing to make the world a better place.
Miss Veronica which is also a lecturer in the school of business also shares an Indonesian philosophy “Bhineka Tunggal Ika” which means unity in diversity. As a heterogenic campus consisting of students from many countries around the world, UCTI must always unite to achieve our common goal which is becoming an award winning university. No matter where you come from, your race, religion or social status we are all under the umbrella of UCTI.
This event coincide with the Ramadan month for the Muslims, hence a fast breaking together was held to celebrate the both the fasting month and our unity in UCTI.
Written by Danial for UCTI Newsletter 2010
Present at the ceremony Datuk. Prof. Mohamad Yusof bin Kasim as vice chancellor of UCTI, managers of UCTI, lecturers, student representatives and more than 200 Indonesian students studying in UCTI.
The event started with a flag raising ceremony, commemoration of the fallen heroes and singing national songs which is part of the annual ceremony for all Indonesians around the world in celebrating the Independence Day.
Veronica Joy Sulaiman as the adviser of the Indonesian Students Society of UCTI in her mandate for this Independence day celebration urge all Indonesian students to study hard, be creative and innovative in the globalization era and shine as a global citizen contributing to make the world a better place.
Miss Veronica which is also a lecturer in the school of business also shares an Indonesian philosophy “Bhineka Tunggal Ika” which means unity in diversity. As a heterogenic campus consisting of students from many countries around the world, UCTI must always unite to achieve our common goal which is becoming an award winning university. No matter where you come from, your race, religion or social status we are all under the umbrella of UCTI.
This event coincide with the Ramadan month for the Muslims, hence a fast breaking together was held to celebrate the both the fasting month and our unity in UCTI.
Written by Danial for UCTI Newsletter 2010
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