POLITEKNIK SULTAN AZLAN SHAH 2021-2025_eISBN

PELAN STRATEGIK POLITEKNIK SULTAN AZLAN SHAH 2021-2025 14 The institution’s system of governance and management is sufficient to manage existing operations, and to respond to development and change. The institution has a clearly defined mission, and has adopted academic/ technical/ vocational programs with set objectives and learning outcomes at appropriate levels; and has effective mechanism of delivery and testing to ensure success in meeting these objectives and enable students to achieve the intended outcomes. The standard of the institution is greatly measured by the qualification of teaching and non-teaching staff. The institution maintains high ranking teaching staff in terms of their academic qualifications, experience and professional competence. It maintains an effective system of recruiting, maintaining and developing an adequate number of highly qualified and appropriate teaching and non-teaching staff. Research and Development (R&D) is an avenue through which new knowledge is discovered, applied or verified and through which appropriate technologies are generated. The institution maintains an environment that firmly supports R&D. The presence of the institution should be recognized by the community. Its image is enhanced by extending its expertise through Outreach Programs, Income Generating Programs, and sharing or getting support to its expertise through Linkages and Networking. The institution provides an environment which is conducive to effective teaching and learning that supports the educational programs offered by the institution. The adequacy of financial resources, physical facilities, library, tools and equipment, information and communication technology as well as facilities’ repair and management are paramount. C2. Teaching and Learning C1. Governance and Management C3. Human Resources C4. Research and Development C5. Image and Sustainability C6. Other Resources C7. Support to Students Students are the main customers of educational institutions. It is the responsibility of the institution to develop not only the intellectual ability of the student but his total personality as well. Towards this end, a robust program of student personnel services is designed to help the student, throughout his academic life, attain his maximum potential and become a worthy member of the society. Student support services complement the academic program.