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Vision |
The vision of UTAR is to be a
premier university aspiring to achieve excellence in the advancement
and dissemination of knowledge and expertise, emphasising nurturing
and holistic development of the individual towards nation building.
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Mission |
To be a leading university offering education
of the highest standard in all significant fields aimed at fully
developing the individual and better serving the nation. UTAR
shall pursue a rigorous academic approach towards producing disciplined
graduates critical in their thinking and dedicated to the quest
of continuous learning and the pursuit of excellence. Committed to the advancement of knowledge.
UTAR shall collaborate with international universities, research
institutions, and industries in pushing the frontiers of the humanities
and embarking on scientific discoveries, medical breakthroughs
and technological innovations. Dedicated to inculcating among the UTAR's
community high moral values, appreciation of the rich diversity
in a multiethnic society and an abiding concern for the betterment
of all humankind.
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Goals |
In carrying out its mission, UTAR is committed to:
Engage in research, scholarship, teaching
and practice at the highest international standards and the value
of society, which will enable the greatest number and widest variety
of people to develop the capability to shape their future and
to contribute to the development of their organizations and communities. Ensure that UTAR's Vision and Mission
are supported by effective administrative and management structures,
policies, practices and systems and that UTAR is managed in a
professional and client - focused manner. Provide a supportive and challenging environment
for faculty and students to realize their full potential and develop
the skills and flexibility needed in a rapidly changing world. Maintain a strong undergraduate programme,
which encourages the intellectual and personal development of
students and responses to professional and community needs. Conduct major research programmes, which
broaden the horizons of knowledge and seek answers to problems
of importance. Maintain a strong graduate programme,
which encourages intellectual, research and personal development
of the students. Expand the expertise, services and resources
offered by UTAR through the development of cooperative educational
programmes with other institutions and professions and other local,
state, federal, and international agencies. Encourage commitment to lifelong learning. Offer learning experiences that instill
in students a consciousness of their role in a rapidly changing
and technological oriented world with a strong sense of professional
and social responsibility. Inculcate among the faculty and the academic
community a culture of commitment to effective dissemination of
knowledge and vigorous scholastic research activities with publications
of high international standard. Promote the use of ICT and IT-intensive
learning through innovative courses and learning support systems.
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