The launch of UTAR 10-Year Strategic Plan 2023-2032

From left: Ir Prof Dato’ Ewe, Tan Sri Sak, Tan Sri Ting and Datuk Lim during the launching ceremony

UTAR 10-Year Strategic Plan 2023-2032 was launched on 16 December 2022 at Sungai Long Campus. Gracing the launch were UTAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Sak Cheng Lum, UTAR Council Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Ting Chew Peh, UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Council member Datuk Lim Si Cheng and Education Foundation Secretary Ong Whee Tiong. Also present at the launch were UTAR students and staff.

In the strategic plan, the educational goal is enhanced to include the education of youths who will be forward-thinking, ethical and global professionals and entrepreneurs who engage in lifelong learning and contribute to society with greater impact. Several professional development initiatives are also in place to inculcate lifelong learning and growth mindset among UTAR staff and students.

Tan Sri Sak thanking stakeholders, philanthropists, donors and sponsors for supporting UTAR

At the launching ceremony, Tan Sri Sak said, “UTAR has been successful and progressive all these years thanks to the good strategies adopted as well as the supportive team of staff, students and stakeholders who are committed to helping the university achieve its goals and its vision. Having good teamwork and commitment is an integral aspect of success. The strategic plan is the road that opens the path and paves the way leading to the future. UTAR’s 10-year strategy essentially provides a framework for all staff to make daily operational decisions and these decisions and their related processes must all move the university in the same direction. The strategic plan provides a vision of the future, confirms the purpose and enhances the values of the university.”

Tan Sri Ting wishing UTAR continuous success

In his speech, Tan Sri Ting shared, “Today we witness another milestone achievement of UTAR as we unveil our next 10-year strategy for 2023-2032. The launch of this strategic plan has shown the growth and progress the University has achieved over the years, and all this is possible thanks to the dedication of the university management, faculty and staff, students, and alumni, who have supported and believed in UTAR. I would also like to thank the UTAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees and members of the UTAR Council for their leadership, guidance and advice in steering the University to the path of greater success.”

Prof Dato’ Ewe emphasising the importance of building UTAR as a global University of educational excellence with a transformative societal impact

Prof Dato’ Ewe mentioned, “As an educational institution, it is important that we keep progressing, refreshing and reaffirming our vision, our aims and our role in order to remain sustainable and relevant globally. The University is like a compass that guides students towards the right direction and path in life; so, it is very important that we do not lose focus. The last 20 year’s strategic plan has brought UTAR to greater heights of achievements, and it has helped the University see through one of the greatest global challenges of the century- the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to the next 10 years as we work together under this new strategic plan that will guide us into the future. UTAR will continue to rise above the challenges and progress with the rapidly changing world to build a greater university and contribute to nation-building. Thank you again everyone for all your assistance and for making UTAR your university of choice.”

The launching ceremony was followed by a video presentation montage and presentation of the strategic plan book.

Prof Dato’ Ewe (middle) presenting the strategic plan book to Tan Sri Sak (right) and Tan Sri Ting (left)

Prof Dato’ Ewe (fourth from left) presenting the strategic plan book to the committee members, (from left) Division of Human Resource Deputy Director We Chin Yong, Division of Community and International Networking Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn, Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (Sungai Long Campus) Deputy Director Prof Ts Dr Lim Yang Mooi, Vice President for R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ts Dr Faidz bin Abd Rahman, Division of Strategy and Performance Measurement Director Prof Dr Zuraidah binti Abd Manaf, Assoc Prof Dr Cheah Phaik Kin and Centre for Entrepreneurial Sustainability Chairperson Assoc Prof Dr Mohammad Falahat Nejadmahani

Front row, from left: Datuk Lim, Tan Sri Ting, Tan Sri Sak, Prof Dato’ Ewe and Ong with students and staff