The Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) recently made a formal courtesy visit to City University Malaysia as part of its outreach programme with engineering education providers in Malaysia. The visit provided an opportunity for the university and the EAC to engage in meaningful dialogue about maintaining and improving the standards of accredited engineering programs.
City University Malaysia’s top management warmly welcomed the visit. After initial introductions, the university gave a presentation on the introduction of City University. These updates include the university’s background, student’s profile, collaborations, awards and achievements. Then, the Acting Dean from the Faculty of Engineering continued a presentation on the recent changes and updates that have taken place since the last EAC accreditation visit. These updates included faculty route to champion, faculty niche area and specialisation, expertise, faculty progress, way forward initiatives as well as advancements in academic facilities, adaptation to new Engineering Standards 2024 to the curriculum development, and research initiatives and faculty activities, all aimed at enhancing student outcomes in engineering education.
Following this, an EAC representative delivered an address on the purpose of the visit. The main objective was to enhance the visibility of EAC functions regarding the accreditation and registration of Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) offering Engineering programmes, to promote the critical role of engineers in national development, including their education and training and to conduct outreach activities with engineering programme providers. The EAC emphasised the importance of collaboration between higher learning institutions and the council to produce industry-ready graduates who are innovative and capable of contributing to the ever-evolving engineering field.
A meeting was held between the EAC members and City University Malaysia’s deans, heads of departments, and program leaders to discuss the institution’s current accreditation status. Topics such as ongoing program improvements, faculty development, industry collaboration, TVET and the adaptation to new Engineering Standards 2024 to the curriculum development were key points of discussion. The meeting also served as a platform for the university to seek feedback from the EAC on how it can further improve its engineering offerings.
The visit concluded with an informal networking session that allowed both parties to discuss future collaborations and share insights. The EAC’s courtesy visit reinforced its commitment to working closely with higher education institutions to ensure that Malaysia’s engineering programs remain competitive and of the highest quality.
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