副高教部長：消弭比較心態‧大專不再分國立私立

賽夫丁（左）頒發“優異學生獎”給其中1名優秀生康偉強（右），後者是嘉地學院稅務系的畢業生。（圖：星洲日報） （吉隆坡）高教部副部長拿督賽夫丁阿都拉透露，高教部將在短期內宣佈不再以國立大專（IPTA）及私立大專（IPTS）的名稱區分國內大專院校，同時將開放更多國立大專活動讓私立大專生參與。 他指出，此舉有助於消弭雙方學生的疏離感，達致首相拿督斯里納吉提倡的“一個馬來西亞”概念；不過，它們的本質及操作依然在法令下被區分。 “我拜訪過一些國立及私立大專，發現兩方學生都存有互相比較的心態，這不應該發生；大專生應不分你我，所有人皆以本地大專生自居，而非為自己或他人貼上‘國立´或‘私立´大專生的標簽。” 開放國立大專活動 他今日（週日，8月9日）出席智達（Legenda）教育集團旗下5所院校的畢業典禮後指出，高教部也逐漸開放國立大專各活動理事會所舉辦的比賽給私立大專生參與，以促進彼此交流。 “目前我們已開放鉤球及足球比賽讓私立大專生參與，接下來還會有籃球、辯論、演講、常識及國際大學生企業家聯盟（SIFE）等比賽，我希望私立大專能踴躍響應國立大專的邀請。” 智達集團院長：5院校679人畢業另外，智達教育集團院長卡米斯阿旺指出，這集團旗下的5所院校包括林登學院、第一工藝學院、文丁科學與醫藥學院、嘉地學院及智達學院週日共有679名學生畢業。 他說，這集團學院提供超過154項證書、文憑、學士及碩士學位課程，涵蓋工程、建筑、電腦資訊、會計金融、醫療及藝術6大領域。 卡米斯透露，目前有逾5000名學生在上述學院就讀，其中約35%為來自中國、東盟、中東及非洲的海外留學生。 “林登學院最近獲得高教部批准升格為學院大學，我們也和本地及外國多家大學聯辦課程。” 智達集團院長：5院校679人畢業 智達教育集團院長卡米斯阿旺指出，此集團旗下的5所院校包括林登學院、第一工藝學院、文丁科學與醫藥學院、嘉地學院及智達學院週日（8月9日）共有679名學生畢業。 他說，此集團學院提供超過154項證書、文憑、學士及碩士學位課程，涵蓋工程、建筑、電腦資訊、會計金融、醫療及藝術6大領域。 “目前有逾5000名學生在上述學院就讀，其中約35%為來自中國、東盟、中東及非洲的海外留學生。 “林登學院最近獲得高教部批准升格為學院大學，我們也和本地及外國多家大學聯辦課程。” Source: http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/125950

Exploring Unchartered Territories

This welcoming upgrade from a reputable localised college to a University College-level institution with an international standard has undeniably boosted our confidence in striving further for excellence. Linton University College's past successes and its new status as a University College have opened new opportunities for its Institution and at the same time, present a new set of challenges as there is a vast ocean of unchartered opportunities that has yet been explored.

Making our way through each new path as we advance through this new academic year of 2010, Linton aims to use this new status as a platform for transformation as a full fledged University College, with immense passion and dedication to improve our image and ability to become a highly reputable institution in providing first class tertiary education to all generation, not just in Malaysia, but throughout the world.

Achieving Global Accreditation and Recognition

Its constant achievements enabled Linton University College to progress steadfastly on the academic ladder. These achievements also include Linton's capacity to provide quality accredited programmes to our students. By constantly abiding to strict accreditation criteria of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and other related local and international professional agencies, we are committed to work towards ensuring all our programmes are fully accredited and as such, we are proud to have one of the highest number of fully accredited programmes amongst private tertiary institutions.

Linton's long-term association with the University of East London (UEL) and Coventry University provides a platform for it to function as a local tertiary institution that meets international academic standards, offering numerous internationally recognised (3+0) franchised programmes to our students. Through such synergistic collaborations, Linton University College has enhanced its international profile and character through joint development of curriculum, research, staff development and knowledge transfer with our international partners.

Enriching Students' Experiences

With more than RM 1 billion invested in the development of the township, Linton University College is able to provide its students an excellent and dynamic learning environment. Now, Linton University College lies in a sprawling township of more than 200 acres, complete with high quality residential, teaching and sporting facilities, and other amenities. Within its own campus, Linton University College is equipped with modern facilities including state-of-the-art Engineering laboratories, computer laboratories, Visual Arts studios, spacious lecture theatres, and a well stocked library amongst other resources.

Linton University College also provides a readily accessible advice and support services for its students under the "WE CARE" pastoral care system throughout their study in its campus to ensure that all students are able to adapt well to their studies and to their newfound social environment.