AQAC2022 - Conference Schedule

Emerging from Crisis: Refining Quality Assurance Towards Stability in Higher Education

 

Day 1 - 9 August 2022 (Tuesday)

 

Time Event 9:30 AM  Registration 10:00 AM

Welcome Address

Professor Elizabeth Lee 
Chief Executive Officer 
Sunway Education Group Chair, AQAC2022

10:10 AM

Opening Remarks

YBhg Professor Dato' Dr Mohammad Shatar Sabran 
Chief Executive Officer 
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

10:20 AM

Keynote Speaker (1)

Open, Flexible, and Distance Learning

Professor Melinda Dela Peña Bandalaria 
Chancellor 
University of the Philippines Open University

10:50 AM Break 11:00 AM

Paper Presentations (Session 1)

Easing the Burden of Quality Assurance in Higher Education with Data Analytics and Machine Learning: Prospects and Research Needs 
Wilkinson, Graeme G. 
Chancellery and Centre for Higher Education Research, Sunway University

Sustaining Quality of Higher Education Student Experience in a Changing Higher Education Landscape 
Mohd Dahlan, S.F 
University Services Department, Sunway University

Assuring Quality in Classroom Practise Through Reflection in Action: Techniques 
Hall, Stephen J. 
Centre for English Language Studies, Sunway University

 

Moderator: Professor Glenda Crosling

12:00 PM Lunch 13:30 PM Paper Presentations (Session 2) PARALLEL SESSIONS

Breakout Room 1Breakout Room 2

Conceptual Modeling for Online Pedagogy: A Case of Practical Subjects

Chong, K.C. 
School of Hospitality and Service Management, Sunway University

Students' Readiness and Satisfaction in the Use of ICT as a Teaching and Learning Tool: A Study at Sunway University

Mohamed Sharif, M.N1, Ahmad, R.2, Adris, S.A3,Nagasundram. U4, Yaacob, Y5, Mahmud, M. M6 
12345General Studies Department of Sunway College 
6Department of Professional and Continuing Education, Sunway University

Support Students Learning through Diagnostic Assessment

Kaur, C1., Kaur, A..2, Kaur, P.3 
1Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Selangor 
2Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Selangor 
3Center for Foundation Studies, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Selangor

Navigating Leadership and Sustaining Higher Education Amid the Covid-19 Crisis

Gan, E.,1 , Sim, J.P.T,1 & Chang, I.H.C.1 
1Policy, Planning and Quality, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Recalibrating an Educator's Quality Compass with TQM

Acosta-Corpuz, D. M. 
Institute of Management, College of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines

An Empirical Investigation into Technology Acceptance and Pre-Class Activities as Factors to Influence Students' Engagement

Tan, C.C1, Shaikh Farid, N.F.2, Lee, S.H.3, Mahmud, M.M.4, Yaacob, Y.5 
1235General Studies Department, Sunway College 
4Professional and Continuing Education Department, Sunway University

Moderator: Assoc Prof Dr Chew JacttyModerator: Dr Jane Teh

14:30 PM

Forum - Quality Assurance in Teaching & Learning

  • Assoc Prof Dr Fariza Khalid | Deputy Director, Center of Education Extension of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Caroline Yap Yu Li | Principal Teaching Fellow, Department of Accounting, Sunway University Business School
  • Dr Alexius Chia | Associate Dean, Practicum & Partnerships, Office of Teacher Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore

15:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Professor Matthew James Sansom 
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) 
Sunway University

 

 

Day 2 - 10 August 2022 (Wednesday)

TimeEvent
8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM 

Welcoming Remarks

Professor Sibrandes Poppema 
President & Vice-Chancellor 
Sunway University

9:10 AM 

Ministerial Address

YB Datuk Seri Dr Noraini binti Ahmad 
Minister of Higher Education Malaysia

9:20 AM 

Paper Presentations (Session 3)

Project-Based Learning in an Actuarial Course 
Low, A.A.1, Teh, J.K.L2 
1Department of Applied Statistics, School of Mathematical Sciences, Sunway University 
2Department of Actuarial Science & Risk, School of Mathematical Sciences, Sunway University

Education in Emergencies: Emerging Successfully with Resilience (A Case Study at Sunway College Johor Bahru) 
How, P.L., Lee, S.L., Ng, K.H., Sathissan, R., Shereen, K., Wong, S.L. 
Pre-University Department, Sunway College Johor Bahru

Cracking the Code: An Innovative Way of Embedding Formative Assessments in the Number-Based Web Attendance System 
Lai, K.H. 
School of Mathematical Sciences, Sunway University

 

Moderator: Dr Jane Gew Lai Ti

10:20 AM

Keynote Speaker (2)

Ensuring the Quality Assurance during and post Covid-19 
Professor Dr Angela Yung Chi Hou 
Professor & Associate Dean, College of Education 
National Chengchi University, Taiwan

10:50 AMBreak
11:00 AM

Paper Presentations (Session 4)

Students' Attitudes Towards the Adoption of Technology 
Ishak, N.S.1, Ibrahim, I.2,A'seri, M.M.3, Yaacob, Y4., Mahmud, M5. 
1234General Studies Department, Sunway College 
5Department of Professional and Continuing Education, Sunway University

The Benefits of Pre-Class and Live Class in Blended Learning 
Mustamam, N.I.1, Suparman, M.S.1, Ishak, N.S.1, Yaacob, Y1., Mahmud, M.M.2. 
1General Studies Department, Sunway College 
2Academic Enhancement Division, Sunway University

Responsive Blended Learning: A Way Forward? 
Ishak, N.S.1, Ibrahim, I.2,A'seri, M.M.3, Yaacob, Y4., Mahmud, M5. 
1234General Studies Department, Sunway College 
5Department of Professional and Continuing Education, Sunway University

Principal Component Analysis of Behavioural Engagement on Students' Performance 
Chan, Lay Guat1, Ng, Qian Yu1, Hamidon, Zahari2. 
1School of Mathematical Sciences, Sunway University 
2Cluster of Education and Social Sciences, Open University Malaysia

 

Moderator: Dr Nicholas Lee Boon Kheng

12:20 PMLunch
13:30 PM

Forum - Quality Assurance in ASEAN

  • Prof Dr Hjh Hanim Salleh | Deputy President, MyQAN
  • Assoc Prof Dr Gerardo L Largoza | Executive Director, De La Salle University Strategic Management & Quality Assurance Office; and Member, ASEAN University Quality Assurance Council (AUN-QA)
  • Prof Ir Dr Khairul Salleh bin Mohamed Sahari | Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
15:00 PM

Final Keynote

YBhg Prof Dato' Dr Husaini bin Omar 
Director General of Higher Education 
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

15:30 PMBest Paper Presentation
15:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Assoc Prof Dr Sim Tze Ying 
Organising Chairperson 
ASEAN Quality Assurance Conference (AQAC) 2022 
Associate Dean (International) - School of Interdisciplinary Studies 
Head, Centre for American Education 
Sunway University

Disclaimer: 
The Organiser reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any part of its published program or venue due to unforeseen circumstances and will not accept any liability of costs incurred by participants or their organisations due to the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of any cancellations or postponements.