Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF)

58 57 When asked about the existing features they would like to be maintained, the survey results show that a large portion of the respondents described the Islamisation and Integration of knowledge as the key aspects to be continued in IIUM. The Islamic environment coupled with mixed local and international scholars are also among the features highlighted in the survey comments. There are also feedbacks that favour the availability of intellectual discourse as well as Qur’ān course and Usrah (for students and staff) as an avenue to nurture holistic individuals. English Language as a medium of instruction is another element which is described as important to IIUM. Respondents were also required to suggest any measures or ideas to improve the IIUM existing academic experience. The figure below illustrates the distribution of suggestions clustered in the 12 different categories. The “Teaching and Learning Experience” is the main category of experience that the respondents suggested needs improvement. Most of the suggestions made were on the conduct of the teaching and learning, including the: • reduction of class size; • balanced between the practical and theoretical studies; • enhancement of student-centred learning environment; and • use of blended learning in taught courses; The next category of experience that needs improvement was “Facilities”. The respondents indicated that with the demand of online learning, the improvement needed include better and wider access to WiFi connection. In addition, there was also a need to improve classroom teaching and learning aids as well as to have modern learning space. Besides that, there were also suggestions on fixing toilets and potholes for kesejahteraan of IIUM community. Logistic Islamisation Autonomy Industry Facilities Course structure Staff promotion CSR Teaching and Learning Experience Management Entrepreneur skills Flexibility Teaching and Learning Experience Facilities Islamisation Management Course structure Autonomy Flexibility Logistic Staff promotion Industry CSR Entrepreneur skills A treemap on suggested categories for IIUM improvement “Islamisation” in IIUM has a room for improvement as suggested by the respondents. The practice of ukhuwah, ikhlas, istiqamah, and taqwa , as well as spiritual development among IIUM community could be further improved. Distribution of respondents on personalising students' study plan The last question of the survey was on the study plan. Almost half (45.8%) of the respondents agreed that students should be given the opportunity to design their own study plan. The 25.3% who disagreed explained that: • students are less experience and might not know the nature of the programme, and how to design their own study plan; • clinical programmes are more structured which required pre-planned study plan; • a well-established study plan is required to ensure completion of study Graduate on Time (GoT); and • the current IT system will not be able to cater for the change. The remaining respondents who answered “Maybe” argued that: • given proper guidance, students who have clear direction should be given the flexibility to choose their own courses; • the allowance should only be given to mature students who are in their final years; and • the systemmight not be able to process students’ applications. When asked for any additional comments, it was interesting to read that respondents largely stressed on the needs to empower both students and staff. 25.3% 45.8% 28.9% Yes Maybe No