scholarly journals SWOT Analysis on The Transformation of Islamic Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-174
Author(s):  
Muhammad Solihin ◽  
Jalaludin Jalaludin ◽  
Mona Novita ◽  
M. Syukri Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Academic Ethics ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
Space Matrix

The purpose of this study was to analyze the internal and external conditions of STAI (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam/Islamic Higher Education) Yasni Muara Bungo in formulating a strategy for changing the form of a higher education institution using TOWS and SPACE Matrix analysis tools as new model of SWOT analysis. This is a case study using a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques were conducted using interviews, surveys and questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed using TOWS and SPACE matrices. The result of TOWS matrix analysis shows that some alternatives can be applied by STAI Yasni Muara Bungo in changing its form to IAI or Institut Agama Islam (Islamic Institute) Yasni Muara Bungo are the following: (1) Strengthening the input of higher education components (Funding / education costs); (2) Developing of educational / academic, cultural and academic ethics programs in STAI Yasni Muara Bungo; and (3) Improving the quality of the curriculum that is integrated with Islamic elements, global and modern projections. While the results of the SPACE matrix show STAI Yasni Muara Bungo is in the Aggressive quadrant, meaning that it has more dominant strengths and opportunities than weaknesses and threats, making it very possible to be developed into the Islamic Institute of Religion (IAI) Yasni Muara Bungo.

scholarly journals THE IMPORTANCE AND CHALLENGES OF OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION – A CASE STUDY IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 253-278
Author(s):  
Poi Hun Sun ◽  
Sek Yan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Continuous Quality ◽  
Outcome Based Education

Purpose – Given the importance of quality assurance and enhancement of curriculum in a higher education institution, it is vital to have a systematic process to measure students’ performance objectively and effectively for continuous improvement in the programme/curriculum. The purpose of this study is to analyse the process of setting up an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) system in a business school of a private higher education institution in Malaysia. The importance and challenges of the OBE system are discussed, while some recommendations for common issues are suggested. Methodology – Document analyses and observations were conducted on ten undergraduate programmes in the business school of a private higher education institution, from 2015 to 2019. These mechanisms are to assess and discuss the processes needed in implementing OBE; while the importance and challenges of having an OBE system in the business school are included. Findings – To have a smooth-running process of implementing an OBE system, proper planning needs to be in place. Data from the OBE system and its utilisation are essential to ensure continuous quality improvement to the curriculum and to give assurance to relevant stakeholders about the quality of graduates. There are several steps that are discussed in this paper to give pointers and guidance to other education institutions in setting up of the OBE process. However, it is undeniable that investment of time and effort is needed to ensure the smooth-running of the OBE establishment and maintenance. Significance – This study is essential to provide a guideline to relevant parties in setting up an OBE system in education institutions. An OBE system is needed to measure students’ performance objectively and effectively while enriching students’ learning experiences. This study will give pointers to the management of the education institution, policy makers, accrediting bodies and academics on implementing an OBE system in the education institutions.

scholarly journals MECHANISM FOR NEUTRALIZING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THREATS TO THE FINANCIAL SECURITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (39) ◽  
pp. 312-319
Author(s):  
Z. Zhyvko ◽  
O. Senyshyn ◽  
N. Rushchyshyn ◽  
L. Kukharska ◽  
Kh. Drymalovka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Financial Security ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
External Threats

Abstract Abstract. The main purpose of the article is to form a consistent and clear mechanism for neutralizing internal and external threats to financial security. Financial security at any level always implies a state of security against the impact of threats. Terms such as «risk», «call» and «danger» are often used. The article establishes the essence of the concepts of «financial security of higher education institution», «danger», «risk», «challenge» and «threat». Classification of threats into internal and external ones is carried out, their sources and factors are identified. The methods used to assess risks, their advantages and disadvantages are defined. It is offered to carry out an estimation of risks of financial security of higher education institutions by means of SWOT-analysis and expert methods, and using point marks to establish a generalized estimation of one expert of influence of factors of strong and weak sides of activity of higher education institution on assistance to use of possibilities and protection against threats taking into account probability of their occurrence. The generalized result of activity of higher educational institutions is calculated, which showed insignificant prevalence of internal strong factors in activity of higher educational institutions on quality of educational services provided by them and provision of financial security. Weaknesses of activity of higher education institutions on which management of quality of educational services for the purpose of maintenance of financial security should be focused, and also those strong sides of activity which potential should be used for achievement of the set goal are established. Based on the results of the study, it was identified the main weaknesses that the management of the quality of educational services should pay attention to in order to ensure the financial security of higher education institutions. It is necessary to take into account that the results of this assessment are quite variable in time, because according to the circumstances may change the system of factors, and step their influence. According to the results of the analysis, the most significant factors of internal and external environment of the institution of higher education were identified, and the matrix of components of the SWOT-analysis will take shape.  Keywords: financial security, threats, higher education institutions, education, risk.  JEL Classification B26, G29, I22, P43  Formulas: 3; fig.: 0; tabl.: 1; bibl.: 15.

scholarly journals A Case Study Investigating Faculty Work-Related Quality of Life (WRQoL) and the Efficacy of the WRQoL Scale in a Medium-sized Private Gulf Higher Education Institution

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Oshane Thorpe ◽  
Damion Walker ◽  
Deema Maghalseh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Adaptive Model ◽  
Faculty Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Workplace Stressors ◽  
Related Quality

The study evaluates the Happiness Department initiative in a Gulf Higher Education Institute (GHEI). The Department seeks to create a state of wellbeing among the teaching faculty members by mitigating the identified key stressors. The objectives of the study were: (i) To determine the correlation between stressors and faculty perception of the Happiness Department. (ii) Propose amendments to the WRQoL questionnaire to assist administrators in testing program efficacy. (iii). We found that to boost happiness, schools should indeed focus on the identified stressors. This exploratory study design uses the predetermined WRQoL Scale. It was found to be an accurate measure of overall work satisfaction. However, we present an adaptive model. The adaptive model we propose may be better suited for Gulf-based institutions. Faculty members unanimously perceive that a happiness department should exist that is tasked with minimising the workplace stressors.

APPLICATION OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (HEI) IN OMAN: SHINAS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY- A CASE STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Samiya Abdullah Sulaiman Al-Qayoudhi ◽  
Dr.Syed Sulaiman Hussain ◽  
Dr. M. Firdouse Rahman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Institutional Accreditation ◽  
College Of Technology ◽  
Management Staff

PURPOSE The objective of the study is to investigate into the quality of the systems, processes, and practices at ShinasCollege of Technology (ShCT) and to propose a plan for future improvements in relates to quality perspectives and to provide recommendations in various areas of operations on the lines of OAAA institutional accreditation standards.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH  Samples include 50 students, 33 academics, and 16 management employees were selected, and the data was collected through a well-defined questionnaire. Students from the Department of Engineering, Business and Information Technology, were selected on stratified random sampling basis whereas staffwas selected on asimplerandom sampling basis. FINDINGSThe survey reveals that the systems prevailing in ShCT and the practices are aligned with OAAA requirements except for staff promotion and incentives. The ADRI analysis and the study of SAR, QAR and QIP indicates thatShCT practices about Management, Staff, and Students are continuously assessedand well-defined.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS The study considers quality assurance as for the top pyramid of higher education. The study throws light on the future improvements of the various areas of operations of the College about the requirements of criteria of the OAAA national standards.SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS The study considers TQM as the most important method for HEIs to achieve efficiency for providing better services and continuous improvements. The Quality is considered as the required power to implement the entire objective desired by the HEIs to attain the efficiency and get the HEIs accredited.ORIGINALITY/VALUE No study has attempted to find out theapplication of TQM in ShCT, Oman ever before considering the quality assurance in education and it is the first-hand study of its kind.RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS The study was restricted to various areas of the operations of the college on three stakeholders namely management, staff and students only. The study could be extended to other areas as well as to other stakeholders so that a detailed insight could be obtained. 

scholarly journals QUALITY OF THE WORKING LIFE OF TEACHERS: A CASE STUDY AT A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricio Henrique de Vasconcelos ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Leitão Alves ◽  
Suenya Freire Do Monte Santos ◽  
Antonio Carlos De Francisco
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Higher Education Institution

SEKOLAH GRATIS DAN MUTU SEKOLAH: STUDI KASUS DI SMAN 2 BABAT TOMAN MUSI BANYUASIN SUMSEL

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Afriantoni Afriantoni ◽  
Ibrahim Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
School Quality ◽  
School Policy ◽  
School Education ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Free School ◽  
School Costs

This study aimed to describe in depth between the link of school policy and the school quality improvement. The method in this study is a qualitative method using the case study presented descriptively. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 2 Babat Tomat Kabupaten Musi Banyuasin. Based on this study it was found that the First, free school policy can help the economy / ease the burden of school costs to be incurred by the parents. Second, the policy constraints of the application for free school educa-tion at SMAN 2 Babat Toman is not very effective, so that the students' interest is not increasing, infrastructure is one of the obstacles in the implementation of free school education, how the quality of schools will be increased if it is not supported by facilities and complete infrastructure. Third, the quality of school education free SMAN 2 Babat Toman already realized well with regard to input, input turns unselected maximum, that is the students. Fourth, the implementation of free school education in Banyuasin, the quality of school SMAN 2 Babat Toman Muba Sumsel was not increased. This means that the implementation for free school education quality of school SMAN 2 Babat Toman was not increased.Keywords : free schools, school quality, case studies

STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN LOYALITAS KONSUMEN MAKANAN KHAS KOTA CURUP KABUPATEN REJANG LEBONG

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onsardi Onsardi
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Typical Food ◽  
Internal And External Factors

The title of this study is the Strategy of Increasing Consumer Food Loyalty in CurupCity, Rejang Lebong Regency (Case Study in "Henvian" Typical Food Industry). Thisresearch is based on the importance of strategies in increasing business and consumerloyalty to products sold.Strategies to increase business and consumer loyalty can bedone with a SWOT analysis. Place of this research is the "Henvian" shop that sellstypical Rejang lebong food. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative.Informants in this study were people who were considered to know for certain about theHENVIAN Specialty Food Store in Curup City, Rejang Lebong Regency. The dataanalysis technique used in this study is a SWOT analysis to determine the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats in a typical Rejang Lebong food business.By using SWOT analysis techniques that consist of strengths (weakness), weaknesses(weakness), opportunities (opportnity) and threats (threath). The results of this studycan be concluded that the internal factors that are the strength of the marketing strategyare the quality of the product that is good at a price affordable to the public andtourists, service that is friendly and responsive to consumer needs, as well astechnological advancements that facilitate the promotion of business. Internal factorsthat are a weakness are often lack of stock, there are some products that do not meet thestandard packaging, the product shelf life is short, employees do not use uniforms.External factors that become opportunities are a fairly high economic community,abundant raw materials while external factors that are a threat are the manycompetitors, an unstable economy, the price of basic needs increases. Based on theresults of the SWOT analysis of internal and external factors, the strategy used is toimprove product quality by improving the appearance of packaging and quality ofcontent and quality of service by providing uniforms to employees and providingstandards of service to consumers. .Keywords: Strategy, Consumer Loyalty, SWOT

ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF TEACHING AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MALAYSIA THROUGH THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Geographically Distributed ◽  
Breaking Time

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in higher education for imparting easily accessible, affordable and quality higher education leading to the uplift of Malaysia. The focus of the paper is on the benefits that ICT integration in education can provide, right from breaking time and distance barriers to facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among geographically distributed students. ICT increases the flexibility of delivery of education so that learners can access knowledge anytime and anywhere. It can influence the way students are taught and how they learn as now the processes are learner driven and not by teachers. This in turn would better prepare the learners for lifelong learning as well as to contribute to the industry. We will also analyze if ICT does indeed improve or hinder the quality of learning among higher education students. This paper reports on the changing trends in use of ICTs for instruction in higher education institutions (HEIs) and discusses a mini-case study of how ICTs are being used by lecturers in one university in Malaysia.

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