57th Annual Stamford Graduation
Ceremony
Stamford Graduates Mark
Another National Aspiration
Stamford College - marking another
milestone in education.
Stamford College�s 57th Annual
Graduation ceremony was held on 17 November
2007 at the Putra World Trade Centre. More than 700 students
graduated in different fields of study with 16 students awarded a
first class honours by the University of East London. The guest of
honour, YB. Dato� Sri Zulhasnan Rafique, Minister for Federal
Territories said that the ceremony also marked the achievement of
a national aspiration towards achieving a more educated
society.
Dato� Sri Zulhasnan Rafique said in his speech
that, �In 1957, when Malaysia became independent and took over the
responsibility for charting her destiny, she had but one
university. Very few institutions provided education beyond the
secondary level. Today, there are 40 universities, most of them
established in the last ten years. Stamford was one of the
pioneers in offering private education for those who wanted
professional and post secondary qualifications."
Dato� Sri Zulhasnan Rafique also said that out of
innovative collaboration between Stamford and different foreign
universities, university education is now made available to a very
large section of the community. This also attracted foreign
students as they turn to Malaysia for higher education.
Dato� Seri Zulhasnan Rafique also addressed
unemployment, a major problem with today�s graduates.
"Universities should ensure that their courses are relevant to the
job market. In this respect, Stamford College has established a
division to improve the employable skills of their graduates.
While education is vital in securing a job and
earning capacity, students must pay particular attention to what
is described as soft skills. These include the ability to
communicate properly, to present themselves well and work with a
diverse group of people in the workplace," he stated.
The ceremony brought together the graduates and
their families in celebration of a lifetime�s achievement.
The elected valedictorian, Gary Lee Chong Wey,
one of the twelve University of East London graduates in
engineering with a first class honours, said that the college had
managed to not only provide education but also instill meaningful
values among the students. In his valedictory speech he added,
"with this qualification, I have earned a working passport with a
multinational company and I am confident in matching world class
standards".
The Annual Graduation Dinner was a lively affair
with guests, friends and family getting together for dinner and
performances by students and staff.
The winning performance by students of
Stamford PJ
Preview for Doctor of Business
Administration
A section of the crowd
that attended the DBA preview
A preview of the Doctor of
Business Administration of the United Business Institutes
(UBI) program was held at the PJ Hilton on 5 December 2007.
Dr Yuen Siew Hong, Adjunct Professor of the UBI, elaborated on the
benefits of this program. "When an employee in the corporate world
is faced with challenges of uplifting the organisation,
theoretical knowledge is vital but the application of the
theoretical knowledge is far more important. The DBA gives you
that experience and training," said Dr.Yuen.
More than 15 people walked in
to this preview despite the heavy downpour.
For more details
contact tel: 03-7698 1188, Mr Oh Kong Lum at tel: 012-365 0306 or
Mr Suren at tel: 012-634 3197.
Incentives for
stamfordonline student recruitment.
An attractive incentive scheme is offered to
any person who introduces an online student to Stamford. Persons
eligible for the incentive include staff, students and outsiders.
The incentive will only be paid to the introducer when the online
student has been successfully registered with the university
partner and when the student has paid the registration and initial
course fee. This scheme commenced from Wednesday 10 October
2007.
Quantum of incentive:
-
RM 1000 for a Doctorate
course
-
RM 750 for a Master's
course
-
RM 500 for a degree
course
Terms and conditions
apply.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding
between MAHTEC and Stamford College Group was held at Istana Hotel
on 19 November 2007. The AH&LA EI (American Hotel &
Lodging Association�s Educational Institute), one of the most
respected education and training providers for the hospitality
industry in the world, will be offering their Certification
programmes through MAHTEC in an exclusive arrangement. This has
been made possible through an arrangement with the Master Licensee
in Malaysia, Stamford College. Professional Certification from EI
provides a standard of excellence recognised and preferred
throughout the world by the hospitality industry. Certifications
represent a widely respected stamp of approval for the highest
quality skill levels. They help define career paths, are easily
transferable, and identify the prime candidate personnel most
desired by any top tier organisation seeking the best and the
brightest.
The first certification programme commenced
immediately after the MoU with 23 candidates from hotels in
Malaysia. Mr David Lechter, Vice President of International Sales
of the AHLA, conducted the training.
As a recognition of services rendered to the
development of education and training for the hospitality
industry, two 'Lamp of Knowledge' awards were
presented by the EI of the AHLA to individuals who had contributed
significantly to the industry. Mr UK Menon, senior director of
Stamford and Mr Reginald Pereira (former Head of School of
the School of Hospitality Management)) were the recipients of the
award.
