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Our Philosophy

 

VISION STATEMENT

 

To be a centre of excellence for higher education that empowers learners to enrich the social, cultural and economic vitality of our society and the global community.

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

Stamford College is dedicated to providing the appropriate environment, facilities, courses and guidance for the educational development of the individual, taking into account the manpower needs of the nation and the expectations of the shareholders of the college. In accordance with this commitment Stamford College will strive to:

 

  • Develop programmes that will be recognised nationally and internationally for their excellence.

  • Provide a high quality of teaching taking into account the needs of the individual student.

  • Provide adequate educational and recreational resources for the development of the college’s objectives.

  • Adopt uniform guidelines for monitoring quality in the delivery of other educational services.

  • Conform to the standards established by regulatory authorities and partner universities whenever applicable.

 

 

Educational Standards & Quality Control

 

The quality of education is subject to control from three sources :

 

 

  1. Partner universities

    The universities working with Stamford, including those offering their undergraduate and postgraduate courses, selected Stamford because of its reputation for maintaining quality in education. All degree programmes offered in Stamford are regularly and closely supervised by the awarding universities. Senior academics from the universities concerned make periodic visits to monitor standards and teach students enrolled at Stamford College.
     

  2. Internal controls

    In addition to the quality control measures imposed by the participating universities, Stamford College, through its own Centre for Academic Excellence (CAE), conducts documented procedure for evaluation of the standards in teaching and facilities in the various branches of Stamford. The Centre also conducts staff development courses to ensure regular enhancement of teaching skills. The College is also a ISO9001:2000 certified college.
     

  3. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

    All programmes offered by Stamford must also satisfy the criteria and conditions set by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

 

 

QUALITY OBJECTIVES

 

  • To offer and conduct well designed and well-chosen courses.

  • To provide pastoral care and good services.

  • To create a caring and conducive environment for study and work.

  • To work together with students towards excellence.

  • To do things right the first time and every time.