TY  - JOUR
T1  - Futures Scenarios for Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
AU - Ithnin, Fazidah AU - Inayatullah, Sohail Tahir AU - Yusoff, Mohd. Rahimi AU - Mohd Nor, Mohd Jailani 
JO  - The Social Sciences
VL  - 13
IS  - 3
SP  - 664
EP  - 670
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1818-5800
DO  - sscience.2018.664.670
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=sscience.2018.664.670
KW  - causal layered
KW  -Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
KW  -UTeM
KW  -Backcasting
KW  -scenarios
KW  -university futures
AB  - This study aims to present the scenarios, visions and strategies that resulted from a 3 days foresight
workshop for Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) in Melaka, Malaysia. The workshop used the “six
pillars” approach to foresight. The methods used included: the futures triangle, emerging issues analysis, the
futures wheel, the Sarkar game and macrohistory, causal layered analysis, the integrated scenario method,
visioning and backcasting. The workshop was held over three days in Melaka, Malaysia. Three visions were
developed: UTeM Everywhere (Apps University): Redefining and realigning academic programmes at UTeM
towards the broad-based model which is globally recognized which resonates with UTeM’s tagline of always
a pioneer, always ahead-a future as the catalyst of change, leading changes in technical education and
redesigning the future of technical education in Malaysia through enhanced massive open online courses
specifically crafted to enable seamless learning. A higher education hub is where academics and industry
experts synergize in research, development and innovation. The enhancement of TiCOE (Technically
Competent, Industry Driven Centre of Excellence) procreates income for the university through rigorous
product commercialization and knowledge-sharing. UTeM SOHO-A university that promotes wellness with a
balance between work and family among staff members. A concept of quality time at the office and at home with
the tagline “A happy employee comes from a happy family” and contentedness spurs passion and productivity.
The visions are considered complementary and are being used to develop the U TeM strategic plan
2012-2020.This model of foresight provides a practical model for engaging in planning the long-term futures,
especially when there are a diversity of interests and stakeholders. The workshop has led to distinct and
practical strategies as the university moves forward to 2020. This model of foresight provides a practical model
for engaging in planning the long-term future especially when there is a diversity of interests and stakeholders.
The workshop has led to new and executable strategies as the university forges ahead toward 2020.
ER  -