SHARING INFORMATION ON PROGRESS, 2012

Transcription

1 NEWPORT UNIVERSITY CED (Center for Educational Development) -NUCED- SHARING INFORMATION ON PROGRESS, 2012 PRME SIP 2012 Prepared by Dr. Chowdhury Mrinal Ahmed

2 I. Introduction The Newport University CED (NUCED) is pleased to present its PRME Sharing Information on Progress (SIP) Report for the period ending December 31, Over the past 24 months, NUCED has achieved significant progress on all six principles for responsible management education and is proud to renew its commitment to the PRME Initiative for the next 24 months. II. Report on Principles Principle 1 Purpose: We will develop the capabilities of students to be future generators of sustainable value for business and society at large and to work for an inclusive and sustainable global economy. As further sign for NUCED s dedication to train sustainability-engaged current and future managers, the university committed to support the following actions: Newport University CED started offering Tuition Free Global Business Education (BBA-MBA) Programs from July December, 2012 session. The goal is to educate all willing, within one generation, in business education (BBA- MBA). What if anyone could choose a business program of study and have the immediate opportunity to learn? Suppose a learner was eager to pursue a bachelor degree in business administration. One would locate any internet-enabled computer, streaming multimedia enabled phone, tablet or other supported device to access specific educational, government or other sponsoring websites that supports the download of previously recorded video courses. Upon downloading the specific courses, the student would learn from them. This scenario represents how to implement sustainable free global education at minimum cost. Under the proposed free internet educational video lectures and tools from undergraduate business education levels to the graduate level will be permanently available, covering every trade skill, certification and academic discipline. These videos are perhaps university lectures recorded in class or the lecturer refers to a predetermined script while incorporating effective learning assistance technologies such as chalkboards, visual projections and computer interactions. These videos are tools for primary self-study or supplementary learning. Page 1

3 The student would learn at any desired moment and for as long as preferred. When the student feels ready, sample tests, practice drills and detailed solutions are available. Upon completion of the sample test, the student self-grades the test using the detailed solutions. The student can repeat any portion of the lectures at any time and submit feedback and questions on the web. Upon compiling student questions and feedback over time, successive videos can be recorded and made available to clarify most requested topics, theories and to provide solutions to the most challenging and essential problems to master. The student repeats this process from freshman to graduate years, as every relevant recorded lecture is available at any time. Free academic video examples are available on the world wide web and provide evidence that this proposal is feasible. Besides the university use Engrade a comprehensive Education Management System and a collaborative learning environment. A suite of award-winning, innovative productivity tools connects students and educators with important information crucial to student success while allowing school administrators real-time access to data for better tracking of institutional effectiveness. Educators and school administrators can manage courses through Engrade, assess school work with RubiStar Rubrics and much more, from a single location. Naturally, this system implies that the opportunity to take proctored exams for formal credit or certification will be available. Nevertheless, anyone can pursue academic and other scholarly or hobby interests without time delay to fulfill any level of proficiency, including college higher education. Many parents will use the free videos to refresh or learn topics to coach their children. This is how the human race care for its own with free higher education. Newport University CED provides a high-quality online academic experience with modern electronic text, audio and video communications technologies, academic tutors and mentors, suitable in its scope and depth to the challenges of the 21st century. The University assesses and evaluates all aspects of its academic model on an ongoing basis. Only Processing Fees, No Tuition Fees Application and Registration Processing Fees Newport University CED charges an Application and Registration Processing Fee of US$100 (BBA or MBA) in order to cover the cost of processing each application as well as remain sustainable. Page 2

4 Online Proctoring and Exam Fees Newport University CED charges an Online Proctoring Fees as well as the cost of exams at US$10 per end-of courses (BBA- 40 courses, 120 credits; MBA- 12 courses, 36 credits). Certification and Handeling Fees Newport University CED charges an Certificate and Transcript Processing and Handeling Fees for the students around the world through international postal service at US$ 100 per program (BBA or MBA). Green our campuse (Newport Institute of Technology, a division of the university at Uttara, Dhaka in Bangladesh) by: i) reducing the environmental footprint through energy, water and material resource efficiencies in our buildings and facilities; ii) adopting sustainable procurement practices in our supply chains and catering services; iii) providing sustainable mobility options for students and faculty; iv) adopting effective programs for waste minimization, recycling and reuse, and v) encouraging more sustainable lifestyles. Support sustainability efforts in the communities in which we reside, working with local authorities and civil society to foster more liveable, resource-efficient communities that are socially inclusive and have small environmental footprints. Engage with and share results through international frameworks, such as the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, led by UNESCO, the UN Academic Impact, the Global Compact and the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative, in order to exchange knowledge and experiences and to report regularly on progress and challenges. Principle 2 Values: We will incorporate into our academic activities and curricula the values of global social responsibility as portrayed in international initiatives such as the United Nations Global Compact. NUCED is striving to incorporate environmental and social responsibility in the core values of all its programs. The current course offer includes the following relevant subjects, many of which were recently introduced as 3-credit core courses: Page 3

5 BUS Sustainable Development (BBA) BUS4009 Strategies in Corporate Social Responsibility (BBA) BUS Business Ethics (BBA) BUS 6011 Business Law and Corporate Social Responsibility (MBA) BUS 6030 Sustainable Management in Finance (MBA) BUS 6004 Global Policy and Sustainability (MBA) BUS 6014 Green Marketing (MBA) Principle 3 Method: We will create educational frameworks, materials, processes and environments that enable effective learning experiences for responsible leadership. Besides the above described updated course offer, NUCED also creates alternative frameworks to foster the leadership and corporate social responsibility skills of its students. Principle 4 Research: We will engage in conceptual and empirical research that advances our understanding about the role, dynamics, and impact of corporations in the creation of sustainable social, environmental and economic value. In the past 24 months, numerous students, under the active guidance of several faculty members, have started writing or have already defended their capstone research projects on sustainabilityrelated topics. Principle 5 Partnership: We will interact with managers of business corporations to extend our knowledge of their challenges in meeting social and environmental responsibilities and to explore jointly effective approaches to meeting these challenges. Principle 6 Dialogue: We will facilitate and support dialog and debate among educators, students, business, government, consumers, media, civil society organizations and other interested groups and stakeholders on critical issues related to global social responsibility and sustainability. NUCED is particularly proud to collaborate with the Nana Wiabo Educational Trust Fund under Chairmanship of the Royal Highness Nana Dr. Obeng Wiabo V, the Chief of Gomoa Nyanyano, and Oshihene (Chairman of Lands) of Gomoa Akempim Traditional Area, Ghana., whose activities are dedicated to support education and to encouraging sustainable development. Page 4

6 III. Future Perspectives and Key Objectives Launch a campus recycling initiative; Organize conferences on Innovation and Sustainability and Tuition Free Online Global Business Education (BBA-MBA) Opportunity for the Deprived Citizens around the Globe ; Continue enlarging the relevant course offer. Page 5