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- Title
THE ROLE OF HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN DEVELOPING B40 & M40 COMMUNITIES LIVING NEAR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.
- Authors
Keshminder, J. S.; Md Shamsudin, Nurshamshida; Bakar, Mohd Syuhaidi Abu; Wan Mohamad Zain, Wan Nor I'zzah; Janor, Roziah Mohamad; Salleh, Siti Aekbal
- Abstract
Higher learning institutions have often led to community development. The interactions and strategic partnerships of higher learning institutions profoundly affect the social status of the B40 and M40 communities. This study employed a mixed-methods approach involving site observation and a survey questionnaire to investigate the role of higher learning institutions in enhancing the socio-economic status of the local community. This focused on the aspects of improved public transportation and facilities; development in the areas around the campuses; propelling business and services; knowledge building; income generation and employment creation. A stratified sampling technique was used to collect data from four UiTM campuses within Selangor State. The findings indicate that all the aspects were highly attained, given the positioning of the higher learning institutions, which were near the residential areas. The study suggests that collaboration between the local authorities and the state government is needed to improve the ways university-community partnerships can stimulate societal progress.
- Subjects
UNIVERSITIES &; colleges; HIGHER education; JOB creation
- Publication
Journal of Institutional Research South East Asia, 2021, Vol 19, Issue 2, p191
- ISSN
1675-6061
- Publication type
Article