1. “FROM SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY”
UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MODEL:
“FROM SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY”
NOREHAN ABDULLAH
ROHANA YUSOF
Northern Corridor Research Centre
Universiti Utara Malaysia

2. ABSTRACT
Using a group of students who will sit for the STPM's examination at the end of this year as a case study, a special partnership is developed between (a) campus administrators, lecturers, students and (b) community leaders, local authority and the students. Besides profiling and monitoring technique, this model has identified several service learning activities as how to build self-confidence, self-aspiration and positive mind set. By linking academic resources with community needs, UUM can foster relevant beneficial engagement initiatives that portray responsibility of social responsibility for our students, university and community. Keywords: university-community engagement, service learning, self-concept

3. INTRODUCTION
A model to demonstrate the significant role that UUM 's can play towards succeeding high school students to enter university
In seeking a university community engagement programmes, University Utara Malaysia has identified a program that further positioned its role as convener in related to higher education.

4. UUM & CE
This CE project will contributes significantly to the revitalization of higher education's civic role in a modern and changing world, building community capacity and enhancing accessibility to post-secondary education;.

5. SPECIAL PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG TALENT, LANGKAWI 2015
BACKGROUND
SPECIAL PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG TALENT, LANGKAWI 2015
OBJECTIVE
1) to achieve first-class thinkers
2) to increase the percentage of participants entrance to institutions of higher learning (IPT).

6. METHOD
Using a group of students who will sit for the high school, STPM's examination at the end of year 2015 as a case study.
TARGET : ALL Pre-University Students from Langkawi:
1) Mahsuri High School
2) Tunku Putra High School

7. Special Partnership Community leaders (TEACHERS/ PARENTS)
Local authority
(LADA/ KEDA)
Students Fasilitators
Lecturers/ staffs

8. Modul “University-Community Engagement: the Road to University”
1.LAUNCHING
-Motivational Camp
2.MONITORING (Communication & Coordination)
-Profiling
-Self-concept Research
-FGD
3.SERVICE LEARNING
-Mentor-Mentee
4. EVALUATION (Impact & Improve)

9. Objective MOTIVATION PHASE 1: LAUNCHING
Workshop on Enhancing Youth Talent, Langkawi 2015
Launched on 9 till 11 April 2015 at Sintok Camp, UUM.
MOTIVATION
To create awareness and encourage students to be more viable in national development.
Increase motivation and self-confidence so much seek to be independent in order to improve the living standards of families.
Create a generation conscious of study at university level in order to have a positive attitude
Give encouragement to excel in academics
Objective

10. The Opening Ceremony , Sintok Camp, April 2015

11. Sharing Experience & Team Work

12. Sports and Recreation

13. Presentation, Stage Performance and Closing Ceremony

14. COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION
PHASE 2: MONITORING
COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION
Research on Self-Concept
(April 11, 2015)
Collection of the Profile of Students
(1 Mei 2015)
Focus Group Discussion

15. ENHANCING YOUNG TALENT AMONG PRE-UNIVERSITY’s STUDENTS OF LANGKAWI
Final Report on Self Concept
ENHANCING YOUNG TALENT AMONG PRE-UNIVERSITY’s STUDENTS OF LANGKAWI

16. Demographic
Respondents: male 27.7%, female 72.3%
Area of Studies: Arts 95.7%; Science 2.1%, Economics 2.1%
Number of Siblings in HE: None 72.3%, 1 person 19.1%, 2 persons 3.2%, 4 persons 1.1%, 5 persons 1.1%
Parents Work Status: Fathers 98.9%; Mothers 43%
Parents Education: BOTH almost 80% at least have secondary education

17. Academic Achievements
Majority likes to study and have the intention to further their education to HEI;
Parents are the main motivator and act as reference, followed by school-mates and siblings;
Majority use internets, have social media such as Facebook, WA and WeChat;
76.6% have working experiences

18. Self Concepts SOCIAL FACTOR 83% happy to be accompanied.
78.7% enjoy friendships.
93.6% happy to be among friends.
48.9% involve in activities.
PHYSICAL FACTOR
61.7% happy with their looks
59.6% have confidence over their looks.
67.4% satisfied with their physical appearences.

19. Self Concepts ACADEMIC FACTOR FAMILY FACTOR 83% love their parents.
30.8% hardworking.
39.3% do things right.
80.9% self acceptance.
57.5% mastering basic academic knowledge.
54.2% really serious about academic perfomance.
Only 28.7% agree that they have no problems with academic mastering.
FAMILY FACTOR
83% love their parents.
85.1% have good family-ties.
93.6% consider support from parents’s.
86.2% feel comfortable at home with families.
73.3% do not feel frustrated with their parents.

20. Mission & Role Model ROLE- MODEL MISSION
Majority wish for success and want to make their parent’s proud;
ONLY some students stated they want to further their studies to HEI.
MISSION
Most students named their parents as idols;
Few named Tun Dr Mahathir Muhamad, singers and actors .
ROLE- MODEL

21. Phase 3: SERVICE LEARNING
Mentor- Mentee Programme (Oct 3rd, 2015)
Langkawi
Content:
Mental & Physical Preparation
Emotional Preparation
Smart Learning Tips
Service Learning

22. Kajian Tinjauan Konsep Kendiri Pelajar Pra Universiti di Daerah Langkawi

23. Kajian Tinjauan Konsep Kendiri Pelajar Pra Universiti di Daerah Langkawi

24. Kajian Tinjauan Konsep Kendiri Pelajar Pra Universiti di Daerah Langkawi

25. Kajian Tinjauan Konsep Kendiri Pelajar Pra Universiti di Daerah Langkawi

26. Enter Higher Institutions
Phase 4: IMPACT
Activity: EVALUATION
Enter Higher Institutions
1. To evaluate number of Pre-University manage to enter higher institutions
2. To assess the effectiveness of the programme and make necessary adjustments for improvements

27. CONCLUSION
It aligns with UUM’s mission and hold promise for strengthening our community partnerships, enriching learning, and extending the impact of our scholarly and creative contributions;
We believe that an engaged university will improve quality of life in the community, quality in students learning experience and enhanced service quality.

28. Thank You