The panel then conducted a thorough review of essential documents and held detailed discussions with the heads of departments about curriculum design and the Quality Management System. For CHES department, the accreditation is for the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours undergraduate program. Three panel were involved: Ir. Prof Thomas Choong Shean Yaw from UPM, Ir. AP. Dr. Bijarimi Bin Mat Piah from UMPSA, and Ir. Dr. Nur Hidayati Othman from UiTM.
In the afternoon, the panel met with students to gather insights into their academic experiences, followed by meetings with external stakeholders, including employers, alumni, and industry advisors, to assess the relevance and effectiveness of the programs.
The second day focused on inspecting other facilities that relate to student welfare and development. The Evaluation Panel toured laboratories, libraries, and other key infrastructure, ensuring they met the high standards required for accreditation. The panel also engaged with academic, technical, and administrative staff to understand the operational aspects of the programs better.
The visit included a detailed review of examinations, course materials, and student work to ensure academic rigor. The day concluded with the panel preparing their findings and discussing them with the CHES staff followed by closing with IIUM’s senior leadership team during the exit meeting.
The successful completion of this accreditation visit underscores Kulliyyah commitment to maintain and enhance the quality of its engineering education. The two-day thorough and rigorous evaluation of our Chemical Engineering program by the panel will enable us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in preparing students for successful engineering careers.