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Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE) |  Kampus Induk

CDAE Background

The Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE), or Pusat Pembangunan Kecemerlangan Akademik, was formed by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on the 1st of January 2012. This centre aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning (T&L) among educators and students while planning and executing activities in accordance to the Malaysia Education Blueprint and National e-Learning Policy initiated by the Ministry of Education (MOE).

CDAE is led by the Director, Associate Professor Dr. Muhamad Saiful Bahri Bin Yusoff and is currently located at the H24 Building, Lorong Cahaya. The centre is also mandated to implement the USM APEX Transformation Plan by developing and conducting activities focused on nurturing and learning. Through the establishment of the CDAE, USM has taken another step towards advancing the higher education environment within the university and attaining the ultimate aim of the MOE; to turn the country into a centre of excellence for higher education. CDAE is destined to become an important component in the advancement of T&L activities in USM.

The Objective

  • Transforming teaching and learning (T&L) practices towards achieving excellence and fulfilling the aspiration of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education), National e-Learning Policy, and the USM APEX Transformation Plan 2020.

  • Implementing continuous professional development programmes to equip academics with the current innovation and trends in T&L, research, publication and academic leadership.

  • Implementing academic development programme and advisory for holistic student development.
  • Promoting the use of technology-enhanced learning in T&L among academics to enhance the quality of delivery and enrich the learning experiences of students.
  • Promoting innovative teaching and learning practices such as blended learning, flipped classroom, gamification, to create an engaging learning experiences for inculturation of the 21st century skills.
  • Developing of OER and MOOC in optimising the cost effectiveness, branding and visibility of USM expertise, and inculturation of lifelong learning.
  • Serving as a one-stop reference centre for academics and students for matters pertaining to T&L.