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Rozilini Mary Fernandez-Chung

Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences

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Biography

  1. Vice President (Quality Assurance), HELP University
  2. Director (Standards Division), Malaysian Qualifications Agency
  3. Senior Manager, National Accreditation Board
  4. Lecturer/Head of Department, Stamford College Petaling Jaya

Teaching Summary

1. 2016 to present: Educational Leadership and Management Strand. Specialisations: Practice Based Inquiry & Effective Leadership and Change Management

2. 1994-2004: Legal Education. Specialisations: Company Law, Business Law, Legal Methods and Understanding, Malaysian and English Legal Systems

Research Summary

International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). Assessing Institutional Readiness to Implement Quality Assurance Activities: A Case Study of Tertiary Level Colleges… read more

Recent Publications

  • 2019. University: Public or private good or both. In C. D. Wan, Morshidi S., & Dzulkifli A. R. (Eds.), Higher education in Malaysia: A critical review of the past and present for the future Malaysia: USM Press & USIM Press. 266-276
  • 2018. Employability of Graduates in Malaysia: The Perceptions of Senior Management and Staff at Selected Higher Education Institutions and Policy Makers
  • FERNANDEZ-CHUNG, R. M, HENA MUKHERJEE and JASBIR S.SINGH, 2017. Higher Education in Malaysia: Access, Equity and Quality, in Education and Globalization in Southeast Asia: Issues and Challenges ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
  • 2016. The European Legacy and the Future of Transnational Education in the ASEAN Region Routledge.
  1. Wan, C. D. , Norzaini, A., Nik Ahmad Kamal, N. M., Aiman, S., Russayani, I., Fernandez-Chung, R.M., Lee, H.A., Menon, U.K., Suharmi, I., (2019) Programme of Strengthening of the Governance System and Harmonising the Laws of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of Malaysia
  2. Fernandez-Chung, R.M., Jarvis, A.P., Gill, R.S., Jansen, S. and How, W.P. (2019). Science Technology and Innovation Master Plan 2020-2030. Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC): Government of Malaysia
  3. Fernandez-Chung, R.M. (2018). The Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework. Universities Grant Commission: Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh
  4. Fernandez-Chung, R.M. (2018). Research University 2006 to 20017: Our Story. Ministry of Higher Education
  5. Muhamad, A., Mohd Jailani, M.N., Muhamad, J., Rahmah, M., Md. Ikram, M. S., Mohd Jamil, M., Mohd Saleh, J., and Fernandez-Chung, R.M. (2017). Research Universities Volume 2: Continuing as the Engine of Growth for Nation Building. Ministry of Higher Education.
  6. Fernandez-Chung, R.M. (2016). Higher Education in Myanmar: Identifying 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities. Ministry of Education, Government of Myanmar
  7. Fernandez-Chung, R.M. Singh, J.K. and Mukherjee, H.G. (2015). Ethiopia Education Road Map: A Case Study of Malaysia Oxford Policy Management Centre, UK
  8. McNamara, J, Knight, J. and Fernandez-Chung, R.M. (2013). The Evolution of Transnational Education: Data, Definitions, Opportunities and Impacts Analysis: A Report. British Council. Manchester, United Kingdom https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/the_shape_of_things_to_come_2.pdf (Report presented at The Shape of Things to Come 2: The Evolution of Transnational Education, 5 September 2013. Policy TV video at https://www.policyreview.tv/video/931/6984)
  9. Mukherjee, H, Singh, J. S., Fernandez-Chung, R.M. & Marimuthu, T. . (2011). Affirmative Action Policies in Malaysian Higher Education. World Bank. Commissioned Report
  10. Fernandez-Chung, R. M. (2007). The Malaysian Qualifications Framework. The Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Ministry of Higher Education. Government of Malaysia.

Current Research

International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). Assessing Institutional Readiness to Implement Quality Assurance Activities: A Case Study of Tertiary Level Colleges in Bangladesh (2022). (USD 5,800).

Past Research

2015-2020

  1. The University of Nottingham Malaysia. (2019 - 2020). Measuring University of Nottingham Professional Competencies: The Development and Piloting of a Common Assessment Protocol Prototype (CAPP). (USD 1,900)
  2. The University of Nottingham Malaysia. (2018-2019). Measuring and Benchmarking UNM Professional Competencies: Analysing the Needs for a Common Assessment Protocol (CAP). (USD. 2,250)
  3. The British Council. UK. (2017-2018). Employability of Graduates in Malaysia: The Perceptions of Senior Management and Staff at Selected Higher Education Institutions and Policy Makers. (USD 40,000)
  4. The British Council UK. (2015-2017). Employability of Graduates in Malaysia: The Perceptions of Selected Parents and Students. (USD 35,000)
  5. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. (2014-2016). Malaysia General Courses (MPU): Challenges to Implementation and Meeting of Objectives. (USD 32,000)

2010-2014

  1. The British Council, Malaysia. (2014). The BC TNE Data Portal (USD 30,000)
  2. The British Council. UK. (2013-2015). Employability of Graduates in Malaysia: Employer Perceptions of Graduate Employability: The Malaysian Experience. (USD 45,000)
  3. The British Council, Malaysia. (2013). Phase II - Research Brief: Scooping Opportunities (Initial Review Report) (USD 5,000)
  4. The World Bank. (2013). Institutional Quality Assurance Manual,. Singh, J (Principal Investigator) (USD 23,000).
  5. The British Council, Malaysia (2012). Phase I - Research Brief: Scooping Opportunities (Initial Report).(USD 5,000)
  6. The British Council, UK. (2012-2013) The Evolution of Transnational Education: Data, Definitions, Opportunities and Impacts Analysis. McNamara, J (Principal Investigator) (USD 50,000)
  7. University Malaya. (2010). The Family Business: Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah and Sunway Holdings, Gomez, T (Principal Investigator)
  8. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2010-2012). Transnational Educational Policies and Practices: A study of selected Malaysian and UK Higher Education Institutions, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (Grant: USD 35,000)
  9. The British Council. UK (2010-2011). A Study of the Sharing of Leadership and Management Practices between Malaysian Higher Education Institutions and British Higher Education Institutions Operating in Malaysia. (Grant: USD 25,000)
  10. The Asian Development Bank. (2010) ICT in Higher Education - Enhancing Equity and Access, 2010, Asian Development Bank, Dhanarajan. G. (Team Coordinator). Grant: USD 5,000)
  11. Academy of Educational Leadership (AKePT), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2009 - 2010). A Study of Leadership Roles in Higher Education Policy Formulation (Grant: USD 20,000)
  12. The World Bank. Access to and Equity in Higher Education, (2009-2010). Mukherjee H (Principal Investigator) (Grant: USD 40,000)

Early Research

  1. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2008 -2010). A Study of Outcome-Based Teaching and Learning, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (Grant: USD 35,000)
  2. Academy of Educational Leadership (AKePT), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. (2008-2009). A Study of Leadership Accountability in the Implementation of Educational Policies. (Grant: USD 17,000).
  3. World Bank-International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education, (2008-2009), Woodhouse, D. (Principal Investigator)

Future Research

  1. Sustainable Transnational Education in ASEAN
  2. Developing a Framework of Policy and Practice for Supporting Higher Education Institutions as Hubs for Health and Well-being
  3. Transnational Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training Impact Analysis
  • 2019. University: Public or private good or both. In C. D. Wan, Morshidi S., & Dzulkifli A. R. (Eds.), Higher education in Malaysia: A critical review of the past and present for the future Malaysia: USM Press & USIM Press. 266-276
  • 2018. Employability of Graduates in Malaysia: The Perceptions of Senior Management and Staff at Selected Higher Education Institutions and Policy Makers
  • FERNANDEZ-CHUNG, R. M, HENA MUKHERJEE and JASBIR S.SINGH, 2017. Higher Education in Malaysia: Access, Equity and Quality, in Education and Globalization in Southeast Asia: Issues and Challenges ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
  • 2016. The European Legacy and the Future of Transnational Education in the ASEAN Region Routledge.
  • 2016. Higher Education in Myanmar: The potential impact of TNE in the adaptation of its national higher education for a globalised world.
  • FERNANDEZ-CHUNG, R. M, 2010. Peer Observation as a Mechanism to Identify and Promote Quality Teaching in Higher Education, Journal of Further and Higher Education, OECD

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