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UPgrade Vision & Mission

UPgrade Vision


  • To be the most competitive and admired postgraduate association in Malaysia.

UPgrade Mission


  • Helps to provide a platform to be publishing in high indexed journal for postgraduate students
  • Organize motivational and academic programs to produce Graduate On Time (GOT) students.
  • Helps to promote the University through International and National programs such as:
  1. Postgraduate Conference and Symposium.
  2. Postgraduate Student Forum.
  3. Industrial visits.
  4. MoU.

UPgrade Objective

 

UPgrade Mission


  • To integrate all UTeM Postgraduate students under one association by implementing intellectual and academic programs.
  • To produce a competitive Postgraduate students at National and Global levels.
  • To increase the level of communication between Local and International Postgraduate students.
  • To produce an outstanding Postgraduate students who are highly confident and able to communicate effectively.

UPgrade Overview Motto

-STRIVE TOGETHER-

UPgrade Registration Certificate

UPgrade Organizational Chart

Upgrade Profession

Upgrade Advisor
Key Responsibilities
  •  Extract dynamic role in advising the student association.
  •  Perceive comprehensive aspiration towards student association and intimate with every assistance.
  •  Knowledgeable about and adhere to University policies and procedures which concern to student association.
  •  Propound advice to the association on goal context and association management.
UPgrade President
Key Responsibilities
  • Assure the committee members communicates with postgraduate students clearly and effectively function as a source of information for the association.

  • Inaugurate the smooth running of the student association.

  • Chair committee meeting and the Annual General Meeting.

  • Represents and promotes the student association among postgraduate students.

  • Should actively participate in all student association events and activities throughout the year.

UPgrade Vice President
Key Responsibilities
  • Inaugurate a good interpersonal network that helps committee members work together.

  • Determining and defining the structures and procedures of the student association, assisting committee members, defining issues and summarising progress.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the committee members on an ongoing basis so that it moves forward.

  • Evaluate events the committee members has staged.

  • Should actively participate in all student association events and activities throughout the year.

UPgrade Secretary
Key Responsibilities
  • Organises the agenda for relevant meetings.

  • All decisions are properly understood and recorded (minutes).

  • Publicises and organises the student association's meetings and postgraduate student events.

  • Compiles the student association's annual report.

  • Informs committee members on decisions and checks to make sure tasks have been carried out.

  • Receives, records and responds to all student association's correspondence.

  • Maintains and files all student association's records.

  • Should actively participate in all student association events and activities throughout the year.

UPgrade Treasurer
Key Responsibilities
  • Strategized student association budget.

  • Organizing fundraising events and seek sponsorship, if required.

  • Detailed records of income and expenditure.

  • Compile an end of year financial report to be submitted along with the Secretaries annual report.

  • Collect any moneys that is owed to the student association.

  • Report on any transitions at committee meeting.

  • Should actively participate in all student association events and activities throughout the year.

Exco Technical
Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure all technical equipment is in good working condition and ready for use.

  • Perform routine maintenance on the equipment being used.

  • Collaborate with other EXCOs or teams involved in the project to ensure that technical aspects align with other requirements.

  • Provide technical input or recommendations at every stage of the event or activity.

  • Monitor the event or project's progress from a technical perspective to ensure smooth operation, and provide reports or evaluations afterward.

Exco International
Key Responsibilities
  • Organize student exchange programs involving students from various countries to broaden cultural and academic horizons.

  • Plan and coordinate international delegations visiting educational institutions abroad or hosting delegations from other countries.

  • Design programs that allow students to gain hands-on experience through international activities, such as conferences, seminars, or internships.

  • Provide translation and interpretation services to ensure effective communication between participants from different countries.

  • Organize cultural events or festivals involving international students to foster mutual understanding and celebrate cultural differences.

  • Hold social events, discussions, or meetings aimed at strengthening relationships between students from various countries.

Exco Media
Key Responsibilities
  • Create and manage content for various media platforms such as social media, websites, and newsletters.

  • Manage the official social media accounts of the student union, such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok, to ensure relevant, engaging, and up-to-date content.

  • Create graphics, videos, or infographics for specific events or campaigns that are engaging and informative.

UPgrade Faculty Exco
Key Responsibilities
  • Organises and plans a program of events and activities throughout the year for the faculty postgraduate students.

  • Understands and provides direction to new and existing faculty postgraduate students on guidelines.

  • Coordinates faculty activities through the postgraduate student association committee.

  • Prepare information packs for incoming new postgraduate students.

  • Should actively participate in all student association events and activities throughout the year.

Representing the Student Voice

The UPgrade association works closely with the School of Graduate Studies to ensure the best possible academic and social experience for all postgraduate students.
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