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The UTM Strategic Plan 2026-2030 (UTM ASCEND 2030) is our bold commitment to transform into a resilient, innovative, and socially responsible institution. 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UTM ASCEND 2030 is the single institutional strategic plan<\/strong> that guides all faculties, centres, and units. It replaces the need for each PTJ to craft a separate strategic plan. Instead, PTJs should align their action plans to the strategic objectives and desired states in UTM ASCEND 2030.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: What is the difference between a Strategic Plan and an Action Plan?<\/p>\n A: The strategic plan outlines long-term university-wide goals (the \u201cwhy\u201d and \u201cwhat\u201d), while an action plan focuses on short-to-mid-term execution at the PTJ level (the \u201chow,\u201d \u201cwho,\u201d and \u201cwhen\u201d). Refer to the comparison table provided above for more detail.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Action Plan Development” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Q: Can faculties or centres modify the Strategic Objectives or Desired States?<\/p>\n A: No. Strategic Objectives (SOs) and Desired States (DSs) are fixed and university-endorsed. However, PTJs may prioritise specific SOs\/DSs that are most relevant to their context and develop targeted actions around them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: How do I start developing our PTJ\u2019s action plan?<\/p>\n A: You can use the Action Plan Toolkit<\/strong> provided in this section. It includes a structured template and drop-down menus for selecting strategic objectives. The toolkit ensures alignment and simplifies reporting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: How often should action plans be updated?<\/p>\n A: Action plans should be updated annually<\/strong> or as needed. Progress should be monitored quarterly or semi-annually depending on the PTJ\u2019s internal review cycle.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Governance, Approval & Monitoring” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Q: What is the approval process for our PTJ\u2019s action plan?<\/p>\n A: Action plans are approved at the PTJ level (e.g., Dean or Director) but must clearly reference which SOs or DSs they support. They may be reviewed centrally to ensure alignment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: Can we customise KPIs in the Action Plan?<\/p>\n A: Yes, KPIs can be customised based on PTJ context, but they should still align with or contribute toward the overarching KPIs or Desired States defined in UTM ASCEND 2030.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: How will the university monitor progress?<\/p>\n A: Through periodic reporting mechanisms coordinated by the Office of Strategy & Global Eminence. More details on reporting formats and timelines will be shared in the next phase.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||40px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#870125″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_3_font=”–et_global_heading_font|500||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#E09900″ header_3_font_size=”14px” header_3_letter_spacing=”2px” header_3_line_height=”2em” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” header_5_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” header_6_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||6px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#aa0120″ divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”81.8%” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”54.8px” custom_margin=”||-20px|||” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The UTM Strategic Plan 2026-2030 (<\/span>UTM ASCEND 2030<\/span><\/strong>) represents UTM\u2019s commitment to transforming into a resilient, innovative, and socially responsible institution. It sets forth four Pillars of Distinctive Eminence, six Strategic Objectives aimed at ensuring UTM\u2019s relevance and leadership in an evolving global landscape, particularly within higher education and research. These objectives align with our mission, vision and core priorities, including fostering adaptive graduates, pioneering sustainable and integrated knowledge practices, enhancing financial resilience, and establishing UTM Kuala Lumpur as a central hub for STEM.<\/span><\/p>\n The journey to <\/span>UTM ASCEND 2030<\/span><\/strong> has involved extensive consultation and collaboration across all university levels and stakeholders. 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The four <\/span>T<\/span>eras Keunggulan Terbilang<\/span><\/strong><\/em> outlined represent UTM\u2019s commitment to advancing knowledge, empowering talents, ensuring sustainability, and upholding humanity-centred values. 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documents to help faculties and centres align their planning with UTM ASCEND 2030<\/strong>. Although the plan is still being finalised, many have already begun internal discussions. To ensure coherence and avoid parallel strategic plans, faculties are encouraged to adopt UTM ASCEND 2030<\/strong> as the single institutional strategic plan and build their Action Plans<\/strong> accordingly. Here, you\u2019ll find the latest draft of UTM ASCEND 2030<\/strong>, the Action Plan Toolkit, and other essential resources to guide your next steps.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion toggle_icon=”=||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” closed_toggle_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” overflow-x=”visible” overflow-y=”visible” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Frequently Asked Questions” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” closed_toggle_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||”]<\/p>\n 1. Is UTM ASCEND 2030 the only strategic plan for UTM?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. UTM ASCEND 2030 is the single institutional strategic plan<\/strong> that guides all faculties, centres, and units. It replaces the need for each PTJ to craft a separate strategic plan. Instead, PTJs should align their action plans to the strategic objectives and desired states in UTM ASCEND 2030.<\/p>\n 2. What is the difference between a Strategic Plan and an Action Plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n The strategic plan outlines long-term university-wide goals (the \u201cwhy\u201d and \u201cwhat\u201d), while an action plan focuses on short-to-mid-term execution at the PTJ level (the \u201chow,\u201d \u201cwho,\u201d and \u201cwhen\u201d). Refer to the comparison table provided above for more detail.<\/p>\n 3. Can faculties or centres modify the Strategic Objectives or Desired States?<\/strong><\/p>\n No. Strategic Objectives (SOs) and Desired States (DSs) are fixed and university-endorsed. However, PTJs may prioritise specific SOs\/DSs that are most relevant to their context and develop targeted actions around them.<\/p>\n 4. How do I start developing our PTJ\u2019s action plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n You can use the Action Plan Toolkit<\/strong> provided in this section. It includes a structured template and drop-down menus for selecting strategic objectives. The toolkit ensures alignment and simplifies reporting.<\/p>\n 5. How often should action plans be updated?<\/strong><\/p>\n Action plans should be updated annually<\/strong> or as needed. Progress should be monitored quarterly or semi-annually depending on the PTJ\u2019s internal review cycle.<\/p>\n 6. What is the approval process for our PTJ\u2019s action plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n Action plans are approved at the PTJ level<\/strong> (e.g., Dean or Director) but must clearly reference which SOs or DSs they support. They may be reviewed centrally to ensure alignment.<\/p>\n 7. Can we customise KPIs in the Action Plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, KPIs can be customised based on PTJ context, but they should still align with or contribute toward the overarching KPIs or Desired States defined in UTM ASCEND 2030.<\/p>\n 8. How will the university monitor progress?<\/strong><\/p>\n Through periodic reporting mechanisms coordinated by the Office of Strategy & Corporate Affairs. More details on reporting formats and timelines will be shared in the next phase.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Current Draft of UTM ASCEND 2030″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” open=”off”][et_pb_section global_module=”256162″][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Action Plan Toolkit” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ overflow-x=”visible” overflow-y=”visible” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n This is the official Action Plan Toolkit<\/strong> developed to assist faculties and centres in translating the strategic direction of UTM ASCEND 2030<\/strong> into concrete, actionable steps. The toolkit provides a structured Google Sheet template for drafting annual action plans aligned with the Strategic Objectives and Desired States. Click the button below to access the template and begin outlining your unit\u2019s initiatives, KPIs, and responsibilities in support of the university-wide strategy.<\/p>\nutm strategic plan 2026 – 2030<\/h3>\n
UTM ASCEND 2030<\/h2>\n
Launching Countdown<\/h3>\n
Four Pillars of Distinctive Eminence<\/h3>\n
Quick Facts & Figures<\/h3>\n
Timeline<\/h3>\n
What’s Next?<\/h3>\n