The Student Development Affairs or previously known as RDW is one of the department attached to the Office of the Deputy Dean (SDCE) of the Centre for Foundation Studies. This Department manage the leadership & training, residential matters, discipline as well as the welfare matters of the students.
VISION
A leading agency in contributing towards nurturing the holistic excellence through the excellent management of students’ affairs and development
MISSION
To facilitate the development of students’ abilities through efficient Mahallah management, providing quality services and fostering well-balanced personalities through the co-curricular activities.
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
- To provide a conducive living environment for the pursuit of academic excellence.
- To foster the ummatic links between students of different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities.
- To develop the culture of Islamization, Internationalization, Integration and Comprehensive Excellence at the Mahallah.
- To provide an excellent, accessible and reliable facilities and services to students at the Mahallah.
Students Development
- Providing a platform and guiding students to manage and organize high-impact programs. Assisting in nurturing well-rounded students in terms of intellect, spirituality, and physical well-being.
Residential Management
- The Residential Management at each Mahallah (hostel) is headed by a Principal, assisted by Assistant Hostel Manager and one support staff. The Principal is also supported by the fellows who are responsible for a group students according to blocks or levels at the Mahallah. Basically, the Mahallah’s Office will manage the students during the office hours (8:00am – 5:00pm), whilst the Principal and Fellows after the office hours.
Welfare management (Welfare Fund, Zakat Fund, Insurance, Mahabbah Food Coupon)
- Welfare Fund – Students are allowed to apply for Welfare Fund within the 1st week until 4th week of the normal semester. The application is online basis.
- Zakat Fund – Students are allowed to apply for Zakat within the 1st week until 4th week of the normal semester. The application is also online basis.
- The Mahabbah Food Coupon is an initiative by IIUM Endowment Fund Office and CFS in ensuring students having their daily meals. Eligible students are based on the family income background or any other difficulties. The coupon can be obtained from the Student Development Department.
Student Disciplinary management.
- The Department is also managing the activities related to the discipline enforcement as well as management for the students. It works closely with the Office of the Legal Adviser of IIUM, Office of the Security Management and other offices for issues related to the compoundable offence and the strict liability offence. It also responsible for the Mega Spot Check organised from time to time.
Community Engagement
- The Department responsible to assist and enhance the development of the students’ direction and dynamic leadership via involvement in high touch community engagement.
