New Era College (feature)

New Era College (Feature)

Term paper 2
Name: Lim wei cherng
ID: 0520038
Class: Media Studied Per-U
Course: English Writing
Lecturer: Onn Yeoh

New Era College Malaysia was developed of Malaysia Chinese people by those want to build up a tertiary institution for Chinese society. Its realization today is the result of commitment by those I the community who care about Chinese society’s progress through education, culture and human resource development.

In 1974, the local Chinese Associations in Kajang donated the 8.5acre piece of land to Dong Jiao Zong (The Chinese School Committees and School Teachers Associations) for use as a tertiary-level education institution.

In August 1994, Dong Jiao Zong planning for the college started when a formal application for a college license was made. After waiting three years, the college was eventually approved by the Malaysian Education Ministry on 28 May 1997. The first intake of students at New Era started their course on 1 March 1998.

New Era College is different from other college, because New Era College is founded by the community, for the community, New Era College also is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-partisan establishment, New Era College also committed to multi-cultural, holistic and socially responsible education. Not it at all, new Era College also upholding academic freedom and students’ autonomy; promoting intellectual and artistic development; encouraging scientific and technological advancement.

New Era College have 7 major courses offered, there are Associate Degree in Chinese Language and Literature, Associate Degree in Business Studies, Associate Degree in Information technology, Associate Degree in Art and Design, Associate Degree in Drama and Visuals, Associate Degree in Media Studies and Associate Degree in Guidance and Counseling Psychology. New Era also have other courses like Diploma in Journalism and Writing, Diploma in Education, Certificate in Humanities and Social Sciences and Certificate in Business Studies and IT.

New Era College has a lot of good facilities for students. First, I would like to introduce the library, the newly renovated 30000sqft library offer you a collection of 130000 books and more than 200 titles of serial publications. These valuable resources are accessible in newspaper corner, magazine area, reference section, audio visual room and reading section. The library is open to all students and staff of the college as well as to the public.

New Era computer centre has six computer labs with about 250 computers in all. All computers are equipped with Pentium 4 and networks links. There is a special lab for students to carry out research on LINUX Operating System so that the Open Source Operating System can be sourced in the College. The Mac Studio is designed for Art and design students with 30 Apple Mackintosh computers (19 G3i-Mac and 11G4 e-Mac).Every lab is equipped with LCD projector, headphones, scanners and other computer hardware to enable effective and efficient delivery of course materials. All computers in the college are networks accessible and are linked with Leased Line.

College has 13-floor hostel building houses the canteen, multi-purpose community hall, students union office, students societies, and others. Students’ accommodations occupy the third to ninth floors. Each floor is equipped with a drinking fountain and lounge with satellite TV access. Each bedroom is furnished with washroom and bathroom, balcony, beds, mattresses, study desks, desk lights, chairs, ceiling fan and internet access (students provide their own PC and net work card) and 24-hour security system.

Since establishment in 1998, New Era College has established academic links with more than 80 universities and other tertiary-level institutions in Eastern and Western countries. The college has been able to help its graduates continue their studies overseas through twinning programs or credits transfer with partner universities. Currently, New Era College is working closely with New Era “2+1” or “2+2” twinning program partner institutions to establish “3+0” degree programs and masters degree programs.

New Era College very suitable to people who are no much money to study in other college. This campus environment is intended to nurture students who are caring, critical, creative, and community centred.