The role of residential colleges in nurturing professional ethics among university students: prospects and challenges

Awang Abd. Rahman @ Jusoh, Amilah and Awang, Abdul Bari (2010) The role of residential colleges in nurturing professional ethics among university students: prospects and challenges. Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics, 20 (6 SupB). p. 246. ISSN 1173-2571

PDF - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only Download (210kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Tertiary or university level is the highest level of education before a person embarking on his/her career life. The expectations have always been high towards university to mould studentsʼ good personalities. This is mainly to ensure that the graduates are capable of handling obstacles and challenges in their real life. In normal circumstances, the role of residential colleges in shaping students behavior is not much highlighted. This paper explores the potential role of residential colleges in a university especially in inculcating organizational behaviour among students. This study employs qualitative method mainly through library research and interview sessions with relevant parties who are directly involved in the administration of colleges at public universities. Several cases were studied, and the findings are used to illustrate and explain the actual scenario. The study found that residential colleges have many opportunities to educate students in the respect of professional ethics. Colleges provide favourable environment to appropriately inculcating balance in studentsʼ development including towards organizational behavior throughout their years of study. The efforts can be divided into two categories: On the level of inner self which can be further divided into awareness, self-reflection and conviction, and on the level of practicality. The students will value the spirit of mutual respect and social responsibility throughout their dealing with college office staff. These values, even though may be seen as simple, are indeed, invaluable and important for their future experience in the society. Several challenges to such role are also identified which can be divided into two aspects: Students and university.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2232/23685
Uncontrolled Keywords:	residential colleges, professional ethics, University student
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion
Depositing User:	Dr Abdul Bari Awang
Date Deposited:	25 Apr 2012 15:35
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2014 12:15
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/23685

Actions (login required)

View Item