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Pada 24 Disember 2023 yang lalu, Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang telah berjaya dianjurkan melalui kerjasama Unit Hal Ehwal Perhubungan Alumni, UCYP University. Inisiatif ini berjaya mengumpulkan seramai 100 orang alumni dari pelbagai kursus dan tempoh tamat pengajian seawal tahun 1999. Penganjuran secara dalam talian, dilihat antara langkah yang efisien dalam memastikan para alumni mampu memberikan komitmen sepenuhnya bagi kelancaran mesyuarat.

Objektif utama penganjuran ini, adalah menetapkan jawatankuasa baharu untuk sesi 2024-2026 serta berkongsi pencapaian Persatuan Alumni sepanjang tahun sebelumnya. Proses pengundian telah dilaksanakan secara dalam talian selama tiga (3) hari sebelum mesyuarat bagi memastikan sesi pengundian mampu dijalankan secara optimum, telus dan berintegriti. Hasil keputusan undian telah menampilkan barisan jawatankuasa baharu yang mewakili pelbagai generasi dan peringkat umur. Secara tidak langsung ianya memberikan kepelbagaian dalam memastikan halatuju persatuan Alumni tercapai.

Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang telah dirasmikan oleh Yang Hormat Profesor Dato’ Dr. Muhammad Fauzi Mohd Zain, Naib Canselor UCYP University. Dalam ucapan perasmian, beliau menyeru agar pihak Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang terus giat berganding bahu merealisasikan inisiatif yang dirancang demi mencapai misi dan visi persatuan dan institusi. Beliau menekankan pentingnya keterlibatan aktif alumni dalam pembangunan dan kemajuan institusi dan berharap  agar semangat kesetiaan dan kecintaan alumni terhadap alma mater terus berkobar, membawa impak positif kepada reputasi dan prestasi UCYP University. Selain itu, beliau mengajak semua alumni untuk terus menyumbangkan keahlian, pengalaman, dan kepakaran masing-masing demi menyokong pertumbuhan dan kejayaan institusi ke arah yang lebih cemerlang.

Majlis turut dihadiri oleh Yang Berbahagia Puan Suhaila Hj Mukhtar, Penolong Naib Canselor (Penjenamaan, Komunikasi dan Diplomasi Korporat) barisan Pengurusan UCYP University dan Jawatankuasa Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang 2021-2023.

Sekalung penghargaan juga kepada barisan Ahli Jawatankuasa Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang bagi sesi 2021 – 2023 yang diketuai oleh Yang Berbahagia Encik Shah AsrolAfendy bin Shamsul Hanifa, Presiden Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang bersama barisan ahli jawatankuasa atas sumbangan dan khidmat bakti sepanjang dua (2) tahun ini. 

Semoga jaringan kerjasama antara Unit Hal Ehwal Perhubungan Alumni UCYP University dan Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang dapat terus memberi manfaat kepada alma mater yang disayangi, UCYP University.

Pada 13 Mei 2023, Jabatan Penjenamaan, Komunikasi & Diplomasi Korporat UCYP melalui Unit Hal Ehwal Perhubungan Alumni (Alumni Relation Affairs – ARA) serta Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang telah berjaya menganjurkan Majlis Minum Petang, Alumni & Alma Mater: Melangkah ke Hadapan. Majlis yang diadakan di Dewan Aqua Crystal, Kampus Utama UCYP, telah dihadiri hampir 120 orang tetamu, yang terdiri daripada alumni dari tahun 1999 hingga tahun 2022.  Alumni yang hadir ini terdiri daripada pelajar lulusan Institusi Ikhtisas Kemajuan Pahang (IKIP), Kolej Antarabangsa IKIP Pahang, Kolej Yayasan Pahang, University College of Yayasan Pahang (UCYP) serta Kolej Yayasan Pahang. 

Inisiatif penganjuran majlis minum petang ini, bertujuan untuk mengeratkan hubungan dalam kalangan alumni di samping memperkasakan jaringan antara institusi pengajian dan bekas pelajar. Di samping menghidupkan kembali momen-momen berharga sepanjang pengajian mereka serta mengeratkan hubungan di antara alumni, objektif utama yang ingin dicapai melalui penganjuran majlis ini adalah untuk menanam rasa kecintaan di kalangan para alumni terhadap universiti dan kolej mereka. Antaranya ialah para alumni digalakkan untuk menyumbang kembali kepada institusi, dalam memastikan kelestarian institusi ini untuk jangka masa yang panjang serta bagi perkembangan institusi ini.

Majlis ini menjadi lebih istimewa dengan kehadiran Yang Hormat Profesor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad bin Haji Zainuddin, Naib Canselor UCYP dan Tuan Yusof Bin Kassim, Timbalan Pengarah Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Pahang (Sektor Pembangunan Murid) Alumni IKIP-UPM. Presiden Alumni IKIP Pahang, Saudara Shah Asrolafendy Bin Shamsul Hanifa, dalam ucapannya telah menekankan keperluan untuk semua Alumni UCYP/KYP untuk bersama-sama bersatu hati untuk kembali menabur bakti di UCYP/KYP. Sesungguhnya, alumni bukan sahaja signifikan dalam menggambarkan kejayaan dan keberhasilan universiti sebaliknya turut menjadi kayu ukur kepada  ikatan antara alumni dan universiti. 

Dalam pada itu, Yang Hormat Profesor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad bin Haji Zainuddin, Naib Canselor UCYP, menerusi ucapannya amat berbesar hati atas kesudian para alumni untuk hadir memeriahkan majlis minum petang ini. Ia diibaratkan sebagai ‘homecoming’ alumni ke alma mater. Menurut beliau, IKIP telah berkembang pesat dan sedang dalam usaha untuk mendapat penarafan sebagai salah sebuah universiti penuh di Negeri Pahang. Pelbagai anugerah dan pengiktirafan telah dicapai oleh UCYP termasuklah Anugerah AIGA dan pelbagai pengiktirafan dari dalam dan luar negara. Yang Hormat Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad bin Haji Zainuddin turut mengucapkan terima kasih dan menjemput semua alumni IKIP UCYP/KYP untuk bersama-sama mendoakan kesejahteraan dan kejayaan alma mater ini agar terus berjaya dan berkembang pesat seiring dengan pembangunan dunia.

Majlis ini telah menerima sambutan yang baik di kalangan alumni di mana  kesemua alumni yang hadir menyatakan kegembiraan apabila dapat berkumpul semula dengan rakan-rakan lama mereka. Mereka juga berharap melalui perancangan yang telah diatur oleh Persatuan Alumni IKIP Pahang, ianya mampu menghidupkan semula kenangan indah di kampus dan mengeratkan hubungan silaturahim yang telah terjalin selama bertahun-tahun. Semoga majlis ini dapat memberikan kenangan yang indah dan mendorong semangat persatuan di kalangan alumni dan UCYP untuk terus melangkah ke hadapan bersama-sama.

University College of Yayasan Pahang (UCYP) is a leading higher education institution that is dedicated to producing graduates who are not only academically competent but also possess relevant industry skills and are able to make a positive impact on society. One of the key stakeholders in the UCYP community is its alumni, who play a vital role in promoting the university’s reputation and contributing to its growth and development.

Alumni Relations Affairs at UCYP is parked under the Branding, Communication, and Corporate Diplomacy Department, as it is a crucial component of an institution’s branding efforts. The Alumni Relations team is responsible for engaging with alumni, organizing events, and facilitating networking opportunities that benefit both alumni and the institution. The team also plays a critical role in communicating the institution’s achievements and milestones to its alumni network, thereby enhancing the institution’s brand reputation.

The UCYP Alumni Relations Affairs Unit (ARA) was established to foster strong and meaningful relationships between UCYP and its alumni, with the aim of promoting collaboration, unity, visionary support, and impactful contribution. The unit is committed to engaging and connecting with alumni through regular communication and engagement initiatives and facilitating meaningful engagement among alumni members through collaboration and connection.

One of the key objectives of the ARA is to create a collaborative connection between UCYP and its alumni. The unit works tirelessly to maintain regular communication with alumni through various channels, including social media, email, and newsletters. This ensures that alumni are kept informed about the latest developments at UCYP and are able to stay connected with the university even after graduation. By fostering a strong and meaningful relationship between UCYP and alumni, the ARA creates opportunities for alumni to give back to their alma mater through various initiatives.

Another objective of the ARA is to promote alumni unity by facilitating meaningful engagement among alumni members. The unit organizes various events and activities throughout the year, such as networking events, reunions, and volunteer opportunities, to bring alumni together and strengthen their bonds. By promoting alumni unity, the ARA helps to create a supportive community of like-minded individuals who can work together to achieve common goals.

The ARA also seeks to leverage the expertise and resources of alumni by engaging them in shaping UCYP’s strategic direction towards its vision and mission. By involving alumni in the development of the university’s strategic plan, the ARA ensures that the university’s vision is aligned with the needs and aspirations of its alumni. This creates a sense of ownership and pride among alumni and encourages them to take an active role in the university’s growth and development.

Finally, the ARA aims to inspire and facilitate alumni’s active contribution towards UCYP and the wider community, with the aim of making a positive impact on society. By promoting volunteerism and community service among alumni, the unit encourages alumni to use their skills and knowledge to make a difference in their communities. This creates a sense of purpose among alumni and helps them to stay connected with their alma mater by working towards a common goal.

In conclusion, the UCYP Alumni Relations Affairs Unit plays a crucial role in building lasting connections between UCYP and its alumni. By fostering a collaborative connection, promoting alumni unity, leveraging the expertise and resources of alumni, and inspiring impactful contributions, the unit ensures that alumni are able to stay connected with their alma mater and make a positive impact on society. The ARA is a testament to UCYP’s commitment to its graduates and its mission of producing graduates who are able to make a positive difference in the world.

UCYP is committed to maintaining a strong connection with its alumni, and the Alumni Relations Affairs Unit plays an essential role in facilitating this connection. On 19 March 2023, the UCYP Alumni Relations Affairs Unit held a meeting in Shah Alam with the leaders of the IKIP Pahang Alumni Association. The meeting was attended by Madam Suhaila binti Hj. Mukhtar, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Branding, Communication & Corporate Diplomacy, as well as Mr. Shah Asrolafendy bin Shamsul Hanifa, the President of the IKIP Pahang Alumni Association, and Mr. Muhammad Amirul Hilmy bin Zulkifli, the Vice President of the IKIP Pahang Alumni Association.

The meeting was an inspiring gathering of minds, where both parties shared their ideas and discussed exciting programs for the benefit of UCYP and its alumni. The participants brainstormed various initiatives to improve the alumni experience, such as organizing more networking events, developing mentorship programs, and creating opportunities for alumni to give back to their alma mater. Additionally, they discussed ways to enhance the UCYP brand and reputation through alumni engagement, such as highlighting the achievements of alumni and showcasing their success stories.

One of the exciting programs discussed during the meeting was a Hi-Tea event scheduled for May 13, 2023. The Hi-Tea aims to bring together IKIP/KYP/UCYP alumni for an afternoon of networking, sharing experiences, and creating new opportunities for collaboration.

The meeting was a fruitful discussion, and both parties were enthusiastic about the initiatives that were proposed. The UCYP Alumni Relations Affairs Unit and the IKIP Pahang Alumni Association are committed to working together to bring these programs to life and make a positive impact on the UCYP community. Through collaboration and mutual support, the UCYP Alumni Relations Affairs Unit and the IKIP Pahang Alumni Association hope to create a strong and vibrant alumni network that will benefit UCYP and its alumni for years to come.

In conclusion, the meeting between the UCYP Alumni Relations Affairs Unit and the leaders of the IKIP Pahang Alumni Association was an inspiring gathering of minds that brought together two essential components of the UCYP community. The initiatives proposed during the meeting promise to create exciting new opportunities for alumni engagement and enhance the UCYP brand and reputation. The upcoming Hi-Tea event is a testament to the commitment of the UCYP Alumni Relations Affairs Unit and the IKIP Pahang Alumni Association to strengthen the alumni network and foster meaningful connections between alumni and the UCYP community.