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The year 2009 has been a landmark point for MDIS as we achieved a record surplus of $26.3 million in revenue and celebrated another year of achievements and milestones.
We witnessed the groundbreaking and commencement of the construction of the MDIS Hostel. Envisioning the growth of our international students, the hostel is part of our long term plans to accommodate them. On the academic front, the Institute is collaborating with a new university partner, the University of Glasgow, to deliver Engineering programmes. MDIS has launched the School of Media and Communications and the MDIS Media Hub. Providing
a rich and holistic learning environment with many alternative academic pathways and global education opportunities, MDIS is able to deliver globally recognised qualifications concurrently. MDIS continues to support and take part in community projects as part of its corporate social responsibility.
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Learn. Live. Play.
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Construction work on the MDIS Hostel has been brisk since its official groundbreaking ceremony on 3 March 2009. This ceremony was officiated by Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry. Scheduled to be completed in November 2010, the new 15-storey hostel and training facilities can provide hostel accommodation for some 1,700 students.
MDIS Hostel is designed with optimisation of space, eco-friendly features, and integrated facilities that will provide our students an interactive and conducive living environment to learn, live and play. We look forward to the day when with the completion of the MDIS Hostel, student life at MDIS will be further enhanced and the study experience will be one of greater enrichment, vibrancy and interaction amongst the diversity of cultures and 69 nationalities.
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State-of-the-Art Media Hub
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On 8 July 2009, the School of Media and Communications was opened together with the launch of the MDIS Media Hub. This is a major accolade for MDIS as we become the first independent educational institution to have its own media and communications training centre.
The Media Hub equipped with state-of-the-art facilities is housed in the School of Media and Communications. These facilities are of industry standard and are fully equipped with a television and radio studio and two lecture theatres. The Media Hub caters to the academic needs of 1,700 students and serves to support the aspirations of students in the media industry
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Embracing Globalisation
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To be relevant in the global economy, the Institute continually seeks leading and globally recognised education providers to join our growing list of university partners. Currently, MDIS is proud to have nine university partners from across the globe.
To meet the needs of aspiring engineers, we were pleased to announce the launch of MDIS School of Engineering and its engineering programmes in November 2009 in collaboration with the University of Glasgow, UK, a university of international repute, well-known for its research and teaching.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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We began our philanthropic activities in 2009 with a donation of $250,000 presented to His Excellency, President S R Nathan on 19 January 2009 for the President’s Challenge charity drive.
Sharing in the spirit of lifelong learning, approximately $450,000 wor th of scholarships and bursaries were disbursed to deserving students at the 14th MDIS Scholarship and Bursary Award Ceremony allowing them to pursue their dream of obtaining a better education and a pathway for a rewarding career.
In May 2009, we introduced three new initiatives under the Study Assist Fund Scheme to help the needy tide over
the economic downturn. They were the Study Grant Scheme for retrenched Singaporeans, the Study Credit Scheme for international postgraduates and the Merit Scholarship for local and international students.
MDIS partnered with the Chong Pang Constituency to bring sunshine to 200 needy families of the Chong Pang community. Gift certificates were presented to beneficiaries reflecting our on-going commitment towards corporate social responsibility to help the needy.
MDIS staff and students also spread goodwill and cheer among the residents of the Jamiyah Home for the Aged, the Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home and Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital.
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Expressing Appreciation
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On behalf of the Governing Council, I welcome aboard two new Council Members: Mr Chamal De Silva and Dr Keith Ng Yong Ngee. They bring to MDIS diverse experience and enriching perspectives that will undoubtedly serve us well. I also wish to record my sincere appreciation to Council Members, Mr Jason Lee Wing Hin and Dr Ron Lim Cheng Hwa who have stepped down from the Governing Council.
I would like to express my deep appreciation and thank the Patron, Trustees, our Senate members, Council Members and the Academic Advisory Board Members for their invaluable insights, guidance and contributions in steering the Institute to greater heights. I also thank our staff, lecturers, university partners, suppliers and students for their relentless effort and continued support.
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Looking Ahead
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Though it had been a challenging year of global economic crisis, MDIS is proud to have remained resolute in providing globally recognised qualifications while maintaining our pace of growth as a reputable, high quality educational institute in Asia.
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Dr Eric Kuan
MDIS President
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