Hello everybody,
Just now I was surfing through Brudirect, I came across this article written by some user on Brudirect HYS. I was kinda shocked when I read it but I couldn't really give out my opinion in this matter since I am part of UBD itself. Therefore, I'm gonna let you guys (readers) to think about it and what do you really think of it.
The UBD campus entrance has a sign that includes the word "university" (or at least universiti). Unfortunately, what goes on behind that sign does not conform to expectations, and that is why people get frustrated with UBD.
UBD offers a certificate of dubious repute that is, however, recognised by Brunei Civil Service for employment in public sector jobs. That is why students enroll in UBD. Those who thirst for knowledge or skill go elsewhere.
Thus, to understand UBD, you really have to get that big sign out of your mind, and replace it with something closer to reality.
Unlike other universities, UBD does not recruit its lecturers. This is the responsibility of MOE and PSD (for foreign lecturers), although UBD departments usually make up the short list.
Both local and foreign lecturers have to provide the names of referees, who are always contacted as part of the hiring process.
Local lecturers usually do not have university teaching experience at the time of hiring. In fact, they are hired before they have taken their masters and PhD degrees. If they turn out to be no good at teaching or research it's too bad - UBD is stuck with them.
Foreign lecturers tend to have one foot in the grave and be in need of retirement funds. For example, old Sri Lankans in recent years have been hired in droves. It is difficult, at the end of their careers, to adapt Sri Lankan teaching styles to UBD students, so they are perceived to be bad lecturers (actually, they are workman-like).
Any thoughts?
With Love: Amirul010
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