UTP BENCHMARKING VISIT: SHARING USM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE COMPASSION INSTRUMENT

UTP BENCHMARKING VISIT: SHARING USM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE COMPASSION INSTRUMENT

Pejabat Jaringan Masyarakat, USM recently hosted a benchmarking visit from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) to exchange perspectives on strengthening structured, sustainable, and impact-driven community engagement practices.

The session highlighted the role of the COMPASSION instrument as a governance and implementation framework to guide institutions in delivering community initiatives that are systematic, accountable, and aligned with national and institutional priorities.

Key areas of discussion included:
* Governance and strategic alignment of community engagement frameworks
* Integration of community engagement into academic programmes such as SULAM
* Sustainable operational models and responsible resource management
* Impact measurement and the use of data to inform decision-making
* Risk management, safety, and ethical considerations in community settings

This benchmarking engagement reflects a shared commitment to move from programmes to systems, from activities to impact, and from short-term interventions to sustainable community outcomes—strengthening the role of universities as trusted partners in societal development

update : 7/4/2026