EWC661: PROPOSAL DRAFT SAMPLE

FACTORS OF ABSENTEEISM AMONG ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENT SOCIETY

(AIS) MEMBERS, UITM SHAH ALAM FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1. Introduction

Extracurricular activities are defined as academic or non-academic activities that

are conducted under the auspices of the school but occur outside of normal classroom
time and are not part of the curriculum (Kenneth R. Bartkus, 2012). It involves sports,
clubs, debate, drama, school publications, workshop, student council and other social
events. Students participate in these activities upon their own consent and preference
(Karakucuk & Yetim, 1999). Additionally, extracurricular activities do not involve a
grade or academic credit (Kenneth R. Bartkus, 2012), however these activities
eventually provide real world experiences and extra knowledge that are not included
in the formal course of study (Syafiq Shamsudin, 2014). Extracurriculars allow students
to pursue interests outside of a standardized academic context. Through these
activities, students can reiterate what they have learned in the lessons (Selcuk, 2006)
to gain experience in handling real problems yet as added value before entering
working phase.

Artificial Intelligent Society (AIS) is established at UITM Shah Alam and one of the
clubs under the faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences. AIS consists of student
from Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Intelligent System Information and
handle activities benefiting to their club members. All extra-curricular programs such
as club dinner, family day, annual meeting and workshop are handled by AIS member
and the impact from all those activities are related to real problem situation and can
bring new knowledge as added value to the individual. These new knowledge are not
exactly learn in formal course of study as technology is still evolving from time to time.
Therefore, extra-curricular activity is needed to produce well-rounded student.
2. Problem Statement

A successful career demands individuals that are accustomed to a smooth

balance between studies and extracurricular activities. Therefore, participating in
extra-curricular activities from the club helps student to achieve new knowledge that
can helps them in the future. The issue of weak extracurricular participation from AIS
members has been a great concern to the event organizer and club advisor. The fact
that club activities bring advantages to the participants, there are still a few student
reluctant to make some time to join the activities. These will make the students lose
their opportunity to gain essential skills, wider social circle, better time management
and many more. In short, extra-curricular can arm students with many skills that future
employers will be looking for. Moreover, absentees from club activities can be a factor
that prevents students from showing their full potential. As a result, less well-rounded
student will be obtained. Questions like:

 What are the main effects for participating in extra-curricular activities?

 How many students are participating in activities?
 In what activities are the students choosing?
 How can university minimize the barriers to participation in activities to be more
inclusive of all students?

have prompted the researchers to conduct research into students’ participation in

extracurricular (Nikki Wilson, 2009).

3. Objectives
(a) to investigate the reasons behind the less participation in extracurricular
activities
(b) to determine the type of activities/programs that are preferred by students to
get a full house attendance
(c) to find out how to motivate students to attend extracurricular activities

4. Aim
To investigate the factors that relate to less participation in club activities among
FSKM students in UITM Shah Alam.
5. Significance of the Study
The findings of the study will benefit club events organizer in several ways. Firstly, they
will get valuable information about factors of less participation among club members.
Besides, this study will also help in identifying suitable events that can get a full house
attendance. The findings will also provide organizers with the idea on how to motivate
members to attend club events. Hence, these will assist them to organize more
interesting events in the future with more participation.

6. Scope and Limitations

The scope for this study is only to AIS members, so the sample size is too small and
thus, the results cannot be generalized to all UiTM clubs, as not every clubs faced the
same problem.

7. Previous studies
1. Christine M.Hegedus, Undergraduate Honors Student from University of
Arizona(2002) makes a research on her university and defines extra-
curricular as some organizations that brings beneficial to college students. In
her research titled Student Participation in Collegiate Organizations
Expanding the Boundaries, she mentioned that with a higher education comes
leader (Stogdill, 1959) and educational attainment was a key indicator of an
individual’s leadership ability (Birkenholz, R., McKinley, and Stewart 1993).
Closest research statistic that founded by Christine M. Hegedus is from
Birkenholz study in 1993. One research specifically geared towards
participation in student organizations and activities. It states:
“Communications skills of College of Agriculture students are enhanced
through participation in student organizations and activities.”

2. Sabeen Sheikh (2009) makes a research on students in their final year of

studies at graduate business programs around the world regarding the impact
of extracurricular activities on MBA students. In his research titled Improving
Communication and Leadership Skills: The Impact of Extracurricular Activities
on MBA Students, he mentioned that the students are required to adapt at
communications and management leadership- skills that students cannot
simply “possess” but must practice in order to achieve proficiency (Jago,
1982). The closest finding that founded by Sabeen Sheikh is from the 2007
 survey conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) of
abovementioned students. One research proves that the association between
student participation in extracurricular activities and educational attainment
has been found to be positive (Hanks and Eckland, 1976).

8. References

Hegedus, C. M., & Knight, J. (2002). Student Participation in Collegiate Organizations

– Expanding the Boundaries.

Sabeen S. (2009). Improving Communication and Leadership Skills: The Impact of

Extracurricular Activities on MBA Students.
 EWC661
PROPOSAL DRAFT SAMPLE
FACTORS OF ABSENCETIES AMONG
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENT SOCIETY (AIS)
MEMBERS, UITM SHAH ALAM FOR
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Group member’s name Student No.
Noor Ainahusna bt Azahan 2016341253
Nur Izzaty bt Hj Kamaruddin 2016537861
Nurhafiza Nabila bt Rosdi 2016338537
Nur Azreen Izzaty binti Mohd Nizam 2016717093

CLASS : CS2435A
LECTURER’S NAME : MADAM JENNITA IBRAHIM