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2007
A Community Project by SCIENCESS
Project Proposal: WacKOS Project
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PROJECT PROPOSAL: WACKOS PROJECT
By: the Ad Hoc Working Committee for WacKOS Project
Please address correspondence in relation to this proposal to:
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Development of this project has been a collaborative effort between the Ad Hoc Working Committee for WacKOS Project, Science Students’ Society (SCIENCESS) of Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic
University Malaysia (IIUM), and Malaysia’s Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) 2007.
Science Students’ Society (SCIENCESS) is a faculty-
based student organization that connects students of
Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM by promoting and fostering
community interaction, as well as providing support for
students to engage in academic and non-academic
endeavours.
Bayer Young Environmental Envoys (BYEE) is an
international network of young individuals passionate
about environment, selected through a programme
organized by Bayer in partnership with the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
This project has been selected as one of the 50 semi-finalists (Category: Institutes for Higher Learning) for Maxis Cyberlinq Competition 2007 and received a funding of RM1000 for its initial activities. The official website for this project can be accessed
at: http://cqwackos.wordpress.com
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Executive SummaryThe WacKOS Café and Resource Center is a student-led project intended for the intellectual
enrichment of the students of the Kulliyyah of Science. Its main aim is to provide leisure space,
as well as tools and resources that will enable students to participate in activities geared
towards academic excellence, personal growth and independence, which will encourage and
allow them to contribute positively to their immediate environment. For this, the planning and
implementation of the project has been divided into two parts (to run concurrently), which
includes 1) the Build-up and running of the WacKOS Café Kiosk, and 2) Furnishing the KOS
Resource Center with books and reading materials of various genres. Although funding and
running costs of the project shall initially be borne by the Kulliyyah of Science, the project will
generate its own supportive income by means of the cafe kiosk. Resources such as books,
magazines and other reading materials will be obtained through affiliations with organizations
and book clubs around Malaysia. Ultimately, the project also plans to fund and support its
cause through sponsorships by various companies and non governmental organizations
(NGOs), as well as through fundraising efforts.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary 4
Introduction 6
Project Overview 7
Project Description 9
Required Resources 12
Collaborations, Affiliations, and Support 15
Next Step 16
Appendix I 17
Appendix II: 18
Appendix III 20
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Introduction
About WacKOS Project
The WacKOS Resource Center is a project that aims to provide students of the Kulliyyah
of Science (KOS) with a positive environment as well as an effective platform for them to
engage in meaningful activities outside of class. Aside from activities, WacKOS is also proposed
as a student reference center for reading materials on various topics and genre, including
information and resources on KOS-related activities such as Industrial Training and the Final
Year Project, which are compulsory undertakings for all KOS students hoping to graduate.
The project title WacKOS is derived from the word wacky, which denotes a touch of
unconventionality and uniqueness that is well suited to the spirit of youth for whom this project
is tailored. In a sense, it is the project’s very aim to introduce KOS students to a side of them
that is less conservative and predictable: a side fed by creativity, individuality and self-reliance.
The ultimate objective of WacKOS therefore is to encourage students to break bounds and
trigger change by realizing their own personal potential.
In truth, catalyzing such changes is not difficult. Students by their youthful nature are
motivated towards change, and such motivation, if harnessed and guided in the right path may
prove to be an enormous asset not only to the collective student body per se, but to the
Kulliyyah at large. On the other hand, motivation alone cannot exact change. It is important that
students are furnished with various tools and informative resources that will enable them not
only to contribute, but to do so in a positive manner. In this light, the presence of a well
equipped youth activity center is essential to ensure that students are given every opportunity
to be all that they can be.
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Project Overview
Objectives
The WacKOS Project aims to:
i. Create a positive and constructive environment where KOS students can relax,
unwind and participate in activities outside of class.
ii. Enrich students’ intellect by supplying them with resources of various forms and
genres.
iii. Furnish relevant information regarding KOS-related courses such as Industrial
training and Final Year Project.
iv. Promote activities both within and outside of the Kulliyyah that are geared towards
students’ awareness, independence and personal growth.
Target ParticipantsFor the time being this project, its resources and proposed activities are dedicated to the
students currently studying at the Kulliyyah of Science, as it has been designed specifically to
aid KOS in the recovery and reconstruction of student capacity post its relocation to the
Kuantan Campus. Once the project has been established and well underway, considerations can
be made for WacKOS to reach out to other academic faculties within the Kuantan Campus and
include student participations from the Kulliyyah of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Allied
Health Sciences, though such attempts has not yet been discussed.
In terms of its contributors and sponsors, this project will garner initial support from the
Kulliyyah of Science. In addition to monetary funds, contributions in the form of books, journals
and magazines can be obtained through affiliations with organizations and companies
interested in supporting WacKOS (for further details. please refer to Project Resources).
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Goals
The goals of the WacKOS Project include:
i. Creating an independent and intellectually competent student body within the
Kulliyyah of Science.
ii. Teaching and encouraging students to be self-reliant in making informed decisions
about their education and future endeavors.
iii. Inculcating students’ awareness and exposure to various activities and programs
geared towards personal growth and self actualization.
iv. Helping students to realize that they are an important agent of change and thus have
the capacity to become functional and contributing members of society.
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Project Description
The WacKOS Project is designed to provide services and information which cater to
students’ social and intellectual development in a positive environment. Services and facilities
to be provided through the project are as follows:
WacKOS Café
WacKOS Café is proposed to be set up at the administrative building of the Kulliyyah of
Science, IIUM Kuantan. The design covers a kiosk of approximately 3 x 4 meters, and will be
equipped with a complete countertop, sink, drink dispensers, refrigerator, freezer, tables and
chairs. Below are the basic floor plan design and artistic impressions of the WacKOS Café:
Kiosk
Tables
Concession
area
To the
Administration
Building
CourtyardResource Centre of KOS
To the Biological
Building
Figure 1. : Floor plan design for WacKOS Café, situated in the Administration Building, Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM Kuantan.
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Figure 2. : Artistic impressions of the WacKOS Café
WacKOS Resource Centre
The project proposes to develop the currently empty resource centre situated at the
administrative building of the Kulliyyah of Science, next to the proposed WacKOS Café. At
present, the resource centre is equipped with tables, chairs, and book shelves. The WacKOS
Resource Centre is designed to incorporate three major areas: lounge area, quiet reading area,
and public presentation area.
The WacKOS Resource Centre is also aimed to be a functional nucleus for students’
activities, where various programs can be continuously organized for students’ benefit. Various
activities may include screening of noteworthy films, live musical performances, and book
discussions. In addition to academic volumes such as journals and texts, the resource center will
also make available to students books and reading materials of various genres ranging from
light reading to current issues and events with which students may benefit, either academically
or in terms of their intellectual or personal growth. Following are the floor plan design and
artistic impressions of the WacKOS Resource Centre:
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Bookshelves
Stage
Quiet Reading
AreaLounge
To the Prayer Room
Figure 3. : Floor plan design for WacKOS Resource Centre situated at the Administration
Building, Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM Kuantan.
Figure 4. : Artistic impressions of the WacKOS Resource Centre
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Required ResourcesEstimated Expenditure (Break-downs)
CAFÉ
Furniture
Item Quantity Price/Unit (RM) Price (RM)
Round Metallic Tables 6 100 600
Metallic Chairs 24 40 960
Sub-Total 1560
Electrical Equipments
Item Quantity Price/Unit (RM) Price (RM)
Cash Register 1 1000 1000
Chiller 1 3000 3000
Freezer 1 1500 1500
Sub-Total 5500
Others
Item Quantity Price/Unit (RM) Price (RM)
Mugs 15 2 30
Plastic Trays 10 3 30
Container (for bread & food
display)
4 25 100
Floor blackboard & chalk set (for
menu and price list)
1 100 100
Recycling Bins 3 10 30
Padlocks 3 10 30
Apron 2 10 20
Mop & Bucket 1 20 20
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Ragcloth 5 2 10
WacKOS Signage 1 200 200
Sub-Total 570
TOTAL 7630
RESOURCE CENTRE
Furniture
Item Quantity Price/Unit (RM) Price (RM)
2 ½ seater sofa 3 700 2100
Armchair 4 180 720
TV Bench 1 200 200
Floor Rugs 2 70 140
Newspaper & Magazine Rack 1 50 50
Sub-Total 3210
Audio Visual Equipments
Item Quantity Price/Unit (RM) Price (RM)
Television (LCD - 32’) 1 3000 3000
DVD/VCD Player 1 300 300
Headphones 8 50 400
Sub-Total 3700
Others
Item Quantity Price/Unit (RM) Price (RM)
Stage (Raised Platform) 1 300 300
Divider 2 100 200
Decorations - 500 300
Sub-Total 800
TOTAL 7710
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Total Estimated Expenditure
Resource Centre 7710
Café 7630
Kiosk Set Up 15000
Grand Total 30340
Total Expected Income
Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM 15000
Sponsorship 10000
Fund Raising 5340
Grand Total 30340
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Collaborations, Affiliations, and Sponsors
Due to its nature as a student-led project, WacKOS works best when aligned with other
like-minded persons organizations, and groups. These groups can work together to offer
resources and provide facilities for students’ activities, as well as to share advice and experience
beneficial to all.
These groups can also provide support in terms of funding, grants, donations, learning
opportunities, publicity and mentorship, to name a few. At present, the following organizations
have been or are being sought for material and monetary support:
Sources Source Name Contact Person
Government IIUM Br. Abdul Malik B. Abdul Hadi
Assistant Director, KOS
Foundations/Society SRC (IIUM Kuantan) Md. Shafiq Rahman
President
Foundations/Society BukuOnline.Org Khairusy Syakirin Has-Yun Hashim
Business/Corporate Organizations
Nestle Malaysia Mr Lam Chee Yenn
Sales Representative
Business/Corporate Organizations
Bayer Malaysia Daphne Lok
HR and Communication Manager
Business/Corporate Organizations
Popular Book Co. Mary Ha
Store Manager
Business/Corporate Organizations
Azansha Jurutera Perunding
Abd Aziz B. Kadir
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Currently, we are looking for more groups and organizations interested to affiliate with
the project. Contributing and participating organizations will enjoy various benefits including
tax exemptions. Their company logos will also be featured on all of the project’s advertisements
and publications, and will be special invitees to our programs and functions (Refer to Appendix
I and II).
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Next StepWacKOS is currently focused on garnering support from the students of KOS, as the
project is student-led. This is done by including students into the program through its team-
building and committee reinforcement efforts. The project is also in the process of promoting
itself to the faculty members of the Kulliyyah of Science, as well as to other potential
contributors outside of the university through requests for donations, sponsorship and funding.
In terms of the implementation of the WacKOS Café and Resource Center, a formal working
design is being drawn up for the kiosk and donation requests are being made for reading
materials from various book stores, one of which has confirmed its willingness to participate. It
is also important to note that the WacKOS project has been awarded initial funding for its
current involvement in the Maxis Cyberlinq 2007 Competition, of which the winning project will
receive monetary sponsorship from Maxis.
Thus, it is sincerely hoped that the WacKOS Project can be taken into serious
consideration, since the presence of this café and resource center can play pivotal role in uniting
KOS students in their struggle to adapt to Kuantan life. More importantly, by affording them a
little bit of space, IIUM will have given KOS students what they need most in such a solitary
place: a second family, and a home away from home.
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Appendix I: WacKOS Ad Hoc Working Committee Members
ADVISORS:
ASSOC. PROF. DR. AHMAD AMAN (Deputy Dean of Student Affairs), Kulliyyah of Science
BR. ABDUL MALEK B. ABDUL HADI (Assistant Director), Kulliyyah of Science
BR. KAMARUL RAHIM B. KAMARUDDIN (Head), Department of Biotechnology, Kulliyyah of Science
EX-OFFICIO:
AHMAD LUTFI B. LUKMAN (President), Science Students’ Society (SCIENCESS), 0324955
WORKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
SOFIE BT. SHAARUDDIN (Project Manager), 0326894
NURHIDAYATI BT ABD AZIZ (Secretary), 0326326
LINA DIYANA BT MOHD JAMAL (Financial Controller), 0329496
SITI KHAYRIYYAH BT MOHD HANAFIAH (Manager, Research and Development), 0515232
HARIS B. AKRAM (Assistant Manager, Research and Development), 0437707
WAN ABDUL MATIIN B. WAN ABDUL RAHIM KAMIL (Manager, Human Resource)
MUNIRAH BT. RAMLI (Assistant Manager, Human Resource), 0323888
ARSHANA NOR BT. NOORUL AMIN (Manager, Marketing and Promotion), 0327124
ZAKUAN AZIZI B. SHAMSUL HARUMAIN (Assistant Manager, Marketing and Promotion)
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Appendix II: Potential Organizations for Collaborations and Sponsorship.
Government Bodies
i. Ministries Ministry of Education
Ministry of Higher Education
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Pahang State Government
Non-Governmental Organizations
i. Youth Groups Youth Empowerment Associations
The Star - BRATs
ii. Religious Groups Muslim Professionals Forum
iii.Environmental Groups World Wildlife Foundations (WWF)
Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)
Wetlands International (WI)
Companies and Corporations
i. Eco-Friendly Companies Shell
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BHP
Bayer
ii. Media and Publications The Star
News Straits Time
Utusan Melayu (Utusan Malaysia, KOSMO!)
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
Media Prima (NSTP, TV3, 8TV)
Karangkraf Sdn. Bhd.
PTS Publications Sdn. Bhd.
iii.Telecommunications Maxis
Digi
Celcom
TM Berhad
Jaring
iv. Bookstores Popular Bookstores Co.
MPH Bookstores
Pay Less Books Sdn. Bhd.
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Appendix III: Outline of Benefits for Sponsors
Main Sponsors (RM 10,000-15,000, or any materials of equal values)
Company’s logo featured on WacKOS Cafe signboard, utensils (mugs, paper bag, tumbler, etc.), waiter’s apron, and tables and chairs.
Company’s logo featured in all promotional materials of any WacKOS events, activities, and functions (banner, bunting, brochures, and posters).
Company’s logo featured in all WacKOS publications.
Company’s logo featured in WacKOS official website.
Invitation as VVIPs to any WacKOS events, activities, and functions.
Tax exemption.
Co-Sponsors (RM 5,000-9,999, or any materials of equal values)
Company’s logo featured in all promotional materials of any WacKOS events, activities, and functions (banner, bunting, brochures, and posters).
Company’s logo featured in all WacKOS publications.
Company’s logo featured in WacKOS official website.
Invitation as VVIPs to any WacKOS events, activities, and functions.
Tax exemption.
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Sponsors (RM 500-4,999, or any materials of equal values)
Company’s logo featured in all WacKOS publications.
Company’s logo featured in WacKOS official website.
Invitation as VIPs to any WacKOS events, activities, and functions.
Tax exemption.
Supports (RM 499 and below, or any materials of equal values)
Company’s name featured in WacKOS official website.
Tax exemption.
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Prepared by:
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Nurhidayati Abd Aziz
Secretary, WacKOS Project
Checked by:
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Sofie Bt. Shaaruddin
Project Manager, WacKOS Project
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Ahmad Lutfi B. Lukman
President, SCIENCESS
Recommended by:
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Br. Abdul Malek B. Abdul Hadi
Assistant Director, Kulliyyah of Science
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Aman
Deputy Dean (Student Affairs), Kulliyyah of Science
Approved by:
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Prof. Dr. Ridzwan Hashim
Dean, Kulliyyah of Science