Background
The Centre for Strategic Development and Sustainability (CerDaS), formerly known as the Strategic Planning and Development Office, was established in 2019. It was rebranded on 12 February 2025 to accommodate its expanding capacity to support the implementation of UNISSA’s strategic plans and ensure academic and administrative excellence in alignment with national and international standards.
In addition to driving institutional quality and strategic growth, CerDaS plays a pivotal role in embedding Maqasid Shariah and sustainability principles across UNISSA’s academic, research, and operational activities, fostering environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic resilience. Through CerDaS, UNISSA continues to advance its mission and contribute to the development of both the nation and the ummah.
CerDaS comprises four key units:
- Quality Assurance Unit
- Policy and Strategic Management Unit
- Accreditation and Corporatisation Unit
- Sustainability Unit
Objectives
- To develop, monitor and execute the University’s strategic plans through data governance and benchmarking best practices.
- To monitor, analyse and report Key Performance Indicator (KPI) achieved by the University.
- To develop, monitor and evaluate the University’s policies to enhance the University’s management efficiency.
- To manage and monitor academic and administrative quality assurance of the University.
- To monitor, evaluate and coordinate risk management plans of the University.
- To improve the University’s reputation through national and international accreditations.
- To develop and monitor strategies and initiatives to integrate Maqasid Shariah and sustainability principles across all academic, research and social engagement activities at the University.