| Abstract: | Khoo Kay Chai has the distinction of being the first Singaporean Principal of the Singapore Polytechnic. For 30 years, he was the driving force and chief engineer of its growth and development. Under his capable and dynamic leadership, the Singapore Polytechnic was transformed from a mere technical institute into a modern institute of technology. When he retired in 1995, it had a staff of 1,500 and a student population of 15,000. Of the five polytechnics in existence today, Singapore Polytechnic remains the top choice of students… |
