The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FMIPA UI), continues to strive to strengthen its position on the global stage. One way to do this is by achieving international accreditation for its study programs.
This year, there are 4 (four) undergraduate study programs (prodi) proposed to receive international accreditation through Akkreditierungsagentur fur Studiengange der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik (ASIIN).
The four study programs are undergraduate programs in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Geography. ASIIN itself is a German-based international accreditation body for the disciplines of engineering, mathematics and science, agriculture, and biology.
In preparation for the implementation of the ASIIN visitation and assessment, on Tuesday (11/1/2021) the Academic Quality Assurance Unit and the ASIIN FMIPA UI team held a socialization for the academic community, educational staff, and alumni.
The socialization was also attended by Dede Djuhana, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia, and his staff. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of international accreditation for FMIPA UI as a leading science faculty in Indonesia, specifically to achieve international recognition.
Dede also emphasized that international accreditation is also important to meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of Higher Education in Indonesia as stipulated by the Minister of Education and Culture.
“At FMIPA UI, ASIIN accreditation is important because it is one of our indicators at UI for activities that refer to the 8 points of the Key Performance Indicators.”
Therefore, he instructed the relevant parties to cooperate and actively participate to ensure the success of each stage in order to obtain the best final results.
Prof. Dr. techn. Djoko Triyono as a resource person conveyed several important points, including the benefits of International Accreditation for universities and faculties, ASIIN standards consisting of 6 (six) criteria, accreditation procedures, preparation of Self Assessment Report (SAR) to academic quality assurance issues including student accountability, international equality, meeting the needs of society and industry, improving academic standards, and accountability of funders.
“All preparations and discussions within the SAR must be based on general criteria dan juga subject specific criteria” said Prof. Djoko.
“This January they (peer group ASIIN) has conducted internal prepatory meeting“What does that mean? ASIIN will review all online documentation from FMIPA UI. “What we’ve provided through online access will definitely be reviewed, including the UI and faculty websites,” added Prof. Djoko.
The Head of the Academic Quality Assurance Unit of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FMIPA UI), Dr. Denny R. Silaban, M.Kom., explained that the joint ASIIN Self-Assessment Report (SAR) for the four study programs to be accredited has been sent to ASIIN. Currently, the Faculty ASIIN team, along with four ASIIN teams from each study program, are preparing for the visitation byThe Head of the Academic Quality Assurance Unit of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FMIPA UI), Dr. Denny R. Silaban, M.Kom., explained that the joint ASIIN Self-Assessment Report (SAR) for the four study programs to be accredited has been sent to ASIIN. Currently, the Faculty ASIIN team, along with four ASIIN teams from each study program, are preparing for the visitation by Peer review from ASIIN which will be held online on February 21-24, 2022. Because the visitation is conducted online, the ASIIN Team must prepare all documentation and evidence digitally as well as profile videos of labs, facilities, and infrastructure at FMIPA and UI.
“This visitation will be a very important stage in the entire accreditation process. At this stage, a series of interviews will be conducted by Peer Review ASIIN and will also observe each study program through various videos and prepared documents, as well as through the FMIPA website and related study programs,” explained Dr. Denny.
The series of interviews, continued Dr. Denny, will involve UI leaders, heads of faculties, departments, and study programs of FMIPA UI, lecturers, students, alumni, education staff, and graduate users.
The six ASIIN assessment criteria are as follows: The first criterion is the Education Program: covering concepts, content, and implementation. The second criterion is the Education Program: covering structure, methods, and implementation. The third criterion is the Exam, which covers systems, concepts, and organization.
The fourth criterion is Resources. The fifth criterion is Transparency and documentation. The sixth criterion is Quality Management, which includes quality development and assessment.
