Singaraja- The Study Program for Physical Education, Health and Recreation (Penjaskesrek) Faculty of Sports and Health, University of Education of Ganesha (Undiksha) formulates policies at the tertiary level regarding the implementation of the independent learning and independent campus programs. This is done through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and workshops in person offline and online, Thursday (24/9/2020). This activity is one of the stages of the program Center of Excellence (CoE), a grant from the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.
The workshop which was attended by lecturers and students as well as related institutions presented Prof. Dr. I Nyoman Dantes. The head of the committee, I Made Satyawan, S.Pd., M.Pd., said this activity was aimed at obtaining information and input regarding policies and implementation of independent learning and an independent campus. “Through this, we hope to be able to formulate it in the form of regulations so that the policy of independent learning and an independent campus at the tertiary level is realized,” he explained.
Head of the CoE Program, Dr. I Ketut Yoda, S.Pd., M.Or., explained that the product of this grant program was in the form of a chancellor’s regulation regarding the implementation of an independent campus – independent learning, a complete curriculum with tools and implementation guidelines. “So we formulate standard operating procedures. Through this workshop, we hope to improve the quality of the drafts that have been prepared,” he said.
Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor for student affairs, Alumni and Public Relations, Prof. Dr. I Wayan Suastra, M.Pd., who opened the event on behalf of the Chancellor of Undiksha, said that the policy of an independent campus and independent learning proclaimed by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia in 2020 must be welcomed by universities and study programs within them. “Of course, the activities carried out are very positive because it is a form of support for the implementation of ministry policies,” he said.
It was further explained, in dealing with this policy, study programs must prepare students who are really ready to face social changes, cultural changes, and changes in the future that are so fast. “Especially during this pandemic, the right policies are needed to respond to future challenges that are so complex and so fast. So that universities must also move quickly to prepare various policies related to independent campuses and independent learning,” he said.
A number of things that need to be prepared for study programs, according to Suastra, include adjusting lectures to the world of work and the future. In this case, the competence of learning outcomes must really be considered. “This is the emphasis for the campus because we face an uncertain future. How do study programs have to prepare strategies to face challenges, “he said.
Another step is to strengthen cooperation with other study programs at universities and other colleges or credible institutions. This is to facilitate the implementation of lecture programs outside the study program for students for three semesters. “This must be properly prepared. FOK and study programs must also prepare to accept students from outside the study program at Undiksha. Likewise, the study program itself prepares me to be able to enter foreign study programs. That’s one semester. For the next two semesters, you also have to prepare for learning activities outside the university. Can be in universities or companies. Currently, there are Undiksha students who have taken part in internships. This program can continue to be developed,” said this academic from Klungkung Regency.
Admittedly, to realize the policy is not easy. Therefore, policies must be formulated properly and carefully. “With this, it will not be difficult for our students to take classes,” he said. In addition to student lectures, there are still programs related to the independent dictionary policy and independent learning. Such as accreditation, increasing the status of tertiary institutions, and establishing new study programs. It is hoped that this will continue to receive support from all faculties and study programs. (hms)
