Improving the Quality of Graduates, Undiksha Prepares Curriculum Revision

Ganesha University of Education (Undiksha) continues to make breakthroughs to become a superior institution. Apart from realizing the myriad of programs contained in the planning, the largest state university in North Bali is also preparing a revision of the 2016 curriculum. In order to get maximum results, Thursday (24/1/2019) a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was held.

The FGD which took place in the Ganesha III Room of the Rectorate was attended by the dean, deputy dean, study program coordinator, head of department, and head of institution. Undiksha Chancellor, Dr. I Nyoman Jampel, M.Pd., said that Undiksha’s existence to date could be said to be not much different from other universities. Even though in terms of accreditation, the number of lecturers, students, and infrastructure is not yet comparable, this recognition has begun to emerge. “Mainly I felt that. “Now there are still people who want to do comparative studies on institutional governance at Undiksha,” he said accompanied by Deputy Chancellor I, Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Putu Arnyana, M.Si., and Secretary of the Undiksha Learning Development and Quality Assurance Institute (LPPPM), Prof. Dr. I Made Ardana, M.Sc.

However, according to him, there is still a need to improve various aspects to make this institution better and able to realize the vision of becoming a superior university based on the Tri Hita Karana philosophy in Asia by 2045. One strategy is to adjust the curriculum so that it is relevant to the needs and targets set out. “The curriculum that is prepared must be able to produce better output. “We can realize the specified targets, one of which is the internationalization of institutions,” emphasized the former Deputy Chancellor II of Undiksha.

It was further stated that the Industrial Revolution 4.0 cannot be ignored. Graduates need to be prepared to be able to face this and have competitiveness. This must also be accommodated in the curriculum. “To be better, accreditation also continues to be improved. International classes must be pursued. Likewise with scientific publications,” he added.

Head of the LPPPM Undiksha Curriculum Development and Tracer Study Center, Dr. I Putu Wisna Ariawan, M.Sc., said that revisions had been made to the educational, non-educational, and vocational curricula. This also includes things that are of concern, namely the international curriculum and double degrees. “This adapts to needs. “Undiksha last revised it in 2016,” he explained.

This revision was carried out through a team headed by Prof. Dr. Nyoman Dantes. The former rector of Undiksha for two periods also explained the current condition of the curriculum and things that need to be paid attention to in the future, so that they can achieve competitiveness, both at the national and international levels. (hms)