Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) to improve the quality of higher education, held a curriculum workshop on Outcome Base Education, International Accreditation, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Publications. Held at the UMSU Auditorium – Jl. Muchtar Basri No. 9 – Medan City, (27/05).
Presenting the Chancellor of the University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Prof. Dr. Ir. Gunawan Budianto, I.Pm and Vice-Chancellor 1 of UMY, Prof. Dr. Ir. Sukamta, I.Pm as a speaker at this workshop.
Prof. Agussani in his remarks, he said that this workshop was one of the processes to advance UMSU, so that it could be on a par with other universities in Indonesia.
“Let’s take advantage of this short time, later Prof. Gun will convey some basic things, Mr. Nurmandi will provide brief guidance, and WR I UMY Prof. Sumkamta in the academic field will tell stories related to publication issues and other issues,” he said.
Institutionally, UMSU and UMY are close in developing and advancing Muhammadiyah Aisyiyah College (PTMA). Although, according to Prof. Gunawan since 2012, as the Chancellor of UMY, has known UMSU, in 2016, he started going to UMSU to become a coach.
“The results are not instant, all need patience, 10 years but starting with data that illustrates the inability of UMSU. It’s amazing even to outperform UMY at the time of QS Star. UMSU has 4 stars. This is extraordinary,” UMY Chancellor was also proud of UMSU’s success.
Meanwhile, the management of the Deputy Chair of the PP Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council, Prof. Dr. HM Noor Rachman Hadjam, SU, who was also present, gave directions that it was time for UMSU to leave the physical development phase, then enter the academic development phase.
“Please, Mr. Chancellor, when choosing people related to Accreditation, Obe, then people who are crazy must look for the publication. Yes, really crazy, meaning crazy about work, responsibilities, high commitment and so on, “said Prof Noor.
Prof. Noor believes that in the future UMSU can be even better in terms of buildings, cleanliness and especially the quality of education.
This workshop was also attended by all Postgraduate Program Leaders and Faculty Leaders in UMSU. The Leaders of the UMSU Study Program, the Head of the Central Bureau and UMSU Institutions, and the Quality Assurance Agency (BPM UMSU) ranks. (Pny)
