The University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra (UMSU) held a competency enhancement training for lecturers teaching in international classes, featuring educator and education edufluencer I Made Andi Arsana. The training took place on 14–15 November 2025 at the UMSU FEB Hall. This activity is part of the PP PTS Partnership Program funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, in which UMSU is one of 11 private universities entrusted to manage the program.
Around 80 lecturers from FEB, FISIP, and FAI UMSU who teach in international class programs participated in the training. Also in attendance was the Head of the UMSU PP PTS Task Force, Dr. Mujahidin, along with the team that has been coordinating various capacity-building activities for lecturers under the PP PTS Partnership scheme.
During his presentation, Made Andi Arsana—who also serves as the Head of the Geomatics Engineering Master’s Program at UGM—delivered material on strategies for managing international classes, including learning approaches that broaden students’ global perspectives. He emphasized the importance of instilling the awareness that UMSU students are part of the global community, with potential and abilities equal to those of students from universities around the world. He also highlighted several strengths UMSU possesses that can boost students’ confidence in international academic settings.
The event was officially opened by UMSU Vice Rector III, Dr. Rudianto, who stressed the need for UMSU lecturers to continuously update their teaching methods to better respond to the needs of Gen Z students—especially in terms of international experience, global dialogue, and networking opportunities. He welcomed the presence of Made Andi Arsana, recognizing him as a resource person capable of providing practical and inspiring guidance for lecturers.
The PP PTS Partnership Program plays an important role in UMSU’s efforts to strengthen research quality, publications, and international class programs. Previously, UMSU also held a similar workshop featuring speakers from LSPR Jakarta as part of its ongoing capacity-building initiatives under this scheme.
