The Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik (ASIIN) recently conducted an accreditation assessment for four study programs within the Physics Department at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA).
These programs include the bachelor’s program in physics, the bachelor’s program in geophysics, the master’s program in physics, and the doctoral program in physics.
The ASIIN accreditation assessment spanned two days, from Mar. 5 to 6, 2024, hosted at UGM. The assessors included Professor Gert-Ludwig Ingold, Professor Ethem Buelent Tezkan, Dr. Herri Trilaksana, Langgam Bagaspratomo, Muhammad Taufigi, and Dr. Natalia Vega.
In her introductory remarks at the event, UGM’s Rector, Professor Ova Emilia, emphasized the institution’s commitment to continually monitoring and upholding quality standards as a world-class higher education institution.
This includes a rigorous evaluation of the educational program’s input-process-output dynamics and seeking international accreditation from esteemed bodies like ASIIN for external validation. UGM maintains active communication and collaboration with international accreditation agencies to ensure educational excellence.
“ASIIN’s ongoing accreditation for four study programs within FMIPA’s Physics Department is a testament to our dedication to quality assurance and enhancement,” she remarked on Tuesday (Mar. 5).
The rector highlighted ASIIN’s longstanding involvement since 2015 in maintaining educational quality, conducting comprehensive assessments, and providing valuable improvement recommendations to evaluated programs. Currently, UGM boasts accreditation for 31 study programs by ASIIN.
Additionally, assessments are underway by two other prestigious international institutions based in America: AACSB for programs within the Faculty of Economics and Business and ACEN for the Nursing Study Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing. The rector expressed gratitude for their involvement in evaluating UGM’s study programs.
“We anticipate that this accreditation process will bring substantial benefits not only to the individual programs but also to their respective departments, faculties, and the university at large,” she said.
Dr. Natalia Vega, representing the ASIIN assessment team, highlighted UGM’s significant role as a key partner and expressed confidence that ASIIN’s assessment will further strengthen and enhance the quality of UGM’s study programs. Through constructive dialogues, she anticipates mutual contributions between UGM and German universities.
“We look forward to continuing our collaboration and organizing a conference in Indonesia centered on advancing higher education. UGM will be warmly invited to participate,” Dr. Vega affirmed.
Professor Gert-Ludwig Ingold underscored that ASIIN’s visit to UGM aimed to assess and catalyze improvements in UGM’s study programs. The ASIIN team is keen on understanding the university’s needs and aligning lessons with targeted achievements.
“We have listened to various aspirations, and UGM stands out as an exceptional university, making quality management paramount for its continued success,” he remarked.
Author: Agung Nugroho
Photographer: Donnie