Balikpapan, 9 June 2023
A series of events to accelerate the implementation of the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) and strategies for the Islamic Religious Higher Education Study Program (PTKI) was held successfully at the Grand Senyiur Hotel Balikpapan. This event, which was attended by various related parties in the world of religious higher education, marked the enthusiasm and commitment to improve the quality of higher education in Indonesia, especially in the PTKIN environment.
The event began with the check-in and opening process, followed by a friendly event, creating a warm and collaborative atmosphere among participants. Then, meeting of the PTKIN Quality Assurance Institute (LPM PTKIN) opened with policy directions regarding PTKI quality, emphasizes the importance of joint efforts in improving the quality of religious higher education.
One of the main highlights of this meeting was the election of the Presidium management who will be tasked with carrying out the mandate to oversee and implement various strategic programs in improving the quality of PTKI. This process is carried out carefully and is based on qualifications and commitment to contribute positively to the development of PTKI.
In the discussions held, various issues related to the inventory of SPMI problems and problems, PDDIKTI PAPER, and SPME are discussed in depth. Forum participants included the Institutional Director of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture, Head of PTKI Institutional Sub-Directorate, Head of PTKI Academic Sub-Directorate, as well as representatives from various PTKIN throughout Indonesia. It is hoped that the involvement of all parties can provide a comprehensive view and effective solutions in overcoming the challenges faced.
In activities to deepen and map problems related to SPMI, SPME, and PEPA, various parties are actively involved. Tim Presidium LPM, Presidium Working Group, participant, and the hotel committee took part in this discussion. The involvement of working groups from each PTKIN is also an integral part of this activity, shows a shared commitment to finding the best solutions to improve the quality of religious higher education.
The final session of the event became an important moment with the presentation of Best Practices related to SPMI and strategies for achieving accreditation for superior study programs and universities by Prof.. Dr. Muhammad Zidka from LP3M UN Jakarta. Professor Zidka involved all participants in this discussion, creating a productive forum to share experiences and knowledge in an effort to improve the quality of religious higher education at PTKIN.
This LPM forum was attended by four people, namely Mr. Moh. Arif as head of the audit center, along with his staff, Mr Hawwin, Fitri's mother, and Mrs. Tyas. They convey the impact and knowledge gained from the forum, and ready to implement it at UIN SATU Tulungagung, especially in PTKI institutional management to achieve Superior accreditation.
Thus, This event to accelerate the implementation of SPMI and the PTKI strategy is not only a forum for discussion, but also as a concrete step in improving the quality of religious higher education in Indonesia. Hopefully the steps taken in this event can have a positive and sustainable impact.
