Accreditation is an assessment activity according to predetermined criteria based on higher education national standards, which include education standards, research standards, and community service standards. Accreditation is given to universities and study programs. Accreditation is also an external quality assurance system as part of a higher education quality assurance system, which aims to determine the feasibility of study programs and tertiary institutions based on criteria that refer to the National Higher Education Standards; and externally guaranteeing the quality of study programs and tertiary institutions in both the academic and non-academic fields to protect the interests of students and society.
The Faculty of Engineering, Palembang PGRI University (FT. UPGRIP) has held an Accreditation Workshop with Engineering LAMs, with the theme “Tips Towards Superior Accreditation with Engineering LAMs”. This activity lasted for 2 days, Monday-Tuesday (26-27/6/2023) in the Hall of Drs. H. Aidil Fitri Syah, M.M, 5th floor of the Business and Science Center Building. By presenting a guest speaker, the Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology, Indonesian Islamic University, Prof. Dr. Ir. Hari Purnomo., M.T., IPU., ASEAN. Eng. The activity participants consisted of all lecturers and students from all study programs within the Faculty of Engineering and the PGRI University Palembang Internal Assessor Team.
Present at the event was the Chairperson of PGRI South Sumatra Province as well as the Supervisor of BPH PB PGRI at Palembang PGRI University H. Ahmad Zulinto, S.Pd., M.M., Chair of BPH PB PGRI at Palembang PGRI University Dr. Hj. Meilia Rosani, S.H., M.H., Head of BPH PB PGRI at PGRI University Lubuk Linggau Drs. H. Lukman Haris, M.Sc., Chancellor of Palembang PGRI University Dr. H. Bukman Lian, M.M., M.Sc., CIQaR., Deputy Rector II Dr. Yasir Arafat, M.M., CIQaR., Deputy Rector III Assoc. Prof. Drs. Sukardi, M.Pd., Head of AUPK3ORTALA Bureau Ramanata Disurya, S.H., M.H., Head of BPM Dian Nuzulia Armariena, M.Pd., Internal Assessor Team of PGRI Palembang University, Deans, Postgraduate Director, lecturers, staff and managers within the Faculty of Engineering Palembang PGRI University, participants, alumni, and other invited guests.
The event was opened with an activity report by the Chancellor of PGRI Palembang University, Dr. H. Bukman Lian, M.M., M.Sc., CIQaR, who in his report and direction explained briefly about Palembang PGRI University, including FKIP, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs and the Postgraduate Program. Apart from that, on this occasion, the Chancellor said that this workshop would help the Faculty of Engineering, Palembang PGRI University to improve and prepare for accreditation. Starting from being able to further compile what is done, what is being done, then reported and evaluated so that later what is evaluated by LAM becomes material for the sustainability of existing study programs and increases understanding and strategy of leaders and the field of quality assurance both at institutions and at the regional level . “In the preparation of LKPS and LED study programs with this workshop, it will be well structured and well administered as well. Thanks and deepest appreciation to the guest speaker Prof. Dr. Ir. Hari Purnomo., M.T., IPU., ASEAN. Eng. who will provide guidance, teaching, new insights and perspectives to students and lecturers as well as all participants. And hopefully the material provided is useful.
Then it was followed by remarks from the Chairperson of the South Sumatra Province PGRI as well as the Supervisor of the BPH PB PGRI at Palembang PGRI University H. Ahmad Zulinto, S.Pd., M.M. “Hopefully, with guidance from the resource person, many things can be learned so that it will bring changes to the engineering faculty. To make accreditation superior we need to fight, so I thank and appreciate the Chancellor and BPH because today an accreditation training workshop can be held. Lots of instruments that must be understood and fulfilled. With the presence of Prof. Dr. Ir. Hari Purnomo., M.T., IPU., ASEAN. We really have to put it to good use. It takes seriousness and obedience in participating in this workshop so that at the time of accreditation later all the required instruments can be properly fulfilled. The hope is that the accreditation of the engineering faculty will really be superior and produce excellent scholars so that public trust will increase,” said H. Ahmad Zulinto, S.Pd., M.M ending his remarks.
Then the event continued with the beating of the gong by the Head of BPH PG PGRI at UPGRIP Dr. Hj. Meilia Rosani, S.H., M.H as a sign of the commencement of the accreditation workshop with LAM Teknik, followed by the handing over of certificates to the speakers and taking a group photo.
The material discussed at the workshop included: 1. The Role of Students in Supporting the Improvement of Study Program Accreditation with moderator Dr. H. Muhammad Firdaus, S.T., M.T., IPM., 2. Strategy Towards Superior Accreditation Under the LAM Engineering (Electrical Engineering Study Program) moderated by Dr. H. Muhammad Firdaus, S.T., M.T., IPM., 3. Strategy Towards Superior Accreditation Under the LAM Engineering (Civil Engineering Study Program and Chemical Engineering Study Program) moderated by Reno Fitriyanti, S.T., M.Sc.
After the presentation of the material by the resource person ends, the next session is a discussion between the resource person and the participants. All participants could ask questions about anything related to the material and these questions were answered in detail by the resource persons. On this occasion, it was seen that the participants, lecturers, students and invited guests, had discussions with the speakers with great enthusiasm. This was proven by the number of questioners, this showed that the material provided by the resource person was sufficient to motivate the participants.
The aims of this workshop are: 1. To provide an understanding of the updated accreditation system with new criteria and weighting, 2. To increase the understanding and strategy of leaders and the field of quality assurance both at the institution and at the regional level so that they can help and assist members in the accreditation process so that can assist members in preparing for accreditation of study programs and improve the achievement of accreditation of all study programs, especially in engineering, 3. It is hoped that participants will be able to know and understand updated policies regarding the latest accreditation of higher education and technical study programs, 4. Carry out the roles, functions and duties of the leadership , the person in charge of accreditation and the person in charge of standards with the latest criteria.
