The Faculty of Biology at UGM received a benchmarking visit from the Master in Environmental Management Study Program, Syiah Kuala University on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in the context of the ASIIN (Accreditation in Engineering Computer Sciences Natural Sciences Mathematics) accreditation for master program. The visit was conducted in the Senate meeting room at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and was attended by Prof Dr. Ichwana, ST., MP as the head of The Master in Environmental Management Study Program, Syiah Kuala University and team. From the Faculty of Biology, UGM, there was Dr.rer.nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Si. as the head of the Master in Biology Study Program and Zuliyati Rohmah, M.Si., Ph.D. Eng. the Head of the Quality Assurance Unit Faculty of Biology, UGM.
The delegation from the Master in Environmental Management Study Program, Syiah Kuala University visited with the aim of benchmarking ASIIN accreditation at the Faculty of Biology to enhance the quality of education at their institution. The Faculty of Biology at UGM has been accredited by ASIIN since 2023 for the Master in Biology Study Program. Furthermore, the Faculty of Biology has been elevating the quality of education and teaching on an international scale through collaborations with various world institutions for programs such as student exchange, double degree programs, and research cooperation.
Discussions regarding ASIIN accreditation continued with the presence of Zuliyati Rohmah, M.Si., Ph.D. Eng. the Head of the Quality Assurance Unit at the Faculty of Biology to address ASIIN in general, as well as Outcome Based Education (OBE) and assessment, where ASIIN assessment focuses on student-centered learning processes. This visit is expected to support strong collaboration between the Master in Environmental Management Study Program, Syiah Kuala University and the Faculty of Biology, UGM, in line with the institutions’ commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inclusive quality education (SDG 4) and fostering good collaboration (SDG 17) to enhance the quality of education in Indonesia.