Udayana University Receives Visit from Sumatra Institute of Technology, Discusses MBKM Implementation

Denpasar, 27 November 2023 - Udayana University (Unud) received a visit from the Sumatra Institute of Technology (ITERA) in the context of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the implementation of the Independent Learning Campus (MBKM), located in the Innovation Gallery Room, 4th Floor Agrocomplex Building, Unud Campus Denpasar. This visit was in order to exchange ideas and experiences related to the implementation of MBKM at Unud, in order to improve the quality of student learning and development.

Dr. Ir. I Ketut Sardiana, M.Si., as Head of the Unud MBKM Unit, delivered in-depth material regarding the implementation of MBKM at Unud including implementing organizations, coordination procedures, learning forms and curriculum, as well as cooperation schemes with MBKM partners. This activity was attended by the Academic and Student Affairs Team from ITERA, as well as the MBKM Unud Personnel Team. This meeting became a forum for productive discussions, and exchange of information and best practices related to the implementation of MBKM in each institution.

The Head of the MBKM Unud Unit stated that his party was happy to be able to share experiences with friends from ITERA. The implementation of MBKM is important for fulfilling the Main Performance Indicators (IKU) of Higher Education, and has become a work contract with the Rector regarding the implementation of MBKM which is targeted to reach 30 percent of the number of students. Hopefully cooperation can be closer in supporting the development of MBKM in both universities.

Dr. Achmad Gus Fahmi, S.Si., M.Si as the ITERA Team Representative revealed that ITERA itself is a PTN campus which still has Satker status, so it needs to make various efforts to support the implementation of MBKM. This visit to Unud is expected to be the first step in wider collaboration between Unud and ITERA.