Concluding the year with elation, the Department of Physics FMIPA UGM secured outstanding accreditation from LAMSAMA (Independent Accreditation Institute for Natural Sciences and Formal Sciences). The accreditation criteria include vision, mission, goals/targets; governance and cooperation; students; human resources; finance, facilities, and infrastructure; education; research; community service; and the achievements of the tridharma (the three pillars of higher education). The accreditation process took place over four days, starting with a visitation and concluding with the signing accreditation agreement on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 at the Department of Physics building.
Dr. Eddy Hartantyo, M.Si., the Secretary of the Department of Physics, directly accompanied the accreditation activities. He conveyed various positive impressions from the assessors regarding the institution’s efforts to improve the program’s quality continuously. This is evident in various research and innovations developed, the presence of relatively rare laboratory equipment, a career center for student career preparation, and the availability of discussion rooms for students and lecturers. “In the laboratory, there are manually operated tools, not computer-based ones. These tools stimulate the instinct and sensitivity of students in research. Then, there is a common room used for gatherings and discussions. There is a place to make coffee and a pantry similar to those in Europe. Furthermore, our library is like those in foreign universities with various components. In addition, there is a career center for students to prepare for their future careers,” Eddy explained.
The efforts of all personnel, both from the Geophysics and Physics programs, bore fruit. On 28th December 2023, both programs received the “excellent” predicate with numbers 138/SK/LAMSAMA/Akred/S/XII/2023 for the Geophysics program and number 136/SK/LAMSAMA/Akred/S/XII/2023 for the Physics program. The accreditation is valid until 28th December 2028 (for 5 years). In this regard, Eddy stated that this accreditation is important. “We now know the weaknesses, strengths, and opportunities that can be planned for the future. Hopefully, we can further improve research with downstream systems such as the Gamadu (seismometer),” Eddy clarified.
Forward-looking expectations were also expressed by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences UGM, Prof. Dr.Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si. “We aspire to evolve into a department characterized by excellence and productivity, encompassing stellar achievements in research, scholarly journals, and the introduction of innovative products and research ventures into the market,” he explained. The accreditation sought by the Department of Physics is one implementation of SDGs in the field of quality education, innovation, and partnerships through efforts to improve the quality of education, develop research and innovation, and expand cooperation with various partners in preparing the best talents from the Department of Physics.
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